Washington — The House Ethics Committee confirmed Monday that it’s investigating allegations of sexual misconduct against Democratic Rep. Jimmy Gomez of California. In a news release, the bipartisan committee said it’s “reviewing allegations that Representative Jimmy Gomez may have engaged in sexual misconduct … including engaging in inappropriate sexual contact with a House staffer.” “The…
Actor Hayden Panettiere has died at the age of 36, her father confirmed in a statement. The star was known for her roles in “Heroes” and “Nashville.” Gayle King has a look at her life and career. Source link
London — British Prime Minister Andy Burnham exchanged messages with someone impersonating White House chief of staff Susie Wiles, POLITICO reported Monday, citing four anonymous officials. CBS News’ partner network BBC News said it had confirmed the exchange. Burnham, who became prime minister in July, exchanged a “few messages” that were “of no significance” with the…
Rome — A 30-year-old American tourist died Sunday after being struck by lightning on Italy’s Mount Etna, according to Italy’s national news agency ANSA and other major news outlets. The man, whose name has not been confirmed by authorities, was hiking on the volcano when a powerful thunderstorm moved across the area. According to initial reports…
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in “Remember the Titans” as a child actor and rose to fame in the sci-fi series “Heroes,” has died at the age of 36, her representative confirmed to CBS News. “It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden,” Panettiere’s father, Skip Panettiere, said in…
Jared Kushner, President Trump’s son-in-law and negotiator on Middle East affairs, met with Hamas leaders in Egypt on Sunday to discuss the latest U.S.-backed peace deal that seeks the group’s disarmament and a road map for the transfer of power to a new government, according to a source with knowledge of the meeting. The meeting…
Thomas “Tommy” John, a four-time MLB All-Star who won 288 career games over 26 years in professional baseball, has died, his agent confirmed to CBS News. He was 83. John died at his home in Florida on Saturday, surrounded by his wife, Cheryl, and other family members, his agent Mike Maguire said in a statement….
Ukraine launched hundreds of drones across Russia Sunday, killing at least six people in one of Kyiv’s largest aerial attacks of the war. Russia’s Ministry of Defense said that it had destroyed 822 Ukrainian drones overnight. Some 600 drones were detected headed toward the Russian capital, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said, with a third destroyed…
Several dozen people and their pets were rescued Saturday as floodwaters rose along the White River in Indianapolis, and emergency managers said that number was expected to climb as authorities in the city and elsewhere in central Indiana responded to what many described as historic flooding. “This is one of those once-in-a-lifetime type floods,” Jacob…
Rescuers combed through debris for survivors on Saturday after a powerful earthquake struck off Flores island in eastern Indonesia, killing at least 20 people and sending thousands fleeing. As the full scale of the disaster unfolded, rescue official Fathur Rahman told AFP at least 20 people were confirmed dead from four different towns on the…
