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Amazon rainforest burning at record rate
As the Amazon rainforest continues to burn, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is walking back allegations that he blamed NGO's for setting the wildfires. His policies have led to a surge in deforestation and development in the Amazon. Wall Street Journal correspondent Samantha Pearson joined CBSN on the phone from Brazil to discuss the latest developments.
Understanding cash-out refinancing
One of the biggest financial tools a homeowner can have is home equity. It's the positive difference between what's owed on property and its current value. Frances Newton Stacy, Optimal Capital director of strategy, joined CBSN to discuss cash-out refinancing, a loan mechanism that taps into home equity.
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80 indicted in online fraud scheme that stole millions
Most of the people arrested were Nigerian nationals who allegedly preyed on elderly victims
Video appears to contradict defendant in "stand your ground" trial
Initially Michael Drejka was not arrested for the shooting death of Markeis McGlockton last year
NYPD leader opens up about firing officer in 2014 chokehold death
"I have to make decisions that are good for the whole city," James O'Neill said. "Not just for the police department"
3 arrested for violent threats against Planned Parenthood this month
Jacob Cooper, 20, was the third man arrest this month for threatening extremely violence against a Planned Parenthood
Overstock.com CEO out after revealing affair with Russian agent
Byrne said he resigned because his presence "may affect and complicate all manner of business relationships"
Missing chef found dead in New York City hostel
Andrea Zamperoni, who is here on a work visa, didn't show up for his shift at the iconic New York City restaurant on Monday
Hotel cook arrested after allegedly planning mass shooting
Police seized multiple high-powered firearms and hundreds of rounds of ammunition
Vaping teen spends 10 days on a ventilator after lungs fail
"The major point that I would like to get across to parents is that e-cigarettes are not safe"
Experimental store tracks shoppers with hidden cameras
Hidden cameras track shoppers' movements as they browse the almost 14,000 square feet of merchandise
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Soldier's mother could be among the last helped by immigration program
The Trump administration is reviewing whether to end a program that helps undocumented family members of U.S. troops adjust their legal status
$1 million worth of cocaine found in bananas at grocery stores
The huge shipments were found at three separate Safeway grocery stores in Washington state
TSA says REAL ID deadline drawing near
The clock is ticking for consumers to get a REAL ID compliant form of identification to board a flight in the U.S.
10 walk away unhurt after small jet slides off runway and burns
Aircraft had aborted its takeoff from small NorCal airport; "They're very, very lucky people," bystander says
MIT Media Lab researchers quit over ties to Jeffrey Epstein
The famed technology research hub and its director took money from Epstein after he'd served time for sex offenses
Sarah Huckabee Sanders to join Fox News as a contributor
Sanders is the third former Trump administration official to join Fox News Channel
Taylor Swift plans to re-record earlier songs. Here's why.
Preview: Superstar tells "CBS Sunday Morning" she'll re-record the masters of her earlier songs to offset the impact of the sale of her original music label
After leaving White House race, Dem announces Senate run
John Hickenlooper rolled out his Senate campaign bid after dropping out of the presidential race last week
Humanoid robot "commands" Russian rocket test flight
The humanoid robot is known as Skybot F-850 and as FEDOR; the test flight was needed to clear an upgraded Soyuz booster to launch human crews to the space station
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CBS This Morning
NYPD commissioner on firing Daniel Pantaleo
In an exclusive interview with “CBS This Morning,” New York City Police Commissioner James O’Neill discusses his "difficult" decision to fire the officer who put Eric Garner in a deadly chokehold five years ago. Daniel Pantaleo brought Garner to the ground after officers said he resisted arrest for selling loose cigarettes. The Staten Island district attorney and the Department of Justice decided to not charge Pantaleo with a crime. The police union criticized O’Neill’s decision to fire him, saying the commissioner, "has chosen politics and his own self-interest over the police officers he claims to lead."
Colo. custodian climbs ranks to principal
A Colorado educator who began his career as a custodian, is back in school this week, this time as the principal. Michael Atkins started his first semester as principal of Denver’s Stedman Elementary School, already familiar with the school system. For more than three decades, Atkins has been a student, janitor and teacher. As a young student, he did not see a future in education after experiencing racial discrimination in the classroom. That all changed when he realized he could inspire students to celebrate each other's differences.
