7/1: CBS Evening News – CBS News
7/1: CBS Evening News – CBS News Watch CBS News Empire State Building climbers engaged and under arrest; roads and airports packed with millions of July Fourth travelers. Source link
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SpaceX's Starship, the biggest rocket ever built, launches into orbit
The biggest rocket ever built launched into orbit around Earth on Monday, making history. SpaceX took this important step as part of its plan to reach the moon or even Mars. Mark Strassmann reports. Source link
How Israeli strikes on Lebanon could impact U.S.-Iran talks
U.S. officials on Friday said Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire, but the next day Israeli strikes killed at least 20 people, according to the Lebanese health ministry. Israel said it was responding to over 50 rockets launched by Hezbollah, killing an Israeli soldier. Holly Williams reports on how the fighting could impact talks…
July was the deadliest month for Ukrainian civilians since start of Russia’s war, U.N. says
July was the deadliest month for Ukrainian civilians since start of Russia’s war, U.N. says – CBS News Watch CBS News Aug. 15 marks one year since President Trump’s high-stakes summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, where the two discussed the war in Ukraine. Sam Vinograd reports. Source link
Hegseth favors Sean Parnell for Army secretary, sources say, but it’s unclear who’s on Trump’s short list
Washington — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has told people close to him that Sean Parnell would be his top choice for secretary of the Army, several senior officials told CBS News. Parnell is currently chief Pentagon spokesperson and a former Army officer. A Defense Department spokesperson said: “The DOW [Department of War] doesn’t comment on…
Ukrainian ambassador tracks how Kyiv’s relationship with Washington has evolved, saying “overall dynamics” have shifted
Ukrainian Ambassador Olga Stefanishyna took note of what she said was an improved relationship between Ukraine and the U.S., telling reporters Thursday that the “overall dynamics” have shifted. In just the past six weeks, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has had two phone calls and three meetings with President Trump, including one earlier this week. Stefanishyna,…
Mayor accused of faking her kidnapping in $2 million embezzlement scheme in Mexico
A Mexican mayor allegedly faked her own kidnapping to embezzle $2 million worth of government funds disguised as ransom, local authorities said Thursday. Nancy Napoles, the municipal president of Tenancingo, several hours outside Mexico City, has proclaimed her innocence in a video posted to social media, calling the accusations “politicized.” Napoles belongs to the ruling…
Ukraine’s fired Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov calls for elections despite war with Russia
Ukraine’s former defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov called for an election Tuesday despite the country’s prolonged war with Russia, in what is seen as the largest challenge to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s power since the start of the conflict. Zelenskyy imposed martial law, which prohibits elections from being held, when Russian forces invaded the country in February…
Mistress testifies in trial of former “American Idol” contestant charged with his wife’s murder
The Ohio trial of a former “American Idol” contestant and music pastor charged with murdering his wife earlier this year continued Thursday with the testimony of his mistress. Alleigha Botner, 24, who had an affair with the defendant Caleb Flynn, 40, concluded two days of testimony by discussing the more than 100,000 text messages the…
Trump urges calls to cellphone of Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton in battle over permanent daylight saving time bill
President Donald Trump on Saturday pressured Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas to support a bill to make daylight saving time permanent, urging Americans to call what appeared to be the personal cellphone number of Cotton, the chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee. The Sunshine Protection Act passed the House in July in a 308 to…