California wildfires put almost 50,000 homes at “high or extreme risk”
The reconstruction bill could hit $18 billion, but that’s only part of what the latest deadly fires could cost Categories: National, US & World News
Archives: 2018
U.S. works to “harden” border at Tijuana to prepare for migrant caravan
Customs and Border Protection announced it was closing four lanes at the busy San Ysidro and Otay Mesa ports of entry in San Diego Categories: National, US & World News
Michelle Obama’s mom taught Sasha and Malia how to do laundry in White House
In an excerpt from her conversation with “CBS This Morning” co-host Gayle King, the mother of former first lady Michelle Obama, Marian Shields Robinson, opens up about adjusting to life in the White House. Watch their wide-ranging interview Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018, on “CBS This Morning,” which airs 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. ET/PT. Categories: National, US & World News
Michelle Obama’s mom moved to D.C. because she was worried about her grandkids
In an excerpt from her conversation with “CBS This Morning” co-host Gayle King, the mother of former first lady Michelle Obama, Marian Shields Robinson, discusses what motivated her to move to Washington, D.C. Watch their wide-ranging interview Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018, on “CBS This Morning,” which airs 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. ET/PT. Categories: National, US & World News
“Amazing Grace”: The Aretha Franklin documentary that took 46 years
The film “Amazing Grace” captures Aretha Franklin recording her legendary gospel album of the same name over the course of two days in 1972. Two of Franklin’s family members and the film’s producers join”CBS This Morning: Saturday” co-host Michelle Miller to talk about the documentary that took 46 years to make it to the big screen. Categories: National, US &…
What can Acting AG Matt Whitaker do about Mueller?
The president’s selection of Matt Whitaker to serve as acting attorney general has sparked controversy Categories: National, US & World News
Michelle Obama: Trump won “because a lot of people came to the polls and a lot of people didn’t”
In an excerpt from her conversation with “CBS This Morning” co-host Gayle King, former first lady Michelle Obama discusses the importance of voter turnout, the midterm elections and why she and her husband don’t take it personally when President Trump dismantles what they achieved during their time in the White House. Watch her wide-ranging interview Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018, on…
Michelle Obama: “Vindication in the moment is so short term”
In an excerpt from her interview with “CBS This Morning” co-host Gayle King, former first lady Michelle Obama opens up about her famous motto, “When they go low, we go high.” She’s now out with her new memoir, “Becoming.” Watch her wide-ranging interview Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018, on “CBS This Morning,” which airs 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. ET/PT Categories:…
The 10 worst toys for the 2018 holiday season
These toys could lead to injuries from choking hazards and other issues, a consumer safety group warns. Categories: National, US & World News
Ocasio-Cortez says her constituents are “outraged” by Amazon HQ2 plan
“Shuffling working class people out of a community does not improve their quality of life,” she said in a series of tweets criticizing the deal Categories: National, US & World News
Michigan man gets prison for shooting at black teen asking for directions
Jeffrey Zeigler, 53, apologized before he was sentenced Tuesday in Oakland County court Categories: National, US & World News
DHS Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen destined to leave, but timing unclear, sources say
Any move involving Nielsen could set off something of a chain reaction in the White House Categories: National, US & World News
New jobs heading for Tippah County
MISSISSIPPI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY RELEASE Jackson, Miss. (Nov. 13, 2018) – Abby Manufacturing, manufacturer of steel and aluminum products, is expanding in Walnut, Miss. The expansion, the company’s second this year, is a $1.4 million corporate investment and will create 10 jobs, increasing Abby Manufacturing’s employment in Tippah County to approximately 140 workers. “Abby Manufacturing’s second expansion in North Mississippi in…
Incoming House members prep for do’s and don’ts on the Hill
Historic class of freshmen in House of Representatives coming to Washington this week for orientation on the nuts and bolts of their new jobs Categories: National, US & World News
Missouri gov. to announce attorney general to replace Josh Hawley
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson will announce replacement for Josh Hawley, who beat Claire McCaskill in last week’s race for Senate Categories: National, US & World News
FBI report shows spike in hate crimes for third year in a row
Hate crimes rose about 17 percent in 2017 compared to the previous year; though more agencies reported data Categories: National, US & World News
Second-grader inspires best friend to walk again after car accident
Quinton and Rush call themselves twins – they dress alike, and they always help each other when the other is down Categories: National, US & World News
Eye Opener at 8: Illinois police kills security guard
A look back at what we’ve been covering on “CBS This Morning.” Subscribe to get the Eye Opener delivered straight to your inbox. Categories: National, US & World News
What’s causing the devastating California wildfires?
Seven of the 10 largest fires in California history started within the past decade. WCBS chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn joins “CBS This Morning” to explain what’s causing such devastating fires. Categories: National, US & World News
Neighbors help one another amid California’s raging Woolsey Fire
People in the fire zone in Southern California are doing whatever they can to support their communities. CBS News came across a group of people helping collect supplies like water and gasoline for those who lost everything in the deadly Woolsey Fire. Jamie Yuccas reports. Categories: National, US & World News
Amazon HQ2 to land in New York and Northern Virginia
Announcement ends 14-month process that drew bids from more than 200 cities vying to win new corporate headquarters Categories: National, US & World News
911 calls in Parkland shooting shed new light on emergency communications
Students and teachers grabbed their cellphones and called 911 for help on February 14 during the high school shooting Categories: National, US & World News
CNN sues Trump admin. over Acosta’s White House access
CNN is going to court to demand the return of Jim Acosta’s White House credentials Categories: National, US & World News
Patricia Arquette and Ben Stiller talk “Escape at Dannemora,” gender pay gap
The 2015 manhunt for escaped inmates Richard Matt and David Sweat made headlines across the country. Now the story is being told in a seven-part series on Showtime, a division of CBS. Emmy Award-winner Ben Stiller is the executive producer and director of “Escape at Dannemora.” Oscar-winning actress Patricia Arquette plays former prison employee Joyce “Tilly” Mitchell, who helped the…