NEW YORK — On this Black Friday, retailers have high hopes for the holiday shopping season. One hundred and sixty-four million Americans are expected to shop online or in stores this weekend, up from 154 million last year. There was the usual frenzy, but in some places, Black Friday was relatively […]
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New questions in death of Baltimore detective, killed 1 day before testifying
BALTIMORE — There are new questions about the murder of Baltimore Det. Sean Suiter, who was gunned down last week, one day before he was set to testify in a federal corruption case against fellow officers. The FBI is trying to enhance what is believed to be Suiter’s final radio […]
New questions in killing of Baltimore detective day before he was to testify
BALTIMORE — There are new questions about the murder of Baltimore Det. Sean Suiter, who was gunned down last week, one day before he was set to testify in a federal corruption case against fellow officers. The FBI is trying to enhance what is believed to be Suiter’s final radio […]
From nuclear missile silo to Airbnb rental
ESKRIDGE, KANSAS — A Cold War-era missile silo in rural northeast Kansas that housed a nuclear warhead 65 years ago and was later converted into an underground mansion is now finding a new lease on life as an Airbnb location. The Subterra Castle Airbnb opened for business about six months […]
High schooler makes sure nobody eats lunch alone
BOCA RATON, Fla. — When the lunch bell rings at Boca Raton High School in Florida, 3,400 kids spill into the courtyard and split into their social groups. But not everyone gets included. As we first reported in March, here at Boca High and at schools across the country, someone […]
MoMA fashion exhibit explores transformative pieces
New York’s Museum of Modern Art is asking a thought-provoking question about fashion: Is fashion actually modern? “CBS This Morning” toured a new exhibit where a century of fashionable clothing and accessories are celebrated for their contribution to art and design. You might be surprised to learn how many […]
Best Black Friday electronics deals on TVs, laptops and more
This Black Friday kicks off the biggest shopping season of the year. Americans are expected to spend around $680 billion this holiday season, and about 33 percent of shoppers plan to buy electronics, according to PwC’s 2017 Holiday Outlook report. Among the tech deals, Consumer Reports digital editor Elliot Weiler […]
Busy London station evacuated amid reports of shots fired
Last Updated Nov 24, 2017 1:40 PM EST LONDON — British police flooded London’s busy Oxford Circus area Friday after receiving multiple reports of “shots fired.” They have not located any suspects, evidence of shots fired or casualties. Armed and unarmed officers rushed to the shopping district, and police said […]
Busy London station reopens after “shots fired” scare
Last Updated Nov 24, 2017 2:29 PM EST LONDON — Shoppers scattered in panic and police flooded one of London’s busiest areas Friday after multiple reports of shots being fired at Oxford Circus subway station. But an hour later police said they had found no sign of any gunshots, suspects […]
False alarm at London train station causes panic
Last Updated Nov 24, 2017 2:29 PM EST LONDON — Shoppers scattered in panic and police flooded one of London’s busiest areas Friday after multiple reports of shots being fired at Oxford Circus subway station. But an hour later police said they had found no sign of any gunshots, suspects […]