U.S. sanctions 2 entities over fundraising for extremist West Bank settlers
The Treasury Department announced sanctions on two entities accused of fundraising for extremist West Bank settlers connected to violence against Palestinians.
Tesla recalls nearly 4,000 Cybertrucks
The MY 2024 Cybertrucks have faulty accelerator pedals that may be dislodged when high force is applied, the company said.
PHOTOS: Severe storm damages at Illinois farms and WWT Raceway
ILLINOIS – Some spots in the Metro East were hit hard as tornado-warned storms rolled through the St. Louis region on Thursday afternoon. FOX 2 has learned of various damages in Madison County, Illinois after Thursday’s storms, which brought weather threats like high winds, hail, and lightning to the region. SkyFOX, powered by Bommarito Automotive […]
Kindness 101: Purpose
In “Kindness 101,” where Steve Hartman and his children share stories built around kindness and character, and the people who’ve mastered those qualities. Today’s lesson is purpose. This week, we find out how one widower was able to find a new purpose in life from an unlikely source.
Foreign aid legislation advances, but could cost Speaker Mike Johnson
The House Rules Committee advanced a foreign aid package that provides billions in stalled security funding for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, steering the measures closer toward passage this weekend. The legislation had been tied up for weeks. The progress could cost Mike Johnson the speakership, as some Republicans are against the legislation.
Opening arguments in Trump “hush money” trial could start soon
The full jury and one alternate have been selected in Donald Trump’s “hush money” trial in New York. Five more alternate jurors are needed. The judge has said opening arguments could start Monday. Attorney and CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
How one bridge authority is upgrading their pier protection
CBS News’ data analysis found 425 bridges in 36 states over waterways used by large vessels had inadequate pier protection.
Extinct snake that measured 50 feet long discovered in India
The Vasuki indicus specimen dates back 47 million years and is more than double the average size of similar snakes, like pythons.
Why a 3-million-year-old lizard species in Arizona has virtually disappeared
A report from the United Nations determined that 1 million species are threatened with extinction. Dr. John Wiens from the University of Arizona believes that number is far higher based on his research. He says climate change is quickening the threat of extinction for species, including a 3-million-year-old lizard population previously found in the Arizona […]
Starbucks unveils new cold drink cups that use less plastic
Starbucks unveiled the new cups ahead of Earth Day and as a new report warns plastic production emissions are even greater than those from aviation.
