The U.S. Secret Service has concluded its investigation into a bag of cocaine which was discovered earlier this month in a storage area in the West Wing of the White House with no suspects. The agency said surveillance footage of the area yielded no leads, and DNA evidence was inconclusive. Nicole Sganga has more. Source

Following the NATO summit, President Biden wrapped up his European trip by meeting with Finnish President Sauli Niinistö in Helsinki. Source

Potential homebuyers need to consider the total cost of a home, including mortgage rates​, property insurance, property taxes and maintenance. Source

Some real estate experts say that in the current financial climate, renting a home in the U.S. may be more financially responsible than buying one, due to a variety of factors, including mortgage rates and maintenance costs. Carter Evans has details. Source

After failing to reach a deal with Hollywood studios, SAG-AFTRA announced Thursday that its approximately 160,000 members will join the Writers Guild of America on the picket lines, officially going on strike beginning at midnight Thursday. It will mark the first time that Hollywood actors and writers will be on strike concurrently in more than 60 years. Nischelle Turner has more. Source

Recent heavy rainfall triggered runoff from overflowing sewage systems, prompting health officials in several states in the Northeast to either close or restrict water access due to high bacteria levels. Elaine Quijano reports. Source

The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved Opill as the first ever birth control pill that can be sold without a prescription. Opill has been available in the U.S. by prescription for about 50 years. Janet Shamlian has more. Source

A tornado that touched down near Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport forced travelers to shelter in place, delaying hundreds of flights, while Central Mississippi was drenched by more than a foot of rain in just four hours. Roxana Saberi has the latest on the severe weather conditions across the U.S. Source

Presley, the only child of Elvis and Priscilla Presley, died Jan. 12 at the age of 54. Source

The World Health Organization is weighing in on aspartame, an artificial sweetener used in thousands of food and drink products. Source