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FBI foils man's alleged plan to attack White House
A man who planned to attack the White House with explosives and an anti-tank rocket is under arrest, federal prosecutors said. Hasher Jallal Taheb is charged with attempting to damage or destroy a building owned by the U.S. using fire or an explosive. Jeff Pegues reports.
Eye Opener: ISIS claims responsibility for Americans killed in Syria
A suicide bombing that killed four Americans in Syria raises new questions about the Trump administration's plan to withdraw U.S. troops. Also, federal prosecutors say a man who planned to attack the White House with explosives is under arrest. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. <a href="http://www.cbsnews.com/newsletters/" target="_blank"><u>Get the Eye Opener delivered straight to your inbox.</u></a>
Kids impacted by government shutdown get creative
Sources tell CBS News there is increased talk in the White House about ending the partial government shutdown, but not without border wall funding. As the shutdown enters day 27, it continues to take a toll on federal employees and their families. With hundreds of thousands of parents out of work or working without pay, children are now pitching in to help. Jan Crawford reports.
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American killed in Kenya terror attack survived 9/11
Jason Spindler gave up a high-powered Wall Street career for the chance to make a difference, a passion for change that led him to Kenya
Officer shoots, kills boy who had fake gun
Tempe, Arizona police say officer caught teen burglarizing car, teen got gun from car, officer chased teen, felt threatened, shot him
Moonves to fight CBS Corp. for $120 million severance in arbitration
On December 17, the CBS board of directors determined Moonves was fired "for cause." He had 30 days to say whether he would fight the decision.
Giuliani: "I never said there was no collusion" between Trump campaign and Russia
Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani says in interview that he never said there was no collusion between people on Trump campaign and Russia
Wisconsin girl's accused kidnapper applied for job on day she escaped
Jake Patterson, charged with abducting Jayme Closs after killing her parents, described himself as "an honest and hardworking guy"
Trump visits Pentagon as U.S. ramps up space-based missile defense strategy
The Trump administration is rolling out the results of its missile defense review
Witness describes 25-year-old bull rider's fatal ride
Mason Lowe, 25, died in Denver hospital after bull threw him, stepped on his chest
Great white shark thought to be world's biggest seen off Hawaii
Diving group got video of its members swimming peacefully alongside the giant fish known as "Deep Blue"
Senators debate Cardi B video
"Trying to decide whether or not to retweet the Cardi B video," one senator wrote, sparking a debate between colleagues
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Parents who claim hazing led to daughter's suicide fight for change
The family of a former Northwestern University student is suing the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority
300-foot frozen spectacle forms in Maine river
Crowds have been lining the Presumpscot River in Westbrook, Maine, over the past few days to see the natural phenomenon in person
Betty White turns 97: Here's how she stays hip
Betty White celebrated her birthday on Thursday, and after seven decades in show business, she's still making us laugh
Early Facebook backer Roger McNamee wants to break it up
McNamee, once a mentor to Mark Zuckerberg, now says the tech CEO's success has blinded him to Facebook's problems
Miranda calls out "Hamilton" audience member for filming
"Lady filming in the 4th row, please stop it," the star ad-libbed during the show
El Chapo trial shows why a wall won’t stop drugs at border
With witness accounts of violence, corruption, and entrepreneurial innovation, the trial is a telenovela-style explainer on why a wall is unlikely to stop the lucrative U.S.-Mexico drug trade
U.S. refuses to discuss Iranian TV anchorwoman's detention
Son says U.S. national being held on a law that one expert says feds resorts to, "when they need a reason to arrest somebody but they don't have one"
Gymboree closing all of its stores as retailer declares bankruptcy
Kids' clothing retailer goes bust for second time in two years, while selling high-end apparel chain Janie and Jack
Recalls of hazardous meat and poultry up 83 percent, report finds
"Something is rotten in our slaughterhouses and our fields"
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CBS This Morning
American killed in Kenya attack survived 9/11
Family and friends are paying tribute to Jason Spindler, the American killed in Tuesday's terror attack in Nairobi, Kenya. Gunmen from the terror group Al-Shabab killed at least 21 people when they stormed a luxury hotel complex with suicide bombings and gunfire. Debora Patta reports from Nairobi.
Parents claim hazing led to daughter's suicide
The mother of a former Northwestern University student is suing the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority?, which she blames for her daughter's suicide. Jordan Hankins, 19, died in January 2017. The lawsuit against the sorority alleges that hazing "caused her severe anxiety and depression," which led Hankins to take her own life. Jericka Duncan spoke to Hankins' parents who want the sorority held responsible.
Giant ice disk spins over Maine river vortex
The frigid cold temperatures are creating a frozen spectacle in Maine. A giant disk of ice in a river near Portland is drawing international attention. The icy wonder was spotted Monday. David Begnaud reports.
FBI foils man's alleged plan to attack W.H.
A man who planned to attack the White House with explosives and an anti-tank rocket is under arrest, federal prosecutors said. Hasher Jallal Taheb is charged with attempting to damage or destroy a building owned by the U.S. using fire or an explosive. Jeff Pegues reports.
