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U.S. accuses former Colombia general of extrajudicial killings

Former general Mario Montoya and his family are barred from traveling to the U.S., Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.

Extreme weather in U.S. slams both coasts

Severe weather on both sides of the country is bringing snow to the East as the West recovers from a bomb cyclone. Power outages and several deaths have been reported in Washington. CBS News' ...

Eye Opener: Storms batter both U.S. coasts

As the Northeast is hit with a major winter blast, the Pacific Northwest braces for another powerful storm. Meanwhile, Trump announces a new pick for attorney general. All that and all that matters ...

Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago

Trump wanted to ban TikTok. Will his return to office help save it?

With Donald Trump as president, will Chinese tech giant ByteDance still be forced to sell its ownership in TikTok? Here are some possible scenarios of what might happen.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 2 days ago

China’s Hacking Reached Deep Into U.S. Telecoms

The chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee said hackers listened to phone calls and read texts by exploiting aging equipment and seams in the networks that connect systems.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

The importance of addressing the U.S. shortage of Black doctors

There's a major effort underway to bring more Black doctors into hospitals and examination rooms nationwide, and that effort is focused on easing the burden of medical school for students at ...

Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago

U.S. reacts to the arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu, others

The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants on Thursday against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defense minister, and the military chief for Hamas. The U.S. ...

Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago

6 Airports in Northern Haiti Are Reopened to U.S. Flights

The Federal Aviation Administration said on Thursday it was allowing air traffic to resume at half a dozen airports in Haiti, but the country’s main flight hub in the capital would remain off limits.

Business - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Deadly weather system moving across the U.S.

A bomb cyclone that is moving away from the West and toward the Midwest turned deadly. This comes as another weather system is headed toward the West. CBS News Sacramento's Sakura Gray reports.

Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago

How the World Analyzes Soccer and Why the U.S. Is Good at It

You can learn much about a country’s culture by how it dissects the sport.

Sports - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Novartis Lifts Sales Outlook as it Eyes U.S. Expansion

The pharma company raised its guidance on higher revenue expectations for key treatments and product launches, and is looking at potential mergers and acquisitions for U.S. growth.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 3 days ago

More U.S. strikes in Syria, U.S. deadline for Israel to boost aid in Gaza passes

U.S. forces conducted a second straight day of strikes over Syria Tuesday, hitting targets linked to Iranian-aligned militia groups in response to recent attacks on U.S. personnel, according to ...

Now a Supporter of Anti-Immigrant Politics, Musk Reportedly Worked in the U.S. Illegally

After appearing at a Trump rally featuring speakers drenched in racism and vulgarity, the billionaire entrepreneur faces a report he worked here without a proper visa in his early startup days.

Business - Inc. - October 28

As Gaza Cease-Fire Talks Resume, Little Progress Is Expected Before the U.S. Election

Analysts said Israel was expected to wait until the outcome of the election before deciding on its stance on a cease-fire in Gaza. Hamas officials seem reluctant to compromise.

World - The New York Times - October 28

Israel Calls the Shots in the Mideast as U.S. Plays a Lesser Role

A once pivotal player has seen its influence become limited.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 28

U.S. stocks could face scariest week yet of 2024. Here’s why.

The U.S. stock market’s record-setting rally could face its scariest stretch of 2024 in the week ahead, with a dizzying array of risks on the docket.

Business - MarketWatch - October 28

Monday Briefing: A Majority of U.S. Voters Say Democracy is Under Threat

Plus, a long-lost Chopin waltz.

World - The New York Times - October 28

Trump Versus Harris: How the U.S. Election Is Fueling Stock Market Returns

The S&P 500 has only seen two negative election years in the last seven decades.

Business - Inc. - October 28

Markets set for rally after U.S. elections, Barclays says

Markets will likely experience a ‘mild relief rally’ in the wake of the vote as a smooth transition starts to come into sight

Business - MarketWatch - October 28

U.S. Coast Guard trains elite rescuers in dangerous surf

The U.S. Coast Guard's elite surfmen are trusted to drive lifeboats on the most challenging rescue missions. They train in some of the worst weather and on the highest seas in America.

Alleged Chinese influence campaigns intensify worries about U.S election meddling

Recent reports of Chinese actors allegedly targeting prominent campaigns and candidates is raising concerns China is stepping up efforts to meddle in the U.S. election up and down the ballot. A ...

Politics - The Hill - October 27

U.S.-supplied military vehicles proving critical to Ukraine's battle efforts

The U.S. has supplied Ukraine with over $60 billion in military assistance since Russia invaded in 2022, including Stryker fighting vehicles used by Ukraine's 80th Air Assault Brigade to launch an ...

As U.S. Election Looms, Biden Aides Struggle With Middle East Wars

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken tried to get Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel to envision a U.S.-backed plan for ending the war in Gaza, but there was no sign of progress.

World - The New York Times - October 26

Why several U.S. cities are seeing record-high October temps

In parts of the U.S., it's been spooky warm, with some places setting records for heat. As we get ready for Halloween, CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter has been taking ...

North Korean Troops Assemble in Russia’s Kursk Region, U.S. Officials Say

Thousands of soldiers from an elite unit of the Korean People’s Army began arriving on Wednesday and are expected to try to help expel Ukrainian forces from Russian territory.

World - The New York Times - October 25

Biden Apologizes for U.S. Abuse of Indian Children, Calling It ‘a Sin on Our Soul’

From the early 1800s to the late 1960s, the federal government forced Native American children into boarding schools where they faced abuse and neglect that led in some cases to death.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 25

Russia Could Expand Its Assistance to Houthis, U.S. Says

The group’s attacks in the Red Sea have driven up shipping costs and forced the United States and its allies to increase their naval presence in the region.

World - The New York Times - October 25

Gang Gunfire in Haiti Hits U.S. Embassy Vehicles and U.N. Helicopter

The attacks this week point to an escalation of violence as the situation worsens and gangs overwhelm security forces, including a multinational force.

World - The New York Times - October 25

U.S. Says North Korean Troops Heading to Russia's Kursk Region

The Biden administration believes that some North Korean troops are on their way to the Kursk region to help Russia fend off Ukrainian forces who mounted an offensive there in August, according to ...

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 25

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