FBI focusing on one possible suspect in Capitol officer's death
The official said the unidentified assailant was using bear spray against multiple people during the January 6 assault.
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Hate crime charges filed in stabbing of Asian American man in NYC
Charges come as activists are raising alarms about the recent spate of violence and racism against Asian Americans.
Do USB drives hold clues to what happened to Madeleine McCann?
The discovery was made at an abandoned factory deep in the woods of Germany, once owned by a convicted sex offender who is at the center of the missing child case.
Lady Gaga's dog walker shot as 2 of her dogs were stolen
The singer is offering a $500,000 reward for their safe return, a spokesperson for Lady Gaga confirmed to CBS News.
Ex-Olympic coach dies by suicide after facing charges
"This is a tragic end to a tragic story for everyone involved," said the Michigan attorney general.
Over 300 charged so far: What we know about the Capitol riot arrests
Prosecutors have charged more than 300 people for their alleged roles in the assault on the U.S. Capitol.
Assaults on Asian Americans spike amid coronavirus pandemic
Some blame the rise of anti-Asian discrimination on the former president's rhetoric in his description of the coronavirus pandemic.
Ex-U.S. Olympics gymnastics coach charged with sexual assault
John Geddert was head coach of the 2012 U.S. women's Olympic gymnastics team, which won a gold medal.
Oath Keepers member accused of "crime of terrorism" at Capitol
Prosecutors have now raised "crime of terrorism" allegations against three Capitol rioters, which could lead to longer sentences if they are found guilty.
No charges for officers in Daniel Prude's death
The death of the 41-year-old Black man restrained by police during a mental health crisis drew protests in Rochester and across the country.
Ahmaud Arbery's mother alleges "cover up" by police, prosecutors
"For nearly three months, Glynn County police officers, the chief of police, and two prosecutors conspired to hide the circumstances surrounding Ahmaud's death and to protect the men who murdered him," the complaint says.
Wife of drug kingpin "El Chapo" ordered to stay in U.S. jail
Emma Coronel Aispuro is accused of working "closely with the command-and-control structure" of the Sinaloa cartel.
Report details mishandling of Elijah McClain's fatal arrest
Officers failed to develop reasonable suspicion a crime had occurred and used force nearly constantly, the report found.
Wife of drug kingpin "El Chapo" arrested on U.S. drug charges
Emma Coronel Aispuro is accused of helping her husband run his multibillion-dollar cartel and plot his audacious escape from a Mexican prison in 2015.
Dog sniffs out corn flakes "frosted" with 44 pounds of cocaine
Officials said a narcotics detection dog named Bico was checking out incoming freight when he alerted officers to the package.
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Johnson & Johnson's one-shot COVID vaccine approved by FDA
The vaccine is the third to be approved for use in the United States, and the first that requires only one shot.
Biden admin scrambles to expand housing for migrant children
Roughly 97% of the shelter beds the U.S. government has to house unaccompanied migrant children are currently full.
Biden urges quick action on COVID relief package: "No time to waste"
The House narrowly approved President Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill early Saturday morning.
Trump to target Biden and assert leadership over GOP at CPAC
"There's a 99.99% chance Liz Cheney gets brought up," a senior adviser said.
Minneapolis to hire influencers to spread messaging during trial
The Minneapolis City Council has unanimously approved paying six social media influencers to spread city-approved messaging and updates throughout the upcoming murder trial of former officer Derek Chauvin.
"I am the proof that God exists:" Woman beat COVID after 150 days
The 55-year-old was on the verge of death, CBS Miami reports.
UN chief calls new report a "red alert" for Earth
Global emissions must be reduced by roughly 45% by 2030 to limit devastating impacts of climate change, but nations are on track to reduce emissions by less than 1%, report says.
Lady Gaga's dogs recovered safely after dogwalker shot
A woman brought the dogs to the LAPD's Olympic Community Police Station around 6 p.m, said Captain Jonathan Tippett.
L.A. restaurant closes after high-tech "dine and dash" scheme
"I just felt so incredibly helpless and frustrated," said Spoon by H owner and chef Yoonjin Hwang.
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Britain says goodbye to Captain Tom Moore, WWII vet and pandemic hero
His fundraising efforts earned him fame, admiration and a knighthood by Queen Elizabeth in July.
UN chief calls new report a "red alert" for Earth
Global emissions must be reduced by roughly 45% by 2030 to limit devastating impacts of climate change, but nations are on track to reduce emissions by less than 1%, report says.
Climate change is putting monarch butterfly migration at risk
The director general of WWF-Mexico urged governments and scientists to work on addressing the issue.
U.S. targeted Iran-backed militias with seven 500-pound bombs
The airstrike was the first military action authorized by President Biden and was designed to send a message to Iran.
Oxford vaccine may be key weapon against new COVID variants
The Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine's "plug and play" platform means it's easy to modify, and scientists expect an update to fight new, troubling variants by the fall.
