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Trump fires head of U.S. cybersecurity agency
The president fired the director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, claiming election fraud as he continues to dispute the results of the presidential election. Meanwhile, his campaign lost a legal challenge in Pennsylvania. Major Garrett discusses on "CBS This Morning."
El Paso hospitals overwhelmed as COVID surges
AirMed International, an air ambulance airline, says 50% of its flights this past month have been coronavirus-related as the city of El Paso, Texas struggles with surging cases. Omar Villafranca reports.
Mishandling of military sexual assault
For more than a decade, the Pentagon has vowed to eradicate sexual assault from its ranks, but some service members say it has not been enough. In part two of CBS News’ four-part series on sexual assault in the military, Norah O’Donnell speaks to the mother of an army staff sergeant who says the military’s handling of her daughter’s sexual assault led to her death.
Video of now deceased Louisiana teen released
Police in Baldwin, Louisiana have released a video they say shows 15-year-old Quawan Charles willingly getting into a car with two people. A lawyer for the family says the video does little to explain why police did not file an Amber Alert after Charles' disappearance. Jericka Duncan reports.
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Army did "nothing" for soldier who reported sexual assault, mom says
Morgan Robinson died by suicide after she was allegedly sexually assaulted a second time while serving in the military.
Watch Live: Biden holds virtual roundtable with health care workers
The president-elect has formed his own coronavirus advisory team, since he doesn't have access to current officials.
Judge: Border agents can't use COVID order to expel migrant kids
The Trump administration has expelled more than 9,000 unaccompanied migrant children from the southern border during the pandemic.
Watch Live: NYC mayor speaks as fate of schools hangs in balance
The city is teetering on the brink of a second wave of coronavirus infection, but it hasn't been bad enough to close the schools — yet.
Key COVID relief programs set to expire without deal on new bill
Programs intended to help people who have lost their jobs are set to expire unless Congress reaches a deal.
Trump campaign to request recount of two Wisconsin counties
The Trump campaign transferred $3 million to the state to cover the cost of the recounts, the Wisconsin Elections Commission said.
Georgia counties on "good pace" to complete audit by deadline, official says
The deadline for counties to complete the audit is 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, ahead of the Friday deadline for state certification.
12 million Americans set to lose jobless aid day after Christmas
Expanded federal benefits are scheduled to lapse in December, potentially leaving millions of people with no income.
Boeing 737 Max cleared to fly again in wake of deadly crashes
But relatives of many victims of the two major crashes that led to the jetliner's grounding still doubt that it's safe.
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World's last known white giraffe gets GPS after 2 others killed
The unnamed male white giraffe now stands alone after a female and her calf were killed by poachers in March.
Ben Watkins, "MasterChef Junior" contestant, has died at 14
Watkins, who lost both of his parents in 2017, "suffered more than his share in his fourteen years on this Earth," his family said.
Thai lawmakers reject reforms as protests turn violent
More than 50 protesters were injured in clashes with police, but demonstrators are undeterred in their demands for change in the military-backed government.
Apple slashes App Store fees for most developers
Spotify dismisses tech giant's new program as "window dressing" designed to appease government regulators.
Watch Live: Russian spacewalk prepares station for new module
The space station's Russian Pirs docking compartment will be replaced by a laboratory module.
House Democrats set to nominate Pelosi for speaker in leadership elections
Pelosi is expected to address reporters after her likely nomination to be speaker. The final vote will be in January.
Kaepernick calls for release of man convicted of killing cop in 1981
"Since 1981, Mumia has maintained his innocence," Kaepernick said. "His story has not changed."
Michigan's Wayne County certifies election results after first failing
The county canvassing board initially split along partisan lines on certifying the election.
Wisconsin cop who killed three people in five years is resigning
Wauwatosa police officer Joseph Mensah was cleared of criminal wrongdoing in each of the three shootings but there've been numerous calls for his firing.
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Pfizer says vaccine 95% effective, will seek FDA's okay "within days"
It's the latest hopeful news for a world desperate to turn the tide on the coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 1.3 million people globally, and almost 250,000 in the U.S. alone.
Watch Live: Minnesota governor announces new COVID-19 restrictions
The governor is expected to announce restrictions affecting gyms, restaurants, bars and youth sports.
Watch Live: NYC mayor speaks as fate of schools hangs in balance
The city is teetering on the brink of a second wave of coronavirus infection, but it hasn't been bad enough to close the schools — yet.
