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2 dead in California school shooting
Gunshots rang out at the start of classes at Saugus High School in Santa Clarita, California. At least two students are dead and three others wounded. As Jonathan Vigliotti reports, the suspect is a 16-year-old student.
NFL teams commit to Kaepernick workout
New details are emerging about Colin Kaepernick's possible return to the football field. The quarterback, sidelined since protesting the national anthem, has now been invited to try out for NFL teams. James Brown spoke with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.
Russia establishes new foothold in Syria
Russia confirmed it's setting up a new base in the Syrian city of Qamishli. Yet, for all the security forces now jostling for control, they've been unable to ensure security for the local population. Charlie D'Agata reports from northeast Syria.
CBSN Originals: How porn is affecting kids
With smartphones and wireless internet, gaining access to pornography has never been easier for young people. But experts say early exposure to porn can "rewire" young people’s brains, distort their views of sexual behavior, and even contribute to dating violence. Now, educators are trying to find ways to teach kids how to think critically about porn to help them foster healthier relationships.
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2 dead in shooting at California high school
Police say the gunman and victims all attended Saugus High School in Southern California.
Impeachment updates: Pelosi accuses Trump of "bribery"
The House speaker told reporters that bribery is "in the Constitution attached to the impeachment proceeding"
Russia establishes base in Syria amid spike in violence
CBS News saw Russian attack helicopters in the region, followed by a long U.S. military convoy
All-black Women's Army Corps unit still fighting for recognition
Nearly 900 women went to Europe during the war, and delivered mail to the troops, while bombs dropped around them
Border officials: "Consequences" deterring migrant families
For the first time in more than a year, the Trump administration is apprehending less migrant children and families than adults along the U.S.-Mexico border
"Their sexuality has been hijacked": How porn is affecting kids
Easy access to increasingly "outlandish" online porn is shaping the way young people think about sex and relationships
Manhunt intensifies for Marine deserter accused of murder
Michael Alexander Brown is accused of killing his stepfather
These NFL teams are the Vegas favorites to land Colin Kaepernick
Odds are already being placed at which team has the best chance to land Kaepernick — if he decides to sign
Rodney Reed's lawyers file to overturn conviction
Reed is scheduled to be executed on November 20 for the 1996 murder of Stacey Stites
CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell
CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell
2 dead in California school shooting
Gunshots rang out at the start of classes at Saugus High School in Santa Clarita, California. At least two students are dead and three others wounded. As Jonathan Vigliotti reports, the suspect is a 16-year-old student.
Manhunt intensifies for Marine deserter
Police in Roanoke, Virginia, are searching for a Marine deserter accused of murder. The manhunt prompted schools and some businesses to close. Chip Reid reports.
Pelosi accuses Trump of bribery
Heading into the next round of televised impeachment hearings, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is now publicly accusing President Trump of bribery in Ukraine. The U.S. Constitution says a president can be impeached or removed specifically for that crime. Nancy Cordes reports.
Russia establishes base in Syria
Russia confirmed it's setting up a new base in the Syrian city of Qamishli. Yet, for all the security forces now jostling for control, they've been unable to ensure security for the local population. Charlie D'Agata reports from northeast Syria.
Women's Army Corps unit fighting for recognition
Nearly 900 members strong, the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion was the first and only all-black Women's Army Corps unit deployed to Europe during WWII. They made sure soldiers received their mail, but weren't recognized for their service. Jim Axelrod shares one member's story.
