Michael Konschak, 61, of Carmel, New York, is facing criminal charges for killing and skinning two dogs he mistook for coyotes. The courtroom was filled with the dogs’ owners and animal rights advocates, and the incident has sparked a debate about the ethics of hunting and animal rights. Konschak is due back in court next month, and the outcome of the case will determine the future of hunting regulations in Connecticut.
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Ed Sheeran revealed that his wife, Cherry Seaborn, was diagnosed with a tumor while pregnant with their second child. Sheeran shared that his new album, "Subtract," was full of his “deepest darkest thoughts” and the couple welcomed their second daughter, Jupiter, in May. Sheeran and Seaborn have not provided any updates on Seaborn’s health since Sheeran’s post.
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is launching a five-figure billboard campaign targeting five freshman Republicans who accepted donations from Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.), who has been accused of financial fraud. The billboards will focus on Santos's financial issues and Rep. LaLota, who previously served on the Suffolk County, New York, board of elections, has called for Santos's expulsion from Congress. The DCCC hopes to make Santos a major liability for the GOP in key swing districts in the upcoming election.
CIA Director Bill Burns has confirmed that China is considering sending lethal aid to Russia in its war against Ukraine. Burns told CBS News that the Chinese leadership is considering the provision of lethal equipment, though no decision has yet been made. The UN Security Council recently passed a resolution calling for both countries to agree to a gradual de-escalation, but it remains to be seen whether China will decide to provide lethal aid to Russia.
Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) is under investigation for lying to a Seattle judge about working for Goldman Sachs during a 2017 court appearance. The investigation began when his Florida address was found inside a rental car used by a suspect in an ATM skimming investigation. During the hearing, Santos spoke in support of the suspect, claiming his parents had been sending money to ensure he had a place to stay if released on bail. Santos has not yet commented on the audio or the investigation.
Key takeaways: Media organizations, including CBS News, are demanding access to surveillance and police videos from the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the Capitol. The…
Congressional Republicans and East Palestine, Ohio residents are criticizing the Biden administration's response to a train derailment three weeks ago that caused a toxic chemical spill. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has accepted responsibility for not addressing the crisis sooner, and President Joe Biden has said he does not have plans to visit the town. The administration will have to address the situation going forward.
A piece of wreckage from the SS Savannah, the first vessel to cross the Atlantic Ocean partly under steam power, was discovered on a New York shoreline after Tropical Storm Ian last fall. The Fire Island Lighthouse Preservation Society and National Park Service are now working together to identify the wreckage and put it on public display. If the wreckage is confirmed to be from the SS Savannah, it would be a significant find for historians and researchers.