Spanx, fizz and Travel Scrabble: 30 years of friendship with Maggie Smith

In the week of the actor’s funeral, a family friend remembers Sunday lunches, photoshoots and first nights with a woman of extraordinary wit, talent and compassion. I first met Maggie through my ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

Susan Smith denied parole 30 years after drowning her children

Susan Smith, convicted of drowning her two young sons in a South Carolina lake in 1994, then blaming the crime on a Black man, will remain in prison after a parole board denied her release.

Susan Smith, who drowned her two children 30 years ago, is up for parole

Susan Smith was convicted of killing her two children in South Carolina in 1994. After almost 30 years behind bars she is eligible for release.

Susan Smith seeking her freedom 30 years after drowning her 2 young sons

Susan Smith, the South Carolina mother convicted of killing her two sons by rolling her car into a lake in 1994 with the boys strapped in their seats inside, is asking a parole board to free her.

Susan Smith up for parole 30 years after drowning her two sons in a South Carolina lake

Thirty years ago, Susan Smith rolled her car into a South Carolina lake with her 3-year-old and 14-month-old sons inside. She initially told police she was carjacked before confessing to their ...

Susan Smith denied parole 30 years after killing her 2 sons

Susan Smith, who admitted to drowning her two children 30 years ago, was unanimously denied parole after she appeared before the board for the first time on Wednesday.

Susan Smith, who drowned her two young children 30 years ago, denied parole

Susan Smith, the young mom who shocked the nation 30 years ago when she rolled her car into a lake with her two sons inside and watched them drown, was XXX parole Wednesday.

Susan Smith denied parole after serving 30 years for drowning young sons

Susan Smith, the woman who has served 30 years in prison after being convicted for killing her two young sons, was denied parole Wednesday. CBS News' Skyler Henry has more on the board's decision.

Record Thanksgiving travel expected this year: AAA

A record number of Americans are expected to travel for Thanksgiving this year, the AAA travel group said Monday. AAA, or the American Automobile Association, said in a release that it predicts ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

‘Chaos is great. This time it went over the top’: Andrea Arnold and Robbie Ryan on 21 years of film and friendship

The director and cinematographer talk collaboration, health and safety on their new film, Bird – and the perils of DJing at your daughter’s birthday party. Andrea Arnold and Robbie Ryan take the ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

The Offspring on 30 years of punk rock and new album

Jamie Yuccas catches up with The Offspring to discuss their groundbreaking album "Smash," their influence on punk rock and their latest album, "Supercharged."

Washington Post says it will not endorse candidate for first time in 30 years

Newspaper condemned for ‘chicken-shit’ decision on White House race as staffers say they are ‘deeply concerned’. For the first time in over 30 years, the Washington Post announced on Friday its ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

Average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the US rises for fifth straight week

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. rose for the fifth straight week, returning to its highest level since early August

America’s secret weapon against inflation: The 30-year home mortgage

Being able to lock in a predictable payment for decades isn’t just a financial tool; it protects families from economic uncertainty.

Business - MarketWatch - November 2

Charity worker helps woman find dad after 30 years

With the help of a good Samaritan, Mika Ap Ellis found her dad living on the streets after 30 years.

764 Terror Network Member Richard Densmore Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison

The 47-year-old Michigan man, who pleaded guilty to sexually exploiting a child, was highly active in the online criminal network called 764, which the FBI now considers a “tier one” terrorism threat.

Tech - Wired - November 7

‘It’s Time!’ Mariah Carey Reflects on 30 Years as Queen of Christmas

Getting her usual early start on the holiday, the powerhouse vocalist and songwriter looks back on the phenomenon she created.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 1

2 Somali men sentenced to 30 years in kidnapping and imprisonment of U.S. journalist

Two Somali men who prosecutors called pirates were sentenced to 30 years in prison Tuesday in the 2012 kidnapping of an American journalist who was held hostage for over two years.

Two Somali men sentenced to 30 years for kidnapping of American journalist

Two Somali men will spend 30 years in prison for the kidnapping of an American journalist, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York said Tuesday. In a press release, the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

2 Somali pirates get 30 years for kidnapping U.S. journalist

Michael Scott Moore was kidnapped in Somalia in 2012 and held hostage for nearly three years.

Jay Leno's rides through 30 years of auto history

Cruising through Los Angeles in an open-top sports car epitomizes the California dream. That's why LA naturally became home to one of the world's finest car collections, the Petersen Automotive ...

Chinese city still officially in summer as 30-year heat record broken

Temperatures in Guangzhou fail to drop below level that meteorological service uses to mark change in season. One of China’s biggest cities is still officially in summer, despite it being ...

World - The Guardian - November 14

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the US slips to 6.78%

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. edged lower this week, ending a six-week climb

'We've had more visitors in two days than 30 years'

Residents in Shelf react to "crazy" interest after rare bird sighting puts village on national news.

Jared McCain burnishes early Rookie of the Year case with 30-point performance

The Sixers look like they have a good once in McCain.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 9 hours ago

Maggie Haberman on What an Unleashed Trump Might Do

The New York Times political correspondent discusses Donald Trump’s past, present and possible future.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 25

Sen. Maggie Hassan shares her miscarriage story

Reproductive rights are a major factor in the 2024 presidential election for many voters. Democratic Sen. Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire joins CBS News to discuss her decision to open up about ...

Expedia shares rise after company raises full-year outlook, citing progress abroad amid travel-demand concerns

Shares of Expedia Group Inc. rallied after hours on Thursday after the travel-booking platform boosted its full-year outlook, helped by consumer demand and growth in advertising and its segment ...

Business - MarketWatch - November 8

Why Simon Sinek Is Obsessed With Friendship

Focus on your friends more, the leadership expert and Optimism Company founder says on ‘From the Ground Up.’

Business - Inc. - 5 days ago

Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith becomes first freshman in 19 years to catch TDs in each of his first 7 games

The former five-star recruit has been fantastic for the Buckeyes so far this season.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 26

Melbourne player Joel Smith handed four-year AFL ban for cocaine saga

Demons player banned from playing Australian rules football until 2028 28-year-old returned positive test after a game in 2023 Joel Smith has been banned from playing any form of Australian ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

Maggie O’Farrell: ‘Having a stammer was instrumental in making me a writer’

The novelist, 52, talks about teenage affliction, the missing elements in stories and always loving Where the Wild Things Are. When I was a child, I lived in a town that had a Carnegie library, ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

Illinois' Bret Bielema, already the school's best hire in over 30 years, is the quintessential Big Ten coach

Bret Bielema is the first Illinois coach since the late 1980s with a winning record. We shouldn't be surprised what he's doing in the Big Ten after what he accomplished at Wisconsin.

Sports - CBS Sports - October 25

30 years after becoming champion, Frenchman Didier Auriol returns to world rally championship

Thirty years after clinching the 1994 world rally title, Frenchman Didier Auriol is back to celebrate that victory

Sports - ABC News - October 28

10-, 30-year Treasury yields drop again after GDP data opens door to Q4 slowdown

Yields on long-dated Treasurys closed lower on Wednesday after a weaker-than-expected reading on third-quarter U.S. economic growth gave way to the possibility of another slowdown in the final ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

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