China treats 2 people with a highly contagious form of the plague
Officials in Beijing confirm rare cases of deadly disease, leaving residents of the densely-packed capital city with some unanswered questions
Health
LASIK eye surgery should be taken off market, ex-FDA adviser says
An estimated 20 million Americans have undergone the procedure to correct nearsightedness and improve distance vision
New antibiotics needed "yesterday" to fight drug-resistant infections
Antibiotics are expensive to develop and because their use is limited, there's not a lot of profit potential for manufactures
"I cannot think of a greater health emergency"
Health experts sound alarm about climate change's growing and potential impact on kids, as detailed in annual report in medical journal The Lancet
CDC report identifies new potentially deadly superbugs
One antibiotic resistant superbug wasn't even on the CDC's radar five years ago, but has since spread around the globe
Google's "Project Nightingale" faces medical privacy inquiry
A federal agency wants more information about the "mass collection" of patients' medical data by the search giant
Hospital plans to take girl off life support against family's wishes
Doctors at Cook Children's Medical Center planned to stop treatment for Tinslee Lewis after invoking the state's "10-day rule"
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
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
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2 dead in shooting at California high school
Police say the gunman and victims all attended Saugus High School in Southern California.
Impeachment updates: Pelosi accuses Trump of "bribery"
The House speaker told reporters that bribery is "in the Constitution attached to the impeachment proceeding"
Russia establishes base in Syria amid spike in violence
CBS News saw Russian attack helicopters in the region, followed by a long U.S. military convoy
All-black Women's Army Corps unit still fighting for recognition
Nearly 900 women went to Europe during the war, and delivered mail to the troops, while bombs dropped around them
Border officials: "Consequences" deterring migrant families and kids
For the first time in more than a year, the Trump administration is apprehending less migrant children and families than adults along the U.S.-Mexico border
"Their sexuality has been hijacked": How porn is affecting kids
Easy access to increasingly "outlandish" online porn is shaping the way young people think about sex and relationships
Manhunt intensifies for Marine deserter accused of murder
Michael Alexander Brown is accused of killing his stepfather
These NFL teams are the Vegas favorites to land Colin Kaepernick
Odds are already being placed at which team has the best chance to land Kaepernick — if he decides to sign
Rodney Reed's lawyers file to overturn conviction
Reed is scheduled to be executed on November 20 for the 1996 murder of Stacey Stites
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Venice council floods after officials reject climate change measures
The regional council chambers, located in the Ferro Fini Palace, started to take on water Tuesday night as members were discussing climate change funding
Border officials: "Consequences" deterring migrant families and kids
For the first time in more than a year, the Trump administration is apprehending less migrant children and families than adults along the U.S.-Mexico border
International court to probe crimes against Rohingya
Prominent rights group said the decision will give fresh hope to victims that those responsible for brutal crimes will be brought to justice
Turkey sending home U.S. ISIS suspect after days stuck on Greek border
Turkish government has been working to repatriate ISIS detainees, and says the U.S. agreed to take back this one who just spent 3 days stuck in a no man's land
China treats 2 people with a highly contagious form of the plague
Officials in Beijing confirm rare cases of deadly disease, leaving residents of the densely-packed capital city with some unanswered questions
U.S.
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All-black Women's Army Corps unit still fighting for recognition
Nearly 900 women went to Europe during the war, and delivered mail to the troops, while bombs dropped around them
Trump asks Supreme Court to stop release of his tax returns
A federal appeals court ruled Monday that Trump's tax returns can be turned over to state criminal investigators
2020 Daily Trail Markers: After Kentucky win, Dems look to Louisiana
This Saturday, Louisiana will hold an election between incumbent Democrat Governor John Bel Edwards and Republican businessman Eddie Rispone
Russia establishes base in Syria amid spike in violence
CBS News saw Russian attack helicopters in the region, followed by a long U.S. military convoy
Manhunt intensifies for Marine deserter accused of murder
Michael Alexander Brown is accused of killing his stepfather
Politics
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Trump asks Supreme Court to stop release of his tax returns
A federal appeals court ruled Monday that Trump's tax returns can be turned over to state criminal investigators
2020 Daily Trail Markers: After Kentucky win, Dems look to Louisiana
This Saturday, Louisiana will hold an election between incumbent Democrat Governor John Bel Edwards and Republican businessman Eddie Rispone
Nevada's new caucus rules present challenges for 2020 Democrats
Nevada's caucuses, the third contest of the Democratic primary and a key test of candidates' support among Hispanics, Asian Americans and labor unions
Border officials: "Consequences" deterring migrant families and kids
For the first time in more than a year, the Trump administration is apprehending less migrant children and families than adults along the U.S.-Mexico border
Uber slapped with $650 million tax bill
Company faces back taxes and penalties in battle over whether ride-share drivers are contractors or employees
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"Survivor" contestant accused of "inappropriate touching"
"There are always consequences for standing up," one contestant said. "This happens in real life, in work settings, in school. You can't say anything because it's going to affect your upward trajectory. It's going to affect how people look at you"
From 1996: The secret world of John le Carré
The putative end of the Cold War didn't mark the end for master spy storyteller John le Carré, who continued to write thrilling bestsellers of international intrigue and duplicity. Mark Phillips talked with the writer about how his "secret world" hadn’t changed all that much, and with London tailor Douglas Hayward, who served as a source of inspiration for the British expat who finds himself in the middle of a plot in crime-and drug-ridden Panama City, in le Carré's novel, "The Tailor of Panama." Originally broadcast on "CBS Sunday Morning" November 17, 1996.
