Former NBA Player Rick Fox Tapped for Bahamian Senate

May 17 – ⁠Former ⁠NBA player Rick ⁠Fox has been appointed to the ​Bahamian Senate, taking up one of four seats ‌reserved for members of ‌the opposition. The appointment of Fox, who ⁠belongs ⁠to the Free National Movement (FNM), to the 16-member Senate ​came days after he lost a bid to be elected to the Bahamian …

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Philippines to Convene Court for VP Impeachment Amid Political Turmoil

MANILA, May 18 (Reuters) – The Philippine Senate was due to ⁠convene ⁠as an impeachment court on Monday that ⁠could decide the future of Vice President Sara Duterte, with a heated battle between two rival ​political camps set to be front and centre in the trial. The impeachment trial will be a high-stakes event that …

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Suspects in Custody After Shooting Spree in Austin, Texas, Police Say

May 17 (Reuters) – Two suspects were ⁠in ⁠custody on Sunday ⁠while another person remained at large after ​a dozen shootings this weekend in Austin, Texas, police ‌said. • In a press ‌conference, Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis said ⁠two ⁠suspects, a 15-year-old male and a 17-year-old male, were ​in custody after 12 incidents where …

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5/17: CBS Weekend News – CBS News

5/17: CBS Weekend News – CBS News Watch CBS News Fighter jets collide in midair at Idaho air show; Trump’s approval ratings on the economy continue to fall in latest CBS News poll.

Earthquake Hits Southwest China; Thousands Evacuate, Buildings Collapse

BEIJING, May 18 (Reuters) – ⁠A ⁠magnitude 5.2 earthquake ⁠in China’s southwest region ​of Guangxi early on Monday killed ‌two and forced ‌more than 7,000 ⁠in ⁠the city of Liuzhou to evacuate as search ​and rescue operations continue and authorities warn of transport disruptions. • There ​were two confirmed deaths with one ⁠still ⁠missing, and four …

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Fighter jets collide in midair at Idaho air show

Fighter jets collide in midair at Idaho air show – CBS News Watch CBS News Two fighter jets collided in midair Sunday during an air show in Idaho. Officials say the crewmembers are in stable condition after they ejected.

Ebola outbreak declared a global health emergency by WHO

Ebola outbreak declared a global health emergency by WHO – CBS News Watch CBS News Outbreaks of the deadly Ebola virus in two African countries have prompted the World Health Organization to declare a global health emergency. Imtiaz Tyab reports.