How U.S. and Japan plan to work together to counter China
President Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced plans Wednesday for closer military and intelligence cooperation. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has the details.
How effective are crime-focused political ads?
For decades, politicians have used the threat of crime to try to win over voters. Insha Rahman, vice president of advocacy and partnerships at the Vera Institute of Justice, joins “America Decides” to explore the strategy’s effectiveness even when crime rates start dropping.
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs calls for repeal of near-total abortion ban
Arizona Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs on Wednesday called on lawmakers to repeal a near-total abortion ban from 1864 after the state’s Supreme Court ruled it could be enforced. Elizabeth Campbell, Shawna Mizelle, Molly Ball and Deepa Shivaram join to discuss the latest.
Iowa governor signs bill that allows for arrest of some migrants
The Iowa law could mean criminal charges for people who have outstanding deportation orders, or who have previously been removed from or denied admission to the U.S.
Jury convicts St. Louis man of child enticement
ST. LOUIS – Last week, a St. Louis jury convicted a man for soliciting sex from an underage girl. According to court documents, the incident unfolded on Christmas 2019, when the 10-year-old victim received her first cellphone as a gift. The girl set up an account on an online dating site and claimed to be […]
Youth coach admits pursuing sex with teen
ST. LOUIS – A Fenton man appeared in federal court on Wednesday and admitted seeking sex with someone he thought was an underage teenager. Prosecutors with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Missouri said Trevor White, 41, pleaded guilty to attempted coercion and enticement of a minor. On the evening of Sept. […]
Documentary ‘Sister Doula’ highlights inequality in maternity healthcare
ST. LOUIS – Filmmaker Emmett Williams is helping St. Louis recognize Black Maternal Health Week with a documentary screening of his film, “Sister Doula.” “Every single Black woman that I spoke to had had some sort of negative experience with the U.S. health industry,” he said. Williams the documentary is about a nurse in Kansas […]
Ralph Puckett Jr., awarded Medal of Honor by Biden in 2021, dies at 97
Ralph Puckett Jr., a retired Army colonel who was awarded the Medal of Honor in 2021 for heroism during the Korean War, died at age 97.
5 in custody after shooting at Ramadan event in Philadelphia, police say
Five people are in custody after a shooting at an event celebrating the end of Ramadan in West Philadelphia, police said. Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel provided provided an update on the shooting. Doug Kouns, a former FBI special agent, joined CBS News with more on the investigation.
A look at the White House state dinner for Japan in photos
President Biden and first lady Jill Biden are honoring Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Japan.
