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Families of shooting victims speak out
Stephanie Melendez's father was killed in the El Paso massacre. Sharon Risher's mother and two cousins died in the 2015 Charleston church shooting. Richard Martinez's son was killed in a mass shooting near the University of California Santa Barbara in 2014. And Nelba Marquez-Green's 6-year-old daughter was murdered at Sandy Hook Elementary in 2012. Gayle King spoke with families of shooting victims about the future of gun control. Tune in for more of their conversation on Tuesday, August 27, on "CBS This Morning."
Amazon rainforest burning at record rate
As the Amazon rainforest continues to burn, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is walking back allegations that he blamed NGO's for setting the wildfires. His policies have led to a surge in deforestation and development in the Amazon. Wall Street Journal correspondent Samantha Pearson joined CBSN on the phone from Brazil to discuss the latest developments.
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NYPD leader opens up about firing officer in 2014 chokehold death
"I have to make decisions that are good for the whole city," James O'Neill said. "Not just for the police department"
"There is a story to be told in New Mexico," official says of Epstein ranch
New Mexico's commissioner of public lands has turned over 400 pages of Epstein's property records that may contain names of his alleged co-conspirators
Hotel cook arrested after allegedly planning mass shooting
Police seized multiple high-powered firearms and hundreds of rounds of ammunition
Taliban says ending Afghanistan war "is very necessary"
U.S.-Taliban peace talks have been taking place in the Gulf Arab state of Qatar, where the group has a political office
Anti-vaccine activist livestreams himself shoving lawmaker
Kenneth Austin Bennett livestreamed the confrontation with California state Senator Richard Pan on Facebook
Vaping teen spends 10 days on a ventilator after lungs fail
"The major point that I would like to get across to parents is that e-cigarettes are not safe"
Sarah Huckabee Sanders to join Fox News as a contributor
Sanders is the third former Trump administration official to join Fox News Channel
After leaving White House race, Dem announces Senate run
John Hickenlooper rolled out his Senate campaign bid after dropping out of the presidential race last week
China trade war costing billions in U.S. tourism spending
Chinese tourists spend more on travel to the U.S. than any other group, but their numbers are waning amid tensions
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Soldier's mother could be among the last to benefit from immigration program
The Trump administration is reviewing whether to end a program that helps undocumented family members of U.S. troops adjust their legal status
10 walk away unhurt after small jet slides off runway and burns
Aircraft had aborted its takeoff from small NorCal airport; "They're very, very lucky people," bystander says
Louisiana island may soon be lost to rising waters
Rising sea levels and the intrusion of salt water from the Gulf of Mexico have destroyed much of the island's natural protective barrier
After leaving White House race, Dem announces Senate run
John Hickenlooper rolled out his Senate campaign bid after dropping out of the presidential race last week
Ex-White House hopeful announces third term for governor
Inslee made the announcement to seek a third term in an email to supporters on Thursday
Humanoid robot "commands" Russian rocket test flight
The humanoid robot is known as Skybot F-850 and as FEDOR; the test flight was needed to clear an upgraded Soyuz booster to launch human crews to the space station
Trump campaign holds events to celebrate Women's Equality Day
The campaign is holding 14 events in 13 states tonight to celebrate women's equality, with two events in North Carolina
Rocket launches GPS satellite into orbit for Air Force
The new satellite is the second in a new generation of advanced navigation beacons
Taylor Swift plans to re-record earlier songs. Here's why.
Preview: Superstar tells "CBS Sunday Morning" she'll re-record the masters of her earlier songs to offset the impact of the sale of her original music label
CBS This Morning
CBS This Morning
NYPD commissioner on firing Daniel Pantaleo
In an exclusive interview with “CBS This Morning,” New York City Police Commissioner James O’Neill discusses his "difficult" decision to fire the officer who put Eric Garner in a deadly chokehold five years ago. Daniel Pantaleo brought Garner to the ground after officers said he resisted arrest for selling loose cigarettes. The Staten Island district attorney and the Department of Justice decided to not charge Pantaleo with a crime. The police union criticized O’Neill’s decision to fire him, saying the commissioner, "has chosen politics and his own self-interest over the police officers he claims to lead."
