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U.S. single-day COVID-19 death toll tops 3,300
The FDA's approval of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine came on the deadliest day in the U.S.' battle against the pandemic. More than 3,300 people died of the virus, with the country's total death toll nearing 300,000. Janet Shamlian reports on the struggle facing hospitals and health care workers across the country.
Biden eyes Obama veterans for Cabinet
President-elect Joe Biden is turning to three more Obama White House veterans to serve in his administration. If Mr. Biden's 14 Cabinet picks thus far are confirmed, they would represent the most diverse collection of men and women to ever advise the president. Ed O'Keefe reports on the ongoing transition.
Trump lashes out at Supreme Court
President Trump is lashing out at the Supreme Court after it rejected his latest effort to overturn the results of the presidential election in a 7-2 vote. The court shot down a push from Texas to block electors in four battleground states from voting in the Electoral College. Mr. Trump accused the Justices of "showing no wisdom and no courage" on Twitter. Chip Reid reports.
Secret Santa mails money to essential workers
Essential workers were surprised to receive money from an anonymous, wealthy businessman known only as Secret Santa. Steve Hartman reports for "On The Road."
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U.S. government expects first COVID-19 vaccine shipments will arrive Monday
The FDA's authorization Friday kicked off a massive effort to distribute nearly 3 million vaccine doses.
Trump lashes out at Supreme Court after Texas lawsuit rejected
"The Supreme Court really let us down. No Wisdom, No Courage!" he tweeted.
FDA chief says he will "absolutely" take COVID-19 vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration on Friday authorized Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine for emergency use.
Iran executes journalist Ruhollah Zam over his online work
His work helped inspire nationwide economic protests in 2017 - the biggest challenge to Iran's rulers since the 2009 Green Movement protests.
FDA authorizes Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use
The first doses of the vaccine will be delivered in less than 24 hours, President Trump said Friday.
Wisconsin Supreme Court meeting Saturday for Trump case
The high court agreed to take the case at President Trump's urgent request Friday.
Lil Wayne pleads guilty to federal gun charge
His sentencing hearing is scheduled for January 28.
Mayor slams U.S. Marshal for "uninformed" statement on shooting
Mayor Andrew Ginther wrote that U.S. Marshal Peter Tobin was "wrong to make a statement."
FKA twigs sues Shia LaBeouf over alleged sexual assault
The musician made a handful of troubling accusations against the "Transformers" actor who admitted he had a "history" of hurting people close to him.
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Meet the people revolutionizing the face of corporate America
According to a study published by think tank Coqual, Black Americans make up 10% of college graduates — but represent less than 1% of Fortune 500 CEOs.
Israel and Bhutan establish formal relations
"Israel's circle of recognition is growing and expanding," said Israeli Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi.
Zodiac Killer's cipher solved by amateur codebreakers
The coded message was sent to the San Francisco Chronicle in 1969 and went unsolved until now.
Urban wood movement aims to fight climate change and create jobs
The Urban Wood Project is a collaboration between the city of Baltimore, the USDA Forest Service and others. Their hope is that salvaging wood can revitalize the city.
U.S. executes Louisiana man who killed 2-year-old daughter
Bourgeois was the 10th federal death-row inmate put to death since federal executions resumed under President Trump in July after a 17-year hiatus.
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Could people still be infectious after they're vaccinated for COVID-19?
Clinical trials did not test whether a person could still spread the virus to others after receiving the vaccine.
Boston medical conference led to 300,000 COVID-19 cases
Super-spreader event in late February brought the virus to Australia, Slovakia and 29 U.S. states in the following months.
Doctor has message for COVID-19 doubters and non-maskers
As the number of people hospitalized with the coronavirus continues to increase, one doctor has a message for those who think it's a hoax or refuse to wear a face covering.
Clorox wipes won't return to store shelves until mid-2021
Consumer products company ships a million packages of disinfecting wipes to retailers every day — it's not enough.
