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Eye Opener: More fallout from Epstein death
Three new lawsuits filed against Jeffrey Epstein overnight spell out how the accused sex trafficker allegedly lured his victims. Also, a New York City police officer is fired for causing the death of Eric Garner by using a prohibited chokehold. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds.
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Elizabeth Warren apologizes for DNA test
In front of Native American activists Monday, Sen. Elizabeth Warren apologized publicly for the first time for seeking a DNA test to back up her claim of Native American heritage. It's an issue President Trump hasn't forgotten. Ed O'Keefe reports.
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New lawsuits detail how Epstein allegedly lured victims
All three lawsuits take aim at Jeffrey Epstein's fortune, which his will reveals to be worth nearly $578 million
American says resort worker he killed was "crazed and desperate"
Scott Hapgood claims Kenny Mitchel attacked him at a resort on the island of Anguilla in front of his two daughters
Planned Parenthood formally exits Title X program
"For too many people struggling to make ends meet, it may be that they may go without care," said Planned Parenthood's new leader, Alexis McGill Johnson
Dale Earnhardt Jr. breaks silence after fiery plane crash
The ex-NASCAR driver praised the "quick response of my pilots, local law enforcement, emergency personnel and hospital staff"
El Paso mass shooting suspect on suicide watch
Patrick Crusius is accused of opening fire at the Walmart in east El Paso on Aug. 3, killing 22 people and wounding or injuring dozens of others
San Francisco airport rolls out ban on plastic water bottles
Prior to the ban, the airport sold about 10,000 bottles of water each day and generated about 28 million pounds of trash each year
Video shows SoCal students giving Nazi salute and singing Nazi song
Garden Grove Unified School District in Orange County "strongly" condemned the video but gave no word on any discipline meted out
Graduates of these U.S. colleges earn the most
The top five schools linked to high incomes after graduation aren't even in the Ivy Leagues
Maddy Freking wows fans at Little League World Series
Freking is only the 19th girl to play in the Little League World Series
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DHS says "Remain in Mexico" program is one "we're building to last"
Under the policy, approximately 32,000 asylum seekers have been returned by the U.S. to Mexico — where most struggle to find lawyers and some face persecution
World's largest highway overpass for wildlife on track in Calif.
$87 million bridge will enable all sorts of species to cross in search of food, mates, space without risk of becoming roadkill and aid conservation efforts
NYPD Officer Daniel Pantaleo fired in 2014 Eric Garner death
New York City's police commissioner fired the officer involved in the 2014 death of an unarmed black man
Congresswomen say Israel's travel ban was effort to silence dissent
The two Democrats cast the travel restrictions as part of a broader effort to suppress the voices of those who criticize the treatment of Palestinians in occupied and disputed territories
Texas school district sued for coloring in student's haircut
"J.T. felt extremely degraded and suffered at least great embarrassment, shame, anxiety and depression," the complaint reads
U.S. conducts first missile test since ending INF treaty with Russia
The U.S. withdrew from the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Treaty in early August, after accusing Russia of failing to comply with the treaty
Proud Boys members convicted for NYC brawl with Antifa
A jury deliberated for less than two days before convicting two members of the far-right group
Elton John blasts press coverage of Prince Harry and Meghan
He explained Harry's mother, Princess Diana, was one of his "dearest friends" and that he feels "a profound sense of obligation" to protect him
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
CBS This Morning
CBS This Morning
Title X: Planned Parenthood forfeiting $60M
Planned Parenthood is giving up tens of millions of dollars in federal money over a new Trump administration rule that would restrict its clinics from making abortion referrals. Planned Parenthood calls the new policy "unethical" and "dangerous," saying it could limit servies to more than one million of its patients. Jan Crawford reports.
W.H says it's not considering payroll tax cut
President Trump says the U.S. economy is strong and we're not headed toward a recession. But his administration is looking for ways to boost the economy. A healthy economy is considered vital to the president's re-election chances. Ben Tracy reports.
Cop fired over Eric Garner death to sue NYPD
The New York City police officer fired for causing the death of Eric Garner by using a prohibited chokehold is suing to get his job back. The police commissioner announced the dismissal of officer Daniel Pantaleo Monday, explaining that while Garner resisted arrest, it's clear Pantaleo broke the department's rules. Errol Barnett reports.
