Alabama AG taking over case of black man killed by police
The Attorney General says his office will oversee the case to prevent any possible conflicts involving local officials.
Archives: 2018
Richard Branson estimates he’ll take his first flight to space “within 6 months”
“I’m itching to go,” he said on CBSN Categories: National, US & World News
Sneak peek: FindJodi
More than two decades after an Iowa TV anchor disappeared, “48 Hours” reveals new information into the investigation. Jim Axelrod investigates Saturday, Dec. 15 at 10/9c on CBS. Categories: National, US & World News
Scientists reveal what likely doomed USS San Diego in WWI
The USS San Diego is the only U.S. warship to sink during World War I Categories: National, US & World News
Two Oxford men caught trying to steal from storage unit facility
Video footages shows the men removing the wood from a management storage unit at Southern Storage.
Trump says “I never directed Michael Cohen to break the law”
President Trump appears to be further distancing himself from his former personal attorney and fixer, Michael Cohen, after Cohen was sentenced to three years in prison. CBS News Washington correspondent Paula Reid joined CBSN with more on the president’s first comments since the sentencing. Categories: National, US & World News
Human heart left on Southwest plane forces pilot to turn around
According to Southwest, the “life-critical cargo shipment” was for a hospital Categories: National, US & World News
Officials: Deputy shot, hurt man who tried them running over
Authorities say the deputy fired several times into the oncoming car and Paramo-Boyso was later arrested.
Embattled deputy claims he had no duty to confront school gunman
Video shows Scot Peterson, the only armed officer at the Parkland high school, remained outside while shots rang out Categories: National, US & World News
Sexual harassment reform bill passes both houses of Congress
The House and Senate have reached a compromise on legislation to reform their sexual harassment policies on Wednesday Categories: National, US & World News
Ditch your smartphone for a year, win $100,000
VitaminWater challenges smartphone addicts to abandon their devices for 365 unimaginable days. The reward? A cool $100K Categories: National, US & World News
John Bolton unveils new Africa strategy based on “America First” principles
The national security adviser says the new strategy will focus on enhancing trade ties, combating terrorism and cutting back on aid programs the Trump administration deems inefficient Categories: National, US & World News
Virgin Galactic sends rocketplane to edge of space
Virgin Galactic’s commercial rocketplane reached an altitude of over 51 miles high in Thursday’s test flight Categories: National, US & World News
Janet Jackson, Stevie Nicks join Rock Hall of Fame
Jackson has been eligible for induction since 2007 Categories: National, US & World News
Half of America hasn’t recovered from the recession
All of the businesses created in the U.S. since 2007 can fit in five counties, a sign of the nation’s widening geographic gap Categories: National, US & World News
Del Monte recalls canned corn for botulism risk
The current Del Monte recall involves 15.25-ounce (432g) cans with the following UPC number printed on the label: 24000 02770.
Trump says Mexico will pay for wall; Mexican president says he didn’t talk wall funding with Trump
Trump and Obrador spoke on the phone Wednesday about immigration Categories: National, US & World News
Hunter kills what could be largest buck ever shot in U.S.
Keith Szableswki shot the buck during the first days of shotgun season Categories: National, US & World News
Remains found in basement solve decades-old mystery of missing dad
Michael Carroll said he was a baby when his father disappeared in 1961 Categories: National, US & World News
Judge strikes down Maine Republican’s challenge to ranked-choice voting law
Republican Rep. Bruce Poliquin launched a challenge to Maine’s new ranked-choice voting law after it cost him re-election Categories: National, US & World News
Former epidemiologist named new Mississippi health officer
It’s a job he has held on an interim basis since Dr. Mary Currier retired Oct. 31.
Accused Russian spy Maria Butina pleads guilty to conspiracy
Butina will also face deportation to her native Russia because this is a felony conviction Categories: National, US & World News
Nancy Pelosi speaks at weekly press conference
Pelosi has secured enough Democratic votes to become the speaker of the House Categories: National, US & World News
Heart attack risk spikes on Christmas Eve, study finds
New research finds the holidays can be tough on the heart Categories: National, US & World News