Alicia Keys to return as host for 2020 Grammy Awards
The "Girl on Fire" singer previously hosted the 2019 Grammys
Behind the scenes of Celine Dion's "Courage" tour
For the Canadian powerhouse, the rush backstage before a big show never gets old
Backstage at Celine Dion's "Courage" tour
For the first time in more than a decade, Celine Dion is touring the U.S. as part of her 10th world tour. The Canadian powerhouse is performing more than 100 shows. On Friday she’ll release her 27th studio album, “Courage.” The album and tour come more than three years after the death of René Angélil, her husband and manager. Gayle King got exclusive backstage access at her first U.S. stop.
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Uber slapped with $650 million tax bill
Company faces back taxes and penalties in battle over whether ride-share drivers are contractors or employees
Instagram hiding "like" counts in worldwide test
Starting Thursday, some U.S. users of the social media platform won't see the tally measuring a post's popularity
Pope presses tech companies to block kids' access to porn
Pontiff calls for tech industry to take action against "dramatic growth of pornography in the digital world"
Facebook says it removed 3.2 billion fake accounts
Facebook estimates that about 5% of its 2.45 billion user accounts are fake
SpaceX test fires crew capsule's abort engines
The test will help clear the way for an in-flight abort test as early as next month
Science
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Venice council floods after officials reject climate change measures
The regional council chambers, located in the Ferro Fini Palace, started to take on water Tuesday night as members were discussing climate change funding
"I cannot think of a greater health emergency"
Health experts sound alarm about climate change's growing and potential impact on kids, as detailed in annual report in medical journal The Lancet
SpaceX test fires crew capsule's abort engines
The test will help clear the way for an in-flight abort test as early as next month
Greta Thunberg sets sail from U.S. to Spain for climate summit
She refuses to travel by plane to avoid contributing to a heavy carbon footprint
Emergency declared in Venice, Italy, due to historic flooding
"St. Mark's Basilica has sustained serious damage, like the entire city and its islands," Venice Mayor Luigi Brugnaro announced
Health
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China treats 2 people with a highly contagious form of the plague
Officials in Beijing confirm rare cases of deadly disease, leaving residents of the densely-packed capital city with some unanswered questions
LASIK eye surgery should be taken off market, ex-FDA adviser says
An estimated 20 million Americans have undergone the procedure to correct nearsightedness and improve distance vision
New antibiotics needed "yesterday" to fight drug-resistant infections
Antibiotics are expensive to develop and because their use is limited, there's not a lot of profit potential for manufactures
"I cannot think of a greater health emergency"
Health experts sound alarm about climate change's growing and potential impact on kids, as detailed in annual report in medical journal The Lancet
CDC report identifies new potentially deadly superbugs
One antibiotic resistant superbug wasn't even on the CDC's radar five years ago, but has since spread around the globe
MoneyWatch
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Trump asks Supreme Court to stop release of his tax returns
A federal appeals court ruled Monday that Trump's tax returns can be turned over to state criminal investigators
Walmart moves Black Friday to Wednesday
Retailer says its early holiday-shopping deals will include discounts on Apple AirPods, appliances and more
Pope presses tech companies to block kids' access to porn
Pontiff calls for tech industry to take action against "dramatic growth of pornography in the digital world"
14-year-old baker gives cupcakes to homeless
Michael Platt has been on Food Network, did a TED talk, and is constantly giving back to those in need with his one-for-one business
Twinkies Cereal coming to a grocer near you
Hostess and Post Cereals collaboration will bring the treat to the breakfast table starting next month
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Crime
Manhunt intensifies for Marine deserter
Police in Roanoke, Virginia, are searching for a Marine deserter accused of murder. The manhunt prompted schools and some businesses to close. Chip Reid reports.
2 dead in California school shooting
Gunshots rang out at the start of classes at Saugus High School in Santa Clarita, California. At least two students are dead and three others wounded. As Jonathan Vigliotti reports, the suspect is a 16-year-old student.
Briefing on California high school shooting
At least two people have died and several were wounded in a shooting Thursday morning at Saugus High School in Southern California, authorities said. Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva said that the suspect, a 16-year-old student, is in custody and "in grave condition." Watch the full press conference.
2 dead in shooting at California high school
Police say gunman and victims all attended Saugus High School in Southern California
Rodney Reed's lawyers file to overturn conviction
Reed is scheduled to be executed on November 20 for the 1996 murder of Stacey Stites
Space
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SpaceX test fires crew capsule's abort engines
The test will help clear the way for an in-flight abort test as early as next month
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
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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.
Preview: CBSN Originals "Porn"
With smart phones 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. CBSN Originals explores the issue in the documentary "Speaking Frankly: Porn." Watch the full story at cbsnews.com/porn.
Women's Army Corps unit fighting for recognition
Nearly 900 members strong, the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion was the first and only all-black Women's Army Corps unit deployed to Europe during WWII. They made sure soldiers received their mail, but weren't recognized for their service. Jim Axelrod shares one member's story.
Venice hit with historic flooding
One of the world's most popular tourist destinations was declared a disaster on Thursday. Venice, Italy, has been swamped by the worst flooding in a half-century. As Holly Williams reports, the damage has left the city in deep trouble.
NFL teams commit to Kaepernick workout
New details are emerging about Colin Kaepernick's possible return to the football field. The quarterback, sidelined since protesting the national anthem, has now been invited to try out for NFL teams. James Brown spoke with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.
