Critics argue that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ conservative crackdown in the state has contributed to a growing sense of hostility. The NAACP issued a travel advisory for Florida over the weekend, saying the state is “openly hostile toward African Americans, people of color and LGBTQ+ individuals.” This advisory comes …
Read More »Louisville shooting: Gun used at Old National Bank will be auctioned off under Kentucky law, Mayor Craig Greenberg says
Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg announced that the gun used in Monday’s mass shooting will be sold at auction as Kentucky law prevents law enforcement from destroying confiscated firearms, even when they’re used in crimes. Greenburg said in a press conference that all confiscated firearms not kept for official use will …
Read More »John Hinckley, Jr., who attempted to assassinate Ronald Reagan, says, “I have true remorse for what I did”
John Hinckley Jr., the man who attempted to assassinate President Ronald Reagan 41 years ago, spoke exclusively with CBS News about the heinous crime, the decades he spent under mental health supervision and his life now. A judge granted Hinckley unconditional freedom earlier this month. His confinement conditions have been …
Read More »Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona on why “fixing a broken” student loan system is a priority for Biden administration
As the freeze on federal student loan payments is set to expire in May, Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona told “CBS Mornings” Friday that the Biden administration is working on how to help students with debt relief. “We’re having those conversations now,” Cardona said. “It’s certainly something that, where we …
Read More »Katy Perry on motherhood, and how her “darkest place” inspired a new album
Katy Perry has had a busy week — before the release of her new album Friday, titled “Smile,” the superstar and her fiancé Orlando Bloom welcomed a baby girl into the world Thursday. As Perry tells it, she and Bloom are ready to face the challenge together, but she had …
Read More »Anthony Mason’s dream interviews: A legend and a lesser
Anthony Mason has interviewed a president, business leaders, Oscar-winning actors and some of the biggest names in music from Bruce Springsteen and Elton John to Aretha Franklin and Lady Gaga. But the new “CBS This Morning” co-host, who will join Gayle King and fellow newcomer Tony Dokoupil at the table …
Read More »More people claiming injuries from David Copperfield magic tricks to come forward
LAS VEGAS — Celebrated magician David Copperfield will be back on the stand in a Las Vegas courtroom today. He’s being sued by a British tourist, Gavin Cox, who said he was seriously injured while participating in one of Copperfield’s famous tricks in 2013. Now the plaintiff’s attorney tells CBS …
Read More »Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig of indie pop’s Lucius on their “vocal kinship” and look
Jess Wolfe from Los Angeles and Holly Laessig of Cleveland — the frontwomen of indie pop band, Lucius — met in Berklee College of Music in Boston. The first time they sang together, there was an instant connection. “It was an automatic musical, vocal kinship,” Wolfe said. “We have very …
Read More »James Corden on hosting the Grammys, the royal wedding and what makes America so great
“The Late Late Show” host James Corden is perhaps best known for his hugely popular segment “Carpool Karaoke” in which he invites musical guests to sing along to their songs with him as they drive. This Sunday, he’ll join some of the world’s biggest musicians as host of the 60th …
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