Archives: 2018

Murder suspect extradited after fleeing U.S. 15 years ago

Federal officials say murder suspect Paul Eischeid fled Arizona 15 years ago and changed his appearance while on the run in Argentina KPHO PHOENIX — An Arizona murder suspect who fled the country 15 years ago is being held without bond in Phoenix after being extradited from Argentina. Federal authorities say 46-year-old Paul Eischeid had fought his extradition for seven…

Chris Christie to “set record straight” in new book

NEW YORK — Chris Christie has a book coming out next year and he doesn’t plan on holding back. Hachette Books confirmed to The Associated Press on Wednesday that the former New Jersey governor’s “Let Me Finish: Trump, the Kushners, Bannon, New Jersey, and the Power of In-Your-Face Politics” is scheduled for next January 29. According to a statement from…

Iconic “Brady Bunch” house for sale

The iconic home used in the opening and closing shots of “The Brady Bunch” is on the market for $1.885 million. Zillow It’s a story … of a house named Brady. The iconic house that belonged to “The Brady Bunch” is now on the market, and buyers that want to own a bit of nostalgia can purchase it for $1.885…

Man slices 27 watermelons in half on stomach for world record

Ashrita Furman, who holds more Guinness World Records than anyone, attempts to set a new record for slicing the most watermelons in half on his own stomach in one minute in New York City, July 17, 2018. Brendan McDermid / REUTERS A New York City man became a real-life “fruit ninja” this week when he sliced 27 watermelons in half…

Search on for relatives after dozens of bodies exhumed in Texas

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — A state agency in Texas focused on historic preservation is calling on people to get in touch if they believe one — or more — of their relatives may have been buried in a recently-discovered unmarked cemetery. “If they have any information about the history of the area, they think they have a connection to some…

Veterans helping Houston rebuild after Harvey

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, a small group of military veterans and several dedicated volunteers are helping to rebuild Houston, still recovering from Hurricane Harvey, one home at a time.   For Courtney Collum, the opportunity to help displaced Houston…

Injuries reported in blast at Pennsylvania Army depot

The Letterkenny Army Depot in Pennsylvania is seen in this undated photo released by the U.S. Army. U.S. Army LETTERKENNY, Pa. — Authorities say an explosion at an Army depot in Pennsylvania has left some workers injured. Letterkenny Army Depot officials say the blast occurred around 7:15 a.m. Thursday. They posted on social media that the “incident is contained” and…

Six nurses in same hospital unit find out they’re pregnant

Six nurses in Winston-Salem, North Carolina are sharing a serendipitous connection. All of them are pregnant, all of them work at an outpatient oncology clinic at the Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and all of them found out within months of each other. “It’s meant to be that we’re supposed to share this journey together and it is truly special,”…

“Hurt a pretty lady”: Lawyer charged with sending threats to herself

In this photo provided by the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office, Julia Ezell is pictured in a booking photo Tuesday, July 17, 2018, in Oklahoma City.  Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office via AP OKLAHOMA CITY — The top lawyer at the Oklahoma State Department of Health already at the center of a controversy over new marijuana rules was charged for allegedly sending…

Trump calls Joe Biden his “dream” opponent for 2020

For the first time as president, Donald Trump is holding his Russian counterpart responsible for interfering in the 2016 election. In an exclusive interview with “CBS Evening News” anchor Jeff Glor, the president said he would hold Vladimir Putin accountable because he’s Russia’s leader. Glor also asked him about the 2020 presidential election. Here is a part of their exchange: …

Pop Up Storms; Brutal Heat To End Week.

NAM FORECAST HEAT INDEX FRIDAY AFTERNOON TODAY: Temperatures start in the mid 70s in the morning, and climb into the low 90s this afternoon, with the heat index climbing as high as 105°. Scattered showers are possible in the morning, then scattered thunderstorms are possible in the afternoon and evening. Chance of rain around 30%. Temperatures drop to the low to…

Chopper’s wind crumbles tent on Army Reserve base, injuring 22

Last Updated Jul 19, 2018 2:32 AM EDT FORT HUNTER LIGGETT, Calif.– Authorities say 22 soldiers were injured in a tent collapse at a Central California military base Wednesday night. The Fort Hunter Liggett Facebook page says wind from the rotors of an Army UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter that was landing blew over the tent during a training exercise at a…

Chopper’s wind crumbles tent on Calif. Army base, injuring several

Wind from a helicopter landing at Fort Hunter Liggett in California Wednesday night caused a tent to collapse, injuring at least a dozen people, authorities say. “Accident on post but no reported fatalities,” the base’s Facebook page reports in describing the situaiton. The Greenfield, California fire department tells CBS Monterey, California affiliate KION-TV at least 12 people were in need…

Trump on his meeting with Putin, U.S. intelligence and his response to critics

WASHINGTON — In an interview with “CBS Evening News” anchor Jeff Glor, President Trump said he believes U.S. intelligence agencies’ assessment Russia meddled in the 2016 U.S. election. The president’s comments came after he was widely criticized for his press conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Helsinki, in which Mr. Trump appeared to say he had no reason to…

CBS News investigation finds recruiters pay struggling addicts to get high-priced surgery

NEW YORK — A CBS News investigation has uncovered an industry of recruiters taking advantage of struggling addicts. The scheme lures addicts into getting a non-FDA approved Naltrexone implant, which releases medication to block opiate receptors in the brain, which makes it difficult for drug users to feel the effects of opioids. But as “CBS Evening News” anchor Jeff Glor…

Trump says he believes U.S. intel, but declines to say Putin lied

President Trump again expressed confidence in U.S. intelligence agencies and their assessment of Russian interference Wednesday, but declined to say whether he believes Vladimir Putin was lying when he denied Russia was behind the meddling effort. Mr. Trump made the comments in an interview with “CBS Evening News” anchor Jeff Glor at the White House. Mr. Trump said he believes…