Focus turns to Jeffrey Epstein's Zorro Ranch
In New Mexico, a high-ranking official says she's on a "mission for justice" over Jeffrey Epstein's alleged sex abuse. The state commissioner of public lands has given investigators hundreds of pages of records on Epstein's New Mexico ranch. The documents may contain names of alleged co-conspirators. Mola Lenghi reports.
Taliban spokesman: Al Qaeda not behind 9/11
Two more American troops have been killed in Afghanistan. The military said they died in a firefight, but did not give any more details. Their deaths come as the U.S. continues peace talks with the Taliban in Qatar. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
Families of shooting victims speak out
Stephanie Melendez's father was killed in the El Paso massacre. Sharon Risher's mother and two cousins died in the 2015 Charleston church shooting. Richard Martinez's son was killed in a mass shooting near the University of California Santa Barbara in 2014. And Nelba Marquez-Green's 6-year-old daughter was murdered at Sandy Hook Elementary in 2012. Gayle King spoke with families of shooting victims about the future of gun control. Tune in for more of their conversation on Tuesday, August 27, on "CBS This Morning."
CA man arrested for alleged shooting plot
Authorities in California say another mass shooting may have been averted. Police arrested 37-year-old Rodolfo Montoya, a cook at a Marriott in Long Beach. They found several guns and hundreds of rounds of ammunition in his home. His arrest is one of the latest in a string of mass shooting threats after deadly shootings in El Paso and Dayton. Jericka Duncan reports.
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Trump naysayers want to see what the mood is in New Hampshire
John Kasich is planning a visit to New Hampshire next month, and Mark Sanford has also made a trip to the state
Washington Governor Jay Inslee drops out of 2020 presidential race
The Democratic candidate, who made fighting climate change a central theme of his campaign, made the announcement late Wednesday
Nikki Haley dismisses rumors of a Trump-Haley 2020 ticket
In a tweet, Haley decried the "false rumors" that she would replace Pence on the 2020 ticket and called the vice president a "dear friend"
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Kasich plans New Hampshire trip
And Mark Sanford, who's considering a White House run, told CBS. "If you look at a state like New Hampshire, there certainly is historic precedent for somebody getting in during this window of time"
Bernie Sanders releases plan to strengthen unions
The Sanders campaign unveiled the plan ahead of the AFL-CIO convention in Iowa on Wednesday
Red & Blue
Red & Blue
Early voting starts in North Carolina's 9th District
Early voting began Wednesday in North Carolina's 9th Congressional District, the last undecided race of the 2018 midterms. WBTV chief investigative reporter Nick Ochsner joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the candidate's messages.
Jay Inslee drops out of presidential race
Washington Governor Jay Inslee, who made fighting climate change the central theme of his presidential campaign, announced Wednesday night that he is ending his bid for the 2020 Democratic nomination. Inslee announced his decision on MSNBC.
8/21/19: Red and Blue
Trump examining ending birthright citizenship; Can Democrats attract Black Millennial voters?
Winning the young black vote in 2020
In the 2016 presidential election, millennial turnout increased for nearly every racial group -- except for black millennials. Arisha Hatch, managing director of campaigns at the racial justice group Color of Change, speaks to CBSN's Elaine Quijano on "Red and Blue" about what 2020 Democrats should be doing to earn the votes of younger African Americans.
UC Davis study on "red flag" laws
A new study from the University of California, Davis, says the state's "red flag" law could have played a part in preventing at least 21 mass shootings there. Dr. Garen Wintemute, the lead author of that study, discusses the findings on CBSN's "Red and Blue."
The Uplift: Stories That Inspire
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Stolen dog found by local CBS reporter
After seeing surveillance of Lucy being stolen, KHOU-TV reporter Matthew Dougherty made it his mission to find her
98-year-old "bag boy" gets birthday surprise
Bartholomeo "Bennie" Ficeto works two days a week and refuses to take a break – in fact, he wants to pick up an extra shift
Maddy Freking wows fans at 2019 Little League World Series
Freking is only the 19th girl to play in the Little League World Series since the gender line was broken in 1974
Ohio boy donates $15,000 earned at county fair to St. Jude
Diesel Pippert earned thousands selling livestock — and wise beyond his years, he gave it to kids who need it more
Couple with Down syndrome proved the critics wrong
Kris and Paul met in 1993 and eventually became one of the first couples in the world with Down syndrome to get married
4-year-old in wheelchair in awe of Ulta ad
A Virginia girl with a genetic disorder is inspiring others with her reaction to a beauty ad. Four-year-old Maren Anderson stopped to admire an Ulta beauty model who uses a wheelchair, just like she does. Her parents said the ad shows the power of inclusivity. Ulta says it is now trying to arrange for Maren and the model to meet in person.
