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Gillibrand latest woman among 2020 hopefuls
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York is jumping into the race for president in 2020. The Democratic senator announced her candidacy Tuesday night on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert." She joins a growing list of Democratic 2020 hopefuls that is expected to include several women. Ed O’Keefe reports.
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.
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.
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U.S. troops killed in Syria suicide attack claimed by ISIS
Shortly after the military said service members were killed, Vice President Pence said ISIS "has been defeated"
Pelosi asks Trump to delay State of the Union address due to shutdown
She cited potential security concerns, since federal agencies are stretched thin by furloughs or unpaid workforce
Pro bull rider, 25, dies after being injured during competition
Mason Lowe was ranked the 18th professional bull rider in the world
GoFundMe "Trump Wall" donors give $7M to organizer's new idea
Donors have given Brian Kolfage at least $7 million for his endeavor to privately fund and build a southern border wall
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
Florida official says Muslim congresswoman may "blow up" Capitol
A city commissioner in Florida signed petition to remove Tlaib, one of the first Muslim members of Congress, calling her a "danger"
Officers who ignored man's pleas fired after his death
The Fort Worth officers didn't help the suspect, who complained of medical issues while handcuffed in a patrol car
Jailed model who claimed she has dirt on Russian oligarch speaks out
Anastasia Vashukevich has told Russian media she can't wait to be released
"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
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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
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
Marine vet held by ICE for possible deportation is U.S. citizen
Jilmar Ramos-Gomez received awards for service in Afghanistan and has PTSD
Kirsten Gillibrand: I am going to run for president"
Senator holds first press conference after announcing on Colbert's "Late Show" that she is forming an exploratory committee to run for president
YouTube bans dangerous pranks after Bird Box, Tide Pod challenges
Online video site says challenges that can cause injury or death have "no place on YouTube"
Trump resigned? Fake Washington Post editions pop up in D.C.
Fake editions of the Washington Post were distributed in D.C. amid national concerns about press bias
Jayme Closs' accused kidnapper was discharged from Marine Corps
The mood in the Wisconsin community is shifting from joy to shock over the horrific details of Closs' kidnapping and her parents' murder
Fortnite flaw exposed millions of users to hacks
Hackers could take over accounts, make purchases and even eavesdrop on players
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
CBS This Morning
CBS This Morning
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.
Mo Rocca's "Mobituaries" for the extraordinary
In his new podcast and upcoming book "Mobituaries," "CBS Sunday Morning" correspondent Mo Rocca looks at extraordinary people whose names you may not know. Rocca joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss those who have been overshadowed after their deaths and offers his own version of "Mobits."
How to make workplace meetings more effective
An estimated 55 million meetings happen at workplaces across the nation every day. One study shows nine out of 10 employees admit to daydreaming during meetings. In another survey, 47 percent said having to attend too many meetings is the No. 1 time waster. Steven Rogelberg joins "CBS This Morning" to offer his advice from his new book, “The Surprising Science of Meetings: How You Can Lead Your Team to Peak Performance.”
Government Shutdown
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 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
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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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
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"
Baby gets hearing aids, can't stop giggling
The baby's infectious laughter has melted hearts across the country
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.
U.S.
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"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
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
Shopko files for bankruptcy, closing more stores
Owned by a private-equity firm, the Green Bay, Wisconsin, retailer hopes to survive after shutting a quarter of its stores
How to improve the oft-dreaded workplace meeting
"It really comes down to this leader having a steward of others' time mindset"
GoFundMe "Trump Wall" donors have given $7 million to organizer's new idea
Donors have given Brian Kolfage at least $7 million for his endeavor to privately fund and build a southern border wall
Politics
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GoFundMe "Trump Wall" donors have given $7 million to organizer's new idea
Donors have given Brian Kolfage at least $7 million for his endeavor to privately fund and build a southern border wall
Fake Washington Post editions declare Trump resigned
Fake editions of the Washington Post were distributed in D.C. amid national concerns about press bias
Pelosi asks Trump to postpone State of the Union
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi wrote a letter to President Trump suggesting he find another date or location
Florida official says Muslim congresswoman may "blow up" Capitol
A city commissioner in Florida signed petition to remove Tlaib, one of the first Muslim members of Congress, calling her a "danger"
Jailed model who claimed she has dirt on Russian oligarch speaks out
Anastasia Vashukevich has told Russian media she can't wait to be released
World
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Jailed model who claimed she has dirt on Russian oligarch speaks out
Anastasia Vashukevich has told Russian media she can't wait to be released
Europeans beseech Britain to get its Brexit act together
"Please, please, tell us finally what you want to achieve," one EU lawmaker says as U.K. Prime Minister faces no-confidence vote
U.S. troops killed in Syria suicide attack claimed by ISIS
Shortly after the military said service members were killed, Vice President Pence said ISIS "has been defeated"
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
Entertainment
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Fortnite flaw exposed millions of users to hacks
Hackers could take over accounts, make purchases and even eavesdrop on players
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
SciTech
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YouTube bans dangerous pranks after Bird Box, Tide Pod challenges
Online video site says challenges that can cause injury or death have "no place on YouTube"
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
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.
MoneyWatch
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Shopko files for bankruptcy, closing more stores
Owned by a private-equity firm, the Green Bay, Wisconsin, retailer hopes to survive after shutting a quarter of its stores
Lawmakers push bill to boost minimum wage to $15 an hour
House Democrats are set to introduce legislation that would more than double the current federal baseline pay
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
PG&E bankruptcy could mean price hikes, unpaid fire lawsuits
The nation's largest utility is reeling from $30 billion in potential liabilities while it tries to keep the lights on
When is it your job to send out 1099 tax forms?
If you own your own business or are self-employed, you better know the rules because messing up can cost you
Crime
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"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
Officers who ignored man's pleas fired after his death
The Fort Worth officers didn't help the suspect, who complained of medical issues while handcuffed in a patrol car
Jayme Closs' accused kidnapper was discharged from Marine Corps
The mood in the Wisconsin community is shifting from joy to shock over the horrific details of Closs' kidnapping and her parents' murder
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