Us - CBSNews.com
Us - CBSNews.com
TikTok ban bill is getting fast-tracked. Here's what to know.
House Speaker Mike Johnson is including the TikTok divest-or-ban bill in an aid package for Ukraine and Israel.
cbsnews.com
Trump returns to court today for Day 3 of his New York criminal trial
Seven New Yorkers were selected on Tuesday to serve as jurors in the first criminal trial of a former president in U.S. history.
cbsnews.com
Jawbone of Marine killed in 1951 found in boy's rock collection
A human jawbone containing several teeth was linked to a former U.S. Marine who died almost 75 years ago during a military exercise in California.
cbsnews.com
Jontay Porter banned from NBA for illegally betting on games
For the first time in decades, an NBA player has been thrown out of the league for gambling. Toronto Raptors backup Jontay Porter is banned for life for illegally betting on games and giving confidential insider information to other bettors.
cbsnews.com
911 outages reported in 4 states overnight
An investigation into the outage is underway.
cbsnews.com
Whistleblower testifies about Boeing safety regulations
Two Senate committee hearings Wednesday address the growing concern of Boeing’s safety regulations. Among the witnesses to testify was a longtime Boeing employee and whistleblower, Sam Salehpour, who has accused the company of lax safety standards. Boeing denies the accusations.
cbsnews.com
Protesters gather outside Columbia University after its president testifies about antisemitism
Pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel protesters gathered outside Columbia University Wednesday after a tense hearing on Capitol Hill over antisemitism on campus. The university’s president faced questions from House lawmakers.
cbsnews.com
Senate dismisses impeachment charges against DHS Secretary Mayorkas
The Senate dismissed impeachment charges against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas shortly after his trial began Wednesday.
cbsnews.com
Endangered Puerto Rican parrot threatened by fiercer hurricanes
Hurricane Maria nearly wiped out an endangered parrot in Puerto Rico, highlighting the grave threat climate change-fueled storms pose to endangered species.
cbsnews.com
Georgia beach town trying to curb large annual gathering of Black students
Thousands of Black college students expected for Orange Crush, an annual spring bash at Georgia's largest public beach, on Tybee Island, will be greeted by extra officers and numerous restrictions.
cbsnews.com
4/17: CBS Evening News
Justice Department nears settlement with Larry Nassar victims; Caitlin Clark’s salary highlights pay disparity between NBA and WNBA
cbsnews.com
Arizona Republicans again block effort to repeal abortion ban
For the second time, Republicans in the Arizona Legislature thwarted an effort to repeal the state's 1864 abortion law, which was upheld last week by the state Supreme Court. This comes despite high-profile Republicans like former President Donald Trump saying the ban goes too far. Elise Preston has more.
cbsnews.com
New report highlights Maui County mayor in botched wildfire response
The nearly 400-page investigative report released Wednesday raises new and troubling questions about Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen.
cbsnews.com
"Hockey hero" bats away rogue puck
A stranger batted away a rogue puck at a professional hockey game last week in Cleveland. A woman recorded the moment on her phone, with the puck coming within inches of her 4-year-old son's face. She then put a video up on TikTok with a challenge to track down the "hockey hero."
cbsnews.com
Caitlin Clark's salary highlights pay disparity between NBA and WNBA
Caitlin Clark, the No. 1 overall pick in the WNBA draft this week, had endorsement deals in college worth more than $3 million. However, her base salary as a rookie in the WNBA is capped at just over $76,000, which pales in comparison to her counterparts in the NBA. Jericka Duncan reports.
cbsnews.com
House holds hearing on rise in antisemitism in Columbia University
A heated hearing over the rise of antisemitism on the campus of Columbia University in Manhattan took place Wednesday before the House Education Committee. Republicans accused the Ivy League institution of "gross negligence" for its handling of antisemitic incidents. Nikole Killion has details.
cbsnews.com
House Republicans unveil aid bills for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
On the same day that America's top military leaders warned that Ukraine is running out of money and munitions in its war with Russia, House Republicans unveiled a long-awaited and long-stalled plan to provide military aid to Ukraine, along with two other bills to provide military assistance to Israel and Taiwan. Scott MacFarlane has details.
cbsnews.com
Boeing whistleblowers testify on Capitol Hill
Sam Salehpour, a quality engineer at Boeing, was one of two whistleblowers who testified before a Senate committee Wednesday. He raised safety concerns with the company about the 787 Dreamliner. He claimed that Boeing is not following its own production guidelines when connecting key pieces of the Dreamliner fuselage and fears it could lead to a structural failure years down the line. Kris Van Cleave has details.
cbsnews.com
"CBS Evening News" headlines for Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell."
cbsnews.com
Columbia president testifies about antisemitism on college campuses
Columbia University President Dr. Minouche Shafik testified about antisemitism on college campuses before the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
cbsnews.com
Here's how much Caitlin Clark will make in the WNBA
The No. 1 pick in this year's WNBA draft is "going to raise all boats" for players in the league, one expert said.
cbsnews.com
Justice Department nears settlement with Larry Nassar victims
If approved, the settlement will be paid out by the Justice Department to nearly 100 victims of Larry Nassar, who was convicted of sexual abuse and child pornography.
cbsnews.com
Cast members at Disneyland file petition for union election
Workers said they're seeking higher pay, a safe and sanitary workplace and transparency in scheduling and rehiring.
cbsnews.com
Mail carriers face growing threats of violence amid wave of robberies
America's mail carriers don't just face bad weather and aggressive dogs — they're also increasingly targets of violent crime.
cbsnews.com
Raptors player banned by NBA for betting on games, sharing information
Jontay Porter is the second person to be banned from the league for violating league rules after now-former Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling in 2014.
cbsnews.com
House Republicans unveil foreign aid bills as Johnson pushes forward
House Republican leadership on Wednesday unveiled three bills that are part of a complicated plan by Speaker Mike Johnson to approve more foreign aid.
cbsnews.com
Uri Berliner, NPR editor critical of liberal bias, says he's resigning
NPR had suspended Berliner after he claimed in an essay that the network had "lost America's trust" pushing progressive views.
cbsnews.com
Biden aims to triple tariffs on Chinese steel
President Biden is on a three-day swing through Pennsylvania and the Rust Belt.
cbsnews.com
Ford recalls more than 456,000 SUVs and pickups over battery risk
The vehicles' failure to detect a "sudden degradation" in the battery could lead to to a sudden loss of power, Ford warns.
cbsnews.com
Log book from WWII ship mysteriously ends up in piece of furniture
A book with records of a U.S. Navy destroyer's trips during World War II was found in a piece of furniture far from the now-sunken ship.
cbsnews.com