MoDOT director Patrick McKenna to step down, interim named
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Patrick McKenna, director of the Missouri Department of Transportation for nearly a decade, will step down from his role at the end of the week and leave the agency in September. MoDOT formally announced its plan for a leadership change on Tuesday. McKenna will step down as director on Friday, during […]
What’s coming for Day 2 of DNC in Chicago
The second day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago will include speeches by former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama. CBS News Minnesota’s Caroline Cummings looks ahead to Day 2 of programming at the DNC, and CBS News’ Roxana Saberi has more on protests outside of the convention.
Why Kamala Harris is Leaving DNC in Chicago for Wisconsin
Vice President Kamala Harris is headed to Wisconsin Tuesday as the Democratic National Convention enters its second day in Chicago. Wisconsin remains a key battleground state in the 2024 presidential election. CBS News campaign reporter Nidia Cavazos reports.
Police arrested 13 people during first day of DNC; security fence fortified
“Those police officers responded perfectly, and we’ve got body cam footage to prove it,” Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling said of the response to the breach.
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CVS drug burglar caught after returning twice to get his phone
FLORISSANT, Mo. – Police have arrested and charged a man with stealing prescription drugs at a Florissant CVS Monday. According to court documents, Tamik Chatman (age not specified) walked into the CVS on North Highway 67 and jumped over the counter where the prescription drugs were located. He retrieved five pill bottles and left the […]
Cardinals face daunting make-or-break stretch as October hopes dwindle
ST. LOUIS – There’s an old adage that goes something like, “In order to be the best, you got to beat the best.” That’s essentially where things stand with the slumping St. Louis Cardinals over the next several weeks. The Cardinals, 61-63 with less than 40 games left in the regular season and winless in […]
Schools get tough on cellphone use in class
Schools in Methuen, Massachusetts, and other parts of the U.S. are banning the use of cellphones during class time. Eight states so far have passed laws or issued some sort of policy to curb phone use. Jessica Saum, an elementary school teacher and fellow at the Association of American Educators, joins CBS News with more.
How much of your credit card debt can be forgiven?
A debt forgiveness program could dramatically reduce what you owe, but there are limits to this debt relief option.
Gina Raimondo on DNC, state of economy under Biden
Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo is attending the Democratic National Convention in her capacity as former governor of Rhode Island and joins CBS News with more on the state of the economy and how Vice President Kamala Harris would take on rising costs.
