Archives: 2018

New England braces for a 3rd nor’easter in 10 days

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Series of bombs left in packages puts Austin on edge

AUSTIN, Texas — For the second and third time this month, someone left packages containing bombs at homes in Austin, Texas, killing two people and wounding two others. The explosions Monday happened at homes just a few miles apart. The first bomb today exploded around 6:40 a.m. Monday. Five hours later, another explosion occurred five miles away. “There was a package…

U.K. threatens “extensive” retaliation against Russia over ex-spy poisoning

LONDON — British Prime Minister Theresa May threatened “extensive” retaliation against Russia on Monday, saying it’s “highly likely” the Kremlin was behind the poisoning of a former spy and his daughter in Britain. “We will not tolerate such a brazen attempt to murder innocent civilians on our soil,” May said. May gave Russia one day to explain how a banned…

How to watch the Pennsylvania special election

How to watch the Pennsylvania primaries: What: Live coverage of Pennsylvania’s special election Date: Tuesday, March 13, 2018 When: All polls close by 8 p.m. ET Online: Live blog from CBS News Politics Video Stream: Watch the live stream on CBSN Democrat Conor Lamb and Republican Rick Saccone face off in Pennsylvania’s special election Tuesday to fill the House seat left vacant by Rep. Tim…

Equipment failure at second fertility clinic may have damaged hundreds of embryos

NEW YORK — In what appears to be a stunning and heartbreaking coincidence, another fertility clinic said Monday its equipment temporarily failed, possibly damaging hundreds of eggs and embryos. The incident at Pacific Fertility Center in San Francisco happened on the same day as University Hospitals in Cleveland. The level of liquid nitrogen in a cryo-storage tank used to preserve…

Betsy DeVos pushes back against criticism over “60 Minutes” interview

WASHINGTON — Education Secretary Betsy DeVos appeared on “60 Minutes” Sunday night and was unable to answer questions about schools in her own state. Lesley Stahl: Have you seen the really bad schools? Maybe try to figure out what they’re doing? Betsy DeVos: I have not, I have not, I have not intentionally visited schools that are underperforming. Lesley Stahl: Maybe…

Met Opera fires longtime conductor after sexual abuse investigation

This July 7, 2006 file photo shows Boston Symphony Orchestra music director James Levine, right, conducting the symphony on its opening night performance at Tanglewood in Lenox., Mass.  MICHAEL DWYER / AP NEW YORK — The Metropolitan Opera said it fired music director emeritus James Levine on Monday after three month investigation found “credible evidence” that he “engaged in sexually abusive”…

Seniors will play pivotal roles in NCAA tournament

RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina’s Joel Berry II — last year’s Final Four most outstanding player for the reigning national champions — is one of several seniors set to play pivotal roles for some of the NCAA Tournament favorites. There are veterans in pivotal roles sprinkled amid all the one-and-done talent that grabs the headlines. The “Big Dance” gets underway Tuesday…

Iowa Senate leader resigns after video shows him kissing lobbyist

DES MOINES, Iowa — The top leader in the Iowa Senate resigned Monday after a website published video and photos allegedly showing the married lawmaker kissing a statehouse lobbyist. Senate Majority Leader Bill Dix’s resignation from his leadership post and as a state senator was effective 2 p.m. Monday, according to a press release from Senate President Jack Whitver. Whitver…

High school coach accused of sexually assaulting students

Cori Beard CBS Chicago/Vernon Hills Police CHICAGO — A suburban high school soccer coach is charged for allegedly sexually assaulting three students, CBS Chicago reports. Police say administrators at Vernon Hills High School contacted authorities Thursday after learning about possible criminal conduct involving a student and a member of the high school staff. Authorities said 28-year-old Cori Beard, a part-time…