Inmate confesses to killing two molesters in prison
Jonathan Watson said one of the molesters would watch PBS Kids in front of the other inmates, which he saw as a taunt
Crime
Weinstein jury indicates possible deadlock on most serious counts
The jury was dismissed for the day Friday and are expected to resume deliberations on Monday
Lori Vallow, mother of missing Idaho kids, arrested in Hawaii
Joshua "JJ" Vallow, 7, and Tylee Ryan, 17, haven't been seen since late September. Police say Lori Vallow and her new husband have lied about the kids' whereabouts and even their existence.
Amie Harwick was texting with friend just before police say she was killed
Days before she was killed she told friends she feared ex-boyfriend Gareth Pursehouse, now charged with her murder.
Bodycam video shows shootout at Jersey City kosher grocery
Footage captures intense exchanges during hours-long shootout in December that left three dead inside the store and killed the two suspects.
Tennessee man executed by electric chair for killing fellow inmate
Nicholas Sutton, 58, was sentenced to death in 1986 for killing an inmate during a conflict in an East Tennessee prison. Sutton was serving time there for killing three people when he was 18 years old.
Friend of Ohio mass shooter sentenced on gun charges
The sentencing comes after a 24-year-old opened fire in a popular nightlife district, killing nine and injuring 27.
He has 4 murder convictions. His victims' families don't want him to die.
Nicholas Sutton, 58, is scheduled to be executed by the electric chair Thursday.
NFL player accused of possessing 157 pounds of marijuana at border
Greg Robinson has been playing for the Cleveland Browns, who will reportedly not re-sign him for the upcoming season.
Far-right motive suspected in mass shooting in Germany
The bodies of the gunman and his mother were found near two scenes where nine other people were shot dead, authorities said.
Is artificial intelligence making racial profiling worse?
Cops use high-tech "predictive policing" tools to zero on on potential wrongdoing before it happens. But who pays the price?
2 teens arrested for California library blaze that killed firefighter
Librarians evacuated people inside the library and alerted police to two suspicious teenagers seen running away.
Mom whose baby was allegedly almost kidnapped now has weapons in home
The new mother says she carries "a machete, a knife and pepper spray" around her home after the alleged attempted kidnapping of her daughter.
Rapper Pop Smoke dies at 20
The rising New York rapper, whose real name is Bashar Barakah Jackson, has died.
Robbery suspect stopped by married couple who are off-duty cops
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Number of U.S. coronavirus cases passes 30
Most of the 34 coronavirus cases in the U.S. are people who were evacuated from the Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan.
Weinstein jury indicates possible deadlock on most serious counts
A judge ordered the jury to continue their deliberations Friday.
Bloomberg says his company will release women from NDAs
The former New York City mayor said his company has identified three NDAs involving complaints by women about comments they claimed Mike Bloomberg had made.
Mexican immigrant is 7th person to die in ICE custody in 5 months
David Hernandez Colula died Thursday at a hospital in Youngstown, Ohio.
Wells Fargo to pay $3 billion for phony-account scandal
Bank settles over widespread abuse of millions of customers of its banking, auto-lending and mortgage businesses.
"Here we go again," Trump says of Russia meddling to help him
The Nevada GOP canceled its caucus, which would have been held Saturday.
Sanders thinks Trump would "chew" Bloomberg up in a debate
Bernie Sanders tells 60 Minutes he was surprised by how unprepared Michael Bloomberg seemed at Wednesday's debate and sounded off on a hypothetical debate matchup between Bloomberg and President Trump. See the full interview with Sanders, Sunday.
Man wrongfully convicted of murder sues for $100 million
Christian Pacheco was released from prison last week.
Is artificial intelligence making racial profiling worse?
Cops use high-tech "predictive policing" tools to zero on on potential wrongdoing before it happens. But who pays the price?
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Mexican immigrant is 7th person to die in ICE custody in 5 months
David Hernandez Colula died Thursday at a hospital in Youngstown, Ohio.
Number of U.S. coronavirus cases passes 30, officials say
Most of the 34 coronavirus cases in the U.S. are people who were evacuated from the Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan.
46,000-year-old bird found in Siberia
Along with the ancient bird, scientists are also studying an 18,000-year-old puppy and other extremely old specimens.
Intel officials warned lawmakers Russia trying to interfere in 2020 election
Lawmakers were told one prong of the Russians' efforts is aimed at getting President Trump reelected.
U.S., Taliban agree to sign historic peace accord at month's end
Signing would follow weeklong reduction in violence in Afghanistan and could pave way for withdrawal of thousands of U.S. troops
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Americans turn to crowdfunding to pay medical bills
1 in 5 Americans report contributing to a medical-related crowdfunding campaign for friends, family, even strangers.