Epstein estate sued by 3 more alleged victims
Three more of Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged victims are suing his estate. The lawsuits, filed overnight, indicate how Epstein and his associates allegedly used young women's financial worries to pull them into a web of sexual abuse. CBS News has confirmed the convicted sex offender filed a will in the U.S. Virgin Islands, where he owned a home, just two days before his suicide in a New York City jail cell. Mola Lenghi reports.
SFO rolls out ban on plastic water bottles
Starting Tuesday, San Francisco International is rolling out a ban to end their sale at its convenience shops, restaurants and vending machines. It's part of the airport's latest effort to become the world's first zero waste airport by 2021. John Blackstone reports.
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2020 Daily Trail Markers: Elizabeth Warren apologizes for DNA test
"I know that I have made mistakes. I am sorry for the harm I have caused," Warren told a Native American audience Monday
Abrams says no Dems have contacted her about possible VP run
"I would be honored to be considered for the vice presidency by the nominee, but it is presumptuous to think that they are looking at me," Abrams told CBS
Checking the temperature of voters at the Iowa State Fair
Several Democratic presidential candidates made their way to Des Moines for the Iowa State Fair over the weekend. Ed O'Keefe caught up with a few of the voters there for the "CBS This Morning" series Three Meals
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
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60 Minutes
The tool meant to hack any smartphone
An Israeli company licenses software around the world that can crack just about any smartphone, but is its use always on the side of good?
Cleaning up the plastic in the ocean
Discarded plastic is piling up around the world and pooling in the ocean. Sharyn Alfonsi reports on the problem's deadly consequences for wildlife and what can be done to stop it.
The prodigy whose "first language" is Mozart
Alma Deutscher was playing piano and violin by the time she was 3 years old and wrote her first opera at 10. For her, making music seems as natural as breathing. Scott Pelley reports.
Architect still designing after going blind
A social worker tried to tell him about "career alternatives" after he lost his sight, but Chris Downey wasn't about to stop being an architect. Lesley Stahl reports.
To catch a spy
The officials who investigated and convicted Kevin Mallory for conspiracy to commit espionage tell 60 Minutes how their case came together. Anderson Cooper reports
The Uplift: Stories That Inspire
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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
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
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.
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American says resort worker he killed was "crazed and desperate"
Scott Hapgood claims Kenny Mitchel attacked him at a resort on the island of Anguilla in front of his two daughters
Tourists face jail time for stealing sand from Sardinia, Italy
The couple told police they took the sand because they wanted to keep it as a "souvenir"
500 million bees drop dead in Brazil in 3 months
Lab research pointed to pesticides with neonicotinoids and fipronil — products banned in Europe — as the main cause of death
Iran sanctions threaten the lives of young cancer patients
In the battle over sanctions between the U.S. and Iran, the losers are Iranian cancer patients seeking life-saving drugs
DHS says "Remain in Mexico" program is one "we're building to last"
Under the policy, approximately 32,000 asylum seekers have been returned by the U.S. to Mexico — where most struggle to find lawyers and some face persecution
U.S.
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San Francisco airport rolls out ban on plastic water bottles
Prior to the ban, the airport sold about 10,000 bottles of water each day and generated about 28 million pounds of trash each year
Democrats dump millions into statehouse races
The cash deluge shows how the consequences of next year's elections run far deeper than President Donald Trump's political fate
American says resort worker he killed was "crazed and desperate"
Scott Hapgood claims Kenny Mitchel attacked him at a resort on the island of Anguilla in front of his two daughters
Graduates of these U.S. colleges earn the most
The top five schools linked to high incomes after graduation aren't even in the Ivy Leagues
New lawsuits detail how Epstein allegedly lured victims
All three lawsuits take aim at Jeffrey Epstein's fortune​, which his will reveals to be worth nearly $578 million
Politics
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Democrats dump millions into statehouse races
The cash deluge shows how the consequences of next year's elections run far deeper than President Donald Trump's political fate
Planned Parenthood exits Title X program, rejects "gag order"
"For too many people struggling to make ends meet, it may be that they may go without care," said Planned Parenthood's new leader, Alexis McGill Johnson
Tlaib and Omar denounce Israel travel ban in press conference
The two Democrats cast the travel restrictions as part of a broader effort to suppress the voices of those who criticize the treatment of Palestinians in occupied and disputed territories
Elizabeth Warren publicly apologizes for DNA test
The 2020 Democratic candidate came under fire after seeking a DNA test to back up her claims of having Native American heritage
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Elizabeth Warren apologizes for DNA test
"I know that I have made mistakes. I am sorry for the harm I have caused," Warren told a Native American audience Monday
Entertainment
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Elton John blasts press coverage of Prince Harry and Meghan
He explained Harry's mother, Princess Diana, was one of his "dearest friends" and that he feels "a profound sense of obligation" to protect him
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
Megan Rapinoe's dad probably voted for Trump
Rapinoe spoke about what it was like to come out to her conservative parents
"The Rock" and Lauren Hashian tie the knot
Johnson's former brother-in-law snapped photos of the happy couple during the seaside wedding
George R.R. Martin: "Game Of Thrones" TV show ending is "freeing"
"I don't think it was very good for me because the very thing that should have speeded me up actually slowed me down," Martin said
Technology
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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
Coming soon to Netflix: Movie trailers crafted by AI
Streaming giant is investing in tech that can automate part of the trailer-making process for its massive library
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
Science
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500 million bees drop dead in Brazil in 3 months
Lab research pointed to pesticides with neonicotinoids and fipronil — products banned in Europe — as the main cause of death
NASA program "OMG" trying to find out how fast Greenland's ice is melting
Ice lost in Greenland means higher sea levels around the world. "Oceans Melting Greenland," a NASA program in its fourth year, is studying the melt.
