Explainer-What Is GAESA, Which Has Taken Center Stage in US-Cuba Tensions?
By Dave SherwoodHAVANA, May 21 (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has made no bones about who he blames for Cuba’s economic woes.The…
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7th and 8th judges rebuff Justice Department’s attempts to get voter rolls, this time from Maine and Wisconsin
Washington — The Justice Department on Thursday suffered its seventh and eighth losses in its efforts to obtain sensitive voter information from more than two dozen states, with federal judges dismissing its lawsuits seeking access to Maine’s and Wisconsin’s voter rolls. In the Maine case, Chief U.S. District Judge Lance Walker granted requests to toss …
DNC releases long-awaited autopsy on 2024 election
DNC releases long-awaited autopsy on 2024 election – CBS News Watch CBS News The Democratic National Committee has released a long-awaited “autopsy” report on the 2024 presidential election. CBS News’ Fin Gómez reports.
3 CD account mistakes to avoid in today’s economy
To boost their chances of CD account success in today’s economy, savers should know which costly mistakes to first avoid. J Studios/Getty Images The economic terrain millions of Americans find themselves in lately may not be the one many were hoping for. With inflation surging in recent months – now at its highest level in …
Design plan for 250-foot “Arc de Trump” is approved, but 4 lions on the base are now gone
The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts on Thursday approved the design for the triumphal arch that President Donald Trump wants built at an entrance to the nation’s capital, a key step in the project’s process. Commissioners, all appointed by Mr. Trump, acted despite overwhelming public opposition to the 250-foot arch, one of several projects that Trump …
A Look at the SpaceX IPO by the Numbers
Elon Musk is all about big numbers — billions, trillions – and you can find them sprinkled throughout an extraordinary document he just filed to take his rocket maker public. Running more than 250 pages, the prospectus for his SpaceX stock debut shows spending at a massive scale — greater than the economic output of …
Through Much of the American Experience, Blue Jeans Have Been a Common Thread
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — When Americans want to show their patriotism, they often don red, white and blue clothing, or sometimes even drape themselves in the U.S. flag. But if you truly want to embody the country’s zeitgeist, just slip on your favorite blue jeans. You probably already own at least one pair, just like …
Where is Jeffrey Epstein’s island — and what reportedly happened on Little St. James?
The release of court records, flight logs, emails, photos and other documents related to the investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has shed new light on his social network, business associates and activities at his various homes — his Manhattan townhouse; estate in Palm Beach, Florida; ranch in New Mexico; and his private island …
Trump says Supreme Court will do “a great disservice” if they uphold birthright citizenship
President Trump spoke to reporters in the Oval Office on Thursday and blasted the Supreme Court over its decision on his tariff policy. This comes as Americans await a massive ruling on Mr. Trump’s bid to end birthright citizenship. CBS News’ Aaron Navarro reports.
Newsom reverses course on California teacher paid leave after years of vetoes
After years of vetoes and political fights, Gov. Gavin Newsom is now backing taxpayer-funded paid pregnancy leave for California teachers – just as he prepares to leave office and potentially launch a national campaign. The proposal, included in Newsom’s May budget revision, would provide up to 14 weeks of paid pregnancy disability leave for TK-12 …