Biden discusses Gaza war with Ireland’s leader during White House meeting
President Biden met with Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar on Friday for customary White House traditions ahead of St. Patrick’s Day. During their meeting, the Irish Taoiseach and Mr. Biden discussed efforts to reach a cease-fire in Gaza and humanitarian efforts for Palestinians. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more.
Mother arrested nearly 2 years after boy’s body is found in suitcase in Indiana
The body of Cairo Ammar Jordan was found in 2022, in Washington County, Indiana. His mother, Dejaune Ludie Anderson, has been arrested in Los Angeles.
Haitians flock to Dominican Republic border amid crisis
Haitians hoping to stock up on supplies are flocking to the border with the Dominican Republic as tensions remain high over continued political instability and gang violence. CBS News’ Cristian Benavides reports from Dajabón, Dominican Republic.
Ohio crews search for survivors after deadly tornadoes hit
At least three people died during a powerful system of apparent tornadoes overnight, Ohio officials say. Emergency crews are digging through rubble looking for survivors Friday. CBS News’ Roxana Saberi reports from Russells Point, Ohio.
Sam Bankman-Fried deserves 40 to 50 years in prison, prosecutors say
Sam Bankman-Fried, 32, is scheduled to be sentenced on March 28 following his November conviction on fraud and conspiracy charges.
FBI’s Biden informant accused of lying as far back as 2016
Alexander Smirnov, the confidential FBI informant who made false allegations about business dealings involving President Biden and his son, Hunter Biden, was accused of lying in an earlier case. CBS News’ Scott MacFarlane reports.
Will Trump’s criminal cases impact his White House bid?
Former President Donald Trump faces multiple felony counts across four different criminal cases against him while he campaigns for the 2024 presidential election. CBS News campaign reporter Olivia Rinaldi is keeping up with Trump’s legal woes.
All officers resign from the Velda City Police Department
VELDA CITY, Mo. — All officers with the Velda City police department resigned Thursday. The St. Louis County Police Department will respond to emergencies under a mutual aid agreement until a new solution is found. Police say that Velda City and Flordell Hills are without local police services as of 2 p.m. Friday. They cite […]
Ray Hartmann to run for congress against Ann Wagner
ST. LOUIS — A local publisher and TV pundit is running for congress. Ray Hartmann, a prominent journalist and a key figure in the Nine PBS program Donnybrook since its inception in 1987 shared the news on his Substack page. He will be running against Republican Congresswoman Ann Wagner. “I’m making a bit of a […]
Missouri parents whose son was victim of sextortion issue warning after teen’s suicide
AURORA, Mo. — Authorities say Evan Boettler shot and killed himself in January and at the time, no one knew why. Boettler’s parents say the 16-year-old had no chronic, mental health issues and his suicide was a mystery. Today the Aurora-Marionville Police Department and the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office said their investigation has revealed the […]
