State Department cancels all refugee travel to the U.S.

Snow and Ice Pound the South, Snarling Travel

A winter storm was sweeping across a wide swath of the South on Friday. Atlanta’s airport issued a ground stop after a plane was evacuated onto a snowy runway.

The New York Times - Jan. 11

Airlines extend travel waivers due to LA wildfires

Airlines are waiving change fees and fare differences for Los Angeles-area flights due to wildfires.

CNBC - Jan. 10

How much did Penn State miss departed change-of-pace QB Beau Pribula in narrow CFP loss to Notre Dame?

A muddled transfer portal calendar meant the Nittany Lions had to navigate their College Football Playoff run without one of their most dynamic red zone threats

CBS Sports - Jan. 10

Amazon Is Canceling Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Preorders

Metroid fans have been waiting for the better part of two decades for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond . The sequel was officially announced in June 2017, and Amazon put up preorders sometime after that. ...

GameSpot - Jan. 10

Airlines cancel more than 3,000 U.S. flights amid storm, Delta slide evacuation at Atlanta

Flight disruptions stretched from Dallas to Atlanta.

CNBC - Jan. 10

Outgoing ambassador assesses state of U.S.-China relations

Ambassador Nicholas Burns spoke to NBC News’ Janis Mackey Frayer about China’s position in the world, and its precarious relationship with the U.S.

NBC News - Jan. 10

CFP semifinal reactions: Did Notre Dame get LUCKY? and where it ALL went wrong for Penn State | College Football Power Hour

Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & Adam Breneman react to this Orange Bowl ‘instant classic’ as Notre Dame defeats Penn State 27-24.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 10

2025 NFL Draft: Penn State's Abdul Carter declares as potential top-10 pick after All-American junior season

Carter was an impact player in Penn State's Orange Bowl loss to Notre Dame despite a shoulder injury

CBS Sports - Jan. 10

Many Americans are leaving U.S. states with abortion bans, study finds

Abortion bans enacted since Roe v. Wade was overturned may be driving Americans to leave restrictive states, researchers find.

CBS News - Jan. 10

BlackRock departs climate investment group

Asset management firm BlackRock is leaving a climate-focused investing group, the group confirmed. “We are disappointed to see any investor withdraw, but as a voluntary initiative, we respect any ...

The Hill - Jan. 9

Demystifying the Department of Government Efficiency

This week we break down the new government committee being led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy.

Wired - Jan. 9

Egypt Sees Its Refugees as a Scapegoat and an Opportunity

Palestinians, Sudanese and Syrians fleeing war have found a home in the country. But Cairo says newcomers are straining resources and is seeking financial help from the West.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

Transformers: Reactivate Canceled, Apparent Gameplay Footage Emerges

Transformers: Reactivate , a multiplayer online action game from Splash Damage, has been canceled. The British studio announced the news on social media , saying the game's cancellation also means ...

GameSpot - Jan. 9

Jimmy Carter lies in state at the U.S. Capitol as Americans pay their respects

Former President Jimmy Carter is being remembered in six days of state funeral events.

CBS News - Jan. 8

Man arrested trying to enter U.S. Capitol with machete as Jimmy Carter lies in state

President-elect Donald Trump was scheduled to visit the U.S. Capitol to pay his respects to former President Jimmy Carter and meet with Republican senators.

CNBC - Jan. 8

Former President Jimmy Carter lies in state at U.S. Capitol

Former President Jimmy Carter will lie in state at the U.S. Capitol Wednesday, where people can pass by to pay their respects. It follows a day of ceremonies that honored the former president. CBS ...

CBS News - Jan. 8

Malawi sees influx of refugees from post-election violence in Mozambique

Marauding gangs and political unrest since October’s polls have driven thousands of Mozambicans across the border into Malawi, despite its drought, food and fuel shortages. On a sunny Saturday ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

Jimmy Carter lying in state at U.S. Capitol

Jimmy Carter is lying in state at the U.S. Capitol ahead of his state funeral on Jan. 9. Scott MacFarlane has more on the late former president's journey from Georgia to Washington, D.C.

CBS News - Jan. 7

Jimmy Carter lies in state at U.S. Capitol after eulogies by Kamala Harris and GOP leaders

Former President Jimmy Carter arrived at the U.S. Capitol to lie in state after a memorial service attended by his family, Vice President Kamala Harris, members of Congress and other officials.

NBC News - Jan. 7

U.S. Defense Department bans Tencent and other Chinese companies

Washington seeks to restrict sharing of advanced technology, deeming it a threat to national security.

CBS News - Jan. 7

How much money you need to retire in every U.S. state—it's more than $700,000

Retiring in Hawaii costs over twice the U.S. average, making it the most expensive state for retirement.

CNBC - Jan. 7

Jimmy Carter to lie in state at U.S. Capitol beginning Tuesday

The remains of former President Jimmy Carter will be brought from Atlanta, where he is currently lying in repose, to Washington Tuesday. The 39th president will then lie in state at the Capitol for ...

CBS News - Jan. 7

Dangerous weather conditions in U.S. as snow blankets several states

Snow is blanketing several states in the Midwest and the East as frigid temperatures contribute to dangerous driving conditions across the U.S. CBS News' Ian Lee reports from Clayton, Missouri, and ...

CBS News - Jan. 6

Winter storm causes massive flight disruptions, snarling U.S. travel

Winter Storm Blair is spreading across the U.S., prompting thousands of flight delays and cancellations. Here's what to know.

CBS News - Jan. 6

Vice Chancellor Habeck: Syrian refugees must work to stay in Germany

Yahoo News - Jan. 6

The Syrian refugee whose selfie with Angela Merkel changed his life

Anas Modamani took a photo with the then chancellor when he was 18, before the image went around the world. When Angela Merkel stepped out of her car into the melee outside an asylum seekers’ ...

The Guardian - Jan. 4

Justice Department resolves investigation of Antioch Police Department over racist texts

The Department of Justice announced on Friday it has resolved a biased policing investigation of California's Antioch Police Department, where racist texts allegedly sent by officers sparked ...

NBC News - Jan. 4

Trump taps ex-Fox News contributor to join State department

President-elect Trump announced Friday that former Fox News contributor Tammy Bruce is slated to join his State Department later this month. “It is my great honor to announce that Tammy Bruce will ...

The Hill - Jan. 4

Neil Young reverses decision on canceled Glastonbury performance

The 79-year-old rock legend said he'll perform at this year's Glastonbury festival after announcing earlier that he'd pulled out.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 3

Ghana opens up visa-free travel to all Africans

Yahoo News - Jan. 3

Biden to travel to New Orleans on Monday

President Biden will travel to New Orleans on Monday following the New Years attack that killed 15 people, including the attacker, and injured at least 35 others. Biden will be joined on the trip ...

The Hill - Jan. 3

‘A look into the future’: TV drama about Danish climate refugees divides opinion

Families Like Ours has become national talking point but some scientists say events depicted could not happen. Featuring scenes of huge crowds boarding ferries, protest and desperation as six ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

Jimmy Carter's body will lie in state at U.S. Capitol

Memorial services honoring former President Jimmy Carter begin this weekend. His body will lie in state at the U.S. Capitol starting Tuesday following a public viewing in Atlanta, Georgia. CBS ...

CBS News - Jan. 2