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FBI foils man's alleged plan to attack White House
A man who planned to attack the White House with explosives and an anti-tank rocket is under arrest, federal prosecutors said. Hasher Jallal Taheb is charged with attempting to damage or destroy a building owned by the U.S. using fire or an explosive. Jeff Pegues reports.
Eye Opener: ISIS claims responsibility for Americans killed in Syria
A suicide bombing that killed four Americans in Syria raises new questions about the Trump administration's plan to withdraw U.S. troops. Also, federal prosecutors say a man who planned to attack the White House with explosives is under arrest. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. <a href="http://www.cbsnews.com/newsletters/" target="_blank"><u>Get the Eye Opener delivered straight to your inbox.</u></a>
Kids impacted by government shutdown get creative
Sources tell CBS News there is increased talk in the White House about ending the partial government shutdown, but not without border wall funding. As the shutdown enters day 27, it continues to take a toll on federal employees and their families. With hundreds of thousands of parents out of work or working without pay, children are now pitching in to help. Jan Crawford reports.
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American killed in Kenya terror attack survived 9/11
Jason Spindler gave up a high-powered Wall Street career for the chance to make a difference, a passion for change that led him to Kenya
White House officials mulling new State of the Union approach
Top White House officials discussing whether GOP-controlled Senate could invite president to deliver the address in wake of Pelosi suggesting it be postponed
Trump administration plans space-based missile defense system
Plan is expected to be unveiled during visit to Pentagon by president today
TSA workers protest shutdown, turn to food banks amid uncertainty
The TSA administrator said a spike in sick calls is due to officers who can no longer work for free
Great white shark thought to be world's biggest seen off Hawaii
Diving group got video of its members swimming peacefully alongside the giant fish known as "Deep Blue"
Parents who claim hazing led to daughter's suicide fight for change
The family of a former Northwestern University student is suing the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority
Recalls of hazardous meat and poultry up 83 percent, report finds
"Something is rotten in our slaughterhouses and our fields"
Gymboree closing all of its stores as retailer declares bankruptcy
Kids' clothing retailer goes bust for second time in two years, while selling high-end apparel chain Janie and Jack
"Super blood wolf moon" to light up the sky
An unusual lunar eclipse will unfold Sunday night — and it will be hard to miss if you stay up
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ISIS is morphing in Syria, but it's not beaten yet
CBS News visits the front line in the ongoing fight by Kurdish forces, and their American allies, against a persistent enemy Trump insists is defeated
Tuskegee Airman's daughter gets answers about his death
"I think like most people, the fact that you can't find out what you want to know immediately makes you crazy"
MSU interim president to resign in wake of Larry Nassar sex abuse scandal
John Engler, former Republican governor, wrote in an 11-page letter "it has been an honor to serve my beloved community"
Louisville airport to be renamed after Muhammad Ali
Vote comes a day before what would've been the hometown hero's 77th birthday
Officer shoots, kills boy, 14, who had fake gun
Tempe, Arizona police say officer caught teen burglarizing car, teen got gun from car, officer chased teen, felt threatened, shot him
Hyundai, Kia recall 168,000 vehicles at risk for fires
The carmakers moved even though the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which normally oversees recalls, is closed due to the shutdown
California man killed in Taliban truck bombing in Afghanistan
Manoharan "Paul" Kamaleson, 55, was in the country working alongside an NGO on development when the blast tore through compound in Kabul
Cats test positive for bubonic plague
No human cases have been identified, but health officials warn the disease can be passed to people from infected animals
Newborn found dead in Amazon distribution center
Phoenix police say body was found in women's restroom
CBS This Morning
CBS This Morning
"10 Year Challenge" raises privacy concerns
Privacy experts say people participating in the new "10 Year Challenge" on social media may be unknowingly sharing sensitive information. The millions of publicly-shared photos can be a treasure trove of information for companies working with facial recognition and artificial intelligence. Wired senior writer and CBS News contributor Issie Lapowsky joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the issue.
Kids impacted by gov't shutdown get creative
Sources tell CBS News there is increased talk in the White House about ending the partial government shutdown, but not without border wall funding. As the shutdown enters day 27, it continues to take a toll on federal employees and their families. With hundreds of thousands of parents out of work or working without pay, children are now pitching in to help. Jan Crawford reports.
