Author compares Rome under the pope to D.C. under Trump
In his new book, New York Times columnist Ross Douthat delves into the "drama of the Francis pontificate"
Change at the Vatican
Pope breaks recent silence over what U.N. calls "ethnic cleansing"
Pope Francis says it's "imperative" for world to provide assistance with Asia's worst refugee crisis in decades
Pope denounces climate change deniers
Pope Francis urges negotiators at climate talks in Germany to avoid falling prey to such "perverse attitudes"
2 ex-Vatican hospital execs face embezzlement charges
Ex-president and treasurer of Vatican's Bambino Gesu pediatric hospital accused of using donations to upgrade cardinal's apartment
Pope Frances opens a new pathway to sainthood
But if you're hoping for beatification, fair warning; this new option requires a premature death, and a miracle
Pope makes historic appearance in Egypt
Pope Francis on delicate visit to Arab world's most populous country following spate of deadly Islamic militant attacks against Christians
Sex abuse survivor quits pope's commission to protect minors
In massive public blow to Pope Francis' 3-year-old commission, Marie Collins accuses senior Vatican officials of "stonewalling" and failing to protect kids
Pope takes control of ancient Catholic order amid condom scandal
Big changes after resignation of Knights of Malta's grand master, who faced off with Pope Francis in condom distribution row
Pope Francis contemplates aging on his 80th birthday
Pope Francis shared breakfast with eight homeless people before heading to Mass on his 80th birthday
Pope warns against hostility targeting people of different races
Pope Francis speaks out during ceremony giving Roman Catholic Church new cardinals from six continents
Take a tour of the centuries-old papal summer retreat in Italy
Popes have relaxed here during the summer, but for the first time, the bedroom and other intimate spaces are open to the public
Pope visits Auschwitz death camp, leaves message behind
Walks through notorious gate bearing words "Arbeit Macht Frei" (work sets you free) at place where Nazis killed more than 1 million during WWII
Pope OKs new procedures on bishops who botch abuse cases
New procedures seek to answer long-standing demands by survivors of abuse that the Vatican hold bishops accountable
Is Pope Francis considering retirement?
At a Vatican event, Pope Francis answered a question from a young person about the possibility of stepping down
Pope washes feet of Muslim migrants
"We are all brothers," says pontiff after washing, kissing the feet of Muslim, Orthodox, Hindu and Catholic refugees
Pope Francis makes his debut on Instagram
Pontiff expands presence on social media beyond Twitter account followed by millions
Pope shocked by deadly attack that killed nuns
Vatican says pontiff was "shocked and profoundly saddened" by murderous attack at home for the elderly
Pope Francis touches families separated by U.S.-Mexico border
Undocumented woman tells CBS News she and her husband live just two-and-a-half miles away -- but on opposite sides of the border
Pope Francis takes on immigration policy in cross-border Mass
In his strongest stand yet in solidarity with migrants, Pope Francis celebrated Mass just across the Rio Grande from Texas
Airline: Pope's flight to Mexico hit during arrival
Incident involving plane carrying Francis to Mexico City comes amid increasing concerns from officials around the world
Pope warns young Mexicans not to be lured into drug trade
"Jesus, who gives us hope, would never ask us to be hit men," Pope Francis says during Mass in Morelia, a hotbed of drug violence
Pope in Mexico: "With the devil, there is no dialogue"
Pontiff stops in crime-riddled suburb of Mexico City with murder rate of women so high government issued a special alert there
Pope gives tough love to Mexico's political, church elite
Pope Francis tells bishops they must denounce the "insidious threat" posed by the drug trade, not hide behind their privilege and careers
Pope Francis, Russian Orthodox Patriarch sign unity deal
Pope Francis stopped over in Cuba on Friday, en route to a five-day Mexican visit
5 things to know about Pope Francis' trip to Mexico
History's first Latin American pope is headed to Mexico for a weeklong tour
World
Judge halts Tiktok ban hours before it was set to go into effect
A more comprehensive ban remains scheduled for November, about a week after the presidential election.
