MALIBU, Calif. — A man went out for a hike last Sunday in the rugged hills along Southern California’s Malibu coast. Then, he disappeared. He turned up days later with a serious injury and quite a story. Marcelo Santos did just about everything you’re not supposed to do if you get […]
CBS News
Homeland Security to compile database of journalists, media influencers
The Department of Homeland Security posted a contract request this week for “Media Monitoring Services,” which will compile a database of hundreds of thousands of journalists, bloggers and “media influencers” for the federal government. After an outcry on social media, a Department of Homeland Security spokesman tweeted “this is nothing […]
Governors could be powerless to deny Trump troop request
SALEM, Ore. — President Donald Trump’s plan to deploy National Guard troops to the border with Mexico has drawn resistance from some governors, most of them Democrats. But they could be powerless to deny the commander in chief’s request for soldiers. Governors have some leeway to say no to presidents, […]
Video: Car chase suspect rams big rig hauling jet fuel
SANTA ANA, Calif. — Three gang members have been charged after leading police on a car chase before crashing head-on into a big rig hauling aviation fuel, according to Santa Ana police. Part of the chase and the crash was caught on video. The incident started around 11 p.m. Thursday […]
GOP Rep. Blake Farenthold resigns
Rep. Blake Farenthold, the Texas Republican under scrutiny for using $84,000 in taxpayer funds to settle a sexual harassment claim, officially resigned on Friday. Farenthold had already announced he wouldn’t run for reelection, after initially saying he would run. His resignation became effective 5 p.m. Friday. “While I planned on […]
Jury awards $3M to LAPD officer who claimed sexual harassment, retaliation
A Los Angeles jury on Wednesday awarded $3 million to a female police officer who claimed she was sexually harassed by a supervisor and subsequently monitored after she complained about it. The weeklong trial ended with a 12-0 verdict after the jury deliberated for only an hour, the Los Angeles […]
Rep. Blake Farenthold resigns
Rep. Blake Farenthold, the Texas Republican under scrutiny for using $84,000 in taxpayer funds to settle a sexual harassment claim, officially resigned on Friday. Farenthold had already announced he wouldn’t run for reelection, after initially saying he would run. His resignation became effective 5 p.m. Friday. “While I planned on […]
Doctors warn of “second wave” of the flu
Though it may not feel like it everywhere yet, the calendar says spring is here. But that doesn’t mean we’re out of the woods when it comes to this year’s nasty flu season, experts warn. Flu season peaked in February and the majority of the country has finally seen a […]
Feds seize classified ad site Backpage.com over sex trafficking ads
Last Updated Apr 6, 2018 4:49 PM EDT The federal government has seized Backpage.com, the popular classified advertising website, CBS News’ Paula Reid reported Friday. The site is frequently used for sex trafficking of adults and children. The Justice Department says the site has earned $500 million in revenue from […]
Nine West is the latest retailer to declare bankruptcy
NEW YORK – Nine West Holdings on Friday filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, becoming the latest brick-and-mortar retailer felled by heavy debt and rising online competition. The shoe chain said Friday the move was made to help with the sale of its Nine West and Bandolino footwear and handbag […]