Calvin Duncan, who beat incumbent Darren Lombard in the Orleans Parish Criminal Court clerk race in November, was sworn into office on Tuesday (April 21) on the steps of the Orleans Parish Criminal District Court. Duncan is set to assume office on May 4, unless the Louisiana Legislature and Republican Gov. Jeff Landry eliminate the …
A new report on air quality across the United States offered a cloudy prognosis on the long-term health of about 156 million residents who live in areas that received an “F” in smog and soot pollution. The American Lung Association’s annual State of the Air report, which looked at the latest air quality data from …
Fact-checking Trump’s latest claims about the Supreme Court – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump said on social media that “Democrat justices stick together like glue” amid recent Supreme Court rulings. CBS News’ Jan Crawford has the latest on his claims.
U.S. Rep. David Scott, who represented Georgia’s 13th District for over two decades, has died at 80 years old, a source familiar has confirmed with CBS News. Scott’s death comes as the longtime Democrat was running for a 13th term in the May 19th primaries. His political career began in 1974 with a successful run …
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum told reporters on Wednesday that the Mexican military was unaware of the presence of U.S. agents who died in a car accident during an antidrug operation in the border state of Chihuahua. “Evidently, the military didn’t know there were people participating who weren’t Mexican citizens … that there were foreigners participating …
Congressional resignations disrupt House balance of power – CBS News Watch CBS News Florida Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned Tuesday before an ethics hearing on her alleged misconduct, making her the third lawmaker to resign in the last week. CBS News’ Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
Madrid — There were long lines at registration points across Spain this week as application opened under a new amnesty program expected to see at least 500,000 undocumented migrants gain legal status to stay and work in the country. The program came into effect this month, offering undocumented migrants a one-year renewable residence permit if …
A creditor’s refusal to negotiate isn’t necessarily the end of the road, but it can limit certain paths forward. Krisanapong Detraphiphat/Getty Images As credit card rates remain high, balances climb and payment delinquencies tick upwardmore borrowers are reaching out to their credit card issuers and creditors in hopes of negotiating lower balances, reduced interest or …
The Trump administration is in advanced discussions with budget carrier Spirit Airlines about a bailout, sources familiar with the negotiations told CBS News. The financing package could include a loan of up to $500 million, in exchange for warrants that would allow the federal government to take a potentially substantial ownership stake in the beleaguered …
What Virginia’s congressional map vote means for Democrats and Republicans – CBS News Watch CBS News The results of Virginia’s election to change its congressional map could impact Republicans and Democrats nationwide. CBS News’ Fin Gómez and David Becker have more.