President Trump is withdrawing some 2,000 U.S. troops from Syria. His decision is getting criticism from members of his own party and from within his administration. Also, flights at Britain’s Gatwick Airport are suspended after drones were spotted flying in the area. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Get the Eye…
For the first time, the attorney general of Washington, D.C. is suing Facebook over its alleged failure to protect users’ personal data. They started investigating Facebook earlier this year after the company allowed political consulting firm Cambridge Analytica to obtain user data. Wired editor-in-chief and CBS News contributor Nicholas Thompson reports. Categories: National, US & World News
Actress Eliza Dushku, who says she was fired from CBS’ “Bull” after accusing the star of harassment, is speaking out for the first time. Writing in the Boston Globe, Dushku claims actor Michael Weatherly and CBS “retaliated” against her for “simply asking to do” her “job without relentless sexual harassment.” Jericka Duncan reports. Categories: National, US & World News
The USS Harry S. Truman, an aircraft carrier, carries more than 5,000 sailors. They just returned from a groundbreaking military mission. Navy paralegal Faith Guidry Jackson, who was on her first deployment, talks how she’s trying to be a strong female role model for her 4-year-old daughter. Categories: National, US & World News
Shaima Swileh got waiver from Trump’s travel ban after repeated denials so was allowed to come to San Francisco from Egypt Categories: National, US & World News
TODAY: An upper level low pushes across Mississippi and Alabama today, bringing with it some drizzle and light showers. Winds calm to light and variable in the morning, then a northwesterly wind at 10 mph with gusts around 15 mph develops in the afternoon. A few more showers likely in the evening and overnight hours. Highs in the mid 50s,…
Water Valley standout lineman Marley Cook signs to join the MTSU Blue Raiders.
Former West Point Green Wave and EMCC star defensive lineman Everitt Cunningham signs with Memphis.
Tupelo football standouts Jordan Jernigan and Tay Standifer make it official, Wednesday, signing with Ole Miss.
“I’m ready to not be in pain every day”: After competing in two Olympics and winning countless medals, Franklin has announced her retirement from the sport. Categories: National, US & World News
Twenty-eight years later, Macaulay Culkin is reprising his role as Kevin McCallister Categories: National, US & World News
The bikes are available for people on a first come, first serve basis.
The Columbus Fire and Rescue is showing off their new rescue tool. Check out this new souped-up ride.
Mr. Obama donned a red hat and carried a bag full of presents that he delivered to children Categories: National, US & World News
A Brooklyn, Ohio man said a local bank called the police when he tried to cash his paycheck. CBS Cleveland affiliate WOIO speaks to Paul McCowns, who says he wants a “sincere apology” from the person who called the police. Categories: National, US & World News
In his farewell address, House Speaker Paul Ryan said that our country’s “complex problems are solvable…if our politics will allow it.” But he admitted that “the drivers of our broken politics are more obvious than the solutions.” Watch his full speech. Categories: National, US & World News
Eupora Police Chief Greg Hunter the 17-year-old was captured in Maben around four o’clock Wednesday morning.
Former Columbus Falcons and Mississippi Gulf Coast safety signs with the Bison.
Former Eupora Eagle and Holmes defensive lineman signs with the UWA
Shannon Red Raider Erick Rogers signs to join Co-Lin football.
Clad in a Santa hat and carrying a bag of gifts, Mr. Obama said “Ho, ho, ho, Merry Christmas” as he walked in Categories: National, US & World News
Features to monitor screen time and app usage are getting built into devices from Apple and Google amid rising concern that we’re becoming addicted to our devices. We polled our CBSN newsroom to see how much we use our devices and what apps are most popular. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joined CBSN to discuss. Categories: National, US & World…
The accident happened just before noon Wednesday on Yorkville Road, near Crowe Road.
Gamble chooses South Alabama over Southern Miss and Louisiana Tech.