COVID driving record homelessness figures in NYC, advocates say
The Campaign 4 NY/NY Housing said more than 20,000 single adults were sleeping in shelters — more than any time in history.
CBS This Morning
CBS This Morning
Katie Melua performs "Voices in the Night”
Katie Melua’s jazz and folk-influenced sound may be new for some American audiences, but she’s spent the last 15 years as one of Great Britain’s top artists. Her first seven studio albums were certified platinum in the U.K., 56 times. Her latest effort, “Album No. 8,” was released in the fall. Melua joined “CBS This Morning” to perform "Voices in the Night.”
Katie Melua performs “Your Longing Is Gone”
Katie Melua’s jazz and folk-influenced sound may be new for some American audiences, but she’s spent the last 15 years as one of Great Britain’s top artists. Her first seven studio albums were certified platinum in the U.K., 56 times. Her latest effort, “Album No. 8,” was released in the fall. Melua joined “CBS This Morning” to perform “Your Longing Is Gone.”
Katie Melua performs “A Love Like That”
Katie Melua’s jazz and folk-influenced sound may be new for some American audiences, but she’s spent the last 15 years as one of Great Britain’s top artists. Her first seven studio albums were certified platinum in the U.K., 56 times. Her latest effort, “Album No. 8,” was released in the fall. Melua joined “CBS This Morning” to perform “A Love Like That.”
Meet the culinary duo behind Canal House
From food styling and photography, to the opening of a celebrated restaurant, dynamic duo Christopher Hirsheimer and Melissa Hamilton can do it all: write about food, take pictures of it and cook it in pretty amazing ways. They are the team behind "Canal House," the famed cookbook brand that just branched out. Jeff Glor meets the James Beard Award-winning pair.
Santas around U.S. work to make kids happy
In any other year, children would be lining up to see Santa Claus this time of year -- but this is a holiday season unlike any other, so Santa is getting creative. He's finding out what kids want for Christmas through virtual visits or socially distanced appearances. Barry Petersen speaks to Denver photographer Ron Cooper, whose new book "We Are Santa: Portraits and Profiles" showcases 50 American Santas, who each want to bring holiday cheer.
48 Hours
48 Hours
Sneak peek: The Hunt for the Long Island Serial Killer
New clues in one of the largest unsolved murder cases in the U.S. A victim’s daughter speaks out for the first time. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports Saturday, December 12 at 10/9c on CBS.
The Disappearance of Kristin Smart
A college student goes missing and a podcaster turns up the heat to solve the case. "48 Hours" tracks down the prime suspect. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports for "48 Hours."
Sneak peek: The Disappearance of Kristin Smart
A college student goes missing and a podcaster turns up the heat to solve the case. "48 Hours" tracks down the prime suspect. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports Saturday, November 28 at 10:01/9:01c on CBS.
The Case Against Nicole Addimando
A young mother shoots her partner claiming self-defense and abuse. The killing of the popular gymnastics coach divides a town. CBS News correspondent Jericka Duncan reports for "48 Hours.
The Death of Todd Stermer
A woman accused of setting her house on fire and then intentionally running over her husband as he escaped the flames speaks out to "48 Hours." Correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
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Secret Santa surprises essential workers with Christmas cash
In the coming weeks, Secret Santa will give away about $100,000 total – to total strangers.
"The Lasagna Lady" cooks 1,000 meals for local families
Sam Peavy has been perfecting her recipe for 25 years – and now it's being put to good use.
Service dog missing for over 3 years reunites with family
A Michigan couple received a very special Christmas surprise this year — the return of their beloved dog.
Andrea Bocelli, daughter to star in live-streamed Christmas concert
The concert will explore the wonder of Christmas through the eyes of opera legend Andrea Bocelli's 8-year-old daughter, Virginia.
Two West Point cadets earn Rhodes Scholarships
For West Point Cadets Evan Walker and Tyrese Bender, the road to becoming Rhodes Scholars was paved with hard work and commitment to school, sports, and integrity.
