Trump tells Dems to "get these phony investigations over with"
The president addressed reporters just after speaking briefly at the White House with Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Sen. Minority Leader Chuck Schumer
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New York passes bill letting Congress access Trump tax returns
The bill now must be signed by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a frequent critic of President Trump
Michael Avenatti charged with defrauding Stormy Daniels
The celebrity lawyer maintains his innocence while facing allegations involving Nike and Stormy Daniels
4 killed after severe storms batter central U.S.
Arkansas River is approaching historic highs, while the already high Missouri and Mississippi Rivers were again rising after a multi-day stretch of storms produced dozens of tornadoes
Texas facility stops taking in migrants after teen's death
McAllen, Texas facility makes move after being hit with widespread, flu-like illness; Guatemalan teen who just died was diagnosed with flu there
The story behind "Bitcoin Pizza Day"
Laszlo Hanyecz made what is believed to be the first real-world transaction involving cryptocurrency. He told "60 Minutes" why he did it
Russian warplanes intercepted off Alaska for 2nd day in a row
NORAD sent F-22s to ward off Russian bombers and fighter jets that entered the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone twice
Giant asteroid with its own moon to pass by Earth this weekend
The asteroid will be visible until May 27
Ice Cube remembers late director John Singleton as his "mentor"
"I felt like I was working with a champion," "BIG3" founder said about the late director
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McDonald's workers say restaurants are a magnet for crime
Employees of the fast-food chain report gun-toting customers, assaults and other threats in urging OSHA to investigate
A college application secret of wealthy families: Extra time for SATs
Students at rich high schools are twice as likely as those at poor schools to qualify for extra testing time
DJ Khaled talks working with Nipsey Hussle before his death
The music mogul reflects on the slain rapper and the role of his family in his career
Rising sea levels could displace millions in 2 generations
A new study lays out a range of possible outcomes "that go from bad to worse"
A medical diagnosis leads to an innovative fashion design
Emily Levy launched Mighty Well after she discovered there was no practical medical product to protect her catheter
Amazon shareholders push retailer to cut back on fossil fuels
Online retail giant has never disclosed its total carbon footprint -- some investors want to change that
Simple ways to avoid misery during allergy season
More than 22 million people in the U.S. live in areas with high pollen levels
The Grateful Dead and the evolution of concert sound
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Leonardo DiCaprio narrates climate change doc trailer
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More severe weather in the forecast
Many areas in Missouri, Oklahoma and Kansas are under water after severe weather hit the areas. "CBS This Morning" lead national correspondent David Begnaud reports from Skiatook, Oklahoma.
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Abortion rights activists hold 400+ rallies
Two out of three Americans do not want the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade, according to a new CBS News poll. Abortion rights activists held more than 400 rallies across the country Tuesday, protesting efforts to outlaw abortion. Jan Crawford reports.
McDonald's employees claim sexual harassment
McDonald’s faces a new wave of accusations from women who claim they were sexually harassed on the job. Twenty-five additional complaints were announced Tuesday. Protesters and advocates inspired by the Me Too movement are backing their claims. Nikki Battiste reports.
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DJ Khaled on his time with Nipsey Hussle
DJ Khaled’s new song, "Higher," features John Legend and the late rapper Nipsey Hussle. The music video was filmed just days before Nipsey Hussle was killed. DJ Khaled, a music mogul and mega producer, is known for his epic collaborations. His new album, “Father of Asahd,” features more than 30 artists. DJ Khaled joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss why he made his 2-year-old son an executive producer on his album.
West Point class most diverse in its history
West Point’s graduating class will make history this weekend. The group includes the largest number of African American women in the prestigious U.S. military academy’s 217 years. West Point says the class of 2019 is its most diverse ever, both by race and by gender. Jericka Duncan reports.
Woman in RV leads Calif. police in wild chase
A woman is in custody after leading police on a wild chase through a California neighborhood in a stolen RV. At one point, the driver slammed into a tree, ripping off the entire side of the RV. Jamie Yuccas reports.
Stranded kids rescued in Canadian wilderness
Dramatic video shows the rescue of two young children, a 6- and 7-year-old, after their father says he was forced to leave them alone in the wilderness for a night. The American family from Georgia fell down a cliff on Burke Mountain in British Columbia Sunday. Mola Lenghi reports.
Allergy season: Minimize pollen exposure
An estimated one in six Americans struggle with seasonal allergies, and more than 22 million people in the U.S. live in areas where pollen levels are high right now. Dr. Tara Narula joins “CBS This Morning” to offer tips on how to outsmart allergy triggers.
