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Wall Street Journal
3 days ago
- Health
- Wall Street Journal
Manhattan Project Waste Linked to Higher Risk of Cancer
People who spent their childhood in the 1940s, '50s or '60s living near Coldwater Creek, a tributary of the Missouri River in St. Louis County, grew up in the shadow of the atomic bomb. Now, new research suggests they faced a heightened risk of cancer, likely because of radiation exposure from the polluted creek.
CBS News
4 days ago
- CBS News
BCA investigating after 5 deputies shoot, kill arson suspect who shot at firefighter in northeastern Minnesota
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating an incident where multiple deputies shot and killed an arson suspect who allegedly shot at a firefighter in northeast Minnesota on Tuesday. The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office says its 911 center received a call reporting a structure fire on Heritage Trail near East Pioneer Road in Normanna Township around 9:20 a.m. The caller reported their neighbor had sprayed a family member with gasoline and set their home on fire, as well as his own. A short time later, another neighbor called 911, saying the same man was armed with a rifle. The man allegedly tried to set a fire to another nearby residence, but a solo volunteer firefighter arrived and was able to help put out both fires at the neighboring homes. As the firefighter left one of the houses, he reported hearing shots fired and began to shelter in place. A Duluth Township police officer arrived on the scene soon after and also reported being shot at, according to the sheriff's office. Just before 10 a.m., five St. Louis County deputies approached the area. That's when the sheriff's office says the suspect "engaged" them, which led to all five deputies discharging their weapons, hitting the suspect. Despite life-saving measures, the suspect died at the scene. No other injuries were reported to first responders or neighbors. The five deputies involved in the shooting were wearing body cameras, the sheriff's office said. They have all been placed on administrative leave, per standard operating procedures. Authorities say they found "many homemade devices" on and near the scene that "appear to have been designed to fire projectiles at first responders as they approached by road." Normanna Township is located about 18 miles northeast of Duluth.
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Yahoo
Man riding wheelchair on highway fatally hit by car
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – A man traveling in a wheelchair on Highway 367 near Jennings Station Road in Jennings, Missouri, was fatally struck by a vehicle Friday afternoon. According to the St. Louis County Police Department (SLCPD), officials were alerted to the incident before 4 p.m. When officers arrived at the scene, they discovered the man, who was already deceased. According to investigators, the suspected vehicle was traveling southbound on Highway 367 when it swerved and fatally struck the man who was in his wheelchair. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Police say the driver of the vehicle also struck a van that was carrying six children and one adult. SLCPD said that multiple individuals inside the suspected vehicle fled the scene on foot. Police have confirmed with FOX 2 that the driver of the van, as well as one minor, were taken to a hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. SLCPD is investigating the fatal crash, and more details will be shared when it becomes available. The department can be reached at 636-529-8210. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
13-06-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Americans grapple with affordability crisis: "Hard for me just to survive"
As the U.S. grapples with an affordability crisis, "CBS Evening News" spoke to Americans who are struggling to make ends meet. They're not alone: A recent CBS News poll found two out of three Americans are stressed about their finances, and three out of four said their incomes aren't keeping up with inflation. CBS News spoke to a teacher who has taken on a second job to pay the bills, a police officer trying to buy a home for his family and a 70-year-old widow looking for work. A teacher delivers for DoorDash: "It takes multiple incomes to survive in this economy" Michelle Boisjoli, a 37-year-old mom of three, is pictured with two of her kids. Michelle Boisjoli, a 37-year-old mom of three, is a teacher earning $37,000 a year in St. Louis County, Minnesota. Teaching is "definitely not something that people go into for the money," she said. "They go into it because they love it, which is why so many of us do have to work two jobs to make ends meet. It takes multiple incomes to survive in this economy." To supplement her income and afford rising costs, Boisjoli has started delivering for DoorDash after work. She said she tries "to make every dollar count," feeding her kids first and then eating their leftovers. The average salary for teachers is around $72,000 per year and $46,000 for starting salaries, according to the National Education Association, the largest labor union in the U.S. Even with record pay increases in some states, teachers are still making 5% less than they did 10 years ago when adjusted for inflation. "I always grew up thinking about the stereotypical American dream, where you own a house and you have a yard to play in, and I think that dream is dying," Boisjoli said. "A lot of the people making the decisions for us are know what it's like to work two jobs, don't know what it's like to have