Commentary: George H.W. Bush was too moderate for the GOP base
Bush was never going to be a warrior for the Right in the culture wars of American politics Categories: National, US & World News
Archives: 2018
Gina Haspel is expected to brief senators on Khashoggi killing Tuesday
After demands from lawmakers, director Gina Haspel is expected to brief senators about Jamal Khashoggi’s murder on Tuesday, CBS News reports Categories: National, US & World News
Body found near Airbnb where U.S. tourist went missing in Costa Rica
Authorities are working with Stefaniak’s family members in an effort to identify the body Categories: National, US & World News
Report links Saudi crown prince and aide involved in Khashoggi killing
A new Washington Post report says Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman exchanged messages with an aide alleged to have overseen the killing of journalist Jamal Khasoggi. Shane Harris co-wrote that report and joined CBSN to discuss. Categories: National, US & World News
Fallout from massive hack at Marriott’s Starwood hotels
Hackers gained access to the personal information of 500 million guests of Marriott International’s Starwood properties. The information included email addresses, passport numbers and potentially credit card information. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson has the latest. Categories: National, US & World News
Clay County man faces child sex crime charges
CLAY COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A Clay County young man is facing several child sex crime charges. 18 year-old Ethan Cole O’Brian is charged with sexual battery, enticement of a child for sexual purposes, and possession of child pornography. Ethan Cole O’Brian Clay County Sheriff Eddie Scott says the alleged victim is under the age of 16. No other information is…
Heavy Rain On The Way!
TONIGHT: Staying mostly clear and cold as lows fall into the upper 20s and low 30s. We’ll see light north winds 3-7 mph. TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY: Highs only reach the mid 40s for many of us. It looks to be an overall chilly couple of days, with nighttime low in the mid to upper 20s. Look for lots of sunshine with a few clouds…
Illusionist Darcy Oake on new Broadway show
Darcy Oake discusses “The Illusionists – Magic of the Holidays,” on Broadway through December 30. Categories: National, US & World News
President Bush’s service dog Sully guards his casket
President George H.W. Bush’s service dog, Sully, guarded his casket on Sunday. His mission of serving the former president is complete, so he is now moving on to another important job – helping other veterans. Categories: National, US & World News
President George H.W. Bush makes one last journey to Washington
The body of former President Geroge H.W. Bush’s body is headed to Washington where he will lie in state at the Capitol before the funeral is held Wednesday. CBS News political correspondent Ed O’Keefe joins CBSN with what to expect. Categories: National, US & World News
House cancels votes, eyes short-term funding extension
The House canceled all votes for the week as members honor former President George H.W. Bush. The most immediate impact: a 2-week extension for government funding Categories: National, US & World News
7 spectacular Christmas trees across the U.S.
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas across the United States. Here are 7 of the most famous Christmas trees worth traveling to see in person. Categories: National, US & World News
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: Capitol Hill staff and interns need “living wage”
The newly elected New York representative urged Congress to start paying interns and to increase funds used to pay staff Categories: National, US & World News
Wall Street: No trading Wednesday to honor Bush
National day of mourning for 41st president to extend to trading floors of New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Categories: National, US & World News
California kids return to school for the first time since devastating wildfires
Nearly 5,000 displaced students went to a class in other buildings because their schools were damaged, destroyed or inaccessible Categories: National, US & World News
City buses pay tribute to Rosa Parks
The tribute came 63 years after Parks was arrested for refusing to give up her seat to a white man Categories: National, US & World News
Whitney Museum workers angry over vice chairman’s ties to border violence
Warren Kanders owns a company that makes tear gas reportedly used against asylum seekers at U.S.-Mexico border Categories: National, US & World News
Brett Favre tricked into taping video for anti-Semitic group
The legendary quarterback recorded a shoutout to what he thought was a veterans organization. When he learned who they really were, it “sickened” him Categories: National, US & World News
Shell ties executive pay to cuts in carbon emissions
It’s an about-face for its CEO, who had resisted setting hard goals but ultimately bowed to shareholder pressure Categories: National, US & World News
Custom Boat and Trailer Stolen from Tupelo Hotel Parking Lot
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI)- Police say a boat and trailer, was stolen from a hotel parking lot in Tupelo. Boat stolen from Holiday Inn ExpressSource: Crime Stoppers of North Mississippi According to investigators, the theft happened sometime in the morning, between November 30th and December 1st. It’s a custom wooden boat, with a Load Rite Jet Ski that was attached to an…
High cost has many diabetics cutting back on insulin
“People are struggling to afford insulin, and it truly is a life-and-death situation,” said a leader of the American Diabetes Association Categories: National, US & World News
Man mistaken for mall gunman was shot from behind, attorney says
Police on Monday refused to release video of the Thanksgiving night police shooting at an Alabama mall Categories: National, US & World News
Bus carrying youth football team crashes, killing 1 child, injuring dozens
Arkansas State Police said the bus crashed along Interstate 30 near Benton, about 25 miles southwest of Little Rock Categories: National, US & World News
Schwarzenegger calls Trump “meshugge” over climate accord
The conference is expected to work out how governments can report on their efforts to reduce emissions Categories: National, US & World News