At least 15 women and kids drown as Rohingya refugees' boat sinks
Aid worker says the deaths "should be a wake-up call for us all" about the desperation of thousands of refugees in Bangladesh camps.
Rohingya crisis
U.N. orders Myanmar to prevent Rohingya genocide
The world court order for what it calls "provisional measures" came in a case brought by the African nation of Gambia.
International court to probe crimes against Rohingya
Prominent rights group said the decision will give fresh hope to victims that those responsible for brutal crimes will be brought to justice
U.S. sanctions Myanmar generals over mass killings of Rohingya
The sanctions bar those targeted and their immediate families from traveling to the United States
Myanmar frees Reuters reporters jailed for reporting on Rohingyas
Rights groups, Western governments, the U.N. and journalist associations alike had condemned their imprisonment; they won a Pulitzer in April
Reuters reporters get 7-year terms in Myanmar "official secrets" case
Ruling is seen as instance of press crackdown amid widespread international condemnation of Myanmar's treatment of Rohingya Muslims
Investigators call for genocide prosecutions over slaughter of Rohingyas
Investigation for UN human rights body finds crimes against Muslims in Myanmar "similar in nature, gravity and scope" to previous genocides
Facebook's struggle with hate speech in Myanmar
"It led to riots. People died. I mean this really is a life and death situation"
Myanmar groups accuse Facebook of failing to curb hate speech
Rights groups say the social-media giant hasn't stopped speech that incites violence against the Rohingya
U.N. blames Facebook for spreading hatred in Myanmar
Facebook said in a statement there is "is no place for hate speech or content that promotes violence"
Peace prize laureates accuse Myanmar leaders of genocide
Critics say Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi, a Nobel Peace Prize recipient, is complicit in humanitarian crisis
Weaponizing social media: The Rohingya crisis
"Technology is like a bomb in Myanmar," where viral propaganda fuels a campaign the U.N. calls ethnic cleansing
"Technology is like a bomb": Social media weaponized in Rohingya crisis
CBSN Originals documentary exposes how cheap cellphones and social media expose millions to propaganda targeting a vulnerable minority
Artist helps Rohingya women face sexual violence, past and present
Dibarah Mahboob works with refugees who fled attacks, including rape, in Myanmar, only to find threat had followed them to Bangladesh
U.N. warns of "major new emergency" in Rohingya refugee crisis
Filippo Grandi also warned that conditions aren't right for Rohingya Muslims to voluntarily return to Myanmar
Rohingya refugees allege gov't abuse "crueler" than killing
Expert says Myanmar using starvation as "time-honored way of doing genocide, and one of the easiest ways"
AP finds mass graves, latest evidence of Rohingya genocide
Evidence growing of what looks like genocide against long-persecuted ethnic Muslim minority in mainly Buddhist nation, AP says
Bill Richardson bails on "whitewash" Rohingya panel
As U.N. says still unsafe for Muslim refugees to return to Myanmar, veteran U.S. diplomat calls panel a "cheerleading operation" for Aung San Suu Kyi
Crisis continues for Rohingya Muslims languishing at refugee camp
The Bangladeshi government refuses to issue birth certificates to Rohingya babies born at the world's largest refugee camp
Rohingyas describe bloody massacre at hands of Myanmar troops
While officials won't allow media to verify survivors' tales of gruesome executions, evidence is mounting of orchestrated war crimes
Aid group says shocking number of Rohingyas killed in 2 months
Doctors Without Borders says at least 6,700 Rohingyas killed in just 2 months in crackdown by security forces
U.S. "deeply concerned" by arrest of journalists in Myanmar
Reuters employees charged with violating Official Secrets Act over "secret" documents related to Rohingya crisis
Pope utters word he had avoided in emotional meeting with refugees
Pope Francis asked for forgiveness from refugees in Bangladesh for the hurt and persecution they have endured
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 dives into Rohingya crisis upon arrival in Myanmar
All ears on leader of Catholic Church as he meets civilian and military leaders in nation accused of "ethnic cleansing" of Muslim minority
World
NASA drops "insensitive" nicknames for cosmic objects
The space agency will no longer use nicknames like "Eskimo Nebula" or "Siamese Twins Galaxy."
