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
Health
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
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
Opioid shipments ballooned as an addiction crisis grew, DEA data shows
Federal data shows drug companies distributed 8.4 billion opioid pills to pharmacies from 2006 to 2012, a 50% jump
Planned Parenthood ousts president amid organizational turmoil
The departure comes after months of conflict between Dr. Leana Wen and Planned Parenthood's board, sources told CBS News
Nestlé launching new chocolate that ditches refined sugar
Swiss food maker says it's developed a way to make chocolate that relies on its natural sweetness
Scientists close in on blood test for Alzheimer's
An Alzheimer's blood test "doesn't have to be perfect" to be useful for screening, one expert explained
Netflix deletes suicide scene from "13 Reasons Why"
The show came under fire for its depiction of teen suicide
AIDS deaths fall by one-third since 2010, U.N. reports
The data comes from a new report commissioned by UNAIDS, a joint United Nations program
"Good news" for those with genetic risk for Alzheimer's
Regardless of how much genetic risk someone has, a good diet, adequate exercise, limiting alcohol and not smoking made dementia less likely
Infected pastor on bus brings Ebola outbreak to crowded Congo city
It's the 1st time the deadly virus has reached Goma, home to more than 2 million, since epidemic began almost a year ago
Bowled over for breakfast
What happened when food blogger Wil Fulton tried an experiment of eating nothing but breakfast cereal for a week? And with egg sandwich sales increasing for breakfast, how are cereal makers trying to re-energize their brands?
Flesh-eating bacteria kills man after beach trip, family says
"12 hours after we were in the water, he woke up with a fever, chills and some cramping," his daughter wrote
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Americans reflect on the pain of being told "go back to your country"
"I have been told countless times to go back to my country. So many times that I can't even remember"
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
Iran denies U.S. destroyed its drone and claims it has proof
President Trump has said an Iranian drone was "destroyed" after threatening a U.S. warship in the Strait of Hormuz
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
Mitch Petrus, who won Super Bowl with Giants, dead at age 32
Petrus had worked outside all day at his family shop, and that his cause of death is listed as heat stroke, coroner says
Possible motive revealed in studio arson attack that killed 33
Witness accounts and reports suggested the man had a grudge against Kyoto Animation
Two more accusers come forward after Jeffrey Epstein denied bail
The 66-year-old financier is charged with two counts of sex trafficking involving minors
Michelle Obama named most admired woman
The former first lady has dethroned Angelina Jolie on YouGov's list
Tyreek Hill avoids NFL suspension in domestic violence case
NFL says it has not been given access to information in the court proceedings, and a district attorney in June said an investigation was dropped
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Worker fired for telling customers to "go back to their country"
Employee loses his job days after questioning the citizenship of Hispanic customers in an incident captured on video
Tyreek Hill avoids NFL suspension in domestic violence case
NFL says it has not been given access to information in the court proceedings, and a district attorney in June said an investigation was dropped
How changing your spending habits can raise your credit score
A low credit score can make it tougher to buy a car, obtain a mortgage, or even get a job
Americans reflect on the pain of being told "go back to your country"
"I have been told countless times to go back to my country. So many times that I can't even remember"
Mitch Petrus, who won Super Bowl with Giants, dead at age 32
Petrus had worked outside all day at his family shop and his cause of death is listed as heat stroke, coroner says
Politics
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Vote on 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund to be held Tuesday
Sen. Rand Paul blocked the Senate from voting to reauthorize the fund this week
Delaney disputes reports he's dropping presidential bid
"No one on my team asked me to drop out of the race and I have no plans to drop out of the race," Delaney said
Dems to press Mueller for "clearer narrative" of Trump's conduct
Staffers say that lawmakers want to help give the American public a clearer picture into Mueller's findings. The former special counsel testifies before the House Judiciary and Intelligence Committees on Wednesday
"We are not going to lie down," Omar says at town hall
"I know there are a lot of people that are trying to distract us now, but I want you all to know that we are not going to lie down," Omar said at the town hall
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
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New survey reveals world's most admired woman
The former first lady has dethroned Angelina Jolie on YouGov's list
Possible motive revealed in studio arson attack that killed 33
Witness accounts and reports suggested the man had a grudge against Kyoto Animation
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
Swedish prosecutor wants rapper A$AP Rocky's detention extended
New York native was arrested over a fight in Stockholm last month, and police say they need more time to complete their investigation
Iran claims it has "not lost any drone"
President Trump has said an Iranian drone was "destroyed" after threatening a U.S. warship in the Strait of Hormuz
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"Cats" trailer unveils all-star cast as felines
Some Twitter users used words like "weird" "disturbing" and "horrifying" to describe the cat makeovers.
