Drones spot swimmers in rip currents, assisting rescues
The town of Oak Island is one of a few places in the country deploying drones for ocean rescue.
Harris team vets VP candidates as campaign works to build its coalition
CBS News has learned Vice President Kamala Harris’ team is vetting about a dozen possible vice presidential candidates, including Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. It comes as her campaign seeks to take advantage of a surge in enthusiasm among Democrats since she announced her candidacy. Weijia Jiang reports.
FBI director testifies on security lapses in Trump rally shooting
FBI Director Christopher Wray gave chilling testimony Wednesday before the House Judiciary Committee about the investigation into the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Wray revealed that on the same day the gunman registered for Trump’s rally, he also did a Google search on his laptop for “how far away was Oswald from Kennedy?” […]
Volunteers, employees overwhelmed at animal centers after flooding
ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ill. – Last Tuesday’s heavy rains prompted the St. Clair County Animal Control Center to halt operations due to flooding. All dogs and cats were safely rescued and rehomed to either the Humane Society or a foster home. The mental and physical exhaustion of the volunteers has taken a toll. “We were […]
Webster Groves sexual assault suspect arrested; police fear more possible victims
WEBSTER GROVES, Mo. – Authorities say a man involved in a sexual assault in the parking lot of a popular Webster Groves restaurant is behind bars. 28-year-old Robert Merritt has been charged with first-degree aggravated sexual abuse and first-degree property damage after a July 10 incident in the parking lot of Cyranos restaurant, according to […]
