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"Pure Fear": Uganda kidnapping survivor speaks about ordeal
Kimberly Endicott, an American tourist, kidnapped in Uganda's Queen Elizabeth National Park three weeks ago, is telling her harrowing story for the first time. She's now back home in the U.S. She was held almost five days then released after a ransom was paid. Only on CBS News, "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King spoke with Endicott in California about what happened.
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Texas principal creates dress code for parents
A nationally acclaimed high school principal is standing by a new dress code she created, not for students, but for their parents. Carlotta Outley Brown is the principal of James Madison High School in Houston, Texas. Earlier this month, she issued new rules for parents after one mother allegedly showed up at the school wearing a headwrap and t-shirt dress. Omar Villafranca reports.
Bridget Kelly: Chris Christie is "lying"
A one-time aide to former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie says the governor has made her out to be "a scapegoat" for her role in the 2013 "Bridgegate" scandal. Bridget Kelly was sentenced to 13 months in prison for what prosecutors characterize as a politically motivated plot to create traffic jams over the George Washington Bridge. Now Kelly is definitely firing back at Christie, telling Kristine Johnson of New York station WCBS she was humiliated and wants Christie held accountable.
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North Korea handed U.S. $2 million bill for Otto Warmbier's medical expenses
President Trump has said he takes Kim Jong Un at his word, after the North Korean leader claimed that he was unaware of Warmbier's condition
Joe Biden says he's running for president, in video announcing bid
The former vice president joins a crowded field of Democrats hoping to capture the nomination
Ammonia leak in Chicago suburb sends 37 people to hospitals
7 people are in critical but stable condition
"Pure fear": Uganda kidnapping survivor on harrowing abduction
Kimberly Endicott was on a safari vacation in Uganda's Queen Elizabeth National Park when four men abducted her and her guide
After "Bridgegate" sentencing, Bridget Kelly says Christie is "lying"
The one-time aide to former New Jersey governor was sentenced to 13 months in prison
Ex-cop gets 25 years in killing of black driver waiting for tow
For the first time in nearly 30 years, a Florida police officer has been sentenced to prison for an on-duty fatal shooting
Penguin colony has "unprecedented" breeding failure
"There had been no previously recorded instances of total breeding failure at the site," study says
Jeff Sessions says it's "time" to accept results of Russia probe
"I think it's about time to accept the results and let's get on with the business of America," the former attorney general told Amherst College
5 dead as severe weather rips through southern U.S.
There were more than 17,000 power outages Wednesday in Texas and Louisiana
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Utah teen's suicide was a tragedy - was how it happened a crime?
"48 Hours" explore the events that brought Utah teenagers Jchandra Brown and Tyerell Przybycien together in the remote woods in Payson Canyon, leaving one dead and the other on trial for murder
Nipsey Hussle fans want Crayola to rename crayon "Nipsey Blue"
Fans want Crayola to rename the crayon, "Nipsey Blue"
Houston principal bans hair rollers and pajamas for parents
The code says attire that is "totally unacceptable for the school setting" will get parents kicked off campus
Cambridge Analytica scandal could cost Facebook $5 billion
The inquiry into Facebook's data collection could cost as much as $5 billion, the company said in latest earnings release
Tamron Hall gives birth to first child at 48 years old
Hall kept the pregnancy a secret until she was 32 weeks pregnant
Officer fired twice from one department became chief of another
A new USA Today Network investigation uncovered disturbing patterns of officers rising through the ranks despite being convicted of crimes and accused of misconduct
Cause of death detailed for boy believed found in shallow grave
Andrew "AJ" Freund was reported missing by his parents, who now face murder charges
Bruce Springsteen announces new solo album "Western Stars"
Springsteen hasn't released an album in five years
New Prince album "Originals" to be released
The album, which will have 15 previously unreleased tracks, will be released first on music streaming service Tidal
Race To 2020
Joe Biden says he's running for president
The former vice president joins a crowded field of Democrats hoping to capture the nomination
Who is Joe Biden, the latest Democrat in the 2020 presidential race?
