The following is a transcript of an interview with Democratic Rep. Pete Aguilar of California that aired Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, on “Face the Nation.” MARGARET BRENNAN: We turn now to January 6, and the congressional investigation into the attack on the Capitol. Joining us is California Democratic Congressman Pete …
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Kansas man sentenced to nearly 6 years in prison for illegal autopsy scheme
A Kansas man who admitted running an illegal autopsy scheme has been sentenced to nearly six years in prison for wire fraud. Shawn Parcells, 42, who lived in Topeka and Leawood, was sentenced Monday in federal court to one count of wire fraud, the U.S. Attorney’s office said. He pleaded …
Read More »Here’s a list of Bed Bath & Beyond stores set to close so far
Bed Bath & Beyond shares continue to slump on news that the retailer is closing stores nationwide. The stock fell nearly 1% on Monday to $7.95, down sharply from $15 at the beginning of the year. Last month, Bed Bath & Beyond announced it would close 150 of its roughly 1,000 stores in …
Read More »Transcript: Robert Pape on “Face the Nation,” Sept. 18, 2022
The following is a transcript of an interview with University of Chicago Professor Robert Pape that aired Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, on “Face the Nation.” MARGARET BRENNAN: We turn now to democracy and politics. University of Chicago Professor Robert Pape studies political violence. And Professor Pape, Good morning to you. …
Read More »John Lennon’s killer Mark David Chapman denied parole again, for 12th time
The man who shot and killed John Lennon outside his Manhattan apartment building in 1980 has been denied parole for a 12th time, New York corrections officials said Monday. Mark David Chapman, 67, appeared before a parole board at the end of August, according to the state Department of Corrections …
Read More »General Motors CEO reveals new electric vehicle
An all-electric Chevrolet Equinox is General Motors’ newest addition to its roster of electric vehicles, the company’s CEO and chairwoman Mary Barra revealed Thursday on “CBS Mornings.” By the end of 2025, General Motors plans for 40% of its products to be electric and by 2040, the automaker said it …
Read More »Palin calls on Begich to drop out of the race after Democrat wins special election
After a Democrat won the special election last week to finish out for Alaska’s at-large congressional seat, former Gov. Sarah Palin called on Monday on fellow Republican Nick Begich to withdraw from November’s congressional race so that the GOP can unite behind a single candidate. Palin and Begich lost to …
Read More »Skeletal remains found 37 years ago in Tennessee identified as missing Indiana girl
Authorities have positively identified skeletal remains found nearly four decades ago in Tennessee as belonging to a missing Indiana teenager. Now, they are trying to figure out how the girl ended up hundreds of miles from home. On April 3, 1985, authorities discovered the remains of a White female, likely …
Read More »Forget $15 an hour – more workers are now searching for $20
When it comes to wage expectations, $20 is the new $15. A tight labor market and high inflation are causing jobs seekers to look for higher wages, search data show. The share of workers searching for open positions with pay of at least $20 an hour soared 36% in August …
Read More »Another stumbling block for Truth Social: Google bars app download over violent content
Truth Social, the social media platform backed by former president Donald Trump, aims to provide an “open, free and honest global conversation.” But one place would-be users won’t be free to access the service is on Google’s Play store. The internet giant says it isn’t allowing downloads of the app due to …
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