Congressional Democrats are on a collision course with the new acting attorney general. Democrats, who will control the House in January, vow to protect special counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia investigation from Matt Whitaker. Whitaker, who was appointed by President Trump last week, has expressed skepticism about the investigation. Paula Reid reports. Categories: National, US & World News
Two recounts in Florida midterm races are underway. Both the governor and Senate races are within the margin for mandatory, machine recounts. Manuel Bojorquez reports. Categories: National, US & World News
More than 13 million people in California are bracing for some of the most destructive wildfires in state history to get even worse. At least 31 people are known dead, and more than 200 others are unaccounted for. Also, two major Florida recounts are underway from midterm races. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world…
A nurse is recalling his and his patients’ harrowing, near-death escape from the Camp Fire that nearly destroyed the town of Paradise, north of Sacramento. Workers at the Feather River Hospital loaded patients into their personal vehicles and drove them to safety while thousands of buildings burned. Mireya Villarreal reports. Categories: National, US & World News
Strong winds are blowing again in California, which is very bad news for millions of people hoping to avoid the most destructive wildfires the state has ever seen. Two of those fires have burned nearly 200,000 acres, an area about the size of New York City. They are blamed for at least 31 deaths. Jeff Glor reports. Categories: National, US…
“I’m still shaking, every time I talk about it,” Darrell Wilken says Categories: National, US & World News
Relatives of 18-year-old Alaina Housley, killed in Thousand Oaks shooting, speak on the national conversation needed in the wake of another gun-related tragedy Categories: National, US & World News
“Warning signs were there,” says track coach who recalls Ian Long as “sadistic”; second coach recalls when Long mimicked shooting her Categories: National, US & World News
President Trump was in Paris Sunday and was lectured by a key ally about the dangers of nationalism – plus, he had a brief encounter with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Weijia Jiang reports. Categories: National, US & World News
TODAY: Numerous showers in the morning and early afternoon, with scattered showers later in the afternoon and overnight. Rainfall totals generally between 1.5 and 2.5 inches, with some spots exceeding 3 inches of rainfall. Temperatures hover in the upper 40s and low 50s today. Temperatures drop into the 40s and upper 30s overnight. TUE/WED/THU: Isolated to scattered showers will be possible through…
A man in California was told to evacuate his home, but he didn’t. As flames started to scorch his neighborhood, he and his dog found safe haven at a nearby creek. Jamie Yuccas reports. Categories: National, US & World News
The Bulldogs improve to 2-0 to start the season.
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A Marine Veteran who is also a local pastor is trying to make a difference in his community. And this Veteran’s Day, his primary focus is giving back to the community. Pastor Jerry Lockett is a disabled Marine Veteran who founded I Focus Ministries 4 years ago. He’s reaching out to others by taking his church…
In the long run she wants to expand the reach of service.
The Columbus Police Chief is using the viral video to send what could be a life-saving message.
They are known as the world’s best fighting force and Northeast Mississippians helped the United States Marine Corps celebrate its birthday this weekend.
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating a deadly shooting involving an officer and suspect.
CBS News contributing meteorologist Jeff Berardelli explains how deadly blazes in the Golden State involve both current weather and longer term climate shifts Categories: National, US & World News
“If he invited me to a public hanging, I’d be on the front row.”
Republican Hyde-Smith faces a run-off in the Mississippi Senate race against Democratic candidate Mike Espy, who is black Categories: National, US & World News
Strong winds, dry brush fuel California wildfires; Royal family attends Armistice Day service Categories: National, US & World News
Matt Armbruster didn’t heed warning to evacuate and quickly fled with his pet as flames closed in Categories: National, US & World News
Michigan this week became the 10th state to approve recreational marijuana, joining Missouri and Utah that have legalized medical marijuana. Colorado was among the first states to legalize marijuana use. Last year, Denver brought in nearly $45 million dollars in taxes from pot sales. Barry Petersen reports. Categories: National, US & World News
President Trump was in Paris Sunday and was lectured by a key ally about the dangers of nationalism – plus, he had a brief encounter with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Weijia Jiang reports. Categories: National, US & World News