Taliban spokesman: Al Qaeda not behind 9/11
Two more American troops have been killed in Afghanistan. The military said they died in a firefight, but did not give any more details. Their deaths come as the U.S. continues peace talks with the Taliban in Qatar. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
Families of shooting victims speak out
Stephanie Melendez's father was killed in the El Paso massacre. Sharon Risher's mother and two cousins died in the 2015 Charleston church shooting. Richard Martinez's son was killed in a mass shooting near the University of California Santa Barbara in 2014. And Nelba Marquez-Green's 6-year-old daughter was murdered at Sandy Hook Elementary in 2012. Gayle King spoke with families of shooting victims about the future of gun control. Tune in for more of their conversation on Tuesday, August 27, on "CBS This Morning."
CA man arrested for alleged shooting plot
Authorities in California say another mass shooting may have been averted. Police arrested 37-year-old Rodolfo Montoya, a cook at a Marriott in Long Beach. They found several guns and hundreds of rounds of ammunition in his home. His arrest is one of the latest in a string of mass shooting threats after deadly shootings in El Paso and Dayton. Jericka Duncan reports.
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Trump naysayers want to see what the mood is in New Hampshire
John Kasich is planning a visit to New Hampshire next month, and Mark Sanford has also made a trip to the state
Nikki Haley dismisses rumors of a Trump-Haley 2020 ticket
In a tweet, Haley decried the "false rumors" that she would replace Pence on the 2020 ticket and called the vice president a "dear friend"
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Kasich plans New Hampshire trip
And Mark Sanford, who's considering a White House run, told CBS. "If you look at a state like New Hampshire, there certainly is historic precedent for somebody getting in during this window of time"
Bernie Sanders releases plan to strengthen unions
The Sanders campaign unveiled the plan ahead of the AFL-CIO convention in Iowa on Wednesday
Inslee announces third term for Washington governor
Inslee made the announcement to seek a third term in an email to supporters on Thursday
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Red & Blue
Jay Inslee gives up on White House bid
Washington Governor Jay Inslee says he will still fight for climate change after ending his presidential bid. The Wall Street Journal's Eliza Collins joined "Red & Blue" to discuss whether Inslee made an impact on the Democratic primary race by pushing for action on the issue.
What does electability mean to Iowa voters?
Former Vice President Joe Biden says he is the Democratic presidential candidate best suited to face President Trump in a general election. Is that message resonating with Iowa voters? CBS News 2020 campaign reporter Musadiq Bidar joined "Red & Blue" to explain what he's hearing from Iowa voters and other candidates about Biden.
Trump prepares for G-7 summit
After a week of wavering on gun laws and payroll tax cuts, President Trump is getting ready to go to France for the G-7 summit this weekend. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jian, and Washington Post White House reporter David Nakamura join "Red and Blue" to discuss.
Early voting starts in North Carolina's 9th District
Early voting began Wednesday in North Carolina's 9th Congressional District, the last undecided race of the 2018 midterms. WBTV chief investigative reporter Nick Ochsner joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the candidate's messages.
Jay Inslee drops out of presidential race
Washington Governor Jay Inslee, who made fighting climate change the central theme of his presidential campaign, announced Wednesday night that he is ending his bid for the 2020 Democratic nomination. Inslee announced his decision on MSNBC.
The Uplift: Stories That Inspire
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New Zealand speaker cradles baby during debate
The speaker held the baby for his colleague, who had just come back from paternity leave after welcoming his son's birth
Celtics legend Bob Cousy receives Presidential Medal of Freedom
"If I had known I was going be eulogized, I'd have probably done the only decent thing and died for you," Cousy said
Stolen dog found by local CBS reporter
After seeing surveillance of Lucy being stolen, KHOU-TV reporter Matthew Dougherty made it his mission to find her
98-year-old "bag boy" gets birthday surprise
Bartholomeo "Bennie" Ficeto works two days a week and refuses to take a break – in fact, he wants to pick up an extra shift
Maddy Freking wows fans at 2019 Little League World Series
Freking is only the 19th girl to play in the Little League World Series since the gender line was broken in 1974
Ohio boy donates $15,000 earned at county fair to St. Jude
Diesel Pippert earned thousands selling livestock — and wise beyond his years, he gave it to kids who need it more
Couple with Down syndrome proved the critics wrong
Kris and Paul met in 1993 and eventually became one of the first couples in the world with Down syndrome to get married
4-year-old in wheelchair in awe of Ulta ad
A Virginia girl with a genetic disorder is inspiring others with her reaction to a beauty ad. Four-year-old Maren Anderson stopped to admire an Ulta beauty model who uses a wheelchair, just like she does. Her parents said the ad shows the power of inclusivity. Ulta says it is now trying to arrange for Maren and the model to meet in person.