Although he's widely known for his eight years as vice president under President Obama, Biden served in Congress for almost 35 years
Elizabeth Warren wants to cancel thousands in student debt for 42 million
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren's campaign believes the plan will cost $1.25 trillion over a decade
Poll: Majority of Dem voters say race is not factor in 2020 race
Leading in support among the group of surveyed voters are Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders — two veteran white lawmakers in their 70s
Pete Buttigieg on the presidency as a "moral office"
The South Bend, Ind. mayor, Afghanistan veteran and Rhodes scholar, who's rising in the polls for the 2020 race, hopes to reanimate his party's values for a new era, including a connection with faith
Hollywood elite donate to 2020 Democrats
Campaign finance reports offer a glimpse of who is drawing attention from the entertainment industry in the early stages of the race
Trump campaign says it's not worried about GOP primary challenger
"We're focused on the Democrats. We're focused on that field and the running in socialism that we see on the horizon"
Bill Weld launches GOP primary bid against Trump
Weld's long-shot campaign represents the only Republican primary challenge against the president's reelection bid in 2020 so far
Trump campaign raised over $30 million in first quarter
President's re-election campaign topped the sum raised by the top two Democratic presidential campaigns combined
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"Pure Fear": Uganda kidnapping survivor speaks
Kimberly Endicott, an American tourist, kidnapped in Uganda's Queen Elizabeth National Park three weeks ago, is telling her harrowing story for the first time. She's now back home in the U.S. She was held almost five days then released after a ransom was paid. Only on CBS News, "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King spoke with Endicott in California about what happened.
Bridget Kelly: Chris Christie is "lying"
A one-time aide to former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie says the governor has made her out to be "a scapegoat" for her role in the 2013 "Bridgegate" scandal. Bridget Kelly was sentenced to 13 months in prison for what prosecutors characterize as a politically motivated plot to create traffic jams over the George Washington Bridge. Now Kelly is definitely firing back at Christie, telling Kristine Johnson of New York station WCBS she was humiliated and wants Christie held accountable.
Texas principal creates parent dress code
A nationally acclaimed high school principal is standing by a new dress code she created, not for students, but for their parents. Carlotta Outley Brown is the principal of James Madison High School in Houston, Texas. Earlier this month, she issued new rules for parents after one mother allegedly showed up at the school wearing a headwrap and t-shirt dress. Omar Villafranca reports.
Ralph Fiennes on directing "The White Crow"
Harry Potter fans know him as Lord Voldemort, but that is just one of Ralph Fiennes' many familiar roles. He was Oscar nominated for his performances in "The English Patient" and "Schindler's List," while "The Grand Budapest Hotel" showed off his comedic range. Fiennes joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss going behind the camera for the third time to direct "The White Crow," based on the true story of Russian ballet master Rudolf Nureyev. Fiennes also stars as Nureyev's ballet teacher and mentor, Alexander Pushkin.
Cops became chiefs despite misconduct: report
A new USA Today Network investigation uncovered disturbing patterns of police officers rising through the ranks despite being convicted of crimes and accused of misconduct. The investigation found 32 people who became "police chiefs or sheriffs despite a finding of serious misconduct, usually at another department." Jeff Pegues reports.
CBSN Originals
CBSN Originals
(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.
Zika: Children of the outbreak
Just over three years ago, an outbreak of the Zika virus caused a crisis in Brazil: a dramatic increase in babies born with microcephaly. These babies are now young children facing a variety of medical problems and an uncertain future. But just as a sudden drop in the number of cases has calmed fears of the virus, health officials are on alert for another outbreak. Elaine Quijano travels to Recife, Brazil, the epicenter of the crisis, to meet a mom determined to provide the best life for her daughter, and the doctors on the frontlines.
Priced out: Los Angeles' hidden homeless
Los Angeles is in the midst of the worst homeless crisis the city has ever seen, driven by rising rents, stagnant wages and an affordable housing shortage. CBSN Originals' Adam Yamaguchi meets a single mother living in her car with her teenage daughter, just one example of L.A.'s hidden homeless population that is steadily growing as longtime residents are priced out of their homes — with nowhere else to go.
Families in crisis: Illegal immigration
Central Americans are migrating to the U.S. in record numbers, but it's part of a vicious cycle decades in the making. CBSN Originals' Adam Yamaguchi travels to El Salvador to meet a single father, deported from the U.S. in 2009, and his young son, caught in a revolving door of deportation and remigration, to explore an intractable problem with no clear end in sight.
