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Eye Opener: Mixed signals on guns and taxes
There's growing confusion over moves to tighten gun laws after this month's mass shootings. Also, a small plane explodes in flames off a California runway. All 10 people on board got out alive. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds.
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Former VA doctor charged in 3 deaths
The indictment of a former doctor at a veterans hospital in Arkansas is sending shock waves through the nation's largest healthcare system. Dr. Robert Levy is accused of involuntary manslaughter in the deaths of three patients and he could be responsible for the deaths of more than a dozen others. Omar Villafranca has one widow's story.
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"There is a story to be told in New Mexico," official says of Epstein ranch
New Mexico's commissioner of public lands has turned over 400 pages of Epstein's property records that may contain names of his alleged co-conspirators
Hotel cook arrested after allegedly planning mass shooting
Police seized multiple high-powered firearms and hundreds of rounds of ammunition
Soldier's mom could be among last to benefit from immigration program
The Trump administration is reviewing whether to end a program that helps undocumented family members of U.S. troops adjust their legal status
Rocket launches GPS satellite into orbit for Air Force
New GPS satellite features improved accuracy for both military and civilian users
After leaving White House race, Dem announces Senate run
John Hickenlooper rolled out his Senate campaign bid after dropping out of the presidential race last week
Panthers are struggling to walk and Florida officials don't know why
Trail footage shows kittens stumbling and falling down, as if unable to control their hind legs
"Lord, forgive them": Texas inmate's last words before execution
Larry Swearingen, 48, received a lethal injection at the state penitentiary in Huntsville for the 1998 killing of 19-year-old Melissa Trotter
10 walk away unhurt after small jet slides off runway and burns
Aircraft had aborted its takeoff from small NorCal airport; "They're very, very lucky people," bystander says
Taylor Swift plans to re-record earlier songs. Here's why.
Superstar tells "CBS Sunday Morning" says she'll re-record the masters of her earlier songs to offset the impact of the sale of her original music label
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Study raises concerns about microplastics in drinking water
"If you ask somebody whether they'd like their water with or without plastic, I'd doubt you'd get any answer other than, 'hold the plastic, please!'"
Louisiana island may soon be lost to rising waters
Rising sea levels and the intrusion of salt water from the Gulf of Mexico have destroyed much of the island's natural protective barrier
Humanoid robot "commands" Russian rocket test flight
The humanoid robot is known as Skybot F-850 and as FEDOR; the test flight was needed to clear an upgraded Soyuz booster to launch human crews to the space station
Rapidly decaying Titanic could disappear in decades
Explorers on the first manned voyage in nearly 15 years were astonished by the famous ship's rapid decay
Mom claims fake Child Protective Services workers tried to take son
The alleged incident that took place in Washington state is every parent's nightmare
Trump naysayers want to see what the mood is in New Hampshire
John Kasich is planning a visit to New Hampshire next month, and Mark Sanford has also made a trip to the state
U.S. athletes punished for protesting at Pan American Games
Fencer Race Imboden kneeled on the medal stand and hammer thrower Gwen Berry raised her fist during the national anthem and both face 12-month probation
One state might have a solution to the staffing crisis in prisons
As states grapple with how to retain those willing to enter the profession, one official thinks he's found a way to make working behind bars more attractive
Man caught with extremist material after N.J. car accident
Authorities in New Jersey found more than a dozen guns, a grenade launcher and items with white supremacist symbols
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CBS This Morning
NYPD commissioner on firing Daniel Pantaleo
In an exclusive interview with “CBS This Morning,” New York City Police Commissioner James O’Neill discusses his "difficult" decision to fire the officer who put Eric Garner in a deadly chokehold five years ago. Daniel Pantaleo brought Garner to the ground after officers said he resisted arrest for selling loose cigarettes. The Staten Island district attorney and the Department of Justice decided to not charge Pantaleo with a crime. The police union criticized O’Neill’s decision to fire him, saying the commissioner, "has chosen politics and his own self-interest over the police officers he claims to lead."
Focus turns to Jeffrey Epstein's Zorro Ranch
In New Mexico, a high-ranking official says she's on a "mission for justice" over Jeffrey Epstein's alleged sex abuse. The state commissioner of public lands has given investigators hundreds of pages of records on Epstein's New Mexico ranch. The documents may contain names of alleged co-conspirators. Mola Lenghi reports.
