President Trump on Friday slashed tariffs on a handful of Canadian products that are used widely by Maine’s agricultural industry, a move cheered by Republican Sen. Susan Collins, who is facing a tough reelection battle in the New England state. The items that are no longer subject to 50% tariffs include corrugated boxes, crates, plastic…
Twenty-five years ago, a Soviet-designed helicopter crossed the mountains of Afghanistan carrying the first CIA officers sent into the country after the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, marking the opening move in the U.S. response that would soon become America’s longest war. The seven-man CIA team, code-named JAWBREAKER, landed in the Panjshir Valley on Sept….
Legendary fashion and costume designer Bob Mackie is known for his glamorous designs, dressing stars such as Cher, Tina Turner and Madonna for everything from red carpets to concerts. Recently, Taylor Swift wore one of Mackie’s creations in several of her photos for her album, “The Life of a Showgirl.” “It was kind of a…
Bob Mackie, the legendary fashion designer whose exuberant style defined Hollywood glamour for decades, died Monday. He was 87. He died in Palm Springs, California, from pneumonia, his publicist Jenelle Hamilton confirmed to CBS News. “It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that Mr. Bob Mackie passed away today,” a post…
Canada’s steep retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion in U.S. goods took effect just after midnight ET on Tuesday, extending the trade war between the two countries. The Canadian government announced the planned tariffs two weeks ago, after trade negotiations broke down and the Trump administration followed through on a threat to impose 50% duties on…
