Hundreds arrested at Gaza protests on U.S. college campuses
More protests are expected Thursday on college campuses across the country over Israel’s war in Gaza. Hundreds of people have been arrested at the demonstrations. CBS News correspondent Nancy Chen has the latest from Columbia University.
Spacecraft spots “spiders” scattered across surface of Mars
The creepy patterns were observed by the European Space Agency’s ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter.
Federal judge denies Trump’s bid for new trial in E. Jean Carroll case
A federal judge has denied former President Donald Trump’s request for a new trial in the civil suit brought by the writer E. Jean Carroll, who was awarded an $83.3 million judgment.
U.S. economic growth slower than expected in 2024’s first quarter
The U.S. GDP increased at a 1.4% annualized rate in the first quarter of 2024, a pace that’s slower than expected and much lower than the 3.4% growth seen in the fourth quarter of 2023. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger has more on why this actually might be good news for those looking for […]
18 savings accounts to open for May (up to 5.55% APY)
You don’t have to accept a low interest rate on your savings. There are many great account options to consider.
Clothing retailer Express to close Fairview Heights store after bankruptcy
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, Ill. – Clothing retailer Express will shut down nearly 100 stores, including one in Fairview Heights, after recently filing for bankruptcy. According to a court filing Monday, the Express store at the St. Clair Square mall is set to close doors. A closing date has not yet been determined. Express is set to […]
Domino’s launching new ‘You Tip, We Tip’ program
ST. LOUIS – One of the largest pizza companies will soon be offering coupons to use on future orders when customers leave a tip. In a release from Domino’s Pizza, a new promotion called ‘You Tip, We Tip’ is coming to customers. Beginning Monday, when customers tip their delivery driver $3 or more, Domino’s will […]
Water main break forces early dismissal at 4 schools in Mehlville district
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – A boil order is in effect, and four schools in the Mehlville School District are dismissing immediately due to a water main break. According to Christie Barnhart, a Missouri American Water spokeswoman, a 16-inch main broke around 9:30 a.m. in the 4200 block of Baumgartner Road, just west of Heintz. […]
Man charged with flashing near busy south St. Louis intersection
ST. LOUIS – A St. Louis man is accused of exposing himself outside a business near a busy south city intersection. According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department’s probable cause statement, the incident took place on April 1 in the Walgreen’s parking lot in the 3900 block of Hampton Avenue. The victim was in […]
Bidder with Missouri ties makes push to buy Oberweis after bankruptcy
WINNETKA, Ill. – The Hoffman Family of Companies has made an offer to purchase Oberweis Dairy and all of its assets after a bankruptcy filing earlier this month. The Hoffman Family of Companies is based in Naples, Florida, though its founder David Hoffman is a native of Washington, Missouri. According to a news release, HFOC’s […]
