BEIJING — The city government in Beijing has decided the teeming metropolis has too many people and too many dilapidated homes, so it has begun tearing them down. And the people who lived in them are on their own. Several neighborhoods on the outskirts of Beijing look like war zones. […]
Free America Network
Man with Alzheimer’s still striving to make new music
PORTLAND, Ore. — We may have the perfect Christmas story. It’s about a musical gift that was lost, then found. To welcome us to Portland, Oregon, 68-year-old Steve Goodwin would like to play one of his songs for you. You have no idea how much he would like to play […]
A hormone is produced every time we do something kind
In this season of Christmas, a question… When was the last time you thought about the power of KINDNESS? Our Cover Story is reported by Lee Cowan: The wonderful thing about “It’s a Wonderful Life” is those final few minutes, when George Bailey — after a lifetime of dolling out […]
The healing, and persistent, power of kindness
In this season of Christmas, a question… When was the last time you thought about the power of KINDNESS? Our Cover Story is reported by Lee Cowan: The wonderful thing about “It’s a Wonderful Life” is those final few minutes, when George Bailey — after a lifetime of dolling out […]
9 tax breaks in the new GOP tax bill
Getty Images/iStockphoto Although the Republican tax bill is under fire from Democrats for snubbing the middle class, the 1,000-page document has plenty of tax breaks — if you qualify. Tax experts are combing through the legislation to get a handle on how its new tax brackets and treatments of everything […]
New info about woman accused of killing mom, taking baby
HOUSTON — A Houston woman accused of killing a mother and kidnapping her six-week-old baby told investigators the victim was already dead when she arrived at the home Tuesday, reports CBS affiliate KHOU, citing prosecutors’ statements in court. The murder suspect, 28-year-old Erika Miranda-Alvarez, had recently been pregnant and was […]
Risk of Christmas tree fires often overlooked
For many of us, the holidays mean celebrations and quality time with loved ones, but all of the excitement and festivities can cause people to overlook some dangerous safety hazards that pose a special risk this time of year. “The holidays are a busy time with many distractions. We have […]
“Dear Donna Reed”: Wartime letters to the Hollywood star
Donna Reed’s TV show was a hit in the late ’50’ and ’60s, and she was also famous for her Oscar-winning role in the 1953 film “From Here to Eternity.” But a role she played off-screen was nearly lost to time. Martha Teichner found it: “It’s a Wonderful Life” season […]
Symphonies cut ties with conductor accused of sexual misconduct
SAN FRANCISCO – The stellar career of world-renowned conductor Charles Dutoit has come crashing down in the wake of sexual assault accusations by three singers and a musician. Symphonies from Boston to Sydney have severed ties with the maestro, and he has cancelled guest appearances with other major orchestras. The […]
Carmen de Lavallade’s “fearless” journey to dance icon
Carmen de Lavallade exudes elegance merely walking down the sidewalk. The legendary performer broke barriers in dance and brought tears to the eyes of big band leaders like Duke Ellington. CBS News’ Michelle Miller caught up with the 86-year-old, who still teaches in Harlem, to look back on her long […]