U.S. cities struggle with increase in violent crime – CBS News Watch CBS News The Council on Criminal Justice reported a 30% increase in homicides nationwide in 2020, and rates have continued to rise. Thomas Abt, the chair of the Violent Crime Working Group and a senior fellow for the […]
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New rules for infant sleepers after 106 deaths, millions of recalled items
After the deaths of more than 100 babies in unregulated infant sleepers, the Consumer Products Safety Commission will now set safety standards for the products. The regulating body said the move will “effectively eliminate” potentially hazardous sleep products for infants under 5 months old. Many infant sleep products have been […]
From lions and tigers to cars and rockets, “School of Chocolate” features edible sculptures
From lions and tigers to cars and rockets, “School of Chocolate” features edible sculptures – CBS News Watch CBS News From lions and tigers to race cars and rockets, French pastry chef Amaury Guichon creates edible masterpieces on “School of Chocolate.” In a competition show format, Guichon shares his secrets […]
The bestselling smart thermostats: Nest, Amazon Smart Thermostat, Ecobee and Honeywell
The Amazon Smart Thermostat was introduced in September 2021. Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images Are you warming up to the purchase of a new smart thermostat? You’re not alone – and your options are not limited. Here’s a review of bestselling models and sets from Google Nest, Amazon, Honeywell and Ecobee; all […]
Bought crypto or NFTs? Here’s what to know for tax season
If you’re one of tens of millions of Americans who plan to file their tax returns this week, there’s an important element to remember before you hit “submit”: The U.S. government wants to know about any cryptocurrency or NFT transactions you’ve made in the past year; if you made money […]
Sneak peek: Death on Safari
Sneak peek: Death on Safari – CBS News Watch CBS News An American woman dies by gunshot on a safari trip. Was it murder or an accident? “48 Hours” contributor Debora Patta reports Saturday, April 16 at 10/9c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. View CBS News In Be the […]
British ISIS member convicted on all counts for deadly kidnapping plot
El Shafee Elsheikh, one of the three British men accused of operating a brutal ISIS hostage-taking scheme, was convicted on all counts by a federal jury in Virginia for his role in the plot which led to the deaths of four Americans. The jury in Alexandria, Virginia, found Elsheikh guilty […]
Eye Opener: Officers arrest Brooklyn subway shooting suspect after he calls police on himself
Eye Opener: Officers arrest Brooklyn subway shooting suspect after he calls police on himself – CBS News Watch CBS News Officers arrested the New York City subway shooting suspect after he called the police on himself. Also, as Russia’s navy suffers a major setback, the U.S. is stepping up shipment […]
Former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows removed from North Carolina voter rolls
Former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows removed from North Carolina voter rolls – CBS News Watch CBS News Former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows has been removed from voter rolls in North Carolina as officials in the state investigate allegations he committed voter fraud in the […]
College students are uniting to demand better and more say
The push to unionize Amazon, Starbucks and other major U.S. companies is spreading to another employment sector that historically has resisted worker efforts to organize: America’s colleges. Students employed as residential advisers, assistant instructors and in campus dining halls are uniting to demand better pay and working conditions, as well […]