Fast and Furious gun found at El Chapo hideout
Infamous failed ATF "gun-walking" operation leaves traces even with notorious drug lord; Congress informed of .50-caliber rifle find
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Judge rules DOJ must share Fast and Furious documents
House Republicans sued in 2012 to obtain thousands of emails related to the "gun-walking" scandal
Man gets 27 years for 2010 "Fast and Furious" slaying
Rosario Rafael Burboa-Alvarez pleaded guilty to killing a U.S. Border Patrol agent, whose death exposed botched U.S. gun-smuggling operation
2 convicted in "Fast and Furious" border agent kiling
Arizona murder of agent Brian Terry exposed U.S. government's gun sales to criminals
Federal judge reopens "Fast and Furious" controversy
A judge ruled Wednesday that the Department of Justice must provide Congress with previously-withheld documents related to the gunwalking scandal
Man accused in border agent killing extradited to US
One of five men accused in killing that exposed botched Fast and Furious gun sting
Brian Terry's family reflects after his killer is sentenced
Terry was the Border Patrol agent killed in 2010 along the U.S-Mexico border with a gun that kicked off the Fast and Furious gunwalking case
Fast and Furious questions linger as IG continues investgation
The Justice Dept's Inspector General is looking into the possible existence of a third weapon in the 2010 murder of Border Patrol agent Brian Terry
Another lawsuit filed against U.S. over "Fast and Furious"
Family of murdered federal agent Jaime Zapata files suit over controversial ATF tactic that allowed guns to fall into hands of Mexican cartels
A primer on the "Fast and Furious" scandal
A primer on the Justice Department's controversial gun-tracking program
Fast and Furious gun found at Mexican crime scene
Congressional investigators say crime scene was likely where recent drug cartel shootout left beauty queen, 4 others dead
Fast and Furious suspect sentenced
A man who purchased rifles found at the scene of the fatal shooting of a federal agent has been sentenced to nearly five years in prison
Heads roll after Fast and Furious investigation
Nearly two years after the gunwalking scandal was uncovered, officials involved are being fired and reassigned
House, DOJ work to resolve Fast and Furious suit
Lawyers will meet to try to resolve lawsuit over congressional efforts to get records related to bungled gun-tracking operation
House panel: Let courts decide "Fast and Furious"
Dispute continues over attorney general's refusal to provide documents to Congress pertaining to gun-trafficking operation
Mexican man pleads guilty in border agent killing
Conviction of Manuel Osorio-Arellanes is first in death of Brian Terry; Case put "Fast and Furious" in spotlight
DOJ seeks to dismiss Fast & Furious suit
Republican-led House committee demands Attorney General Eric Holder produce records about botched probe of gun-trafficking operation
Possible friendly fire explored in border shooting
Shooting just north of U.S.-Mexico border left Agent Nicholas Ivie dead; 2nd agent wounded but now out of hospital
Intense search after Border Patrol agent killing
Investigators seeking clues comb rugged area near U.S.-Mexico border
Republicans threaten to subpoena WH official
"Gunwalker" witness Kevin O'Reilly has declined to speak to congressional Republicans
Family of slain fed wants Fast and Furious firings
Survivors of Border Patrol agent whose death brought attention to botched ATF "gunwalking" operation demand action from attorney general
GOP Rep.: Gunwalking report helps restore faith
Republican chairman of oversight committee praises watchdog report faulting Justice Department on bungled gun-trafficking probe
AG Holder cleared in Justice gunwalking probe
Internal watchdog clears attorney general of Fast and Furious operation allowing weapons into Mexico; Senior official resigns
Report faults 18 officials for Fast and Furious fiasco
Two high-ranking officials at the Justice Department are out after an investigation of a botched gun case
2 DOJ officials step down over gunwalking
Two high-ranking Justice Department officials are out over a botched gun running investigation known as "Fast and Furious." But a government report clears Attorney General Eric Holder, reports Sharyl Attkisson.
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Fire sparked by gender-reveal device killed Hotshot crew boss
Charlie Morton's father posted a photo of his son with the caption "end of watch."
