“CBS Evening News” headlines for Wednesday, December 12, 2018
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News” with Jeff Glor. Categories: National, US & World News
Archives: 2018
Nancy Pelosi secures votes to be speaker again with term-limit deal
The Democratic leader and former speaker announced Wednesday evening she would serve a maximum of four more years as speaker Categories: National, US & World News
Amazon workers in New York launch campaign to unionize
As the e-commerce giant draws fire for its proposed HQ in Queens, employees in another borough want to organize Categories: National, US & World News
Family, friends pray for safe return of 3 missing in abandoned West Virginia mine
A fourth person emerged from the mine on Monday and is now helping officials Categories: National, US & World News
Starkville rated as one of the best college towns
When choosing the college that works for you the town, it’s based it usually a big part. From a big city to a small town finding the right fit for you is key.
Why are Americans forced to work longer?
Many Americans are forced to hold off on their retirment, working past 65. CBS business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins “CBS Evening News” anchor Jeff Glor to explain why people are working longer, and what they can do to secure their financial future. Categories: National, US & World News
Michigan protesters call out alleged power grab by Republicans
Demonstrators crowded the capitol Wednesday afternoon, opposing moves by GOP statehouse majorities to limit the authority of just-elected Democrats Categories: National, US & World News
Mark Meadows out of the running for chief of staff
The North Carolina Republican had been a contender to replace chief of staff John Kelly Categories: National, US & World News
Rain Coming Back
Another soggy system is spiraling our way.
Tupelo Water and Light Collections warns about phone scam
Director of Tupelo Water and Light, Johnny Timmons, says utility bill payments are never collected over the phone.
Officer sucker punches man in video released by whistleblower cop
The Miami Beach police department has called the Dec. 3 incident “very serious” and says it’s investigating Categories: National, US & World News
What Michael Cohen’s prison sentence means for Trump
Former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen was sentenced to three years in prison, but he claims one of the campaign finance crimes he pleaded guilty to was at the direction of the president. So how might this impact Mr. Trump? The Washington Post’s Eugene Scott joins CBSN to explain. Categories: National, US & World News
House and Senate reach compromise on reforming sexual harassment policies
A vote in the Senate could take place as soon as this week Categories: National, US & World News
Blind swim coach relies on his hearing to help team improve
“I have to listen to several strokes and where they’re hitting in correlation to where you’re breathing” Categories: National, US & World News
Mississippi man charged with killing wife in nursing home
Officers responded to a call at the Woodlands Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center and found 70-year-old Rebecca Ballenger dead.
Donald Trump Jr. says his dad is a “regifter”
Donald Trump Jr. said he called his dad out once at Christmas, explaining he was the one who had an item monogrammed Categories: National, US & World News
Viral tweets warn women their heart attacks can be different
“I almost died because I didn’t call it chest pain,” one woman tweeted after surviving a heart attack Categories: National, US & World News
Tupelo Police need help identifying utility trailer thief
If you have any information, call Crime Stoppers of Northeast Mississippi
Wildfires may soon be uninsurable risks for homeowners
Insurers may exclude this type of catastrophe from standard home insurance policies, like they exclude floods Categories: National, US & World News
Oklahoma judge upholds 72-hour waiting period for women seeking abortions
Prior to the legislation, Oklahoma was already one of the most restrictive states on abortion access. Categories: National, US & World News
A top flutist, paid $70,000 less than a male oboist, sues for gender bias
Her lawsuit aims at deep-rooted imbalances in classical music, where men hold most top roles and earn more Categories: National, US & World News
U.S. diplomats in Cuba health mystery had inner-ear damage
26 people associated with U.S. Embassy in Havana suffered problems that include dizziness, ear pain, cognitive problems Categories: National, US & World News
“I blame myself”: Millions of Americans forced to hold off on retirement
“If I had planned harder when I was younger and if things had went better, I wouldn’t be going to work this morning” Categories: National, US & World News
Trump makes first appearance since Cohen sentencing — live updates
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York broke a lot of news on Wednesday, and it isn’t all good for the president Categories: National, US & World News