Republican-led IVF bill blocked as Democrats push their own legislation
One Senate Democrat blocked a Republican-led effort to pass legislation aimed at protecting access to in-vitro fertilization amid disagreements over its scope and mechanism.
More than 75% of the global population has battled extreme heat within the past year
“The highway to climate hell”: More than 75% of the entire global population experienced at least one month of extreme heat within the last year, scientists found. Here’s what to know as temperatures continue to break records around the world.
Sony Pictures buys dine-in movie theater chain Alamo Drafthouse
Alamo Drafthouse, which emerged from the pandemic after filing for bankruptcy, will see its 35 theaters remain open under Sony Pictures deal.
Unlicensed daycare owner charged with death of 4-month-old
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – The owner of an unlicensed daycare in Florissant has been indicted for the death of a 4-month-old child in her care. First responders with the Florissant Valley Fire Protection District arrived at the residence in the 200 block of Du Bourg Lane around 5 p.m. on February 12. Judy M. […]
Don’t touch: Police remind public to leave fawns alone
ST. LOUIS COUNTY – The Maryland Heights Police Department would like to remind the public that if you encounter a fawn it is best to leave it alone. The Police department says that the deer you might find in your yard is not abandoned; mothers leave fawns in yards to rest, eat, and hide from […]
St. Louis judge agrees to extradict Illinois man accused of killing brothers
ST. LOUIS – A Highland Park, Illinois, man who was arrested in St. Louis City last week agreed to waive extradition proceedings and return home to face charges for the murders of his two brothers. A St. Louis Circuit Court judge signed an extradition waiver Wednesday to send Jeffrey Austwick, 54, back to Lake County, […]
Upper Deck Golf returns to Busch Stadium next month
ST. LOUIS – Upper Deck Golf will return to Busch Stadium for the third consecutive year, this time during the baseball season. The Upper Deck Golf experience gives athletes a rare opportunity to play a round of golf at an MLB ballpark. This year, it runs from July 19-21. Groups can book tee times as […]
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady
The Federal Reserve is leaving interest rates unchanged for now as it awaits a more sustained period of declining inflation in the U.S. economy. CBS News contributors J.D. Durkin and Javier E. David break down the decision.
Pentagon tracks Russian fleet as it travels to Cuba
Russian naval ships and at least one nuclear-powered submarine entered Cuban waters Wednesday readying to conduct military exercises in the Caribbean in the coming weeks. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin has more on how the U.S. is tracking the fleet.
Drug-resistant “dual mutant” flu strains now being tracked in U.S., CDC says
The two genetic changes to H1N1 could cut the effectiveness of the main flu antiviral doctors turn to.
