Month: July 2019
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New HIV breakthrough may lead to cure
Scientists said they may be one step closer to eliminating HIV in humans using a combination of gene editing and drug treatment. Dr. Howard Gendelman was the lead investigator on the study. CBSN video.
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The Wall – Ineffective and Immoral? Nuke The Narrative
Democrats have spent the past three years insisting that President Donald Trump’s border wall would be ineffective and un-American. In this episode of Nuke the Narrative, we explain why they’re wrong.Daily Caller video
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Press conference held on Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking charges
A press conference was held at the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York at regarding Jeffrey Epstein. The billionaire and registered sex offender Epstein will make his first appearance in NY federal court today, after being arrested Saturday. Epstein is indicted on 2 counts: Sex trafficking conspiracy and sex trafficking. Fox…
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China Demands End to Tariffs
Jul.07 — The Trump administration said trade talks with China are starting up again as Beijing reiterated that it’s essential the U.S. removes all existing tariffs for a deal to be reached. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed last month to restart trade talks and suspend new tariffs, but they gave no time frame for further negotiations or…
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Four-star admiral picked to be Navy’s top officer abruptly retires amid scrutiny
A four-star admiral who was set to become the U.S. Navy’s top officer will retire instead. The move comes as Adm. William Moran faces scrutiny over his association with a former officer accused of sexual misconduct. CBSN video.
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We Tried Out New AI Tool That Lets You Doctor Photos
A team of researchers at the MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab developed an AI tool that is using a neural network to generate images almost identical to real photographs that are being uploaded by its user. It then lets the user remove any unwanted objects from those pictures or replace them with new ones. The tool…
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How Kamala Harris Made Her Millions
In a field of 2020 Democratic presidential candidates with no shortage of money, Sen. Kamala Harris and her husband stand out. The California Democrat and her spouse, lawyer Douglas Emhoff, reported about $1.9 million in adjusted gross income for last year, according to tax returns released earlier this year. Their 2018 haul more than doubles…
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Trump Doesn’t Want to Get Into a Military Fight With Iran, Says Professor Brands
Jul.07 — Hal Brands, professor of global affairs at Johns Hopkins SAIS, discusses the U.S.’s strategy with Iran and the possibility of talks between the two countries. Bloomberg politics video.
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Couple sues IVF clinic for allegedly implanting wrong embryos
A new lawsuit claims a New York couple gave birth to other people’s children, after a fertility clinic impregnated them with the wrong embryos. The couple had been expecting female twins, but instead gave birth to two male babies. They had to give the babies to their biological parents. CBS This Morning video.
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USWNT heads home to celebrate – and fight for equal pay
The U.S. women’s soccer team is coming home as repeat champions. The U.S. wrapped up back- to-back World Cups, with a 2-0 win in Sunday’s final. Now, team members are speaking out about the ongoing battle to be paid as much as the U.S. men’s team. CBS This Morning video.
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Search For Man Accused Of Robbing Man In Mill Basin
The NYPD says the 56-year-old victim was walking behind an apartment building near Strickland Avenue and Avenue V in the Mill Basin section of Brooklyn when man with a knife demanded money. CBS2 New York news.
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Salute To America Celebration – Salute Donald Trump
We talked to folks at the President’s “Salute to America” 4th of July celebration in Washington DC. They told us why they love our President Donald Trump and why they love this country. Daily Caller video.
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Kevin Spacey May Face His Sex Assault Accuser In Court
Kevin Spacey may come face to face with the young man who has accused the actor of groping him. CBS New York news video.
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Missing Queens EMT Found Safe
Family members grew concerned after 39-year-old Jesan Avila-Hyde disappeared from his Flushing, Queens home. CBS2 New York news video.
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KCON NYC Grows In Size, Wraps Up At Javits Center
A celebration of Korean music and fashion filled venues in New York this weekend as K-pop fans filled the Javits Center and Madison Square Garden. CBS2 New York news video.
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Eye Drops, Ointments Sold At Walmart And Walgreens Recalled
A recall has been issued for eye drops and ointments over fears the products may not be sterile. CBS New York news video.
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Disney Star Cameron Boyce Dies At Age 20
The actor was best known for his role on the “Descendants” show starring alongside Adam Sandler in “Grown Ups” movies. Boyce’s family says he died Saturday in his sleep at his home in Los Angeles due to a seizure. CBS New York news video.
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Riverdale Cinematographer Discusses Show’s Eery Look
From the neon lights to the teal and blue coloring; it’s clear that the atmosphere in ever scene of Riverdale is intentional. We talked to Brendan Uegama, the director of photography behind Riverdale seasons 2 and 3 about the inspiration behind the show’s dark and ominous look. MASHABLE video
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2 Victims Expected To Survive Following East Harlem Stabbings
A stabbing in East Harlem sent two men to the hospital after an incident just before midnight at First Avenue and E. 116th Street. No arrests have been made. CBS2 New York news.
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Man shot in the chest and hip by police in the Bronx
Man shot in the chest and hip by police in the Bronx Kirstin Cole has the story. PIX11 News video.