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A new Sesame Street for Syrian refugee kids
The new show won't focus on numbers and letters as much as emotions like fear, anger, loneliness and caring. Lesley Stahl reports, Sunday at 7:30 p.m. ET and 7 p.m. PT
Trump asks Supreme Court to stop release of his tax returns
A federal appeals court ruled Monday that Trump's tax returns can be turned over to state criminal investigators
Venice council floods after officials reject climate change measures
The regional council chambers, located in the Ferro Fini Palace, started to take on water Tuesday night as members were discussing climate change funding
Uber slapped with $650 million tax bill
Company faces back taxes and penalties in battle over whether ride-share drivers are contractors or employees
Venice paralyzed by the worst flooding in half a century
Residents in the iconic city on a lagoon are used to water, but the mayor has called this year's high tides "apocalyptic," and says climate change is to blame
"Survivor" contestant accused of "inappropriate touching"
"There are always consequences for standing up," one contestant said. "This happens in real life, in work settings, in school. You can't say anything because it's going to affect your upward trajectory. It's going to affect how people look at you"
LASIK eye surgery should be taken off market, ex-FDA adviser says
An estimated 20 million Americans have undergone the procedure to correct nearsightedness and improve distance vision
Instagram hiding "like" counts in worldwide test
Starting Thursday, some U.S. users of the social media platform won't see the tally measuring a post's popularity
A week after the election, Kentucky's GOP governor concedes
GOP incumbent Matt Bevin, who had the backing of President Trump, had requested a recanvass
CBSN Originals
CBSN Originals
How porn is affecting kids
With smartphones and wireless internet, gaining access to pornography has never been easier for young people. But experts say early exposure to porn can "rewire" young people’s brains, distort their views of sexual behavior, and even contribute to dating violence. Now, educators are trying to find ways to teach kids how to think critically about porn to help them foster healthier relationships.
Dating apps
Dating apps offer seemingly endless potential matches at your fingertips, turning an intimate experience into something that feels more like a video game. But because users hide behind virtual profiles, it's easy to ghost, harass, and view others as non-human — and now that bots are populating these platforms, some actually are. As the industry continues to grow, some experts question whether dating app companies are really interested in helping people find love, or if they have an incentive to keep people in an endless cycle of searching and matching without any real connection.
Child marriage
In most U.S. states, there are still laws on the books allowing children to get married. Advocates are working hard to change that, but they're running into some surprising opposition — on both sides of the political spectrum.
Non-monogamy
"One big orgy": That's the stereotype about the lifestyle of consensual non-monogamy — an arrangement where committed partners agree to have relationships with other people. But in this CBSN Originals documentary, people who have practiced non-monogamy for years say it's not all wild sex — or even all that wild. It takes a lot of work and carries a lot of stigma. And it's more popular than you may think.
The faces of family separation
CBS News takes viewers inside the real-life challenges facing migrant families split apart by the Trump administration's "Zero Tolerance" policy. The documentary provides an immersive look at the hotly debated issue through the eyes of those impacted the most.
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Nevada's new caucus rules present challenges for 2020 Democrats
Nevada's caucuses, the third contest of the Democratic primary and a key test of candidates' support among Hispanics, Asian Americans and labor unions
"Barnstormers" look to boost Buttigieg's chances in early states
Some of the South Bend mayor's biggest supporters are organizing online and traveling to states like Iowa and New Hampshire
2020 Daily Trail Markers: After Kentucky win, Dems look to Louisiana
This Saturday, Louisiana will hold an election between incumbent Democrat Governor John Bel Edwards and Republican businessman Eddie Rispone
Michael Bloomberg won't file for New Hampshire primary
There is no word yet on whether the former mayor plans to file to appear on the ballot in other states with early contests: Iowa, Nevada and South Carolina
What it's like to cover candidates trailing in the polls
On this week's episode of "Where Did You Get This Number?" podcast, Anthony Salvanto goes inside the presidential campaigns of Beto O'Rourke and Senator Kamala Harris
Red & Blue
Red & Blue
Lawmakers reacting to first day of hearings
Lawmakers are responding to the first day of public testimony in the impeachment inquiry into President Trump. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett and New York Times congressional correspondent Sheryl Gay Stolberg join CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss the latest.
Univ. of Florida student president impeachment
A separate impeachment process related the Trump family is happening outside of Congress. Megan Reeves, an education reporter for the Tampa Bay Times, joins "Red and Blue" to discuss the effort to oust the University of Florida's student body president.
U.S.-Mexico border apprehensions decline
CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss the decline in apprehensions at the U.S.-Mexico border and the recent shake-ups at the Department of Homeland Security.
