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Will Congress pass background check legislation?
Nancy Youssef, Dan Balz, Antjuan Seawright and Leslie Sanchez discuss gun reform, the 2020 race and the economy.
Mass protests in Hong Kong continue for 11th week
CBS correspondent Ramy Innocencio reports from today's mass demonstration in Hong Kong, which have stretched into their 11th week.
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Jack Whitaker, legendary CBS Sports announcer, has died at 95
Whitaker was a CBS Sports announcer for 22 years, starting in the late 1950s, covering everything from football and horse racing to golf
Ohio white nationalist arrested for threatening Jewish community center
Police say James Reardon posted a threatening video and had an arsenal of weapons in his home
Trump trade adviser downplays impact of China tariffs on consumers
The U.S. trade war with China helped send stock prices down this week, and Wall Street's wild ride fueled fears of a recession
Islamic State claims responsibility for deadly wedding blast
he local Islamic State group's affiliate claimed responsibility for what was the deadliest attack in Kabul this year
Andrew Yang on plan to give every American $1,000 a month
"Americans will work even harder when they get the resources in place to actually get ahead," Yang said on "Face the Nation"
Firefighters go missing off Florida coast during fishing trip
Brian McCluney and Justin Walker were last seen departing a boat ramp Friday in Port Canaveral
Manchin says Trump has "golden opportunity" on gun reform
The West Virginia senator said he told the president, "'President Trump, this is yours. It doesn't happen unless you stand up and you have a bill that you basically support'"
Cops who led black man by rope won't face criminal investigation
An investigation determined the officers "had not violated the law"
Kathleen Blanco, first female governor of Louisiana, dead at 76
Blanco was governor of Louisiana during Hurricanes Katrina and Rita
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Sting, Trudie Styler, and a villa in Italy
The singer-musician and his wife bought the dilapidated, 400-year-old Il Palagio, in Tuscany, for a song or two, and have brought the olive groves, vineyards and vegetable gardens back to life
13 arrested in far-right and antifa demonstrations in Portland
Antifa members chanted "Go home, Nazis!", "No Trump, No KKK, no Fascist USA" as the right-wing groups, led by the Proud Boys, marched along the waterfront
Woman fights for her brother's honor after brutal N.C. murder
The Irish businessman was beaten to death with a brick paver and a baseball bat in 2015 by his American au-pair-turned-wife and her father, a former FBI agent - who claim it was in self-defense
He worried no one would attend wife's funeral. Hundreds came
"We told him that El Paso loves him and this is his home -- and he has family here and he is not alone," said one woman who attended
New Orleans TV anchor dies in plane crash
The TV news anchor died in a plane crash while working on a story about a pilot
CBS Sunday Morning
CBS Sunday Morning
Returning to the old country, for good
Americans whose Italian ancestors emigrated to the New World, have themselves emigrated back to the Old World. And thanks to Italian citizenship laws, the blood that has flowed in their family's veins through generations has opened up doors to their claiming Italian citizenship
Creating the perfect mozzarella
At the organic cheesemaker Tenuta Vannulo, in southern Italy, the specialty is fresh buffalo mozzarella. Seth Doane checks out the process of creating a simply delicious cheese, and visits with students at the Consortium for the Protection of Buffalo Mozzarella. (Originally broadcast May 19, 2019.)
The birthplace of Pinocchio
The tiny Tuscan town of Collodi was the birthplace of Pinocchio. Created in 1881 by journalist-author Carlo Lorenzini (who took the town's name as his pen name), the wooden puppet who became a real boy was the star of a coming-of-age story much darker than the familiar Disney film. Lee Cowan visits the National Carlo Collodi Foundation, and meets woodcarver Francesco Bartolucci – a real-life Geppetto. (Originally broadcast May 19, 2019.)
Michelangelo's David, a Renaissance masterpiece
Michelangelo's masterpiece, the 17-foot-tall statue of David, stands front-and-center at the Galleria dell'Accademia in Florence. Jane Pauley reflects on the quintessence of Renaissance art. (Originally broadcast May 19, 2019.)
True espresso love: Attending a university of coffee
The vibrant southern Italian city of Naples seems to run on espresso. Seth Doane explores the Neapolitan love of coffee with tour guide Marcello Uzzi at Caffè Gambrinus, and attends lessons at the Italian coffee powerhouse Illy's own University of Coffee in Trieste, where the highly-calibrated method of preparing the perfect cup of espresso is taught. (Originally broadcast May 19, 2019.)
