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Temperatures plunge after winter storm
Temperatures dropped across the Northeast, hovering around 0 degrees after a deadly winter storm. The storm also caused problems at airports, leaving thousands of flights delayed. Omar Villafranca reports.
New migrant caravan waits in Mexico
A new caravan of around 2,000 Central American migrants is making its way toward the U.S. The line to enter Mexico is so long, it stretches all the way to Guatemala on a border bridge. Adriana Diaz reports from Mexico.
Passengers stuck on freezing tarmac for hours
A United flight from Newark to Hong Kong had to be diverted to Canada for a medical emergency. But then the passengers were unable to leave until the next day. Nikki Battiste explains.
Families in crisis: Illegal immigration
Central Americans are migrating to the U.S. in record numbers, but it’s part of a vicious cycle decades in the making. CBSN Originals' Adam Yamaguchi travels to El Salvador to meet a single father, deported from the U.S. in 2009, and his young son, caught in a revolving door of deportation and remigration, to explore an intractable problem with no clear end in sight.
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Shutdown could soon exceed cost of border wall
The partial closure hurts the economy to the tune of $1.2 billion a week — and the weekly tab swells the longer it lasts
Bone-chilling cold follows deadly winter storm
Falling temperatures replaced the weekend's falling snow Monday as bitter cold and gusty winds swept across the eastern U.S.
New migrant caravan waiting in Mexico hopes to reach U.S.
Thousands of migrants left Honduras a week ago after word about a new caravan spread on Facebook
These immigrants have a 2nd chance at asylum — first ICE needs to bring them back
The government shutdown has hindered ICE's ability to follow through on a judge's order
Incapacitated woman who gave birth not in coma, lawyer says
Phoenix police have said woman was victim of sexual assault and have disclosed little other information
Georgia hunter threatened over photos with dead elephant speaks out
Mike Jines, a partner with TopGen Energy, said his critics are misinterpreting what really happened
Kamala Harris' campaign pays tribute to Shirley Chisholm's historic 1972 run
Chisholm was both the first woman and the first African American to seek the nomination of a major party
Fyre Festival victim reaps online donations
A Bahamian caterer owed money by Fyre Festival has raised more than $100,000 through a GoFundMe campaign
NFL wants ban on player "prop" bets, popular for Super Bowl
League has called for ban on proposition bets on individual athletes' feats, arguing they heighten risks of cheating
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Conflicting accounts sowed confusion about Lincoln Memorial incident
Video showing a group of teenagers and a Native American man on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial went viral
Hospitals' confusing online price lists give patients a headache
A new rule requires hospitals to post their prices, but the lists are hard to understand and there are no standards for pricing
First woman to publicly accuse R. Kelly: "They're believing now"
Singer Sparkle's professional relationship with the R&B legend crumbled amid accusations Kelly was sexually abusing her then 14-year-old niece
Godspeed: Vatican's track team passes milestone with first race
The Vatican is setting its sights on the Olympics after launching its own track and field team this month
House Democrats eager to wield new authority to scrutinize DeVos
The secretary of education faces new oversight with Democrats controlling the House
Woman's death shines light on dangers of ambulance diversions
A stroke victim worked just 350 yards from the area's best hospital for strokes, but the ambulance did not take her there for treatment
Vitamin C? No wet hair outside? What actually works to prevent kids’ colds
Experts weigh in on what parents can do to help prevent colds in children – and what doesn't work
Native American vet in viral video of confrontation speaks out
Nathan Phillips said he inserted himself between the students and a small group of protesters to diffuse the situation
Pork patties sold at Kroger, Walmart and other stores may contain rubber
Wisconsin sausage producer shipped more than 48,000 pounds of possibly tainted meat to retailers nationwide
CBS This Morning
CBS This Morning
1st woman to publicly accuse R. Kelly speaks
In 2002, the singer Sparkle, or Stephanie Edwards, claimed her niece was the underage girl in an infamous sex video featuring R. Kelly. Although a jury acquitted R. Kelly, the Lifetime docuseries "Surviving R. Kelly" now credits Sparkle with shining a light on some of his alleged abuses. Jericka Duncan spoke to Sparkle about what’s changed since she first came out with her claims.