Activists mourn first Icelandic glacier lost to climate change
A memorial plaque was installed at the site of the former glacier, warning that "in the next 200 years all our glaciers are expected to follow the same path"
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
Health
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Planned Parenthood exits Title X program, rejects "gag order"
"For too many people struggling to make ends meet, it may be that they may go without care," said Planned Parenthood's new leader, Alexis McGill Johnson
Juul raises $325 million despite growing health concerns
Facing stricter regulation in the U.S., the vaping company has been pushing to expand overseas
Dog Goods USA recalls pig ears in 33-state outbreak of salmonella
Pet owners are urged to return pig ears sold under the Chef Toby brand amid reports of 127 people falling ill
Teen blames vaping after his lung collapses
As the CDC and state health departments investigate acute lung injuries possibly tied to e-cigarettes, one teen launches a social media campaign, #lunglove, against vaping
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"
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San Francisco airport rolls out ban on plastic water bottles
Prior to the ban, the airport sold about 10,000 bottles of water each day and generated about 28 million pounds of trash each year
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
34% of economists expect a recession in 2021
The good news for Americans? Fewer forecasters think a serious downturn is likely to hit next year
Graduates of these U.S. colleges earn the most
The top five schools linked to high incomes after graduation aren't even in the Ivy Leagues
Epstein signed will days before his death in Manhattan jail
Epstein put all of his holdings in a trust — known as the "The 1953 Trust" — though there's no word on beneficiaries
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New lawsuits detail how Epstein allegedly lured victims
All three lawsuits take aim at Jeffrey Epstein's fortune​, which his will reveals to be worth nearly $578 million
America's deadliest mass shootings
These are the deadliest mass shootings in American history
Fleeing man leaps between hotel balconies and plunges to his death
Atlanta police say he exposed himself to a housekeeper, who reported him to security and the man was fleeing security when he tried risky move in effort to escape
The Menendez Murders: 30 years later
On August 20, 1989 brothers Lyle and Erik Menendez murdered their parents in their Beverly Hills mansion. The crime would shock and grip the entire country. Here's how CBS Los Angeles covered the murders shortly after the news broke.
El Paso mass shooting suspect on suicide watch
Patrick Crusius is accused of opening fire at the Walmart in east El Paso on Aug. 3, killing 22 people and wounding or injuring dozens of others
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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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All that matters in 90 seconds
A look back at what we've been covering on "CBS This Morning."
SFO rolls out ban on plastic water bottles
Starting Tuesday, San Francisco International is rolling out a ban to end their sale at its convenience shops, restaurants and vending machines. It's part of the airport's latest effort to become the world's first zero waste airport by 2021. John Blackstone reports.
Man says resort worker he killed was "crazed"
A Connecticut man accused of killing a hotel worker in the Caribbean four months ago is speaking out about the incident for the first time. Scott Hapgood is charged with manslaughter in the death of Kenny Mitchel, who Hapgood claims attacked him at a resort on the island of Anguilla in April in front of his two daughters. Anna Werner reports.
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.
Title X: Planned Parenthood forfeiting $60M
Planned Parenthood is giving up tens of millions of dollars in federal money over a new Trump administration rule that would restrict its clinics from making abortion referrals. Planned Parenthood calls the new policy "unethical" and "dangerous," saying it could limit servies to more than one million of its patients. Jan Crawford reports.
