Americans are paying more to put food on the table, fill up their cars and heat their homes — a lot more. The surging cost of such necessities will cost the typical household an extra $5,200 this year, economists say in a stark illustration of the ongoing toll of inflation. […]
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“The Wanted” singer Tom Parker dies at 33 after battle with brain tumor
Singer Tom Parker of “The Wanted” has died, his wife said Wednesday. The 33-year-old’s death comes less than two years after he disclosed that he was battling an inoperable brain tumor. “Our hearts are broken, Tom was the centre of our world and we can’t imagine life without his infectious […]
Biden expected to end Title 42 border expulsion policy in late May
The Biden administration is planning to end a pandemic-era emergency rule known as Title 42 that allows U.S. immigration authorities to quickly expel migrants and asylum-seekers in late May, several people familiar with the plans told CBS News, describing what would be a major shift in U.S. border policy. The […]
Video shows powerful tornado destroying Texas school’s gym
Video footage from a surveillance camera shows what it was like inside a Texas elementary school’s gymnasium as it was being destroyed by a powerful tornado last week. The EF3 twister with winds of at least 140 mph struck around dismissal time in Jacksboro, Texas, about 60 miles outside the […]
Surveillance videos show tornado striking Texas schools
Surveillance videos show tornado striking Texas schools – CBS News Watch CBS News Surveillance videos from a Texas school district show the moments a tornado struck schools last week in Jacksboro, northwest of the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Doug Dunbar of CBS News Dallas-Fort Worth has more. View CBS News In […]
What is aphasia? Bruce Willis’ diagnosis explained
On Wednesday, the family of action star Bruce Willis announced that the actor has been diagnosed with aphasia, causing him to step away from his career at the age of 67. Aphasia is cognitive medical condition that leaves patients struggling to understand language and communicate. According to Mayo Clinic, aphasia can […]
Bruce Willis “stepping away” from career due to aphasia diagnosis, family says
Acclaimed actor Bruce Willis is “stepping away” from his career due to a recent diagnosis of aphasia, a language disorder that impacts a person’s ability to communicate, his family said Wednesday. “To Bruce’s amazing supporters, as a family we wanted to share that our beloved Bruce has been experiencing some […]
Ukraine war could push 13 million more people into food insecurity
The United Nations is warning that the war in Ukraine could be a “catastrophe” for food security worldwide. At a meeting on Tuesday, U.N. and U.S. officials said that Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion is threatening humanitarian efforts to feed those already in need and that the war will exacerbate […]
Death toll rises to 6 after 80-car pileup on Pennsylvania highway
The death toll in the massive Monday pileup on a snowy Pennsylvania highway has risen to six people, the Pennsylvania State Police said Wednesday. An additional 24 people were injured in the devastating crash, which officials said involved 80 vehicles and sparked a “large fire.” There was an active snow […]
Police officer’s widow advocates for change after husband’s Jan. 6-related suicide
Police officer’s widow advocates for change after husband’s Jan. 6-related suicide – CBS News Watch CBS News One widow is advocating for suicides to be classified as line-of-duty distinctions for police officers after her husband’s death in the wake the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. CBS News congressional correspondent […]