News Center

Home - CBSNews.com

Widespread flu-like illness hits main Texas facility for migrants McAllen, Texas facility temporarily stops taking in detainees; Guatemalan teen migrant who just died was diagnosed with flu there POSTED MAY 22, 2019 2:56 AM

John Dickerson pays tribute to "CBS This Morning" team as he moves to new role In John Dickerson’s final Reporter's Notebook, he turns to the people in the studio, in the building, and CBS News bureaus around the world. Dickerson is shifting roles to report for "60 Minutes" and contribute to election specials. POSTED MAY 22, 2019 1:32 AM

Rachael DelTondo's unsolved murder It has been more than a year since Rachael DelTondo, a well-liked 33-year-old teacher, was gunned down in the driveway of her parents' home in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania. Complicating the case is an economic downturn and rumors of corruption in the Pittsburgh suburb. Many are now blaming the lack of an arrest on an under-funded and understaffed police department. 48 Hours' Erin Moriarty reports. POSTED MAY 22, 2019 1:32 AM

From 1979: Architect I.M. Pei on the JFK Library I.M. Pei, one of the most heralded of 20th century architects, died on May 16, 2019 at the age of 102. In this "CBS Sunday Morning" report which aired on October 21, 1979, Pei talked with correspondent Marlene Sanders as they toured Boston's newly-dedicated John F. Kennedy Presidential Library (which he designed), and discussed creating a public space that captured the essence, and promise, of the man who was our nation's 35th president. POSTED MAY 22, 2019 1:32 AM

A "Sunday Morning" sun in Florence In Florence, Italy, street artist Sonja Samardjieva, from Macedonia, painted the "Sunday Morning" logo near the Piazza della Signoria. Don't miss our special broadcast, "A Sunday Morning in Florence," on May 19! POSTED MAY 22, 2019 1:32 AM

28 million people to be affected by severe weather in central U.S. More than 28 million people are in the path of severe weather Saturday. Meteorologist Jeff Berardelli give the forecast for the rest of the weekend. POSTED MAY 22, 2019 1:32 AM

Third Alaska small plane crash in two weeks kills at least one The Coast Guard says good Samaritan vessels plucked the three people who were on board from the water POSTED MAY 22, 2019 1:31 AM

A house divided: Steph and Seth Curry battle at NBA playoffs The Golden State Warriors are headed to the NBA finals after Monday night's overtime win against the Portland Trail Blazers. As Warriors star Steph Curry battled his brother Seth for a spot in the finals, two people were watching closer than anyone else: their parents. Vladimir Duthiers reports. POSTED MAY 22, 2019 1:15 AM

Government will now pay you to adopt wild horses The government is taking a unique approach to control the record-breaking population of wild horses. There are an estimated 88,000 of them across the country. The American icons are protected by a law passed by Congress in 1971. Now there is a new effort to help them find a home. Nikki Battiste reports. POSTED MAY 22, 2019 1:15 AM

3 of Aretha Franklin's handwritten wills found in her Detroit home Three handwritten wills have been found in the suburban Detroit home of Aretha Franklin, months after the death of the "Queen of Soul," including one that was discovered under cushions in the living room, a lawyer said Monday. The latest one is dated March 2014 and appears to give the famous singer's assets to family members. Franklin died at the age 76 from pancreatic cancer last August. POSTED MAY 22, 2019 1:15 AM

News – Insurance Journal

Fairfax Announces Death of CFO Bonham; Varnell Named Interim CFO Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. announced that, David Bonham, vice president and chief financial officer of Fairfax, died suddenly this past weekend. “The entire Fairfax family mourns the sudden and unexpected loss of our dear friend and partner, Dave Bonham,” said … POSTED MAY 22, 2019 6:41 AM

Oil Tankers in the Persian Gulf Face Highest Risk Since 2005 Not since 2005 have the world’s insurers considered shipping in the Persian Gulf so dangerous for oil tankers. The Joint War Committee of London’s Lloyd’s Market Association said Friday that it would expand its so-called “listed areas” — those regions … POSTED MAY 22, 2019 6:32 AM

Armour Group Appoints Parry from Lloyd’s as Group Chief Financial Officer Bermuda-based Armour Group Ltd. announced the appointment of John Parry as group chief financial officer. Parry will assume his new position in June and report directly to the group executive committee. A seasoned senior financial services executive with extensive insurance … POSTED MAY 22, 2019 6:06 AM

Wood-Panel Producer Norbord Halts Mill Production Following Alberta Wildfires Norbord Inc said on Tuesday it suspended production at its oriented strand board (OSB) mill in High Level, Alberta, to comply with evacuation orders following nearby wildfires. More than 4,000 people from High Level and the Bushe River First nations … POSTED MAY 22, 2019 5:50 AM

Instec Promotes Fagan to President of Operations Naperville, Illinois-based Instec, a provider of insurance software for commercial program and specialty writers, has promoted Mike Fagan to president of Operations. Most recently, Fagan was vice president of Engagement and Product Management. In his new role, Fagan will lead … POSTED MAY 22, 2019 5:35 AM

Valentine Named Sr. VP, Chief Insurance Officer for Farmers Alliance Companies Aaron Valentine has been named senior vice president, chief insurance officer for the Farmers Alliance Companies in McPherson, Kansas. This is a new position at the companies, added to ensure the proper organizational structure to support the companies’ future. Valentine … POSTED MAY 22, 2019 5:25 AM

Company Cited, Fined $106K After Employees Injured in Nebraska Trench Collapse Federal safety officials cited an excavation company after two employees suffered serious injuries when a trench collapsed at a construction site in Lincoln, Nebraska. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) also proposed penalties of $106,078 … POSTED MAY 22, 2019 5:22 AM

Brinson, Myers, Milvo Named to Texas Surplus Lines Office Board Teri Brinson, Randy Myers and Leslie Milvo have been named to the Surplus Lines Stamping Office of Texas (SLTX) board of directors, with three-year terms set to run through Dec. 31, 2021. Brinson is vice president at LP Risk Inc. … POSTED MAY 22, 2019 5:12 AM

Texas House OKs Bill to Spend More Than $3B for Flood Control Projects Nearly two years after Hurricane Harvey ravaged the Texas coast, the Texas House approved legislation that would pull more than $3 billion from the state’s rainy day fund to help pay for flood control projects statewide. The House version of … POSTED MAY 22, 2019 5:02 AM

Johnson & Johnson Hit with $25 Million Talc Verdict; Also Cleared by Another Jury Johnson & Johnson was ordered to pay at least $25 million to a woman who said she contracted a rare asbestos-related cancer through decades of daily use of J&J’s Baby Powder or its other talc product, Shower to Shower. The … POSTED MAY 22, 2019 5:00 AM

NOTICE: The links and articles found on or within this news center are simply for informational purposes that we believe may be of benefit to our clients and/or website visitors. By providing these links on our website, we are not recommending or endorsing the use of the particular products or services these third parties offer. Nor does Accord Texaswide Agency confirm, corroborate or agree to the statistics or opinions on these links and articles. We urge you to review each website’s Privacy Policy, Disclaimers, and develop an independent opinion of the service or product for any link pursued.