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How to watch the longest lunar eclipse of the century
This montage of images taken by skywatcher Keith Burns shows the Dec. 20, 2010 total lunar eclipse. The photos won a NASA space photography contest. NASA The longest lunar eclipse this century will coincide with Mars’ closest approach to Earth in 15 years on Friday. For about half the world, the “blood moon” will be partly or fully in Earth’s…
Oregon Fugitive Captured In Northwest Mississippi
Woman Sought In `18 Year Old Sex Crimes Case
Man wearing Sandlot shirt unknowingly meets stars
A man wearing a Sandlot t-shirt, quoting one of the film’s iconic lines, “You’re killin’ me, Smalls,” unknowingly meets two Sandlot stars and takes a selfie with them Twitter/Patrick Redda True “Sandlot” fans will instantly recognize the saying, “You’re killin’ me, Smalls.” But one supposed fan met two stars from the 1993 film on the street and couldn’t quite place…
Woman finds Marine's ring on beach, tracks down owner
A woman vacationing in Siesta Key, Florida, found a Marine Corps ring on the beach, and used her own sleuthing and “the power of social media” to track down the owner Suzanne Rogers Suzanne Rogers was celebrating her wedding anniversary on the beach in Siesta Key, Florida, when she found a ring issued by the Marine Corps in the sand….
Trump speaks in Iowa, Illinois
Last Updated Jul 26, 2018 12:58 PM EDT President Trump is talking trade, tariffs and jobs in Iowa, then Illinois on Thursday, a day after announcing he and the president of the European Union Jean-Claude Juncker announced they are working towards “zero” tariffs. The president kicked off a jobs roundtable discussion in Dubuque, Iowa, Thursday, by praising the leaders at…
Colorado widow battling late husband's insurance company over marijuana
DENVER – A Colorado widow is battling her late husband’s insurance company because it decided to cut his worker compensation over marijuana. Adam Lee died in December while working at a Colorado ski mountain. The insurance company reduced his worker compensation when it learned he had pot in his system at the time of his death. Colorado is one of…
Measure to impeach Rod Rosenstein won't be brought up by House Freedom Caucus before recess
House Freedom Caucus Chairman Mark Meadows, R-North Carolina, said Thursday morning that he will not try to bring up the resolution to impeach Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein Thursday, CBS News’ Rebecca Kaplan reports. “Technically I could still file it today, I am not doing that,” he said. “We were able to make some other concessions and agreements that will…
Jim Jordan says he's running for speaker
Last Updated Jul 26, 2018 12:23 PM EDT Rep. Jim Jordan is officially running for speaker, he told reporters on Thursday. Asked whether he could confirm a Daily Caller report that he’s officially announcing his campaign Thursday, the Ohio congressman said, “Yes, we are sending a letter to our colleagues as we speak.” Jordan’s announcement, first reported by the Daily…
“Blood moon” eclipse, Mars pairing up for astronomical spectacle
The longest “blood moon” eclipse in this century will coincide with Mars’ closest approach to Earth in 15 years to offer skygazers a thrilling astronomical double bill on Friday, astronomers say. For about half the world, the moon will be partly or fully in Earth’s shadow from 1:14 p.m. to 7:28 p.m. ET — six hours and 14 minutes in…
Knitter's knack for making wearable works of art
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Why Facebook is being unfriended by investors
Facebook shares opened sharply lower after posting disappointing results on Wednesday. The social media giant’s stock slid more than 18 percent in early trade after losing as much as $150 billion in market value on Thursday following a second-quarter earnings report that showed slowing growth. The slide is set to be the largest market-cap drop in history, Bloomberg reported, beating out…
3rd suspect arrested in slaying of rapper XXXTentacion
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The third of four suspects in the shooting death of emerging South Florida rap star XXXTentacion was arrested in rural Georgia at a relative’s house, authorities said Thursday. The U.S. Marshals Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force arrested Robert Allen, 22, of Fort Lauderdale on Wednesday. He was booked into jail in Dodge County, Georgia, and is being…
Facebook's massive market loss “larger than the entire size of McDonald's”
Facebook is suffering a major financial blow after months of punishing headlines about privacy and content concerns. Its stock plunged up to 24 percent in after-hours trading Wednesday, wiping out as much as $150 billion of the social media giant’s market value in under two hours. The loss, as CBS News contributor Nicholas Thompson put it, is “larger than the…
Puma that made rare crossings of daunting California highway found dead
P-55 is the fourth-known mountain lion to have crossed the 101 Freeway and lived to tell the tale through his GPS tracking collar. CBS Los Angeles THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — A Southern California mountain lion known for successfully crossing the daunting U.S. 101 freeway — twice — has been found dead. National Park Service officials announced Wednesday the death of…
Celebrities mourn victim in Bay Area train station stabbing
Since Wilson’s death, stars like actress Anne Hathaway and singer and Oakland native Kehlani have taken to social media, urging others to #SayHerName. Instagram/Anne Hathaway Hollywood stars don’t want the death of Nia Wilson to be forgotten, and they’re using their social media platforms to raise awareness. The 18-year-old was killed in an unprovoked knife attack while exiting a San…
New details about what happened before Demi Lovato's apparent overdose
Last Updated Jul 26, 2018 11:17 AM EDT New details are emerging about what happened before singer Demi Lovato’s apparent overdose on Tuesday. A source told Entertainment Tonight Lovato was not partying alone before she was found unresponsive in her Los Angeles home and her family and friends had feared she was hanging out with people who were encouraging her…
MMA star Conor McGregor pleads guilty in arena melee
NEW YORK — Mixed martial arts star Conor McGregor pleaded guilty Thursday to disorderly conduct in exchange for community service to resolve charges stemming from a backstage melee at a Brooklyn arena, reports CBS New York. McGregor will also be evaluated for an anger management program in addition to his five days of community service. Video showed McGregor apparently hurling…
This week on “Sunday Morning” (July 29)
“THE MONEY ISSUE”Guest host: Kai Ryssdal, host of “Marketplace” from American Public Media. (Some of the stories on this special broadcast were previously aired on April 15, 2018.) COVER STORY: Testing a universal basic income | Watch VideoStockton, Calif., is launching a pilot program to test the benefits of a Basic Universal Income (BUI) — giving $500…
Wednesday Night Chase Ends Peacefullly
Pursuit Spanned About 15 Miles Through 3 Cities
Texas man rides on top of cop car
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Florida police officer helps homeless man with a shave
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Twins from different parties run for office in neighboring districts
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Twin sisters in opposing parties run for office in neighboring districts
Our series, A More Perfect Union, aims to show that what unites us as Americans is far greater than what divides us. In this installment, CBS News’ Michelle Miller meets identical twin sisters from Grand Rapids, Michigan, who are alike in almost every single way, except for one thing. Monica Sparks and Jessica Ann Tyson finish each other’s sentences and…