When British Iranian journalist Pouria Zeraati first heard of the U.K.’s formal plans to ban support of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps early this week, it gave him a sense of relief he had not felt in years. It was “the happiest day of my life since I was stabbed,” he said. Zeraati’s primary concern…
Dangerous flooding in Texas leads to more than 230 water rescues – CBS News Watch CBS News More than 2 feet of rain slammed the Texas Hill Country in the past four days, causing dangerous floods. Jason Allen reports. Source link
Taylor Farms on Friday said it is “voluntarily removing” iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico after it was linked to one of the largest outbreaks of cyclosporiasis in the U.S. in recent years. “While the FDA traceback is indicating a specific independent farm, which represents less than 1% of the U.S.’s iceberg lettuce supply, as the potential…
A man convicted of sexual assault and considered one of Rhode Island’s most wanted fugitives was arrested off the coast of New Jersey after over 20 years on the run, state officials said Thursday. Ronald L. Fischer fled Rhode Island during his criminal trial for first-degree sexual assault in 2005, CBS affiliate WPRI reported. He…
The Coca-Cola Co. said a cyberattack has forced it to temporarily halt its Fairlife milk operations in the U.S. An unauthorized third-party user accessed Chicago-based Fairlife milk’s production systems in what the beverage giant believes was a ransomware event, Coca-Cola said in a statement Thursday. It’s unclear when the breach occurred. As soon as it…
A strong earthquake struck the southern Mexican Pacific coast on Friday, right on the border with Guatemala, and was felt from Mexico City to El Salvador. Authorities have not immediately reported any severe damage or casualties in any country and a tsunami alert issued was lifted about an hour after the quake. The U.S. Geological…
The so-called “great wealth transfer” — the passing of assets from the baby boomer generation to their heirs — will mostly benefit younger Americans who are already affluent, according to a July report from Visa Business and Economic Insights. And while the wealth transfer will be significant, the value of assets that are passed down…
Sen. Darline Graham of South Carolina, who was appointed to fill the vacancy left by the death of her brother, GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham, is engaged in serious discussions about running for his seat in the upcoming special Republican primary on Aug. 11. On Thursday, the new senator indicated in a White House meeting that…
The Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer who shot a Colombian man in Maine this week is an Army veteran who has struggled with serious mental health issues since early childhood and never should have been given a badge and gun to patrol American streets, several of his close relatives told The Associated Press. David Brouillette,…
The Emmy Award-winning “CBS News Sunday Morning” is broadcast on CBS Sundays beginning at 9:00 a.m. ET. “Sunday Morning” also streams on the CBS News app beginning at 11:00 a.m. ET. (Download it here.) Guest host: Lee Cowan COVER STORY: Congressional gridlockRobert Costa reports. ALMANAC: July 19“Sunday Morning” looks back at historical events…
