Orphaned bear cub thriving after rescue, wildlife refuge says
A bear cub is thriving after she was orphaned when a group of people were caught on camera pulling her from a tree to take pictures.
“Belligerent” United passenger faces hefty fine. Here’s how much.
A man’s physical and verbal threats caused the United flight from London to Newark, New Jersey, to divert to Bangor, Maine.
Trump calls Columbia protest raid “beautiful thing to watch”
With former President Donald Trump’s New York criminal trial in recess on Wednesday, Trump hit the campaign trail in Wisconsin. CBS News campaign reporter Olivia Rinaldi has the details.
Arizona Senate repeals 1864 abortion law as Florida’s goes into effect
Florida’s six-week abortion ban went into effect on Wednesday, meaning it will now be nearly impossible to get an abortion anywhere in the South. Meanwhile, the Arizona Senate voted to repeal the 1864 near-total abortion ban that the Arizona Supreme Court reinstated in April. CBS News’ Janet Shamlian and Nidia Cavazos have the latest.
Certification hearing nears for teen charged in off-campus fight
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – The teenage suspect in an off-campus fight near Hazelwood East High School will soon learn if she’ll be charged as an adult. At a hearing on Wednesday, a St. Louis County Circuit Court judge heard from prosecutors and defense attorneys to see if they were ready to move forward in […]
Best lawn mower deals to shop ahead of Memorial Day
Discover the best pre-Memorial Day deals on lawn mowers you can take advantage of right now.
Shooter near Wisconsin middle school “neutralized,” officials report, with no injuries to anyone inside
School officials say that an active shooter was “neutralized” at a middle school west of Madison, Wisconsin, Wednesday morning, with no reported injuries to those inside the school.
St. Louis mayor: Police won’t use force on non-violent SLU protesters
ST. LOUIS – Peaceful demonstrators at Saint Louis University will not be met with force or disruption by city police, St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones said Wednesday. Students and other St. Louis community members announced plans for a protest on SLU’s campus around 6 p.m. at the clock tower plaza. The group’s anti-war, pro-Palestinian rally […]
Better Party: Missouri Secretary of State certifies new statewide political party
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Secretary of State’s Office has certified a petition that paves the way for a new statewide political party known as the “Better Party.” According to Missouri state statutes, a new political party can form in the state if at least 10,000 registered Missouri voters sign a petition in support […]
World awaits Hamas response to Israel cease-fire, hostage release proposal
Israel has submitted a proposal for a potential temporary cease-fire and hostage release deal that Hamas has not yet replied to. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has more on the negotiation efforts.