1980 Flashback: The legal battle for a dog's life
A San Francisco man went to court to break the will of a deceased woman who wanted her dog put down after her death
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First female West Point graduate reflects on historic anniversary
Men thought it was no place for women but Andrea Hollen proved them wrong -- 35 years ago
Flashback 1986: Laser tag debuts to controversy
The new game was at the center of a protest about exposing children to violence; seems quaint compared to today's bloody video games
Flashback 1988: "Tans are out" and pasty white is in
An anti-tan movement popped up in sunny California, led by Hollywood wives who wanted to stay "pale"
1975 CBS News footage shows dramatic evacuation of Saigon
CBS News cameras captured some of the most remarkable images of the day the Vietnam War ended
30 years ago today, Coca-Cola made its worst mistake
"Pepsi and Coke, have been going at it eyeball to eyeball, and in my view the other guy just blinked," said the president of rival Pepsi in 1985
1985: CBS News discovers Ecstasy for the first time
The little-known drug was legal, described as "wonderful," and even prescribed by psychiatrists
What virtual reality looked like in 1992
The new technology was crude but exciting, and came with a serious warning about its potential
Flashback 1981: When headphones were just a "fad"
"Is it the Me Generation gone wild? The height of anti-social behavior? Electronic snobbery?" wondered the "CBS Evening News"
Flashback: The flying car flight of 1988
Inventor Paul Moller was sure it'd work and invited CBS News cameras to capture the manned test flight in action
1999 Flashback: The day Beanie Babies died
The sudden announcement of doomsday for the pudgy dolls sparked dramatic reactions from mournful fans
"It puts you on a more real level": What people said about Facebook in 2005
This 2005 "CBS Evening News" story profiled what college students thought about the new website and includes an interview with a young Mark Zuckerberg
The dog no one owned but everyone loved
Nearly 50 years since Blackie's passing, a grave marker along an Illinois road serves as a reminder of the impact a dog can have
40-year anniversary for a cop's best friend
A 1975 "CBS Evening News" report featured a pilot program by the Department of Justice that would revolutionize law enforcement
How the 1977 Oscar for visual effects foreshadowed the future
Despite being nearly 40 years apart, "King Kong," and 2014's "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes" are connected by an Academy Awards controversy
How America's cowboys found love in 1997
Since you couldn't swipe, IM, poke or text -- finding a Valentine was a little more old-fashioned
The day America Online went offline in 1996
AOL's message to "try again in 15 minutes" drove "netheads" nuts when the service went down for 19 hours
Flashback 1996: Man sues Pepsi for not giving him a Harrier Jet
A 21-year-old collected the 7 million Pepsi points needed to win the jet offered in Pepsi's commercial; but the soda maker refused to give him his prize
1995 video shows the struggle was real for first time PC users
In 1995, home computers were on the rise; but they were hardly plug 'n' play back then, as CBS News profiles one woman's frustration that underscored a national dilemma
Flashback: The historic 1970 climb up Yosemite's El Capitan
Back then "Dawn Wall" was called "Wall of Early Morning Light," and its star climbers were Dean Caldwell and Warren Harding
What we said about mobile phones in 1983
The phone was as big as a brick and cost $3,000; yet in 1983 it seemed like marvelous technology
15 years ago: Americans look to the Amish amid Y2K fear
With fears of widespread Y2K-related power outages, Americans looked to the Amish for help
Y2K Flashback: When America freaked out about Russia's nukes
Fears that nuclear missiles would suddenly launch at midnight led to embassy evacuations in 1999
15 years ago: The Limited Edition Y2K assault rifle
As 1999 neared its end, gun makers successfully branded their weapons to appeal to Americans' fear of the Year 2000 bug
Flashback: Hacker interrupts HBO's film in 1986
In one of the first hacks of its kind, a man by the name of "Captain Midnight" hijacked the cable company's signal
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Massive heat wave blamed for 6 deaths - live updates
Up to 200 million people could be affected from the central U.S. to the East Coast this weekend.
