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Space station launch honors ‘Hidden Figures’ mathematician

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A space station supply ship has blasted off from Virginia on the 59th anniversary of John Glenn's historic flight. Northrop Grumman launched the Cygnus capsule from Wallops Island on Saturday. The 4-ton shipment should reach…

Mailman makes a snow angel

(CBS Newspath) --A doorbell camera captured this mailman enjoying a quick break to make a snow angel on Thursday (2/18) in Louisville, KY. Check out his skills!

US deports former Nazi concentration camp guard to Germany

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Authorities say a 95-year-old former Nazi concentration camp guard has been deported from the United States to his native Germany where he was being held by police for questioning. The Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency said…

Memphis airport to reopen terminal amid water pressure woes

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Incoming and outgoing passenger flights at Memphis International Airport will resume afternoon after being canceled due to terminal closures caused by system-wide water pressure issues, the facility said. According to a press release on Saturday, temporary…

4 family members die in apparent murder-suicide in Tennessee

SOMERVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Authorities in Tennessee are investigating the deaths of four family members in what appears to be a murder-suicide. The Fayette County Sheriff's Office says evidence indicates one person killed three family members then took their own…

‘Kimye’ is no more: Kardashian files to divorce West

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kim Kardashian West has filed for divorce from Kanye West after 6 1/2 years of marriage. Court records show Kardashian filed for divorce Friday in Los Angeles Superior Court. The impending end of “Kimye” brings a…

Tennessee library worker accused of burning Trump book fired

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee public library employee who helped organize protests against police brutality has been fired after he was accused of burning library books by conservative authors. The Chattanooga Times Free Press reports that the Chattanooga Public…

US taking climate change fight off back burner

(AP) -- The United States has returned to the Paris climate accord. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says climate change and science diplomacy “can never again be ‘add-ons’ in our foreign policy discussions.” World leaders are applauding Friday's formal return…

2-year-old fatally shot by another young child

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Police say a Tennessee toddler has been fatally shot by another child who was able to access an unsecured firearm. A statement from the Clarksville Police Department says the accidental shooting happened Wednesday night at a…

NASA rover lands on Mars to look for signs of ancient life

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A NASA rover has landed on Mars in an epic quest to bring back rocks that could answer whether life ever existed on the red planet. The space agency says the six-wheeled Perseverance hurtled through…

Records: DNA links man to killings of Indiana woman, girl, 4

CROWN POINT, Ind. (AP) — Court records show a Tennessee man charged in the 1992 killings of an Indiana woman and her 4-year-old daughter was linked to the deaths by new analysis of DNA collected from the mother's body. Fifty-six-year-old…

9-year-old boy dies in sledding accident in Tennessee

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (AP) — Police in Tennessee are investigating the death of a 9-year-old boy in a sledding accident. News outlets report the boy slammed into a mailbox after hitting ice as he was being pulled on a tube by…

Rush Limbaugh, ‘voice of American conservatism,’ has died

PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Rush Limbaugh, the talk radio host who became the voice of American conservatism, has died. His death Wednesday at the age of 70 was announced on his website. With his three-hour weekday radio show broadcast…

Graceland plans in-person events during Elvis Week

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Elvis Presley’s Graceland is preparing to host visitors and offer in-person activities during the annual Elvis Week this summer in Memphis, Tennessee. Elvis Presley Enterprises says the event will feature appearances by celebrities and musicians, live…

Tennessee to expand vaccination to teachers, 65-year-olds

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Beginning on Monday, Tennessee is expanding eligibility for COVID-19 vaccinations to teachers, as well as people who are at least 65 years old. Tennessee Health Commissioner Lisa Piercey announced the change in a virtual news conference…

Biden faces questions about commitment to minimum wage hike

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden campaigned on raising the national minimum wage to $15 per hour and attached a proposal doing just that to the $1.9 trillion coronavirus pandemic relief bill. But that provision appears in jeopardy. And Biden…

Auditor, police asked to investigate box of missing vaccines

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Officials in eastern Tennessee have hired an external auditor and asked police to investigate after a box of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines went missing. Public health officials announced last week the 975 doses were likely thrown out…

Police say Nicki Minaj’s father killed by hit-and-run driver

MINEOA, N.Y. (AP) — Police say the 64-year-old father of singer-rapper Nicki Minaj has died after being struck by a hit-and-run driver in New York. The Nassau County Police Department says Robert Maraj was walking along a road in Mineola…

Journalist gets much-needed sports gear to low-income kids

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Assistant Principal Sharif Ford knew who to call when an athlete at East St. Louis High School in Illinois needed new shoes. The same woman helped a high school junior outside Chicago get a new soccer…

‘The Bachelor’ host stepping away after racial controversy

(Associated Press) -- Chris Harrison, host of “The Bachelor,” says he is stepping down from his TV role and is “ashamed” for his handling of a swirling racial controversy at the ABC dating show. In a new statement posted Saturday,…

