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
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
Israel's Netanyahu charged in corruption cases
The indictment throws the country's paralyzed political system into further disarray and threatening the long-time leader's grip on power
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
Organizations cutting ties with Prince Andrew after Epstein interview
Universities, charities and a major bank distance themselves from the royal after his effort to quash claims of sexual misconduct backfired spectacularly
Amnesty International says more than 100 killed in Iran protests
The Iranian regime has cut internet and phone lines, making figures impossible to confirm, but they call reports of mass casualties "disinformation"
For grandfather charged in girl's cruise ship death, video could be key
The accident on the Royal Caribbean cruise ship was caught on surveillance camera, but the video has not been released
Maria Ressa: "Our dystopian present is your dystopian future"
Ressa was among a group of journalists recognized by Time magazine as 2018's Person of the Year
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
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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
Israel's Netanyahu charged in corruption cases
The indictment throws the country's paralyzed political system into further disarray and threatening the long-time leader's grip on power
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
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Hotel offers $1 rooms for guests who live stream everything
"Young people nowadays don't care much about the privacy," says the millennial hotel manager behind the stunt
Kamala Harris says Pete Buttigieg sounded "naïve" at Democratic debate
"Those of us who've been involved in Civil Rights for a long time we know that it is important that we not compare our struggles," the California senator said Thursday
Bloomberg files papers for presidential run — but he's not in yet
Bloomberg's team filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission on Thursday that says he would seek the Democratic presidential nomination
2 killed in aircraft mishap, Oklahoma Air Force base says
Two airmen have been killed in a "mishap" involving two jets at an Air Force base in northwestern Oklahoma
Apple yanks "The Banker" just ahead of film's debut
Tech giant abruptly cancels premier of movie starring Samuel L. Jackson and Anthony Mackie
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Kamala Harris says Pete Buttigieg sounded "naïve" at Democratic debate
"Those of us who've been involved in Civil Rights for a long time we know that it is important that we not compare our struggles," the California senator said Thursday
Bloomberg files papers for presidential run — but he's not in yet
Bloomberg's team filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission on Thursday that says he would seek the Democratic presidential nomination
"This is corruption": Warren slams secret meeting between Trump and Zuckerberg
The Facebook CEO and one of the company's conservative board members had a previously undisclosed dinner with the president
Senate passes bill funding government through mid-December
The Senate approved a stopgap government spending bill that keeps the government operating through December 20.
Why A$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$AP Rocky's case
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Halima Aden on producing new refugee film, "I Am You"
On "CBS This Morning," Aden also spoke about why her hijab is "not going away"
Apple yanks "The Banker" just ahead of film's debut
Tech giant abruptly cancels premier of movie starring Samuel L. Jackson and Anthony Mackie
Why A$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
Why Tom Hanks took on Mister Rogers role after first saying no
Hanks knew director Marielle Heller was "going places" after meeting her and watching her film "The Diary of a Teenage Girl"
Why Tom Hanks took on the role of Mr. Rogers
Tom Hanks plays Fred Rogers in the highly anticipated new movie “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.” The Academy Award-winning actor said he initially turned down the part, but director Marielle Heller changed his mind. Gayle King talks with him about how Heller convinced him to take on the role.
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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 premier 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"
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
AI threatens college educated workers more than others
White-collar workers are among the most vulnerable to being replaced by artificial intelligence, research finds
Science
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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
Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon is highest since 2008
The rainforest lost 3,769 square miles of its vegetation over the last year
Health
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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
Another type of lung injury may be linked to vaping
Doctors diagnosed a 17-year-old in Canada with "popcorn worker's lung" when he nearly died after vaping THC and flavored e-cigarettes for five months
House committee approves bill to federally legalize marijuana
The Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act — or MORE Act — would remove marijuana from a list of federally controlled substances
AMA calls for total ban on all vaping, e-cigarette products
The medical group cited a surge in teen use of e-cigarettes, which typically contain nicotine, as well as lung illnesses
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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
"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 premier of movie starring Samuel L. Jackson and Anthony Mackie
Being older and single is a financial struggle for many Americans
An "elder index" calculates cost of basic necessities to continue living independently for those 65 years and older
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
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Teen's "slave for sale" Craigslist post prompts hate crime charges
14 year old's lawyer says he and student in photo in post are friends but youth was suspended from school despite an arranged apology
10-year-old dies days after being shot at football game
Charges against Alvin Wyatt, one of several people charged in connection with the shooting, were upgraded to murder
Prince Andrew steps back from duties
In an unprecedented statement, Prince Andrew said he would "step back" from public duties for the foreseeable future. It comes just 72 hours after an interview with the BBC about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
Former Baltimore mayor charged
Baltimore's former mayor, Catherine Pugh, is facing 11 counts of fraud, tax evasion and conspiracy. It all stems from a children's book she wrote. Jeff Pegues reports.
Nearly ¾ of transgender people slain since 2017 killed with guns
"Transgender violence is a gun violence issue," says Everytown for Gun Safety researcher
Space
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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
Spacewalkers do "open heart surgery" to repair cosmic ray detector
Four spacewalks will be needed to repair the $2 billion Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer
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These once iconic mall retailers have fallen victim to changing times
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From Mulan to the next Fast and Furious film, these are the new movies fans are most looking forward to in 2020
Terrifying cults
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Mary Whyte's portraits of veterans
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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 | 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.
Hill: There was "different channel" for Ukraine
National Security Council expert Fiona Hill testified on Thursday that there was a "different channel" at work in the State Department with regard to Ukraine. Republican counsel Stephen Castor asked Hill why she did not think U.S. policy towards Ukraine was headed in the right direction when she left her post. Hill said she was concerned about former Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch's removal and about what she called "a different channel in operation in relation to Ukraine. ... One that was domestic and political in nature, and that was very different from the channel, or loop... that I and my colleagues were in."
CBSN Originals | Speaking Frankly: Dating Apps
Dating apps offer seemingly endless potential matches at your fingertips, turning an intimate experience into something that feels more like a video game. But because users hide behind virtual profiles, it's easy to ghost, harass, and view others as non-human — and now that bots are populating these platforms, some actually are. As the industry continues to grow, some experts question whether dating app companies are really interested in helping people find love, or if they have an incentive to keep people in an endless cycle of searching and matching without any real connection.
Day 5, Part 5: Democrats question Hill, Holmes
House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff and Daniel Goldman, senior adviser and director of investigations on the committee, questioned Fiona Hill, a former senior director specializing in Russia at the National Security Council, and David Holmes, a diplomat in the U.S. embassy in Kiev, on Thursday, the fifth day of public impeachment hearings.
Holmes: Trump discussed A$AP Rocky with Sondland
In his testimony at the impeachment hearing Thursday, State Department official David Holmes described hearing President Trump and Ambassador Gordon Sondland discuss the case of rapper A$AP Rocky, who was then jailed in Sweden on assault charges. Holmes says Sondland told the president, "Let him get sentenced, play the racism card, and give him a ticker-tape when he gets home."
