Swinging into action after the Supreme Court judgement on Monday, the Army has prepared a roadmap for granting permanent commission (PC) to women officers and will soon issue letters to those eligible to ask whether they want to opt for it.
Amid Cong & NCP pressure to reject NPR, Uddhav to meet Sonia, PM today
Uddhav Thackeray will be in New Delhi on Friday to meet PM Narendra Modi and Congress president Sonia Gandhi even as Congress and NCP appear to have further piled up pressure on the Shiv Sena to reject the National Population Register, which the Sena is in favour of implementing.
Teen activist charged with sedition for saying ‘Pakistan zindabad’
A teenage student-activist was arrested and booked for sedition after she repeatedly raised ‘Pakistan zindabad’ slogans in her speech at an anti-CAA-NRC protest held in central Bengaluru on Thursday evening.
Retd Allahabad HC judge booked for ‘beating cop at CAA meet’ says was never there
Congress’s young netas vying for House of elders
By broad in-house calculations, Congress can get 10 out of 11 berths it will vacate in April and one of two in June. A total of 56 MPs are retiring in the two months. Besides the seats it can win easily, Congress is looking at arrangements with ally Jharkhand Mukti […]
Cong leadership vacuum hurting its state units?
19 killed, 25 injured as truck rams bus in Tamil Nadu
For clarity, NHRC asks govt to define ‘human rights offences’
‘FATF pressure a factor in reduction of terror’
“If Pakistan feels it has got away with it in the FATF, it will certainly ramp up cross-border terrorism. With the entire glare of FATF on it, Pakistan would tone down its activities and rhetoric. FATF is a factor (in the reduction of cross-border terror),” said Gen Naravane.
1st Test Live: Williamson asks India to bat first
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson won the toss and chose to bowl in the first Test against India at the Basin Reserve in Wellington. India recalled dashing wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant after he did not play at all during either the Twenty20 or ODI series.
North Bend co-op bought grain without license, PSC says
A North Bend co-op has been accused of operating as a grain dealer without a license.
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Post impeachment, Ukraine wants back on Trump’s radar
Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Vadym Prystaiko told reporters he will travel to D.C. on Friday to “advance” relations between his nation and the U.S.
Lawyers for former BC student charged in boyfriend’s texting-suicide death want case dismissed
Lawyers for a former Boston College student who for months allegedly “physically, verbally and psychologically” abused her boyfriend before he jumped to his death in May — just hours before he was slated to receive his diploma — want prosecutors to drop the case and lift her travel restrictions. Inyoung […]
Towns vying to open sports betting locations
Two New Hampshire towns are vying to open one of the 10 sports betting retail locations in the state.Selectmen in Hampton and Seabrook are asking voters at their respective town meetings on March 10 if they want to allow sportsbook retail locations in their towns, the Portsmouth Herald reported on…
Lightfoot pressured to deliver the civilian police review she promised
Mayor Lori Lightfoot | Ashlee Rezin Garcia/Sun-Times Two issues are standing in the way of the ordinance: Demands that a civilian oversight board have the power take a vote of no-confidence in the superintendent that would trigger “some action” by the mayor or City Council and that the oversight board […]
19 separated immigrant children placed in Michigan; more expected
Children range from 4 to 17 years old and immigration advocates expect two more to arrive this week
Call him ‘Elmer’? Kris Bryant’s agent says leadoff role only raises value to ‘glue of the Cubs’
Bryant | John Antonoff photo The 2016 MVP, who is a free agent after the 2021 season, “is the man who is on an island” because of a rare combination of production and versatility, Scott Boras said. MESA, Arizona – Let’s get one thing straight about Kris Bryant leading off […]
Amy Klobuchar — the Democrats’ only hope
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Amy Klobuchar, R-Minn. | Ethan Miller/Getty Images Every other candidate, including Mike Bloomberg, is dragging a ton of baggage. The pre-Nevada Democratic debate was a gift to Donald Trump. Instead of training their fire on the incumbent, or on the vulnerable front-runner, Bernie Sanders, the candidates […]
McDonald’s is making scented candles that smell like your favorite Quarter Pounder ingredients
Ever been so hungry for McDonald’s you could smell it? It could be your imagination. Or, it could be the candles.
