More dying at home than in U.S. hospitals for first time in a century
That's also true of nursing homes; the trends reflect rises in hospice care and in the number of Americans simply preferring to spend their last days at home
Health
New drug acts like a "guided missile" to target cancer cells
A trial for the drug labeled DS-8201 was tested in 184 patients.
Mick Mulvaney summons feuding health care officials to White House
HHS Secretary Alex Azar and Medicare and Medicaid Administrator Seema Verma have been fighting for months over an Obamacare replacement and other health care issues.
Dramatic drop in abortion providers as states target clinics
At least 26 abortion clinics have closed in 2019 alone.
E. coli outbreak linked to chopped salad kits
It's unclear if these new cases are linked to a more widespread outbreak from romaine
A Samoan father loses 3 of his 5 children to the measles outbreak
The virus has infected more than 4,800 people, and at least 70 have died — many of them young children.
White Castle recalls frozen burgers over listeria fears
Fast-food chain says bacteria that can cause serious infection linked to one of its manufacturing plants.
Supreme Court rejects challenge to Kentucky abortion law
The court rejected the case, without comment or dissent, leaving the 2017 law in place.
What to ask about social media influencers' medical posts
Pharmaceutical companies, health care providers, and advocacy groups are turning to celebrities and influencers to get their messages out on social media.
Eugenia Zukerman on keeping her sense of humor and dignity in the face of Alzheimer's
The acclaimed flutist, broadcast journalist and author opens up about her diagnosis, and how music, writing and finding joy in life are helping her cope with a fading memory
Dollar Stores and food deserts
In the latest struggle between Main Street and corporate America, grocers say the rapidly-expanding chains of Dollar General, Dollar Tree and Family Dollar have effectively forced them out of business, thereby reducing options for fresh food and produce for miles around
Flu season has come early this year
It is not too late to get vaccinated.
Planned Parenthood spends $1 million to save Title X
Planned Parenthood has until December 20 to convince the Republican-controlled Senate to reverse the changes.
Chipotle has nurses to ensure workers are sick, not hungover
Restaurant chain's CEO touts improved-safety practices after health scares including a norovirus outbreak in 2017
3 major Medicare costs will jump in January
Original Medicare premiums and deductibles for 2020 will take a bigger bite out of Social Security payments.
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House Judiciary Committee debating impeachment articles
The panel will resume debating the articles of impeachment against President Trump this morning before voting on them later today
DOJ inspector general defends his report on FBI probe of Trump campaign
The Justice Department's inspector general testified on Capitol Hill on Wednesday about his report, which concluded that the FBI's investigation had problems but no political bias.
New drug acts like a "guided missile" to target cancer cells
A trial for the drug labeled DS-8201 was tested in 184 patients.
Texas inmate executed for killing prison supervisor in 2003
Travis Runnels, 46, was convicted of slashing the throat of Stanley Wiley on January 29, 2003. He was the 22nd person put to death this year.
Violent protests over "dangerously divisive" Indian citizenship law
The new legislation will make citizenship available to illegal immigrants from 3 neighboring nations - unless they're Muslim.
Debris found near where Chilean Air Force plane disappeared
It's not yet clear if the debris belongs to the missing plane.
Weinstein reportedly reaches tentative $25 million settlement
The settlement still faces multiple legal hurdles, including challenges from some of the plaintiffs, before it can become official.
Trial date set for lawsuit by Sandy Hook families against gunmaker
Remington made the Bushmaster AR-15-style rifle used to kill 20 first graders and six educators at the Newtown, Connecticut, school December 14, 2012.
One of year's best meteor showers peaks this weekend
Grab a scarf and some gloves and prepare to watch one of the year's best meteor showers.
World
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Brits vote in an election that could end the Brexit battle. Or not.
Many British voters are simply fed up with the whole process, and Prime Minister Boris Johnson has campaigned on a vow to end it.
Violent protests over "dangerously divisive" Indian citizenship law
The new legislation will make citizenship available to illegal immigrants from 3 neighboring nations - unless they're Muslim.
Risky effort set to retrieve bodies from New Zealand volcano island
White Island volcano is showing signs of another eruption and authorities will keep tabs on the recovery effort form a nearby ship.
New Zealand doctors order extra skin to treat burn victims
Hospital personnel anticipated needing an extra 1,300 square feet of skin for grafting onto the patients.
Israeli to hold third election in less than a year
The new election will give scandal-plagued Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a welcome break as he fights to save his political career.
U.S.