Taliban spokesman: Al Qaeda not behind 9/11
Two more American troops have been killed in Afghanistan. The military said they died in a firefight, but did not give any more details. Their deaths come as the U.S. continues peace talks with the Taliban in Qatar. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
Families of shooting victims speak out
Stephanie Melendez's father was killed in the El Paso massacre. Sharon Risher's mother and two cousins died in the 2015 Charleston church shooting. Richard Martinez's son was killed in a mass shooting near the University of California Santa Barbara in 2014. And Nelba Marquez-Green's 6-year-old daughter was murdered at Sandy Hook Elementary in 2012. Gayle King spoke with families of shooting victims about the future of gun control. Tune in for more of their conversation on Tuesday, August 27, on "CBS This Morning."
CA man arrested for alleged shooting plot
Authorities in California say another mass shooting may have been averted. Police arrested 37-year-old Rodolfo Montoya, a cook at a Marriott in Long Beach. They found several guns and hundreds of rounds of ammunition in his home. His arrest is one of the latest in a string of mass shooting threats after deadly shootings in El Paso and Dayton. Jericka Duncan reports.
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Washington Governor Jay Inslee drops out of 2020 presidential race
The Democratic candidate, who made fighting climate change a central theme of his campaign, made the announcement late Wednesday
Nikki Haley dismisses rumors of a Trump-Haley 2020 ticket
In a tweet, Haley decried the "false rumors" that she would replace Pence on the 2020 ticket and called the vice president a "dear friend"
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Kasich plans New Hampshire trip
And Mark Sanford, who's considering a White House run, told CBS. "If you look at a state like New Hampshire, there certainly is historic precedent for somebody getting in during this window of time"
Bernie Sanders releases plan to strengthen unions
The Sanders campaign unveiled the plan ahead of the AFL-CIO convention in Iowa on Wednesday
Where the 2020 candidates stand on transgender issues
The 2020 candidates promise to address health care and criminal justice concerns for transgender people
Red & Blue
Red & Blue
Early voting starts in North Carolina's 9th District
Early voting began Wednesday in North Carolina's 9th Congressional District, the last undecided race of the 2018 midterms. WBTV chief investigative reporter Nick Ochsner joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the candidate's messages.
Jay Inslee drops out of presidential race
Washington Governor Jay Inslee, who made fighting climate change the central theme of his presidential campaign, announced Wednesday night that he is ending his bid for the 2020 Democratic nomination. Inslee announced his decision on MSNBC.
8/21/19: Red and Blue
Trump examining ending birthright citizenship; Can Democrats attract Black Millennial voters?
Winning the young black vote in 2020
In the 2016 presidential election, millennial turnout increased for nearly every racial group -- except for black millennials. Arisha Hatch, managing director of campaigns at the racial justice group Color of Change, speaks to CBSN's Elaine Quijano on "Red and Blue" about what 2020 Democrats should be doing to earn the votes of younger African Americans.
UC Davis study on "red flag" laws
A new study from the University of California, Davis, says the state's "red flag" law could have played a part in preventing at least 21 mass shootings there. Dr. Garen Wintemute, the lead author of that study, discusses the findings on CBSN's "Red and Blue."
The Uplift: Stories That Inspire
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Stolen dog found by local CBS reporter
After seeing surveillance of Lucy being stolen, KHOU-TV reporter Matthew Dougherty made it his mission to find her
98-year-old "bag boy" gets birthday surprise
Bartholomeo "Bennie" Ficeto works two days a week and refuses to take a break – in fact, he wants to pick up an extra shift
Maddy Freking wows fans at 2019 Little League World Series
Freking is only the 19th girl to play in the Little League World Series since the gender line was broken in 1974
Ohio boy donates $15,000 earned at county fair to St. Jude
Diesel Pippert earned thousands selling livestock — and wise beyond his years, he gave it to kids who need it more
Couple with Down syndrome proved the critics wrong
Kris and Paul met in 1993 and eventually became one of the first couples in the world with Down syndrome to get married
4-year-old in wheelchair in awe of Ulta ad
A Virginia girl with a genetic disorder is inspiring others with her reaction to a beauty ad. Four-year-old Maren Anderson stopped to admire an Ulta beauty model who uses a wheelchair, just like she does. Her parents said the ad shows the power of inclusivity. Ulta says it is now trying to arrange for Maren and the model to meet in person.
