North Carolina public universities try to support systems president
The new chairman of the board that governs North Carolina's public universities has asked members to unite behind the system's embattled president.
VP Pence backs Diane Black
Vice President Mike Pence is throwing his support behind U.S. Rep. Diane Black just days before a heated four-way Republican primary election for Tennessee governor.
Arrests made in Cleveland shootings
Four arrests have been made in connection with two shootings that occurred in Cleveland this week.
Pakistan election marred by allegations of election rigging
Cricket star Imran Khan has declared victory in Pakistan's general elections, but his win is being overshadowed by allegations of election rigging. Opposition parties slammed the outcome, but a European Union monitoring team said despite problems, "over all the election…
"Blood moon" eclipse, Mars providing treat for skywatchers
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- Skywatchers around much of the world are being treated to a complete lunar eclipse Friday. The eclipse will be the longest this century. Watch CBSN's live stream of the coverage of the eclipse from Johannesburg…
10 of 11 relocated rhinos die as conservation bid backfires
29 Photos Kenya Wildlife Services (KWS) translocation team members assist a sedated female black rhinoceros into a safer position before loading the animal into a transport crate as it is one of the three individuals about to be moved from…
East Ridge Police say one person was shot multiple times early Friday morning
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF)- A man is behind bars charged in connection with the shooting. Officials say 19 year old Collin Macheel has been charged with Aggravated Assault. The victim has been released from the hospital. Previous Story: East Ridge…
Georgia State Police investigating officer involved shooting
Georgia state police are investigating after sheriff's deputies shot and killed a man they say fought with an officer.
Putin "ready" to visit D.C., invites Trump to Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday that he is "ready" to visit Washington to hold another meeting with President Donald Trump, who he said was also ready to meet, but that the "conditions" must be right for the reunion. Mr.…
Hot weather boosts dog meat consumption in N. Korea
A waitress shows dishes made of dog meat at at Pyongyang House of Sweet Meat, a dog specialty restaurant in Pyongyang, North Korea, July 25, 2018. AP PYONGYANG, North Korea -- In North Korea, summer is not a good time…
Tennessee Judge Upholds Inmate Execution Practices
A Tennessee judge has upheld the state's use of controversial drugs to execute inmates after a challenge by 33 inmates on death row. Kelley Henry, one of the lawyers representing the inmates, said the plaintiffs will appeal. The Tennessean reports…
Old WWII ammo hampers forest fire fight in Germany
Firefighters battle a forest fire near Lichtenwalde, in Germany's Brandenburg state, July 26, 2018, in an image taken from video handed out by the state police. REUTERS/handout BERLIN -- German authorities say a forest fire near a village southwest of…
Tennessee Bus Driver Faces Charges after 2016 Fatal crash
Prosecutors say a Tennessee school bus driver has been charged in a crash that killed a motorist in 2016. The Shelby County district attorney's office said Thursday that 23-year-old April Christopher has been has been indicted on a misdemeanor charge…
U.K. halts U.S. cooperation on handover of ISIS "Beatles" suspects
LONDON -- Britain's Home Office has temporarily suspended cooperating with U.S. authorities on the handover of two British jihadis allegedly linked to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) until a judge reviews a decision that would allow the…
Arson linked to deaths in Greek town built like a "fire trap"
ATHENS, Greece -- Greek authorities said Thursday there were serious indications that a deadly wildfire that gutted a vacation resort near Athens was started deliberately. Meanwhile experts have warned that the devastated coastal town had been built like a "fire…
World's oldest person dies at 117
A photo provided by the Guinness World Records shows Chiyo Miyako, who was certified as the world's oldest living person before her death on July 27, 2018, at the age of 117 years 81 days. Chiyo was born in Wakayama,…
White House says remains of Korean War soldiers returned
PYEONGTAEK, South Korea -- North Korea on Friday returned the remains of what are believed to be U.S. servicemen killed during the Korean War, the White House said. A U.S military plane is making a rare trip from a U.S.…
White House says remains of Korean War soldiers returned
PYEONGTAEK, South Korea -- North Korea on Friday returned the remains of what are believed to be U.S. servicemen killed during the Korean War, the White House said. A U.S military plane is making a rare trip from a U.S.…
Soybean farmers anxious, even with $12B in aid, and EU promises
Veteran farmer Ron Heck, who produces 100,000 bushels of soybeans a year on his family farm in central Iowa, likes President Trump's big-picture plans to negotiate a fair trade deal with China that would improve market access and lower export…
Soybean farmers anxious, even with $12B in aid, and EU promises
Veteran farmer Ron Heck, who produces 100,000 bushels of soybeans a year on his family farm in central Iowa, likes President Trump's big-picture plans to negotiate a fair trade deal with China that would improve market access and lower export…
Walker County voters to decide beer, wine sales on Sundays
Voters in Walker County will head to the polls in November to decide if beer and wine should be sold on Sundays.
Seth Rogen to be the new voice of Vancouver public transit
Never underestimate the power of a social media campaign. TransLink BC, the public transportation system in Vancouver, British Columbia, announced Thursday that actor Seth Rogen will lend his voice to announcements -- an initiative born from a social media request.…
Update: Man dies after being hit by propeller at the Cleveland Jetport
A Florida man has died after being hit by a propeller at the Cleveland Regional Jetport.