Cities urge boycott of meat companies linked to Amazon fires
Lawmakers in the two biggest U.S. cities want to cut ties with businesses involved with beef imports from Brazil
Climate Change
Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon is highest since 2008
The rainforest lost 3,769 square miles of its vegetation over the last year
Measuring the changing climate's effects on California sequoias
Scientists ascend into the canopies at Sequoia National Park to study how the giant trees adapt to drought
Warning from watchdog on Superfund sites' climate change exposure
At least 60% of Superfund sites are vulnerable to climate change, a government watchdog says, adding that Trump administration policies are hindering protections
Banksy artwork is now under floodwater in Venice
A Banksy artwork depicting a migrant child signaling for help is now partially underwater due to "apocalyptic" flooding in Venice
Venice council floods after officials reject climate change measures
The regional council chambers, located in the Ferro Fini Palace, started to take on water Tuesday night as members were discussing climate change funding
Venice paralyzed by the worst flooding in half a century
Residents in the iconic city on a lagoon are used to water, but the mayor has called this year's high tides "apocalyptic," and says climate change is to blame
"I cannot think of a greater health emergency"
Health experts sound alarm about climate change's growing and potential impact on kids, as detailed in annual report in medical journal The Lancet
Carbon emissions to rise until 2040 even with targeted cuts
Global demand for oil will continue to rise for at least another decade, the International Energy Agency predicts
Greta Thunberg sets sail from U.S. to Spain for climate summit
She refuses to travel by plane to avoid contributing to a heavy carbon footprint
Elephant death toll in Zimbabwe rises to 200 amid severe drought
Giraffes, zebras, hippos, impalas and buffaloes are also dying due to the drought
Melting Arctic ice may spread deadly virus in marine mammals
A disease responsible for several mass mortality events could be spreading due to climate change
Mural of activist Greta Thunberg goes up in San Francisco
It aims to draw attention to climate change
Climate change could end mortgages as we know them
The traditional 30-year home loan — along with city and state budgets — face a grave threat from growing climate risks
Senators on climate change: "We look a bit like Neanderthals"
The new Senate climate caucus is short on specifics and seems to be taking small steps toward action
"Climate strike" named word of the year by Collins Dictionary
"Influencer," nonbinary," and rewilding" made the shortlist
Italy to require studying climate change in schools
"I want to make the Italian education system the first education system that puts the environment and society at the core of everything we learn in school," the education minister said
More than 100 elephants die amid severe drought in Zimbabwe
As temperatures soar over 113 degrees, severe conditions are also threatening 11 million people with hunger across southern Africa
Earth just experienced its hottest-ever October
October follows the hottest-ever September and a record-setting summer
More than 11,000 scientists declare a "climate emergency"
They warn humanity is on track to face "untold suffering" — and say we're running out of time to act
Can farmers sow their way out of climate change?
Some agronomists say if farmers and ranchers fully embrace climate-friendly practices, they can help make agriculture carbon-neutral
Trump administration starts formal pullout from Paris climate deal
Experts say the United States' withdrawal will hurt efforts to fight global warming
Leonardo DiCaprio calls Greta Thunberg "a leader of our time"
He said spending time with her was an honor
Two more celebrities get arrested with Jane Fonda
It's Friday, so Jane Fonda is getting arrested on Capitol Hill
Hundreds of koalas feared dead in massive Australian fire
"If we look at a 50% survival rate, that's around about 350 koalas and that's absolutely devastating," the president of an Australian koala hospital said
Science
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
Nature up close: Salmon, a keystone species in the Pacific Northwest
How a species of fish that spends most all of its life in the ocean has a vital role in a forest ecosystem
Measuring the changing climate's effects on California sequoias
Scientists ascend into the canopies at Sequoia National Park to study how the giant trees adapt to drought
Warning from watchdog on Superfund sites' climate change exposure
At least 60% of Superfund sites are vulnerable to climate change, a government watchdog says, adding that Trump administration policies are hindering protections
Venice hit by record third exceptional tide in one week
Since records began in 1872, that level had never been reached even twice in one year, let alone three times in one week
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
Supermassive black hole ejects star from Milky Way Galaxy
Astronomers spotted the star just 29,000 light-years away from Earth — "practically next door by astronomical standards"
Venice council floods after officials reject climate change measures
The regional council chambers, located in the Ferro Fini Palace, started to take on water Tuesday night as members were discussing climate change funding
"I cannot think of a greater health emergency"
Health experts sound alarm about climate change's growing and potential impact on kids, as detailed in annual report in medical journal The Lancet
SpaceX test fires crew capsule's abort engines
The test will help clear the way for an in-flight abort test as early as next month
Greta Thunberg sets sail from U.S. to Spain for climate summit
She refuses to travel by plane to avoid contributing to a heavy carbon footprint
World
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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
Watch live: CBSN's Elaine Quijano interviews Maria Ressa
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
Israel carries out "wide-scale" strikes on Iranian targets in Syria
Defense chief says deadly strikes were a message to Iran: "Any place you dispatch your tentacles, we will chop them off."
