Travel

Epstein’s longtime assistant grilled by U.S. lawmakers over Amex travel booked for women or girls

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U.S. lawmakers recently grilled Jeffrey Epstein‘s longtime assistant Lesley Groff about Epstein’s use of American Express to book travel for multiple women or girls, according to a transcript of her hours-long testimony released this week by the House Oversight Committee.  CBS News was the first to report in February that the late convicted sex offender … Read more

Storms, floods and scorching heat grip the U.S. as World Cup and holiday travel peak

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Severe storms, flash flooding and extreme heat are battering parts of the Plains, Midwest and the South this weekend, threatening to disrupt World Cup fans, athletes and holiday travelers alike. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Flood watches remain in effect across the South, including in … Read more

Senators seek to block Hegseth travel funds until Pentagon releases report on Iran school strike

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WASHINGTON — Senators are seeking to block Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s travel funds until the Pentagon submits several overdue reports to lawmakers, including its investigation into a deadly strike on an elementary school in Iran at the start of the U.S.-Israeli war. According to an annual defense authorization bill, filed this week, much of the … Read more

Uganda struggles to block border travel amid Ebola outbreak:

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Uganda struggles to block border travel amid Ebola outbreak: “Like stopping wind from blowing” – CBS News Watch CBS News Uganda’s porous and lengthy border with the Democratic Republic of Congo has been a hurdle in protecting public health during the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Africa, health officials say. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio … Read more

Qatari mediators travel to Tehran for final touches on a possible deal to end war

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ISLAMABAD — Iran and the U.S. inched closer to a deal to end the Iran war, as Qatari mediators traveled to Tehran on Sunday to finalize the agreement, according to two regional officials. The officials, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak to the media, expressed cautious optimism … Read more

High gas prices and storms hamper Memorial Day travel weekend

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High gas prices and storms hamper Memorial Day travel weekend – CBS News Watch CBS News Millions of drivers hit the road for a record-breaking Memorial Day travel weekend despite high gas prices. Meanwhile, three days of relentless rain in the northeast U.S. hampered travel plans. Skyler Henry has more. Source link