Suspect in deadly S.C. police ambush identified as elderly vet
Police have been called to the home where the violence unfolded dozens of times over the years, an official said Categories: National, US & World News
Archives: 2018
Damon Wayans Jr. on the true story behind “Happy Together”
Acting and comedy is in the blood of Damon Wayans Jr., as the oldest child of entertainer Damon Wayans Sr. Wayans Jr. stars in the new CBS comedy, “Happy Together.” Wayans Jr. joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the new show and his father’s “bizarre” announcement that he’s leaving “Lethal Weapon.” Categories: National, US & World News
“Soul River”: Veterans find healing through fly-fishing
In our series, A More Perfect Union, we aim to show that what unites us as Americans is far greater than what divides us. In this installment, we take a look at the healing power of fly fishing. Jan Crawford went to Oregon and pulled on a pair of waders to see how one veteran is inspiring others with free…
Deputy pushes elderly woman stranded in wheelchair
A sheriff’s deputy from Lancaster, California, pushed an elderly woman’s wheelchair one mile to her home after she got stranded on the side of the road. Categories: National, US & World News
Senators to review single copy of FBI’s report on Kavanaugh — live updates
Members from both sides will review the report in one-hour increments in a secure room of the Capitol Categories: National, US & World News
Cristiano Ronaldo’s accuser had suicidal thoughts after alleged rape, lawyer says
The woman who claims soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo raped her in Las Vegas says the alleged assault left her with post-traumatic stress. Kathryn Mayorga wants an 8-year-old legal settlement of her charges thrown out because psychological injuries made her incompetent to agree to it. Ronaldo denies any wrongdoing. Jamie Yuccas reports. Categories: National, US & World News
FBI inquiry not “credible and complete” without Ford interview, Townsend says
Fran Townsend, former homeland security adviser to President George W. Bush, served in his administration with Brett Kavanaugh and signed a letter in August supporting his nomination before the allegations of sexual misconduct were made public. Townsend joins “CBS This Morning” to weigh in on the FBI inquiry into the accusations and says the investigation hurts the bureau’s credibility. Categories:…
Dentist’s 30-second procedure helps tongue-tied boy speak
A 6-year-old boy in Texas is finding his voice after a simple procedure on his tongue helped him to speak. The parents of Mason Motz discovered being tongue-tied is a real and treatable medical condition. Omar Villafranca reports. Categories: National, US & World News
A family thought their son couldn’t speak — then he went to the dentist
After a routine trip to the dentist they discovered being tongue-tied is a real and treatable medical condition Categories: National, US & World News
Study raises questions about impact of daily alcohol consumption
Researchers from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis found consuming one to two drinks four or more times a week increases the risk of premature death by 20 percent. The study looked at data from more than 400,000 people. Dr. Tara Narula joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss why the results suggest people should take a personalized…
Eye Opener at 8: Gunman ambushes S.C. police
A look back at what we’ve been covering on “CBS This Morning.” Subscribe to get the Eye Opener delivered straight to your inbox. Categories: National, US & World News
Fitbit helps police nab woman’s alleged killer, her stepfather
A California woman’s Fitbit led to her 90-year-old stepfather being charged with her murder. Anthony Aiello is accused of killing his 67-year-old stepdaughter, Karen Navarra, last month. Her Fitbit recorded a rapid rise in her heart rate before a sudden drop-off to nothing. Categories: National, US & World News
Fan Bingbing re-emerges amid $130 million tax evasion charge
X-Men actress Fan Bingbing is back in the public eye after mysteriously disappearing three months ago. The superstar from China resurfaced on social media Wednesday after Chinese government officials publicly accused her of tax evasion. Vladimir Duthiers reports. Categories: National, US & World News
Presidential alert test works for some, not for others
FEMA is calling its first test of the new presidential alert system a success. The mass cell phone blast went out at 2:18 p.m. ET Wednesday. The presidential alert is meant for extreme circumstances like terror attacks or tsunamis. But the test wasn’t perfect. Anna Werner reports. Categories: National, US & World News
Gunman ambushes South Carolina police, killing 1 and wounding 6
A South Carolina city is stunned after a gunman ambushed police, killing one and wounding six others. The four police officers from Florence and three sheriff’s deputies were shot outside a house. Officer Terrence Carraway died in the gunfire. A suspect is in custody but has not been identified. David Begnaud reports. Categories: National, US & World News
Questions over scope of FBI inquiry into Kavanaugh
The Senate Judiciary Committee’s top Democrat, Sen. Dianne Feinstein, says not interviewing Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh or his accuser, Christine Blasey Ford, in the FBI investigation “raises serious concerns.” Jeff Pegues reports. Categories: National, US & World News
Senators to review single copy of FBI findings on Kavanaugh in secure room
The FBI investigation that delayed a confirmation vote on Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh is finished. The much-anticipated report on the sexual assault allegations against Kavanaugh was delivered overnight to the Senate where the final vote is now planned for Saturday. Nancy Cordes reports. Categories: National, US & World News
Fitbit helps lead cops to woman’s alleged killer – her 90-year-old stepdad
Karen Navarra’s Fitbit recorded a rapid rise in her heart rate before a sudden drop-off to nothing, helping investigators piece together clues to her death Categories: National, US & World News
Deputy pushes stranded woman’s wheelchair one mile to her home
Two Lancaster, California, deputies got a call about a wheelchair on the side of the road — when they arrived, there was an elderly woman in it Categories: National, US & World News
Ronaldo accuser had suicidal thoughts after alleged rape, lawyer says
Kathryn Mayorga wants an eight-year-old legal settlement thrown out because psychological injuries made her incompetent to agree to it Categories: National, US & World News
Details emerge about “bravest police officer” slain in S.C. shooting
The slain officer, Terrence Carraway, 52, had just been honored for his 30 years of service with the Florence Police Department Categories: National, US & World News
Eye Opener: FBI submits its report on Judge Kavanaugh
Senators begin reading the highly anticipated FBI report on Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Also, a South Carolina city is stunned after a gunman ambushed police, killing one and wounding six others. 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: National, US &…
Sarah Palin’s son to spend year in custody after assault arrests
Track Palin, 29, has been accused of three attacks on people close to him over the past few years Categories: National, US & World News
Blumenthal suggests pulling Olympic Committee’s tax-exempt status
The Connecticut Democrat floated the idea of revoking the U.S. Olympic Committee’s tax-exempt status if it fails to effectively combat the sex-abuse problem in Olympic sport Categories: National, US & World News