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Jimmy Carter to be oldest living president
Jimmy Carter on Friday will pass George H.W. Bush to become the longest living president. In the years since he left office, he's become perhaps the most accomplished former president in American history. Chip Reid explains.
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Cesar Sayoc pleads guilty
The man who sent homemade bombs to Hillary Clinton, Joe Biden and others pleaded guilty to criminal charges on Thursday. Cesar Sayoc now faces life in prison.
Top general warns about "combat readiness"
The top Marine general issued a warning that combat readiness has been hurt in part by the president's troop deployment to the southern border. David Martin explains.
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Addicted to fentanyl, one man tries to avoid becoming another "overdose statistic"
"I come from a good family. I work 40 to 50 hours a week," a young man named Jacob said
Boeing 737 Max approval documents subpoenaed by fraud unit
A safety assessment Boeing gave to the FAA is likely to be a target of investigators
Trump misleadingly claims he approved McCain's funeral
President Trump complained in a speech Wednesday that no one thanked him for John McCain's funeral
EU offers Britain more time to resolve Brexit plan
EU said British lawmakers could delay until May 22 if they could come with a deal by next week, but if they couldn't, the exit will happen by April 12
Pompeo: It's "possible" Trump was sent to save the Jewish people
Secretary of state was asked if the president could be a present-day Queen Esther, a figure in Hebrew and Christian biblical stories. "As a Christian I certainly believe that's possible," he replied.
General: Border deployment may impact "combat readiness"
A memo from Gen. Robert Neller lists nine factors posting "unacceptable risk to Marine Corps combat readiness and solvency"
Dems: Lawyer for Kushners acknowledged private email use
House Oversight Committee chairman Elijah Cummings said Kushner has also been using WhatsApp to communicate with foreign leaders
Comey says he doesn't care whether Mueller implicates Trump
In a New York Times op-ed, the ousted FBI director says he only cares "that the work be done, well and completely"
2019 NCAA Tournament round one schedule, results
Here are the scheduled games and all the results for Thursday and Friday's NCAA Tournament action
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Jimmy Carter to become the oldest living president ever
Since leaving office, Carter received the Nobel Peace Prize, worked on homes for Habitat for Humanity and taught Sunday school
Man pleads guilty to sending pipe bombs to Trump critics and CNN
Cesar Sayoc, 57, pleaded guilty to 65 criminal counts related to the illegal mailing of IEDs, including a charge for the use of a weapon of mass destruction
Drinking hot tea and the risk of esophageal cancer
New research suggests you may want to avoid drinking your tea scalding hot
Georgia man who admitted burning teacher's body convicted
The fate of the former beauty queen who vanished in 2005 didn't come to light until two men were arrested in 2017
Jessica Simpson shares first photo of newborn daughter
Birdie Mae Johnson, Simpson's third child, was born Tuesday, weighing 10 pounds and 13 ounces
1,600 hotel guests were secretly filmed and livestreamed
Police said mini spy cameras were set up in TV set-top boxes, hair dryer cradles or electrical outlets in dozens of hotels
Baby cough syrup recalled for potential contamination
The medicine was sold at Dollar General stories nationwide
Amazon accused of firing warehouse worker who criticized "robot"-like treatment
Former Amazon employee claims he was illegally fired for speaking out about alleged poor working conditions
Emilia Clarke had brain surgery after "Game of Thrones" Season 1
"If I am truly being honest, every minute of every day I thought I was going to die," the 32-year-old actress said
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Living a normal life addicted to fentanyl
Fatal drug overdoses peaked last year, according to preliminary data from the CDC, fueling hope that the deadliest addiction in American history has finally stalled. But fatalities are only part of the ongoing crisis. Tony Dokoupil reports.
New Zealand PM announces assault weapons ban
Days after a deadly attack in New Zealand, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced a ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines. The government is also considering a plan to pay owners to turn in their weapons. Ben Tracy reports.
