Suspect arrested in killing of Jacqueline Avant
Police said they found the suspect after he shot himself in the foot at another home.
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Brené Brown on her new book about emotions
Norah O'Donnell recently spoke with best-selling author Brené Brown about her new book, "Atlas of the Heart," which maps out the language people use to describe emotions.
NFL suspends Antonio Brown for misrepresenting vaccine status
Brown, his teammate Mike Edwards and free agent John Franklin III will each miss their next three games, the league said.
Jonshel Alexander, "Beasts of the Southern Wild" actor, fatally shot
Police said Jonshel Alexander and a man were shot inside a vehicle in New Orleans and she was pronounced dead at the scene.
LL Cool J to host National Tree Lighting
Two-time Grammy-winning rapper, producer and actor LL Cool J is hosting the 99th annual National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. He joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the upcoming ceremony and his recent induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Mahershala Ali on his new film "Swan Song"
Two-time Academy Award winner Mahershala Ali joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his lead role as Cameron in the film "Swan Song," which is out December 17 in theatres and streaming on Apple TV+.
Here's what you need to know about the MLB lockout
Commissioner Robert Manfred said the MLB players union has "refused to budge" from its stance on a new contract.
Music legend Clarence Avant's wife shot and killed in Beverly Hills home
The 81-year-old, known for her philanthropy work in the Los Angeles area, died early Wednesday morning.
Alec Baldwin says he "didn't pull the trigger" in fatal "Rust" shooting
The actor said the shooting was the worst thing that has ever happened to him.
"The Daily Show" host Trevor Noah is returning to host the Grammys
The announcement was made Wednesday on "CBS Mornings."
Trevor Noah hosts the Grammy Awards again
Emmy Award-winning "The Daily Show" host and comedian Trevor Noah is back to host the 64th Annual Grammy Awards. Noah joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss why he's excited to host again, how he approaches his monologue, and what's it like being back in the studio for "The Daily Show."
Graham Nash on his new book of photography
Two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Graham Nash joins Anthony Mason in his New York City neighborhood to talk about his new book of photography, "A Life in Focus." Nash's personal collection of photographs span his childhood and long music career, including self-portraits, street photography and candids of his former CSNY bandmates David Crosby, Stephen Stills and Neil Young, and friends like Joni Mitchell.
CNN suspends anchor Chris Cuomo
CNN anchor Chris Cuomo has been suspended indefinitely after explosive documents released by New York's attorney general revealed how he secretly contacted sources for inside information about allegations against his brother, former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo.
Singer Ari Lennox detained in Amsterdam after confrontation
Investigators were questioning Lennox over possible threats made to the staff member and security officer. They did not share the alleged threats.
Testimony begins in trial of ex-"Empire" actor Jussie Smollett
Testimony began nearly three years after Jussie Smollett was accused of lying to Chicago police when he claimed he was the victim of a racist and homophobic attack.
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Congress passes short-term funding bill to avert shutdown
The bill funds the government through February 18, and includes $7 billion to help resettle Afghan refugees.
Omicron COVID-19 variant detected in 5 states
New York, California, Hawaii, Minnesota and Colorado have now all reported cases.
Alec Baldwin describes "Rust" shooting in emotional interview
"Someone is responsible for what happened and I can't say who that is, but I know it's not me," Baldwin said.
What we know about the Michigan school shooting victims
The four victims killed in a Michigan school shooting included athletes and artists looking forward to the future.
NFL suspends Antonio Brown, 2 others for misrepresenting vaccine status
Brown, his teammate Mike Edwards and free agent John Franklin III will each miss their next three games, the league said.
LeBron James clears the NBA's COVID-19 protocols
The league said additional testing confirmed that James "is not a positive case."
"Mountain of digital evidence" suggests school shooting was planned
Tate Myre was one of the four teenagers killed on Tuesday when a student opened fire at a Michigan high school.
Airlines still owe billions in refunds for canceled flights
Federal government received nearly 90,000 complaints about flight refunds last year, up more than 5,000% from 2019.
Former deputy charged with murder in fatal shooting
The charges come almost a year after the fatal shooting, which sparked outrage in Columbus.
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What we know about the Michigan school shooting victims
The four victims killed in a Michigan school shooting included athletes and artists looking forward to the future.
Alec Baldwin describes "Rust" shooting in emotional interview
"Someone is responsible for what happened and I can't say who that is, but I know it's not me," Baldwin said.
LeBron James clears the NBA's COVID-19 protocols
The league said additional testing confirmed that James "is not a positive case."
Labor shortages impede home construction
Not only are builders facing a shortage of materials amid supply chain issues, they're also hampered by labor shortages.
