A small town silver-screen fairy tale, with real buttered popcorn
Craig Smith used his life savings to turn a former firehouse in Kingston, Wash., into the tiny town's only movie house, the Firehouse Theater
Small Business
Generous portions: This restaurant donates 100% of its profits
A finance executive took a leap of faith to exemplify what's possible with a "'better for the world' kind of crazy."
Yelp names its top restaurant: a shawarma food truck
Shawarma Guys has nearly 500 five-star reviews and serves out 900 plates a day.
Power of the pencil in the digital age
In this digital age, people are likely to grab a keyboard to craft a message. But business owner Caroline Weaver is working to make sure the pencil is not erased.
California's gig worker law makes small biz rethink staffing
Companies hiring California freelancers must be able to prove the contractors really are working for themselves.
Sea and be seen: Turning plastic bottles into swimwear
A brother-sister duo has "upcycled" more than 500,000 plastic bottles since their swimwear company's inception.
California data privacy law to hit businesses across U.S.
The new law gives consumers control over the personal information companies collect, store and often share with others.
Actor takes on real-life role of entrepreneur
Dundas, who appeared in "The Post" and "The First Wives Club," now makes organic ice cream in Brooklyn.
A small urban farm has a big impact on young lives
Urban Roots started as one man's dream to create a refuge for local youth. It's grown to serve the entire community.
Spice company links farmers around the globe with American palates
Ethan Frisch founded Burlap & Barrel after discovering new flavors during his time as an aid worker in Afghanistan
The Farmer's Dog tests pet food recipes on humans
A sick dog led this co-founder to start a human-grade dog-food business
Rent and swap furniture as your lifestyle changes
A furniture startup called Feather allows nesters to rent home items so they aren't weighed down by physical belongings
Joe Ricketts on free enterprise, the engine that drives America
Despite a pending recession, the founder of Ameritrade says the country's strength continues to come from job opportunities created by new businesses
Their restaurant has donated 30,000 meals, and counting
They met years ago. Eventually they got engaged. Now they run a philanthropic-minded sandwich shop with a big heart
Michelin star quality meal delivery for folks on restrictive diets
Subscription meal-delivery service makes gluten-free food for people who suffer from a range of conditions
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Trump, CrowdStrike and "the server"
The consensus view of the CIA, NSA, FBI & a Senate propbe is that Russians meddled in 2016's election. But those findings don't align with Mr. Trump's account about Ukraine.
Mississippi on the brink of near-record flooding
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves the Pearl River would continue to rise throughout the day and officials urged residents to pay attention to evacuation orders and check road closures.
Trump hails "pure American glory" before taking lap at Daytona 500
Mr. Trump also delivered the legendary "Gentlemen, start your engines" command to drivers.
Dozens of Americans on cruise ship test positive for coronavirus
American passengers on the Diamond Princess who do not test positive for the coronavirus will be evacuated to the United States.
Second massive storm hits North Atlantic and Western Europe
Dennis is massive, spanning more than 3000 miles in width from eastern Canada to Scandinavia.
2 men killed in large avalanche in Colorado
Three mono-track riders triggered a large avalanche Saturday in which three people where buried, but only one victim managed to dig out of the slide.
Boyfriend of ex-"Love Island" host Caroline Flack speaks out
Caroline Flack, who was found dead Saturday, had hosted "Love Island" from its launch in 2015 before stepping down last year after being charged with assaulting her 27-year-old boyfriend Lewis Burton.
Prolific author — and friend to Ernest Hemingway, has died
Hotchner was a well-traveled author and playwright whose street smarts and famous pals led to a loving, but litigated memoir of Hemingway, business adventures with Paul Newman and a book about his Depression-era childhood.
Climate change's role in Australia's fires — "60 Minutes" reports
Scientists say climate change is behind the unprecedented intensity of the bushfires that have burned a reported 27 million acres in Australia.
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Second massive storm hits North Atlantic and Western Europe
Dennis is massive, spanning more than 3000 miles in width from eastern Canada to Scandinavia.
Elton John cuts concert short due to pneumonia
The iconic 72-year-old singer is in the midst of a three-year-long farewell tour.
"Parasite" director greeted by applause in return to South Korea
Bong Joon Ho, who directed the first non-English-language film to win Best Picture, smiled and waved at a crowd as he arrived at Incheon International Airport.
Boyfriend of ex-"Love Island" host Caroline Flack speaks out
Caroline Flack, who was found dead Saturday, had hosted "Love Island" from its launch in 2015 before stepping down last year after being charged with assaulting her 27-year-old boyfriend Lewis Burton.
