Category: CBS News
Tornadoes, severe weather blamed for at least 4 deaths in Southeast U.S.
At least four people are dead after five suspected tornadoes touched down Tuesday in multiple states across the South. Thousands are still without power. CBS [more…]
White House on Austin failing to disclose cancer diagnosis, hospitalization: “Not optimal”
Republicans are calling for Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s resignation, but the Biden administration says he will remain at his post for the remainder of the [more…]
Hunter Biden leaves wild House committee meeting after surprise appearance
Hunter Biden made a surprise appearance at a House Oversight Committee meeting on Wednesday where lawmakers were debating holding the president’s son in criminal contempt [more…]
Blinken meets with Palestinian Authority president in West Bank
Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in the West Bank Wednesday morning, a day after Blinken pressed Israeli leaders [more…]
Ukrainian lawmaker worries country is “finished” without U.S. funds
Additional funding for Ukraine has stalled in Congress and that’s sparking great concern in Kyiv, which is still holding its ground against Russia largely thanks [more…]
Gunmen storm Ecuador TV station during live show as attacks break out across country
Police have arrested 13 men who were seen taking people hostage on live television in Ecuador on Tuesday. The incident was one of many gang [more…]
DeSantis vows to stay in 2024 presidential race past Iowa, win or lose
Ron DeSantis is in the final push to get his message out to Iowa voters ahead of next week’s caucuses. The Florida governor returned to [more…]
House GOP holds Mayorkas impeachment hearing, Democrats call it baseless
House Republicans are holding an impeachment hearing for Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas focused on what the GOP calls the secretary’s “failed leadership” at the [more…]
High levels of nanoplastics found in bottled water, new study shows
New research finds large amounts of nanoplastics in bottled water. Dr. Celine Gounder, CBS News medical contributor and editor at large for Public Health at [more…]
Tax filing season will start Jan. 29, IRS says
The IRS says the official start of tax filing season will kick off on Jan. 29 this year, with taxpayers allowed to file until April [more…]