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Reverb | The QAnon Effect
What started out as a fringe conspiracy theory in 2017 has recently spread into the mainstream. Dozens of people linked to the baseless QAnon conspiracy theory ran for federal office in 2020, and two were elected to Congress. This CBSN Originals documentary explores how QAnon has taken root amid challenging times and a growing distrust in American institutions, and what it means for the future of the country.
Reverb | A City Under Surveillance
The Detroit Police Department is using facial recognition technology and a network of surveillance cameras to combat the city’s high crime rates. But critics say the technology has racial bias built into it and has even landed innocent people behind bars. In this documentary, CBSN Originals explores the debate over high-tech policing that promises to make our communities safer yet at the same time threatens our civil liberties.
Reverb | Gun Fight, Part One
In the first episode of this two-part documentary, CBSN Originals explores an armed backlash to new gun laws. Mass shootings in Virginia have mobilized the fight for more regulation, but some counties won't enforce laws they say infringe on their residents' constitutional rights.
Reverb | Gun Fight, Part Two
In the second episode of this two-part documentary, CBSN Originals follows a growing movement of militias refusing to comply with new gun regulations. As the country navigates a pandemic, economic shutdowns and political unrest, gun sales are soaring and gun rights activists argue Americans should be armed now more than ever.
Reverb | Losing Las Vegas
The economic fallout from COVID-19 hit Las Vegas harder than any other major city in the nation, devastating households far from the famous Strip. Though the lights are flickering on once again, uncertainty still looms. This episode of CBSN Originals reveals how some Las Vegas workers are navigating a tough new reality with no end in sight.
CBS Village — Diverse Voices & Communities
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CBS Village — Diverse Voices & Communities
Desus and Mero on their interview with Obama
Co-hosts of "Desus & Mero" discuss their new giving back initiative and their interview with former President Obama.
Combatting coronavirus vaccine mistrust
According to a survey, 60% of Americans say they would "definitely" or "probably" get a coronavirus vaccine. But another survey shows only 14% of African Americans and 34% percent of Latinos trust a vaccine will be safe. Adriana Diaz reports on measures to tackle vaccine mistrust.
Federal inmate executed despite pleas
Convicted killer Brandon Bernard was executed overnight after prominent figures like Kim Kardashian West spoke out to halt his execution, claiming he was a reformed man deserving of mercy. This comes despite a prosecutor and five jurors on Bernard's own case advocating for him to live out his sentence in prison for the crime he committed over twenty years ago. Errol Barnett has the story.
Chicago residents team up to tackle inequity
Neighbors from the North and South sides of Chicago are teaming up to take on the city's deeply rooted issues. Together they're tackling segregation and the inequity that comes with it. Adriana Diaz reports for the "CBS This Morning" series A More Perfect Union.
Executives announce the OneTen coalition
Executives Ken Frazier of Merck and Ginni Rometty of IBM join "CBS This Morning" to discuss a new coalition, OneTen. The group seeks to train, hire and promote 1 million Black Americans over the next 10 years.
Two West Point cadets earn Rhodes Scholarships
For West Point Cadets Evan Walker and Tyrese Bender, the road to becoming Rhodes Scholars was paved with hard work and commitment to school, sports, and integrity.
Girl asks Santa to see her friend again
7-year-old Annalisse Hocking's one Christmas wish to Santa Claus this year was to help her find her friend, Nyla. In February, Nyla's family moved away and the two girls lost contact with each other. Nikki Battiste shows how Santa was able to pull off a surprise reunion with the help of some "elves."
Exonerated man fights wrongful convictions
Jericka Duncan first spoke to Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner more than a year ago, and recently checked in with him to hear about his ongoing mission to reform his office's culture. She also spoke with Terrance Lewis, who spent more than 21 years in prison before he was exonerated. Lewis told her how he's now helping others in their fight for justice and freedom.
