An Illinois city in 2019 became the first in the U.S. to implement reparations to address the lasting harms from slavery and discriminatory housing policies. Certain residents received money to be used on either mortgages or home repairs. Adriana Diaz has more. Source Read More »
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Cycling superstar was first Black American to win world championship
Cyclists hit the streets this Juneteenth weekend to honor cycling superstar Major Taylor. Source Read More »
Illinois city issues reparations in hopes to close wealth gap
An Illinois city became the first in the U.S. to implement reparations in an effort to close the wealth gap. Source Read More »
Brittney Griner’s wife says U.S. embassy failed to patch through call from detained star
WNBA star Brittney Griner tried to call her wife nearly a dozen times through the American embassy in Russia on the couple’s fourth anniversary Saturday. Source Read More »
Texas Republicans adopt far-right platform rejecting Biden’s election, reserving right to secede
The Texas Republican Party passed a resolution over the weekend rejecting the 2020 election, calling President Biden the “acting” president, and outlining policy goals that include overturning same-sex marriage and possibly seceding from the United States. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns joins anchors Tanya Rivero and Tony Dokoupil with details. Source Read More »
Why are airlines canceling so many flights?
Flight delays and cancellations are likely to persist throughout the summer, aviation experts warn. Source Read More »
Recession fears surge among financial experts
President Joe Biden insists that a recession is not inevitable despite some experts forecasting that it could happen within the next year. CBS News Money Watch reporter Megan Cerullo discussed inflation and how it may impact the U.S. economy with anchors Tony Dokoupil and Tanya Rivero. Source Read More »
Kremlin: 2 Americans feared captured in Ukraine not protected by Geneva Conventions
The comments come days after Russian media released video appearing to show the two men. Source Read More »
Why using frequent flyer miles is getting harder — and what travelers can do
As demand for travel soars and airlines cut flights and routes, airlines are less willing to displace revenue passengers. Source Read More »
Texas Republicans pass resolution denying Biden won 2020 election
Texas Republicans also called for the state to hold a referendum on whether to “reassert its status as an independent nation.” Source Read More »