"Friends" reunion special officially confirmed
After more than 15 years of begging by loyal fans, the six original cast members will finally come together for a reunion special.
Book excerpt: "Washington's End," on the final years of the father of our country
Jonathan Horn's new biography begins when most biographies of America's Revolutionary War hero and first president end, depicting his turbulent retirement from public life
Kim Godwin of CBS News honored at gala for One Hundred Black Men
Godwin was among six honorees described by the organization as working to improve opportunities for all African Americans.
Mexican immigrant is 7th person to die in ICE custody in 5 months
David Hernandez Colula died Thursday at a hospital in Youngstown, Ohio.
Politics
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Mexican immigrant is 7th person to die in ICE custody in 5 months
David Hernandez Colula died Thursday at a hospital in Youngstown, Ohio.
Bloomberg says his company will release 3 women from NDAs if they ask
The former New York City mayor said his company has identified three NDAs involving complaints by women about comments they claimed Mike Bloomberg had made.
Wells Fargo to pay $3 billion for phony-account scandal
Bank settles over widespread abuse of millions of customers of its banking, auto-lending and mortgage businesses.
Can unions save Joe Biden's campaign?
Biden, who has more national union endorsements than any candidate, is relying on a boost from labor to help him through critical contests, including the Nevada caucuses Saturday.
Trump suggests more farm bailouts as China purchases fall short
In an all-caps tweet, President Trump said more farm aid would be paid by tariffs, which are paid by U.S. consumers.
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"Friends" reunion special officially confirmed
After more than 15 years of begging by loyal fans, the six original cast members will finally come together for a reunion special.
Take Five: Arts & events around the U.S. (February 21)
Check out the "Sunday Morning" listings of events this coming week
Trump complains "Parasite" won best picture Oscar
"We've got enough problems with South Korea with trade," Trump said. "On top of that, they give them best movie of the year. Was it good? I don't know."
LeBron James's media company accused of infringing trademark
A youth-focused nonprofit says the NBA star's company improperly used its slogan, "I am more than an athlete."
Neil Young pens open letter to President Trump
Young also revealed the candidate he is supporting: "His initials are BS. Not his policies"
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Americans turn to crowdfunding to pay medical bills
1 in 5 Americans report contributing to a medical-related crowdfunding campaign for friends, family, even strangers.
Google secretly monitors millions of schoolkids: lawsuit
New Mexico AG claims the company uses its dominance in educational software to track millions of future customers.
Nevada Democrats to caucus workers: "Don't make early dinner plans"
CBS News obtained the Nevada Democratic Party's caucus worker tech plan to replace the Shadow app and it's pretty much just a Google Doc loaded onto an iPad.
Job hunters face a new hurdle: Impressing AI
Artificial intelligence is increasingly deciding whether you're fit for a job, but some experts call it "snake oil."
Is artificial intelligence making racial profiling worse?
Cops use high-tech "predictive policing" tools to zero on on potential wrongdoing before it happens. But who pays the price?
Science
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46,000-year-old bird found in Siberia
Along with the ancient bird, scientists are also studying an 18,000-year-old puppy and other extremely old specimens.
MIT develops plan to deflect "planet-killer" asteroids
If an asteroid appears to be speeding towards Earth, scientists would rather not use nuclear weapons to deflect it.
Climate change could wipe out coral reef habitats in decades
"By 2100, it's looking quite grim," the lead researcher said.
Nature up close: Marine biology at Monterey Bay
The waters off the California town made famous by John Steinbeck's "Cannery Row" feature one of the most productive and diverse marine ecosystems in the world
Jeff Bezos pledges $10 billion to combat climate change
"We can save Earth," but countries, companies and individuals must work together, Amazon founder says.
Health
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Americans turn to crowdfunding to pay medical bills
1 in 5 Americans report contributing to a medical-related crowdfunding campaign for friends, family, even strangers.
Number of U.S. coronavirus cases passes 30, officials say
Most of the 34 coronavirus cases in the U.S. are people who were evacuated from the Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan.
Health care is the top concern for Nevada's Culinary Workers Union
The union, which represents most hospitality workers on the Las Vegas Strip, has 60,000 members.
"Wartime" steps as inspectors in Wuhan search for all virus cases
There are now tens of thousands of confirmed cases globally and more than 2,200 deaths — most of them in mainland China.
Illinois bill aims to remove religious exemptions for vaccines
The bill would also allow minors age 14 and older to get a vaccine, "regardless of whether the minor's parent or guardian consents."