14 leaders fired or suspended at Fort Hood
Army officials say they will fix the growing problems at Fort Hood and in the Army as a whole in the wake of dozens of sexual assaults and deaths at the base. Mireya Villarreal reports.
World
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Israel and Bhutan establish formal relations
"Israel's circle of recognition is growing and expanding," said Israeli Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi.
Iran executes journalist Ruhollah Zam over his online work
His work helped inspire nationwide economic protests in 2017 - the biggest challenge to Iran's rulers since the 2009 Green Movement protests.
World's largest iceberg on collision course with penguin colony island
The iceberg, roughly the size of Delaware, is on track to devastate a fragile ecosystem in the south Atlantic.
Citizen journalist detained for reporting on China COVID outbreak, "may not survive"
Former lawyer Zhang Zhan is on hunger strike and restrained 24-hours a day to prevent her from pulling out a feeding tube, her lawyer says.
"EastEnders" star Barbara Windsor dies at 83
Windsor was made a dame, the female equivalent of a knight, by the queen in 2016.
U.S.
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Urban wood movement aims to fight climate change and create jobs
The Urban Wood Project is a collaboration between the city of Baltimore, the USDA Forest Service and others. Their hope is that salvaging wood can revitalize the city.
FDA chief seeks to reassure Americans about COVID vaccine, says he will take it
The Food and Drug Administration on Friday authorized Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine for emergency use.
Meet the people revolutionizing the face of corporate America
According to a study published by think tank Coqual, Black Americans make up 10% of college graduates — but represent less than 1% of Fortune 500 CEOs.
U.S. government expects first COVID-19 vaccine shipments will arrive Monday
The FDA's authorization Friday kicked off a massive effort to distribute nearly 3 million vaccine doses.
Trump lashes out at Supreme Court after Texas lawsuit rejected
"The Supreme Court really let us down. No Wisdom, No Courage!" he tweeted.
Politics
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Trump lashes out at Supreme Court after Texas lawsuit rejected
"The Supreme Court really let us down. No Wisdom, No Courage!" he tweeted.
Wisconsin Supreme Court meeting in rare Saturday session for Trump case
The high court agreed to take the case at President Trump's urgent request Friday.
SCOTUS rejects Texas bid to overturn election results in 4 states
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton alleged the states unlawfully changed their voting laws, leading to election irregularities.
Wisconsin court rejects Trump campaign's recount challenge
Judge Stephen Simanek affirmed Wisconsin's certified results showing Joe Biden won the state by more than 20,600 votes.
CBS News Eye on Trends: The latest from the CBS News Election & Survey Unit
A recap of latest polls and data-driven studies from the CBS News Election & Survey Unit
Entertainment
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Entertainment
Katie Melua performs "Voices in the Night”
Katie Melua’s jazz and folk-influenced sound may be new for some American audiences, but she’s spent the last 15 years as one of Great Britain’s top artists. Her first seven studio albums were certified platinum in the U.K., 56 times. Her latest effort, “Album No. 8,” was released in the fall. Melua joined “CBS This Morning” to perform "Voices in the Night.”
Katie Melua performs “Your Longing Is Gone”
Katie Melua’s jazz and folk-influenced sound may be new for some American audiences, but she’s spent the last 15 years as one of Great Britain’s top artists. Her first seven studio albums were certified platinum in the U.K., 56 times. Her latest effort, “Album No. 8,” was released in the fall. Melua joined “CBS This Morning” to perform “Your Longing Is Gone.”
Katie Melua performs “A Love Like That”
Katie Melua’s jazz and folk-influenced sound may be new for some American audiences, but she’s spent the last 15 years as one of Great Britain’s top artists. Her first seven studio albums were certified platinum in the U.K., 56 times. Her latest effort, “Album No. 8,” was released in the fall. Melua joined “CBS This Morning” to perform “A Love Like That.”
