Alabama's near-total abortion ban hit with legal challenge
The legislation would ban nearly all abortions in the state
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Trump tweets heavily edited video of Pelosi from Fox Business
The tweet comes amid an escalating war of words between the president and House speaker
If FAA clears 737 Max jets to fly, Americans may not get on board
A new study found less than a fifth of the people surveyed would definitely fly on a Max in the first six months of its return to service
Emotional U.K. leader May says she'll resign amid Brexit backlash
May has infuriated hardline supporters of Britain's break from the European Union in her Conservative Party, and they are essentially forcing her out
Whistleblowers expose Chicago PD criminal drug operation
When two Chicago police officers discover a "criminal enterprise" run by a crew of dirty cops, they break the code of silence to try and bring them to justice
American accused of spying claims "abuse" in Russian prison
Ex-U.S. Marine Paul Whelan says he's being held as a political prisoner in retaliation for U.S. sanctions, and facing "abuses and harassment" in prison
Suit seeks $100 million for family of woman Border Patrol killed
Claudia Gómez González was in group of migrants confronted by agent last year; ACLU says Guatemalan woman "posed no threat to anyone"
Aldi recalls flour over possible E. coli contamination
The Bakers Corner All Purpose Flour, made by Archer Daniels Midland, was sold in Aldi stores across 11 states
Landlord seeks to give 102-year-old woman the boot
Says he wants to move his daughter in when she graduates law school; Thelma Smith's friends, family are trying to help her relocate
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Violence, mistrust hamper efforts to combat Ebola in war zone
Only 50% of those infected with the disease are seeking medical help, raising the risk of the outbreak spreading regionally, and even globally.
Killer held in solitary confinement for 35 years dies
Thomas Silverstein, who was held in solitary confinement for 35 years, was admitted to a suburban Denver hospital to undergo surgery and died in intensive care
College student falls to her death while taking pictures on Oregon coast
Michelle Casey, of Happy Valley, was taking pictures at Neahkahnie Mountain near Manzanita when she fell
Kenya upholds colonial era ban on gay sex
Recent court decisions had brought LGBT rights advocates rare hope of a major victory on a continent where 33 nations still outlaw homosexual sex
Deadly week on Mt. Everest as good weather causes backups
American Donald Cash among at least 5 climbers to have died this week of exhaustion and altitude sickness as dozens made a break for the summit
First same-sex couples marry in Taiwan
Last week, Taiwan became the first country in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage. Today, the first official weddings are underway.
McKinsey, JPMorgan Chase drop Purdue Pharma amid opioid scrutiny
Companies are distancing themselves from the Oxycontin maker and its founding family amid thousands of lawsuits
Aldi recalls flour over possible E. coli contamination
The Bakers Corner All Purpose Flour, made by Archer Daniels Midland, was sold in Aldi stores across 11 states
"Star Trek: Picard" teaser released starring Patrick Stewart
The 78-year-old Patrick Stewart reprises his role as Captain Jean-Luc Picard
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Memorial Day weekend weather forecast
As areas in the central U.S. recover from severe weather earlier this week, we're seeing record heat in parts of the South, and flood alerts were issued today for 8 states. CBS News weather producer David Parkinson joined CBSN with more on how storms and flooding could impact millions of Americans this Memorial Day weekend.
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Bryan Cranston on the message of "Network"
Bryan Cranston had to re-create a famous movie character for the Broadway version of "Network." After news anchor Howard Beale has an on-air breakdown, his bosses exploit him to get better TV ratings. Cranston joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the role that's earned him a Tony Award nomination, the message of "Network" and the state of TV news today.
The price of getting a period in America
Menstruation is one of the most taboo topics in the world, and for millions of American women, there's a high price to pay for that stigma. This CBSN Originals documentary looks at how some women are trying to change that.
CBS This Morning
CBS This Morning
Americans still leery about 737 Max jets
There are new signs that the Boeing 737 Max won't be flying passengers for a while. The Federal Aviation Administration met with foreign regulators in Fort Worth Thursday to discuss the jet's future. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Violent tornado rips through Jefferson City
Parts of Missouri’s capital city are still shut down more than 24 hours after a devastating tornado carved a three-mile path of destruction. One witness says the twister hit Jefferson City like a bomb going off. David Begnaud reports.
Bryan Cranston on the message of "Network"
Bryan Cranston had to re-create a famous movie character for the Broadway version of "Network." After news anchor Howard Beale has an on-air breakdown, his bosses exploit him to get better TV ratings. Cranston joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the role that's earned him a Tony Award nomination, the message of "Network" and the state of TV news today.
Violence hurts efforts to combat Ebola in DRC
The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing its deadliest Ebola outbreak ever. The World Health Organization is warning the disease could spread to other African countries. Making matters worse, the DRC's quarter-century-old civil war is disrupting efforts to treat and contain the outbreak. Debora Patta reports.
