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Similarities found between 737 Max crashes
French investigators said Monday the black boxes taken from the Ethiopian Airlines flight 302 showed similarities between that crash and the Lion Air crash in October. There are growing calls for an investigation into how the 737 Max was deemed safe to fly. Kris Van Cleave reports.
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Trump's response to attacks sparks criticism
The White House is defending President Trump's response to the New Zealand mosque shootings. This comes after he downplayed the threat of white nationalists. He's also facing backlash for tweeting about Fox News host Jeanine Pirro and the late Sen. John McCain. CBS News Washington correspondent Paula Reid joined CBSN to discuss.
Previewing the NCAA Tournament
The bracket has been revealed for the NCAA men's basketball tournament. Who are the favorites in the Big Dance? Bill Reiter of CBS Sports HQ joined CBSN to discuss who you should consider for your bracket.
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Devastating Midwest flooding leaves at least 3 dead
Heavy rain and rapidly melting snow have caused floodwaters to rush over levees and dams
Twins basketball stars head to NCAA tourney with a major assist from Mom
As a single mom, Jenny Bennett did whatever she could to support her sons, who are now among the best college basketball players in the country
ISIS vows to keep fighting as final battle in Syria drags on
For weeks, U.S. and coalition airstrikes have been battering a tiny area still held by the violent militant group
Middle-class homeowners smacked by new tax law
Some families moved to high-tax towns because of the good school districts. Now they're pinched by the SALT deduction cap
Report examines spike in Baltimore crime rate since Freddie Gray's death
Baltimore's violent crime rate spiked in the years following the death of Freddie Gray, which set off a series of protests and fueled the Black Lives Matter movement, according to a new report
Poll: Joe Biden leads 2020 Democrats in millennial support
The former vice president is expected to face scrutiny from the progressive wing of the Democratic Party if he launches a White House bid
Jack the Ripper finally identified, scientists claim
Forensic scientists say they have finally identified Jack the Ripper, the notorious serial killer who terrorized the streets of London more than a century ago
Google expected to announce new cloud-based gaming service
The search engine giant is expected to make its foray into online gaming during the 2019 Game Developers Conference
Warner Bros. CEO out after sex-misconduct allegations
Kevin Tsujihara steps down from the Hollywood film and TV studio after acknowledging "mistakes," parent company says
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Insurance gap leaves patients on the hook for unexpected hospital bills
Nearly 65 percent of hospitals across the country use emergency rooms staffed by outside companies, allowing providers to charge patients more
Boeing's training and FAA's approval of new 737s under scrutiny
Congress to probe FAA's certification of the modified 737 jets, and has ordered Boeing and FAA staffers to retain records related to it
At Goldman Sachs, the future is half female
Investment bank aspires to have women represent 50% of workforce, starting with its incoming analyst class by 2021
New Zealand shooting: Facebook faces advertising boycott over livestream
Business groups say Facebook must take steps to prevent more live-streamed carnage
These are the teams to watch in the NCAA Tournament
Here are eight of the top teams to keep on eye on during March Madness
The Supreme Court will review the D.C. sniper's life sentence
Lee Boyd Malvo will have his life sentence reviewed by the Supreme Court this fall
"Five Feet Apart" and memoir paint complicated portrait of cystic fibrosis
On the "CBS This Morning" Podcast, director Justin Baldoni shares the inspiration behind the film
Shopko closing all remaining stores after failing to find buyer
The general merchandise retailer declared bankruptcy in January, and hasn't been able to stem the bleeding at its 363 stores
Cyclone death toll may top 1,000 in Africa
Cyclone Idai has affected more than 1.5 million people in mainly poor, rural areas of Malawi, Mozambique and Zimbabwe
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CBS Evening News
Twins head to March Madness
College basketball players will be battling it out during March Madness. But there's a pair of twins who have already beaten the odds, thanks in no small part to their mom. "CBS Evening News" anchor Jeff Glor has their story.
Dick Dale dead at 81
Guitarist Dick Dale, who was known for songs like "Miserlou," has died. He was 81 years old. "CBS Evening News" anchor Jeff Glor takes a look back at his life.
Loophole leaves patients with surprise bills
Medical debt is the leading cause of banktuptcy in the U.S. and a recent survey found 57 percent of American adults have received a surprise medical bill. Oftentimes it's for treatment they later learned was "out of network." Mireya Villarreal explains.