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Jersey City shooters had possible hate group ties, authorities say
"From our standpoint, there is no question that this is a hate crime," Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop said.
World's first all-electric fire engine unveiled in California
It could be in Menlo Park's fleet by the end of next year, the San Francisco-area city's fire chief says.
Fed signals no interest rate cuts in 2020
The majority of Fed's rate-setting body expects interest rates to hold steady next year as economy continues growing.
Weinstein reportedly reaches tentative $25 million settlement
The settlement still faces multiple legal hurdles, including challenges from some of the plaintiffs, before it can become official.
Texas inmate executed for killing prison supervisor in 2003
Travis Runnels, 46, was convicted of slashing the throat of Stanley Wiley on January 29, 2003. He was the 22nd person put to death this year.
Politics
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Watch live: Judiciary Committee debates impeachment articles
The Judiciary Committee is continuing debate on articles of impeachment ahead of a vote later Thursday.
Feds want Giuliani associate's bail revoked
Prosecutors described him as an "extreme flight risk" and said "that risk of flight is only compounded by his continued and troubling misrepresentations."
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Bloomberg throws $10 million at House Dems
"I was proud to help Democrats win back the House in last year's midterms, and I'm proud to support them again now."
Judiciary Committee debates impeachment articles
The Judiciary Committee held a "markup" hearing to debate the two articles of impeachment against the president.
Mick Mulvaney summons feuding health care officials to White House
HHS Secretary Alex Azar and Medicare and Medicaid Administrator Seema Verma have been fighting for months over an Obamacare replacement and other health care issues.
Entertainment
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Weinstein reportedly reaches tentative $25 million settlement
The settlement still faces multiple legal hurdles, including challenges from some of the plaintiffs, before it can become official.
MLB players will sport Nike swoosh on front of jerseys
The famed swoosh logo will be on the front of Major League Baseball jerseys starting in the 2020 season.
Conductor Michael Tilson Thomas wants to color "outside the lines"
Tilson Thomas has conducted orchestras all over the world and is the co-founder of the New World Symphony, a teaching symphony in Miami Beach.
Britt McHenry sues Fox News, alleging sexual harassment
Fox Nation TV host accuses her former co-host, an ex-pro wrestler, of sending her sexually explicit text messages.
"Purple Rain," "Platoon," "Amadeus" among latest additions to National Film Registry
Among films chosen for preservation by the Library of Congress: "Coal Miner's Daughter," "Gaslight," "The Last Waltz," Disney's "Sleeping Beauty," and "Clerks"
Technology
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World's first all-electric fire engine unveiled in California
It could be in Menlo Park's fleet by the end of next year, the San Francisco-area city's fire chief says.
TikTok criticized after canceling meets with U.S. lawmakers
Chinese-owned social media company criticized for postponing meetings on Capitol Hill a second time.
Apple's Mac Pro costs $52,599, or 55% above median U.S. income
The computing giant began selling its most expensive computer this week, a massive unit geared toward professionals.
Peloton shares fall as critic flags "something worse than the commercial"
Noted short-seller Andrew Left Investor predicts an $8 billion drop in the value of Peloton's shares by the end of 2020.
YouTube bars racist, sexist and similarly insulting videos
The video streaming site said it will "demonitize," or turn off ad revenue, on channels that are repeat offenders
Science
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The final full moon of the decade is at 12:12 a.m. on 12/12
This year's Cold Moon has a unique twist.
One of the year's best meteor showers peaks this weekend
Grab a scarf and some gloves and prepare to watch one of the year's best meteor showers.
Blue Origin launches New Shepard on successful test flight
The test flight is the latest in preparation for launching commercial passengers into space.
Greta Thunberg is Time's 2019 Person of the Year
Time Magazine on Wednesday announced teen climate activist Greta Thunberg is its 2019 Person of the Year.
Arctic report details drastic changes in warming climate
Scientists warn that what happens in the Arctic will not stay in the Arctic.
Health
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More dying at home than in U.S. hospitals for first time in a century
That's also true of nursing homes; the trends reflect rises in hospice care and in the number of Americans simply preferring to spend their last days at home
New drug acts like a "guided missile" to target cancer cells
A trial for the drug labeled DS-8201 was tested in 184 patients.
Mick Mulvaney summons feuding health care officials to White House
HHS Secretary Alex Azar and Medicare and Medicaid Administrator Seema Verma have been fighting for months over an Obamacare replacement and other health care issues.
Dramatic drop in abortion providers as states target clinics
At least 26 abortion clinics have closed in 2019 alone.
