Archives: 2018

Stormy Daniels’ lawyer “stunned” by Giuliani comments on repayment

Adult film star Stormy Daniels’ lawyer, Michael Avenatti, told “CBS This Morning” he was “stunned” and “speechless” after he heard President Trump’s lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, say the president reimbursed attorney and fixer Michael Cohen for a $130,000 payment he made to Daniels from personal funds as part of a non-disclosure agreement.. Daniels alleges she had sex with Mr. Trump in 2006,…

Body found in building after explosion during police standoff

Last Updated May 3, 2018 9:55 AM EDT NORTH HAVEN, Conn. — A body was found in a Connecticut building after an explosion during a standoff with a man whose wife had called police to report domestic violence, officials said Thursday. State Police Trooper Kelly Grant said that nine officers were being treated for non-life-threatening injuries and the remains of…

Truck drops “bags of money” on highway; drivers rush to get cash

INDIANAPOLIS — State police say drivers clamored to pick up cash on an interstate in Indianapolis after the back doors of a Brinks armored truck swung open and hundreds of thousands of dollars flew out. Troopers at the scene initially said up to $600,000 had flown across the interstate, but police later said the exact amount was not known, CBS…

Bill Cosby’s wife breaks her silence after husband’s sex assault conviction

PHILADELPHIA — Bill Cosby’s wife called Thursday for a criminal investigation into the suburban Philadelphia prosecutor behind his sexual assault conviction, saying the case that could put the 80-year-old comedian in prison for the rest of his life was “mob justice, not real justice” and a “tragedy” that must be undone. Camille Cosby made her first comments on the verdict…

Report: CBS was warned about Charlie Rose sexual misconduct

More than two dozen additional women have come forward to accuse former “CBS This Morning” anchor Charlie Rose of sexual misconduct, according to a five-month investigation by the Washington Post, which asserts that CBS management was warned about his behavior on three separate occasions over three decades. The new allegations come nearly six months after the Post chronicled a pattern…

9 tornadoes hit Midwest; severe weather threatens 40 million across U.S.

At least 40 million people are under threat of severe weather Thursday morning. Nine tornadoes were reported from Texas to Iowa Wednesday with some straight-line wind gusts exceeding 100 mph. More tornadoes, damaging wind and heavy rain could affect people across the central U.S. and into the Northeast Thursday. CBS News’ Tony Dokoupil reports from Raytown, Missouri, where winds were…

“Pimping us out”: Redskins cheerleaders say had to pose topless

Washington Redskins cheerleaders wait in the tunnel before running out on the field against the Philadelphia Eagles at FedExField on September 9, 2013 in Landover, Maryland. Patrick Smith / Getty Images CHICAGO  —  In 2013, when the Washington Redskins took their cheerleaders on a weeklong trip to Costa Rica, they were paid nothing other than transportation costs, along with food…

Sunny and Warm Today; Unsettled Weather This Weekend.

TODAY: Mostly sunny and very warm. Highs in the upper 80s. One or two spots might hit 90°. South wind at 5-15 mph. Mostly clear overnight. Lows in the low 60s. FRIDAY: Increasing clouds through the day. Highs in the mid 80s. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the late afternoon, evening, and overnight hours. Chance of rain around 30%….

Downtown Tupelo Main Street Association Semi Finalist In Online Contest

TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – An organization that promotes downtown Tupelo is one step closer to a big honor and cash prize. Downtown Tupelo Main Street Association is a quarterfinalist in “America’s Main Street Contest.”  That is an online contest that began with more than 300 entries and is now down to the top 25. Voting for the quarterfinals is underway and…

Report of explosion rocks neighborhood in Connecticut — live updates

A look at the scene of a reported explosion in Connecticut on Wed., May 2, 2018. WFSB-TV A report of a large explosion took place in Connecticut, according to CBS affiliate WFSB-TV. The station writes the incident took place Wednesday night on Quinnipiac Avenue in North Haven. A large police presence is in the area involving a barricaded person, WFSB-TV…

Person of interest in Pa. double homicide found dead, authorities say

Daniel Mooney (L) was a person of interest in a double homicide of couple Tyler and Christina Roy. CBS Philadelphia NORTHAMPTON TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Daniel Mooney, the person of interest named in the double murder of a married couple in Pennsylvania, was found dead Wednesday, CBS Philadelphia reports. Officials say Mooney had lived directly across from the crime scene. The victims…

Body camera footage from Las Vegas shooting released

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Man charged with attempted extortion of actor Kevin Hart

Last fall, Kevin Hart claimed he was the victim of extortion.  CBS News The man who allegedly tried to extort actor Kevin Hart over a sex tape last year is being charged with extortion, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced Wednesday. Jonathan Todd Jackson, also known as “Action Jackson,” was charged with one count of attempted extortion and one…

Hiring of new Trump lawyer could signal battle with Mueller

WASHINGTON — President Trump shook up the legal team that’s dealing with the Russia investigation on Wednesday. Ty Cobb is being replaced by an attorney who helped defend President Clinton in the darkest days of his administration. The arrival of Emmet Flood is a signal that Mr. Trump is girding for a battle with special counsel Robert Mueller. To underscore the…