Cops expose drug ring in their own department
A former Chicago police officer risked her life and career to expose a massive criminal ring in her own department. Undercover narcotics officer Shannon Spalding says fellow cops were planting drugs and extorting people living in a housing project. Despite her fear of retaliation, she and her partner reported them to their department and the FBI. Alex Ferrer, host of CBS's "Whistleblower" series, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how the investigation unfolded.
CBSN Originals — presented by Pfizer
CBSN Originals — presented by Pfizer
The price of getting a period in America
Menstruation is one of the most taboo topics in the world, and for millions of American women, there's a high price to pay for that stigma. This CBSN Originals documentary looks at how some women are trying to change that.
Clinging to coal: West Virginia's fight over green jobs
For generations, coal has been the backbone of West Virginia, until jobs were wiped out by the tens of thousands. While some are counting on promises made to bring coal back, a new generation is embracing the next opportunity: green energy. But in the nationwide race to dominate renewable power production, West Virginia's deeply rooted tensions and interests may leave its workers behind.
Sex. Consent. Education.
Sex education is a hotly debated topic in the United States. How, when, and what should kids learn about sex? Only 24 states require sex ed, but none teach it the same way. Experts fear that this lack of consistency is failing students, especially when it comes to addressing the basics of consent and sexual assault prevention. In this episode of CBSN Originals, we'll go inside the classroom, and speak with the people pushing for more well-rounded sex education.
(Un)Welcome: Sweden's rise of the right
Adam Yamaguchi travels to Sweden to examine how a record influx of migrants has coincided with the recently welcoming and politically progressive nation's swift shift to the right.
Border business: Inside immigration
CBSN Originals presents a documentary special about the cottage industry that's built up across Central America to get migrants to the U.S. border.
Race To 2020
Kamala Harris in renewed focus on maternal mortality rate among blacks
2020 presidential candidate's legislation comes after CDC study finds that black women are more likely to die of pregnancy-related causes
Cory Booker unveils plan to protect abortion rights if he wins presidency
The plan includes the creation of a White House Office of Reproductive Freedom, which would be designed to advance abortion rights
Kirsten Gillibrand proposes "Family Bill of Rights"
Gillibrand said her plan "levels the playing field starting at birth" for children and parents
John Hickenlooper releases plan to reduce gun violence
The 2020 Democratic presidential candidate and former governor is calling for national gun licenses and raising the legal age to own a firearm
Elizabeth Warren rolls out federal policy to protect abortion rights
Warren's proposal calls for Congress to "create federal, statutory rights that parallel the constitutional right in Roe v. Wade"
60 Minutes
60 Minutes
Uncovering $230 billion involved in money laundering
It could be the biggest money-laundering scheme in history, with suspicious money flowing from Russia and former Soviet republics. Steve Kroft reports.
Escaping on the Rainbow Railroad
For individuals in nations where being a part of the LGBT community threatens their freedom, safety and, sometimes, their lives, the Rainbow Railroad provides a way out. Jon Wertheim reports.
Bitcoin's wild ride
Anderson Cooper reports on how bitcoin was started, where it may go and some of the people who have ridden the cryptocurrency roller coaster over the last 10 years.
Steve Kroft says goodbye to CBS News
"As my good friend and colleague, Morley Safer advised me a few days before he passed away: 'Don't stay too long,'" Kroft says.
How frequent flyer miles helped LGBT people
The founder of travel website The Points Guy explains how donated airline miles helped LGBT Chechnyans escape persecution and violence.
