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Trump campaign official talks 2020 strategy
A new report shows President Trump's re-election campaign is outspending all of the Democratic candidates on digital advertising. Marc Lotter, Director of Strategic Communications for re-election campaign of President Donald J. Trump, joins CBSN to explain their 2020 strategy.
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Southern Africa reeling after deadly cyclone
Rapidly rising floodwaters have created "an inland ocean" in Mozambique, endangering thousands of families, aid workers said. Crews scrambled to rescue survivors of Cyclone Idai who clung to rooftops and trees. Hundreds were dead, many more were missing and thousands were at risk in Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi. CBS News' Tina Kraus reports.
New treatment for postpartum depression
The FDA has approved the first drug specifically designed to treat postpartum depression. In the U.S., about one in nine mothers experience depression after having a baby. As Dr. Tara Narula reports, the new drug is providing hope.
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EPA head says dirty water is worse threat than climate change
EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler speaks in his first network interview since his confirmation
David Petraeus' 5 "big ideas" to combat Islamic extremism
On "Intelligence Matters" this week with Michael Morell, the former leader of coalition forces in Iraq and Afghanistan said it's up to the U.S. to lead the fight against Islamic extremism
Disney completes $71B buy of Fox entertainment assets
Mega deal is designed to put Disney in better position to compete in changing media scene and puts many more big names under Disney umbrella
Father and son, 15, are first mosque shooting victims buried
Khalid Mustafa and Hamza Mustafa fled the civil war in Syria for "the safest country in the world"
Nation's first e-cigarette ban proposed in San Francisco
Bill would bar them until FDA reviews their health effects; anti-tobacco activists say e-cigarette makers such as Juul target young people
Referee who told wrestler to cut dreadlocks claims defamation
Tort claim notice sent by referee Alan Maloney to a dozen possible defendants alleges $100,000 damages, defamation of character and emotional distress
Michael Cohen investigation involved use of secretive device
Law enforcement rarely acknowledges the use of "cell site simulators" to collect information
Rescuers forced to leave some cyclone victims behind
"Sometimes we can only save 2 out of 5," says rescuer helping to pluck people from roofs and treetops in Mozambique, "the others will perish"
Behind the Electoral College and why some Dems want to end it
"We can have national voting, and that means get rid of the Electoral College," Sen. Elizabeth Warren said Monday
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Farmers devastated by historic flooding in Midwest
Doug and Eric Alberts are trying to round up the surviving hogs on their 9-acre farm in Fremont, Nebraska; there aren't many left
Claim these tax deductions if you're self-employed
Taxes can put a big dent in your income, but you can offset that pain by taking advantage of these deductions
Jay-Z, Cyndi Lauper, others added to National Recording Registry
Library of Congress' list of recordings to be preserved for future generations includes music by Cab Calloway and Earth Wind & Fire, the Broadway musical "Hair," and the radio series "Gunsmoke" (with audio samples)
FDA approves a new postpartum depression treatment
The drug re-balances hormones that spike during pregnancy and plummet after birth
Republicans trying to limit Supreme Court to 9 justices
The proposed amendment is in response to Democratic presidential candidates expressing support for enlarging the court
Fire that produced huge plume finally out at Texas chemical plant
Blaze burned for almost three days and sent huge plume of black smoke billowing into the air, prompting health concerns among area residents
Jury finds Monsanto's Roundup caused another man's cancer
It's the second verdict finding the active ingredient, glyphosate, led to non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in a California man
Teen gets into his dream school after 17 other acceptances
Even after getting accepted into 17 schools, Dylan Chidick was waiting on one more
For first time, a woman wins "math's Nobel" prize
The award also comes with about $700,000
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CBS Evening News
New treatment for postpartum depression
The FDA has approved the first drug specifically designed to treat postpartum depression. In the U.S., about one in nine mothers experience depression after having a baby. As Dr. Tara Narula reports, the new drug is providing hope.
Effort to combat white supremacy questioned
In the U.S., the number of white supremacist groups has grown in recent years. But two law enforcement veterans told CBS News federal authorities have struggled to keep up with the rising threat. Jeff Pegues reports.
Flooding devastates Midwest farmers
Vice President Mike Pence met with flood victims in Nebraska. At least three people have died in the region and the rain is not letting up. Don Dahler reports.