Prince Philip seen driving days after crash
A passenger injured in a car crash with Britain's Prince Philip last week says he still has not apologized to her directly. Police spoke to Queen Elizabeth's husband over the weekend after photos surfaced showing him driving without a seat belt just two days after that crash. Holly Williams reports.
Shutdown complicates MLK Day celebrations
Millions of Americans are celebrating the life of Martin Luther King Jr. This year, the holiday falls just days after the 90th birthday of the iconic civil rights leader. It also comes at a time when some lawmakers say the political drama unfolding in Washington clashes with King's vision. Michelle Miller reports on how the partial government shutdown has affected MLK Day celebrations.
New context to boys taunting Native American?
A viral video appearing to show Kentucky high school boys surrounding and taunting Native American activist Nathan Phillips triggered nationwide outrage. But a different video surfaced Sunday showing what happened before the encounter, when a radical group of protesters called Black Hebrew Israelites taunted the boys for more than an hour with racist and homophobic abuse. Jan Crawford reports.
Jason Rezaian on Iran imprisonment, Trump
Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian had been living in Tehran for five years when the Iranian government arrested him in 2014. His detention prompted a 544-day effort to free the Iranian-American. Rezaian joins "CBS This Morning" to speak about his experience, which he chronicles in his new memoir, "Prisoner."
Government Shutdown — Day 31
Bon Jovi restaurant offering meals to furloughed federal workers
As the longest government shutdown ever continues, the musician told furloughed employees "I'll Be There for You"
Trump proposes deal on immigration, Pelosi calls shutdown offer a "non-starter"
The longest government shutdown in history continues
Dozens of NTSB investigations on hold during shutdown
Documents show the shutdown has prevented the NTSB from launching 74 accident investigations
OMB shuts down all congressional travel until government reopens
All congressional travel using government transportation will be prohibited until the government reopens
Government shutdown, TSA absenteeism spark travel industry fears
The potential for longer airport security lines is raising concerns for the travel industry, including flight restrictions
Colorado's forests at greater risk due to shutdown, expert says
Winter months are critical for wildfire managers who use the break from hot weather to clear debris that commonly fuels large wildfires
These states' immigration courts are most impacted by the government shutdown
The immigration court backlog could grow to more than one million cases if the government shutdown drags into February and March
GOP Rep. Will Hurd says wall is "least effective" border security measure
Hurd, from Texas, is the only Republican member representing a district along the southern border
Stock prices up more than 10% since shutdown began
Four weeks into the longest shutdown in U.S. history, Wall Street seems to be saying: Stay shut
Live Long And Prosper
New "Star Trek" season tells "untold chapter of Spock"
"Star Trek: Discovery" seasons one and two are available now on CBS All Access
How to watch "Star Trek: Discovery" season 2
New season of "Star Trek: Discovery" premieres Thursday on CBS All Access
Sonequa Martin-Green on her "complicated" Spock reunion
"Star Trek: Discovery" Season 2 premieres Thursday night on CBS All Access
"Star Trek: Discovery" cast photos
See who's who in the CBS All Access reboot of the classic science fiction series
"Star Trek: Discovery" season 2 kicks off
Season two of "Star Trek: Discovery" premieres Thursday, Jan. 17 on CBS All Access. CBSN gets a preview with the cast including Sonequa Martin-Green who plays Michael Burnham and Ethan Peck who plays Spock.
Red & Blue
Red & Blue
Judge orders ICE to return deported immigrants
A group of Central Americans have a second chance at asylum after being "unlawfully" deported. First ICE needs to bring them back. CBS News reporter Kate Smith joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss.
2020 candidates honor MLK's legacy
Democratic presidential candidates celebrated the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. at memorial events marking Monday's holiday. Sens. Kamala Harris, Kirsten Gillibrand, Cory Booker and Bernie Sanders spoke about the civil rights leader's impact as the primary race kicks into high gear.
1/17/19: Red and Blue
President Trump vs. Speaker Pelosi; Sponsors pulling out of Women's March
Social media's influence on politics
She may be the youngest member of the House, but Democrats are turning to Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to learn how to master social media. However, she's not the only politician with a knack for social media. Dan Patterson, CNET senior producer, and Christina Capatides, director of social media and trending content for CBS News, join CBSN's "Red & Blue" with analysis.
