Meet the domestic violence survivors hunting poachers in Zimbabwe
Abused and disadvantaged women have become Zimbabwe's hidden weapon against poachers who kill elephants and rhinos for their tusks and horns
Desperation, Hope in Horn of Africa
Dadaab refugee camp now Kenya's third largest city
Erica Hill reports from Kenya on the future of the Dadaab refugee camp, which is reaching its maximum population density.
Dadaab refugee camp functions like town
Every week, more than 5,000 refugees cross the border from Somalia into Kenya's Dadaab refugee camp, the largest in the world. Erica Hill reports on what life is like in the 20-year-old camp.
Erica Hill inside Kenyan refugee camp
The worst drought in 60 years is sending more than a thousand people a day across the border from Somalia to Kenya. Erica Hill reports from Dadaab, Kenya with a first-hand look at the region's growing desperation.
Somalia: Refugee crisis grows
A massive drought in Somalia has sent hundreds of thousands of people across the border into Kenya. Erica Hill talks to Christopher Tidey, UNICEF spokesperson, about what it's like in the refugee camps.
Starvation crisis in Somalia
A drought in the horn of Africa has destroyed crops for more than a year, putting 12 million people at risk of starvation. Scott Pelley speaks with New York Times photojournalist Tyler Hicks about his remarkable pictures.
Somalia's growing humanitarian crisis
The worst drought in half a century has millions across the Horn of Africa facing famine. Erica Hill talks to William Spindler, UNHCR's chief press officer for the latest on the dire situation.
Millions could starve in Somalia famine
A famine is putting millions of Somalis at risk for starving. Hundreds of thousands have fled across the border to Kenya. Scott Pelley speaks about the desperate situation with William Spindler , the U.N. High Commissioner for refugees in Kenya.
Stories of Somali survival in Kenya
Hundreds of thousands of Somalis, at risk of starvation, have fled across the border to Kenya and the number continues to increase. Erica Hill reports on stories of survival from the world's largest refugee camp.
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Hunted and trafficked, pangolins may hold key to COVID-19
Pangolins are coveted for their scales, which are used in dozens of traditional Chinese medicines.
Charges filed after volcano eruption kills 22
The island had been a popular tourist destination before the Dec. 9 eruption, but many people now question why tourists were allowed to visit.
Moderna asking FDA to approve its virus vaccine
New study results confirm the shots offer strong protection - ramping up the race to begin limited vaccinations as the coronavirus rampage worsens.
Rita Ora sorry for birthday party that broke lockdown rules
The British singer said it was "a serious and inexcusable error of judgment."
Iran killing, U.S. troop cuts could make Mideast thornier for Biden
The new president will take over with a shrinking U.S. military footprint eroding trust, and Tehran vowing to take revenge for a brazen assassination it blames on Israel.
Video shows meteor "as bright as the full moon" in Japan
A fireball spotted falling from the night sky over Japan has lit up social media.
U.K. official says "The Crown" should have "fiction" warning
"Without this, I fear a generation of viewers who did not live through these events may mistake fiction for fact," said culture secretary Oliver Dowden.
Candidates who could prosecute Trump weigh in on New York's criminal investigation
There's one publicly known investigation that could lead to criminal charges for Mr. Trump, and it's led by a district attorney whose office is up for grabs.
How Cher is helping save the world's loneliest elephant
Kaavan languished for 35 years in a Pakistani zoo without proper care, but thanks to an effort spearheaded by a pop music icon, a new day is dawning.
Transcript: David Beasley on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with David Beasley, Executive Director for the UN World Food Programme, that aired Sunday, November 29, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
F1 driver escapes horrific crash at Bahrain Grand Prix
Romain Grosjean was stuck inside the flaming wreck for nearly 10 seconds before somehow finding a way out.
Transcript: Deborah Birx on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx that aired Sunday, November 29, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Poland protests continue over abortion ruling, police violence
An October 22 ruling by the Polish constitutional court to ban abortions of fetuses with congenital defects, even when the fetus has no chance of survival at birth, sparked the protests.
Wilton Gregory becomes the first Black American cardinal
If you've heard of Gregory, it might have been this summer, as Black Lives Matter protesters marched through the capital.
Iran's supreme leader vows revenge for scientist's killing
Iran has blamed the slaying of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh on Israel.
