Photo of boys folding American flag goes viral
The boys did everything they could to keep the flag off the ground Categories: National, US & World News
Archives: 2018
Major general explains rare shortfall in Army recruits
For the first time since 2005, the U.S. Army missed its recruiting goal this year, falling short by about 6,500 soldiers Categories: National, US & World News
At California restaurants, plastic straws to be “by request only”
Starting next year in California, if you want a plastic straw at a restaurant, you’ll have to ask for one. On Thursday Governor Jerry Brown signed the bill aimed at cutting down on pollution that he says had led to disastrous consequences for ocean wildlife. KCBS reporter Stacey Butler has the story. Categories: National, US & World News
Alabama inmate stabbed to death
6th prison stabbing death this year
Trump addresses Kavanaugh accuser in first tweets since allegation — live updates
“I ask that she bring those filings forward so that we can learn date, time, and place!” the president tweeted of Christine Blasey Ford Friday Categories: National, US & World News
Updates from Wilmington
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WCBI) – Flooding continues to grow in parts of the Carolinas. As the water heads downstream, more flooding will occur, and new evacuations are being ordered. Meteorologist Jacob Dickey brought us an update by phone this morning on what the experience has been. Categories: Local News, Weather News
Nevada voters sound off on Kavanaugh allegations
President Trump is in Las Vegas for a two-day political trip. CBS News political correspondent Ed O’Keefe went there to ask four voters – two Republicans and two Democrats – about the claim that Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh assaulted a woman in high school. Categories: National, US & World News
Why you should “never” sleep with contact lenses on
The CDC says sleeping in contacts can increase the risk of an eye infection by six to eight times.
Still a pain, but freezing your credit is the “best protection” from fraud
Over a year ago, a hack of one of those credit services, Equifax, affected nearly 150 million people
Scientists fan the flames to study fire tornadoes
Wildfires have burned about 7.3 million acres across the U.S. so far this year
Eye Opener at 8: Search for motive in Maryland shooting
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
If Ford testifies against Kavanaugh, will it be a repeat of Anita Hill hearing?
Lawyers for Christine Blasey Ford is outlining her conditions for testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee on sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. New York Times investigative reporter and CBS News contributor Jodi Kantor joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the lessons learned from the Anita Hill hearing in 1991 against Clarence Thomas. Kantor co-wrote the first…
Cody Slaughter to headline fundraiser for Tupelo Elvis Presley Fan Club
Slaughter will play one show at the Lyric Theatre in Tupelo on Saturday night.
Biden speaks at cancer summit, reflects on 2020 contenders
Biden said he “desperately” wants to change the political landscape, and named other possible contenders Categories: National, US & World News
Mother of slain D.C. jogger: “I have chosen to forgive”
The 35-year-old had just gotten engaged to her fiancé last week.
Eye Opener: Kavanaugh accuser says she’ll testify next week on own terms
Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s accuser offers to tell her story to senators, but only if they agree to meet certain conditions. Also, damaging storms tear through southern Minnesota, with at least five tornadoes reported Thursday. 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,…
Brett Kavanaugh accuser willing to testify on her own terms
Lawyers for Christine Blasey Ford, who accused Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexually assaulting her in high school, are asking senators for new conditions to let her testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Ford does not want Kavanaugh to be in the room and wants assurances that she and her family will be kept safe. Nancy Cordes reports. Categories:…
N.C. residents return to homes destroyed by floodwaters, sewage
One week after Hurricane Florence slammed into the Carolinas, the worst of the flooding may still be ahead. The storm’s death toll has risen to at least 42 people. Eleven rivers in the Carolinas remain at major flood stage. Manuel Bojorquez reports. Categories: National, US & World News
Maryland shooting: Witnesses say suspect was in argument before rampage
Investigators in a deadly warehouse shooting in Maryland are still looking for a motive. Police say Snochia Moseley killed three co-workers at a Rite Aid distribution center then shot and killed herself. Three others were wounded in Thursday’s shooting. Mola Lenghi reports. Categories: National, US & World News
Father of Maria Butina denies she is a Russian spy
Only on “CBS This Morning,” we’re hearing for the first time from the family of an accused Russian spy. Maria Butina, 29, has been in jail in Virginia since July 15. She was charged with conspiracy and acting as a foreign agent. Now her father is sharing his side of the story from her hometown in Siberia. Bianna Golodryga reports….
Florida student charged in criminal attempt to steal plane
A 22-year-old Florida college student is in custody after a security breach at the Orlando Melbourne International Airport. Nishal Sankat was charged with “criminal attempt to steal a plane” Thursday. Tony Dokoupil reports. Categories: National, US & World News
Police chief on why she hasn’t fired cop who shot neighbor dead
Dallas Police Chief U. Reneé Hall says taking disciplinary action is a “risk” but one former officer says explanation “doesn’t make any sense” Categories: National, US & World News
Newly engaged woman slain in D.C. to wear wedding dress at funeral
Wendy Martinez’s death came seven days after her fiancé proposed. Her mother said it was the happiest week of her life. Categories: National, US & World News
Infants among 5 stabbed at New York City daycare
Police say one infant in serious condition, two adults and a female suspect also wounded Categories: National, US & World News