Similarities found between 737 Max crashes
French investigators said Monday the black boxes taken from the Ethiopian Airlines flight 302 showed similarities between that crash and the Lion Air crash in October. There are growing calls for an investigation into how the 737 Max was deemed safe to fly. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Thousands evacuate amid Midwest flooding
Historic flooding in the Midwest has claimed at least three lives. More than 4,500 people have been evacuated from their homes in Nebraska, Iowa and Wisconsin. DeMarco Morgan reports from Omaha.
New Zealand Terror Attack
New Zealand PM vows gun law reforms: "The time to act is now"
Prime Minister Jacinda Arden said it took the country's leaders just 72 hours to agree on gun law reforms after 50 people were gunned down in mosques
Facebook faces advertising boycott over livestream of shooting
Business groups say the social media company must take steps to prevent more livestreamed carnage
Teen who egged lawmaker is donating funds to massacre victims
The teen told the GoFundMe creator he can't profit off a crime and the money should instead go to Christchurch
Mick Mulvaney defends Trump's response to New Zealand attack
"Donald Trump is no more to blame for what happened in New Zealand than Mark Zuckerberg is because he invented Facebook," said the acting chief of staff on "Face the Nation"
New Zealand helping cover shooting victims' funeral costs
Fifty people were killed, and 50 others were injured, after shootings at two mosques in the country Friday
Community mourns youngest shooting victim
Mucaad Ibrahim, 3, is the youngest known victim of the mass shooting in Christchurch, New Zealand
U.S. sees rise in violence by white supremacists
"We're seeing an increase in the propaganda"
Suspected mosque shooter appears in New Zealand courtroom
The Australian national is accused of killing dozens of people in a shooting rampage
The man who chased the mosque shooter is being hailed as a hero
He picked up the first thing he could find -- a credit card machine -- and ran outside screaming "Come here!"
CBSN Originals
CBSN Originals
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.
Priced out: Los Angeles' hidden homeless
Los Angeles is in the midst of the worst homeless crisis the city has ever seen, driven by rising rents, stagnant wages and an affordable housing shortage. CBSN Originals' Adam Yamaguchi meets a single mother living in her car with her teenage daughter, just one example of L.A.'s hidden homeless population that is steadily growing as longtime residents are priced out of their homes — with nowhere else to go.
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
College Admissions Scam
Irate mom sues parents accused in college scam for $500 billion
Mother says son was denied entrance because "wealthy individuals felt that it was ok to lie, cheat, steal and bribe"
Lori Loughlin's "Full House" character took part in a school scam
Life imitates art for Lori Loughlin, whose "Full House" character encountered a school admissions scam
USC may take action against TV star's daughter in admissions scam
The school says it's looking at current students whose chances of admission may have been aided by adults charged in the scandal
Parents accused in college scams could face "serious time" in prison
Actresses Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin are among 50 people who face criminal charges in massive college admissions scam
"Full House" actress Lori Loughlin released on $1 million bond
"Full House" actress Lori Loughlin was taken into FBI custody in Los Angeles earlier Wednesday
Details emerge on "really smart guy" who aced tests in college scam
Harvard graduate and unsuccessful tennis pro Mark Riddell was listed on the website of the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, as the director of college entrance exam preparation
Oscar nominee defends TV star charged in college bribery scheme
Playwright David Mamet says longtime friend Felicity Huffman should get a slap on the wrist
College admissions: "It's hard to know what's fair"
Elite colleges have always favored the rich and well-connected, but critics say change may be overdue following cheating charges
The charges facing every parent in college admissions scandal
Here is the list of every parent charged in the admissions scandal and how they allegedly broke the law
Red & Blue
Red & Blue
Senate votes to overturn national emergency declaration
The stage is set for President Trump's first veto, as the Senate voted Thursday to overturn the President's national emergency declaration. Andrew Desiderio, a congressional reporter for Politico, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the latest developments and the rest of the day's political headlines.
Judge sets trial date for Roger Stone
A federal judge set a November trial date for longtime Trump associate Roger Stone. Rebecca Roiphe, a CBSN legal contributor and former Manhattan assistant district attorney, joined CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the latest developments.
3/14/19: Red and Blue
Beto O'Rourke: "I'm just born to be in it"; March 14th 1973: John Mccain, 108 others released from North Vietnam custody.
Throwback Thursday: John McCain's release
Thursday marked the 46th anniversary of John McCain's release after being held captive as a prisoner of war? at the Hanoi Hilton during the Vietnam War. Watch CBS News correspondent Bruce Dunning's March 14, 1973 report on the release.
