Archives: 2018

Students learn real-world lessons at Massachusetts high school

In our series, School Matters, we take you to one school that’s finding success with a unique lesson plan. Massachusetts is ranked first in the nation in K-12 education, and Worcester Technical High School is a part of the reason why. The vocational-technical school boasts a graduation rate of more than 99 percent. Bianna Golodryga reports. Categories: National, US &…

LaCroix lawsuit highlights confusion over what “natural” means

A lawsuit accuses popular sparkling water brand LaCroix of misleading customers by calling its product “natural.” The suit accuses LaCroix’s parent company, National Beverage Corporation, of “using non-natural flavorings and synthetic compounds.” The company denies the allegations. The lawsuit comes as a growing number of foods promoted as “natural” face criticism. Anna Werner reports. Categories: National, US & World News

Power crews in Florida ready for widespread outages from Hurricane Michael

Widespread power outages are practically guaranteed when Hurricane Michael, a Category 4 storm, hits the Florida Panhandle and moves across the southeast. More than 8,000 utility workers from Florida and other states are on standby to put the power back on after the storm passes through. Manuel Bojorquez reports from a utility center in Tallahassee. Categories: National, US & World…

Eye Opener: Hurricane Michael strengthens overnight

Hurricane Michael grows to a Category 4 overnight. It is forecast to be the strongest ever to hit the Florida Panhandle. Also, President Trump is looking to replace U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley after she announced her resignation. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Get the Eye Opener delivered straight to your…

Hurricane Michael strengthens as it approaches Florida Panhandle

At least 30 million Americans are bracing for the arrival of Hurricane Michael, a “potentially catastrophic” storm. Michael, now a powerful Category 4 hurricane with top sustained winds of 140 mph, is approaching the Florida Panhandle. CBS Evening News anchor Jeff Glor reports from Panama City, Florida. Categories: National, US & World News