"It's doing something good": Women brighten lives of seniors with memory loss
The Bloomington, Minnesota, pair rearrange up to nearly a thousand bouquets a month, with 150 volunteers working five days a week
30-year-old with special needs taken in by former teacher
When he was found wandering alone, Chris Barrington remembered only one name: his junior high teacher
Hospital honors Marine who missed his graduation for surgery
After surviving boot camp, Micah Wooten was looking forward to graduation — until he had to be rushed to the hospital for emergency surgery
CBSN Originals
CBSN Originals
A climate reckoning in the heartland
A historic flood in March 2019 left much of America's heartland under water. Grain farmers already struggling to bounce back from the Chinese trade war must now grapple with the realities of climate change that threaten to change the future of farming forever. Now, some farmers are implementing practices that could potentially reverse the effects of climate change – and provide a bigger profit. In this CBSN Originals documentary, Adam Yamaguchi travels to Nebraska, where he meets two farmers on different paths, both determined to pass their legacies on to the next generation.
Powerless: The high cost of cheap gas
When the U.S. declared the discovery of natural gas reserves large enough to propel the country to energy independence, property owners in West Virginia could never have imagined how that discovery might affect them. CBSN Originals and ProPublica traveled to West Virginia's "gas patch" to meet landowners Beth Crowder and David Wentz, a once-married couple who found themselves in the crosshairs of Big Gas and joined forces to fight back.
Fake news, real consequences: The woman fighting disinformation
As the 2016 U.S. election illustrated, social media has become a powerful tool for disinformation and propaganda. Today, the Philippines is center stage in that battle as its government leverages platforms like Facebook to combat its critics — particularly the media. And, as President Rodrigo Duterte continues to consolidate power, many wonder if democracy in the U.S. is at risk.
Trophy hunting: Killing or conservation?
CBSN Originals goes inside the closely guarded world of trophy hunting, to find out whether hunting helps or harms the long-term survival of wildlife in one of Africa’s premier destinations.
The price of getting a period in America
Menstruation is one of the most taboo topics in the world, and for millions of American women, there's a high price to pay for that stigma. This CBSN Originals documentary looks at how some women are trying to change that.
World
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Taliban says ending Afghanistan war "is very necessary"
U.S.-Taliban peace talks have been taking place in the Gulf Arab state of Qatar, where the group has a political office
Study raises concerns about microplastics in drinking water
"If you ask somebody whether they'd like their water with or without plastic, I doubt you'd get any answer other than, 'hold the plastic, please!'"
Black hole possibly swallowed neutron star, causing ripples in space
The cosmic collision could be the first example of a black hole colliding with a neutron star — possibly offering new insights into the expansion of the universe
Rapidly decaying Titanic could disappear in decades
Explorers on the first manned voyage in nearly 15 years were astonished by the famous ship's rapid decay
U.S. athletes punished for protesting at Pan American Games
Fencer Race Imboden kneeled on the medal stand and hammer thrower Gwen Berry raised her fist during the national anthem and both face 12-month probation
U.S.
