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Battle for Raqqa offers “cautionary tale” on harm to civilians in urban combat, report says
The U.S.-led coalition’s campaign against ISIS in Raqqa, Syria, contributed to the leveling of the city and presents a “cautionary tale” for future conflicts in urban settings, a new report has found. The report released by RAND on Thursday concluded the Defense Department made efforts to prevent civilian harm in […]
3/31: Red and Blue
3/31: Red and Blue – CBS News Watch CBS News NATO says Russia is regrouping for new Ukraine offensive; Arizona governor signs controversial bills View CBS News In Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On Free America […]
Lawmakers close to deal on smaller $10 billion COVID bill
Lawmakers moved closer Thursday to an agreement on a scaled-back bipartisan compromise providing a fresh $10 billion to combat COVID-19, a deal that could set up final congressional approval next week. The price tag has been reduced from an earlier $15.6 billion agreement between the two parties that collapsed weeks […]
“The Uplift”: A sanctuary and a serendipitous connection
“The Uplift”: A sanctuary and a serendipitous connection – CBS News Watch CBS News A former executive finds peace – with donkeys. A mom helps thousands of strangers find joy through art. Two boys reconnect with their parents after leaving Ukraine, thanks to a kind stranger. Plus, our most heartwarming […]
EPA upholds Trump-era decision not to regulate drinking water contaminant
Upholding a Trump-era environmental policy, the Environmental Protection Agency said Thursday it will not regulate a drinking water contaminant that has been linked to brain damage in infants. The agency said the Trump administration’s decision in 2020 not to regulate perchlorate in drinking water was made with the “best available […]
Celebrities and friends react to Bruce Willis diagnosis
Bruce Willis’ family announced this week that the actor has been diagnosed with aphasia, and is stepping from his career. Several friends and celebrities are now sharing their memories with Willis and words of encouragement for the actor and his family. The 67-year-old’s family members — including ex-wife Demi Moore, daughter […]
Biden says U.S. will release 1 million barrels of oil per day
The U.S. will be releasing one million barrels of oil a day from the country’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve for the next six months, in an effort to mitigate high gas prices, President Biden announced Thursday. The move comes as Americans face gas prices north of $5 in some parts of […]
Minnesota hotline works to improve mental health of small farmers
Most of the main street in Dexter, Iowa, is closed for good. Fourth-generation farmer Barb Kalbach keeps track on her drive to her husband Jim’s workshop. “The emptying out of rural Iowa is this, square mile by square mile,” she told CBS News. Part of what she’s seeing is a […]
Fentanyl-laced pill seizures increased nearly 50-fold since 2018, study says
The number of fentanyl-laced pills seized by law enforcement has increased nearly 50-fold between 2018 and 2021, according to a study published Thursday in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence. The rise in seizures comes amid a period of record-high overdose deaths, researchers said. “An increase in illicit pills containing fentanyl […]