Biden, Harris speak on U.S., Russia prisoner swap
President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris spoke to reporters on the tarmac of Joint Base Andrews in Maryland after welcoming home three Americans released as part of the prisoner swap with Russia. Mr. Biden said that “the toughest call on this one was for other countries, because I asked them to do some things […]
Biden, Harris welcome home Americans released in Russia prisoner swap
A plane carrying Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan and Alsu Kurmasheva landed at a military base in Maryland after they were freed by Russia in a prisoner exchange.
Best of You Paid For It: Venice School Board
ST. LOUIS — Elliott Davis is retiring after 45 years at FOX 2. He is sharing the top ten “You Paid For It” investigations. He is presenting a story about a lobbyist and a school board. Joe Ortwerth left public service and now works with a Christian ministry. The state of Illinois ultimately got rid […]
Inmate intake halted for second time this week at St. Louis Justice Center
ST. LOUIS – According to an internal police email that FOX 2 was able to obtain, the St. Louis Justice Center has once more stopped accepting new inmates. The warning went out at 6:57 a.m. Thursday, saying, “Prisoner processing is not accepting new arrestees until further notice. Please convey any new arrestees to the area […]
Ferguson honors Michael Brown Jr. on death anniversary
ST. LOUIS — August 1st marks the day that Michael Brown Jr. graduated from high school. And this year, just days before the ten-year anniversary of his death, his father, Mike Brown sr., joined by supporters and community members, returned to this site where his son died to rebuild the memorial. This very spot, where […]
‘You Paid For It’ team achieves significant results for viewers
ST. LOUIS — The “You Paid For It” team has achieved significant results for our viewers over the past year. This evening’s report focuses on the You Paid For It results. Many people turned to team for help, from those dealing with terrible conditions in rent-subsidized apartments to a double amputee in Arnold who could […]
“Neon Sign Park” unveiled in Granite City
ST. LOUIS — It’s a blast from the past at the corner of Delmar and 19th St. in Granite City. A reimagined storefront neon sign from popular businesses from the 1950s, 60s, and 70s is brought back to life at the city’s new neon sign park. “We are just bringing a little piece of that […]
U.S. recognizes opposition candidate as winner of Venezuelan election
The announcement from the U.S. government came amid diplomatic efforts to persuade Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro to release vote tallies.
8/1: The Daily Report with John Dickerson
John Dickerson reports on the historic prisoner swap bringing several wrongfully detained Americans home, what new migrant crossing numbers tell us about the state of the southern border, and another day of big wins for Team USA at the Olympics.
Funerals held for top leaders of Hamas and Hezbollah
President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke on the phone Thursday to discuss escalating tensions in the Middle East. Their talks came after funerals in Iran and Lebanon for top leaders of Hamas and Hezbollah. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta has the latest.
