SANTIAGO, May 19 (Reuters) – Chilean President Jose Antonio Kast on Tuesday replaced the people who held two key roles in his government, naming Martin Arrau as security minister and Claudio Alvarado as spokesperson. Alvarado, who is currently interior minister, will retain that portfolio alongside his new role. Arrau leaves his post as public works …
May 19 (Reuters) – Democratic Party voters in Pennsylvania picked their candidates to challenge incumbent Republican lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday ahead of November elections that will determine which party controls Congress. Here are the candidates who won Tuesday’s primaries in the most closely watched races for seats that Democrats want …
By Andrew Goudsward and Jana Winter WASHINGTON, May 19 (Reuters) – The U.S. is pursuing a second criminal investigation into ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, raising the possibility that he could face additional charges, according to a Justice Department official and another source familiar with the matter. The second investigation, run out of the U.S. Attorney’s …
BEIJING (AP) — Torrential rain and floods hit parts of China this week, killing at least 12 people and forcing tens of thousands of people to evacuate, state media reported. State broadcaster CCTV reported on Wednesday five deaths and 11 people missing in Shimen County of Hunan province in central China after rain battered the …
TAIPEI, May 20 (Reuters) – Taiwan’s future cannot be decided by “external forces”, only by its own people, President Lai Ching-te said on Wednesday. Taiwan cherishes peace, but we will not give up freedom; it pursues stability, but will not sacrifice sovereignty or its democratic way of life, Lai said in a speech marking two …
Grammy-winning artist Jason Isbell talks about the craft of songwriting and his latest music – CBS News Watch CBS News Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Jason Isbell sits down with CBS News anchor John Dickerson to discuss inspiration, gratitude and the craft of songwriting. Isbell talks about his latest music and performs an acoustic version of “Cast Iron …
5/19: CBS Evening News – CBS News Watch CBS News Multiple wildfires erupt across Southern California and western U.S.; victims of San Diego Islamic Center shooting hailed as heroes.
Police and federal authorities are working to piece together the events leading up to Monday’s deadly shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, as well as what exactly happened during the attack. CBS News’ Anna Schecter has the details.
The redistricting battle for the 2026 midterms will have a profound impact on the balance of power in Washington, D.C. CBS News’ David Becker, Anthony Salvanto, Nikole Killion and Caitlin Huey-Burns have more.
Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has avoided a runoff and will be the Democratic nominee for Georgia governor, CBS News projects. Bottoms, who previously served as mayor of Atlanta and later as a senior adviser in the Biden administration, is projected to receive more than 50% of the vote, securing her the nomination. The …