12/27/18: CBSN Evening News
President Trump and Democrats in a shutdown stalemate; Texas teen on a million dollar mission. Categories: National, US & World News
Archives: 2018
Transformer explosion at NYC power plant lights up night sky
NYPD Chief of Department told CBS New York there were no injuries as a result of the explosion Categories: National, US & World News
Outback Bowl: MSU Makes It to Tampa
Moorhead and the Bulldogs give initial thoughts on the match-up with the Iowa Hawkeyes.
Slam Dunk at the Hump 2018: Day Two Highlights
Highlights from day two of Travis Outlaw’s Slam Dunk at the Hump tournament.
Transformer fire reported at NYC power plant, lights up night sky
NYPD Chief of Department told CBS New York there were no injuries as a result of the explosion Categories: National, US & World News
12/27: CBS Evening News
California police hunt for suspected cop killer; Teen raises nearly $1 million to help sister with rare disorder. Categories: National, US & World News
4 arrested weeks after West Virginia mine rescue
Kayla Williams, Erica Treadway, Cody Beverly and Eddie Williams entered the mine on Dec. 9. The criminal complaint said they enetered to steal copper wire Categories: National, US & World News
Former top CIA official: MBS was “stupid” in Khashoggi killing
On “The Takeout” this week, former Acting CIA Director Michael Morell talks with host Major Garrett about the killing of Saudi dissident Jamal Khashoggi Categories: National, US & World News
Group that sends books to inmates ends Mississippi lawsuit
The group sued after S. Miss Correctional Institution in Leakesville began returning books, saying inmates were only allowed to receive religious books.
Teen raises nearly $1 million to help sister with rare disorder
An Austin, Texas 14-year-old is raising the final $1 million necessary of $6 million-dollar goal to help his sister, Christiane. Garland Benson’s sister suffers from Batten Disease, a rare neurological disorder that degrades brain function and causes blindness and seizures. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports. Categories: National, US & World News
City council reverses spending freeze
A committee is being formed that will monitor the city’s spending each month and present the spending report to council.
Trump taunts Democrats as government shutdown continues
On sixth day of the partial government shutdown, Congress was back in session on Thursday but there were no signs of a breakthrough to end the funding stalemate. President Trump tweeted Thursday, “Do Dems realize that most of the people not being paid are Democrats?” CBS News correspondent Chip Reid reports. Categories: National, US & World News
GM’s looming layoffs bring back bitter memories in Janesville, Wis.
It’s an uneasy holiday season for thousands of General Motors workers. The nation’s leading car-maker is planning to close several factories in 2019. The looming layoffs are bringing back bitter memories in Janesville, Wisconsin where G.M. plant shut down ten years ago. Dean Reynolds reports. Categories: National, US & World News
Oregon man completes epic race across Antarctica
An Oregon man, Colin O’Brady, took a 54-day journey — dragging a 400-pound sled — across Antarctica, walking 12-hour days in 90-minute increments. O’Brady overtook British Army captain Louis Rudd in the first few days. After reaching the South Pole on Dec. 12, he picked up the pace, often traveling over 200 miles a day or a total 932 miles….
Storm heads east after slamming Upper Midwest, Plains
“The car was pretty much buried,” said one Minnesota resident Categories: National, US & World News
Migrant kids in El Paso had a gift-filled Christmas thanks to two hotel employees
When asked why, the employees “had tears coming down” and said “how could you not do this,” Ruben Garcia said. Categories: National, US & World News
Preventative maintenance helps keep the lights on
For over 80 years 4 County has used the “Right Of Way” program.
Trump tants Democrats as government shutdown continues with no budge
On sixth day of the partial government shutdown, Congress was back in session on Thursday but there were no signs of a breakthrough to end the funding stalemate. President Trump tweeted Thursday “Do Dems realize that most of the people not being paid are Democrats?” CBS News correspondent Chip Reid reports. Categories: National, US & World News
Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen to visit border after death of 8-year-old boy
Images were released Thursday of the 8-year-old boy from Guatemala who died this week in border patrol custody. His death has prompted Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen to head to the border, for a first-hand review her agency’s treatment of migrants. Janet Shamlian is covering the crisis tonight in Texas. Categories: National, US & World News
Rescued group from abandoned mine hit with criminal charges
It was a feel-good story earlier this month when a group was rescued from a coal mine in West Virginia, but authorities now say the group has now been hit with criminal charges. They’re accused of entering the mine to steal copper wiring. Scrap copper currently sells for more than two dollars a pound. Categories: National, US & World News
California police hunt for suspected cop killer
An intense manhunt is underway in Stanislaus County, California, for a man suspected of killing Corporal Ronil Singh. Authorities say the suspect was in the country illegally. CBS News correspondent Mireya Villarreal reports. Categories: National, US & World News
Could Blackwater make a comeback in Afghanistan?
After private security company Blackwater ran an ad in “Recoil” magazine stating, “We are coming,” some are speculating the president intends to privatize military operations in Afghanistan — a move that outgoing Defense Secretary James Mattis opposed. Former CIA operative and co-founder of Diligence LLC, Mike Baker, joined CBSN to discuss. Categories: National, US & World News
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Thursday, December 27, 2018
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News” with James Brown Categories: National, US & World News
Flash floods, snow and strong winds expected to impact holiday travelers
A major winter storm is impacting holiday travel in the central U.S. Heavy snow and powerful winds are hitting the Plains and upper Midwest. Farther south, millions of people are under flash flood watches and warnings. Jennifer Mayerle of our CBS Minnesota station WCCO reports. Categories: National, US & World News