Fast-moving wildfires driven by strong winds and soaring temperatures have prompted the evacuation of thousands of people in eastern Washington state. Some 600 homes, businesses and other buildings have been destroyed since the Old Trails Fire started around noon on Saturday. In addition to the Old Trails Fire, there are two others — the Fairview Fire and…
Washington — House Democrats were sharply divided on whether to cut off aid to Israel during a floor vote on the issue Wednesday, marking the latest flashpoint in the party’s rift over support for the U.S. ally. The amendment — which was introduced by GOP Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky, who has consistently opposed foreign…
Hila Evron, one of the travelers who witnessed the mayhem on the FlyDubai flight from Dubai to Israel, tells “CBS Mornings” about the cockpit stabbing. Source link
Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo pleaded no contest on Tuesday to a civil charge of operating while intoxicated. He explained how football injuries led to painkillers and eventually alcohol, but also took responsibility for what he called failures. Mark Strassmann reports. Source link
Venice’s new mayor is proposing a dynamic pricing system for the city’s access fee, under plans which would raise the charge to as much as $59 on the busiest days, in an attempt to ease overcrowding in the UNESCO world heritage city. Mayor Simone Venturini said Friday that the current fee of approximately $11 for…
Alice Cooper brings Anthony Mason backstage to one of his shows to talk about how he created his unforgettable alter ego ahead of the release of his new memoir, “Devil on My Shoulder.” Source link
Three wildfires near Spokane, Washington, are still burning out of control after destroying hundreds of buildings. Now there are new fears the fires could worsen due to weather conditions. Kris Van Cleave reports. Source link
Tens of thousands of people remain missing after two powerful earthquakes rocked Venezuela last week. There is now a global effort to find survivors, including crews from the U.S. Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports. Source link
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shared a video purporting to show a civilian being chased and attacked by a Russian drone in the city of Kherson. In a social media post on Tuesday, Zelenskyy said the world “must see” the footage that he said shows Russia’s soldiers “take pleasure in killing and abusing civilians.” The president…
The Atlantic is quiet — record quiet — this hurricane season thanks to an enormous El Niño that crushes storms before they get going. No Atlantic hurricanes have formed yet this year and none are likely to form for at least another week, even though this would normally be the peak of the season, according…
