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The gift of a foster parent
When Aurora, Colo., middle school math teacher Finn Lanning learned his 13-year-old student Damien, who was in foster care, needed a kidney transplant, the confirmed bachelor decided to do something: become a foster parent. Steve Hartman reports.
Trump eyes 2020 amid talks of impeachment
Donald Trump is getting ready to kick off his re-election campaign as protesters call for his impeachment. Critics want Congress to intervene days to keep the president from finishing his term. Nicole Killian reports.
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Battleground Tracker: Biden leads with Warren, Harris, Sanders close
Electability has propelled Biden into an early lead, but Warren and Sanders are also in the mix
Pompeo says U.S. weighing "full range" of options to counter Iran
Last week, the U.S. accused the Iranian government of attacking two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman, an important waterway near the Arabian Peninsula
Jim Gaffigan on retiring from the job of being a dad
Father's Day brings an announcement from the comedian about relinquishing his parental role
Firefighters battle occupational cancer
Since 2002, almost 2 out of 3 firefighters who died in the line of duty died of cancer, yet many sickened first responders are being denied workers' comp benefits
Hong Kong's leader apologizes as massive protests continue
The bill had drawn up to 1 million demonstrators to mass protests in Hong Kong
Building the Transcontinental Railroad, the 19th century moonshot
150 years ago, crews working west from Omaha and east from Sacramento (including thousands of Chinese laborers) constructed a 1,776-mile-long railroad across an untamed frontier
Bitcoin billionaires Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss
Famously portrayed in "The Social Network" as the pair of Harvard athletes who believed Mark Zuckerberg stole their idea for Facebook, they're now famously successful cryptocurrency entrepreneurs with the bitcoin exchange Gemini
Could a new Calif. law free a convicted killer when he turns 25?
When an elderly couple was found brutally murdered in their bed – stabbed 128 times -- police faced the coldest killer they’d ever encountered … and he was just 15
Meet the ocean cleanup company that's removed 2,350 tons of trash
Every year, more than 8 million tons of plastic enter our oceans
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"Toy Story 4" star Tim Allen on comedy and tragedy
The star of "Home Improvement" and the voice of Buzz Lightyear talks about a difficult past that led to a stellar career
Mining lessons from the blockbuster game Minecraft
One of the bestselling video games of all time has no guns or blood, just chunky building blocks – a virtual Lego universe that has found its way into classrooms
World's best dads
Father's Day, a day to celebrate dads, came about thanks to a woman. But while not all fathers can win awards, some make up their own
NYPD suicides part of a larger trend
So far this year, 93 officers nationwide have taken their own life — already on track to exceed 2018
"60 Minutes" producer Katy Textor dies
Textor was a longtime Morley Safer collaborator
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CBS Sunday Morning
Firefighters battle a fearsome occupational hazard: Cancer
Since 2002, almost 2 out of 3 firefighters who died in the line of duty died of cancer, as today's fires produce an ever-more toxic brew of chemicals, yet many sickened first responders are being denied workers' comp benefits
The Transcontinental Railroad: A 19th century moonshot
150 years ago, crews working west from Omaha and east from Sacramento (including thousands of Chinese laborers) constructed a 1,776-mile-long railroad across an untamed frontier
The gift of a foster parent
When Aurora, Colo., middle school math teacher Finn Lanning learned his 13-year-old student Damien, who was in foster care, needed a kidney transplant, the confirmed bachelor decided to do something: become a foster parent. Steve Hartman reports.
Celebrating dad
How did Father's Day come about? It was thanks to a woman, Sonora Smart Dodd, who in 1909 proposed a day to celebrate fathers, like the widowed Civil War veteran who'd raised Dodd and her five brothers. But unlike Mother's Day, the idea was slow to catch on, and it would take decades for dads to get their due. Correspondent Nikki Batiste talks with retired NFL star Tony Gonzalez, a 2019 Father of the Year Award recipient, and with photographer Dave Engledow, the self-proclaimed "World's Best Father" (and he has the pictures to prove it).
Lee Cowan on being a new dad, two times over
There's a steep learning curve in being a dad. It starts from Day One. But it's those early years that offer a glimpse of the future that we celebrate so fondly today: An essay by Lee Cowan.
