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Jussie Smollett charged with felony
Jussie Smollett has been charged for falsely reporting he was attacked in January. The Cook County, Illinois, state attorney has filed a felony disorderly conduct charge against the actor, not long after the Chicago Police Department officially named Smollett "a suspect in a criminal investigation." Bob Roberts, WBBM News Radio reporter, joins CBSN's Errol Barnett with the latest.
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Dems look elsewhere as Biden mulls 2020 bid
Are Democrats waiting around for Joe Biden to announce? CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins "Red & Blue" to discuss.
Candidate's son testifies in election fraud probe
Explosive new details emerged in the election fraud hearing for North Carolina's 9th Congressional district. John Harris, son of Republican candidate Mark Harris, says he told his father that a contractor for his campaign may tamper with ballots. Nick Ochsner from CBS Charlotte affiliate WBTV joined "Red & Blue" to discuss the latest at the hearing.
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Jussie Smollett faces felony charge of filing false police report
"Empire" actor claimed he was the target of a homophobic and racially charged assault in downtown Chicago late last month
Coast Guard officer arrested, had hit list of Democrats, feds say
"The defendant is a domestic terrorist, bent on committing acts dangerous to human life," prosecutors wrote
Zion Williamson injured after blowing out shoe 30 seconds into game vs. UNC
Williamson was driving the ball 33 seconds in when his left foot came out his shoe, causing him to fall to the floor clutching his right knee
Mueller report expected before Rosenstein departs, sources say
The president made the comments in a meeting with Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz
Young woman who joined ISIS won't be allowed to re-enter U.S.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says Hoda Muthana has no legal basis to re-enter the country
Michael Cohen to testify publicly before Congress next week
President Trump's former lawyer has pleaded guilty to lying to Congress about his involvement in an effort to build a "Trump Tower" in Moscow
Pelosi backs bill to block Trump's emergency declaration
Nancy Pelosi wrote a letter to members backing the bill. Trump's emergency declaration also faces a multi-state lawsuit led by California's attorney general
Nestle pulls ads from YouTube over videos of minors
Food giant is one of several major companies that have yanked ad spending from Google's video site amid controversy
DA eyeing 1,400 cases linked to cop accused of lying
Officer Gerald Goines is accused of lying in an affidavit justifying the raid that killed 2 people and injured 5 cops
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Southwest planes delayed as mechanics raise alarm over safety
More than 40 airplanes per day have been grounded for maintenance issues since last Tuesday
For most Americans, credit card debt is a way of life
About two-thirds of cardholders rack up credit card debt to pay for both everyday and emergency expenses
Statue of Liberty climber scales Austin, Texas building
Therese Patricia Okoumou came down after an 8-hour standoff
Scores killed by fire roaring through Bangladesh buildings
Officials said many first responders had trouble getting to the scene due to road closures on a national holiday
Disabled Walmart greeter fears losing job after policy change
Man with cerebral palsy could soon be out of work after his job was changed to include tasks he can't physically do
Teen basketball star recovered from having leg amputated from cancer
Amanda Merrell was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer as a child and doctors had to amputate her leg at the knee
Actress criticizes Karl Lagerfeld shortly after his death
Model Cara Delevingne pushed back on criticism of Lagerfeld, posting on Twitter that he "was not a saint, he is a human being like all of us who made mistakes"
Pet food maker faces mounting legal woes over dog deaths
Suits claim Hill's Pet Nutrition delayed its recall, allegedly leading to numerous pet deaths and illnesses
Number of hate groups in U.S. rises to new high, report says
Southern Poverty Law Center, which tracks hate groups, said the increase coincided with Donald Trump's campaign and presidency
CBS Evening News
CBS Evening News
Coast Guard lieutenant arrested on gun charges
A Coast Guard lieutenant who worked at their headquarters in Washington was arrested on gun charges. Authorities say Christopher Hasson was a self-described white nationalist, and had a list of people he wanted to kill. David Martin reports.
Abuse survivors meet with Catholic leaders
A group of sexual abuse survivors met with top Catholic officials at the Vatican on Wednesday. Their meeting comes one day before Pope Francis hosts a summit with church leaders. Nikki Battiste reports.
Southwest planes taken out of service
Southwest Airlines is struggling with a surge in planes being taken out of service for maintenance. The airline blames the mechanics union, but the union claims it's a matter of safety. Kris Van Cleave reports.
ISIS bride won't be allowed in the U.S.
A former college student in the U.S. who ran away to join ISIS several years ago wants to come home. She and her family claim she is an American citizen, but Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Wednesday that she has no legal basis to return to the U.S. Holly Williams has the latest.
Teen who lost leg to cancer a basketball star
As a young child, Amanda Merrell was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer, forcing doctors to amputate her leg at the knee. Now at 16, she is a fierce competitor on the basketball team. Jan Crawford has her story.
