Powerful Nor’easter to bring heavy snow, rain
A powerful stormfront is marching toward the Northeast, where some cities are awaiting their first significant snowfall in nearly two years. Errol Barnett has details.
Professional Women’s Hockey League begins inaugural season
After years of struggling to sustain a permanent league, the new Professional Women’s Hockey League kicked off its inaugural season this week with the help of tennis legend Billie Jean King. Taylor Heise, the first overall draft pick for the PWHL, joins CBS News to discuss her goals on and off the rink.
DeSantis, Haley sharpen Trump attacks ahead of Iowa caucuses
There are 10 days and counting until the Iowa Republican Caucus. At town halls Thursday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley ramped up criticism of former President Donald Trump. CBS News politics reporter Zak Hudak has more.
NRA director to step down ahead of corruption trial
Wayne LaPierre, the longtime director of the National Rifle Association, said Friday he is resigning after three decades at the helm of the powerful organization. The announcement comes just days before a civil corruption trial is set to begin, in which New York Attorney General Leticia James is accusing LaPierre and other NRA officials of […]
Michael Bolton reveals he had brain tumor surgery, taking break from stage
Singer Michael Bolton said he was taking a temporary break from touring for a few months as he recovers from surgery to remove a brain tumor.
Charges reduced for ex-Jefferson County deputy accused in deadly crash
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Mo. – A former Jefferson County deputy no longer faces felony charges in a crash that led to the death of his wife after prosecutors amended his charges Friday. Investigators say Colby McCreary was driving in the early-morning hours of April 30, 2023, on Interstate 55 near Festus when he crashed. His wife, […]
Lawmakers must renew tax to fund Missouri’s Medicaid program this session
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Besides the budget, Missouri lawmakers are tasked with renewing an important multi-billion tax this year that funds the state’s Medicaid program for more than one million people. The Federal Reimbursement Allowance (FRA) program is a tax collected from medical providers like hospitals to support Medicaid, bringing in more than $4 billion. […]
Man charged with murder after body found in the woods in Alton
ALTON, Ill. – Authorities have arrested a man linked to the discovery of a body earlier this week in a wooded area of Alton. The Madison County State’s Attorney Office has charged Antonio Baker, 44, of Ferguson, Missouri, with first-degree murder in connection with the death of Andre Hawkins, 34, of Maryland Heights, Missouri. Investigators […]
What’s in the latest release of Epstein-related documents?
The new Jeffrey Epstein-related documents add to a trove of names of people connected to the investigation — most of whom have not been accused of any wrongdoing.
Supreme Court sets swift schedule for Trump Colorado ballot case
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed Friday to take up the Colorado Supreme Court’s decision barring former President Donald Trump from its ballot. CBS News election law contributor David Becker joins with analysis.
