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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
The stolen babies of Spain
Thousands of families in Spain believe their children were stolen from the hospitals where they were born — and they're still forbidden to seek justice
David Ortiz thanks fans in first tweet since shooting
The Boston Red Sox legend was shot in the back on June 9 in the Dominican Republic
North America has lost nearly 3 billion birds since 1970
The shocking loss could be a sign of an ecological crisis, scientists said Thursday
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Giuliani says he didn't ask Ukraine to probe Biden, then says he did
In heated and contradictory interview on CNN, Trump's personal lawyer denied asking Ukrainian officials to investigate Joe Biden and his son, then seconds later directly contradicted himself
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
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
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
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
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Giuliani says he didn't ask Ukraine to probe Biden, then says he did
In heated and contradictory interview on CNN, Trump's personal lawyer denied asking Ukrainian officials to investigate Joe Biden and his son, then seconds later directly contradicted himself
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
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
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
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
Entertainment
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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"
Peter Frampton bids New York City farewell
Grammy Award-winning guitarist Peter Frampton has been touring for 50 years but a sudden illness forced the 69-year-old to announce a farewell tour. "CBS This Morning" co-host Anthony Mason joined Frampton backstage at Madison Square Garden for his last New York City show where he made his final walk to the stage, and said goodbye to thousands of fans.
Get paid $1,300 to watch Stephen King movies before Halloween
This company is looking for one (un)lucky winner for "the scariest social experiment of the season"
"Bachelor" makes history with show's first LGBTQ proposal
Demi Burnett and Kristian Haggerty are the first same-sex proposal in the franchise's 17-year history
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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
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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
Wall Street sees profits in a heating planet
From higher demand for air conditioning to mass malaria treatments, corporations are finding money in climate disruption
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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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
Brothers with their own candle company give back
Collin, Ryan and Austin Gill decided to start a candle company in order to make some pocket money. But they've decided to give back
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
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
Crime
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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
After 3 decades, police believe they found infamous serial killer
Police said the man's DNA matches samples taken from evidence collected from some of the crime scenes
Woman alleges Lyft driver kidnapped her
A woman who says she was sexually asaulted after getting in a Lyft is now blaming the ride-hailing giant for allegedly mishandling her report. Alison Turkos claims she was kidnapped at gunpoint by her Lyft driver in 2017 and sexually assaulted by at least two men. She is among five people who filed lawsuits against Lyft earlier this week. Nikki Battiste reports.
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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.
Daily Trail Markers: Harris campaign sets expectations for Iowa
Senator Kamala Harris' campaign is changing its strategy and betting big on Iowa. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and CBS News 2020 campaign reporter Adam Brewster join CBSN to discuss Harris' new strategy.
Report: Whistleblower says Trump made "troubling" promise to foreign leader
A mysterious whistleblower report is consuming Washington, but details are still limited. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid, CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis, and Wall Street Journal reporter Shiobhan Hughes spoke to CBSN's "Red & Blue."
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.
Brothers with their own company give back
Brothers Austin, Colin and Ryan Gill decided to make candles as a way to earn some pocket money. But they've since decided to give back to their community. Errol Barnett explains.
