Last Updated Dec 17, 2017 6:02 PM EST NEW YORK — “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” rocketed to a debut of $220 million at the North American box office, landing the second-best opening ever and slotting in behind only its predecessor, “The Force Awakens,” according to studio estimates Sunday. The […]
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Woman mauled to death by her dogs while on a walk: police
GOOCHLAND COUNTY, Va. — Police say a 22-year-old woman found dead in Virginia was mauled to death by her dogs, CBS affiliate WTKR-TV reports. Bethany Lynn Stephens’ body was discovered in the woods on Thursday night, Goochland County Sheriff James Agnew said. Her father had called police around 8:20 p.m. when he […]
Top Dem calls for bomb-detection units at transit hubs
ALBANY, N.Y. — Screening devices that detect suicide vests like the one that exploded in a New York City subway tunnel are being tested in a Los Angeles transit station, but U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer said Sunday the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) should speed up plans to deploy the technology […]
Soyuz takes off for space station
A Russian Soyuz spacecraft blasted off from frigid Kazakhstan early Sunday, boosting a fresh three-man crew into orbit for a two-day flight to the International Space Station. Three-and-a-half hours later, a SpaceX Dragon cargo ship reached the lab complex delivering 4,800 pounds of needed supplies and equipment. The busy day […]
Hollywood’s executives forming task force to fight sexual harassment
Some of Hollywood’s most powerful executives are funding a new commission to fight sexual harassment. They’ve appointed a well-known figure to run the commission: Anita Hill. Some of the biggest influencers in the entertainment industry are joining forces to combat sexual misconduct in Hollywood by forming “the commission on sexual […]
Texas restaurant slammed for sign with blackface caricature
A restaurant in Lubbock, Texas, is defending itself after charges of racism for a sign that uses a derogatory term for black people and depicts a blackface caricature. The restaurant, which features vintage signs, claimed in a now-deleted Facebook post that the sign is a “part of history,” CBS affiliate […]
Doug Jones on Senate victory: “Old Alabama” lost to “New Alabama”
Democrat Doug Jones made headlines last Tuesday winning the election for U.S. Senate in Alabama.This morning, the Senator-elect has some questions to answer from Manuel Bojorquez: Even after Roy Moore faced multiple accusations of sexual misconduct, some involving teenagers, many political experts thought the Republican — who rode his horse […]
A ghost town’s Christmas past
‘TIS THE SEASON for visitors to flock to the town of Madrid, New Mexico for a close-up look at its unusual take on Christmas. Conor Knighton is just back: Welcome to the tiny town of Madrid, New Mexico, where the 300-odd residents (emphasis on the odd) proudly march to the […]
The unlikely story of D.C.’s new music venue, The Anthem
The Anthem, a new music venue in Washington, D.C., just opened in the city’s revitalized Wharf district. It’s an unlikely independent success story in an industry filled with global entertainment companies. CBS News’ Alex Wagner took a tour of the new neighborhood and venue with the two people who made […]
Michael McDonald is back with “Wide Open”
“Sweet Freedom” was a huge hit back in 1986 for Michael McDonald, who enjoys a large and loyal following to this day — and he’s not about to rest on his laurels. Jim Axelrod has a Sunday Profile: The hair is now white, but the voice is still solid gold. […]