"It's doing something good": Women brighten lives of seniors with memory loss
The Bloomington, Minnesota, pair rearrange up to nearly a thousand bouquets a month, with 150 volunteers working five days a week
30-year-old with special needs taken in by former teacher
When he was found wandering alone, Chris Barrington remembered only one name: his junior high teacher
Hospital honors Marine who missed his graduation for surgery
After surviving boot camp, Micah Wooten was looking forward to graduation — until he had to be rushed to the hospital for emergency surgery
CBSN Originals
CBSN Originals
A climate reckoning in the heartland
A historic flood in March 2019 left much of America's heartland under water. Grain farmers already struggling to bounce back from the Chinese trade war must now grapple with the realities of climate change that threaten to change the future of farming forever. Now, some farmers are implementing practices that could potentially reverse the effects of climate change – and provide a bigger profit. In this CBSN Originals documentary, Adam Yamaguchi travels to Nebraska, where he meets two farmers on different paths, both determined to pass their legacies on to the next generation.
Powerless: The high cost of cheap gas
When the U.S. declared the discovery of natural gas reserves large enough to propel the country to energy independence, property owners in West Virginia could never have imagined how that discovery might affect them. CBSN Originals and ProPublica traveled to West Virginia's "gas patch" to meet landowners Beth Crowder and David Wentz, a once-married couple who found themselves in the crosshairs of Big Gas and joined forces to fight back.
Fake news, real consequences: The woman fighting disinformation
As the 2016 U.S. election illustrated, social media has become a powerful tool for disinformation and propaganda. Today, the Philippines is center stage in that battle as its government leverages platforms like Facebook to combat its critics — particularly the media. And, as President Rodrigo Duterte continues to consolidate power, many wonder if democracy in the U.S. is at risk.
Trophy hunting: Killing or conservation?
CBSN Originals goes inside the closely guarded world of trophy hunting, to find out whether hunting helps or harms the long-term survival of wildlife in one of Africa’s premier destinations.
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.
World
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Study raises concerns about microplastics in drinking water
"If you ask somebody whether they'd like their water with or without plastic, I doubt you'd get any answer other than, 'hold the plastic, please!'"
Black hole possibly swallowed neutron star, causing ripples in space
The cosmic collision could be the first example of a black hole colliding with a neutron star — possibly offering new insights into the expansion of the universe
Rapidly decaying Titanic could disappear in decades
Explorers on the first manned voyage in nearly 15 years were astonished by the famous ship's rapid decay
U.S. athletes punished for protesting at Pan American Games
Fencer Race Imboden kneeled on the medal stand and hammer thrower Gwen Berry raised her fist during the national anthem and both face 12-month probation
Spacewalk installs key upgrade to station
The new port will allow two U.S. commercial crew ships to dock at the space station at the same time
U.S.
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NYPD police commissioner on firing Daniel Pantaleo
"I have to make decisions that are good for the whole city," James O'Neill said. "Not just for the police department"
China trade war costing billions in U.S. tourism spending
Chinese tourists spend more on travel to the U.S. than any other group, but their numbers are waning amid tensions
Rocket launches GPS satellite into orbit for Air Force
New GPS satellite features improved accuracy for both military and civilian users
Inslee set to announce third term for Washington governor
Two people close to Inslee told The Associated Press that Inslee planned to make the announcement in an email to supporters.
Hotel cook arrested after allegedly planning mass shooting
Police seized multiple high-powered firearms and hundreds of rounds of ammunition
Politics
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Inslee set to announce third term for Washington governor
Two people close to Inslee told The Associated Press that Inslee planned to make the announcement in an email to supporters.