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New poll finds most Americans don't want Trump to be impeached
Despite Trump's low approval ratings, most Americans do not wish to see him removed from office through impeachment
Trump to present Bob Cousy with Medal of Freedom - live updates
The six-time NBA Champion spoke with CBS News about his career, politics, and the president
Anti-vaccine activist livestreams himself shoving California lawmaker
Kenneth Austin Bennett livestreamed the confrontation with California state Senator Richard Pan on Facebook
Sarah Huckabee Sanders to join Fox News as a contributor
Sanders is the third former Trump administration official to join Fox News Channel
Trump campaign holds events to celebrate Women's Equality Day
The campaign is holding 14 events in 13 states tonight to celebrate women's equality, with two events in North Carolina
Politics
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New poll finds most Americans don't want Trump to be impeached
Despite Trump's low approval ratings, most Americans do not wish to see him removed from office through impeachment
Trump to present Bob Cousy with Medal of Freedom - live updates
The six-time NBA Champion spoke with CBS News about his career, politics, and the president
Anti-vaccine activist livestreams himself shoving California lawmaker
Kenneth Austin Bennett livestreamed the confrontation with California state Senator Richard Pan on Facebook
Sarah Huckabee Sanders to join Fox News as a contributor
Sanders is the third former Trump administration official to join Fox News Channel
Trump campaign holds events to celebrate Women's Equality Day
The campaign is holding 14 events in 13 states tonight to celebrate women's equality, with two events in North Carolina
Entertainment
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Taylor Swift plans to re-record earlier songs. Here's why:
Preview: Superstar tells "CBS Sunday Morning" she'll re-record the masters of her earlier songs to offset the impact of the sale of her original music label
Woodstock at 50, in the words, and music, of those who were there
A half-century after a mass of humanity converged on a farm in Bethel, N.Y. for three days of peace and music, musicians and concert-goers recall a unique moment for their generation
Sean Spicer joins "Dancing with the Stars" cast
ABC's hit show "Dancing with the Stars" is about to get a lot spicier in its 28th season
The Obamas' first film, "American Factory," debuts on Netflix
Documentary explores impact of globalization, centering on a closed Ohio plant that reopens under Chinese management
Rescue pup to star in "Lady and the Tramp" remake
Just last year, Monte was living in a shelter – now he's on the road to fame
Technology
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Instagram says there's "no truth" to new hoax post, so don't share it
The fake notice has already fooled many of your friends and many celebrities
Facebook will let users see how company tracks them
Users will be able to disconnect their account from data Facebook gathers elsewhere on the web—after a wait period
More than 20 Texas local governments hit by ransomware attack
Cyberattack typically spreads through malicious links in emails and has crippled a string of cities in recent years
Proposed laws could change how consumers get smartphones repaired
Twenty states are considering so-called "Right to Repair" bills to allow electronics to be fixed without jeopardizing quality or voiding warranties
Coming soon to Netflix: Movie trailers crafted by AI
Streaming giant is investing in tech that can automate part of the trailer-making process for its massive library
Science
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New York woman catches fish with two mouths
The catch was made in Lake Champlain, which is rumored to have its own Loch Ness-like sea monster
Rocket launches GPS satellite into orbit for Air Force
The new satellite is the second in a new generation of advanced navigation beacons
Humanoid robot "commands" Russian rocket test flight
The humanoid robot is known as Skybot F-850 and as FEDOR; the test flight was needed to clear an upgraded Soyuz booster to launch human crews to the space station
Panthers are struggling to walk and officials don't know why
Trail footage shows kittens stumbling and falling down, as if unable to control their hind legs
Study raises concerns about microplastics in drinking water
"If you ask somebody whether they'd like their water with or without plastic, I doubt you'd get any answer other than, 'hold the plastic, please!'"
Health
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Vaping teen spends 10 days on a ventilator after lungs fail
"The major point that I would like to get across to parents is that e-cigarettes are not safe"
Reported illness among vapers reaches 150 possible cases
Health officials are now looking into more than 150 possible cases in 16 states
Study raises concerns about microplastics in drinking water
"If you ask somebody whether they'd like their water with or without plastic, I doubt you'd get any answer other than, 'hold the plastic, please!'"
