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British boy launches anti-bullying campaign
Charlie Kristensen’s passion for musical theatre made him a target for bullies. But with the help of some of his musical idols, the 10-year-old was able to ignite a viral anti-bullying campaign to help other kids stand up for themselves. Ian Lee has more.
Owl found in Rockefeller tree recovering
An owl discovered in the branches of New York’s Rockefeller Center Christmas tree is recovering and may soon return to the wild. The owl, named “Rockefeller,” was hungry and dehydrated after spending 3 days stuck in the Christmas tree that was shipped 170 miles away from its original location.
Navajo Nation kids adjust as COVID closes schools
As many school districts suspend in-person learning amid rising coronavirus cases, some demographics are suffering worse than others. CBS’s Lilia Luciano reports on a Native American Navajo community in New Mexico and how a lack of basic infrastructure makes remote learning nearly impossible.
Police still searching mall shooting suspect
Police in Wisconsin are still searching for the gunman who opened fire at a mall in Wauwatosa, a suburb in Milwaukee. The shooting occurred Friday night and left eight people injured.
SpaceX launches satellite to monitor sea levels
SpaceX on Saturday launched a rocket from California’s Vandenberg Air Force Base. The Falcon 9 rocket is carrying into orbit a satellite that will monitor sea levels for at least a decade.
Afghan troop withdrawal prompts security concerns
The Trump administration this week announced plans to withdraw 2,000 troops from Afghanistan by mid-January. Critics say the withdrawal could lead to more violence in the already war-torn country. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
Trump still falsely claims he won election
As the virtual G20 summit kicked off Saturday, President Trump continued to falsely claim he won the presidential election. Mr. Trump also skipped a session focused on the coronavirus pandemic to play golf. Chip Reid has more.
Pandemic causing food crisis in the U.S.
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to get worse, many in the U.S. are being forced to rely on food banks. In multiple cities, long lines of cars wait for much-needed groceries. Tom Hanson reports.
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U.S. breaks daily record with more than 187,000 new COVID-19 cases
As the U.S. recorded more than 187,000 new cases of the coronavirus, the demand for help is surging.
How Pfizer will keep its vaccine at -94 degrees during transport
CBS News got an inside look at the logistical challenges of getting Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine to the public.
Intubated COVID-19 patient serenades hospital staff with violin
"One of my coworkers described it as a light in the COVID darkness, which I think is perfect," said nurse Ciara Sase.
"I'm very frustrated": Parents demand New York City schools reopen
Thousands of New York City parents sent a petition to the city's mayor and the state's governor on Thursday demanding that the nation's largest school system reopen immediately.
Rural hospitals brace for surge of COVID-19 patients
Large cities initially bore the brunt of the pandemic and while COVID-19 cases are increasing again, nowhere are they rising faster than rural areas.
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Norah O'Donnell Reports: Sexual Assault in the Military
A year-and-a-half long investigation by "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell and the CBS News Investigative Unit into sexual assault within the U.S. military uncovered failures by leaders to address the issue. Over the course of the investigation, CBS News spoke with nearly two dozen survivors of sexual assault, whistleblowers who worked for the military's Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program and families of suicide victims who say the military grossly mishandled reports of sexual assault.
Pentagon accused of cover-ups, improper sexual assault investigations
"I think the breadth and the depth of the problem is so large that they really don't want the general public to understand that they don't have it under control," one whistleblower said.
Military's system to combat sexual assault is broken, survivors say
Sexual assault survivors said their allegations were brushed aside and they were retaliated against for reporting their assaults.
Army did "nothing" for soldier who reported sexual assault, mom says
Morgan Robinson died by suicide after she was allegedly sexually assaulted a second time while serving in the military.
Parents of soldier who died by suicide recall Army's "complete failure"
After requesting an expedited transfer from Camp Casey in South Korea, Nicole Burnham faced harassment for reporting her assaults.
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COVID-19 vaccine distribution faces challenges
CBS News got an inside look at the logistical challenges of getting Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine to the public, including a required storage temperature you'd find in the coldest places on Earth. Dana Jacobson continues our series "Racing to a Cure."
Military faces challenges with distribution of COVID vaccine
Dr. Anthony Fauci said vaccines will likely be available for most Americans who want it by April. In CBS News' series "Racing to a Cure," David Martin takes a look at what it will take to distribute those first doses.
Pfizer official talks COVID-19 vaccine
Pfizer chief scientific officer Dr. Mikael Dolsten spoke with CBS News' Dr. Jon LaPook after the drugmaker announced that human trials suggest its coronavirus vaccine is more than 90% effective.
