More arrests likely in probe of Florida nursing home deaths
12 patients died in sweltering heat after Hurricane Irma knocked out facility's air conditioning in 2017
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3 people turn themselves in to face charges in nursing home deaths
Twelve patients died after nursing home's air conditioning power went out amid sweltering heat in 2017
Nursing home workers face arrest over Hurricane Irma deaths
Jorge Carballo and Sergo Colin could face twelve counts of manslaughter, according to their attorneys. Two other employees, both nurses, are expected to face less serious charges
"Lives being put at risk": On-duty officers drank beer during deadly hurricane
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Report: Emergency contracts after hurricane cost Florida millions
Florida Gov. Rick Scott defending actions after Hurricane Irma hit state last year
Report reveals deadly temps in Fla. nursing home after Irma
Newspaper says document filed by Agency for Health Care Administration recorded temperatures close to 100 degrees
Florida Keys impacted by hurricane-battered resorts
The Keys attract more than 3 million tourists a year, bringing in nearly $3 billion – but after Hurricane Irma, there aren't enough places to stay
Senate delays $81B disaster aid package
Both Republicans and Democrats in the Senate want changes, and it was among the items Democrats sought to hold onto for leverage next year
Fla. nursing home hurricane deaths ruled homicides
Families hope for criminal charges after medical examiner's ruling on 12 of 14 deaths in wake of Hurricane Irma
Florida residents wary of filthy Hurricane Irma debris
A giant, smelly heap of trash is plaguing the Liberty City neighborhood in Miami and it's infuriating residents
"This is crazy": New 911 calls released from Fla. nursing home
Six calls made from Rehabilitation Center at Hollywood Hills on Sept. 13 show several patients were in respiratory distress and two in cardiac arrest
Lawmaker questions cause of hurricane-linked nursing home deaths
"Some of these deaths would naturally occur, storm or no storm," state Sen. Dennis Baxley said
Death toll rises from nursing home hit by Irma
Cecilia Franco and Francesca Andrade died from ailments suffered when the Rehabilitation Center at Hollywood Hills lost power
All 5 living ex-presidents to attend hurricane relief concert
The concert, called "Deep From the Heart," will be held at Texas A&M's Reed Arena on Oct. 21 and will feature some major country music
White House to request $29B for disaster aid package
The request is expected to be sent to Congress on Wednesday, the Associated Press reported
Cops: Dad killed baby, blamed "stress" over Irma power loss
A father who allegedly admitted to fatally punching his daughter said he had lost power and the girl wouldn't stop crying
Death toll rises at nursing home where Irma knocked out power
Hollywood police say department is treating all deaths from the Rehabilitation Center at Hollywood Hills as part its criminal investigation
Florida Keys to reopen to visitors in October
Officials made the announcement Monday, more than two weeks after the Category 4 storm made landfall in the Florida Keys
Death toll rises at nursing home where Irma knocked out power
Eight patients died on Sept. 13, three days after Irma knocked out the home's air conditioning and three have died this week.
10th patient dies from Florida nursing home that lost power in Irma
Police said Thursday in a news release that 94-year-old Martha Murray died Wednesday
Rebuilding in Florida's Keys, at what cost?
Even residents with insurance now face a painfully long and hard road ahead -- that is, assuming they do rebuild
Florida suspends license of nursing home where 9 died after Irma
In some cases, patients ended up at the hospital with body temperatures of 109.9, 108.5, 108.3 and 107
How a five-day cruise turned into a two-week rescue mission
Royal Caribbean sent some of its ships to help with the relief effort, but one of its ships was in the middle of a five-day cruise
9th person dead in Florida nursing home where Irma knocked out power
Those who died ranged in age from 71 to 99 years old, and they all appeared to have died from heat-related injuries
Video shows conditions inside Florida nursing home before 8 died
34-second video shows residents at Hollywood Hills Rehabilitation Center suffering in sweltering heat
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Initial vaccine distribution will cover fraction of health care workers
Pfizer's first tranche of vaccines is expected to be shipped on December 15.
Pressure intensifies as Biden weighs 3 top Cabinet picks
The president-elect is facing significant pressure from competing elements of the Democratic Party to fill remaining Cabinet positions and other senior government posts with minority nominees.
Taylor Swift gives sneak peek of rerecorded hit "Love Story" in new ad
"Working hard to get the music to you soon!!" she tweeted to her fans.
Soccer Olympian-turned-doctor treating COVID-19 patients
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48 NBA players positive for COVID-19 in first week of testing
The league did not disclose the names of players who tested positive.
Boeing 737 Max completes 1st passenger flight since grounding
It will be weeks until regularly scheduled passenger service begins, but American Airlines plans to fly the 737 Max with passengers by the end of the year.
U.S. reaches 100,000 coronavirus hospitalizations
Hospitalizations have more than tripled nationwide since October 1, leaving healthcare systems stretched thin.
Ivanka Trump deposed in lawsuit alleging misused inaugural funds
The D.C. attorney general sued over the use of inauguration funds in January.
Fed and Treasury urge Congress to act now on virus relief
Without immediate assistance, Americans will lose their homes and small businesses will fail, Fed chair warns.
Trump to travel to Georgia on Saturday to rally for Perdue and Loeffler
The president has refused to concede and baselessly questioned the results of the presidential election in Georgia.
CDC reduces quarantine time from two weeks to 10 days with no symptoms
The shorter time period is meant to encourage more people to quarantine.
Pelosi and Schumer back bipartisan COVID proposal as basis for talks
McConnell's proposal is separate from the bipartisan $908 billion plan proposed by lawmakers on Tuesday.
Severe wildfires burning 8 times more area in western U.S.
An exponential increase in high-severity fires threatens a forest's ability to return to its normal state.
