Millions are under winter weather alerts

At least 125 million people are under winter weather alerts as a powerful winter storm hits the U.S. WCBS Lonnie Quinn is tracking the storm.

• Jan 17, 2020
• 1:09

Avalanche kills skier as winter storm targets Midwest and Northeast

An avalanche killed one skier and left another severely injured near Lake Tahoe in California. The storm is on the move, causing whiteouts and spinouts on icy highways throughout the Midwest. Adriana Diaz reports.

• Jan 17, 2020
• 2:27

The change MLK Jr.'s children hope to see

Martin Luther King Jr.'s granddaughter Yolanda King shares what issue she hopes to help change. The civil rights leader's daughter Bernice King comments on the need to be a responsible citizen and his son Martin Luther King III says he's inspired by movements like Black Lives Matter, #MeToo and others.

• Jan 17, 2020
• 2:47

What MLK Jr.’s speech means to his children

Martin Luther King Jr.’s granddaughter Yolanda King, daughter Bernice King and son Martin Luther King III comment on the civil rights leader’s famous speech on his dream for America. They share what it means to them and how it is still relevant today.

• Jan 17, 2020
• 3:53

What would MLK Jr. say today?

Martin Luther King Jr.’s son Martin Luther King III is asked what he thinks his father would say if he were alive today. King said his father would be “concerned” about the direction some leaders have taken, but added that he believes “we would be on a different trajectory” if his father had not been killed. 

• Jan 17, 2020
• 1:19

Sneak peek: Death by Text

Inside the groundbreaking case of a crime of the digital age — a young woman convicted of involuntary manslaughter because she used text messages to encourage a friend to take his own life. "48 Hours"' Erin Moriarty reports. Watch Saturday, May 28 at 10/9c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.

• May 24, 2022
• 3:43

Trump signs Puerto Rico disaster declaration

President Trump officially signed a declaration of disaster for Puerto Rico earthquake damage nine days after Governor Vazquez submitted her request. It also comes one day after the Trump administration released $8.2 billion in heavily restricted aid to the island. Filmmaker and writer Andrew Padilla joined CBSN to discuss the impact and how to responsibly help the island.

• Jan 17, 2020
• 6:51

Woman convicted of murdering husband speaks

A Texas woman convicted of murdering her firefighter husband is speaking out in her first TV interview. Peter Van Sant previews the explosive interview, airing on “48 Hours” on CBS Saturday, January 18 at 10/9c.

• Jan 17, 2020
• 3:48

Ayanna Pressley reveals she has alopecia

Massachusetts Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley revealed she has alopecia in a new video interview with The Root. The autoimmune disease can result in total hair loss. Pressley said she wanted to be transparent about her diagnosis, since her signature hair twists have become part of her personal and political brand.

• Jan 17, 2020
• 1:40

Evelyn Yang opens up about sexual assault

Evelyn Yang, the wife of Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang, revealed for the first time she was sexually assaulted by her gynecologist when she was pregnant with her first child in 2012. In an interview with CNN, Yang said she kept the assault a secret, and only told her husband many months after their son was born. She said she decided to go public now after being moved by stories from voters she met on the campaign trail.

• Jan 17, 2020
• 2:17

Chef Marcus Samuelsson on culture and cooking

Award-winning chef and TV personality Marcus Samuelsson says he only scratched the surface of immigrant cooking here in the U.S. In season two of his show “No Passport Required,” he brings attention to cuisines and cultures of immigrant communities around the country. He joins "CBS This Morning" to talk about his journey.

• Jan 17, 2020
• 4:20

Klobuchar in focus on impeachment, 2020 bid

Senator Amy Klobuchar joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss her presidential bid as candidates gear up for the Iowa caucus. Klobuchar is polling fifth in the state, according to the most recent CBS News Battleground Tracker.

• Jan 17, 2020
• 8:15

Harry and Meghan’s potential life in Canada

While Buckingham Palace has yet to finalize exit plans for Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle, Harry reportedly hopes to join his wife and son in Canada after royal family meetings next week. Onlookers say Vancouver is a likely choice for the couple. Jonathan Vigliotti speaks to locals about their thoughts on hosting the popular royals.