Watch Live: Wisconsin governor speaks as virus deaths hit record high
State health officials said Tuesday the 7-day average for new reported virus deaths has increased 880% in two months.
200 arrested amid protest against Germany's COVID rules
Police used water cannons to break up the demonstrations after warnings to participants who refused to wear masks or socially distance as required by law.
South Dakota city's mask mandate slammed as "weak and ineffectual"
The state's largest physicians' organization supports the mandate but one city councilor warned that the ordinance would be an empty gesture.
Coronavirus Task Force offers dire warnings entering winter
The officials on the task force warned the U.S. could see up to 2,000 deaths a day by Christmas.
New COVID-19 restrictions in place as 73,000 hospitalized
With the coronavirus crisis now at a breaking point, more states are cracking down, issuing restrictions as infections skyrocket.
Chuck Grassley, second oldest senator, tests positive for COVID-19
Grassley, who is 87, said in a statement earlier on Tuesday that he had been exposed to someone with the virus.
CBS This Morning
CBS This Morning
Used plywood helps L.A. wildlife center
Plywood used to board up Beverly Hills businesses before Election Day, is coming down. It's being repurposed for animal enclosures at a Los Angeles wildlife rescue operation. Carter Evans reports.
Yara Shahidi on "Between the World and Me"
New York Times best-selling author Ta-Nehisi Coates and actress Yara Shahidi discuss the HBO adaptation of Coates' acclaimed book "Between the World and Me," which was written as a letter to his son about growing up Black in America. They discuss why the words are still relevant today, the impact of the Black Lives Matter movement and their hopes for this country.
How to talk to your family about the holidays
Psychologist and CBS News contributor Lisa Damour discusses making decisions about safely celebrating the holidays this year and how to discuss your choices with family.
Doctors, nurses express overwhelming fatigue
The coronavirus pandemic is causing a mental health crisis among frontline health care workers. Studies show that about half have experienced acute stress and exhibited depressive symptoms. As the number of hospitalizations hits a record high, the emotional toll is also increasing. Doctors and nurses told CBS News they've been working at a relentless pace for months, and now they are dealing with new challenges and fears. Dr. Tara Narula reports.
El Paso hospitals overwhelmed as COVID surges
AirMed International, an air ambulance airline, says 50% of its flights this past month have been coronavirus-related as the city of El Paso, Texas struggles with surging cases. Omar Villafranca reports.
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Barack Obama: The "60 Minutes" interview
The former president shares the advice he would give President Trump, his thoughts on the killing of George Floyd, and what's behind the divisions in Washington and across the U.S. Scott Pelley reports.
The question about TikTok
It's billed itself as "the last sunny corner on the internet," but is TikTok really a tool for China to obtain troves of data on Americans? Bill Whitaker reports.
Obama reflects on term in office
"60 Minutes" producer Maria Gavrilovic was one of the first embedded reporters covering the Obama campaign in 2007. She produced Scott Pelley’s new interview with the former president.
Could TikTok enable disinformation or spying?
As long as TikTok is owned by a Chinese company, national security experts say the popular video-sharing app is a risk to Americans.
Obama's advice for Trump
"When your time is up then it is your job to put the country first and think beyond your own ego," Obama says.
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Shelter dog becomes newest member of police department
The officers in a small town police department in New York can't say enough about their newest recruit, especially considering the unusual route she traveled to get there.
WWII fighter pilot takes to the skies on 100th birthday
In honor of Veterans Day, CBS News salutes an extraordinary World War II fighter pilot, who is still flying 75 years after the war.
Four hospital workers win $6 million lottery
"I've always dreamed about being a millionaire, I feel like I'm in a dream."
51-year-old mom delivers her daughter's baby
"The sacrifices she took to bring this little slice of heaven into our world takes my breath away," Breanna Lockwood said about her mom, Julie Loving.
Man becomes first person with Down syndrome to finish Ironman triathlon
"Goal set and achieved," Chris Nikic wrote. "Time to set a new and BIGGER Goal for 2021."
CBSN Originals
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Reverb | Gun Fight, Part One
In the first episode of this two-part documentary, CBSN Originals explores an armed backlash to new gun laws. Mass shootings in Virginia have mobilized the fight for more regulation, but some counties won't enforce laws they say infringe on their residents' constitutional rights.
Reverb | Gun Fight, Part Two
In the second episode of this two-part documentary, CBSN Originals follows a growing movement of militias refusing to comply with new gun regulations. As the country navigates a pandemic, economic shutdowns and political unrest, gun sales are soaring and gun rights activists argue Americans should be armed now more than ever.
