Scientists say interstellar object may be probe sent by “alien civilization”
But others say take that with a “gigantic grain of salt” Categories: National, US & World News
Archives: 2018
Southern California fire burns mobile homes, Malibu mansions
A wildfire burned through scores of homes in Southern California. The fire scorched more than 70,000 acres. Jamie Yuccas reports. Categories: National, US & World News
A World War II veteran’s memories of a shot fired
Clarence Smoyer, a gunner with the U.S. Army’s 3rd Armored Division, cannot forget his fateful tank battle in Cologne, Germany, and a young girl caught in the crossfire Categories: National, US & World News
Amazon gets jump on Black Friday with limited-time deals
E-commerce giant wants consumers to shop early, offering discounts on toys, appliances and other items Categories: National, US & World News
Trump criticized for “demeaning” comments about California fires
President Trump threatened to withhold federal payments to California, claiming its forest management is “so poor” Categories: National, US & World News
Deep Freeze is on the Way!
A reinforcing shot of arctic air is headed to northeast Mississippi and west Alabama next week. Before then, we will see some heavy rain move through. SATURDAY NIGHT: Clouds will begin to increase as we go through the overnight hours on Saturday, especially after midnight. A Freeze Warning (pictured below) is in effect for the areas in purple until 11…
Cops say 2017 deaths of mom, daughter not a murder-suicide after all
Police arrest woman and charged her with the 2017 deaths of her sister and mother and staging the crime scene to look like a murder-suicide Categories: National, US & World News
Jimmy Butler reportedly traded to 76ers from Minnesota
Jimmy Butler is being traded to the 76ers in a package that will send Dario Saric and Robert Covington to the Timberwolves, sources say Categories: National, US & World News
Florida official orders recounts in Senate, governor races
The Florida secretary of state is ordering recounts in the U.S. Senate and governor races, an unprecedented review of two major races Categories: National, US & World News
Vegas airport controller heard slurring her words, alarming pilots
Controller can be heard slurring her words and confusing flight numbers before an alarming open mic incident where she can be heard coughing and choking Categories: National, US & World News
Houston Chronicle retracts stories after reporter’s work scrutinized
Nearly half of 275 individuals quoted by reporter Mike Ward could not be found by the paper Categories: National, US & World News
Aetna ordered to pay $25M after denying coverage to woman who died
Jury instructs health insurer to pay an Oklahoma City family $25.5 million for denying a relative’s claim for coverage for a type of radiation therapy Categories: National, US & World News
Bar massacre gunman apparently stopped firing to make Instagram post
At least one social media post Ian Long made after beginning the massacre has emerged as an early focus Categories: National, US & World News
The status of the Arizona, Florida and Georgia vote counts
Election Day has passed, but four tight races in Arizona, Florida and Georgia are still undecided Categories: National, US & World News
Utah becomes latest state to legalize medical marijuana
Utah will be on the list of more than 30 states allowing patients legal access to medical marijuana Categories: National, US & World News
Artificial intelligence could help doctors identify hard-to-spot colon polyps
Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S. Categories: National, US & World News
How the Player’s Coalition influenced ballot initiatives in the midterms
Voters in more than a dozen states considered ballot questions on issues such as marijuana legalization and Medicaid explansion in this week’s midterm elections. Some of those ballot measures were the focus of a group of NFL players inspired by the controversial on-field protest of Colin Kaepernick to enact civic change. It appears their work is getting results. Dana Jacobson…
Suzy Whaley makes history as first female president of the PGA of America
The PGA of America is one of the world’s largest working sports organizations. Golf in the U.S. is an $84 billion industry, made up of 29,000 PGA professionals who teach, play and compete at golf courses across the country. The PGA started a new chapter Friday night, with a new leader at the helm. Suzy Whaley was sworn in as…
Famous for her relationship with Picasso, Francoise Gilot debuts her own art
French artist Francoise Gilot has made a name for herself with her paintings, but it’s two other names that have given her special notoriety. She was a longtime companion of Pablo Picasso and later she was the wife of renowned scientist Dr. Jonas Salk. As a couple, they traveled all over the world and now three of her sketchbooks from…
FAA warns of faulty sensors in Boeing 737 Max jets
Federal regulators are warning airlines about a potentially dangerous issue affecting a handful of Boeing passenger planes. The FAA and Boeing say faulty sensors on the new 737 Max jets can cause the plane to go into a steep dive. Kris Van Cleave reports. Categories: National, US & World News
How AI could help doctors identify hard-to-spot colon polyps
“Colon cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S. but colonoscopies have been found to reduce the risk of death from the disease by 70 percent or more by detecting cancer early. But doctors don’t always find every polyp. As a gastroenterologist, CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook knows all too well that colon polyps…
Wildfires besiege California city reeling from shooting rampage
“I don’t even know what to say. It’s like we’re all walking around kind of in a trance,” said one resident Categories: National, US & World News
What does Whitaker’s appointment mean for the Mueller probe?
Bob Cusack, editor-in-chief of The Hill, joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss some of the key midterm election races that are still too close to call, whether it can be considered a Republican victory and the controversy surrounding acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker. Categories: National, US & World News
How the NFL Player’s Coalition influenced ballot initiatives in the midterms
Voters in more than a dozen states considered ballot questions on issues such as marijuana legalization and Medicaid explansion in this week’s midterm elections. Some of those ballot measures were the focus of a group of NFL players inspired by the controversial on-field protest of Colin Kaepernick to enact civic change. It appears their work is getting results. Dana Jacobson…