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Rare tornado hits near Seattle
A rare tornado touched down outside Seattle near Port Orchard, Washington, on Tuesday. Homes were damaged, and trees and powerlines are down. CBS News correspondent David Begnaud reports.
Penny Marshall dead at 75
Actress and director Penny Marshall has died. She was best known for her role in "Laverne & Shirley," but also made history with her directing career. CBS News senior national correspondent Jim Axelrod reports.
Father fights legalize medical marijuana, for son's sake
Sebastien Cotte's son is a terminally ill pediatric patient who uses marijuana for medicinal purposes. Cotte is part of a group suing the Justice Department to remove marijuana's classification as a Schedule I drug -- the same group as heroin and LSD. He joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with his story.
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Senate passes bipartisan criminal justice bill
Senators voted 87-12 to approve a sweeping criminal justice overhaul supported by President Trump
Facebook gave tech giants more access to users' data than it said: Report
New York Times story could add to the pressure Facebook's been under regarding its protection of the privacy of that data
Rare tornado causes "catastrophic damage" near Seattle
Debris — including leaves and litter — was apparently lifted some 6,000 feet into the sky Tuesday in Port Orchard
The U.S. national security strategy, a year after its debut
Stars pay tribute to Penny Marshall
The "Laverne & Shirley" star and successful director died at her Hollywood Hills home from diabetes-related complications
Shootings fueling booming $3 billion school-safety industry
CBS News was in Columbiana, Ohio, as teachers trained to take down an armed intruder with pepper spray that costs $1,500 a can
Judge: Officials had no constitutional duty to protect Parkland students
More than a dozen survivors of the school rampage that left 17 dead claimed officials should have done more to stop the massacre
North Carolina governor vetoing bill with congressional race redo
State Democratic and GOP leaders are calling for a new election for a disputed House race in North Carolina's 9th Congressional District over election fraud claims
Tucker Carlson's show loses advertisers over immigration comments
While several are pulling ads, the biggest ones are so far sticking with the Fox News host, despite controversy
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Girl's brain tumor disappears in medical mystery
"It was unbelievable. The tumor is undetectable on MRI scans, which is very unusual"
Yemen's warring sides blame each other as ceasefire tested again
But the truce still appeared largely intact with U.N. monitors expected to arrive and the details of a major prisoner swap being hashed out
Huge floating device isn't trapping plastic in Pacific Ocean
The young innovator behind the project said a fix was in the works
Haley pushes Mideast peace plan in closing Security Council remarks
"It recognizes the realities on the ground in the Middle East have changed — and changed in very powerful and important ways," Haley said
Trump Foundation closing amid probe into donations
Once tasty Blue Apron is now a penny-stock
Online meal-kit delivery service has seen its value plunge 90 percent since a 2017 IPO
Couples rush to divorce by year-end — to save on taxes
Sparring spouses are racing to finalize their divorces before changes in the way alimony is taxed kick in next year
A credit bump for paying utility, wireless bills on time
Consumers with subprime credit or little financial history could hike their scores by adding recurring payments
Student's dedicated service dog awarded honorary diploma
Grad student Brittany Hawley graduated this weekend — but she didn't cross the stage alone
CBS This Morning
CBS This Morning
Ray & Janay Rice on NFL assault incidents
In 2014, NFL player Ray Rice was seen punching and knocking out his then-fiancée in an elevator. The Baltimore Ravens dropped him and Rice hasn't played professional football since. Rice and his fiancée, Janay, married just weeks after the incident and now have two children together. "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King sits down with the couple to discuss why they stayed together and how recent NFL assault incidents affected their lives.
Actor sues Fortnite for using "Carlton dance"
The maker of the popular video game Fortnite, with around 200 million users worldwide, faces more lawsuits from celebrities for allegedly using their famous dance moves. "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" star, Alfonso Ribeiro, is suing Fortnite's creator over his iconic "Carlton dance." Vladimir Duthiers reports.
Gary Cohn on US economy, government shutdown
This week marks one year since the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The legislation reduced tax rates for individuals and increased the standard deduction. It also cut the corporate tax rate from 35 percent to 21 percent. As part of our series, Issues That Matter, we're taking a closer look at the impact of those tax cuts one year later. Gary Cohn, who served as director of the National Economic Council and as chief economic adviser to President Trump during the tax debate, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the state of the economy. Cohn resigned from his White House post in March.
How your food choices impact your brain
For many Americans, eating healthier will be a top New Year's resolution. One expert says we should start by eliminating gluten. Dr. David Perlmutter claims eating foods high in carbohydrates causes brain inflamation and can trigger neurological disorders like anxiety, depression, and ADHD. He revised and updated his best-selling 2013 book "Grain Brain: The Surprising Truth about Wheat, Carbs, and Sugar--Your Brain's Silent Killers." Perlmutter joins "CBS This Morning" to offer nutrition tips.