Louisiana's runoff election for governor
Louisiana's runoff race for governor is the last U.S. election of the year. Voters head to the polls Saturday, and the race is a dead heat. Elizabeth Crisp, a political reporter for The Advocate, joins CBSN to discuss what issues are important for voters.
How will Deval Patrick fund his campaign?
Just when it looked like the field might be shrinking, another Democrat is jumping into the 2020 presidential race. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe and CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns spoke to CBSN's "Red & Blue" about the impact Deval Patrick may have on the race, and how he aims to fund his campaign.
The Uplift — Stories That Inspire
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14-year-old baker gives cupcakes to homeless
Michael Platt has been on Food Network, did a TED talk, and is constantly giving back to those in need with his one-for-one business
3 cows swept out to sea during Hurricane Dorian found alive
Officials believe three cows swam about 4 miles to safety and are now "grazing peacefully together" on land
Paralyzed veteran completes marathon with robotic exoskeleton
When Terry Vereline crossed the finish line, she became the first paralyzed veteran to complete a marathon using an exoskeleton
She posted for help with a quilt. More than 1,000 answered
The National Quilt Museum in Paducah, Kentucky, will display the finished product sometime next year
Nurse takes in man with autism so he can get a new heart
You can't get on the transplant list if you don't have a home or some kind of support system to help you post-surgery
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Venice council floods after officials reject climate change measures
The regional council chambers, located in the Ferro Fini Palace, started to take on water Tuesday night as members were discussing climate change funding
Border officials: "Consequences" deterring migrant families and kids
For the first time in more than a year, the Trump administration is apprehending less migrant children and families than adults along the U.S.-Mexico border
International court to probe crimes against Rohingya
Prominent rights group said the decision will give fresh hope to victims that those responsible for brutal crimes will be brought to justice
Turkey sending home U.S. ISIS suspect after days stuck on Greek border
Turkish government has been working to repatriate ISIS detainees, and says the U.S. agreed to take back this one who just spent 3 days stuck in a no man's land
China treats 2 people with a highly contagious form of the plague
Officials in Beijing confirm rare cases of deadly disease, leaving residents of the densely-packed capital city with some unanswered questions
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All-black Women's Army Corps unit still fighting for recognition
Nearly 900 women went to Europe during the war, and delivered mail to the troops, while bombs dropped around them
Trump asks Supreme Court to stop release of his tax returns
A federal appeals court ruled Monday that Trump's tax returns can be turned over to state criminal investigators
2020 Daily Trail Markers: After Kentucky win, Dems look to Louisiana
This Saturday, Louisiana will hold an election between incumbent Democrat Governor John Bel Edwards and Republican businessman Eddie Rispone
Russia establishes base in Syria amid spike in violence
CBS News saw Russian attack helicopters in the region, followed by a long U.S. military convoy
Manhunt intensifies for Marine deserter accused of murder
Michael Alexander Brown is accused of killing his stepfather
Politics
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Trump asks Supreme Court to stop release of his tax returns
A federal appeals court ruled Monday that Trump's tax returns can be turned over to state criminal investigators
2020 Daily Trail Markers: After Kentucky win, Dems look to Louisiana
This Saturday, Louisiana will hold an election between incumbent Democrat Governor John Bel Edwards and Republican businessman Eddie Rispone
Nevada's new caucus rules present challenges for 2020 Democrats
Nevada's caucuses, the third contest of the Democratic primary and a key test of candidates' support among Hispanics, Asian Americans and labor unions
Border officials: "Consequences" deterring migrant families and kids
For the first time in more than a year, the Trump administration is apprehending less migrant children and families than adults along the U.S.-Mexico border
Uber slapped with $650 million tax bill
Company faces back taxes and penalties in battle over whether ride-share drivers are contractors or employees
Entertainment
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"Survivor" contestant accused of "inappropriate touching"
"There are always consequences for standing up," one contestant said. "This happens in real life, in work settings, in school. You can't say anything because it's going to affect your upward trajectory. It's going to affect how people look at you"
From 1996: The secret world of John le Carré
The putative end of the Cold War didn't mark the end for master spy storyteller John le Carré, who continued to write thrilling bestsellers of international intrigue and duplicity. Mark Phillips talked with the writer about how his "secret world" hadn’t changed all that much, and with London tailor Douglas Hayward, who served as a source of inspiration for the British expat who finds himself in the middle of a plot in crime-and drug-ridden Panama City, in le Carré's novel, "The Tailor of Panama." Originally broadcast on "CBS Sunday Morning" November 17, 1996.