Flooding could impact 200 million Americans
Nearly two-thirds of the country could see flooding by the end of May. Areas along the Missouri River may not dry out for months. Don Dahler reports.
550 dead after Mozambique cyclone
Rescues continue a full week after a poweful cyclone struck southern Africa. The death toll in three countries now tops 550, but it could go much higher. Debora Patta reports.
Jimmy Carter to be oldest living president
Jimmy Carter on Friday will pass George H.W. Bush to become the longest living president. In the years since he left office, he's become perhaps the most accomplished former president in American history. Chip Reid explains.
New Zealand Terror Attack
New Zealand bans "military-style" semi-automatic weapons
Move comes less than a week after a white supremacist allegedly slaughtered 50 people in a terror attack on 2 mosques in Christchurch
Mom and widow of New Zealand victims speaks out
Talha and Naeem Rashid are among the 50 people killed at the Christchurch, New Zealand mosque
Facebook blames AI for failing to catch New Zealand attack video
A Facebook exec said artificial intelligence is "not perfect" and that massacre video didn't activate automatic detection
New Zealand's leader issues "global call" to fight racism
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern calls on leaders to weed out far-right extremism "and make sure that we never create an environment where it can flourish"
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 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
Tax Season
How investors can navigate this tax season's many changes
Tax season is a mixed bag this year under the new law, especially for investors who can no longer deduct their expenses
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
Claim these tax deductions if you're self-employed
Taxes can put a big dent in your income, but you can offset that pain by taking advantage of these deductions
File your tax return before a con artist does it for you
Scammers can get enough of your personal info to file a tax return in your name — and then they get your refund
Fear an IRS audit? Don't — the odds are with you
Hobbled by funding cuts, the agency has sharply reduced the number of audits it conducts — especially of the rich
Taxpayer group urges extending filing deadline to May 15
National Taxpayers Union calls for extending April 15 deadline, though individuals can get an extension fairly easily
Some tax preparers promise fat refunds, then fleece consumers
Illinois prosecutors say tax-prep firms lured people with cruise offers, but overcharged and made mistakes
2019 tax returns: How to file your taxes for free
Depending on your income, age and profession, you may be able to tap free services to file your 2019 tax returns
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
USC student says "slimy" admissions consultant solicited her mom
"Thank God because that could've been me," the student says of the massive college admissions scandal
USC may expel students associated with college admissions scandal
Students who may be associated with the scandal will not be able to get transcripts or register for classes
How to manage the stress of college admissions
"Be careful about the assumption... that going to a good college means that you're going to have a good adult life," warns psychologist Lisa Damour
Author on why the college cheating scam probably won't bring much change
"Colleges are too fearful to offend the wealthy people who donate money," author Daniel Golden says
Yale president gives message to students amid admissions scandal
President Peter Salovey's comments were just days after the former head women's soccer coach at Yale was one of the people charged in a massive college admissions scandal
USC may expel students associated with college admissions scandal
Students who may be associated with the scandal will not be able to get transcripts or register for classes
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
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
Red & Blue
Red & Blue
3/21/19: Red and Blue
President Trump on Mueller report: Let it come out; Jimmy Carter about to become oldest living former president.
Comey: "I don't care" what's in Mueller's report
Former FBI Director James Comey said Thursday he "doesn't care" what's in the Robert Mueller's final report. Ayesha Rascoe, White House correspondent for NPR, joins "Red & Blue" to discuss what could be coming as the Russia investigation wraps up.
Ex-Mueller colleague on special counsel's strategy
Special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation is believed to be in its final days. Robert Grant, the former Special Agent in charge of the FBI's Chicago office, once worked with Mueller while at the bureau. He joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss how the investigation might end.
3/20/19: Red and Blue
President Trump comments on defeating ISIS; Why are Dems upset by the electoral college?
Wednesday political recap
President Trump said Wednesday he's looking forward to the release of special counsel Robert Mueller's report. Julia Manchester, a reporter for The Hill, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss Wednesday's political news.