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Kamala Harris woos Iowans with message for the middle class
Harris makes her pitch across Iowa this week amid flagging poll numbers, hoping to regain lost ground on tour in her new campaign bus
O'Rourke returns to campaign trail, promises to take fight to Trump
Beto O'Rourke has been absent from the campaign trail in the wake of the deadly shooting in El Paso, Texas
Stacey Abrams says she's open to being a VP candidate
After mulling a bid, Abrams will not be running for president
100 Dems at Iowa State fair offer thoughts on presidential hopefuls
CBS News interviewed 100 Democrats all around the fair — and this is what they told us
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Dems take aim at Trump over Hong Kong
The protests come amid a trade dispute between China and the United States that have resulted in tariffs on both countries
Face the Nation
Face the Nation
Will Congress pass background check legislation?
Nancy Youssef, Dan Balz, Antjuan Seawright and Leslie Sanchez discuss gun reform, the 2020 race and the economy on Sunday's "Face the Nation."
What one Greenland town thinks of Trump
CBS News correspondent Seth Doane reports from Greenland, the autonomous Danish country that President Trump has expressed interest in purchasing.
Face the Nation: Nancy Youssef, Dan Balz, Antjuan Seawright, Leslie Sanchez
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on President Trump's desire to purchase the world's largest island and the status of the background check legislation through Congress.
Yang defends universal basic income plan
Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang joins "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan to discuss his economic proposals, including his plan for a universal basic income.
Navarro downplays consumer impact of Chinese tariffs
White House trade adviser Peter Navarro joins Margaret Brennan to discuss protests in Hong Kong, the economy and trade talks with China.
The Uplift: Stories That Inspire
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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
30-year-old with special needs taken in by former teacher
When he was found wandering alone, Chris Barrington remembered only one name: his junior high teacher
Hospital honors Marine who missed his graduation for surgery
After surviving boot camp, Micah Wooten was looking forward to graduation — until he had to be rushed to the hospital for emergency surgery
Taylor Swift sends fan $6,000 for tuition
"Ayesha, get your learn on, girl!" Swift wrote with the money transfer
Uber driver gives customer free clothes after ride
Diane told her Uber driver, Lamiyah, she was waiting until Christmas to get a new church dress. Lamiyah didn't want her to wait that long
Lady Gaga to fund classroom projects in El Paso, Dayton and Gilroy
She says the initiative is meant to "help those recovering from these tragedies."
Airman spotted helping elderly woman with walker
Janice Hall was trying to carry her groceries two miles home in the extreme heat — and Jibril Jennings did not hesitate to help
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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Islamic State claims responsibility for wedding blast that killed 63
The local Islamic State group's affiliate claimed responsibility for what was the deadliest attack in Kabul this year
"More than anything, I'm a granddaughter": Tlaib tells supporters
Irael upended diplomatic norms earlier this week by barring her and fellow freshman Congresswoman Ilhan Omar from joining a trip attended by other lawmakers
Heavy rains flood Istanbul's historic Grand Bazaar
A car was dragged into a pit caused by a collapsed road but its passengers escaped without injuries
Explosion rips through wedding in Afghanistan, killing 63
A government spokesman said at least 63 people were killed and 182 wounded
Rescued baby dugong dies of shock with a stomach full of plastic
"Her death will remind Thais and people all over the world not to dispose trash into the oceans," a Natural Resources and Environment Minister said
U.S.