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The Uplift: Stories That Inspire
16-year-old hears dad's heartbeat 12 years after he died
A 16-year-old Sacramento girl met the transplant recipient of her dad's heart, and she was brought to tears as she listened to his heartbeat one last time.
Last member of first Navy SEAL team turns 94
CBS News went to meet this American hero and hear the WWII stories only he can tell
3 men dine with elderly widow sitting alone
They ended up helping her honor what would have been her 60th wedding anniversary
"Marfa Martians" shoot for the stars with winning science project in Texas
The team, made up of 10 and 11-year-olds, want to find a way to kill bacteria in space
Man devotes life to rescuing hundreds of dogs
There was no way he could have known a trip to the dump would change his life — and those of hundreds of dogs — forever
Richard Cole, last WWII "Doolittle Raider," remembered
In the months following Pearl Harbor, a group of 80 men known as "Doolittle's Raiders" launched an attack on Japan
How 2 cops are using their singing to unite a community
After Michael Norwood and Moe Badger were recorded singing inside a restaurant in Buffalo, their musical partnership became a sensation
Veteran finishes Boston Marathon crawling
To get himself through the race, Micah Herndon repeated the names of his fallen friends to himself
Tiger Woods celebrates Masters win — by giving son massive hug
Sunday's touching moment evoked Woods' iconic hug with his own dad after the golfer won his first Masters in 1997 at age 21
Red & Blue
Red & Blue
White House stands by citizenship question
President Trump is standing by his administration's plan to add a citizenship question to the 2020 census. NPR national correspondent Hansi Lo Wang joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss the administration's proposal.
4/24/19: Red and Blue
Trump pledges to fight Congressional subpoenas; Joe Biden to launch presidential campaign
Today in politics
Another person linked to the Trump administration is refusing to comply with a Congressional subpoena. Jeff Mason, a White House correspondent for Reuters, joins "Red and Blue" to discuss the White House's strategy in the aftermath of the Mueller report.
Ex-Trump staffer calls for impeachment
J.W. Verret, a former staffer to President Trump's transition team, says that after reading special counsel Robert Mueller's report, he believes it's time for Congress to begin impeachment proceedings. Verret spoke to CBSN's "Red & Blue" about why he believes the president should be impeached and where he believes the Republican Party needs to go next.
Biden to join crowded 2020 field
Former Vice President Joe Biden will jump into the 2020 race Thursday. The announcement comes one day after eight Democratic presidential candidates spoke at a forum that focused on issues important to women of color. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins "Red & Blue" to discuss her reporting from Houston.
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Facebook is cracking down on personality quizzes
A year after Cambridge Analytica scandal, the social-media giant says it may ban some apps with "minimal utility"
Golden Arches looks to hire those in their golden years
After years of billing itself as "America's best first job," McDonald's now plans to employ more senior citizens
Who is Joe Biden, the latest Democrat in the 2020 presidential race?
Although he's widely known for his eight years as vice president under President Obama, Biden served in Congress for almost 35 years
N.Y. county issues 2nd state of emergency over measles outbreak
After the outbreak began in October, more than 19,400 vaccines have been administered in Rockland County and nearly 200 cases of measles have been confirmed
27 current senators were in Congress for Clinton's impeachment. What would they do about Trump?
There are 27 sitting senators who made clear 20 years ago where they stand on obstruction, lies and impeachment
Politics
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Who is Joe Biden, the latest Democrat in the 2020 presidential race?
Although he's widely known for his eight years as vice president under President Obama, Biden served in Congress for almost 35 years
27 current senators were in Congress for Clinton's impeachment. What would they do about Trump?
