Russia and China push back against U.S. warnings over Arctic activity
The U.S. says climate change is helping Russia and China boost activity in the Arctic. Moscow and Beijing insist there’s no cause for alarm.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore says he has no interest in being Harris’ VP
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore talks about his endorsement of Kamala Harris for president and addresses speculation about joining her ticket as a potential running mate.
St. Louis Public Schools mulls tax increase for payroll deficit
ST. LOUIS – St. Louis Public Schools is considering a tax hike to help cover payroll. According to the St. Louis Post Dispatch, the school district faces a $35 million operating budget deficit after negotiating $32 million in staff raises last spring. Now those raises for managers and other non-teaching staff are delayed indefinitely. The […]
Smoke from western wildfires drifts into the Midwest
ST. LOUIS — Smoke from several wildfires burning in the western United States and Canada is now drifting in across the Midwest. Meteorologist Angela Hutti says that it is very high up in the atmosphere, giving us an almost eerie look to the sky. It is also giving us a vibrant sunrise, with an orange […]
Harris may have endorsement from majority of Democratic delegates
Vice President Kamala Harris has received the endorsement of a majority of Democratic delegates, CBS News estimates. If the total holds, Harris would become the presidential nominee for Democrats after a roll call vote is held. CBS News campaign reporter Aaron Navarro reports.
Vance criticizes Harris at solo campaign stops
Sen. JD Vance, former President Donald Trump’s running mate, addressed supporters at campaign stops in Ohio and Virginia Monday where he criticized Kamala Harris’ role as vice president as she eyes the 2024 Democratic nomination. CBS News’ Taurean Small has more.
Eye Opener: Kamala Harris secures enough delegates for the Democratic presidential nomination
Vice President Kamala Harris secures enough delegate support for the Democratic presidential nomination as her campaign shatters fundraising records. Also, the Secret Service director faces bipartisan calls to resign as she’s grilled on Capitol Hill over the Trump assassination attempt. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener.
Majority of states pledge delegates to Kamala Harris ahead of DNC
With at least 27 states now pledging their delegates, CBS News estimates that Vice President Kamala Harris already has the support she needs to officially become the Democratic presidential nominee next month.
Delta faces federal probe as it scraps hundreds of flights for fifth day
Delta scratched about 400 flights early Tuesday after tech snafu, causing mounting frustrations for travelers.
Bodycam video shows moments before Illinois sheriff’s deputy shoots Black woman in her home
Bodycam video shows the moments before a sheriff’s deputy in Illinois shot and killed a Black woman in her home after she called 911 for help. Sean Grayson has pleaded not guilty to first degree murder of Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old mother of two. Warning: The video is disturbing.