"It's doing something good": Women brighten lives of seniors with memory loss
The Bloomington, Minnesota, pair rearrange up to nearly a thousand bouquets a month, with 150 volunteers working five days a week
CBSN Originals
CBSN Originals
A climate reckoning in the heartland
A historic flood in March 2019 left much of America's heartland under water. Grain farmers already struggling to bounce back from the Chinese trade war must now grapple with the realities of climate change that threaten to change the future of farming forever. Now, some farmers are implementing practices that could potentially reverse the effects of climate change – and provide a bigger profit. In this CBSN Originals documentary, Adam Yamaguchi travels to Nebraska, where he meets two farmers on different paths, both determined to pass their legacies on to the next generation.
Powerless: The high cost of cheap gas
When the U.S. declared the discovery of natural gas reserves large enough to propel the country to energy independence, property owners in West Virginia could never have imagined how that discovery might affect them. CBSN Originals and ProPublica traveled to West Virginia's "gas patch" to meet landowners Beth Crowder and David Wentz, a once-married couple who found themselves in the crosshairs of Big Gas and joined forces to fight back.
Fake news, real consequences: The woman fighting disinformation
As the 2016 U.S. election illustrated, social media has become a powerful tool for disinformation and propaganda. Today, the Philippines is center stage in that battle as its government leverages platforms like Facebook to combat its critics — particularly the media. And, as President Rodrigo Duterte continues to consolidate power, many wonder if democracy in the U.S. is at risk.
Trophy hunting: Killing or conservation?
CBSN Originals goes inside the closely guarded world of trophy hunting, to find out whether hunting helps or harms the long-term survival of wildlife in one of Africa’s premier destinations.
The price of getting a period in America
Menstruation is one of the most taboo topics in the world, and for millions of American women, there's a high price to pay for that stigma. This CBSN Originals documentary looks at how some women are trying to change that.
World
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New Zealand speaker cradles baby during debate
The speaker held the baby for his colleague, who had just come back from paternity leave after welcoming his son's birth
Amazon fires caused by humans, environmentalists say
The rainforest protection group Amazon Watch says farmers, emboldened by the government, intentionally set the forest ablaze
Taliban says ending Afghanistan war "is very necessary"
U.S.-Taliban peace talks have been taking place in the Gulf Arab state of Qatar, where the group has a political office
Study raises concerns about microplastics in drinking water
"If you ask somebody whether they'd like their water with or without plastic, I doubt you'd get any answer other than, 'hold the plastic, please!'"
Black hole possibly swallowed neutron star, causing ripples in space
The cosmic collision could be the first example of a black hole colliding with a neutron star — possibly offering new insights into the expansion of the universe
U.S.
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2020 Daily Trail Markers: DNC rejects climate change debate
Several committee members expressed reservation with prioritizing climate over any single other issue like gun violence or health care
Video appears to contradict defendant in "stand your ground" trial
Initially Michael Drejka was not arrested for the shooting death of Markeis McGlockton last year
80 indicted in online fraud scheme that stole millions
Most of the people arrested were Nigerian nationals who allegedly preyed on elderly victims
ICE found failures in care of detainee who died by suicide
Jean Carlos Jimenez-Joseph was held in solitary confinement for 18 days before he killed himself in 2017
Phone carriers will block some robocalls for free
AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon will start offering blocking software and move to halt fake caller ID numbers
Politics
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2020 Daily Trail Markers: DNC rejects climate change debate
Several committee members expressed reservation with prioritizing climate over any single other issue like gun violence or health care
Sanders campaign manager: "Absolutely critical we win New Hampshire"
"We are going to invest in this state and are investing in the state to do everything in our power to win it," Faiz Shakir said
TSA says REAL ID deadline drawing near
The clock is ticking for consumers to get a REAL ID compliant form of identification to board a flight in the U.S.