Reverb | Losing Las Vegas
The economic fallout from COVID-19 hit Las Vegas harder than any other major city in the nation, devastating households far from the famous Strip. Though the lights are flickering on once again, uncertainty still looms. This episode of CBSN Originals reveals how some Las Vegas workers are navigating a tough new reality with no end in sight.
Reverb | Generation Climate
A generation that grew up witnessing a world with a rapidly changing climate is coming of age. Now, Gen Z climate activists are bringing a sense of urgency to mobilizing social and political movements across the nation. As the world is running out of time, these young activists have made it their mission to fight for its future.
Welcome to Pine Lake
CBSN Originals' first feature documentary set out to tell the triumphant story of a progressive, women-run town – and ended up revealing the institutional racism at the city's core. The film is followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers and an extended discussion with important voices and thought leaders on the problems and possible solutions to systemic racism in America today, hosted by CBSN's Anne-Marie Green.
CBS Village — Diverse Voices & Communities
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CBS Village — Diverse Voices & Communities
Yara Shahidi on "Between the World and Me"
New York Times best-selling author Ta-Nehisi Coates and actress Yara Shahidi discuss the HBO adaptation of Coates' acclaimed book "Between the World and Me," which was written as a letter to his son about growing up Black in America. They discuss why the words are still relevant today, the impact of the Black Lives Matter movement and their hopes for this country.
Video of now deceased Louisiana teen released
Police in Baldwin, Louisiana have released a video they say shows 15-year-old Quawan Charles willingly getting into a car with two people. A lawyer for the family says the video does little to explain why police did not file an Amber Alert after Charles' disappearance. Jericka Duncan reports.
Naval Academy brigade commander makes history
Senior Sydney Barber will be the first Black woman to serve as brigade commander in the Naval Academy's 175 year history. Brigade commander is the highest leadership position within the student body. "CBS This Morning Saturday" co-host Michelle Miller talked to Barber about the achievement.
Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton on his win
First on "CBS This Morning," seven-time World Champion Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton speaks about his latest victory, his fight for racial justice and the commission he created to bring more diversity to the sport.
Texas teen speaks out after violent arrest
Zekee Rayford, his father and their lawyers sat down with CBS News correspondent Mireya Villarreal to discuss a home security video showing him being tased and tackled by police outside his front door. They say they want the officers suspended without pay.
Barack Obama speaks out on politics, the presidency, and Donald Trump
In his first TV interview since Joe Biden's election, the former president sits down with "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King to discuss his memoir, "A Promised Land"; life in and after the White House; and speaking out against his successor
Questions in missing Louisiana teen's death
The family of Black 15-year-old Quawan Charles says the teen's disappearance in late October was not taken seriously by Louisiana investigators. He was found dead days later and police are now investigating his death as a potential homicide. Jericka Duncan spoke to the family and their attorneys.
"The Neighborhood" is back
Cedric the Entertainer joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the season 3 premiere of "The Neighborhood," airing Monday night on CBS. The comedy focuses on a White family from the Midwest who moves into a predominantly Black neighborhood in Los Angeles. Cedric the Entertainer shares how the new episode deals with racial injustice and gives advice on how laughter can help unite us all.
Kim Ng is MLB's first woman general manager
Kim Ng has made professional sports history as the first woman to be a general manager for Major League Baseball, and the first woman as general manager of any professional male sports team in North America. She joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss her history-making new position.
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Judge approves dismissal of drug trafficking case against Mexican general
The dismissal allows the U.S. to transfer Salvador Cienfuegos Zepeda to Mexico to face an investigation.
200 arrested amid "aggressive" protest against Germany's COVID rules
Police used water cannons to break up the demonstrations after warnings to participants who refused to wear masks or socially distance as required by law.
Thai lawmakers reject reforms as pro-democracy protests turn violent
More than 50 protesters were injured in clashes with police, but demonstrators are undeterred in their demands for change in the military-backed government.
Judge says border agents can't use COVID-19 order to expel migrant kids
The Trump administration has expelled more than 9,000 unaccompanied migrant children from the southern border, citing a pandemic-era public health order.
Iran vows "quick" return to nuclear deal if Biden drops sanctions
Tehran's return to commitments under the 2015 agreement "can be done automatically," without negotiations, the foreign minister says, if Trump's sanctions are lifted.