Controversy over Trump supporter's MAGA hat
A widely-viewed video this weekend showed a man in a "Make America Great Again" hat being asked to leave a New York City bar. That much is certain. Why Dion Cini was kicked out isn't as clear. CBS News digital reporter Kate Smith joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the story.
Race To 2020
Kirsten Gillibrand officially launches presidential campaign
Gillibrand announced the launch of a presidential exploratory committee in January
Beto O'Rourke on changing his mind on 2020, Trump's "hand" comment
He had told "60 Minutes" last year: "I will not do it" because his family would not survive
Joe Biden cheered with verbal slip about running for president
Biden said he has the "most progressive record of anybody running," but quickly corrected himself and said "anybody who would run" and then added, "I didn't mean it"
Jeb Bush wants a Republican to challenge Trump in 2020
Few high-profile Republicans are considering a primary challenge to the president
Democrats have a new 2020 boogeyman: Big tech
How tech and social media companies went from friend to foe in Democratic politics
Schultz to outline how he'd make presidential appointments
Mulling a presidential run, the former Starbucks CEO says he could help cure the nation's "crisis of division"
Stacey Abrams says 2020 run is "definitely on the table"
"[Twenty] years ago, I never thought I'd be ready to run for POTUS before 2028," the Georgia Democrat tweeted, adding, "But life comes at you fast ..."
How much does being an early frontrunner in 2020 matter?
Taking a lead early in the primary process hasn't always led to the nomination, CBS News polling analysis shows
2020 Democratic National Convention to be held in Milwaukee
Milwaukee will be one the smallest cities to host a presidential convention
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8-year-old homeless refugee takes chess world by storm
The third grader wants to become the youngest grandmaster in the world
Washington Wizards senior dance team doesn't accept "boundaries of age"
The dance team Wizdom (you have to be at least 50 to join) is showing fans you are only as old as you feel
Blind runner finishes NYC Half Marathon with help of guide dogs
The race wasn't just for the medal; Thomas Panek was raising money for a good cause
Breast cancer survivor can't contain excitement
This mom from Maryland can't contain her excitement as she vigorously rings a bell to announce she is cancer-free and can leave the hospital.
Girl dances with ailing grandpa
Three-year-old Paisley wanted to take her grandpa to a ball, but he has Alzheimer's, dementia and Parkinson's. So her dad, a Marine veteran, held grandpa up while she danced with him in a princess dress.
6-year-old blind piano prodigy goes viral
Avett Ray's mom says at just 11 months old, he pulled himself up to the piano and started playing
Son's tweet about dad's empty donut shop gets sweet reaction
"My dad is sad cause no one is coming to his new donut shop," Billy By tweeted — sparking an outpouring of support
Student accepted to 39 colleges with $1.6 million in scholarships
"It's shocking, each and every time, you're taken aback every time you open one," Jordan Nixon says
George H.W. Bush's former service dog Sully gets new role
Sully took a personalized oath of enlistment as service members and dogs in the program looked on
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Family sues police over bulldozer death of pot suspect
Greg Longenecker's family said Pennsylvania state police had no business chasing him with a dangerous piece of machinery
Twins basketball stars head to March Madness, thanks to a major assist from Mom
As a single mom, Jenny Bennett did whatever she could to support her sons, who are now among the best college basketball players in the country
Report examines spike in Baltimore crime rate since Freddie Gray's death
Baltimore's violent crime rate spiked in the years following the death of Freddie Gray, which set off a series of protests and fueled the Black Lives Matter movement, according to a new report
Alabama senator says white nationalism is on the rise
"It's on the rise and it's a little scary I think for folks," says Democratic Sen. Doug Jones
Insurance gap leaves patients on the hook for unexpected hospital bills
Nearly 65 percent of hospitals across the country use emergency rooms staffed by outside companies, allowing providers to charge patients more
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Alabama senator says white nationalism is on the rise
"It's on the rise and it's a little scary I think for folks," says Democratic Sen. Doug Jones
Poll: Joe Biden leads 2020 Democrats in millennial support
The former vice president is expected to face scrutiny from the progressive wing of the Democratic Party if he launches a White House bid
George W. Bush says immigration is a "blessing and a strength"
"America's immigrant history made of us who we are," Bush, a vocal supporter of comprehensive immigration reform, told a crowd of new U.S. citizens
Dems ask FBI for investigations into massage parlor owner
Top lawmakers say allegations against massage parlor owner "raise serious counterintelligence concerns"
Middle-class homeowners smacked by new tax law
Some families moved to high-tax towns because of the good school districts. Now they're pinched by the SALT deduction cap
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ISIS vows to keep fighting as final battle in Syria drags on
For weeks, U.S. and coalition airstrikes have been battering a tiny area still held by the violent militant group
New Zealand shooting: Facebook faces advertising boycott over livestream
Business groups say the social media company must take steps to prevent more livestreamed carnage
Suspect arrested in deadly Netherlands tram shooting
Turkish-born Gokmen Tanis, 37, arrested in shooting that left three people dead on tram
Jack the Ripper finally identified, scientists claim
Forensic scientists say they have finally identified Jack the Ripper, the notorious serial killer who terrorized the streets of London more than a century ago
Dead whale washes up with 88 pounds of plastic in its stomach
"This whale had the most plastic we have ever seen in a whale. It's disgusting."
