Americans are already returning holiday purchases
UPS says returns — mostly self-gifts — will peak Wednesday, with 1.5 million packages sent back on that day alone Categories: National, US & World News
Archives: 2018
Paul Ryan to give “farewell address” as he leaves Congress
Outgoing House Speaker Paul Ryan bemoans state of politics in America in his farewell speech today Categories: National, US & World News
Veteran takes 3 buses almost every day to visit wife’s grave
She stood by him for 72 years, and he’s standing by her now Categories: National, US & World News
GAO says VA failed to spend millions allocated for suicide prevention
The VA had $6.2 million available for suicide prevention outreach in fiscal year 2018, but had spent $57,000 of this budget as of September.
Nevada becomes first state with female-majority Legislature
Nevada became the first state in the U.S. with an overall female majority in the Legislature on Tuesday, after two women were appointed to fill vacancies Categories: National, US & World News
Auditor comments on Webster case
White this morning released this statement about his role so far.
Fed likely to raise interest rates for 4th time this year
The U.S. central bank has faced pressure from the president, and some investors, to slow down its interest rate increases Categories: National, US & World News
How Elon Musk’s Boring Company tunnel works
Tuesday night in Los Angeles, Elon Musk unveiled the first tunnel in what he hopes will become a network of underground highways. Gayle King got an inside look and rode through the Boring Company’s test tunnel with Musk. Categories: National, US & World News
Drive through the Boring Company tunnel with Elon Musk
Tuesday night in Los Angeles, Elon Musk unveiled the first tunnel in what he hopes will become a network of underground highways. Gayle King got an inside look and rode through the Boring Company’s test tunnel with Musk. Categories: National, US & World News
McConnell to introduce short-term spending bill to avoid shutdown
Mr. Trump could consider a short-term funding deal to avoid a shutdown, White House counselor Kellyanne Conway said Wednesday morning.
FedEx CEO blames “bad political choices” for slowing economy
Shipper points to increasing trade tensions and weakening demand overseas in darkened take on what’s ahead Categories: National, US & World News
BREAKING – Webster Sheriff arrested
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety and the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation announced today that the Sheriff of Webster County, Mississippi, has been arrested on multiple felony charges. Timothy Seth Mitchell, 53, a resident of Eupora, MS, was charged with two (2) Counts of Embezzlement; two (2) Counts of Trafficking in Stolen Firearms; one (1) Count of Attempting Sex and/or…
White House tells Pentagon to plan troop withdrawal in Syria
President Trump has long said he wants to withdraw troops from Syria Categories: National, US & World News
Family searching for blind Michigan woman missing in Peru
The State Department is investigating the mysterious disappearance of a blind Michigan woman who was reported missing in Peru. Carla Valpeoz was last seen a week ago while traveling near the historic city of Machu Picchu in the Andes Mountains. David Begnaud reports. Categories: National, US & World News
Surprising discoveries on how tornadoes form
The very rare and strong December tornado in Washington state comes as scientists say twisters are growing more powerful every year Categories: National, US & World News
Note to Self: Gisele Bündchen reflects on self doubt and her road to stardom
Supermodel Gisele Bündchen’s new book, “Lessons: My Path to a Meaningful Life,” explores the highs and lows of her journey to becoming a supermodel, wife and mother. In this Note to Self, she reflects on life, love, family and a career that hasn’t been as glamorous as it may appear. Categories: National, US & World News
Top products of 2018 that make great gifts
Consumer Reports has some recommendations to round out your holiday shopping. The organization reviews products, from technology to home appliances and cars, through independent research and state-of-the-art testing labs. Consumer Reports’ Elliot Weiler joins “CBS This Morning” with some of 2018’s top-rated products. Categories: National, US & World News
Jesus Trail in Israel blends history and stunning views
A hiking trail in Israel offers a unique blend of stunning views with historic perspective. The so-called “Jesus Trail” attracts thousands of tourists from around the world every year, especially during the holiday season. Seth Doane laced up his shoes to embark on an adventure of bibilical proportions. Categories: National, US & World News
Rep. Adam Schiff on calling Michael Cohen to testify before House, Facebook regulation
California Rep. Adam Schiff, the top ranking Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, is expected to become chairman of that committee when the new Congress is seated in January. Schiff joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss calling on Michael Cohen to testify before the committee, the latest Facebook data privacy scandal, and the bipartisan effort for criminal justice reform. Categories:…
Eye Opener at 8: Facebook hit with another privacy scandal
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
Father fights to legalize marijuana in bid to help son
“We just want a chance to prove and to show that cannabis has medical properties and cannabis can help patients and kids like Jagger” Categories: National, US & World News
Schiff plans to call Michael Cohen to testify for Intelligence Committee
The incoming chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, Rep. Adam Schiff, also tells “CBS This Morning” Facebook and other technology companies need to be regulated Categories: National, US & World News
Elon Musk and Gayle King test drive his new Boring Company tunnel
From electric cars to spacecraft, tech titan Elon Musk is widely known as an industry disrupter. Tuesday night in Los Angeles, Musk unveiled the very first tunnel in what he hopes will become a network of underground highways. The test tunnel runs between the headquarters of Musk’s SpaceX company and a parking lot behind a shuttered business a little over…
Fed likely to hike rates again, despite Trump’s tweets
And the president’s complaining about higher interest rates isn’t the only problem the central bank faces Categories: National, US & World News