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Why the recent stock market volatility is "normal"
Stocks finished a wild week mostly down on Friday. The Dow Jones and S&P both ended up losing ground while the Nasdaq made modest gains. With one trading day left in 2018, it's looking like all three major indexes will finish the year as much as seven percent lower than where they began. Yahoo Finance’s editor-at-large, Brian Sozzi, joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss what’s behind the volatility.
Sheriff blames sanctuary laws for cop's death
A California sheriff is blaming immigration laws for the murder of a police officer. Gustavo Perez Arriaga, who was in the country illegally, was arrested Friday following a two-day manhunt. He's accused of killing a police officer during a DUI stop. Mireya Villarreal reports.
Challenge of separation for military families
'Home for the holidays'' took on special meaning for more than 5,000 sailors and officers aboard the USS Harry S. Truman as the aircraft carrier ended its months-long deployment a few days before Christmas. While these men and women sign up to serve their country, the families they left behind also make a sacrifice, doing without their loved ones for months at a time. Dana Jacobson got a look at what coming home was like for the crewmembers and families who are holding fast on the home front.
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More health exams instituted for migrant children at border
The new tests will be held for every child in Border Patrol custody following the deaths of two Guatemalan children
What to expect in the 2nd week of the partial government shutdown
The shutdown has been underway for eight days
The top trending health questions of 2018
This year, people turned to Google to answer their questions about the keto diet, ALS, endometriosis, and more
Boy whose Yemeni mother overcame travel ban has died
Two-year-old Abdullah Hassan died Friday at a hospital in Oakland
7 arrested for helping suspected cop killer evade police
Gustavo Perez Arriaga, 32, was arrested Friday without incident
Trump blames deaths of migrant children on Democrats
Two migrant children died while in government custody this month
Flights halted at German airport after car drives through gate
A man drove a car onto the apron where planes park and are loaded, authorities said
EPA implements its shutdown plan
EPA spokeswoman Molly Block said many of the agency's 14,000 employees were being furloughed
Earthquake off Philippines prompts tsunami warning
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center lifted its warning for a potential tsunami that could hit coastal areas of the southern Philippine and Indonesia
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Ashley McBryde looks back on breakout year: "What just happened?"
More than a decade ago, a professor told her to quit school and go to Nashville
Baby weighing nearly 15 pounds born at Texas hospital
"It doesn't matter how big he is, I'm so blessed," said mom Jennifer Medlock
The 10 best films of 2018
CBSNews.com's David Morgan presents a rundown of the movies that were most surprising and enthralling, from intimate dramas and documentaries, to comedies as black as coal
Egypt says 40 militants killed after tourist bus blast near pyramids
Three tourists from Vietnam and an Egyptian guide were killed Friday
Shrimp recalled in 3 states over potential health hazard
Nation's largest grocery chain issues recall for shrimp sold in parts of Michigan, Ohio, Virginia
Eleven Madison Park partners on their journey to world's best restaurant
The pair behind Eleven Madison Park has slowly been expanding their reach, including a much less formal affair
More Sears stores closing as retailer on brink of liquidation
About 80 stores to close by March, on top of 182 stores already shuttering, as Sears' owner awaits last-chance rescue
Maine Gov. signs off on election results he calls "stolen"
Gov. Paul LePage tweeted Friday that he decided to certify the result because it was no longer being appealed in federal court
Twiggy, Monty Python's Michael Palin among recipients on New Year's Honors List
British divers who rescued young Thai soccer players trapped in a flooded cave and filmmaker Christopher Nolan also to be honored by the Queen
CBS This Morning
CBS This Morning
Ashley McBryde reflects on her breakout year
Arkansas native Ashley McBryde has been performing professionally for over a decade, but it wasn't until this year that she finally made her mark. Her debut album hit No. 3 on Billboard’s emerging artists chart and she's just been nominated for a Grammy. Anthony Mason sits down with McBryde to discuss her breakthrough year.
Sheriff blames sanctuary laws for cop's death
A California sheriff is blaming immigration laws for the murder of a police officer. Gustavo Perez Arriaga, who was in the country illegally, was arrested Friday following a two-day manhunt. He's accused of killing a police officer during a DUI stop. Mireya Villarreal reports.
Drones to surveil Times Square on New Year's
With New Year’s Eve just two days away, police in New York City are beefing up security to prepare for the annual celebration. Officials say as many as two million people could pack into Times Square to ring in 2019 for the famous New Year’s ball drop. Kenneth Craig reports.
Trump lowers his ask for border wall funding
As more agencies run out of funding, President Trump is now also threatening to close the border with Mexico if Democrats refuse his demand for money to build a wall along the southern border. Mr. Trump has lowered his asking price. Democrats plan to pass legislation to try to restore the government when they take control of the House on Thursday. Nikole Killion reports.
