Beijing welcomes 6 cloned dogs to its police force
China appears to have achieved "volume production" of a super-capable K-9 police force
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China warns U.S. of "strong countermeasures" to Hong Kong legislation
President Trump is expected to sign 2 bills into law that would sanction Chinese officials for human rights abuses in Hong Kong
Ex-U.K. consulate staffer says Chinese police tortured him
Simon Cheng says he was hooded, beaten, deprived of sleep and chained to a frame by agents seeking info on pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong
Police threaten to use lethal force on Hong Kong protesters
As riot police moved in from all sides, some protesters retreated inside Hong Kong Polytechnic University while others set fires on bridges leading to it
Video shows Hong Kong protester shot, another set on fire
The protester falls to the ground after apparently being shot at point-blank range
Pro-Beijing lawmaker stabbed while campaigning in Hong Kong
Junius Ho has become a target of anger for Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement, and tension is high ahead of a looming vote
China wanted Rockets GM sacked for Hong Kong tweet, Adam Silver says
NBA Commissioner says he told officials in Beijing, who deny making the demand, "There's no chance that's happening. There's no chance we'll even discipline him"
Apple removes app used by Hong Kong protesters to locate police
U.S. tech giant says Hong Kong authorities "verified" HKmap.live was "used to target and ambush police," but the app's developer calls it a "decision to suppress freedom"
Russia is helping China build a new missile attack warning system
"It's a serious thing that will drastically increase the defence capabilities of the People's Republic of China," Putin says
Hong Kong leader bans masks, fuelling protesters' rage
Chief executive Carrie Lam uses colonial era emergency law to ban masks, but insists there's no emergency in the semi-autonomous Chinese region rocked by a pro-demoracy uprising
Hong Kong protester who was shot by police charged with assault
The commissioner of Hong Kong's police force has defended the actions of the officer who shot a student activist at point-blank range as "reasonable and lawful"
China uses anniversary parade to show off new high-tech missiles
After 7 decades of rule under the Communist Party, China is a fast- rising world power, and it's keen to let the world know that
Hong Kong protests rage on Communist China's 70th birthday
Police had lined up to separate the protesters and counter-protesters, but some minor scuffles ensued. Two pro-Beijing protesters were arrested
China bristles at Pomepo saying it's trying "to erase" Muslim culture
But amid the war of words over secretive "re-education" camps, video has emerged challenging Beijing's insistence that they're not prisons
Pelosi irks China as battle rages to control narrative on Hong Kong
While media in Hong Kong reported the U.S. House Speaker promising to work for rights in the city, Chinese news outlets spoke of "interference"
China probes FedEx pilot for "smuggling weapons" over air gun pellets
Pilot reportedly ordered to stay in China pending investigation after he was found with air gun pellets, but it comes as FedEx is caught up in trade spat
Violence erupts in Hong Kong as protestors defy police ban
Police fired chemical-laced blue water and tear gas at protesters who entered their third month seeking democratic reforms
Voices from Hong Kong: Inside a Chinese city's fight for democracy
CBS News asks five people, including a member of the Hong Kong government, for their take on the crisis in the semi-autonomous Chinese territory
Hong Kong leader caves on key demand by protesters, but is it enough?
