A young woman shot in the head last week during an anti-coup protest in the Myanmar capital died on Friday, a family member told CNN. She is the first known casualty of pro-democracy protests that have been ongoing for two weeks, following the military’s seizure of power on February 1. Mya Thweh Thweh Khine, who
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As Texas begins restoring power after a devastating series of outages during a week of freezing temperatures and winter storms, the state is confronting a new crisis: overwhelmed water systems that could extend misery for a vast swath of the population. Leaks caused by frozen pipes have pushed the water supply to the brink. About
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As winter storms and freezing temperatures continue to wreak havoc across Texas, many are having to fight for survival. Hundreds of thousands in the state remained without power on Thursday, trying their best to stay warm and dry as bursted pipes flood homes. Millions who got their lights back on were also dealing with water
Continue Reading The Chinese government has denied it obstructed Taiwan’s coronavirus vaccine purchase from BioNTech, after the island’s health minister revealed that its deal with the German drugmaker fell through at the last minute due to possible “political pressure.” Ma Xiaoguang, a spokesperson for China’s Taiwan Affairs Office, said Thursday it was “purely fabrication” that Beijing had
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Food and food packaging are highly unlikely to spread Covid-19, the US Food and Drug Administration, US Department of Agriculture and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a reminder Thursday. “Consumers should be reassured that we continue to believe, based on our understanding of currently available reliable scientific information, and supported by
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — As many Minnesota students head back to their classrooms this week, there are many families who simply cannot. COVID concerns for a vulnerable family member will keep them home. WCCO has been documenting the distance-learning journey of some Twin Cities families for more than six
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — When Lauren Ash couldn’t find the community she was seeking, she created her own online: It’s called Black Girl In Om. Om is a Sanskrit word, encompassing life, death and transformation. Ash’s focus is on self-love, healing and helping other women do the same. In
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story FORT SMITH, Arkansas (KFSM) — Warning: The video posted in this story could be disturbing for some viewers and depicts animal abuse. A 28-year-old man from Fort Smith is being held at the Sebastian County Detention Center with pending charges after being arrested for allegedly abusing a 6-month-old
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story YORK COUNTY, Pennsylvania (WPMT) — Matthew Smith knew he had a problem. The father of 5-year-old Owen knew heavy snow was coming Thursday morning. But Smith also knew the family had left Owen’s sled at Owen’s grandparent’s house. “I was like, oh my god. We don’t have a
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Tim Tebow’s career in professional baseball is over. The 33-year-old former college and NFL quarterback, who played in the New York Mets’ minor league system, announced his retirement from the sport Wednesday. “I want to thank the Mets, Mr. Alderson, the fans and all my teammates for the chance to be a part of such
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As winter storms and freezing temperatures continue to wreak havoc across Texas, many are having to fight for survival. Hundreds of thousands in the state remained without power on Thursday, trying their best to stay warm and dry as bursted pipes flood homes. Millions who got their lights back on were also dealing with water
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story DENVER (KCNC) — The Denver Department of Transportation and Infrastructure hopes to get approval from the Denver City Council this week for new technology to improve safety at major crosswalks. Infrared cameras will detect the difference in size between people and cars increasing the time for a cross
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story INDIAN WELLS, California (KCAL/KCBS Staff) — Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies Monday shot and killed 33-year-old Royce Robertson, owner of the popular Joshua Tree Coffee Company, during a confrontation at an Indian Wells country club. According to Sheriff Chad Bianco, the incident started when Robertson and another driver got
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Texans never could’ve dreamed of a week like this. Since Sunday, the Lone Star state has weathered a winter storm so fierce it’s broken several records, plunged Texas cities into subzero temperatures and knocked out power, water and warmth for millions of residents. This improbably cold weather has tested Texans’ mettle, and it hasn’t let
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA (KYW) — ight people, ranging in age from 17 to 71 years old, were shot in broad daylight near SEPTA’s Olney Transportation Station on Wednesday afternoon. The shooting left a 71-year-old man fighting for his life. Philadelphia Police say the shooting happened shortly before 3 p.m. at
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story NORTH TEXAS (KTVT) — Many North Texans are feeling the effects of the deep freeze, with bursting pipes and floods. David Crow of Benjamin Franklin Plumbing says so far they’ve had over 2,200 calls in 24 hours. “We were not preparing for it to be this high of
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO, California (KOVR) — A member of the Proud Boys has been expelled from the Sacramento County Republican Central Committee. The committee voted Wednesday in favor of removing Jeffrey Perrine after he refused to resign over his involvement with the Proud Boys. Micah Grant, the Sacramento County Republican
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Click here for updates on this story NORTH TEXAS (KTVT) — “We kind of panicked a little bit, rushed in the house and our dog was standing in about three- inches of water,” said Southlake homeowner Lori Cerami describing what she saw after leaving her home just long enough to take a warm shower at
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA (KYW) — CBS3 is joining CBS News today for a one-day series of reports on unifying America, how Americans are finding common ground despite their differences. In Montgomery County, two leaders from different worlds found a mutual understanding inspired by civil unrest. The police killing of George
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story NEWARK, New Jersey (WCBS) — CBS2’s new series, Unifying America, highlights people trying to cross racial and cultural divides that separate so many Americans. On Wednesday, CBS2’s Jessica Layton profiled a special organization in Newark that partners with police, staying at the scene long after officers leave. The
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