Alicia Keys to return as host for 2020 Grammy Awards
The "Girl on Fire" singer previously hosted the 2019 Grammys
Behind the scenes of Celine Dion's "Courage" tour
For the Canadian powerhouse, the rush backstage before a big show never gets old
Backstage at Celine Dion's "Courage" tour
For the first time in more than a decade, Celine Dion is touring the U.S. as part of her 10th world tour. The Canadian powerhouse is performing more than 100 shows. On Friday she’ll release her 27th studio album, “Courage.” The album and tour come more than three years after the death of René Angélil, her husband and manager. Gayle King got exclusive backstage access at her first U.S. stop.
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Uber slapped with $650 million tax bill
Company faces back taxes and penalties in battle over whether ride-share drivers are contractors or employees
Instagram hiding "like" counts in worldwide test
Starting Thursday, some U.S. users of the social media platform won't see the tally measuring a post's popularity
Pope presses tech companies to block kids' access to porn
Pontiff calls for tech industry to take action against "dramatic growth of pornography in the digital world"
Facebook says it removed 3.2 billion fake accounts
Facebook estimates that about 5% of its 2.45 billion user accounts are fake
SpaceX test fires crew capsule's abort engines
The test will help clear the way for an in-flight abort test as early as next month
Science
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Venice council floods after officials reject climate change measures
The regional council chambers, located in the Ferro Fini Palace, started to take on water Tuesday night as members were discussing climate change funding
"I cannot think of a greater health emergency"
Health experts sound alarm about climate change's growing and potential impact on kids, as detailed in annual report in medical journal The Lancet
SpaceX test fires crew capsule's abort engines
The test will help clear the way for an in-flight abort test as early as next month
Greta Thunberg sets sail from U.S. to Spain for climate summit
She refuses to travel by plane to avoid contributing to a heavy carbon footprint
Emergency declared in Venice, Italy, due to historic flooding
"St. Mark's Basilica has sustained serious damage, like the entire city and its islands," Venice Mayor Luigi Brugnaro announced
Health
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China treats 2 people with a highly contagious form of the plague
Officials in Beijing confirm rare cases of deadly disease, leaving residents of the densely-packed capital city with some unanswered questions
LASIK eye surgery should be taken off market, ex-FDA adviser says
An estimated 20 million Americans have undergone the procedure to correct nearsightedness and improve distance vision
New antibiotics needed "yesterday" to fight drug-resistant infections
Antibiotics are expensive to develop and because their use is limited, there's not a lot of profit potential for manufactures
"I cannot think of a greater health emergency"
Health experts sound alarm about climate change's growing and potential impact on kids, as detailed in annual report in medical journal The Lancet
CDC report identifies new potentially deadly superbugs
One antibiotic resistant superbug wasn't even on the CDC's radar five years ago, but has since spread around the globe
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Trump asks Supreme Court to stop release of his tax returns
A federal appeals court ruled Monday that Trump's tax returns can be turned over to state criminal investigators
Walmart moves Black Friday to Wednesday
Retailer says its early holiday-shopping deals will include discounts on Apple AirPods, appliances and more
Pope presses tech companies to block kids' access to porn
Pontiff calls for tech industry to take action against "dramatic growth of pornography in the digital world"
14-year-old baker gives cupcakes to homeless
Michael Platt has been on Food Network, did a TED talk, and is constantly giving back to those in need with his one-for-one business
Twinkies Cereal coming to a grocer near you
Hostess and Post Cereals collaboration will bring the treat to the breakfast table starting next month
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Manhunt intensifies for Marine deserter
Police in Roanoke, Virginia, are searching for a Marine deserter accused of murder. The manhunt prompted schools and some businesses to close. Chip Reid reports.