After leaving White House race, Hickenlooper announces Senate run
John Hickenlooper rolled out his Senate campaign bid after dropping out of the presidential race last week
Soldier's mother could be among the last to benefit from immigration program
The Trump administration is reviewing whether to end a program that helps undocumented family members of U.S. troops adjust their legal status
Washington Governor Jay Inslee drops out of 2020 presidential race
The Democratic candidate, who made fighting climate change a central theme of his campaign, made the announcement late Wednesday
Trump administration unveils rule to detain migrant families longer
The White House hopes to upend a landmark court settlement that has governed the care of migrant children in U.S. custody for two decades
Entertainment
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Taylor Swift plans to re-record earlier songs. Here's why:
Preview: Superstar tells "CBS Sunday Morning" she'll re-record the masters of her earlier songs to offset the impact of the sale of her original music label
Woodstock at 50, in the words, and music, of those who were there
A half-century after a mass of humanity converged on a farm in Bethel, N.Y. for three days of peace and music, musicians and concert-goers recall a unique moment for their generation
Sean Spicer joins "Dancing with the Stars" cast
ABC's hit show "Dancing with the Stars" is about to get a lot spicier in its 28th season
The Obamas' first film, "American Factory," debuts on Netflix
Documentary explores impact of globalization, centering on a closed Ohio plant that reopens under Chinese management
Rescue pup to star in "Lady and the Tramp" remake
Just last year, Monte was living in a shelter – now he's on the road to fame
Technology
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Instagram says there's "no truth" to new hoax post, so don't share it
The fake notice has already fooled many of your friends and many celebrities
Facebook will let users see how company tracks them
Users will be able to disconnect their account from data Facebook gathers elsewhere on the web—after a wait period
More than 20 Texas local governments hit by ransomware attack
Cyberattack typically spreads through malicious links in emails and has crippled a string of cities in recent years
Proposed laws could change how consumers get smartphones repaired
Twenty states are considering so-called "Right to Repair" bills to allow electronics to be fixed without jeopardizing quality or voiding warranties
Coming soon to Netflix: Movie trailers crafted by AI
Streaming giant is investing in tech that can automate part of the trailer-making process for its massive library
Science
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Rocket launches GPS satellite into orbit for Air Force
New GPS satellite features improved accuracy for both military and civilian users
Humanoid robot "commands" Russian rocket test flight
The humanoid robot is known as Skybot F-850 and as FEDOR; the test flight was needed to clear an upgraded Soyuz booster to launch human crews to the space station
Panthers are struggling to walk and officials don't know why
Trail footage shows kittens stumbling and falling down, as if unable to control their hind legs
Study raises concerns about microplastics in drinking water
"If you ask somebody whether they'd like their water with or without plastic, I doubt you'd get any answer other than, 'hold the plastic, please!'"
Black hole possibly swallowed neutron star, causing ripples in space
The cosmic collision could be the first example of a black hole colliding with a neutron star — possibly offering new insights into the expansion of the universe
Health
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Reported illness among vapers reaches 150 possible cases
Health officials are now looking into more than 150 possible cases in 16 states
Study raises concerns about microplastics in drinking water
"If you ask somebody whether they'd like their water with or without plastic, I doubt you'd get any answer other than, 'hold the plastic, please!'"
Wisdom teeth removal contributes to opioid crisis, experts warn
Many who have their wisdom teeth removed are prescribed opioid painkillers – but there may be a better, safer option
Veteran's widow speaks out after former VA doctor charged in deaths
Wife of retired Army Sergeant Michael McCoy says he knew the Veterans Affairs "had failed him"
How much a family with good health insurance spent last year
Employee health care costs have risen twice as fast as wages—those with coverage pay thousands of dollars more
MoneyWatch
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The Fed says trade is main reason U.S. economy is slowing
While President Trump blasts Jerome Powell for slowdown, Fed officials put the blame squarely on trade tensions
China trade war costing billions in U.S. tourism spending
Chinese tourists spend more on travel to the U.S. than any other group, but their numbers are waning amid tensions
How much a family with good health insurance spent last year
Employee health care costs have risen twice as fast as wages—those with coverage pay thousands of dollars more
Why Trump's payroll tax cut wouldn't do much for the economy
As the White House vacillates over another another tax cut, economists of all political stripes say: Don't bother
The Obamas' first film, "American Factory," debuts on Netflix
Documentary explores impact of globalization, centering on a closed Ohio plant that reopens under Chinese management
Crime
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Hotel cook arrested after allegedly planning mass shooting
Police seized multiple high-powered firearms and hundreds of rounds of ammunition
America's deadliest mass shootings
These are the deadliest mass shootings in American history
"There is a story to be told in New Mexico," official says of Epstein ranch
New Mexico's commissioner of public lands has turned over 400 pages of Epstein's property records that may contain names of his alleged co-conspirators
Focus turns to Jeffrey Epstein's Zorro Ranch
In New Mexico, a high-ranking official says she's on a "mission for justice" over Jeffrey Epstein's alleged sex abuse. The state commissioner of public lands has given investigators hundreds of pages of records on Epstein's New Mexico ranch. The documents may contain names of alleged co-conspirators. Mola Lenghi reports.
