Attorneys for actor Amber Heard sought to undermine Johnny Depp’s libel lawsuit against her Thursday by spending hours in court focused on the actor’s drinking, drug use and texts he sent to friends — including one about wanting to kill and defile his then-wife. Heard’s lawyers referenced Depp’s history of […]
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France holds presidential runoff election this weekend
France holds presidential runoff election this weekend – CBS News Watch CBS News French President Emmanuel Macron is facing far-right challenger Marine Le Pen in Sunday’s runoff election. Right now Macron leads in opinion polls by 13 points. CBS News correspondent Elaine Cobbe has the latest from Paris. View CBS […]
Millions of Americans live in places with unhealthy levels of air pollution
Millions of Americans live in places with unhealthy levels of air pollution – CBS News Watch CBS News The 2022 “State of the Air” report from the American Lung Association reveals that more 137 million Americans live in places with unhealthy levels of air pollution. It’s an increase of 2.1 […]
Watch Live: Heard’s lawyer focuses on Depp’s texts: “Let’s burn Amber”
Attorneys for actor Amber Heard sought to undermine Johnny Depp’s libel lawsuit against her Thursday by spending hours in court focused on the actor’s drinking, drug use and texts he sent to friends — including one about wanting to kill and defile his then-wife. Heard’s lawyers referenced Depp’s history of […]
Florida Legislature votes to strip Disney of special tax status
The Florida House of Representatives on Thursday gave final passage to a bill that would dissolve Walt Disney World’s private government, handing Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis a victory in his feud with the entertainment giant over its opposition to a measure that critics have dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” law. […]
Florida woman gets jail time for trying to hire a hitman on the dark web
A 51-year-old Tampa woman has been sentenced to 6 ½ years in prison for attempting to hire a hitman on the dark web to kill her ex-boyfriend’s wife. U.S. District Judge Steven Merryday also ordered DeAnna Marie Stinson to serve three years of supervised release and to pay more than […]
CDC issues health alert on rare cases of hepatitis in kids
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are continuing to investigate unexplained positive cases of hepatitis and adenovirus infection in children. The CDC issued a nationwide health alert Thursday asking parents and providers to keep a lookout for symptoms and report any potential hepatitis cases without cause to local and […]
Amazon extends Prime perks to merchant sites
Amazon is extending the benefits of a Prime subscription to online stores beyond its own site, a move geared toward boosting revenue from merchant fees and expanding its logistics footprint. The company said Thursday the new service called “Buy with Prime,” will initially be available by invitation for merchants who […]
Navy investigating several apparent suicides among ship’s crew
The U.S. Navy has begun an investigation after a rash of apparent suicide deaths among sailors on the crew of the USS George Washington. Three sailors died within one week of each other from “suspected” or “apparent” suicide, the Navy confirmed to CBS News. The investigation will aim to determine if there […]
Unruly air passengers face up to $37,000 fine, FAA says
Unruly air travelers in the U.S. will still face hefty fines and possible criminal charges even if one major point of contention — having to wear face masks on planes — is largely no longer an issue. The Federal Aviation Administration is making permanent its “zero-tolerance” policy against unruly passengers, […]