Teen hospitalized after vaping gets double-lung transplant
The six-hour operation is believed to be the first double-lung transplant for a victim of vaping
Health
A drop in income could impact your heart health
A new study found patients whose income dropped by 50% or more were 17% more likely to suffer from a cardiovascular event
Tips to senior-proof your home to prevent falls
One out of four seniors 65 or over will be injured by a fall each year, which can greatly affect quality of life and independence
Google mining personal health data raises "significant" privacy concerns
Tech behemoth is reportedly sharing information with Ascension, a health system that includes over 2,600 hospitals and health care centers
Google mining Americans' health data, report says
More than 100 Google workers have access to lab results, diagnoses, hospitalization records and more, WSJ says
Paralyzed veteran completes marathon with robotic exoskeleton
When Terry Vereline crossed the finish line, she became the first paralyzed veteran to complete a marathon using an exoskeleton
Warning of possible listeria in even more veggies
More potentially contaminated veggie products added to long list of those recalled by Fresh Del Monte Produce division
"Profiles in Service": Program helping veterans transition to civilian life
"FitOps has not only saved lives, they have helped veterans gain that purpose that we're so desperately seeking," Randy Lloyd told CBS News
With deepest sympathy: The complications of coping with grief
Those who have lost a loved one share stories of dealing with death and loss, sometimes with unexpected twists
"Wheel of Fortune" host Pat Sajak undergoes emergency surgery
His co-host Vanna White will be taking over while he recovers
"Strong culprit" identified in vaping illnesses
Vitamin E acetate was found in fluid taken from the lungs of 29 patients across the country
Rural Americans more likely to die from preventable causes
"There is a persistent and striking gap between rural and urban Americans" when it comes to some leading causes of death
Juul to stop selling mint-flavored e-cigarette pods
Mint is one of the vaping giant's most popular flavors
10 people mistakenly injected with insulin instead of flu shot
The person who administered the incorrect shots was a pharmacist who has been practicing for 40 years, according to police
Millennials' declining health could sicken U.S. economy
Young adults in the U.S. are likely to face sharply higher medical costs than Gen-Xers did at the same age
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House to hold first public hearings in impeachment probe
The House Intelligence Committee will hold its first public impeachment hearing today, featuring testimony from two key witnesses
WH plans "aggressive" strategy for open impeachment hearings
Staff will be set up to "react in real time" with a "rapid response"
Millions face freezing temperatures amid arctic blast
More than 300 records could be shattered — from the central plains to New England and as far south as Florida
Bannon calls Pelosi's impeachment strategy "actually quite brilliant"
Bannon, the former White House chief strategist, called Pelosi a "master at political warfare"
Federal judge declares online blueprints for 3D-printed guns illegal
Seattle District Court finds State Department's 2018 move to reverse Obama-era ban on free, downloadable gun plans violated federal procedural law
FBI: Hate crime murders hit record; anti-transgender crimes soar
Advocates say despite a slight decrease in hate crimes overall, the incidents remain "unacceptably high"
Italy declares emergency as high tide swamps Venice
Sirens warned people in Venice of the rising water, and authorities closed nursery schools as a precaution
Supreme Court signals willingness to side with Trump in DACA case
The court heard arguments in a case over whether the Trump administration can end protections for "Dreamers"
Mom arrested in disappearance of 5-year-old daughter
The team looking for Taylor Rose Williams found a body, according to a statement from police in Demopolis, Alabama
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Emergency declared in Venice, Italy over high tides
Sirens warned people in Venice of the rising water, and authorities closed nursery schools as a precaution
U.S. issues warning on Bolivia as opposition leader claims power
The State Department cited "ongoing political instability" in the nation
Cardinal Pell can appeal sex abuse charges, court rules
An unanimous jury found the most senior Catholic official guilty of molesting two 13-year-old choirboys in the late 1990s
Elephant death toll in Zimbabwe rises to 200 amid severe drought
Giraffes, zebras, hippos, impalas and buffaloes are also dying due to the drought
American charged in hotel worker's death now deemed a "fugitive"
Scott Hapgood was a no-show at a scheduled court hearing on Monday
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Transcript: Carl Ghattas on "Intelligence Matters"
This week, on the "Intelligence Matters" podcast Michael Morell talks with the former head of the FBI's national security division on international and domestic terrorism
Federal judge declares online blueprints for 3D-printed guns illegal
Seattle District Court finds State Department's 2018 move to reverse Obama-era ban on free, downloadable gun plans violated federal procedural law
Watch live: House holds first public hearings in impeachment probe
The House Intelligence Committee is holding its first public impeachment hearing, featuring testimony from two key witnesses
John Legend named "2019 Sexiest Man Alive"
Blake Shelton, who was named Sexiest Man Alive in 2017, announced Legend's honor on "The Voice"
WH plans "aggressive" strategy for open impeachment hearings
Staff will be set up to "react in real time" with a "rapid response"
Politics
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Transcript: Carl Ghattas on "Intelligence Matters"
