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"Pure Fear": Uganda kidnapping survivor speaks about ordeal
Kimberly Endicott, an American tourist, kidnapped in Uganda's Queen Elizabeth National Park three weeks ago, is telling her harrowing story for the first time. She's now back home in the U.S. She was held almost five days then released after a ransom was paid. Only on CBS News, "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King spoke with Endicott in California about what happened.
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Texas principal creates dress code for parents
A nationally acclaimed high school principal is standing by a new dress code she created, not for students, but for their parents. Carlotta Outley Brown is the principal of James Madison High School in Houston, Texas. Earlier this month, she issued new rules for parents after one mother allegedly showed up at the school wearing a headwrap and t-shirt dress. Omar Villafranca reports.
Bridget Kelly: Chris Christie is "lying"
A one-time aide to former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie says the governor has made her out to be "a scapegoat" for her role in the 2013 "Bridgegate" scandal. Bridget Kelly was sentenced to 13 months in prison for what prosecutors characterize as a politically motivated plot to create traffic jams over the George Washington Bridge. Now Kelly is definitely firing back at Christie, telling Kristine Johnson of New York station WCBS she was humiliated and wants Christie held accountable.
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North Korea handed U.S. $2 million bill for Otto Warmbier's medical expenses
President Trump has said he takes Kim Jong Un at his word, after the North Korean leader claimed he was unaware of Warmbier's condition
Joe Biden says he's running for president, in video announcing bid
The former vice president joins a crowded field of Democrats hoping to capture the nomination
"Pure fear": Uganda kidnapping survivor on harrowing abduction
Kimberly Endicott was on a safari vacation in Uganda's Queen Elizabeth National Park when four men abducted her and her guide
Investigators execute search warrants at Baltimore mayor's homes
The mayor has come under scrutiny in recent weeks for book deals that paid her hundreds of thousands of dollars
After "Bridgegate" sentencing, Bridget Kelly says Christie is "lying"
The one-time aide to former New Jersey governor was sentenced to 13 months in prison
W.H. refuses request for Stephen Miller to testify on immigration
The committee requested that Miller testify on the Trump administration's controversial immigration policies
Penguin colony experiencing "unprecedented" breeding failure
"There had been no previously recorded instances of total breeding failure at the site," study says
Jeff Sessions says it's "time" to accept results of Russia probe
"I think it's about time to accept the results and let's get on with the business of America," the former attorney general told Amherst College
5 dead as severe weather rips through southern U.S.
There were more than 17,000 power outages Wednesday in Texas and Louisiana
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Houston principal bans hair rollers, satin caps and pajamas – for parents
The code says attire that is "totally unacceptable for the school setting" will get parents kicked off campus
Cambridge Analytica scandal could cost Facebook $5 billion
The inquiry into Facebook's data collection could cost as much as $5 billion, the company said in latest earnings release
What to know about financial aid before committing to college
With student loan debt soaring to $1.57 trillion last year, Jill Schlesinger warns: "Don't sign on the dotted line without doing homework"
Sri Lankans warn new attacks possible with suspects at large
Catholic churches suspend services and Muslims are urged to avoid mosques for Friday prayers as fear and anger mount
Tamron Hall gives birth to first child at 48 years old
Hall kept the pregnancy a secret until she was 32 weeks pregnant
Bruce Springsteen announces new solo album "Western Stars"
Springsteen hasn't released an album in five years
Officer fired twice from one department became chief of another
A new USA Today Network investigation uncovered disturbing patterns of officers rising through the ranks despite being convicted of crimes and accused of misconduct
Cause of death detailed for boy believed found in shallow grave
Andrew "AJ" Freund was reported missing by his parents, who now face murder charges
Luke Perry made final "Riverdale" appearance in Wednesday episode
Perry shared a "beautiful" moment with his on-screen son, K.J. Apa
Race To 2020
Joe Biden says he's running for president
The former vice president joins a crowded field of Democrats hoping to capture the nomination
Who is Joe Biden, the latest Democrat in the 2020 presidential race?
