Northwest Georgia sheriffs voice concern over medical marijuana bill
Sheriffs in northwest Georgia are worried about a bill that would allow the production and sale of low potency medical marijuana oil.
12 detained babies have been released from ICE custody in Texas
ICE officers have released 12 of the infants that were being held at a rural Texas detention center, where immigrant advocates claim they dealt with dirty water, limited baby food and a lack of medical care. The release comes just…
$1.5 billion mystery solved: Mega Millions winner comes forward
A billion-dollar mystery in South Carolina has been solved. Lottery officials said the winner has come forward to claim the record $1.5 billion jackpot from October. He or she will remain anonymous, a right afforded to the winner by state…
CGLA Black History Month
Students from Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy now know more about successful African Americans in the county's past.
Disturbing allegations against suspect in mom's kidnap, killing
The Rhode Island man accused of kidnapping a Boston mother will be transported back to Massachusetts from Delaware, where federal authorities say he was found driving with the slain woman's body in his trunk last week. Louis Coleman III, 32,…
After Sears, which retailers could be the next to fall?
A number of major U.S. retailers crashed and burned last year, led by long-suffering Sears. And according to Moody's Investors Service, 2019 could see a number of other name brick-and-mortar chains tumble into bankruptcy. Among the most fragile: J.C. Penney,…
Man charged with setting fire to Planned Parenthood clinic
A Missouri man is in custody after he allegedly set fire to a Planned Parenthood clinic last month. Wesley Brian Kaster, 42, of Columbia, was arrested and charged Saturday for attempting to burn down the building with a Molotov cocktail,…
Luke Perry's sudden death and the warning signs of stroke
Actor Luke Perry, best known for his roles on "Beverly Hills, 90210" in the 1990s and, more recently, "Riverdale," died Monday after suffering a "massive stroke" last week, a representative confirmed to CBS News. He was rushed to a hospital…
House to vote on anti-Semitism resolution after Omar remarks
The House will vote Wednesday on a "resolution condemning anti-Semitism," according to a senior Democratic aide, following comments made last week by Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar, a Democrat, at a "progressive issues town hall" at Busboys & Poets last week, where…
OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma may declare bankruptcy
Purdue Pharma is considering filing for bankruptcy as the OxyContin maker looks to limit its potential liabilities from lawsuits over the drugmaker's alleged role in the nation's deadly opioid epidemic, according to reports that cited people familiar with the matter.…
Trump speaks to state attorneys general at the White House
President Trump is set to speak to the National Association of Attorneys General at the White House Monday, two weeks after 16 states sued his administration over his declaration of a national emergency along the southern border. The lawsuit, spearheaded by…
Ex charged in blast that killed California spa owner
A southern California man was arrested in connection with an explosion at a spa that killed is ex-girlfriend last year after materials similar to those used in the bomb were found in his home and car, federal authorities said Monday. Stephen William…
Judge won't expedite case for "ISIS bride"
Hoda Muthana fighting to return to U.S. A federal court is denying 24-year-old Hoda Muthana an expedited case in her quest to return to the U.S. after running away from Alabama five years ago to join ISIS in Syria. Judge…
Virgin Atlantic drops mandatory makeup rule for female crew
Virgin Atlantic is getting rid of its mandatory makeup regulations for female cabin crew members, a spokesperson for the U.K.-based airline confirmed to CBS News. The move, coming from a major airline, represents a symbolic shift in an industry long…
The Latest: Friends help survivors after deadly tornado
BEAUREGARD, Ala. (AP) - The Latest on the tornado that killed more than 20 people in Alabama (all times local): 12:15 p.m. Friends in eastern Alabama are helping tornado survivors retrieve the scattered pieces of their lives after devastating winds…
70 year old East Tennessee man lost at Glacier Gorge
BOULDER, Colorado (WDEF) - A southeast Tennessee man is the third hiker lost in the Rocky Mountain National Park this winter. A search is underway Monday for 70 year old James Pruitt of Etowah. Family members in our area say…
Eli Lilly to sell half-price insulin. Diabetics say it's not enough
Eli Lilly said it plans to roll out a half-price version of its Humalog insulin, an effort that comes amid rising scrutiny and criticism over the surging cost of the life-saving medication. The price of the new medication, called Lispro,…
Former Acting AG Matt Whitaker leaves Justice Department
Democrats grill Whitaker in combative hearing Former Acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker has left the building, CBS News correspondent Paula Reid reports. Although he was replaced by Attorney General William Barr last month, Whitaker was spotted at the Justice Department as recently…
Teen who defied mom and got vaccinated to testify before Congress
A teen who made headlines after getting vaccinated against his mother's wishes at age 18 will be sharing his story in front of Congress on Tuesday. High school senior Ethan Lindenberger grew up thinking it was normal for most kids…
Luke Perry, "Beverly Hills, 90210" star, dies at 52
Luke Perry, best known for his role on FOX's "Beverly Hills, 90210" in the 1990s, died Monday after suffering a stroke last week, a representative told CBS News. He was 52. "The family appreciates the outpouring of support and prayers…
TECH BYTE: Electric Cars Impacted by Extreme Temperatures
Let's look at ways to make your next road trip go smoothly.
"Disturbing" items found after disappearance of Air Force major's wife
Police in Texas have arrested an Air Force major on charges of evidence tampering as they investigate the disappearance of his wife, who is feared dead. CBS affiliate KENS reports 29-year-old Andreen McDonald was reported missing when she didn't show up for…
Over 1,500 turtles found stuffed in suitcases
Customs officials made an unusual discovery in the Philippines on Sunday — over 1,500 live turtles stuffed into suitcases. The turtles were found duct-taped in left-behind luggage, the Bureau of Customs at Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila said. The…
Protesters converge on racetrack following 20th horse death
Animal rights activists are calling for the closure of a renowned Southern California Thoroughbred racetrack after another horse died Saturday — the 20th such death in the past two months. Eskenforadrink, a 4-year-old filly who was the even-money favorite in…