New city arts and culture office to support Detroit creative community
The Arts, Culture & Entrepreneurship office will support creatives living in the city and advertise Detroit’s artistic treasures
Airports warn that REAL ID deadline will cause traveling chaos
The trade association for the nation’s commercial airports says the October deadline for READ ID licenses needs to be pushed back or “we’re going to have a real crisis on our hands.”In an interview with NBC News, Kevin Burke, president of Airports Council International North America, the trade assoc…
California apologizes for Japanese American internment
California lawmakers became the first in the state to apologize for helping the U.S. send Japanese-Americans to camps after Japan bombed Pearl Harbor
Agency wants revision of DTE power generation strategy
The state Public Service Commission requested more information about alternatives such as wind and solar projects owned by the utility
Bernie Sanders gains support from tech industry employees
For years, Senator Bernie Sanders has publicly criticized big tech companies for the treatment of their workers. During this campaign, he has received the most donations of any candidate from blue-collar tech industry employees. Los Angeles Times business reporter Sam Dean joined CBSN to discuss the impact of these donations.
Ortiz: Fiers ‘looking like a snitch’ in Astros cheating
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Retired Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz said that Astros pitcher Mike Fiers was “looking like a snitch” for disclosing the team’s cheating scandal only after he had left the team. “Oh, after you make your money, after you get your ring, you decide to […]
Comcast customers might not have Cubs’ Marquee Sports Network through spring training
Marquee general manager Mike McCarthy remains optimistic that the area’s largest cable distributor will carry the network ‘sooner than later.’ But that might not be until Opening Day. Many Cubs fans won’t be able to watch Marquee Sports Network when it launches at 1 p.m. Saturday. Of the big local […]
Haitian leaders urged to end political impasse
Leaders in Haiti must step up and end the political impasse between President Jovenel Moïse and a surging opposition movement that has paralyzed the island nation since July 2018, the top UN official said on Thursday in a briefing to the UN Security Council in New York.
Impeachment trial: Democrats highlight Trump abuse of power charge
The Democratic House managers focused on the constitutional basis for removing the president from office for abusing his power.
NYT: Intelligence officials say Russia trying to get Trump reelected
Intelligence officials warned lawmakers earlier this month that Russia was interfering in the 2020 presidential election in an attempt to get President Donald Trump reelected, five people familiar with the matter told The New York Times.
Nevada Democrats to caucus workers: “Don’t make early dinner plans”
CBS News obtained the Nevada Democratic Party’s caucus worker tech plan to replace the Shadow app and it’s pretty much just a Google Doc loaded onto an iPad.
Juggling Act: friends — and divas — help Bloomfield Hills widower ‘dare’ to live
Sheri Hunter wasn’t sure where her life was headed after the sudden death of her husband Mannard. Three friends helped her experience life in new ways
“The Gayle King Grammy Special”
Music’s biggest night deserves music’s biggest interviews. CBS News’ Gayle King goes one on one with Billie Eilish, Lizzo, Jonas Brothers, Lil Nas X, Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani in a CBS News special launched at The Grammy Museum in Los Angeles.
White House feeling confident as Democrats “failing” to make case for Trump’s impeachment
CBS News White House producer Fin Gomez joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” with analysis as the Senate concludes day three of its impeachment trial against President Trump. He spoke to members of the Trump administration who say Democrats are “failing to make the case” to impeach the president.
Afraid to give orchids a try? Don’t be, experts say
This notoriously ‘fussy’ flower is shaking off its high maintenance reputation. More available and stronger than ever before, experts says give them a try
Democratic contenders focus attacks on Bloomberg in Las Vegas debate
Democratic presidential contenders took a more contentious tone during Wednesday’s Las Vegas debate, focusing most of their attacks on Mike Bloomberg, who’s been rising in recent polling. CBS News correspondent Nikole Killion joined CBSN AM to break down the biggest moments from the debate.