U.S.
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Michelle Obama nominated for Grammy
If she wins, her Grammy could sit next to Barack's
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
Full text: EU ambassador admits to Ukraine "quid pro quo" scheme
"The suggestion that we were engaged in some irregular or rogue diplomacy is absolutely false," Gordon Sondland will testify
"Win a Baby" radio contest leads to new son for Florida couple
Krista and Anthony Rivera won a free round of in vitro fertilization thanks to a Cape Coral DJ, now they have a happy and healthy three-month-old
School district uses virtual reality to show how bullying feels
Students are seeing what it feels like to be bullied through 360-degree videos that put them in someone else's shoes
Politics
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Full text: EU ambassador admits to Ukraine "quid pro quo" scheme
"The suggestion that we were engaged in some irregular or rogue diplomacy is absolutely false," Gordon Sondland will testify
Trump "probably" won't testify, White House adviser Pam Bondi says
Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi joined the White House communications team to work on impeachment messaging
Former Treasury Dept chief to IRS: Audit the rich
Cracking down on the wealthiest Americans could net an extra $100 billion a year in taxes, he says
Transcript: North Korea expert Sue Mi Terry on "Intelligence Matters"
This week, on the "Intelligence Matters" podcast Michael Morell talks with CSIS senior Korea fellow Sue Mi Terry about why the U.S. and the North are at a stalemate after months of negotiations and three Trump-Kim summits
Watch live: Sondland confirms Ukraine "quid pro quo" at impeachment hearing
Sondland has emerged as the central figure in the campaign to get Ukraine to investigate President Trump's rivals
Entertainment
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Michelle Obama nominated for Grammy
If she wins, her Grammy could sit next to Barack's
Grammy Awards 2020: Full list of nominees
The 2020 Grammy nominations for Best New Artist, Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Album of the Year are announced on "CBS This Morning"
New son for couple after “Win a Baby” contest
One radio DJ in Cape Coral, Florida, has made it his mission to help couples struggling with infertility. Jason “Big Mama” Jones started the “Win a Baby” contest, where couples get the chance to win a free round of in vitro fertilization. Now, the first winners of that contest are celebrating the birth of their baby boy. Jericka Duncan reports.
2020 Grammy nominations announced
Only on "CBS This Morning," we're announcing the 2020 Grammy nominations for Best New Artist, Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Album of the Year. Singer Alicia Keys, who will return to host music’s biggest night, and singer Bebe Rexha join "CBS This Morning" to reveal the nominees.
