10-year-old girl dies after fight in classroom
An investigation is underway and another student has been suspended
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Parents outraged after fifth grader dies after school fight
Raniya Wright, 10, died two days after a fight sent her to the hospital
The Dish: Restaurateur Carl Sobocinski
Born and raised in New Hampshire, Carl Sobocinski first headed south to attend college at Clemson University to study architecture. But he soon realized his true passion was hospitality. In the mid-90s, he took a leap of faith and opened his first restaurant, The 858 in Greenville, South Carolina. That one venue launched his Table 301 Restaurant Group, now with 10 signature restaurants covering a wide range of cuisines from Soby's New South to Passarelle French Bistro to Jianna's Modern Italian. Sobocinski joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss his culinary journey.
Teen says first word in nearly 2 years
A 16-year-old boy from South Carolina got into a head-on collision and suffered brain damage. Doctors didn't know if he'd live – let alone walk or talk again. Then, after two years of trying, he said his first word.
Mike Pence stumps for Trump ally Lindsey Graham
In a release, Graham praised Pence as "a strong ally and close friend"
Mega Millions winner to share record jackpot with charities
"I do realize that such good fortune carries a tremendous social responsibility," the winner said through her lawyer
"Monster tornado": Alabama returns to damage
Thousands of people in the southeast are starting a cleanup that will take weeks after the country's deadliest tornado outbreak in nearly six years. Dozens of tornadoes hit Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and South Carolina on Sunday. "CBS Evening News" anchor Jeff Glor reports from Beauregard, Alabama.
$1.5 billion mystery solved: Mega Millions winner comes forward
An April 19 deadline was looming for the winner to come forward, before the state and convenience store that sold the ticket lost out
$1.5 billion mystery: Mega Millions winner in S.C. has yet to claim jackpot
The April 19 deadline is approaching for the second largest lottery jackpot in U.S. history
"48 Hours" preview: "Fatal Crossing"
A "48 Hours" investigation helped reopen the case of the mysterious deaths of a young mother and her infant daughter. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant joined CBSN with more on this unusual cold case. "48 Hours" airs Saturday night at 10/9 Central.
Man who bought $540 of Girl Scout cookies arrested after drug bust
Detric McGowan is accused of "intentionally and unlawfully" possessing heroin, cocaine and fentanyl with the intent to distribute
Doctor dances with 91-year-old patient
A South Carolina doctor promised his 91-year-old patient she would be able to dance again after surgery. She returned to the hospital to thank him – and the two shared a special dance together.
Mega Millions winner yet to claim $1.5B prize
It's a $1.5 billion mystery that could cost the state of South Carolina tens of millions. In October, someone bought a winning Mega Millions ticket, but the winner has not come forward. The person now has less than 60 days left to claim the prize. Anna Werner reports.
Kamala Harris campaigns in South Carolina
Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Kamala Harris campaigned in South Carolina over the weekend. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns was there, and joined CBSN to tell us about the significance of the state.
South Carolina lawmakers propose criminalizing abortion
It's the latest state-level push to restrict access to abortion as politicians prepare for a potential overturn of Roe v. Wade
Kamala Harris makes campaign stop at event hosted by her sorority
Democratic presidential candidate said a measure of her campaign's success will be that it "energizes and empowers people to actually participate and see themselves in the process"
Presidential hopefuls head to South Carolina
After announcing her run for president, Sen. Kamala Harris will make her first stop in an early primary state in South Carolina. Potential candidates Sen. Bernie Sanders and Sen. Cory Booker both visited the state this week. Democratic strategist Basil Smikle joins CBSN with more.
2020 Democratic field adds new contender
The 2020 Democratic field grew again Monday, as California Sen. Kamala Harris announced she's joining the fray. Antjuan Seawright, a Democratic strategist and founder and CEO of Blueprint Strategy LLC, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" with analysis.
Ex-deputies charged in deaths of women who drowned in transport van
Authorities said the deputies were driving the women to a mental-health facility under a court order when their van was swept away by rising floodwaters
Family moves to their dream home
Years ago, a family in South Carolina toiled as sharecroppers. But they dreamed of a better life, and of their dream home. Steve Hartman has their story "On The Road."
Former sharecropping family buys dream home after years of struggles
The Giles family used to dream about a house they could see from their own
GOP moves to protect Trump in 2020 primaries
Some states are taking steps to protect the president from an intra-party primary challenge ahead of the 2020 election. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns explains how the GOP is bracing for what's expected to be a highly competitive presidential election.
White woman pleads guilty to assaulting black teen at pool
She was dubbed "Pool Patrol Paula"
Environmental groups to sue Trump administration over offshore drilling tests
Environmental groups launch legal fight against a proposal that has drawn bipartisan opposition along the Atlantic Coast, sources tell AP
Thousands still without power after deadly snowstorm blankets the South
Southern states will see freezing temperatures Monday night, making conditions even more dangerous
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Senate advances funding measure, moving a step closer to ending shutdown
On Day 40 of the shutdown, eight Democrats joined Republicans in advancing a government funding measure, after 14 previous votes fell short.
With costs high and prices low, family farms are at risk
Generations have worked family farms in the U.S. Now, with costs high, prices low and tariffs causing additional difficulties, farmers say they're at risk of losing it all.
State legislators maneuver to preserve history of U.S. Capitol riot
While GOP lawmakers and the Trump administration have downplayed the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot, there are state efforts underway to ensure it's recorded for history.
USDA says states must "immediately undo any steps" to send full SNAP benefits
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, in a late-night Saturday memo, also threatened to impose financial penalties on states that did not comply with the government's new orders.
Virginia Gov.-elect Spanberger warns state heading toward "energy crisis"
With the world's highest concentration of AI data centers, Virginia faces energy costs that Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger aims to lower during her term.
More than 2,000 flights canceled on Sunday as Duffy warns of further reduction
The FAA ordered airlines to cut thousands of flights ahead of this weekend as the agency deals with air traffic controller shortages during the government shutdown.
What's at stake when federal research funding to universities is cut
Federal research funds are at risk as the White House pushes policy changes at universities. Researchers warn the cuts put breakthroughs in medicine, technology and national defense at risk.
MLB's Emmanuel Clase, Luis Ortiz charged with taking bribes to rig pitches for bettors
Federal agents said they arrested Luis Leandro Ortiz Ribera in Boston Sunday and also revealed the indictment against Emmanuel Clase de la Cruz.
Moore says "we're not going to sit on our hands" on redistricting
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, a Democrat, announced last week the creation of a commission to look at mid-decade redistricting.