Every Thursday, like clockwork, Army Spec. Scott Stranne and a group of about 20 friends get together to ride their motorcycles and catch up. It has been their routine since the motorcycle club started nearly two years ago. But when Stranne was deployed for his first tour in Afghanistan in […]
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Upcoming satellite launch to make big changes for weather forecasting
The current three- to seven-day forecasts Americans have come to rely on for planning everything from weekend picnics to hurricane evacuations rely heavily on constant updates from satellites that orbit Earth’s poles measuring temperature, moisture and a host of other variables that define the planet’s ever-changing weather. Early Tuesday, NASA […]
Key weather satellite set for launch
The current three- to seven-day forecasts Americans have come to rely on for planning everything from weekend picnics to hurricane evacuations rely heavily on constant updates from satellites that orbit Earth’s poles measuring temperature, moisture and a host of other variables that define the planet’s ever-changing weather. Early Tuesday, NASA […]
New scam targets Netflix customers
If you planned on watching something on Netflix over the weekend, but got an email saying your account was disabled, you may be the target of a scam. Scam or “phishing” emails that look like they’re coming straight from Netflix are asking customers to update their payment information. Customers are […]
Mystery surrounds woman missing for 42 years
MONTICELLO, N.Y. — The 78-year-old woman’s mind was clouded by dementia. But she recognized the brunette with a slight smile in the faded picture from the 1970s detectives showed her. “Me,” the woman uttered in a voice barely above a whisper. The picture helped investigators visiting an assisted-living facility near […]
“Something happened”: Mystery surrounds woman missing for 42 years
MONTICELLO, N.Y. — The 78-year-old woman’s mind was clouded by dementia. But she recognized the brunette with a slight smile in the faded picture from the 1970s detectives showed her. “Me,” the woman uttered in a voice barely above a whisper. The picture helped investigators visiting an assisted-living facility near […]
Psychologist Meg Jay on resilience and overcoming adversity
News events like natural disasters, mass shootings and sexual misconduct can have an adverse effect on adults and children, including depression, anxiety and PTSD. In her new book, “Supernormal: The Untold Story of Adversity and Resilience” (Twelve/Grand Central), psychologist Meg Jay describes the effects of chronic stress, and explains the […]
Officers pull over drivers, but give them something other than a ticket
Drivers in Billings, Montana, were able to breathe a sigh of relief after getting pulled over by police last week. Instead of handing out tickets for minor traffic violations — like a broken tail light — on Wednesday, officers gifted 20 lucky drivers with a special holiday treat. After asking […]
Questioning stereotypes about younger, older millennials
“CBS This Morning” is partnering with digital media company Refinery 29 this morning for a new series about millennials called My Generation: Millennials are people who were born between the early 1980s and mid-90s. They make up the largest living generation, bigger than Baby Boomers and Generation X. Their money, […]
Founder of sex rehab center defends program
The country’s growing sexual misconduct scandal is putting a new focus on a controversial field: sex addiction rehab. More than 80 women have accused Harvey Weinstein of sexual harassment or assault, and more than a dozen men allege sexual misconduct by Kevin Spacey. Both men are now reportedly being treated […]