People gather during a nationwide feminist strike on International Women’s Day at Cibeles Square in Madrid, Spain, March 8, 2018. Born out of the fight for women’s suffrage in the early 20th century and by the activism of the Socialist movement in the U.S. and Europe, International Women’s Day has […]
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Babies may benefit from looking like dad
Looking like a “chip off the old block” may help improve the health of infants being raised by single mothers, a new study suggests. Why? Because the fathers are more likely to spend time with the babies, the researchers said. The study included 715 single mothers and their babies. Infants […]
Fact check: Is Trump right about the size of trade deficit?
President Donald Trump is presenting a skewed picture of the decline of manufacturing as he makes his case for tariffs on imported steel and aluminum that could spark a trade war. The Associated Press looks at his latest statement on the subject as he prepares to impose heavy tariffs on […]
NBA takes action over Mark Cuban sexual assault allegations
Watch CBS SPORTS HQ, a 24-hour streaming network offering sports news, highlights and analysis, all accessible for free on connected devices & at cbssports.com/live DALLAS — The NBA is reviewing 2011 allegations of sexual assault against Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban and the investigation that led to a decision by […]
Miss. on brink of approving measure to ban most abortions after 15 weeks
For decades, the U.S. Supreme Court has been telling states that they can’t ban abortions before a fetus can survive outside the womb on its own. But states continue to try to restrict abortion before viability. One of the most recent is Mississippi, where lawmakers are on the brink of […]
Trump says tariff plan will be “fair” and “flexible” to friendly countries
President Trump says his administration is going to be “very fair” and “very flexible” to other countries as he is expected to sign imposed tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, despite vocal opposition from his own party and political leaders around the world. “We’re going to protect the American worker as I said I […]
“Long ways from negotiations” with North Korea, Tillerson says
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — While traveling in Africa, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson struck a cautious tone Thursday on the prospect of U.S.-North Korean negotiations. The top U.S. diplomat made it clear that massive bilateral breakthroughs were not to happen overnight. “We are a long ways from negotiations,” Tillerson said. […]
Eye Opener: Another ferocious nor’easter buries East Coast
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Researcher claims “convincing” new evidence in Amelia Earhart mystery
A new forensic analysis indicates that bones found on a remote South Pacific island in 1940 are very likely those of legendary American aviator Amelia Earhart, according to a researcher at the University of Tennessee. A statement released by the university says the analysis showed that the bones “have more […]
Report reveals staggering deficiencies at VA hospital in D.C.
A new report from a Veterans Affairs watchdog slammed the department’s leadership, blaming “failed leadership” and a “climate of complacency” for putting patients at risk at a Washington, D.C., VA hospital. The watchdog said that at least three program offices had sufficient information to inform Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin, […]