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23 Shot, 1 Fatally, at a Juneteenth Celebration in Illinois

23 Shot, 1 Fatally, at a Juneteenth Celebration in Illinois

An unknown number of people used multiple weapons to open fire at a Juneteenth celebration in Willowbrook, Ill., officials said.

Why Daniel Ellsberg Tried to Get Prosecuted Near His Life’s End

Why Daniel Ellsberg Tried to Get Prosecuted Near His Life’s End

When Daniel Ellsberg was 42, a judge threw out Espionage Act charges against him. At 90, he sought such charges again in hope of challenging their constitutionality.

Coast Guard intercepts $186M in cocaine across Atlantic, Caribbean

Coast Guard intercepts $186M in cocaine across Atlantic, Caribbean

The U.S. Coast Guard offloaded $186 million worth of cocaine after seizing the drugs in multiple cases across the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean.

Top Army official blames anti-woke rhetoric of right for severe recruiting crisis

Top Army official blames anti-woke rhetoric of right for severe recruiting crisis

Army Secretary Christine Wormuth hit back at critics who have accused the military of going "woke," arguing that such critiques have contributed to the recruiting crisis.

Netflix hypes ‘The Last Airbender,’ ‘One Piece’ at starry fan event

Netflix hypes ‘The Last Airbender,’ ‘One Piece’ at starry fan event

Netflix gave audiences first looks at some planned and upcoming projects including “Avatar: The Last Airbender,” “One Piece” and the third season of “Bridgerton” at a fan event on Saturday

Ron DeSantis Is Young, Has Little Kids and Wants America to Know It

Ron DeSantis Is Young, Has Little Kids and Wants America to Know It

At 44, he is more than three decades younger than Donald Trump and Joe Biden. He is subtly playing up that age gap, even if his right-wing views leave him out of step with many younger voters.

Texas mom arrested after dangling infant son out of third-story window: police

Texas mom arrested after dangling infant son out of third-story window: police

A Houston-area mom is behind bars on child endangerment charges after she was photographed dangling her infant son out of the window of a third-story building.

Around the world

Ugandan border town prepares to bury victims of rebel massacre that left 42 dead, mostly students

Ugandan border town prepares to bury victims of rebel massacre that left 42 dead, mostly students

A bereaved Ugandan border town on Sunday prepared to bury victims of a brutal attack by suspected extremist rebels on a school that left 42 dead, most of them students, as security forces stepped up patrols along the frontier with volatile eastern Congo.

'Spreading Satanism': Poland's 666 bus route to Hel gets number change

'Spreading Satanism': Poland's 666 bus route to Hel gets number change

The popular Polish 666 bus line to the resort town of Hel is getting a name change after complaints by religious conservatives in the country mounted in recent years.

Pakistan's prime minister declares day of mourning for citizens who died in migrant boat sinking

Pakistan's prime minister declares day of mourning for citizens who died in migrant boat sinking

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday declared a national day of mourning for citizens who died when the fishing trawler packed with migrants they were in sank off the Greek coast.

Ukraine Appears to Make a Small Gain in the South as Counteroffensive Continues

Ukraine Appears to Make a Small Gain in the South as Counteroffensive Continues

A Russian official and military bloggers said Sunday that Kyiv’s forces had retaken another village in their fight to recapture territory, a claim the Russian Defense Ministry denied.

Transcript: Former National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster on Face the Nation, June 18, 2023

Transcript: Former National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster on "Face the Nation," June 18, 2023

The following is a transcript of an interview with former National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster, a CBS News contributor, that aired on "Face the Nation" on June 18, 2023.

Uruguay Will Turn a Bronze Nazi Eagle Into a Dove

Uruguay Will Turn a Bronze Nazi Eagle Into a Dove

The artifact, once part of a German warship, was recovered by a private venture off Uruguay’s coast in 2006. It’s been the subject of a legal battle for years.

Ecuadorean woman who revived during her wake is dead after a week in intensive care at a hospital

Ecuadorean woman who revived during her wake is dead after a week in intensive care at a hospital

A 76-year-old woman who had been declared dead and surprised her relatives by knocking on her coffin during her wake earlier this month has died after seven days in intensive care

Technology

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle part ways with Spotify after less than a year of 'Archetypes' podcast

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle part ways with Spotify after less than a year of 'Archetypes' podcast

The production company founded by Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, is splitting ways with Spotify less than a year after the debut of their podcast “Archetypes.

Amazon may soon offer free wireless phone service

Amazon may soon offer free wireless phone service

Amazon prime subscribers may soon be able to receive a low-cost or free wireless phone service as Amazon is currently in talks with several phone carriers.

Grammys approve new rules on use of artificial intelligence

Grammys approve new rules on use of artificial intelligence

The Recording Academy announced Friday new rules which stipulate that "only human creators are eligible" for Grammy awards, a response to the growing use of artificial intelligence.

