Experience the wonder of St. Augustine’s Nights of Lights
Experience the wonder of St. Augustine’s Nights of Lights on Ripley’s Red Train—nightly from November 20 through January 30. Listed among the top ten holiday light displays in the world by National Geographic, Nights of Lights illuminates all of St. Augustine with over two million white lights. Wear your complimentary Red Train magic glasses and see them twinkle and dance to your favorite celebratory New Year’s eve music right before your very eyes! Encompassing about 20 blocks of the Nation’s Oldest City, Ripley’s Red Train provides one of the best ways to take in the magic of this special event.
‘We need to improve our education system’: Secretary of Education sends clear message after report shows significant decline in nation’s test scores
After results from the Nation’s Report Card showed major declines in reading and math scores across the county, Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona is sending a message that the education system needs improvement.
Customized, fine jewelry in St. Augustine
Anchor Boutique, is a fine jewelry store located in the Nation’s oldest city, St. Augustine, Florida, and today we meet the principal designer at Laurel Baker Rings. After receiving a Fine Arts Degree from the University of Florida, she studied stone cutting, metalsmithing and worked with my father in his jewelry shop to perfect her skills. She started this business because it was a natural next step after several years of making jewelry and traveling to places like New York City, for designer shows.
Beautiful, custom jewelry at Anchor Boutique
Anchor Boutique is a fine jewelry store located in the Nation’s oldest city, St. Augustine, Florida, and home to the principal designer at Laurel Baker Rings. After receiving a Fine Arts Degree from the University of Florida, she studied stone cutting, metalsmithing and worked with her father in his jewelry shop to perfect her skills. She started this business because it was a natural next step after several years of making jewelry and traveling to places like New York City, for designer shows. The shop gives Lauren an incredible challenge every day, but a challenge she thoroughly enjoys and embraces. Lauren shares, “My shop feels like a living, breathing thing to me. I have customers new and old from around the world walking through the doors daily and I have to work constantly to provide the best customer service to all of my walk-in clients while also maintaining my signature retail experience with a large selection of one-of-a-kind jewelry, as well as giving the one-on-one attention to couples who deserve a custom engagement ring experience that they will remember for a lifetime.”
Beaver Moon eclipse weather forecast: Here's what to expect in the US for the nearly total lunar eclipse
Much of the Nation's midsection should be in fine position weatherwise, to get a view of the upcoming "almost" total lunar eclipse scheduled for late Thursday night/early Friday morning (Nov. 18-19).
space.comTasting Tours of St Augustine with Beetlejuice | River City Live
Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice! Oh no! Saying the name of the iconic Halloween/movie star three times will, according to legend, conjure the mischief maker. That’s what the ladies that own Tasting Tours of St Augustine are counting on for this edition of their guided tours of the Nation’s Oldest City. Eden Kendall took a daytime version of the tour, but if you and your party would like to take the full length (around 3 hours) nighttime tour, reach out to www.thetastingtours.com
Rutherford pushes to have parts of Northeast Florida named as National Heritage Area
Former Jacksonville Sheriff and Congressman John Rutherford (R-FL) testified before the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands in support of H.R. 2107, the Nation’s Oldest Port National Heritage Area Act, which was reintroduced by Rutherford earlier this year.
Nation's oldest African American sorority celebrates Harris' new role as vice president
Nation's oldest African American sorority celebrates Harris' new role as vice president Vice President Kamala Harris shattered barriers when she was sworn in to hold the nation's second-highest office. The former California senator wore a strand of pearls during the inauguration in a nod to her sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha. Glenda Glover, the international president and CEO of the sorority, joins CBSN to discuss Harris' new role.
cbsnews.comNation's oldest African American sorority celebrates Kamala Harris' new role as vice president
Nation's oldest African American sorority celebrates Kamala Harris' new role as vice president Vice President Kamala Harris shattered barriers when she was sworn in to hold the nation's second-highest office. The former California senator wore a strand of pearls during the inauguration in a nod to her sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha. Glenda Glover, the international president and CEO of the sorority, joined CBSN to discuss Harris' new role.