Sarah Huckabee Sanders to join Fox News as a contributor
Sanders is the third former Trump administration official to join Fox News Channel
Trump says he wanted to give himself a Medal of Honor
The president also praised World War II hero Hershel "Woody" Williams, who was present at the event
Entertainment
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Taylor Swift plans to re-record earlier songs. Here's why
Preview: Superstar tells "CBS Sunday Morning" she'll re-record the masters of her earlier songs to offset the impact of the sale of her original music label
Woodstock at 50, in the words, and music, of those who were there
A half-century after a mass of humanity converged on a farm in Bethel, N.Y. for three days of peace and music, musicians and concert-goers recall a unique moment for their generation
Sean Spicer joins "Dancing with the Stars" cast
ABC's hit show "Dancing with the Stars" is about to get a lot spicier in its 28th season
The Obamas' first film, "American Factory," debuts on Netflix
Documentary explores impact of globalization, centering on a closed Ohio plant that reopens under Chinese management
Rescue pup to star in "Lady and the Tramp" remake
Just last year, Monte was living in a shelter – now he's on the road to fame
Technology
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Phone carriers will block some robocalls for free
AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon will start offering blocking software and move to halt fake caller ID numbers
Instagram says there's "no truth" to new hoax post, so don't share it
The fake notice has already fooled many of your friends and many celebrities
Facebook will let users see how company tracks them
Users will be able to disconnect their account from data Facebook gathers elsewhere on the web—after a wait period
More than 20 Texas local governments hit by ransomware attack
Cyberattack typically spreads through malicious links in emails and has crippled a string of cities in recent years
Proposed laws could change how consumers get smartphones repaired
Twenty states are considering so-called "Right to Repair" bills to allow electronics to be fixed without jeopardizing quality or voiding warranties
Science
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New York woman catches fish with two mouths
The catch was made in Lake Champlain, which is rumored to have its own Loch Ness-like sea monster
Rocket launches GPS satellite into orbit for Air Force
The new satellite is the second in a new generation of advanced navigation beacons
Humanoid robot "commands" Russian rocket test flight
The humanoid robot is known as Skybot F-850 and as FEDOR; the test flight was needed to clear an upgraded Soyuz booster to launch human crews to the space station
Panthers are struggling to walk and officials don't know why
Trail footage shows kittens stumbling and falling down, as if unable to control their hind legs
Study raises concerns about microplastics in drinking water
"If you ask somebody whether they'd like their water with or without plastic, I doubt you'd get any answer other than, 'hold the plastic, please!'"
Health
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Vaping affects blood vessels after just one use, study finds
Healthy non-smokers who vaped just once showed signs of reduced blood flow in their femoral artery
3 arrested for violent threats against Planned Parenthood this month
Jacob Cooper, 20, was the third man arrest this month for threatening extremely violence against a Planned Parenthood
Vaping teen spends 10 days on a ventilator after lungs fail
"The major point that I would like to get across to parents is that e-cigarettes are not safe"
Reported illness among vapers reaches 150 possible cases
Health officials are now looking into more than 150 possible cases in 16 states
Study raises concerns about microplastics in drinking water
"If you ask somebody whether they'd like their water with or without plastic, I doubt you'd get any answer other than, 'hold the plastic, please!'"
