Another vaping-related death reported; illnesses top 500 nationwide
The Food and Drug Administration revealed that its criminal investigations unit started tracking leads early on
Health
Chemicals in tap water could cause 100,000 cancer cases in U.S.
Consumers should invest in water filters, a research group said, citing 22 contaminants found in U.S. water systems
Children separated from families could suffer long-term health issues
"As they become adults, we see continued anxiety, continued depression, real PTSD"
Cancer concerns halt distribution of heartburn drug Zantac
Drug giant conducting its own investigation into traces of a potentially cancer-causing ingredient in heartburn med
Scientific breakthrough may eventually help blind to see
A handful of volunteers are already seeing the promise of a new device, about 18 months into a five-year clinical study
Michigan sounds alarm on mosquito-borne virus after 3 deaths
Death typically occurs two to 10 days after onset of symptoms but can occur much later, according to the CDC
Abortion rate drops to lowest level since Roe v. Wade
Experts say the drop is because of a declining pregnancy rate and laws targeting the operations of abortion providers
Purdue Pharma to stay in business as it pursues bankruptcy protection
Lawyers for the pharmaceutical company secured permission to maintain business as usual — paying employees and vendors, supplying pills to distributors and keeping current on taxes and insurance
New York bans flavored e-cigarettes after 7th death nationwide
Governor Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat, had proposed the emergency ban Sunday, citing surging use among young people
"Like a sunburn on your lungs": How does the climate crisis impact health?
Children, pregnant people and the elderly are the most at risk from extreme weather and heat – but the impact is already felt across every specialty of medicine
Hospitals are some of America's toughest debt collectors
"How am I ever going to pay off $164,000?" asks one patient who lost her home after a hospital sued for unpaid bills
General Mills recalls Gold Medal flour after E. coli found
Warning comes two months after health officials said an E. coli outbreak linked to other flour brands was apparently over
Abortion clinics report record-high violence
One provider said the movement against abortion access feels similar to when Dr. George Tiller, a well-known abortion doctor, was assassinated in 2009
Girl dies from brain-eating amoeba after swimming
10-year-old Lily Mae Avant died overnight on Monday after fighting for her life in Cook Children's Hospital in Fort Worth
Woman swallows engagement ring in her sleep
Jenna Evans dreamed she had to swallow her ring to protect it from "bad guys" – except it wasn't just a dream
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Giuliani says he didn't ask Ukraine to probe Biden, then says he did
Trump's personal lawyer contradicts himself in heated interview as mysterious whistleblower complaint causes a standoff between Congress and the intelligence community
Bill de Blasio ends 2020 presidential bid
de Blasio had been struggling in polling over the course of the race thus far
Relentless Imelda evokes memories of Hurricane Harvey
Flooding from seemingly non-stop downpours spurred more than 1,700 water rescues and evacuations in Southeast Texas, and Imelda is being blamed for at least two deaths
2,200 "burned out" nurses walk off the job in Chicago
Nurses strike after contract talks with the hospital broke down this week amid a dispute over staffing levels and pay raises
American Airlines said to cancel flight over Muslim passengers
One traveler blames cancellation on racial profiling, saying he was treated with "suspicion" and "disrespect"
Global climate change strike is underway
Thousands of people in cities around the world are hitting the streets to demand their governments take action on climate change
Missing 5-year-old from New Jersey was likely lured into van
Dulce Maria Alavez vanished Monday from Bridgeton City Park about 30 miles south of Philadelphia
"Storm Area 51" draws hundreds near secretive U.S. base
Call to "storm" the secretive U.S. military base in the Nevada desert known as Area 51 attracted several dozen revelers to entrance
Is this the airport gate where the next president will be chosen?
Hang out at the G gates at Chicago's O'Hare International amid the masses and the candidates on their way to the next campaign stop, and you may just get some insight into the state of the race
World
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Pelosi irks China as battle rages to control narrative on Hong Kong
While media in Hong Kong reported the U.S. House Speaker promising to work for rights in the city, Chinese news outlets spoke of "interference"
China probes FedEx pilot for "smuggling weapons" over air gun pellets
Pilot reportedly ordered to stay in China pending investigation after he was found with air gun pellets, but it comes as FedEx is caught up in trade spat
Global climate change strike - Live updates
Thousands of people in cities around the world are hitting the streets to demand their governments take action on climate change
Border Patrol agents screening migrant families for "credible fear"
Border Patrol agents — law enforcement officers — are now interviewing would-be asylum seekers who express fear about returning to their home countries
Justin Trudeau apologizes for brownface and blackface photos
Trudeau on Thursday spoke to reporters in Winnipeg where he apologized for past photos of him wearing brownface and blackface
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"Storm Area 51" draws hundreds near secretive U.S. base
Call to "storm" the secretive U.S. military base in the Nevada desert known as Area 51 attracted several dozen revelers to entrance
American Airlines said to cancel flight over Muslim passengers
One traveler blames cancellation on racial profiling, saying he was treated with "suspicion" and "disrespect"
2,200 "burned out" nurses walk off the job in Chicago
Nurses strike after contract talks with the hospital broke down this week amid a dispute over staffing levels and pay raises
Fed rushes to plug cash shortage in short-term loan market
Central bank has had to inject $200 billion into the banking system this week alone, though experts say not to worry
Delta flight makes emergency landing after quick 29,000-foot descent
Flight from Atlanta to Fort Lauderdale was diverted to Tampa, where it landed safely
Politics
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Bill de Blasio ends 2020 presidential bid
de Blasio had been struggling in polling over the course of the race thus far
Is this the airport gate where the next president will be chosen?