U.S. battles coronavirus surge
There has been a nationwide surge in coronavirus cases as 18 states in the past week broke daily records for new cases. Since the pandemic started, more than 9.2 million cases have been reported in the U.S., and more than 231,000 Americans have died. Adriana Diaz reports.
FDA approves remdesivir to treat COVID-19
The Food and Drug Administration has approved remdesivir for the treatment of the coronavirus, and it comes as some cities across the country are seeing spikes in COVID-19 cases. Janet Shamlian reports.
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Reflections on what to be thankful for amid the pandemic
While Thanksgiving 2020 be different than celebrations from past years, many are taking the time to pause and reflect on what they are still grateful for.
Pig rescued from barn fire after woman sees it on livestream
A pig was able to be rescued from a burning barn thanks to a woman who was watching a livestream of the sleeping animal.
Trick-or-treaters leave candy for child battling leukemia
Little ghosts and ghouls turned out to be saints after leaving their Halloween candy for 3-year-old Zoe, who was diagnosed with leukemia in February.
Women pay respect to Susan B. Anthony at her grave in Rochester
"It was really amazing. Like I wasn't reading from a textbook anymore — I was with her," one visitor said.
Food writer opens porch restaurant for chipmunk
A chipmunk in Georgia is living the life thanks to a food writer who created a special place exclusively for the furry creature.
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CBS Weekend News, November 21, 2020
States issue new restrictions to contain surge of coronavirus infections; Displaced owl found in Rockefeller Christmas could take flight as soon as Monday
CBS Evening News, November 20, 2020
U.S. sets daily record with more than 187,000 new coronavirus cases; Many share what they’re thankful for amid COVID-19 pandemic.
CBS Evening News, November 19, 2020
CDC urges against holiday travel as U.S. sees 170,000 daily cases; COVID-19 patient thanks medical staff by playing violin
CBS Evening News, November 18, 2020
New York City schools close as U.S. coronavirus deaths surpass 250,000; Public can pick a name for this adorable panda cub at the National Zoo.
CBS Evening News, November 17, 2020
States impose new restrictions amid record coronavirus hospitalizations; Dolly Parton helped fund Moderna COVID-19 vaccine research.
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100-year-old World War II pilot says he still flies every week
In honor of Veterans Day, CBS News salutes an extraordinary World War II fighter pilot, who is still flying 75 years after the war.
Navy's first Black female fighter pilot to receive her wings
Lieutenant Madeline Swegle is about to become a U.S. Navy fighter pilot, making history as the first Black female to do so. CBS News has her inspiring story in our series: "Profiles in Service."
Retired army doctors join the fight against coronavirus
Colonel Melissa Givens retired after spending 20 years as an emergency room doctor in the army. Now she's in New York, helping patients at the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S.
Army Reserve names first female chief
Military history was made when Lieutenant General Jody Daniels became the first woman to take charge of the U.S. Army Reserve, a force of nearly 200,000 soldiers. She's also the first woman to lead any Army component. Norah O'Donnell has the latest in CBS News' series "Profiles in Service."
How the Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman honors the fallen
"It's important that I come here and reflect and remember the fallen," said Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman General Mark Milley.
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Spy sentenced to life in U.S. prison can now return to Israel
Jonathan Pollard was the only American to ever receive a life sentence for spying for an ally.
All-virtual G20 summit opens with Saudi Arabia as host
In a sign of the times, the traditional "family photo" of leaders in the summit was digitally designed and superimposed on a historical site just outside Riyadh.
Pompeii excavation unearths well-preserved bodies of two men
Archaeologists have discovered the bodies of two men who died during so-called second pyroclastic flow, after the initial eruption of Mount Vesuvius.
3 researchers park at bottom of Earth's deepest ocean trench
Only a handful of people have ever visited the bottom of the Mariana Trench, which is deeper than Mount Everest is high.
Will Biden's U.N. envoy "reclaim America's leading position"?
Who the president-elect picks to fill the role, and whether he gives them a seat in the Cabinet, will help signal U.S. intentions to the world.
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Kelly Loeffler quarantining after inconclusive COVID tests
Loeffler tested positive on Friday but was tested again Saturday and the results were inconclusive.
Trump campaign requests recount in Georgia
Georgia earlier in the week already completed a full hand recount of all the ballots in the state at the behest of the secretary of state.
Self-defense or murder? Shooting death divides a community
A young mother woman admits to killing her partner, telling police she had endured years of abuse and feared for her life. So why didn't everyone believe her?
Woman accused of setting fire, running over husband, speaks out
In an interview with "48 Hours," Linda Stermer maintains she doesn't know how the fatal fire started and that running over her husband with the family's van after he escaped the burning home was purely an accident.