GOP in the dark about Trump's shutdown plan
There is no sign of a solution to Washington's budget standoff, which could shut down much of the government. The White House and Congress have until midnight Friday to agree on whether to fund the president's proposed border wall. Democrats oppose the plan. Major Garrett reports.
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Help will come too late for many starving Yemeni kids
As ceasefire brings some hope, parents in rebel territory feed their kids -- the ones strong enough to eat anything -- boiled leaves
Yemen's rebels pin hopes for peace on the U.S. government
With ceasefire about to take effect, Houthi foreign minister tells CBS News relief for millions is coming, and with U.S. help, peace can flourish
Pro-government forces unleash airstrikes in Yemen
Despite a ceasefire to begin Tuesday, there was more fighting Sunday in and around the port city of Hodeida in Yemen
How Yemen's war is killing children — no weapons necessary
Yussuf Adel escaped some of the fiercest fighting in Yemen's civil war, but the 3-year-old isn't out of danger
Yemen's humanitarian crisis
The nation's civil war has claimed at least 10,000 lives, and generated the world's worst humanitarian crisis
Red & Blue
Red & Blue
12/18/18: Red and Blue
Judge delaying sentencing for Michael Flynn; Vietnam refugees potentially in jeopardy
Investigations into Trump-led organizations
Federal or state authorities are investigating a range of Trump-related groups and activities including the Trump Foundation, the family's business, the Trump campaign, the president's inauguration, and more. Ilya Marritz, co-host of WNYC's "Trump Inc." podcast, spoke to CBSN's "Red & Blue" along with former prosecutors Keir Dougall and Rebecca Roiphe about the legal issues the president faces from these probes.
12/17/18: Red and Blue
Report: Russian social media campaign tried to suppress Democrat turnout in 2016; CBS: Fired CEO Leslie Moonves will not receive severance.
Congress tries to strike spending deal
With a week to go until Christmas, and no agreement reached on either end of Pennsylvania Avenue, the government could be headed towards a shutdown. Ginger Gibson, a political correspondent for Reuters, joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss the efforts in Congress to reach a spending compromise.
Senate ends debate on criminal justice reform
The Senate took steps to advance a bipartisan piece of legislation Monday, designed to reform the criminal justice system. Justin George, a criminal justice reporter for The Marshall Project, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the First Step Act.
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Foundation brings dogs to brighten people's days
The Good Dog Foundation brings pups to people in need of some love
Student's dedicated service dog awarded honorary diploma
Grad student Brittany Hawley graduated this weekend — but she didn't cross the stage alone
Quadriplegic student walks across graduation stage using exoskeleton
"I feel so blessed to have been able to accomplish that milestone," says new college grad Aldo Amenta
Man takes ailing dog on cross-country road trip for one last adventure
To make their last months together happy, Paul Heroux decided to take his dog Mura on a road trip — all 8,500 miles, just the two of them
Boy and rescued service dog help each other live full lives
A rescued dog and a boy with special needs found a calming force within each other
CBSN Originals — presented by Pfizer
CBSN Originals — presented by Pfizer
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.
Out of Aleppo
Mohammad Shasho's family left Aleppo in 2013, telling their children they were taking a prolonged vacation. That "vacation" was an evacuation prompted by Syria's eight-year-old civil war, and it became a permanent exile. In a film produced by BYkids, we see the Syrian crisis through the eyes of a young refugee filmmaker.