Comedian Brian Regan finally gets his shot
Brian Regan has a long history of hit specials and sold-out shows going back to the 1980s. But the achievement of a television series has eluded him – until now. Jamie Wax reports.
Immigration
Border protection chief calls for "different approach" after migrant child dies
An 8-year-old boy from Guatemala died shortly before midnight on Christmas Eve while in U.S. custody
Democrats decry Trump proposal to restrict green cards for immigrants who use public aid
The proposed rule would bar certain low-income immigrants who use public benefits from obtaining U.S. residency
ICE unexpectedly drops hundreds of migrants at El Paso bus station
The agency may release hundreds more there in coming days, local officials say
"Catch and return": U.S. asylum seekers will have to wait in Mexico
Mexico has agreed to a proposal that would let asylum seekers remain in or be returned to Mexico
Operators of Texas "Tent City" for unaccompanied migrant children plan to close it
An official with the nonprofit organization, BCFS, said it will not accept any long-term extensions for the site, which was originally slated to close last July
Looking back at 2018
Notable deaths
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity
Where markets went wrong in 2018: Nearly everywhere
After a strong run, with soaring corporate profits and record-high stock prices, the year is ending rather poorly
Marijuana industry's highs and lows of 2018
The cannabis industry thrived in a hugely significant year for the legal pot movement, in the U.S, and beyond
The year's highest-grossing movies
These films were the year's 50 biggest money-makers at the domestic box office
The biggest unsolved mysteries of the year
As 2018 comes to an end, some stories that made the biggest headlines are still open questions
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48 Hours
Sneak peek: Obsessed
SATURDAY 9-11 P.M.: A lawyer shot -- his girlfriend admits she pulled the trigger. It looked like the story was over, but it wasn’t. “48 Hours” is there for a new trial and a new verdict. Correspondent Peter Van Sant investigates in back-to-back editions of "48 Hours," Saturday, Dec. 29 starting at 9/8c on CBS.
Frantic woman calls 911 after shooting boyfriend
On Oct. 12 2012, Ryan Poston was shot six times by his girlfriend, Shayna Hubers. The first thing she tells the dispatcher was that she'd killed Poston in self-defense.
Cold-Blooded Killer: Mother a driving force in seeking justice for missing son
A father goes hunting in a Fla. lake and vanishes. Many thought he was eaten by alligators, but not his mother -- 17 years later, stunning courtroom revelations: it was murder.
Estranged husband kidnaps his wife at gunpoint
Watch an excerpt of Denise Williams telling Leon County, Florida, investigators how her estranged husband, Brian Winchester, waited for her in her car one August morning and kidnapped her at gunpoint.
Man confesses to murder of best friend
Mike Williams disappeared in December 2000, and many thought they would never know what had happened to him. But 17 years later, his best friend Brian Winchester told prosecutors that he’d killed Mike that winter day on the lake. Listen to an excerpt of his confession.
The Uplift — Stories That Inspire
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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"
8-year-old boy's selfless Christmas wish comes true
When Michael Bell asked for something that wasn't for himself, Santa pulled his mother aside and revealed his wish
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
Syracuse recruit makes friend part of signing ceremony
"He taught me that the only disability is a bad attitude," the high school football star said of his friend with cerebral palsy
Bringing ballet to special young dancers
At a workshop by the New York City Ballet, children with disabilities can wear tutus and top hats, while experiencing the joy that dance brings
CBSN Originals — presented by Pfizer
CBSN Originals — presented by Pfizer
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.
U.S.
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More health exams instituted for migrant children at border
The new tests will be held for every child in Border Patrol custody following the deaths of two Guatemalan children this month
California to ban retail sales of cats and dogs
The new law is an effort to crack down on breeding mills
Watch Clemson vs. Notre Dame in the 2018 Cotton Bowl
The winner of the unbeaten teams will go on to play the winner of Alabama vs. Oklahoma in the College Football Playoffs
2018's most expensive climate-driven events took place in U.S.
