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Antarctica's ice is rapidly melting
A new scientific study found Antarctica is melting six times faster than 40 years ago. The rapid increase in ice melt could trigger a cascade of land-ice into the ocean in the coming centuries. Eric Rignot, lead author of the study and a professor of Earth System Science at the University of California, Irvine, joins CBSN's Omar Villafranca with more.
Women's March facing controversy
For the third straight year, the Women's March will take place in several cities on Saturday. Organizers say they are resisting the Trump administration and building power. But this year will be different. Alex Wagner explains.
"Super blood wolf moon" to light up the sky
A rare lunar eclipse will unfold Sunday night -- and it will be hard to miss if you stay up. As long as the weather cooperates, the "super blood wolf moon" will be visible across the U.S., Europe and parts of Africa and Russia.
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Trump retaliates against Pelosi, postponing her trip abroad
The president said the House speaker could still use commercial transportation for the trip to Brussels, Egypt and Afghanistan
Trump had Michael Cohen lie to Congress about Moscow Tower: Report
Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani dismissed the report but Democratic lawmakers pounced on it, with one going saying if it's true, it's grounds for impeachment or resignation
Disabled woman raped, impregnated in health care facility: Lawsuit
Lawsuit alleges she was living in facility in Pensacola, Florida when it happened, but authorities say they can't find DNA evidence of a rape
El Chapo mistress describes "naked" drug lord's escape
"He took off running. He left us behind," Lucero Guadalupe Sanchez Lopez said Thursday in Joaquin Guzman's drug trafficking trial
1 dead, 1 wounded in shooting outside Texas church
Harris County Sheriff's department tweeted "no suspect in custody at this time"
MS-13 and the violence driving illegal immigration
MS-13's violent grip in Central America is one of the forces driving migrants to flee for the U.S. – which, ironically, is where the gang got its start
Red Sox manager may skip WH visit due to Trump Puerto Rico policies
Cora indicates he may pass on the White House celebration of his team's World Series title due to president's policies toward Puerto Rico
A bipartisan immigration bill lawmakers think Trump might support
Two Florida congressmen, one from each major party, have introduced a bill to grant Venezuelans in the U.S. Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
Deadly Calif. rains prompt evacuations in areas devastated by wildfires
Days of rain is prompting concern the ground underneath houses has become weak
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2020 presidential campaign brings field of women
There's no "women's lane" in 2020, a year that could see as many as five women running in the Democratic primary
Women's March faces dip in attendance as founders confront controversy
Nationwide, only 280 sister marches are planned for Saturday, compared to over 600 after Trump inauguration
Military wife surprises her fellow officer husband after 8 months in Iraq
Jamie Douglas decided she wanted to surprise her husband once she got home
Moonves to fight CBS Corp. for $120M severance in arbitration
On December 17, the CBS board of directors determined Moonves was fired "for cause." He had 30 days to say whether he would fight the decision.
Rep. Donna Shalala on the wall: "No one is building the Great Wall of China anymore"
Rep. Donna Shalala, a freshman Democrat, sat down with Major Garrett on this week's episode of The Takeout
Anti-vax movement among top 10 global health threats for 2019
Climate change also makes the World Health Organization's list of biggest health concerns
Netflix's earnings report rattles stock price
The streaming service, which added 8.8 million new users in the last quarter, recently hiked its monthly fees
Man sentenced in fatal stabbing of Morgan Freeman relative
Prosecutors say Lamar Davenport, 33, stabbed his girlfriend E'Dena Hines multiple times while under the influence of alcohol and drugs in August 2015
Ranking every Super Bowl, from worst to first
There have been some super games since 1967, but which one is the best?
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CBS This Morning
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.
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.
Giant ice disk spins over Maine river vortex
The frigid cold temperatures are creating a frozen spectacle in Maine. A giant disk of ice in a river near Portland is drawing international attention. The icy wonder was spotted Monday. David Begnaud reports.
FBI foils man's alleged plan to attack W.H.
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.
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.
