Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:43 AM EDT2013-05-21 15:43:11 GMT
(CBS/CNN) - If you're a gamer, today is a big day. Microsoft will unveil its next-generation XBOX console today. The big announcement takes place at its headquarters in Redmond, Washington. There's plentyMore >>
A new report shows more people-- who are struggling to pay their bills-- have moved to the suburbs. According to the Brookings Institution, poverty soared 67% in the nation's suburbs from 2000 to 2011.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 11:07 AM EDT2013-05-20 15:07:15 GMT
(CNN/WTHR) - They say it pays to be nice, but for one friendly waitress in Indiana, the pay-off was one whopper of a tip. When it comes to restaurant tipping, etiquette authority Emily Post says theMore >>
They say it pays to be nice, but for one friendly waitress in Indiana, the pay-off was one whopper of a tip. Cece Bruce couldn't believe she got a $446 tip.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 10:44 AM EDT2013-05-17 14:44:44 GMT
(CNN/KVAL) - Eight-tracks and tapes have come and gone, but many music lovers hold a special place for vinyl. It seems records are continuing to thrive despite the digital era. When was the last timeMore >>
Eight-tracks and tapes have come and gone, but many music lovers hold a special place for vinyl. It seems records are continuing to thrive despite the digital era.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 12:26 PM EDT2013-05-16 16:26:40 GMT
(CNN/CBS) - Comedian Robin Williams has a new weekly gig. He is returning to television. CBS has announced he'll star in the new comedy "The Crazy Ones," from Executive Producer David E. Kelley. WilliamsMore >>
Comedian Robin Williams has a new weekly gig. He is returning to television. CBS has announced he'll star in the new comedy "The Crazy Ones," from Executive Producer David E. Kelley. More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 10:20 AM EDT2013-05-15 14:20:48 GMT
(KHOU/CBS) - A 29-year-old Houston mother, who allegedly suffers from depression and anxiety, is accused of placing an ad on Craigslist to give up her 3-year-old son for adoption. Stephanie Christine RedusMore >>
A 29-year-old Houston mother, who allegedly suffers from depression and anxiety, is accused of placing an ad on Craigslist to give up her 3-year-old son for adoption. Stephanie Christine Redus is now charged with advertising for placement of a child.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 10:46 AM EDT2013-05-14 14:46:44 GMT
(CBS/CNN) - Where you live could determine how much you pay for health care under the new federal health care law. To keep premiums low, some states are allowing insurance companies to charge patientsMore >>
A plane that once carried U.S. presidents could be yours, if the price is right. Also in Consumer Corner, where you live could determine how much you're paying for health care.More >>
Monday, May 13 2013 10:12 AM EDT2013-05-13 14:12:35 GMT
People going to the winter Olympic games in Sochi, will need to be prepared for some serious pat-downs. Security at big sporting events has increased.More >>
People going to the winter Olympic games in Sochi, will need to be prepared for some serious pat-downs. Security at big sporting events has increased.More >>
Thursday, May 9 2013 10:24 AM EDT2013-05-09 14:24:46 GMT
(CNN) - Fans are remembering a soap opera star, who spent 3 decades playing Katherine Chancellor. Jeanne Cooper died in Los Angeles. The 84-year-old actress was best known for her role as the matriarchMore >>
Fans are remembering a soap opera star, who spent 3 decades playing Katherine Chancellor. Jeanne Cooper died in Los Angeles. Also trending today, a woman gets shot in the jaw with a harpoon.More >>
Wednesday, May 8 2013 11:06 AM EDT2013-05-08 15:06:01 GMT
(CBS/KEYE) - Are you prepared is disaster strikes? Emergency situations like the explosion in West, the Boston Marathon bombings and hurricanes that devastate entire regions can cause mass chaos. SoMore >>
Are you prepared is disaster strikes? Emergency situations like the explosion in West, the Boston Marathon bombings and hurricanes that devastate entire regions can cause mass chaos.More >>
Tuesday, May 7 2013 11:31 AM EDT2013-05-07 15:31:23 GMT
(CBS) - A 14-year study found fast food restaurants have modestly improved the Nutritional quality of their food. Researchers in Minnesota analyzed data from menus of eight restaurants including McDonald's,More >>
A new study finds fast food restaurants have made some strides in their meals nutritional value, but only modestly. Also in Consumer Corner, who does best when it comes to talking to kids about money?More >>
(CBS.CNN) - A new report finds more people are using their mobile phones to access facebook than either the actual website or smartphones.
The report finds more users are logging into facebook through the mobile "m.facebook.com" site than through all of the smartphone and tablet apps. Comscore also finds users are spending more time on facebook mobile, about 7.3 hours a month.
While, facebook is dominating the market for photo sharing. Apple wants a bigger piece of that business. The Wall Street Journal says the company is preparing a major upgrade to the online service it calls iCloud. The new features will reportedly improve photo-sharing and allow iCloud users to post comments.
The pilots at United Airlines have launched an ad campaign called, "The Unfriendly Skies." The pilots have been negotiating a new contract since December 2009. The pilots claim United is neglecting safety by outsourcing 66% of its domestic flights to regional carriers. United says safety is its highest priority..and that the union PR campaign is nothing but another negotiating strategy.
As a way of saying thank you to men and women serving in the U.S. Military, the White House announced last night that military families can get a free pass to the nation's parks and monuments. An annual pass is normally $80 dollars. The first free passes are being issued today by U.S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar in Yorktown, Virginia.
The estimated loss of revenue is expected to be between two and six million dollars.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:49 PM EDT2013-05-21 16:49:31 GMT
SMITH COUNTY (KYTX) - One man is dead following an argument with another man in Smith County Tuesday morning.Smith County Public Information Officer John Moore tells KYTX CBS 19 that the shooting happenedMore >>
One man is dead following an argument with another man in Smith County Tuesday morning.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:12 PM EDT2013-05-21 16:12:23 GMT
LONGVIEW (KYTX) - Monday night around 7:39 p.m., Longview Police were dispatched to a blocking accident in the 700 block of East Marshall Avenue.When officers arrived they found several cars that had beenMore >>
The officer then shot Sifuentes. Both Sifuentes and the officer were taken to Good Shepherd Medical Center. The officer was treated and released from the hospital. Sifuentes later died from his injuries.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:34 AM EDT2013-05-21 15:34:08 GMT
Moore, Oklahoma (CNN) -- Even for a city toughened by disaster, Moore has never seen this kind of devastation. A massive, howling tornado pulverized a vast swath of the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, chewingMore >>
Even for a city toughened by disaster, Moore has never seen this kind of devastation.
A massive, howling tornado pulverized a vast swath of the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, chewing up homes and businesses, and severely damaging a hospital and two elementary schools.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:09 AM EDT2013-05-21 15:09:30 GMT
EAST TEXAS (KYTX) - The scheduled 5:30 a.m. start time for Wednesday's Super Shredder Day may be delayed.The latest forecasts show the potential for rain during the morning hours.Stay logged in to www.cbs19.tvMore >>
The scheduled 5:30 a.m. start time for Wednesday's Super Shredder Day has been delayed until 8 a.m.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:46 PM EDT2013-05-21 16:46:58 GMT
(CNN) -- For the second day in a row, violent storms have ripped through America's heartland. Much of Moore, Oklahoma, which is just outside of Oklahoma City, is now a devastated pile of rubble. The searchMore >>
For the second day in a row, violent storms have ripped through America's heartland.More >>