Entertainment
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Leader of alleged NXIVM sex cult pleads not guilty
"Smallville" actress Allison Mack may avoid going to trial with the leader of the group that's been called a cult
"Five Feet Apart" and memoir paint complicated portrait of cystic fibrosis
On the "CBS This Morning" Podcast, director Justin Baldoni shares the inspiration behind the film
J.K. Rowling confirms characters are gay
Rowling said Dumbeldore and Grindelwald were in an "incredibly intense" relationship – fans are wondering why we didn't see that
Warner Bros. CEO out after sex-misconduct allegations
Kevin Tsujihara steps down from the Hollywood film and TV studio after acknowledging "mistakes," parent company says
Sam Smith comes out as non-binary
The singer opened up to activist Jameela Jamil, and said he has considered a sex change
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New Zealand shooting: Facebook faces advertising boycott over livestream
Business groups say the social media company must take steps to prevent more livestreamed carnage
Google to announce a new cloud-based gaming service
The search engine giant is expected to make its foray into online gaming during the 2019 Game Developers Conference
Perfect storm of extreme weather and climate change drove deadly Midwest flooding
Melting snow, "bomb cyclone" rain and climate change conspired to push these floods over the top
Social Security may use Facebook and Instagram posts to nix disability claims
The agency now uses social media to investigate fraud, but soon it may expand that to evaluate disability applicants
Dead whale washes up with 88 pounds of plastic in its stomach
"This whale had the most plastic we have ever seen in a whale. It's disgusting."
Health
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Insurance gap leaves patients on the hook for unexpected hospital bills
Nearly 65 percent of hospitals across the country use emergency rooms staffed by outside companies, allowing providers to charge patients more
"Five Feet Apart" and memoir paint complicated portrait of cystic fibrosis
On the "CBS This Morning" Podcast, director Justin Baldoni shares the inspiration behind the film
A lost girl's diary: The hidden anguish of Alexandra Valoras
The high school junior was a straight-A student, class officer and robotics whiz, who nonetheless felt she wasn't ever good enough – signs she kept hidden until she ended her life
Start kids' swimming lessons at 1 year old, safety experts say
It only takes seconds for a child to drown. Parents can help protect their kids with these tips
Food banks among recipients of Butterball turkey recalled in salmonella outbreak
At least half a dozen people in three states sickened by bacteria: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Americans to bet $8.5 billion on March Madness
Twice as many Americans will wager on the 2019 college basketball tournament than on this year's Super Bowl
New Zealand shooting: Facebook faces advertising boycott over livestream
Business groups say the social media company must take steps to prevent more livestreamed carnage
Google to announce a new cloud-based gaming service
The search engine giant is expected to make its foray into online gaming during the 2019 Game Developers Conference
At Goldman Sachs, the future is half female
Investment bank aspires to have women represent 50% of workforce, starting with its incoming analyst class by 2021
Shopko Stores is closing all remaining stores after failing to find buyer
The general merchandise retailer declared bankruptcy in January, and hasn't been able to stem the bleeding at its 363 stores
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Family sues police over bulldozer death of pot suspect
Greg Longenecker's family said Pennsylvania state police had no business chasing him with a dangerous piece of machinery
Report examines spike in Baltimore crime rate since Freddie Gray's death
Baltimore's violent crime rate spiked in the years following the death of Freddie Gray, which set off a series of protests and fueled the Black Lives Matter movement, according to a new report
Leader of alleged NXIVM sex cult pleads not guilty
"Smallville" actress Allison Mack may avoid going to trial with the leader of the group that's been called a cult
New Zealand shooting: Facebook faces advertising boycott over livestream
Business groups say the social media company must take steps to prevent more livestreamed carnage
DNA tech leads to arrest in 1999 slayings of teen best friends
The Alabama teens were found fatally shot in the trunk of a car after getting lost on the way home from a party