Beijing-appointed Chief Executive Carrie Lam will withdraw the extradition bill that sparked the anger, but protest leaders say it's too little, too late
8 killed in latest attack targeting school children in China
Details of the case remain unclear, but it's the latest in a series of attacks usually blamed on people with a grudge or mental illness
As Hong Kong protests grind on, China warns "the end is coming"
Pro-democracy movement soldiers on after violent weekend clashes, but Beijing is sending more signals that a major crackdown could be imminent
Hong Kong protest leaders arrested as police ban massive rally
Organizers cancel plans for demo as police refuse to allow it, saying they want to avoid any violence as fears mount of a military crackdown
China sends fresh troops to Hong Kong and bans planned protest
Moves come amid speculation that Beijing might try to quash semi-autonomous city's pro-democracy protests with greater force
Trump says China pushing deal as "they've lost millions of jobs"
At G-7 meeting with world leaders worried about impact of deepening U.S.-China trade war, Trump says Chinese leader understands "how life works"
Hong Kong protests turn dangerous after officer fires warning shot
Police drew their guns and fired a warning shot Sunday night after a group attacked them with sticks and rods, marking an escalation in the summerlong protests
World
Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu charged in 3 corruption cases
The indictment throws the country's paralyzed political system into further disarray and threatening the long-time leader's grip on power
U.S. begins deporting migrants to Guatemala under asylum deal
The first asylum-seeker deported by the U.S. under the controversial deal with Guatemala arrived in Guatemala City on Thursday morning
China trade war worries are back on Wall Street
Concerns that U.S. won't reach a trade deal with the world's second-largest economy has turned investors cautious
Ukraine's president denies request to release Trump call records
The call is at the heart of the impeachment inquiry
How to watch "unicorn" meteor outburst tonight
Another "unicorn" meteor outburst isn't expected to happen until 2043
Hotel offers $1 rooms for guests who live stream everything
"Young people nowadays don't care much about the privacy," says the millennial hotel manager behind the stunt
Why A$AP Rocky keeps coming up in impeachment hearings
State Department official David Holmes testified that Ambassador Sondland told Trump to "play the racism card" when it came to A$AP Rocky's case
China says talks over U.S. trade deal remain on track
Chinese official says Beijing is "willing to address" key issues, but outlook for agreement remains unclear
Video shows girl's final moments before cruise ship death
The video, which has not been released publicly, will be a key piece of evidence in Salvatore Anello's criminal trial
Beijing welcomes 6 cloned dogs to its police force
China appears to have achieved "volume production" of a super-capable K-9 police force
China warns U.S. of "strong countermeasures" to Hong Kong legislation
President Trump is expected to sign 2 bills into law that would sanction Chinese officials for human rights abuses in Hong Kong
Prince Andrew steps back from public duties for "foreseeable future"
The prince further angered the public in a BBC interview on Saturday.
Pence denies Sondland's claims that he knew of Ukraine dealings
In a statement released by the vice president's office, Pence "never had a conversation with Gordon Sondland about investigating the Bidens, Burisma, or the conditional release of financial aid to Ukraine based upon potential investigations."
Pompeo responds after Sondland says he knew of push for Ukraine investigations
"I know precisely what American policy was with respect to Ukraine," Pompeo said. "I was working on it, and I'm very proud of what we've accomplished"
Ex-U.K. consulate staffer says Chinese police tortured him
Simon Cheng says he was hooded, beaten, deprived of sleep and chained to a frame by agents seeking info on pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong
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Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu charged in 3 corruption cases
The indictment throws the country's paralyzed political system into further disarray and threatening the long-time leader's grip on power
U.S. begins deporting migrants to Guatemala under asylum deal
The first asylum-seeker deported by the U.S. under the controversial deal with Guatemala arrived in Guatemala City on Thursday morning
China trade war worries are back on Wall Street
Concerns that U.S. won't reach a trade deal with the world's second-largest economy has turned investors cautious
Ukraine's president denies request to release Trump call records
The call is at the heart of the impeachment inquiry
How to watch "unicorn" meteor outburst tonight
Another "unicorn" meteor outburst isn't expected to happen until 2043
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Shep Smith donates $500,000 to Committee to Protect Journalists
"A free press is the underpinning of a democracy, and it cannot be taken for granted," Smith said
Report on DOJ and FBI conduct regarding FISA warrants to be released in weeks
The report is said to be about 500 pages long, and its findings have remained a closely held secret
Over 75,000 pounds of salad products recalled over E. coli fears
The recall impacts 22 states in the eastern half of the country
Brenda Song says she wasn't "Asian enough" for "Crazy Rich Asians"
"It broke my heart," the actress told Teen Vogue
Runners battle 500 miles to raise awareness of veteran suicides
Brian Tjersland and Josh Milich are running from Cape Cod to Arlington in just 12 days
Politics
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Report on DOJ and FBI conduct regarding FISA warrants to be released in weeks
The report is said to be about 500 pages long, and its findings have remained a closely held secret
2020 Daily Trail Markers:
Former Vice President Joe Biden has remained the frontrunner in the state by at least 22 points since the summer
U.S. Secret Service spent $254K at Trump properties
Records obtained by a watchdog group show the Secret Service spent $254,000 at President Trump's hotels and golf clubs from January to June 2017.