Party City store in Virginia was carrying Confederate costumes
Mother of two young adopted black girls says she was shocked. The chain says it's removing the items from its shelves
California wildfire now "bigger than the city of Denver"
The fire was fueled by vegetation that hadn't burned in decades and pushed by erratic winds
Michigan tourism businesses worry about cold weather and COVID spikes
One restaurant owner said she's had trouble lately getting people to comply with orders to wear masks."People are just starting to get sick of it, and it's getting kind of hard again," Heidi Gesiakowski said.
Headstones spray painted in historically Black cemetery in Austin
"This is not just a random act of vandalism, there is a purpose, there is a purpose behind this," says family member of several people buried there.
40% of Hawaii's beaches could disappear by 2050, study predicts
University of Hawaii researchers warn sea level rise and current beach protection practices could be precarious combination
Graham: "We got the votes to confirm" nominee before election
Four Republicans would have to break with the party to prevent a vote from coming to the floor.
Bubba Wallace to race for Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin
Jordan will serve as majority owner of the single-car team.
Robert Kraft likely to be cleared on sex solicitation charges
Kraft, 79, and others were charged in February 2019 in a multicounty investigation of massage parlors that included the secret installation of video cameras in the spas' lobbies and rooms.
Ellen DeGeneres addresses controversy in show's return
"I'm a pretty good actress," said DeGeneres. "But I don't think that I'm that good that I could come out here every day for seventeen years and fool you."
Woman arrested for allegedly sending ricin to White House
She was caught at the New York-Canada border, apparently trying to get into the U.S. and was carrying a gun, CBS News has learned.
NASA chief calls for full funding ahead of 2024 moon landing mission
Despite budget worries, NASA's administrator remains optimistic about a 2024 moon landing.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Pence says Trump is "anxious" to move forward with SCOTUS nominee process
CBS News anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell spoke Monday with the vice president.
How does coronavirus spread? When will a vaccine be available? Your questions, answered
Here are answers to some of your questions about COVID-19 as the U.S. sees a spike in new cases.
Police declare state of emergency ahead of Breonna Taylor decision
Six months after her death, Taylor's case stands distinct as a high profile case without resolution.
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Race to save hundreds of stranded pilot whales as death toll tops 90
Scores of volunteers are struggling to dislodge almost 200 of the animals from a sandbar off the Australian island of Tasmania.
Woman arrested for allegedly sending ricin to White House
She was caught at the New York-Canada border, apparently trying to get into the U.S. and was carrying a gun, CBS News has learned.
NYPD officer accused of acting as agent of the Chinese government
According to prosecutors, Baimadajie Angwang, 33, was reporting on the activity of Tibetan immigrants in New York City.
Space Force deploys its 1st squadron outside of the U.S.
The "core space operators" deployed by the U.S. military's controversial newest branch aren't in orbit, they're in Qatar.
Hundreds of elephants may have died from toxic algae, officials say
More than 330 elephants in the Sergona area in Southern Africa died earlier this summer, but questions remain as to why other animals weren't affected.
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Fire sparked by gender-reveal device killed Hotshot crew boss
Charlie Morton's father posted a photo of his son with the caption "end of watch."
Party City store in Virginia was carrying Confederate costumes
Mother of two young adopted black girls says she was shocked. The chain says it's removing the items from its shelves
California wildfire now "bigger than the city of Denver"
The fire was fueled by vegetation that hadn't burned in decades and pushed by erratic winds
Michigan tourism businesses worry about cold weather and COVID spikes
One restaurant owner said she's had trouble lately getting people to comply with orders to wear masks."People are just starting to get sick of it, and it's getting kind of hard again," Heidi Gesiakowski said.
Headstones spray painted in historically Black cemetery in Austin
"This is not just a random act of vandalism, there is a purpose, there is a purpose behind this," says family member of several people buried there.
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Michigan tourism businesses worry about cold weather and COVID spikes
One restaurant owner said she's had trouble lately getting people to comply with orders to wear masks."People are just starting to get sick of it, and it's getting kind of hard again," Heidi Gesiakowski said.
