One of the biggest names in musical theater — the star and creator of “Hamilton” — has plunged right into his NEXT ACT. It’s in a place a long way from Broadway, but very close to his heart, as David Begnaud shows us: As the creator and star of the […]
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The Ungers: Righting a miscarriage of justice
The people who call themselves THE UNGERS are convicted criminals — some 250 in all — sentenced to life in prison many years ago for violent crimes. Thanks to an appeals court in Maryland, they now have the opportunity to be released, an opportunity many have already taken. Our Cover […]
Trump says he believes Putin’s denial of election meddling
HANOI, Vietnam — President Trump said Russia’s Vladimir Putin once again vehemently denied interfering in the 2016 U.S. elections during their discussions on the sidelines of an economic summit Saturday. Mr. Trump made clear he’s not interested in dwelling on the issue. “He said he absolutely did not meddle in […]
Trump deflects on whether Roy Moore should quit Senate race
HANOI, Vietnam — President Trump on Saturday deflected questions about whether Alabama Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore should drop out of the race because of sexual misconduct allegations against him. Mr. Trump, who has been traveling in Asia, said he’s been too busy reading documents and hasn’t had time to […]
Why were five U.S. soldiers killed by an American bomber in Afghanistan?
On this Veteran’s Day weekend, as the Trump White House plans to send more troops and planes into Afghanistan, we bring you a cautionary tale of how five U.S. soldiers — including two Green Berets — died there on the night of June 9th, 2014. The Pentagon concluded the deaths […]
Why were 5 U.S. soldiers killed by an American bomber in Afghanistan?
On this Veteran’s Day weekend, as the Trump White House plans to send more troops and planes into Afghanistan, we bring you a cautionary tale of how five U.S. soldiers — including two Green Berets — died there on the night of June 9, 2014. The Pentagon concluded the deaths […]
Record cold temperatures freeze Chicago
CHICAGO — Chicago’s frigid temperatures early Friday matched a record low, dropping to 18 degrees before dawn, CBS Chicago reports. The temperature at O’Hare reached a low of 18 around 4 a.m., tying the lowest official Nov. 10 temperature recorded in Chicago in 1986. The wind chill reached as low as […]
Charlotte air traffic controller charged with having weapon of mass destruction
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Authorities say an air traffic controller at a North Carolina airport has been arrested on charges of possessing a weapon of mass destruction. Paul George Dandan, 30, is charged with possession of a weapon of mass destruction, acquiring a weapon of mass destruction and transporting a weapon […]
Air traffic controller charged with having weapon of mass destruction
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Authorities say an air traffic controller at a North Carolina airport has been arrested on charges of possessing a weapon of mass destruction. Paul George Dandan, 30, is charged with possession of a weapon of mass destruction, acquiring a weapon of mass destruction and transporting a weapon […]
Man in custody after allegedly stealing cruiser, leading to search that left man dead
Police have a man custody who is accused stealing a Rhode Island State Police cruiser Thursday morning that set off a manhunt that led to police chase of a separate vehicle that left a man dead, CBS affiliate WPRI reports. State Police confirmed to WPRI that Donald Morgan, 35, was […]