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More U.S.The U.S. national security strategy: One year later
On CBS News "Intelligence Matters" podcast, guest host retired Admiral Sandy Winnefeld examines blueprint's progress with document's lead author, Nadia Schadlow
Student's dedicated service dog awarded honorary diploma
Grad student Brittany Hawley graduated this weekend — but she didn't cross the stage alone
Penny Marshall, "Laverne & Shirley" star, dead at 75
Actress Penny Marshall, best known for playing Laverne DeFazio on "Laverne & Shirley," has died
Mega Millions winning numbers announced for $284M jackpot
Tuesday's jackpot has an estimated cash value of $167 million
Senate passes bipartisan criminal justice bill
Senate voted Tuesday night to approve a sweeping criminal justice overhaul supported by President Trump
Politics
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Transcript: Nadia Schadlow talks with Sandy Winnefeld on "Intelligence Matters"
Former Trump deputy national security adviser for strategy talks with former Vice Chairman of Joint Chiefs Sandy Winnefeld on "Intelligence Matters" this week
The U.S. national security strategy: One year later
On CBS News "Intelligence Matters" podcast, guest host retired Admiral Sandy Winnefeld examines blueprint's progress with document's lead author, Nadia Schadlow
Senate passes bipartisan criminal justice bill
Senate voted Tuesday night to approve a sweeping criminal justice overhaul supported by President Trump
The Takeout: A CBS News original political podcast
“The Takeout” is a weekly podcast about politics, policy and pop culture hosted by CBS News Chief White House correspondent Major Garrett
North Carolina governor vetoing bill with congressional race redo
State Democratic and GOP leaders are calling for a new election for a disputed House race in North Carolina's 9th Congressional District over election fraud claims
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Yemen's warring sides blame each other as ceasefire tested again
But the truce still appeared largely intact with U.N. monitors expected to arrive and the details of a major prisoner swap being hashed out
Haley pushes Mideast peace plan in closing Security Council remarks
"It recognizes the realities on the ground in the Middle East have changed — and changed in very powerful and important ways," Haley said
First transgender woman competes in Miss Universe pageant
"Today I am here, proudly representing my nation, all women and human rights,” she said
Huge floating device isn't trapping plastic in Pacific Ocean
The young innovator behind the project said a fix was in the works
Number of journalists killed worldwide increases in 2018
Reporters Without Borders said 63 journalists died in relation to their jobs from in the first 11 months of 2018
Entertainment
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Penny Marshall, "Laverne & Shirley" star, dead at 75
Actress Penny Marshall, best known for playing Laverne DeFazio on "Laverne & Shirley," has died
Stars pay tribute to Penny Marshall
The "Laverne & Shirley" star and successful director died at her Hollywood Hills home from diabetes-related complications
First transgender woman competes in Miss Universe pageant
"Today I am here, proudly representing my nation, all women and human rights,” she said
Cardi B gets asked out on "Carpool Karaoke"
The rapper has some new fans at the Culver City Senior Center
"Vice's" Christian Bale and Adam McKay chronicle Dick Cheney's rise to power
To play the former vice president, Bale shaved his head and packed on some 40 pounds
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Facebook gave tech giants more access to users' data than it said: Report
New York Times story could add to the pressure Facebook's been under regarding its protection of the privacy of that data
Once tasty Blue Apron is now a penny-stock
Online meal-kit delivery service has seen its value plunge 90 percent since a 2017 IPO
#LogOutFacebook fuels protests, canceled accounts
Facebook's data breaches and privacy issues are prompting critics like the NAACP to log off their accounts
Huge floating device isn't trapping plastic in Pacific Ocean
The young innovator behind the project said a fix was in the works
Sandberg says Facebook needs to do more to protect users' civil rights
Facebook released the findings of an audit led by a longtime ACLU director
Health
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11-year-old girl's brain tumor disappears in medical mystery
"It was unbelievable. The tumor is undetectable on MRI scans, which is very unusual"
How food choices may affect your brain's destiny
Dr. David Perlmutter claims eating foods high in carbs causes brain inflammation and can trigger conditions like anxiety, depression and ADHD
Drone delivers vaccines for kids on remote island
The drone delivery covered almost 25 miles of rainforests and rugged mountainous terrain
How does federal judges' health insurance stack up?
With a federal court ruling that Obamacare is unconstitutional, here's a look at the kind of health coverage judges get
Child abuse rises on day after Friday report cards, study shows
But no such trend noted on other days of week, and researchers could only speculate about the reason for the increases
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Facebook gave tech giants more access to users' data than it said: Report
New York Times story could add to the pressure Facebook's been under regarding its protection of the privacy of that data
Mega Millions winning numbers announced for $284M jackpot
Tuesday's jackpot has an estimated cash value of $167 million
Once tasty Blue Apron is now a penny-stock
Online meal-kit delivery service has seen its value plunge 90 percent since a 2017 IPO
Tucker Carlson's show loses advertisers over immigration comments
While several are pulling ads, the biggest ones are so far sticking with the Fox News host, despite controversy
Stocks stanch the bleeding ahead of key Fed decision
Investors looking for signs that Federal Reserve officials may slow their push to hike interest rates
Crime
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Senate passes bipartisan criminal justice bill
Senate voted Tuesday night to approve a sweeping criminal justice overhaul supported by President Trump
Woman in New York fights back, prevents her car from being stolen
Bronx mother Tihisha Jones gets street justice after stopping a suspected car thief in his tracks — and it was all caught on camera
Man in alleged GoFundMe scam could face jail on traffic charges
Mark D'Amico, his girlfriend and a homeless veteran allegedly concocted a good Samaritan story to scam donors
Teen caught on video attacking girl wearing hijab in school
Authorities in suburban Pittsburgh say they deem the bathroom incident bullying, not hate crime for now
Two Chicago police officers killed by train
Police said the officers were investigating a call of shots fired when they were hit by the passing train