Good dogs! 20 years of covering Westminster Kennel Club show

NEW YORK (AP) — To every sport, there’s a season, a spot on the calendar that fans mark for the big event.   World Series, October. College hoops, March. Indy 500, Memorial Day. For dog owners, it’s right around Valentine’s…

Average US virus cases dip below 100K for 1st time in months

ATLANTA (AP) — Average daily new coronavirus cases in the United States have dipped below 100,000 in recent days for the first time in months. But experts cautioned Sunday that infections remain high and precautions to slow the spread must…

Congressman appears upside down in committee hearing

(CBSNEWSPATH) -- TECHNOLOGY STRIKES AGAIN: Minnesota congressman Tom Emmer had some technical difficulties during a House Financial Services Committee hearing on Wednesday (2/10). When he logged in, he was upside down. Take a…

Trump acquitted: Senate votes 57-43 at impeachment trial

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has acquitted Donald Trump in his impeachment trial. The rare Saturday session came barely one month since the deadly Jan. 6 siege at the U.S. Capitol. The vote was 57-43, with seven Republicans joining all…

Senate skips witnesses in Trump trial, moves toward vote

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has reached a deal to skip witness testimony in the impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump. The agreement averts a prolonged trial and sets up closing arguments from both sides on Saturday. Thrown into…

Zoo animals enjoy Valentine’s Day treats

(CBSNEWSPATH) -- VALENTINE'S TREATS: Animals at the Brookfield Zoo in Illinois celebrated Valentine's Day a little early. Staff at the zoo prepared several special treats, some heart shaped.

Mercedes recalls vehicles for emergency-call location error

NEW YORK (AP) — Mercedes-Benz is recalling more than 1.3 million vehicles because the software in their emergency-call systems could send responders to the wrong location after a crash. The recall covers many vehicles from the 2016 through 2021 model…

FedEx gives $1M to Tennessee State for student assistance

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — FedEx Corp. is giving Tennessee State University $1 million to help students finish their degrees and be prepared for the workforce. The university says FedEx has pledged a total of $5 million to assist four historically…

Tennessee man leaves $5 million to pet border collie

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee canine won't have to worry about living a dog's life after its owner recently died. That's because former owner Bill Dorris left his 8-year-old border collie named Lulu $5 million in his will. Lulu's…

6 killed in 130-vehicle pileup on icy Texas interstate

DALLAS (AP) — Police say at least six people were killed and 65 injured in a massive crash involving more than 130 vehicles on an icy Texas interstate. [field59_video account="WBBJ" key="d9f657a01426b18af62db3bbd3fc2ae25b2a902e" vtitle="6 killed in 130-vehicle pileup on icy Texas interstate"…

After gov blasts trans athletes, Senate GOP tepid on ban

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee’s Senate GOP leaders are offering tepid support of legislation that would ban transgender athletes from participating in girl’s sports. Republican Senate Speaker Randy McNally told reporters Thursday that lawmakers need to “adequately review” the issue…

Morgan Wallen tells fans not to defend his racist language

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country star Morgan Wallen asked fans not to downplay the racist language he was caught saying on camera and said that he accepted the punishments he faced. TMZ posted a video last week of Wallen saying…

Attorney’s cat filter faux pas brings instant internet fame

Texas attorney Rod Ponton’s appearance as a fluffy kitten during an online court hearing provided a moment of levity to a Zoom-fatigued world. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxlPGPupdd8 But that specific, adorable filter may be tough to find for anyone looking to replicate the…

Tennessee Republicans advance ban on transgender athletes

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee lawmakers have advanced legislation that would prohibit transgender girls from playing on middle and high school sports teams. The bill advanced Tuesday is still in the early stages in through the GOP-dominant Statehouse. Multiple hearings…

Cassidy among 6 GOP senators voting to proceed

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators in Donald Trump’s historic second impeachment trial have agreed to consider the case, rejecting an attempt by the former president’s defense team and some Republican allies to halt the trial because he is no longer in…

New variants raise worry about COVID-19 reinfections

(AP) -- Evidence is mounting that having COVID-19 may not protect a person against getting infected again with some of the new variants emerging around the world. New research also suggests that people can get second infections with earlier versions…

Governor Lee to deliver State of the State speech Monday

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee will deliver his third annual State of the State address to lawmakers on Monday. The Republican had previously called for a special legislative session earlier this year, which focused on education proposals…

Stephen King helps kids publish pandemic-inspired book

LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — A group of budding young writers are about to publish a book with some help from Maine’s most famous writer. Author Stephen King’s foundation covered the $6,500 cost of publishing a 290-page manuscript by students in…

Penguins visit the NFL Super Bowl Experience

(CBSNewspath) -- PENGUIN TAKEOVER: Three penguins took over the NFL Super Bowl Experience on Thursday (2/4). Cliff, Kini, and Pebbles got to train like an NFL player and see the Vince Lombardi trophy. Check…

Reagan’s longtime secretary of state George P. Shultz dies

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Ronald Reagan’s longtime secretary of state, George P. Shultz, has died at age 100. Shultz spent most of the 1980s trying to improve relations with the Soviet Union and forging a course for peace in the…