Fact checking the claims from supporters and opponents of California’s Prop 36
CBS News California takes a closer look at the drug component of the high-profile Proposition 36 to fact-check claims about the ballot measure from supporters and opponents.
Shrewsbury little library box damaged by suspected firework
SHREWSBURY, Mo. – A peaceful night at Brinkop Park took a dangerous turn when an explosive was placed into a library box. Neighbors say the explosion happened around 9 p.m. Wednesday. One neighbor told us off camera the explosion was louder than any fireworks they’d ever heard. “We heard a loud explosion down at our […]
Wanted Romanian nationals arrested for stealing smoke detectors in St. Louis County
CHESTERFIELD, Mo. – Chesterfield Police say they’ve arrested two men for stealing thousands of dollars worth of smoke detectors from multiple Lowe’s home improvement stores in St. Louis County. Police say both men are Romanian nationals here in the country illegally, and both are wanted for crimes in other states. Chesterfield Police arrested Crisian Vasile […]
CBS News meets kids in Gaza and Lebanon scarred for life by Israeli bombs
Israel says its war is on Iran-backed terrorists in Gaza and Lebanon, but civilians have burned alive, and children suffered life-changing injuries.
Are ballot selfies illegal?
(NewsNation) — Some enthusiastic voters may have to resist the urge to post a photo of their marked ballot this election season as many states ban sharing ballot selfies. Sharing selfies of completed ballots has become a way some voters show who they supported, but concerns over coercion and even bribery have led at least 14 […]
New Cahokia Heights school construction comes with protest over minority participation
CAHOKIA HEIGHTS, Ill. – Cahokia Unit School District #187 will break ground on a new state-of-the-art high school Friday. The current high school needs costly repairs and has outlived its use, according to Curtis McCall Jr. “The citizens of Cahokia Heights and Cahokia Unit School District have needed a high school for well over 70 […]
Denied jail visits: Reverends, family fight for access to youth
ST. LOUIS – Reverends Phillip Duvall and Leanord C. White say they’re being denied visits by the St. Louis County Juvenile Detention Center. White said, “I’ve come down at least three times where I was denied.” Duvall added, “The government shouldn’t be an extension to blocking that when it is our constitutional right.” Also crucial, […]
Syracuse data shows high lead levels in drinking water
Citizens, local and national groups warned that Syracuse, New York, is facing a crisis over lead in its drinking water. The city’s data showed that 27 of about 100 homes exceeded the “federal action level” for lead contamination. Valerie Baron, senior attorney with the Natural Resources Defense Council, discusses the group’s demands to address the […]
Charges dropped against Tyron McAlpin following release of arrest video
The announcement comes after police body camera video of Tyron McAlpin’s violent arrest became public and sparked outcry.
One Direction members react to Liam Payne’s death
Former One Direction members posted a statement on social media Thursday, saying, “we are devastated by the news of Liam’s passing.” Liam Payne died on Wednesday after falling from a hotel balcony in Argentina. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano reports on new evidence in the British singer’s death.
