Texas man executed for running over girlfriend in jealous rage
Daniel Acker’s execution was the second execution in Texas in as many days Categories: National, US & World News
Archives: 2018
Judiciary Committee to hold Kavanaugh vote Friday, senators say
The Judiciary Committee is still expected to vote Friday on his nomination, and if it does, the full Senate could vote as early as Monday Categories: National, US & World News
Maddox Ritch, missing boy with autism, believed to be found in creek
Search crews in North Carolina have found a body believed to be of Maddox Ritch, the 6-year-old boy with autism who went missing. The body was found in a creek, about a mile from where he disappeared. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports. Categories: National, US & World News
White House pleased with Kavanaugh’s testimony
White House officials say they’re pleased with Brett Kavanaugh’s tone during testimony Thursday. He denies accusations that he sexually assaulted Dr. Christine Blasey Ford when they were teenagers. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports. Categories: National, US & World News
Kavanaugh’s emotions on display during testimony
Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh had a host of emotions on display Thursday, as he defended himself against accusations of sexual assault. CBS News’ Jan Crawford, Bianna Golodryga and legal analyst Rikki Klieman discuss the historic hearing. Categories: National, US & World News
Republicans cast doubt on assault accusations against Kavanaugh
During testimony from Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, Democrats voiced their support for Ford. But some Republicans cast doubt on the handling of sexual assault accusations against Kavanaugh. CBS News political correspondent Ed O’Keefe reports. Categories: National, US & World News
Brett Kavanaugh’s yearbook jokes explained
The Supreme Court nominee offered his own explanations for jokes that were speculated to refer to sexual exploits and binge drinking Categories: National, US & World News
Christine Blasey Ford, Brett Kavanaugh swear they’re telling the truth
Dr. Christine Blasey Ford testified Thursday that Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh assaulted her at a party when they were teenagers. Kavanaugh denied the claims. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes reports on a dramatic, emotional day on Capitol Hill. Categories: National, US & World News
GOP senators set to meet on path forward for Kavanaugh nomination
The Judiciary Committee is still expected to vote Friday on his nomination, and if it does, the full Senate could vote as early as Monday Categories: National, US & World News
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Thursday, September 27, 2018
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News” with Jeff Glor. Categories: National, US & World News
ECEC Students Learn The Value Of Giving As They Collect Loose Change For The NICU
TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – Hundreds of Pre K students at Tupelo’s Early Childhood Education Center have been collecting loose change for a special project. The youngsters brought in $1,500 and a big check was given to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit during an assembly. Two teachers helped organize the fundraiser and both have NICU babies. “We try and do fundraisers throughout…
Washington Furniture Employees To Get Paychecks And Be Back At Work Soon After Massive Fire
PONTOTOC, MISS. (WCBI) – Employees at Washington Furniture in Pontotoc will not miss paychecks, in the wake of a massive fire that ripped through the plant. As smoldering debris was being sorted and cleared, Washington Furniture executives were making sure employees knew they would not miss a paycheck. That’s because plans are to open production lines in another building on site. “Our…
Authorities provide details on discovery of body believed to be missing boy
Authorities in North Carolina gave details Thursday on the discovery of a body believed to be Maddox Ritch, a 6-year-old boy with autism who went missing on Saturday. Categories: National, US & World News
New training jet destined for CAFB
No set date for T-38 to be phased out
Kavanaugh questioned on high school drinking and sex
At Thursday’s Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, prosecutor Rachel Mitchell questioned Brett Kavanaugh about how much he drank in high school and whether he ever had any physical contact with Christine Blasey Ford. Categories: National, US & World News
Graham unleashes his fury on Democrats
Sen. Lindsey Graham eviscerated Democrats in Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh’s hearing Categories: National, US & World News
Brett Kavanaugh emphatically denies assault, calls Swetnick accusation “a farce”
Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh emphatically denied allegations of sexual assault leveled by Christine Blasey Ford, Deborah Ramirez and Julie Swetnick. At Thursday’s Senate hearing he said, “The Swetnick thing is a joke. That is a farce!” Categories: National, US & World News
Tech giants testify on data privacy
In the first of a series of hearings on Capitol Hill, tech executives expressed support for privacy safeguards but objected to the privacy law recently enacted in Europe. CBS News’ Mola Lenghi reports. Categories: National, US & World News
Tariff hit to Iowa economy could be $2 billion
A new study from Iowa State’s Center for Agricultural and Rural Development shows losses to Iowa’s gross state product from tariffs could be in the billions of dollars. KCCI’s Marcus McIntosh reports. Categories: National, US & World News
Body believed to be missing 6-year-old boy has been found
Crews have found a body in North Carolina believed to be Maddox Ritch, a 6-year-old boy with autism who went missing on Saturday, authorities say. Categories: National, US & World News
Suspected Gun Thief Wanted in Monroe County
ABERDEEN, Miss. (WCBI) – Monroe County deputies are still searching for the thief that took over three dozen guns. Sheriff Cecil Cantrell says the break-in happened earlier this month in Aberdeen. Investigators have released this photo of the suspect. Deputies believe at least 35 guns were taken from the home. If you have any information about this burglary, call the…
Brett Kavanaugh’s opening statement at Senate hearing
Watch the opening statement by Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh at Thursday’s Senate Judiciary Committee hearing into Christine Blasey Ford’s accusation of sexual assault. He furiously denied the allegations and called the confirmation process “a disgrace.” Categories: National, US & World News
Road closure set for Friday in Tupelo
Barricades will be set up on Broadway from Troy to Main Street.
TELLIS UPDATE : Surgeon says very likely Chambers did not speak
Memphis doctor disputes claims Chambers ID’d attacker