Devastating California wildfires force thousands to evacuate
The Park Fire, which is one of the largest in California’s history, has destroyed over 60 structures. Meanwhile in southern California, crews are struggling to control the Borel Fire, which has burned close to 50,000 acres.
FDA approves blood test for colon cancer detection
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a blood test intended to detect colorectal cancer, expanding options for screening for the potentially deadly disease.
Biden calls for Supreme Court reforms, including code of ethics for justices
President Biden is calling for a constitutional amendment making it clear any former president could be prosecuted for crimes committed while in office and would not have immunity. It’s designed to reverse a recent Supreme Court decision. He also wants the Supreme Court justices to follow an enforceable code of ethics.
Trump, Harris hit 2024 campaign trail in new election phase
Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign says it raised $200 million over its first week in the race, and most of those donations came from first-time voters. Harris spent part of the weekend on more fundraising efforts. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump attended a conservative Christian voter event in Florida. CBS News campaign reporters Aaron Navarro […]
Maduro declared Venezuela election winner, Machado’s opposition party rejects results
Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela’s authoritarian leader, was declared the winner in the country’s presidential election Sunday, a result that Maria Corina Machado, the opposition leader who ran against Maduro, rejects. CBS News’ Lilia Luciano reports from Caracas.
Djokovic beats Nadal at Paris Olympics in stars’ likely last match
Novak Djokovic dominated rival Rafael Nadal at the start, then held off a comeback attempt to win 6-1, 6-4 at the Paris Olympics.
Accused drug trafficker dubbed “Pirate of the Unknown” extradited to NYC
Milos Radonjic was arrested in Italy where authorities say he planned to captain a yacht in an international race.
Trump gunman planned to use explosives to escape rally site, lawmaker says
House Foreign Affairs Chairman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) revealed that Thomas Crooks had plans to blow up his van.
Responder runs 1.5 miles to save puppies from Park Fire
The family of dogs was “presumed lost” after the raging Park Fire quickly cut off access to where they were stuck. Four days later, one search and rescue official ran 1.5 miles to save them.
Two found dead after overnight shooting in Olivette
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – Two people are found dead after shots rang out early Monday morning in Olivette. The shooting happened around 1 a.m. on the 9400 block of Olive Boulevard, just west of Interstate 170. St. Louis County Police had a large section of Olive completely shut down as the investigation unfolded. Grandmother […]