Trade Wars
PetSmart's Chewy soars 59% in IPO
The online retailer has never turned a profit, but it's counting on Americans spending more money on their pets
American farmers suffering under trade war and record rainfall
Last month, the U.S. suffered its second rainiest month on record — much of that fell during the height of planting season
Pompeo says expansion of "Remain in Mexico" will deter migrants
"We now have the capacity to this full throttle and engage this in a way that will make a fundamental difference in the calculus for those deciding to transit Mexico," Pompeo told reporters
Trump threatens tariffs if Mexico deal falls through
"If for any reason the approval is not forthcoming, Tariffs will be reinstated!" Trump tweeted
Amy Klobuchar says Trump treats farmers like "poker chips"
The Minnesota Democrat criticized the president for his threats to impose tariffs on Mexican goods
Mexican ambassador won't say whether Mexico agreed to agriculture deal
President Trump has claimed that Mexico agreed to buy "large quantities" of American agricultural products as part of an agreement to curb migration
Trump says U.S. and Mexico reach deal to avoid tariffs
The tariffs raised fears that they could cripple some American businesses and raise prices for American consumers
Slide in job creation has Wall Street whistling happy tune
S&P 500 sees strongest week since November as investors bet the Fed will soon cut interest rates to stoke growth
Why your tax cut is now almost wiped out by tariffs
The typical family received a $930 annual tax break, but the president's tariffs are adding $831 to yearly budgets
Face the Nation
Face the Nation
Early Democratic delegate estimates
Face the Nation Moderator Margaret Brennan talks with CBS News Elections and Surveys Director Anthony Salvanto about the race for the 2020 Democratic nomination.
Do Democrats want "revolution or restoration" in 2020?
Amy Walter, Antjuan Seawright and Leslie Sanchez join moderator Margaret Brennan to discuss the results of the CBS News Battleground Tracker poll.
Battleground Tracker: Biden leading in early states
CBS News Elections & Surveys Director joins Margaret Brennan to discuss the CBS News 2020 Battleground Tracker, featuring new polling from early Democratic contests.
Buttigieg: "U.S. does not have a foreign policy" under Trump
South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg joins moderator Margaret Brennan for a wide-ranging interview about his 2020 campaign for president, foreign policy and more.
Schiff: "No question" Iran behind tanker attacks
Rep. Adam Schiff, D-California, joins moderator Margaret Brennan to discuss the U.S. response to Iran's suspected involvement in attacks on oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman.
Race To 2020
Marianne Williamson on bringing spirituality back into politics
Williamson is one of several candidates who have qualified for the first two Democratic debates, and she spoke with Major Garrett on "The Takeout" podcast this week
2020 Daily Trail Markers: DNC announces first primary debate participants
Four Democratic candidates won't make it to the debate stage this time around
Anita Hill on whether she could vote for Biden: "Of course I could"
Hill has criticized Biden's performance during the confirmation hearing of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas
Hickenlooper rails against socialism in speech targeting Sanders
"I fundamentally disagree that we should do away with the democratic, regulated capitalism that has guided this country for over 200 years"
The 2020 contenders
These are the candidates who have announced an exploratory committee or are all-in for the presidency in 2020, aiming to deny Trump a second term
CBSN Originals — presented by Pfizer
CBSN Originals — presented by Pfizer
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.
Clinging to coal: West Virginia's fight over green jobs
For generations, coal has been the backbone of West Virginia, until jobs were wiped out by the tens of thousands. While some are counting on promises made to bring coal back, a new generation is embracing the next opportunity: green energy. But in the nationwide race to dominate renewable power production, West Virginia's deeply rooted tensions and interests may leave its workers behind.
Sex. Consent. Education.
Sex education is a hotly debated topic in the United States. How, when, and what should kids learn about sex? Only 24 states require sex ed, but none teach it the same way. Experts fear that this lack of consistency is failing students, especially when it comes to addressing the basics of consent and sexual assault prevention. In this episode of CBSN Originals, we'll go inside the classroom, and speak with the people pushing for more well-rounded sex education.
(Un)Welcome: Sweden's rise of the right
Adam Yamaguchi travels to Sweden to examine how a record influx of migrants has coincided with the recently welcoming and politically progressive nation's swift shift to the right.
The Uplift: Stories That Inspire
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11-year-old Blues fan celebrates Stanley Cup
Even while battling a rare, life-threatening blood disorder, Laila Anderson's support of the Blues never wavered
Volunteer sheriff's deputy focusing on kids in need
Bob Charland is behind Pedal Thru Youth, an organization giving away bicycles to kids in poor neighborhoods
Boy spends allowance to cover classmates' lunch debt
"We should just have lunch together, because we're friends and that's what we do," 9-year-old Ryan Kyote said
"Old Town Road" helps boy with autism find his voice
"Lil Daniel X" is now waiting for Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus to come by and sing with him
Police officer mows elderly woman's lawn
A photo of the officer mowing the lawn, in uniform, has gone viral
U.S.
