Nancy Pelosi sends letter to Democratic colleagues urging unity
“Our diversity is our strength and our unity is our power,” Pelosi wrote Categories: National, US & World News
Archives: 2018
How land-rich, cash-poor faith groups are creating affordable housing
An unexpected source of low-cost living space is emerging as some houses of worship are making use of a major asset Categories: National, US & World News
Mississippi will seek to revive law on 15-week abortion ban
Mississippi’s attorney general will appeal a federal judge’s ruling that struck down one of the most restrictive abortion laws in the U.S. Categories: National, US & World News
Ice cider could disappear because of global warming
Now that it’s late November, apple-picking season is coming to an end, but turning those apples into cider will continue and lately business has been booming. Cider sales in the U.S. have increased nearly 500 percent since 2011 and the number of cideries has exploded from187 to 820. One cider product relies on winter’s natural cold to turn it into…
Leaning Tower of Pisa is leaning less these days
It’s one of the most distinctive buildings in the world, but it’s losing part of what made it famous. After decades of work to keep the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy from toppling over, scientists discovered this week that quite the opposite is happening. Seth Doane reports. Categories: National, US & World News
Battle over Idaho’s abortion reporting law awaits ruling
A new law in Idaho creates a list of complications of abortion and requires health professionals to report when they occurred Categories: National, US & World News
School district says free-speech protects those in photo of apparent Nazi salute
The prom photo has led to international outrage Categories: National, US & World News
Saturday Sessions: John Hiatt performs “Cry To Me”
John Hiatt is one of America’s most respected and influential singer-songwriters. He released his debut album back in 1974 and 22 studio albums have followed, featuring music that inspires fans and fellow artists. Dozens of legendary artists including Bob Dylan and Eric Clapton have covered his songs. Last month, he released “The Eclipse Sessions,” his first new album in four…
Gary Hart on “The Front Runner,” politics today, and how “all the rules have changed”
The former Senator whose ’80s presidential run was upended by the press hunting allegations of an affair says that the election of Trump means “all the bets are off – anybody can be president regardless” of character Categories: National, US & World News
Government climate report paints a grim picture for the economy
The U.S. government says natural disasters are worsening because of climate change. In blunt language, the National Climate Assessment warns that temperatures in the U.S. could increase by as much as 12 degrees by the end of the century and cites humans as the cause of more than 90 percent of the current warming. CBS News climate and weather contributor…
Churches are helping solve the affordable housing crisis
Affordable housing is hard to find in America and the problem may be most challenging for low-income Americans. According to one study, the U.S. has only 35 affordable and available rental properties for every 100 extremely low-income households. Now, some of America’s houses of worship are making use of a major asset and using it to help people settle down…
How wildfire smoke and poor air quality can affect your health
As firefighters in California get closer to fully containing the fires, people in the region have had to deal with massive amounts of smoke in the air. Thick smog forced many residents to wear masks when going outside. Dr. David Agus joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss the health implications of breathing the polluted air and a new study…
White House deputy chief of staff for communications receiving millions from Fox
Financial disclosure report shows that Bill Shine received $8.4 million in severance pay from 21st Century Fox after he left in May 2017 Categories: National, US & World News
Some families who were separated at border still detained months later
The government has violated a legal agreement that bars it from detaining children past 20 days in unlicensed facilities, immigrant advocates say Categories: National, US & World News
Black Friday sees overall trend toward online shopping
Bargain hunters will again be out in force Saturday, fueling what could be record-breaking holiday shopping sprees on the heels of a busy Black Friday. Stores and malls saw high volumes Friday in what has traditionally been the start of the pre-Christmas rush. This year, analysts predict holiday spending will balloon to more than $1 trillion for the first time….
Eye Opener: Government releases major climate change report
A shocking new report shows climate change could soon knock out 10 percent of America’s economy. Also, the Camp Fire in Northern California is almost entirely contained. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Get the Eye Opener delivered straight to your inbox. Categories: National, US & World News
Man recounts his narrow escape from Paradise wildfire
Rain over the Thanksgiving holiday largely extinguished the deadly Camp Fire in northern California, but the wet weather is bringing with it the threat of mudslides and is hampering recovery efforts. The Camp Fire is blamed for at least 84 deaths and 475 people remain unaccounted for. The fire also destroyed nearly 19,000 buildings. Carter Evans reports. Categories: National, US…
Climate report fires up progressive politicians
Politics editor and writer for The Atlantic, Priscilla Alvarez, joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss how the just-released climate report, which paints a dire picture of the future, is already firing up progressive politicians, whether Nancy Pelosi will be able to shore up enough votes to secure her nomination to Speaker of the House and what the Trump administration…
2018 #WCBI EndZone — Week 15
Highlights and scores from the final EndZone to finish the high school football season!
Marching band honored by rival team after bus overturns
“No matter what happens in the rivalry, we’re all Washingtonians, and we all care for the well-being of those kids,” said Washington State University athletic director Categories: National, US & World News
Former CIA director Michael Hayden hospitalized
Hayden suffered a stroke earlier this week, his family said in a statement Categories: National, US & World News
Holiday Express Train Makes A Stop In North Mississippi
Those who came out had the chance to donate to the Columbus Salvation Army.
Rain helps Northern California wildfire reach 95 percent containment
The Camp Fire has killed at least 84 people, and more than 560 are still unaccounted for Categories: National, US & World News
Houston Texans owner Bob McNair dies at 81
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said in a statement that McNair left a “lasting mark on his city and our league” Categories: National, US & World News