No Christmas Mass at Notre Dame for first time in 2 centuries
Notre Dame's rector, Patrick Chauvet, said it was only during the French Revolution that services stopped at the cathedral.
Notre Dame Cathedral fire
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Notre Dame, the world's church
It had withstood a war, a revolution, neglect, and the impact of up to 40,000 tourists a day. But there is so much more than stone to the Parisian cathedral damaged by fire this week
$1 billion may not be enough to cover the cost of rebuilding Notre Dame
"We don't know if it's enough or not," a Notre Dame spokesperson said
Bees atop Notre Dame Cathedral survive fire
European bees don't flee their hives in danger; they stayed put and got drunk on smoke
"Computer glitch" may be behind Notre Dame fire, rector says
Fire burned through network of oak beams supporting Notre Dame's vaulted stone ceiling, dangerously weakening it
Electrical short eyed as possible Notre Dame blaze cause: Report
Authorities say fire-weakened landmark is still very fragile but officials are in very beginning stages of mapping reconstruction
Father and daughter in Notre Dame photo found
The search is over for the father-daughter duo captured in a heartwarming photo
Workers rush to secure Notre Dame's weakened structure
Fire officials warn fire-weakened Notre Dame Cathedral remains very fragile, extremely dangerous
Let us prey: Scammers target Notre Dame donors
Host of phony fundraising sites operated by criminals already have popped up in the aftermath of the Notre Dame fire
"Ephemeral" wooden cathedral to stand outside Notre Dame during rebuild
Temporary structure will host priests to address some of the millions of tourists who visit the site each year, chief priest says
Dozens investigating cause of massive Notre Dame fire
Authorities in Paris are trying to piece together how the Notre Dame Cathedral was devastated by fire
$1 billion pledged to rebuild Notre Dame Cathedral after fire
International competition announced to build new spire "adapted to techniques and challenges of our times," PM says
Wine lovers raise nearly $1 million for Notre Dame rebuilding
A bottle of the famed wine can cost more than $1,000
What was saved — and lost — in Notre Dame fire
While some priceless relics were lost forever in the flames, others were spared
How to donate to repair Notre Dame after devastating fire
Donations are pouring in to start the arduous process of rebuilding the 850-year-old cathedral
Search for man and girl in Notre Dame photo goes viral
The sweet moment was captured just an hour before the tragic fire
Why an expert says it could take 40 years to rebuild Notre Dame
Restoring the iconic French structure means replicating medieval building techniques and materials
Theology professor on Notre Dame Cathedral
Notre Dame Cathedral was home to many priceless pieces of art and religious artifacts. Candida Moss, the Edward Cadbury Professor of Theology at Britain's University of Birmingham, joins CBSN with more on the meaning behind this iconic structure.
Despite fire, Notre Dame's altar and cross still standing
Dramatic image from inside the cathedral shows debris smoldering around the altar, but its stonework appears to be intact
Significance of Notre Dame Cathedral
Millions of dollars have already been pledged to restore the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. Candida Moss, the Edward Cadbury Professor of Theology at Britain's University of Birmingham, joins CBSN AM with more on the significance of the site.
A brave chaplain and a human chain saved holy relics from Notre Dame
Deputy mayor of Paris says people at the scene early worked together to get the most treasured items out, including the Crown of Thorns
French billionaires donate $500M to rebuild Notre Dame
"I love you Paris," Salma Hayek, who is married to one of the billionaires, wrote on Instagram
France vows to rebuild after Notre Dame Cathedral fire
Flames tore through the 850 year old cathedral in the heart of the French capital for hours, leaving little more than the stone walls standing
Video shows people singing hymn to honor Notre Dame as it burned
Some singers kneeled with the iconic cathedral engulfed in flames before them
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Top nuclear scientist killed by remote-controlled gun, Iran says
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Video of beating leads to investigation of Paris police officers
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U.S. had more COVID cases this month than most countries had all year
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Moderna asking FDA to approve its virus vaccine
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Iran killing, U.S. troop cuts could make Mideast thornier for Biden
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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
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Candidates who could prosecute Trump discuss NY criminal probe
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Japan's soaring female suicide rate could be a warning to the world
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Pence says vaccine distribution could begin by mid-December
"We strongly believe the vaccine distribution process could begin as soon as the week of December 14," Pence said.
U.S. reports record 93,000 coronavirus hospitalizations
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Ravens-Steelers game postponed for a 3rd time to Wednesday
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Trump ally Scott Atlas resigns as special adviser on coronavirus
The controversial doctor joined the White House in August.
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Pence says vaccine distribution could begin by mid-December
"We strongly believe the vaccine distribution process could begin as soon as the week of December 14," Pence said.
Biden still searching for defense secretary
The president-elect announced several members of his national security team last week, but has not selected a defense secretary.
Trump ally Scott Atlas resigns as special adviser on coronavirus
The controversial doctor joined the White House in August.
Bipartisan group of senators conducting informal relief talks
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Melania Trump unveils White House Christmas decorations
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Ravens-Steelers game postponed for a 3rd time to Wednesday
The game had been originally scheduled for Thanksgiving Day.
Texans player suspended after positive PED test
Fuller announced the suspension on social media and offered an explanation.
Melania Trump unveils White House Christmas decorations
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More PS5 and Xbox Series X game consoles coming to retailers
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More PS5 and Xbox Series X game consoles coming to retailers
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Amazon to spend $500 million on holiday bonuses for workers
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Japan's soaring female suicide rate could be a warning to the world
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Pence says vaccine distribution could begin by mid-December
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When will employers stop hassling Black workers over their hair?
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COVID-19 will kill off thousands of top brands, expert says
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Here's what shoppers were snapping up on Black Friday
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China launches ambitious lunar sample return mission
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