Relationship between Boeing and FAA questioned
The Transportaion Department confirmed its inspector general is investigating how the FAA certified the Boeing 737 Max-8. The plane, which is now grounded. has had two deadly crashes. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Teen gets accepted to 18 colleges
It's been a whirlwind week for high school senior Dylan Chidick. He had been waiting to hear from his dream school, after getting accepted to 17 other schools. Vladimir Duthiers has his story.
New Zealand Terror Attack
New Zealand PM vows gun law reforms: "The time to act is now"
Prime Minister Jacinda Arden said it took the country's leaders just 72 hours to agree on gun law reforms after 50 people were gunned down in mosques
Facebook faces advertising boycott over livestream of shooting
Business groups say the social media company must take steps to prevent more livestreamed carnage
Teen who egged lawmaker is donating funds to massacre victims
The teen told the GoFundMe creator he can't profit off a crime and the money should instead go to Christchurch
Mick Mulvaney defends Trump's response to New Zealand attack
"Donald Trump is no more to blame for what happened in New Zealand than Mark Zuckerberg is because he invented Facebook," said the acting chief of staff on "Face the Nation"
New Zealand helping cover shooting victims' funeral costs
Fifty people were killed, and 50 others were injured, after shootings at two mosques in the country Friday
Community mourns youngest shooting victim
Mucaad Ibrahim, 3, is the youngest known victim of the mass shooting in Christchurch, New Zealand
U.S. sees rise in violence by white supremacists
"We're seeing an increase in the propaganda"
Suspected mosque shooter appears in New Zealand courtroom
The Australian national is accused of killing dozens of people in a shooting rampage
The man who chased the mosque shooter is being hailed as a hero
He picked up the first thing he could find -- a credit card machine -- and ran outside screaming "Come here!"
CBSN Originals
CBSN Originals
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.
Esports: The price of the grind
The rapid rise of esports has been a dream come true for professional players—but as money pours into the industry, many young pros face grueling practice schedules and burn out early
North Korea: The art of surviving sanctions
Behind the Kim regime's scramble to stay afloat through cultural means
College Admissions Scam
Author on why the college cheating scam probably won't bring much change
"Colleges are too fearful to offend the wealthy people who donate money," author Daniel Golden says
Yale president gives message to students amid admissions scandal
President Peter Salovey's comments were just days after the former head women's soccer coach at Yale was one of the people charged in a massive college admissions scandal
USC may expel students associated with college admissions scandal
Students who may be associated with the scandal will not be able to get transcripts or register for classes
Irate mom sues parents accused in college scam for $500 billion
Mother says son was denied entrance because "wealthy individuals felt that it was ok to lie, cheat, steal and bribe"
Lori Loughlin's "Full House" character took part in a school scam
Life imitates art for Lori Loughlin, whose "Full House" character encountered a school admissions scam
Parents accused in college scams could face "serious time" in prison
Actresses Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin are among 50 people who face criminal charges in massive college admissions scam
"Full House" actress Lori Loughlin released on $1 million bond
"Full House" actress Lori Loughlin was taken into FBI custody in Los Angeles earlier Wednesday
Details emerge on "really smart guy" who aced tests in college scam
Harvard graduate and unsuccessful tennis pro Mark Riddell was listed on the website of the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, as the director of college entrance exam preparation
Oscar nominee defends TV star charged in college bribery scheme
Playwright David Mamet says longtime friend Felicity Huffman should get a slap on the wrist
Red & Blue
Red & Blue
Trump to focus on economy in 2020
While President Trump's campaign advisers say his 2020 message will focus on the economy, Democratic candidates have been hitting the campaign trail. NPR White House correspondent Tamara Keith, and Axios political reporter Alexi McCammond join CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss the latest developments in the race for the White House.
3/19/19: Red and Blue
Michael Cohen search warrant revealed; 100 year storm' of voters expected for 2020
Tuesday's political recap
Hundreds of pages of documents relating to President Trump's former attorney Michael Cohen were released. Kevin Cirilli, chief Washington correspondent for Bloomberg News, joins "Red & Blue" to discuss Tuesday's political news.
How states can drive voter turnout for 2020
Voter turnout for the 2020 election is on track to make history, according to the U.S. Elections Project and Non-Profit Vote. Michael McDonald, the founder and director of U.S. Elections Project, joins "Red and Blue" to discuss the latest voter trends.
Trump re-election strategy
A new report shows President Trump's re-election campaign is outspending all of the Democratic candidates on digital advertising. Marc Lotter, Director of Strategic Communications for re-election campaign of President Donald J. Trump, joins CBSN to explain their 2020 strategy.