Banksy's Valentine's Day mural covered after it was vandalized
Less than 48 hours after the mural appeared, it was vandalized with a crude British insult.
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2 men killed in large avalanche in Colorado
Three mono-track riders triggered a large avalanche Saturday in which three people where buried, but only one victim managed to dig out of the slide.
How the NBA All-Star Game will honor Kobe Bryant
Odes to Bryant will be on full display during the All-Star Game in Chicago.
A.E. Hotchner, prolific author and friend to Hemingway, has died
Hotchner was a well-traveled author and playwright whose street smarts and famous pals led to a loving, but litigated memoir of Hemingway, business adventures with Paul Newman and a book about his Depression-era childhood.
Trump hails "pure American glory" before taking lap at Daytona 500
Mr. Trump also delivered the legendary "Gentlemen, start your engines" command to drivers.
Mississippi on the brink of near-record flooding
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves the Pearl River would continue to rise throughout the day and officials urged residents to pay attention to evacuation orders and check road closures.
Politics
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Trump hails "pure American glory" before taking lap at Daytona 500
Mr. Trump also delivered the legendary "Gentlemen, start your engines" command to drivers.
Tom Steyer hoping for top-2 finish in Nevada caucuses
Steyer said on "Face the Nation" he has spent more time in Nevada than any other Democratic presidential candidate.
Kennedy defends Barr's intervention in Roger Stone case
"He's mature. He's serious. He exercises power fairly and intelligently. He's cursed with a rational mind and he's tough as a boot," Kennedy said on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Tom Steyer on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Tom Steyer that aired Sunday, February 16, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Dozens of Americans on cruise ship test positive for coronavirus
American passengers on the Diamond Princess who do not test positive for the coronavirus will be evacuated to the United States.
Entertainment
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Elton John cuts concert short due to pneumonia
The iconic 72-year-old singer is in the midst of a three-year-long farewell tour.
"Parasite" director greeted by applause in return to South Korea
Bong Joon Ho, who directed the first non-English-language film to win Best Picture, smiled and waved at a crowd as he arrived at Incheon International Airport.
A.E. Hotchner has died at age 102
Novelist, playwright and editor A.E. Hotchner has died. He and his Connecticut neighbor and friend Paul Newman started "Newman's Own" food company. Hotchner was 102 years old.
Trump attends Daytona 500 in Florida
President Trump attended the Daytona 500 in Florida on Sunday. The president excited racing fans there by taking a pre-race lap in his limousine, called "The Beast." Weijia Jiang reports.
How the NBA All-Star Game will honor Kobe Bryant
Odes to Bryant will be on full display during the All-Star Game in Chicago.
Technology
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Cargo ship launched to the International Space Station
The unpiloted Cygnus cargo ship will deliver nearly 7,500-pounds of supplies and equipment, including the first scanning electron microscope ever carried to orbit.
Ring to tighten privacy amid concerns about data sharing
"Smart" doorbell maker says it will change change its privacy settings to let users opt out of data-sharing.
Facebook changes ad policy after Bloomberg hired influencers
Social media giant will make it easier for all campaigns to run branded content on influencers' accounts.
Instagram meme accounts paid to post for Bloomberg campaign
"My granddaughter showed me this account. Your memes are very humorous. Can you post a meme that lets everyone know I'm the cool candidate?" the Democratic candidate's Instagram wrote to a meme account.
U.S. unveils new charges against Chinese telecom giant Huawei
The new charges include conspiracy to steal trade secrets, commit wire fraud and racketeering under the RICO statute.
Science
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⅓ of animal and plant species might go extinct due to climate change
Tropics-based species are two to four times more likely to face eradication than those in temperate areas.
Coronavirus panic could be the endangered pangolin's new threat
Bill Zeigler, a top researcher at Chicago's Brookfield Zoo, shared his concerns.
Book excerpt: "Migraine: A History"
Medical historian Katherine Foxhall writes of a disabling disease that is little understood, but which affects one out of seven people on Earth
Last month was the hottest January on record, say scientists
The January 2020 record is consistent with long-term trends.
Watch: Iceberg bigger than Seattle breaks off of glacier
The massive iceberg releases significant quantities of ice into the ocean.
Health
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Taking migraine seriously
About one in seven people lives with what's ranked as the second-most debilitating disease on the planet, but experts say research into its causes and treatments is dramatically underfunded.
U.S. evacuating Americans stuck on quarantined cruise ship
Outside of China, the Diamond Princess is the site of the biggest coronavirus outbreak.
