Archives: 2018

Why Republicans are rushing to overhaul the Endangered Species Act

The Trump administration and congressional Republicans are pushing nearly a dozen bills that would overhaul the Endangered Species Act, a 45-year-old landmark law that has helped safeguard American icons like the bald eagle and grizzly bear. The proposed legislation would make it harder to get a species on the list and easier to remove it, which Republicans say would modernize…

Former Ohio State athletes speak out on doctor's alleged sex abuse

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Doctor charged with sexual battery on boy, 15, he said he was “cuddling”

Alexander Ralys, 30, of Jacksonville, Florida WKMG-TV VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – A Florida doctor is accused of raping a 15-year-old boy in DeBary, and Volusia County authorities are searching for other possible victims, reports CBS Orlando affiliate WKMG-TV. Alexander Ralys, 30, of Jacksonville, was staying with others Wednesday, including the victim, at his childhood friend’s family home in DeBary, according to…

Pig farm searched for missing Iowa student; FBI gets new tip

BROOKLYN, Iowa — Investigators say they have searched a pig farm and other places in east-central Iowa near where a University of Iowa student went missing, but have turned up no sign of her. CBS affiliate KCCI-TV reports that the pig farm is near Guernsey, about 15 minutes from 20-year-old Mollie Tibbetts’ hometown of Brooklyn, Iowa. Tibbetts was last seen…

Fury of Carr Fire takes California community by surprise

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Eye Opener: Raging wildfire turns deadly in California

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Missing Iowa student: Investigators analyze digital clues

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North Korea returns possible remains of U.S. soldiers from Korean War

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Health care industry responds to documentary on medical device risks

Medical companies are responding to a new documentary that claims the health care industry’s loose regulations on medical devices are putting patients at risk. The filmmakers of “The Bleeding Edge” speak with patients suffering apparent complications from devices such as cobalt hip replacements and the Essure permanent birth control device. Essure’s manufacturer, Bayer, recently announced it would stop selling the…

Former Bush doctor killed on bike was likely targeted, cops say

HOUSTON — There’s a “high probability” a cardiologist who once treated former President George H.W. Bush was targeted when he was fatally shot while riding his bicycle to work, Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo said Thursday. Acevedo revealed the new development in the shooting of Dr. Mark Hausknecht in a tweet on Thursday but did not offer additional information on…

Decent Looking Weekend; Wetter Start To Next Week.

TODAY: A weak front moving through today will trigger a few scattered showers and storms, ranging from this morning to the mid to late afternoon. Not everyone gets wet. Rain chance around 30%. Temperatures today climb from the low 70s to the upper 80s and low 90s this afternoon. The heat index will remain in the mid 90s. Dry and comfortable…

Raging NorCal wildfire turns deadly, forces “mass evacuations”

REDDING, Calif. — An explosive wildfire tore through two small Northern California communities Thursday before reaching the city of Redding, killing a bulldozer operator on the fire lines, burning at least three firefighters, destroying dozens of homes and forcing thousands to flee.  Scott McLean, a CalFire spokesman for the crews battling the blaze, said flames swept through the communities of…

Who is Allen Weisselberg?

Allen Weisselberg, the chief financial officer of the Trump Organization, has been subpoenaed to testify before a federal grand jury, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday. Weisselberg, the Journal reported, is considered a witness in the federal criminal investigation into longtime Trump attorney Michael Cohen and his business dealings.  So, who is Weisselberg, and what could his possible testimony…

Trump touts trade amid tariff concerns in farm country

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7/26: CBS Evening News

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“Hangover Heister” accused of attempting to rob 2 Houston-area banks

The “Hangover Heister” seen in surveillance footage. FBI Houston A man accused of attempting to rob two banks in west Houston this week has caught the attention of the FBI Violence Crime Task Force. Officials have dubbed him the “Hangover Heister,” CBS affiliate KHOU-TV writes, because of his uncanny likeness to one of the characters in the movie “The Hangover.”…