Stocks open lower after their worst week in half a year
Two major stock indexes have turned negative for the year, reflecting investor concerns about growth and trade Categories: National, US & World News
Archives: 2018
Voyager 2 moves into interstellar space
11 billion miles from Earth, NASA’s Voyager 2 spacecraft has moved into interstellar space, joining Voyager 1 in the realm between the stars Categories: National, US & World News
British actress Olivia Colman finds global acclaim with “The Favourite”
Actress Olivia Colman is known for starring in several popular British TV shows. Now she’s gettting praise on the global stage with a Golden Globe best actress nomination for “The Favourite.” She’s also set to take over the role of Queen Elizabeth in Netflix’s third season of “The Crown.” Mark Phillips spoke to the actress about the challenges of playing…
Twitter CEO Dorsey knocked for promoting Myanmar
Tweets touting travel to the Southeast Asian country draw criticism for ignoring plight of persecuted minority group Categories: National, US & World News
How to survive holiday office parties
In the New York Times, author Jennifer Weiner writes about the “torture” of dressing for your office holiday party. She says, “For women, it’s never easy.” Weiner, a contributing opinion writer and author of upcoming novel, “Mrs. Everything,” joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss holiday party etiquette and how people should navigate social gatherings, especially after the rise of the…
GM launches lobbying blitz to save EV tax credit for buyers
The $7,500 consumer incentive is crucial for the carmaker’s electric vehicle sales, and it’s fighting hard to save it Categories: National, US & World News
Rep. Adam Schiff says Trump faces “prospect of jail time” after leaving office
The top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, Rep. Adam Schiff, says he believes President Trump faces the possibility of going to jail after he leaves office. Schiff told “Face the Nation” that court documents released Friday appear to link Mr. Trump to campaign finance violations by his former personal lawyer, Michael Cohen. “Face the Nation” moderator Margaret Brennan joins…
Eye Opener at 8: Trump to pick chief of staff “soon”
A look back at what we’ve been covering on “CBS This Morning.” Subscribe to get the Eye Opener delivered straight to your inbox. Categories: National, US & World News
Ten years after the 2008 financial crisis, is the U.S. prepared?
Wild swings in the stock market are fueling concerns over a potential new economic slowdown. The Dow plunged more than 550 points Friday. It was partly a response to rising trade tensions between the U.S. and China after the arrest of the Huawei CFO, Meng Wanzhou. It’s been a decade since the last major economic slowdown. About 8.7 million Americans…
NIH study tracks effects of social media on adolescent brains
New research aimed at understanding the impact of social media on adolescent brains is already showing fascinating results. The National Institutes of Health study is following more than 11,000 children over a decade. Anderson Cooper spoke to the researchers for Sunday’s “60 Minutes.” Psychologist and CBS News contributor Lisa Damour joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the study. Categories: National,…
Nissan’s Carlos Ghosn indicted for underreporting pay
Prosecutors charge that in total some $80 million in compensation is involved in the alleged scheme Categories: National, US & World News
Hundreds of sexual abuse cases reported at children’s camps across U.S.
CBS News identifies 578 victims who reported sexual abuse at camps over the past 55 years; at least 21 cases surfaced this year alone Categories: National, US & World News
CBS News finds 500+ reports of alleged sexual abuse at children’s camps
CBS News has identified hundreds of reports of sexual abuse that occurred at children’s camps across the U.S. We found reports of more than 500 victims who were allegedly sexually abused at children’s camps over the past 55 years. At least 21 of those cases surfaced this year alone. Jericka Duncan reports. Categories: National, US & World News
Southeast snow storm knocks out power to hundreds of thousands
More than 260,000 utility customers across the Southeast are without power Monday following a deadly weekend snow storm. Heavy ice and snow caused trees to fall across the Carolinas and Virginia, bringing power lines down with them. Meg Oliver reports. Categories: National, US & World News
Snow and ice paralyze drivers in Virginia
Parts of Virginia have more than a foot and a half of snow. The storm paralyzed major interstates and left drivers stranded overnight. More than a hundred accidents were reported statewide. Errol Barnett reports. Categories: National, US & World News
Eye Opener: Snow and ice turn deadly in the South
A deadly storm slams the Southeast with more than a foot of snow. Also, President Trump’s own Justice Department claims he directed illegal payments of campaign hush money. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Get the Eye Opener delivered straight to your inbox. Categories: National, US & World News
Tesla CEO Elon Musk lashes out against the SEC
Investors are keeping a close eye on Tesla’s stock after CEO Elon Musk made controversial comments on Sunday’s “60 Minutes.” Musk lashed out at the SEC in the wake of a settlement with regulators requiring the board to monitor his Twitter account. He told Lesley Stahl he does not respect the SEC and indicated he’s still tweeting with no oversight….
Trump’s top pick for chief of staff decides to not take the job
President Trump is looking for a new chief of staff after his top pick decided against taking the job. The president tweeted Sunday he’ll make a decision soon on who will replace the departing John Kelly. The retired Marine general is set to leave by the end of the month. Weijia Jiang reports. Categories: National, US & World News
260,000 without power, 18-wheelers paralyzed after Southeast storm
Heavy ice and snow caused trees to fall across the Carolinas and Virginia, bringing power lines down with them Categories: National, US & World News
Trump faces new legal, political challenges amid Mueller probe and DOJ accusations
The Justice Department accuses President Trump of directing illegal payments during the 2016 presidential campaign. One top House Democrat says the allegations could lead to impeachment proceedings. Special counsel Robert Mueller and federal prosecutors in New York released memos detailing evidence provided by the president’s former personal attorney, Michael Cohen. Paula Reid reports. Categories: National, US & World News
Could the U.S. cope with another financial meltdown?
Former Fed Chair Ben Bernanke and former Treasury Secretaries Tim Geithner and Hank Paulson talk about the new documentary, “Panic: The Untold Story of the 2008 Financial Crisis” Categories: National, US & World News
French official says Trump should keep quiet, says Emmanuel Macron has told him the same thing
French Foreign Minister says Trump should not comment on France’s domestic affairs, after the U.S. president tweeted commentary following nationwide protests that began over fuel tax hikes Categories: National, US & World News
Ex-Miss Kentucky charged with sending nude photos to student
Ramsey Bearse charged with four felony counts of distributing or displaying “obscene” photographs to a minor Categories: National, US & World News
Sandy Hook shooter’s tortured mind: Documents shed light
Newly-released documents reveal Adam Lanza’s extreme anger, scorn for other people and deep social isolation Categories: National, US & World News