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Eye Opener: Biden finally makes it official
It’s official: former Vice President Joe Biden is running for president. Also, an Illinois couple charged with killing their 5-year-old son are due in court after the discovery of a body. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Get the Eye Opener delivered straight to your inbox.
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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.
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.
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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
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
Investigators execute search warrants at Baltimore mayor's residences
The mayor has come under scrutiny in recent weeks for book deals that paid her hundreds of thousands of dollars
Putin calls on U.S. to compromise for a deal with North Korea
1st meeting between Russian and North Korean leaders reflects Moscow's desire to be key player in nuclear standoff, and Kim's frustration with stalled U.S. talks
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
High school 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
Deputies who broke black teen's nose could face prosecution
Delucca Rolle, a ninth grader, has been cleared of all charges
White supremacist executed for dragging 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
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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
Parents charged in death of missing Illinois boy
Andrew "AJ" Freund was reported missing by his parents nearly a week ago — both now face murder charges
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
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
Florida House passes bill giving ex-felons voting rights
The legislation would restore voting rights to convicted felons except murderers and felony sex offenders
CBS This Morning
CBS This Morning
Spanish-speaking women fighting cancer form sisterhood
In our series, A More Perfect Union, aims to show that what unites us is far greater than what divides us. In this installment, Adriana Diaz shows us how one woman in Philadelphia is using the power of solidarity to fight cancer in the Latino community.
What to know about financial aid packages
The deadline for students to commit to a college is next Wednesday. For many, figuring out financial aid is a key part of the process. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how your family can get the best financial aid plan, as well as Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Elizabeth Warren's proposal to eliminate tuition at public colleges.
Dr. Phil's explores Dee Dee Blanchard murder
Dr. Phil is in the 17th season of his popular daytime talk show. Now, in a new podcast, Analysis of Murder, he is taking a close look at infamous cases that captivated the nation. Dr. Phil joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss his first season, which analyzes the story of Gypsy Rose Blanchard who pleaded guilty to second degree murder in the stabbing death of her mother, Dee Dee Blanchard.
Marine killed in Afghanistan remembered
The widow of a decorated New York City firefighter, killed while serving in Afghanistan, is speaking out for the first time since his death. Staff Sgt. Christopher Slutman was one of three Marines killed by a Taliban bomb this month. "CBS Evening News" anchor Jeff Glor spoke with Slutman's widow and two men who fought fires with him.
Mom of teen slammed to ground by Florida cops
There are major developments in the violent arrest of a Florida teenager in an incident with racial overtones. Cell phone video captured white sheriff's deputies pepper spraying and punching the black 15-year-old last week. Now, all charges against the teen have been dropped. The deputies could face prosecution. Mark Strassmann spoke with the teen and his mother.
CBSN Originals
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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Deputies who broke black teen's nose in violent arrest could face prosecution
Delucca Rolle, a ninth grader, has been cleared of all charges
Federal investigators execute search warrants at Baltimore mayor's residences
The mayor has come under scrutiny in recent weeks for book deals that paid her hundreds of thousands of dollars
Boeing's 737 Max will fly again -- but no one knows when
The timing depends on aviation regulators worldwide, led by the FAA -- and pilots will also play a key role
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
Bridget Kelly speaks out after "Bridgegate" sentencing: Chris Christie is "lying"
The one-time aide to former New Jersey governor was sentenced to 13 months in prison
Politics
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Federal investigators execute search warrants at Baltimore mayor's residences
The mayor has come under scrutiny in recent weeks for book deals that paid her hundreds of thousands of dollars
Bridget Kelly speaks out after "Bridgegate" sentencing: Chris Christie is "lying"
The one-time aide to former New Jersey governor was sentenced to 13 months in prison
Met with protests, 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
Florida House passes bill giving ex-felons voting rights
The legislation would restore voting rights to convicted felons except murderers and felony sex offenders
Who are the Democratic candidates for president in 2020?
