St. Louis Health Department encouraging vigilance after Missouri’s first human case of bird flu
ST. LOUIS – Less than a week after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed the first human case of avian influenza A—also known as H5 bird flu—in Missouri, St. Louis health officials are asking residents who own or come into contact with domestic or wild birds to exercise caution when handling the […]
Russia launches NASA astronaut and 2 cosmonauts to space station
Don Pettit is replacing astronaut Tracy Dyson, who plans to return to Earth on Sept. 23, after a six-month stay aboard the space station.
House delays vote on GOP measure to fund the government
Speaker Mike Johnson said Wednesday that the House would not proceed with a planned vote on a stopgap measure to keep the government funded.
Hurricane Francine nears Louisiana, could become Category 2 storm
Hurricane Francine is approaching Louisiana after strengthening in the Gulf of Mexico. Francine will grow into a Category 2 hurricane if it reaches winds above 96 mph. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff reports from Houma, and Michael Brennan, the director at the NOAA National Hurricane Center, joins CBS News with more on the hurricane […]
Why are prices still high if the inflation rate is dropping?
The Federal Reserve could cut interest rates during its Sept. 18 meeting after months of no change. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger breaks down why consumer prices remain high despite inflation dropping to its lowest level since early 2021.
Trial for Tyre Nichols’ death enters opening statements; 3 Memphis officers charged
The Memphis police officers charged in connection to Tyre Nichols’ death are in court for opening statements. Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley and Justin Smith pleaded not guilty to charges related to Nichols’ death in January 2023. CBS News’ Elise Preston reports.
Voters discuss Trump’s comments on 2020 election, Harris’ fracking stance
Pennsylvania voters spoke with CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion after the presidential debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. They discussed Trump’s comments about the 2020 election and Harris’ latest stance on fracking.
How much will a $700,000 mortgage cost monthly after rates are cut?
Mortgage interest rate cuts could soon make a $700,000 mortgage loan more affordable. Here’s what to know.
Here’s how much Social Security benefits are forecast to rise in 2025
Social Security Administration is expected to disclose cost-of-living adjustment for retired workers in mid-October.
Extreme heat is linked to pregnancy issues — and the risk is growing
Homicide, named by one study in 2022 as the leading cause of death of pregnant women in the U.S., is also among the risks inflated by extreme temperatures.
