Pipeline protest victory
Protesters are celebrating the decision to halt construction of an oil pipeline that was close to the Standing Rock Sioux tribe reservation. CBS News' Omar Villafranca describes the scene near Cannon Ball, North Dakota.
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Thousands of people protesting an oil pipeline in North Dakota say they will defy a mandatory evacuation order. North Dakota's governor calls winter weather conditions at camp "life threatening" and has ordered protesters to leave. Native Americans and other activists are concerned the Dakota Access Pipeline will damage drinking water and sacred sites. Michelle Miller reports from outside Cannon Ball, North Dakota.
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On Facebook Monday, people across the country started to check-in at the Standing Rock Indian Reservation in North Dakota, but a lot of those people weren't actually there. CBSN's DeMarco Morgan has more on why this was happening.
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North Dakota pipeline protest
The federal government has ordered a halt to part of the construction of a four-state oil pipeline. That section is in North Dakota, where thousands of Native Americans have protested, saying the project violates federal laws and will harm water supplies. But work on the rest of the pipeline can continue. Mark Albert reports.
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Pipeline protest
Thousands of Native Americans and environmentalists are protesting an oil pipeline in North Dakota that critics say could destroy Native American sites. A crucial court ruling Friday will decide, at least momentarily, whether or not the pipeline can pass through the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe's water supply, reports Mark Albert.
The CBS News battleground tracker shows Ted Cruz has a six-point lead over Donald Trump heading in to a possibly game-changing primary in Wisconsin
The CBS News battleground tracker shows Ted Cruz has a six-point lead over Donald Trump heading in to a possibly game-changing primary in Wisconsin. Over the weekend, Cruz also topped Trump in Colorado and North Dakota. Major Garrett reports.
An oil tanker train derailed and caught fire in North Dakota, prompting a nearby town to evacuate
An oil tanker train derailed and caught fire in North Dakota, prompting a nearby town to evacuate. CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave joins CBSN to describe the accident.
Wildfires force closure of Mount Rushmore
Hundreds of homes evacuated and nearby roads shut, as well with winds gusting as high as 70 mph.
The players tried with little luck to push the bus until a tow truck arrived
The University of North Dakota team's bus got stuck at an intersection on the way home from Minnesota. The players tried with little luck to push the bus until a tow truck arrived.
The winds damaged farm equipment needed for harvests
Small North Dakota farming towns were hit hard by strong winds Monday night. The winds damaged farm equipment needed for harvests. KJXB's Kristi Larson reports.
At Sunday's Grand Forks Central High School commencement in North Dakota, one deployed dad gave his daughter an unforgettable graduation gift
At Sunday's Grand Forks Central High School commencement in North Dakota, one deployed dad gave his daughter an unforgettable graduation gift. Taylor's father, Chris, a member of the Air Force, who had been deployed to Cuba found a way to be there for his daughter's big day.
A RV park south of Watford City was destroyed yesterday when a dangerous tornado touched ground
A RV park south of Watford City was destroyed yesterday when a dangerous tornado touched ground. All 15 RVs were destroyed and nine people were injured. Eyewitnesses describe the terror and recovery efforts.
A North Dakota woman is heartbroken after she says her service dog was stolen. Heather Pirtle's 2-year-old boxer-rottweiler mix Kilo was staying with a friend when she says it was sold without her permission
A North Dakota woman is heartbroken after she says her service dog was stolen. Heather Pirtle's 2-year-old boxer-rottweiler mix Kilo was staying with a friend when she says it was sold without her permission. She is now desperately trying to get the dog back. KXJB-TV's Ashley Bishop reports.
Hundreds of people picked up a bow and arrow to compete in the state archery championship, in West Fargo, North Dakota, but all eyes seemed to aimed at one competitor from Iowa
Hundreds of people picked up a bow and arrow to compete in the state archery championship, in West Fargo, North Dakota, but all eyes seemed to aimed at one competitor from Iowa. KXJB's Nicole Johnson reports.
