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Breaking down South Carolina's primaries with Trump's endorsement looming large in governor's race
47+ min ago (49+ words) South Carolina's governor's race is in focus on this primary day where Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette has the backing of President Trump in a crowded field that includes Rep. Nancy Mace. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports. Breaking down South Carolina's…...
Maine Democrats considering Graham Platner for Senate nomination amid controversies
56+ min ago (51+ words) Voters in four states are casting their ballots in Tuesday's primaries, but most attention is on Maine's Democratic Senate primary where Graham Platner is favored to win despite a string of controversies. CBS News' Fin G'mez and Anthony Salvanto have…...
Bernie Sanders voices support for Graham Platner: "There are no saints in the U. S. Senate" - CBS News
1+ hour, 1+ min ago (37+ words) Sen. Bernie Sanders on Monday offered his support for Graham Platner, despite Platner's string of scandals. CBS News' Robert Costa reports. Bernie Sanders voices support for Graham Platner: "There are no saints in the U. S. Senate"...
Primary day wrapping up in Maine as voters grapple with Graham Platners' scandals
1+ hour, 6+ min ago (48+ words) Democrats in Maine appear poised to officially choose Graham Platner as their nominee to take on Republican Susan Collins for her U. S. Senate seat. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns and Robert Costa have more. Primary day wrapping up in Maine as voters…...
Northwest Houston animal rescue faces financial challenges after power lines are cut
1+ hour, 41+ min ago (353+ words) A Northwest Houston nonprofit animal rescue is expecting a significant financial setback after its clinic lost power on Monday. Houston Pets Alive! staff members arrived at the facility around 7 a. m. and discovered that the building was without electricity. Upon further inspection,…...
New analysis warns FEMA overhaul would make disaster aid harder to access, shifting costs to survivors
2+ hour, 29+ min ago (907+ words) June 9, 2026 / 5: 27 PM EDT / CBS News A new analysis warns that a proposed overhaul of the Federal Emergency Management Agency by a Trump-appointed panel would limit access to federal disaster aid for survivors, shifting the burden to state and local governments…...
New sunscreen ingredient wins FDA approval after years of delay
2+ hour, 44+ min ago (600+ words) June 9, 2026 / 5: 12 PM EDT / CBS/AP The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first new sunscreen ingredient for the U. S. market in more than 25 years. The decision announced Tuesday will give Americans access to a skin-protecting chemical long used in Europe…...
Jurors deliberating in the trial of a Texas teen charged with murder in school track meet stabbing
1+ hour, 20+ min ago (500+ words) Karmelo Anthony, now 19, did not testifyin his own defense aboutthe killing of Austin Metcalf, 17, whose death in April 2025 stunned Frisco, a booming Dallas suburb where the two students attended different schools. Jurors heard dueling narratives from prosecutor Bill Wirskye and…...
Jury hears dueling narratives at trial of Texas teen who killed another athlete at school track meet
2+ hour, 31+ min ago (500+ words) Karmelo Anthony, now 19, did not testifyin his own defense aboutthe killing of Austin Metcalf, 17, whose death in April 2025 stunned Frisco, a booming Dallas suburb where the two students attended different schools. Jurors heard dueling narratives from prosecutor Bill Wirskye and…...
New Poll Shows James Talarico's Promise In Texas
6+ hour, 43+ min ago (558+ words) Last month, Texas attorney general Ken Paxton sailed to victory over long-standing incumbent John Cornyn to secure the Republican nomination for U. S. Senate, a win ensured by his late-stage. .. Last month, Texas attorney general Ken Paxton sailed to victory over long-standing…...