Parents claim hazing led to daughter's suicide
The mother of a former Northwestern University student is suing the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority?, which she blames for her daughter's suicide. Jordan Hankins, 19, died in January 2017. The lawsuit against the sorority alleges that hazing "caused her severe anxiety and depression," which led Hankins to take her own life. Jericka Duncan spoke to Hankins' parents who want the sorority held responsible.
American killed in Kenya attack survived 9/11
Family and friends are paying tribute to Jason Spindler, the American killed in Tuesday's terror attack in Nairobi, Kenya. Gunmen from the terror group Al-Shabab killed at least 21 people when they stormed a luxury hotel complex with suicide bombings and gunfire. Debora Patta reports from Nairobi.
Pelosi asks Trump to delay SOTU amid shutdown
It's the 27th day of the partial government shutdown. Sources tell CBS News White House officials are talking more about ending the shutdown, but our sources insist it won't happen without funding for a border wall. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is pushing President Trump to postpone his State of the Union address until the government reopens. Paula Reid reports.
Government Shutdown — Day 27
Trump's chief economic adviser to federal workers: Get a loan
Kevin Hassett, head of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, acknowledges shutdown is causing "a lot of pain"
Government shutdown lays out "welcome mat" for hackers
Trained staffers at the nation’s most important cyber-defense agencies are not working due to the partial government shutdown
Coast Guard admiral acknowledges "anxiety" amid shutdown
Admiral Karl Schultz confirmed in a letter to service members that they would not receive their mid-January paychecks
Congress prepares to skip recess if shutdown goes on
The House and Senate announced they would stay in session next week and cancel an upcoming recess at home if the shutdown continues, which seems likely
Utah city feels shutdown strain with thousands of furloughed workers
The mayor of Ogden said he's prepared to cut back city services
IRS recalls 60 percent of its workers to handle tax refunds
The agency has been practically shuttered since Dec. 22 — something that has never happened during tax season
Furloughed mom faces choice of buying insulin or making mortgage payment
"I feel like I'm a pawn in some political game," she said. "I shouldn't have to live like this"
Celebrity chef José Andrés opens free kitchen for federal workers
"We believe that no person should have to go through the pain of not knowing how to feed the children," the chef said
FDA to resume inspections of riskiest foods amid shutdown
FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb said the agency is bringing back about 150 unpaid employees for inspections. Routine inspections had been briefly halted as part of the partial shutdown.
Jayme Closs Found Alive
Community tries to help Jayme Closs adjust to "new normal"
We still don't know exactly what horrors Closs may have endured while imprisoned in a dilapidated cabin for 88 days and witnessing her parents murdered
Wisconsin girl "took the power away" from her abductor, family says
Jayme Closs' family members never gave up hope that she would be found, but like the rest of the country, they are still in shock
Elizabeth Smart on how Jayme Closs can move forward
The child safety activist, who was herself abducted in 2002, talks about steps to recovery for Wisconsin teen who was held captive for three months
Woman who found Closs says she named the suspect right away
When the young kidnapping victim escaped the Wisconsin cabin where she'd been held, she ran into Jeanne Nutter, who used her child protection skills to get the girl to safety
Sheriff: "The will of a 13-year-old girl is what broke this case"
With Jayme Closs now reunited with relatives, investigators are working to learn more about her alleged abductor Jake Patterson
Red & Blue
Red & Blue
1/16/19: Red and Blue
Vice President Pence declares "ISIS has been defeated" as bombing in Syria kills four Americans; Washington businesses providing meals to workers impacted by shutdown.
Pelosi asks for State of the Union delay
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is asking the President to delay his State of the Union Address. Eric Katz, a senior correspondent for Government Executive, joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" with a recap of Wednesday's political news.
N.Y. Sen. Gillibrand announces 2020 bid
Democratic New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand formally announced her entrance into the 2020 presidential race Wednesday. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and Politico reporter Laura Nahmias join CBSN's "Red and Blue" with analysis.