AT&T opposes N. Dakota bill that would ban mask mandates
Proposal to ban organizations from requiring people to wear facial coverings is drawing fire from major businesses.
U.S. braces for virus surge after Thanksgiving
CBS News' Mark Strassmann reports from Georgia on the nationwide surge in COVID-19 cases.
Defense Department sends help to N.D. hospitals
At the request of FEMA, the Department of Defense is sending 60 nurses to help with the surge of COVID-19 in North Dakota. Air Force Captain and registered nurse Ron Golemboski, one of those nurses stationed in North Dakota, joins CBSN to discuss what it's like in the hot zone.
North Dakota hits new COVID-19 high
North Dakota has hit another high in COVID-19 deaths as the virus continues to hit hard in the middle of the country. One hospital in Kansas turned a waiting area into hospital rooms for those without COVID-19 because the ER is full of patients with the virus. David Begnaud reports.
North Dakota wants nurses with COVID-19 to keep working
With the state in danger of being overwhelmed, nurses worry the policy will force them to work while sick.
ICU beds reaching capacity as COVID-19 cases surge
New coronavirus infections and hospitalizations are skyrocketing nationwide and now government officials are implementing new COVID-19 restrictions to combat the pandemic. Lilia Luciano reports.
GOP candidate who died of COVID-19 wins North Dakota election
Now, the state's attorney general said the governor can't appoint someone to fill the empty seat, which he attempted to do one day after the election.
North Dakota sets records for virus deaths, cases, hospitalizations
The death count is the 15th highest per capita in the country, according to The COVID Tracking Project.
Coronavirus cases surge in the Dakotas
COVID-19 cases in the Dakotas are surging as the CDC gives sobering new statistics about coronavirus-related deaths across the country. David Begnaud reports.
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Iran attacks U.S. allies as 3 American soldiers killed in escalating war
Iran attacks Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan and a ship in the Strait of Hormuz as at least 3 U.S. forces are killed and dozens wounded in the escalating conflict.
Hegseth, Caine to testify before Senate panel amid escalating Iran war
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, will testify before a Senate committee amid escalations in the war with Iran in recent days.
Tropical Storm Bertha strengthens, threatening Gulf Coast. See its path.
Tropical Storm Bertha is the second named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season.
Deadly attack on U.S. forces in Jordan part of evolving Iranian tactics
A retired Jordanian general tells CBS News Iran is "developing techniques and capacities" to target U.S. forces with increasing lethality.
Trump admin. halts $1 billion in Medicaid payments to California, Minnesota
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said his agency is pausing $867.5 million in Medicaid payments to California and $199 million to Minnesota.
Appeals court denies Biden bid to block release of tapes with biographer, for now
An appeals court denied former President Joe Biden's attempt to keep the Justice Department from giving a conservative think tank redacted transcripts and audio recordings of conversations with his biographer.
Key Arizona primaries to watch today
Arizona has traditionally been a red state, and six of its nine House representatives are Republicans.
FDA still probing Taylor Farms lettuce despite false positive test
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Melinda French Gates on perimenopause: It took 3 doctors to diagnose me
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Hegseth, Caine to testify before Senate panel amid escalating Iran war
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, will testify before a Senate committee amid escalations in the war with Iran in recent days.
Trump admin. halts $1 billion in Medicaid payments to California, Minnesota
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said his agency is pausing $867.5 million in Medicaid payments to California and $199 million to Minnesota.
Woman attacked by bear while hiking with friend and dogs in Alaska
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Ford recalls nearly 388,000 vehicles over seat issue
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Trump to impose 50% tariffs on Canadian hockey sticks, alcohol, other goods
President Trump is imposing 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods, from hockey equipment to alcoholic beverages, escalating the trade dispute between the two countries.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, will testify before a Senate committee amid escalations in the war with Iran in recent days.
Trump admin. halts $1 billion in Medicaid payments to California, Minnesota
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2 more convictions tossed in plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Whitmer
A state appeals court has set aside convictions for two men involved in a 2020 plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Appeals court denies Biden bid to block release of tapes with biographer, for now
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Supreme Court will review Alaska's bid to seize plane over 6-pack of beer
The pilot, Kenneth Jouppi, argues that taking his 1969 Cessna would violate the Eighth Amendment's "Excessive Fines Clause."