Meta threatens to pull news from Facebook, Instagram if California bill passes

Meta threatens to pull news from Facebook, Instagram if California bill passes

As California considers a bill that would force tech platforms to pay publishers for news content, Meta has warned it would pull content in retaliation.

How gaming is informing the design of car dashboards

How gaming is informing the design of car dashboards

Gaming is making its way into the vehicle industry, impacting how new car dashboards are designed. Kris Van Cleave has more.

What to stream this week: 'Extraction 2,' Stan Lee doc, 'Star Trek' and 'The Wonder Years'

What to stream this week: 'Extraction 2,' Stan Lee doc, 'Star Trek' and 'The Wonder Years'

Albums from John Mellencamp and Killer Mike, as well as the return of Chris Hemsworth's gun-for-hire anti-hero in Netflix's "Extraction 2" are among the new television, movies, music and games headed to a device near you.

Apple's VR headset could change everything, again

Apple's VR headset could change everything, again

Apple's Worldwide Developer's Conference kicks off today in Cupertino and anticipations are high for a new virtual reality headset from the company.

Sports News

Conor McGregor accused of sexually assaulting woman at NBA Finals game

Conor McGregor accused of "sexually assaulting" woman at NBA Finals game

A letter from the victim's attorney describes a graphic incident of sexual assault in which the victim was allegedly trapped in a bathroom with the UFC fighter.

Even Trea Turner’s mom was booing him during rough Phillies start

Even Trea Turner’s mom was booing him during rough Phillies start

Trea Turner played so poorly across the first two months this season that even one of his most loyal supporters — his mother — started booing him.

Lionel Messi, Saudi Arabia and a Contract to Promote the Kingdom

Lionel Messi, Saudi Arabia and a Contract to Promote the Kingdom

A contract between Messi and Saudi Arabia’s tourism authority offers a glimpse at the details of their multimillion-dollar relationship.

For former L.A. Country Club president Dick Shortz, U.S. Open is dream come true

For former L.A. Country Club president Dick Shortz, U.S. Open is dream come true

'This started as a dream. Now it's a thrill,' says Dick Shortz, who led the effort to bring the U.S. Open to Los Angeles Country Club for the first time.

Bob Huggins, the West Virginia basketball coach, resigns hours after an arrest on suspicion of drunken driving

Bob Huggins, the West Virginia basketball coach, resigns hours after an arrest on suspicion of drunken driving

West Virginia basketball coach Bob Huggins has resigned following a drunken driving arrest. The university announced his resignation Saturday night.

Zac Jones with ‘make-or-break’ Rangers shot isn’t afraid of the work

Zac Jones with ‘make-or-break’ Rangers shot isn’t afraid of the work

And after signing a two-year extension Friday, Jones earned his next chance to earn a full-time NHL spot.

Red-hot SF Giants complete convincing sweep of Dodgers, first in LA in more than a decade

Red-hot SF Giants complete convincing sweep of Dodgers, first in LA in more than a decade

The Giants, who hadn't swept a three-game series at Dodger Stadium since 2012, outscored their rivals 29-8 over the weekend.

Politics News

Vivek Ramaswamy Is Offering a Strong Defense of Trump, While Also Running Against Him

Vivek Ramaswamy Is Offering a Strong Defense of Trump, While Also Running Against Him

Vivek Ramaswamy is the lone Republican rival of Donald Trump to wholeheartedly claim the federal indictment is a Democratic attempt to jail the political opposition.

DeSantis Takes Clear Aim at Trump in Nevada, an Important Early State

DeSantis Takes Clear Aim at Trump in Nevada, an Important Early State

Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida avoided mentioning Donald Trump at a G.O.P. fund-raiser in Nevada, but he took clear aim at the former president.

McCarthy visit to Orange County highlights GOP focus on immigration and crime

McCarthy visit to Orange County highlights GOP focus on immigration and crime

With Republicans' narrow control of Congress in jeopardy next year, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy emphasized border control and public safety on a visit to Orange County.

Westchester County DA closes multiyear-long Trump golf course criminal investigation

Westchester County DA closes multiyear-long Trump golf course criminal investigation

Westchester County DA Mimi Rocah closed a years-long investigation into former President Donald Trump's National Golf Club in New York.

Activists say the human rights movement is failing

Activists say the human rights movement is failing

At the Oslo Freedom Forum, dissidents and rights defenders seek solidarity as their movements struggle.

South Carolina GOP sets Feb. 24 date for first-in-the-South presidential primary

South Carolina GOP sets Feb. 24 date for first-in-the-South presidential primary

South Carolina Republicans have set Feb. 24 as the date of their 2024 presidential primary, a move that, if approved, the party says will give GOP White House hopefuls more time to campaign in the first-in-the-South state.

Miami's Francis Suarez bucking history as he tries to become first sitting mayor elected president

Miami's Francis Suarez bucking history as he tries to become first sitting mayor elected president

In a 2024 Republican presidential field full of long-shot candidates, Miami Mayor Francis Suarez may be - on paper anyway - the longest long shot of all.