Archives: 2018

Rainbow Kitten Surprise on their fast road to fame and unforgettable name

Rainbow Kitten Surprise was founded in 2013 in a North Carolina college dorm. Since then, the band has released three full-length albums and become known for their live performances. All that’s led to a sold-out North American tour. Their latest album is called, “How to: Friend, Love, Freefall.” Anthony Mason sits down with two of the bandmates to discuss their…

Chef Joey Campanaro reflects on his culinary beginnings and Italian roots

Chef Joey Campanaro may have American roots but he’s a master of Mediterranean cuisine. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Campanaro was inspired by the foods of his childhood — especially what came out of his Italian grandmother and mother’s kitchens. After studying restaurant management and spending a semester in Italy, he worked at top venues around the country. In 2006,…

Move over Red Delicious, America’s got a new favorite apple

If, like some Americans, you’re headed to the apple orchard this autumn, you might want to know about the popularity of what you’re picking. After more than half-a-century of being America’s favorite apple, the long reign of the Red Delicious has ended. For many, its fall has been a long time coming. Don Dahler reports. Categories: National, US & World…

Why Kavanaugh’s confirmation won’t be a failure for sexual assault survivors

Dr. Christine Blasey Ford’s testimony last week, in which she accused Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault, was a trying moment in the confirmation process. Kavanaugh denied the accusations, and an FBI investigation did not corroborate the claims. But this week’s Time magazine cover story calls Ford’s testimony a watershed moment for victims of sexual abuse. Haley Sweetland…

Bond denied for alleged shooter in deadly South Carolina ambush

The funeral for Florence, South Carolina, police Sgt. Terrance Carraway is set for Monday. The 30-year veteran was gunned down and several of his colleagues were wounded Wednesday in an ambush designed to prevent police from questioning a suspected child abuser. Bail has been denied for the accused gunman. David Begnaud reports. Categories: National, US & World News

101 people arrested in Brett Kavanaugh protests, police say

Capitol Police say they arrested 101 demonstrators on Friday and dozens were taken into custody in the Senate office buildings.Sixteen men were arrested when they blocked the street outside the Supreme Court. Meanwhile, protestors gathered outside the Portland, Maine, offices of Sen. Susan Collins. Categories: National, US & World News

“Happiness and relief” inside White House with Kavanaugh poised for confirmation

Before the Senate cleared the way for Brett Kavanaugh on Friday, President Trump blasted the protests that have taken place during the confirmation process. In a tweet Friday morning, the president referred to the demonstrators as “paid professionals” who are trying to make senators “look bad.” He also called them troublemakers. Paula Reid reports. Categories: National, US & World News

Eye Opener: Senate heads to a final vote on Kavanaugh

The White House appears to have the votes it needs to confirm Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. Also, years after the deadly shooting of a black teenager, a jury finds a white Chicago police officer guilty of second-degree murder. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Get the Eye Opener delivered…

Kagan, Sotomayor speak at Princeton

Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Sonia Sotomayor spoke at Princeton University on the same day key senators committed to backing Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court nomination. CBS News national security reporter, Olivia Gazis, joined CBSN to talk about the chat. Categories: National, US & World News