Although he's widely known for his eight years as vice president under President Obama, Biden served in Congress for almost 35 years
Elizabeth Warren wants to cancel thousands in student debt for 42 million
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren's campaign believes the plan will cost $1.25 trillion over a decade
Poll: Majority of Dem voters say race is not factor in 2020 race
Leading in support among the group of surveyed voters are Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders — two veteran white lawmakers in their 70s
Pete Buttigieg on the presidency as a "moral office"
The South Bend, Ind. mayor, Afghanistan veteran and Rhodes scholar, who's rising in the polls for the 2020 race, hopes to reanimate his party's values for a new era, including a connection with faith
Hollywood elite donate to 2020 Democrats
Campaign finance reports offer a glimpse of who is drawing attention from the entertainment industry in the early stages of the race
Trump campaign says it's not worried about GOP primary challenger
"We're focused on the Democrats. We're focused on that field and the running in socialism that we see on the horizon"
Bill Weld launches GOP primary bid against Trump
Weld's long-shot campaign represents the only Republican primary challenge against the president's reelection bid in 2020 so far
Trump campaign raised over $30 million in first quarter
President's re-election campaign topped the sum raised by the top two Democratic presidential campaigns combined
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"Pure Fear": Uganda kidnapping survivor speaks
Kimberly Endicott, an American tourist, kidnapped in Uganda's Queen Elizabeth National Park three weeks ago, is telling her harrowing story for the first time. She's now back home in the U.S. She was held almost five days then released after a ransom was paid. Only on CBS News, "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King spoke with Endicott in California about what happened.
Bridget Kelly: Chris Christie is "lying"
A one-time aide to former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie says the governor has made her out to be "a scapegoat" for her role in the 2013 "Bridgegate" scandal. Bridget Kelly was sentenced to 13 months in prison for what prosecutors characterize as a politically motivated plot to create traffic jams over the George Washington Bridge. Now Kelly is definitely firing back at Christie, telling Kristine Johnson of New York station WCBS she was humiliated and wants Christie held accountable.
Texas principal creates parent dress code
A nationally acclaimed high school principal is standing by a new dress code she created, not for students, but for their parents. Carlotta Outley Brown is the principal of James Madison High School in Houston, Texas. Earlier this month, she issued new rules for parents after one mother allegedly showed up at the school wearing a headwrap and t-shirt dress. Omar Villafranca reports.
Ralph Fiennes on directing "The White Crow"
Harry Potter fans know him as Lord Voldemort, but that is just one of Ralph Fiennes' many familiar roles. He was Oscar nominated for his performances in "The English Patient" and "Schindler's List," while "The Grand Budapest Hotel" showed off his comedic range. Fiennes joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss going behind the camera for the third time to direct "The White Crow," based on the true story of Russian ballet master Rudolf Nureyev. Fiennes also stars as Nureyev's ballet teacher and mentor, Alexander Pushkin.
Cops became chiefs despite misconduct: report
A new USA Today Network investigation uncovered disturbing patterns of police officers rising through the ranks despite being convicted of crimes and accused of misconduct. The investigation found 32 people who became "police chiefs or sheriffs despite a finding of serious misconduct, usually at another department." Jeff Pegues reports.
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CBSN Originals
(Un)Welcome: Sweden's rise of the right
Adam Yamaguchi travels to Sweden to examine how a record influx of migrants has coincided with the recently welcoming and politically progressive nation's swift shift to the right.
Border business: Inside immigration
CBSN Originals presents a documentary special about the cottage industry that's built up across Central America to get migrants to the U.S. border.
Zika: Children of the outbreak
Just over three years ago, an outbreak of the Zika virus caused a crisis in Brazil: a dramatic increase in babies born with microcephaly. These babies are now young children facing a variety of medical problems and an uncertain future. But just as a sudden drop in the number of cases has calmed fears of the virus, health officials are on alert for another outbreak. Elaine Quijano travels to Recife, Brazil, the epicenter of the crisis, to meet a mom determined to provide the best life for her daughter, and the doctors on the frontlines.
Priced out: Los Angeles' hidden homeless
Los Angeles is in the midst of the worst homeless crisis the city has ever seen, driven by rising rents, stagnant wages and an affordable housing shortage. CBSN Originals' Adam Yamaguchi meets a single mother living in her car with her teenage daughter, just one example of L.A.'s hidden homeless population that is steadily growing as longtime residents are priced out of their homes — with nowhere else to go.
