The contentious Supreme Court hearing featuring Christine Blasey Ford overwhelmed the National Sexual Assault Hotline. It fielded more than 3,000 calls Friday, a 738 percent increase. It was the busiest day in the hotline’s history. Survivors are not only seeking help. They’re also speaking with a collective fury that’s rarely been seen before. Norah O’Donnell reports. Categories: National, US &…
The decade-old program has been on hold since 2016 amid concerns that immigrant recruits were not being screened well enough Categories: National, US & World News
The United States, Canada, and Mexico salvaged a free trade deal overnight that was on the brink of collapse. They announced the agreement on a replacement for NAFTA just before the midnight deadline imposed by the Trump administration. The so-called USMCA, or United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, promises “freer, fairer markets” and “robust economic growth in the region.” Paula Reid reports. Categories:…
The FBI investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against Judge Brett Kavanaugh is underway. Also, the Trump administration claims victory after Canada agrees to a new trade deal with the U.S. and Mexico to replace NAFTA. 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:…
Warmer ocean waters may be putting beach-goers at greater risk of encounters with sharks Categories: National, US & World News
“Recent events in Washington, D.C. – and beyond – make it crystal clear that many are not getting the message,” Gov. Jerry Brown says Categories: National, US & World News
TODAY/TUESDAY: Scattered pop-up showers and thunderstorms develop today, with most of the activity occurring in the afternoon and evening. Highs in the mid to upper 80s. Chance of rain around 30%. Showers and storms fizzle out overnight. Lows in the upper 60s and low 70s. WED/THU/FRI: Mostly sunny and hot, with temperatures well above average for this time of year. Highs around…
“Democrats have obviously held a significant intensity advantage this cycle, but the Kavanaugh debate has changed that,” says Josh Holmes Categories: National, US & World News
“On many occasions I heard Brett slur his words and saw him staggering from alcohol consumption,” Charles “Chad” Ludington said Sunday of the Supreme Court nominee Categories: National, US & World News
The Tallahatchie River Festival has become the premier event on the New Albany calendar on the last weekend in September.
Neither Ford nor her legal team has heard from the FBI despite multiple attempts to speak with investigators since Friday, an attorney said Categories: National, US & World News
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Leigh Mall is scheduled to be auctioned off during the peak of the holiday season. Shoppers said the Leigh Mall has seen better days. “They can do better. It’s like they doing it one by one, Reeds done closed down. So I have to travel to Tupelo to get my jewelery cleaned,” shopper Niesha Rush said….
An electrical fire shut down Plymouth Tube Corp. in Eupora around 2pm Sunday Afternoon.
HOUSTON, Miss. (WCBI) – While lots of people were tailgating, there was another community having a party of it’s own, and people brought some unique toys to this gathering. The Fall Flywheel Festival brings people together. “Great music and lots of people and seeing people I haven’t seen in a long time, it’s exciting,” Nicole Watkins said. Some strolled in,…
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News” with Elaine Quijano. Categories: National, US & World News
President Trump said this weekend that he expects the FBI’s re-opened background check into Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh to end this week. On Twitter, Mr. Trump scoffed at Senate Democrats who question whether it’s enough time to investigate multiple allegations of sexual assault and misconduct. Mola Lenghi reports. Categories: National, US & World News
It happened near the Tippah County and Alcorn County line at 12:45 Sunday morning.
It has been a year since President Trump announced plans to end the deferred action for childhood arrivals (DACA) program, which shields young undocumented people from deportation and allows them to work in the U.S. While the program is in limbo, recipients can renew their applications — and last week in San Francisco, many did. Jon Blackstone reports. Categories: National,…
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating BSR Cable Park’s Surf Resort, where 29-year-old man picked up rare, highly deadly amoeba Categories: National, US & World News
SUNDAY NIGHT: Look for a few areas of patchy fog overnight as temperatures dip into the upper 60s with a mostly clear sky and light winds. Otherwise, it’s a great fall-like night for us here! MONDAY – TUESDAY: A few showers and storms will work their way back into the area to start off the work week. The cold front that moved…
President Trump said this weekend that he expects the FBI’s re-opened background check into Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh to end this week. On Twitter, Mr. Trump scoffed at Senate Democrats who question whether it’s enough time to investigate multiple allegations of sexual assault and misconduct. Mola Lenghi reports. Categories: National, US & World News
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News” with Elaine Quijano. Categories: National, US & World News
Strong partisanship defines the public’s views on Kavanaugh’s confirmation to be Supreme Court justice lafter last week’s hearing Categories: National, US & World News
Federal authorities investigating “criminal incident” that took place Saturday night and are seeking tips from the public Categories: National, US & World News