Wisdom teeth removal contributes to opioid crisis, experts warn
Many who have their wisdom teeth removed are prescribed opioid painkillers – but there may be a better, safer option
Veteran's widow speaks out after former VA doctor charged in deaths
Wife of retired Army Sergeant Michael McCoy says he knew the Veterans Affairs "had failed him"
MoneyWatch
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China trade war costing billions in U.S. tourism spending
Chinese tourists spend more on travel to the U.S. than any other group, but their numbers are waning amid tensions
MIT Media Lab researchers quit over ties to Jeffrey Epstein
The famed technology research hub and its director took money from Epstein after he'd served time for sex offenses
The Fed says trade is main reason U.S. economy is slowing
While President Trump blasts Jerome Powell for slowdown, Fed officials put the blame squarely on trade tensions
How much a family with good health insurance spent last year
Employee health care costs have risen twice as fast as wages—those with coverage pay thousands of dollars more
Why Trump's payroll tax cut wouldn't do much for the economy
As the White House vacillates over another another tax cut, economists of all political stripes say: Don't bother
Crime
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Anti-vaccine activist livestreams himself shoving California lawmaker
Kenneth Austin Bennett livestreamed the confrontation with California state Senator Richard Pan on Facebook
America's deadliest mass shootings
These are the deadliest mass shootings in American history
Hotel cook arrested after allegedly planning mass shooting
Police seized multiple high-powered firearms and hundreds of rounds of ammunition
"There is a story to be told in New Mexico," official says of Epstein ranch
New Mexico's commissioner of public lands has turned over 400 pages of Epstein's property records that may contain names of his alleged co-conspirators
Focus turns to Jeffrey Epstein's Zorro Ranch
In New Mexico, a high-ranking official says she's on a "mission for justice" over Jeffrey Epstein's alleged sex abuse. The state commissioner of public lands has given investigators hundreds of pages of records on Epstein's New Mexico ranch. The documents may contain names of alleged co-conspirators. Mola Lenghi reports.
Space
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Rocket launches GPS satellite into orbit for Air Force
The new satellite is the second in a new generation of advanced navigation beacons
Humanoid robot "commands" Russian rocket test flight
The humanoid robot is known as Skybot F-850 and as FEDOR; the test flight was needed to clear an upgraded Soyuz booster to launch human crews to the space station
Black hole possibly swallowed neutron star, causing ripples in space
The cosmic collision could be the first example of a black hole colliding with a neutron star — possibly offering new insights into the expansion of the universe
Spacewalk installs key upgrade to station
The new port will allow two U.S. commercial crew ships to dock at the space station at the same time
NASA's step forward in new moon plan
NASA has moved a step closer in resuming human space missions since the program was shuttered in 2011. CBS News' Marc Liverman reports from Huntsville, Alabama, where NASA announced it will manage the building of the new human lunar lander.
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Jason Corbett murder: A look at the evidence
In August 2015, former FBI agent Tom Martens and his daughter Molly Corbett admitted killing her Irish-born husband Jason Corbett, insisting they beat him in self-defense with a brick paver and a baseball bat because Jason was choking Molly and threatening to kill her
Michael Gargiulo case: Stabbing deaths of three women linked to suspected serial killer
Investigators link murders of Tricia Pacaccio, Ashley Ellerin and Maria Bruno to same suspect: Michael Gargiulo
The worst movies of 2019
The worst films of the year star big name actors, including Keanu Reeves, Anne Hathaway, and Chris Hemsworth.
The Oddities & Curiosities Expo
A traveling exhibition of gothic and occult art, sideshow performers, and bizarre specimens stopped outside Chicago, where CBS News photographer Jake Barlow took in the odd sights
New York's Central Park
America's first major landscaped public park, the 840-acre park in Manhattan welcomes more than 37 million visitors every year
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2019 Fantasy Football Today Telethon preview
CBS Sports senior NFL writer Will Brinson helps fantasy football fans get ready for CBS Sports' second annual Fantasy Football Today Telethon.
Fallout at MIT over ties to Epstein
MIT is facing backlash after it was revealed the school took money from Jeffrey Epstein. At least two researchers have reportedly announced plans to resign from the MIT Media Lab in protest. Boston Globe reporter Deirdre Fernandes joined CBSN to discuss.
Amazon rainforest burning at record rate
As the Amazon rainforest continues to burn, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is walking back allegations that he blamed NGO's for setting the wildfires. His policies have led to a surge in deforestation and development in the Amazon. Wall Street Journal correspondent Samantha Pearson joined CBSN on the phone from Brazil to discuss the latest developments.
A climate reckoning in the heartland
A historic flood in March 2019 left much of America's heartland under water. Grain farmers already struggling to bounce back from the Chinese trade war must now grapple with the realities of climate change that threaten to change the future of farming forever. Now, some farmers are implementing practices that could potentially reverse the effects of climate change – and provide a bigger profit. In this CBSN Originals documentary, Adam Yamaguchi travels to Nebraska, where he meets two farmers on different paths, both determined to pass their legacies on to the next generation.
Trump's mixed messages on guns
President Trump has backed away from some of his stronger comments about gun background checks. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joined CBSN with more on that and some of the other issues the president is speaking out about.
