London — A charity has been hard at work turning thousands of knives taken off the streets of London into a new type of weapon to counter a youth violence crisis facing many British cities. In the East London neighborhood of Langdon Park, more than a dozen teenagers met up recently for fitness training on equipment…
Progressive candidates continue to rack up wins in primary elections across the United States, propelled by a new left-wing media ecosystem allowing them to build a national profile on their own terms — and sidestep the traditional gatekeepers of the Democratic establishment. For Pennsylvania state Representative Chris Rabb, a Democratic socialist who recently prevailed in…
The Federal Reserve said on Wednesday that it is leaving its benchmark interest rate unchanged, a sign policymakers expect inflation to ebb despite higher energy costs due to the war in Iran. This marks the fifth consecutive time the central bank has held rates steady this year. The last time Fed officials voted to change…
Douglas Brinkley on America at 250: History tells us hoping for unity is not futile – CBS News Watch CBS News In these fiercely-polarized times, the presidential historian reminds us that Americans’ freedom has been tested – and has survived – much worse. Source link
In the series “USA to Z,” which celebrates 250 years of American history and culture, Anthony Mason talks to singer-songwriter Jesse Welles about Woody Guthrie’s legacy and the meaning behind the popular song “This Land is Your Land.” Source link
Drone hits crowded Russian beach, killing 7 people – CBS News Watch CBS News A drone hit a packed beach in southern Russia on Monday on the Black Sea coast. Russian officials say seven people were killed and dozens were injured. Holly Williams reports. Source link
Congressman Ro Khanna said he was detained by Israeli settlers for over an hour while visiting the West Bank. Khanna also said members of the Israel Defense Forces spoke with the settlers and moved a car to block the road. Khanna’s experience was first reported by The New York Times. A spokesperson for the congressman…
The national average for a gallon of gas is just over $4, which is up about 17 cents from only a week ago and 91 cents higher compared to this time last year, according to AAA. It comes as tensions escalate between the U.S. and Iran. Cristian Benavides reports. Source link
The two daredevils who climbed the spire of the Empire State Building in New York on Wednesday are facing a litany of criminal charges. According to prosecutors, the man told police he just wanted to “do something special” for his engagement. But now, Angela Nikolau says police have taken her ring as evidence. Tom Hanson…
A U.S. service member was killed in Iraq on Saturday, CENTCOM announced. Separately, unidentified remains were found in Jordan at the location where a U.S. service member went missing and two others were killed following an Iranian strike. Taurean Small reports. Source link
