School committed to diversity confronted with its own inequity
It’s the kind of place where you’d expect academic achievement to be broad and inclusive, but students there have been telling a different story Categories: National, US & World News
Archives: 2018
Americans to receive cell phone alert from president in 1st national test
For the first time ever on Wednesday, Americans nationwide will receive an alert on their cell phones from President Trump. The test, scheduled for 2:18 p.m. ET, is the first test of a national presidential alert system that will let any president issue a warning about a crisis. Anna Werner reports. Categories: National, US & World News
Eye Opener at 8: Desperation in Indonesia
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
Cristiano Ronaldo sued for alleged sexual assault
Las Vegas police have re-opened a sexual assault investigation involving soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo. The alleged victim told a German magazine Ronaldo assaulted and raped her in 2009. She claims she was paid $375,000 to keep quiet. Nikki Battiste reports. Categories: National, US & World News
Desperate Indonesians flock to airport after earthquake, tsunami
Indonesian authorities are desperately working to get food and other aid to victims of the devastating earthquake and tsunami. Drone video reveals the widespread destruction from Friday’s twin natural disasters. The death toll has risen to more than 1,200 people. That number is expected to climb. Ben Tracy reports. Categories: National, US & World News
Tropical Depression Rosa expected to drench Southwest
Parts of the southwestern U.S. are bracing for possible flash flooding from Tropical Depression Rosa as it moves in from Mexico. Downpours are expected to move across Arizona all day Tuesday and into Wednesday. Carter Evans reports. Categories: National, US & World News
FBI dreading Kavanaugh inquiry will be a political storm once again
The FBI intends to meet its one-week deadline of the bureau’s inquiry into sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, even with the expanded scope of the inquiry. But it’s working under a lot of pressure. Jeff Pegues reports. Categories: National, US & World News
Trump defends Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh at rally
Senate Republicans still plan a final vote this week on Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court nomination, with the FBI still looking at allegations of sexual misconduct. The FBI now has authority to expand its questioning of possible witnesses, but it’s still under orders to wrap up the inquiry before the end of this week. Major Garrett reports. Categories: National, US…
Red tide likely spreads in Florida as beachgoers have trouble breathing
After something in the air caused beachgoers to become sick this weekend, beaches from Martin County to Lake Worth were shut down Categories: National, US & World News
Search for motive in deadly Pennsylvania car explosion
Federal officials are searching for the cause and possible motive of a deadly car explosion in eastern Pennsylvania. The blast killed three people Saturday night, including a father and his 2-year-old son. At least 50 federal agents are assisting in the investigation. Jericka Duncan reports. Categories: National, US & World News
Manhunt for Tennessee man accused of killing 2 people
A murder suspect is on the run in northern Tennessee. Law enforcement worked through the night searching for Kirby Wallace. The 53-year-old is accused of killing two people during a violent crime spree that began more than a week ago. Don Dahler reports. Categories: National, US & World News
Manhunt for “desperate” suspect accused of killing 2 in Tennessee
On Monday, police believe he shot and killed a man and then stole his pickup truck, which was found crashed a few miles away Categories: National, US & World News
FBI dreads new political storm over Kavanaugh inquiry
A former top FBI official, who has been in contact with those involved in the inquiry, described a “war room” atmosphere around the case Categories: National, US & World News
Lawsuit seeks to stop FEMA’s “Presidential Alert” system to cell phones
Plaintiffs compare the alert system to “hijacking private property for the purpose of planting a Government-controlled loudspeaker in the home” Categories: National, US & World News
Eye Opener: President expands FBI inquiry into Judge Kavanaugh
Conflicting accounts of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh’s past emerge as the FBI inquiry into sexual assault allegations expands. Also, more than 1,200 people have died from the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia. 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,…
Americans to receive cell phone alert from Trump in first national test
Alert system will let any president issue a warning about a crisis, which could include a missile launched at the U.S. or a tsunami Categories: National, US & World News
FBI agent shot by booby-trapped wheelchair in fortified home
Authorities say owner about to lose house spread traps throughout, from spike strips to hot tub made dangerous Categories: National, US & World News
Tropical Storm Rosa set to drench the Southwest
From Arizona to Utah residents are filling sandbags in anticipation of heavy rainfalls and potential flash flooding Categories: National, US & World News
Warm Weather Here To Stay.
TODAY: An isolated shower or storm is possible in the afternoon. Otherwise partly cloudy, with highs in the upper 80s. Southeast wind at 5-10 mph. Chance of rain around 20%. Mostly clear overnight. Lows in the upper 60s and low 70s. WED/THU/FRI: Mostly sunny and hot, with highs around 90° Mild evenings, with overnight lows in the upper 60s and low 70s….
Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo sued, accused of rape
Las Vegas police said they have reopened a sexual assault case from 2009 brought by the woman named in the lawsuit Categories: National, US & World News
Vegas Strip lights dim as shooting’s first anniversary marked
Somber ceremonies began at dawn remembering the 58 killed at country music fest in deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history Categories: National, US & World News
Businesses, Industries And Military Converge On Bancorpsouth Arena For “Imagine The Possibilities” Career Expo
TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – Last minute preparations are underway for an event that exposes eighth graders to a variety of possible career choices. The fourth annual “Imagine the Possibilities” Career Expo takes place at the BancorpSouth Arena and Conference Center Tuesday through Thursday. During the event, eighth graders from 17 counties will talk to professionals from businesses, industries and the military…
Man Hospitalized After Being Struck by Car
Pedestrian hit by car in Columbus
WCBI Top 5 Plays — Week 7
WATCH: Shannon, French Camp, Louisville, Smithville, and Houston representing for week seven of WCBI’s Top 5 Plays! Categories: High School Sports, Sports