Race To 2020
Poll: Joe Biden leads 2020 Democrats in millennial support
The former vice president is expected to face scrutiny from the progressive wing of the Democratic Party if he launches a White House bid
Beto O'Rourke raises staggering $6.1M after 2020 announcement
The campaign said they received contributions from every state and territory in the country
Kirsten Gillibrand officially launches presidential campaign
Gillibrand announced the launch of a presidential exploratory committee in January
Jeb Bush wants a Republican to challenge Trump in 2020
Few high-profile Republicans are considering a primary challenge to the president
Democrats have a new 2020 boogeyman: Big tech
How tech and social media companies went from friend to foe in Democratic politics
Schultz to outline how he'd make presidential appointments
Mulling a presidential run, the former Starbucks CEO says he could help cure the nation's "crisis of division"
Stacey Abrams says 2020 run is "definitely on the table"
"[Twenty] years ago, I never thought I'd be ready to run for POTUS before 2028," the Georgia Democrat tweeted, adding, "But life comes at you fast ..."
How much does being an early frontrunner in 2020 matter?
Taking a lead early in the primary process hasn't always led to the nomination, CBS News polling analysis shows
2020 Democratic National Convention to be held in Milwaukee
Milwaukee will be one the smallest cities to host a presidential convention
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Teen gets into his dream school after 17 other acceptances
Even after getting accepted into 17 schools, Dylan Chidick was waiting on one more
Girl returns to same NICU she spent time in to play music to premature babies
A 12-year-old girl from New York spent the first three months of her life in a NICU. Now, that she knows the benefits of classical music, she's returning to the same hospital to play her guitar the premature babies there.
Twin basketball stars head to March Madness
As a single mom, Jenny Bennett did whatever she could to support her sons, who are now among the best college basketball players in the country
"RaceRunner" bikes give people with disabilities more mobility
This woman who has cerebral palsy can only use her right hand, which made it hard to ride a bike – until now. She just got a special new "RaceRunner" bicycle, and it's giving her the freedom she's longed for.
Dog rescued from high kill shelter hugs new owner
A rescue dog had a long journey from a high kill shelter in Georgia to her new family in New York. And when she finally met them, she jumped up to give her new sister a big hug.
8-year-old homeless refugee takes chess world by storm
The third grader wants to become the youngest grandmaster in the world
Washington Wizards senior dance team doesn't accept "boundaries of age"
The dance team Wizdom (you have to be at least 50 to join) is showing fans you are only as old as you feel
Blind runner finishes NYC Half Marathon with help of guide dogs
The race wasn't just for the medal; Thomas Panek was raising money for a good cause
Breast cancer survivor can't contain excitement
This mom from Maryland can't contain her excitement as she vigorously rings a bell to announce she is cancer-free and can leave the hospital.
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Fire that produced huge plume finally out at Texas chemical plant
Blaze burned for almost three days and sent huge plume of black smoke billowing into the air, prompting health concerns among area residents
Referee who told wrestler to cut dreadlocks claims defamation
Tort claim notice sent by referee Alan Maloney to a dozen possible defendants alleges $100,000 damages, defamation of character and emotional distress
EPA head says dirty water is worse threat than climate change
EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler speaks in his first network interview since his confirmation
Transcript: David Petraeu on "Intelligence Matters"
on "Intelligence Matters" this week, Gen. David Petraeus talks about five "big ideas" for combatting Islamic extremism
Claim these tax deductions if you're self-employed
Taxes can put a big dent in your income, but you can offset that pain by taking advantage of these deductions
Politics
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EPA head says dirty water is worse threat than climate change
EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler speaks in his first network interview since his confirmation
Transcript: David Petraeu on "Intelligence Matters"
on "Intelligence Matters" this week, Gen. David Petraeus talks about five "big ideas" for combatting Islamic extremism
David Petraeus' 5 "big ideas" to combat Islamic extremism
On "Intelligence Matters" this week with Michael Morell, the former leader of coalition forces in Iraq and Afghanistan said it's up to the U.S. to lead the fight against Islamic extremism
What to know about the Electoral College, and why some Democrats want to end it
"We can have national voting, and that means get rid of the Electoral College," Sen. Elizabeth Warren said Monday
Republicans propose amendment to limit Supreme Court to 9 justices
The proposed amendment is in response to Democratic presidential candidates expressing support for enlarging the court
World
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Overwhelmed rescuers forced to leave some cyclone victims behind
"Sometimes we can only save 2 out of 5," says rescuer helping to pluck people from roofs and treetops in Mozambique, "the others will perish"
Father and son, 15, are first mosque shooting victims buried
Khalid and Hamza Mustafa fled the civil war in Syria for "the safest country in the world"
A woman just won "math's Nobel" prize — for the first time ever
The award also comes with about $700,000
Another suspect arrested in deadly Dutch tram attack
Police said two other men who were arrested after Monday's shooting have been released and are no longer considered suspects
"I was never a fan of John McCain and I never will be," Trump says before presser with Brazil's president
The president made it clear his grudge against the late war hero is forever
Entertainment
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Jay-Z, Cyndi Lauper, "Schoolhouse Rock" added to National Recording Registry
Library of Congress' list of recordings to be preserved for future generations includes music by Cab Calloway and Earth Wind & Fire, the Broadway musical "Hair," and the radio series "Gunsmoke" (with audio samples)
MoviePass reintroduces unlimited plan — with a catch
Subscription film service is giving another go to the marketing offer that nearly drove it under
First full-length trailer for "Toy Story 4" released
As always, Woody will stop at nothing to return home – or will he?
