Voters in Iran will elect their next president Friday after President Ebrahim Raisi was killed in a helicopter crash last month. As CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer reports, many Iranians don't appear motivated to vote, as whoever wins is unlikely to deliver any real change. … [Read more...] about Iranians to pick new president in an election drawing minimal interest
Archives for June 2024
FAA administrator talks safety during busy travel season
The Federal Aviation Administration predicts nearly 54,000 flights will take off Thursday as travel ramps up ahead of the Fourth of July holiday. FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker discusses safety amid the busy travel season as TSA prepares to screen more than 32 million people over the next week and a half. … [Read more...] about FAA administrator talks safety during busy travel season
Knicks Trade No. 24 Pick Kyshawn George To Wizards
JUNE 27: The Knicks have officially confirmed (via Twitter) that their deal with the Wizards has been finalized. JUNE 26: The Wizards have agreed to acquire the No. 24 overall pick from the Knicks and are using it to draft Miami guard Kyshawn George, reports ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski (Twitter links). According to Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter link), Washington is … [Read more...] about Knicks Trade No. 24 Pick Kyshawn George To Wizards
Washington Nationals news & notes: Nats swept by Padres with 8-5 loss in finale; series to forget…
Notes and quotes from the Nationals and Padres’ series finale in Petco Park... HERZ VS SDP: DJ Herz was up to 33 pitches in the fourth and 76 pitches overall in 3 2⁄3 innings in Coors Field when Davey Martinez decided to bring an end to the 23-year-old lefty’s fourth start pitching in the majors. “DJ got a little tired there at the end,” the Nats’ manager explained. “He threw … [Read more...] about Washington Nationals news & notes: Nats swept by Padres with 8-5 loss in finale; series to forget…
Chiefs, Hallmark partnering for a holiday movie
A Hallmark Channel holiday movie will involve the Kansas City Chiefs and be filmed at the NFL team's Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, the two parties announced Tuesday. … [Read more...] about Chiefs, Hallmark partnering for a holiday movie