Archives: 2018

Bob Schieffer and Susan Page reflect on George H.W. Bush’s legacy

CBS News contributor Bob Schieffer covered George H.W. Bush’s presidential campaigns in 1980 and 1988. The longtime moderator of “Face the Nation” joins “CBS This Morning” with USA Today Washington bureau chief Susan Page, who also covered the Bush campaigns, to discuss the late president’s legacy. Page’s upcoming book is called “The Matriarch: Barbara Bush and the making of an…

Kennedy Center Honors celebrates titans of the arts

The Kennedy Center held its 41st annual celebration of the arts last night — The Kennedy Center Honors. This year honorees are jazz saxophonist Wayne Shorter, pop star Cher, country music legend Reba McEntire, composer Philip Glass, and the creators of the musical, “Hamilton.” Norah O’Donnell reports. Categories: National, US & World News

The past and future of the Bush political dynasty

President George H.W. Bush’s political life was part of a robust family legacy. His father, Prescott Bush, was a U.S. senator from Connecticut. Mr. Bush and his son, President George W. Bush, are only the second father-son duo to occupy the Oval Office. Jan Crawford reports. Categories: National, US & World News

George H.W. Bush’s bipartisan approach

President George H.W. Bush tried to have no permanent political enemies. Even after he lost his re-election campaign, he became friends with the Democrat who defeated him. Major Garrett, who covered Congress during President Bush’s term in office, reports. Categories: National, US & World News

Four days of memorials planned for George H.W. Bush

George H.W. Bush, the 41st president of the United States, will be honored with four days of memorials and events before reaching his final resting place. Ed O’Keefe reports from Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, where President Bush will be brought Monday. Categories: National, US & World News

Search for Florida woman who went missing during Costa Rica vacation

A Florida woman has disappeared during a vacation in Costa Rica, and her family is trying desperately to find her. Carla Stefaniak was celebrating her 36th birthday. She hasn’t been seen for six days and her family hasn’t heard from her since the night before she was set to leave. Manuel Bojorquez reports. Categories: National, US & World News

Tornadoes sweep through Midwest, South

More than 1,300 homes are without power after destructive tornadoes swept through the South and Midwest and injured at least 20 people. At least 13 tornadoes downed power lines and flipped cars in the hardest hit areas of central Illinois. A tornado also struck a Georgia naval base, flipping a Coast Guard ship and injuring at least one person. Categories:…