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Students build cars for kids with disabilities
The cars are built for families who may not be able to afford adaptive wheelchairs, as part of the Go Baby Go organization
Principal wants to use Oprah's $500K donation for "restorative" programs
The media mogul was inspired after watching a CBS News reports about an after-school initiative providing youth with a safe place to go
College grad dances across stage after billionaire wipes out students' loans
A billionaire's donation to Morehouse College's Class of 2019 will allow graduates to focus on their dreams instead of their debt
Celebrity chef offers to hire recently fired cafeteria worker
Bonnie Kimball after giving free lunch to a student with no money in account
Boy's unusual outburst resonates in classical music community
A 9-year-old's unusual outburst resonated throughout the classical music community
Lewis Hamilton sends race car and trophy to terminally ill boy
Hamilton said the boy was his "spirit angel" — and inspiration for winning his race on Sunday
Female fire battalion chiefs inspire others
When Kishia Clemencia and Queen Anunay joined the fire department in Washington, D.C., only 35 out of more than 1,500 firefighters were women
Homeless teen track star wins scholarship
She was left alone to provide for her siblings and nephew – but she still went to school and ran track
College hurdler goes full "Superman" to win gold medal
Texas A&M University's Infinite Tucker is the new SEC 400-meter hurdle champion
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Trump to order additional forces to Middle East
The order comes as Trump is departing for Japan over Memorial Day weekend
McKinsey, JPMorgan Chase drop Purdue Pharma amid opioid scrutiny
Companies are distancing themselves from the Oxycontin maker and its founding family amid thousands of lawsuits
This week on "Sunday Morning" (May 26)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning Sunday morning news program
Lawsuit filed against Alabama's near-total abortion ban
"Abortion has been safe and legal in this country for more than 45 years and we aim to keep it that way," Planned Parenthood said
House votes on disaster aid bill before holiday weekend
The package includes much-needed assistance to states struck by floods, storms and fire as well as storm-battered Puerto Rico
Politics
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Trump to order additional forces to Middle East
The order comes as Trump is departing for Japan over Memorial Day weekend
House votes on disaster aid bill before holiday weekend
The package includes much-needed assistance to states struck by floods, storms and fire as well as storm-battered Puerto Rico
Trump tweets heavily edited video of Pelosi from Fox Business
Multiple highly edited videos of Pelosi have been circling the Internet
Trump's ghostwriter calls "Art of the Deal" the greatest regret of his life
"I knew this was a bad guy when I did the book," Tony Schwartz said on "The Takeout" podcast
Trump to visit Japanese warship in display of military solidarity
Seventy-four years after Japan's defeat in World War II, the world's third-largest economy is in the midst of a quiet military buildup, at U.S. urging
World
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Trump to order additional forces to Middle East
The order comes as Trump is departing for Japan over Memorial Day weekend
Hopes dashed as Kenya upholds colonial era ban on gay sex
Recent court decisions had brought LGBT rights advocates rare hope of a major victory on a continent where 33 nations still outlaw homosexual sex
First same-sex couples marry in Taiwan
Last week, Taiwan became the first country in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage. Today, the first official weddings are underway.
American accused of spying claims abuse in Russian prison
Ex-U.S. Marine Paul Whelan says he's being held as a political prisoner in retaliation for U.S. sanctions, and facing "abuses and harassment" in prison
Emotional U.K. PM May says she'll resign amid Brexit backlash
May has infuriated hardline supporters of Britain's break from the European Union in her Conservative Party, and they are essentially forcing her out
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Bryan Cranston says "Network" is a warning about "ideological camps"
The Tony nominee says viewers should be open to receiving ideas and information from outside their "ideological camp"
Highest-grossing movies of all time, ranked
What's the highest-grossing movie of all time? It might be one of your favorites
Deal near to settle multiple suits v. Weinstein company: Lawyer
Tentative agreement on sexual misconduct lawsuits would reportedly be for $44 million; settlement wouldn't resolve criminal charges he faces
"Star Trek: Picard" teaser released starring Patrick Stewart
The 78-year-old Patrick Stewart reprises his role as Captain Jean-Luc Picard
"143 Day" honors Mister Rogers with kindness
Pennsylvanians celebrated "143 Day" by showing their neighbors a little extra kindness
Technology
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Facebook's fake accounts doubled in 6 months
About 5% of its users — some 120 million accounts — are fake, according to new estimates from the social network
SpaceX pins high hopes on Starlink satellites
SpaceX plans multiple Starlink launches in 2019 to build out space-based internet network
Is it time for Alexa and Siri to have a "MeToo moment"?
United Nations report says AI technology powering popular personal voice assistants has gender bias baked into the programming code
5G tech could interfere with weather forecasting
NOAA's chief warns it could reduce accuracy by as much as 30%
A medical diagnosis leads to an innovative fashion design
Emily Levy launched Mighty Well after she discovered there was no practical medical product to protect her catheter
Science
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NASA awards contract for future moon station
NASA is moving ahead with plans to send astronauts back to the moon by 2024
SpaceX pins high hopes on Starlink satellites
SpaceX plans multiple Starlink launches in 2019 to build out space-based internet network
Giant asteroid with its own moon to pass by Earth this weekend
The asteroid will be visible until May 27
Leonardo DiCaprio narrates climate change doc trailer
DiCaprio narrates "Ice on Fire," which highlights never-before-seen solutions to our climate crisis
Rising sea levels could displace millions in 2 generations
A new study lays out a range of possible outcomes "that go from bad to worse"
Health
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McKinsey, JPMorgan Chase drop Purdue Pharma amid opioid scrutiny
Companies are distancing themselves from the Oxycontin maker and its founding family amid thousands of lawsuits
Violence, mistrust hamper efforts to combat Ebola in war zone
Only 50% of those infected with the disease are seeking medical help, raising the risk of the outbreak spreading regionally, and even globally.
