Referee barred from entering U.S. for World Cup receives a hero’s welcome in Somalia

Somalia is not competing at the World Cup, but from the scenes at Mogadishu’s airport Wednesday, you’d think the country had won the trophy. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. A crowd of supporters, blue-bereted police and journalists jostled to get close to the plane that … Read more

Videos showing groups of people entering NYC sewers at night baffle residents and investigators

NEW YORK — Mole people? Crocodile catchers? Mario brothers? A series of bizarre sightings of people popping in and out of New York City’s vast subterranean sewer system has the city wondering what exactly is going on, with police now probing the underground mystery. Security cameras have recorded at least three nighttime instances where groups … Read more

Ohio deputy who fatally shot Black man entering his grandmother’s house is convicted of reckless homicide

A former sheriff’s deputy was found guilty of reckless homicide at trial Thursday for shooting a Black man who was bringing sandwiches to his grandmother’s house. The killing of Casey Goodson Jr. by Jason Meade in December 2020 had provoked outrage in Ohio. Trial jurors said they couldn’t agree on the more serious charge of … Read more

Ex-deputy found guilty of reckless homicide in shooting of Black man entering grandmother’s home

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A former sheriff’s deputy was found guilty of reckless homicide at trial Thursday for shooting a Black man who was bringing sandwiches to his grandmother’s house. The killing of Casey Goodson Jr. by Jason Meade in December 2020 had provoked outrage in Ohio. Trial jurors said they couldn’t agree on the more … Read more

Firefighters from across U.S. joining Georgia wildfire battle with blazes entering second week

Firefighters from across U.S. joining Georgia wildfire battle with blazes entering second week – CBS News Watch CBS News Record-breaking wildfires in Georgia are still burning, now in their second week. Skyler Henry reports on the reinforcements coming to the state from around the country. Source link

With Swalwell and Gonzales out, is Congress entering a new accountability era?

Congress appears to be having a #MeToo, Part 2, moment. This week, Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California and Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas announced their resignations from the U.S. House of Representatives ahead of expected expulsion votes. Both men face serious allegations of sexual misconduct. Notably, each also faced a chorus of calls … Read more

Kanye West blocked from entering U.K. after criticism over past antisemitic remarks

The rapper formerly known as Kanye West was barred Tuesday from entering the U.K., where he was scheduled to headline the Wireless Festival in July, after a backlash over Ye’s history of antisemitic remarks. Festival organizers canceled the three-day outdoor event as a result of the travel ban and said those who had bought tickets would … Read more