Graham: "We got the votes to confirm" nominee before election
Four Republicans would have to break with the party to prevent a vote from coming to the floor.
Woman arrested for allegedly sending ricin to White House
She was caught at the New York-Canada border, apparently trying to get into the U.S. and was carrying a gun, CBS News has learned.
NASA chief calls for full funding ahead of 2024 moon landing mission
Despite budget worries, NASA's administrator remains optimistic about a 2024 moon landing.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Pence says Trump is "anxious" to move forward with SCOTUS nominee process
CBS News anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell spoke Monday with the vice president.
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Bubba Wallace to race for Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin
Jordan will serve as majority owner of the single-car team.
Ellen DeGeneres addresses controversy in show's return
"I'm a pretty good actress," said DeGeneres. "But I don't think that I'm that good that I could come out here every day for seventeen years and fool you."
Bad Bunny performs live concert from flatbed truck through NYC
The concert began at Yankee Stadium and ended at Harlem Hospital, where the reggaeton star paid tribute to front-line workers.
Emmy Awards make history during pandemic
"Schitt's Creek" became the first show to sweep the comedy category in the history of the Emmy Awards. Nominees and winners also promoted messages of social justice in the largest live award show since the start of the pandemic. Kevin Frazier reports.
Bad Bunny performs on top of moving bus
While indoor concerts are on hold during the pandemic, artist Bad Bunny got creative and took his show on the road. Riding on the roof of a bus in New York City, Bad Bunny celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month. Fans followed him to cheer him on during the two-hour event. His performance kicked off the Uforia Music Series, which will feature different Latino artists each month.
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NASA chief calls for full funding ahead of 2024 moon landing mission
Despite budget worries, NASA's administrator remains optimistic about a 2024 moon landing.
Space Force deploys its 1st squadron outside of the U.S.
The "core space operators" deployed by the U.S. military's controversial newest branch aren't in orbit, they're in Qatar.
Feds charge 6 people with bribing Amazon employees
Suspects allegedly paid employees at the ecommerce giant to help some third-party sellers gain "unfair advantages."
Commerce Department bans downloads of TikTok and WeChat in U.S.
Order ostensibly to protect U.S. users' data raises pressure to find U.S. buyer for TikTok.
Environmentalists pan Facebook's new climate change hub
Social media company faces criticism for allowing false information on global warming to proliferate.
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Race to save hundreds of stranded pilot whales as death toll tops 90
Scores of volunteers are struggling to dislodge almost 200 of the animals from a sandbar off the Australian island of Tasmania.
40% of Hawaii's beaches could disappear by 2050, study predicts
University of Hawaii researchers warn sea level rise and current beach protection practices could be precarious combination
Hundreds of elephants may have died from toxic algae, officials say
More than 330 elephants in the Sergona area in Southern Africa died earlier this summer, but questions remain as to why other animals weren't affected.
"Completely preserved" ice age bear emerges from melting permafrost
Reindeer herders in Russia's Arctic discovered the "first find of its kind" carcass of a uniquely well-preserved, ice age cave bear.
Hundreds of whales stranded on sandbar off Australian island
At least 25 of the animals have died, and there's a frantic effort to rescue about 250 more stuck in a shallow Tasmanian harbor.
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How does coronavirus spread? When will a vaccine be available? Your questions, answered
Here are answers to some of your questions about COVID-19 as the U.S. sees a spike in new cases.
CDC updates, then removes, guidance on airborne spread of COVID-19
The CDC updated its guidance to warn about the risk of small airborne respiratory particles known as aerosols — but then removed that information from its website.
Opera canceled after audience protests lack of social distance
The incident comes as a debate is raging in Spain over inequality after the Madrid regional government placed under partial lockdown some poor neighborhoods.
Europeans face prospect of 2nd lockdowns as COVID cases surge
Some U.K. regions are already locked down again, as the government warns daily infections could hit 50,000 without action.
Pandemic leaves domestic workers facing tough choices
Some nannies must choose between looking after other people's kids and get paid — or stop working to look after their own.