E. coli outbreak linked to chopped salad kits
It's unclear if these new cases are linked to a more widespread outbreak from romaine
MoneyWatch
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Fed signals no interest rate cuts in 2020
The majority of Fed's rate-setting body expects interest rates to hold steady next year as economy continues growing.
Wedding sites downplay venues that were slave plantations
Sites like Pinterest and the Knot change policies on wedding-venue content that glorifies former slave plantations.
Celadon biggest of nearly 800 truck company failures this year
Truck company bankruptcies and abandoned drivers: It's "been happening a lot in 2019," said one industry attorney.
Health care costs crimp Americans' holiday spending
Rising medical costs are having a sobering effect on the holidays.
MLB players will sport Nike swoosh on front of jerseys
The famed swoosh logo will be on the front of Major League Baseball jerseys starting in the 2020 season.
Crime
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Jersey City shooters had possible hate group ties, authorities say
"From our standpoint, there is no question that this is a hate crime," Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop said.
Feds want Giuliani associate's bail revoked
Prosecutors described him as an "extreme flight risk" and said "that risk of flight is only compounded by his continued and troubling misrepresentations."
Weinstein reportedly reaches tentative $25 million settlement
The settlement still faces multiple legal hurdles, including challenges from some of the plaintiffs, before it can become official.
Texas inmate executed for killing prison supervisor in 2003
Travis Runnels, 46, was convicted of slashing the throat of Stanley Wiley on January 29, 2003. He was the 22nd person put to death this year.
Lawsuit filed by Sandy Hook families vs. gunmaker set for trial
Remington made the Bushmaster AR-15-style rifle used to kill 20 first graders and six educators at the Newtown, Connecticut, school December 14, 2012.
Space
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The final full moon of the decade is at 12:12 a.m. on 12/12
This year's Cold Moon has a unique twist.
One of the year's best meteor showers peaks this weekend
Grab a scarf and some gloves and prepare to watch one of the year's best meteor showers.
Blue Origin launches New Shepard on successful test flight
The test flight is the latest in preparation for launching commercial passengers into space.
Russian cargo ship reaches space station
The Progress docking came less than a day after a SpaceX Dragon cargo ship reached the space station
Russian cargo ship launches to follow SpaceX Dragon to Space Station
The Russian freighter is expected to arrive at the space station early Monday, one day after a SpaceX Dragon cargo ship arrives.
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2019 additions to the National Film Registry
"Purple Rain," "Amadeus," "Platoon" and "Coal Miner's Daughter" are among the classic films to be preserved for future generations by the Library of Congress
Photos: White House Christmas decorations
The White House says this year's theme, "The Spirit of America," is "a tribute to the traditions, customs, and history that make our Nation great."
Dale Pike murder: Evidence photos in the case against Enrico Forti
In 1998, Dale Pike came to Miami to discuss a business deal with Enrico Forti -- the next day he was dead, and Forti was the prime suspect
The best movies of 2019, ranked
From the Irishman to Toy Story 4, these are the highest-rated films released in 2019.
Biggest-movie franchises
These series aren't just big -- they're really, really big,.
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CBSN Originals | Speaking Frankly: Raising Boys
Now that the #MeToo movement has brought conversations about toxic masculinity and sexual consent to the forefront of public discourse, parents are grappling with how to encourage their sons to reject some of the more traditional notions of manhood. But many say they struggle with reinforcing those values in a society that still largely adheres to deeply-rooted stereotypes. It raises the question: How do we raise our boys?
Office jobs for women are disappearing
Automation and outsourcing are taking a toll on traditional middle-class office jobs for women.
CBSN Originals | Speaking Frankly: Title IX
Obama-era rules set tough new standards for how schools should handle cases of sexual misconduct on campus under Title IX. But some alleged victims say the investigations made matters worse, while many of the accused claim they're being denied due process. Now, the Trump administration has offered a new set of guidelines. Will that fix the problems?
Veteran now a freshman at Yale
A wounded warrior has embarked on a new mission far from the battlefield. But former Navy SEAL James Hatch has a powerful ally at his side. David Martin explains.
CBSN Originals | Speaking Frankly: Porn
With smartphones and wireless internet, gaining access to pornography has never been easier for young people. But experts say early exposure to porn can "rewire" young people’s brains, distort their views of sexual behavior, and even contribute to dating violence. Now, educators are trying to find ways to teach kids how to think critically about porn to help them foster healthier relationships.
