Scientist whose mother and sisters died of ALS complications hopes experimental treatment will save his life

Jeff Vierstra’s mother and two sisters all died following complications from ALS, or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, but the scientist and skier is hoping an experimental treatment and the first known attempt to prevent the neurodegenerative disease can help save his life. Vierstra was only two years old when his mother died. All her siblings also … Read more

The birthright citizenship case at the Supreme Court hits close to home for this immigrant mother

WASHINGTON — One of the first things an Argentine emigre did after her son was born in Florida last year was get him a U.S. passport. She saw the passport as tangible evidence that he’s an American. But now people like her are in a legal fight over President Donald Trump’s executive order that would … Read more

Kentucky mother, daughter turn down $26 million offer for their land: “It’s priceless”

Kentucky mother, daughter turn down $26 million offer for their land: “It’s priceless” – CBS News Watch CBS News A mother and daughter in Kentucky have turned down a $26 million offer for their land. The offer came from an unnamed tech company wanting to build a data center. CBS News’ Jared Ochacher spoke with … Read more

North Carolina mother who was missing for 24 years reunites with daughter

For over two decades, Amanda Smith wondered what happened to her mother who disappeared 24 years ago in North Carolina. In a twist out of Hollywood, she had an emotional reunion Thursday with her mother, who for years didn’t want to be found. Michele Hundley Smith was 38 when she was reported missing in December … Read more

Cleveland mother pleads not guilty after bodies of 2 young daughters found in suitcases at playground

A Cleveland mother charged in the deaths of her two young daughters after their bodies were found buried in suitcases in shallow graves at a playground pleaded not guilty Thursday. Aliyah Henderson, dressed in blue and handcuffed behind her back, made a brief video appearance before a judge in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court. She … Read more

Savannah Guthrie feared her mother may have been targeted because of her fame

Savannah Guthrie is sharing the shattering fear and heartache she’s experienced over Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance and the possibility that her mother may have been targeted because of her fame as a “TODAY” co-anchor. “I don’t know that it’s because she’s my mom and somebody thought, ‘Oh, that girl— that lady has money. We can … … Read more

Florida man convicted of raping and killing a young mother is set for execution

STARKE, Fla. — A Florida man convicted of abducting, raping and murdering a young mother is set to be executed Tuesday. Michael Lee King, 54, is scheduled to receive a three-drug injection starting at 6 p.m. at Florida State Prison near Starke. King was sentenced to death in 2009 after being convicted of first-degree murder, … Read more

‘Radiant’ mother from Kentucky was among 6 US service members killed in air crash in Iraq

A woman raising two children was among the six U.S. service members killed last week when a military refueling plane involved in the war with Iran crashed in western Iraq. Tech Sgt. Ashley B. Pruitt, 34, hailed from a large family in Bardstown, Kentucky, and was “very, very” proud of her military career, her husband … Read more

Savannah Guthrie makes offscreen visit to ‘Today’ show, first since her mother went missing

NEW YORK — Savannah Guthrie made an off-camera appearance Thursday at NBC’s “Today” show studios to thank colleagues for their support since her mother Nancy went missing from her Arizona home a month ago. The “Today” show said Guthrie, a longtime co-host of the morning news program, plans to return to the air at some … Read more