Russell Banks Praised Author of Cloudsplitter Dies at 82
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"The Covenant of Water" author Abraham Verghese
He teaches medical students about the importance of bedside manner, but he has another calling, as author of the New York Times bestselling novel "The Covenant of Water," a multi-generational tale of a family in India experiencing love and tragedy.CBS News - Entertainment -
Julie Andrews on finding her voice again, as a children's book author
The singer and actress began a new career when she teamed with daughter Emma Walton Hamilton to write a hugely successful series of children's books. Their 35th, "Waiting in the Wings," about a troupe of theatrical ducks, is based on a true story.CBS News - Entertainment -
Authorities in Togo are cracking down on media and the opposition, report says ahead of election
Amnesty International says authorities in Togo have repressed the media and prevented civilians from gathering to protest peacefullyABC News - World -
Jill Biden launches bike ride for wounded service members, stresses need to support vets
Jill Biden has used the launch of the Wounded Warrior Project’s annual Soldier Ride from the White House lawn, a multiday bike ride, to stress the importance of supporting service membersABC News - Health - Joe Biden -
New Jersey Rep. Donald Payne Jr. dies at 65
Rep. Donald Payne Jr., D-N.J., has died at age 65 after several weeks of being hospitalized following "a physical accident at his home on April 6," his office confirmed in a statement Wednesday.NBC News - Top stories -
New Jersey Rep. Donald Payne Jr. dies
Rep. Donald Payne Jr. was well-liked by his colleagues and served as chair and ranking member of the House Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.Politico - Politics -
New Jersey Rep. Donald Payne Jr. dies
Rep. Donald Payne Jr. was well-liked by his colleagues and served as chair and ranking member of the House Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.Politico - Politics -
Bank of Canada Officials Split on How Soon Rate Cuts Could Start, Minutes Say
Senior Bank of Canada officials were divided on how soon the central bank could start cutting interest rates, although they agreed cuts should proceed gradually given the risk of inflation reaccelerating, according to a summary of deliberations ...The Wall Street Journal - World -
Bank of Japan could intervene this week to boost the yen as currency hits 34-year low
The Bank of Japan could intervene to support the yen as soon as Friday, possibly in a move coordinated with the Bank of Korea to help maximize its impact, according to Steven Barrow, head of G-10 strategy at Standard Bank.MarketWatch - Business -
Woman, 74, who allegedly robbed bank may have been scam victim, family says
Ann Mayers entered AurGroup Credit Union on April 19 and "demanded money while displaying a handgun," police said.CBS News - Top stories -
Goldman Sachs and Bank of America shareholders reject proposals to separate chair and CEO roles
Votes mark victories for Goldman’s David Solomon and Bank of America’s Brian Moynihan.MarketWatch - Business -
JPMorgan Chase is caught in U.S-Russia sanctions war after overseas court orders $440 million seized from bank
The escalation shows how American banks are struggling to navigate American sanctions rules more than two years after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.CNBC - Business -
US Rep. Donald Payne Jr. dies at 65 after a heart attack
Officials say U.S. Rep. Donald Payne Jr. of New Jersey has died after a heart attack this month that left him hospitalizedABC News - Top stories -
New Jersey Rep. Donald Payne Jr. dies at 65
Rep. Donald Payne Jr., D-N.J., has died at age 65 after several weeks of being hospitalized following "a physical accident at his home on April 6," his office confirmed in a statement Wednesday.NBC News - Politics -
Rumi Missabu, Avant-Garde Drag Performer Who Glittered, Dies at 76
He was one of the stars of the Cockettes, a psychedelic collective formed at the turn of the 1970s in San Francisco, that was short-lived but inspired generations.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Rep. Donald Payne Jr., 6-term New Jersey Democrat, dies at 65
The New Jersey Democrat suffered "a cardiac episode based on complications from his diabetes" earlier this month, his office said.CBS News - Top stories -
Rep. Donald Payne Jr., 6-term New Jersey Democrat, dies at 65
The New Jersey Democrat suffered "a cardiac episode based on complications from his diabetes" earlier this month, his office said.CBS News - Politics -
Donald M. Payne Jr., Five-Term New Jersey Representative, Dies at 65
A Newark Democrat, he succeeded his father, who was the first Black member of New Jersey’s congressional delegation.The New York Times - Top stories