Why Russia keeps extending Brittney Griner's pre-trial detention

More than 100 days after her arrest at a Moscow airport, Brittney Griner still doesn’t have a trial date. A Russian court extended the WNBA star’s pre-trial detention for a third time on Tuesday, this time until at least July 2, according to a Russian state media agency. The delays are officially to grant prosecutors […]

Tesla's Musk says he's leaning towards DeSantis for president

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Tesla Inc Chief Executive Elon Musk said he may support Florida governor Ron DeSantis for president in 2024, and predicted a "massive red wave" of Republican victories in the midterm elections in November. Asked on Twitter early Wednesday morning who he was "leaning towards" in the presidential election, Musk replied simply "DeSantis," […]

Some Texas school districts to require clear backpacks in wake of Uvalde shooting

Several Texas school districts are requiring students to use clear backpacks in the wake of last month’s deadly shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde. Ingleside Independent School District, near Corpus Christi, became one of the latest to announce the new policy this week, after its board of trustees unanimously approved updating the district’s dress […]

WHO to rename monkeypox as it studies possible sexual transmission

London — The World Health Organization has scheduled an emergency meeting for next week on the monkeypox outbreak to determine if the virus should be classed as a threat to international health. The agency is also investigating exactly how the disease is spreading. CBS News' Tina Kraus reports the United Nations health agency is now […]

Despite push, states slow to make Juneteenth a paid holiday

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Recognition of Juneteenth, the effective end of slavery in the U.S., gained traction after the police killing of George Floyd in 2020. But after an initial burst of action, the movement to have it recognized as an official holiday in the states has largely stalled. Although almost every state recognizes Juneteenth […]