Bill aims to give Tennessee first say in 2024 primaries
Two Tennessee lawmakers are pushing to move the state’s presidential primary to be first in the nation in 2024. WLTX reports
South Carolina lawmaker pushes for 12-week paid family leave for state employees
A South Carolina state senator is pushing for a major change to the state’s family leave policy. WLTX reports
Will early votes be wasted in Texas?
Early voting is underway in Texas ahead of the state’s Super Tuesday primary March 3. But what if your favorite candidate drops out between now and then? CBS Austin station KEYE reports
Chicago gets new ‘giant iPad’-style electronic voting machines
Chicago Election Board Spokesman Jim Allen uses a demonstration ballot to show off new touch screen voting machines at a Loop Super Site at 191 N. Clark. St. | Rich Hein/Sun-Times New machines and practices were rolled out this week as early voting begins. New electronic voting machines were rolled […]
Live updates: President Trump and Sen. Gardner hold campaign rally in Colorado Springs
Both up for reelection this fall, President Donald Trump and Sen. Cory Gardner are holding a campaign rally in Colorado Springs Thursday evening. Follow along with Denver Post reporters Conrad Swanson, Justin Wingerter and Linnea Lipson, as well as other tweets from the event.
Pretrial detainees to vote at first polling place in Cook County Jail
John Brunious (top left), Ronnie Moore (bottom left), Richard Cechman (middle), Michael Watford (bottom right) and Justin Hamilton (top right) talk about voting from inside Cook County Jail. 42 voting machines will be brought in during the first two weekends in March — marking the first time in the country […]
Community mourning tragic deaths of 4 Mass. family members killed in Florida crash
Loved ones are mourning the tragic deaths of four family members from Massachusetts who were killed in a chain-reaction crash near Walt Disney World while vacationing during February school break. Julie Smith, 41, her 5-year-old daughter, Scarlett, both of Whitman, and her 76-year-old mother, Josephine Fay, of South Weymouth, succumbed […]
Israeli telcos get the urge to merge, but will that solve their problems?
Reports surfaced on Monday that Cellcom wants to buy Golan. Two weeks ago, Hot announced it would make a bid for Partner. Other bids may follow
Despite progress, future of County Animal Shelter is murky
Mandy Ryan wants to keep her job at St. Louis County Animal Care and Control [ACC]. And by all accounts, she deserves to do so. “On my first day, there were over 400 animals in the shelter,” Ryan told the County Council on Feb. 11. “There were big dogs crammed […]
Design Recipes: 10 ways to add more pink into your home
The color pink is being infused into everything from artwork and textiles to furniture.
Justice Department: Walthill board violated federal law by denying church permit to build
The Justice Department on Thursday filed a lawsuit against Walthill alleging the village on the Omaha Reservation in northeast Nebraska unlawfully denied a permit to construct a new church there in 2017.
Analysis: Avalanche a trade-deadline buyer but might only target a goalie
It seemed as if Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin was interested in scouting the Avalanche in Denver this week, having attended Monday’s game against Tampa Bay and Wednesday’s against the New York Islanders. It all made sense — an Eastern Conference general manager in a position to sell ahead […]
DA: Lynn man indicted for string of robberies
A Lynn man arrested for robbing a convenience store has been indicted on 10 counts of armed and masked robbery, according to the Middlesex District Attorney. Ramfis Casado, 34, was a captured by Malden police after an officer allegedly walked in on him holding up a convenience store in a […]
Without proof, Trump’s top trade adviser pushed that now-departed NSC official was Anonymous
President Donald Trump’s top trade adviser, Peter Navarro, has been leading the charge inside the West Wing that Victoria Coates is the author of the book “Anonymous,” according to three people familiar with the situation.