Watch: CBS coverage of Apollo 11 moon landing, 50 years ago today
More than half a billion people tuned in to see Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin take man's first steps on the moon. Watch how it all unfolded
U.K. warns Iran of "serious consequences" if tanker isn't released
Iran claims the tanker collided with an Iranian fishing boat in the Strait of Hormuz
How NASA's moon mission turned Houston into "Space City"
"NASA looks at Houston as the Vatican of space," one expert said
Black lawmaker says man told her to "go back where you came from"
Erica Thomas, a Georgia state representative who is nine months pregnant, says she was "verbally attacked" at a grocery store
Trump backs supporters who chanted "send her back"
"As you know, those are incredible people, those are incredible patriots," Mr. Trump said Friday
Tulsi Gabbard calls for Puerto Rican governor's resignation
Protests against Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rossellò have been ongoing for several days
More than 3,000 prisoners released under First Step Act
The new law is designed to help inmates transition back into society
Watch the new "Star Trek: Picard" trailer
Sir Patrick Stewart led a panel announcing how he'll take his beloved character where no captain has gone before
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Meghan McCain reveals she suffered a miscarriage
"My miscarriage was a horrendous experience and I would not wish it upon anyone," she said
Watch: CBS coverage of Apollo 11 moon landing, 50 years ago today
More than half a billion people tuned in to see Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin take man's first steps on the moon. Watch how it all unfolded
Black lawmaker says man told her to "go back where you came from"
Erica Thomas, a Georgia state representative who is nine months pregnant, says she was "verbally attacked" at a grocery store
Miss Michigan stripped of title after racist tweets surface
The tweets targeted Muslim women and gun violence in the black community in 2017 and 2018
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Black lawmaker says man told her to "go back where you came from"
Erica Thomas, a Georgia state representative who is nine months pregnant, says she was "verbally attacked" at a grocery store
New Democratic challenger joins primary race against Mitch McConnell
Former congressional candidate Amy McGrath joined the race earlier this month
Trump offers to vouch for A$AP Rocky's bail in Sweden
The platinum-selling, Grammy-nominated artist has been in custody since early this month over an alleged fight
Trump reverses course, backs supporters who chanted "send her back"
"As you know, those are incredible people, those are incredible patriots," Mr. Trump said Friday
Tulsi Gabbard calls for Puerto Rican governor's resignation
Protests against Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rossellò have been ongoing for several days
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New crew heading to International Space Station on Apollo 11 anniversary
The Soyuz spacecraft is scheduled to make a six-hour flight to the International Space Station on Saturday
Trump offers to vouch for A$AP Rocky's bail in Sweden
The platinum-selling, Grammy-nominated artist has been in custody since early this month over an alleged fight
U.K. warns Iran of "serious consequences" if tanker isn't released
Iran claims the tanker collided with an Iranian fishing boat in the Strait of Hormuz
At least 10 killed in explosion at gas factory in central China
Another 19 people were seriously injured and five others are missing
Strong earthquake rocks Greek capital; buildings seriously damaged
The quake sparked limited power cuts and communication problems around Athens and the fire brigade reported receiving calls about people being trapped in elevators
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Meghan McCain reveals she suffered a miscarriage
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Star Trek shows on display at 2019 San Diego Comic-Con
Star Trek beams into Comic-Con International Hall H for the first time Saturday
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New crew heading to International Space Station on Apollo 11 anniversary
The Soyuz spacecraft is scheduled to make a six-hour flight to the International Space Station on Saturday
Doorbell cams raise privacy fears and concerns about bias
Critics say Amazon's Ring appears to stir up fears of crime even as rates are falling. Others say the cams
Some FaceApp privacy concerns may be overblown
Wired editor-in-chief Nick Thompson tells CBSN there's little evidence to back up photo fears around Russian-owned app
SpaceX's Elon Musk says he can put a man on Mars in four years
Preview: The aerospace entrepreneur tells "CBS Sunday Morning" he is thinking bigger, and faster, about manned missions to the Moon and the Red Planet
Uber glitch overcharges customers 100 times their fares
One passenger complained she was charged $1,308 on her credit card instead of $13.08, prompting a fraud alert
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Watch: CBS coverage of Apollo 11 moon landing, 50 years ago today
More than half a billion people tuned in to see Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin take man's first steps on the moon. Watch how it all unfolded
Record-high temperatures could scorch U.S. economy
Climate change has the potential to sap the U.S. economy more than tariffs or other man-made threats
SpaceX's Elon Musk says he can put a man on Mars in four years
Preview: The aerospace entrepreneur tells "CBS Sunday Morning" he is thinking bigger, and faster, about manned missions to the Moon and the Red Planet
