Washington — Marvin Richardson, the acting director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), is being replaced, U.S. officials tell CBS News. It’s unclear when the change will be announced. For now, the leading candidate to replace Richardson is a U.S. attorney, the officials said. Richardson was […]
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Ohio doctor William Husel found not guilty in 14 hospital patient deaths
A jury on Wednesday acquitted an Ohio doctor of murder charges in multiple hospital patient deaths following a weekslong trial. Dr. William Husel was accused of ordering excessive painkillers for 14 patients in the Columbus-area Mount Carmel Health System. He was indicted in cases involving at least 500 micrograms of […]
Officers fatally shoot intruder at Peruvian ambassador’s residence in D.C.
A man was fatally shot by officers from the Secret Service after breaking windows of the Peruvian ambassador’s residence in Washington, D.C., police said Wednesday. Though many details surrounding the shooting remain unclear, officials said it appears to be an isolated incident. The shooting occurred just before 8 a.m. after […]
Experimental forest shows impacts of climate change scenarios
Experimental forest shows impacts of climate change scenarios – CBS News Watch CBS News The boreal forest stretches over billions of acres of the northern hemisphere on three continents. It’s also key to holding up to half of all the soil-based carbon in the whole world. Scientists are using a […]
Actor Johnny Depp takes the stand, testifies against ex-wife Amber Heard
Actor Johnny Depp takes the stand, testifies against ex-wife Amber Heard – CBS News Watch CBS News Actor Johnny Depp took the stand Tuesday in his libel lawsuit against his ex-wife Amber Heard. Carter Evans has the details. View CBS News In Be the first to know Get browser notifications […]
“48 Hours” investigates American woman’s mysterious death while visiting Africa
“48 Hours” investigates American woman’s mysterious death while visiting Africa – CBS News Watch CBS News “48 Hours” investigates the death of an American woman in Africa. The case centers on a crucial question: was the fatal gunshot wound an accident? Deborah Patta reports. View CBS News In Be the […]
Two men accused of posing as federal agents face new weapons charges in indictment
Two men accused of posing as federal agents face new weapons charges in indictment – CBS News Watch CBS News Two men who were arrested for allegedly posing as federal agents have been indicted on a handful of counts by a federal grand jury. They face additional weapons charges. Catherine […]
Banned books: The 10 most commonly challenged books in the U.S. — and where to buy them
According to American Library Association, seven of the 10 most-challenged books in U.S. libraries and schools in 2021 featured LGBTQ themes. Terry Vine/Getty Images In 2021, per a recently released count by the American Library Association, nearly 1,600 different books were challenged or banned across the country. The association defines […]
Netflix stocks plunge 25% after company loses 200K subscribers
Netflix suffered its first subscriber loss in more than a decade, causing its shares to plunge 25% in extended trading amid concerns that the pioneering streaming service may have already seen its best days. The company’s customer base fell by 200,000 subscribers during the January-March period, according to its quarterly […]
Bismack Biyombo is donating his $1.3M salary to build a hospital in the Congo
In a league loaded with millionaires, Phoenix Suns center Bismack Biyombo is one in a million. The 11-year NBA veteran is giving up his entire salary this season — $1.3 million — to build a hospital in his home country, the Democratic Republic of the Congo. “When I’m set on […]