What happens if migrant caravan reaches U.S. border?
If the thousands of Central American migrants reach the U.S. border, a new world of problems could await them Categories: National, US & World News
Archives: 2018
U.S. launches cyber operation against Russia interference efforts
The U.S. has launched an operation to combat Russia interference efforts just weeks before the midterm elections. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin joined CBSN with details. Categories: National, US & World News
U.S. launches operation to combat Russian meddling in the midterms
U.S. Cyber Command has launched a mission against Russian operatives suspected of spreading disinformation. Sources say the U.S. is targeting platforms used by the operatives. CBS News justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues reports. Categories: National, US & World News
Migrant caravan believed to be largest on record
A group of migrants heading for the U.S. border is believed to the largest caravan on record, with an estimated 7,200 people. That’s about five times the size of the last one in April. CBS News national correspondent Adriana Diaz is with the group in Mexico. Categories: National, US & World News
Trump talks tough on immigration ahead of midterms
Two weeks before the midterm elections, President Trump doubled down on his claim, without evidence, that “Middle Easterners” may be hiding within a caravan of migrants heading toward the U.S. He also said he calls himself a “nationalist.” CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports. Categories: National, US & World News
Throngs of volunteers join search for missing 13-year-old
Closs went missing a week ago, the day her parents were found shot to death Categories: National, US & World News
Would-be Mega Millions winners cross state lines for tickets in $1.6 billion drawing
At a convenience store near the Georgia-Alabama border Tuesday morning, the Mega Millions line was 50 people deep. An hour later, it was out the door Categories: National, US & World News
Turkish president demands suspects in Jamal Khashoggi’s death be turned over
Turkey’s president is calling on Saudi Arabia to turn over suspects in the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. He also rejected the claim that Khashoggi was killed after getting into a fight in the Saudi consulate. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports. Categories: National, US & World News
Hurricane Willa hits Mexico, aims for Texas
Hurricane Willa made landfall on the Pacific coast of Mexico Tuesday. It’s expected to bring rain to Texas, and is on track to become the East Coast’s first major nor’easter of the season. WCBS chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn is tracking the storm. Categories: National, US & World News
Plane crashes on busy California freeway
The pilot survived and there was no immediate word on the cause of the accident Categories: National, US & World News
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Tuesday, October 23, 2018
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News” with Jeff Glor. Categories: National, US & World News
John Bolton speaks to press after Moscow meetings
National Security Adviser John Bolton spoke about the fate of the nuclear arms treaty with Russia and more after holding talks in Moscow. CBS News’ Errol Barnett joined CBSN with the latest. Categories: National, US & World News
Trump doubles down on dubious immigration claims ahead of midterms
When pressed, Mr. Trump said, “There’s no proof of anything. There’s no proof of anything. But there could very well be” Categories: National, US & World News
Serving those who serve
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- It was one stop shopping for area veterans. The Mississippi State University Center for America’s Veterans and other organizations hosted a Veteran’s Summit this week in Starkville. Representatives were on hand to help vets enroll in Veterans Administration Health Care as well as file and check on their Veterans Administration claims. The event also featured a health…
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle Hosts Open House
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- The Baptist Memorial Hospital held an open house this morning to showcase a training facility that will house EMCC’s Paramedic and Surgical Technology Programs. In February, Baptist offered the use of one of their buildings when officials at EMCC explained there was no space available at the college for a new program. Since then, hospital officials have…
New York gubernatorial race: Andrew Cuomo and Marc Molinaro spar in unfriendly debate – live stream
Cuomo called his GOP opponent Trump’s “Mini-Me,” while Molinaro accused Cuomo of leading “the most corrupted state government in America” Categories: National, US & World News
Feds: 3 Miami cops took cash to guard “drug traffickers”
Three City of Miami police officers are facing federal narcotics charges after a months-long undercover sting Categories: National, US & World News
Trump says there’s “no proof” that Middle Easterners are in caravan
“There’s no proof of anything. But there could very well be,” the commander-in-chief said Categories: National, US & World News
Two men end up in jail after a Tupelo drug bust
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – A drug bust in Tupelo lands a Florida man and Colorado man in jail. This is what Tupelo Police seized during a traffic stop on I-22 near the Natchez Trace Parkway Friday. Investigators say it’s about 20 pounds of marijuana and THC wax. The street value is estimated at around $75,000. Paul Ricketts of Florida and Andres…
Arrest made in Starkville aggravated assault
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – A Starkville man is facing charges in connection to an incident that happened more than a week ago. Officers arrested 21-year-old Jerome Davis Sunday. He’s charged with aggravated assault. The arrest stems from a “shots fired” call on Stark Road on October 13th. The investigation led police to Davis. He’s free on a $5,000 bond. If you…
“Frack Master” pleads guilty in $80M oil-and-gas scam
Dallas businessman could get 12 years in federal prison after bilking investors and evading taxes Categories: National, US & World News
Trump declares Khashoggi “cover-up” one of the “worst in the history of cover-ups”
Still, the president was reluctant about the possibility of halting arms sales to the Saudis Categories: National, US & World News
Nice Wednesday, Showers Thursday
Our next chance of rain will come Thursday as the remnants of former Hurricane Willa move through the Southeast.
Girl with autism mistakes bride for Cinderella
The bride wasn’t a real Disney princess, but she acted like one Categories: National, US & World News