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The Bald Eagle Is (Finally) the National Bird of the United States
The bird of brown and white feathers has long represented the United States as a majestic and soaring symbol, but only this week did a law make it official.The New York Times - 29m -
National Trust warns UK's most precious heritage at risk from extreme weather
A blurring of the distinctions between seasons is also a challenge for insects and their predators.BBC News - 2h -
The National Mall, Central Park and More Venues the N.H.L. Should Use
The league’s Winter Classic showcase should move beyond outdoor stadiums and into popular landmarks, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - 11h -
How A.I. Could Reshape the Economic Geography of America
As the technology is widely adopted, some once-struggling midsize cities in the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and South may benefit, new research predicts.The New York Times - 16h -
It’s Time to Move Past AI Nationalism
Countries must collaborate if we’re going to create a less fearful future for artificial intelligence.Wired - 17h -
College Football Playoff bracket predictions: Second-chance expert picks to crown 2025 national champion
With the first round complete, some of our CBS Sports experts adjust their 2024-25 College Football Playoff bracketsCBS Sports - 2h -
The Kurds are America’s allies — the US must defend them
To secure U.S. interests and reputation, Washington must deter Turkey’s aggression.The Hill - 10h -
US officials use National Menorah Lighting to promote peace, unity
U.S. officials and religious leaders spoke about peace and hope at the National Menorah Lighting hosted in front of the White House Wednesday to mark the beginning of Hanukkah. “We can all benefit ...The Hill - 1d -
Bald eagle officially declared US national bird after 250 years
The bird has been a national emblem in the US for years, but it never had an official status in the country's 248-year history.BBC News - 1d -
With Biden's signature, bald eagle officially America's bird
President Biden signed legislation Christmas Eve to make the bald eagle officially the U.S. national bird.CBS News - 1d -
Pope Francis urges all nations to 'silence the sounds of arms' in Christmas address
Pope Francis in his traditional Christmas message on Wednesday urged “all people of all nations” to find courage during this Holy Year “to silence the sounds of arms and overcome divisions."NBC News - 1d -
Latin America’s rise in tuberculosis linked to imprisonment rates
Study warns region’s exponential rise in incarceration is fuelling the disease, with cases increasing by 19% between 2015 and 2022 . High incarceration rates in Latin America – the region with the ...The Guardian - 1d -
America's Christmas tree farms face new perils
Christmas tree farms are staring down a new set of dangers, including climate change-fueled weather disasters and a shifting labor market.NBC News - 1d -
The Best Bakeries in America
In this golden age of American bakeries, virtuosic pastries and delightful breads are close at hand, from coastal Maine to downtown Los Angeles.The New York Times - 2d -
The bald eagle is officially America's national bird after Biden's signature
The bald eagle has landed in U.S. Code as President Joe Biden signed a bill Tuesday making the predator the official national bird.NBC News - 2d -
Biden signs a bill officially making the bald eagle the national bird of the US
President Joe Biden has made it official: The bald eagle is now the national bird of the United StatesABC News - 2d -
Major international crisis ‘much more likely’ in Trump’s second term, says his ex-national security adviser
John Bolton delivers scathing critique of Trump’s lack of knowledge or coherent strategy: ‘I’m very worried’. A major international crisis is “much more likely” in Donald Trump’s second term ...The Guardian - 2d -
Panel fails to reach consensus on national security risk of U.S. Steel sale
A government panel has failed to reach consensus on the possible national security risks of a nearly $15 billion proposed deal for Nippon Steel to purchase U.S. Steel.CBS News - 2d -
National Security Committee Forgoes Decision on U.S. Steel Acquisition
The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States kicked a decision over the merger with Japan’s Nippon Steel to President Biden, who is expected to block the deal.The New York Times - 2d -
An Architect of Trump’s Tough Latin America Policies Is Named Envoy
A longtime proponent of harsh sanctions, Mauricio Claver-Carone was forced out of his job at the Inter-American Development Bank in 2022.The New York Times - 3d -
Open: This is "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 22, 2024
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," a deal was finally reached to fund the government, but was last week's Capitol Hill chaos preview of what's to come in 2025? Reps. Tony ...CBS News - 4d