Satellite images show oil spill disaster unfolding in Mauritius
Desperate efforts are underway to contain an oil spill polluting the archipelago's iconic reefs and protected ecosystems.
Thousands in Beirut protest in a "day of judgment" after blasts
Lebanon's Red Cross said more than 100 people were injured in Saturday's demonstrations
Nurse loses leg after she ignored pain to care for COVID patients
"You forget about your own pains because you're busy helping other people," she said.
Ex-Green Berets get 20 years for plot to topple Venezuela leader
Luke Denman and Airan Berry admitted to taking part in the operation orchestrated by a third ex-U.S. soldier, Venezuelan's chief prosecutor said.
Haunting image of Beirut destruction shows clock frozen at 6:09
"It stopped short, never to go again, when Beirut died," the photographer said.
Survivors recount escaping plane crash: "I don't know how I made it"
The jetliner nosedived and cracked in two, leaving at least 18 dead and more than 120 injured.
Hong Kong fires back at "shameless" U.S. sanctions
China slammed the United States for imposing "barbarous" sanctions in response to Beijing's crackdown in Hong Kong.
"I want to get out": Desperate Lebanese say they're stuck after massive explosion
Even before this week's blast, the country of 6 million was suffering through a severe economic recession.
Canada's last intact Arctic ice shelf has collapsed
A 4,000-year-old chunk of ice larger than the size of Manhattan has collapsed into the Arctic Ocean.
Critics fear Philippines could use COVID crisis to crack down on dissent
"In an environment of horrific rights abuses and impunity, the situation is bound to worsen," a human rights watchdog said.
Plane skids off runway in India, killing at least 18
CBS News has confirmed that the 2 pilots were among those killed; officials say there were 184 passengers, including 10 infants.
Ex-Florida State player, 27, dies after collapsing during training
Michael Ojo died after collapsing during training in Serbia, his former team Red Star Belgrade said.
Coroner issues ruling on why "Love Island" host killed herself
Caroline Flack was found dead at her London apartment weeks before she was due to stand trial for allegedly assaulting her boyfriend.
Inside the aftermath of Beirut's deadly explosion
The massive blast was so powerful that it left a smoking crater stretching more than 700 feet and registered as a 3.3 magnitude earthquake.
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NASA drops "insensitive" nicknames for cosmic objects
The space agency will no longer use nicknames like "Eskimo Nebula" or "Siamese Twins Galaxy."
Satellite images show oil spill disaster unfolding in Mauritius
Desperate efforts are underway to contain an oil spill polluting the archipelago's iconic reefs and protected ecosystems.
Thousands in Beirut protest in a "day of judgment" after blasts
Lebanon's Red Cross said more than 100 people were injured in Saturday's demonstrations
Nurse loses leg after she ignored pain to care for COVID patients
"You forget about your own pains because you're busy helping other people," she said.
Ex-Green Berets get 20 years for plot to topple Venezuela leader
Luke Denman and Airan Berry admitted to taking part in the operation orchestrated by a third ex-U.S. soldier, Venezuelan's chief prosecutor said.
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Schools must allow trans students to use bathrooms that match gender
"A public school may not punish its students for gender conformity," the judges said.
Over 250 quarantined in Georgia district after first week of school
Over a dozen students and teachers from the district have tested positive since school began on Monday.
"Heartbroken": MAC cancels fall football season over virus
The conference's university presidents made the decision to cancel all fall sports - including soccer and volleyball - and explore making them up in the spring season.
Salmonella outbreak linked to onions expands to 43 states
Contaminated onions have now been found in 43 states and sickened 640 people.
How the pandemic may be widening the gender pay gap
During the economic downturn brought on by the pandemic, women have suffered more job losses than men.
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Ohio governor tests negative for coronavirus a second time
DeWine first tested positive for the coronavirus when he was tested ahead of meeting President Trump, as per the current protocol.
Trump signs orders on economic relief
Unemployment benefits at $400 a week were included, lower than the previous rate of $600 a week.