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Judge approves dismissal of drug trafficking case against Mexican general
The dismissal allows the U.S. to transfer Salvador Cienfuegos Zepeda to Mexico to face an investigation.
Watch Live: Biden holds virtual roundtable with health care workers
The president-elect has formed his own coronavirus advisory team, since he doesn't have access to current officials.
Watch Live: Wisconsin governor speaks as virus deaths hit record high
State health officials said Tuesday the 7-day average for new reported virus deaths has increased 880% in two months.
Trump campaign to request recount of two Wisconsin counties
The Trump campaign transferred $3 million to the state to cover the cost of the recounts, the Wisconsin Elections Commission said.
Apple slashes App Store fees for most developers
Spotify dismisses tech giant's new program as "window dressing" designed to appease government regulators.
Politics
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Judge approves dismissal of drug trafficking case against Mexican general
The dismissal allows the U.S. to transfer Salvador Cienfuegos Zepeda to Mexico to face an investigation.
Watch Live: Biden holds virtual roundtable with health care workers
The president-elect has formed his own coronavirus advisory team, since he doesn't have access to current officials.
Trump campaign to request recount of two Wisconsin counties
The Trump campaign transferred $3 million to the state to cover the cost of the recounts, the Wisconsin Elections Commission said.
Georgia counties on "good pace" to complete audit by deadline, official says
The deadline for counties to complete the audit is 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, ahead of the Friday deadline for state certification.
Key COVID relief programs set to expire without deal on new bill
Programs intended to help people who have lost their jobs are set to expire unless Congress reaches a deal.
Entertainment
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Ben Watkins, "MasterChef Junior" contestant, has died at 14
Watkins, who lost both of his parents in 2017, "suffered more than his share in his fourteen years on this Earth," his family said.
Michael B. Jordan is People magazine's 2020 Sexiest Man Alive
Actor is 35th celeb to get the honor since the magazine started naming them in 1985.
Yara Shahidi on "Between the World and Me"
New York Times best-selling author Ta-Nehisi Coates and actress Yara Shahidi discuss the HBO adaptation of Coates' acclaimed book "Between the World and Me," which was written as a letter to his son about growing up Black in America. They discuss why the words are still relevant today, the impact of the Black Lives Matter movement and their hopes for this country.
NFL to make history with its first all-Black officiating crew
Troy Vincent, executive vice president of football operations for the NFL, said in a statement that the crew "is a testament to the countless and immeasurable contributions of Black officials to the game."
Conan O'Brien ending late night talk show in 2021
The 57-year-old comedian will work on a new, weekly variety series for the HBO Max streaming platform.
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Apple slashes App Store fees for most developers
Spotify dismisses tech giant's new program as "window dressing" designed to appease government regulators.
U.K. leader says new gas cars sales will be banned in a decade
PM Boris Johnson brings forward deadline on sale of new gas and diesel cars and vans as he promises Britons a future full of green jobs.
Twitter rolls out disappearing tweet feature "Fleets"
"Fleets" is meant to combat the pressure of tweeting permanent things, a phenomenon that Twitter says can leave good tweets stuck in the drafts.
Money-losing Airbnb files to go public
The company lost $670 million on $4.8 billion in revenue last year, but foresees a post-pandemic turnaround.
Amazon opens online pharmacy that delivers prescriptions
Prime members get free two-day shipping on orders from Amazon Pharmacy, which accepts most insurance plans.
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Pfizer says vaccine 95% effective, will seek FDA's okay "within days"
It's the latest hopeful news for a world desperate to turn the tide on the coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 1.3 million people globally, and almost 250,000 in the U.S. alone.
FDA approves at-home rapid coronavirus test for emergency use
The test will require a prescription, likely limiting its initial use.
Watch Live: Russian spacewalk prepares station for new module
The space station's Russian Pirs docking compartment will be replaced by a laboratory module.
389-day Arctic research mission brings urgent call for climate action
"Trying is not enough anymore. We must take action," warns one scientist who spent more than a year gathering data in the rapidly warming far north.
What Biden can do to "reverse the trajectory" on climate change
If President-elect Joe Biden has his way, the tide is about to turn on climate policy. But how much could he really do without Senate support?
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Watch Live: Biden holds virtual roundtable with health care workers
The president-elect has formed his own coronavirus advisory team, since he doesn't have access to current officials.
Watch Live: Wisconsin governor speaks as virus deaths hit record high
State health officials said Tuesday the 7-day average for new reported virus deaths has increased 880% in two months.
