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Legal analyst on Attorney General William Barr's testimony at House hearing
Attorney General William Bar appeared before the House Judiciary Committee for the first time Tuesday as protests continue to play out across the country. CBS News legal analyst Kim Wehle joined CBSN to discuss the impact of Barr's statements.
POSTED JULY 29, 2020 12:26 PM |
As COVID-19 deaths rise, new controversy over hydroxychloroquine
Coronavirus cases and deaths keep rising in many states. CBS News' Laura Podesta reports on the latest, and Dr. Dara Kass, an ER doctor and Yahoo News medical contributor, joined CBSN to discuss the latest figures, concerns about COVID-19's impact on the heart, and the controversy surrounding the drug hydroxychloroquine.
POSTED JULY 29, 2020 12:25 PM |
Hollywood faces financial crisis as studios delay release of summer blockbusters
The pandemic is wreaking havoc in Hollywood as most movie studios have paused production indefinitely. With studios repeatedly postponing the release of summer blockbusters, the entertainment industry is facing its biggest financial crisis yet. Axios media reporter Sara Fischer joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with the details.
POSTED JULY 29, 2020 12:15 PM |
Lawmakers bid final farewell to late Congressman John Lewis
The late civil rights icon and Congressman John Lewis left the U.S. Capitol for the final time. He will be buried in Atlanta after a funeral at the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church. CBS News political contributor Antjuan Seawright joins CBSN to discuss Lewsi' legacy and how to continue in the fight for equality.
POSTED JULY 29, 2020 12:15 PM |
Tech CEOs to testify at congressional antitrust hearing
The CEOs of Facebook, Amazon, Google, and Apple are testifying on Capitol Hill today as lawmakers conduct an antitrust probe into the companies. CNET executive editor Roger Cheng joins CBSN to discuss what's at stake.
POSTED JULY 29, 2020 12:15 PM |
Formal remembrance of Congressman John Lewis begins Saturday
Civil rights icon Congressman John Lewis died last week at age of 80. Lewis was a leader of the freedom riders, and a protege of Martin Luther King Junior. He often faced arrest and violence during his fight against racial segregation. Lewis's body left Atlanta Saturday morning, and is now on its way to Alabama. Michelle Miller reports from Selma.
POSTED JULY 29, 2020 12:14 PM |
Train derails and bridge partially collapses in Arizona
A bridge over Tempe Town Lake caught on fire and partially collapsed after a train derailed; witness describes a "scene from hell."
POSTED JULY 29, 2020 12:14 PM |
South Dakota governor disparages mask mandate for students
Kristi Noem's stance defies a push from the South Dakota State Medical Association to require face masks in schools.
POSTED JULY 29, 2020 12:13 PM |
Colorado health department looks into use of ketamine
While much of Elijiah McClain's death last summer has focused on the actions of Aurora, Colorado, police officers, the use of ketamine by paramedics that night is now under new scrutiny by the state's health department.
POSTED JULY 29, 2020 12:11 PM |
Tropical Depression Hanna leaves destruction, flash flooding in South Texas amid COVID-19 concerns
Tropical Depression Hanna dumped more than a foot of rain in parts of South Texas, bringing severe flash flooding to a state already dealing with a surge in coronavirus cases. Janet Shamlian reports.
POSTED JULY 29, 2020 12:00 PM |
News Archives - Insurance Journal
State Farm to Cease Accepting New Applications for Business and Personal Lines P/C in California
An insurer group was quick to respond over the weekend after State Farm announced it will cease accepting new applications for business and personal lines property/casualty in California to deal with increased risks and higher construction costs. The American Property …
POSTED MAY 28, 2023 1:12 AM |
Midwest States Consider Relaxing Child Labor Laws to Address Worker Shortages
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Lawmakers in several states are embracing legislation to let children work in more hazardous occupations, longer hours on school nights and in expanded roles including serving alcohol in bars and restaurants as young as 14. The …
POSTED MAY 26, 2023 4:37 PM |
New Orleans TV Station Airs MMA Partner’s Admissions During Staff Meeting
A New Orleans television station broadcast an audio recording of a founding partner of the McClenny Moseley & Associates law firm admitting that his law firm used a roofing company and a marketing firm to sign on clients. 4WWL’s Eyewitness …
POSTED MAY 26, 2023 4:19 PM |
Fatal Blaze at Texas Refinery to Result in Lawsuits Against Oil Refiner Marathon
HOUSTON – Attorneys representing the family of a worker who was killed in a fire at a Texas City, Texas, refinery and another worker who was hospitalized said on Wednesday they have filed or would soon file injury claims against …
POSTED MAY 26, 2023 4:03 PM |
Florida DFS Charges Claims Adjuster with Submitting $24,000 in Fraudulent Auto Claims
Florida investigators have charged a former Progressive Insurance claims adjuster with fraud, alleging that she used claimants’ identities to submit fraudulent auto claims, then pocketed almost $24,000 in settlements. Kiyuana R. Pasley, 41, of Homestead, was an adjuster at Progressive …
POSTED MAY 26, 2023 4:03 PM |
Illinois Catholic Clergy Abuse Report Could Prompt Lawsuits, Changes to State Law
CHICAGO (AP) – Illinois’ attorney general has ended a five-year investigation into sexual abuse of children by Catholic clergy in the state, releasing a nearly 700-page report that revealed the problem was far worse than the church acknowledged in 2018 …
POSTED MAY 26, 2023 3:53 PM |
EEOC Warns Employers to Check AI Workplace Monitoring Tools for Bias
The head of the U.S. agency charged with enforcing civil rights in the workplace says artificial intelligence-driven “bossware” tools that closely track the whereabouts, keystrokes and productivity of workers can also run afoul of discrimination laws. Charlotte Burrows, chair of …
POSTED MAY 26, 2023 3:47 PM |
Fired Root CMO Accused of Stealing Millions Spends ‘Lavishly’; Judge Appoints Receiver
According to court records, Root Inc’s former chief marketing officer – accused of stealing about $10 million from the company – has not made court appearances, spent money in violation of court orders, and has a bench warrant out for …
POSTED MAY 26, 2023 3:30 PM |
Allianz’ PIMCO Weighs Joining Investors Suing Over Credit Suisse AT1 Bonds
Pacific Investment Management Co. is considering joining hundreds of investors in challenging the Swiss regulator’s decision to wipe out about $17 billion of Credit Suisse Group AG bonds following the bank’s takeover by UBS Group AG. PIMCO, which filed a …
POSTED MAY 26, 2023 3:21 PM |
Kin, Slide Say They’ve Completed Reinsurance Programs Ahead of June 1 Renewal
Two Florida-focused property insurers have announced they have completed their reinsurance programs, just days ahead of what some had warned would be a painful June 1 renewal deadline. Kin Insurance Inc., a tech and data-heavy, direct-to-consumer insurer with offices in …
POSTED MAY 26, 2023 2:56 PM |
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