Can a daughter’s frantic 911 call convict or free her father from charges that he killed his wife? CBS News’ Jim Axelrod reports. Source
Author Archives: Stonecom Interactive
Governor John Bel Edwards win re-election in Lousiana governor’s race
Democratic Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards secured his re-election on Saturday night. Edwards defeated Republican challenger Eddie Rispone. Source
John Bel Edwards wins Louisiana governor’s election
The race was closely watched by political observers, as it could be a bellwether for President Trump’s electoral chances in 2020 Source
Gaza ceasefire ends two days of fighting; protests in Bolivia reignite
There’s a ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Islamic Jihad following deadly violence along the Strip. Also, protests in Bolivia have reignited after Senator Jeanine Añez named herself interim president, and Britain’s Prince Charles is celebrating his birthday in India. CBS News’ Gwen Baumgardner joined “CBSN AM” to discuss. Source
LASIK eye surgery should be taken off market, former FDA adviser says
LASIK eye surgery has been popular for more than 20 years, with an estimated 20 million Americans undergoing the procedure to correct nearsightedness and improve distance vision. But some patients says the surgery has ruined their eyesight. Now an expert who once backed LASIK is campaigning to get it off the market. Dr. Tara Narula reports. Source
9 students have died at USC since the start of fall semester
Police are investigating a series of student deaths at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. Since the fall semester began in August, nine students have died. The school says three of those were by suicide. Source
Turkish president plays anti-Kurds video in Oval Office meeting
President Trump met with Turkey’s president at the White House Wednesday. CBS News has confirmed that there was a surprise confrontation when President Erdogan met with Mr. Trump and others in the Oval Office. Source
How both parties are spinning the first public impeachment hearing
Both Republicans and Democrats are claiming victory after the first public hearing in the impeachment inquiry Wednesday. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and CBSN legal contributor Keir Dougall spoke to CBSN’s “Red & Blue” about their observations from the hearing. Source
What does it mean to be a Thunderbird?
“CBS Evening News” anchor Norah O’Donnell spoke to Captain Michelle Curran, the only female fighter pilot on the Thunderbirds. She said it’s an “honor” and a “responsibility” to be a part of their mission. Source
Greta Thunberg sailing back to Europe
Teen climate activist Greta Thunberg is beginning a three-week sailboat trip from the U.S back across the Atlantic to attend a U.N. climate summit in Madrid. CBSN has details. Source