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Kathleen Blanco, first female governor of Louisiana, dead at 76
Blanco was governor of Louisiana during Hurricanes Katrina and Rita
Firefighters go missing off Florida coast during fishing trip
Brian McCluney and Justin Walker were last seen departing a boat ramp Friday in Port Canaveral
Jack Whitaker, legendary CBS Sports announcer, has died at 95
Whitaker was a CBS Sports announcer for 22 years, starting in the late 1950s, covering everything from football and horse racing to golf
Cops who led black man by rope won't face criminal investigation
An investigation determined the officers "had not violated the law"
Ohio white nationalist arrested for threatening Jewish community center
James Reardon, Jr., 20, was charged with telecommunications harassment and aggravated menacing charges
Politics
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Trump trade adviser downplays impact of China tariffs on consumers
The U.S. trade war with China helped send stock prices down this week, and Wall Street's wild ride fueled fears of a recession
Andrew Yang defends plan to give every American $1,000 a month
"Americans will work even harder when they get the resources in place to actually get ahead," Yang said on "Face the Nation"
Beto O'Rourke visits gun show in Arkansas, NRA responds
NRA mocked the Texas Democrat's standing the polls, and O'Rourke responded with poll numbers about "70% of Americans support an assault weapons ban"
"More than anything, I'm a granddaughter": Tlaib tells supporters
Irael upended diplomatic norms earlier this week by barring her and fellow freshman Congresswoman Ilhan Omar from joining a trip attended by other lawmakers
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Harris unveils "Camp Kamala en Español"
Harris looks to train Spanish-speaking volunteers, Klobuchar pitches gun control in South Carolina, and Democrats target Amash's seat
Entertainment
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Sting, Trudie Styler, and a villa in Italy
The singer-musician and his wife bought the dilapidated, 400-year-old Il Palagio, in Tuscany, for a song or two, and have brought the olive groves, vineyards and vegetable gardens back to life
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
Sting, Trudie Styler, and a villa in Italy
Il Palagio, a 400-year-old villa in Tuscany, is a summer house that the singer-musician Sting, and his wife, Trudie Styler, bought for a song or two. They've fixed it up, and brought the olive groves, vineyards and vegetable gardens back to life. Sting and Trudie talk with correspondent Alina Cho about music, raising a family, and revitalizing a cherished homestead. (Originally broadcast May 19, 2019.)
Brunello Cucinelli: Fashion and philosophy
In a country where thousands of little towns are being deserted, one village is thriving, mainly due to the work of one extraordinary man: designer Brunello Cucinelli. His company, which makes some of the finest and priciest clothing in the world, has raised the fortunes of Solomeo, restored the town's ancient buildings, and upheld the dignity of local workers by forging what has been called a "humanistic enterprise in the world of industry." Tracy Smith reports. (Originally broadcast May 19, 2019.)
Under the Tuscan sun with author Frances Mayes
In 1990, American professor and poet Frances Mayes felt an irresistible urge to buy a derelict 300-year-old property. She transformed it into one of the most famous villas in Tuscany, attracting a constant stream of tourists, thanks to her bestselling memoir about restoring the house, called "Under the Tuscan Sun." The book spent more than two-and-a-half years on the bestseller list, and later became a popular film. Mayes talks with correspondent Rita Braver about her unexpected success, her adopted village of Cortona, and her latest book, "See You in the Piazza: New Places to Discover in Italy." (Originally broadcast May 19, 2019.)
Technology
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Funeral homes now live streaming memorial services
Roughly 20% of funeral homes in U.S. offer an online option to grieving family and friends who can't attend the event
Overstock shares sink after CEO comments about "Deep State"
Investors are fleeing retailer Overstock after its CEO issued a bizarre statement about the "deep state" and "men in black"
U.S. lawmaker joins international Facebook investigation
Rep. David Cicilline joins the International Grand Committee on Disinformation and "Fake News," as lawmakers from a dozen countries seek answers on election influencing
WeWork filed its IPO — now meet its We Double
A Wyoming company with a Chinese address and $441 in the bank seems poised to benefit from WeWork's buzzy IPO
Dream Chaser spaceplanes to launch on Vulcan rocket
Sierra Nevada Corp. picks ULA's Vulcan rocket to boost Dream Chaser spaceplanes into orbit
Science
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Rescued baby dugong dies of shock with a stomach full of plastic
"Her death will remind Thais and people all over the world not to dispose trash into the oceans," a Natural Resources and Environment Minister said
NASA picks Alabama space center for moon lander program
The lander is a critical element in NASA's plans to return astronauts to the moon in 2024
Varnish and rubber found in Arctic snow, according to study
The study postulated that the pollutants were potentially carried via air
July was the hottest month ever recorded on Earth
On the last day of the month alone, 11 billion tons of ice melted across Greenland — contributing to record low sea ice levels
Nature up close: Theodore Roosevelt, the conservation president
The conservation movement in the U.S. dramatically advanced under the 26th president's watch, as he established 5 national parks, created the National Wildlife Refuge System and U.S. Forest Service, and oversaw the protection of 230,000,000 acres
Health
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Thousands of veterans fear "burn pits" have exposed them to lethal disease
At some of military bases in Afghanistan, waste materials were disposed of in so-called "burn pits"
Salmon caviar recalled due to botulism fears
Product sold in four states is possibly tainted with toxin that can cause life-threatening illness or death
Tyson recalls chicken patties because of "extraneous matter"
Some consumers reported finding pieces of a mechanical seal or gasket in the Weaver fully cooked patties
Ebola outbreak spreads, claiming first victims in a new region
Government in Congo's previously unaffected South Kivu province says 1 person there has died and their child is being treated
FDA wants to put graphic warnings on cigarette packs
In a move to amplify the health risks, images would show neck tumors, feet with amputated toes, and diseased lungs
MoneyWatch
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Trump trade adviser downplays impact of China tariffs on consumers
The U.S. trade war with China helped send stock prices down this week, and Wall Street's wild ride fueled fears of a recession
Recession fears are back -- should you be worried?
