Roughly 2.3 million pounds of fully cooked ham and pepperoni products possibly tainted by listeria and recently recalled were sold at more than 500 retail locations across the U.S., according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Albertsons, Big Y, Piggly Wiggly, Safeway, ShopRite and Whole Foods are among the grocers …
Read More »Two positive COVID tests on trip with Secretary of State Antony Blinken were not disclosed
Three cases of COVID-19 upended Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s multi-nation trip this week — including two previously undisclosed cases among members of the Air Force flight crew. On Friday, the Pentagon confirmed the additional two positive cases among its personnel in response to inquiries from CBS News. “Both aircrew …
Read More »Safety questions raised as rescuers scour Kentucky candle factory debris
The Mayfield Consumer Products factory was the third-biggest employer in this corner of western Kentucky, an important economic engine that churned out candles that lined the shelves of malls around the U.S. But why its workers kept making candles Friday night as a tornado bore down on the region remains …
Read More »Transcript: New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu on “Face the Nation,” December 12, 2021
The following is a transcript of an interview with New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu that aired Sunday, December 12, 2021, on “Face the Nation.” MARGARET BRENNAN: Welcome back to FACE THE NATION, we turn now to New Hampshire, where COVID cases are on the rise as temperatures drop. Governor Chris …
Read More »Delta flight diverted to Oklahoma City after passenger allegedly assaults flight attendant and air marshal
A Delta Air Lines flight made an unscheduled landing in Oklahoma City Thursday night after a passenger allegedly assaulted a flight attendant and an air marshal, police said. The suspect was taken into custody. The plane took off from Washington Reagan National Airport and was en route to Los Angeles …
Read More »“Reading Rainbow” to return after 15
The beloved children’s show “Reading Rainbow” is returning after more than 15 years off the air. The updated version of the show will be called “Reading Rainbow Live,” and will feature “a diverse, talented and comedic troupe of young performers” as hosts, the program’s creators told “CBS Mornings.” “Reading Rainbow” …
Read More »Washington mourns Bob Dole
Washington — The death of former Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole at 98 brought condolences and tributes from elected officials across the political spectrum, who praised the late senator for a life committed to public service. Dole, who was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer in February, died in his …
Read More »More states considering bans on gas
After California became the first U.S. state to ban gas-powered lawn mowers and leaf blowers earlier this year, more states, including New York and Illinois, are mulling over similar measures. How quickly other states follow suit depends on the companies that make electric lawn care equipment, one expert told CBS …
Read More »Transcript: Dr. Anthony Fauci on “Face the Nation,” November 28, 2021
The following is a transcript of an interview with Dr. Anthony Fauci, chief medical adviser to President Biden, that aired on Sunday, November 28, 2021, on “Face the Nation.” MARGARET BRENNAN: Dr. Fauci, thank you very much for making time. DR. ANTHONY FAUCI: Thank you for having me. Good to …
Read More »What’s in Democrats’ $1.75 trillion social spending and climate bill?
Washington – After protracted negotiations between congressional Democrats and President Biden over the details of his domestic policy agenda, the White House on Thursday rolled out a revamped framework that aims to expand the nation’s social safety net and combat climate change. The cost of the package has been whittled …
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