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New details on Jayme Closs' accused kidnapper
Jake Patterson, the suspect in the kidnapping of Jayme Closs and the killing of her parents, was moved Tuesday from Wisconsin's Barron County Jail to the jail in Polk County about 30 miles away. The 21-year-old is being held on $5 million bail. Jamie Yuccas reports.
Eye Opener: Fire-ravaged California braces for more rain
A powerful storm slams the West, causing mandatory evacuations as mudslides bring more damage to California towns still recovering from the wildfires. Also, William Barr, President Trump's nominee for attorney general, is defending Robert Mueller's Russia investigation. 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>
AG nominee William Barr: "I won't be bullied"
The president's nominee for attorney general stood his ground Tuesday, asserting he won't be "bulled" by anyone. Zeke Miller, a CBSN political contributor and a White House reporter for The Associated Press, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" with Tuesday's political recap.
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U.S. businessman among those killed in terror attack
Friend says Jason Spindler was "one of those rare men who was loved by pretty much anyone" as Kenyan leader puts toll from al-Shabab attack at 14
Gillibrand formally enters 2020 race with "Late Show" announcement
The New York senator said her first priority as president would be to "restore what's been lost" in America
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
Most Americans couldn't cover a $1,000 expense, survey shows
Dearth of savings leaves many people unable to cope with even ordinary financial emergencies
Why Theresa May's Brexit defeat matters to the U.S.
With just 72 days until the U.K. is scheduled to leave the EU, economic uncertainty caused by the landslide vote could ripple across the Atlantic
Iran claims U.S. holding TV news anchorwoman
FBI has not confirmed or denied that U.S.-born Marzieh Hashemi was detained as she arrived in St. Louis to visit family
U.S. troops reportedly killed in Syria suicide attack claimed by ISIS
American military has not confirmed U.S. troops are among victims of attack in north, in area held by Kurdish allies near Turkish border
Jayme Closs kidnapping suspect allegedly tried to take her 2 other times
New details are emerging about suspect Jake Patterson and his plan to allegedly kidnap 13-year-old Jayme Closs
William Barr on whether Mueller report will go public
The president's nominee for attorney general made his case on Capitol Hill he will serve as an independent leader of the Justice Department, if confirmed
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Why it would be hard to build a border wall
Even if it gets funded, regulations and a lack of accessibility would make building a wall along the southern border extremely difficult
New satellites will solve issue that's plagued aviation for decades
Currently, planes are largely tracked by radar on the ground, which doesn't work over much of the world's oceans
Why Netflix will probably keep hiking prices
Netflix announced the biggest price increase in its history Tuesday with subscriptions going up by 13 to 18 percent
British lawmaker delayed giving birth to vote against Brexit
"My decision to delay my baby's birth is not one I take lightly ..." British Member of Parliament Tulip Siddiq tweeted
Stem cells that "re-boot" immune system show promise for MS patients
Over 75 percent of patients who took drugs over a five-year period saw their disease worsen while less than 10 percent of those who had a transplant did
Teen goes missing after slipping into blowhole at California beach
18-year-old feared dead after he fell into a blowhole while hiking Saturday along Garrapata Beach just south of Carmel
NY eateries cut staff hours as minimum wage hits $15
Many owners also report eliminating positions and raising prices, but others find different ways to offset higher pay
Race to find boy stuck down deep hole in Spain
Officials say hair pulled from 330-foot hole bored in search of water proves 2-year-old boy is inside, but they can't reach him yet
To recruit in the U.S., ISIS steals Western ideas
On the "Intelligence Matters" podcast this week, Pape, the director of the Chicago Project on Security and Threats (CPOST) at the University of Chicago, talks with CBS' Michael Morell
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Accuser says R. Kelly threatened her
One of R. Kelly's accusers says she has proof the Grammy-winning singer tried to intimidate her into staying silent about his alleged abuse. Backed by famed attorney Gloria Allred, 21-year-old Faith Rodgers spoke to New York police Monday and unveiled a threatening letter allegedly written by Kelly last October. Jericka Duncan reports.
Wis. community ready to help Jayme Closs adjust
Healthcare leaders in Jayme Closs' hometown are ready to help the teenager adjust to her new life. The 13-year-old is dealing with the trauma of her abduction and her parents' murder. DeMarco Morgan reports.
Trump serves fast food by candlelight at W.H.