Santas around U.S. work to make kids happy
In any other year, children would be lining up to see Santa Claus this time of year -- but this is a holiday season unlike any other, so Santa is getting creative. He's finding out what kids want for Christmas through virtual visits or socially distanced appearances. Barry Petersen speaks to Denver photographer Ron Cooper, whose new book "We Are Santa: Portraits and Profiles" showcases 50 American Santas, who each want to bring holiday cheer.
WATCH Magazine spotlights CBS News reporters
The cover of the latest issue of CBS' WATCH Magazine features "CBS This Morning: Saturday" co-host Michelle Miller, along with CBS News' Jeff Pegues and Jericka Duncan. They are the subjects of the cover story "Through Their Eyes," and each of them share some important thoughts on journalism, diversity and the stories that shaped 2020.
Technology
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DoorDash founders reap billions in IPO. Dashers? Not so much
Lawmaker decries IPO as example of rich getting richer "on the backs and bicycles of the working and immigrant poor."
Airbnb, resilient in pandemic, goes public at $68 a share
Home-sharing company that upended hotels industry wants to expand in travel markets like India, China and Latin America.
Feds and 46 states file antitrust suit to split up Facebook
New York leads lawsuit accusing social media giant of illegally cementing its dominance by acquiring competitors.
YouTube bans videos with false claims of election fraud
YouTube said it is removing videos that falsely claim widespread voter fraud or errors changed the outcome of the U.S. election.
SpaceX launch Starship prototype on spectacular test flight
Despite the setback, an elated Elon Musk says valuable data was collected.
Science
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What is Brood X, the U.S. cicada infestation coming in 2021?
The Great Eastern Brood of 17-year cicada is about to emerge in much of the U.S. Here's what that means for you.
World's largest iceberg on collision course with penguin colony island
The iceberg, roughly the size of Delaware, is on track to devastate a fragile ecosystem in the south Atlantic.
Carbon dioxide emissions dropped by 7% in 2020, study shows
It's the biggest drop ever, according to new preliminary figures.
One of these astronauts could be the first woman to walk on the moon
NASA is aiming for a 2024 moon landing — and this time, it won't just be men making the trip.
U.S. no longer expected to see northern lights this week
Space weather officials on Thursday afternoon downgraded the forecast for the storm, eliminating the possibility of aurora borealis across the U.S.
Health
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FDA chief seeks to reassure Americans about COVID vaccine, says he will take it
The Food and Drug Administration on Friday authorized Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine for emergency use.
U.S. government expects first COVID-19 vaccine shipments will arrive Monday
The FDA's authorization Friday kicked off a massive effort to distribute nearly 3 million vaccine doses.
Routine cancer screenings during a pandemic
Preventative cancer screenings in the United States have declined during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Elizabeth Comen, medical oncologist at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, joins CBSN to discuss how to safely proceed with cancer screenings.
FDA authorizes Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use
The first doses of the vaccine will be delivered in less than 24 hours, President Trump said Friday.
Medical conference linked to 300,000 COVID-19 cases
Super-spreader event in late February brought the virus to Australia, Slovakia and 29 U.S. states in following months.
MoneyWatch
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COVID-19 tearing through nursing homes, as deaths rise
"Your heart is being ripped out," one nursing home administrator says as the coronavirus continues to cut down seniors.
Airlines, investment firms and Uber urge me-first in vaccination
CEOs and industry groups have sent hundreds of letters to the CDC seeking "essential" workers status to access vaccines.
Medical conference linked to 300,000 COVID-19 cases
Super-spreader event in late February brought the virus to Australia, Slovakia and 29 U.S. states in the following months.
Feds to buy additional 100 million doses of Moderna vaccine
Government promises that the vaccine, which still needs FDA approval, will be free to patients.
Clorox wipes won't return to store shelves until mid-2021
Consumer products company ships a million packages of disinfecting wipes to retailers every day — it's not enough.