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California healthcare workers confronting mental health crisis
A military psychologist says that "for our medical providers, you're seeing repeated loss of life each and every day. That's going to wear on you."
Biden admin scrambles to expand housing for migrant children
Roughly 97% of the shelter beds the U.S. government has to house unaccompanied migrant children are currently full.
Johnson & Johnson's one-shot COVID vaccine approved by FDA
The vaccine is the third to be approved for use in the United States, and the first that requires only one shot.
L.A. restaurant closes after high-tech "dine and dash" scheme
"I just felt so incredibly helpless and frustrated," said Spoon by H owner and chef Yoonjin Hwang.
How soon might you receive a $1,400 stimulus check?
Congress could pass the $1.9 trillion relief bill by mid-March, experts say. Here's what you need to know.
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Biden admin scrambles to expand housing for migrant children
Roughly 97% of the shelter beds the U.S. government has to house unaccompanied migrant children are currently full.
How soon might you receive a $1,400 stimulus check?
Congress could pass the $1.9 trillion relief bill by mid-March, experts say. Here's what you need to know.
Trump to target Biden and assert leadership over GOP at CPAC
"There's a 99.99% chance Liz Cheney gets brought up," a senior adviser said.
Biden urges quick action on COVID relief package: "We have no time to waste"
The House narrowly approved President Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill early Saturday morning.
At CPAC, rising GOP stars send message that Trump is here to stay
Trump, the marquee speaker this year, will make his first public remarks since leaving office at CPAC on Sunday.
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How to watch the Golden Globes
Tina Fey and Amy Poehler will host a bicoastal Golden Globes that was postponed for nearly two months because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Aaron Frazer performs "Girl On The Phone”
Brooklyn-based and Baltimore-raised, Aaron Frazer made his mark as a multi-instrumentalist and singer with the soul revival band "Durand Jones & The Indications." He joined "Saturday Sessions" to share new songs out of his solo debut album appropriately titled "Introducing." From Brooklyn, New York, Frazer performs "Girl On The Phone.”
Aaron Frazer performs “Bad News"
Brooklyn-based and Baltimore-raised, Aaron Frazer made his mark as a multi-instrumentalist and singer with the soul revival band "Durand Jones & The Indications." He joined "Saturday Sessions" to share new songs out of his solo debut album appropriately titled "Introducing." From Brooklyn, New York, Frazer performs "Bad News."
Aaron Frazer performs “Over You”
Brooklyn-based and Baltimore-raised, Aaron Frazer made his mark as a multi-instrumentalist and singer with the soul revival band “Durand Jones & The Indications.” He joined “Saturday Sessions” to share new songs out of his solo debut album appropriately titled "Introducing.” From Brooklyn, New York, Frazer performs “Over You.”
Venice sees boost in film production
People from all over the world have traveled to Venice, Italy to see the famous city's incredible sites. It is one of the most photographed cities in the world. But as COVID-19 keeps tourists away, one industry is moving in and filling the void left behind. Chris Livesay has the details.
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She came to the U.S. with $300. Now she's part of NASA's Mars mission.
Much like the name of the rover, Diana Trujillo persevered.
Millions of households could get $50 monthly internet subsidy
The agency approved a $3.2 billion program to help low-income families and people who lost jobs in the last year.
Twitter to let users charge followers to see premium posts
The site is also working on other new products, including Communities that let users chat about favorite topics.
Texas customer sues over $9,000 power bill during blackout
Texas resident claims power provider Griddy broke price-gouging laws as winter storm knocked out power.
Moderna predicts $18.4 billion in COVID-19 vaccine sales in 2021
By comparison, the biotech company's total revenue last year was less than $1 billion. What a difference a pandemic makes.
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Atlantic Ocean circulation weakens, sparking climate worries
New study finds evidence of an unprecedented slowdown in North Atlantic Ocean circulation, likely to due to human-caused climate change.
Walmart expands COVID-19 vaccine access to 35 states
The nation's biggest retailer offering immunizations -- a booster shot to U.S. efforts with more than 20 pharmacy chains.
CBS News poll: Many would get vaccine, but hesitancy remains
Partisans differ on school reopening, according to latest CBS News polling.
Dr. Fauci answers COVID vaccine questions in CBSN special
Top officials including Dr. Anthony Fauci and FEMA Administrator Bob Fenton join the CBSN special, "A Shot of Hope: Vaccine Questions Answered."
California's iconic redwoods threatened by climate change
California's coastal redwoods, some standing since before Julius Caesar ruled Rome, are in a fight for their lives.
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California healthcare workers confronting mental health crisis
A military psychologist says that "for our medical providers, you're seeing repeated loss of life each and every day. That's going to wear on you."
Johnson & Johnson's one-shot COVID vaccine approved by FDA
The vaccine is the third to be approved for use in the United States, and the first that requires only one shot.
"I am the proof that God exists:" Woman beat COVID after 150 days
The 55-year-old was on the verge of death, CBS Miami reports.
