Northwestern President Michael Schill tells Congress about response to campus protests
Speaking at a House education committee hearing on campus antisemitism, Northwestern University President Michael Schill talked about his school’s response to a protest encampment over the war in Gaza. See Schill’s full opening statement.
Biden honors Kenyan President Ruto with state visit
President Biden honored Kenyan President William Ruto during his Thursday visit at the White House. This comes as the U.S. recommits to Africa’s development, while Russia and China aim to exert influence in the continent. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more.
Biden moves to designate Kenya as a major non-NATO ally
President Biden on Thursday announced his intent to designate Kenya as a major non-NATO U.S. ally, the first such designation for a sub-Saharan African country.
Nintendo “Paper Mario” rereleased game includes trans character
In the remake of the Nintendo game “Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door” the character Vivian reveals she is transgender.
Fenton man charged for overnight murder in St. Louis City
ST. LOUIS – A Fenton, Missouri, man is in custody for an overnight fatal shooting in south St. Louis. According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department’s probable cause statement, the shooting happened just before 1:30 a.m. in the 4700 block of Goethe Avenue, located in the Princeton Heights neighborhood. Officers responded to a shooting […]
22 dogs, including newborn pups, rescued in Gasconade County, Missouri
ST. LOUIS – On Thursday morning, members of the Humane Society of Missouri’s Animal Cruelty Task Force removed 22 dogs, including several puppies, from an unlicensed dog breeder in Gasconade County. The Gasconade County Sheriff’s Office contacted the HSMO after visiting Coonies Coonhounds and seeing animals in deplorable conditions. The sheriff also observed a dead […]
Illinois drive-in theater named the best in the U.S.
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – One local drive-in theater was selected as the best in the country by USA Today. It was announced Wednesday that Skyview Drive-In in Belleville, Ill., was the best of its kind. The space opened July 8, 1949. Since then, the location has held movies, live music, and more. “To say we’re thankful […]
How to stay safe during turbulence on a flight
A man died and dozens were injured when a Singapore Airlines flight from London encountered severe turbulence earlier this week. Capt. Laura Einsetler, a commercial airline pilot, joined CBS News to discuss how to stay safe during turbulence on a flight.
Home prices reach $387,600 record high, putting a damper on spring
Continued demand and lack of inventory are driving up the prices of homes at a time when mortgage rates are also climbing.
Southwest Airlines flights will appear in Google Flights results
The discount carrier, which has long withheld its fares from travel sites, said it wants to extend the reach of Southwest.com.