NY resident dies after contracting rare tick-borne illness, health officials say
Kerrick/iStock(GARDINER, N.Y.) — A New York resident has died after contracting the Powassan virus, a rare virus spread by deer ticks, health officials announced. The Ulster County Health Department was notified of the victim’s death on Wednesday,
Senate passes 2-year, $2.7T budget deal backed by Trump, averting fiscal crisis
narvikk/iStock(WASHINGTON) — The Senate approved a two-year, $2.7 trillion dollar budget deal on Thursday that lifts strict caps on spending by hundreds of millions of dollars and raises the nation’s borrowing authority — known as the debt
Olympian Ashley Wagner claims she was sexually assaulted by figure skater John Coughlin
Daniel Stark / ESPN Images(NEW YORK) — Olympian Ashley Wagner alleged she was sexually assaulted by late fellow figure skater John Coughlin when she was 17 and he was 22, claiming he went to her bed and
Biden calls 2020 Democrats attacking Obama 'bizarre'
zodebala/iStock(DETROIT) — Former Vice President Joe Biden, speaking to reporters in Detroit on Thursday, the day after Wednesday’s Democratic debate, said he was surprised by “degree of the criticism” against former President Barack Obama, calling it “bizarre.”
Families of American teens detained in Rome in connection to cop's murder speak out
piola666/iStock(LONDON) — The fathers of two American teenagers detained in Rome have visited their sons for the first time since the teens were accused of killing an Italian police officer. Finnegan Lee Elder, 19, and Gabriel Christian
Iran calls US sanctions on its foreign minister 'childish'
studiocasper/iStock(NEW YORK) — Iran’s leadership called U.S. sanctions against its foreign minister “childish” and pushed back on the Trump administration’s assertion that he did not speak for the country’s decision makers. Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani said Thursday
Idris Elba can't explain 'Cats', but praises the “dedication” of co-star Taylor Swift
Scott Kowalchyk/CBS ©2019 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.(NEW YORK) — When it was released last month, the trailer for Cats polarized the internet, with reactions ranging from horror to laughter to confusion. And of course, there
In closed-door meeting, RNC officials pledge not to profit from WinRed fundraising site
filipefrazao/iStock(WASHINGTON) — Republican National Committee officials on Wednesday worked behind the scenes to quell concerns surrounding the party’s new small-dollar digital fundraising website, pledging not to personally profit from the tool. RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel opened a
Selma Blair tries breakthrough stem cell treatment for MS
Stas_V/iStock(NEW YORK) — Actress Selma Blair is undergoing a treatment to reboot her immune system as she continues her battle with multiple sclerosis (MS). Blair is taking her Instagram followers along with her as she undergoes hematopoietic
'13 Reasons Why' returns August 23 with a new murder mystery
Netflix(LOS ANGELES) — After season two’s emotional conclusion, 13 Reasons Why will officially return for season three on August 23. The Netflix drama will pick eight months after Clay prevented Tyler from committing a school shooting at the