Brazil’s President Michel Temer gestures as he speaks during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland January 24, 2018 REUTERS/Denis Balibouse January 24, 2018 DAVOS, Switzerland (Reuters) – Brazilian President Michel Temer vowed on Wednesday to press on with his reform agenda, including changes to social security, […]
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Alcatraz inmates survived infamous 1962 escape, letter suggests
SAN FRANCISCO — It is one of America’s greatest mysteries: What happened to three men after they pulled off a daring prison break at Alcatraz in 1962? Only the worst criminals were sent to Alcatraz. And for 29 years, it was the most secure federal prison in the country – […]
Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: CMCSA, GE, UTX, SWK, UAL, WFC & more
Check out which companies are making headlines before the bell: Comcast – The NBCUniversal and CNBC parent reported adjusted fourth-quarter profit of 49 cents per share, 2 cents a share above estimates. Revenue topped forecasts, as well, and Comcast announced a 21 percent dividend increase. The company also said it […]
After Comey firing, Trump asked acting FBI director who he voted for
Following the firing of Former FBI Director James Comey, President Trump reportedly inquired of then-acting director Andrew McCabe whom he voted for in the 2016 presidential election during a personal Oval Office meeting, a senior law enforcement official confirms to CBS News’ Paula Reid. During the meeting, which took place […]
Investing with borrowed money is tempting but a roll of the dice for most
In a 1991 speech at the University of Notre Dame, Warren Buffett offered a few of what are now regarded as some of his wisest words: “I’ve seen more people fail because of liquor and leverage — leverage being borrowed money.” The Berkshire Hathaway CEO told the campus audience they […]
How Trump is making a “transformative” impact on nation’s courts
One year into his term, President Trump is making a significant impact on the nation’s courts despite his at-times contentious relationship with the judiciary. With help from Republicans in the Senate, the president has won confirmation for 23 federal judges, including one Supreme Court justice, 12 circuit court judges and […]
WATCH: Indonesian soldiers show off snake-handling skills for Mattis
Now Playing: Mattis unveils new National Defense strategy Now Playing: At least 95 killed by ambulance car-bomb in Afghan capital Kabul Now Playing: Death of Canadian billionaire couple ruled murder Now Playing: Shoppers fight over Nutella discount Now Playing: Nutella discount spurs ‘riots’ in France Now Playing: Louvre Museum shuts […]
6 in 10 have hope for lasting change on sexual harassment (POLL)
There’s hope for a good outcome from the recent controversies over sexual harassment: Sixty-two percent of Americans in a new ABC News/Washington Post poll — men and women alike — think the debate will create lasting change in the way U.S. society deals with the issue. That result is accompanied […]
The Note: Mueller’s footsteps tread closer to the White House in Russia probe
The TAKE with Rick Klein Robert Mueller has a particular way of making his presence known. And his footsteps are starting to be heard just outside the White House itself. We continue to know approximately as much about the special counsel’s investigation as Mueller wants us to know. Keep that […]
2 dead, 12 injured in attack on children’s group in Afghanistan
Two people were killed and 12 were injured in an attack on a children’s organization in eastern Afghanistan on Wednesday, authorities said. A vehicle packed with explosives was detonated outside the office of Save the Children in Jalalabad, after which three men stormed the office with AK-47s and rocket-propelled grenades, […]