There are 27 sitting senators who made clear 20 years ago where they stand on obstruction, lies and impeachment
Judges rule that Michigan must redraw gerrymandered districts
The ruling by three federal judges also requires special state Senate elections to be held in 2020
Trump gives life advice at White House Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day
The president is addressing children on the White House South Lawn
Congress to investigate turnover at Homeland Security
The chairs of three House committees have requested documents related to recent firings from DHS
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N. Korea handed U.S. $2M bill for Otto Warmbier's medical expenses
President Trump has said he takes Kim Jong Un at his word, after the North Korean leader claimed he was unaware of Warmbier's condition
Government explores 5 cities for new possible unaccompanied migrant kids facilities
The Department of Health and Human Services is "conducting exploratory assessments of vacant properties" in Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Phoenix and Atlanta
Antarctic emperor penguins experiencing "unprecedented" breeding failure
"There had been no previously recorded instances of total breeding failure at the site," study says
Former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn released on bail
Tokyo court restricts deposed CEO from contact with his wife, who is linked to financial misconduct allegations
Sri Lankans warned new attacks possible with bombing suspects at large
Catholic churches suspend services and Muslims are urged to avoid mosques for Friday prayers as fear and anger mount
Entertainment
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Nipsey Hussle fans want Crayola to rename crayon "Nipsey Blue"
Fans want Crayola to rename the crayon, "Nipsey Blue"
Actor Ralph Fiennes on directing "The White Crow"
"The White Crow" is based on the true story of ballet master Rudolf Nureyev who became one of the first high-profile Russians to defect from the Soviet Union
New Prince album "Originals" to be released
The album, which will have 15 previously unreleased tracks, will be released first on music streaming service Tidal
Bruce Springsteen announces new solo album "Western Stars"
Springsteen hasn't released an album in five years
Luke Perry made final "Riverdale" appearance in Wednesday episode
Perry shared a "beautiful" moment with his on-screen son, K.J. Apa
Technology
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Facebook is cracking down on personality quizzes
A year after Cambridge Analytica scandal, the social-media giant says it may ban some apps with "minimal utility"
Ireland & big tech regulation
Ireland is the EU's lead enforcer when it comes to regulating major tech companies, but a Politico investigation says Ireland's relationship with companies such as Facebook and Google may play a role in why it hasn't taken any action against them. Politico's Nicholas Vinocur and CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joins CBSN with analysis.
Uber and Lyft drivers plan 24-hour strike to protest pay
Rideshare workers in eight U.S. cities say they'll turn off their apps on May 8 in push for higher wages
CIA joins Instagram — and posts a symbol-laden first picture
"I spy with my little eye," the CIA's first post is captioned
Microsoft worth $1 trillion for the first time ever
The software giant's shares rose Thursday after reporting better-than-expected quarterly results
Science
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Antarctic emperor penguins experiencing "unprecedented" breeding failure
"There had been no previously recorded instances of total breeding failure at the site," study says
NASA just detected the first "marsquake"
For the first time since its mission began, NASA's InSight lander has detected what scientists believe to be a marsquake
Household brands bringing zero waste to your doorstep
Procter & Gamble, Nestlé, PepsiCo. and other consumer giants are teaming up on a zero waste project called "Loop" to deliver, clean and refill your favorite products.
How a conservative Texas town became a leader in renewable energy
Mayor Dale Ross says Georgetown, Texas, is on the frontier of a second energy revolution
How to reduce your carbon footprint
Scientists worldwide have renewed their calls to fight climate change with greater urgency, beginning with reducing greenhouse gas emissions. For Earth Day this year, Irina Ivanova joins CBSN's Errol Barnett with a closer look at some of the myths about reducing your carbon footprint and their more eco-friendly alternatives.
Health
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N.Y. county issues 2nd state of emergency over measles outbreak
After the outbreak began in October, more than 19,400 vaccines have been administered in Rockland County and nearly 200 cases of measles have been confirmed
Spanish-speaking women fighting cancer form sisterhood
Grupo Morivivi thrives because of its resilience
Ex-NFL player believes "sensible" cannabis policy coming by 2021
In recent years, several NFL players have missed a majority of their season due to violations of the NFL's substance abuse policy, possibly connected to marijuana use
U.S. measles outbreak hits highest mark in 25 years
U.S. measles cases in 2019 have climbed to their highest level in 25 years in a resurgence largely attributed to misinformation that is turning parents against vaccines
FDA approves breakthrough medical device to treat ADHD in children
It works by delivering a low-level electrical pulse through a patch on a child's forehead
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Facebook is cracking down on personality quizzes
A year after Cambridge Analytica scandal, the social-media giant says it may ban some apps with "minimal utility"
Microsoft worth $1 trillion for the first time ever
The software giant's shares rose on Thursday after reporting better-than-expected quarterly results
Adult children are costing parents their retirements
Half of American parents are skimping on retirement savings to support their adult children. Here's why that's bad
Golden Arches looks to hire those in their golden years
After years of billing itself as "America's best first job," McDonald's now plans to employ more senior citizens
3M stock tumbles most in decades on poor earnings and outlook
The Post-it note maker is cutting 2,000 jobs and shrinking the number of operating units after a 5% revenue drop
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Ex-cop gets 25 years in killing of black driver waiting for tow
For the first time in nearly 30 years, a Florida police officer has been sentenced to prison for an on-duty fatal shooting
Utah teen's suicide was a tragedy — was how it happened a crime?