Biden met with Michigan Gov. last Sunday about VP spot
This is the first known meeting of the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee with a potential vice presidential partner.
U.S. intel finds Russia using a "range of measures" to "denigrate" Biden
U.S. intelligence shows that Russia is trying to "denigrate" Joe Biden, and China prefers that President Trump lose reelection, an assessment described by the ODNI says.
Liberty University President Jerry Falwell Jr. placed on leave
Falwell has politicized the university, a conservative Christian school in southwest Virginia.
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Cordovas performs “This Town’s A Drag”
The band Cordovas is set to release their new collection, “Destiny Hotel,” in October. Frontman Joe Firstman started playing music at age 12 in his native North Carolina, and formed Cordovas after a solo career. They released “That Santa Fe Channel,” their breakthrough album, in 2018. The group joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” from Nashville’s Hutton Hotel to perform “This Town’s A Drag.”
Cordovas performs “Rain On The Rail”
The band Cordovas is set to release their new collection, “Destiny Hotel,” in October. Frontman Joe Firstman started playing music at age 12 in his native North Carolina, and formed Cordovas after a solo career. They released “That Santa Fe Channel,” their breakthrough album, in 2018. The group joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” from Nashville’s Hutton Hotel to perform “Rain On The Rail.”
Cordovas performs “High Feeling”
The band Cordovas is set to release their new collection, “Destiny Hotel,” in October. Frontman Joe Firstman started playing music at age 12 in his native North Carolina, and formed Cordovas after a solo career. They released “That Santa Fe Channel,” their breakthrough album, in 2018. The group joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” from Nashville’s Hutton Hotel to perform “High Feeling.”
NFL player DeAndre Baker charged with armed robbery
Baker, 22, is accused of stealing cash and watches from four men at a house party.
Award-winning producer arrested on sex assault and felony charges
Detail — who has worked with artists such as Beyoncé and Wiz Khalifa — allegedly committed the assaults on women ranging in age from 18 to 31.
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ULA, SpaceX win massive Pentagon contracts
ULA and SpaceX are expected to launch more than 30 national security space missions through 2026.
Private equity wants to own your DNA
It's not like your hacked credit card number, one private expert said. You can't change your DNA.
Trump signs order to bar transactions with TikTok's parent company
It is not clear if the ban will affect the millions of U.S. users who are avid fans of the app.
Capital One to pay $80 million fine for massive 2019 hack
Credit card issuer failed to protect customer data before moving some tech services to the cloud, regulator says.
Nintendo sales surge as COVID-wary homebound turn to gaming
Quarterly profits for the maker of Pokemon, Super Mario and Animal Crossing have soared more than 600% since last year.
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Canada's last intact Arctic ice shelf has collapsed
A 4,000-year-old chunk of ice larger than the size of Manhattan has collapsed into the Arctic Ocean.
Scientists discover "hell ants" killed with scythe-like jaw
A "hell ant" some 99 million years ago used its scythe-like jaws to trap a baby roach for its next meal — but then the pair got stuck in sap and were preserved for scientists to discover centuries later.
Canada ice caps formed roughly 5,000 years ago are completely gone
Scientists predicted that the ice caps wouldn't completely melt until 2022.
Should we name heat waves like we name hurricanes?
Although heat waves rarely get the attention that hurricanes do, they kill far more people per year in the U.S.
Penguin poop spotted from space reveals hidden Antarctic colonies
But it's not all good news — the newfound colonies are all but certain to be affected by climate change.
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Ohio governor tests negative for coronavirus a second time
DeWine first tested positive for the coronavirus when he was tested ahead of meeting President Trump, as per the current protocol.
Over 250 quarantined in Georgia district after first week of school
Over a dozen students and teachers from the district have tested positive since school began on Monday.
Nurse loses leg after she ignored pain to care for COVID patients
"You forget about your own pains because you're busy helping other people," she said.
Is COVID-19 making Black birth more complicated?
Black communities have long been working to make pregnancy and birth safe and joyful experiences. But could the pandemic put them at an even higher risk?
