Archives: 2018

Jacksonville mass shooting spurs questions on esports security

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A shooting at a video game competition in Florida has left two people dead along with the suspect and prompted calls from gamers for more security at esports tournaments. “It’s very clear that we need to be more proactive for 2019 and beyond,” tweeted Joey Cuellar, the tournament director for the Evolution Championship Series, an esports event…

Hot and Humid Summertime Pattern.

TODAY-WEDNESDAY: Highs in the low 90s under partly cloudy skies. The heat index will climb in the upper 90s and low 100s in the afternoons. A few isolated showers and storms possible in the afternoon and early evening each day, with rain chances at 20% Monday and Tuesday and 30% Wednesday. Overnight lows in the low 70s. THURSDAY: Highs around 90…

Tropical storm Miriam could become hurricane, move near Hawaii

Tropical Storm Miriam on August 26, 2018; southern tip of Baja, California, Mexico is in upper-right NOAA Weather experts say a tropical storm that’s developed in the eastern Pacific Ocean that may be heading west near Hawaii. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says Tropical Storm Miriam has formed about 2,000 miles east of the Hawaiian islands. The National Hurricane…

McCain requested Obama, George W. Bush deliver eulogies at funeral

Last Updated Aug 27, 2018 12:49 AM EDT John McCain requested that former Presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush deliver eulogies at his funeral, CBS News has confirmed. McCain, who had been suffering from an aggressive form of brain cancer, died Saturday at the age of 81 at home in Arizona. Both Mr. Obama and Mr. Bush will deliver…

Tropical Storm Lane spares Hawaii, but dumps at least 4 feet of rain

HILO, Hawaii — Hawaii dodged a direct hit by Hurricane Lane, which was downgraded to Tropical Storm Lane over the weekend. However, the Big Island was hit by more than 4 feet of rain. Roads were washed out, homes were damaged and dozens needed to be rescued. Debris heading downstream jammed up a creek sending flood waters rushing into Margaret…

8/26/18: CBS Evening News

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Hawaii wins 2018 Little League World Series championship

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — It only took one pitch for Mana Lau Kong to deliver Hawaii its first Little League World Series title in a decade. Against a South Korea team that hadn’t surrendered a home run in the tournament, Kong drove the first pitch his team saw over the center field fence.  As he rounded the bases and headed…

McCain on his life and legacy, in his own words

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Hurricane Lane damages homes, washes out roads in Hawaii

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Pope Francis begs for forgiveness at end of Ireland trip

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A look at John McCain's background

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Outpouring of respect for John McCain

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Mass shooting at video game tournament in Jacksonville, Florida

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“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Saturday, August 26, 2018

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Multiple dead in mass shooting at gaming tournament in Jacksonville, Florida

Last Updated Aug 26, 2018 6:00 PM EDT Multiple people, including one suspect, were killed in a shooting at a popular waterfront mall in Jacksonville, Florida, where a video game tournament was being held. Graphic recordings from the scene captured gunshots ringing out and the screams of terrified patrons taking cover. Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams said one suspect, a white…

The Heat Continues to Build

SATURDAY NIGHT: Broken clouds in the sky will continue overnight. Lows in the low 70s with a slight breeze out of the southeast.  Any isolated showers out there will fizzle by 8PM or so. SUNDAY: A mostly sunny sky is expected for the day.  An isolated shower or two can’t be ruled out, but it looks to be hot and humid out. Look for highs in the…

Cryptocurrency: Virtual money, real power

Driving into the small town of Wenatchee, Washington, about three hours east of Seattle, a sign welcomes you to the “Apple Capital of the World.” But not far from the abundant orchards, a very different industry is taking root. As unlikely as it may seem, this rural community has become a hub for cryptocurrency mining. “Cryptocurrency justified the expense to…

Multiple dead in mass shooting in Jacksonville, Florida

Last Updated Aug 26, 2018 3:01 PM EDT Multiple people have been killed in a mass shooting in Jacksonville, Florida, police said. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said authorities are responding to the Jacksonville Landing marketplace in the city’s downtown area, where an esports video game tournament was being held. The sheriff’s office said one suspect was dead at the scene. They…

Face The Nation – Karen Tumulty, Dan Balz, Michael Gerson

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Red and blue: The toxic algae that are a key issue in Florida's elections

As election season heats up in Florida paradise, there is more than one red vs. blue battle being waged on the state’s southeastern shores — and it’s one of the most critical political issues ahead of November.  Red tide, a toxic algae bloom that occurs naturally in Florida’s blue saltwater, has been particularly invasive and intense on the state’s southeastern…

Neil Simon, legendary Broadway playwright, dead at 91

NEW YORK — Playwright Neil Simon, a master of comedy whose laugh-filled hits such as “The Odd Couple,” ”Barefoot in the Park” and his “Brighton Beach” trilogy dominated Broadway for decades, has died. He was 91.  Simon died early Sunday of complications from pneumonia surrounded by family at New York Presbyterian Hospital in Manhattan, according to Bill Evans, his longtime friend…