Oxford vaccine may be key weapon against new COVID variants
The Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine's "plug and play" platform means it's easy to modify, and scientists expect an update to fight new, troubling variants by the fall.
U.S. to implement Ebola monitoring program at airports
Starting next week, the "very small number" of travelers arriving from Guinea and the Democratic Republic of the Congo will be funneled to six U.S. airports, the CDC said.
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Millions of Americans unable to get 2nd COVID-19 vaccine shot
Hospital and public health officials say vaccine supply and scheduling snafus are a big reason for 2nd-dose delays.
How soon might you receive a $1,400 stimulus check?
Congress could pass the $1.9 trillion relief bill by mid-March, experts say. Here's what you need to know.
Texas customer sues over $9,000 power bill during blackout
Woman claims power provider is breaking Texas price-gouging law with sky-high charges during state's deep-freeze outages.
Financial services giant TIAA names first woman CEO
Banking executive will succeed Roger Ferguson Jr. and become the second Black woman to lead a Fortune 500 company.
Millions of households could get $50 monthly internet subsidy
The agency approved a $3.2 billion program to help low-income families and people who lost jobs in the last year.
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FBI focusing on one possible suspect in Capitol officer's death
The official said the unidentified assailant was using bear spray against multiple people during the January 6 assault.
Hate crime charges filed in stabbing of Asian American man in NYC
Charges come as activists are raising alarms about the recent spate of violence and racism against Asian Americans.
Do USB drives hold clues to what happened to Madeleine McCann?
The discovery was made at an abandoned factory deep in the woods of Germany, once owned by a convicted sex offender who is at the center of the missing child case.
Lady Gaga's dog walker shot as 2 of her dogs were stolen
The singer is offering a $500,000 reward for their safe return, a spokesperson for Lady Gaga confirmed to CBS News.
Ex-Olympic coach dies by suicide after facing charges
"This is a tragic end to a tragic story for everyone involved," said the Michigan attorney general.
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She came to the U.S. with $300. Now she's part of NASA's Mars mission.
Much like the name of the rover, Diana Trujillo persevered.
Maiden flight of Blue Origin rocket slips to late 2022
The launch will come a year later than planned after Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin lost out on a major Space Force contract.
Mars rover beams back spectacular panorama
The rover's high-power Mastcam-Z dual camera instrument provides astonishingly detailed images of the red planet.
NASA Mars rover's parachute contained a secret message
Eagle-eyed space enthusiasts spotted a hidden message in binary code within the pattern of the rover's parachute.
NASA rover sends video and audio from Mars
NASA's Perseverance rover has sent back video of its descent and landing on Mars, as well as audio recorded on the red planet. CBSN's Tanya Rivero has details.
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Madeleine McCann disappearance: Was a monster hiding in plain sight at a vacation resort?
An inside look at the investigation into Christian Brueckner, the new suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann.
"The Deliveryman Murders": How investigators connected the cases
Two men are shot and killed at their homes 2,800 miles apart by a man delivering a package – how a car full of clues helped solve the murders.
Photos: Rare snowfall blankets the Mediterranean
An unusual winter weather pattern brought snow to places that rarely see it.
Evidence photos: Reuschel attempted murder case
Mike Reuschel told police he and his wife Sue had been stabbed by an intruder, but she later told police her husband was the real assailant.
Ranking every Super Bowl, from worst to first
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House passes Biden's COVID-19 relief bill
This Saturday, the House of Representatives passed President Biden's new $1.9 trillion dollar coronavirus economic relief bill, although without bipartisan support. The bill now goes to the Senate for approval. Christina Ruffini has more.
"A Shot of Hope: Vaccine Questions Answered"
Dr. Anthony Fauci and other top experts answer coronavirus vaccine questions as part of “A Shot of Hope,” a CBSN special about the rollout and distribution of coronavirus vaccines across the U.S. Anchored by Tanya Rivero, this CBSN special hour focuses on the latest medical updates, the status of vaccine distribution, the struggle to get back to work and school, and the trust and access issues among minority communities.
"CBS Weekend News" headlines for February 27, 2021
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Weekend News with Adriana Diaz."
N.Y. Governor Cuomo's popularity dips
New polls show approval ratings for New York Governor Andrew Cuomo have dropped since accusations of misconduct have surfaced. Former top aide Lindsey Boylan accused the governor of sexual harassment just days after a new report suggested Cuomo manipulated the data for COVID-19 nursing home deaths. New York Magazine contributor David Freelander joined CBSN to discuss the fallout and how it may impact future legislation in New York and Cuomo's reelection campaign.
High-tech "dine and dash" scheme hits L.A.
Though many restaurants remain closed during the pandemic, dining and dashing still remains a problem, and even forced one Los Angeles restaurant owner to close up shop. The Korean Fusion Café "Spoon by H" was forced to close after losing thousands. Sara Donchey of CBSN Los Angeles reports.