U.S. losing to Germany in trade? This community doesn't think so
In the Upstate region of South Carolina alone, there are 442 international companies -- 136 of them German
David Begnaud is a CBS News contributor and previously served as the lead national correspondent for "CBS Mornings," based in New York City. He joined the network in 2015 and his reporting — featured across all CBS News broadcasts and platforms, including "CBS Evening News," "48 Hours," "CBS Sunday Morning" and CBS News 24/7 — has earned him some of journalism's most prestigious awards.
One of Begnaud's most notable assignments was his coverage of Hurricane Maria when it hit Puerto Rico in October 2017. He spent more time covering Puerto Rico's recovery than any other network news correspondent, traveling to the island countless times and breaking numerous significant stories. His distinctive, unmatched reporting resulted in government action, and throughout the crisis, he delivered sustained coverage on all platforms — especially on social media. His coverage of Hurricane Maria earned him the prestigious George Polk Award for public service in 2018, which was the first time given to a journalist since 1978. The award, as the nominating committee states, places "a premium on investigative work that is original, resourceful and thought-provoking." Begnaud also received Radio Television Digital News Association's First Amendment Leadership Award for his significant contribution to the protection of the First Amendment and freedom of the press.
At CBS News, Begnaud covered major news stories around the world including the shooting at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, Florida, the terrorist attack at the Inland Regional Center in San Bernardino, California, and the devastating earthquake that hit Ecuador in April of 2016 leaving hundreds dead and thousands injured. In the summer of 2017, he covered Hurricane Harvey in Houston, Hurricane Irma in Florida, and Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. Begnaud's coverage of important national and international stories is also featured prominently on CBS News 24/7.
Prior to CBS, Begnaud covered a wide variety of national breaking news from weather to crime for several news organizations. Previously, he created and reported for "Newsbreaker" at ORA-TV, a social media platform for current events and breaking news and was a contributing correspondent for "Entertainment Tonight," the No. 1 syndicated entertainment newsmagazine in the world.
His career began in local news at KLFY-TV as an unpaid "teen reporter" while in high school, in his home state of Louisiana. Upon graduation, KLFY-TV hired him as a full-time reporter. He later became the weekend morning and evening news anchor. During the week he attended college, and graduated from the University of Louisiana, Lafayette in 2005.
In the Upstate region of South Carolina alone, there are 442 international companies -- 136 of them German
The 14-year-old boy has become a campus celebrity
Gov. Greg Abbott signs law banning so-called "sanctuary cities" in Texas
Republican-sponsored health care plan covers pre-existing conditions, but not the way Obamacare does
Proposed bill would authorize Briarwood Presbyterian to establish its own independent police force in light of recent mass shootings
Snowfall totals may have been underwhelming in the big cities near the coast -- but not to the west
At least six people have died, more than a million acres have burned -- and thousands have been forced from their homes
Department of Agriculture predicts farmers’ incomes will drop an additional nine percent this year, extending the worst slide in generations
A new sheriff will not enforce federal immigration laws, prompting Gov. Greg Abbott to pull $2 million
In a first for the Ringling Brothers circus, a woman is about to step onto the floor -- and shatter the ceiling
Police confiscated the alleged shooter's gun when he was sent for mental evaluation, but returned it a month later
In December, Portland increased taxes on businesses with huge income gaps -- and it will affect over 500 companies
News of Fidel Castro’s death prompts celebrations in streets of Miami’s Cuban-American neighborhood
Mosquito spraying in Miami Beach -- planned for Thursday -- was put off until Friday after a public protest, and outcry
A baby born in Miami with Zika virus, despite showing no signs of it before birth, has medical professionals stumped