The Red Cross announced the death of three volunteers in the Democratic Republic of Congo due to Ebola. These volunteers were involved in humanitarian efforts in the Ituri province, amidst an outbreak declared a public health emergency by the World Health Organization (WHO). The deceased, Alikana Udumusi Augustin, Sezabo Katanabo, and Ajiko Chandiru Viviane, contracted...
A federal judge in Tennessee dismissed charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran man wrongfully deported by the Trump administration, on grounds of vindictive prosecution. U.S. District Judge Waverly Crenshaw found that the Justice Department’s pursuit appeared retaliatory and unsupported by evidence. The dismissal marks a significant success for Abrego Garcia, highlighted by his legal...
The Trump administration announced a new policy aimed at making it harder for immigrants in the U.S. to gain permanent residency. The measure will require many applicants to return to their home countries to apply for a green card through an American consulate. This move will likely have significant effects on groups such as students,...
Updated: May 22, 2026 / 6:04 PM EDT / CBS News CIA Director John Ratcliffe’s recent visit to Havana marked a significant meeting with senior Cuban officials. Accompanying him was an operator involved in capturing former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, according to sources. This visit appears to send a deliberate message, as Venezuela and Cuba...
At the age of 18, Lucia Adarve had already seen more doctors than many people do in their lifetime. Her journey was complicated from the start. Lucia missed important developmental milestones, suffered from seizures, and faced difficulties with communication and academic work. Bright lights and loud noises were overwhelming for her. Her mother, Lisa Adarve,...
In Belgrade on Saturday, significant unrest followed a large anti-government rally targeting Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic’s leadership. Although the event initially remained peaceful, clashes erupted later between young demonstrators and riot police. Protesters hurled flares, rocks, and bottles, prompting police to use pepper spray in efforts to disperse them. The confrontation saw demonstrators roll trash...
On May 23, 2026, the remains of four Italian divers, who died during a dive in the Maldives, were returned to Italy. A Maldivian government spokesperson confirmed the early Saturday repatriation. The tragic incident occurred on May 14 when five Italian divers disappeared while exploring a cave located 160 feet underwater in Vaavu Atoll. Their...
Deadly Accident at Liushenyu Coal Mine A gas explosion occurred at the Liushenyu coal mine in Changzhi city, Shanxi province, on Friday evening, leading to a tragic loss of life. At least 82 people have died, and over 120 individuals have been hospitalized. Local officials reported that two individuals remain missing. These numbers reflect a...
An explosion and fire at a Staten Island shipyard resulted in one fatality and injured over 30 people, mostly from the New York City Fire Department, on May 22, 2026. The incident occurred at around 3:30 p.m. in the Mariners Harbor neighborhood. The fire ignited in the basement of a metal structure on Richmond Terrace,...
Each night that Congress is active, workers at a red-brick building near the Capitol produce the Congressional Record, laying down the first draft of history for Congress. This building, lit by industrial-strength lights and filled with minivan-sized printers, is the Government Publishing Office (GPO). Established in 1873, the Record remains the most thorough daily account...