Archives: 2018

“A lot of tears”: Lava destroys as many as 700 homes in Hawaii

PAHOA, HAWAII — Lava flowing from the Kilauea volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island has claimed as many as 700 homes, CBS Honolulu affiliate KGMB reports. There is “a lot of desperation out there. A lot of tears. A lot of, ‘What now?’” said Big Island Mayor Harry Kim, who spoke at a news conference Monday.  Bob Fenton, FEMA administrator for…

Southern Baptists expel Georgia church over racism claim

The headquarters of the Southern Baptist Convention is seen in Nashville, Tenn., on Dec. 7, 2011. AP Photo/Mark Humphrey ALBANY, Ga. — Leaders of the Southern Baptist Convention are expelling a Georgia church that was accused of racial discrimination. The denomination’s media office tweeted Monday that members of the executive committee had voted to withdraw fellowship from Raleigh White Baptist…

Man reveals horrific details of how he killed his mother, cops say

Kyle Tucker was charged with murder Saturday. WSFB MERIDEN, Conn. — A Connecticut man charged with killing his mother told police horrific details about her death. Police records released Monday during the Meriden Superior Court arraignment of 34-year-old Kyle Tucker said Tucker told police he bashed his mother’s head with a baseball bat and then burned her body in a…

Widow seeks “truth” amid patient deaths at renowned heart transplant program

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center in Houston has temporarily closed its world-renowned heart transplant program following an investigation by the Houston Chronicle and Pro Publica that revealed the departure of several top doctors and an unusual number of patient deaths in recent years. “You know, everybody said it was the best, the best place to go,” Judy Kveton told CBS…

See how 8 popular SUV models fared in crash tests

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Crash tests on two popular SUVs reveal serious safety concerns. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave the 2018 Ford Explorer and Jeep Grand Cherokee “poor” ratings in front passenger crash tests, which show protections built into the driver’s side aren’t necessarily there for front seat passengers. The agency tested eight SUVs. Only three of…

Larry Kudlow has heart attack

While waiting at a resort in Singapore for his historic meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, President Trump tweeted that Larry Kudlow, his chief economic adviser, has suffered a heart attack back in the U.S.: Our Great Larry Kudlow, who has been working so hard on trade and the economy, has just suffered a heart attack. He is…

Daily Storm Chances Continue.

TODAY: Scattered to numerous storms, mainly in the afternoon and evening. Highs in the upper 80s and low 90s, with heat index values in the mid to upper 90s. An isolated severe storm with gusty winds and hail cannot be ruled out today, as is fairly typical in these summer storms. Lingering showers and storms possible overnight, with most clearing out…

Man kills 4 kids he held hostage and himself, ending standoff: Police

Gary Lindsey is seen in May 18, 2018 mugshot after an arrest for a probation violation Volusia County Corrections Dept. ORLANDO, Fla. — A man who police say shot an officer before barricading himself in a Florida apartment killed the four children he had been holding hostage before killing himself, police said late Monday. Orlando police Chief John Mina told…

Jared Kushner, Ivanka Trump made more than $80M in outside income last year

Financial disclosure forms released late Monday show that White House special adviser — and President Trump’s son-in-law — Jared Kushner’s wealth and debt both appear to have risen over the year, an indication of the complex state of his finances and the potential conflicts that confront some of his investments. Disclosures issued by the White House for Kushner and his…

Olympic skier Bode Miller’s daughter drowns in pool, authorities say

  Bode Miller and Morgan Miller seen May 3, 2014. Getty LOS ANGELES — The 19-month-old daughter of U.S. Olympic skier Bode Miller drowned in a Southern California swimming pool, authorities said Monday. Emeline Miller died at an Orange County hospital Sunday, the day after paramedics tried unsuccessfully to revive her after the drowning incident. “We are beyond devastated,” Miller said…

Trump, in Singapore, says Larry Kudlow suffered heart attack

While waiting at a resort in Singapore for his historic meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, President Trump tweeted that Larry Kudlow, his chief economic adviser, has suffered a heart attack back in the U.S.: Our Great Larry Kudlow, who has been working so hard on trade and the economy, has just suffered a heart attack. He is…

Police: Gunman holds 4 kids hostage after shooting Orlando officer

Gary Lindsey is seen in this May 18, 2018, mugshot after an arrest for a probation violation. Volusia County Corrections ORLANDO, Fla. — A police officer investigating a domestic disturbance was shot Monday morning in Orlando. Police said the suspect has been barricaded all day inside an apartment, holding four children hostage. At least some of the children, ages 1…

North Korea summit: Who will walk away with the better deal?

Last Updated Jun 11, 2018 7:16 PM EDT NEW YORK — The summit in Singapore isn’t exactly the “Thrilla in Manila,” but it’s close — both in proximity and buildup. So who will walk away with the better deal? While little is known of Kim Jong Un, in just seven years the 30-something dictator has done what his father and…