Here's the list of candidates who have either announced an exploratory committee or are all-in for a run to unseat Donald Trump in 2020
World
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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
"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
Putin calls on U.S. to compromise for a deal with North Korea
1st meeting between Russian and North Korean leaders reflects Moscow's desire to be key player in nuclear standoff, and Kim's frustration with stalled U.S. talks
Security camera captures Sri Lanka attackers before blast
One bomber was the lone unmasked man in images released by ISIS. Two others were brothers
Lego releases bricks to help children learn Braille
The "playful and engaging" bricks will be inclusive to allow sighted teachers, students and family members to use the bricks together
Entertainment
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"Avengers: Endgame" doesn't have a scene after the credits
Don't be too disappointed Marvel fans, there's still a little something hidden after the film ends
"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
Rapper Bun B shoots armed intruder at his Houston home
Bun B, whose real name is Bernard Freeman, allegedly chased the suspect and pulled off his mask, police said
"Jeopardy!" contestant wins $1 million
A contestant on "Jeopardy!" has become the second person in history to top $1 million. He reached the milestone in just 14 games. Don Dahler has his story.
Will "Jeopardy!" champ bust show's budget?
James Holzhauer is winning more per victory than even previous champion Ken Jennings, who went on to win more than $2 million after his 74-night winning streak.
Technology
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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.
FTC investigation 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
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
Science
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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
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.
"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
Health
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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
Emirati woman speaks after 27 years in "vegetative coma," doctor says
Man tells newspaper his mom suddenly called out is name almost 3 decades after a devastating car crash
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"Jeopardy!" champion James Holzhauer: A mixed blessing for the show
Game shows are "tightly budgeted," one expert says, but Holzhauer's winnings may pay off in the long term
FTC investigation 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
Boeing's 737 Max will fly again -- but no one knows when
The timing depends on aviation regulators worldwide, led by the FAA -- and pilots will also play a key role
Contract workers face growing risk on the job, labor group says
Six people have died working for Amazon since November, all of them hired by staffing companies or subcontractors
Tesla loses $700 million after two profitable quarters
Despite a small rise in first-quarter Model 3 production, the pricier Model S and X fell sharply from the prior quarter
Crime
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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
Rapper Bun B shoots armed intruder at his Houston home
Bun B, whose real name is Bernard Freeman, allegedly chased the suspect and pulled off his mask, police said
Video shows attackers before Easter bombings
New surveillance footage shows two of the bombers who killed hundreds in Sri Lanka. Video shows the moments before the deadly attack on Easter Sunday. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Space
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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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Spanish-speaking women fighting cancer form sisterhood
In our series, A More Perfect Union, aims to show that what unites us is far greater than what divides us. In this installment, Adriana Diaz shows us how one woman in Philadelphia is using the power of solidarity to fight cancer in the Latino community.
What to know about financial aid packages
The deadline for students to commit to a college is next Wednesday. For many, figuring out financial aid is a key part of the process. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how your family can get the best financial aid plan, as well as Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Elizabeth Warren's proposal to eliminate tuition at public colleges.
Dr. Phil's explores Dee Dee Blanchard murder
Dr. Phil is in the 17th season of his popular daytime talk show. Now, in a new podcast, Analysis of Murder, he is taking a close look at infamous cases that captivated the nation. Dr. Phil joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss his first season, which analyzes the story of Gypsy Rose Blanchard who pleaded guilty to second degree murder in the stabbing death of her mother, Dee Dee Blanchard.
Marine killed in Afghanistan remembered
The widow of a decorated New York City firefighter, killed while serving in Afghanistan, is speaking out for the first time since his death. Staff Sgt. Christopher Slutman was one of three Marines killed by a Taliban bomb this month. "CBS Evening News" anchor Jeff Glor spoke with Slutman's widow and two men who fought fires with him.
Mom of teen slammed to ground by Florida cops
There are major developments in the violent arrest of a Florida teenager in an incident with racial overtones. Cell phone video captured white sheriff's deputies pepper spraying and punching the black 15-year-old last week. Now, all charges against the teen have been dropped. The deputies could face prosecution. Mark Strassmann spoke with the teen and his mother.