Pizza Hut co-founder dies from pneumonia after beating COVID-19
Entrepreneur was a 19-year-old college student when he and his brother launched the restaurant chain.
LeBron James' voting rights group takes aim at Georgia Senate runoffs
"We're gonna get behind that and hopefully create change," he said.
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U.N. agency removes cannabis from most dangerous drug category
A U.N. commission voted to remove cannabis and cannabis resin from a category of the world's most dangerous drugs.
"Lord of the Rings" stars want to help buy Tolkien's former home
Sir Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, and other "Lord of the Rings" stars and scholars hope to transform Tolkien's home into a literary center.
Egyptian model arrested over photo shoot at ancient pyramid
Both model Salma El-Shimy and her photographer were arrested and were accused by one lawyer of "insulting the great Pharaonic history."
Climate action needs American leadership, U.N. chief says
U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres warned that three-fourths of new and emerging human infectious diseases are animal-to-human.
Hong Kong jails 3 prominent young pro-democracy activists
Not even 30 years old, Joshua Wong, Agnes Chow and Ivan Lam are heroes to the largely silenced movement demanding democracy in the Chinese city.
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Initial vaccine distribution will cover fraction of health care workers
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48 NBA players positive for COVID-19 in first week of testing
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Initial vaccine distribution will cover fraction of health care workers
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Pressure intensifies as Biden weighs 3 top Cabinet picks
The president-elect is facing significant pressure from competing elements of the Democratic Party to fill remaining Cabinet positions and other senior government posts with minority nominees.
Ivanka Trump deposed in lawsuit alleging misused inaugural funds
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Fed and Treasury urge Congress to act now on virus relief
Without immediate assistance, Americans will lose their homes and small businesses will fail, Fed chair warns.
Trump to travel to Georgia on Saturday to rally for Perdue and Loeffler
The president has refused to concede and baselessly questioned the results of the presidential election in Georgia.
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Taylor Swift gives sneak peek of rerecorded hit "Love Story" in new ad
"Working hard to get the music to you soon!!" she tweeted to her fans.
48 NBA players positive for COVID-19 in first week of testing
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"Lord of the Rings" stars want to help buy Tolkien's former home
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Will retailers have more PS5 and Xbox consoles this year?
Two of this holiday season's hottest gifts sold out fast, but more game consoles may be available before year-end.
Celebrities show support for Elliot Page
Page posted that he felt "overwhelming gratitude for the incredible people who have supported me along this journey."
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Will retailers have more PS5 and Xbox consoles this year?
Two of this holiday season's hottest gifts sold out fast, but more game consoles may be available before year-end.
Iconic radio telescope in Puerto Rico collapses
Many scientists and Puerto Ricans mourned the news, with some tearing up during interviews.
China lands spacecraft on moon for historic sample collection
If successful, the Chang'e 5 mission will make China only the third nation to bring moon rocks back to Earth.
Cyber Monday was biggest online shopping day in U.S. history
Despite the fragile economy, consumers spent up to $12 million every minute during peak Cyber Monday shopping.
PlayStation 5, Xbox hard to get? You could be battling a bot
Software is increasingly snapping up hot products, including gaming consoles, leaving human shoppers in the dust.
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Severe wildfires burning 8 times more area in western U.S.
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Iconic radio telescope in Puerto Rico collapses
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China lands spacecraft on moon for historic sample collection
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Hunted and trafficked, pangolins may hold key to COVID-19
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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
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Initial vaccine distribution will cover fraction of health care workers
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Soccer Olympian-turned-doctor treating COVID-19 patients
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48 NBA players positive for COVID-19 in first week of testing
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U.S. reaches 100,000 coronavirus hospitalizations
Hospitalizations have more than tripled nationwide since October 1, leaving healthcare systems stretched thin.
U.N. agency removes cannabis from most dangerous drug category
A U.N. commission voted to remove cannabis and cannabis resin from a category of the world's most dangerous drugs.
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Pandemic's hit to economy? Nearly $5 trillion over two years
Researchers' "best case scenario" points to 15% plunge in GDP, a bigger hit than seen during the Great Recession.
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Two of the holiday season's most-wanted gifts sold out fast, but more devices may be available in time for the holidays.
Fed and Treasury urge Congress to act now on virus relief
Without immediate assistance, Americans will lose their homes and small businesses will fail, Fed chair warns.
Self-employed? Your state may owe you money
Many states skimped on jobless aid to self-employed and gig workers, a government watchdog found.
Pizza Hut co-founder dies from pneumonia after beating COVID-19
Entrepreneur was a 19-year-old college student when he and his brother launched the restaurant chain.
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Woman dies after being run over while defending her son
Investigators say the teens went to the woman's home because of a "romantic entanglement" between the teens and her son.
Pennsylvania Supreme Court hears arguments in Bill Cosby appeal
Cosby, 83, hopes to overturn his 2018 sex assault conviction because the judge let prosecutors call five other accusers who said Cosby mistreated them the same way he did his victim, Andrea Constand.
Captain charged with manslaughter in boat fire that killed 34
The indictment alleges that Captain Jerry Boylan caused the deaths of 33 passengers and one crew member "by his misconduct, negligence and inattention to his duties."
Supreme Court to mull challenge to convictions under "racist" jury laws
More than 1,500 people are still incarcerated in Louisiana due to non-unanimous jury verdicts — 80% of whom are Black, one analysis found.
Boy killed on busy road after being forced out of car
Russell County Sheriff Heath Taylor told CBS News it's "mind-boggling" an adult would force a child out on a busy highway in the rain and at night.
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China lands spacecraft on moon for historic sample collection
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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."
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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.
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Norah O'Donnell Reports: Sexual Assault in the Military
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