Suspect arrested in killing of Jacqueline Avant
Police said they found the suspect after he shot himself in the foot at another home.
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Small percentage of migrants had access to vaccines in U.S. care
Two agencies have provided coronavirus vaccination to more than 90,000 migrants in U.S. custody, according to data obtained by CBS News. But Border Patrol has yet to offer shots.
U.S. imposes first cybersecurity rules for rail transit
The new measures are part of an effort to shore up critical infrastructure after a number of ransomware attacks this year.
Senators press student loan servicers ahead of repayment restart
Some of those borrowers will have to restart paying their federal student loans to a new company.
Congress passes short-term funding bill to avert shutdown
The bill funds the government through February 18, and includes $7 billion to help resettle Afghan refugees.
U.S. finalizes plan to revive Trump-era "Remain in Mexico" policy
The policy's revival, which is mandated by a federal court order, will require some asylum-seekers to wait in Mexico while their cases are adjudicated by U.S. courts.
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LeBron James clears the NBA's COVID-19 protocols
The league said additional testing confirmed that James "is not a positive case."
Omicron COVID-19 variant detected in 5 states
New York, California, Hawaii, Minnesota and Colorado have now all reported cases.
Second and third U.S. cases of Omicron COVID-19 diagnosed
One case involves a man who traveled to New York City for a convention attended by over 50,000.
Germany announces lockdown on unvaccinated amid COVID surge
"The situation is our country is serious," said German Chancellor Angela Merkel, calling the measure an "act of national solidarity."
CDC confirms first case of Omicron variant in U.S.
An individual in California who had recently traveled to South Africa tested positive for the strain, the health agency said.
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Inflation is hurting rural Americans more than city folk
Rising prices are taking a bigger toll on people who live outside major metropolitan areas, recent research shows.
Airlines still owe billions in refunds for cancelled flights
Federal government received nearly 90,000 complaints about flight refunds last year, up more than 5,000% from 2019.
Here's what you need to know about the MLB lockout
Professional baseball players want higher pay and to stop teams from "tanking" during the season.
More states considering bans on gas-powered lawn equipment
California was first to pass a ban in October and now New York and Illinois are introducing similar legislation.
Layoffs around the U.S. fall to lowest level since 1993
Announced job cuts are at a three-decade low, while new claims for jobless aid are down to pre-pandemic levels.
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Meghan wins court battle with tabloid publisher
The court dismissed the newspaper group's appeal against an earlier ruling finding it had illegally violated the Duchess of Sussex's privacy by publishing parts of a letter to her father.
Video shows rescuers saving 69-year-old man clinging to capsized boat
A 69-year-old man drifted in choppy waters for nearly a day until Japan's coast guard saved him, officials said.
Ocean plastic pollution is being colonized by coastal species
Researchers still have questions about these new plastic-living communities, but the discovery could change ocean ecosystems on a global scale.
Germany announces lockdown on unvaccinated amid COVID surge
"The situation is our country is serious," said German Chancellor Angela Merkel, calling the measure an "act of national solidarity."
"Mystery" prehistoric footprints re-excavated for second look
When famed paleontologist Mary Leakey first uncovered the footprints in Tanzania 40 years ago, the evidence was ambiguous.
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Suspect arrested in killing of Jacqueline Avant
Police said they found the suspect after he shot himself in the foot at another home.
Brené Brown on her new book about emotions
Norah O'Donnell recently spoke with best-selling author Brené Brown about her new book, "Atlas of the Heart," which maps out the language people use to describe emotions.
NFL suspends Antonio Brown for misrepresenting vaccine status
Brown, his teammate Mike Edwards and free agent John Franklin III will each miss their next three games, the league said.
Jonshel Alexander, "Beasts of the Southern Wild" actor, fatally shot
Police said Jonshel Alexander and a man were shot inside a vehicle in New Orleans and she was pronounced dead at the scene.
LL Cool J to host National Tree Lighting
Two-time Grammy-winning rapper, producer and actor LL Cool J is hosting the 99th annual National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. He joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the upcoming ceremony and his recent induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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Boise is least affordable housing market, study says
Some of the least affordable housing markets in the U.S. are not what you'd expect. Mark Strassmann takes a look at the housing boom in Boise, Idaho.
Debt collectors can now DM you on social media
Consumer advocates say looser new federal rules could be harmful due to possible privacy violations.
Teens have easier access to drugs as illegal trade booms on social media
Drug dealers are leveraging social media to reach teenagers.
NASA spacewalk delayed due to debris threat
A scheduled spacewalk outside the International Space Station to fix a bad antenna was postponed after NASA said the risk of astronauts being struck by debris was too high.