The longest economic expansion in U.S. history suddenly looks wobbly -- but here's why it's too soon to freak
U.S. kids are quitting sports amid rising costs, inequality
Youth sports participation is rising among richer families, as children lower down the ladder exit the field
If black families had white wealth, economy would be $1.5 trillion bigger
The typical white family in America has 10 times as much as the typical black family—and that hurts everyone
Salmon caviar recalled due to botulism fears
Product sold in four states is possibly tainted with toxin that can cause life-threatening illness or death
Crime
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Crime
Ohio man arrested for social media threat
James Reardon, 20, was arrested Friday over a social media post showing him shooting what police believe is a semi-automatic rifle and threatening the Youngstown Jewish Community Center. Authorities later raided his home, finding dozens of rounds of ammo, semi-automatic weapons and bulletproof armor as well as anti-semitic and white nationalist propaganda.
America's deadliest mass shootings
These are the deadliest mass shootings in American history
Ohio white nationalist arrested for threatening Jewish community center
James Reardon, Jr., 20, was charged with telecommunications harassment and aggravated menacing charges
A Marine colonel's widow fights for the truth behind his 2008 death
A Marine colonel is fatally wounded in Iraq; authorities say it was a suicide, but his wife says it was murder and she is determined to prove it
Woman fights for her brother's honor after brutal N.C. murder
The Irish businessman was beaten to death with a brick paver and a baseball bat in 2015 by his American au-pair-turned-wife and her father, a former FBI agent - who claim it was in self-defense
Space
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Space
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.
NASA picks Alabama space center for moon lander program
The lander is a critical element in NASA's plans to return astronauts to the moon in 2024
Milky Way black hole emits mysterious light flare
Scientists spot a flare of light coming from a black hole in the Milky Way. Syracuse University physics professor Duncan Brown explains to CBSN how the mysterious event may have occurred.
Dream Chaser spaceplanes to launch on Vulcan rocket
Sierra Nevada Corp. picks ULA's Vulcan rocket to boost Dream Chaser spaceplanes into orbit
Our galaxy's black hole suddenly flashed a bright light
Scientists called the flashes "unprecedented"
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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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Ohio man arrested for social media threat
James Reardon, 20, was arrested Friday over a social media post showing him shooting what police believe is a semi-automatic rifle and threatening the Youngstown Jewish Community Center. Authorities later raided his home, finding dozens of rounds of ammo, semi-automatic weapons and bulletproof armor as well as anti-semitic and white nationalist propaganda.
CBS sportscaster Jack Whitaker dies
Legendary sportscaster and World War II veteran Jack Whitaker died Sunday morning in his sleep in Devon, Pennsylvania, of natural causes. He was 95 years old. Whitaker was a CBS Sports announcer for 22 years and covered football, horse racing and golf -- among others. Whitaker called Super Bowl I for CBS Sports as well as the 1973 Triple Crown Race with Secretariat.
Will Congress pass background check legislation?
Nancy Youssef, Dan Balz, Antjuan Seawright and Leslie Sanchez discuss gun reform, the 2020 race and the economy on Sunday's "Face the Nation."
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.
What one Greenland town thinks of Trump
CBS News correspondent Seth Doane reports from Greenland, the autonomous Danish country that President Trump has expressed interest in purchasing.