Norah O'Donnell tells Colbert the icon she wants to emulate
Norah O'Donnell started as anchor and managing editor of "CBS Evening News" on July 15
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"Coach Drake": The story behind baseball's 6-year-old internet sensation
The assistant pitching coach for the Kalamazoo Growlers quickly won over fans with his dancing and arguments with umpires
A$AP Rocky could be detained for another week
American rapper A$AP Rocky has been in jail in Sweden for two weeks -- and now, a Swedish prosecutor wants to keep him in custody for another week. Some U.S. lawmakers are demanding Rocky's release, calling it a human rights issue. The rapper was arrested for alleged involvement in a street fight in Stockholm last month, which was caught on video.
Technology
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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
FaceApp sparks myths and privacy fears. Here's where your photos go
Consumers flocked to the app to get a glimpse of their older selves, but fears are growing over its privacy policy
Science
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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
Lunar eclipse on 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 launch
The lunar spectacle falls on the same date when, five decades earlier, Apollo 11 began its voyage to the moon
Meet the women behind NASA's historic moon landing
Poppy Northcutt, Joann Morgan and Margaret Hamilton were critical to the success of the Apollo 11 mission
Health
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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
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
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
MoneyWatch
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Worker fired for telling customers to "go back to their country"
Employee loses his job days after questioning the citizenship of Hispanic customers in an incident captured on video
Boeing says its costs from the 737 Max mount to $4.9 billion
The company is taking the charge to cover compensation to airlines that canceled thousands of flights
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
Americans still think they can make money flipping houses
Many people say real estate is a better investment than stocks, bonds or gold—the real numbers show otherwise
The real stars of "Stranger Things"? All those brand names
The hit Netflix series' seamless twining of stories and products is changing how companies market their brands
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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
Phillly cops to be fired over racist posts
A group of 13 Philadelphia police officers will be fired over racist or offensive Facebook posts. More than 50 other officers are being reprimanded or suspended. Don Dahler reports.
Man shouting "You die!" sets fire to anime studio, killing 33
Officials said the suspect entered the studio and doused it with accelerant; many staff couldn't escape the smoke and flames
Jeffrey Epstein denied bail
A federal judge in New York refused to grant bail for wealthy financier Jeffrey Epstein, citing the risk of danger to the community. Epstein is facing charges of abusing underage girls. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman and correspondent Mola Lenghi join CBSN with the latest.
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Space
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.
50 Years Later: Apollo 11 on the "CBS This Morning" podcast
The podcast will travel back in time in the coming days to reflect on the historic launch and landing
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
NASA pleads for steady funding for moon mission
NASA's goal of landing astronauts on the moon in 2024 won't be possible without steady funding from Congress
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Manson Family murders: The terrifying story in pictures
A look at the cult slayings that shocked – and scared – America
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Evidence photos from the police shooting of Danroy "DJ" Henry Jr.
Evidence from the scene of Pace University student DJ Henry’s fatal encounter with Officer Aaron Hess in Mount Pleasant, N.Y.
Apollo 11 50th anniversary: 50 photos from the moon
50 photos to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the moon landing
Deadliest highway in every state
These are the highways with the highest rate of fatal crashes
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Sneak peek: In The Name of Hate
A brilliant Ivy League student is murdered after he went to a California park with a former high school classmate. Was he killed because he was gay and Jewish? Correspondent Tracy Smith investigates Saturday, July 20 at 10/9c on CBS.
Japanese studio fire under investigation
Officials are investigating the deadly arson fire at an anime studio in Japan. CBSN contributor and senior fellow at the the Asia Society Isaac Stone Fish joined CBSN to talk about the fire and other news from the region, including the latest on protests in Hong Kong.
Cops fired for alleged coverup of teen's shooting
The Chicago Police Board on Thursday fired four police officers for allegedly covering up a white officer's 2014 fatal shooting of black teenager Laquan McDonald. The board found the officers exaggerated the threat posed by the 17-year-old McDonald to justify his shooting by Jason Van Dyke.
Baseball's 6-year-old sensation, Coach Drake
Adorable videos show 6-year-old Drake Livingston, also known as "Coach Drake," giving pep talks to players and arguing with the umpires at Kalamazoo Growlers games in Michigan. It's his first year as an assistant pitching coach in the summer college league -- but he's quickly becoming a fan favorite. Vladimir Duthiers reports.
How to raise your credit score
A recent creditcards.com survey found that a large majority of Americans with debt would not be willing to cut spending on either leisure travel or clothing and shoes by 50%. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS This Morning" Friday to discuss how these choices can impact your credit.