Families in crisis: Illegal immigration
Central Americans are migrating to the U.S. in record numbers, but it's part of a vicious cycle decades in the making. CBSN Originals' Adam Yamaguchi travels to El Salvador to meet a single father, deported from the U.S. in 2009, and his young son, caught in a revolving door of deportation and remigration, to explore an intractable problem with no clear end in sight.
Red & Blue
Red & Blue
White House stands by citizenship question
President Trump is standing by his administration's plan to add a citizenship question to the 2020 census. NPR national correspondent Hansi Lo Wang joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss the administration's proposal.
4/24/19: Red and Blue
Trump pledges to fight Congressional subpoenas; Joe Biden to launch presidential campaign
Today in politics
Another person linked to the Trump administration is refusing to comply with a Congressional subpoena. Jeff Mason, a White House correspondent for Reuters, joins "Red and Blue" to discuss the White House's strategy in the aftermath of the Mueller report.
Ex-Trump staffer calls for impeachment
J.W. Verret, a former staffer to President Trump's transition team, says that after reading special counsel Robert Mueller's report, he believes it's time for Congress to begin impeachment proceedings. Verret spoke to CBSN's "Red & Blue" about why he believes the president should be impeached and where he believes the Republican Party needs to go next.
Biden to join crowded 2020 field
Former Vice President Joe Biden will jump into the 2020 race Thursday. The announcement comes one day after eight Democratic presidential candidates spoke at a forum that focused on issues important to women of color. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins "Red & Blue" to discuss her reporting from Houston.
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Last member of first Navy SEAL team turns 94
CBS News went to meet this American hero and hear the WWII stories only he can tell
3 men dine with elderly widow sitting alone
They ended up helping her honor what would have been her 60th wedding anniversary
"Marfa Martians" shoot for the stars with winning science project in Texas
The team, made up of 10 and 11-year-olds, want to find a way to kill bacteria in space
Man devotes life to rescuing hundreds of dogs
There was no way he could have known a trip to the dump would change his life — and those of hundreds of dogs — forever
Richard Cole, last WWII "Doolittle Raider," remembered
In the months following Pearl Harbor, a group of 80 men known as "Doolittle's Raiders" launched an attack on Japan
How 2 cops are using their singing to unite a community
After Michael Norwood and Moe Badger were recorded singing inside a restaurant in Buffalo, their musical partnership became a sensation
Veteran finishes Boston Marathon crawling
To get himself through the race, Micah Herndon repeated the names of his fallen friends to himself
Tiger Woods celebrates Masters win — by giving son massive hug
Sunday's touching moment evoked Woods' iconic hug with his own dad after the golfer won his first Masters in 1997 at age 21
Why a 12-year-old is on a mission to solve his town's pothole problem
Monte doesn't get paid for his good deeds
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Ammonia leak in Chicago suburb sends 37 people to hospitals
7 people are in critical but stable condition
What to know about financial aid before committing to a college
With student loan debt soaring to $1.57 trillion last year, Jill Schlesinger warns: "Don't sign on the dotted line without doing homework"
Microsoft worth $1 trillion for the first time ever
The software giant's shares rose on Thursday after reporting better-than-expected quarterly results
State senator receives 1,700 decks of cards after saying nurses "play cards"
Maureen Walsh posed in front of an avalanche of playing cards sent to her by angry nurses
North Korea handed U.S. $2 million bill for Otto Warmbier's medical expenses
President Trump has said he takes Kim Jong Un at his word, after the North Korean leader claimed he was unaware of Warmbier's condition
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State senator receives 1,700 decks of cards after saying nurses "play cards"
Maureen Walsh posed in front of an avalanche of playing cards sent to her by angry nurses
North Korea handed U.S. $2 million bill for Otto Warmbier's medical expenses
President Trump has said he takes Kim Jong Un at his word, after the North Korean leader claimed he was unaware of Warmbier's condition