Kids impacted by gov't shutdown get creative
Sources tell CBS News there is increased talk in the White House about ending the partial government shutdown, but not without border wall funding. As the shutdown enters day 27, it continues to take a toll on federal employees and their families. With hundreds of thousands of parents out of work or working without pay, children are now pitching in to help. Jan Crawford reports.
Government Shutdown — Day 27
Trump's chief economic adviser to federal workers: Get a loan
Kevin Hassett, head of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, acknowledges shutdown is causing "a lot of pain"
TSA workers, federal employees relying on donations during shutdown
GoFundMe pages and food donations are helping government workers make ends meet as the shutdown continues
Government shutdown lays out "welcome mat" for hackers
Trained staffers at the nation’s most important cyber-defense agencies are not working due to the partial government shutdown
Coast Guard admiral acknowledges "anxiety" amid shutdown
Admiral Karl Schultz confirmed in a letter to service members that they would not receive their mid-January paychecks
Congress prepares to skip recess if shutdown goes on
The House and Senate announced they would stay in session next week and cancel an upcoming recess at home if the shutdown continues, which seems likely
Utah city feels shutdown strain with thousands of furloughed workers
The mayor of Ogden said he's prepared to cut back city services
IRS recalls 60 percent of its workers to handle tax refunds
The agency has been practically shuttered since Dec. 22 — something that has never happened during tax season
Furloughed mom faces choice of buying insulin or making mortgage payment
"I feel like I'm a pawn in some political game," she said. "I shouldn't have to live like this"
Celebrity chef José Andrés opens free kitchen for federal workers
"We believe that no person should have to go through the pain of not knowing how to feed the children," the chef said
Jayme Closs Found Alive
Community tries to help Jayme Closs adjust to "new normal"
We still don't know exactly what horrors Closs may have endured while imprisoned in a dilapidated cabin for 88 days and witnessing her parents murdered
Wisconsin girl "took the power away" from her abductor, family says
Jayme Closs' family members never gave up hope that she would be found, but like the rest of the country, they are still in shock
Elizabeth Smart on how Jayme Closs can move forward
The child safety activist, who was herself abducted in 2002, talks about steps to recovery for Wisconsin teen who was held captive for three months
Woman who found Closs says she named the suspect right away
When the young kidnapping victim escaped the Wisconsin cabin where she'd been held, she ran into Jeanne Nutter, who used her child protection skills to get the girl to safety
Sheriff: "The will of a 13-year-old girl is what broke this case"
With Jayme Closs now reunited with relatives, investigators are working to learn more about her alleged abductor Jake Patterson
Red & Blue
Red & Blue
1/16/19: Red and Blue
Vice President Pence declares "ISIS has been defeated" as bombing in Syria kills four Americans; Washington businesses providing meals to workers impacted by shutdown.
Pelosi asks for State of the Union delay
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is asking the President to delay his State of the Union Address. Eric Katz, a senior correspondent for Government Executive, joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" with a recap of Wednesday's political news.
N.Y. Sen. Gillibrand announces 2020 bid
Democratic New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand formally announced her entrance into the 2020 presidential race Wednesday. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and Politico reporter Laura Nahmias join CBSN's "Red and Blue" with analysis.
Immigration hearings canceled by shutdown
The longest shutdown in government history has led to thousands of immigration hearings being canceled. The total number of hearings could reach 100,000 this month. CBS News' Kate Smith joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" with more about her reporting.
Gillibrand takes step toward 2020 bid
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, said she's entering the 2020 presidential campaign. Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright, founder and CEO of Blueprint Strategy LLC, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the growing Democratic field.
The Uplift — Stories That Inspire
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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"
Dad builds wheelchair-accessible igloo
Gregg Eichhorn has nine adopted kids with medical and special needs – and all of them were able to play together in the snow fort
CBSN Originals
CBSN Originals
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.
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.