Race To 2020
Hogan, mulling primary challenge, says Trump is "his own worst enemy"
The Republican Maryland governor known for his straight-talking style was re-elected in November by double digits in a blue state
As Biden weighs a 2020 bid, Democratic voters are looking elsewhere
The former vice president regularly leads the polls for the Democratic nomination, but some in the party feel his time has past
N.H. Dems scope out 2020 hopefuls during busy campaign weekend
CBS News spoke with dozens of Democratic voters across 13 campaign events and heard voters overwhelmingly call for seismic change in both candidates and vision
Decrying socialism, Trump looks to woo Florida's Latino vote
Both the president and his eventual 2020 Democratic challenger will be wooing Florida's growing Latin American diaspora
As Biden weighs a 2020 bid, Democratic voters are looking elsewhere
The former vice president regularly leads the polls for the Democratic nomination, but some in the party feel his time has past
Bernie Sanders announces he's running for president in 2020
The longtime independent senator from Vermont told "CBS This Morning" he's running for president again in 2020
Kamala Harris sets her sights on South Carolina with first campaign swing
With its prime spot in the 2020 calendar, the South Carolina primary could provide a launching pad for Democratic presidential hopefuls
Ex-Massachusetts governor to challenge Trump for GOP nod
Former Massachusetts Gov. Bill Weld announces his intention to explore primary challenge against President Trump
Elizabeth Warren officially launches 2020 campaign
The rally for Warren's announcement took place in Lawrence, Massachusetts, the site of a 1912 strike by textile workers
Red & Blue
Red & Blue
Trump: New AG will decide fate of Mueller report
President Trump says the decision on if and when to release Special Counsel Robert Mueller's report is up to Attorney General William Barr. The Hill's Julia Manchester joins CBSN to discuss the latest developments and the rest of the day's political headlines.
2/20/19: Red and Blue
President Trump on releasing Mueller's report; Can Bloomberg's philanthropy impress voters?
Dems look elsewhere as Biden mulls 2020 bid
Are Democrats waiting around for Joe Biden to announce? CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins "Red & Blue" to discuss.
Harris' son testifies in election fraud probe
Explosive new details emerged in the election fraud hearing for North Carolina's 9th Congressional District. John Harris, son of Republican candidate Mark Harris, says he told his father that a contractor for his campaign may tamper with ballots. Nick Ochsner from CBS Charlotte affiliate WBTV joins "Red & Blue" to discuss the latest at the hearing.
Is Trump's national emergency legal?
As 16 states sue President Trump over his national emergency declaration to divert funds for his border wall, a new article suggests the lawsuit could face a fate similar to the travel ban in the Supreme Court. Aziz Huq, a professor of law at the University of Chicago, and penned the article for Politico Magazine. He joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss.
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Teen basketball star recovered from having leg amputated from cancer
Amanda Merrell was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer as a child and doctors had to amputate her leg at the knee
Military dad surprises wife after she gave birth alone
A Kansas mother gave birth to twins alone because her military husband was deployed in Kuwait. After 12 days in the NICU, she got the surprise of a lifetime.
Cop stops to check if girls are safe, then plays dolls with them
When Virginia community had a gas leak, an officer stopped to make sure two little girls were safe. Then, he sat down on the sidewalk and played dolls with them
Stranger buys 5-year-old boy's diabetic alert dog
5-year-old Isaiah has diabetes and wanted an alert dog to help him manage his disease, but they were too expensive. A man who also has diabetes heard Isaiah's story and drove to another state to buy the special pup for him.
Boy's love of cars sparks special mission of collecting decals
"It would be my dream come true to collect all the car logo decals," Patch Hurty wrote to major carmakers
Woman with autism becomes lawyer
As a child Haley Moss was non-verbal — in 2018 she spoke at her law school graduation
She loves people, so her neighborhood is learning sign language
On their own, Sam's neighbors got together, hired an instructor, and are now fully immersed in an American Sign Language class
These dogs went speed dating to find their perfect match
This Valentine's Day, even dogs are looking for love
College athlete with Down syndrome wows pro golfers
Her shot was met with applause -- a moment she dreamed of
CBSN Originals
CBSN Originals
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
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.
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Zion Williamson injured after blowing out shoe 30 seconds in
Williamson was driving the ball 33 seconds in when his left foot came out his shoe, causing him to fall to the floor clutching his right knee
Jameela Jamil criticizes Karl Lagerfeld shortly after his death
Model Cara Delevingne pushed back on criticism of Lagerfeld, posting on Twitter that he "was not a saint, he is a human being like all of us who made mistakes"
For most Americans, credit card debt is a way of life
About two-thirds of cardholders rack up credit card debt to pay for both everyday and emergency expenses
Statue of Liberty climber scales Austin, Texas building
Therese Patricia Okoumou came down after an 8-hour standoff
Jussie Smollett: Timeline of alleged hate crime on "Empire" actor
Alleged homophobic and racially charged attack in Chicago has sprawled into a saga of confusing reports and contradictions
Politics
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Michael Cohen to testify publicly before Congress next week
President Trump's former lawyer has pleaded guilty to lying to Congress about his involvement in an effort to build a "Trump Tower" in Moscow
Pelosi backs bill to block Trump's emergency declaration
Nancy Pelosi wrote a letter to members backing the bill. Trump's emergency declaration also faces a multi-state lawsuit led by California's attorney general
Coast Guard officer arrested, had hit list of Democrats, feds say
"The defendant is a domestic terrorist, bent on committing acts dangerous to human life," prosecutors wrote
Young woman who joined ISIS won't be allowed to re-enter U.S.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says Hoda Muthana has no legal basis to re-enter the country
Hogan casts doubt on GOP primary challenges by Kasich, Weld
Maryland's Republican governor told CBS News the president may be vulnerable in the general election against the eventual Democratic nominee
World
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Scores killed by fire roaring through Bangladesh buildings
Officials said many first responders had trouble getting to the scene due to road closures on a national holiday
Cervical cancer could be eliminated in most countries by 2100
Following two recommendations could prevent millions of cases of cancer, researchers say
What to know about China's Huawei — and its battle with the U.S.
