George H.W. Bush’s grandkids remember “Gampy”
“His big line as president was ‘a kinder, gentler nation’ and I do think that is what it boils down to,” says Lauren Bush Lauren Categories: National, US & World News
Archives: 2018
Facebook slides in Glassdoor’s annual “best places to work” rankings
A year ago, Facebook touted its ranking as the top employer in the U.S. by employment site Glassdoor. A year later, the social media giant has slid to No. 7 on the annual ranking of employers, which is based on thousands of employee reviews. Categories: National, US & World News
Ceremony on Capitol steps to take place before George H.W. Bush’s state funeral
The Capitol rotunda is closed so former President George H.W. Bush’s casket can be taken to the site of today’s funeral. The funeral procession will travel about five miles from the east front of the Capitol to Washington National Cathedral. Nancy Cordes reports. Categories: National, US & World News
China promises action on tariff cease-fire with the U.S., but no details
China’s vague commitment didn’t include detailed plans to buy more American exports or cut auto tariffs Categories: National, US & World News
Condoleezza Rice reflects on George H.W. Bush’s “life of consequence”
Condoleezza Rice served on President George H.W. Bush’s National Security Council. She was his senior director of Soviet and east European affairs and special assistant to the president for national security affairs. Later on Rice was secretary of state and national security adviser under his son, President George W. Bush. Rice joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss lessons from the…
SpaceX and Boeing competing to capture the American flag in space
A new space race is brewing in corporate America. SpaceX is scheduled to launch its 16th cargo supply mission to the International Space Station Wednesday. It wants to become the first company to carry astronauts to the station as soon as next summer. But so does Boeing. Mark Strassmann spoke to two astronauts engaged in an out-of-this-world game of capture…
Eye Opener at 8: Mueller recommends no jail time for Flynn
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
Mom receives new heart after being turned away
Cherron Gilmore was preparing to die, but a group of doctors believed in her and gave her a second chance Categories: National, US & World News
Documents reveal N.C. absentee voters were warned about fraud
North Carolina elections board releases some documents related to its investigation of alleged absentee ballot voter fraud Categories: National, US & World News
“It’s about power”: Wisconsin Senate limits powers of incoming Democratic governor
Wisconsin’s GOP Senate voted just before sunrise to pass a sweeping bill design to weaken Democrat Gov.-elect Tony Evers, who is replacing Republican Scott Walker Categories: National, US & World News
Presidential unity: Trump to attend George H.W. Bush’s funeral
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump spent about 20 minutes with the Bush family at Blair House, the presidential guest quarters near the White House. Major Garrett reports on the change of heart for two families that have not seen eye-to-eye in the past. Categories: National, US & World News
Nation pays tribute to former President George H.W. Bush
The Capitol rotunda is now closed after being open for more than 35 hours in honor of former President George H.W. Bush. The 41st president’s body will travel in a motorcade to the National Cathedral where his biographer, Jon Meacham, and his son, the 43rd President George W. Bush, will eulogize him. Bianna Golodryga reports. Categories: National, US & World…
Eye Opener: Nation mourns former President George H.W. Bush
The nation will honor President George H.W. Bush with a state funeral that will bring together every living president, world leaders, and the Bush family. Also, special counsel Robert Mueller is recommending no jail time for President Trump’s former national security adviser Michael Flynn. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Get…
Jeffrey Epstein settles lawsuit that would have exposed details of sexual abuse claims
Almost a decade after being accused of sexually abusing dozens of girls, a politically-connected multi-millionaire admitted to a judge that he conspired to silence them. Jeffrey Epstein is accused of luring the teenagers to his Florida mansion and then sexually assaulting them. On Tuesday Epstein settled an ongoing civil lawsuit that would have exposed details of the allegations. Jericka Duncan…
Report alleges Leslie Moonves obstructed investigation into sexual misconduct claims
Former CBS chairman and CEO Leslie Moonves reportedly tried to destroy evidence and mislead investigators looking into sexual misconduct allegations against him. The New York Times says it reviewed a draft report prepared by lawyers hired by CBS. Those findings could wipe out Moonves’ $120 million in severance pay. Anna Werner reports. Categories: National, US & World News
Mueller recommends no jail time for Flynn in Russia probe
Special counsel Robert Mueller is recommending no jail time for President Trump’s former national security adviser Michael Flynn. In court papers, Mueller cited Flynn’s “substantial assistance” with the Russia investigation after he admitted lying to the FBI. Weijia Jiang reports. Categories: National, US & World News
Trump suggests Macron’s delay of fuel tax shows he was right to pull out of climate accord
The president tweeted about Macron’s decision to delay implementing a fuel tax amid the most violent protests France has seen in decades Categories: National, US & World News
White House photographer on what made Bush “most proud”
David Valdez visited all 50 states and 75 countries with the president, witnessing history and forging a lifelong friendship with Mr. Bush Categories: National, US & World News
Backlash as more radio stations ban “Baby, It’s Cold Outside”
Many listeners have said the song is inappropriate in the #MeToo era – but others are outraged the classic tune has been taken off the air Categories: National, US & World News
SpaceX and Boeing compete in interstellar game of capture the flag
Both companies will operate competing space taxis for NASA, ending seven years of relying on Russia for rides to space Categories: National, US & World News
Cold Pattern Continues. Heavy Rain This Weekend.
TODAY: Sunny and cold. High temperatures in the upper 40s, with wind chills in the low 40s and upper 30s. Northwest winds at 7-15 mph gusting as high as 20 mph. Winds become calm overnight and we remain mostly clear. Overnight lows will drop into the mid 20s, with some low 20s not out of the question. THURSDAY: Southerly flow returns…
Teen behind grisly stabbings of parents and pet dog says she “snapped”
Andrea Balcer’s attorney argued she was dealing with her transition from male to female in isolation and without family support at the time of the killings in 2016 Categories: National, US & World News
City Of Columbus Facing A More Than $800,000 Deficit, Chief Financial Officer Now Placed On Suspension
During Tuesday’s city council meeting, in executive session, city leaders voted to suspend its Chief Financial Officer for 16 working days without pay and place the city employee on a six month probation, according to multiple sources.
Caledonia/New Hope Basketball Split Wins
he boy’s and girl’s basketball teams split wins for a mid-week match-up.