Reported U.S. plan to indict Raúl Castro could mean reform for Cuba, but questions remain

Reported U.S. plan to indict Raúl Castro could mean reform for Cuba, but questions remain – CBS News Watch CBS News The United States is ramping up pressure on Cuba with a potential indictment of former President Raúl Castro. Cristian Benavides has more. Source link

Norovirus outbreak reported on Fort Lauderdale-based Princess cruise ship

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports it is monitoring a norovirus outbreak on board a Princess Cruises ship that departed Fort Lauderdale more than a week ago. A report from the agency said the outbreak unfolded on the Caribbean Princess, which departed from Port Everglades on April 28. Data gathered by CruiseMapper shows … Read more

No injuries reported after explosion and fire at New Orleans-area refinery

CHALMETTE, La. — No injuries were reported after an explosion and a fire at a refinery in the New Orleans area on Friday, officials said. Residents near Chalmette Refining said they heard an explosion at around 1 p.m. The refinery is in Chalmette, located about 10 miles (16 kilometers) east of New Orleans. Chalmette Refining … Read more

Contact tracing underway after passengers left ship before first reported hantavirus case

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Some ‘cocaine hippos’ from Colombia could have a new home at a controversial zoo in India 02:37 Now Playing Contact tracing underway after passengers left ship before first reported hantavirus case 02:53 UP NEXT Commerce Secretary Lutnick answers House’s questions … Read more

14 tornadoes reported across Mississippi as powerful storms ravage hundreds of homes, knock out power

Destructive storms ripped through parts of Mississippi on Wednesday night, producing at least 14 reported tornadoes, authorities said. One tornado has been confirmed.  A 1-year-old child was missing after the storms hit, CBS affiliate WJTV reported, citing emergency responders in Lincoln County. Officials said at least 17 people were hurt to some degree. The storms collapsed … Read more

Hundreds of homes damaged in Mississippi storms as multiple tornadoes reported

Powerful storms that included at least one confirmed tornado have torn through parts of Mississippi, collapsing hundreds homes, tearing up trees and downing power lines JACKSON, Miss. — Powerful storms that included at least one confirmed tornado tore through parts of Mississippi, collapsing hundreds of homes, tearing up trees and downing power lines, authorities said … Read more

Thermos recalls 8.2 million bottles after stoppers eject, causing injury and reported vision loss

Thermos is recalling 8.2 million containers after consumers suffered laceration injuries — and in some cases reported permanent vision loss — when stoppers forcefully ejected from the products and struck them in the face. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The recall covers approximately 5.8 million … Read more

U.S. special forces soldier who won $409K charged for betting on Maduro’s removal before raid was reported

A U.S. special forces soldier involved in the military operation that captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro was arrested on Thursday after allegedly betting on Maduro’s removal from office before news of the raid was made public, a law enforcement source told CBS News. Federal investigators believe the soldier made bets of more than $33,000 on … Read more