Archives: 2018

FEMA official addresses Florence threat, water bottle controversy

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Trump disputes hurricane death toll in Puerto Rico

President Trump is defending his administration’s response to the devastating hurricane in Puerto Rico last year, disputing new findings that Hurricane Maria killed far more people than initially believed. It’s the latest defense since Mr. Trump on Tuesday claimed that federal response to Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico was an “unsung success.” 3000 people did not die in the two hurricanes…

FEMA official defends agency over water bottles left in Puerto Rico

A senior Federal Emergency Management Agency official is defending the agency after images surfaced showing what appear to be millions of water bottles sitting on a runway in Puerto Rico more than one year after Hurricane Maria devastated the island. “Those are excess water bottles. Those were not needed during the response phase and were not distributed by the governor…

FBI director: China is “top priority” in counterintelligence mission

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FBI director says China is its top counterintelligence priority

China is the target of economic espionage investigations in nearly all 56 of the FBI field offices. “CBS This Morning” co-host Norah O’Donnell met up with FBI director Christopher Wray at the agency’s headquarters in Washington on Wednesday, where he spoke to her about how China is looking to steal secrets on everything from technology to agriculture.  CHRISTOPHER WRAY: If…

Botham Jean's family says doormat distinguished his home from others

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Hurricane Florence's storm surge a major threat

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Eye Opener at 8: “60 Minutes” executive producer Jeff Fager fired

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Inside Hurricane Florence: Winds and storm surge, explained

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Hurricane Florence: Outer Banks resident on why he isn't evacuating

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Hurricane Florence's path and threats

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North Carolina coastal towns evacuate

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Eye Opener: Hurricane Florence closes in on the Carolinas

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FBI director: “Americans can have confidence in our election system”

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Senate confirms Charles Rettig to be IRS commissioner

Over the protests of many Democrats, the Senate on Wednesday evening approved President Donald Trump’s choice to become the new head of the IRS. Democrats opposed the nomination because of a new Trump administration policy allowing some groups involved in politics to hide their donors’ identities. The Senate voted 64-33 to confirm Beverly Hills tax attorney Charles Rettig as Internal…

Senate passes $147 billion “minibus” spending bill

The Senate approved a $147 billion package containing Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs appropriations bills, the so-called “minibus” funding bill,  92 yeas to 5 nays on Wednesday. The package now goes to the House for consideration before going to the White House for President Trump’s signature. The bill provides Fiscal Year 2019 funding for several…

Video shows Harvey Weinstein caressing woman before alleged rape

NEW YORK — A video of Harvey Weinstein aired on television Wednesday showing him boldly propositioning a woman who later accused him of rape and repeatedly touching her and stroking her arm and back during what was supposed to have been a business meeting. Melissa Thompson, who sued Weinstein in June, said she made the recording, shown by Sky News,…

Isolated Downpour Possible To End Work Week; Great Looking Weekend.

TODAY:  A few widely scattered showers and storms possible in the afternoon and evening. Rain chance around 30% Otherwise partly cloudy and seasonable, with highs around 90°. East-northeast winds around 4-8 mph. Showers and storms fizzle out overnight. Lows in the low 70s. FRIDAY: An isolated downpour is possible, otherwise partly cloudy. Chance of rain around 20%. Highs in the low…

Feds holding record 12,800 migrant children in detention centers: NYT

The number of migrant children being detained by the government has reached its highest level ever, according to a report by The New York Times. Data obtained by the Times showed that 12,800 children were detained in federal custody this month, compared to 2,400 children detained in May 2017. Federal shelters housing migrant children have remained filled at around 90…