Crime
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Mayor slams U.S. Marshal for "uninformed" statement on shooting
Mayor Andrew Ginther wrote that U.S. Marshal Peter Tobin was "wrong to make a statement."
"Cheer" star indicted on new child sex solicitation charges
The charges allege he solicited sex from minors at cheerleading competitions and asked for lewd images.
Zodiac Killer's cipher solved by amateur codebreakers
The coded message was sent to the San Francisco Chronicle in 1969 and went unsolved until now.
U.S. executes Louisiana man who killed 2-year-old daughter
Bourgeois was the 10th federal death-row inmate put to death since federal executions resumed under President Trump in July after a 17-year hiatus.
Inmates ordered murders and kidnappings by phone, feds say
Federal authorities indict 40 people in what they say is South Carolina's largest racketeering conspiracy case in history.
Space
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One of these astronauts could be the first woman to walk on the moon
NASA is aiming for a 2024 moon landing — and this time, it won't just be men making the trip.
U.S. no longer expected to see northern lights this week
Space weather officials on Thursday afternoon downgraded the forecast for the storm, eliminating the possibility of aurora borealis across the U.S.
SpaceX launch Starship prototype on spectacular test flight
Despite the setback, an elated Elon Musk says valuable data was collected.
Jupiter and Saturn will form the first "double planet" in 800 years
The largest planets in our solar system will soon align for the great conjunction — the greatest skywatchers have observed since medieval times.
NASA names astronauts for future moon missions
It is the first cadre of astronauts named to moon missions since the Apollo program 50 years ago.
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Every TIME Person of the Year for the past 27 years
Vladimir Putin, Bill Clinton, Mark Zuckerberg and Donald Trump are just some of the people who have been named Time's Person of the Year in the past quarter-century.
The 50 easiest colleges to get into
From small religious schools to public institutions, these colleges have the highest acceptance rates in the U.S.
The most anticipated TV shows of 2021 (and when they might be coming back)
Will "The Crown" return in 2021? Will "Survivor"? Here's how COVID-19 is affecting the production and return of your favorite streaming and TV shows.
The most expensive states for ER visits, ranked
No one wants to go to the emergency room. Here's what it may cost once you're there.
Hardest colleges to get into in the U.S. in 2021
These schools have a combination of the lowest acceptance rates and the highest SAT and ACT scores. See which school tops the list for 2021.
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CBSN Originals: "The QAnon Effect"
What started out as a fringe conspiracy theory in 2017 has recently spread into the mainstream. Dozens of people linked to the baseless QAnon conspiracy theory ran for federal office in 2020, and two were elected to Congress. This CBSN Originals documentary explores how QAnon has taken root amid challenging times and a growing distrust in American institutions, and what it means for the future of the country.
First COVID vaccine shipments expected to arrive Monday
General Gus Perna, chief operating officer of Operation Warp Speed, said Saturday the first COVID-19 vaccine shipments are expected to arrive in states on Monday morning. Watch his remarks.
CBSN Originals: "A City Under Surveillance"
The Detroit Police Department is using facial recognition technology and a network of surveillance cameras to combat the city’s high crime rates. But critics say the technology has racial bias built into it and has even landed innocent people behind bars. In this documentary, CBSN Originals explores the debate over high-tech policing that promises to make our communities safer yet at the same time threatens our civil liberties.
FDA chief says he will "absolutely" take COVID-19 vaccine
Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Stephen Hahn sought to reassure the public on Saturday that the benefits of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine outweigh risks, after the agency authorized it for emergency use on Friday evening.
Norah O'Donnell Reports: Sexual Assault in the Military
A year-and-a-half long investigation by "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell and the CBS News Investigative Unit into sexual assault within the U.S. military uncovered failures by leaders to address the issue. Over the course of the investigation, CBS News spoke with nearly two dozen survivors of sexual assault, whistleblowers who worked for the military's Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program and families of suicide victims who say the military grossly mishandled reports of sexual assault.