An Idaho judge says he won’t postpone the quadruple murder trial of a man accused in the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students, while also rejecting the defense team’s request to present evidence suggesting possible “alternate perpetrators.” Fourth District Judge Steven Hippler made the ruling Thursday, telling Bryan …
Read More »Cargo ship carrying 3,000 new vehicles sinks off Alaska weeks after catching fire
A cargo ship that had been delivering new vehicles to Mexico sank in the North Pacific Ocean, weeks after crew members abandoned ship when they couldn’t extinguish an onboard fire that left the carrier dead in the water. The Morning Midas sank Monday in international water off Alaska’s Aleutian Islands …
Read More »Anne Burrell, Food Network star, dies at 55
Chef and popular Food Network television host Anne Burrell has died, the network and her family confirmed Tuesday. She was 55. “We are deeply saddened to share the news that beloved chef, Anne Burrell, passed away this morning,” the Food Network said in a statement to CBS News. “Anne was …
Read More »Air India Boeing 787 leaves Hong Kong but turns around due to “technical issue” just days after deadly crash
Hong Kong — An Air India flight returned to Hong Kong on Monday shortly after takeoff due to a midair “technical issue,” the airline said, just four days after another one of the company’s flights crashed and killed at least 270 people. The plane that turned around on Monday was a …
Read More »West Virginia flash floods kill at least 8 after inches of rain fell in 30 minutes: “It happened so quickly”
Flash flooding caused by torrential rains in northern West Virginia has killed at least eight people, including a 3-year-old child, officials said. The search and rescue continues, and one person is still presumed missing, Gov. Patrick Morrisey said during a press conference on Wednesday. “This is a very challenging time for the …
Read More »Walmart heiress’ ad promoting “No kings” protest sparks backlash against retailer
Walmart heiress Christy Walton’s advertisement in The New York Times over the weekend has led some consumers to threaten a boycott of the retailer. The ad promoting a nationwide anti-Trump protest has prompted backlash against Walmart despite the company distancing itself from the full-page ad. “The advertisements from Christy Walton …
Read More »President Trump touts $5 million “Trump card” on social media, says waitlist is open
President Trump’s $5 million pathway for wealthy immigrants to achieve legal U.S. residency now has a website where aspiring visa holders can join a waitlist for what he’s calling the “Trump card.” In a social media post late Wednesday, Mr. Trump said that “thousands have been calling and asking how they can …
Read More »David Hogg leaving DNC leadership role after plan to primary Democrats draws criticism
Activist David Hogg is exiting his role as Democratic National Committee vice chair, he said Wednesday, after months of controversy sparked by his plan to back primary challenges against Democrats he claims are “asleep at the wheel.” Hogg announced he will not run in a planned redo of this year’s …
Read More »Grandfather of escaped New Orleans inmate Antoine Massey pleads for his grandson’s surrender
The grandfather of one of the escaped New Orleans inmates is pleading for his grandson to turn himself in as authorities continue their search. Lee Taylor, the grandfather of Antoine Massey, told CBS News that he’s concerned for his grandson’s safety. “I haven’t slept. I haven’t been eating, and I’ve …
Read More »Kevin Hassett says if Senate finds Medicare abuse, then “we would look at it” in Trump bill
White House National Economic Council director Kevin Hassett said Sunday the Trump administration is not targeting Medicare in its sweeping budget proposal, but signaled the administration would be open to changes if senators uncover fraud or abuse as they look at the bill. “If somebody finds waste, fraud and abuse …
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