NASCAR legend Kyle Busch dies at 41
Kyle Busch, a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, has died at 41 after being hospitalized for a “severe illness,” his family said Thursday. Tom Hanson reports.
Where negotiations between the U.S. and Iran stand
Where negotiations between the U.S. and Iran stand – CBS News Watch CBS News Diplomatic efforts to end the Iran war continue despite ongoing Trump threats of resuming strikes. CBS News’ Courtney Kealy reports.
Americans brace for Memorial Day weekend travel despite high costs
Americans brace for Memorial Day weekend travel despite high costs – CBS News Watch CBS News Memorial Day weekend travel is expected to break records despite rising gas prices. CBS News’ Kris Van Cleave reports.
Pentagon releases second batch of UFO files, with more videos and documents
Washington — The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of 64 files related to UFOs, or UAPs, unveiling a second tranche of records under an executive order by President Trump directing their publication. The files in the latest release can be viewed on the military’s website for housing the new material. The files include …
WHO Chief Says Ebola Outbreak in Congo Is ‘Spreading Rapidly’ and Upgrades Risk Assessment
GENEVA (AP) — The head of the World Health Organization says the Ebola outbreak in Congo is “spreading rapidly” and now poses a “very high” risk at the national level. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom said Friday the U.N. health agency was revising upward to “very high” its assessment of the risk within Congo, which had …
Former Premier Attal Enters Race for French President, Sparking Battle for Centrist Vote
PARIS, May 21 (Reuters) – Former French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal on Friday formally launched his bid for the presidency, joining a crowded cast of centrist candidates who risk being overtaken by far-right and far-left rivals in next year’s election. The race to succeed President Emmanuel Macron — who cannot run again — is shaping …
Here’s how much interest a $15,000 CD account can earn now
A $15,000 CD account could produce a significant returns for savers who act now. Joseph Kelly/Getty Images While inflation may be rising according to recent reports and is now at its highest point in three years, there has been a silver lining for savers. Largely because of this surge, elevated interest rates are holding steady. …
US Says ‘Slight Progress’ in Iran Talks Amid Uncertainty on Whether War Will Resume
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Friday there was “slight progress” during talks with Iran amid uncertainty as to whether a deal will be reached or war will resume. He spoke days after U.S. President Donald Trump said he was holding off on a military strike on Iran because …
NATO allies welcome Trump’s Poland troop announcement, but say messaging “confusing indeed”
London — America’s NATO allies were left scratching their heads Friday after President Trump announced a deployment of U.S. forces to Poland, reversing a decision to cancel the plan, with one European foreign minister calling the administration’s messaging “confusing indeed.” On Thursday, Mr. Trump said in a Truth Social post he was “pleased to announce …
Cubans Gather Before U.S. Embassy in Havana to Protest Raul Castro Indictment
HAVANA, May 22 (Reuters) – Thousands of Cubans gathered on Friday before the U.S. embassy in Havana to protest a U.S. decision to indict former leader Raul Castro in the downing of two civilian airplanes 30 years ago. The pro-government demonstration, which began shortly after sunrise on Havana’s waterfront, comes as Cuban officials rallied this …