Archives: 2018

Doctor in Syria describes conditions in Syria: “We are under siege”

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Immigration battle sets off feud between ICE and Oakland's mayor

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Florida students face their fears as they return to school

PARKLAND, Fla. — Students returned to Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Wednesday, two weeks after a shooting at the Parkland, Florida, school left 14 students and three adults dead. The students were greeted by well-wishers with flowers.  Samantha Grady, who was shot twice, said the return symbolizes strength, “showing that we are overcoming this tragedy.”  Grady joined more than 3,000…

Stranger's kidney donation sets off chain reaction of good deeds

CHICAGO — Until Wednesday, Kimberly Cooper and Brendan Flaherty were strangers. But now, they share an unbreakable bond. “Thank you very much for giving me the freedom to live my life without being stuck to a machine and be able to enjoy my life the way I want to enjoy it,” Brendan said. Kimberly’s kidney now lives in Brendan’s body,…

Hope Hicks' resignation marks departure of one of Trump's closest confidantes

Last Updated Feb 28, 2018 6:48 PM EST WASHINGTON — Hope Hicks, the woman in charge of crafting President Trump’s message, resigned Wednesday, a day after she told Congress she sometimes told lies for him, which she described as “white lies.” Hicks, 29, is Mr. Trump’s longest-serving and most trusted political aide. The White House said she has been weighing leaving…

Battle over sanctuary cities explodes into public feud

OAKLAND, Calif. — The political battle over sanctuary cities has exploded into a public feud between the head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Libby Schaaf, the mayor of Oakland, California. It started when the mayor tipped off residents about a federal roundup of people living there illegally.  Reaction to the mayor was swift. Some called her office directly,…

Pentagon receives orders to plan military parade for Veterans Day

President Trump wants a military parade — and he’s getting one. The Pentagon confirmed to CBS News’ David Martin that it has a received a memo from National Security Adviser to plan a military parade for Veterans Day, Nov. 11. In addition to being Veterans’ Day, the date marks the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I. It…

Hope Hicks to resign White House post

Last Updated Feb 28, 2018 5:30 PM EST White House communications director Hope Hicks will resign, the White House confirmed Wednesday afternoon. The New York Times first reported her impending departure — it is unclear when exactly she will leave, although it will be soon. “There are no words to adequately express my gratitude to President Trump,” Hicks said in…

Hope Hicks leaving White House

Last Updated Feb 28, 2018 5:01 PM EST White House Communications Director Hope Hicks will resign, CBS News’ Jillian Hughes confirmed Wednesday. The New York Times first reported her impending departure — it is unclear when exactly she will leave, but it will be soon. “There are no words to adequately express my gratitude to President Trump,” Hicks said in…

7 San Francisco cops fire 65 shots at murder suspect

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Bail set for Maine couple accused in daughter's beating death

Sharon and Julio Carillo  WGME BELFAST, Maine  —  A Maine couple charged in the fatal beating of a 10-year-old girl made their first appearance in court on Wednesday, and were ordered into custody on $500,000 cash bail, reports CBS affiliate WGME.  A prosecutor described the girl’s injuries, telling the court the beatings amounted to “torture.” Julio and Sharon Carrillo are accused…

Royal Fab Four makes first official joint public appearance

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Florida Democratic Rep. says she's “heartened” by meeting with Trump

U.S. Rep. Stephanie Murphy, D-Florida, joined CBSN Wednesday night to discuss potential gun legislation options facing Congress as the gun debate amps up in Washington after the Parkland, Florida school shooting on Feb. 14 that left 17 students dead in her state. Murphy joined President Trump and other lawmakers at the White House Wednesday afternoon for a bipartisan discussion on…

Former Rebel Charged In Oxford

(OXFORD) WCBI – A former standout Ole Miss football player is jailed in Oxford. PACK Oxford Police arrested 22 year old Markell Pack Tuesday on an aggravated domestic violence charge. Police did not provide any details on why Pack was charged. Bond is set at $5,000 for the Hattiesburg native. Pack finished his college playing career this season. Categories: Featured,…

Scott Blackmun resigns as CEO of U.S. Olympic Committee

United States Olympic Committee CEO Scott Blackmun addresses the media during the Team USA Media Summit ahead of the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games on September 25, 2017 in Park City, Utah. Maxx Wolfson/Getty Images COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Scott Blackmun is resigning as CEO of the U.S. Olympic Committee, citing health problems as the reason he’ll depart after leading…