CBS News got an exclusive view from inside Syria. Holly Williams was granted access to Turkish troops as they crossed the border into an area once controlled by America’s Kurdish allies. Source
Author Archives: Stonecom Interactive
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg grilled on Capitol Hill
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg found himself on the hot seat. He went to Capitol Hill to talk about social media’s global currency plans. But as Ed O’Keefe reports, he ended up getting grilled on a range of controversial issues. Source
Brazilians unite to clean beaches after massive oil spill decimates coast
Brazilians have been critical of the government’s response — or lack thereof — to the environmental crisis Source
Will Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib endorse Bernie Sanders?
Senator Bernie Sanders is set to hold a rally this weekend with Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib, but she has not yet officially endorsed him. Nina Turner, a co-chair of Sanders’ campaign, joined CBSN’s “Red and Blue” to discuss how they’re moving forward. Source
Mobile crisis intervention team responding to mental health calls without police
A mobile mental health crisis intervention team called CAHOOTS is ansering calls in Eugene, Oregon. They’re unarmed and most of the time, without police backup. Omar Villafranca reports. Source
Crisis team responds to mental health emergencies in Oregon
A program called CAHOOTS responded to nearly 23,000 calls in Eugene and Springfield, Oregon last year Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Wednesday, October 23, 2019
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
Man who guarded Tomb of the Unknown Soldier gets his own salute
Eighty years ago, 100-year-old Jack Eaton stood guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. He returned to Arlington this week to get an honor of his own. David Martin explains. Source
Trump lifting sanctions against Turkey after ceasefire agreement
President Trump announced he’s lifting sanctions against Turkey, after Turkey agreed to a permanent ceasefire against Kurdish forces. The Kurds fought along with U.S. troops in the fight against ISIS and now feel betrayed by the U.S. Weijia Jiang reports. Source
100-year-old honored for guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Jack Eaton was back at Arlington National Cemetery to see his name go up on the honor roll of those who stood watch Source