Two wanted for murder after man killed, another injured in shooting near Kosciusko elementary school
Police are searching for 30-year-old Stephen Adams and 30-year-old Ruben Bell, both from Kosciusko. They’re considered armed and dangerous.
New poll finds most Americans don't want Trump to be impeached
The majority of Americans oppose removing President Trump through impeachment, according to a new poll by Monmouth University, even as his approval ratings remain low.According to the Monmouth poll released Thursday, 35% of Americans support impeaching Mr. Trump and removing him from office, while 59% of Americans oppose that course of action. Only 41% of Americans want the House Judiciary…
The Obamas' first film, “American Factory,” debuts on Netflix
The first documentary produced by Barack and Michelle Obama for Netflix debuted on Wednesday. Called “American Factory,” it explores what befell workers of an Ohio General Motors plant that closed following the 2008 financial crisis and was later bought by a Chinese company. Directed by veteran independent filmmakers Steven Bognar and Julia Reichert, the film looks at the economic and personal…
Biden launches first TV ad in Iowa
White House hopefuls visiting Iowa State Fair Joe Biden has launched his first 60-second television ad in Iowa, targeting the Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Quad City and Sioux City markets. The ad, titled “Bones,” makes the case for Biden’s ability to take on President Trump in 2020. “We know in our bones this election is different,” the ad says. “The…
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Dems rally to Tlaib, Omar over Israel ban
Many Democratic presidential candidates showed disapproval of Israel barring Democrat Reps. Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib from visiting next week, with some criticizing President Trump for tweeting that the Israeli government “would show great weakness” if it allowed the trips. “They hate Israel & all Jewish people, & there is nothing that can be said or done to change their minds,” the president…
John Hickenlooper drops out of presidential race
Hickenlooper has said that he did not think running for the Senate was his “calling,” but had hedged on the issue in recent days.
Trump's top immigration official reworks Statue of Liberty poem
The Trump administration’s top immigration official reworked the famous words on the Statue of Liberty in an interview Tuesday, saying America will only embrace immigrants who can “stand on their own two feet” and “not become a public charge.” His comment comes a day after the administration announced a new rule that will reject green cards for immigrants who might…
Calendar: Week of August 12
Here’s a look at the week ahead on our “Sunday Morning” Calendar: Monday is World Elephant Day, aimed at protecting elephants from ivory poaching and illegal trafficking. Tuesday sees the opening of the World’s Fair of Money in Rosemont, Ill., featuring a display of some $100 million worth of rare coins and currency. …
Passage: Remembering Toni Morrison and D.A. Pennebaker
It happened this past week – the loss of two creative giants in two very different fields. We learned of the death earlier this month of D.A. Pennebaker, a filmmaker who changed the face of documentaries, giving them a rougher and more raw, behind-the-scenes look. His 1967 film “Don’t Look Back” followed Bob Dylan on his tour of Britain. Years…
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Dems split on calling Trump a white supremacist
A number of Democratic 2020 candidates have outright called President Trump a white supremacist in recent days, CBS News Political Unit Associate Producer Ellee Watson and CBS News Political Unit Intern Julia Cherner report. When MSNBC’s Jacob Soboroff asked former Rep. Beto O’Rourke on Tuesday if President Trump was a white supremacist, O’Rourke said, “yes, he has made that clear.” In an interview with CBS News Campaign Reporter Cara…
Straight Pride organizer calls his group “peaceful racists”
A city council meeting in Modesto, California this week turned heated as citizens, business owners and a group calling itself the National Straight Pride Coalition debated the group’s plans for a “Straight Pride” event in the city. During the debate Wednesday, Don Grundmann, founder and director of the National Straight Pride Coalition, tried to make a case for holding the event…
YouTube star investigated after video shows her hitting dog
Warning: Video footage featured in this article may be disturbing to some viewers.The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating a YouTuber for possible animal cruelty after a disturbing video went viral earlier this week. YouTuber Brooke Houts uploaded unedited footage for a prank video that showed her hitting, spitting on and yelling at her dog. Some of Houts’ more than…
A vet lost his American flag until another vet stepped up to help
As William Holley was moving to a new apartment in Maryland, an American flag, in a display case, fell out of his truck. The flag had honored an uncle, WWI veteran Marcellus Herod. “We figured that somebody just stopped, picked it up and headed on out,” Holley said. Somebody did — Navy veteran Tom Jarrett. “I do know how important…
Powerful rendition of “Amor Eterno” for El Paso victims
As the nation continues to mourn after two separate mass shooting last weekend, a mariachi band at a vigil in El Paso played a powerful and resonating tribute to the lives lost. A Mexican band called Puesta del Sol sang their rendition of the song “Amor Eterno,” which was caught on video, leaving hundreds of people in attendance and many…
3D images show long-lost WWII submarine USS Grunion
Taking these detailed 3D images is useful to science, as “archaeologists and historians [can now] spend months back home performing detailed research.”
