Archives: 2018

Kavanaugh denies sexual misconduct allegations

Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh denied sexual misconduct allegations and said he will not withdraw his nomination. His denial to Fox News comes after a second woman came forward with allegations against him. CBS News chief congressional correspondent. Nancy Cordes joined CBSN to discuss the latest. Categories: National, US & World News

Absentee Voting Underway Throughout Mississippi

LEE COUNTY, MISS. (WCBI) – Absentee voting is now underway for the November elections. Lee County Circuit Clerk Camille Roberts Dulaney says absentee ballots are available at her office for those who meet the requirements. Some registered voters can vote absentee because of age, health, work demands, temporary relocation for educational purposes or their affiliation with the U S Armed Forces….

New words approved for Scrabble

Merriam-Webster released the sixth edition of “The Official Scrabble Players Dictionary” with 300 new words. That includes “qapik,” a monetary unit in Azerbaijan, and one of 20 playable words that start with q. It also includes “ok” and “ew.” Categories: National, US & World News

Kavanaugh denies accusations after 2nd accuser comes forward

Judge Brett Kavanaugh vowed to fight on Monday, after a second woman came forward to accuse him of misconduct decades ago. A vote on Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court nomination won’t come until his first accuser testifies under oath. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes reports. Categories: National, US & World News

Experimental device helping paralyzed patients walk again

Two studies out Monday point to significant progress in helping paralyzed people stand and take steps. A new treatment may provide hope for nearly 1.3 million Americans who have paralysis from spinal cord injuries. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jonathan LaPook reports. Categories: National, US & World News

Trump to meet Rosenstein amid questions about possible ouster

While speaking to reporters at the United Nations, President Trump said he will meet with Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein later this week to discuss reports the top official wanted to remove the president from office. Earlier in the day, it appeared Rosenstein was on the verge of resigning or being fired. CBS News Washington correspondent Paula Reid reports. Categories:…

Trump backs Kavanaugh after 2nd accuser comes forward

President Trump continues to sympathize with his Supreme Court nominee, and says he’s hopeful Brett Kavanaugh will be confirmed quickly. The president is also questioning what’s motivating women to accuse Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports. Categories: National, US & World News

Bill Cosby facing prison time at sentence hearing

Bill Cosby will be sentenced Tuesday for drugging and sexually assaulting Andrea Constand 14 years ago. Cosby, who is 81, was facing 30 years in prison, but at a hearing Monday, the judge combined three counts into one. CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan reports. Categories: National, US & World News

Kavanaugh denies accusations after second accuser comes forward

Judge Brett Kavanaugh vowed to fight on Monday, after a second woman came forward to accuse him of misconduct decades ago. A vote on Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court nomination won’t come until his first accuser testifies under oath. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes reports. Categories: National, US & World News