Critical hearing this week for suspect in Charlie Kirk murder
Tyler Robinson, the man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk, will be in court for a major hearing this week. Jonah Kaplan reports.
China test-launches ballistic missile from sub in South Pacific, drawing protests
Bangkok — China’s military test-launched a long-range ballistic missile Monday from one of its nuclear-powered submarines in the South Pacific, drawing protest and concern from countries in the region. The missile was launched at 12:01 p.m. and carried a dummy warhead, according to an announcement by the official Xinhua News Agency. China last conducted a …
At least 7 killed in large-scale attack on Kyiv a day before NATO summit begins
At least 7 people died when Russia launched waves of missiles and drones targeting Kyiv overnight into Monday, authorities said, hours after Ukraine’s president warned that another large-scale attack was imminent. Another 24 were wounded, said Tymur Tkachenko, Kyiv’s City Military Administration head said in a post on Telegram. A residential building in the Podilskyi …
Money for repairs to national parks going to D.C. beautification projects
About 400 sites managed by the National Park Service are facing a maintenance backlog estimated at more than $24 billion, but the money aimed for repairs is being diverted. The Washington Post reports the Trump administration has used at least $90 million from national park entry fees to help pay for beautification efforts in the …
Annin Flagmakers: The oldest, largest flagmaker in the U.S.
Jericka Duncan visits Annin Flagmakers’ factory in South Boston, Virginia.
Delta Air Lines flight hit by firework while landing at Midway International Airport
A Delta Air Lines flight landing in Chicago was hit by a firework as it was coming to land at Midway International Airport on Saturday. The Federal Aviation Administration said just around 8:30 p.m. Saturday, July 4, the pilot reported that a fireworks mortar struck the aircraft while on descent just before landing. The plane, …
Charlie Kirk’s alleged killer will have his preliminary hearing this week. Here’s what to expect.
Charlie Kirk’s widow and parents are expected this week in a Utah court where prosecutors seeking the death penalty will argue that the man charged with killing the conservative activist should stand trial for murder. The five-day preliminary hearing that starts Monday will be the first time members of Kirk’s family are in the Utah …
Trump attacks Democrats in 4th of July speech marking 250 years of America
Trump attacks Democrats in 4th of July speech marking 250 years of America – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump’s speech marking America’s milestone founding stressed patriotism and partisanship. He branded Democrats as communists after a series of victories by democratic socialist candidates across the country. Taurean Small reports.
Bringing wackiness to baseball has been a home run for the Savannah Bananas
Savannah Bananas owner Jesse Cole dreamed of making baseball livelier and more fun. Now the team is taking its dances, acrobatics, and trick plays to sold-out stadiums across the U.S.
How the Savannah Bananas celebrate foster families
The exhibition baseball league Banana Ball focuses on entertaining people of all ages – including “Bananas Foster,” a nonprofit that honors foster families.