Lawyer for WikiLeaks’ Assange says he would fight charges
Prosecutors, in an errant court filing in an unrelated case, inadvertently revealed the existence of sealed charges Categories: National, US & World News
Archives: 2018
Mother in migrant caravan makes an emotional appeal to President Trump
After using it as an election campaign issue, President Trump is once again focusing on the caravan of Central American migrants heading to the U.S. border. In a series of tweets Friday, the president questioned the motive of migrants who are planning to seek asylum in the U.S. He calls it a big con. Those who make it across the…
Trump says he answered Mueller’s written questions “very easily”
After nearly a year of negotiations, the president said he’s finished writing out answers to questions from special counsel Robert Mueller, suggesting a big breakthrough in his investigation. President Trump told reporters Friday that Mueller’s investigation should not have been allowed to begin, but that it was very easy for him to answer the written questions. Errol Barnett reports. Categories:…
Smoke from California wildfires smothers parts of the state
The death toll has risen to at least 71 in Northern California’s Camp Fire. About 1,000 people are reported missing. That blaze is now 50 percent contained after consuming more than 145,000 acres. Just outside of Los Angeles, the Woolsey Fire 78 percent contained after burning 98,000 acres. Now, dense smoke from those fires is smothering parts of the state…
Mounting pressure to replace Whitaker as Mueller investigation progresses
New York magazine national correspondent Gabriel Debenedetti joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss where the Russia investigation stands now that President Trump has apparently answered Robert Mueller’s written questions and mounting concerns over the acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker. Categories: National, US & World News
Trump awards Medal of Freedom to Babe Ruth, Elvis Presley and Antonin Scalia
A baseball legend, an influential Supreme Court justice and the king of rock ‘n’ roll are among the group of seven people honored at the White House Thursday as recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor. Michelle Miller reports. Categories: National, US & World News
Eye Opener: Trump says he’s answered written questions from Mueller
For the first time, President Trump said he has answered written questions from special counsel Robert Mueller. Also, more than 1,000 people are missing as the death toll rises in the California wildfires. 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…
More than 1,000 people unaccounted for in California wildfires
President Trump is heading to Northern California Saturday to see firsthand the grief and devastation from the deadliest U.S. wildfire in a century Categories: National, US & World News
2018 #WCBI Endzone — Week 14
Highlights and scores from week fourteen/quarterfinals of the high school football season on WCBI Endzone!
Man sentenced to 34 months in prison for raping woman dying from OD
Authorities said Brian Varela never sought help for the 18-year-old and instead sent semi-nude photos of her to friends and texting “LOL, I think she od’d, still breathing” Categories: National, US & World News
3 copper cable thieves arrested
If convicted, they each face 20 years in prison and a $10,000 fine.
Cirque Italia Brings First “Water Circus” To North Mississippi
Cirque Italia is in Tupelo at the Mall at Barnes Crossing, in the parking lot next to Sears.
Family Planning Funeral Nearly 77 Years After Loss
The director said the service in Kilmichael starts at 2PM on December 7th, it will be open to the public.
Better Business Bureau warns of scam
Scammers have been asking for people’s social security number, date of birth, and mailing addresses.
Donation Drive Seeks Game Consoles For Boys And Girls Clubs Of North Mississippi
Her goal is to get five gaming consoles for each club.
NMMC honoring fallen flight nurse
Last November, Spruiell was one of three killed when a medical helicopter went down in rural Arkansas.
Fighting For The Right To Vote
The run off election will be Tuesday, November 27th.
Heritage Academy Students get an inside look at entrepreneurship
tudents at Mississippi State are taking the plunge into the Shark Tank pitching their business ideas and taking the steps to make their dreams a reality. And this time some local high schoolers went with them.
Hometown Crowd Set To Welcome Paul Thorn’s ‘Mission Temple Fireworks Revival Show’
Thorn’s “Mission Temple Fireworks Revival Show” was videotaped for a documentary on Mississippi Public Broadcasting this past summer.
Boy writes letter to his parents during school lockdown: “Goodbye”
Ajani Dartiguenave, 12, was filled with fear during a lockdown at his school. He wrote a goodbye letter to his parents thinking he was about to die. CBS News’ Nikki Battiste reports. Categories: National, US & World News
William Goldman, Oscar-winning screenwriter, has died at 87
William Goldman, who write the book and screenplay for the “The Princess Bride” and other books and movies, has died. The Academy Award winner was 87. CBS News senior national correspondent Jim Axelrod looks back at his life. Categories: National, US & World News
Camp Fire survivor ran for his life after he got a message from a 911 operator
“She said, ‘Don’t wait for us. Do what you can to survive’” Categories: National, US & World News
Betsy DeVos proposes major overhaul in how colleges handle sex assault claims
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is proposing an overhaul in the way colleges handle sexual assault accusations. It gives more rights to students who are accused. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford reports. Categories: National, US & World News
New York City paralyzed by 6 inches of snow
Heavy, wet snow brought New York City streets to a standstill Thursday. The conditions were caught on camera and posted by frustrated New Yorkers who had a blizzard of complaints. CBS News national correspondent Michelle Miller reports. Categories: National, US & World News