Hang out at the G gates at Chicago's O'Hare International amid the masses and the candidates on their way to the next campaign stop, and you may just get some insight into the state of the race
Interior Secretary talks about Trump's promise to "drain the swamp"
David Bernhardt, a former lobbyist, says that he is a "big believer in the president's agenda"
Giuliani says he didn't ask Ukraine to probe Biden, then says he did
Trump's personal lawyer contradicts himself in heated interview as mysterious whistleblower complaint causes a standoff between Congress and the intelligence community
Iowa Democrats propose satellite caucusing to expand access
Satellite caucusing would allow Iowans who can't attend in-person caucuses on February 3 to participate during extended hours at a location other than their precinct location
Entertainment
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Entertainment
"My Life of Crime": New true crime podcast
"48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty has spent decades reporting on crime stories. In her new podcast, "My Life of Crime," she explores everything from the 19th century murder trial of Lizzie Borden, to what it is like inside a maximum security women’s prison.
Cedric the Entertainer on "The Neighborhood"
Cedric the Entertainer has been making audiences laugh for more than three decades. He currently stars as Calvin Butler on the CBS series "The Neighborhood." It explores what happens when a white family from the Midwest moves next door to a black family in Los Angeles. Cedric joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss what's in store for Season 2.
"The Circus" co-host on Warren's momentum
Season Four of Showtime's political docuseries "The Circus" returns Sunday ahead of the 2020 primary season. National polls show the race for the Democratic nomination narrowing between former Vice President Joe Biden, Senator Elizabeth Warren and Senator Bernie Sanders. Wagner joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the massive New York City rally Elizabeth Warren held earlier this week and what that means for the Democratic nomination.
Kodi Lee, blind contestant with autism, wins "America's Got Talent"
Lee won $1 million in prize money and he will headline shows in Las Vegas in November
Peter Frampton bids farewell to Madison Square Garden in final tour
"I've not said goodbye anywhere," Frampton said. "I've just waved. 'Cause you never know"
Technology
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Zuckerberg visits Trump at the White House
The Facebook CEO's trip to Washington D.C. comes as Congress has been debating a privacy law
Amazon promises to use only renewable energy in 10 years
Company has been under pressure from employees to get off fossil fuels and cut ties with extraction companies
TikTok may be censoring Hong Kong protests, report says
A search for Hong Kong demonstrations on Facebook or Twitter yields thousands of results — not so on Chinese-owned app
Instagram plans to restrict posts promoting weight loss products
Influencers promoting diet teas, supplements and certain cosmetic surgeries may have their posts hidden or removed completely
200,000 people applied for jobs at Amazon in a single week
While New Yorkers repelled the ecommerce giant's expansion plans, job applications are flying in from other places
Science
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Global climate change strike - Live updates
Thousands of people in cities around the world are hitting the streets to demand their governments take action on climate change
Radar picks up huge swarm of dragonflies in parts of southeast U.S.
The National Weather Service radar showed the large blob extending from Virginia to North Carolina
Amazon promises to use only renewable energy in 10 years
Company has been under pressure from employees to get off fossil fuels and cut ties with extraction companies
Which businesses are closing for Friday's climate strike?
Lush, Patagonia and Ben & Jerry's are closing locations, while others are shutting offices or offering paid time off
North America has lost nearly 3 billion birds since 1970
The shocking loss could be a sign of an ecological crisis, scientists said Thursday
Health
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Another vaping-related death reported; illnesses top 500 nationwide
The Food and Drug Administration revealed that its criminal investigations unit started tracking leads early on
Chemicals in tap water could cause 100,000 cancer cases in U.S.
