Blog: Latest Reports from the CBS News ‘Opinion Section’

Here are the latest reports from the CBS News ‘Opinion Section’.

Disney cruise rescues Cuban fugitives wanted in New Orleans
Trio wanted on credit card fraud charges found clinging to capsized boat; officials believe they were trying to flee to Cuba

California family holds home intruder at gunpoint
The man bolted into Audra Humphrey’s home after she briefly left a door open

Piers Morgan hit with “Lemonade” backlash
The TV personality was not a big fan of Beyonce’s latest work, to put it lightly

Michigan man’s legs chopped off fleeing from police
Police say 20-year-old robbery suspect tried to escape them by diving under a moving train, which dragged him 1,000 feet

Prince led clean and healthy lifestyle: lawyer
Prince’s longtime lawyer called the death of the superstar a complete shock

U.K. doctors go on strike over plans for health service
Government accuses union of “blackmail” as doctors hold 1st national strike over concerns safety is being sacrificed for politics

15 top vacation spots for retirees
The best vacation spots for retirees offer relaxation and adventure — find out what travel experts recommend for retired travelers

Chernobyl: Still deadly, 30 years later
In 2014, 60 Minutes’ Bob Simon traveled to Ukraine and discovered the reactor still has the power to kill

Watch: Cop saves cars from sinkhole
A police officer saw a crack in the ground at an intersection and decided to stop traffic from driving over it

Obama on globalization and “affinity” for Angela Merkel
President acknowledges “legitimate” concerns about international trade deals, but says the the only way to change the system is to “engage it,” not withdraw

Rachel Roy denies “Beck with the Good Hair” label
The fashion designer would like to do away with her new image as an internet-famous homewrecker

Volcanoes linked to Earth climate shifts over past 720 million years: study
A new study finds that volcanic activity tied to plate-tectonic movements may be responsible for millions of years of global climate change

City council brawl breaks out in Alabama town
An intense discussion about city finances turned to fisticuffs in Alexander City

Manziel indicted in alleged attack on ex-girlfriend
The Heisman Trophy winner and former Texas A&M star was indicted Tuesday on a charge of misdemeanor assault related to family violence

2 fatally shot at memorial for Chicago murder victim
The brother and friend of a Chicago teen shot and killed in 2007 were slain Sunday at a memorial gathering

William Shatner: “Star Trek” technology is not that far-fetched
Life imitating art? Nearly 50 years after the show came on the air, some “Star Trek” technologies now exist in our everyday lives

Chyna’s brain to be donated for CTE research
Prior to Chyna’s death, her rep said he had been trying to save the star

South Korea says North about ready for next nuke test
President Park Geun-hye warns countrymen to be ready for the next big boom coming across the border, which could happen anytime

Some fairy tales may be 6,000 years old
Research shows how fairy tales have endured for thousands of years

Coach’s results top analysts’ expectations as sales rise
But company is cutting more than 300 jobs and is overhauling its management as it looks to keep its turnaround efforts on track

Jim Gaffigan: Can we get rid of Valentine’s Day?
The comedian has a few unkind words for a holiday that’s supposed to celebrate love

The spread of measles – and of lies on the Internet
Bob Schieffer blames the new outbreak on the web’s ability to propagate disinformation about vaccinations

Same-sex marriages licenses issued in Alabama
The Supreme Court said Monday it wouldn’t block same-sex marriages in Alabama, despite an attempt by the state’s chief justice to stop such unions

Taking the Selma marchers’ struggle for granted
Bob Schieffer on what civil rights activists faced to win the right to vote

Bob Schieffer says: Beagles rule!
The “Face the Nation” host says Best in Show at the Westminster Dog Show rings right for him

Barbara Mikulski: A retiring Senator who was never retiring
Bob Schieffer on the longest-serving woman in Congressional history with a penchant for raising hell

An Irish welcome for St. Patrick’s Day
Columnist Kevin Cullen on the traditions savored, and broken, at Boston’s annual parade, as openly-gay veterans march for the first time

The real “teachable moment”
Bob Schieffer on the response by Oklahoma University President David Boren to the racist chants of frat boys

“Whom”: The object of affection for the grammar police
Faith Salie has some words about sloppy grammar, and the slippery slope to just speaking real bad like

Repairing the U.S.-Israel alliance
Bob Schieffer says it’s time to stop the back-and-forth insults on both sides and fix our two countries’ unique relationship

Remembering the Lion of the Senate
Bob Schieffer on Senator Ted Kennedy, a classic American hero who achieved greatness despite innumerable obstacles, many self-inflicted

Suze Orman: What you should never do with your money
The financial advisor has important tips on how to stay out of trouble

The best part of making a fortune: Giving it away
Web exclusive: Economist and Nobel laureate Robert Shiller says aspiring to riches is not as inspiring as what charity affords the giver

Bill Flanagan doesn’t subscribe to new ideas of ownership
Subscription services for every new facet of life are doing away with long-held beliefs about owning something outright

Bob Schieffer on the good cops
Says working the police beat is the best training for reporters, by watching the difficulties good cops must put up with

Some good news out of Washington, for a change
Bob Schieffer hopes we’re seeing what may be the first of many steps needed to get Washington back on track

America’s great divide
Bob Schieffer says that while laws have changed, in too many places racial attitudes have not

Scott Simon on a mother’s special vision
The NPR host says on Mother’s Day we should try to see our mothers in the same ageless way that they see us

How football should police itself
Bob Schieffer has a simple solution for dealing with the problem at the root of “Deflategate”

On reconciliation with Vietnam
Bob Schieffer acknowledges the contribution of former POW John McCain in restoring diplomatic relations with a former enemy