Hundreds of stories of sexual assault at colleges shared on Instagram
Sexual misconduct on campuses "impacts pretty much everyone," but often goes unreported because survivors know their attackers, advocacy group says.
World's smallest Rubik's Cube on sale, with a puzzling price tag
It could make a great stocking stuffer this Christmas, if you're willing to fork out almost $2,000 on a puzzle that could easily be swept away with the tinsel.
American faces prison over bad review of resort in Thailand
Wesley Barnes, who works in Thailand, was arrested by immigration police.
Australia begins disposal of over 350 dead whales after mass stranding
Officials were able to rescue 108 whales from the nation's largest-ever mass beaching.
Suspect in Paris stabbings targeted Charlie Hebdo, official says
The newspaper, which routinely mocks religious figures of all kinds, decided to republish the caricatures the day before the trial into the 2015 attacks opened earlier this month.
Transcript: Don McGahn on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with former White House Counsel Don McGahn that aired Sunday, September 27, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: American Airlines CEO Doug Parker on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with American Airlines CEO Doug Parker that aired Sunday, September 27, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Mark Meadows on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with White House chief of staff Mark Meadows that aired Sunday, September 27, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Ukraine plane crash kills 26; lone survivor praised for "heroism"
Ukraine's president visited the lone survivor of the crash in a military hospital, posting a picture of the 20-year-old.
London police break up protest against COVID-19 restrictions
Police said they intervened because the demonstrators refused to comply with the social-distancing rules they were there to protest.
U.S. envoy says the U.N. "should be cheering us," not criticizing
"To my disgust and astonishment, each country used the opportunity to really be very negative about the United States," Trump's U.N. ambassador tells CBS News.
Terror probe after 2 stabbed at former Charlie Hebdo office in Paris
"I saw a guy that was in his 30s or 40s with an axe in his hand who was walking behind a victim covered in blood," a witness said.
U.K. reports record number of new virus cases
London, home to almost 9 million people, is being labelled an "area of concern."
Rat awarded medal for sniffing out dozens of landmines
Magawa is the first rat to win the award.
World
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Judge halts Tiktok ban hours before it was set to go into effect
A more comprehensive ban remains scheduled for November, about a week after the presidential election.
Hundreds of stories of sexual assault at colleges shared on Instagram
Sexual misconduct on campuses "impacts pretty much everyone," but often goes unreported because survivors know their attackers, advocacy group says.
World's smallest Rubik's Cube on sale, with a puzzling price tag
It could make a great stocking stuffer this Christmas, if you're willing to fork out almost $2,000 on a puzzle that could easily be swept away with the tinsel.
American faces prison over bad review of resort in Thailand
Wesley Barnes, who works in Thailand, was arrested by immigration police.
Australia begins disposal of over 350 dead whales after mass stranding
Officials were able to rescue 108 whales from the nation's largest-ever mass beaching.
U.S.
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How Trump and Biden are preparing for their first debate
The president and Joe Biden will participate in the first presidential debate on Tuesday in Cleveland.
Judge halts Tiktok ban hours before it was set to go into effect
A more comprehensive ban remains scheduled for November, about a week after the presidential election.
Watch live: Trump gives update on coronavirus testing strategy
The number of global deaths from the coronavirus pandemic is nearing 1 million.
Man gets year in jail for holding large parties during pandemic
When officers responded to party of about 50 people at Shawn Marshall Myers' house, he became argumentative.
Young hip-hop producer has a dark premonition on day of his murder
He sold a track to Ice Cube. His father heard Britney and Rhianna were interested. But 21-year-old hip hop producer Kevi n Robert Harris II was gunned down outside his studio —and he may have seen it coming.
Politics
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How Trump and Biden are preparing for their first debate
The president and Joe Biden will participate in the first presidential debate on Tuesday in Cleveland.
Biden and Trump in tight race in a changing North Carolina
With more than 1.3 million new registered voters since 2016, a key swing state is up for grabs – and filling a Supreme Court seat is a motivator to likely voters
Watch live: Trump gives update on coronavirus testing strategy
The number of global deaths from the coronavirus pandemic is nearing 1 million.
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson endorses Joe Biden and Kamala Harris
"In this critical election, I believe Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are the best to lead our country," Johnson wrote in social media posts.
