Deadly shooting at Mexico’s Teotihuacán pyramids
A Canadian tourist was killed, and 13 others were injured, during a shooting at the popular Teotihuacán pyramids in Mexico, officials confirmed. CBS News’ Bradley Blackburn reports.
Bears chase, bite visitors at Great Smoky Mountains National Park, prompting closures
Parts of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park are closed to the public after visitors encountered aggressive bears in two areas over the weekend, the National Park Service said. In some cases, bears chased and bit people. Rangers responded to three incidents involving bears along Ramsey Cascades Trail, a popular hike to a waterfall, and …
Virginia voters to decide whether to approve redistricting efforts
Voters in Virginia are heading to the polls on Tuesday and will decide whether to redraw their state’s congressional map. It’s in response to President Trump’s effort to get states like Texas and North Carolina to redistrict. The vote in Virginia could give Democrats control of every congressional seat in the state except one.
Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO after 15-year tenure
Tim Cook, who has been with Apple for nearly three decades and has served as the company’s CEO for 15 years, will step down in September and stay on as chairman. The tech giant announced Monday who will replace Cook. Jo Ling Kent reports.
2 Southwest planes come within 500 feet of each other in close call
2 Southwest planes come within 500 feet of each other in close call – CBS News Watch CBS News An investigation is underway after two Southwest planes avoided a potential midair collision at Nashville’s airport. The FAA says air traffic control instructions put one flight in the path of another. Kris Van Cleave has more.
Xi Says China Is Willing to Work With Africa on Middle East Conflict Impact
BEIJING, April 21 (Reuters) – China is willing to work with African countries to address the spillover effects of the Middle East conflict, President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday while meeting with Mozambique’s President Daniel Chapo in Beijing, state media reported. “The spillover effects of the Middle East conflict are affecting African countries, and China …
EU Divided on Suspension of Israel Pact as Spain Pushes for Action
BRUSSELS, April 21 (Reuters) – European countries including Spain and Ireland pushed on Tuesday for suspending a European Union pact governing its relationship with Israel, but the bloc remained divided on whether to take action. Arriving at an EU foreign ministers meeting in Luxembourg, a number of ministers called for suspending or partially suspending the …
Israel Will Face Resistance if Troops Stay in Lebanon, Speaker Berri Says
BEIRUT/JERUSALEM, April 21 (Reuters) – Lebanon’s parliament speaker warned on Tuesday that Israeli forces occupying parts of the country’s south would face resistance if they fail to withdraw, signalling a risk of renewed confrontation ahead of U.S.-mediated talks this week. A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah mediated by Washington has largely held since …
This frequently used Social Security strategy could cost you $182,000
Americans are fascinated with getting the most out of Social Security, but many retirees are making a strategic mistake that can cost them tens of thousands of dollars in lifetime benefits, according to new research from economists at Boston University and the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. The analysis examines the issue of the optimal age …
What are today’s mortgage interest rates: April 21, 2026?
Mortgage rates have gradually improved in recent days for both buyers and owners hoping to refinance. Skryagin Igor/garrykosoff/Getty Images Mortgage interest rates in March surged by more than half a percentage point, on average, even with the Federal Reserve electing to keep its rate policy unchanged in the month. But with a series of disappointing …