Illegal drug trade thrives on social media
A CBS News investigation found that the sale of illegal drugs is booming on social media, making access easier for teenagers. Tom Hanson reports.
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Biden announces new plan to fight COVID-19
President Biden unveiled amended travel restrictions, free at-home testing and an expansion of the national vaccine and booster campaign after cases of the Omicron coronavirus variant have been reported in the U.S. Dr. Jerry Abraham, director of vaccine programs at Kedren Health in California, joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss the president's plan and nation's fight against the coronavirus.
New measures coming to combat Omicron variant
The U.S. is taking additional steps to protect Americans against COVID-19 and the new Omicron coronavirus variant in the months ahead. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN with a preview of the action plan expected to be announced by the White House later on Thursday.
Ocean plastic pollution is being colonized by coastal species
Researchers still have questions about these new plastic-living communities, but the discovery could change ocean ecosystems on a global scale.
"Mystery" prehistoric footprints re-excavated for second look
When famed paleontologist Mary Leakey first uncovered the footprints in Tanzania 40 years ago, the evidence was ambiguous.
Infectious disease doctor on Omicron variant
Scientists in South Africa say they're starting to get an idea of how the Omicron coronavirus variant is affecting people, including increasing reinfections. Infectious disease specialist Dr. Amesh Adalja joins CBSN's Anne-Marie Green to discuss the new findings and his recommendations for how to protect yourself in public.
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Alec Baldwin describes "Rust" shooting in emotional interview
"Someone is responsible for what happened and I can't say who that is, but I know it's not me," Baldwin said.
Suspect arrested in killing of Jacqueline Avant
Police said they found the suspect after he shot himself in the foot at another home.
Former deputy charged with murder in shooting of Casey Goodson Jr.
The charges come almost a year after the fatal shooting, which sparked outrage in Columbus.
Jonshel Alexander, "Beasts of the Southern Wild" actor, fatally shot
Police said Jonshel Alexander and a man were shot inside a vehicle in New Orleans and she was pronounced dead at the scene.
Man testifies that Jussie Smollett paid him to "fake beat him up"
Smollett, 39, faces six counts of disorderly conduct and is accused of lying to police about the 2019 incident.
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SpaceX launches 48 Starlinks and two Earth-imaging satellites
It was the 27th Falcon 9 launch so far this year for SpaceX, a new record.
Space station maneuver planned to avoid debris from old U.S. rocket
The debris avoidance maneuver comes amid heightened concern about space debris.
Spacewalkers replace space station antenna after debris scare caused delay
The astronauts originally planned to carry out the spacewalk Tuesday, but NASA ordered a delay to fully evaluate possibly threatening space debris.
NASA spacewalk delayed due to debris threat
A scheduled spacewalk outside the International Space Station to fix a bad antenna was postponed after NASA said the risk of astronauts being struck by debris was too high.
NASA reschedules spacewalk due to possible risk from space debris
An overnight "debris notification" prompted NASA to delay the spacewalk. It wasn't immediately clear if the alert was linked to a recent Russian weapon test that unleashed a cloud of debris.
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More than 20 years ago, a Russian girl was adopted by a young American couple who eventually brought her back to Moscow after her parents say she tried to kill her baby brother.
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Patrick De La Cerda murder: Inside the case
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It's been 50 years since the infamous Attica prison riot
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Mallory Beach death: Inside the boat crash that killed S.C. teen
In February 2019 a fatal boat crash took the life of the teen when friend Paul Murdaugh allegedly drunkenly crashed his family's boat. In 2021, after Paul was murdered, investigators began to take a closer look at the Murdaugh family.
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Being Different in the Delta
A new episode of CBSN Originals' Reverb series explores the history of anti-Asian racism in Mississippi's Delta region and a new generation that's demanding change.
12/2: Red and Blue
President Biden outlines winter plans to battle COVID; Wisconsin election investigator looks to undo results
U.S. to reinstate "Remain in Mexico" policy
As early as next week, the Biden administration will be responsible for enforcing a Trump-era policy that requires asylum-seekers wait outside the U.S. for their court appearances. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the program, as well as new data that shows only a small percentage of migrants are being offered COVID-19 vaccinations while in U.S. custody.
The Trials of Critical Race Theory
A new episode of CBSN Originals' Reverb series examines the backlash to so-called critical race theory in schools and the impact on students and teachers.
Congress works to avert government shutdown
The House of Representatives passed a short-term resolution Thursday that would temporarily fund the government through February 18. It's now up to the Senate to stop the shutdown, but as CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports, a group of Republican lawmakers could derail the effort. Anthony Adragna, a Politico reporter covering Congress and author of Politco's "Congressional Minutes," joins CBSN's Lana Zak with the latest from Washington.