At least 16 people are dead and dozens more injured after a man opened fire at multiple locations in Lewiston, Maine. Police have identified Robert R. Card as a person of interest and say he is armed and dangerous. #News #CBCNews #Maine Watch The National live on YouTube Sunday-Friday at 9 p.m. ET Subscribe to The National: … [Read more...]
Wagner Group mercenary force claims it’s in control of Rostov-on-Don
Russian President Vladimir Putin vows to crush an armed insurrection after fighters with the Wagner Group private militia took control of Rostov-on-Don, a city of more than a million people close to the border with Ukraine. Andrew Rasiulis with the Canadian Global Affairs Institute discusses the escalating situation. »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: … [Read more...]
Russia preparing for possible armed rebellion from Wagner mercenary group
Russian authorities have called for the head of the infamous Wagner mercenary group, Yevgeny Prigozhin, to be arrested for organizing an armed rebellion. There are reports of Wagner troops entering Rostov-on-Don in southern Russia. #Russia #WagnerGroup #Prigozhin Watch The National live on YouTube Sunday-Friday at 9 p.m. ET Subscribe to The National: … [Read more...]
Biden makes Juneteenth a national holiday in the U.S.
U.S. President Joe Biden signs bill making June 19 a national holiday. Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 when legal enslavement of African Americans was abolished. But there are divisions over whether this goes far enough to heal racial conflict. Watch The National live on YouTube Sunday-Friday at 9 p.m. ET Subscribe to The National: … [Read more...]
Singer, activist Harry Belafonte dead at 96
Harry Belafonte’s death at 96 has sparked tributes for his unique voice and his ongoing dedication to fighting for racial equality. #harrybelafonte #singer #cbcnews Watch The National live on YouTube Sunday-Friday at 9 p.m. ET Subscribe to The National: https://www.youtube.com/user/CBCTheNational?sub_confirmation=1 Connect with The National online: Facebook | … [Read more...]
Tucker Carlson and Fox News part ways, Don Lemon fired from CNN
Primetime hosts Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon have parted ways with Fox News and CNN, respectively, following a series of controversies. Fox paid out more than $780 million US to settle the Dominion Voting Systems lawsuit in which Carlson played a starring role and CNN was forced to deal with inflammatory comments by Lemon and a scathing expose about past behaviour. Read more: … [Read more...]
At least 3 children, 3 adults dead in Nashville school shooting: police
At least three children and three adults were killed in a shooting at a private Christian school in Nashville on Monday morning. Police confirm that the suspected shooter is dead. Read more: http://www.cbc.ca/news »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: http://bit.ly/1RreYWS Connect with CBC News Online: For breaking news, video, audio and in-depth coverage: … [Read more...]
Alleged Chinese spy balloon shot down by U.S.
The United States shot down a suspected Chinese spy balloon, U.S. officials said Saturday. The government ordered a halt to flights around the South Carolina coast due to what it called an undisclosed 'national security effort.' Read more: https://www.cbc.ca/1.6737412 »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: http://bit.ly/1RreYWS Connect with CBC News Online: For … [Read more...]
Former Ellen D.J. and producer Stephen (tWitch) Boss dies
Tributes are pouring in after the sudden death of Stephen (tWitch) Boss, a beloved performer who was best known as a DJ and co-host on The Ellen DeGeneres show. Watch The National live on YouTube Sunday-Friday at 9 p.m. ET Subscribe to The National: https://www.youtube.com/user/CBCTheNational?sub_confirmation=1 Connect with The National online: Facebook | … [Read more...]
Hu Jintao escorted out of China party congress
Former Chinese President Hu Jintao was unexpectedly escorted out of the closing ceremony of a congress of the ruling Communist Party on Saturday. »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: http://bit.ly/1RreYWS Connect with CBC News Online: For breaking news, video, audio and in-depth coverage: http://bit.ly/1Z0m6iX Find CBC News on Facebook: … [Read more...]