2020 Democrats fundraise off of Biden's entry into the race
Former Vice President Joe Biden announced Thursday he's running for president
Franklin Graham says Buttigieg should repent for being gay
Evangelist Billy Graham's son, a supporter of President Trump, tweeted that the Bible "defines homosexuality as a sin, something to be repentant of"
Government explores 5 cities for new possible unaccompanied migrant kids facilities
The Department of Health and Human Services is "conducting exploratory assessments of vacant properties" in Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Phoenix and Atlanta
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Government explores 5 cities for new possible unaccompanied migrant kids facilities
The Department of Health and Human Services is "conducting exploratory assessments of vacant properties" in Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Phoenix and Atlanta
Antarctic emperor penguins experiencing "unprecedented" breeding failure
"There had been no previously recorded instances of total breeding failure at the site," study says
Former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn released on bail
Tokyo court restricts deposed CEO from contact with his wife, who is linked to financial misconduct allegations
Sri Lankans warned new attacks possible with bombing suspects at large
Catholic churches suspend services and Muslims are urged to avoid mosques for Friday prayers as fear and anger mount
Another massive cyclone is about to slam into Mozambique
With the country still struggling to recover from Cyclone Idai just 6 weeks ago, another storm is set to hit an ill-prepared part of Mozambique
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Bruce Springsteen announces new solo album "Western Stars"
Springsteen hasn't released an album in five years
Luke Perry made final "Riverdale" appearance in Wednesday episode
Perry shared a "beautiful" moment with his on-screen son, K.J. Apa
Tamron Hall gives birth to first child at 48 years old
Hall kept the pregnancy a secret until she was 32 weeks pregnant
Rami Malek confirmed as villain in new James Bond film
Malek will play Dr. No, 007's most dangerous foe yet
"Avengers: Endgame": When to take a bathroom break
"Endgame" is over three hours long — but when nature calls, these are the best times to make a run for it
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Cambridge Analytica scandal could cost Facebook $5 billion
The inquiry into Facebook's data collection could cost as much as $5 billion, the company said in latest earnings release
Facebook sets aside $3B for FTC investigations
Facebook's costs jumped by $3 billion in the first three months of the year as the company deals with an ongoing Federal Trade Commission investigation into the social network's privacy practices.
Pew: U.S. Twitter users younger & better educated
American Twitter users are generally younger and better educated than the general public, according to the Pew Research Center. They survey also found 42 percent of users had a bachelor's degree or higher, compared with 31 percent of the general population.
Ford invests $500 million into Tesla competitor Rivian
Ford to build a new electric vehicle using Rivian's technology, in addition to an electric Mustang-style crossover and F-150 pickup
2020 digital ad wars focus on hot-button issues
Axios reporter Sara Fisher said the biggest issues will be "emotionally driven" like gun control and abortion
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Antarctic emperor penguins experiencing "unprecedented" breeding failure
"There had been no previously recorded instances of total breeding failure at the site," study says
NASA just detected the first "marsquake"
For the first time since its mission began, NASA's InSight lander has detected what scientists believe to be a marsquake
Household brands bringing zero waste to your doorstep
Procter & Gamble, Nestlé, PepsiCo. and other consumer giants are teaming up on a zero waste project called "Loop" to deliver, clean and refill your favorite products.
How a conservative Texas town became a leader in renewable energy
Mayor Dale Ross says Georgetown, Texas, is on the frontier of a second energy revolution
How to reduce your carbon footprint
Scientists worldwide have renewed their calls to fight climate change with greater urgency, beginning with reducing greenhouse gas emissions. For Earth Day this year, Irina Ivanova joins CBSN's Errol Barnett with a closer look at some of the myths about reducing your carbon footprint and their more eco-friendly alternatives.
