Archives: 2018

Ron Howard on the hybrid storytelling in National Geographic series “Mars”

Ron Howard grew up in front of America’s eyes first as the young Opie Taylor on “The Andy Griffith Show” and then as Richie Cunningham on “Happy Days” before jumping behind the camera to become one of Hollywood’s most prolific directors. Over the past 40 years, the Oscar-winner has helmed big films, including “Splash,” “Cocoon,” “Apollo 13,” “A Beautiful Mind”…

Injured jockey Victor Espinoza is determined to ride again

One of horseracing’s biggest events, the $6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic, takes place Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, on Saturday. In any race, the horses are only part of the story. Jockeys try to push their animals to victory with the risk of injury at every turn. Jamie Yuccas recently caught up with one injured athlete determined to ride again….

Morning Rounds: How Americans feel about cancer care

Cancer remains the nation’s second leading cause of death. With so many touched by the illness, the American Society of Clinical Oncology conducted a survey on cancer-related issues. The group questioned nearly 5,000 Americans, including how optimistic people are about finding a cure for the disease within the next 50 years. Dr. David Agus joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to…

Eye Opener: Trump expresses doubt ahead of the midterms

For the first time, President Trump admits he’s ready for Republicans to lose the House. Also, at least two people were killed when a gunman opened fire at a yoga studio in Florida. 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…

Trump acknowledges Republicans may lose the House

With just three days to go before the midterm elections, it’s a tale of dueling presidents on the campaign trail. President Trump and former President Barack Obama were both in Florida on Friday supporting rival candidates in that state’s tight battles for governor and the Senate. This weekend will see them making stops in a total of seven states. Ed…

11/2: CBS Evening News

Severe storms leave thousands in Florida without power; Firefighter and police officer don’t let Hurricane Michael ruin their wedding day. Categories: National, US & World News

Washington Furniture Workers Back On The Job Less Than One Month After Devastating Fire

PONTOTOC, MISS. (WCBI) – Workers at a Pontotoc furniture company are back on the assembly lines, one month after an arsonist destroyed part of the factory. Jesse Washington is inspecting couches as they come off the production lines at Washington Furniture. He is head of quality control and like everyone else at the company, he wasn’t building furniture for nearly a…