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U.S. Women face Chile in World Cup – live updates
The U.S. women face Chile in their second match after a 13-0 opening match drumming of Thailand
Cotton calls for "retaliatory military strike" on Iran over tanker attacks
The U.S. has accused the government in Tehran of staging attacks against civilian oil tankers in the Middle East last week
CBS News poll: Dems want to hear about beating Trump, not impeachment
Sixty-nine percent of Democrats want the party's candidates to talk about defeating Trump, the CBS News Battleground Tracker poll finds
Pompeo says U.S. weighing "full range" of options to counter Iran
Last week, the U.S. accused the Iranian government of attacking two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman, an important waterway near the Arabian Peninsula
Calendar: Week of June 17
From a Watergate anniversary to the NBA Draft, "Sunday Morning" takes a look at some notable events of the week ahead
Politics
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Cotton calls for "retaliatory military strike" on Iran over tanker attacks
The U.S. has accused the government in Tehran of staging attacks against civilian oil tankers in the Middle East last week
CBS News poll: Dems want to hear about beating Trump, not impeachment
Sixty-nine percent of Democrats want the party's candidates to talk about defeating Trump, the CBS News Battleground Tracker poll finds
Pompeo says U.S. weighing "full range" of options to counter Iran
Last week, the U.S. accused the Iranian government of attacking two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman, an important waterway near the Arabian Peninsula
CBS News Battleground Tracker: Biden leads, with Warren, Harris, Sanders close behind
Electability has propelled Biden into an early lead, but Warren and Sanders are also in the mix
CBS News Battleground Tracker: The "Beat Trump" factor shapes Democratic field
Democrats' main criteria for a candidate is the ability to defeat President Trump
World
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U.S. Women face Chile in World Cup – live updates
The U.S. women face Chile in their second match after a 13-0 opening match drumming of Thailand
Hong Kong's leader apologizes as massive protests continue
The bill had drawn up to 1 million demonstrators to mass protests in Hong Kong
Pompeo says U.S. weighing "full range" of options to counter Iran
Last week, the U.S. accused the Iranian government of attacking two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman, an important waterway near the Arabian Peninsula
Meet the ocean cleanup company that's removed 4.7 million pounds of trash
Every year, more than 8 million tons of plastic enter our oceans
David Ortiz shooting: Suspect will stay in jail for at least a year awaiting trial
Rolfy Ferreyra Cruz has told reporters that Ortiz was not his intended target
Entertainment
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"Toy Story 4" star Tim Allen on comedy and tragedy
The star of "Home Improvement" and the voice of Buzz Lightyear talks about a difficult past that led to a stellar career
Highest-grossing movies of all time, ranked
What's the highest-grossing movie of all time? It might be one of your favorites
Mining lessons from the blockbuster game Minecraft
One of the bestselling video games of all time has no guns or blood, just chunky building blocks – a virtual Lego universe that has found its way into classrooms
Bella Thorne releases her own nude photos after alleging hack
Thorne alleged a hacker sent her her own photos as well as photos of other celebrities
Mavis Staples on how she's still "fire" at 79
"I'm supposed to be going on in," Staples said. "But I'm coming on out"
Technology
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Mining lessons from the blockbuster game Minecraft
One of the bestselling video games of all time has no guns or blood, just chunky building blocks – a virtual Lego universe that has found its way into classrooms
From deepfake to "cheap fake," it's hard to tell what's real online
Cybersecurity experts are concerned that because AI has never been cheaper or easier to use, deepfake videos will be deployed by a diverse set of hackers during the 2020 election
Instagram outage affected its homepage and mobile app
The photo and video sharing social media platform outage hit those on the East and West coasts Thursday
Bitcoin emits as much carbon as Las Vegas, researchers say
Computers that mine and process bitcoins use vast amounts of energy, troubling climate experts
House holds hearing on "deepfakes" and artificial intelligence
Lawmakers are concerned "deepfakes" and other types of AI-generated synthetic data pose a threat to the U.S. election system
Science
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40,000-year-old wolf's head found in Siberia permafrost
Ice Age beast was between the ages of 2 and 4 when it died and was preserved in the permafrost
Number of dolphin deaths triple in Gulf of Mexico
NOAA scientists say 98% of the dolphins that stranded themselves along the Gulf Coast have died
NASA spots "Star Trek" Starfleet logo on Mars
Hopefully, it finds some aliens sporting Vulcan salutes next
Nature up close: Wildlife and the story behind "Taco Bell's Cannon"
Judy Lehmberg explains how a misunderstanding by this classical musical newbie relates to imagery of animals on an unspoiled Earth
Earth approaching "meteor swarm" eyed in past impact
Scientists hope to study the Taurid meteor shower closely, in hopes of better predicting the risk of a future impact
Health
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Firefighters battle occupational cancer
Since 2002, almost 2 out of 3 firefighters who died in the line of duty died of cancer, as today's fires produce an ever-more toxic brew of chemicals, yet many sickened first responders are being denied workers' comp benefits
Patients skipping prescriptions as prices rise
When Maryanne Perry lost her health insurance coverage, she discovered a $50 copay would jump to $1,000 a month
King Arthur flour recall in multistate E. coli outbreak
The action involves more than 14,000 cases made by Archer Daniels Midland and sold by retailers including Walmart
U.N. says Ebola outbreak still not a global emergency
Ebola outbreak has killed more than 1,400 people since it was declared in August, making it the second-deadliest in history
Doctor risked career to protect moms and babies
Dr. Judy Robinson told "Whistleblower" she'd rather lose her job than look the other way
MoneyWatch
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Bitcoin billionaires Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss
Famously portrayed in "The Social Network" as the pair of Harvard athletes who believed Mark Zuckerberg stole their idea for Facebook, they're now famously successful cryptocurrency entrepreneurs with the bitcoin exchange Gemini
Chicago bank buys majority in Texas burger joint Whataburger
Texans defensive end JJ Watt suggested "we all chip in and buy Whataburger back"
Target stores had hourslong register outage nationwide
The outage lasted approximately two hours, according to the company
Ivanka Trump made $4 million from D.C. Trump Hotel last year
The first daughter's now-defunct clothing line also raked in more than $1 million in income, the White House disclosed
PetSmart's Chewy soars 59% in IPO
The online retailer has never turned a profit, but it's counting on Americans spending more money on their pets
Crime
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Could a new Calif. law free a convicted killer when he turns 25?
