Scenes from Riot Fest music festival
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Jason Corbett murder: A look at the evidence
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The worst films of the year star big name actors, including Keanu Reeves, Anne Hathaway, and Chris Hemsworth.
The Oddities & Curiosities Expo
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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
Border Patrol agents now screening migrant families for "credible fear"
White House immigration hardliners pushed for the move, which has the agents interviewing asylum seekers who say they're afraid to return to their home countries
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
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
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 is underway
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
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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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Bill de Blasio ends 2020 presidential bid
de Blasio had been struggling in polling over the course of the race thus far
High schooler saves woman and toddler from Imelda flooding
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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"
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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?
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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
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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
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"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
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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
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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
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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
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Cancer concerns halt distribution of heartburn drug Zantac
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Scientific breakthrough may eventually help blind to see
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China probes FedEx pilot for "smuggling weapons" over air gun pellets
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Brothers with their own candle company give back
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N.J. man scouted potential terror targets in 3 cities, feds say
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Man pleads guilty to deadly shooting at North Carolina university
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Pennsylvania state senator resigns after child porn arrest
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Black candidate reportedly targeted by racist threats
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After 3 decades, police believe they found infamous serial killer
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Brad Pitt asks NASA astronaut: Who was better — me or Clooney?
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India fails to land on the moon
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Indian spacecraft apparently crashes in moon landing attempt
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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
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CBS News investigates U.S. health care costs
Medical bills are a major frustration for many Americans, who wonder what explains the prices, and why they end up paying so much. Starting Monday, we're investigating the lack of transparency in healthcare pricing along with our reporting partner Clear Health Costs for a three-part series called Medical Price Roulette. Consumer investigative correspondent Anna Werner is digging into why costs charged by hospitals and other providers often vary dramatically, even within the same city.
Justin Trudeau asks for forgiveness
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he will stay in the race for reelection, despite public anger over images that show him wearing blackface. Trudeau said last night he "deeply regrets" his actions, which happened before he got involved in politics. Jamie Yuccas reports.
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.
FDA opens criminal probe into vaping illness
Eight deaths in the U.S. are now blamed on vaping, with the latest happening in Missouri. The Food and Drug Administration has revealed a criminal investigation of vaping-related illnesses. The CDC reports at least 530 confirmed and probable cases. Most of them involve vaping with THC, the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana, or both THC and nicotine. A bipartisan group in Congress is working with parents to keep teenagers away from e-cigarettes, while accusing the vaping industry of marketing to kids. Tony Dokoupil reports.
