Some still struggle to afford insulin after price caps
Insulin prices recently decreased for some of the estimated 8.4 million Americans who rely on the medication to survive, but not all patients qualify.
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.”
Former FBI informant lied about Bidens’ ties to Ukraine energy company, prosecutors say
Former FBI informant Alexander Smirnov has been charged for allegedly lying about President Biden and his son Hunter Biden’s ties to Ukrainian energy company Burisma. Some of the false information allegedly came from Russian intelligence officials. Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
NATO conducts drills near Russian border in Poland
NATO forces are conducting drills in Poland near the border with Russia as fears grow the ongoing invasion of Ukraine could spill over into NATO territory. The drills include some 10,000 U.S. troops. Charlie D’Agata has more.
U.S. Navy petty officer based in Japan charged with espionage
Bryce Pedicini, a U.S. Navy chief petty officer, has been charged by the U.S. military with espionage and attempted espionage for providing documents to an employee of a foreign nation.
Students struggle as college prices skyrocket
The cost of college tuition continues to soar. Carter Evans takes a look at what’s causing the rise and how it’s impacting students and borrowers.
Shift to EVs could prevent millions of kid illnesses by 2050
Zero-emission vehicles and electricity could save hundreds of infant lives from asthma attacks and other respiratory symptoms over next quarter of a century.
Beyoncé becomes first Black woman to top country charts
Beyoncé became the first Black woman to score a No. 1 hit in the history of Billboard’s Hot Country Songs.
St. Charles man charged after collecting child pornography for 19 years
ST. LOUIS – After collecting child pornography for 19 years, a St. Charles man is facing up to 20 years in prison, according to the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Missouri. 34-year-old Philip Daniel Shurtliff was reported through a tip to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) for using […]
Rockwell Beer Garden welcomes customers before official season opening
ST. LOUIS – Temperatures in the 70s Wednesday pushed Rockwell Beer Garden to open their windows for customers wanting to grab a bite to eat and enjoy the weather. While they’re not officially open for the season yet, they will be serving food until 7 p.m., opening back up Satuday and Sunday from 11a.m. to […]