Building Giant Magellan, the world's largest telescope
The telescope's resolution will be ten times better than that of the Hubble Space telescope
Wildfires could grow exponentially as climate warms
Drier conditions are a key factor behind the biggest wildfires, and researchers say we're likely to see more in the future
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Know the signs of heat stroke before it's too late
Record-breaking temperatures are expected in at least 14 different states by this weekend
After 7 kids get cancer, chemical in city's water scrutinized
Ripon, California, is just one of dozens of cities across the country dealing with the possibly harmful chemical
Ebola outbreak in Congo declared a global health emergency
The virus spread this week to a city of two million people
Data show "tsunami" of opioids across U.S. as death toll rose
Pharmaceutical firms shipped 76 billion oxycodone and other pills to drugstores as opioid epidemic was worsening
Drugstore chain CVS developing home kidney dialysis device
Drugstore chain starts trials of machine that could change life for millions of patients and upend a $35 billion market
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"Corporate astronaut": How billionaires are joining the space race
Six hundred people have already paid Virgin Galactic $250,000 for a ticket to space
The philosophy behind charcuterie restaurant Cured
Upon entering the restaurant, diners are greeted by a massive humidity-controlled meat locker known as the "Charc Tank"
Ragu recalls pasta sauce over possible plastic contamination
Five types of the pasta sauce are being recalled nationwide, including at retailers such as Walmart
Record-high temperatures could scorch U.S. economy
Climate change has the potential to sap the U.S. economy more than tariffs or other man-made threats
Why Trump's pick to head Labor Dept scares worker advocates
As a lawyer, the son of the late Supreme Court judge fought against laws constraining big corporations
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Prisoners released under First Step Act
More than 3,000 people have been released from prison or halfway houses across the country under the First Step Act. It was signed by the president last year. Mola Lenghi reports.
Teen rapper found guilty of 2016 murder
"The Race" rapper faces between 5 and 99 years in prison
American citizen accused of becoming ISIS sniper
Asainov, a naturalized U.S. citizen born in Kazakhstan, appeared in federal court in Brooklyn on Friday
Twice-deported man charged in killing of Iowa mom and her kids
Guatemalan was booted out of the U.S. in 2010 and 2011, but he's accused of killing a mother and her 2 kids in Des Moines, Iowa this week
4 Chicago cops fired over alleged coverup of teen's shooting
The city's Fraternal Order of Police condemned the dismissals, and the officers were not criminally charged in connection with the black teen's killing
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Watch: CBS coverage of Apollo 11 moon landing, 50 years ago today
More than half a billion people tuned in to see Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin take man's first steps on the moon. Watch how it all unfolded
"Corporate astronaut": How billionaires are joining the space race
Six hundred people have already paid Virgin Galactic $250,000 for a ticket to space
New crew heading to International Space Station on Apollo 11 anniversary
The Soyuz spacecraft is scheduled to make a six-hour flight to the International Space Station on Saturday
How NASA's moon mission turned Houston into "Space City"
"NASA looks at Houston as the Vatican of space," one expert said
How realistic is a mission to Mars?
SpaceX founder Elon Musk says it's doable to send astronauts to the moon within two years and to Mars in the next four years. How realistic is that? CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joins CBSN from the Kennedy Space Center with a look at the challenges involved.
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Heat wave hits Midwest, East Coast
More than 150 million people are expected to be impacted this weekend by a heat wave hitting the Midwest and East Coast. Natalie Brand reports from Washington and Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN in New York with the forecast.
Breaking down the feud between Trump and Omar
President Trump is defending the crowd at his North Carolina, one day after trying to distance himself from the "send her back" chant targeted at Rep. Ilhan Omar. Olivia Beavers from The Hill joined CBSN to break down that controversy, what to expect from the Mueller hearing, and the week in politics.
Iran says British tanker must undergo "legal process"
Iran said a detained British tanker must go through the proper legal process for violating maritime regulations. Trita Parsi, author of "Losing an Enemy: Obama, Iran, and the Triumph of Diplomacy," joined CBSN to discuss.
The Met unveils Apollo 11-inspired exhibit
Traveling to the moon has been a dream throughout much of human history, and the idea of one day visiting an object we all see in the sky has inspired art throughout the ages. Now, a new exhibit at New York City's Metropolitan Museum of Art that's inspired by the Apollo 11 anniversary is showcasing images from whimsical to the scientific. Elaine Quijano reports.
Billionaires join the space race
Millions of people watched in wonder as man first set foot upon the moon 50 years ago. But in the era of space travel now dawning, far more of us are destined to join them. Several self-made billionaires have launched space companies that are vying to take civilians to the moon – and this new competitive market could change the way we look at the sky above. Mark Strassmann reports.