Judge blocks Louisiana Ten Commandments in public classrooms law
A judge has blocked a Louisiana law requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom. CBS News’ Kati Weis has more on the judge’s decision.
Pentagon leaker Jack Teixeira sentenced to 15 years in prison
A judge on Tuesday sentenced former Massachusetts Air National Guard member Jack Teixeira to 15 years in prison for leaking classified Pentagon documents on social media. The 22-year-old pleaded guilty to six counts of violating the Espionage Act in March. CBS News Justice Department reporter Robert Legare has more.
Briefing held on classified documents leaker Jack Teixeira’s sentencing
Joshua Levy, acting U.S. attorney for the District of Massachusetts, held a press conference Tuesday after the Pentagon classified documents leaker Jack Teixeira was sentenced to 15 years in prison. The former Air National guardsman admitted to illegally posting sensitive military information online.
Kraft Heinz removes Lunchables from school meals program
Consumer Reports applauds food giant’s decision after less-than-expected demand for the meal kits from school districts.
Aga Khan emerald fetches record $9 million at auction
The rare square 37-carat emerald is the world’s most expensive green stone.
KC woman sentenced to 45 years for giving inmate husband child porn
VERNON COUNTY, Mo. — A Kansas City woman was sentenced in court today for the sexual exploitation of two children. According to the Department of Justice, Jessica Ann Young, 34, was sentenced to 45 years in federal prison without parole. On March 5, 2020, Houston Young, age 37 and husband of Jessica, was an inmate […]
Prosecutor’s office makes plea to St. Louis County Council for money to pay the bills
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – The St. Louis County Council faces an urgent plea from the prosecutor’s office for more money. Last week, FOX 2 learned the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office ran out of money to buy basic supplies and pay future phone bills, as well as bills to use the Regional Justice […]
Illinois florist selected to decorate White House for holidays
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Every year, around this time, people from all over the United States are brought to Washington, D.C., to decorate the most important building in the nation. This year, one of those people is Illinois florist Dawn Ahner. “There were thousands of people that applied for it, and I was a lucky one […]
103-year-old WWII Veteran teaches history lesson at Kirkwood school
KIRKWOOD, Mo. – Elementary school history lessons aren’t often taught by history makers, but the man at the front of this Kirkwood classroom Tuesday had a front row seat to one of the most consequential days in world history. “I think that’s the main thing I have to get across—we saved freedom for our country,” […]
Officer injured at Ferguson protest shows improvement, transferred to rehab
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The Ferguson, Missouri, police officer who was badly injured during a protest on the 10th anniversary of Michael Brown’s death was moved to a rehabilitation hospital Tuesday, still not speaking but showing significant improvement, according to a family friend. More than 100 officers and first responders from several St. Louis-area departments escorted an […]