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Banks handled trillions of dollars in "suspicious" transactions
Documents were unearthed by congressional committees looking into the 2016 U.S. presidential election.
Judge postpones U.S. curbs on WeChat
Move against similar app TikTok in limbo pending deal Trump backs that would have TikTok join with Oracle and WalMart to form a U.S. company.
Fashioning a new future for the fashion world
The $400-billion-a-year industry has taken a hit during the pandemic, as clothing store sales plunged a record 79% – but some clothing designers see a silver lining
Foot Locker turns all its stores into voter registration hubs
Shoppers at the athletic apparel retailer will be able to check their polling location or register to vote in-store.
Pandemic leaves domestic workers facing tough choices
Some nannies must choose between looking after other people's kids and get paid — or stop working to look after their own.
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Headstones spray painted in historically Black cemetery in Austin
"This is not just a random act of vandalism, there is a purpose, there is a purpose behind this," says family member of several people buried there.
Robert Kraft likely to be cleared on sex solicitation charges
Kraft, 79, and others were charged in February 2019 in a multicounty investigation of massage parlors that included the secret installation of video cameras in the spas' lobbies and rooms.
Woman arrested for allegedly sending ricin to White House
She was caught at the New York-Canada border, apparently trying to get into the U.S. and was carrying a gun, CBS News has learned.
Wrongful death suit filed in shooting of Black restaurant owner
"Less than thirty seconds after David McAtee was cooking a sandwich, he lay dying on his kitchen floor," the complaint states.
NYPD officer accused of acting as agent of the Chinese government
According to prosecutors, Baimadajie Angwang, 33, was reporting on the activity of Tibetan immigrants in New York City.
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NASA chief calls for full funding ahead of 2024 moon landing mission
Despite budget worries, NASA's administrator remains optimistic about a 2024 moon landing.
Space Force deploys its 1st squadron outside of the U.S.
The "core space operators" deployed by the U.S. military's controversial newest branch aren't in orbit, they're in Qatar.
Dazzling new images of Jupiter show storm moving at 350 mph
The massive storm is big enough to swallow Earth.
Astronomers find possible sign of life on Venus
Telescopes in Hawaii and Chile spotted traces of phosphine, a noxious gas that on Earth is only associated with life.
A golden age of astrophotography, in your backyard
While our skies are becoming increasingly marred by light pollution, dark sky reserves away from city lights, and new, cheaper technologies, have made it easier than ever for amateur photographers to take out-of-this-world images of the night sky
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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
Emmys red carpet: The best-dressed stars ever
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The 50 most expensive colleges in America, ranked
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Astrophotography: Stunning images of Idaho's night sky
The Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve, draped over nearly one million acres of wilderness areas and the Sawtooth National Forest, is a major draw for amateur astrophotographers capturing the heavens
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Crowns & Hops brews movement of racial equity
Less than 1% of craft breweries in the U.S. are reportedly black owned, and Crowns and Hops Brewing Co. co-founders Beny Ashburn and Teo Hunter are working to change that. When they learned that closing the racial equity gap could grow the U.S. economy by $8 trillion by 2050 according to the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, they were inspired to launch the 8 Trill Pils Initiative.
CDC walks back guidance on aerosol COVID-19 spread
The CDC has backtracked on more guidance, this time recanting recommendations on infection by aerosols, or tiny airborne droplets. CBS News correspondent Mola Lenghi reports on the latest and RXSaver medical expert Dr. Joseph Mosquera joins CBSN to explain what the CDC's actions mean for the public.
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.
GOP pushes to fill Supreme Court vacancy pre-election
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says President Trump's eventual Supreme Court nominee will receive a vote on the Senate floor. CBS News congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes and Los Angeles Times congressional reporter Jennifer Haberkorn join CBSN to discuss the latest on Capitol Hill and the push for filling the vacancy left by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Woman arrested for sending poison to White House
A woman suspected of sending the poison ricin in an envelope addressed to the White House has been arrested at the New York-Canada border. The woman is also suspected of sending similar poisoned envelopes to law enforcement agencies in Texas. CBSN has the latest.