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Spanish-speaking women fighting cancer form sisterhood
Grupo Morivivi thrives because of its resilience
Ex-NFL player believes "sensible" cannabis policy coming by 2021
In recent years, several NFL players have missed a majority of their season due to violations of the NFL's substance abuse policy, possibly connected to marijuana use
U.S. measles outbreak hits highest mark in 25 years
U.S. measles cases in 2019 have climbed to their highest level in 25 years in a resurgence largely attributed to misinformation that is turning parents against vaccines
FDA approves breakthrough medical device to treat ADHD in children
It works by delivering a low-level electrical pulse through a patch on a child's forehead
Judge says he'll block Trump policy aimed at Planned Parenthood
The Trump administration policy change would have restricted health clinics from referring patients to abortion providers
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What to know about financial aid before committing to a college
With student loan debt soaring to $1.57 trillion last year, Jill Schlesinger warns: "Don't sign on the dotted line without doing homework"
Cambridge Analytica scandal could cost Facebook $5 billion
The inquiry into Facebook's data collection could cost as much as $5 billion, the company said in latest earnings release
Adult children are costing parents their retirements
Half of American parents are skimping on retirement savings to support their adult children. Here's why that's bad
Former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn released on bail
Tokyo court restricts deposed CEO from contact with his wife, who is linked to financial misconduct allegations
At this Walmart, AI and cameras are minding the store
One of its Long Island Neighborhood Markets is bristling with digital technology that monitors inventory and more
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Cause of death detailed for boy believed found in shallow grave
Andrew "AJ" Freund was reported missing by his parents, who now face murder charges
Officer fired twice from one department became chief of another
A new USA Today Network investigation uncovered disturbing patterns of officers rising through the ranks despite being convicted of crimes and accused of misconduct
Deputies who broke black teen's nose in violent arrest could face prosecution
Delucca Rolle, a ninth grader, has been cleared of all charges
Texas executes white supremacist who dragged black man to death
James Byrd Jr., who was chained to the back of a truck and dragged for nearly 3 miles along a secluded road
Dee Dee and Gypsy Rose Blanchard's Facebook page still up
The posts led to the discovery of Dee Dee's murdered body — as well as the secrets the seemingly dedicated mother kept
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NASA just detected the first "marsquake"
For the first time since its mission began, NASA's InSight lander has detected what scientists believe to be a marsquake
"Marfa Martians" sending their science experiment to space
The team, made up of 10 and 11-year-olds, want to find a way to kill bacteria in space
SpaceX suffers Crew Dragon engine test anomaly
SpaceX suffers engine "anomaly" in Crew Dragon test vehicle during Cape Canaveral engine test
Evidence found for first molecule in the universe
"This molecule was lurking out there, but we needed the right instruments," a top NASA scientist said
Watch: Rocket launches cargo to space station
An Antares rocket blasted off from the Wallops Island Flight Facility in Virginia carrying a Cygnus cargo ship loaded with supplies for the International Space Station.
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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
Photos: Fire burns Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris
On April 15, 2019 flames erupted at the landmark cathedral, the most-visited landmark in the French capital
Star Wars Celebration 2019
The four-day convention for fans of the Star Wars saga, held in Chicago, included cosplayers, panels with the filmmakers, and the debut of the trailer for Episode IX of the series
Awkward Easter Bunny photos
Children love the Easter Bunny – until they meet him
The folk art of Bill Traylor
Born into slavery, the self-taught painter who began his artistic life in his 80s is the focus of a retrospective at the Smithsonian American Art Museum
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Baltimore mayor under federal investigation
Catherine Pugh, the mayor of Baltimore, is under investigation as she faces scrutiny over book deals. The FBI has confirmed it is working with the IRS. CBS News chief justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues discusses what we know.
Uganda kidnapping survivor's inner dialogue
An American tourist who was kidnapped in Uganda’s Queen Elizabeth National Park three weeks ago is opening up about the harrowing ordeal for the first time. Kimberly Endicott was held for almost five days then released after a ransom was paid. Many of the details are still a mystery. “CBS This Morning” co-host Gayle King spoke with Endicott in California about what happened.
Luke Perry's final "Riverdale" scene airs
In his final "Riverdale" scene, Luke Perry's "Fred Andrews" had a heart-to-heart with his son, Archie, played by K.J. Apa.
Rep. Tom Malinowski weighs in on 2020 race
Rep. Tom Malinowski is weighing in on the 2020 presidential race and the Mueller report. The New Jersey Democrat explains to CBSN why he's supporting Sen. Cory Booker and why he's "not there yet" when it comes to impeachment proceedings against President Trump.
Kim Jong Un meets Vladimir Putin in Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin says North Korea's Kim Jong Un is ready to give up his nuclear weapons but he wants security assurances. The two leaders met for a historic summit in Russia. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.