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In a significant move to jumpstart diplomacy, the Biden administration said Thursday that the US is willing to sit down for talks with Tehran and other signatories to the Iran nuclear deal, before either side has taken any tangible action to salvage or return to compliance with the agreement. “The United States would accept an
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Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — As many Minnesota students head back to their classrooms this week, there are many families who simply cannot. COVID concerns for a vulnerable family member will keep them home. WCCO has been documenting the distance-learning journey of some Twin Cities families for more than six
Continue ReadingDolly Parton has told Tennessee lawmakers that actually, no, she doesn’t want a statue of her erected at the Tennessee Capitol. Earlier this year, a Tennessee representative proposed the statue idea to honor Parton for her contributions to the state. Fittingly, the statue would have faced Ryman Auditorium, a venue which, throughout her career, has
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story FORT SMITH, Arkansas (KFSM) — Warning: The video posted in this story could be disturbing for some viewers and depicts animal abuse. A 28-year-old man from Fort Smith is being held at the Sebastian County Detention Center with pending charges after being arrested for allegedly abusing a 6-month-old
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story YORK COUNTY, Pennsylvania (WPMT) — Matthew Smith knew he had a problem. The father of 5-year-old Owen knew heavy snow was coming Thursday morning. But Smith also knew the family had left Owen’s sled at Owen’s grandparent’s house. “I was like, oh my god. We don’t have a
Continue ReadingTim Tebow’s career in professional baseball is over. The 33-year-old former college and NFL quarterback, who played in the New York Mets’ minor league system, announced his retirement from the sport Wednesday. “I want to thank the Mets, Mr. Alderson, the fans and all my teammates for the chance to be a part of such
Continue ReadingFrench shipyard Chantiers de l’Atlantique is planning to construct cruise ships topped by striking 80 meter “eco-friendly” paneled sails, made of fiberglass and carbon. The Solid Sail/AeolDrive concept would reduce cruise emissions by up to 50%, according to the shipyard. Chantiers de l’Atlantique — behind top vessels including MSC Grandiosa and Celebrity Apex — talked
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Millions of American jobs have been lost due to the pandemic – and a lot of those positions likely aren’t coming back. People are losing their homes. What happens next? The highly anticipated film “Nomadland,” out Friday in theaters and on demand, offers a powerful example of one possible scenario: life on the road, permanently.
Continue ReadingAn Australian employee of China’s state broadcaster CGTN has been arrested on suspicion of “illegally supplying state secrets overseas,” Canberra said Monday. In a statement, Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne said Cheng Lei, who has been detained in China since August 13, 2020, had been formally arrested on February 5. “Chinese authorities have advised that
Continue ReadingAs winter storms and freezing temperatures continue to wreak havoc across Texas, many are having to fight for survival. Hundreds of thousands in the state remained without power on Thursday, trying their best to stay warm and dry as bursted pipes flood homes. Millions who got their lights back on were also dealing with water
Continue ReadingJust days after Maryland became the first state in the country to impose a tax on digital advertising targeting Big Tech, lobbying groups representing companies including Amazon, Facebook, Google are trying to stop it. In a lawsuit filed Thursday, the groups allege that the state law is “deeply flawed” as well as “unlawful” and “unconstitutional.”
Continue ReadingWhen the Polar Vortex descended on the central US and weather turned brutally cold in Omaha, Nebraska, in recent days, the local utility company turned to an unusual partner to get some extra power supplies to help avoid shutoffs to the community. The nearby Offutt Air Force Base disconnected itself from the local commercial power
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Click here for updates on this story DENVER (KCNC) — The Denver Department of Transportation and Infrastructure hopes to get approval from the Denver City Council this week for new technology to improve safety at major crosswalks. Infrared cameras will detect the difference in size between people and cars increasing the time for a cross
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Texans never could’ve dreamed of a week like this. Since Sunday, the Lone Star state has weathered a winter storm so fierce it’s broken several records, plunged Texas cities into subzero temperatures and knocked out power, water and warmth for millions of residents. This improbably cold weather has tested Texans’ mettle, and it hasn’t let
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA (KYW) — ight people, ranging in age from 17 to 71 years old, were shot in broad daylight near SEPTA’s Olney Transportation Station on Wednesday afternoon. The shooting left a 71-year-old man fighting for his life. Philadelphia Police say the shooting happened shortly before 3 p.m. at
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Six US Capitol Police officers have been suspended with pay, and 29 others have been placed under investigation, for their actions in the January 6 riot, a department spokesman said Thursday. “Acting Chief Yogananda Pittman has directed that any member of her department whose behavior is not in keeping with the Department’s Rules of Conduct
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA (KYW) — CBS3 is joining CBS News today for a one-day series of reports on unifying America, how Americans are finding common ground despite their differences. In Montgomery County, two leaders from different worlds found a mutual understanding inspired by civil unrest. The police killing of George
Continue ReadingRepublican senators are trying to stay out of the fray between former President Donald Trump and their leader, Sen. Mitch McConnell. With Trump warning he will push primary candidates who fit his mold in 2022 Senate races, many Republican senators facing voters next year are not eager to pick sides following the former President’s blistering
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story NEWARK, New Jersey (WCBS) — CBS2’s new series, Unifying America, highlights people trying to cross racial and cultural divides that separate so many Americans. On Wednesday, CBS2’s Jessica Layton profiled a special organization in Newark that partners with police, staying at the scene long after officers leave. The
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS) — New numbers from the NYPD show gun violence in the city is on the rise this year. There were 90 shootings in the city at this time last year, but so far in 2021 there have already been 118. That includes eight shootings around
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