No talks are scheduled to end the partial government shutdown, now in its 25th day. President Trump flew to New Orleans Monday to speak to a farmers' convention. He returned in time to welcome the Clemson Tigers, college football's new national champions, to a White House reception spread of fast food. Paula Reid reports.
Stem cell treatment for MS could help symptoms
An experimental treatment for multiple sclerosis is showing promise in stopping symptoms of the disease. A new study finds a single stem cell transplant could stop or delay symptoms better than some medications. Dr. Tara Narula reports on the procedure that could be life changing for some of the 2.3 million people affected by MS.
Most L.A. parents support teachers on strike
Teachers in Los Angeles are striking for the third day in a row. In a new poll, support for educators was at more than 82 percent among parents with school age children. But some are starting to question how the strike and the lost classroom time will impact students. Tony Dokoupil reports.
Government Shutdown
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 opening 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
FDA to resume inspections of riskiest foods amid shutdown
FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb said the agency is bringing back about 150 unpaid employees for inspections. Routine inspections had been briefly halted as part of the partial shutdown.
Government shutdown negotiations continue on Capitol Hill
Though about 16 lawmakers of both parties are participating, there's little hope they'll be able to make a deal to end the shutdown, now in its fourth week
Trump slams Democrats for "celebrating" shutdown in Puerto Rico
A congressional delegation is visiting the island to meet with local officials and host fundraising events
Furloughed worker's wife wins $100K, SUV in Virginia lottery
A Virginia family affected by the federal government shutdown isn't feeling the pinch like others who aren't getting paychecks
Science gets shut down along with the federal government
Scientists and engineers across the country – indeed, across the globe – rely on information that's ground to a halt during the shutdown
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 abducted girl 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
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.
North Carolina election fraud investigation
A new Washington Post investigation suggests the man at the center of the election fraud scandal in North Carolina's 9th District may have used similar tactics before. Leslie Mccrae Dowless is accused of mishandling absentee ballots in favor of Republican Mark Harris. The report suggests North Carolina's election board tried to warn justice officials before the 2018 midterms. Beth Reinhard from the Post joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss her reporting.
1/15/19: Red and Blue
Barr confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill; Sen. Gillibrand entering the 2020 race
AG nominee William Barr: "I won't be bullied"
The president's nominee for attorney general stood his ground Tuesday, asserting he won't be "bulled" by anyone. Zeke Miller, a CBSN political contributor and a White House reporter for The Associated Press, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" with Tuesday's political recap.
House Intel Committee builds up staff
The Democratic-led House Intelligence Committee is rebooting the House's Russia investigation and will be hiring at least 12 staffers with various specialties to help with that restart. CBS News intelligence reporter Olivia Gazis reported this story and joined "Red & Blue" to discuss her findings.
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Baby gets hearing aids, can't stop giggling
The baby's infectious laughter has melted hearts across the country
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"
Chick-fil-A opens Sunday for boy with special needs
When the owner heard it was for Elijah's birthday, he said they absolutely had to be open on a Sunday
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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Stem cells that "re-boot" immune system show promise for MS patients
Over 75 percent of patients who took drugs over a five-year period saw their disease worsen while less than 10 percent of those who had a transplant did
Why Netflix will probably keep hiking prices
Netflix announced the biggest price increase in its history Tuesday with subscriptions going up by 13 to 18 percent
What to do about a falling 401(k) account
It really depends on how old you are and whether you've got a strategy in place for inevitable market drops
New satellites will solve issue that's plagued aviation for decades
Currently, planes are largely tracked by radar on the ground, which doesn't work over much of the world's oceans
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
Politics
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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
Transcript: Robert Pape talks with Michael Morell on "Intelligence Matters"
To recruit in the U.S., ISIS steals Western ideas, says terrorism expert Robert Pape
To recruit in the U.S., ISIS steals Western ideas, says terrorism expert Robert Pape
On the "Intelligence Matters" podcast this week, Pape, the director of the Chicago Project on Security and Threats (CPOST) at the University of Chicago, talks with CBS' Michael Morell
Why it would be hard to build a border wall
Even if it gets funded, regulations and a lack of accessibility would make building a wall along the southern border extremely difficult
Shutdown bringing "uncharted" uncertainty to Super Bowl planning
TSA worker sickouts, already lengthening airport lines, could make crush at Atlanta's airport even worse if gov't remains partially shut down on game day
World
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U.S. troops reportedly killed in Syria suicide attack claimed by ISIS
American military has not confirmed U.S. troops are among victims of attack in north, in area held by Kurdish allies near Turkish border
Iran claims U.S. holding Iranian state TV news anchorwoman
FBI has not confirmed or denied that U.S.-born Marzieh Hashemi was detained as she arrived in St. Louis to visit family
Why Theresa May's Brexit defeat matters to the U.S.