Judge quashes Trump campaign latest attempt to stop Pa. results
The Trump campaign said they plan to appeal.
Politics
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Kelly Loeffler quarantining after inconclusive COVID tests
Loeffler tested positive on Friday but was tested again Saturday and the results were inconclusive.
Trump campaign requests recount in Georgia
Georgia earlier in the week already completed a full hand recount of all the ballots in the state at the behest of the secretary of state.
Ben Carson says he was "desperately ill" with COVID-19
"I do believe I am out of the woods at this point," he said on Facebook.
Twitter will give @POTUS handle to Biden on Inauguration Day
Twitter will hand over official accounts to the new administration even if President Trump refuses to concede.
Obama jokes that Navy SEALs could remove Trump from White House
"I wish the transition was going better," the former president told Jimmy Kimmel on Thursday night.
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From 2000: The journey of Jan Morris
British journalist, travel writer and historian Jan Morris died Friday, November 20, 2020, at the age of 94. In this profile (originally broadcast on “CBS Sunday Morning” February 13, 2000), Morris talked with correspondent Tom Fenton at her home in Wales, about her globe-trekking career (including following Edmund Hillary up Mount Everest) and the subjects of her books (including President Abraham Lincoln), as well as her inward journey, of transitioning from a man to a woman.
British boy launches anti-bullying campaign
Charlie Kristensen’s passion for musical theatre made him a target for bullies. But with the help of some of his musical idols, the 10-year-old was able to ignite a viral anti-bullying campaign to help other kids stand up for themselves. Ian Lee has more.
Sylvan Esso performs “Rooftop Dancing”
Singer Amelia Meath and producer Nick Sanborn formed the electronic-pop duo Sylvan Esso in Durham, N.C. back in 2013. A year later they hit the Billboard album charts with their debut album. Their next album scored a Grammy nomination, and now they’re out with their third collection, titled "Free Love." From a rooftop in Durham, Sylvan Esso performs "Rooftop Dancing."
Sylvan Esso performs “Ferris Wheel”
Singer Amelia Meath and producer Nick Sanborn formed the electronic-pop duo Sylvan Esso in Durham, N.C. back in 2013. A year later they hit the Billboard album charts with their debut album. Their next album scored a Grammy nomination, and now they’re out with their third collection, titled "Free Love." From a rooftop in Durham, Sylvan Esso performs "Ferris Wheel."
Sylvan Esso performs “Ring”
Singer Amelia Meath and producer Nick Sanborn formed the electronic-pop duo Sylvan Esso in Durham, N.C. back in 2013. A year later they hit the Billboard album charts with their debut album. Their next album scored a Grammy nomination, and now they’re out with their third collection, titled "Free Love." From a rooftop in Durham, Sylvan Esso performs "Ring."
Technology
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SpaceX launches NASA-European sea level monitor
The Sentinel-6 satellite is the first of two in a billion-dollar program to monitor Earth's oceans.
Getting started with MagSafe, the iPhone 12's best new feature
Apple's new magnetic accessories and wireless chargers are expensive and clunky. They're also the coolest iPhone upgrade in years.
New York City wants to rein in the bots reading your resume
Most job applicants have no clue they're being evaluated by AI. The city wants to change that.
Fortnite apparently returning to iPhones after developers' end-around
Nvidia says its cloud gaming service can now run on Safari browser on iPhones and iPads and will soon enable users to access Fortnite.
Rocket Lab recovers first stage booster in key milestone
Splashdown shows booster can safely re-enter atmosphere as company works toward mid-air recovery
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Pompeii excavation unearths well-preserved bodies of two men
Archaeologists have discovered the bodies of two men who died during so-called second pyroclastic flow, after the initial eruption of Mount Vesuvius.
SpaceX launches NASA-European sea level monitor
The Sentinel-6 satellite is the first of two in a billion-dollar program to monitor Earth's oceans.
3 researchers park at bottom of Earth's deepest ocean trench
Only a handful of people have ever visited the bottom of the Mariana Trench, which is deeper than Mount Everest is high.
The record-shattering 2020 hurricane season, explained
Like so many other aspects of 2020, the Atlantic hurricane season hurled one shocking event after another.
The air got cleaner in 2020, thanks to the pandemic
But a climate-driven historic wildfire season held back progress on emissions.
Health
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Kelly Loeffler quarantining after inconclusive COVID tests
Loeffler tested positive on Friday but was tested again Saturday and the results were inconclusive.
Navajo Nation's kids try to adjust as pandemic closes schools
Virtual learning is already hard in places that lack basic resources — even electricity — that power the internet.
