A New York native is among 16 American passengers who are quarantining in Nebraska after being on the cruise ship that is at the center of the deadly hantavirus outbreak. Jake Rosmarin is one of three New Yorkers who were on the M/V Hondius. Rosmarin, originally from Monroe, New York, described his time so far …
May 13 (Reuters) – Denise Powell won the Democratic nomination for an open seat in Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District, U.S. media projected on Wednesday. The Omaha-based seat is one of Democrats’ best opportunities to win a Republican-held seat in the 2026 November elections, in which control of Congress is at stake. Powell will face Brinker …
May 14 (Reuters) – The Ukrainian capital Kyiv came under a massive attack from Russian drones and missiles early on Thursday, officials said. Tymur Tkachenko, the head of the capital’s military administration, said debris from falling drones had struck buildings in different districts of the city, including residential buildings. Unofficial Telegram channels posted videos of …
A woman from Pennsylvania found a 3.09-carat white diamond at a state park in Arkansas. Keshia Smith found the diamond during a visit to Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro, Pike County, Arkansas State Parks said in a post on Facebook on Monday. Keshia Smith found a 3.09-carat white diamond at Crater of Diamonds State …
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How improved U.S.-China relationship could benefit the world – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday morning ahead of a high-stakes meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. CBS News’ Anna Coren and Natalie Brand report.
Why Alex Murdaugh’s murder conviction was overturned – CBS News Watch CBS News Three years after Alex Murdaugh was convicted of killing his wife and son, the South Carolina Supreme Court on Wednesday overturned the verdict and granted Murdaugh a new trial. CBS News’ Katrina Kaufman reports.
President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet face-to-face for the first time on this trip at an elaborate welcome ceremony. The two-day visit is meant to signal stability to the world, showing that the competition between the U.S. and China is not escalating into confrontation. Weijia Jiang has more from Beijing.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called Taiwan “the most important issue” between his country and the U.S. About 10% of the population in Taiwan wants to reunify with mainland China, and there are real fears that it will fall under communist control. Tony Dokoupil and Anna Coren break down its importance to China and the …
Wholesale prices in the U.S. jumped 6% last month compared to a year ago, the highest annual increase in more than three years. Gas prices are driving the increase, and Americans are feeling the impact. Jo Ling Kent reports.