"Meghan and Harry Plus One"
Meghan Markle's close friends open up to CBS News' Gayle King
Meghan Markle's close friends open up to "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King for a rare, intimate look at one of the most famous new families on the planet, and the lives of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex as they take on a new title: Mom and Dad
5 facts about Meghan Markle from her friends
Will she really make Archie's baby food from scratch? Meghan Markle's friends just revealed some surprisingly down-to-earth details about America's princess.
Meghan Markle doesn't have a stylist
In the CBS News special, "Meghan and Harry Plus One," one of Meghan Markle's close friends reveals that the newly-minted global fashion icon still doesn't have a stylist
Meghan Markle's close friend tears up as he denies rumors she's difficult
"You hear these stories and there's no truth to them," makeup artist Daniel Martin tells "CBS This Morning's" Gayle King
How Prince Charles welcomed Meghan into family
"To just see her going by herself and then to see him intercepting her – was almost like 'we've got you. You're one of us now,'" said Meghan's friend Daniel Martin
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CBSN Originals — presented by Pfizer
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.
Border business: Inside immigration
CBSN Originals presents a documentary special about the cottage industry that's built up across Central America to get migrants to the U.S. border.
Zika: Children of the outbreak
Just over three years ago, an outbreak of the Zika virus caused a crisis in Brazil: a dramatic increase in babies born with microcephaly. These babies are now young children facing a variety of medical problems and an uncertain future. But just as a sudden drop in the number of cases has calmed fears of the virus, health officials are on alert for another outbreak. Elaine Quijano travels to Recife, Brazil, the epicenter of the crisis, to meet a mom determined to provide the best life for her daughter, and the doctors on the frontlines.
Race To 2020
Kamala Harris in renewed focus on maternal mortality rate among blacks
2020 presidential candidate's legislation comes after CDC study finds that black women are more likely to die of pregnancy-related causes
Cory Booker unveils plan to protect abortion rights if he wins presidency
The plan includes the creation of a White House Office of Reproductive Freedom, which would be designed to advance abortion rights
Kirsten Gillibrand proposes "Family Bill of Rights"
Gillibrand said her plan "levels the playing field starting at birth" for children and parents
John Hickenlooper releases plan to reduce gun violence
The 2020 Democratic presidential candidate and former governor is calling for national gun licenses and raising the legal age to own a firearm
Elizabeth Warren rolls out federal policy to protect abortion rights
Warren's proposal calls for Congress to "create federal, statutory rights that parallel the constitutional right in Roe v. Wade"
Red & Blue
Red & Blue
5/21/19: Red and Blue
House Judiciary subpoenas Hicks, Donaldson; Chicago's new mayor hitting the ground running.
2020 Dems join #NoMoreBans abortion protests
Abortion rights advocates held rallies across the country Tuesday to protest recent state laws restricting the procedure. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and CBSNews.com reporter Kate Smith spoke to "Red and Blue" about the new laws and the Democratic presidential candidates taking part in the protests.
Female candidates may face "relatability gap"
There are more women running for president than ever before, and a growing number of white women are voting for Democrats. But author Jay Newton-Small argues there could be a "relatability gap" between the female 2020 hopefuls and non-college educated white women. She joined "Red and Blue" to discuss what candidates can do to overcome this gap.
Rep. Abigail Spanberger on protecting 5G
Democratic Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger of Virginia joins CBSN to talk about her new bill to protect 5G technology from foreign threats. The legislation aims to limit Chinese company Huawei's influence on 5G.
Buttigieg weighs in on Trump during Fox News town hall
South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg was the latest Democrat to appear on a Fox News town hall over the weekend. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss what he had to say, plus the rest of today's campaign 2020 headlines.
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Students build cars for kids with disabilities
The cars are built for families who may not be able to afford adaptive wheelchairs, as part of the Go Baby Go organization
Principal wants to use Oprah's $500K donation for "restorative" programs
The media mogul was inspired after watching a CBS News reports about an after-school initiative providing youth with a safe place to go
College grad dances across stage after billionaire wipes out students' loans
A billionaire's donation to Morehouse College's Class of 2019 will allow graduates to focus on their dreams instead of their debt
Celebrity chef offers to hire recently fired cafeteria worker
Bonnie Kimball after giving free lunch to a student with no money in account
Boy's unusual outburst resonates in classical music community
A 9-year-old's unusual outburst resonated throughout the classical music community
Lewis Hamilton sends race car and trophy to terminally ill boy
Hamilton said the boy was his "spirit angel" — and inspiration for winning his race on Sunday
Female fire battalion chiefs inspire others
When Kishia Clemencia and Queen Anunay joined the fire department in Washington, D.C., only 35 out of more than 1,500 firefighters were women
Homeless teen track star wins scholarship
She was left alone to provide for her siblings and nephew – but she still went to school and ran track
College hurdler goes full "Superman" to win gold medal
Texas A&M University's Infinite Tucker is the new SEC 400-meter hurdle champion
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Federal Reserve shows no sign of cutting interest rates
Despite the president's demands that rates should be lower, the central bank continues to stress "patience"
Harriet Tubman $20 bill won't happen under Trump administration
Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin said a redesign of the bill's security features will still come out in 2020
At least 4 killed after severe storms batter central U.S.