Why cold offices may have a chilling impact on women
Women perform better in warmer rooms, an issue for offices where temperatures are set to men's metabolic rates
62,000 pounds of raw beef cuts recalled due to E. coli risk
Numerous cuts of raw beef are involved in the recall, including short ribs, brisket and ribeyes, USDA warns
The bloody truth about getting your period in America
Menstruation remains one of the most taboo topics in the world – and millions of women pay the price
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McKinsey, JPMorgan Chase drop Purdue Pharma amid opioid scrutiny
Companies are distancing themselves from the Oxycontin maker and its founding family amid thousands of lawsuits
China's rhetoric against the U.S. ramps up in trade war
Amid no word on progress toward resuming talks, China is turning to a propaganda offensive against the U.S.
Aldi recalls flour over possible E. coli contamination
The Bakers Corner All Purpose Flour, made by Archer Daniels Midland, was sold in Aldi stores across 11 states
Bill to help employers ease student loan debt has support of Ivanka Trump
A proposed tax incentive for businesses could bring relief for more than 44 million Americans saddled with student debt, who collectively owe a staggering $1.5 trillion
Harriet Tubman $20 bill won't happen under Trump administration
Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin said a redesign of the bill's security features will still come out in 2020
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Whistleblowers expose Chicago PD criminal drug operation
When two Chicago police officers discover a "criminal enterprise" run by a crew of dirty cops, they break the code of silence to try and bring them to justice
Cops expose drug ring in their own department
A former Chicago police officer risked her life and career to expose a massive criminal ring in her own department. Undercover narcotics officer Shannon Spalding says fellow cops were planting drugs and extorting people living in a housing project. Despite her fear of retaliation, she and her partner reported them to their department and the FBI. Alex Ferrer, host of CBS's "Whistleblower" series, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how the investigation unfolded.
Deal near to settle multiple suits v. Weinstein company: Lawyer
Tentative agreement on sexual misconduct lawsuits would reportedly be for $44 million; settlement wouldn't resolve criminal charges he faces
Florida executes serial killer who murdered 10 women
Law enforcement had few clues until the case of Lisa Noland, who survived one of Long's attack
Man says someone broke into his home -- and cleaned it
"I wish someone would come clean. Pun absolutely intended," said the home owner
Space
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NASA awards contract for future moon station
NASA is moving ahead with plans to send astronauts back to the moon by 2024
SpaceX pins high hopes on Starlink satellites
SpaceX plans multiple Starlink launches in 2019 to build out space-based internet network
Costa Rican meteorite is rare "extraterrestrial mud ball"
"It formed in an environment free of life, then was preserved in the cold and vacuum of space for 4.56 billion years, and then dropped in Costa Rica"
High winds scrub SpaceX launch of internet relay satellites
While disappointing, SpaceX was taking no chances with launch of its heaviest payload to date
NASA wants to send first woman to the moon
NASA is gearing up to send American astronauts back to the moon by 2024, and it hopes to include a woman for the first time. The Trump administration has asked Congress to approve an additional $1.6 billion for NASA's budget. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joined CBSN to discuss the ambitious plans.
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Prince Harry's new baby Archie is the eighth great-grandchild for Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip
Met Gala 2019: Red carpet looks
See what all your favorite celebrities wore to fashion's biggest night
Dale Pike murder: Evidence photos in the case against Enrico Forti
In 1998, Dale Pike came to Miami to discuss a business deal with Enrico Forti -- the next day he was dead, and Forti was the prime suspect
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These are the lowest-rated sequels this century, according to Metacritic's rankings
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The best movies hitting theaters this summer
Memorial Day weekend kicks off the summer box office season. Erik Davis, managing editor of Fandango, joined CBSN to talk about the best films hitting theaters this weekend and over the rest of the summer.
U.K. prime minister announces resignation
Just before a fourth scheduled vote in Parliament on her Brexit deal, Prime Minister Theresa May has announced she will resign. May is set to step down on June 7 after nearly three years of failed Brexit deals. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab joined CBSN from London to discuss what this means for Brexit and who is looking to take May's place as prime minister.
Memorial Day weekend weather forecast
As areas in the central U.S. recover from severe weather earlier this week, we're seeing record heat in parts of the South, and flood alerts were issued today for 8 states. CBS News weather producer David Parkinson joined CBSN with more on how storms and flooding could impact millions of Americans this Memorial Day weekend.
"Whistleblower" breaks silence on Chicago Police
The hit series of "Whistleblower" is back for season 2 on CBS. This week, a police officer named Shannon Spalding worked undercover to discover some of the most dangerous criminals in Chicago were fellow police officers. Host and executive producer Alex Ferrer joined CBSN with the story of how she risked her life to stop them.
Trump heads to Japan amid feud with Pelosi
President Trump is traveling to Japan for an official state visit as his war of words with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi escalates at home. He's also given Attorney General William Barr sweeping authority to review the origins of the Russia investigation. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joins CBSN with the latest.