A California man planning to propose to his girlfriend on New Year’s Eve died in a Christmas Day house fire while searching for the ring. Firefighters were dispatched to the fire at about 6:15 a.m. Wednesday and later found Steven Weatherford Jr. unconscious inside the home, according to officials with the Oakland Fire Department. They…
It’s common for doctors to recommend getting bloodwork following a medical appointment or routine check-up. Blood tests can identify deficiencies in vitamins or minerals, immune system problems, or signs of infection, as well as whether organs like the liver, heart or kidneys are functioning correctly, according to the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Fox News…
Authorities have released the identity of the inmate who is being accused of attacking and killing an Ohio veteran corrections officer on Christmas Day. The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC) confirmed that Officer Andrew Lansing lost his life on Christmas morning following “an inmate assault” at the prison in Chillicothee. The incident happened…
The Houston Texans lost 31-2 to the Baltimore Ravens Christmas Day, and fans at NRG Stadium made their feelings about the loss known. Texans fans booed as the Ravens won their third straight in a span of 11 days. Quarterback C.J. Stroud acknowledged the Texans’ poor play in postgame remarks, taking full responsibility for the blowout loss. …
A Massachusetts woman who went missing on Christmas Eve was found dead in a frozen lake, with authorities believing she fell into the freezing water while walking her dog. Owen Kasozi, 30, was last seen entering the J.C. Phillips Nature Preserve in Beverly, Massachusetts around 3 p.m. Tuesday, and authorities launched a multi-agency search for…
A wave of storms is hitting the South with most of northeastern Texas and parts of Louisiana under tornado watches. Texas also faces potential hail, flash floods and wind gusts up to 70 miles per hour. CBS News national reporter Kati Weis reports.
A pizza delivery worker, upset over a tip, allegedly repeatedly stabbed a pregnant woman at a Florida motel, a sheriff’s office says.
The probe will focus on the findings of a recent investigative news program on alleged actions of Sara Netanyahu, the prime minister’s wife, officials said.
President-elect Donald Trump spent Christmas Day laying out his foreign policy aspirations for his second term, including his threat to retake control of the Panama Canal. He also suggested the U.S. could take control of Greenland and Canada. CBS News political reporter Taurean Small has more on his recent statements and how the world reacted.
Investigators are looking into whether Russian anti-aircraft defenses may have played a role in the deadly plane crash in Kazakhstan. Many questions remain about why the plane was diverted and what led to the crash that killed dozens. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has more.