Soccer star makes powerful statement about gun violence
After scoring a goal against the D.C. United, the Philadelphia Union midfielder grabbed a field mic and told Congress to “end gun violence” on Sunday.
Calendar: Week of August 5
Here’s a look at the week ahead on our “Sunday Morning” Calendar: Monday is Day One for the 17th annual Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival. To watch a trailer for “The Black Godfather” click on the video player below: The Black Godfather | Trailer | Netflix by Netflix on YouTube Tuesday kicks off the…
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Hickenlooper “probably would have” defended Biden
FROM THE CANDIDATESMAYOR BILL DEBLASIO: CBS News Campaign reporter Zak Hudak tells us NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio today called an NYPD administrative judge’s recommendation that the cop who killed Eric Garner be fired “a step towards justice and accountability.” Pressed by reporters, de Blasio declined to say whether he personally thinks NYPD Officer Daniel Pantaleo ought to be fired and instead…
Suicide prevention hotline carved into corn maze
“Your life matters.” That is the message a family of farmers from Menomonie, Wisconsin wants the world to know. The Govin family always carves a unique message into their farm’s corn maze. This summer, they carved an important one: information for the National Suicide Prevention Hotline.Govin’s Meats & Berries shared an image of their new corn maze on Facebook, with…
AOC says some marginalized communities “have no choice but to riot”
U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York said in an interview Tuesday that some marginalized communities “have no choice but to riot” when they’ve been deprived of resources and a future. “Once you have a group that is marginalized and marginalized and marginalized, then you create — once someone doesn’t have access to clean water, they have no choice but…
#IStandWithMarioLopez trends following trans backlash
Mario Lopez was trending on Twitter Wednesday – along with the hashtag “I Stand With Mario Lopez.” While some people were sharing support for the entertainment host, others were condemning him for comments he recently made about transgender children.During a 40-minute interview with conservative host Candace Owens, Lopez said it was “dangerous” for parents to support young transgender children. Owens…
Mario Lopez under fire for transgender comments
In an interview with conservative commentator Candace Owens, entertainment host Mario Lopez made a comment about parenting transgender children that outraged many.Owens, who hosts her own show on the PragerU YouTube channel, asked Lopez about what she called “weird trends,” in Hollywood. “Celebrities are coming out — and I know Charlize Theron did this a few weeks ago — and…
Teens say JUUL told 9th grade class vaping was safe
JUUL’s co-founder and other company executives will testify before the committee on Thursday.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Voters say they'll skip Mueller's testimony
As former special counsel Robert Mueller prepares to testify before the House Judiciary and Intelligence committees Wednesday, CBS News Campaign Reporter LaCrai Mitchell asked a dozen South Carolina voters if they’d be watching as Mueller reviews the findings of his investigation. More than half admitted that they did not have intentions to tune in. Of the group that did say they would be paying…