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Hunted and trafficked, pangolins may hold key to COVID-19
Pangolins are coveted for their scales, which are used in dozens of traditional Chinese medicines.
Charges filed after volcano eruption kills 22
The island had been a popular tourist destination before the Dec. 9 eruption, but many people now question why tourists were allowed to visit.
Moderna asking FDA to approve its virus vaccine
New study results confirm the shots offer strong protection - ramping up the race to begin limited vaccinations as the coronavirus rampage worsens.
Rita Ora sorry for birthday party that broke lockdown rules
The British singer said it was "a serious and inexcusable error of judgment."
Iran killing, U.S. troop cuts could make Mideast thornier for Biden
The new president will take over with a shrinking U.S. military footprint eroding trust, and Tehran vowing to take revenge for a brazen assassination it blames on Israel.
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Democrat Mark Kelly to be sworn in as senator this week
Kelly defeated Republican Senator Martha McSally in the special election this month.
Governors to decide who gets vaccines first, health secretary says
Alex Azar says Moderna and Pfizer vaccines may receive FDA approval and be ready for use before Christmas.
U.S. had more COVID cases this month than most countries had all year
The United States reported more than 4 million coronavirus cases in November alone.
COVID rules force 49ers to play "home" games in Arizona
"We're all humans just like everyone else, and it's a big deal to leave your family for the whole month of December," head coach Kyle Shanahan said.
SCOTUS skeptical of plan to block undocumented immigrants from census count
The effort could lead some states with large immigrant communities, like California, to lose seats in the House of Representatives.
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Democrat Mark Kelly to be sworn in as senator this week
Kelly defeated Republican Senator Martha McSally in the special election this month.
Arizona certifies election results
The governor said the paperwork formalizing Kelly's election would be "hand delivered" to the secretary of the U.S. Senate "so that Arizona's newest senator can be sworn into office as swiftly as possible."
SCOTUS skeptical of plan to block undocumented immigrants from census count
The effort could lead some states with large immigrant communities, like California, to lose seats in the House of Representatives.
Birx says Americans who gathered for Thanksgiving should assume they're infected
"We know people may have made mistakes over the Thanksgiving time period," Birx said.
Joe Biden suffers "hairline fractures" in foot, doctor says
The president-elect will "likely require a walking boot" for several weeks.
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More PS5 and Xbox Series X game consoles coming to retailers
Two of the holiday season's most-wanted gifts sold out fast, but more devices may be available for Black Friday.
Justin Timberlake buys van for teen with cerebral palsy
Timberlake heard about his fellow Tennessean, who has become local celebrity because of the way he spreads joy.
Rita Ora sorry for birthday party that broke lockdown rules
The British singer said it was "a serious and inexcusable error of judgment."
McConaughey opens up about family, career
Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey speaks with "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King about his new memoir, "Greenlights." In their wide-ranging interview, the 51-year-old opens up about family, his successful career and how he nearly quit acting altogether.
U.K. official says "The Crown" should have "fiction" warning
"Without this, I fear a generation of viewers who did not live through these events may mistake fiction for fact," said culture secretary Oliver Dowden.
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More PS5 and Xbox Series X game consoles coming to retailers
Two of the holiday season's most-wanted gifts sold out fast, but more devices may be available for Black Friday.
Amazon to spend $500 million on holiday bonuses for workers
Critics say the ecommerce giant, which had revenue of $96 billion last quarter, has skimped on pandemic "hazard" pay.
Not dead yet: RadioShack gets another shot -- online
New owners hope to make "The Shack" competitive again -- this time online, rather than on street corners or in malls.
SpaceX launches 60 more internet satellites in 100th Falcon 9 flight
The Falcon 9 rocket's first stage set a new record, making its seventh flight from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.
DoorDash to pay $2.5 million for allegedly misusing worker tips
Prosecutor says the food delivery company misled consumers about how gratuities were used.
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Hunted and trafficked, pangolins may hold key to COVID-19
Pangolins are coveted for their scales, which are used in dozens of traditional Chinese medicines.
COVID-19 vaccine breakthroughs: What happens now?
The latest promising advances in coronavirus vaccines are now posing more questions – about the logistics required to safely transport an approved vaccine, who will get it, and how to combat vaccine skepticism
Video shows meteor "as bright as the full moon" in Japan
A fireball spotted falling from the night sky over Japan has lit up social media.
