Grand Canyon hotels close after park’s main water pipeline fails
Breaks in the main water pipeline that serves Grand Canyon National Park are leading to temporary hotel closures. The park will remain open during the day, but several restrictions on overnight hotel stays are in place during the busy Labor Day weekend. It’s not clear how long the closure will last.
Trump team involved in controversial incident at Arlington National Cemetery
Defense officials say some Trump staffers got “aggressive both verbally and physically” Monday when a cemetery official tried to prevent them from bringing a campaign photographer onto the grounds at Arlington National Cemetery. Federal law prohibits campaign-related activities in the cemetery. Trump running mate JD Vance defended the former president while Vice President Kamala Harris […]
Violence in West Bank as Israel carries out large military operation
Israel is carrying out a massive military operation in the occupied West Bank. Israeli officials say it’s a “counterterrorism operation” targeting armed groups using Iranian supplied weapons, but there is fear of another humanitarian crisis like what’s happening in Gaza.
TSA expected to screen more than 17 million over Labor Day weekend
The TSA says it’s preparing for the busiest Labor Day travel period on record, with about 17 million people expected to be screened at airports between Thursday and next Wednesday. CBS News correspondent Roxana Saberi has more on what to look out for if you’re traveling.
Telegram CEO facing charges in France over criminal activity on messaging app
Pavel Durov, the founder of the Telegram messaging app, is being held legally responsible for criminal activity on the platform. Durov is not allowed to leave France after he was detained on Saturday and released on bail of nearly $6 million.
Former Las Vegas politician found guilty of murdering journalist
Former Las Vegas politician Robert Telles was convicted Wednesday of murdering a journalist. Telles was charged with fatally stabbing Las Vegas Review Journal reporter Jeff German two years ago. He’s been sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 20 years.
Scientists discover underwater mountain, new squid species and more
The research focused on a previously unknown peak in the underwater Nazca Ridge.
Lawsuit claims Wentzville School District hid student sexual assault
ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. – A lawsuit accuses the Wentzville School District of hiding reports of a student being sexually assaulted. According to the St. Louis Post Dispatch, the incident reportedly happened at Frontier Middle School with children between the ages of 11 and 12 years old. The lawsuit claims district officials did not intervene […]
St. Peters approves the sale and use of fireworks
ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. – People can now pop fireworks in St. Peters. St. Peters approves a bill allowing the sale and use of fireworks. People who live there will now be allowed to set off fireworks on their property between noon and 11 p.m. on July 3 and 4 each year. The bill does […]
9/11 victims’ families call on Harris and Trump to oppose U.S.-Saudi deal
A group representing the families said the candidates should oppose any deal with Saudi Arabia “unless it fully addresses the role of the Saudi Arabian government in the 9/11 attacks.”