MoneyWatch
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Fading corporate profits heighten U.S. recession fears
A decline in company earnings suggests the economy is losing speed, adding to recession fears
Phone carriers will block some robocalls for free
AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon will start offering blocking software and move to halt fake caller ID numbers
Experimental store tracks shoppers with hidden cameras
Hidden cameras track shoppers' movements as they browse the almost 14,000 square feet of merchandise
China trade war costing billions in U.S. tourism spending
Chinese tourists spend more on travel to the U.S. than any other group, but their numbers are waning amid tensions
How much a family with good health insurance spent last year
Employee health care costs have risen twice as fast as wages—those with coverage pay thousands of dollars more
Crime
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$1 million worth of cocaine found in bananas at grocery stores
The huge shipments were found at three separate Safeway grocery stores in Washington state
America's deadliest mass shootings
These are the deadliest mass shootings in American history
Missing chef found dead in New York City hostel
Andrea Zamperoni, who is here on a work visa, didn't show up for his shift at the iconic New York City restaurant on Monday
American man in court in Anguilla
Scott Hapgood, an American man charged with manslaughter for the death of a hotel worker on the Caribbean island of Anguilla in April, appeared in court Thursday. CBS News' Errol Barnett is outside the court in Anguilla's capital with the latest from the hearing.
3 arrested for violent threats against Planned Parenthood this month
Jacob Cooper, 20, was the third man arrest this month for threatening extremely violence against a Planned Parenthood
Space
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Rocket launches GPS satellite into orbit for Air Force
The new satellite is the second in a new generation of advanced navigation beacons
Humanoid robot "commands" Russian rocket test flight
The humanoid robot is known as Skybot F-850 and as FEDOR; the test flight was needed to clear an upgraded Soyuz booster to launch human crews to the space station
Black hole possibly swallowed neutron star, causing ripples in space
The cosmic collision could be the first example of a black hole colliding with a neutron star — possibly offering new insights into the expansion of the universe
Spacewalk installs key upgrade to station
The new port will allow two U.S. commercial crew ships to dock at the space station at the same time
NASA's step forward in new moon plan
NASA has moved a step closer in resuming human space missions since the program was shuttered in 2011. CBS News' Marc Liverman reports from Huntsville, Alabama, where NASA announced it will manage the building of the new human lunar lander.
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Jason Corbett murder: A look at the evidence
In August 2015, former FBI agent Tom Martens and his daughter Molly Corbett admitted killing her Irish-born husband Jason Corbett, insisting they beat him in self-defense with a brick paver and a baseball bat because Jason was choking Molly and threatening to kill her
Michael Gargiulo case: Stabbing deaths of three women linked to suspected serial killer
Investigators link murders of Tricia Pacaccio, Ashley Ellerin and Maria Bruno to same suspect: Michael Gargiulo
The worst movies of 2019
The worst films of the year star big name actors, including Keanu Reeves, Anne Hathaway, and Chris Hemsworth.
The Oddities & Curiosities Expo
A traveling exhibition of gothic and occult art, sideshow performers, and bizarre specimens stopped outside Chicago, where CBS News photographer Jake Barlow took in the odd sights
New York's Central Park
America's first major landscaped public park, the 840-acre park in Manhattan welcomes more than 37 million visitors every year
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What does electability mean to Iowa voters?
Former Vice President Joe Biden says he is the Democratic presidential candidate best suited to face President Trump in a general election. Is that message resonating with Iowa voters? CBS News 2020 campaign reporter Musadiq Bidar joined "Red & Blue" to explain what he's hearing from Iowa voters and other candidates about Biden.
Trump prepares for G-7 summit
After a week of wavering on gun laws and payroll tax cuts, President Trump is getting ready to go to France for the G-7 summit this weekend. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jian, and Washington Post White House reporter David Nakamura join "Red and Blue" to discuss.
"Gettysburg" director on historical reenactors
This week on "The Takeout," writer and director Ron Maxwell explains why he used reenactors in his film "Gettysburg." "Reenactors are a living Civil War historian," Maxwell told CBS News' Major Garrett.
A climate reckoning in the heartland
A historic flood in March 2019 left much of America's heartland under water. Grain farmers already struggling to bounce back from the Chinese trade war must now grapple with the realities of climate change that threaten to change the future of farming forever. Now, some farmers are implementing practices that could potentially reverse the effects of climate change – and provide a bigger profit. In this CBSN Originals documentary, Adam Yamaguchi travels to Nebraska, where he meets two farmers on different paths, both determined to pass their legacies on to the next generation.
Trump's week of contradictions
President Trump has sent mixed messages on several major issues this week, including gun control and a payroll tax cut. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang and The Hill's Julia Manchester join CBSN to discuss.
