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Russian opposition leader tells CBS News there's a 50/50 chance he ends up dead

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 13:25:45 -0500

Alexei Navalny, the leading Russian opposition figure and Vladimir Putin's most vocal critic, thinks there's a 50 percent chance he'll end up dead. "CBSN: On Assignment" traveled to Russia to spend a week with Navalny, who is trying to unseat Putin and become the country's next president. Watch "CBSN: On Assignment" on Monday, Aug. 7, at 10 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.

Hate Rising: White Supremacy in America

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 04:11:11 -0400

White supremacists in the U.S. are growing in number, and changing their tactics. To go mainstream, they're organizing to run for local office. What's behind their rise? Tony Tony Dokoupil investigates for "CBSN: On Assignment."

Is Iceland on track to eliminate Down syndrome?

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 04:05:36 -0400

Over the past decade, Iceland has virtually eliminated new cases of Down syndrome through widespread use of genetic testing. But some are troubled by a society that can "pick and choose" which children get born. Elaine Quijano went to Iceland to look at the impact for "CBSN: On Assignment."

The Guns of Chicago

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 04:04:12 -0400

Some 4,331 people were injured in gun violence incidents in 2016, up dramatically from the year before. Adriana Diaz looks into Chicago's gun crisis for "CBSN: On Assignment" and meets people who feel they can never risk leaving home without one.

"CBSN: On Assignment" takes a closer look at gun violence in Chicago

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 04:02:47 -0400

"CBSN: On Assignment" reports on the intense gun violence on the streets of Chicago, where shootings have claimed hundreds of lives. CBS News correspondent Adriana Diaz joins CBSN with more.

Instagram is trying to eliminate hate

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 04:01:30 -0400

Instagram is on a mission to become the "kindest" place on the internet. But what do its efforts to combat toxic trolls mean for free speech? Wired magazine editor-in-chief Nicholas Thompson goes inside Instagram for "CBSN: On Assignment."

When ISIS recruits children as killers, how hard is it to reverse the brainwashing?

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 03:59:37 -0400

As ISIS retreats, it leaves behind scores of indoctrinated children, trained to kill. Can they be deprogrammed to avoid becoming Al Qaeda 3.0? Charlie D'Agata investigates for "CBSN: On Assignment"

Japan's population is plunging — can they fill the void with robots?

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 03:58:26 -0400

Japan's population decline could be the biggest humanity has ever seen. Adam Yamaguchi went to Japan to learn how they're looking to robots to prop up their dwindling numbers, and maybe even redefine what being "human" means.

"CBSN: On Assignment" explores Japan's future of humanoid robots

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 03:54:45 -0400

Japan is in desperate need of caretakers due to low immigration and a rapidly aging population. To solve this issue, the country is introducing lifelike robots to help with daily life. "CBSN: On Assignment" correspondent Adam Yamaguchi traveled to the University of Osaka in Japan to learn more about these machines.

Children of ISIS — "CBSN: On Assignment"

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 03:53:07 -0400

ISIS is grooming child recruits from a young age to be killers for the Islamic State. Charlie D'Agata investigates how hard it is to undo that brainwashing. The story is featured in episode one of "CBSN: On Assignment" a new primetime summer series featuring experiential reports driven by fresh voices and perspectives from around the world. The broadcast will launch Monday, July 31, 2017, (10 p.m. ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and on CBSN, the network's 24/7 streaming news service.

Cyber Soldiers: Who protects your information?

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 03:50:10 -0400

Our technology is under constant attack from people who want to steal personal information. Sometimes the only people who can defend our systems are hackers themselves. Reena Ninan investigates for "CBSN: ON Assignment"

The Deadliest Assignment: Where reporting can get you killed

Tue, 04 May 2021 16:13:11 -0400

Mexico shares the title as "Most dangerous place on earth to be a journalist." Reporting on its drug cartels can often be a death sentence. Manuel Bojorquez travels to Ciudad Juarez for "CBSN: On Assignment"

Climate Refugees: Nations under threat

Tue, 04 May 2021 16:11:11 -0400

The people who contribute the least to climate change are the ones who'll feel its impact the most. Seth Doane goes to Kiribati for "CBSN: On Assignment" to meet a nation under threat from the rising oceans.

Preview: The Deadliest Assignment

Tue, 04 May 2021 12:49:13 -0400

One of the deadliest places to be a journalist is on the U.S. border. Manuel Bojorquez goes to Ciudad de Juarez for "CBSN: On Assignment" to meet journalists who risk their lives to report on Mexico's drug cartels. Watch live on CBS and CBSN Monday, Aug. 21, at 10 p.m. ET/PT.

Iceland's Down syndrome dilemma

Tue, 04 May 2021 10:37:11 -0400

Iceland's widespread use of genetic testing means people can "pick and choose" which children to bring into the world. These prenatal screenings, which have all but eliminated Down Syndrome, are raising some serious ethical questions. Elaine Quijano takes us through the debate for "CBSN: After the Assignment."

CBSN: After the Assignment - Episode 3

Tue, 04 May 2021 10:36:11 -0400

The team behind "CBSN: On Assignment" reveal how the program was made, and the challenges posed by investigating America's readiness for nuclear war, Iceland's preventative abortion, Instagram's battle against online hatred and urban explorers tiptoeing across skyscrapers.