Immigration hearings canceled by shutdown
The longest shutdown in government history has led to thousands of immigration hearings being canceled. The total number of hearings could reach 100,000 this month. CBS News' Kate Smith joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" with more about her reporting.
Gillibrand takes step toward 2020 bid
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, said she's entering the 2020 presidential campaign. Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright, founder and CEO of Blueprint Strategy LLC, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the growing Democratic field.
The Uplift — Stories That Inspire
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Dance group of women in wheelchairs inspires young girls with disabilities
You've heard of the Rockettes – but have you heard of the Rollettes?
Social worker known for being frugal left $11 million to charities
He repaired his shoes with duct tape and bought clothes from the grocery story
Going the distance: Blind runner Simon Wheatcroft
Like many athletes, Simon Wheatcroft loves chasing that runner's high, training on a path near his home in the English village of Doncaster. And he never let the fact that he has a rare condition that left him completely blind by age 27 slow him down. Wheatcroft has run marathons in New York and Boston while testing new technologies that, he hopes, will one day help the quarter-billion visually-impaired people around the world to walk, hike and, yes, run without the help of a guide. Lee Cowan reports.
Mom in labor walks across graduation stage
After completing her midterms and finals in the hospital, she wanted to walk across stage in person to "show people it could be done"
Dad builds wheelchair-accessible igloo
Gregg Eichhorn has nine adopted kids with medical and special needs – and all of them were able to play together in the snow fort
CBSN Originals
CBSN Originals
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
Burmese Python Invasion: Fighting invasive species
Across America, waves of foreign invaders are taking over. Introduced through human error or carelessness, invasive species like the Burmese Python, Lionfish and Asian Carp have thrived at the expense of native species critical to a delicate natural balance that supports ecosystems and livelihoods. CBSN Originals explores whether it's too late to tip the balance back in our favor.
Puerto Rico: The exodus after Hurricane Maria
Hurricane Maria left Puerto Rico devastated - almost 3,000 people died in its wake, towns were left without power or water for months, and hundreds of thousands of Puerto Ricans left, many never to return. CBS News correspondent David Begnaud returns to Puerto Rico for CBSN Originals to examine the impact of that exodus and what the future holds.
Cryptocurrency mining disrupts small town
As the soaring value of bitcoin sets off a flurry of excitement, a whole new industry -- cryptocurrency mining -- is erupting in unexpected parts of the globe, causing rifts in the communities that host it. CBS News correspondent Errol Barnett heads to the epicenter of cryptocurrency mining, to explore how this phenomenon is unfolding, and the controversy over its future.
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Shutdown takes toll on wildfire preparations
The winter months are critical for wildfire managers who use the break from the flames to prepare for the next onslaught
300-foot frozen spectacle forms in Maine river
Crowds have been lining the Presumpscot River in Westbrook, Maine, over the past few days to see the natural phenomenon in person
Recalls of hazardous meat and poultry up 83 percent, report finds
"Something is rotten in our slaughterhouses and our fields"
Parents who claim hazing led to daughter's suicide fight for change
The family of a former Northwestern University student is suing the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority
Georgia man planned to attack White House with rocket, FBI says
21-year-old allegedly said he wanted to attack "the Washington Monument, the White House, the Lincoln Memorial, and a specific synagogue"
Politics
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Shutdown takes toll on wildfire preparations
The winter months are critical for wildfire managers who use the break from the flames to prepare for the next onslaught
ISIS is morphing in Syria, but it's not beaten yet
CBS News visits the front line in the ongoing fight by Kurdish forces, and their American allies, against a persistent enemy Trump insists is defeated
White House officials mulling new State of the Union approach
Top White House officials discussing whether GOP-controlled Senate could invite president to deliver the address in wake of Pelosi suggesting it be postponed
Trump administration plans space-based missile defense system
The plan will be unveiled in the Missile Defense Review, to be released during Trump's Pentagon visit Thursday
Larry Hogan focuses on national politics in inaugural address
Hogan, a Republican who is of the most popular governors in the country, was re-elected in November
World
