Latino voters in Arizona discuss 2024 race as Biden makes appeal
President Biden is wrapping up a Southwest trip to Nevada and Arizona. There, he highlighted his economic policies and appealed to Latino voters. CBS News’ Fin Gómez and Weijia Jiang have more.
U.S. may ban funding for U.N. Palestinian agency until 2025
Sources tell CBS News the spending bill agreed to by congressional leaders and the White House will include a ban on all direct funding to the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees until March 2025. Israel has accused over a dozen UNRWA employees of participating in the Oct. 7 attack. CBS News chief foreign affairs […]
Government funding deal includes ban on U.S. aid to UNRWA, sources say
The funding deal reached between Congress and the White House will include a ban on direct U.S. funding for the U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees until March 2025, sources say.
Biden announces $8.5 billion federal investment in Intel computer chip plants
On Wednesday, President Biden unveiled an $8.5 billion agreement with tech giant Intel in Arizona. The funding is part of the CHIPS Act and will create 30,000 manufacturing and construction jobs. Jared Bernstein, White House economic adviser, joins “America Decides” to discuss.
After backlash, Social Security to overhaul how it claws back benefits
The Social Security Administration said it’s overhauling how it recovers benefits from people after an outcry over its policies.
St. Louis police officer carried away in car as suspect attempts to flee
ST. LOUIS – In an attempt to stop a suspicious person early Wednesday morning, a St. Louis police officer found himself being carried away in a package thief’s getaway car. The incident occurred around 3 a.m. near Pershing Avenue, just north of Forest Park. Police were searching for a suspicious person checking car handles in […]
Teen shot to death in Pagedale; Major Case Squad activated
PAGEDALE, Mo. – The Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis has been activated to investigate the fatal shooting of a teenager in Pagedale. The 15-year-old victim was found in an alley off Boynton Avenue, near Purdue Avenue. The victim’s mother and other family members were at the scene, sharing hugs and tears. It’s unclear […]
Police searching for suspect in Pontoon Beach home invasion
PONTOON BEACH, Ill. – Detectives are investigating a home invasion that sent a man to the hospital in Pontoon Beach Wednesday. Police are searching for the individual who shot the victim in his home. “I can’t recall the last time we had a home invasion where a person was shot; this is very rare for […]
How to exchange a Bradford pear tree for a free native tree
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – The Bradford pear trees are incredibly invasive and non-native species that have spread rapidly across the region. These trees are wreaking havoc on the state’s environment. You’ve probably noticed their pretty white blossoms all over St. Louis. They’re everywhere and are considered a big problem due to the fast nature […]
Why India’s Bengaluru is running out of water
The city of Bengaluru in southern India is facing a water crisis as levels run dangerously low. Some families there are being limited to five gallons of water per week. Sibi Arasu, a climate change reporter for the Associated Press, joins CBS News with a look at the shortage.