Race To 2020
Joe Biden inches closer to 2020 run with calls to donors
Biden has started phoning potential donors this week who can help him raise millions of dollars
Charlamagne tha God on who he likes for president in 2020
"The Breakfast Club" host and author spoke to CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers
Trump driving factor behind expected record 2020 voter turnout
But despite the historic turnout numbers in 2018, only about half of those eligible to cast a ballot did so
Progressives urge 2020 contenders to address Puerto Rico
Progressive groups want presidential candidates to address the island's decades-long financial instability and other issues
Beto O'Rourke raises staggering $6.1M after 2020 announcement
The campaign said they received contributions from every state and territory in the country
Kirsten Gillibrand officially launches presidential campaign
Gillibrand announced the launch of a presidential exploratory committee in January
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"
The Uplift — Stories That Inspire
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The Uplift — Stories That Inspire
Teen says first word in nearly 2 years
A 16-year-old boy from South Carolina got into a head-on collision and suffered brain damage. Doctors didn't know if he'd live – let alone walk or talk again. Then, after two years of trying, he said his first word.
Military dad surprises son at martial arts
A 9-year-old boy from Tennessee was brought to tears while practicing martial arts. He recognized a familiar voice – and then realized it was his dad, who had been deployed in the military for nearly a year.
8-year-old boy takes his first steps
An 8-year-old boy with cerebral palsy took his first steps recently – and the first thing he says to his parents is "thank you."
Teen gets into his dream school after 17 other acceptances
Even after getting accepted into 17 schools, Dylan Chidick was waiting on one more
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
Girl returns to same NICU she spent time in to play music to premature babies
A 12-year-old girl from New York spent the first three months of her life in a NICU. Now, that she knows the benefits of classical music, she's returning to the same hospital to play her guitar the premature babies there.
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
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Pompeo: It's "possible" Trump was sent to save the Jewish people
Secretary of state was asked if the president could be a present-day Queen Esther, a figure in Hebrew and Christian biblical stories. "As a Christian I certainly believe that's possible," he replied.
Jessica Simpson shares first photo of newborn daughter
Birdie Mae Johnson, Simpson's third child, was born Tuesday, weighing 10 pounds and 13 ounces
Georgia man who admitted burning teacher's body convicted
The fate of the former beauty queen who vanished in 2005 didn't come to light until two men were arrested in 2017
Jimmy Carter to become the oldest living president ever
Since leaving office, Carter received the Nobel Peace Prize, worked on homes with Habitat for Humanity and taught Sunday school
Addicted to fentanyl, one man tries to avoid becoming another "overdose statistic"
"I come from a good family. I work 40 to 50 hours a week," a young man named Jacob said
Politics
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Pompeo: It's "possible" Trump was sent to save the Jewish people
Secretary of state was asked if the president could be a present-day Queen Esther, a figure in Hebrew and Christian biblical stories. "As a Christian I certainly believe that's possible," he replied.
Jimmy Carter to become the oldest living president ever
Since leaving office, Carter received the Nobel Peace Prize, worked on homes with Habitat for Humanity and taught Sunday school
Trump misleadingly claims he approved McCain's funeral
President Trump complained in a speech Wednesday that no one thanked him for John McCain's funeral
Comey says he doesn't care whether Mueller implicates Trump
In a New York Times op-ed, the ousted FBI director says he only cares "that the work be done, well and completely"
Trump says his administration is working on student debt issues
The president has hinted he wants to tie federal funding to free speech protections on college campuses
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Pompeo: It's "possible" Trump was sent to save the Jewish people
Secretary of state was asked if the president could be a present-day Queen Esther, a figure in Hebrew and Christian biblical stories. "As a Christian I certainly believe that's possible," he replied.