Consumers should invest in water filters, a research group said, citing 22 contaminants found in U.S. water systems
Children separated from families could suffer long-term health issues
"As they become adults, we see continued anxiety, continued depression, real PTSD"
Cancer concerns halt distribution of heartburn drug Zantac
Drug giant conducting its own investigation into traces of a potentially cancer-causing ingredient in heartburn med
Scientific breakthrough may eventually help blind to see
A handful of volunteers are already seeing the promise of a new device, about 18 months into a five-year clinical study
MoneyWatch
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American Airlines said to cancel flight over Muslim passengers
One traveler blames cancellation on racial profiling, saying he was treated with "suspicion" and "disrespect"
Fed rushes to plug cash shortage in short-term loan market
Central bank has had to inject $200 billion into the banking system this week alone, though experts say not to worry
China probes FedEx pilot for "smuggling weapons" over air gun pellets
Pilot reportedly ordered to stay in China pending investigation after he was found with air gun pellets, but it comes as FedEx is caught up in trade spat
Zuckerberg visits Trump at the White House
The Facebook CEO's trip to Washington D.C. comes as Congress has been debating a privacy law
Nike drops Antonio Brown after rape allegations
"Antonio Brown is not a Nike athlete," a spokesperson from the company told CBS Boston
Crime
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Crime
"My Life of Crime": New true crime podcast
"48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty has spent decades reporting on crime stories. In her new podcast, "My Life of Crime," she explores everything from the 19th century murder trial of Lizzie Borden, to what it is like inside a maximum security women’s prison.
N.J. man scouted potential terror targets in 3 cities, feds say
Prosecutors allege Alexei Saab, aiding Hezbollah, took photos or video of landmarks in New York, Boston and Washington including Statue of Liberty, Fenway Park and White House
Man pleads guilty to deadly shooting at North Carolina university
The 22-year-old killed two students and injured four others in the school shooting at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in April
Pennsylvania state senator resigns after child porn arrest
Pennsylvania's governor called the charges "disgusting and beyond comprehension"
Black candidate reportedly targeted by racist threats
A Florida man has been arrested for allegedly threatening harm against a Charlottesville city council candidate because of his race
Space
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Brad Pitt asks NASA astronaut: Who was better — me or Clooney?
Pitt plays an astronaut in his newest film, "Ad Astra", which will be released nationwide Friday
Friday the 13th to get full Harvest Moon
Lucky us – the rare occurrence hasn't happened in 19 years
Fire delays rocket launch to the International Space Station
It's not yet known when the HTV-8 cargo ship will be launched to the International Space Station
India fails to land on the moon
India hoped to become the fourth nation to soft-land on the moon with their Chandrayaan-2 space mission. But their space agency, ISRO, lost communication with their lander just before the mission was complete. CBS News Space Consultant Bill Harwood joins CBSN to discuss the apparent failure.
Indian spacecraft apparently crashes in moon landing attempt
India seeks to join the U.S., Russia and China as the only countries to successfully land a spacecraft on the moon
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Scenes from Riot Fest music festival
The 15th annual edition of the Chicago music festival, heavily geared toward punk rock, featured three days of performances by 91 bands and solo acts
U.S.-Mexico border wall: What it really looks like
You've heard a lot of talk about the wall. Here's what it's really like.
Photographer Robert Frank 1924-2019
A look back at the work of one of the most influential of photographers who created intimate, moody portraits of an America struggling to define itself in a post-war world
Photos: Hurricane Dorian's devastation
"Everything's gone! Everything!" one woman said after Dorian slammed into the Bahamas
The most valuable NFL teams in 2019, ranked
Thanks to some pricey TV deals, a relocation, and brand-new stadiums, the NFL has never been more valuable.
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Meet Dona, an entrepreneur & "Ninja Cat"
Dona Sarkar is a Microsoft engineer. But she's also much more. Author? Designer? TedX speaker? Yes, yes and yes.
"My Life of Crime": New true crime podcast
"48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty has spent decades reporting on crime stories. In her new podcast, "My Life of Crime," she explores everything from the 19th century murder trial of Lizzie Borden, to what it is like inside a maximum security women’s prison.
Cedric the Entertainer on "The Neighborhood"
Cedric the Entertainer has been making audiences laugh for more than three decades. He currently stars as Calvin Butler on the CBS series "The Neighborhood." It explores what happens when a white family from the Midwest moves next door to a black family in Los Angeles. Cedric joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss what's in store for Season 2.
Drinking culture and American kids
On America's college campuses, there are epidemics we talk about and those we don't. When sexual assaults or fraternity hazing deaths make headlines, court cases follow and new rules are enacted, but less attention is paid to an underlying issue – binge drinking culture. CBSN Originals explores how drinking to excess is not only considered normal, but cool, and how for many young people "blacking out" is less a rarity than an every weekend occurrence – with grave consequences.
North America lost 3B birds in past 50 years
Scientists have a stark new warning about the disappearance of billions of birds in the U.S. and Canada according to a study just published in the journal, Science. It says more than a quarter of the entire bird population disappeared over the last half-century. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