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Melinda French Gates on perimenopause: It took 3 doctors to diagnose me
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FDA says it's still investigating Taylor Farms
The FDA says Taylor Farms lettuce is still the focus of their ongoing cyclospora investigation, despite a false positive test announced Sunday. Carter Evans reports.
Severely ill prisoners granted early release are left stuck behind bars
Prisoners with severe medical conditions can be granted compassionate release, but without a long-term care facility willing to accept them, many continue to wait in prison as their conditions worsen.
FDA still probing Taylor Farms lettuce despite false positive test
The FDA said that as of Sunday, it had not found any "confirmed positive sample results for product testing" in the cyclosporiasis outbreak.
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Deadly attack on U.S. forces in Jordan part of evolving Iranian tactics
A retired Jordanian general tells CBS News Iran is "developing techniques and capacities" to target U.S. forces with increasing lethality.
U.S. soldier killed in Iraq identified as 30-year-old from North Carolina
Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton, 30, of North Carolina, was "decommissioning ammunition and an accident happened," Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.
Tourists stabbed near famed Acropolis in Athens, Greece
A man stabbed two tourists near the ancient Acropolis in Athens, Greece's top tourist attraction, police said.
Trump to impose 50% tariffs on Canadian hockey sticks, alcohol, other goods
President Trump is imposing 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods, from hockey equipment to alcoholic beverages, escalating the trade dispute between the two countries.
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Nearly 100 U.S. service members injured in Iranian strikes this month
Almost 100 American service members have been injured in strikes on bases in the Middle East this month, U.S. officials said.
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Josh Duhamel talks "Ransom Canyon"
Josh Duhamel talks with "CBS Mornings" about starring in "Ransom Canyon," how much he knew about ranch life before the show and his growing family.
Oprah expanding her podcast
Oprah Winfrey announced she's expanding her podcast, "The Oprah Podcast." Starting on Tuesday, two new episodes will drop weekly. She spoke to "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about her decision and revealed more about the guests she's had appear on the podcast.
Judge temporarily halts Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
Judge pauses in Paramount-WBD merger
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Christopher Nolan describes challenges of creating "The Odyssey"
"The Odyssey," which was shot in six countries, pulled in more than $260 million worldwide over the weekend.
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Wildfire smoke continues to shroud U.S.
Millions of people are enduring dangerous air quality as Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds the skies. Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan, explains how climate change is worsening wildfires.
How AI data centers impact the environment
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Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomer's name deciphered from ancient Mayan ruins for first time
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Disclosure Foundation head on new UFO files
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Tourists stabbed near Acropolis in Athens
Two Greek American tourists were stabbed near the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, police said. CBS News' Anna Coren has more.
Details emerge on suspect in NYC fire
More details are emerging about the Army veteran accused of starting a fire outside a federal building in lower Manhattan on Monday. CBS News' Tom Hanson has more.
Details of suspect in NYC explosion
A U.S. Army veteran was arrested after he set off fireworks and started a fire outside of a Manhattan building, which houses federal agencies, including ICE, the FBI said. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more details.
D4vd to appear for court hearing
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Fire set outside NYC federal building
A former U.S. Army soldier is in custody after allegedly starting a fire and setting off fireworks in front of a federal building in New York City on Monday. The building houses dozens of agencies, including the FBI and ICE. Tom Hanson reports.
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Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
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Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
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Tropical Storm Bertha threatens Gulf Coast
Tropical Storm Bertha formed on Monday, threatening the Gulf Coast. Meanwhile in the Midwest, severe storms caused flooding in Des Moines, Iowa, and several tornadoes were spotted in northern Wisconsin. Lana Zak reports.
Tourists stabbed near Acropolis in Athens
Two Greek American tourists were stabbed near the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, police said. CBS News' Anna Coren has more.
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