Five-term incumbent Rep. Adriano Espaillat was defeated in the Democratic primary Tuesday night in what political observers are calling a stunning upset by newcomer Darializa Avila Chevalier — a political earthquake not just for New York City politics, but also for the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, which Espaillat chairs. Avila Chevalier was backed by New York … Read more
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U.S. officials on Friday said Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire, but the next day Israeli strikes killed at least 20 people, according to the Lebanese health ministry. Israel said it was responding to over 50 rockets launched by Hezbollah, killing an Israeli soldier. Holly Williams reports on how the fighting could impact talks … Read more
KYIV, Ukraine — Russian bombs struck an apartment building on Saturday in Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city, killing at least one person and wounding nine, including a 6-year-old child, authorities said. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. A body was pulled from the rubble hours after the … Read more
Special envoy Steve Witkoff headed to Switzerland overnight to begin the postponed U.S.-Iran talks, as fighting continued in Lebanon between Israel and Hezbollah. Source link
Israeli strikes across southern Lebanon on Saturday morning killed at least 16 people, including two children, according to Lebanese civil defense and media, one day after the U.S. said Israel and Hezbollah had implemented a fresh ceasefire at President Donald Trump’s request. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and … Read more
Vance postpones trip to Switzerland for U.S.-Iran negotiations as Israel strikes Lebanon – CBS News Watch CBS News Vice President JD Vance is not headed to Switzerland, where U.S.-Iran talks were expected over the weekend. CBS News’ Nancy Cordes and Imtiaz Tyab explain why. Source link
Switzerland’s foreign ministry confirmed early Friday that the planned talks between the U.S., Iran, Qatar and Pakistan would not take place in the mountaintop resort of Bürgenstock. “Switzerland remains ready to facilitate these talks,” the ministry said in a statement, adding that “relevant preparatory work” in Bürgenstock is continuing. A White House spokesperson said late … Read more
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Supreme Court unanimously struck down a law banning “habitual” marijuana users from owning firearms on Thursday. The court ruled the law, which was used to prosecute Hunter Biden, was overbroad and improperly deprived individuals of their right to have a weapon in their homes. The case … Read more
Kyiv — Russia is running low on a key type of missile interceptor, sources tell CBS News, which could be helping Ukraine launch effective strikes deeper inside Russian territory as analysts note a possible changing of the tide in Kyiv’s favor more than four and a half years into the war. Moscow is experiencing a … Read more