cbsnews.comStatement of Acting Attorney General Jeffrey A. Rosen Regarding Nationwide Safety and Security for Inauguration Day
Throughout our Nation’s proud history, this ceremony has served as a beacon of democracy and a testament to the enduring strength of our Constitution. The Department of Justice is committed, together with our federal, state, and local law enforcement partners, to ensuring a safe and peaceful Inauguration – one that reflects our Nation’s enduring highest values. As I have repeatedly said over the last two weeks, the Justice Department will have no tolerance for anyone who attempts to mar the day with violence or other criminal conduct. Violence and senseless criminal conduct are not the right way to resolve differences or promote change in our country. As Americans, we all should seek to have a safe and peaceful Inauguration Day, and if we hold fast to our country’s Constitution and traditions, we will.
justice.govJacksonville’s best bed & breakfast: Carriage Way Inn
Looking to a getaway? Might we suggest a retreat to the Nation’s Oldest City, where you’ll find the Carriage Way Inn, your choice for the best bed and breakfast. Known by many as a jewel in the Ancient City, the bed and breakfast is just steps from St. George Street, where you’ll find a plethora of unique and charming shops. The St. Augustine Historic District -- just a two minute stroll. Head to its website for a closer look and to make a reservation!
Biden to focus on nation's "crises" during first 10 days in office
Biden to focus on nation's "crises" during first 10 days in office President-elect Joe Biden's team has released its plan for the first 10 days of the new administration. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN AM to talk about his top priorities.
cbsnews.comTrump uses Georgia Senate race to raise money for his own PAC
"President Trump and Vice President Pence are fighting because they know that this critical Senate Runoff Election is a choice between a Socialist Nightmare and the American Dream," another appeal from the Trump campaign sent Monday states. "YOUR support will POWER our movement all the way to TWO stunning Republican Senate victories." A spokesperson for the Trump campaign did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the Georgia fundraising emails. If Ossoff and Warnock unseat their Republican opponents, the Senate will be split 50-50, and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris will cast tie-breaking votes. Next month's runoff elections in Georgia have brought Mr. Trump and President-elect Joe Biden back to the campaign trail for the first time since the general election.
cbsnews.comOusted Trump cybersecurity director debunks 2020 election rumors
The joint statement affirming election security directly contradicted Mr. Trump's unproven claims about "massive improprieties" leading up to and during the 2020 election. "The 2020 election was, as I've called it, the most secure election certainly in modern history," Krebs told Pelley. "I think that we should be celebrating the successes of making the 2020 election the most secure election in modern history," Krebs said to Pelley. Misinformation led CISA to create a new "Rumor Control" website ahead of the 2020 election. Its main goal was to debunk rumors surrounding the 2020 election that had been spreading throughout the country.
cbsnews.comBiden's beach hideaway has political sun shining on Rehoboth
People enjoy the boardwalk, Friday, Nov. 13, 2020, in Rehoboth Beach, Del. This resort town known for Atlantic waves that are sometimes surfable, fresh-cut French fries and a 1-mile wooden boardwalk that dates back to the 1870s has long prided itself on being the Nation's Summer Capital. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
American students' performance lags on Nation's Report Card
"Eighth grade is a transitional point in preparing students for success in high school, so it is critical that researchers further explore the declines we are seeing here, especially the larger, more widespread declines across states we are seeing in reading," Peggy Carr, associate commissioner of the National Center for Education Statistics, told reporters during a conference call.
chicagotribune.comNortheast Florida coastline could benefit from bill, state congressmen say
The Nation's Oldest Port National Heritage Area Act could mean millions of dollars to the area from Nassau County to Flagler County. Congressmen John Rutherford and Michael Waltz announced the bill... Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.
1/13: Nation prepares for $1.5 billion Powerball drawing; Inside the Powerball drawing
They probably aren't going to win, but that isn't stopping millions from standing in line for their chance at the record-breaking Powerball jackpot; All eyes will be on the Powerball Wednesday night as the numbers are drawn for the $1.5 billion jackpot.
cbsnews.comWhat are the nation's biggest challenges in 2016?
Former CIA deputy director and CBS News senior security contributor Michael Morell and former national security adviser Thomas Donilon discuss the nation’s biggest challenges heading into 2016, including conflicts in Afghanistan and the ongoing threat of ISIS.
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