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Northeast Winter Storm Shuts Hundreds Of Schools, Knocks Out Power To Thousands

Northeast Winter Storm Shuts Hundreds Of Schools, Knocks Out Power To Thousands

CBS News A winter storm with heavy, wet snow led to hundreds of school closings, canceled flights and thousands of power outages in parts of the Northeast on Tuesday.

More Than Half Of U.S. States Are Moving To Cut Your Taxes

More Than Half Of U.S. States Are Moving To Cut Your Taxes

CBS News Even as the U.S. economy shows signs of slowing down, many states around the U.S. are flush with cash, with their so-called rainy day funds estimated to reach a record high of $136.8 billion this fiscal year. And lawmakers in more than half of states are responding to their new cash cushions with similar proposals: cutting taxes.

Legal Weed Sales Start In Connecticut At 7 Medical Marijuana Establishments

Legal Weed Sales Start In Connecticut At 7 Medical Marijuana Establishments

CBS News Connecticut's first round of retail cannabis sales for adults 21 and older began Tuesday at seven existing medical marijuana establishments across the state, less than two years after Gov. Ned Lamont signed legislation making Connecticut the latest state to legalize recreational sales.

An unconventional choice

An unconventional choice

News 9 News came today that Connecticut senator Joe Lieberman, tapped as Gore's running mate in 2000, will switch sides to speak in St. Paul in support of his friend John McCain.

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Your Vote Counts: The economy, healthcare, and tax cuts

Your Vote Counts: The economy, healthcare, and tax cuts

Graham Dowers As political tensions rise across the country, Oklahoma lawmakers are addressing both state and national concerns, from economic uncertainty to health care reforms and tax cuts.

Your Vote Counts: The economy, healthcare, and tax cuts

Your Vote Counts: The economy, healthcare, and tax cuts

Graham Dowers As political tensions rise across the country, Oklahoma lawmakers are addressing both state and national concerns, from economic uncertainty to health care reforms and tax cuts.

Stillwater residents begin cleanup after wildfires

Stillwater residents begin cleanup after wildfires

Graham Dowers Communities across Oklahoma are facing widespread destruction after a night of wildfires fueled by violent winds

Stillwater residents begin cleanup after wildfires

Stillwater residents begin cleanup after wildfires

Graham Dowers Communities across Oklahoma are facing widespread destruction after a night of wildfires fueled by violent winds

Oklahoma fire recovery continues in northeastern OK

Oklahoma fire recovery continues in northeastern OK

Carrie Winchel Wildfires in Oklahoma devastated parts of the state Friday, fueled by strong winds. Follow live updates for recovery efforts.

Oklahoma fire recovery continues in northeastern OK

Oklahoma fire recovery continues in northeastern OK

Carrie Winchel Wildfires in Oklahoma devastated parts of the state Friday, fueled by strong winds. Follow live updates for recovery efforts.

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Your Vote Counts: The economy, healthcare, and tax cuts

Your Vote Counts: The economy, healthcare, and tax cuts

Graham Dowers As political tensions rise across the country, Oklahoma lawmakers are addressing both state and national concerns, from economic uncertainty to health care reforms and tax cuts.

Stillwater residents begin cleanup after wildfires

Stillwater residents begin cleanup after wildfires

Graham Dowers Communities across Oklahoma are facing widespread destruction after a night of wildfires fueled by violent winds

Oklahoma fire recovery continues in northeastern OK

Oklahoma fire recovery continues in northeastern OK

Carrie Winchel Wildfires in Oklahoma devastated parts of the state Friday, fueled by strong winds. Follow live updates for recovery efforts.

D.C. Debrief: Budget resolution, trade war, and foreign policy challenges

D.C. Debrief: Budget resolution, trade war, and foreign policy challenges

Alex Cameron Political Analyst Scott Mitchell and Washington Bureau Chief Alex Cameron discuss key moments from D.C. this week.

State leaders work to get aid to wildfire victims

State leaders work to get aid to wildfire victims

Cal Day State officials are working to get aid from state and federal sources for those affected by wildfires.

Authorities investigate human remains found after Pawnee County wildfires

Authorities investigate human remains found after Pawnee County wildfires

Destini Pittman The Pawnee County Sheriff Department is investigating after human remains were found in the debris of a burned home following Friday's wildfires.

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