Government Shutdown — Day 28
These states' immigration courts are most impacted by the government shutdown
The immigration court backlog could grow to more than one million cases if the government shutdown drags into February and March
Kids of federal workers turn shutdown anxiety into business savvy
As hundreds of thousands of parents are missing paychecks children are feeling the trickle-down effects and stress of their parents
Unpaid NASA workers protect missions during shutdown
NASA managers and engineers continue to oversee critical missions amid shutdown chaos
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"
TSA workers, federal employees relying on donations during shutdown
GoFundMe pages and food donations are helping government workers make ends meet as the shutdown continues
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
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New "Star Trek" season tells "untold chapter of Spock"
"Star Trek: Discovery" season two premieres Thursday on CBS All Access
How to watch "Star Trek: Discovery" season 2
New season of "Star Trek: Discovery" premieres Thursday on CBS All Access
"Star Trek: Discovery": Sonequa Martin-Green on her "complicated" Spock reunion
"Star Trek: Discovery" Season 2 premieres Thursday night on CBS All Access
"Star Trek: Discovery" cast photos
See who's who in the CBS All Access reboot of the classic science fiction series
"Star Trek: Discovery" season 2 preview
Season two of "Star Trek: Discovery" premieres Thursday, Jan. 17 on CBS All Access. CBSN gets a preview with the cast including Sonequa Martin-Green who plays Michael Burnham and Ethan Peck who plays Spock.
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60 Minutes
Kirsten Gillibrand: The "60 Minutes" interview
As the New York senator announces her bid for president, take a look back at her February 2018 interview with Sharyn Alfonsi.
Miracle on the Hudson: When Sully met the passengers
Capt. "Sully" Sullenberger saved all 155 people on board US Airways Flight 1549. Ten years ago, "60 Minutes" was there when he reunited with them.
Elijah Cummings' new power for investigating Trump
House Democrats have been stonewalled over the last two years when it came to subpoenas on various Trump administration dealings. But now Democrats have the majority, and Elijah Cummings plans to make the most of it. Steve Kroft reports.
How advanced is AI today?
Scott Pelley reports on the developments in artificial intelligence brought about by venture capitalist Kai-Fu Lee's investments and China's effort to dominate the AI field.
Architect still designing, 10 years 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.
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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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Rep. Donna Shalala on the wall: "No one is building the Great Wall of China anymore"
Rep. Donna Shalala, a freshman Democrat, sat down with Major Garrett on this week's episode of The Takeout
Disabled woman, 23, raped, impregnated in health care facility: Suit
Lawsuit alleges she was living in facility in Pensacola, Florida when it happened, but authorities say they can't find DNA evidence of a rape
A bipartisan immigration bill lawmakers think Trump might support
Two Florida congressmen, one from each major party, have introduced a bill to grant Venezuelans in the U.S. Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
Man sentenced in fatal stabbing of Morgan Freeman relative
Prosecutors say Lamar Davenport, 33, stabbed his girlfriend E'Dena Hines multiple times while under the influence of alcohol and drugs in August 2015
El Chapo mistress describes "naked" drug lord's escape
"He took off running. He left us behind," Lucero Guadalupe Sanchez Lopez said Thursday in Joaquin Guzman's drug trafficking trial
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Rep. Donna Shalala on the wall: "No one is building the Great Wall of China anymore"
Rep. Donna Shalala, a freshman Democrat, sat down with Major Garrett on this week's episode of The Takeout
2020 presidential campaign brings field of women
There's no "women's lane" in 2020, a year that could see as many as five women running in the Democratic primary
Trump had Michael Cohen lie to Congress about Moscow Tower: BuzzFeed
Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani dismissed the report but Democratic lawmakers pounced on it, with one going saying if it's true, it's grounds for impeachment or resignation
A bipartisan immigration bill lawmakers think Trump might support
Two Florida congressmen, one from each major party, have introduced a bill to grant Venezuelans in the U.S. Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
Boston Red Sox manager mulls skipping White House visit
Alex Cora indicates he may pass on the White House celebration of his team's World Series title due to president's policies toward Puerto Rico
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Kenya attackers, 1 an army officer's son, cased Nairobi hotel for years