The U.S. government accuses the Chinese tech giant of corporate espionage; American courts are set to weigh in
Putin says Russia will retaliate if U.S. puts missiles in Europe
Russian leader didn't say what specific new weapons Moscow could deploy, but his statement further raised the ante in tense relations with Washington
Huawei founder says he would defy Chinese law on intel gathering
Chinese company is the largest seller of telecommunications equipment in the world
Entertainment
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Jameela Jamil criticizes Karl Lagerfeld shortly after his death
Model Cara Delevingne pushed back on criticism of Lagerfeld, posting on Twitter that he "was not a saint, he is a human being like all of us who made mistakes"
Jussie Smollett: Timeline of alleged hate crime on "Empire" actor
Alleged homophobic and racially charged attack in Chicago has sprawled into a saga of confusing reports and contradictions
Jussie Smollett faces felony charge of filing false police report
"Empire" actor claimed he was the target of a homophobic and racially charged assault in downtown Chicago in late January
Here's how to watch the 91st Academy Awards
All of Hollywood's elite will descend on LA's Dolby Theatre Sunday night for the biggest cinema awards event of the year
Gwyneth Paltrow is ending her run as Marvel character Pepper Potts
"I mean, I'm a bit old to be in a suit and all that at this point," the 46-year-old actress told Variety
SciTech
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Nestle pulls ads from YouTube over videos of minors
Food giant is one of several major companies that have yanked ad spending from Google's video site amid controversy
Samsung's new foldable phone costs $1,980
The Galaxy Fold is a smartphone that can turn into a tablet
What to know about China's Huawei — and its battle with the U.S.
The U.S. government accuses the Chinese tech giant of corporate espionage; American courts are set to weigh in
What parents should know before sharing about kids online
A child's online footprint can begin before they are even born – starting when parents upload sonograms to social media
It's Samsung's turn to reveal its newest smartphone lineup
The question looming over its high-profile launch event: Will the new models and features be enough to boost sales?
Health
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Cervical cancer could be eliminated in most countries by 2100
Following two recommendations could prevent millions of cases of cancer, researchers say
Grand Canyon takes action after tourists possibly exposed to radiation
Officials investigating whether anyone was exposed to radiation at unsafe levels while samples of uranium ore sat in plastic buckets in a park research building
Startup halts treatment using young people's blood after warning
Ambrosia Health charged thousands of dollars for infusions of plasma from teens and young adults
Is "zombie deer disease" a threat to humans?
The disease erodes the brain so the animal salivates and acts lethargic, in a sort of zombie-like state
Nature's Path recalls gluten-free cereal due to undeclared gluten
Food maker recalls some batches of gluten-free product sold around the U.S. because it may contain wheat and barley
MoneyWatch
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For most Americans, credit card debt is a way of life
About two-thirds of cardholders rack up credit card debt to pay for both everyday and emergency expenses
Nestle pulls ads from YouTube over videos of minors
Food giant is one of several major companies that have yanked ad spending from Google's video site amid controversy
Disabled Walmart greeter fears losing job after policy change
Man with cerebral palsy could soon be out of work after his job was changed to include tasks he can't physically do
Pet food maker faces mounting legal woes over dog deaths
Suits claim Hill's Pet Nutrition delayed its recall, allegedly leading to numerous pet deaths and illnesses
Tesla to replace top lawyer Dane Butswinkas after two months
The departure marks the second high-level executive to leave the automaker within the past month
Crime
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Statue of Liberty climber scales Austin, Texas building
Therese Patricia Okoumou came down after an 8-hour standoff
Jussie Smollett: Timeline of alleged hate crime on "Empire" actor
Alleged homophobic and racially charged attack in Chicago has sprawled into a saga of confusing reports and contradictions
Jussie Smollett faces felony charge of filing false police report
"Empire" actor claimed he was the target of a homophobic and racially charged assault in downtown Chicago in late January
DA eyeing 1,400 cases linked to cop accused of lying
Officer Gerald Goines is accused of lying in an affidavit justifying the raid that killed 2 people and injured 5 cops
Coast Guard officer arrested, had hit list of Democrats, feds say
"The defendant is a domestic terrorist, bent on committing acts dangerous to human life," prosecutors wrote