Archives: 2018

Many hold hands on Fla. beaches to spotlight toxic algae blooms

Florida’s largest freshwater lake is experiencing intense toxic algae blooms this summer, while much of southwest Florida is battling the worst red tide in years. On Sunday, people stood together, to stand for their waters. The “Hands Along the Water” volunteer-organized events took place across Florida, from Cocoa Beach to Clearwater, to show “solidarity to defend water and wildlife,” according to…

Pilot of stolen plane had lighthearted tone before it crashed

SEATTLE — He cracked jokes, complimented the professional demeanor of an air traffic controller and apologized for making a fuss. But the friendly tone of a 29-year-old airport worker who stole a commercial plane Friday night, performing acrobatic stunts before a fatal plunge into a thick island forest, belied his desperate actions. “I think I’m going to try to do…

Scattered Storms This Week.

TODAY: A stationary surface boundary across our area today, which coupled with decent moisture across the area will lead to scattered showers and storms, mainly in the afternoon and early evening. Chance of rain around 40%. An isolated strong storm cannot be ruled out. Northwest winds at 4-8 mph. High temperatures in the low 90s, with the heat index in the…

Baltimore cop seen in viral video repeatedly punching man quits

BALTIMORE — A Baltimore police officer has resigned after a video surfaced online showing him repeatedly punching a man and knocking him down over steps on a sidewalk Saturday. The recording lasts about 30 seconds. The city’s interim police commissioner said the video “deeply disturbed” him. The video begins with the officer standing in front of a black man who…

HSFT18: Stop #56 – Saltillo

CLASS 5A | REGION 1 HEAD COACH: Ryan Summers Aug 17 North Pontotoc Away Aug 24 Amory Home Aug 31 Itawamba AHS Away Sept 7 Booneville Away Sept 14 Baldwyn Home Sept 21 Olive Branch* Home Sept 28 Lafayette* Away Oct 5 Center Hill* Home Oct 12 Lake Cormorant* Away Oct 19 Lewisburg* Home Oct 26 West Point* Away Nov 2…

Family asks for drone pilots to help in search of missing woman in Colo.

BOULDER COUNTY, Colo. — It’s a weekly routine sparked by tragedy — and fueled by hope. Omar Holguin, along with a few of his closest friends and family members — and a cadaver dog — were in Boulder County’s Left Hand Canyon on Sunday, searching for his sister, Rita Gutierrez Garcia. CBS Denver reports that investigators do not believe Gutierrez…

Family records harrowing moment small plane lands on Calif. freeway

A look at the small plane that made an emergency landing this weekend in California. CBS Sacramento SAN LEANDRO, Calif. — Authorities said a single-engine Cessna 172 made an emergency landing Saturday on Highway 580 near San Leandro, CBS Sacramento reports. The aircraft touched down on the freeway about 6:45 p.m. after the pilot reported a rough-running engine, Federal Aviation Administration…

Tiger Woods electrifies crowd despite 2nd-place finish at PGA

ST. LOUIS — The ball rested on the edge of the cup, its logo peeking into the hole for what felt like forever. Back in the day, that ball dropped for Tiger Woods. On Sunday, it wouldn’t budge. Yes, Woods finished second by two strokes to Brooks Koepka at the PGA Championship to extend his drought without a major for at…

Keith Ellison denies abuse allegations from ex-girlfriend

This March 21, 2017, file photos shows Rep. Keith Ellison (D-Minnesota) at a press conference outside the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Win McNamee / Getty MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Rep. Keith Ellison on Sunday denied an allegation from an ex-girlfriend that he had once dragged her off a bed while screaming obscenities at her — an allegation that came just days…

Brooks Koepka tops Tiger Woods to win PGA Championship

Brooks Koepka poses with the Wanamaker Trophy on the 18th green after winning the 2018 PGA Championship with a score of -16 at Bellerive Country Club on Sun., 12, 2018, in St. Louis. Getty Last Updated Aug 12, 2018 7:36 PM EDT ST. LOUIS — Brooks Koepka has won his first PGA Championship, playing poised and mistake-free golf down the…

Ivanka Trump condemns white supremacy, neo-Nazism

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Ranch Fire becomes California's largest wildfire in state history

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University of Maryland places head football coach on leave

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“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Sunday, August 12, 2018

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Powerball ticket sold in New York City wins $245M jackpot

A woman buys a Powerball lottery ticket at a newsstand in New York City. Getty NEW YORK — The sole winning ticket for Saturday night’s $245.6 million Powerball jackpot drawing was purchased at a Stop & Shop on Staten Island, CBS New York reports. The lucky numbers were purchased from a Quick Pick ticket, meaning they were randomly generated by…

Pilot killed in small airplane crash near Los Angeles, officials say

A single-engine plane with one person on board crashed in a field Sunday in Sylmar, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD). They say “an adult male pilot” was trapped in the wreckage and has since been freed, but was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident occurred near the 5 Freeway near the Roxford exit. LAFD says there…

Strongest-ever earthquake strikes Alaska's North Slope region

A look at the epicenter (red marker) of Sunday’s quake in Alaska. Alaska Earthquake Center KAVIK RIVER CAMP, Alaska — Alaska’s North Slope was hit Sunday by the most powerful earthquake ever recorded in the region, the state’s seismologist said. At 6:58 a.m. Sunday, the magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck an area 42 miles east of Kavik River Camp and 343 miles…

8/10/18: The Takeout

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More Storms to Start the Week

Tonight: Look for scattered storms to fizzle out by midnight.  Lows tonight are heading for the low 70s under a partly cloudy sky by morning. Monday: Scattered showers and storms are once again possible for Monday. Monday will be our best shot at rain over the next several days. High temperatures will range throughout the lower 90s on Monday, with overnight lows getting down…

New Jersey officer saves bride stranded in floodwater

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