U.S. begins deporting migrants to Guatemala under asylum deal
The first asylum-seeker deported by the U.S. under the controversial deal with Guatemala arrived in Guatemala City on Thursday morning
White House discusses impeachment and Senate trial with GOP senators
Senator Lindsey Graham suggested that the White House thinks there's a better than 50% chance the House will not impeach Trump
Entertainment
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Country singer Sam Hunt charged with DUI
Police in Nashville stopped Hunt for driving the wrong way down a one-way road
Brenda Song says she wasn't "Asian enough" for "Crazy Rich Asians"
"It broke my heart," the actress told Teen Vogue
Model Halima Aden on her role behind the scenes of a new film
On "CBS This Morning," Aden also spoke about why her hijab is "not going away"
Apple yanks "The Banker" just ahead of film's debut
Tech giant abruptly cancels premiere of movie starring Samuel L. Jackson and Anthony Mackie
Why A$AP Rocky keeps coming up in impeachment hearings
State Department official David Holmes testified that Ambassador Sondland told Trump to "play the racism card" when it came to A$AP Rocky's case
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"This is corruption": Warren slams secret meeting between Trump and Zuckerberg
The Facebook CEO and one of the company's conservative board members had a previously undisclosed dinner with the president
Apple yanks "The Banker" just ahead of film's debut
Tech giant abruptly cancels premiere of movie starring Samuel L. Jackson and Anthony Mackie
WeWork lays off 2,400 workers to end cash drain
Struggling office-sharing company calls cutting nearly 20% of its workforce necessary for a "more efficient organization"
After Twitter, Google cracks down on political ads
The company is making it harder for political advertisers to target specific types of people
Uber tests in-car audio recordings for rider and driver safety
Passengers and drivers would be able to record in-ride audio, helping track safety issues
Science
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How to watch "unicorn" meteor outburst tonight
Another "unicorn" meteor outburst isn't expected to happen until 2043
SpaceX Starship prototype explodes during test in Texas
A dramatic test mishap damages a SpaceX Starship prototype in Texas
Beijing welcomes 6 cloned dogs to its police force
China appears to have achieved "volume production" of a super-capable K-9 police force
Why farmers may want to paint their cows with zebra stripes
Some people thought the stripy cattle in a Japanese pasture were a practical joke, but the science behind the camoflaged bovines could save farmers big money
NASA discovery fuels hopes in search for life beyond Earth
"We are on the cusp of exploring what may be the best place in our solar system to look for life beyond Earth," NASA says of Jupiter's icy moon
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Over 75,000 pounds of salad products recalled over E. coli fears
The recall impacts 22 states in the eastern half of the country
CDC finds nearly 50 deaths now linked to vaping
The latest numbers have been revealed after another type of severe lung damage linked to vaping turned up in a young patient in Canada.
