Missing Calhoun County man found
His family said he had not been seen since Friday at noon.
Archives: 2018
“Resilience may not be enough”: Why a rare sea turtle is losing its males
BOCA RATON, Fla. — The struggle to save the already endangered green sea turtle faces a new challenge. The turtles nearly vanished 40 years ago in Florida, but a coordinated effort by conservationists, government agencies and volunteers brought the animals back from the brink. Now, the males of the species seem to be disappearing, CBS News’ Mark Strassmann reports. In…
Police officer jumps off highway overpass to aid boy
Hastings-on-Hudson police officer Jessie Ferreira Cavallo made a risky jump off an overpass to reach an injured boy. Hastings-on-Hudson Police Department A suburban New York police officer says she jumped from an overpass on Friday to save a 12-year-old boy’s life, the Rockland/Westchester Journal News reports. Officer Jessie Ferreira Cavallo, of Hastings-on-Hudson, was on her way to work when she and…
Ford unveils exoskeleton vests to lighten the load for workers
FLAT ROCK, Mich. — Ford Motor Company will unveil its plan Tuesday to use wearable technology to lighten the load on some of its human workers. Exoskeleton vests are being introduced in 15 auto plants in seven countries, and the business of providing technology to augment the human workforce is expected to boom in the coming years. As CBS News…
Woman helps man short on cash, finds out he’s Keith Urban
A woman helped Keith Urban pay at a New Jersey Wawa — completely unaware at first that he was the country music superstar. Michele Borbidge A New Jersey woman was trying to help who she thought was a down-and-out man who needed a few dollars. It turns out he was a country music superstar. Ruth Reed was in line…
For 1st time, federal officials agree radioactive waste and cancer may be linked
The federal government confirms some people in the St. Louis area may have a higher risk of getting cancer. A recent health report found some residents who grew up in areas contaminated by radioactive waste decades ago may have increased risk for bone and lung cancers, among other types of the disease. The assessment was conducted by the Agency for…
Hawaii grapples with lava, hurricane as primary election nears
As Hawaii readies for its primary elections, voters are grappling with an erupting volcano and Hurricane Hector. Elections are challenging times for candidates even in the best of circumstances. But Big Island politicians frequently have extra adversity, given they live on top of one of the world’s most active volcanoes and in the general vicinity of hurricanes that barrel through…
15 states side with Nevada in drugmaker delay of execution
Nevada death row inmate Scott Raymond Dozier makes an appearance in Clark County District Court in Las Vegas Aug. 17, 2017. AP Photo/Ken Ritter Fifteen states are siding with Nevada as it fights drug companies battling the use of their products in an inmate’s execution. Republican attorneys general from 15 states filed documents Monday with the Nevada Supreme Court arguing…
Details emerge about 5 killed in nosediving plane crash
SANTA ANA, Calif. — On a breezy morning, Floria Hakimi smiled as her photo was snapped on the steps leading up to a small plane that was supposed to usher her to a workshop for real estate agents in Southern California. “Flying out to LA,” she posted on her Instagram account with the photo of her donning sunglasses and a…
Missing boy’s father wanted to do exorcism on him, his mother says
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A raid on a New Mexico desert compound turned up 11 children wearing rags and living in filth, and broke open a bizarre tale of guns, exorcism and a search for a missing young boy who suffers from seizures. The boy’s father was among five people arrested after the raid near the border with Colorado, and documents…
Missing Iowa student’s dad believes she’s with someone she “trusted”
BROOKLYN, Iowa — The father of missing Iowa college student Mollie Tibbetts says he believes his daughter may have left willingly with someone she knew. Tibbetts, 20, was last seen taking her daily jog nearly three weeks ago. “I think someone went to the house that Mollie knew or that Mollie trusted and that she left with them willingly,” Robert…
Bystander who shot gunman at peace rally a “hero,” police say
Scene at August 4, 2018 Titusville, Florida peace rally after bystander shot and criticallyl wounded a gunman who’d opened fire at the park filled with families WKMG-TV TITUSVILLE, Fla. — Police here are calling the bystander who shot a gunman who opened fire at a park full of kids Saturday a “hero,” reports CBS Orlando affiliate WKMG-TV. On Monday, police said…
Hot and Humid Today; Wetter Pattern Later This Week.
TODAY: Hot and humid, with highs in the low to mid 90s. The heat index will climb between 95 and 105° in the afternoon. A few showers and storms will pop up this afternoon, with the highest rain chance coming after 1 pm. Chance of rain around 30%. Showers and storms fizzle out overnight, with lows in the low to mid…
Child killed in Monday auto accident identified
The car accident happened at a home on Fox Run Curve, in North Columbus, about noon and remains under investigation.
Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz describes “evil” voice in his head
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Florida school shooting suspect Nikolas Cruz told a detective that a demon in his head — “the evil side” — told him to burn, kill and destroy, and that he thought about going to a park to kill people about a week before 17 people were gunned down at the school, according to a transcript of his…
Ortho Partnership Expected To Bring More Business To Former Tupelo Mall
TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – A partnership between two medical groups is expected to have a big impact on orthopaedic care throughout Northeast Mississippi. The partnership combines The North Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Clinic, and North East Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine to form the Orthopaedic Institute of North Mississippi. “With changes of things in our community we felt we could provide…
Chase Ends in Damage to Bank and Recovery of Stolen Car
Suspects on the loose after stolen car rams bank.
#HSFT18 Stop No. 50 — Pontotoc Warriors
Pontotoc’s 2018 campaign kicks off inside “The Holler” against the Houston Hilltoppers.
TSA is not dropping security screening at small airports
TSA sources confirm to CBS News’ Kris Van Cleave that the agency has no plans to drop security screening at 150 small airports. The proposal, mentioned in a pair of CNN reports, was never under serious consideration — it was, the sources said, just part of an annual budget exercise that assumed a worst-case scenario for the 2020 budget. There…
Suspect Charged in Princess Theatre Robbery
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – One person is behind bars in connection with last week’s armed robbery at the Princess Theatre in Columbus. Columbus Police Chief Fred Shelton has confirmed that 19 year-old Lawrence Tate Jr. has been arrested and charged with two counts of felony armed robbery. He was arrested Thursday and denied bond. He’s currently being held in jail. Columbus…
U.S. sending 13 mortuary officers to Puerto Rico
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Mendocino Complex wildfire on track to becoming largest fire in California history
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New York Times publishes 18-month study about climate change
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Illegal crossings spike along U.S.-Canada border
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