Retired Lt. General Russel Honoré urged Congress to act and pass supplemental funding to finance critical changes to improve the U.S. Capitol Police’s emergency response in the wake of the Jan. 6 insurrection. “This is their police force, this is not something that happens in Afghanistan or Iraq. These are […]
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Health-care stocks are making a comeback, Jim Cramer says
CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Thursday highlighted health stocks, a rebounding segment he said is helping to lead the market higher. After being discounted and “left for dead” amid the coronavirus pandemic, health stocks are bouncing back, he said. “I think that the left-behind health care stocks are now coming back […]
In Texas, GOP voting bills zero in on Democratic Houston
AUSTIN, Texas — The nation’s next big voting battle underway in Texas would outlaw 24-hour polling places, drive-thru voting and make it a crime for elections officials to mail unsolicited absentee ballot applications. Put another way: Everything Houston — the state’s biggest Democratic stronghold — did to expand ballot access […]
US opens more distance in worldwide race against coronavirus
The United States opened more distance between itself and much of the rest of the world Thursday, nearing the 200 millionth vaccine administered in a race to protect the population against COVID-19, even as other countries, rich and poor, struggle with stubbornly high infection rates and deaths. Nearly half of […]
Pennsylvania woman devoted to serving veterans
Pennsylvania woman devoted to serving veterans – CBS News Watch CBSN Live A Pennsylvania woman created a charity, Roots for Boots, to help give veterans food and other necessities. Her work, which she does full time for no pay, is helping restore veterans’ hope, she said. Chip Reid shares more. […]
Will extra security at airports mean longer lines for travelers?
Will extra security at airports mean longer lines for travelers? – CBS News Watch CBSN Live In the wake of the Brussels terror attacks, airport security has increased. TSA Administrator Peter Neffenger testified on Capitol Hill about his plan to keep airports safe. CBS News Justice and Homeland Security correspondent […]
How much will Wisconsin win mean for Bernie Sanders?
How much will Wisconsin win mean for Bernie Sanders? – CBS News Watch CBSN Live Bernie Sanders won by double digits over Hillary Clinton in Wisconsin. Now, both candidates are shifting their focus to the New York primary. Heidi Przybyla joins CBSN to discuss what the win means for Sanders’ […]
European stocks are still ‘very, very attractively priced’ at record highs, strategist says
There’s opportunity in European stocks despite their record streak, according to one strategist. The broad-based Europe Stoxx 600 hit a record high on Thursday, rising above its February 2020 levels as earnings season kicked off and investors mulled over some key inflation data from Germany and France. But investors may […]
Incoming Stitch Fix CEO says the ‘timing felt right’ for executive transition after Covid
Incoming Stitch Fix CEO Elizabeth Spaulding told CNBC on Thursday the company is confident in the timing of its executive shakeup, explaining that the coronavirus pandemic “accelerated everything” for the online styling service. Spaulding, who currently serves as president, is set to take over the reins from founder and CEO […]
American Eagle Outfitters CEO expects ‘Roaring 20s’-like boom for malls post-pandemic
American Eagle Outfitters CEO Jay Schottenstein said Thursday that the U.S. shopping mall “is not dead” and that the decade is shaping up to be a boon for business. The apparel retailer anticipates extending its double-digit comparable sales growth streak to 27 quarters and retaining its position as a leader […]