CDC braces for a long fight as coronavirus toll mounts in China
The CDC says the new coronavirus could be around for at least another year.
Bullies attack Asian American teen, citing coronavirus
Because the coronavirus outbreak started in China, some misguided individuals are targeting Asians with discriminatory behavior or worse.
California student stuck in China during coronavirus outbreak
Samson Adame, a 24-year-old Cal State Northridge student, has been in the Shandong Province of China since the coronavirus epidemic broke out.
MoneyWatch
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Facebook changes ad policy after Bloomberg hired influencers
Social media giant will make it easier for all campaigns to run branded content on influencers' accounts.
Do restaurants get less love on Valentine's Day?
The holiday conjures images of romantic meals out, but one study finds it on par with Cinco de Mayo for eateries.
FTC cracks down on deceptive business coaching company
Federal regulators said company duped people into making expensive purchases for online business coaching.
Judge sides with Amazon, halts Microsoft's Pentagon contract
Amazon had alleged it lost the $10 billion military cloud contract because of bias from President Donald Trump.
Online retailer Wayfair cutting hundreds of jobs
Furniture seller, which has never turned a profit, is laying off 3% of its workforce in a move to cut costs.
Crime
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Did a Florida man hire a look-alike to kill his wife?
A popular doctor's brutal murder baffles investigators until digital clues lead to three unusual suspects.
Evidence in the murder of Dr. Teresa Sievers
A look at the physical and digital evidence that led to the arrests of Jimmy Ray Rodgers and Curtis Wayne Wright in the Florida doctor's 2015 murder.
Florida approves $2 million claim for wrongfully convicted man
The move comes a little over three weeks after the Department of Legal Affairs initially denied the request for compensation.
14-year-old arrested in murder of NYC college student Tessa Majors
The 18-year-old Barnard College student was stabbed as she walked through a park nearby the campus on the evening of December 11.
Police link neighbor to death of 6-year-old girl
The body is that of a 30-year-old neighbor, authorities said.
Space
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Cargo ship launched to the International Space Station
The unpiloted Cygnus cargo ship will deliver nearly 7,500-pounds of supplies and equipment, including the first scanning electron microscope ever carried to orbit.
Astronaut adorably reunites with dog after space mission
"It's just a symbol of coming back to the people and places that you love, to see your favorite animal," Christina Koch said.
"I feel great": Astronaut Christina Koch on record stay in space
NASA astronaut Christina Koch talks to Norah O'Donnell about her 328-day mission in space and whether she's up for a trip to the moon.
Rare photo shows swirling dust devil on Mars
Dust devils aren't uncommon on the dusty, windy red planet — but capturing one in motion is incredibly rare.
Former NASA space chief working with SpaceX
SpaceX says Bill Gerstenmaier, former chief of NASA space operations, brings expertise to its "reliability team."
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Evidence in the murder of Dr. Teresa Sievers
A look at the physical and digital evidence that led to the arrests of Jimmy Ray Rodgers and Curtis Wayne Wright in the Florida doctor's 2015 murder.
Best Picture nominees that should have won the Oscar
Unlike "Parasite," these critically acclaimed movies were denied the highest honor in the biz. Did the Academy get it wrong?
Oscar best picture winners ranked from worst to best
We ranked every Oscars best picture winner in history according to their Rotten Tomatoes ratings
Worst recent movies ever nominated for a Best Picture Oscar
These films were nominated for the Best Picture Academy Award, but according to Metacritic, they weren't actually all that great.
Surprising stars who have never won an Oscar
No thanks to the Academy.
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"West Side Story": Behind the scenes
"West Side Story" is getting an update. Bill Whitaker reports on the new twists making their way to one of America's most iconic musicals.
President Trump, CrowdStrike & "the server"
The consensus view of the CIA, NSA, FBI and a Senate investigation is that Russians interfered in the 2016 election. But those findings don't line up with the ever-evolving story President Trump has been telling about Ukraine. Scott Pelley reports.
Climate change's role in Australia's fires
Scientists say climate change is behind the unprecedented intensity of the bushfires that have burned a reported 27 million acres in Australia. Holly Williams reports.
2/16: CBS Evening News
Trump and first lady attend Daytona 500 in Florida; Mexican volcano El Popo erupts, triggering an earthquake.
Olympic Committee whistleblower opens up
A former top medical official with the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic committee is making damning allegations about how the organization handles mental health issues. In his first TV interview, Dr. William Moreau alleges that he was let go last May, in part because of his complaints about the issue. Moreau has filed a lawsuit claiming he was "wrongfully terminated." Dr. Jon LaPook reports.