Tom Hanks discovers he's related to Mister Rogers
Hanks is sixth cousins with Rogers, and they share the same great-great-great-great-great grandfather
Technology
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FDA approves first contact lens for nearsighted kids
Cooper Vision gets regulatory clearance to start selling disposable product for children with myopia
A record 5.7 billion robocalls in October alone
Americans have already received more robocalls and automated voicemails so far this year than they did in all of 2018
John Legere, colorful CEO of T-Mobile, to step down
Exec's longtime deputy will take the helm, vowing that rivals "will have no idea what's about to hit them"
Ford debuts 2021 Mustang Mach-E all-electric SUV
All-electric SUV brings style, speed and up to 300 miles of driving range to a normally sleepy segment
Salvation Army debuts cashless "Kettle Pay" option
Shoppers with phone payment apps can "bump" those signature red kettles to make cashless contributions
Science
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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
Nature up close: Salmon, a keystone species in the Pacific Northwest
How a species of fish that spends most all of its life in the ocean has a vital role in a forest ecosystem
Measuring the changing climate's effects on California sequoias
Scientists ascend into the canopies at Sequoia National Park to study how the giant trees adapt to drought
Health
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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
PSA gaffe or genius slogan? New anti-meth ad gets mixed reviews
"Meth. We're on it" is appearing on billboards across South Dakota
NY joins California in suing Juul over teen vaping
New York state officials say more than 220,000 kids under 18 are using e-cigarettes, causing a public health crisis
New trial could change stent procedures
It's estimated around 1 million coronary stents are implanted in patients in the U.S. every year
Vegan sues Burger King, says Impossible Whoppers cooked with beef fat
Plaintiff said he was "duped" because he saw no signs stating meat -free patties are broiled with the help of beef fat
MoneyWatch
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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
Disney+ user accounts found on hacking sites
Stolen account usernames and passwords are selling for $3 on hacking forums one week after launch, report claims
Safety officials urge Boeing to redesign part on 737s
Federal safety officials say the engine housing on Boeing 737 New Generation jets should be redeveloped to prevent another deadly incident like the one in 2018
Mall stores that don't exist anymore
These once iconic mall retailers have fallen victim to changing times
Congress probes private equity's impact on employers
Former Toys R Us worker wants Wall Street held accountable for profiting while laying off tens of thousands of workers
Crime
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Crime
New evidence of military housing fraud
Amid allegations some military families live with roaches and black mold, a CBS News and Reuters investigation discovered new evidence of potential fraud inside the military’s privatized housing program. A former insider at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas described the practices of falsifying reports in order for a housing contractor to qualify for big bonuses. These allegations are similar to practices at an Oklahoma base that CBS News investigated in June. Omar Villafranca reports.
Man arrested after 7 trafficking victims found in car: Police
Police said they also found methamphetamine and other illegal substances in the car
Four shootings in 20 minutes leave 1 dead, 5 wounded, police say
Authorities are investigating the shootings
Jeffrey Epstein jail guards charged with falsifying records
The jail guards are accused of failing to conduct checks as required the night the accused sex trafficker killed himself
Teen accused of using remote-controlled car to smuggle meth
A 16-year-old U.S. citizen was arrested on drug smuggling charges after Border Patrol discovered the 55.84-pound bundle
Space
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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
Supermassive black hole ejects star from Milky Way Galaxy
Astronomers spotted the star just 29,000 light-years away from Earth — "practically next door by astronomical standards"
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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 | 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 4, Part 2: Nunes' opening statement
California Congressman Devin Nunes, the top Republican on the House Intelligence Committee, issued a scathing rebuke of Democrats Wednesday and said U.S. Ambassador to the E.U. Gordon Sondland "is here today to be smeared." Watch his opening statement Wednesday in the fourth day of public impeachment hearings.
Day 4, Part 1: Schiff's opening statement
House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff outlined U.S. Ambassador to the E.U. Gordon Sondland's involvement in Ukraine and said he was "increasingly embroiled in an effort to press the new Ukrainian president that deviated sharply from the norm." Watch his opening statement Wednesday in the fourth day of public impeachment hearings.
Girl denied school photos gets photoshoot
When this Michigan third-grader was denied school photos because of her red hair extensions, a photographer reached out to provide the girl her very own photoshoot – and the results are empowering.
New son for couple after “Win a Baby” contest
One radio DJ in Cape Coral, Florida, has made it his mission to help couples struggling with infertility. Jason “Big Mama” Jones started the “Win a Baby” contest, where couples get the chance to win a free round of in vitro fertilization. Now, the first winners of that contest are celebrating the birth of their baby boy. Jericka Duncan reports.