Texas National Guard deployed to help El Paso with morgue overflow
So many have died that the county is now posting job openings for morgue attendants.
Ben Carson says he was "desperately ill" with COVID-19
"I do believe I am out of the woods at this point," he said on Facebook.
California curfew goes into effect Saturday as COVID-19 cases spike
The newest restrictions require people not on essential errands to stay home from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. through December 21.
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Experts fear feds aren't ready to get vaccines to nursing homes
More than 67,000 people in long-term care facilities have died of COVID-19. With a vaccine on the way, is the government ready to roll?
1 in 4 Americans are jobless or earning poverty-level wages
Official government statistics don't fully capture just how much millions of Americans are hurting, one expert says.
Sanford Health CEO says he won't wear mask after COVID-19 recovery
"I have no interest in using masks as a symbolic gesture," said head of one of Midwest's largest health systems.
Getting started with MagSafe, the iPhone 12's best new feature
Apple's new magnetic accessories and wireless chargers are expensive and clunky. They're also the coolest iPhone upgrade in years.
New York City wants to rein in the bots reading your resume
Most job applicants have no clue they're being evaluated by AI. The city wants to change that.
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Self-defense or murder? Shooting death divides a community
A young mother woman admits to killing her partner, telling police she had endured years of abuse and feared for her life. So why didn't everyone believe her?
Woman accused of setting fire, running over husband, speaks out
In an interview with "48 Hours," Linda Stermer maintains she doesn't know how the fatal fire started and that running over her husband with the family's van after he escaped the burning home was purely an accident.
Kyle Rittenhouse released from jail after posting $2M bond
Rittenhouse, who was extradited from Illinois to Kenosha, will return to court for a preliminary hearing in December.
Shooting at Wisconsin mall leaves 8 injured
The suspect, described as a White male in his 20s or 30s, fled the scene before officers arrived at the Mayfair Mall in Wauwatosa.
Why was the laptop in the tub? Odd clue in polarizing murder case
Nicole Addimando says she killed her abusive boyfriend in self-defense, but the crime scene raises questions — was someone destroying evidence or staging it to look that way?
Space
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SpaceX launches NASA-European sea level monitor
The Sentinel-6 satellite is the first of two in a billion-dollar program to monitor Earth's oceans.
Astronauts describe thrilling ride to space
Rookie astronaut Victor Glover calls the view from space "surreal."
Astronauts hold Q&A at space station
Five astronauts, including four who launched Sunday aboard the SpaceX Crew Dragon "Resilience," held a news conference Thursday from the International Space Station about how their mission is going. Watch their remarks from NASA TV.
Iconic Arecibo Observatory faces demolition due to damage
Engineers recommend controlled demolition of the mortally wounded radio telescope in Puerto Rico.
Russian spacewalk prepares station for new module
The space station's Russian Pirs docking compartment will be replaced by a laboratory module.
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The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Jill Biden through the years
What do we know about the nation's next first lady?
Joe Biden through the years
Newly elected to be the 46th president, Biden has had a long political career and a personal life filled with triumph and heartbreak.
The most dangerous cities in America, ranked
The violent crime rate in the U.S. declined 0.2 percent from 2016 to 2017, the first decline since 2014
Evidence photos: Michelle Martinko murder
Inside the haunting case that baffled investigators for generations and the 38 year trail that led them to her killer.
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Biden moves forward with transition
President-elect Joe Biden is moving forward with his White House transition despite a lack of cooperation from the Trump administration. He met on Friday with top congressional leaders to discuss the pandemic and economic crisis. "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss that and more.
Barack Obama: The "60 Minutes" interview
The former president shares the advice he would give President Trump, his thoughts on the killing of George Floyd, and what's behind the divisions in Washington and across the U.S. Scott Pelley reports.
CBSN Originals: "Gun Fight, Part One"
In the first episode of this two-part documentary, CBSN Originals explores an armed backlash to new gun laws. Mass shootings in Virginia have mobilized the fight for more regulation, but some counties won't enforce laws they say infringe on their residents' constitutional rights.
CBSN Originals: "Gun Fight, Part Two"
In the second episode of this two-part documentary, CBSN Originals follows a growing movement of militias refusing to comply with new gun regulations. As the country navigates a pandemic, economic shutdowns and political unrest, gun sales are soaring and gun rights activists argue Americans should be armed now more than ever.
The Case Against Nicole Addimando
A young mother shoots her partner claiming self-defense and abuse. The killing of the popular gymnastics coach divides a town. CBS News correspondent Jericka Duncan reports for "48 Hours.