Alaska hit by severe flooding that carries away homes
The remnants of Typhoon Halong brought hurricane-force winds and catastrophic flooding to coastal communities in western Alaska on Sunday, pushing entire houses off their foundations. Rescue aircraft were dispatched…
Cybercriminals hit some New Orleans area sheriff's office computer systems
An international cybercrime group is claiming responsibility for hacking the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office and holding its tech system for ransom. Hackers breached the office’s system about three weeks ago,…
Polly Holliday, who played Flo on hit sitcom "Alice," dies at 88
Polly Holliday, a Tony Award-nominated screen and stage actor who turned the catchphrase “Kiss my grits!” into a national retort as the gum-chewing, beehive-wearing waitress aboard the long-running CBS sitcom…
A 9-year-old boy set up a stand that offers free compliments. It became a hit.
Sycamore, Illinois — It’s a hot summer day and 9-year-old Ethan Wargo of Sycamore, Illinois, is making a stand. It’s like a refreshment stand — just for your self-esteem. Ethan…
The Millionaire, the Model & the Hit Man
Produced by Judy Rybak and Greg Fisher [This story first aired on Jan. 31, 2015. It was updated on June 9.] This week’s “48 Hours,” appropriately set in Los Angeles,…