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Americans turn to crowdfunding to pay medical bills
1 in 5 Americans report contributing to a medical-related crowdfunding campaign for friends, family, even strangers.
Wells Fargo to pay $3 billion for phony-account scandal
Bank settles over widespread abuse of millions of customers of its banking, auto-lending and mortgage businesses.
Trump suggests more farm bailouts as China purchases fall short
In an all-caps tweet, President Trump said more farm aid would be paid by tariffs, which are paid by U.S. consumers.
Google secretly monitors millions of schoolkids: lawsuit
New Mexico AG claims the company uses its dominance in educational software to track millions of future customers.
There are now more than 7,000 craft brewers in the U.S. alone
In 2018, domestic sales reached a record $27.6 billion, representing 24% of the American beer market.
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Inmate confesses to killing two molesters in prison
Jonathan Watson said one of the molesters would watch PBS Kids in front of the other inmates, which he saw as a taunt
Weinstein jury indicates possible deadlock on most serious counts
The jury was dismissed for the day Friday and are expected to resume deliberations on Monday
Lori Vallow, mother of missing Idaho kids, arrested in Hawaii
Joshua "JJ" Vallow, 7, and Tylee Ryan, 17, haven't been seen since late September. Police say Lori Vallow and her new husband have lied about the kids' whereabouts and even their existence.
Amie Harwick was texting with friend just before police say she was killed
Days before she was killed she told friends she feared ex-boyfriend Gareth Pursehouse, now charged with her murder.
Bodycam video shows shootout at Jersey City kosher grocery
Footage captures intense exchanges during hours-long shootout in December that left three dead inside the store and killed the two suspects.
Space
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MIT develops plan to deflect "planet-killer" asteroids
If an asteroid appears to be speeding towards Earth, scientists would rather not use nuclear weapons to deflect it.
SpaceX teams up on plans to launch space tourists
The first private space mission could launch by the end of next year, Space Adventures announced.
SpaceX rocket misses landing
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with a thrice-flown first stage vaulted into space Monday from Florida, releasing a fifth set of 60 Starlink internet relay satellites in an ongoing commercial initiative to provide broadband access around the world. As usual, SpaceX attempted to recover the rocket's first stage, but the booster missed its target, the drone ship "Of Course I Still Love You," and instead landed in the water nearby.
SpaceX launches 60 satellites — but rocket booster misses landing
SpaceX has launched 300 Starlink satellites and will begin initial service after another 420 reach orbit later this year.
Cargo ship launched to the International Space Station
The unpiloted Cygnus cargo ship will deliver nearly 7,500-pounds of supplies and equipment, including the first scanning electron microscope ever carried to orbit.
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It's not yet clear how the new coronavirus outbreak will stack up against the world's deadliest infectious diseases.
Evidence in the murder of Dr. Teresa Sievers
A look at the physical and digital evidence that led to the arrests and convictions of Jimmy Ray Rodgers and Curtis Wayne Wright in the Florida doctor's 2015 murder.
Best Picture nominees that should have won the Oscar
Unlike "Parasite," these critically acclaimed movies were denied the highest honor in the biz. Did the Academy get it wrong?
Oscar best picture winners ranked from worst to best
We ranked every Oscars best picture winner in history according to their Rotten Tomatoes ratings
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Dems make final push ahead of Nevada caucus
Democratic presidential candidates are making their final pushes ahead of Nevada's first-in-the-west caucus Saturday. CBSN political reporter Catilin Huey-Burns and Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright joined CBSN to discuss what to watch for.
Weinstein jury indicates possible deadlock on two counts
Jurors in Harvey Weinstein trial have asked the judge whether or not they could be hung on the two most serious counts and unanimous on the other three. Nikki Battiste joins CBSN from outside the courtroom.
Progressive podcaster on Bloomberg apologies
Michael Bloomberg is facing more criticism after his performance in Wednesday night's debate. Benjamin Dixon, host of "The Benjamin Dixon Show" and editor-in-chief of the Progressive Army, spoke to CBSN's Reena Ninan about why he thinks Bloomberg can't make up for his legacy.
Coronavirus outbreak affecting global markets
The deadly outbreak of coronavirus, which has infected more than 75,000 people worldwide, is having an impact on the Chinese economy and markets around the world. Yahoo Finance anchor and reporter Akiko Fujita joined CBSN to discuss the economic fallout from the virus.
Trump furious over Russia intel briefing
Intelligence officials briefed members of Congress last week about evidence that Russia is interfering in the 2020 election. CBS News correspondents Paula Reid and Catherine Herridge joined CBSN to break down the president's reaction and the latest on the intelligence.