When an elderly couple was found brutally murdered in their bed – stabbed 128 times -- police faced the coldest killer they’d ever encountered … and he was just 15
Woman who worked on lawmaker's campaign arrested in homicide
Linda Collins-Smith's remains were found outside her home in Pocahontas, Arkansas
Suspects in Ortiz shooting face year in jail
A judge in the Dominican Republic is ordering suspects in the shooting of baseball legend David Ortiz to be held for up to a year as the investigation proceeds. Prosecutors say their case is already at an advanced stage. Mola Lenghi reports.
1 dead in Southern California Costco shooting
One person was killed Friday night at a Southern California Costco when an off-duty police officer opened fire after an argument. Shoppers ran for their lives. Carter Evans reports.
Parents say cops pulled guns on them after girl took doll from store
A couple has filed a $10 million lawsuit against the Phoenix Police Department alleging civil rights violations and police brutality after an officer allegedly pulled their guns on the family
Space
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NASA spots "Star Trek" Starfleet logo on Mars
Hopefully, it finds some aliens sporting Vulcan salutes next
Earth approaching "meteor swarm" eyed in past impact
Scientists hope to study the Taurid meteor shower closely, in hopes of better predicting the risk of a future impact
SpaceX launches 3 Earth-observation satellites
The three Radarsat satellites will monitor resources and the effects of climate change across Canada
Jupiter's largest moons visible with binoculars in June
NASA has a message for space lovers this month: Look up
Unknown mass larger than Hawaii discovered on moon
Scientist think it could be leftover metal from a previous asteroid strike
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Photographer Dave Engledow, the "World's Best Father"
He calls himself the "World's Best Father," and he's got the pictures of himself and his daughter, Alice, to prove it
Forbes: World's top 20 billionaires
Forbes has updated their billionaires list, detailing the richest people around the world.
Tony Awards 2019: Red carpet looks from your favorite stars
See Broadway stars walk the red carpet at Radio City Music Hall in New York City at the 73rd Annual Tony Awards
Jayme Closs case: Recently released evidence photos
At Jake Patterson's sentencing hearing, prosecutors showed a select few evidence photos to the court and asked that Patterson be sentenced to life in prison for the murders of Jayme Closs' parents and the 13-year-old's kidnapping
Summer music 2019
It's summertime - time for music at festivals and venues across the country
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Early Democratic delegate estimates
Face the Nation Moderator Margaret Brennan talks with CBS News Elections and Surveys Director Anthony Salvanto about the race for the 2020 Democratic nomination.
Do Democrats want "revolution or restoration" in 2020?
Amy Walter, Antjuan Seawright and Leslie Sanchez join moderator Margaret Brennan to discuss the results of the CBS News Battleground Tracker poll.
Battleground Tracker: Biden leading in early states
CBS News Elections & Surveys Director joins Margaret Brennan to discuss the CBS News 2020 Battleground Tracker, featuring new polling from early Democratic contests.
Buttigieg: "U.S. does not have a foreign policy" under Trump
South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg joins moderator Margaret Brennan for a wide-ranging interview about his 2020 campaign for president, foreign policy and more.
06/16: Amy Walter, Antjuan Seawright and Leslie Sanchez
Missed the second half of the show? Mayor Pete Buttigieg joins Margaret Brennan discussing his 2020 campaign for president. A panel of experts discuss whether Democrats want “revolution or restoration” in 2020.