Trump cancels Pelosi's trip
President Trump escalated his fight with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday. Alayna Treene, an associate news editor and reporter for Axios, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" with a look at today's top political headlines.
The Uplift — Stories That Inspire
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The Uplift — Stories That Inspire
Good sports
As a state champion wrestler, Marek Bush has very few real competitors. But when he faced a sophomore from New York's Central Valley Academy named Logan Patterson, he was in for what might be the most important match of his life – or, given the surprising outcome, the most impressive. Steve Hartman reports.
Dance group of women in wheelchairs inspires young girls with disabilities
You've heard of the Rockettes – but have you heard of the Rollettes?
Social worker known for being frugal left $11 million to charities
He repaired his shoes with duct tape and bought clothes from the grocery story
Going the distance: Blind runner Simon Wheatcroft
Like many athletes, Simon Wheatcroft loves chasing that runner's high, training on a path near his home in the English village of Doncaster. And he never let the fact that he has a rare condition that left him completely blind by age 27 slow him down. Wheatcroft has run marathons in New York and Boston while testing new technologies that, he hopes, will one day help the quarter-billion visually-impaired people around the world to walk, hike and, yes, run without the help of a guide. Lee Cowan reports.
Mom in labor walks across graduation stage
After completing her midterms and finals in the hospital, she wanted to walk across stage in person to "show people it could be done"
CBSN Originals
CBSN Originals
Families in crisis: Illegal immigration
Central Americans are migrating to the U.S. in record numbers, but it's part of a vicious cycle decades in the making. CBSN Originals' Adam Yamaguchi travels to El Salvador to meet a single father, deported from the U.S. in 2009, and his young son, caught in a revolving door of deportation and remigration, to explore an intractable problem with no clear end in sight.
Esports: The price of the grind
The rapid rise of esports has been a dream come true for professional players—but as money pours into the industry, many young pros face grueling practice schedules and burn out early
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.
U.S.
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Conflicting accounts sowed confusion about Lincoln Memorial incident
Video showing a group of teenagers and a Native American man on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial went viral
New migrant caravan waiting in Mexico hopes to reach U.S.
Thousands of migrants left Honduras a week ago after word about a new caravan spread on Facebook
Hospitals' confusing online price lists give patients a headache
A new rule requires hospitals to post their prices, but the lists are hard to understand and there are no standards for pricing
Bone-chilling cold follows deadly winter storm
Falling temperatures replaced the weekend's falling snow Monday as bitter cold and gusty winds swept across the eastern U.S.
Shutdown could soon exceed cost of border wall
Partial closure of government hurts economy to tune of $1.2 billion a week -- and weekly tab swells the longer it lasts
Politics
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Shutdown could soon exceed cost of border wall
Partial closure of government hurts economy to tune of $1.2 billion a week -- and weekly tab swells the longer it lasts
Kamala Harris' campaign pays tribute to Shirley Chisholm's historic 1972 run
Chisholm was both the first woman and the first African American to seek the nomination of a major party
Sanders calls Trump "racist" at South Carolina MLK Day speech
Sanders and Cory Booker called for an end to racial injustice at an event honoring Martin Luther King Jr.
House Democrats eager to wield new authority to scrutinize DeVos
The secretary of education faces new oversight with Democrats controlling the House
These Central Americans have a second chance at asylum
The government shutdown has hindered ICE's ability to follow through on a judge's order
World
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New migrant caravan waiting in Mexico hopes to reach U.S.
Thousands of migrants left Honduras a week ago after word about a new caravan spread on Facebook
Georgia hunter threatened over photos with dead elephant speaks out
Mike Jines, a partner with TopGen Energy, said his critics are misinterpreting what really happened
Godspeed: Vatican's track team passes milestone with first race
The Vatican is setting its sights on the Olympics after launching its own track and field team this month
Journalist held in Iran for 544 days recalls "avocado" interrogation
The Washington Post journalist was released in 2016 alongside three other Americans in a prisoner swap with Iran
Mexico sets up new process for migrants headed toward U.S.
