A man in unincorporated Antioch in Illinois was charged on Tuesday with shooting and killing his neighbor over a noisy leaf blower earlier this month. 59-year-old William Martys was working in his yard with a leaf blower when he was shot in the head and killed during an argument with …
Read More »Women executives who don’t golf miss out on networking opportunities, promotions
Women in business who don’t know how to swing a golf club are whiffing on networking opportunities that could advance their careers, according to a research report. The report, first published in 2020, has gained new traction recently, one of its authors said, as inclusivity becomes a top priority for employers. …
Read More »Gunman at Sacramento airport found dead in vehicle, sheriff says
A gunman at Sacramento International Airport was found dead in his vehicle from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, CBS Sacramento’s Richard Ramos reports. The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday night the vehicle was parked in a garage by a terminal. Both the terminal and garage were on lockdown as law …
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Update: Fox News and Dominion Voting Systems reached a settlement just as the trial was getting underway. Read the latest here. Our earlier story is below. Wilmington, Delaware — Lies about the 2020 presidential election spread in the wake of former President Donald Trump’s loss are taking center stage in …
Read More »Luxor AV carts recalled after deaths of three children
Almost 85,000 audiovisual carts were recalled on Thursday due to a tip-over risk that has resulted in the deaths of three children, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and the product’s manufacturer. The metal and plastic AV carts, manufactured by office furniture company Luxor, may tip over when …
Read More »Louisville bank shooting survivor recalls harrowing experience as police release 911 calls
An injured bank employee told CBS News about her harrowing experience getting shot by a co-worker, as Louisville Metro Police released audio of the 911 calls placed following the mass shooting that killed five people and injured nine. The shooting occurred in Louisville, Kentucky, Monday morning inside a branch of Old …
Read More »Tornado insurance coverage is real — but watch for loopholes
In aftermath of the deadly tornadoes that ripped across parts of the Midwest and South this week, homeowners may rightfully be nervous about whether they are financially protected against potentially devastating storms. The last three years have had the highest insured losses on record from natural disasters, according to a recent report …
Read More »GOP lawmakers in Tennessee expel two Democrats over mass shooting protest
Republican lawmakers in Tennessee voted on Thursday to expel two Democratic legislators who joined a protest on the House floor last week after a deadly school shooting in Nashville. On March 30, protesters gathered at the State Capitol, and Democratic Reps. Justin Jones, Gloria Johnson and Justin Pearson led a chant of …
Read More »Former San Diego detective pleads guilty to operating sex parlors
A former San Diego police detective and three others pleaded guilty to federal charges on Tuesday to operating massage parlors that offered commercial sex services. Peter Griffin, 78, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to money laundering, wire fraud conspiracy, conspiracy to facilitate interstate commerce for businesses involving prostitution, and other crimes …
Read More »Jan. 6 Proud Boys trial: FBI informant testifies for defense
An FBI informant who on Jan. 6, 2021, marched to the U.S. Capitol with fellow Proud Boys members testified Wednesday that he didn’t know of any plans for the far-right extremist group to invade the building and didn’t think they inspired the violence that day. The informant, who identified himself …
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