Gottlieb warns of "very dangerous season" ahead as virus cases rise
The number of coronavirus cases in the U.S. continues to rise, and hospitalizations are no longer declining.
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Entertainment
How TikTok has evolved as a social media app
An estimated 100 million people in America use the social media app TikTok for short-form dance videos and comedy routines. Vladimir Duthiers tells the story of one TikTok user who's using the platform for social change.
World's smallest Rubik's Cube on sale, with a puzzling price tag
It could make a great stocking stuffer this Christmas, if you're willing to fork out almost $2,000 on a puzzle that could easily be swept away with the tinsel.
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson endorses Joe Biden and Kamala Harris
"In this critical election, I believe Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are the best to lead our country," Johnson wrote in social media posts.
Pac-Man arcade game turns 40
Pac-Man, the iconic arcade game from the 1980s, turns 40 this year. To celebrate, the video game now enters the world of virtual reality. Ramy Inocencio reports.
“Sunday Morning” Matinee: “Balm in Gilead”
Performing in isolation, members of the Pasadena, Calif.-based arts organization MUSE/IQUE join virtually to present “Balm in Gilead,” a poignant spiritual fitting for these troubled times. Performers include vocalists Ben Harper and Maiya Sykes, drummer Jimmy Paxson, bassist Michael Valerio, violinist Charles Yang, and keyboardist Deron Johnson, joined by Herman Cornejo, principal dancer with American Ballet Theater.
Technology
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Judge halts Tiktok ban hours before it was set to go into effect
A more comprehensive ban remains scheduled for November, about a week after the presidential election.
Apple temporarily drops App Store fee for online events
Tech giant suspends its 30% charge for businesses that use the company's app platform to sell online events.
Google's owner to pay $310 million to settle misconduct claims
Ex-Google executive Andy Rubin, who had been accused of harassment, got a $90 million severance payment.
Amazon launches flying camera for the home
Technology giant also unveiled a new gaming platform, a line of entertainment products and car security gear.
Facebook to reject ads claiming election win before results declared
The announcement represents an about-face for the company, which has previously said it would not fact-check political ads made by presidential candidates.
Science
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First black hole ever photographed appears to be "wobbling"
Scientists were surprised to find the ring of gas surrounding the supermassive black hole appears to have moved significantly.
At least 380 whales dead in mass stranding in Australia
There are only about 30 of the long-finned pilot whales from the pod still alive, and rescuers are racing to save as many as possible.
Remnants of Tropical Storm Beta slam Texas with rain and flooding
Bayous are overflowing their banks as some areas are inundated by more than a foot of relentless rain.
A rare blue moon will light up the Halloween night sky
2020 marks the first time a Halloween full moon has been visible in all time zones since World War II.
How to watch as an asteroid zooms close to Earth this week
An asteroid is passing extremely close to Earth this week — and skywatchers have a chance to spot it.
Health
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Military suicides up as much as 20% during pandemic
Senior Army leaders say they've seen about a 30% jump in active duty suicides so far this year.
"Alarming" COVID hotspots in NYC amid battle over reopening schools
Virus' spread focused again in Orthodox Jewish communities as principals vote no-confidence in Mayor Bill de Blasio after school opening delays.
Boy's death led to detection of brain-eating amoeba in water
After Josiah McIntyre's death, heath officials conducted water sample tests and detected the brain-eating amoeba.
What we know about Amy Coney Barrett's judicial abortion record
Four years ago on the campaign trail, then-candidate Donald Trump pledged that if he were elected, only "pro-life" justices would get his nomination for a seat on the Supreme Court.
Brain-eating amoeba found in Texas city's water supply
The city of Lake Jackson first became aware of the amoeba after it infected a six-year-old boy.
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Company to pay $60 million for deceptive pelvic mesh marketing
C.R. Bard failed to inform women of "serious and life-altering risks" related to permanent pelvic mesh devices.
Apple temporarily drops App Store fee for online events
Tech giant suspends its 30% charge for businesses that use the company's app platform to sell online events.
