Plumpynut is a life-saving food product that can bring a malnourished child back to health in just weeks. But the Trump administration’s cuts to USAID essentially canceled funding to two American suppliers. The White House said Friday that the deals have been reinstated but those suppliers are still wondering when – or if – the food will reach those who need it most.
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Police said three armed individuals entered the pub and “opened fire indiscriminately on the people sitting inside.”
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After Cati Blauvelt, 22, was murdered in Simpsonville, South Carolina, her husband, former U.S. Army recruiter John Blauvelt, fled with his 17-year-old girlfriend Hannah Thompson. U.S. Marshals led the cross-country chase for the armed fugitive.
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Without U.S. satellite imagery, Ukraine’s ability to strike inside Russia and defend itself from bombardment is significantly diminished.
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Job growth in February fell short of expectations, highlighting that businesses are becoming more conservative, which could suggest less economic activity. Kelly O’Grady joins to discuss.
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For the first time in 15 years, a death row inmate was executed by a firing squad. Authorities gave Brad Sigmon, convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend’s parents, three options to die — firing squad, the electric chair and lethal injection. He chose a firing squad despite it being considered cruel and unusual punishment in some states. Jessica Levinson explains.
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A beloved family doctor never turns people away for their inability to pay. So when he couldn’t afford his cancer treatment, his patients didn’t hesitate to return the favor. Steve Hartman goes “On the Road” for the story.
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Two U.S. Army soldiers were arrested in Washington state for allegedly trying to sell sensitive government information to buyers in China. Charlie D’Agata has more.
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U.S. job growth was weaker than expected in February, although still strong, according to the Labor Department’s first jobs report of the second Trump administration. 151,000 jobs were added last month, falling below economists’ predictions of 160,000. The unemployment rate ticked up to 4.1%. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O’Grady breaks it down.
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President Trump on Friday threatened tariffs and sanctions on Russia as he ramped up pressure to end the war in Ukraine. CBS News political reporter Zak Hudak reports.
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