This week, on the "Intelligence Matters" podcast Michael Morell talks with the former head of the FBI's national security division on international and domestic terrorism
Watch live: House holds first public hearings in impeachment probe
The House Intelligence Committee is holding its first public impeachment hearing, featuring testimony from two key witnesses
WH plans "aggressive" strategy for open impeachment hearings
Staff will be set up to "react in real time" with a "rapid response"
House Democrats announce 5 new open impeachment hearings
Eight more officials will testify over the course of three days at hearings next week
2020 Daily Trail Markers: A Trump primary challenger bites the dust
Mark Sanford, who also served in Congress, said that he had attempted to inject the topic of fiscal responsibility "into the national debate"
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John Legend named "2019 Sexiest Man Alive"
Blake Shelton, who was named Sexiest Man Alive in 2017, announced Legend's honor on "The Voice"
NFL player explains new decision to stand for national anthem
Bennett said his comments don't "take away what I have done ... and the stances that I took, the death threats I have had on my life"
What to know about the Disney+ launch
After an "unprecedented" marketing campaign, the streaming service debuts Tuesday with spinoffs and reboots
Disney+ users report login errors on Day 1 of stream service
The Disney+ customer service handle on Twitter attributed the error issues to high consumer traffic on the platform
Bode and Morgan Miller welcome twins a year after daughter's death
The good news comes almost a year and a half after the tragic drowning death of their daughter, Emeline
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"Emotional skepticism" needed to stop spread of deepfakes
Manipulation expert Claire Wardle said people need to take responsibility when they share fake content on social media
What to know about the Disney+ launch
After an "unprecedented" marketing campaign, the streaming service debuts Tuesday with spinoffs and reboots
Disney+ users report login errors on Day 1 of stream service
The Disney+ customer service handle on Twitter attributed the error issues to high consumer traffic on the platform
Is Apple Card sexist? Goldman Sachs weighs in
Goldman Sachs, the issuer behind the tech-branded plastic, insists gender is not a factor in credit-decision process
Google mining Americans' health data, report says
More than 100 Google workers have access to lab results, diagnoses, hospitalization records and more, WSJ says
Science
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Meteor streaks through the sky over St. Louis
Hundreds reported seeing a bright flash of light across the sky in at least two counties
Elusive mouse-deer photographed for first time in almost 30 years
The shy and solitary animals boast two tiny fangs and usually weigh less than 10 pounds
Paralyzed veteran completes marathon with robotic exoskeleton
When Terry Vereline crossed the finish line, she became the first paralyzed veteran to complete a marathon using an exoskeleton
Nature up close: The largest bat colony in the world
The Bracken Bat Cave, northeast of San Antonio, is the summer home of about 20 million insect-eating Mexican free-tailed bats
Veterans with PTSD help rehabilitate injured sea lions
A unique program in Southern California pairs marine mammals with service members dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder
Health
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Teen hospitalized after vaping gets double-lung transplant
The six-hour operation is believed to be the first double-lung transplant for a victim of vaping
A drop in income could impact your heart health
A new study found patients whose income dropped by 50% or more were 17% more likely to suffer from a cardiovascular event
Tips to senior-proof your home to prevent falls
One out of four seniors 65 or over will be injured by a fall each year, which can greatly affect quality of life and independence
Google mining personal health data raises "significant" privacy concerns
Tech behemoth is reportedly sharing information with Ascension, a health system that includes over 2,600 hospitals and health care centers
Google mining Americans' health data, report says
More than 100 Google workers have access to lab results, diagnoses, hospitalization records and more, WSJ says
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Country club sued waiter for spilling wine on $30,000 bag
An unfortunate accident involving a pricey Hermès purse leads to a messy lawsuit
America's largest milk producer files for bankruptcy
As consumers have become more conscious about the environment, health and animal welfare, the dairy industry has suffered
Juul announces layoffs amid ongoing vaping concerns
As regulators examine health risks, e-cigarette maker will cut 16% of its workforce in a cost-cutting move
You'll have to spend $2,500 to visit this store Santa
Harrods in London says its store Santa is only available to big spenders "in recognition of their loyal" patronage
Former McDonald's workers sue, alleging sexual harassment
The new class-action suit comes a week after McDonald's fired CEO over a "consensual relationship" with subordinate
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Three school workers charged in death of special needs student
The student was reportedly restrained face-down for nearly an hour before becoming unresponsive
Cardinal Pell can appeal sex abuse charges, court rules
An unanimous jury found the most senior Catholic official guilty of molesting two 13-year-old choirboys in the late 1990s
Cardinal George Pell granted final appeal
Australia's highest court agreed Wednesday to hear an appeal from the most senior Catholic to be found guilty of sexually abusing children, giving Cardinal George Pell a last chance at getting his convictions overturned. Emma O'Sullivan from our partners at Network 10 reports from Canberra, Australia.
