Postal Service considering slower delivery to rural areas, Postmaster General says
(NewsNation) — The U.S. Postal Service is considering swapping some resources that would speed up delivery times for most of its customers, but it would come at the expense of those who live in rural and far-flung locations, according to a report in The Washington Post. “We’re trying to save the Postal Service — not figuratively, […]
What to know about the upcoming Trump-Harris debate
(NewsNation) — With the Democratic and Republican presidential tickets set, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are set to debate Sept. 10. After some political posturing by both candidates, the showdown on ABC News is moving forward as scheduled. This is the first election cycle since 1988 in which the debates are […]
Another ex-Memphis police officer pleads guilty in Tyre Nichols killing
Federal prosecutors recommended a 40-year sentence for former Memphis police officer Emmitt Martin in the 2023 fatal beating of Tyre Nichols.
Kamala Harris’ campaign reacts to RFK Jr.’s campaign suspension, Trump endorsement
Kamala Harris’ campaign is making a play for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s supporters after Kennedy announced he is suspending his independent presidential campaign. CBS News campaign reporter Aaron Navarro has more.
Will RFK Jr.’s supporters follow his endorsement and vote for Trump?
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced Friday he’s suspending his independent presidential campaign and endorsing Donald Trump, but is it a given Trump will get votes from RFK’s supporters? CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
Man drags officer with vehicle after hiding out for months
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — A man is under arrest for multiple crimes after ramming a police vehicle, a high-speed chase, going into hiding for months, and then dragging the officer into a busy intersection. Kamronn Smith, 29, now faces charges that include assault, resisting arrest, and property damage. He is currently being held on […]
Iowa sanctuary files federal lawsuit against Mizzou over euthanized sheep
COLUMBIA, Mo. – An animal sanctuary in Iowa is suing Mizzou after claiming the university’s health center wrongly euthanized healthy sheep. The Iowa Farm Sanctuary filed the lawsuit on Tuesday against the University of Missouri Veterinary Health Center. The animal sanctuary said in the lawsuit that on June 25, 2023, a team of its volunteers […]
Biden administration will restart free at-home COVID-19 test program
(The Hill) — The Biden administration next month will relaunch a program for every American to order free COVID-19 tests through the mail, officials said. Administration officials said during a briefing Friday that households will be able to order four free tests through the Covidtests.gov website once it launches again in late September. The tests […]
Alton community grieves loss of K-9 Odin
ALTON, Ill. – The Alton community is coming together to grieve the loss of K-9 Officer Odin. Chief Ford said Odin sacrificed his life to save his fellow officers. Around town, the community put up signs on school fence lines and business marquees to honor him. Town Club Bar & Grill placed its marquee along […]
Two charged in infant’s death in Granite City
GRANITE CITY, Ill. – Two adults face felony charges in connection with an infant’s death earlier this summer in Granite City. The Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office has charged Sarrah M. Cheung and Patrick L. Godfrey each with one count of involuntary manslaughter and one count of child endangerment amid the investigation into the infant’s […]