Arkansas River is approaching historic highs, while the already high Missouri and Mississippi Rivers were again rising after a multi-day stretch of storms produced dozens of tornadoes
A college application secret of wealthy families: Extra time for SATs
Students at rich high schools are twice as likely as those at poor schools to qualify for extra testing time
Michael Avenatti charged with defrauding Stormy Daniels
The celebrity lawyer maintains his innocence while facing allegations involving Nike and Stormy Daniels
Politics
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Federal Reserve shows no sign of cutting interest rates
Despite the president's demands that rates should be lower, the central bank continues to stress "patience"
New York passes bill letting Congress access Trump tax returns
The bill now must be signed by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a frequent critic of President Trump
Trump awards Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor
The president is holding the ceremony after his impromptu Rose Garden statement
Nevada could become the 15th state to ditch Electoral College
Several Democratic-leaning states have already adopted legislation to allow its electoral votes to go to the winner of the popular vote
John Hickenlooper releases plan to reduce gun violence today
The 2020 Democratic presidential candidate and former governor is calling for national gun licenses and raising the legal age to own a firearm
World
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Rising sea levels could displace millions in 2 generations
A new study lays out a range of possible outcomes "that go from bad to worse"
North Korea calls Joe Biden "an imbecile" over Kim criticism
North Korea has often unleashed crude insults against U.S. and South Korean politicians
Canada tries to avoid an all-out trash "war" with the Philippines
Philippines' battle to get Canada to take back tons of mislabeled garbage highlights increasing reluctance in developing nations to be the world's dumping grounds
Russian warplanes intercepted off Alaska for 2nd day in a row
NORAD sent F-22s to ward off Russian bombers and fighter jets that entered the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone twice
World getting better in spite of "authoritarian populism," UN told
Harvard psychology professor tells leaders "there is no limit to the betterments we can attain if we continue to apply knowledge," and history shows we will
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Leonardo DiCaprio narrates climate change doc trailer
DiCaprio narrates "Ice on Fire," which highlights never-before-seen solutions to our climate crisis
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The Grateful Dead and the evolution of concert sound
CBS News Radio documentary explores how the Grateful Dead developed live sound techniques used in concerts worldwide
Ice Cube remembers late director John Singleton as his "mentor"
"I felt like I was working with a champion," "BIG3" founder said about the late director
Ice-T blasts Amazon after he "almost shot" delivery driver
"They don't wear ANY uniform. Just regular people workin"
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A medical diagnosis leads to an innovative fashion design
Emily Levy launched Mighty Well after she discovered there was no practical medical product to protect her catheter
Amazon shareholders push retailer to cut back on fossil fuels
Online retail giant has never disclosed its total carbon footprint -- some investors had hoped to change that
Apple updates MacBook Pro laptops, including new keyboard design
Responding to customer complaints, Apple makes changes to the butterfly switch keyboard in its laptops — including new 2019 MacBook Pro models
Tesla slices prices on Models S and X as stock plunges
After a big first-quarter loss, and signs of slowing demand for its cars, Tesla is under pressure to deliver profits
Lyft riders can soon dial 911 from the app
Lyft is joining Uber in adding more safety features following the death of a college student
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Leonardo DiCaprio narrates climate change doc trailer
DiCaprio narrates "Ice on Fire," which highlights never-before-seen solutions to our climate crisis
Giant asteroid with its own moon to pass by Earth this weekend
The asteroid will be visible until May 27
Rising sea levels could displace millions in 2 generations
A new study lays out a range of possible outcomes "that go from bad to worse"
Amazon shareholders push retailer to cut back on fossil fuels
Online retail giant has never disclosed its total carbon footprint -- some investors had hoped to change that
Costa Rican meteorite is rare "extraterrestrial mud ball"
"It formed in an environment free of life, then was preserved in the cold and vacuum of space for 4.56 billion years, and then dropped in Costa Rica"
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A medical diagnosis leads to an innovative fashion design
Emily Levy launched Mighty Well after she discovered there was no practical medical product to protect her catheter
Simple ways to avoid misery during allergy season
More than 22 million people in the U.S. live in areas with high pollen levels
Eli Lilly's half-price insulin goes on sale, but critics say it's still too costly
Eli Lilly's lower-cost version of its Humalog insulin still costs much more than insulin sold outside the U.S.