With just 72 days until the U.K. is scheduled to leave the EU, economic uncertainty caused by the landslide vote could ripple across the Atlantic
U.S. businessman among those killed in Kenya terror attack
Friend says Jason Spindler was "one of those rare men who was loved by pretty much anyone" as Kenyan leader puts toll from al-Shabab attack at 14
Race to find boy stuck down deep hole in Spain
Officials say hair pulled from 330-foot hole bored in search of water proves 2-year-old boy is inside, but they can't reach him yet
Entertainment
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Why Netflix will probably keep hiking prices
Netflix announced the biggest price increase in its history Tuesday with subscriptions going up by 13 to 18 percent
New "Ghostbusters" movie slated for summer 2020
Latest installment in the Ghostbusters series begins production this summer — but there's no word yet on the cast
Rihanna sues father for allegedly misusing the Fenty name
They share the Fenty last name — but only Rihanna has the trademark
Watch the first trailer for "Spider-Man: Far from Home"
"Spider-Man: Far from Home" debuts in theaters July 5
Molly Ringwald talks "real" moments of new movie
Actress was a teen Hollywood icon in the '80s, starring in classic movies including "The Breakfast Club," "Pretty in Pink," and "Sixteen Candles"
SciTech
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New satellites will solve issue that's plagued aviation for decades
Currently, planes are largely tracked by radar on the ground, which doesn't work over much of the world's oceans
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
Antarctica's ice is melting faster, raising risk of sea level rise
The yearly loss of Antarctic ice mass has increased six-fold since 1979, scientists report
Netflix hikes prices on all subscription plans
On the heels of a blowout success with "Bird Box," the streaming service is raising monthly prices by $1 or $2
Iran admits failed launch of satellite U.S. worries about
Tehran plans to put at least two into orbit that Washington says use tech that could be used to deliver nuclear weapons
Health
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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
Fraud allegations at facility where vegetative patient gave birth
A former top prosecutor in Phoenix will investigate what happened at the long-term care center where a vegetative patient gave birth
Baby gets hearing aids, can't stop giggling
The baby's infectious laughter has melted hearts across the country
Poor sleep may take a toll on your heart
New research finds not getting enough good sleep could affect your risk of heart disease
Americans more likely to die from opioids than a car crash
A new report from the National Safety Council sheds light on the most common causes of accidental death in the U.S.
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Why Netflix will probably keep hiking prices
Netflix announced the biggest price increase in its history Tuesday with subscriptions going up by 13 to 18 percent
What to do about a falling 401(k) account
It really depends on how old you are and whether you've got a strategy in place for inevitable market drops
Uncertainty on Wall Street is at a record high
A key measure of global economic uncertainty hit its highest level ever this month amid all kinds of worrisome news
NY eateries cut staff hours as minimum wage hits $15
Many owners also report eliminating positions and raising prices, but others find different ways to offset higher pay
Shutdown squeezing nation's craft beer makers
Agency that regulates alcohol production and distribution is closed, so permits being held up for new brews, new breweries and interstate shipments
Crime
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1 dead, 2 injured in hammer attack at NYC restaurant
Two men, a 61-year-old and 50-year-old, are said to be in serious condition; police said a third victim has died from his injuries
Man who shot rookie officer was barred from owning guns
Natalie Corona, 22, had only been patrolling by herself for two weeks when she was fatally shot in Davis, California
Jayme Closs kidnapping suspect allegedly tried to take her 2 other times
New details are emerging about suspect Jake Patterson and his plan to allegedly kidnap 13-year-old Jayme Closs
Former World Series MVP charged with child sex abuse
Former major league pitcher John Wetteland has been arrested in Texas and charged with abusing a child under 14
Fraud allegations at facility where vegetative patient gave birth
A former top prosecutor in Phoenix will investigate what happened at the long-term care center where a vegetative patient gave birth