At least two people have died and several others are injured after a massive explosion at a Louisville food coloring factory Tuesday. The cause of the blast is still under investigation. … [Read more...] about At least 2 killed in explosion at Louisville plant
Republicans to vote on Senate leader with Thune, Cornyn and Scott the frontrunners
Republicans on Wednesday will choose between South Dakota Sen. John Thune, Texas Sen. John Cornyn and Florida Sen. Rick Scott to replace outgoing GOP Senate Leader Mitch McConnell. At this point, President-elect Donald Trump hasn't lent his support to any of the three, but Scott is positioning himself as the MAGA candidate. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion … [Read more...] about Republicans to vote on Senate leader with Thune, Cornyn and Scott the frontrunners
More U.S. strikes in Syria, U.S. deadline for Israel to boost aid in Gaza passes
U.S. forces conducted a second straight day of strikes over Syria Tuesday, hitting targets linked to Iranian-aligned militia groups in response to recent attacks on U.S. personnel, according to U.S. Central Command. Meanwhile, the 30-day deadline the U.S. set for Israel to increase humanitarian assistance in Gaza has passed with the U.N. saying the level of aid is nowhere near … [Read more...] about More U.S. strikes in Syria, U.S. deadline for Israel to boost aid in Gaza passes
U.S. inflation rose 2.6% in October, a month after Fed’s first rate cut
The Federal Reserve began cutting its benchmark rate in September amid cooling inflation. … [Read more...] about U.S. inflation rose 2.6% in October, a month after Fed’s first rate cut
Third plane hit by gunfire in Haiti; FBI investigating
A third plane was hit by gunfire in Haiti amid a surge in gang violence. The FAA banned flights to the country for a month following the incidents, which are being investigated by the FBI. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has the latest. … [Read more...] about Third plane hit by gunfire in Haiti; FBI investigating