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New Hakluyt head vows to keep British advisory firm independent
Thomas Ellis took over as managing partner after previous leader left to become UK prime minister’s chief business aideFinancial Times - 4d -
British Museum is right to keep Parthenon marbles, says new trustee
Historian Dr Tiffany Jenkins is one of the lineup of new appointees that has raised cultural and historical hackles. The latest appointments to the British Museum’s trustees include an academic ...The Guardian - 5d -
"Dismantling" independent oversight in D.C.
In its purge of federal employees, the Trump administration has fired independent inspectors general, heads of government watchdog agencies, and everyday civil servants. Here's why so many ...CBS News - Mar. 10 -
Dem AGs vow not to 'bow to intimidation' over Trump targeting of law firms
Over a dozen Democratic state attorneys general have issued a joint letter urging lawyers not to bow to Trump's intimidation tactics, condemning his attempts to penalize law firms and judges who ...The Hill - 2d -
Canada's new PM on Trump's 51st state talk: It's 'crazy'
New Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney shut down President Trump’s talk of Canada potentially becoming the U.S.’s 51st state, characterizing it as “crazy” and vowing the North American neighbor ...The Hill - Mar. 14 -
What America is losing as Trump fires independent government watchdogs
President Trump has fired heads of offices and agencies tasked, since Watergate, with protecting federal workers and whistleblowers. Scott Pelley reports on what's happening to independent watchdogs.CBS News - Mar. 9 -
Community meets school district's new athletic director
The Jacksonville Independent School District held a meet and greet for its new athletic director Wednesday. Montey Stevenson was announced as the new athletic director/head football coach at the ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Gangs unleash new attack on Haiti's capital as police vow to hold them back
A powerful gang coalition has launched new attacks on Haiti’s capital, while police vow to hold the gunmen backABC News - Mar. 12 -
Paul Weiss Chair Says Deal With Trump Adheres to Firm’s Principles
In an email message, the law firm’s chairman, Brad Karp, reassured employees that its deal with President Trump was in keeping with its principles.The New York Times - 6d -
Trump's FTC firings stir debate about agency independence
President Trump’s dismissal of two Democratic members of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is raising new questions about the future of the independent agency and what it could mean for the ...The Hill - Mar. 20 -
Sanders: Tour with Ocasio-Cortez meant to encourage more independent candidates
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) said in a Thursday report from The New York Times that his tour with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) is meant to encourage more independent candidates to run. ...The Hill - Mar. 20 -
CIA head, Russian spy chief speak by phone, first such contact in 27 months
The heads of U.S. and Russian spy agencies spoke by phone and agreed to keep up regular contacts to lower the temperature in U.S.-Russia relations, Russian news reports say.CBS News - Mar. 12 -
Elite London law firm fined £465,000 for Russian sanctions breaches
Former Moscow office of Herbert Smith Freehills made six payments totalling £3.9m to sanctioned banks. Herbert Smith Freehills, the elite global law firm based in London, has been fined by the ...The Guardian - Mar. 20 -
British and Irish Lions tour 2025: Team news, fixtures and venues
Every four years, a British and Irish Lions tour is still seen by many as the peak of professional rugby, with the finest players from England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland joining forces.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
British and Irish Lions face battle for France-based players
The British and Irish Lions face a battle to access their France-based players for the start of the tour of Australia after head coach Andy Farrell admitted they are willing to negotiate their ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Wisconsin hires new women’s basketball head coach
Wisconsin is hiring Robin Pingeton as its new women's basketball head coach, according to a news release on Tuesday.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
What to know about intensifying U.S. attacks on Houthi rebels in Yemen
The U.S. says it will keep attacking targets in Yemen until the Houthis stop their assault on global shipping in the Red Sea. The rebel group is vowing to retaliate. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata and ...CBS News - Mar. 17 -
Bears sign Drew Dalman to three-year, $42M deal with $28M guaranteed to keep Caleb Williams upright
Chicago continues to beef up quarterback Caleb Williams' offensive line under new head coach Ben JohnsonCBS Sports - Mar. 10 -
On the Ukrainian front, soldiers react to Trump: Reporter's notebook
Ukrainian solders vow to keep fighting Russia as U.S. support becomes uncertain.ABC News - Mar. 15 -
"Mornings Memory": Revisiting Gene Hackman's 1993 interview on "The Firm" set