Ariana Grande fans can register to vote at her concerts
The pop star kicked off her "Sweetener" tour with some voter registration
Leader of alleged NXIVM sex cult pleads not guilty
"Smallville" actress Allison Mack may avoid going to trial with the leader of the group that's been called a cult
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MySpace deletes 12 years' worth of music
Social network points to server issue in explaining why videos, audio files and other material is no longer on the site
Google to announce a new cloud-based gaming service
The search engine giant is expected to make its foray into online gaming during the 2019 Game Developers Conference
"Marine MacGyver" boot camp helps troops confront modern enemy
At a hands-on training course, U.S. Marine Corps is learning to use some of the same tools and technology the enemy does
Nunes sues Twitter and others for $250 million
Accuses the social media giant of defamation, negligence and "shadow banning" conservatives; Twitter has denied that in the past
New Zealand shooting: Facebook faces advertising boycott over livestream
Business groups say the social media company must take steps to prevent more livestreamed carnage
Health
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Nation's first e-cigarette ban proposed in San Francisco
Bill would bar them until FDA reviews their health effects; anti-tobacco activists say e-cigarette makers such as Juul target young people
Jury finds Monsanto's Roundup caused another man's cancer
It's the second verdict finding the active ingredient, glyphosate, led to non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in a California man
FDA approves a new postpartum depression treatment
The drug rebalances hormones that spike during pregnancy and plummet after birth
Chemical plant fire has neighbors worried about air quality
EPA head Andrew Wheeler said his agency is closely monitoring the air quality
Most new HIV cases are transmitted by the undiagnosed or untreated
New government data shows 80 percent of new infections come from people who either don't know they are infected or are not being treated
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Claim these tax deductions if you're self-employed
Taxes can put a big dent in your income, but you can offset that pain by taking advantage of these deductions
Disney completes its $71 billion buy of Fox entertainment assets
Mega deal is designed to put Disney in better position to compete in changing media scene and puts many more big names under Disney umbrella
General Mills is giving away 15,000 boxes of Marshmallow Only Lucky Charms
They're magically delicious
Jury finds Monsanto's Roundup caused another man's cancer
It's the second verdict finding the active ingredient, glyphosate, led to non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in a California man
MoviePass reintroduces unlimited plan — with a catch
Subscription film service is giving another go to the marketing offer that nearly drove it under
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Father and son, 15, are first mosque shooting victims buried
Khalid and Hamza Mustafa fled the civil war in Syria for "the safest country in the world"
Pipe bomb discovered at Alabama sheriff's office
The sheriff's office said investigators brought in evidence to the sheriff's office not knowing a bomb was inside
Another suspect arrested in deadly Dutch tram attack
Police said two other men who were arrested after Monday's shooting have been released and are no longer considered suspects
Concern grows over feds' sluggish response to rise of right-wing extremism
Law enforcement veterans told CBS News federal authorities have struggled to keep up with the rising threat
Trial begins for ex-cop who fatally shot unarmed black teen
Former East Pittsburgh officer Michael Rosfeld shot Antwon Rose three times as the teen fled a traffic stop