"48 Hours" explores the events that brought Utah teenagers Jchandra Brown and Tyerell Przybycien together in the remote woods in Payson Canyon, leaving one dead and the other on trial for murder
Cause of death detailed for boy believed found in shallow grave
Andrew "AJ" Freund was reported missing by his parents, who now face murder charges
Officer fired twice from one department became chief of another
A new USA Today Network investigation uncovered disturbing patterns of officers rising through the ranks despite being convicted of crimes and accused of misconduct
Deputies who broke black teen's nose in violent arrest could face prosecution
Delucca Rolle, a ninth grader, has been cleared of all charges
Space
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NASA just detected the first "marsquake"
For the first time since its mission began, NASA's InSight lander has detected what scientists believe to be a marsquake
"Marfa Martians" sending their science experiment to space
The team, made up of 10 and 11-year-olds, want to find a way to kill bacteria in space
SpaceX suffers Crew Dragon engine test anomaly
SpaceX suffers engine "anomaly" in Crew Dragon test vehicle during Cape Canaveral engine test
Evidence found for first molecule in the universe
"This molecule was lurking out there, but we needed the right instruments," a top NASA scientist said
Watch: Rocket launches cargo to space station
An Antares rocket blasted off from the Wallops Island Flight Facility in Virginia carrying a Cygnus cargo ship loaded with supplies for the International Space Station.
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Jason Corbett murder: A look at the evidence
In August 2015, former FBI agent Tom Martens and his daughter Molly Corbett admitted killing her Irish-born husband Jason Corbett, insisting they beat him in self-defense with a brick paver and a baseball bat because Jason was choking Molly and threatening to kill her
Photos: Fire burns Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris
On April 15, 2019 flames erupted at the landmark cathedral, the most-visited landmark in the French capital
Star Wars Celebration 2019
The four-day convention for fans of the Star Wars saga, held in Chicago, included cosplayers, panels with the filmmakers, and the debut of the trailer for Episode IX of the series
Awkward Easter Bunny photos
Children love the Easter Bunny – until they meet him
The folk art of Bill Traylor
Born into slavery, the self-taught painter who began his artistic life in his 80s is the focus of a retrospective at the Smithsonian American Art Museum
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Ireland & big tech regulation
Ireland is the EU's lead enforcer when it comes to regulating major tech companies, but a Politico investigation says Ireland's relationship with companies such as Facebook and Google may play a role in why it hasn't taken any action against them. Politico's Nicholas Vinocur and CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joins CBSN with analysis.
Joe Biden enters 2020 race
Former Vice President Joe Biden officially entered the 2020 Democratic primary Thursday. Democratic strategist and former Hillary for America aide Joel Payne speaks to CBSN's Reena Ninan about Biden's rollout and how he fits into the crowded race.
Teen hears deceased dad's heartbeat
A 16-year-old Sacramento girl met the transplant recipient of her dad's heart, and she was brought to tears as she listened to his heartbeat one last time.
Kushner downplays Russian interference
President Trump's senior adviser and son-in-law Jared Kushner spoke out for the first time since the Mueller report was released. At the Time 100 Summit, Kushner downplayed Russian election interference as "a couple of Facebook ads," and said the Mueller Investigation had a harsher impact on democracy. Time magazine senior White House correspondent Brian Bennett moderated the conversation with Kushner, and joins CBSN to discuss.
2019 NFL Draft preview
The first round of the 2019 NFL Draft will kick off Thursday night in Nashville where the Arizona Cardinals hold the first overall pick. Bill Reiter, host of "Reiter's Block" on CBS Sports HQ, joins CBSN to give his predictions ahead of the NFL's biggest event of the offseason.