Book excerpt: “Tartufo” by Kira Jane Buxton
In her new novel, the author of “Hollow Kingdom” and “Feral Creatures” captures the comedy of truffle-mania in a tiny Tuscan village, upon the discovery of the world’s largest truffle.
A threat assessment issued by the FBI, the Department of Homeland Security and other agencies details concerns of potential attacks while 50,000 visitors are expected to attend the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. CBS News homeland security reporter Nicole Sganga reports on one specific line in the bulletin related to potential retaliatory attacks for the…
The meeting comes days after President Trump spoke by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Remembering former President Jimmy Carter; Reflecting on Carter’s work with Habitat for Humanity.
CNN’s Brianna Keilar argued Wednesday that some transgender kids can fully comprehend the possible long-term effects of gender transition treatments like sterility or increased risk of heart attacks. Alliance Defending Freedom president Kristen Waggoner spoke to Keilar about the Supreme Court hearing oral arguments in U.S. vs. Skrmetti, a case involving Tennessee’s ban on puberty…
The Indian government launched the PM-Vidyalaxmi scheme to make higher education more accessible. The scheme provides collateral-free education loans up to ₹7.5 lakh to students admitted to top-ranked institutions. It also offers interest subventions for students from lower-income families, aiming to benefit over 22 lakh students annually.
Wind speeds are coming down and the humidity is rising in California, where firefighters are making some progress on containing the Mountain Fire. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston has more on the fight and the devastation that survivors are returning to.