Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang briefs reporters in Beijing, Feb. 14, 2018. REUTERS BEIJING — Beijing has no idea why the U.S. harbors such a “feeling of insecurity,” a Chinese spokesman said Wednesday, responding to an American government report singling out China as among the countries posing the greatest cyber threats. The U.S. remains the world’s top major power, with…
TRACY, Calif. — The family of a Tracy woman who was stabbed to death spoke out Tuesday night after investigators in Alameda County released her identity earlier in the day. Lizette Cuesta, 19, was stabbed and left on a rural road near Livermore early Monday morning, CBS Sacramento reports. Her story grabbed national headlines after her death bed testimony pointed…
A heated debate in North Carolina over teaching kids about sex highlights the difficulty for many school districts around the country. Cumberland County Board of Education voted Tuesday night to get rid of its Planned Parenthood sex education program after criticism from some parents. The internet, social media, and the #MeToo movement is shining a light on the issues of…
WASHINGTON — It’s a scenario many feared in the fog of Syria’s multi-front war: a confrontation in which U.S. forces, responding to a provocation, kill Russian soldiers or mercenaries on a crowded battlefield. Russian news reports Tuesday described just such a scenario, with an unknown number of Russian military contractors killed in a ferocious U.S. counterattack last week. But Defense…
People collect drinking water from pipes fed by an underground spring, in St. James, about 15 miles from the city center, Jan. 19, 2018, in Cape Town, South Africa. Getty CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Drastic efforts are underway in South Africa to save a major, modern city from running out of water for the first time ever. Cape Town’s…
PICO RIVERA, Calif. — City Council members in a Los Angeles suburb passed a resolution Tuesday night condemning and asking for the resignation of one of their colleagues who in his work as a school teacher called members of the U.S. military “the lowest of our low.” “God bless America!” one Pico Rivera councilman shouted as the vote passed. But…
WED/THU/FRI: Highs in the upper 60s today and Friday, with mid 70s Thursday. Rain is likely both today and Friday, with Thursday being the only rain-free day over the next week. Low temps in the 60s tonight and Thursday night, dropping to the 40s Friday night. WEEKEND: Low 50s on Saturday with scattered showers. Lows in the 40s. Temps climb into the…
COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Prince Henrik, the French-born husband of Danish monarch Queen Margrethe who publicly vented his frustration at not being the social equal of his wife or their son in line to become Denmark’s king, died late Tuesday. He was 83. He was diagnosed with dementia last year and was hospitalized late last month with a lung infection. Earlier…
LAFAYETTE, Colo. — A Boulder Valley School District teacher now faces child abuse and assault charges for allegedly forcing a child to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance earlier this month, CBS Denver reports. Lafayette police say Karen Smith, a physical education teacher at Angevine Middle School, grabbed a boy by his jacket, lifted him to his feet and took him…
Chicago police officers salute vehicle carrying body of Police Commander Paul Bauer form hospital where he died to morgue on February 13, 2018 CBS Chicago CHICAGO — A police commander was shot and killed Tuesday afternoon in downtown Chicago after he spotted a man matching the radio description of an armed suspect officers were chasing on foot, the city’s police…
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24 Photos Flynn, a bichon frise walks during judging of the nonsporting group at the 142nd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York, U.S., February 12, 2018. BRENDAN MCDERMID / REUTERS Last Updated Feb 14, 2018 12:17 AM EST NEW YORK — Flynn the bichon frise was picked as best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club on Tuesday…
WATCH: Choctaw County, Hatley, South Pontotoc, Nettleton, Aberdeen and Houston all in action during opening round play at the Region 4-3A Basketball Tournament on Tuesday hosted by Nettleton High. Categories: High School Sports, Local Sports, Sports
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI/MSU Athletics) – With Year Two of the Andy Cannizaro Era swiftly approaching, the Mississippi State head baseball coach, along with Preseason All-Americans Jake Mangum and Konnor Pilkington met with the MSU baseball fans at Cowbell Yell on Tuesday evening. The Diamond Dawgs have so for been ranked in all six major preseason top 25 polls. MSU is…
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“LOVE”, the famous 1976 Robert Indiana sculpture, is parked in front of John F. Kennedy Plaza before reinstallation, Tuesday Feb. 13, 2018 in Philadelphia. The sculpture was removed for repairs a year ago while its home, the downtown park, was going through a renovation. Jacqueline Larma / AP PHILADELPHIA — Love returns to the heart of Philadelphia in grandiose fashion….
OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI/Ole Miss Athletics) – A rough night shooting the basketball wrote another chapter in a frustrating season for Ole Miss as it fell to Arkansas 75-64 Tuesday night at The Pavilion. The loss dropped the Rebels to 11-15 (4-9 SEC) on the year. Arkansas improved to 18-8 (7-6 SEC). Ole Miss jumped out to an early 18-13 lead…
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OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI/Ole Miss Athletics) – Ole Miss head baseball coach Mike Bianco addressed the media Tuesday afternoon as part of the Rebels’ official Media Day. The Rebels open the 2018 campaign Friday at 4 p.m. against Winthrop at O-U Stadium/Swayze Field. Opening Statement… “I always think that when you have this Opening Day press conference, it’s always the week…
Shaun White of the U.S. looks on after qualifying in the men’s halfpipe on Day 4 of the Winter Olympics at Phoenix Snow Park in Pyeonchang, South Korea. Reuters Last Updated Feb 13, 2018 8:58 PM EST Shaun White is ready to shine at the men’s snowboarding halfpipe finals Tuesday night at the 2018 Winter Games. Meanwhile, American alpine skiing…
Last Updated Feb 13, 2018 7:51 PM EST Passengers on United Airlines Flight 1175 from San Francisco to Honolulu got quite an eyeful Tuesday when an engine covering came off midflight, CBS affiliate KGMB-TV reports. The plane made an emergency landing in Honolulu after the issue was discovered. Pilots were able to land the plane safely and there were no reports…
NASHUA, N.H. — A New Hampshire woman who won a $559.7 million Powerball jackpot should be able to collect the winnings soon while a judge decides whether to let her remain anonymous. A judge in Nashua heard arguments Tuesday from lawyers for the woman who say her privacy interests outweigh what the state says is the public’s right to know who…
Last Updated Feb 13, 2018 7:45 PM EST One climber is dead after falling 700 to 1,000 feet on Mount Hood in Portland, Oregon, according to the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office. Rescuers continue to scale Oregon’s tallest peak Tuesday to help those still trapped. Live news footage earlier in the day showed some climbers performing CPR and a helicopter airlifting…
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