Berkeley poised to ban junk food in store checkout aisles
California city may become first in U.S. to prohibit displays of unhealthy snacks for shoppers waiting to pay.
Google's owner to pay $310 million to settle misconduct claims
Ex-Google executive Andy Rubin, who had been accused of harassment, got a $90 million severance payment.
TikTok "Benadryl Challenge" prompts FDA warning on overdoses
Agency cites reports of teens hospitalized or dead from misuse of allergy medication in an attempt to get high.
Crime
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Young hip-hop producer has a dark premonition on day of his murder
He sold a track to Ice Cube. His father heard Britney and Rhianna were interested. But 21-year-old hip hop producer Kevi n Robert Harris II was gunned down outside his studio —and he may have seen it coming.
Joe Montana thwarts alleged kidnapping of 9-month-old grandchild
Police said Montana's wife was able to pry the child out of the alleged kidnapper's arms after a tussle between her and Montana.
A woman is impaled by a corn rake, but do her fatal injuries add up to murder?
A farmer's wife is found in a shed on their Iowa farm with a corn rake lodged in her back. The rake has just four tines – so why does she have six puncture wounds?
Breonna Taylor's mom says she "never had faith" in attorney general
Taylor's family wants the release of transcripts of the grand jury that declined to indict three officers in her death.
2 charged over virus outbreak at veterans home where 76 died
Since March, 76 veterans who contracted COVID-19 at Holyoke Soldiers' Home have died.
Space
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NASA astronaut to cast her ballot from 200 miles above Earth
"If we can do it from space, then I believe folks can do it from the ground, too," Kate Rubins said.
First black hole ever photographed appears to be "wobbling"
Scientists were surprised to find the ring of gas surrounding the supermassive black hole appears to have moved significantly.
A rare blue moon will light up the Halloween night sky
2020 marks the first time a Halloween full moon has been visible in all time zones since World War II.
How to watch as an asteroid zooms close to Earth this week
An asteroid is passing extremely close to Earth this week — and skywatchers have a chance to spot it.
Astronomers find "northern lights" surrounding Rosetta's comet
Scientists have found a glowing aurora surrounding the famous comet Chury.
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Evidence in the Amy Mullis corn rake murder case
A look inside the case against Todd Mullis, a Iowa farmer accused of killing his wife with a farm tool.
America's favorite actors in 2020, ranked
From Will Smith to Betty White to Danny DeVito, here are America's most beloved performers.
Evidence in the case against Mary Katherine Higdon
The investigation into Steven Freeman's death reveals a toxic relationship between high school sweethearts.
Cayley Mandadi death: A look at her final hours
After attending a music festival with her boyfriend in October 2017, Cayley Mandadi died from injuries she sustained that day -- but what exactly caused her death?
The highest-paid U.S. athletes in 2020, ranked
Here's the definitive list of the athletes who earn the most money in the NBA, NFL and MLB
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CBSN Originals "Socialism"
Socialism has gone mainstream in American politics, but it remains deeply controversial. For some, it seems to offer an appealing solution to the country’s woes, but for others, it evokes fearful imagery of authoritarian regimes. This CBSN Originals documentary dives into the culture war over socialism and what it means for the nation's future.
How TikTok has evolved as a social media app
An estimated 100 million people in America use the social media app TikTok for short-form dance videos and comedy routines. Vladimir Duthiers tells the story of one TikTok user who's using the platform for social change.
Suburban Philly women on election, pandemic
Less than 40 days out from Election Day, Anthony Mason checks in with six women from the all-important Philadelphia suburbs to hear what matters to them the most, how they feel about the pandemic response, President Trump, election integrity, and who they plan on voting for in 2020.
What to watch for in the presidential debates
The first of the three presidential debates typically is the highest rated and has the highest stakes. Ed O'Keefe looks back at defining moments from past presidential debates and finds that they almost always are unexpected.
CBSN Originals: "Feminism"
Feminism has never been more widely proclaimed than it is now. But there is no consensus within the movement about what that means or how to move forward. Are these conflicts getting in the way of progress — or paving the way for growth? This CBSN Originals documentary explores the internal culture wars and the greatest obstacles facing the feminist movement today.