Hamas releases more hostages in exchange for more than 600 Palestinian prisoners as part of ceasefire deal

Hamas freed two hostages on Saturday in exchange for more than 600 Palestinian prisoners as part of the fragile ceasefire agreement with Israel. The men were identified as Tal Shoham, 40, and Avera Mengistu, 39. Video footage showed the two men looking frail and scared as they were taken to a stage in front of … Read more

Ukraine against the ropes as U.S. backing falters after 3 years of war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy attends a bilateral meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden (not pictured) in Paris, France, June 7, 2024.  Elizabeth Frantz | Reuters Ukraine has put up a staunch fight against the invasion launched by its bigger and more powerful neighbor Russia, but things appear to be going horribly wrong for it as … Read more

Uganda moves opposition figure's treason trial to civil court

In tonight’s edition, Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye was charged with treason on Friday. Also, Our focus tonight is on education; we talk to South Africa Basic Education Minister Siviwe Garube.  And artists are paying tribute to the work of Frédéric Bruly Bouabré. The artist invented a syllabary for the Ivorian Bété’s people’s language. 

2/21: CBS Evening News – CBS News

2/21: CBS Evening News – CBS News Watch CBS News IRS employee among those fired by Trump during tax season speaks out; Couple takes in Senegalese high school basketball player left homeless by private school closure Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn … Read more

Why a news site in Ireland has been drawn into JD Vance’s attacks on Europe | Media News

A conservative media outlet in Ireland has become the latest lightning rod for populist concerns about free speech that have exposed stark divisions between Europe and the United States in the era of President Donald Trump. Gript, a news site known for its conservative stances on culture war issues such as mass immigration and political … Read more

NFL interviewing Raven’s Justin Tucker: report

After over a dozen women accused Justin Tucker of sexual misconduct, the NFL is investigating, according to reports. The NFL has reportedly begun interviewing massage therapists who have accused the Baltimore Ravens kicker of inappropriate sexual behavior. Last month, six massage therapists employed at high-end spas said Tucker exposed himself repeatedly during a span of … Read more

Anne Wojcicki new offer to take 23andMe private for $74.7 million

Anne Wojcicki attends the WSJ Magazine Style & Tech Dinner in Atherton, California, on March 15, 2023. Kelly Sullivan | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty Images 23andMe CEO Anne Wojcicki and New Mountain Capital have submitted a proposal to take the embattled genetic testing company private, according to a Friday filing with the U.S. Securities … Read more

The facility treating Pope Francis

Reuters A statue of late Pope John Paul II stands outside the Gemelli Hospital where Pope Francis is receiving medical treatment Outside the Gemelli Hospital in Rome stands a large statue of one of its most famous patients, Pope John Paul II. Made of white Carrara marble, it depicts the pontiff in his later years, … Read more