Maui wildfire victims reach $4 billion settlement
The settlement comes nearly one year after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century.
Reported drug deal shootout leads to five arrests
PINE LAWN, Mo. – As many people were dealing with storms and flooding July 16, North County Police Cooperative officers in Pine Lawn were investigating a murder in the street. Police bodycam video showed a frenzied crowd on Oakwood Avenue surrounding the police tape on all sides. A woman broke through at one point and […]
Harris officially secures Democratic nomination
ST. LOUIS – Vice President Kama Harris officially secured her party’s nomination Friday, well ahead of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. While the DNC is more than two weeks away, the delegates started voting virtually on Thursday. DNC Chair Jaime Harrison made the announcement Friday, confirming a much-anticipated outcome. “I am so proud to confirm […]
Americans released in prisoner swap with Russia celebrate emotional return
Marine veteran Paul Whelan, Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and journalist Alsu Kurmasheva, all of whom were wrongfully detained in Russia, are back in the U.S. after being part of a complex swap involving a total of two dozen prisoners. When asked Friday about Pennsylvania teacher Marc Fogel, who in 2022 was sentenced to […]
Missouri voters to decide if child care facilities should get property tax relief
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – With more than 1,100 Missouri daycares closed over a span of two years, voters are being asked if they want to give child care providers a special property tax break. It’s a problem for families and businesses: a lack of child care providers is causing employees to leave the workforce voluntarily. […]
Several U.S. citizens still detained in Russia
Americans Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan and Alsu Kurmasheva are recuperating in the U.S. following a historic prisoner exchange with Russia. However, several U.S. citizens are still imprisoned in Russia. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis explains why some Americans might not have been included in the deal.
Butler rally was first Trump event of 2024 with Secret Service snipers
It was the first time this campaign cycle that the highly trained, tactical unit had been deployed to secure an event for the former president.
Protests continue in Venezuela over disputed election
The U.S. has recognized Venezuela’s opposition candidate Edmundo González as the winner of last weekend’s presidential election, despite President Nicolás Maduro claiming victory. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano examines what the acknowledgment means for Maduro and Venezuela.
Air New Zealand abandons 2030 goal to cut carbon emissions
Air New Zealand has become the first major airline to cancel its goal to cut carbon emissions by 2030. John Gradek, coordinator of McGill University’s Aviation Management Program, joins CBS News to discuss the decision and examine how it could affect the industry.
Tips for Americans visiting Paris for Summer Olympics
The Paris Olympics have drawn an estimated 15 million people to the City of Light. After living there for over six years, influencer Amanda Rollins has gained more than 1 million TikTok followers and 209,000 on Instagram through her “American Fille” blog. Rollins joins CBS News to share tips for Americans visiting Paris.
