People inflate a helium-filled Donald Trump balloon which they hope to deploy during the president’s upcoming visit in London. Simon Dawson / REUTERS A crowdfunded campaign to fly a giant “Trump Baby” balloon over London during President Trump’s visit next month has smashed its fundraising target, collecting more than $16,000 for the planned protest. But there’s one problem: London Mayor Sadiq…
The mother was hospitalized and was interviewed by investigators from the Port Wentworth Police Department.
A protester faces a Department of Homeland Security agent outside an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Portland, Oregon, early on June 28, 2018. KOIN-TV Federal agents broke up a group of protesters early Thursday morning who had camped for several days in front of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Portland, Oregon, according to CBS affiliate KOIN-TV. Agents…
PHOENIX — The first state lawmaker in the nation to be first kicked out of office amid sexual misconduct claims since the #MeToo movement started can run for state Senate, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled Wednesday. The justices said former state lawmaker Don Shooter’s name can appear on the ballot in the Aug. 28 Republican primary because it appears he’s still…
A driver in Florida captured video of a man clinging to the hood of a speeding car. Officials have released the desperate 911 call the man made while riding on the hood of the car Daniel Midah A driver in South Florida captured dramatic video of a man clinging to the hood of a speeding car on Interstate 95….
NEW YORK – The woman whose dismembered remains were found in a Brooklyn park in April died by “homicidal asphyxiation,” according the the city’s medical examiner. Brandy Odom, 26, was found in Canarsie Park on April 13. Her torso was found first and her limbs were found later in plastic bags. Police sources reportedly believe Odom was killed and dismembered…
A white South Carolina was caught on camera allegedly assaulting a black teen at a subdivision pool in Summerville, South Carolina Rhe Capers A white South Carolina woman was caught on camera confronting and apparently striking a black teen at a community pool in Summerville on Sunday. The woman, identified as Stephenie Sebby-Strempel, has been charged with one count of…
MULLINS, South Carolina — The body of a 43-year-old man was found Wednesday morning in South Carolina after he was gored to death by two bulls, the coroner’s office said, CBS Florence affiliate WBTW reports. Brian Collins’ body was taken to a hospital for X-rays, but no autopsy was planned, Marion County Coroner Jerry Richardson said. Brian’s brother, Wayne Collins,…
GRIFFIN, Ga. — A judge ordered a white Georgia man to serve life plus 20 years in prison immediately after he was convicted Tuesday in what prosecutors have said was the racially motivated slaying of a black man 35 years ago. Frank Gebhardt, 60, was convicted on charges including murder in the killing of Timothy Coggins, news outlets report. Witnesses…
A new charge is waiting for him in Columbus. He’s expected back in Lowndes County, within 5 days.
LOS ANGELES — The boyfriend of a Southern California woman whose 10-year-old son died last week under suspicious circumstances was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of murder, Los Angeles County sheriff’s officials said. Anthony Avalos’ death followed a dozen referrals of suspected child abuse to child welfare officials over several years. Kareem Leiva, 32, was arrested in Anthony’s death after an…
A defaced recruiting flyer for Identity Evropa hangs near Trump Tower on July 6, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. The flyer which read “Let’s Become Great Again” was part of a 17-city recruitment effort by the white nationalist organization. Scott Olson/Getty Images Incidents of white supremacist propaganda on college campuses in the United States nearly doubled last year academic year, from…
For a long time, I have been fascinated by the ancient Mongolian method of hunting with Golden Eagles. In early 2018, I followed one family of eagle hunters during their migration from winter camp to spring camp. Mongolia is sparsely populated, but the inhabitants have a very hospitable and welcoming culture. Tea for Kazakh culture is one of the attributes…
In his first television interview, former Immigration and Customs Enforcement spokesperson James Schwab opens up about why he abruptly resigned in March. Schwab admits both the Obama and Trump White Houses asked him to “spin” information but said he felt compelled to resign after the current administration told him to lie about an incident that pitted the government against Oakland’s…
The New York teenager stabbed to death by alleged gang members has been laid to rest. Hundreds of people gathered outside a Bronx church Wednesday, where the funeral for 15-year-old Lesandro Guzman-Feliz took place. His death highlights the issue of gang violence in the community. The funeral was held at a church the family attended regularly, just a few blocks…
Daylee Ann Powell, who was last seen Wednesday afternoon, has been found safe.
TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – A Mississippi state senator has a challenge for his fellow lawmakers and other public officials throughout the state to dig deep and help wounded veterans. State Senator Chad McMahan has donated three thousand dollars to “7 Days for the Troops” and he is asking lawmakers and other public officials statewide to donate to the cause. Disabled U…
After a mysterious deadly shooting at a popular California state park early morning last Friday, CBS News has learned at least five other shooting incidents happened in the Malibu Creek State Park area within the last two years. Tristan Beaudette was killed in his tent while camping with his 2- and 4-year-old daughters. Investigators initially said the 35-year-old was shot…
Electronic sign reads “There is no threat” in Oahu, Hawaii, after false emergency alert that said ballistic missile was headed for Hawaii, in January 13, 2018 photo Instagram/@sighpoutshrug/REUTERS HONOLULU — An employee of the Hawaii agency that mistakenly sent cellphone and broadcast alerts about an imminent missile attack earlier this year said he saw staff members watching movies or TV…
Self-proclaimed Utah doomsday cult leader Samuel Shaffer’s Iron County Jail booking photo Iron County (Utah) Sheriff’s Office / KUTV Self-proclaimed cult leader Samuel Shaffer pleaded guilty Wednesday to felony sodomy on a child. Shaffer was sentenced in Sanpete County to 15 years to life in prison, reports CBS Salt Lake City affiliate KUTV. Other charges filed against Shaffer in Sanpete…
TODAY: Isolated to scattered showers and storms, mainly after 11 AM. A few storms could be strong, with gusty winds and perhaps some hail. Chance of rain around 30%. Highs in the mid 90s, with heat index values as high as 110°. Rain chances drop off overnight, but a lingering downpour is possible. Lows in the mid 70s. FRI/SAT: Low to…
Nanook and the deaf hiker he helped save on her solo hike in the Alaskan wilderness Amelia Milling Alaskan husky Nanook shot to fame last week when word of the pup’s heroic rescue of a deaf hiker in the frozen back country spread around the world. But his owner soon found out that wasn’t Nanook’s first — not by a…
A Dennis woman is killed in a Wednesday afternoon crash in Tishomingo County.
OMAHA, Neb. (CBS) — There will be a decisive Game 3 in the 2018 College World Series. Wednesday night Oregon State scored three runs in the ninth inning to erase a 3-2 deficit against Arkansas. The Beavers went on to win the game 5-3 (box score). Game 3 will be played Thursday night. Oregon State’s three-run ninth inning rally was…