Parkland survivors unveil gun control plan
Student activists and survivors of the 2018 deadly mass shooting in Parkland, Florida -- including David Hogg -- are proposing bold action to reduce gun violence by half over the next decade. The initiative led by March for Our Lives -- the group of former Parkland students who have turned to promoting gun reform in the wake of the mass shooting -- is called the Peace Plan for a Safer America.
Space
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Rocket launches GPS satellite into orbit for Air Force
New GPS satellite features improved accuracy for both military and civilian users
Humanoid robot "commands" Russian rocket test flight
The humanoid robot is known as Skybot F-850 and as FEDOR; the test flight was needed to clear an upgraded Soyuz booster to launch human crews to the space station
Black hole possibly swallowed neutron star, causing ripples in space
The cosmic collision could be the first example of a black hole colliding with a neutron star — possibly offering new insights into the expansion of the universe
Spacewalk installs key upgrade to station
The new port will allow two U.S. commercial crew ships to dock at the space station at the same time
NASA's step forward in new moon plan
NASA has moved a step closer in resuming human space missions since the program was shuttered in 2011. CBS News' Marc Liverman reports from Huntsville, Alabama, where NASA announced it will manage the building of the new human lunar lander.
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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
Michael Gargiulo case: Stabbing deaths of three women linked to suspected serial killer
Investigators link murders of Tricia Pacaccio, Ashley Ellerin and Maria Bruno to same suspect: Michael Gargiulo
The worst movies of 2019
The worst films of the year star big name actors, including Keanu Reeves, Anne Hathaway, and Chris Hemsworth.
The Oddities & Curiosities Expo
A traveling exhibition of gothic and occult art, sideshow performers, and bizarre specimens stopped outside Chicago, where CBS News photographer Jake Barlow took in the odd sights
New York's Central Park
America's first major landscaped public park, the 840-acre park in Manhattan welcomes more than 37 million visitors every year
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Colo. custodian climbs ranks to principal
A Colorado educator who began his career as a custodian, is back in school this week, this time as the principal. Michael Atkins started his first semester as principal of Denver’s Stedman Elementary School, already familiar with the school system. For more than three decades, Atkins has been a student, janitor and teacher. As a young student, he did not see a future in education after experiencing racial discrimination in the classroom. That all changed when he realized he could inspire students to celebrate each other's differences.
Veterans find an outlet in wheelchair rugby
As wounded warriors return home from deployments overseas, some are finding support from a new kind of team. Chip Reid reports.
Nikole Hannah-Jones on "The 1619 Project"
In a special new issue, the New York Times magazine is launching a series called "The 1619 Project." It marks the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the first enslaved Africans in the colony of Virginia. The series examines the ways the legacy of slavery continues to shape America and "aims to reframe American history" to place "the consequences of slavery and the contributions of black Americans at the very center of the story we tell ourselves about who we are." The journalist behind the project, Nikole Hannah-Jones, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the project and why she hopes it will help Americans confront the truth about our own history.
A climate reckoning in the heartland
A historic flood in March 2019 left much of America's heartland under water. Grain farmers already struggling to bounce back from the Chinese trade war must now grapple with the realities of climate change that threaten to change the future of farming forever. Now, some farmers are implementing practices that could potentially reverse the effects of climate change – and provide a bigger profit. In this CBSN Originals documentary, Adam Yamaguchi travels to Nebraska, where he meets two farmers on different paths, both determined to pass their legacies on to the next generation.
The Titanic could disappear within 20 years
Stunning new video shows the world's most famous shipwreck may soon be lost at sea. Scientists who took the pictures say the Titanic is disappearing. They estimate it could be completely gone within 20 years, eaten away by bacteria, marine life and sea currents. Ian Lee reports.
