NEW YORK — CBS News said Tuesday that Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has declined to participate in an interview with “60 Minutes” for its election special, which will go forward next Monday with Democratic opponent Kamala Harris alone. Television's top-rated news program regularly invites the two presidential contenders for...
Wall Street Retreats From Records and Oil Prices Jump After Iran’s Missile Attack on Israel
NEW YORK — U.S. stocks retreated from their records Tuesday after Iran fired missiles into Israel, a sharp escalation of tensions in the Middle East that investors fear could lead to disruptions in the flow of oil. The S&P 500 pulled 0.9% lower, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost...
What to Know About Iran’s Missile Barrage and Israel’s Ground Operations in Lebanon
JERUSALEM — Iran launched almost 200 missiles at Israel on Tuesday evening, causing scattered damage and fires from falling shrapnel, but Israeli authorities said there were no injuries. An Israeli security official said most of the missiles were intercepted, though some managed to land. Israeli officials said Iran would pay...
Gonzaga Set to Join Rebuilt Pac-12, While UTEP Goes to Mountain West
Basketball powerhouse Gonzaga will become the latest member of the rebuilt Pac-12 Conference, the school announced Tuesday, while the Mountain West Conference moved quickly to secure its future adding UTEP. Gonzaga will move from the West Coast Conference where it has dominated for most of the last quarter century into...
Claudia Sheinbaum Sworn in as 1st Female President of Mexico
MEXICO CITY — Claudia Sheinbaum was sworn in Tuesday as Mexico’s first female president, riding the enthusiasm over her predecessor’s social programs but also facing challenges that include stubbornly high levels of violence. After a smiling Sheinbaum took the oath of office on the floor of Congress, legislators shouted “Presidenta!...
John Amos, ‘Good Times’ and ‘Roots’ Actor, Dies at 84
LOS ANGELES — John Amos, who starred as the family patriarch on the hit 1970s sitcom "Good Times" and earned an Emmy nomination for his role in the seminal 1977 miniseries "Roots," has died. He was 84. He died Aug. 21 of natural causes in Los Angeles. Amos' publicist, Belinda...
‘SNL’ 50th Season Premiere Gets More Than 5M Viewers, Its Best Opener Since 2020
NEW YORK — The 50th season of "Saturday Night Live" is off to a strong ratings start and is a record-breaker for the streaming service Peacock. NBC said Monday that 5.3 million people watched the premiere live, the best opening for the show since 2020, when Alec Baldwin reprised his...
Israel Says Iran Has Fired Missiles and It Warns Residents to Shelter in Place
JERUSALEM — The Israeli military said Tuesday that Iran has fired missiles and it ordered residents to remain close to bomb shelters as air raid sirens sounded across the country. Israel and the United States have warned there would be severe consequences in the event of an attack on Israel...
81-Year-Old South Korean Falls Short in Bid to Become Oldest Miss Universe Contestant
SEOUL — An 81-year-old model fell short in her bid to become the oldest Miss Universe contestant after competing in the South Korean pageant against much younger rivals. Dressed in a beaded white gown, the silver-haired Choi Soon-hwa strutted across the stage and performed in a singing contest at the...
LeBron James Is Feeling ‘Pure Joy’ to Play Alongside Son Bronny
EL SEGUNDO — LeBron James is beginning his 22nd training camp this week with the Los Angeles Lakers, and this one will be a unique experience. The NBA's career scoring leader is sharing a locker room and a court with Bronny James, his 19-year-old son and the Lakers' second-round draft...