Archives: 2018

Saturday Sessions: JD McPherson performs “All the Gifts I Need”

JD McPherson grew up on an Oklahoma cattle ranch where he took up the guitar at age 13 and started playing in bands three years later. His 2012 debut “Signs and Signifiers” cracked Billboard’s top 50 rock albums chart. Three albums later, he’s out with “Socks,” his first holiday collection featuring all original music. Categories: National, US & World News

Almanac: The first vending machine

On December 16, 1884, William Henry Fruen patented his “Automatic Liquid-Drawing Device,” leading the way to coin-operated devices dispensing a myriad of products Categories: National, US & World News

Chef Meherwan Irani on bringing Indian cuisine to America

Chef Meherwan Irani is credited with helping change the perception of Indian cuisine in America. He came to the U.S. to earn an MBA but found that he missed the spicy cuisine of his home. So, he learned how to cook it himself. He continued to cook for friends while working in the auto industry in California, but always dreamed…

Oysters could be the answer to saving New York Harbor

Just off the southern tip of Manhattan on New York’s Governor Island, an unprecedented program is underway to restore New York Harbor’s once bountiful oyster population and the environmental benefits they bring. It’s called “The Billion Oyster Project.” Filmmakers followed their progress for a year to create the documentary “Take Back the Harbor,” which premieres on Tuesday. The documentary’s co-director…

What’s behind the rise in foodborne illnesses?

It’s become routine: a warning from the federal government about a food product that’s suddenly considered a potential danger. On Wednesday, the CDC warned of salmonella contamination linked to certain ground beef, last month it was E. coli in romaine lettuce traced to Northern California. In fact, 2018 has already recorded the highest number of multistate foodborne illnesses outbreaks in…

What is Mick Mulvaney’s relationship with Trump like?

Bob Cusack, editor-in-chief of The Hill, joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss President Trump’s relationship with budget director Mick Mulvaney, who he named his acting White House chief of staff, as John Kelly prepares to exit the role by the end of the year. Categories: National, US & World News

Eye Opener: Federal judge rules Obamacare is unconstitutional

Supporters of Obamacare are concerned the ruling could strip coverage from millions of Americans with pre-existing conditions. Also, the president picks current budget director Mick Mulvaney as his new acting chief of staff. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Get the Eye Opener delivered straight to your inbox. Categories: National, US…