200 arrested amid "aggressive" protest against Germany's COVID rules
Police used water cannons to break up the demonstrations after warnings to participants who refused to wear masks or socially distance as required by law.
Watch Live: Minnesota governor announces new COVID-19 restrictions
The governor is expected to announce restrictions affecting gyms, restaurants, bars and youth sports.
Pfizer says vaccine 95% effective, will seek FDA's okay "within days"
It's the latest hopeful news for a world desperate to turn the tide on the coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 1.3 million people globally, and almost 250,000 in the U.S. alone.
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Pfizer says vaccine 95% effective, will seek FDA's OK "within days"
It's the latest hopeful news in the battle against COVID-19, which has killed almost 250,000 in the U.S. and 1.3 million people globally.
12 million Americans set to lose jobless aid day after Christmas
Expanded federal benefits are scheduled to lapse in December, potentially leaving millions of people with no income.
Distributing Pfizer's vaccine will be a "logistical nightmare"
Vaccine "suitcases" can only be opened for 180 seconds at a time. Experts say many doses could go to waste.
Apple slashes App Store fees for most developers
Spotify dismisses tech giant's new program as "window dressing" designed to appease government regulators.
FAA clears Boeing's 737 Max to resume flying
But relatives of many victims of the two major crashes that led to the jetliner's grounding still doubt it's safe.
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Lil Wayne facing federal gun charge in Florida
The rapper could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted.
German police arrest 3 men 1 year after huge jewel heist at castle
But 2 suspects are still on the run, and there's no sign yet of the diamond-encrusted loot pilfered from a 500-year-old castle in Dresden.
All charges dropped against former New York Giant DeAndre Baker
A lawyer representing three of the alleged robbery victims has been charged with extortion.
University of California agrees to $73 million sex abuse settlement
Patients have accused Heaps of sexual assault and sexual misconduct between 1983 and 2018, when he worked at the UCLA student health center and UCLA Medical Center.
Suspect tries to escape FBI using underwater "sea scooter"
Matthew Piercey allegedly spent 25 minutes underwater before he resurfaced and was handcuffed by FBI agents.
Space
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Watch Live: Russian spacewalk prepares station for new module
The space station's Russian Pirs docking compartment will be replaced by a laboratory module.
Baby Yoda plays key role on historic SpaceX mission
Baby Yoda joins an elite group of plushies used on ISS missions as "zero-gravity indicators."
SpaceX crew capsule chases down and docks with space station
Docking late Monday night kicks off a six-month stay in space for four Crew Dragon astronauts.
SpaceX launches 4 astronauts to space station in new era for NASA
NASA aims to end reliance on Russia with first operational flight of Crew Dragon spacecraft.
SpaceX launches first full NASA crew to ISS
After six years, two successful test flights and a multibillion-dollar investment in American enterprise, NASA launched four astronauts to the International Space Station on Sunday, the first government-certified flight of a commercially developed SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft.
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The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Jill Biden through the years
What do we know about the nation's next first lady?
Joe Biden through the years
Newly elected to be the 46th president, Biden has had a long political career and a personal life filled with triumph and heartbreak.
The most dangerous cities in America, ranked
The violent crime rate in the U.S. declined 0.2 percent from 2016 to 2017, the first decline since 2014
Evidence photos: Michelle Martinko murder
Inside the haunting case that baffled investigators for generations and the 38 year trail that led them to her killer.
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End-of-year financial and tax-saving moves
The pandemic likely impacted your 2020 taxes, but what's really deductible? What if you worked remotely in a different state during the pandemic? CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger explains.
Barack Obama: The "60 Minutes" interview
The former president shares the advice he would give President Trump, his thoughts on the killing of George Floyd, and what's behind the divisions in Washington and across the U.S. Scott Pelley reports.
The question about TikTok
It's billed itself as "the last sunny corner on the internet," but is TikTok really a tool for China to obtain troves of data on Americans? Bill Whitaker reports.
CBSN Originals: "Gun Fight, Part One"
In the first episode of this two-part documentary, CBSN Originals explores an armed backlash to new gun laws. Mass shootings in Virginia have mobilized the fight for more regulation, but some counties won't enforce laws they say infringe on their residents' constitutional rights.
CBSN Originals: "Gun Fight, Part Two"
In the second episode of this two-part documentary, CBSN Originals follows a growing movement of militias refusing to comply with new gun regulations. As the country navigates a pandemic, economic shutdowns and political unrest, gun sales are soaring and gun rights activists argue Americans should be armed now more than ever.