Stocks rise as investors shrug off renewed fighting in Iran

Stocks rose on Tuesday despite renewed tensions in the Persian Gulf as investors clung to hopes of a deal between the U.S. and Iran to end the war. The U.S. military overnight struck Iranian missile launch sites and other targets, attacks that Iran’s Foreign Ministry called a “grave violation” of the countries’ ceasefire. President Trump …

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John Cornyn vs. Ken Paxton in Texas Republican Senate runoff

John Cornyn vs. Ken Paxton in Texas Republican Senate runoff – CBS News Watch CBS News Incumbent Texas Sen. John Cornyn is facing a runoff against state Attorney General Ken Paxton on Tuesday following President Trump’s last-minute endorsement announcement. CBS News’ Fin Gómez reports.

Skydiver killed, another injured after midair collision in Washington state

One skydiver was killed and another injured after they collided midair during a jump in Washington state on Saturday, authorities said. The incident happened around 5:30 p.m. local time, as both skydivers participated in “a scheduled group jump” organized by a licensed skydiving company in the city of Ritzville, according to the Adams County Sheriff’s Office, …

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