At least 23 more were treated at local hospitals, according to northern Tennessee’s Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Source
Author Archives: Stonecom Interactive
Consumer spending will be merry and bright this holiday season, economists predict
After a period of high inflation, the U.S. has received some good economic news in time for the holidays. Gas prices and mortgage rates have dipped, and job growth remains steady. For many shoppers, it will translate to more holiday spending. Joy Benedict has more. Source
Texas Supreme Court pauses ruling allowing woman to obtain emergency abortion
The Texas Supreme Court late Friday night put a hold on a lower court ruling which would have allowed a woman who is 20 weeks pregnant with a fatal fetal diagnosis to obtain an abortion. The all-Republican state Supreme Court issued its hold without offering an opinion. Jared Hill has details. Source
UPenn president resigns after controversial testimony during congressional antisemitism hearing
University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill resigned Saturday in the wake of her controversial testimony during a congressional hearing on antisemitism. The presidents of both Harvard and MIT have also received significant criticism for their testimony as well. Source
State Department bypasses Congress, approves sale of tank ammo to Israel
The Biden administration announced Saturday that it took the unusual step of bypassing Congress and approving the sale of $106 million worth of tank ammunition to Israel. It comes as Congress is at a standstill over a $106 billion package that would provide aid to Ukraine and Israel. Willie James Inman has more. Source
Gaza’s devastation worsens as Israeli offensive stretches further south
Nine weeks since Hamas militants conducted their surprise terror attack on southern Israel, the Israeli military Saturday continued to pound Gaza from the north to the south. It also comes one day after the U.S. vetoed a United Nations cease-fire resolution. Ramy Inocencio has the latest from Tel Aviv. Source
“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Saturday, December 9, 2023
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News” with Adriana Diaz. Source
First tomato ever grown in space, lost 8 months ago, found by astronauts
Astronauts in the International Space Station said they found the rogue fruit, dispelling claims that astronaut Frank Rubio ate it. Source
State Department circumvents Congress, approves sale of ammo to Israel
The move comes as President Biden’s request for a nearly $106 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other national security is languishing in Congress. Source
2 Chainz hospitalized after early morning multi-vehicle crash in Miami
The rapper sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Source