How a black woman helped take down one of the most notorious mob bosses in the 1930s
In the ’30s, Eunice Carter, a granddaughter of slaves, became New York’s first African-American assistant district attorney Categories: National, US & World News
Archives: 2018
Hundreds of migrants in U.S.-bound caravan cross Mexico’s southern border
Some have crossed legally, some not. It’s unclear whether any have turned back Categories: National, US & World News
Girl at center of court battle dies after court allows more time on life support
Payton Summons,9, died Friday evening after weeks at a Texas hospital Categories: National, US & World News
Grouper, snapper, cod? Mislabeling is rampant in the seafood industry
“It’s a very big problem and the issue is once it’s prepared, there’s really no way to check it” Categories: National, US & World News
Border patrol arrests of migrant family members hit all-time high in September, DHS says
The recent surge is overwhelming government facilities and forcing ICE to quickly release migrants just hours after they’re arrested Categories: National, US & World News
How The Milk Carton Kids found their voice
The folk duo known as The Milk Carton Kids have been together since 2011, but they had both pursued solo careers before they connected in Los Angeles. Anthony Mason sits down with the pair to discuss their big break and that first time they sang together. Categories: National, US & World News
Japan’s World Robot Summit sees a future where humans coexist with machines
There are always a lot of attendees at big conventions, but at one underway in Japan this week, only some of the participants are human. The city of Tokyo is hosting the World Robot Summit and it’s packed with the usual assortment of the practical, the weird, and the entertaining. Lucy Craft reports. Categories: National, US & World News
Prince Harry kicks off fourth Invictus Games in Australia
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, better known as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, are wrapping up their first week of a four-nation overseas tour. The first stop is Australia, where Harry has just opened the fourth Invictus Games. Jonathan Vigliotti reports. Categories: National, US & World News
Meet the UFC’s only cutwoman: Swayze Valentine
Female fighters in the world of mixed martial arts are nothing new. Make no mistake, it’s still a man’s world but for one woman, that wasn’t a reason to stay away. Swayze Valentine, the sport’s first cutwoman, as opposed to cutman, now works at the highest level of mixed martial arts – the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Dana Jacobson reports. Categories:…
The Dish: Restaurateur Ed Kane
Restaurant and nightclub entrepreneur Ed Kane started his career close to home, working in his family’s neighborhood bar in Boston. After college, he and his brother Joe bought and renovated an old diner – and that was just the beginning. Kane had a feel for hospitality and an inspired eye for design. His Big Night Entertainment Group now runs 13…
How a black woman took down one of America’s most notorious mob bosses
From Elliot Ness to Robert Kennedy, America has a long history of crusaders against organized crime, but one name is far less known. Back in the 1930s, Eunice Carter, a granddaughter of slaves, became New York’s first African-American assistant district attorney. She’s credited with helping take down one of America’s most notorious mob bosses, known as “Lucky Luciano.” It’s just…
Japan’s World Robot Summit sees a future with humans coexisting with machines
There are always a lot of attendees at big conventions, but at one underway in Japan this week, only some of the participants are human. The city of Tokyo is hosting the World Robot Summit and it’s packed with the usual assortment of the practical, the weird, and the entertaining. Lucy Craft reports. Categories: National, US & World News
Fish fraud is rampant – and the government rarely tests it
Near a coastline or not, seafood is an increasingly popular food option for Americans. The U.S. is now the second-largest consumer of seafood worldwide after China and the Centers for Disease Control says about 20 percent of adults are eating fish at least twice a week. But choosing your fish doesn’t always mean getting what you’re after. Meg Oliver reports….
Immigrant family arrests surge to all-time high in September, DHS says
A recent surge in migrants crossing into the U.S. from Mexico caused agitation at the White House this week and reportedly led to a heated shouting match between two of the president’s top advisers. Arrests of migrant families have been surging since the end of the family separation policy with nearly 17,000 in September. The Department of Homeland Security says…
How vulnerable is the U.S. to election interference ahead of the midterms?
On Friday, U.S. intelligence agencies stated that Russia, China, Iran and other countries are engaged in active efforts to influence voters ahead of the midterm elections. Hours later, the Justice Department announced the indictment of a Russian woman, making her the first person charged with interfering in the 2018 election. Ian Vandewalker, senior counsel at the Brennan Center for Justice,…
Thousands of migrants stuck as caravan halted on Mexico’s southern border
As night fell on a bridge, migrants’ frustration turned to despair as women clutching small children pleaded with police Categories: National, US & World News
Afghans head to the polls amid threats from the Taliban
The polls are open throughout most of Afghanistan as voters cast ballots in Saturday’s parliamentary elections. But the voting is overshadowed by security concerns after this week’s deadly ambush attack on a police chief in Kandahar. Charlie D’Agata reports from Kabul. Categories: National, US & World News
Eye Opener: Saudi Arabia admits Jamal Khashoggi was killed
Saudi officials change their story and confirm the death of a U.S.-based journalist inside their consulate *in Istanbul.* Also, President Trump uses *a* migrant caravan to try to spark Republicans in the upcoming midterm elections. 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:…
Trump uses migrant caravan to fire up his base
Thousands of migrants are hoping to continue their trek toward the U.S. border from Central America Saturday morning. Their caravan is at the border separating Guatemala with Mexico. At a Friday night rally in Arizona, President Trump warned that the caravan must be stopped before it reaches the United States. The presidents of Honduras and Guatemala will meet Saturday to…
Mega Millions jackpot soars to $1.6 billion
Tuesday night’s Mega Millions lottery drawing for an estimated $1.6 billion will be the biggest jackpot in U.S. history. The prize grew to a billion on Friday, but no one matched all of the numbers: 15, 23, 53, 65, 70 and the Mega Ball 7. That means you still have a shot. Dana Jacobson reports. Categories: National, US & World…
With 17 days until the midterms, where do things stand?
CBS News political director Caitlin Conant joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss how President Trump’s focus on immigration ahead of the midterms is affecting the Democrats’ strategy and what issues voters are most concerned about. Categories: National, US & World News
Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $1.6 billion after no one wins latest drawing
The jackpot has been growing since July, when a group of California office workers won $543 million Categories: National, US & World News
2018 #WCBI Endzone: Week Ten
Highlights and score from week ten of the high school football season on WCBI Endzone!
Second Proud Boys member arrested for violent NYC brawl
At John Kinsman’s arraignment, prosecutors called him the “single most vicious” member of the far-right group Categories: National, US & World News