Starbucks accused of using poisonous pesticide in NYC stores
Coffee chain dismisses claims in suits, saying accusers trying to "incite public fear for their own financial gain"
California bill would provide free abortion pills on campus
The bill would require all 34 public university campuses in California to offer no-cost medical abortions to students
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Federal Reserve shows no sign of cutting interest rates
Despite the president's demands that rates should be lower, the central bank continues to stress "patience"
Harriet Tubman $20 bill won't happen under Trump administration
Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin said a redesign of the bill's security features will still come out in 2020
A college application secret of wealthy families: Extra time for SATs
Students at rich high schools are twice as likely as those at poor schools to qualify for extra testing time
McDonald's workers say restaurants are a magnet for crime
Employees of the fast-food chain report gun-toting customers, assaults and other threats in urging OSHA to investigate
Sweetgreen extends paid parental leave to 5 months
The benefit extends to "mothers, fathers, adoptive parents, foster parents and others with new additions to their families"
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Michael Avenatti charged with defrauding Stormy Daniels
The celebrity lawyer maintains his innocence while facing allegations involving Nike and Stormy Daniels
Video shows police putting "spit mask" on boy
A cellphone video showing Sacramento police detaining a 12-year-old boy and putting a "spit mask" over his head is going viral. The boy's mother is demanding an apology over how her son was treated, CBS Sacramento reports.
Video shows police putting "spit mask" on detained 12-year-old
Police say officers on the scene followed standard policy in detaining the boy
Possible link between attacks on trans women
A transgender woman was found shot to death in a Dallas neighborhood. Now, police believe her case may be linked to two other attacks on transgender victims. Mola Lenghi reports.
"Similarities" in crimes against 3 transgender women, Dallas police say
A murder and an assault on transgender women have "similarities" to the killing of Muhlaysia Booker, police say
Space
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Costa Rican meteorite is rare "extraterrestrial mud ball"
"It formed in an environment free of life, then was preserved in the cold and vacuum of space for 4.56 billion years, and then dropped in Costa Rica"
High winds scrub SpaceX launch of internet relay satellites
While disappointing, SpaceX was taking no chances with launch of its heaviest payload to date
NASA wants to send first woman to the moon
NASA is gearing up to send American astronauts back to the moon by 2024, and it hopes to include a woman for the first time. The Trump administration has asked Congress to approve an additional $1.6 billion for NASA's budget. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joined CBSN to discuss the ambitious plans.
NASA vows to make ambitious plan to return to the moon "a reality"
The newly announced Artemis program, named after the Greek goddess of the moon, intends to land astronauts on the South Pole of the moon by 2024
Trump backs early moon landing with funding request
Trump administration asks Congress to kick-start NASA moon mission with $1.6 billion in additional 2020 funding
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Dale Pike murder: Evidence photos in the case against Enrico Forti
In 1998, Dale Pike came to Miami to discuss a business deal with Enrico Forti -- the next day he was dead, and Forti was the prime suspect
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Flashback to the 1985 launch of New Coke
New Coke was released in 1985 with a formula that drastically differed from Classic Coke. The soft drink was a marketing flop, and CBS News documented its release, featuring interviews with executives and commercials as broadcast on the "CBS Evening News" on April 23, 1985.
Trump to take in some sumo in Japan
President Trump, long a fan of pro wrestling, will get a seat of honor in Tokyo as he attends a national sumo championship. As CBS News' Lucy Craft reports, it may be a way for the Japanese to flatter the U.S. leader.
More Americans give Trump credit for economy
A recent CBS News poll found that seven in 10 Americans say the economy is in good shape. And more Americans are giving President Trump's policies credit for a strong economy than last year. The poll also found his approval rating is still at 41 percent. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined CBSN to discuss Mr. Trump’s approach to the economy in his 2020 push.
Dressbarn to close stores amid retail decline
Nearly 7,000 employees at the chain will likely lose their jobs. Retail store closings have already outpaced closings from last year. Brookings Institution senior fellow Mark Muro joined CBSN to discuss the state of U.S. retail.
Pelosi, Schumer slam Trump for bailing on infrastructure
Democratic leaders Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer slammed the president for cutting a White House meeting on infrastructure short, citing ongoing investigations into his administration. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Ed O'Keefe have more on the latest developments.