The fate of the only opposition-controlled political institution in Venezuela was left hanging on Sunday, as pro-government lawmakers claimed to swear in a new president of the National Assembly.
Body of woman who vanished from Chelmsford pulled from Merrimack River
The body of a missing 54-year-old woman who was last seen on the morning of December 20 in Chelmsford was pulled from the Merrimack River Friday morning, officials said. Susan Willand was found dead along the bank of the Merrimack River around 10 a.m. by a worker using a rake […]
200 homes destroyed as forest fires tear through historic city
At least 200 homes have been destroyed after forest fires swept through a residential area in the Chilean port city of Valparaiso on Christmas Eve.
State dept. to investigate if ex-ambassador Yovanovitch was under threat
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Evelyn Yang was assured justice. Here’s how the doctor she says assaulted her went free
Evelyn Yang’s revelation that she was sexually assaulted by her OB-GYN has renewed national focus on a sweetheart plea deal between the Manhattan’s DA and her former doctor. 15 women have come forward with similar allegations since Yang spoke out
Archeologists in Mexico discovered the ruins of an ancient Mayan palace
A Mayan palace dating back more than 1,000 years was discovered by archeologists in Mexico.
Impeachment trial of President Trump
Arguments in the third Senate impeachment trial of a US president in history will begin next week. Follow here for the latest.
Airlines cancel hundreds of flights as snowstorm hits Chicago during Friday evening commute
Residents shovel snow on North Ridge Boulevard near Howard Street in the Rogers Park neighborhood as a snowstorm, bringing several inches of snow and below-zero wind chills, hits the Chicago area, Friday afternoon, Jan. 17, 2020. | Ashlee Rezin Garcia/Sun-Times Up to 4 inches of snow will hit the Chicago […]
A teen’s final days with the flu
On Christmas Day, 16-year-old Kaylee Roberts opened presents at her aunt’s house in suburban Cleveland, joyfully celebrating the holiday and laughing with her cousins. By New Year’s Eve, she was dead.
Taal volcano eruption poses deadly dilemma for people living in its shadow
Maria Evangeline Tenorio Sarmiento struggles to wade through ankle-deep mud and debris to reach her house that’s been inundated with thick sludge.
Dying man surprised by special graduation for his son
His son Blake will still have to finish out his final year of high school. But the milestone has now been marked, and the memory sealed.
Thieves target Pink Line riders in Lawndale, Little Village: police
A theft was reported Jan. 6, 2020, in the 2000 block of South California Avenue. | Google Maps Both of the thefts happened in the morning hours. Police are warning residents in Lawndale and Little Village of thieves targeting CTA Pink Line passengers. In both cases, a male approached someone […]
Bulls guard Zach LaVine playing the waiting game for All-Star Weekend
LaVine is still not committing to competing in the Dunk Contest until he hears if he will be an All-Star, and then the high-flying scorer will make all his decisions about the All-Star Weekend in Chicago known. PHILADELPHIA – Zach LaVine would have loved to give an answer on Friday. […]
Justin Trudeau Fast Facts
Read CNN’s Fast Facts on Justin Trudeau, the prime minister of Canada.
Jewish community seeks Chabad house
A place of worship and community service has been proposed for the southern corner of Clarkson Road and Clarkson Woods Drive. The proposed Chabad house would be located at 2264 Clarkson Road, between the Clarkson Woods subdivision and the Clarkson Wilson Center commercial development on a .99-acre parcel. A Chabad […]
Elon Musk’s SpaceX faces one last test before first astronaut flight
Saturday launch will test if it can safely abort a mission after liftoff
Virginia’s highest court upholds weapons ban at gun rally
Virginia’s highest court on Friday upheld a ban on firearms at a pro-gun rally in the state’s capital next week
Baltimore grapples with ‘unacceptably high’ homicide rate
It’s the problem that keeps Baltimore Mayor Bernard “Jack” Young up at night, and it’s the first thing he thinks about in the morning.
House releases new impeachment evidence linking Nunes aide to Parnas
House impeachment investigators sought Friday to pull Devin Nunes, the top Republican on the House Intelligence Committee, deeper into the Ukraine scandal at the center of President Donald Trump’s upcoming impeachment trial. A set of text messages released Friday evening by the Intelligence Committee show a top Nunes aide, Derek […]
Anti-Trump protests smaller, more organized
Activists say the numbers should not be mistaken for a lack of energy or motivation to vote Trump out of office come November
Detroit King vs. Detroit Douglass
King vs. Douglass
Reeves announces Team to find MDOC Commissioner
Miss. Gov. Tate Reeves announced former Boyle Mayor Tommy Taylor as Interim Commissioner of the Miss. Dept. of Corrections on Thursday as well as the team set with the task of finding a permanent commissioner.
Ex-US Rep. Collins gets over 2 years in insider trading case
Collins was sentenced in Manhattan after the Republican pleaded guilty in October to conspiracy to commit securities fraud
Anne Arundel Sheriff’s Office civilian employee fired after involving himself in police call
A part-time, civilian Anne Arundel County Sheriff’s Office employee has been fired after authorities said he involved himself Thursday in a police call, the office announced Friday.
3 more linked to neo-Nazi group arrested in Georgia
Three men linked to a violent white supremacist group known as The Base were charged with conspiring to kill members of a militant anti-fascist group
Rollback proposed for Michelle Obama school lunch guidelines
The Trump administration on Friday proposed rolling back nutrition guidelines for school meals that had been promoted by Michelle Obama
Court to look anew at health care law birth control rules
The Supreme Court will consider allowing the Trump administration to enforce rules that allow employers to deny insurance coverage for contraceptives
Former Congressman Chris Collins sentenced to 26 months
Collins, who had represented Buffalo since 2013, was the first member of Congress to back President Trump.