EU offers Britain more time to resolve Brexit plan
EU said British lawmakers could delay until May 22 if they could come with a deal by next week, but if they can't, the exit will happen by April 12
Boeing 737 Max approval documents subpoenaed by fraud unit
A safety assessment Boeing gave to the FAA is likely to be a target of investigators
"Lives shattered": Cyclone death toll soars with hundreds still missing
A week after Cyclone Idai lashed southern Africa, flooding still raged as torrential rains caused a dam to overflow in Zimbabwe, threatening riverside populations
Trump tweets that Israel should have sovereignty over Golan Heights
Israel seized the Golan Heights from Syria in the 1967 Six-Day War
Entertainment
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Jessica Simpson shares first photo of newborn daughter
Birdie Mae Johnson, Simpson's third child, was born Tuesday, weighing 10 pounds and 13 ounces
Emilia Clarke had brain surgery after "Game of Thrones" season 1
"If I am truly being honest, every minute of every day I thought I was going to die," the 32-year-old actress said
Roseanne Barr returns to standup, jokes about being suicidal
"I ain't dead," the comedian said in her first set since an inflammatory tweet ended her ABC show
"It's Show Time": Apple's streaming video service readies its debut
But given the entrenched competition from the likes of Netflix, it'll have plenty to overcome before it's a star
"Stranger Things" season 3 trailer released
The trailer is filled with 80s nostalgia — and former mallrats are reveling in it
SciTech
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Google fined $1.7 billion by EU for blocking advertising rivals
The EU said its investigation found Google broke the EU's antitrust rules by imposing contractual restrictions on rivals
MySpace deletes 12 years' worth of music
Social network points to server issue in explaining why videos, audio files and other material is no longer on the site
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
"Marine MacGyver" boot camp helps troops confront modern enemy
At a hands-on training course, U.S. Marine Corps is learning to use some of the same tools and technology the enemy does
Nunes sues Twitter and others for $250 million
Accuses the social media giant of defamation, negligence and "shadow banning" conservatives; Twitter has denied that in the past
Health
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Addicted to fentanyl, one man tries to avoid becoming another "overdose statistic"
"I come from a good family. I work 40 to 50 hours a week," a young man named Jacob said
Baby cough syrup recalled for potential contamination
The medicine was sold at Dollar General stories nationwide
Emilia Clarke had brain surgery after "Game of Thrones" season 1
"If I am truly being honest, every minute of every day I thought I was going to die," the 32-year-old actress said
Drinking hot tea and the risk of esophageal cancer
New research suggests you may want to avoid drinking your tea scalding hot
People show off socks for World Down Syndrome Day
All those mismatched socks you're seeing aren't a coincidence
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MillerCoors sues Anheuser-Busch over Bud Light corn syrup ad
The maker of Miller Lite says its rival's ads are "misleading" and "fearmongering over a common beer ingredient"
Baby cough syrup recalled for potential contamination
The medicine was sold at Dollar General stories nationwide
Amazon accused of firing warehouse worker who criticized "robot"-like treatment
Former Amazon employee claims he was illegally fired for speaking out about alleged poor working conditions
AT&T CEO interrupted by robocall during interview
The robocall epidemic is so big that even the chief executive of AT&T can't escape the unsolicited phone calls
More dog food recalled for possibly toxic levels of vitamin D
Hill's Pet Nutrition adds several Science Diet and Prescription Diet varieties of canned food that could be deadly
Crime
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Georgia man who admitted burning teacher's body convicted
The fate of the former beauty queen who vanished in 2005 didn't come to light until two men were arrested in 2017
Man pleads guilty to sending pipe bombs to Trump critics and CNN
Cesar Sayoc, 57, pleaded guilty to 65 criminal counts related to the illegal mailing of IEDs, including a charge for the use of a weapon of mass destruction
New push to review evidence in "Atlanta child murders" case
The string of murders from 1979 to 1981 terrorized the city's black community
Mom accused of abusing kids who starred in YouTube videos
Machelle Hobson has been accused of abusing her seven adopted children who starred in her YouTube videos
FBI helping in criminal probe into Boeing's 737 Max jets
Two fatal crashes involving the Max, just five months apart, have raised questions about the relationship between the FAA and Boeing