Thousands march in Chicago to encourage voter turnout
New voters planned to cast ballots at a nearby early voting site Saturday Categories: National, US & World News
Archives: 2018
Boil Water Notice for the City of Aberdeen
ABERDEEN, Miss. (WCBI) – The entire city of Aberdeen is under a boil water alert until further notice. The Mississippi State Department of Health’s website shows a bad sample containing E Coli was discovered. The boil notice will affect approximately 5,500 people. Officials are working to find a cause and solution to the problem. Until then, residents are encouraged to boil…
Homicide Investigation Underway in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – An investigation is underway after a reported homicide this morning in Columbus. Police responded to the 300 block of 11th Street South around 8 am. Police say the victim is a male who suffered a gunshot wound who was found inside the apartment. However, Lowndes County Coroner Greg Merchant will be brought in to determine the cause of…
American pastor meets with Trump after 2 years of detention in Turkey
President Trump said no deal was made with Turkey to secure Andrew Brunson’s freedom Categories: National, US & World News
Climate change provided high octane fuel for Hurricane Michael
Sometimes connecting climate change to a specific weather event is difficult. With Hurricane Michael, it’s not. Categories: National, US & World News
Sculpture that unravels in space could become most widely viewed artwork of all time
A satellite balloon will expand from a package the size of a shoebox to a diamond sculpture the size of two school buses Categories: National, US & World News
“We’re not just a petting zoo”: Alpacas, goats, rabbits help treat mental illness
Deb Madera and her husband emptied their 401(k) to buy the farm because they believed in it so much Categories: National, US & World News
It looks like a mirror. But a personal trainer stares back at you when you turn it on
MIRROR sells for $1,495 with a $39 monthly membership that provides unlimited classes Categories: National, US & World News
Neil Armstrong’s family to auction off items he took to the moon
3,000-item auction includes one of Armstrong’s Project Gemini spacesuits and a gold pin he wore on his first space voyage Categories: National, US & World News
The Dish: Chef Angie Mar
Angie Mar is a chef who had spent much of her life around the world of food. Born in Seattle, Mar comes from a long line of food lovers and restaurateurs. Her legendary aunt, Ruby Chow, pioneered Chinese cuisine in Seattle. After training and working in some of New York’s top kitchens, she landed at the iconic West Village restaurant…
Mega Millions jackpot climbs to estimated $654 million
The next drawing will be Tuesday Categories: National, US & World News
IRS says victims of Hurricane Michael will get tax filing relief
Individuals who had a valid extension to Oct. 15 for filing their 2017 return now will have until Feb. 28, 2019, to file Categories: National, US & World News
Meet the artist planning to send a sculpture into orbit
From providing us with GPS directions to TV and radio broadcast, the hundreds of satellites now orbiting the earth serve a variety of functions. But this November, a Space X Falcon 9 rocket will deliver 70 satellites into earth’s orbit including one that comes not from a laboratory, but from the Nevada Museum of Art. Kenneth Craig reports. Categories: National,…
Studio 54 co-founder hopes new documentary will set the record straight
A new documentary tells the story of legendary New York nightclub Studio 54. In the late ‘70s, Studio 54 was the hottest party spot in the world, defining the disco era in all its ecstasy and excess. Eventually the club was raided and its owners went to jail. But for 33 months, what a party it was. Anthony Mason reports….
Neil Armstrong’s family will auction off items he took to the moon
It’s been nearly 50 years since Neil Armstrong took his historic first steps on the moon. To help mark the moon landing’s golden anniversary next year, Armstrong’s family is auctioning off items from the late astronaut’s personal collection of memorabilia. Some of the objects made it to the moon and back. Categories: National, US & World News
This smart mirror puts a personal trainer in your reflection
They may not always talk back, but we’ve long relied on mirrors to assess our appearance. Now, mirrors are providing a lot more than just a reflection. It’s putting users into virtual fitness classes. Michelle Miller reports. Categories: National, US & World News
Therapists take their practice from the office to the farm
Along with providing companionship, pet ownership has long been known to have other benefits. According to the Centers for Disease Control, studies have shown that having a pet can increase fitness, lower stress, and even improve blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Animals are now playing another important role in medicine: providing an avenue of treatment for people suffering from serious…
“It was life or death”: Mexico Beach residents describe facing Hurricane Michael
“I had about 3 feet of water in my house. That’s when I decided to jump.” Categories: National, US & World News
What investors should do next amid stock market sell-off
Stock market investors have been enjoying the longest bull market in Wall Street history, but the bulls stumbled badly earlier in the week, before making a slight comeback Friday. All three of the major indexes posted losses of up to four percent for the week, the worst five-day run in six months. CBS News senior business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins…
Detroit man found guilty after shooting at black teen who knocked on his door
Last April, in suburban Detroit, a teenager got lost on his way to school and knocked on a door to ask for directions. The homeowner, Jeffrey Ziegler, opened the door armed with a shotgun and fired at the teen as he ran for his life. On Friday, a jury found Ziegler guilty of assault. Dean Reynolds reports. Categories: National, US…
How will Saudi journalist’s disappearance affect U.S.-Turkey relationship?
National correspondent for New York Magazine, Gabriel Debenedetti, joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss the mounting pressure on President Trump to respond to reports the Saudi government is behind the disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, how the controversy affects the U.S-Turkey relationship and the most important issue for voters as we inch closer to the midterm elections. Categories: National,…
Eye Opener: Death toll jumps in the wake of Hurricane Michael’s fury
The search for survivors becomes more desperate as the hurricane death toll rises in the Florida Panhandle. Also, reports that the journalist apparently killed at a Saudi consulate recorded it on his Apple Watch. “60 Minutes” speaks to the president about what punishment he would issue if it’s confirmed Saudi officials killed the critic. All that and all that matters…
American pastor to return to U.S. after two years of detention in Turkey
An American pastor who was freed after two years of detention in Turkey is expected to arrive in the U.S. on Saturday. Andrew Brunson, a North Carolina native, was flown overnight to a U.S. military base in Germany where he received a medical exam and was photographed embracing the U.S. flag. Brunson’s release came after intense pressure on the Turkish…
Rescue crews airlift people stranded after Hurricane Michael
The death toll continues to rise in the wake of Hurricane Michael since making landfall on Florida’s Panhandle Wednesday. The storm has been blamed for at least 16 deaths in four states. Emergency officials in Florida say they have rescued nearly 200 people and checked 25,000 buildings for survivors. One of the hard-hit areas is Panama City, Florida. It’s about…