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Eddie Lampert wins auction for what's left of Sears
Bankrupt retailer's chairman prevails in bid to keep flailing department store chain from closing its doors forever
Miranda calls out "Hamilton" audience member for filming
"Lady filming in the 4th row, please stop it," the star ad-libbed during the show
Witness describes 25-year-old bull rider's fatal ride
Mason Lowe, 25, died in Denver hospital after bull threw him, stepped on his chest
El Chapo trial shows why a wall won’t stop drugs at border
With witness accounts of violence, corruption, and entrepreneurial innovation, the trial is a telenovela-style explainer on why a wall is unlikely to stop the lucrative U.S.-Mexico drug trade
Nancy Pelosi speaks at weekly news conference
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is speaking at her weekly news conference amid a government shutdown
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Nancy Pelosi speaks at weekly news conference
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is speaking at her weekly news conference amid a government shutdown
Trump visits Pentagon as U.S. ramps up space-based missile defense strategy
The Trump administration is rolling out the results of its missile defense review
Giuliani: "I never said there was no collusion" between Trump campaign and Russia
Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani says in interview that he never said there was no collusion between people on Trump campaign and Russia
Facebook shuts hundreds of pages linked to Russia's Sputnik
Facebook said it discovered two large disinformation operations as part of its fight against fake news
Senators debate Cardi B video
"Trying to decide whether or not to retweet the Cardi B video," one senator wrote, sparking a debate between colleagues
World
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El Chapo trial shows why a wall won’t stop drugs at border
With witness accounts of violence, corruption, and entrepreneurial innovation, the trial is a telenovela-style explainer on why a wall is unlikely to stop the lucrative U.S.-Mexico drug trade
U.S. refuses to discuss Iranian TV anchorwoman's detention
Son says U.S. national being held on a law that one expert says feds resorts to, "when they need a reason to arrest somebody but they don't have one"
ISIS is morphing in Syria, but it's not beaten yet
CBS News visits the front line in the ongoing fight by Kurdish forces, and their American allies, against a persistent enemy Trump insists is defeated
American killed in Kenya terror attack survived 9/11
Jason Spindler gave up a high-powered Wall Street career for the chance to make a difference, a passion for change that led him to Kenya
California man killed in Taliban truck bombing in Afghanistan
Manoharan "Paul" Kamaleson, 55, was in the country working alongside an NGO on development when the blast tore through compound in Kabul
Entertainment
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Miranda calls out "Hamilton" audience member for filming
"Lady filming in the 4th row, please stop it," the star ad-libbed during the show
Betty White turns 97: Here's how she stays hip
Betty White celebrated her birthday on Thursday, and after seven decades in show business, she's still making us laugh
Senators debate Cardi B video
"Trying to decide whether or not to retweet the Cardi B video," one senator wrote, sparking a debate between colleagues
Steve Carell to star in Netflix comedy "Space Force"
It's not an "Office" reboot — but it's probably the next best thing
New "Star Trek" season tells "untold chapter of Spock"
"Star Trek: Discovery" season 2 premieres Thursday on CBS All Access
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Facebook shuts hundreds of pages linked to Russia's Sputnik
Facebook said it discovered two large disinformation operations as part of its fight against fake news
"Super blood wolf moon" will light up the sky Sunday
An unusual lunar eclipse will unfold Sunday night — and it will be hard to miss if you stay up
PG&E bankruptcy shows we don't know how to pay for climate change
As weather gets more extreme, corporations, citizens and politicians fight over who should pay for the damages
Is "10 Year Challenge" helping Facebook mine data?
The simple meme that's taking over your Facebook feed might not be so simple
Fortnite flaw exposed millions of users to hacks
Hackers could take over accounts, make purchases and even eavesdrop on players
Health
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Recalls of hazardous meat and poultry up 83 percent, report finds
"Something is rotten in our slaughterhouses and our fields"
Fashion model poses with her ostomy bags to inspire other cancer survivors
Jearlean Taylor has learned to embrace her ostomy bags — and now wants to inspire others to do the same
Cats test positive for bubonic plague
No human cases have been identified, but health officials warn the disease can be passed to people from infected animals
What cancer doctors don't know about LGBTQ patients
New research reveals most oncologists lack awareness about key health issues facing gay, bisexual or transgender patients
Experimental patch could offer once-a-month contraception
Microneedle patch would be placed on the skin for a few seconds each month and would slowly release contraceptive drugs over time
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Eddie Lampert wins auction for what's left of Sears
Bankrupt retailer's chairman prevails in bid to keep flailing department store chain from closing its doors forever
Early Facebook backer Roger McNamee wants to break it up
McNamee, once a mentor to Mark Zuckerberg, now says the tech CEO's success has blinded him to Facebook's problems
Moonves to fight CBS Corp. for $120 million severance in arbitration
On December 17, the CBS board of directors determined Moonves was fired "for cause." He had 30 days to say whether he would fight the decision.
Hyundai, Kia recall 168,000 vehicles at risk for fires
The carmakers moved even though the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which normally oversees recalls, is closed due to the shutdown
Facebook shuts hundreds of pages linked to Russia's Sputnik
Facebook said it discovered two large disinformation operations as part of its fight against fake news
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Wisconsin girl's accused kidnapper applied for job on day she escaped
Jake Patterson, charged with abducting Jayme Closs after killing her parents, described himself as "an honest and hardworking guy"
Officer shoots, kills boy, 14, who had airsoft gun, not real one
Tempe, Arizona police say officer caught teen burglarizing car, teen got gun from car, officer chased teen, felt threatened, shot him
Teacher who fled with student sentenced to 20 years in prison
At Wednesday's sentencing, a statement from the victim called the 52-year-old "disgusting" and effects of his actions "devastating and permanent"
TV host Chris Hansen arrested over bad checks, police say
Chris Hansen confronted alleged child predators during sting operations on NBC's "To Catch a Predator"
"Innocent black man" who died behind bars exonerated by governor
Grover Thompson, who died in 1996, was convicted for a stabbing that a serial killer later confessed to committing