More than three decades after a Modesto, California teen disappeared, her cold case is getting a fresh look. And police are asking for the public’s help to finally give her family closure. Susan Bender was last heard from by her friend Sandie Silveria 36 years ago, reports CBS Sacramento. “She …
Read More »Steve Bannon says he won’t comply with January 6 panel’s subpoena
Former President Trump’s White House chief strategist, Steve Bannon, says he will not comply with a House committee’s demand for records and testimony related to the January 6 Capitol riots. The January 6 select committee issued subpoenas in late September to four of Mr. Trump’s former aides and close allies, …
Read More »Transcript: Dr. Anthony Fauci on “Face the Nation,” October 3, 2021
The following is a transcript of an interview with Dr. Anthony Fauci, chief medical adviser to President Biden, that aired on Sunday, October 3, 2021, on “Face the Nation.” MARGARET BRENNAN: We turn now to COVID, the pandemic and Dr. Anthony Fauci, the president’s chief medical adviser. Good morning to …
Read More »Transcript: CDC Director Rochelle Walensky on “Face the Nation,” September 26, 2021
The following is a transcript of an interview with CDC Director Rochelle Walensky that aired on Sunday, September 26, 2021, on “Face the Nation.” MARGARET BRENNAN: We go now to the CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky. She’s in Newton, Massachusetts. Good morning to you. CDC DIRECTOR DR. ROCHELLE WALENSKY: Good …
Read More »1 student killed, 2 others injured in shooting at Louisville bus stop
A 16-year-old boy was killed and two other juveniles were injured in a drive-by shooting while waiting at a bus stop in Louisville, Kentucky, authorities announced Wednesday. The suspects are still at large and are considered armed and dangerous, they said. The shooting occurred around 6:30 a.m. Wednesday. Two of …
Read More »The California recall election is today: Who are the candidates running against Governor Newsom?
Democrats dominate politics in California and no Republican has won statewide since 2006. But the upcoming recall election on September 14 is presenting a serious political challenge to Governor Gavin Newsom. President Joe Biden campaigned on the eve of the polls opening for the governor in Long Beach, California. Days earlier, Vice …
Read More »Schumer says Democrats moving “full speed ahead” on $3.5 trillion spending package
Washington — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Wednesday the Senate is moving “full speed ahead” on a sweeping $3.5 trillion spending package, rejecting a suggestion from Democratic Senator Joe Manchin, whose support for the plan is crucial, that Congress take a “strategic pause” on the legislation. “We’re moving full …
Read More »Naomi Osaka dealt stunning defeat at U.S. Open
Naomi Osaka smacked her racket against Arthur Ashe Stadium’s court. Moments later, she chucked her equipment, sending it bouncing and skidding halfway to the net. Then came a full-on spike near the baseline. Osaka’s game was off. Her composure was gone. By the end, the crowd was booing her for …
Read More »Liz Cheney says Madison Cawthorn’s rhetoric on election fraud “seems intended to incite violence”
One of the two Republicans who sit on the House select committee investigating the deadly January 6 attack on the Capitol said a GOP colleague is “using language that seems intended to incite violence.” “I think every member ought to condemn that, and I’d like to see Leader McCarthy very …
Read More »Controversy over Texas mask mandate ban heats up amid COVID
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced a series of steps Monday to battle the alarming surge in COVID-19 cases in the state, CBS Houston station KHOU-TV reported. But the controversy over his ban on localities issuing mask mandates got even hotter. Texas governor files legal challenge to end Dallas County mask mandate …
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