Are we making raccoons smarter?
The black-masked critters that teach themselves how to break into trash bins are the perfect urban survivalists, and we have ourselves to thank for that
Pet cloning: Man's best friend, again
When their 12-year-old dog Marley was diagnosed with cancer, the Tschirhart family couldn't bear to say goodbye, so they turned to ViaGen Pets, a company that has cloned hundreds of animals for a multitude of grateful owners
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Governors to decide who gets vaccines first, health secretary says
Alex Azar says Moderna and Pfizer vaccines may receive FDA approval and be ready for use before Christmas.
U.S. had more COVID cases this month than most countries had all year
The United States reported more than 4 million coronavirus cases in November alone.
Hunted and trafficked, pangolins may hold key to COVID-19
Pangolins are coveted for their scales, which are used in dozens of traditional Chinese medicines.
Birx says Americans who gathered for Thanksgiving should assume they're infected
"We know people may have made mistakes over the Thanksgiving time period," Birx said.
Hawaii beckons remote workers eager for taste of paradise
State campaign seeks to attract mobile professionals to luxury locales where tourists and partygoers once trod.
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When will employers stop hassling Black workers over their hair?
"I felt it was too much control over who I am," recounts one employee who was challenged on her hairstyle.
Nearly 19 million Americans could lose their homes next year
Millions of households are behind on their rent and face a potential "fiscal cliff" early next year.
Renters are still being evicted, despite federal ban
Loopholes in a CDC moratorium for evictions mean many renters are still losing their homes.
Moderna asking FDA to approve its virus vaccine
New study results confirm the shots offer strong protection - ramping up the race to begin limited vaccinations as the coronavirus rampage worsens.
More PS5 and Xbox Series X game consoles coming to retailers
Two of the holiday season's most-wanted gifts sold out fast, but more devices may be available for Black Friday.
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Candidates who could prosecute Trump weigh in on New York's criminal investigation
There's one publicly known investigation that could lead to criminal charges for Mr. Trump, and it's led by a district attorney whose office is up for grabs.
Governor blocks release of Charles Manson follower again
Leslie Van Houten is serving a life sentence for helping Manson and others kill Leno LaBianca and his wife in 1969.
Can new info help solve the case of missing college student Kristin Smart?
More than two decades after her disappearance, a podcaster turns up the heat to help solve the case.
Was backyard beeping coming from a missing teen's watch?
A popular podcast raises intriguing questions about the disappearance of college freshman Kristin Smart
"48 Hours" podcast: "My Life of Crime" with Erin Moriarty
An immersive, true-crime podcast for fans of "48 Hours"
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SpaceX launches 60 more internet satellites in 100th Falcon 9 flight
The Falcon 9 rocket's first stage set a new record, making its seventh flight from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.
China launches ambitious lunar sample return mission
If successful, the Chang'e 5 mission will be the first in 44 years to bring lunar samples to Earth.
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.
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Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Jill Biden through the years
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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
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CBSN Originals: "The QAnon Effect"
What started out as a fringe conspiracy theory in 2017 has recently spread into the mainstream. Dozens of people linked to the baseless QAnon conspiracy theory ran for federal office in 2020, and two were elected to Congress. This CBSN Originals documentary explores how QAnon has taken root amid challenging times and a growing distrust in American institutions, and what it means for the future of the country.
CBSN Originals: "A City Under Surveillance"
The Detroit Police Department is using facial recognition technology and a network of surveillance cameras to combat the city’s high crime rates. But critics say the technology has racial bias built into it and has even landed innocent people behind bars. In this documentary, CBSN Originals explores the debate over high-tech policing that promises to make our communities safer yet at the same time threatens our civil liberties.
Balance of Senate will be determined by Georgia's runoff races
Two runoff races in Georgia will decide which political party will have the majority in the Senate. CBS News 2020 campaign reporter LaCrai Mitchell joins CBSN to discuss what the polls reveals about potential voter turnout and just how diverse that turnout might be.
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.
Biden names senior members of economic team
President-elect Joe Biden will announce senior members of his economic team tomorrow, including his nominee for Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen. This comes as he's facing divisions from the progressive wing of the party over some of his potential picks. Former Obama speechwriter David Litt joins CBSN for more analysis on the transition.