In today's "Mornings Memory," we remember the late Gene Hackman. CBS News spoke with the iconic actor in 1993 while he was filming "The Firm" in the Cayman Islands.CBS News - Mar. 11 -
Trump’s battle with Washington law firm Perkins Coie, explained
The battle between President Trump and a prominent Washington law firm has taken a new turn this week, as a judge intervenes to pause Trump’s actions. The controversy kicked off when Trump targeted ...The Hill - Mar. 14 -
Keeping up with Nolan and Jared Jones, and other weekend news
Eric Karabell keeps tabs on the baseball world and tells you what is relevant to fantasy baseball managers.ESPN - 4d -
Trump drops Paul Weiss order after law firm pledges $40mn of pro bono support
New York firm has agreed not to pursue any diversity, equity and inclusion policies, says US presidentFinancial Times - Mar. 21 -
U.S. Adds Export Restrictions to More Chinese Tech Firms Over Security Concerns
The additions included companies that are customers of Intel and Nvidia, and one firm that was the focus of a New York Times investigation last year.The New York Times - 2d -
Canada's next PM Mark Carney vows to win trade war with Trump
The 59-year-old political newcomer says he will keep tariffs on US imports "until the Americans show us respect".BBC News - Mar. 10 -
HHS appears to delete Surgeon General gun violence advisory webpage
The HHS appears to have taken down a webpage from the Office of the Surgeon General that included an advisory on gun violence being a "public health crisis" in the U.S.ABC News - Mar. 17 -
Trump pulls security clearance of Paul Weiss law firm
President Trump has continued his attack against prominent law firms, pulling the security clearances of attorneys at New York-based Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP (Paul Weiss), and ...The Hill - Mar. 15 -
How House Republicans plan to keep the government funded
President Trump is endorsing a House Republican plan to keep the government funded until September through a continuing resolution. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.CBS News - Mar. 10 -
'There's never been a spotlight like this': Greenland heads to the polls as Trump eyes territory
Donald Trump's vow to take over Greenland has shone a global spotlight on the island's elections.BBC News - Mar. 10 -
DNA testing firm 23andMe files for bankruptcy as CEO steps down
Co-founder Anne Wojcicki to pursue independent bid as California attorney general tells users to delete data. Business live – latest updates The US genetic testing company 23andMe has filed ...The Guardian - 4d -
T-Pain hilariously vows to turn New York Giants franchise around
The New York Giants' newly signed OL James Hudson has an uncanny resemblance to T-Pain, who capitalized on their similarities with a hilarious tweet.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
‘It’s very unpredictable’: divided Greenland prepares to vote amid Trump-inspired existential crisis
After the US president’s vow to take over the Arctic island, pro-independent voices are growing louder but some want to work with Washington. When it comes to the issues on the table – schools, ...The Guardian - Mar. 8 -
Oil major Shell vows to boost shareholder returns, doubles down on LNG push
British oil major Shell on Tuesday announced plans to increase shareholder distributions, prioritize share buybacks and reduce capital spending.CNBC - 3d -
Igamane’s late strike earns Rangers derby win at Celtic in Old Firm thriller
Hamza Igamane drove in a glorious late winner as Rangers beat Celtic 3-2 in a thrilling Old Firm match at Parkhead.. Nico Raskin headed the visitors in front from a corner in the fourth minute ...The Guardian - Mar. 16 -
New Celtics owner Bill Chisholm expected to keep Wyc Grousbeck as CEO for next few years
New Boston Celtics owner Bill Chisholm is expected to keep current governor Wyc Grousbeck as team CEO for the next three yearsYahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
With New Decree, Trump Threatens Lawyers and Law Firms
A presidential memorandum aimed at lawyers everywhere struck a menacing tone.The New York Times - 6d -
Key Georgia assistant headed to Miami
Georgia Bulldogs assistant Erik Pastrana is leaving Athens for a similar job at Miami under new head coach Jai Lucas.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Fed keeps rates unchanged as Trump tariffs, economic concerns loom
The Federal Reserve held interbank lending rates steady on Wednesday at a range of 4.25 to 4.5 percent despite some signs that the economy may be heading for a slowdown. The decision to keep rates ...The Hill - Mar. 19 -
Greenland holds election as Trump vows takeover
Greenland is holding elections after the world heard from President Trump on his desires to take over the island. Kim Hjelmgaard, a reporter with USA Today, joins CBS News with more.CBS News - Mar. 11 -
Pentagon vows investigation into leaks, including polygraph tests
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's chief of staff, Joe Kasper, sent a memo Friday saying that members of the Department of Defense (DOD) may be subjected to polygraph tests in a new investigation ...The Hill - 5d