2 dead in California school shooting
Gunshots rang out at the start of classes at Saugus High School in Santa Clarita, California. At least two students are dead and three others wounded. As Jonathan Vigliotti reports, the suspect is a 16-year-old student.
Briefing on California high school shooting
At least two people have died and several were wounded in a shooting Thursday morning at Saugus High School in Southern California, authorities said. Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva said that the suspect, a 16-year-old student, is in custody and "in grave condition." Watch the full press conference.
2 dead in shooting at California high school
Police say gunman and victims all attended Saugus High School in Southern California
Rodney Reed's lawyers file to overturn conviction
Reed is scheduled to be executed on November 20 for the 1996 murder of Stacey Stites
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SpaceX test fires crew capsule's abort engines
The test will help clear the way for an in-flight abort test as early as next month
Rare images of Mercury in transit
Mercury skipped across the vast, glaring face of the sun in a rare celestial transit Monday. Stargazers used solar-filtered binoculars and telescopes to spot Mercury -- a tiny black dot -- as it passed directly between Earth and the sun.
SpaceX launches internet satellites
SpaceX launched one of its Falcon 9 rockets from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, carrying an additional 60 solar-powered Starlink internet relay satellites into orbit. The rocket's first stage later successfully landed back on Earth for a record fourth time.
Mercury puts on rare show as it passes across the sun
The solar system's smallest, innermost planet resembled a tiny black dot Monday as it passes directly between Earth and the sun
SpaceX launches another 60 solar-powered internet satellites
Initial service is expected to begin next year with global connectivity expected in 2021
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Mary Whyte's portraits of veterans
"We the People" is a collection of watercolor paintings depicting the diversity of U.S. service members from every state of the union
The fall of the Berlin Wall
Looking back at the wall that once divided Germany during the Cold War, and its collapse in November 1989
Photos: California wildfires
Extreme winds fanned the flames as fires threatened large portions of the Golden State
The 50 most popular baby boy names
Noah, Liam, Carter – how many of these popular male baby names do you know?
Why it's tough to be a dinosaur
Cartoonist Hugh Murphy's series of books details the tribulations modern life poses for a Tyrannosaurus Rex with very short arms
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CBSN Originals | Speaking Frankly: Dating apps
Dating apps offer seemingly endless potential matches at your fingertips, turning an intimate experience into something that feels more like a video game. But because users hide behind virtual profiles, it's easy to ghost, harass, and view others as non-human — and now that bots are populating these platforms, some actually are. As the industry continues to grow, some experts question whether dating app companies are really interested in helping people find love, or if they have an incentive to keep people in an endless cycle of searching and matching without any real connection.
Preview: CBSN Originals "Porn"
With smartphones and wireless internet, gaining access to pornography has never been easier for young people. But experts say early exposure to porn can "rewire" young people’s brains, distort their views of sexual behavior, and even contribute to dating violence. CBSN Originals explores the issue in the documentary "Speaking Frankly: Porn." Watch the full story at cbsnews.com/porn.
Women's Army Corps unit fighting for recognition
Nearly 900 members strong, the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion was the first and only all-black Women's Army Corps unit deployed to Europe during WWII. They made sure soldiers received their mail, but weren't recognized for their service. Jim Axelrod shares one member's story.
Venice hit with historic flooding
One of the world's most popular tourist destinations was declared a disaster on Thursday. Venice, Italy, has been swamped by the worst flooding in a half-century. As Holly Williams reports, the damage has left the city in deep trouble.
NFL teams commit to Kaepernick workout
New details are emerging about Colin Kaepernick's possible return to the football field. The quarterback, sidelined since protesting the national anthem, has now been invited to try out for NFL teams. James Brown spoke with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.
