New study deepens mystery over Cahokia’s abandonment
ST. LOUIS — A recent study has cast doubt on the long-held belief that drought, caused the decline of Cahokia, a once-thriving Native American settlement near present-day St. Louis. The Cahokia Mounds was once a thriving metropolis 900 years ago with around 50,000 residents. By 1400, however, the site was almost entirely abandoned. New findings […]
Illinois residents to get digital driver’s licenses and IDs by 2025
ILLINOIS – New Illinois legislation will allow Illinois residents to carry a digital version of their driver’s license come 2025. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker passed the legislation on Friday allowing residents to use mobile versions of driver’s licenses and state IDs on phones while acting in conjunction with a physical card. The new legislation states […]
St. Louis Housing Authority receives federal grant to help homeless veterans
ST. LOUIS – The St. Louis Housing Authority was recently awarded nearly $100,000 in federal grant money to increase access to affordable housing for homeless veterans in the region. The federal government distributed $20 million to 245 public housing agencies across the United States through the Department of Housing and Urban Development-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing […]
President Biden on uniting Europe, making NATO stronger
In this web exclusive, President Joe Biden talks with CBS News chief election & campaign correspondent Robert Costa about uniting Europe to support Ukraine, and relates former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger’s assessment of NATO’s strength today.
Biden administration moves to change cancelling subscriptions, consumer rules
The White House says it is working with the Federal Trade Commission to prevent frustrating processes for ending paid subscriptions other hassles for consumers. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe reports.
The best Halloween decorations at Wayfair this year
Deck out your home with Halloween thrills and chills this year with these fun, seasonal, spooky picks from Wayfair.
2 victims of ancient Pompeii eruption found, along with gold treasures
Archaeologists have uncovered the remains of two more victims of the notoriously deadly Mount Vesuvius eruption that buried Pompeii in 79 A.D.
Why the U.S. announced it deployed submarine to Middle East
In a rare disclosure, the Pentagon announced it sent a nuclear-powered submarine to the Middle East as fears grow of a potential attack on Israel. CBS News homeland security reporter Nicole Sganga has the latest.
LL Flooring files for bankruptcy. Here are the stores that are closing.
Here are the stores that LL Flooring will close after filing for bankruptcy. The locations are currently holding closing sales.
Climber known for daring rescues dies on Pakistan mountain
Murad Sadpara, 35, helped retrieve a dead body in a daring rescue mission earlier this month.
