MANAMA, Bahrain — Iranian naval forces appear to have deliberately halted their provocations of U.S. Navy ships in the Persian Gulf in recent months, a U.S. military official said Thursday. According to Navy Cmdr. William Urban, spokesman for U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, there have been no “unsafe and unprofessional” […]
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Toys “R” Us shutting U.S. stores, liquidating inventory
Toys “R” Us is going out of business in the U.S. The iconic chain announced early Thursday that it’s seeking bankruptcy court approval to start closing its 735 U.S. stores and liquidating their inventory. Some 33,000 employees will lose their jobs as a result. Toys “R” Us Chairman and Chief […]
2 dead, including suspect, after shooting at Birmingham hospital: authorities
Two people, including the suspected gunman, are dead after a shooting at the UAB Highlands hospital in Birmingham, Alabama, authorities said. Another person was shot, CBS Birmingham affiliate WIAT reports. Birmingham police Lt. Peter Williston said the shooter was dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. The hospital confirmed […]
2 dead, including suspect, after shooting at Birmingham hospital
Two people, including the suspected gunman, are dead after a shooting at the UAB Highlands hospital in Birmingham, Alabama, authorities said. Another person was shot, CBS Birmingham affiliate WIAT reports. Birmingham police Lt. Peter Williston said the shooter was dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. The hospital confirmed […]
Another Trump Organization lawyer linked to Stormy Daniels litigation
Court documents obtained by CBS News indicate a lawyer for the Trump Organization links to the shell company attorney Michael Cohen created to pay $130,000 to Stephanie Clifford. Clifford, an adult film actress who goes by the stage name Stormy Daniels, has filed a lawsuit to break a confidentiality agreement […]
Another Trump Organization attorney linked to Stormy Daniels litigation
Court documents obtained by CBS News indicate a lawyer for the Trump Organization links to the shell company attorney Michael Cohen created to pay $130,000 to Stephanie Clifford. Clifford, an adult film actress who goes by the stage name Stormy Daniels, has filed a lawsuit to break a confidentiality agreement […]
Saccone still not conceding in Pa. race, despite seemingly insurmountable odds
Republicans are eying recount hopes, as about 600 votes separate Democrat Conor Lamb and Republican Rick Saccone in Pennsylvania’s special election. Lamb has declared victory, but there are still some ballots outstanding. Absentee votes counted from Greene County on Wednesday put the difference between the two candidates at 627 votes. […]
Saccone still not conceding, despite seemingly insurmountable odds
Republicans are eying recount hopes, as about 600 votes separate Democrat Conor Lamb and Republican Rick Saccone in Pennsylvania’s special election. Lamb has declared victory, but there are still some ballots outstanding. Absentee votes counted from Greene County on Wednesday put the difference between the two candidates at 627 votes. […]
Study reveals drastic effect of exercise on dementia in women
NEW YORK — A new study in the American Academy of Neurology finds women who are physically fit may be 90 percent less likely to develop dementia. But is there really a link between a healthy body and mind? The study tested the fitness of 191 Swedish women at age […]
Students inspired by Parkland walk out of class, call for gun reform
Last Updated Mar 14, 2018 7:36 PM EDT PARKLAND, Fla. — High school students across the nation walked out to protest gun violence Wednesday, staying out of class for at least 17 minutes, one minute for each of the victims in the deadly shooting a month ago on Feb. 14. […]