Mayor of Kenner, Louisiana, discusses Francine flooding
Michael Glaser, the mayor of Kenner, Louisiana, joins CBS News to discuss how the city is recovering after Francine knocked out power and dumped heavy rain.
Jon Bon Jovi helps woman off ledge of bridge in Nashville
Singer Jon Bon Jovi is being credited with saving a woman’s life in Nashville, Tennessee, after he approached and talked to her Tuesday while she was standing on the ledge of a bridge. Bon Jovi is seen in surveillance video talking to the woman, pulling her back over the railing and embracing her before they […]
Navient banned from federal student loan servicing
Company to pay $120 million in fines and compensation to borrowers harmed by its practices.
Should you lock in a mortgage rate after the Fed cuts rates?
The Federal Reserve is set to issue its first rate cut since 2020. Should homebuyers lock in a mortgage rate then?
Doctors more likely to perform unnecessary C-sections on Black moms, study says
A new report uncovered a disturbing racial disparity when it comes to C-sections, with doctors being more likely to perform them on Black mothers.
Man accused of business burglaries in Florissant, Hazelwood
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – A suspected business burglar will appear in St. Louis County Circuit Court next week. According to probable cause statements from the Florissant and Hazelwood police departments, the burglaries occurred on July 17, with multiple suspects riding from place to place in a stolen Hyundai Sonata. That morning, Hazelwood police responded […]
Illinois DMVs now accept digital wallet payments
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — DMVs throughout Illinois are now accepting “digital wallet” payments via Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay. “Allowing for digital wallet payments like Apple, Google and Samsung Pay reinforces our steadfast commitment to improving the customer experience at the DMV by leveraging new technology,” Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias said. “Adopting […]
FAA grants Illinois airports over $37M in federal funding
ILLINOIS – The U.S. Department of Transportation announced Thursday it has granted airports across Illinois over $37 million for operational and infrastructure improvements. The Federal Aviation Administration is providing federal funding for several advancements, such as expanding existing terminal buildings to accommodate more passengers, increasing clean energy practices, and alleviating noise pollution for residents. Illinois […]
Most school shootings happen outside school walls
CBS News analysis of data on every U.S. school shooting since 1966 found many safety steps taken by school administrators don’t address a significant threat to students and teachers.
Black student enrollment falls at Harvard, more schools after Supreme Court ends affirmative action
Harvard University reported that students identifying as Black made up 14% of this year’s freshman class, compared with 18% in 2023. Some other top schools also reported falls in Black student enrollment. The Supreme Court ruled that race-conscious university admissions policies were unconstitutional in 2023. Anemona Hartocollis, a national reporter for The New York Times, […]
