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The surprisingly partisan history of Memorial Day

This week marks the 150th anniversary of Memorial Day, but even those who stopped to remember the fallen may be surprised by the fascinating history of the occasion. “It was partisan. It was divisive. It was a long time before the country celebrated as one and that really took until 100 years ago – and World War I,” historian and…

Questions after Amtrak passenger found badly injured near tracks

RENO, Nev. — The family of a 22-year-old train passenger found severely injured next to railroad tracks in Truckee, California, suspects he may have been the victim of a hate crime, but Amtrak said Saturday that investigators have found no evidence of foul play. Aaron Salazar’s family believes the Portland State University student, who is gay, was attacked and didn’t…

Millions throughout Gulf states in powerful storm's path

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — Subtropical Storm Alberto headed toward anticipated landfall sometime Monday on the northern Gulf Coast, where white sandy beaches emptied of their usual Memorial Day crowds. And just as the long holiday weekend marked summer’s unofficial start in the U.S., Alberto gave it the unofficial start of what forecasters recently predicted would be an active hurricane season….

Dog stuck on roof gives kiss to firefighter who rescues him

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Hawaii volcano is pumping out hazardous “vog”

HONOLULU — Kilauea volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island has had it all over the past three weeks: molten rock shooting toward the sky, lava oozing from the ground and ash clouds rising miles into the air. You can also add “vog” to the mix. Scientists say higher sulfur dioxide emissions recorded at the volcano’s vents in recent days are creating…

Arlington memorial highlights the struggles and sacrifices of female vets

Their work is the stuff of legend. Their service to the nation unmistakable. But the contributions – and stories – of women veterans is often overlooked. A unique memorial at the gateway to Arlington National Cemetery is designed to help change that. The Women in Military Service for America Memorial tells the stories of veterans like 90-year-old Kiki Shappell, who…

Video shows officer punching woman in the head on New Jersey beach

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Video shows cop punching woman on New Jersey beach

WILDWOOD, N.J. — Police have launched an investigation after video posted online shows an officer punching a woman on a beach in southern New Jersey. Wildwood police said on its Facebook page that 20-year-old Emily Weinman of Philadelphia faces multiple charges, including assaulting a police officer and resisting arrest. CBS New York reports video of Saturday’s incident shows an officer…

Teacher explains why he drowned raccoons in front of students

A Florida high school was accused of drowning wild animals in a garbage can while students watched and assisted, CBS affiliate WKMG reports. WKMG OCALA, Fla. — A Florida agricultural science teacher accused of drowning two raccoons and an opossum in front of students won’t face criminal charges because investigators say the killings weren’t cruel or inhumane. CBS affiliate WKMG-TV…

“Primordial”: Photographers describe capturing the fury of Kilauea

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Eye Opener at 8: Subtropical Storm Alberto takes aim

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Arlington memorial highlights sacrifices made by female troops

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Teacher who tackled gunman speaking about shooting – live stream

NOBLESVILLE, Ind. — A science teacher who was shot while tackling an armed student at a suburban Indianapolis middle school is scheduled to speak about the incident. The school district says Jason Seaman will discuss the shooting during a press conference Monday morning. Viewers can watch the press conference in the player above. It’s expected to start at around 9…

Memorial Day has a partisan history

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Capturing the “otherworldy” beauty of Hawaii's erupting volcano

Photographer Bruce Omori and videographer Mick Kalber at work. Andrew Richard Hara Kilauea’s river of lava on the Big Island has been irresistible as a force on the move, and irresistible to watch. “There’s something hypnotic about watching the volcano,” said Mick Kalber. “It just draws you in, you can’t look away. The colors and the power and the heat…

RFK Jr. believes second gunman involved in father's assassination

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Millions along Gulf Coast brace for Subtropical Storm Alberto

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Eye Opener: Massive floods tear through a Maryland community

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One person missing after flash flooding hits Ellicott City, Maryland

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George H.W. Bush hospitalized for low blood pressure, fatigue

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