Archives: 2018

Judge drops charges against 3 linked to New Mexico compound

Taos County Planning Department officials Rachel Romero, left, and Eric Montoya survey property conditions at a disheveled living compound at Amalia, N.M., on Tue., Aug. 7, 2018. AP Last Updated Aug 29, 2018 4:56 PM EDT TAOS, N.M. — A judge dismissed child neglect charges Wednesday against three of five people arrested at a remote desert compound in northern New Mexico…

Lindsey Graham: White House will be “investigated to death” if Democrats win the House

WASHINGTON — White House counsel Don McGahn will be leaving the White House amid ongoing investigations into the president’s associates. President Trump made the announcement on Twitter, surprising McGahn, a source told CBS News. He planned to leave after the confirmation of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, but had not discussed it directly with the president. Following the announcement, several…

Home Depot workers build lemonade stand for boy with cancer

Home Depot workers helped build a lemonade stand for a boy who wanted to help his friend battling cancer.  Dawn Binder Redmon An 8-year-old Florida boy wanted to raise money for a family friend who is battling an aggressive form of childhood cancer. So he and his mother went to a Home Depot for supplies to build a lemonade stand,…

Florida school shooting victim's mom wins school board seat

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The mother of a Florida high school massacre victim easily won a school board seat Tuesday. The father of another victim was trailing an incumbent, and a former teacher lost to another in an election seen as a referendum on district policies before and after February’s shooting. Lori Alhadeff defeated two other candidates for an open…

No evidence Clinton server was compromised, FBI says

WASHINGTON — The FBI said Wednesday that it has no evidence Hillary Clinton’s private email server was compromised even though President Trump tweeted a news report that alleged the Chinese had hacked it. Mr. Trump tweeted Tuesday evening about a report in the conservative Daily Caller that said a Chinese-owned company operating in the Washington area had hacked the server…

If you're going to track your teen's location, here's how to approach it

The Pew Research Center has found that 16 percent of parents use cellphone-monitoring apps to track their teen’s location. Psychologist Lisa Damour explored this hotly debated topic in a recent New York Times article, writing: “Plenty of adults balk at the idea of remotely following an adolescent’s movements, while others question why any loving parent wouldn’t.” Damour joined “CBS This…

Falconry and fire-swallowing: A look at Airbnb's “Experiences”

Ten years ago, Airbnb disrupted the hotel industry and changed how people travel. Now, it’s selling what you do on vacation as much as where you sleep. There are thousands of “Experiences” around the world to book on Airbnb — everything from walking with wolves to aerial yoga and even, as CBS News’ Jamie Yuccas found out, flying in a…

Back to school with “CBS This Morning”: Call for submissions

As students across the country head back to school, “CBS This Morning” is inviting you to share your stories on education in America. We want to hear from you about a favorite teacher, a fond classroom memory, a message to your community’s school and more.  To participate, pick a question from the list below and record your answer on video….

History-making nights in Florida, Arizona primaries

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“McCain Senate Office Building” appears on Google Maps

A search for “McCain Senate Office Building” directs desktop website users to the Russell Senate Office Building in Washington, D.C. — at least for the time being.  Google Maps Lawmakers are considering a bipartisan proposal to rename a Senate office building after the late Sen. John McCain, but it appears Google Maps beat them to it. The online honor appeared…

Local food banks play critical role for struggling families

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Cleveland Browns' Mychal Kendricks facing insider-trading charges

In this July 26, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Browns’ Mychal Kendricks is shown during an NFL football training camp in Berea, Ohio. Tony Dejak / AP PHILADELPHIA — Cleveland Browns linebacker Mychal Kendricks and a former investment banker are facing insider trading charges. U.S. Attorney William M. McSwain announced indictments against them in Philadelphia Wednesday morning. Kendricks formerly played for…

Astronaut quits NASA training – first in 50 years

NASA astronaut candidate Robb Kulin is seen June 6, 2017, at Ellington Field in Houston. Robert Markowitz/NASA via AP CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — For the first time in 50 years, an astronaut-in-training is quitting NASA. Astronaut candidate Robb Kulin has resigned halfway through his two years of training at Johnson Space Center in Houston. NASA spokeswoman Brandi Dean said his…

New York abuzz about swarm of bees in Times Square

New York City is abuzz about a swarm of bees that took over a hot dog cart in Times Square Tuesday afternoon. Fortunately, a police officer who is also trained as a beekeeper swooped in to remove the swarm and no injuries were reported. The honeybees descended on a food cart umbrella near the corner of 43rd Street and Broadway…

How to watch the Cuomo-Nixon debate

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo will face his Democratic Party primary challenger, former “Sex and the City” star Cynthia Nixon, Wednesday night in a debate. This is the only scheduled debate between the two candidates before New York’s Democratic primary September 13. How to watch the debate What: Democratic primary governor candidates debate Who: Governor Andrew Cuomo and Cynthia Nixon…

White House counsel Don McGahn to leave administration

White House counsel Don McGahn will be leaving the White House amid a flurry of ongoing investigations into the president’s associates. Mr. Trump tweeted on Wednesday news of McGahn’s departure, which is set to take place sometime this fall.  White House Counsel Don McGahn will be leaving his position in the fall, shortly after the confirmation (hopefully) of Judge Brett…

How retailers use science to fill your cart

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