A new caravan of some 1,800 Central Americans started crossing into Mexico from Guatemala late last week
Entertainment
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Director Patty Jenkins was "rocked" by the true story of "I Am the Night"
The "Wonder Woman" director says she was "overwhelmed" with how dark Fauna Hodel's story was
Fyre Festival victim reaps online donations
A Bahamian caterer owed money by Fyre Festival has raised more than $100,000 through a GoFundMe campaign
First woman to publicly accuse R. Kelly of misconduct: "They're believing now"
Singer Sparkle's professional relationship with the R&B legend crumbled amid accusations Kelly was sexually abusing her then 14-year-old niece
Remembering the one and only Carol Channing
The beloved Broadway star who owned the title role in "Hello, Dolly!" died this past week at age 97
"Mobituaries": The other Kennedy
Comedian Vaughn Meader's impersonation of JFK made "The First Family" the most-talked-about album in the country, until the day shots were fired in Dallas
SciTech
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French watchdog slaps Google with $57M fine under new EU law
Internet giant punished for violating European privacy rules aimed at protecting consumer data
"Super blood wolf moon" puts on show in night sky
The rare celestial event wowed anyone who saw it
Almanac: The English Channel Tunnel
On January 20, 1986, British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and French President Francois Mitterand broke new ground on the long-dreamed-of "Chunnel"
U.S. spy satellite launched into orbit from California
Running more than a month late, a Delta 4 rocket carrying a spy satellite finally blasted off Saturday.
Facebook may face a record FTC fine over privacy lapses
The FTC is reportedly considering the record fine due to Facebook's Cambridge Analytica scandal
Health
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Hospitals' confusing online price lists give patients a headache
A new rule requires hospitals to post their prices, but the lists are hard to understand and there are no standards for pricing
Incapacitated woman who gave birth not in coma, lawyer says
Phoenix police have said woman was victim of sexual assault and have disclosed little other information
Woman's death shines light on dangers of ambulance diversions
A stroke victim worked just 350 yards from the area's best hospital for strokes, but the ambulance did not take her there for treatment
Pork patties sold at Kroger, Walmart and other stores may contain rubber
Wisconsin sausage producer shipped more than 48,000 pounds of possibly tainted meat to retailers nationwide
Drug prices still rising -- here’s what you can do
Despite government promises to address the problem, out-of-pocket costs for medicines still burden most consumers.
MoneyWatch
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Shutdown could soon exceed cost of border wall
Partial closure of government hurts economy to tune of $1.2 billion a week -- and weekly tab swells the longer it lasts
NFL wants ban on player "prop" bets, popular for Super Bowl
League has called for ban on proposition bets on individual athletes' feats, arguing they heighten risks of cheating
Pork patties sold at Kroger, Walmart and other stores may contain rubber
Wisconsin sausage producer shipped more than 48,000 pounds of possibly tainted meat to retailers nationwide
Fyre Festival victim reaps online donations
A Bahamian caterer owed money by Fyre Festival has raised more than $100,000 through a GoFundMe campaign
French watchdog slaps Google with $57M fine under new EU law
Internet giant punished for violating European privacy rules aimed at protecting consumer data
Crime
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Incapacitated woman who gave birth not in coma, lawyer says
Phoenix police have said woman was victim of sexual assault and have disclosed little other information
"Shocking scene": Deputies find 4 bodies, then shoot man trying to kill girl
Mark Leo Gregory Gago, 42, killed his parents, his girlfriend and their infant daughter Saturday night before deputies shot him, police say
Alabama police officer killed in the line of duty; suspect in custody
Officer Sean Tuder, 30, was fatally shot during an investigation Sunday; police have charged 19-year-old suspect with capital murder
Podcast spotlights 1990 double murder – can new DNA technology solve the cold case?
A man haunted by the unsolved murders of his step-grandmother and her friend made a podcast about the crime — it's a story that "48 Hours" started covering as a cold case, but turned into something very different thanks to a relentless detective and cutting-edge technology
Black teen's family laments sentence given to white officer
His great uncle said the sentence reduced Laquan McDonald's life to that of "a second-class citizen"