to pay for gas with quarters, and yet they're making the decisions for us," she said. "If they knew a little bit about the average person who is fighting every day to make ends meet, I think maybe they would make decisions that were actually helpful for the average person." For this police officer, homeownership feels out of reach Anthony Bartolini, 29, eats a meal with his family in Waterbury, Connecticut. Anthony Bartolini, 29, has been a police officer in Waterbury, Connecticut, for about a year. He and his wife have been looking to buy a house for a few years for their family of five. "We've been having trouble finding the right home, because the bigger the home, the more expensive it gets, and we need the room for the family, the dogs, they need a yard to run around in," he said. "To put 20% down on a house, that's a lot of money. Even I can't do it, working double shifts," he said. "In today's economy, even if I got a second job, I wouldn't be able to afford it." The dream of homeownership is fading for millions of Americans. Last year, only 24% of housing sales were by first-time homebuyers — down from 50% in 2010, according to figures from the National Association of Realtors. The average homebuyer is now 38 years old — about 10 years above historical norms. Only about 1 in 5 listed homes in March were affordable for households with $75,000 in annual income, according to a NAR analysis of property listings. Today, a household with an annual income of $50,000 can only afford 8.7% of listings, down from 9.4% a year ago, according to the data. CBS News went with Bartolini as he toured a house for sale — but the sellers had accepted an offer above the asking price before they arrived. "You do get defeated knowing that homes are so expensive after looking today," Bartolini said. "I hope people in power, they change the price of things. There has to be a way to make everything go cheaper. There's no way that it can just keep going up and up and up cause then people won't be able to live." A 70-year-old widow seeks new work: "Hard for me just to survive" Olivia Moreno Carlson, 70, shops for groceries in Sante Fe, New Mexico. Olivia Moreno Carlson, of Santa Fe, New Mexico, is 70 years old but can't afford to retire on Social Security alone. After paying the monthly lot rent for her mobile home, she has $190 left over for bills and expenses, and she's looking for work after recently losing her job in retail. Moreno Carlson cared for her husband, who had multiple sclerosis, until his death in 2016. CBS News went with Moreno Carlson as she visited the library to use their internet for her job search and as she stopped into Walgreens to check on a recent job application there. "I have a masters in counseling," she said. "I did not think that being 70 would be like this." About one in five people over age 65, or approximately 11 million Americans, are still working — a twofold jump from the 1980s, according to the Pew Research Center. Millions of Americans nearing their golden years are still financially unprepared for retirement. According to U.S. Census Bureau data, 50% of women and 47% of men between the ages of 55 and 66 have no retirement savings. Moreno Carlson turns to her bible study class to help her persevere, telling CBS News that "there are times I do feel like giving up." "My biggest obstacle right now is being able to support myself. It is hard for me just to survive," she said. "I wish people in power would think more with their heart." She added, "It is hard for me to accept that I am not able to enjoy the rest of my life because I have worked hard all my life." contributed to this report.
CBS News
10-06-2025
- Politics
- CBS News
Ex-Minnesota Sen. Justin Eichorn files motion to dismiss federal charge in underage prostitution sting
Former Minnesota State Sen. Justin Eichorn has filed a motion to dismiss a federal charge stemming from an arrest in an underage prostitution sting earlier this year, with his legal team arguing he is being targeted by "selective prosecution." Justin Eichorn, a Republican who represented a district in St. Louis County before his resignation in March, faces a federal charge of attempted coercion or enticement of a minor. In March, he was arrested as part of an online prostitution sting. In newly filed court documents, Eichorn's legal team argues that the indictment "should be dismissed because the Government's decision to charge Mr. Eichorn in the present indictment was vindictively motivated by personal animus against Mr. Eichorn." EIchorn's lawyers added, as Eichorn was a public office holder, they believe the indictment to be "vindictive in that it was motivated solely by the fact that the government is unable to secure a more significant period of incarceration for Mr. Eichorn in the initial prosecution by the Hennepin County Attorney's Office." Documents allege he "intentionally hired or offered or agreed to hire an individual who [he] believes to be under the age of 18 years, but at least 16 years of age, to engage in sexual penetration or sexual contact." The complaint says he was communicating with undercover officers, who said they began receiving messages from Eichorn and asked for pictures multiple times, including "a naught [sic] pic of you to show me your [sic] real." Eichorn allegedly arranged to meet with the girl in Bloomington, which is where he was arrested. After his arrest, Republicans and Democrats in both chambers of the state legislature called for his resignation. Eichorn's former district is now being represented by Republican Sen. Keri Heintzeman following her special election win. contributed to this report.
