Teacher creates lesson out of Kobe's legacy
A North Carolina second grade teacher had his students write down their fears, crumple up the paper and "Kobe" them into the trash – bringing them positivity on a somber day.
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James Taylor on new album, memoir
Life these days is pretty sweet for James Taylor, the musician-songwriter famed for such hits as "Fire and Rain," "Carolina In My Mind" and "Sweet Baby James." At 71 he is as busy as ever, looking back in a new audio memoir on his early days in North Carolina, and exploring the songs he loved growing up in an upcoming album, "American Standard." Jane Pauley visited Taylor at his home in the Berkshires of Massachusetts, where he talked about his turbulent youth and the revitalizing rewards of going back on tour.
Police violently handle teen outside hospital
A North Carolina mother is blasting law enforcement officers for their violent treatment of her son outside an emergency room during a mental health crisis. Survillance video appears to show security guards tackle the teenager in outside of Charlotte, NC. At another point, a sheriff’s deputy punches him while he’s handcuffed. Don Dahler reports on what the teen's mom told CBS News' Charlotte affiliate WBTV.
Teen accepts plea deal after violent arrest
A North Carolina teen who was violently arrested during a possible mental health emergency has pled guilty to two misdemeanor charges in juvenile court. According to his mother, Hayden Long accepted a deal to plead guilty to the assault and underage drinking charges to avoid being tried as an adult for felony assault. Hospital security video shows the 16-year-old being tackled to the ground, shot with a Taser and punched by a sheriff’s deputy while in handcuffs after his mother tried to bring him to the hospital for what she called a mental health crisis.
Teen beaten by police takes plea deal
16-year-old Hayden Long was tackled, beaten and tased by hospital guards and local police after his mother took him to the E.R. for help with what she says was a mental health episode. The boy was charged with misdemeanor assault after spitting on an officer, and underage drinking. His mother says he took a plea deal to avoid being tried as an adult. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian reports.
Search for missing North Carolina girl
There is an intense search underway in North Carolina for a 15-month-old girl who's been missing since December. Her mother and grandmother are under arrest after giving police conflicting stories about the toddler's whereabouts. Omar Villafranca reports.
Democrats look to flip North Carolina
Democrats and Republicans believe North Carolina will be a potential battleground state in November. Charlotte residents lined up to vote in the Super Tuesday primary after President Trump held a rally there last night looking to win the state again. Democrats hope that new voters will flip the state, which has voted Republican in every recent presidential election except 2008. Chip Reid speaks to voters to hear their wide-ranging opinions.
More severe weather threatens the South
Severe weather continues to move through the South. Golf ball-sized hail pelted Texas and Oklahoma on Sunday as parts of the country were at risk for tornadoes.
Dog tests positive for COVID-19
A pug named Winston is believed to be the first dog in the U.S. to be diagnosed with the coronavirus. His family says the dog was coughing and sneezing and refused to eat his breakfast, but recovered after a few days of being sick.
GOP senator's phone seized in FBI insider trading investigation
Burr sold up to $1.7 million in stocks over several weeks before the stock market plunged, amid mounting warnings of a coronavirus pandemic.
Senator Richard Burr's phone seized by FBI
The FBI has issued a search warrant and seized Senator Richard Burr's cellphone as part of an investigation into the North Carolina Republican's selloff of stocks before the coronavirus outbreak crippled the global economy. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN with the latest developments.
Anti-lockdown protesters enter Subway with heavy weapons
The group claimed they were "simply out for some fresh air, sunshine and exercise."
Dog is apparently first in U.S. to test positive for the coronavirus
The pug is part of a Chapel Hill, North Carolina family taking part in a study at Duke. Three other family members also tested positive.
Crowds gather at North Carolina Capitol to protest stay-at-home order
People once again gathered in Raleigh North Carolina on Tuesday to protest thee governor's stay-at-home order.
Democratic governors ask White House for help on protesters
Vice President Mike Pence said Sunday he would be speaking to all 50 governors on Monday to discuss testing and reopening the states.
Mom can't "snuggle and kiss" terminally ill son amid virus fears
Khye Jessup has Hunter syndrome and any exposure to the coronavirus could be "detrimental."
Democrats hope new voters flip North Carolina blue in 2020
North Carolina voted Republican in every recent presidential election except 2008, but most recently elected Democrat Roy Cooper as governor.
North Carolina police searching for missing toddler
Evelyn Mae Boswell has been missing since December. Her mother and grandma are under arrest for giving police conflicting stories about the girl's whereabouts.
Reporter accidentally does broadcast with Facebook's face filters
Reporter Justin Hinton was completely unaware of what was happening.
Teen strikes plea deal after arrest raises mental health concerns
Hayden Long's mother says he agreed to plead guilty to assault and underage drinking charges to avoid being tried as an adult for felony assault.
Hospital video shows officers tackle, tase and punch teen
A North Carolina mother is blasting law enforcement officers for their violent treatment of her son outside an emergency room during a mental health crisis.
Trump speaks in N.C. after celebrating his Senate acquittal
President Trump spoke about investing in struggling communities in North Carolina two days after his Senate acquittal.
U.S. soldier killed in parachute training exercise in Arizona
An Army Special Operations Command spokesman says the death is under investigation.
Daughter of late GOP redistricting expert releases trove of documents
The files were revealed for the first time in court filings last year as part of a legal challenge to North Carolina's state legislative districts.
Federal judge to halt latest North Carolina voter ID law
A federal court in North Carolina announced that next week, a judge will formally block a state law requiring photo identification to vote.
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Ukraine agrees to peace deal, only "minor details" left, official says
A push by the Trump administration to end Russia's war on Ukraine appears to make headway, with Kyiv saying Zelenskyy could visit D.C. within days to finalize a deal.
Trump administration orders review of refugees who entered under Biden, memo shows
The Trump administration has directed a review of refugees admitted under former President Joe Biden, part of an effort to identify potential reasons that would disqualify them from being able to stay.
Noem made decision not to turn around deportation flights after judge's order, DOJ says
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem made the final decision to allow a group of deportees to be handed over to El Salvador after a judge said their flights must be returned to the U.S., the DOJ said.
Accusations of "sedition" spark uproar. Here's what the law says.
Six Democratic lawmakers are facing federal inquiries after they recorded a video urging military service members not to follow unlawful orders, a message President Trump alleged was "seditious."
Swalwell sues housing official who's made multiple criminal referrals for Trump critics
Trump housing official Bill Pulte also submitted criminal referrals for investigations into Sen. Adam Schiff, New York Attorney General Letitia James and Federal Reserve Board member Lisa Cook.
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How an innocent woman's name was tied to the Jan. 6 pipe bombs
The FBI has ruled the woman out as a suspect in the 2021 plot, sources said, but only after her name circulated on social platforms and a conservative news site.
FBI opens inquiry into Democrats over "illegal orders," lawmakers say
The group appeared in a video last week that called on service members and members of the intelligence community to "refuse illegal orders."
National Park Service to hike entrance fees for foreign visitors
The fee change for international visitors will impact 11 national parks, including the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone and Yosemite, according to the Interior Department.
Maps show where storms threaten Thanksgiving travel across the U.S.
Two storm systems are forecast to bring rain, snow and powerful winds to various parts of the U.S. this week, in the days leading up to Thanksgiving.