U.S. hunter causes uproar for killing wild goats in Scotland
Twitter users criticized the American hunter, and the Scottish government responded Categories: National, US & World News
Archives: 2018
What the postage mistakes on mail bombs might tell us about who did it
Ex-FBI profiler Mary Ellen O’Toole said there’s an “arrogance” to the coordinated string of packages that could offer clues about who’s behind them Categories: National, US & World News
CIA director Haspel to brief Trump on Khashoggi killing
The CIA director recently returned from Turkey Categories: National, US & World News
Janelle Monáe on “Dirty Computer,” what she promised her grandmother
Singer, actress, and activist Janelle Monáe is a big supporter of the Time’s Up movement. She’s getting more attention for her latest album, “Dirty Computer,” a reference to people’s imperfections. It challenges social norms and traditional concepts of a woman’s role in the world. “CBS This Morning: Saturday” co-host Anthony Mason spoke with Monáe at Vandal in New York City…
The fight against Burmese pythons in the Florida Everglades
Finding a Burmese python in your backyard sounds like a bad dream, but it may be closer to reality than you think. It’s one of many invasive species that are devastating America’s ecosystems. CBSN Originals correspondent Adam Yamaguchi recently went to the Florida Everglades to show us how people are fighting the threat. Categories: National, US & World News
Guns in America: Time interviews people on all sides of the issue
This week marks 50 years since the Gun Control Act of 1968 was signed into law. Since then, the debate over guns has been one of the most politically charged of our time. Time magazine’s latest issue takes a close look at the issue by talking to people on all sides, including gunshot victims, gun owners and enthusiasts, emergency room…
Twitter stock jumps on earnings surprise, despite fewer users
Profits climb more than expected, with video ads contributing more than half of all ad sales in third quarter Categories: National, US & World News
Eye Opener at 8: Florida governor race reaches fever pitch
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
Suspicious package sent to Robert De Niro in New York
A bombmaker appears to be targeting critics of President Trump, and another possible bomb was found in New York Thursday morning. The suspicious package was sent to a production house owned by actor Robert De Niro. Sources say it resembles at least seven other suspicious packages found in three states and Washington, D.C. Most of them were sent to prominent…
Former FBI profiler on “arrogance” of bomb suspect
Former senior FBI profiler Mary Ellen O’Toole spent her career studying the criminal mind. O’Toole, the director of the forensic science program at George Mason University, joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the string of at least nine suspicious packages sent to high-profile Democrats. Categories: National, US & World News
Son says Sandra Day O’Connor “didn’t want to believe” dementia diagnosis at first
Sandra Day O’Connor was the first woman to serve on the Supreme Court. She retired in 2006 to care for her husband, John, after he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. In a letter Tuesday, O’Connor announced she, too, has dementia but remains grateful. Sandra Day O’Connor’s youngest son, Jay, joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss his mom’s recent diagnosis and…
XPrize of $1.5M goes to couple who turn air into water
Their simple system uses shipping containers and wood chips to make clean, cheap drinking water Categories: National, US & World News
Cancer-linked chemical glyphosate found in more breakfast foods
A new study claims some popular oat-based breakfast foods marketed to children have dangerous levels of a chemical some health officials link to cancer. The non-profit Environmental Working Group says 26 samples from Quaker and General Mills products contained unsafe levels of the weed killer glyphosate. Anna Werner reports. Categories: National, US & World News
Megyn Kelly’s show reportedly in jeopardy after she defends use of blackface
Kelly faced criticism in the past for her controversial comments on Jesus and Santa Claus as a Fox News host in 2013 Categories: National, US & World News
Megyn Kelly’s show reportedly in jeopardy after blackface comments
Megyn Kelly’s NBC News show is reportedly in jeopardy of being canceled after she questioned on Tuesday why wearing blackface Halloween costumes was offensive. She apologized for her comments the next day. Several of Kelly’s NBC colleagues sharply criticized her remarks. Michelle Miller reports. Categories: National, US & World News
Eye Opener: String of mail bombs prompts massive manhunt
A new suspicious package is found in New York City at Robert De Niro’s production house, as the FBI warns there may be more out there. This follows the discovery of at least nine homemade explosives sent to leading critics of President Trump. Also, TV host Megyn Kelly’s NBC News show is reportedly in jeopardy of being canceled following her…
Suspicious packages: Behind the investigation into “homegrown threat”
CBS News senior national security analyst Fran Townsend, who was homeland security and counterterrorism adviser for President George W. Bush, joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the investigation into the string of “crude and low ordinance” bombs sent to high-profile Democrats. Categories: National, US & World News
Suspicious package sent to New York hotel owned by Robert De Niro
A bombmaker appears to be targeting critics of President Trump, and another possible bomb was found in New York Thursday morning. The suspicious package was sent to a hotel owned by actor Robert De Niro. Sources say it resembles at least seven other suspicious packages found in three states and Washington, D.C. Most of them were sent to prominent Democrats…
Jamie Lee Curtis reveals new details of former opioid addiction
Actress Jamie Lee Curtis revealed new details about her decade-long opioid addiction. In the upcoming issue of People magazine, Curtis said, “I had a 10-year run, stealing, conniving. No one knew.” The “Halloween” star has been sober for nearly two decades. Dr. Tara Narula reports. Categories: National, US & World News
MBI issues Silver Alert for Hattiesburg woman
Barrett suffers from dementia which may impair her judgement.
Suspicious package sent to Robert De Niro in NYC
Sources say the package is similar to ones that were sent Wednesday, which contained “potentially destructive” devices Categories: National, US & World News
Suspicious package sent to Robert De Ne Niro in NYC
Sources say the package is similar to ones that were sent to several high-profile politicians and CNN Wednesday Categories: National, US & World News
Missing Wisconsin teen’s family in emotional plea for her safe return
Two 2 of Jayme Closs’ aunts address news conference as authorities offer $25,000 reward in the case Categories: National, US & World News
U.S. Pacific islands slammed by massive Super Typhoon Yutu
“It’s like a small war just passed through,” congressional rep from Mariana islands says after strongest storm to hit any part of U.S. this year Categories: National, US & World News