After nine years of working in a coal mine, one man traded it in for a wind turbine. But how many others will follow? Source
The fight over green jobs in coal country
After nine years of working in a coal mine, one man traded it in for a wind turbine. But how many others will follow? Source
The fight over green jobs in coal country: “We can become important again”
After nine years of working in a coal mine, one man traded it in for a wind turbine. But how many others will follow? Source
North Korea says Kim Jong Un is keeping his military at “full combat posture”
The U.S. says the North Korea military fired thee missiles on Thursday, the second missile launch in a week. North Korea says the test was part of its regular military training. South Korea claims they may be part of a new weapons system. Then the U.S. revealed that it seized a North Korean cargo ship, used to export coal in violation of economic sanctions. Elizabeth Palmer reports. Source
China vows to retaliate against tariff hike with sanctions on U.S. goods
After the Trump administration raised the tariffs on $200 billion worth of goods, China says it is prepared to take countermeasures against U.S. exports. Elizabeth Palmer reports. Source
Eye Opener: Powerful storms flood the South
Heavy rain in Houston turns roads into rivers and knocks out power to thousands of homes. Nearly 40 people were stranded on just one highway. Also, the U.S. revealed that it seized a North Korean cargo ship, used to export coal in violation of economic sanctions. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
Fake heiress sentenced to 4-12 years behind bars
Anna Sorokin passed herself off as a wealthy heiress to swindle banks, hotels and even close friends Source
Undocumented, he couldn’t enlist after 9/11; He just finished boot camp
Cesar Vargas’ enlistment marked the culmination of an 18-year journey from undocumented immigrant and trail-blazing attorney, to a U.S. Army engineer Source
Mulvaney says Congress will never see Trump’s tax returns
White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney weighed in on Trump’s tax returns and a wide range of topics on this week’s “The Takeout” with CBS News’ Major Garrett Source
Dramatic rescues as heavy rain swamps Houston roadways
Storm system also left more than 100,000 homes and businesses without power Source