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ISIS is morphing in Syria, but it's not beaten yet
CBS News visits the front line in the ongoing fight by Kurdish forces, and their American allies, against a persistent enemy Trump insists is defeated
American killed in Kenya terror attack survived 9/11
Jason Spindler gave up a high-powered Wall Street career for the chance to make a difference, a passion for change that led him to Kenya
California man killed in Taliban truck bombing in Afghanistan
Manoharan "Paul" Kamaleson, 55, was in the country working alongside an NGO on development when the blast tore through compound in Kabul
"Super blood wolf moon" will light up the sky Sunday
An unusual lunar eclipse will unfold Sunday night — and it will be hard to miss if you stay up
Fight against ISIS in Syria rages on despite calls for U.S. withdrawal
An American-led coalition reported 575 airstrikes during the first two weeks of this month alone
Entertainment
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Steve Carell to star in Netflix comedy "Space Force"
It's not an "Office" reboot — but it's probably the next best thing
New "Star Trek" season tells "untold chapter of Spock"
"Star Trek: Discovery" season 2 premieres Thursday on CBS All Access
Fortnite flaw exposed millions of users to hacks
Hackers could take over accounts, make purchases and even eavesdrop on players
Why Netflix will probably keep hiking prices
Netflix announced the biggest price increase in its history Tuesday with subscriptions going up by 13 to 18 percent
New "Ghostbusters" movie slated for summer 2020
Latest installment in the Ghostbusters series begins production this summer — but there's no word yet on the cast
SciTech
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"Super blood wolf moon" will light up the sky Sunday
An unusual lunar eclipse will unfold Sunday night — and it will be hard to miss if you stay up
PG&E bankruptcy shows we don't know how to pay for climate change
As weather gets more extreme, corporations, citizens and politicians fight over who should pay for the damages
Is "10 Year Challenge" helping Facebook mine data?
The simple meme that's taking over your Facebook feed might not be so simple
Fortnite flaw exposed millions of users to hacks
Hackers could take over accounts, make purchases and even eavesdrop on players
YouTube bans dangerous pranks after Bird Box, Tide Pod challenges
Online video site says challenges that can cause injury or death have "no place on YouTube"
Health
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Recalls of hazardous meat and poultry up 83 percent, report finds
"Something is rotten in our slaughterhouses and our fields"
Fashion model poses with her ostomy bags to inspire other cancer survivors
Jearlean Taylor has learned to embrace her ostomy bags — and now wants to inspire others to do the same
Cats test positive for bubonic plague
No human cases have been identified, but health officials warn the disease can be passed to people from infected animals
What cancer doctors don't know about LGBTQ patients
New research reveals most oncologists lack awareness about key health issues facing gay, bisexual or transgender patients
Experimental patch could offer once-a-month contraception
Microneedle patch would be placed on the skin for a few seconds each month and would slowly release contraceptive drugs over time
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Gymboree closing all of its stores as retailer declares bankruptcy
Kids' clothing retailer goes bust for second time in two years, while selling high-end apparel chain Janie and Jack
Affordability fuels new U.S. housing hot spots
Some smaller U.S. cities are seeing a rapid rise in home prices as Americans seek cheaper digs
Jack Bogle, index fund pioneer and Vanguard founder, dead at 89
He simplified investing for the masses by introducing the first index mutual fund for individual investors in 1976
IRS waives some penalties on underpaid taxes
The agency is going easier on taxpayers this season, as some people who got refunds in prior years might find out they owe
Citigroup reveals what women earn compared with men
Wall Street remains a boys club, with few female executives occupying senior positions
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Officer shoots, kills boy, 14, who had airsoft gun, not real one
Tempe, Arizona police say officer caught teen burglarizing car, teen got gun from car, officer chased teen, felt threatened, shot him
Teacher who fled with student sentenced to 20 years in prison
At Wednesday's sentencing, a statement from the victim called the 52-year-old "disgusting" and effects of his actions "devastating and permanent"
TV host Chris Hansen arrested over bad checks, police say
Chris Hansen confronted alleged child predators during sting operations on NBC's "To Catch a Predator"
"Innocent black man" who died behind bars exonerated by governor
Grover Thompson, who died in 1996, was convicted for a stabbing that a serial killer later confessed to committing
Officers who ignored man's pleas fired after his death
The Fort Worth officers didn't help the suspect, who complained of medical issues while handcuffed in a patrol car