• Jan 17, 2020
• 3:21

Justice Roberts' role in impeachment trial

Chief Justice John Roberts was sworn in Thursday to preside over the Senate impeachment trial of President Trump. How he navigates the political and partisan fight could have a profound impact on Americans' views of the federal judiciary. Jan Crawford reports on why the trial is a unique opportunity for him.

• Jan 17, 2020
• 3:47

Grammys CEO ousted 10 days before ceremony

The Grammys is without a leader, just 10 days before the ceremony. Deborah Dugan, the first female president of the recording academy, was removed from her post, only five months after taking the job. In a statement to CBS News, the academy cited an "allegation of misconduct by a senior female member" of the team, but did not provide details. The organization has now hired independent investigators to look into the claim.

• Jan 17, 2020
• 1:06

5 injured after truck slams into Starbucks

Police are investigating why a pickup truck slammed into a Starbucks in Illinois. A wall and part of the store's roof collapsed from the impact in McHenry, north of Chicago. Five people were hurt. One person who was pinned by the truck is in critical condition. The driver, who received minor injuries, has not been identified.

• Jan 17, 2020
• 0:30

VA gun rights rally brings fear of violence

The arrest of three alleged white supremacists is raising alarms ahead of a gun rights rally in Richmond, Virginia. Governor Ralph Northam says there is "credible intelligence" of potential violence at Monday's event. Northam’s temporary ban on firearms in the Capitol area also withstood a legal challenge on Thursday as fears of a Charlottesville repeat loom fresh on state leaders’ minds. Jeff Pegues reports from the tense battleground state.

• Jan 17, 2020
• 2:40

Military shifts report on Iran missile attack

The U.S. military now says several Americans were injured when Iran fired missiles at troops at an Iraqi air base in retaliation for killing its most powerful general. This most recent statement comes after the Pentagon reported that no Americans were harmed in the attack. David Martin is at the Pentagon to break down the shifting accounts.

• Jan 17, 2020
• 2:08

Winter storms threaten to sweep cross-country

Road conditions are already dangerous in parts of Texas due to ice as winter storm advisories put states from New Mexico to Ohio on alert. The bitter winter weather is expected to impact all but nine states across the U.S. Lonnie Quinn reports on what to expect from the freezing conditions.

• Jan 17, 2020
• 2:11

Bombshell allegations threaten Trump’s circle

New allegations from former Trump donor Lev Parnas, who says he was the man the president and his personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani entrusted with getting Ukraine to announce an investigation into the Bidens, implicate much of Trump’s inner circle. Mr. Trump denies even knowing Parnas, all while his impeachment trial begins with Chief Justice John Roberts and nearly all 100 senators being sworn in on Thursday. Nancy Cordes reports before the trial is set to begin next week.

• Jan 17, 2020
• 3:54

New research on blood pressure and women

New research finds women's blood pressure begins to increase earlier and at a steeper rate than men's. It's a wake up call that could impact the way women are treated. Dr. Tara Narula joins the "CBS Evening News" to explain.

• Jan 16, 2020
• 1:48

Hot mic catches tense moment with Sanders and Warren

During the last debate, a hot captured a tense exchange between Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders. Warren told Sanders he called her a "liar" on national TV. Ed O'Keefe has the latest.

• Jan 16, 2020
• 1:59

FBI arrests suspected white supremacists

Three suspected white supremacists, who are alleged members of a violent extremist group, have been arrested on firearms charges. They were planning to be at an upcoming gun rally in Virginia. Jeff Pegues reports.

• Jan 16, 2020
• 2:05

Violinist celebrating black composers

Rachel Barton Pine has spent years researching the classic musical created over the past four centuries by black composers. Now, she's giving them the attention they deserve, by sharing these works with the next generation of musicians. Adriana Diaz reports.

• Jan 16, 2020
• 2:25

Trump denies knowing Lev Parnas

Pictures Rudy Giuliani associate Lev Parnas gave to impeachment investigators show him with President Trump. But on Thursday, the president denied knowing him. Ben Tracy has the latest.

• Jan 16, 2020
• 2:17

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