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Archives: 2018
What does the government response to the explosive devices entail?
Over the past two days, crude bombs and other suspicious packages have been sent to Democrats and critics of President Trump. Former Homeland Security adviser Fran Townsend joins “CBS Evening News” to discuss what’s happening behind the scenes. Categories: National, US & World News
Investigators study clues about explosive devices sent to Democrats
Authorities are trying to determine who is behind crude bombs and other suspicious packages sent to several prominent Democrats. According to law enforcement sources, one of the bombs used a digital clock connected to a small battery as a possible trigger device. CBS News justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues reports. Categories: National, US & World News
Pregnant wife gives CPR to husband in cardiac arrest one day before giving birth
Ashley Goette had never performed CPR before, but a 911 dispatcher walked her through it Categories: National, US & World News
Investigators studying clues about explosive devices sent to top Democrats
One bomb used a digital clock connected to a battery as a possible trigger device Categories: National, US & World News
Suspicious packages sent to Clinton, Obama and CNN
Authorities are investigating after suspicious packages were sent to several top Democrats and the CNN headquarters in New York City. Packages were also sent to former President Barack Obama and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. CBS News’ Nikki Battiste reports. Categories: National, US & World News
1.4 million Americans lost their water service recently
Food & Water Watch found that 500,000 households, often too poor to pay, had this essential supply cut in 2016 Categories: National, US & World News
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Wednesday, October 24, 2018
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News” with Jeff Glor. Categories: National, US & World News
Trump calls for unity despite slamming targets of explosive devices in the past
Some of the people who were sent suspicious packages include Hillary Clinton and Rep. Maxine Waters Categories: National, US & World News
Sunset Community incident leads to arrest
No injuries have been reported from the incident and Ware’s bond has not been set.
In boost for Elon Musk, Tesla turns a profit
It’s only the third time in eight years as a public company that the electric car maker has turned a quarterly profit Categories: National, US & World News
Two men arrested in local drug bust
Cash and drugs were seized at an apartment during the bust.
Stocks fall sharply as tech leads sell-off
The S&P 500 drops for a sixth straight day, and Nasdaq sheds 4 percent as investors fret about economic growth Categories: National, US & World News
One-time Hurricane Willa dumping heavy rain on Mexico, on path for U.S.
Damage reports sketchy in Mexico; storm had maximum sustained winds of 30 mph after slamming ashore as Cat 3 hurricane packing 120 mph winds Categories: National, US & World News
Social media companies now play key role in voter registration
They’re a major part of the “largest coordinated get-out-the-vote campaign in corporate American history” Categories: National, US & World News
Damp & Dreary Thursday On Tap
Rain and clouds take over the region to end the work week.
MS AP Prep Polls: Week 11
The latest Mississippi AP high school football polls for week eleven.
Former tenant accused of stealing from rental property
Police say Gunn was a former renter of the property.
Tupelo man arrested on DUI charges in Oxford
McWilliams, 34, was arrested and taken to the Lafayette County Detention Center.
Dog pretends to be stray, begs for burgers at McDonald’s
The dog’s owner caught the pup in the McDonald’s parking lot, scheming to get people to throw her food Categories: National, US & World News
Suspicious packages sent to Clinton, Obama, CNN prompt massive response
At least two of the packages contained what a law enforcement official described as crude but functional low-ordnance explosive devices Categories: National, US & World News
Tesla Model S scored low for reliability by Consumer Reports
But electric car maker isn’t the only U.S. auto manufacturer to get low marks in annual driver survey Categories: National, US & World News
Oat cereals have trace amounts of weed killer
Environmental advocacy group targets General Mills and Quaker Oats, both of which say their products are safe to eat Categories: National, US & World News
After #MeToo, how much has changed for women at work?
A new study by LeanIn.org and McKinsey looked at nearly 300 companies and surveyed more than 64,000 employees Categories: National, US & World News