Hate crime murders reached record high
Hate crime murders in the U.S. reached a 27-year high in 2018, according to data released Tuesday by the FBI. Twenty-four people were killed in incidents classified as hate crimes, which includes the 11 worshipers slain last year at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, the deadliest anti-Semitic crime in U.S. history.
Ex-McDonald's worker details harassment
McDonald's is facing new charges that the company is not being tough enough on allegations of sexual harassment at its restaurants. In a new lawsuit, former McDonald's worker Jenna Ries said she endured daily harassment. Anna Werner has her story.
Space
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Space
Rare images of Mercury in transit
Mercury skipped across the vast, glaring face of the sun in a rare celestial transit Monday. Stargazers used solar-filtered binoculars and telescopes to spot Mercury -- a tiny black dot -- as it passed directly between Earth and the sun.
SpaceX launches internet satellites
SpaceX launched one of its Falcon 9 rockets from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, carrying an additional 60 solar-powered Starlink internet relay satellites into orbit. The rocket's first stage later successfully landed back on Earth for a record fourth time.
Mercury puts on rare show as it passes across the sun
The solar system's smallest, innermost planet resembled a tiny black dot Monday as it passes directly between Earth and the sun
SpaceX launches another 60 solar-powered internet satellites
Initial service is expected to begin next year with global connectivity expected in 2021
Boeing identifies Starliner parachute rigging problem
Engineers are adding inspections and tests to prevent repeat of parachute deploy problem
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Mary Whyte's portraits of veterans
"We the People" is a collection of watercolor paintings depicting the diversity of U.S. service members from every state of the union
The fall of the Berlin Wall
Looking back at the wall that once divided Germany during the Cold War, and its collapse in November 1989
Photos: California wildfires
Extreme winds fanned the flames as fires threatened large portions of the Golden State
The 50 most popular baby boy names
Noah, Liam, Carter – how many of these popular male baby names do you know?
Why it's tough to be a dinosaur
Cartoonist Hugh Murphy's series of books details the tribulations modern life poses for a Tyrannosaurus Rex with very short arms
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CBSN Originals | Speaking Frankly: Dating apps
Dating apps offer seemingly endless potential matches at your fingertips, turning an intimate experience into something that feels more like a video game. But because users hide behind virtual profiles, it's easy to ghost, harass, and view others as non-human — and now that bots are populating these platforms, some actually are. As the industry continues to grow, some experts question whether dating app companies are really interested in helping people find love, or if they have an incentive to keep people in an endless cycle of searching and matching without any real connection.
Cardinal George Pell granted final appeal
Australia's highest court agreed Wednesday to hear an appeal from the most senior Catholic to be found guilty of sexually abusing children, giving Cardinal George Pell a last chance at getting his convictions overturned. Emma O'Sullivan from our partners at Network 10 reports from Canberra, Australia.
Google accused of amassing health records
A new Wall Street Journal report suggests Google is stealing the personal health care records of millions of Americans. The tech company teamed with a leading health system to launch "Project Nightingale." CBS News medical contributor Dr. Tara Narula has a look at the initiative and CNET editor at large Ian Sherr weighs in on the possible privacy concerns at play.
How your paycheck may impact heart health
A new study finds people whose income dropped by at least 50% were significantly more likely to have a cardiovascular event compared to those whose income went up. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Tara Narula, a board certified cardiologist, joined CBSN AM to explain.
House Democrats announce more hearings
The House Intelligence Committee has announced more open hearings in their impeachment inquiry against President Trump. They are scheduled to take place next Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday -- and will feature a total of eight witnesses including Gordon Sondland and Kurt Volker.
