US Issues New Venezuela-Related General Licenses for Critical Minerals, Says US Treasury Department

LOS ANGELES, ⁠March ⁠27 (Reuters) – The ⁠U.S. on Friday issued ​new, Venezuela-related general ‌licenses for critical ‌mineral investment ⁠and ⁠operations, according to the U.S. Treasury ​Department. The licenses authorize “the supply of certain ​items and services for ⁠minerals operations” ⁠and “negotiations of ⁠and entry ​into contingent contracts for certain ​investment ⁠in Venezuela’s minerals sector,” …

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Twelve US Troops Wounded in Iran Strike on Base in Saudi Arabia, US Official Says

WASHINGTON, March ⁠27 (Reuters) – ⁠Twelve U.S. ⁠troops were wounded, ​two of them seriously, ‌in an Iranian ‌military ⁠strike ⁠on Prince Sultan Air Base in ​Saudi Arabia, a U.S. official told ​Reuters on Friday. The latest ⁠casualties add ⁠to the ⁠more than ​300 U.S. military service ​members ⁠who have been wounded since the war against …

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FAA Halts Traffic at Washington Area Airports Over Odor at Facility

WASHINGTON, March 27 (Reuters) – ⁠The ⁠Federal Aviation Administration ⁠halted traffic at the three primary Washington, ​DC-area airports late on Friday after an odor was detected ‌at a Virginia air ‌traffic control facility, the agency said. The FAA ⁠said ⁠the odor forced the evacuation of Potomac Consolidated Terminal ​RADAR Approach Control or TRACON, which controls …

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3/27: The Takeout with Major Garrett

3/27: The Takeout with Major Garrett – CBS News Watch CBS News House Republicans balk at Senate-passed funding bill to end DHS shutdown; Tiger Woods charged with DUI after car crash in Florida.

House Republicans reject Senate bill to fund DHS amid shutdown

The Department of Homeland Security said TSA employees could begin receiving paychecks again as early as Monday, after President Trump signed an executive order to restore their pay. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has more from Capitol Hill.

Where March Madness stands as Sweet 16 games continue

Where March Madness stands as Sweet 16 games continue – CBS News Watch CBS News March Madness was back in action Thursday night with the Sweet 16 games tipping off. CBS News Bay Area sports director Vern Glenn has more and college basketball analyst Rocco Miller has the breakdown.