Cuba appoints a prime minister for the first time in 43 years
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel on Saturday named Manuel Marrero Cruz as the country’s prime minister, a nonexistent role within Cuban politics for more than four decades.
How Trump’s impeachment differs from a criminal trial
Yes, it’s a trial – but the Senate’s impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump won’t resemble anything Americans have seen on Court TV
Boys prep basketball: King vs. Douglass
King vs. Douglass
US DOL Investigation Results in Warehouse Liquors & Wines, Inc. in Mississippi Paying $22,782 in Back Wages, Damages
JACKSON, MS (STL.News) After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD), Warehouse Liquors & Wines Inc. – operating as Wines & Spirits in the Quarter in Jackson, Mississippi – has paid $22,782 in back wages and liquidated damages to six employees for violating the […]
Director: Michigan players have shot of enhancing NFL draft stock at Senior Bowl
Jim Nagy, Senior Bowl executive director and Michigan alum, was part of 10-person crew who watches film of players all season to determine who gets invited.
Avalanche at California ski resort leaves 1 dead, 1 seriously injured
An avalanche at a California ski resort Friday morning killed one skier and seriously injured another, authorities said.
FBI cracks down on white supremacist groups ahead of pro-gun rally
The FBI crackdown continues on white supremacist groups ahead of a pro-gun rally in Virginia. Three more suspected members of a nationwide neo-Nazi group were arrested in Georgia. Jeff Pegues reports.
Royal Caribbean: Video shows grandfather knew window was open
For the first time, Royal Caribbean Cruise lines is telling its side of the story. They are releasing video of a toddler’s deadly fall last year aboard one its ships. David Begnaud reports.
U.S. forces harmed by missiles get treatment
Despite assurances from President Trump that no one was harmed when Iran launched missiles at American forces in Iraq, some service members are being treated for injuries sustained in the attack. Holly Williams reports.
Exploring the role of race amid Prince Harry and Meghan’s royal bombshell
Queen Elizabeth is meeting with senior members of the royal family about Prince Harry and Meghan’s decision to step back from officials duties. Afua Hirsch, the Wallis Annenberg chair in journalism and communication at the University of Southern California, joined CBSN to explore the role of race in the couple’s […]
Defense secretary seems to contradict Trump on embassy threat
President Trump said Iran was planning to target four U.S. embassies before the airstrike that killed General Qassem Soleimani, but Defense Secretary Mark Esper says he didn’t see evidence about that. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN AM with the latest from Washington.
Pre-college summer programs don’t boost a kid’s admissions odds
Parents spend thousands on pricey academic summer camps at elite colleges and universities, but admissions experts say the reality is they don’t do much to help kids get into top colleges.
Cory Booker drops out of presidential race
Senator Cory Booker is the latest Democratic candidate to suspend his bid for the White House. He was one of only two African American candidates still in the race. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and CBS News campaign reporter Jack Turman joined CBSN to discuss the breaking news.
Prince Harry and Meghan look to leave royal family
Buckingham Palace is undergoing damage control after Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, announced that they were removing themselves from their royal duties. The British press has attacked the couple for attempting to step away from the royal family, but it seems as though much of the country is in […]
Officials airdrop vegetables from helicopters for animals amid Australia’s fires
Thousands of pounds of carrots and sweet potatoes are being airdropped from helicopters to help starving wallabies escaping the wildfires in Australia.
Fugitive former Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn maintains innocence in CBS interview
Carlos Ghosn says he escaped “injustice” when he smuggled himself out of Japan to Lebanon late last year. Japanese prosecutors are seeking the extradition of the former Nissan CEO over alleged financial misconduct. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D’Agata spoke about the case and his Beirut interview with Ghosn.
Oscar nominations leave women out of best director category and snub Robert De Niro and Jennifer Lopez
The nominees for the 92nd Academy Awards were revealed Monday morning. No women were nominated in the best director category, and Robert De Niro and Jennifer Lopez didn’t receive nominations for their performances in “The Irishman” and “Hustlers” respectively. DeMarco Morgan and Suzanne Marques of CBS Los Angeles discuss the […]
Senate impeachment trial appears to be coming soon
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she will meet with House Democrats on Tuesday as she prepares to hand over the articles of impeachment to the Senate. This would kickstart the impeachment trial of President Trump. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBSN AM with the latest from Capitol […]
MIT professor on paid leave over Epstein’s donations to school
An MIT professor is on paid administrative leave following a review into donations the school received from convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. According to Goodwin Procter, the law firm that conducted the investigation, professor Seth Lloyd knew donations from the late financier would be controversial and that MIT might have […]
Iranian protesters storm streets for third day
Iranian officials are trying to contain a third day of angry protests after the country admitted it accidentally shot down a Ukranian airliner. All 176 people on board, including 82 Iranians, were killed when the plane went down shortly after takeoff. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer joined CBSN […]
“Bullitt” Mustang auctioned for $3.74 million
A piece of Hollywood history went for a record price Friday, when the green 1968 Ford Mustang GT used in the Steve McQueen movie “Bullitt” sold for $3.74 million at a Florida auction house.
Saturday Sessions: Deer Tick performs “Too Sensitive For This World”
The alternative rock band Deer Tick was formed in Rhode Island back in 2007, when they released their debut album, “War Elephant,” to critical acclaim. That led to national tours where they quickly became well-known as a great live band. This year they released a special compilation album, “Mayonnaise.” In […]