Bolivia claims its second largest drug seizure ever
Bolivia’s Interior Minister says a near-record haul of 7.2 tons of cocaine was discovered hidden in scrap metal destined for Belgium.
Inconsistencies found in the altered photo of Queen Elizabeth and her grandchildren
International photo agency Getty Images says this 2022 photo of the late Queen Elizabeth II and her grandchildren, credited to Princess Kate, was “digitally enhanced at source.” These are the inconsistencies CBS News found in the image.
Bus driver rescues barefoot toddler running on busy road
A bus driver in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, sprang into action when he saw a toddler on the street barefoot and wandering alone. The driver rescued the child from the cold and then contacted authorities.
Haiti’s future in limbo with leadership in shambles
At least a dozen people are dead following gang attacks near Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince. As the situation in the country grows more dire, some Americans have been evacuated, but more are desperately looking for ways to escape. Mario Delatour, a documentary producer and director currently based in Haiti, joined CBS News to discuss how the […]
Subway replacing Coke products with Pepsi
The sandwich chain will no longer serve Coca-Cola products, but instead, Pepsi, the company announced — a reversal from their previous commitment to Coke.
FBI says homicide rates fell in 2023
The FBI’s data indicates a decrease in violent crime overall in communities across the country in 2023, compared to 2022.
Castle Point man charged in shooting outside liquor store
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – A Castle Point man has been charged in connection with a 2023 shooting outside a liquor store that left one man injured. According to the Berkeley Police Department’s probable cause statement, the shooting happened on Sept. 3, 2023, outside the Liquor Doctor in the 8300 block of Airport Road. Police […]
St. Louis on the map for long-distance railway from New York to Dallas
ST. LOUIS – St. Louis is on the map as one of several potential pit stops for a long-distance railway connecting New York to Dallas. The Federal Railway Administration recently proposed this railway as part of a new study identifying long-distance train routes. If the railway becomes a reality, it would be the first direct […]
Starbucks free drinks are back so you can try the new spring menu
BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details. Starbucks is doing BOGO drinks this Thursday — a perfect time to try the new spring menu Need a pick-me-up? On Thursday, you may want to head to Starbucks, where the coffee chain is bringing back its popular buy-one, get-one deal for Rewards members. From noon […]
Metro East arrest: Man wore body armor, had five loaded weapons during traffic stop
SWANSEA, Ill. – Authorities arrested a man who allegedly wore body armor and had five loaded weapons in his car during a traffic stop in the Metro East. The St. Clair County State’s Attorney’s Office has charged Joel M. De Jesus-Diaz, 44, with seven felonies in connection with the traffic stop, which happened on March […]