97,000 kids test positive for COVID-19 in two weeks, report says
Experts hope increased testing of children will help determine what role they play in transmission, as school districts around the country return to some form of school.
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How the pandemic may be widening the gender pay gap
During the economic downturn brought on by the pandemic, women have suffered more job losses than men.
Trump says he'll extend unemployment benefits through the end of 2020
His comments come after Democrats and White House negotiators failed to reach a deal Friday.
More recalls of prepared foods for onions tied to salmonella
Giant Eagle, Kroger and Walmart sold ready-to-eat meals with vegetable implicated in more than 600 illnesses in 43 states.
80,000 airline workers face furloughs due to COVID-19
Carriers and unions prepare to shrink amid what one executive calls the "biggest demand contraction" in airline history.
Financial losses pile up for U.S. Postal Service
$2.2 billion of red ink in just 3 months, despite more package deliveries. Losses could top $20 billion in two years.
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Amber Guyger appeals murder charge in death of Botham Jean
Guyger has requested to be either acquitted of murder or receive a lesser charge of criminally negligent homicide because "she had the right to act in deadly force."
Washington NFL Team drops player after domestic violence-related arrest
Guice, 23, turned himself in to authorities and was released on $10,000 bond, officials said.
NFL player DeAndre Baker charged with armed robbery
Baker, 22, is accused of stealing cash and watches from four men at a house party.
Ex-Angels employee charged in overdose death of Tyler Skaggs
Skaggs, who was 27, was found dead in his hotel room in Southlake, Texas, in 2019.
Vanessa Guillén's murder a "tipping point," Army secretary says
Fort Hood has one of the highest rates of murder, sexual assault and harassment in the Army, Secretary Ryan McCarthy said.
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NASA drops "insensitive" nicknames for cosmic objects
The space agency will no longer use nicknames like "Eskimo Nebula" or "Siamese Twins Galaxy."
ULA, SpaceX win massive Pentagon contracts
ULA and SpaceX are expected to launch more than 30 national security space missions through 2026.
Penguin poop spotted from space reveals hidden Antarctic colonies
But it's not all good news — the newfound colonies are all but certain to be affected by climate change.
Astronauts describe thrilling SpaceX splashdown
With a piloted test flight complete, NASA hopes to certify the SpaceX capsule for operational missions.
SpaceX launches Starship prototype on dramatic test flight
The Starship test rocket's single Raptor engine boosted the vehicle into the sky above Boca Chica, Texas, atop a plume of flaming exhaust and billowing clouds of smoke.
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"Murder hornet" spotted in the United States
Growing up to two inches long, this killer insect can decapitate 40 honeybees per minute.
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Kelsey Berreth murder: Crime scene evidence photos
Krystal Lee shows investigators where she says she was told to clean up the crime scene after Patrick Frazee beat Kelsey Berreth to death with a baseball bat
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Growing pains for legal weed in California
When voters legalized marijuana three years ago, advocates said illegal operations would be pushed out and the state would make hundreds of millions in tax revenue. So far, those dreams have not panned out. Sharyn Alfonsi reports.
White House and Congress fail to reach new stimulus deal
Despite hours of negotiating early Saturday, the White House and Congress failed to reach a new stimulus deal despite millions of Americans facing possible evictions and other financial obligations. Nikole Killion reports.
Pandemia: Latinos in Crisis
These are the stories of disparity, inequity and leadership in the Latino community amid the coronavirus pandemic. Maria Elena Salinas hosts “Pandemia: Latinos in Crisis,” a CBS News special.
California wildfires force evacuations
Blazing wildfires attributed to scorching temperatures are ripping through Southern California. At least 200 homes have been evacuated as hundreds of firefighters are on the ground battling the flames.
Cordovas performs “High Feeling”
The band Cordovas is set to release their new collection, “Destiny Hotel,” in October. Frontman Joe Firstman started playing music at age 12 in his native North Carolina, and formed Cordovas after a solo career. They released “That Santa Fe Channel,” their breakthrough album, in 2018. The group joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” from Nashville’s Hutton Hotel to perform “High Feeling.”