Extreme weather is happening more frequently, and the damages that go along with it are increasing
How to watch Alabama vs. Oklahoma
No. 1 Alabama Crimson Tide team faces Heisman winner Kyler Murray and the No. 4 Oklahoma Sooners
Politics
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More health exams instituted for migrant children at border
The new tests will be held for every child in Border Patrol custody following the deaths of two Guatemalan children this month
EPA implements its shutdown plan
EPA spokeswoman Molly Block said many of the agency's 14,000 employees were being furloughed
Trump blames deaths of migrant children on Democrats
Two migrant children died while in government custody this month
What to expect in the 2nd week of the partial government shutdown
The shutdown has been underway for eight days
Trump EPA orders rollback of Obama mercury regulations
"It is a big deal, with significant implications," said a former air-quality official in the Obama administration's EPA
World
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Airport suspends flights after car drives through gate
A man drove a car onto the apron where planes park and are loaded, authorities said
Egypt says 40 militants killed after tourist bus blast near pyramids
Three tourists from Vietnam and an Egyptian guide were killed Friday
Powerful earthquake off Philippines prompts panic, tsunami warning
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center lifted its warning for a potential tsunami that could hit coastal areas of the southern Philippine and Indonesia
12-year-old alive after avalanche buries him for nearly an hour
The boy was skiing with six others in the French Alps when disaster struck
Twiggy, Monty Python's Michael Palin among recipients on New Year's Honors List
British divers who rescued young Thai soccer players trapped in a flooded cave and filmmaker Christopher Nolan also to be honored by the Queen
Entertainment
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Ashley McBryde looks back on breakout year: "What just happened?"
More than a decade ago, a professor told her to quit school and go to Nashville
Comedian Brian Regan finally gets out of Hollywood's blindspot
The achievement of a television series has eluded him – until now
The 10 best films of 2018
CBSNews.com's David Morgan presents a rundown of the movies that were most surprising and enthralling, from intimate dramas and documentaries, to comedies as black as coal
Twiggy, Monty Python's Michael Palin among recipients on New Year's Honors List
British divers who rescued young Thai soccer players trapped in a flooded cave and filmmaker Christopher Nolan also to be honored by the Queen
How to watch the ball drop in Times Square
You don't need to brave the crowds or even have cable to watch the iconic tradition
SciTech
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2018's most expensive climate-driven events took place in U.S.
Extreme weather is happening more frequently, and the damages that go along with it are increasing
NASA probe on track for historic New Year's flyby
Three years and a billion miles past Pluto, NASA's New Horizons probe is on the verge of another milestone
Russians probe mysterious hole in space capsule
A Russian cosmonaut who recently returned to Earth is revealing more details about the mysterious hole in a Soyuz capsule docked to the International Space Station
"Ring of Fire" volcano triggered deadly tsunami
The deadly tsunami that struck Indonesia this weekend is just the latest in a series of seismic disasters along the "Ring of Fire"
Upcoming app aims to give you big leg up in online privacy battle
FigLeaf's offering seeks to let you learn where your personal data's been been leaked across the internet and arm you with new tools to stay private
Health
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Top trending health questions of 2018
This year, people turned to Google to answer their questions about the keto diet, ALS, endometriosis, and more
Measles warning issued for Newark airport travelers
Health officials are warning people who were at Newark Liberty International Airport on Christmas Eve that they have been exposed to measles
Shrimp recalled in 3 states over potential health hazard
Nation's largest grocery chain issues recall for shrimp sold in parts of Michigan, Ohio, Virginia
How to protect yourself in peak flu season
Flu season runs from October until about April, but usually peaks between December and February
Marijuana industry's highs and lows of 2018
The cannabis industry thrived in a hugely significant year for the legal pot movement, in the U.S, and beyond
MoneyWatch
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More Sears stores closing as retailer on brink of liquidation
About 80 stores to close by March, on top of 182 stores already shuttering, as Sears Holdings seeks last-chance rescue
Stocks decline on Friday, capping a volatile week
Shares teetered between gains and losses, another sign of the volatility that's become a hallmark of the market
A prolonged shutdown could stall home sales
A prolonged shutdown of FEMA's flood insurance could leave up to 40,000 homes unsold per month, real estate group warns
Wells Fargo to pay $575 million in settlement with 50 states
The settlement resolves investigations by all 50 states into Wells Fargo's fake account scandal and other practices
Shrimp recalled in 3 states over potential health hazard
Nation's largest grocery chain issues recall for shrimp sold in parts of Michigan, Ohio, Virginia
Crime
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College poisoning suspect tries to flee U.S. as possible 2nd case emerges
Authorities are investigating whether a second student was also poisoned with the chemical thallium
Suspect arrested in killing of California police officer
Newman Police Cpl. Ronil Singh was shot and killed during traffic stop just hours after Christmas
Armed standoff lasts 10 hours – then a SWAT member sang "White Christmas"
Authorities say an armed man who held off SWAT members for 10 hours surrendered after one of them sang him a Christmas carol
4 arrested weeks after West Virginia mine rescue
Kayla Williams, Erica Treadway, Cody Beverly and Eddie Williams entered the mine on Dec. 9. The criminal complaint said they enetered to steal copper wire
"We will bring him to justice": Police hunt suspected cop killer
Stanislaus County Sheriff Adam Christianson said the suspect is in the country illegally