Archives for April 2023

The rare expulsion Thursday of two Democratic members of the Tennessee House for holding a protest in the state Capitol demanding gun reform in response to the Nashville school shooting has prompted outrage from many political leaders, including President Biden. Mark Strassmann reports. … [Read more...] about Expulsion of 2 Tennessee lawmakers draws major condemnation

The three-day operation comes after Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen met with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and other congressional leaders in California this week. … [Read more...] about China begins military drills near Taiwan, says they “serve as a stern warning”

Expulsion of 2 Tennessee lawmakers draws major condemnation; Maine school custodian helps turn chess team into a real-life “Queen's Gambit” … [Read more...] about CBS Evening News, April 7th, 2023

Pope Francis missed a Good Friday service due to the cold weather in Rome. This comes after he was hospitalized for several days last week with bronchitis. The 86-year-old pope is expected to preside over mass Sunday in St. Peter's Square. … [Read more...] about Pope Francis misses Good Friday service due to cold weather

A federal judge in Texas on Friday suspended the Food and Drug Administration's approval for the abortion pill mifepristone. He put his decision on hold for seven days to give the Biden administration time to appeal. … [Read more...] about Federal judge suspends FDA approval for mifepristone abortion pill