How the west was won – by a restaurant chain
Last fall, a cheer went up as a grand hotel from a bygone era got a little closer to opening its doors. For Allan Affeldt, restoring La Castañeda, in Las Vegas, New Mexico, is a labor of love. "When the…
Calendar: Week of February 25
Here's a look at the week ahead on our "Sunday Morning" Calendar: On Monday, veteran CBS News correspondent and "Face the Nation" anchor emeritus Bob Schieffer turns 82. Happy Birthday, Bob! Tuesday marks the 100th anniversary of the Grand Canyon…
Emcee hammered: The Oscars go on without a host
There is no host for the Oscars this year. Oh my gosh, what does that mean? No host? That sounds like absolute chaos. That would be like a horseless carriage! Or an elevator without an operator. What's next, a car…
Two Arrested, Charged in McMinn County Human Trafficking Investigation
McMinn County, TN (WDEF) - A joint investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the Athens Police Department, and the Office of the 10th District Attorney General has resulted in the arrest of two men accused of attempting to purchase…
Governor urges Democrats challenging Trump to focus on Puerto Rico
Washington — Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló believes Democratic candidates vying to challenge President Trump in the 2020 presidential election need to make issues affecting the island and its approximately 3.2 million U.S. citizens central to their campaigns. "It's not…
Transcript: CBS News interviews Puerto Rico's governor
The following is a transcript of a wide-ranging interview with Puerto Rican Gov. Ricardo Rosselló, who told CBS News on Friday that Democrats taking on President Trump in 2020 need to make Puerto Rico a top issue in their campaigns.…
Heavy rains drench the South as tornado smacks Mississippi
Columbus, Miss. — A tornado smashed into a commercial district in the small Mississippi city of Columbus, shattering businesses as severe storms raked the South on a weekend of drenching rains and a rising flood threat. The massive storm has dropped…
Chattanooga Police Officer Killed in Hit-and-Run on Hamill Road
Updated at 4:25pm: Chattanooga Police say they have found a car consistent with the description of the one that hit and killed an officer. For more on the investigation, click here. ____ Updated at 11:04am: Hixson, TN (WDEF) - On Saturday…
Firefighters Rescue Motorists on Flooded Street
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) – Early Sunday morning, Chattanooga firefighters rescued a couple who drove into flood waters at 3420 Lightfoot Mill Road. Battalion Chief David Thompson Jr. said firefighters with Quint 6 were the first on the scene. Firefighter Sterling…
Southeast drenched by storm, tornado reported in Mississippi
Columbus, Miss. -- A tornado smashed into a commercial district in the small Mississippi city of Columbus on Saturday afternoon, shattering businesses as severe storms raked the South amid days of drenching rains and a rising flood threat. The massive…
Could a controversial new Calif. law free a convicted killer when he turns 25?
Produced by Judy Rybak and Stephanie Slifer Six years ago, someone savagely stabbed to death Chip Northup, 87, and Claudia Maupin, 76, as they slept inside their Davis, California, home. Police found no physical evidence and investigators thought they might…
Homes in Ooltewah see flooding
Recent rain caused homes to flood in Ooltewah.
Ole Miss basketball players kneel during National Anthem
Eight University of Mississippi basketball players kneeled during the National Anthem before Saturday's game against Georgia. The gesture was in response to a Confederacy rally held near the arena. Moments before their game against Georgia, both teams formed lines for…
Puerto Rico Gov: Venezuela navy threatened to "open fire" on U.S. ship
A Venezuelan Navy vessel threatened to "open fire" on a ship carrying humanitarian aid that was dispatched and financed by Puerto Rico's government, according to the island's governor. In a statement Saturday night, Gov. Ricardo Rosselló said he instructed the…
Prosecutor outlines sex abuse allegations against R. Kelly
Last Updated Feb 23, 2019 7:14 PM EST Warning: The details of the allegations in this story are graphic. R. Kelly remains in custody after surrendering to police on charges of criminal sexual abuse. Prosecutors on Saturday described the disturbing…
Puerto Rico Gov: Venezuelan navy threatened to "open fire" on U.S.-financed aid ship
A Venezuelan Navy vessel threatened to "open fire" on a ship carrying humanitarian aid that was dispatched and financed by Puerto Rico's government, according to the island's governor. In a statement Saturday night, Gov. Ricardo Rosselló said he instructed the…
Art classes try to bridge Chicago's segregated Sedgwick Street
Chicago -- Sedgwick Street in Chicago's Old Town neighborhood appears to divide two worlds. On the West Side, a subsidized housing complex called Marshall Field Gardens, home to mostly black residents. And to the east, condos and million-dollar homes, where…
Will second Trump-Kim summit be substance or show?
After last year's visually striking summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Singapore, President Trump heralded it as a success and even claimed North Korea no longer poses a nuclear threat. Eight months later, however, experts believe North…
Scientists want help naming Jupiter’s newly discovered moons
Now's your chance to name a moon, but don't get your hopes up — Moony McMoonFace is not in the running. Researchers at the Carnegie Institution for Science have implemented some pretty strict rules for their contest asking for the…
Situation at Southwest is worse than previously known
New documents obtained by CBS News show the situation at Southwest Airlines is worse than previously known. At different times throughout the last week, more than 60 Southwest 737s were taken out of service by mechanics for unscheduled maintenance. The…
Cargo jet crashes near Baytown, Texas
A twin-engine cargo plane with three people onboard crashed near Baytown, Texas, on Saturday, authorities said. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued an alert on the Boeing 767 after losing radio contact approximately 30 miles southeast of Houston's George Bush…
Horrified mom discovers suicide instructions on YouTube Kids
Warning: This article features disturbing content and mentions of suicide. Video promoting self-harm tips -- spliced between clips of a popular video game -- has surfaced at least twice on YouTube and YouTube Kids since July, according to a pediatrician…
Lily & Madeleine on finding their "third voice"
Sisters Lily and Madeleine Jurkiewicz got their start singing cover songs and posting them online. When their videos caught the interest of a music producer, their recording and performing career was borne. "Did you have to negotiate this all at…
Mueller files redacted Paul Manafort sentencing memo
Special counsel Robert Mueller has filed a redacted memo on sentencing recommendations for former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort. Friday had been the deadline for the filing, although that process appears to have been slowed by the redaction process. The…