School district shuts down amid possible norovirus outbreak
Hundreds of students and teachers have fallen ill
Excerpt from "Brain Food": Comparing brains on different diets
MRI scans of two healthy, dementia-free people, each following either a Mediterranean diet or a Western diet, show very different results
Gulf War veterans teach blacksmith to help vets: "We're their therapist"
Steve Hotz and Dave Seitz are molding an ancient trade into modern medicine to help vets transform something old into something new while also transforming themselves
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Over 75,000 pounds of salad products recalled over E. coli fears
The recall impacts 22 states in the eastern half of the country
McD's doesn't protect workers from violent customers, suit claims
Employees at one Chicago restaurant say their safety is jeopardized by fast-food chain's policies and store design
Carl Icahn is betting some of America's biggest malls will go bust
The legendary corporate raider's latest "big short" is against the cathedral of the American consumer
China trade war worries are back on Wall Street
Concerns that U.S. won't reach a trade deal with the world's second-largest economy has turned investors cautious
Saying "OK, boomer" at work can be age discrimination
Yet millennial put-downs often aren't, since it's workers 40 and older who fall into most age-discrimination categories
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Country singer Sam Hunt charged with DUI
Police in Nashville stopped Hunt for driving the wrong way down a one-way road
Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu charged in 3 corruption cases
The indictment throws the country's paralyzed political system into further disarray and threatening the long-time leader's grip on power
Netanyahu charged with fraud and breach of trust
Capping a three-year investigation, Israel's Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit formally charged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with fraud, breach of trust and accepting bribes in three different scandals. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
Ex-Baltimore mayor pleads guilty to fraud and tax evasion
Hugh showed little emotion in court Thursday
Police seize 976 pounds of marijuana in North Texas
Sheriffs said the drugs and THC concentrate vaping cartridges were from California with a final destination of Georgia
Space
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How to watch "unicorn" meteor outburst tonight
Another "unicorn" meteor outburst isn't expected to happen until 2043
SpaceX Starship prototype explodes during test in Texas
A dramatic test mishap damages a SpaceX Starship prototype in Texas
NASA discovery fuels hopes in search for life beyond Earth
"We are on the cusp of exploring what may be the best place in our solar system to look for life beyond Earth," NASA says of Jupiter's icy moon
How to watch the Leonids meteor shower
Colorful shooting stars will streak across the night sky during one of the most famous annual meteor displays
NASA watchdog warns of possible delays in launching new U.S. spacecraft
NASA argues concerns raised in new inspector general's report are "worst-case" and ignore mitigation efforts
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Mall stores that don't exist anymore
These once iconic mall retailers have fallen victim to changing times
New movies coming in 2020: The most anticipated films on the way
From Mulan to the next Fast and Furious film, these are the new movies fans are most looking forward to in 2020
Terrifying cults
Cult leaders and their followers have left people hurt and in some cases, have left scores of people dead
Mary Whyte's portraits of veterans
"We the People" is a collection of watercolor paintings depicting the diversity of U.S. service members from every state of the union
The fall of the Berlin Wall
Looking back at the wall that once divided Germany during the Cold War, and its collapse in November 1989
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CBSN Originals: Are Title IX guidelines working?
Obama-era rules set tough new standards for how schools should handle cases of sexual misconduct on campus under Title IX. But some alleged victims say the investigations made matters worse, while many of the accused claim they're being denied due process. Now, the Trump administration has offered a new set of guidelines. Will that fix the problems?
Former Baltimore mayor pleads guilty
Former Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh pleaded guilty Thursday to charges of conspiracy and tax evasion. Mike Hellgren of CBS Baltimore reports.
CBSN Originals | Speaking Frankly: Porn
With smartphones and wireless internet, gaining access to pornography has never been easier for young people. But experts say early exposure to porn can "rewire" young people’s brains, distort their views of sexual behavior, and even contribute to dating violence. Now, educators are trying to find ways to teach kids how to think critically about porn to help them foster healthier relationships.
Salad products recalled over possible E. coli contamination
Salad products containing meat and poultry are being recalled due to possible E. coli contamination. The products were sold October 14-16 in Alabama, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia, and Wisconsin. CBS New York reports.
Trump signs resolution to avoid shutdown
The Senate passed and President Trump signed a government spending bill Thursday that funds federal agencies through December 20, averting a government shutdown.
