Missouri candidate known for bigoted anti-LGBTQ videos loses primary
(The Hill) — A Republican candidate in Missouri who has faced sharp criticism for anti-LGBTQ videos during the race for secretary of state lost her Tuesday night primary by a big margin. Republican Valentina Gomez had sparked controversy earlier this year over a video in which she lit LGBTQ-inclusive books on fire, pledging to “burn” […]
Bell unseats Bush. How often does a primary challenger defeat a Congress incumbent?
ST. LOUIS – In one of the most expensive and anticipated primary races for U.S. Congress this year, challenger Wesley Bell defeats incumbent Cori Bush for Democratic nomination of Missouri Congressional District 1, a seat representing the St. Louis-area. Bell won nomination to run as the Democratic candidate in the November 2024 general election. Bush has […]
Collinsville man convicted of child sex crimes
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – A Collinsville, Illinois, man was convicted of child sex crimes on Wednesday following a bench trial in Madison County Circuit Court. Markki L. Edmonson, 48, was found guilty of four counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child and one count of criminal sexual assault. The assaults took place between Jan. […]
Vendor glitch delayed results in St. Charles County Tuesday primary
ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. – Voters in St. Charles County are seeking answers on why the county election website wasn’t updating with results during Tuesday’s primary election. “This is a major disfunction. You’re having a party for people who are here for an election and they have zero results. It’s almost 10 o’clock. It’s unheard […]
Guns seized during attempted traffic stop in St. Louis; two teens arrested
ST. LOUIS – Two teenagers were arrested Tuesday afternoon after they allegedly attempted to avoid a traffic stop in a vehicle with several guns. Police recovered four guns, including three semi-automatic pistols and an AR pistol, along with several extended magazines, amid the investigation. One of the pistols was equipped with a “sear switch,” which […]
Far-right violence in U.K. continues over children stabbing misinformation
Widespread looting and violence among far-right protesters continue in the U.K. as misinformation spreads online about a mass stabbing at a kids Taylor Swift-themed event in Southport. CBS News’ Ian Lee has more.
Is a $5,000 CD deposit still worth it?
CD interest rates are currently high, but is a $5,000 deposit still worth making now? Here’s what to know.
Where Trump, Harris stand on abortion rights
Ahead of the 2024 presidential election, CBS News’ Lana Zak breaks down how Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are defining their stances on abortion rights as reproductive care and women’s health continue to resonate as top issues in this election.
USA’s Quincy Hall wins gold with dramatic comeback in 400 meters
Quincy Hall was buried in fourth place as the runners rounded the last bend, but crossed the line in 43.40 seconds, the fourth-fastest time ever.
Taylor Swift concert terror plot averted in Austria, two arrested
Austrian officials say two people have been arrested over a plotted terror attack at a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee has the latest confirmed information on the suspects.
