US Plans to Unveil Criminal Charges Against Raul Castro Next Wednesday, Official Says

By Jana Winter and Andrew Goudsward May 15 (Reuters) – The Trump administration ⁠plans ⁠to announce criminal charges against former ⁠Cuban president Raul Castro next Wednesday, according to a U.S. Justice Department official, ​in a move that would escalate the pressure campaign against the island’s Communist government. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, …

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Factbox-The 1996 Incident at the Root of Expected Raul Castro Indictment

May 15 (Reuters) – The Trump administration plans to unveil criminal ⁠charges ⁠against Cuba’s former president, Raul ⁠Castro, based on a 1996 incident in which Cuban military jets killed ​four people, according to a U.S. Justice Department official who spoke on condition of anonymity. Here are details about the ‌incident: On February 24, 1996, Cuban …

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Gov. Jared Polis commutes Tina Peters’ prison sentence

Colorado’s governor on Friday announced that he is commuting the sentence of former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters. She’s serving time for election interference for allowing unauthorized access to voting machines following the 2020 presidential election. She was sentenced to serve over eight years in state prison in October 2024. Tina Peters, left, Colorado Gov. …

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Which college majors offer the best long-term return on investment?

As college costs climb and skepticism about higher education grows, many Americans are asking whether a bachelor’s degree is still worth the price. A new analysis of Texas public college students shows graduates generally earn far more than non-degree holders, even in liberal arts. The analysis, by the Postsecondary Commission, a nonprofit education group, tracked …

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The Knowledge | Sunday on 60 Minutes

London’s iconic black cabs are about to compete with AI-powered, autonomous taxis. But the city’s cabbies aren’t ready to hand over their keys. Anderson Cooper reports, Sunday on 60 Minutes.

Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen drops reelection bid in wake of Tennessee redistricting

Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen drops reelection bid in wake of Tennessee redistricting – CBS News Watch CBS News Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen of Tennessee ended his reelection campaign on Friday. The decision comes after the state’s GOP lawmakers voted to split up the Memphis congressional district he’s represented for almost 20 years.