Archives: 2018

Woman reveals what she told officers before cop punched her on beach

A New Jersey police officer will not face charges for punching a woman in the head during a controversial arrest caught on video. Widely-shared cellphone footage shows one officer pinning down 20-year-old Emily Weinman of Philadelphia, as another hits her several times. “They think that because they are cops they can get away with it. And that’s not the case. That’s not…

Five quick takeaways from Tuesday’s big primaries

Were Democratic worries about California justified? As CBS News election director Anthony Salvanto put it, Democrats weren’t going to win the House on Tuesday — but it was possible they could lose it. And the big reason for that are California’s “jungle primaries.”  The jungle primary takes the top two vote-getters in every contest, without regard to party, and places…

Details emerge about Kate Spade’s suicide note, personal struggles

The sister of celebrated fashion designer Kate Spade says she may have taken her own life because of a struggle with mental illness. Spade was found dead Tuesday in her New York apartment. In an e-mail her older sister, Reta Saffo, said she believed Spade suffered from bipolar disorder, writing, “It finally took its toll on her. A very tragic…

Police chase stolen armored personnel carrier 60 miles

Armored personnel carrier augthorities say was stolen form Virginia National Guard base is seen as it was being pursued by police in Richmond, Virginia area on June 5, 2018 Parker Slaybaugh tweet RICHMOND, Va. — Authorities say a soldier stole an armored personnel carrier from a Virginia National Guard base and led police on a more than 60-mile chase before…

Stanford sex assault case judge recalled by Northern Calif. voters

SAN FRANCISCO — Northern California voters on Tuesday recalled a judge from office after he sentenced a former Stanford University swimmer convicted of sexual assault to a short jail sentence instead of prison. Voters opted to oust Santa Clara County Judge Aaron Persky. He was targeted for recall in June 2016 shortly after he sentenced Brock Turner to six months in…

Humid Air Returns This Weekend

TODAY: Hot and dry. Not too uncomfortable with the lower humidity. Highs around 90° under sunny skies. Clear and calm overnight, with lows in the low 60s. THU/FRI: We remain mostly sunny and rain chances stay off the board through the rest of the work week. Humidity starts to tick up just a bit as we head through Thursday and Friday….

Bill Clinton: “Today” interview “wasn’t my finest hour”

Former President Clinton said his comments on “Today” on Monday “wasn’t my finest hour,” but he said he felt NBC had “distilled” the interview. Mr. Clinton appeared on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” with his co-author, James Patterson. “Here’s what I want to say: It wasn’t my finest hour – but the important thing is, that was a very…

First and newest Gerber babies pose for adorable photo

Lucas Warren was named the newest poster baby for Gerber baby food earlier this year, now he’s in the spotlight again for taking an adorable photo with the original Gerber baby. The picture shows Ann Turner Cook embracing baby Lucas — with the duo going for big smiles.  Cook’s grandson, Chris Collin, shared the image over the weekend, racking over 56,000…

Unofficial results in for Pickens County, Alabama Elections

PICKENS COUNTY, Ala. (WCBI) – Unofficial results are in for Pickens County, Alabama. Some votes subject to change once votes are verified. All precincts have reported. For a full list of all the current election results across Mississippi and Alabama visit wcbi.com/2018-election-results/ PICKENS CO AL SHERIFF (D) TONNIE JONES 1556 CHRISTOPHER WASHINGTON 907 PICKENS CO AL BOE DIST 2 (D) MICHAEL HINTON…

Middle school shooting suspect not being charged as adult, prosecutors say

The scene after a shooting was reported at Noblesville Middle School in Noblesville, Ind. May 25 WTTV Charges were filed Tuesday against the 13-year-old accused of opening fire in an Indiana middle school classroom, hitting a teacher and a 13-year-old girl, who suffered critical injuries. The Hamilton County Prosecutor’s Office filed a petition Tuesday alleging the suspect is a delinquent…

Unofficial results in for Lamar County, Alabama Elections

LAMAR COUNTY, Ala. (WCBI) – Unofficial results are in for Lamar County, Alabama. Some votes subject to change once votes are verified. All precincts have reported. For a full list of all the current election results across Mississippi and Alabama visit wcbi.com/2018-election-results/ LAMAR CO AL  SHERIFF (R) HAL ALLRED 2563 BRANDON STEPHENS 1281 LAMAR CO AL CORONER (R) ALLEN CHANDLER 2873…

Elk attacks woman at Yellowstone National Park, authorities say

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — For the second time in three days, an elk has attacked someone in Yellowstone National Park. The National Park Service said Tuesday that a female elk with a calf attacked 53-year-old park visitor Penny Allyson Behr of Cypress, Texas, behind the Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel. Yellowstone officials say the elk surprised Behr as she walked between cabins. Behr…

Former USA Gymnastics president invokes the Fifth at Senate hearing

WASHINGTON — The former president of USA Gymnastics refused to answer questions Tuesday from a Senate subcommittee about how he handled allegations of sexual abuse by former team doctor Larry Nassar. Another former executive sat next to him and asserted that he instructed her and others to keep quiet after she informed him of athletes’ claims. Rhonda Faehn, the former…

Report: Facebook gave data access to Chinese companies

Facebook has given access to user data to four Chinese manufacturers, including one that U.S. intelligence officials consider a security threat, according to The New York Times. The Times the social media giant has had an agreement with telecommunications company Huawei since at least 2010. Facebook said it plans to wind down its deal with Huawei by the end of the…

DeVos: School safety panel won’t examine role of guns

  Education Secretary Betsy DeVos testifies before the House Education Committee on “Examining the Policies and Priorities of the U.S. Department of Education” on Capitol Hill in Washington on May 22, 2018. LEAH MILLIS / REUTERS WASHINGTON — The federal school safety commission set up after the deadly shooting at a Florida high school will not examine the role of guns…