“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Saturday, September 22, 2018
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News” with Reena Ninan. Categories: National, US & World News
Archives: 2018
Florence’s rain leads to destructive wall of water snaking down Carolinas
South Carolina’s Waccamaw River and North Carolina’s Cape Fear River are still rising Categories: National, US & World News
DeMarcus Cousins unveils new basketball court in his hometown
Cousins contributed $253,000 to build the basketball court, which was modeled after New York City’s famed Rucker Park Categories: National, US & World News
Christine Blasey Ford responds to Senate request, “hopeful” details can be worked out
Ford’s lawyers sent a letter to committee staff requesting to discuss the terms of her appearance in a phone call Categories: National, US & World News
Weather Update for September 22nd, 2018
Showers and storms were more prevalent across our area today. Showers and storms are going to hang around throughout the next week, bringing us some beneficial rain and cooler temperatures. SUNDAY: As you head out the door Sunday morning, be sure to grab your umbrella. We will be dealing with a few showers, especially across northwestern portions of the area….
Christine Blasey Ford agrees to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee
Ford’s lawyers sent a letter to committee staff requesting to discuss the terms of her appearance in a phone call Categories: National, US & World News
Forgotten island: Vieques still running entirely on generators more than a year after Maria hit
Generators are still supporting Vieques’ entire electrical grid more than a year after Hurricane Maria ravaged Puerto Rico Categories: National, US & World News
Texas superintendent resigns after “black quarterback” comment
He posted online that “You can’t count on a black quarterback,” in reference to Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson Categories: National, US & World News
North Carolina governor says floodwaters are still “treacherous”
Cooper said Saturday that nine of the state’s river gauges are at major flood stage and four others are at moderate flood stage Categories: National, US & World News
NBA stars reveal their favorite WNBA players
CBS News recently caught up with five current NBA stars at the premiere of 2K Sports’ NBA 2K19 Categories: National, US & World News
Forgotten island: Vieques still without power more than a year after Maria
Generators are still supporting Vieques’ entire electrical grid more than a year after Hurricane Maria ravaged Puerto Rico Categories: National, US & World News
“Why isn’t this guy more famous?”: The Founding Father you may have never heard of
Benjamin Rush helped set off the Boston Tea Party and signed the Declaration of Independence at 30 Categories: National, US & World News
Alejandro Escovedo describes his journey back from the “depths of darkness”
Alejandro Escovedo is a musician who truly crosses boundaries. From leading a punk band that opened for the Sex Pistols to his latest album which he recorded with an Italian band in Rome, his career has been hard to define. “CBS This Morning: Saturday” co-host Anthony Mason sits down with the music pioneer to discuss his decades-long career and his…
Tearful reunion for mother and 11-year-old son who spent months in ICE custody
A mother and son saw each other for the first time in several months Saturday morning. Karen Yadira Rodriguez Gutierrez was reunited with her 11-year-old son at Washington Dulles International Airport. The boy had been detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement for more than six months after claiming asylum at the border. Gutierrez was already living in Virginia as a…
Benjamin Rush: The most important Founding Father you’ve never heard of
Lin-Manuel Miranda put his favorite founding father on the map with the Broadway hit “Hamilton.” But what about some of the lesser-known characters from the Revolutionary era? The author of a new book argues that one in particular deserves to remembered – a doctor and signer of the Declaration – who championed progressive causes that remain topical today. Michelle Miller…
Saturday Sessions: Alejandro Escovedo performs “Outlaw For You”
From the leader of a punk band that opened for the Sex Pistols to his latest album – recorded with an Italian band in Rome – Alejandro Escovedo’s career defies easy definition. The artist was inspired by crossing boundaries in a more literal sense for his 11th album, “The Crossing.” Categories: National, US & World News
Puerto Rican island still without power more than one year after Maria
It’s been one year since Hurricane Maria swept through Puerto Rico with devastating results. One study found the storm responsible for nearly 3,000 deaths. It was only last month that Puerto Rico’s electric company finally restored power to all customers — except for one part of the commonwealth, the island of Vieques. David Begnaud reports. Categories: National, US & World…
Report finds University of Maryland culpable in football player’s death
An independent investigation into the death of a University of Maryland football player who collapsed from heat stroke has found the school culpable in his death. While providing new details on what led to 19-year-old Jordan McNair’s death, the school has not yet taken further actions against the coaches or administrators. Dana Jacobson reports. Categories: National, US & World News
Journalist captured by pirates on what got him through 977 days in captivity
Back in 2011, journalist and author Michael Scott Moore agreed to write a book about the pirates who’d been plaguing the coast of East Africa. He hoped to get close to his subject but not as close as he got. Soon after arriving in Somalia in January of 2012, Moore was captured by pirates and held prisoner for more than…
Eye Opener: Kavanaugh’s accuser pushes back and gets more time
Brett Kavanaugh’s accuser, Christine Blasey Ford, now has until Saturday to decide if she will testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Also, reports that Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein debated secretly recording President Trump and removing him from office. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Get the Eye Opener delivered straight…
Survivors explain not reporting sexual assaults
People have come forward with their own reasons using the hashtag “WhyIDidn’tReport” Categories: National, US & World News
2018 WCBI EndZone: Week Six
See all the highlights and scores from week six of the high school football season on WCBI EndZone!
Lumber Industry is boosting Mississippi’s Economy
Forestry is a big business in Mississippi.
Timber is bringing jobs to the state while boosting the economy.
Mid-South Forestry Equipment show comes to Starkville
The longest-running, live, in-woods forestry demonstration is back this weekend.