On the Midway Plaisance near Dorchester Avenue, a jubilant celebration with old-school jams was well under way at 10 a.m. ahead of the Obama Presidential Center opening ceremony watch party. For many, this was about more than a building. It was about seeing a community that shaped a president take its place on the world …
The Trump administration expects to try to revoke the U.S. citizenship of more than 250 foreign-born citizens by the end of the fiscal year in October, a Justice Department official told CBS News, outlining the unprecedented use of the federal government’s denaturalization powers. The Justice Department, which can revoke the citizenship of naturalized citizens accused …
Washington — The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled in favor of a Texas man who challenged a federal law that bars certain drug users from having firearms. In a unanimous decision in the case U.S. v. Hemani, the justices found that Ali Hemani’s prosecution for having a firearm while he was an unlawful drug user …
Kevin Warsh admits “elevated uncertainty” in Iran war as Fed keeps interest rates steady – CBS News Watch CBS News Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh announced no change to interest rates at his first meeting. This comes as uncertainty remains on the Iran war, which has economically slammed the U.S. and other nations. Business Insider’s …
1m ago Trump calls critics of U.S.-Iran deal “fools” President Trump lashed out at critics of his agreement with Iran on Thursday, calling those who accused him of not being “tough” on Iran “fools,” ahead of negotiations in Switzerland aimed at reaching a broader deal to end the war. “These fools, who think I haven’t …
A massive ancient oak tree linked to the legend of Robin Hood may have been loved to death. The 1,200-year-old Major Oak in Sherwood Forest is believed to have died after it didn’t sprout leaves this spring, the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds said Thursday. Visitors over the past two centuries who viewed …
A man has been charged in connection with a burning cross that was spotted in Grant Park last week. Merlin Lu, 21, of Chicago, was charged with felony counts of damage to property between $500 and $10,000, arson, and two felony counts of a hate crime. He also was hit with four misdemeanor counts of …
Los Angeles — Damian Zermeño, 15, sensed something was wrong the moment he got home from school. His aunt sat at the dining table, sobbing. His father, who’d walked him to the bus stop that morning and promised to take him to dinner when he got back, wasn’t there. Saúl Zermeño, a 45-year-old single dad, had …
The New York Knicks are planning to visit the White House, owner James Dolan said Wednesday, marking a first for an NBA Finals winner during President Trump’s time in office. “We just did receive an invitation from the White House, which we accepted. We still have to figure out the details, et cetera,” Dolan said …
Washington — Senior U.S. officials on Wednesday dictated the 14 points of the memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iranreading the text of the agreement to reporters on a phone call. The officials spoke on the condition of anonymity. Iran has not officially released the memorandum. Key points of the deal include: Both sides …