New details emerge about response at Alaska airport, military base during massive earthquake
A work truck had to be used as a mini air traffic control tower at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport Categories: National, US & World News
Archives: 2018
Mountain lion found dead weeks after surviving wildfire
The remains of P-64, known as “the Culvert Cat,” were found this week, with his paws visibly burned Categories: National, US & World News
Report: Investigation turns up sex assault claim against “60 Minutes” creator
An independent investigation into claims of sexual harassment and the workplace culture at CBS Corporation has turned up an accusation of sexual assault against Don Hewitt, the creator of “60 Minutes.” That’s according to The New York Times, which has seen a draft of the report. CBS News correspondent Vladimir Duthiers reports. Categories: National, US & World News
Sixth-grader’s note leads to justice in hit-and-run
College senior Andrew Sipowicz recently discovered a dent in his car. He also found a note, written by a sixth-grader who witnessed the hit-and-run. Steve Hartman has their story “On The Road.” Categories: National, US & World News
Documents contain bad news for two ex-members of Trump’s inner circle
Court documents released Friday contain bad news for two former members of President Trump’s inner circle: his ex-lawyer, Michael Cohen, and onetime campaign chairman, Paul Manafort. Friday’s filing gives new insight into Robert Mueller’s investigation. CBS News Washington correspondent Paula Reid reports. Categories: National, US & World News
John Kelly could soon leave White House
White House sources have told CBS News that White House chief of staff John Kelly already has one foot out the door, and his imminent exit could be made official as early as Friday night. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has the latest. Categories: National, US & World News
How a sixth-grader’s note on a windshield led to justice in a hit-and-run
“It was bashed in pretty good,” said college senior Andrew Sipowicz. “Then I saw the note.” Categories: National, US & World News
Man who drove into crowd convicted of murder
A man who rammed his car into a crowd of counterprotesters at a white nationalist rally in Charlottesville was convicted Friday of first-degree murder. A woman was killed in last year’s attack. CBS News correspondent Don Dahler reports. Categories: National, US & World News
Weekend winter storm could impact millions of Americans
With two weeks left in autumn, a massive winter storm this weekend could impact more than 50 million Americans. Heavy snow, sleet and rain are possible from Arizona to Virginia. WCBS chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn is tracking the forecast. Categories: National, US & World News
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Friday, December 7, 2018
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News” with Jeff Glor. Categories: National, US & World News
Special counsel says Paul Manafort lied “on a variety of subject matters,” breaching plea deal
The special counsel said last month that Manafort had voided his plea agreement by lying to federal investigators “on a variety of subject matters” Categories: National, US & World News
Man who rammed car into crowd in Charlottesville convicted of first-degree murder
James Alex Fields Jr. was convicted of first-degree murder Categories: National, US & World News
Huawei CFO arrest: Meng Wanzhou seeks bail amid fraud allegations
The tech giant’s CFO allegedly used a shell company to do business in Iran, skirting U.S. sanctions Categories: National, US & World News
Winter storm could bring heavy snow and rain to millions of Americans
States of emergency have been declared in Oklahoma and North Carolina Categories: National, US & World News
UPDATE : One dead in Lee County shooting
LEE COUNTY (WCBI) – A drive by shooting in Lee County leaves a woman dead, now the search is on for the gunman. Lee County Coroner Carolyn Green confirms the victim is 66-year-old Annie Walton. Sheriff Jim Johnson said it all unfolded around three o’clock Friday afternoon at a mobile home on 181 County Road 45 in the Palmetto Community. Johnson…
U.S. attorney recommends jail time for Trump’s former personal lawyer Michael Cohen
Cohen’s sentencing, for campaign finance, fraud, and other charges, is scheduled for Dec. 12 Categories: National, US & World News
U.S. backers of Paris accord set up camp at climate talks
Hundreds of U.S. cities, states, businesses and churches planted the American flag at the U.N. climate talks Categories: National, US & World News
Trump to handle coin toss at 2018 Army vs. Navy football game
The 119th Army-Navy Game will air live on CBS to conclude the regular season on Saturday, December 8 Categories: National, US & World News
Rex Tillerson reflects on firing, working for “undisciplined” Trump
“We did not have a common value system,” former secretary of state told CBS News political contributor Bob Schieffer Categories: National, US & World News
Wet & Breezy Saturday
FRIDAY NIGHT: Areas of rain continue along with northeasterly winds between 5 and 10 mph. Temperatures hover in the lower 40s. SATURDAY: Cloudy, windy, and wet. The chance of rain is 100% with an additional 1” to 3” of rain possible during the day. Temperatures are expected to hover in the 40s all day long. Northeasterly winds increase between 10…
North Carolina Republican says he supports holding a new election if there is evidence of fraud
The state Board of Elections is investigating possible election fraud in North Carolina’s 9th Congressional District Categories: National, US & World News
Stocks head south again as investor fears grow
Financial markets are tumbling despite the U.S. economy continuing to perform well — here’s why Categories: National, US & World News
Trump EPA acts to roll back control on climate-changing coal
This comes in the wake of multiplying warnings from the agency’s scientists and others about the accelerating pace of global warming Categories: National, US & World News
Deputy died from friendly fire in California mass shooting, police say
Ron Helus was among 12 people killed at a California bar last month Categories: National, US & World News