Photographers risk it all for the perfect shot

Tue, 04 May 2021 10:35:11 -0400

Tony Dokoupil went inside the world of "Rooftoppers" as they climbed to dazzling heights for spectacular shots in this week's "CBSN: On Assignment." Dokoupil details the ups and downs of the lifestyle for "CBSN: After the Assignment."

Instagram's quest to become the nicest social media platform

Tue, 04 May 2021 10:34:13 -0400

WIRED Editor-in-chief Nick Thompson looks at how Instagram is using new technology to stop trolls. On "CBSN: After the Assignment," Thompson met with two social media influencers who both say they've been targeted by hateful comments and hope the new filters will help create a kinder online community.

How U.S. forces are preparing for possible war with North Korea

Tue, 04 May 2021 10:33:12 -0400

Vladimir Duthiers got rare access to U.S. forces in South Korea and Guam as they prepare for the possibility of war in the Korean peninsula, for "CBSN: On Assignment." He takes us inside his reporting process for "CBSN: After the Assignment."

8/14 - CBSN: On Assignment

Tue, 04 May 2021 10:29:12 -0400

In the third episode of "CBSN: On Assignment": Meet the U.S. troops in Guam and South Korea ready to respond to Pyongyang; Iceland is eradicating Down syndrome -- through abortion; Is Instagram going too far in its bid to stamp out online hate?; Lastly, meet the urban explorers scaling skyscrapers for cash and kicks.

Americans "ready to fight": The U.S. forces facing down N. Korea

Tue, 04 May 2021 10:25:13 -0400

The threat from North Korea isn't just a war of words for the troops of U.S. Pacific Command. For "CBSN: On Assignment," correspondent Vladimir Duthiers goes inside the Air Force, Army and Navy operations where American service members are preparing to respond with "rapid, lethal, and overwhelming force" if called upon to fight.

Daredevil photographer scales skyscrapers for thrills & bills

Tue, 04 May 2021 10:22:11 -0400

For "urban explorers" like 25-year-old Victor Thomas, the New York City skyline is a playground and climbing is high art. These daredevils scale bridges, skyscrapers and construction sites to capture breathtaking photos for fun -- and profit. Tony Dokoupil brings us their dizzying adventures for "CBSN: On Assignment."

Preview: Cyber Soldiers

Tue, 04 May 2021 08:05:11 -0400

Cyberattacks against our military, businesses -- even hospitals -- have shot up 500 percent since 2015. CBS News traveled to Mumbai, India to meet one of the "white-hat" hackers waging a digital war to stop cyber criminals. Watch "CBSN: On Assignment" Monday, August 21, at 10 p.m. ET/PT on CBS and CBSN.

Preview: Climate Change Refugees

Tue, 04 May 2021 08:04:10 -0400

CBS News' Seth Doane visits the Pacific island nation of Kiribati, which lies just a few feet above sea level, to find out how residents are coping with the threat of losing everything to climate change. Watch "CBSN: On Assignment" Monday, August 21, at 10 p.m. ET/PT on CBS and CBSN.

Preview: Floyd Mayweather

Tue, 04 May 2021 08:03:12 -0400

"I take the fight game seriously," says boxer Floyd Mayweather ahead of his big matchup with Conor McGregor. See more on "CBSN: On Assignment" Monday, August 21, at 10 p.m. ET/PT on CBS and CBSN.

Preview: The Deadliest Assignment

Tue, 04 May 2021 08:02:12 -0400

Mexico ranks alongside Iraq as the deadliest country in the world for journalists, with reporters gunned down in the streets for doing their jobs. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez investigates for "CBSN: On Assignment," Monday, August 21, at 10 p.m. ET/PT on CBS and CBSN.

"CBSN: On Assignment" gets rare look inside Andersen Air Force Base in Guam

Tue, 04 May 2021 07:52:11 -0400

CBS News correspondent Vladimir Duthiers traveled to the U.S. territory of Guam for "CBSN: On Assignment" for a rare look inside Andersen Air Force Base. He joins CBSN with a preview of his story to be broadcast on CBS and streamed on CBSN at 10 p.m. ET/PT on Monday, Aug. 14, 2017.

Preview: "CBSN: On Assignment" Episode 3

Tue, 04 May 2021 06:55:11 -0400

"CBSN: On Assignment" reports on U.S. troops facing down the threat from North Korea, and goes inside Instagram to see how it's targeting trolls. "CBSN: On Assignment" airs Monday, August 14, at 10 p.m. ET/PT on CBS and CBSN.

Preview: Exclusive look at U.S. military preps for North Korea

Tue, 04 May 2021 06:39:11 -0400

CBS News correspondent Vladimir Duthiers travels to U.S. Pacific Command bases to learn how the U.S. would counter what they call "the nightmare scenario" -- or better yet, deter it from coming to pass. The full report airs Monday, August 14, at 10 p.m. ET/PT on CBS and CBSN.

Mexico ties for most deadly country in the world for journalists

Thu, 13 Jul 2017 12:35:00 -0400

Four journalists have been killed in Mexico in 2017, putting it on par with Iraq for violence against the media. "CBSN: On Assignment" visited Juarez to learn more