Security camera video shows three of the al-Shabab extremists walking calmly through a garage at the complex in 2016
MS-13 and the violence driving illegal immigration
MS-13's violent grip in Central America is one of the forces driving migrants to flee for the U.S. – which, ironically, is where the gang got its start
A bipartisan immigration bill lawmakers think Trump might support
Two Florida congressmen, one from each major party, have introduced a bill to grant Venezuelans in the U.S. Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
El Chapo mistress describes "naked" drug lord's escape
"He took off running. He left us behind," Lucero Guadalupe Sanchez Lopez said Thursday in Joaquin Guzman's drug trafficking trial
ISIS sleeper cells increase attacks away from the battlefield in Syria
A bombing on Wednesday is showing how ISIS remains a lethal force in Syria
Entertainment
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How to watch "Star Trek: Discovery" season 2
New season of "Star Trek: Discovery" premieres Thursday on CBS All Access
Netflix beats expectations for subscribers, undershoots revenue
The streaming service, which added 8.8 million new users in the last quarter, recently hiked its monthly fees
"Star Trek: Discovery": Sonequa Martin-Green on her "complicated" Spock reunion
"Star Trek: Discovery" Season 2 premieres Thursday night on CBS All Access
Gladys Knight to sing anthem at Super Bowl
"I am proud to use my voice to unite and represent our country in my hometown of Atlanta," Knight said
"Hamilton" star uses rap to call out "lady filming in the 4th row"
"Lady filming in the 4th row, please stop it," the star ad-libbed during the show
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Tens of thousands of embryos are stuck in limbo in fertility clinics
Some are outright abandoned by people who quit paying storage fees while some couples are struggling with tough decisions
Unpaid NASA workers protect missions during shutdown
NASA managers and engineers continue to oversee critical missions amid shutdown chaos
Facebook shuts hundreds of pages linked to Russia's Sputnik
Facebook said it discovered two large disinformation operations as part of its fight against fake news
"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
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Anti-vax movement among top 10 global health threats for 2019
Climate change also makes the World Health Organization's list of biggest health concerns
The world needs a diet overhaul, expert panel says
New report concludes we need a major diet change to do what's best for our health and the planet
Are intermittent fasting diets a good way to lose weight?
Fasting diets are growing in popularity, but Dr. David Agus says science doesn't back the trend
Tens of thousands of embryos are stuck in limbo in fertility clinics
Some are outright abandoned by people who quit paying storage fees while some couples are struggling with tough decisions
Recalls of hazardous meat and poultry up 83 percent, report finds
"Something is rotten in our slaughterhouses and our fields"
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Netflix beats expectations for subscribers, undershoots revenue
The streaming service, which added 8.8 million new users in the last quarter, recently hiked its monthly fees
Hilton dishwasher awarded $21.5 million for having to work Sundays
The dishwasher, a devout Christian, sued after the hotel assigned shifts on Sundays and eventually fired her
Companies offer food, loans to cash-strapped federal workers
Some businesses offer free meal, while others solicit volunteers to look after understaffed national parks
Eddie Lampert wins auction for what's left of Sears
Bankrupt retailer's chairman prevails in bid to keep flailing department store chain from closing its doors forever
Early Facebook backer Roger McNamee wants to break it up
McNamee, once a mentor to Mark Zuckerberg, now says the tech CEO's success has blinded him to Facebook's problems
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Disabled woman, 23, raped, impregnated in health care facility: Suit
Lawsuit alleges she was living in facility in Pensacola, Florida when it happened, but authorities say they can't find DNA evidence of a rape
Man sentenced in fatal stabbing of Morgan Freeman relative
Prosecutors say Lamar Davenport, 33, stabbed his girlfriend E'Dena Hines multiple times while under the influence of alcohol and drugs in August 2015
El Chapo mistress describes "naked" drug lord's escape
"He took off running. He left us behind," Lucero Guadalupe Sanchez Lopez said Thursday in Joaquin Guzman's drug trafficking trial
1 dead, 1 wounded in shooting outside Texas church
Harris County Sheriff's department said they're looking for a person in connection to Thursday night's incident
Philadelphia aims to combat "public health crisis" of gun violence
Police data show there were 351 homicides in Philadelphia in 2018 — the most homicides in the city in over a decade