Oil prices jump as fighting flares in the Middle East

BANGKOK — Oil prices climbed early Tuesday as fighting intensified in the Middle East, while Asian shares declined, dragged lower by losses for artificial-intelligence stocks. The price of Brent crude climbed to just over $84 a barrel after soaring nearly 10% on Monday. U.S. benchmark crude was up 1.4% at $79.20 a barrel. Oil prices … Read more

Judge rebukes Trump and DOJ over IRS lawsuit, refers lawyer for disciplinary proceedings

A federal judge on Monday imposed professional penalties against lawyers representing President Trump in a civil lawsuit he brought against the IRS and harshly criticized the Justice Department for its handling of the case, concluding that the suit was brought for an “improper purpose.” CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more. Source link

12 states sue to block merger between Paramount, Warner Bros. Discovery

A coalition of a dozen states on Monday sued to block Paramount Skydance’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, posing a new challenge to the $110 billion deal that would unite two of the nation’s largest media companies. Paramount Skydance is the parent company of CBS News. CBS News’ Jo Ling Kent reports. Source link

Latest on Lindsey Graham’s death as tributes pour in and sister picked to fill Senate seat

Latest on Lindsey Graham’s death as tributes pour in and sister picked to fill Senate seat – CBS News Watch CBS News Lawmakers continue to pay tribute to Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died suddenly over the weekend. CBS News’ Taurean Small and Major Garrett report. Source link

New details in Mississippi teen’s death

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