Whistleblower reportedly says Trump made "troubling" promise to foreign leader
The Acting Director of National Intelligence, Joseph Maguire, is refusing to hand over the report
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Judge temporarily blocks laws that stop demonstrations against pipeline
A lawsuit spearheaded by the American Civil Liberties Union against Gov. Kristi Noem alleges that the legislation chills protected speech
Trump pushes tweet claiming Omar partied on 9/11 anniversary
"The President of the United States is continuing to spread lies that put my life at risk," Omar wrote on Twitter
Pete Buttigieg's answer to "Medicare for All" includes a public option
Buttigieg likes to say that his health care plan is "Medicare for All Who Want It," that is, it would allow patients to purchase private insurance if they prefer
Trump threatens to use EPA to tackle San Francisco's homeless problem
Accuses city of letting lots of waste, including needles, go through storm drains into ocean; mayor calls assertions "ridiculous"
Photo shows Justin Trudeau wearing brownface at 2001 party
Trudeau was a 29-year-old teacher at West Point Grey Academy and was attending a party with an "Arabian Nights" theme
Trump touts "virtually impenetrable" barriers during border visit
"This wall, you won't be able to touch it. You can fry an egg on that wall — it's very very hot," the president told reporters
Attorneys denounce new tent courts for asylum seekers
Hearings for some migrants are now being held in makeshift border courthouses surrounded by barbed wire fencing where judges appear via video teleconference
Trump won't back universal background checks as gun talks continue
A universal background checks bill passed by the House earlier this year is firmly off the table, according to a source familiar with ongoing discussions
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Warren, Klobuchar get big Iowa endorsements
Klobuchar now has endorsements from 12 current and former state elected officials in Iowa, the most among all the presidential candidates
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Politicians slam Justin Trudeau over "troubling" brownface photo
"It's making a mockery of someone for what they live," said New Democratic Party leader Jagmeet Singh
Saudi oil attack was approved by Iran's supreme leader, U.S. official says
Riyadh displayed wreckage Wednesday of what it said were Iranian cruise missiles and drones
U.S. strike allegedly kills civilians as Taliban blows up a hospital
U.S. confirms strike targeting ISIS, says it is trying to "determine the facts" as Taliban bomb tears through hospital killing at least 20
Lyft's response after alleged rape: "This never happened," woman claims
Alison Turkos claims the ride-sharing giant treated her "callously" after her alleged assault.
Trump won't back universal background checks
A universal background checks bill passed by the House earlier this year is firmly off the table, according to a source familiar with ongoing discussions
Delta flight makes emergency landing after quick 29,000-foot descent
Flight from Atlanta to Fort Lauderdale was diverted to Tampa, where it landed safely
Teacher fired after allegedly calling black students "devil" in note
Middle schoolers in Cobb County, Georgia, outside Atlanta, sent pictures of the note they said they found to their parents
Trump pushes tweet claiming Omar partied on 9/11 anniversary
"The President of the United States is continuing to spread lies that put my life at risk," Omar wrote on Twitter
"John Doe" who accused Kevin Spacey of sexual assault dies
The filing triggers a 90-day countdown for an estate to be substituted substiuted for John Doe, attorneys for John Doe said
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Pete Buttigieg's answer to "Medicare for All" includes a public option
Buttigieg likes to say that his health care plan is "Medicare for All Who Want It," that is, it would allow patients to purchase private insurance if they prefer
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Gabbard says Trump wants war with Iran
"As a soldier, I can tell you this is despicable and a disgrace," Gabbard told a crowd of about 25 people in Indianola, Iowa
Presidential candidates look to court rural voters in South Carolina
The small, unincorporated, rural community of Galivants Ferry felt like a bustling town center when four presidential candidates came here Monday
Buttigieg releases disaster relief plan after volunteering in South Carolina
Conway suffered extensive flooding after Hurricane Florence last year
At rally, Elizabeth Warren slams Trump as "corruption in the flesh"
Tells thousands in cheering New York City crowd seen as sign of campaign's growing strength that corruption "is breaking or democracy" and details her plans to combat it
Warren uses Trump family to illustrate need for anti-corruption plan
In a revamped version of her Senate anti-corruption plan published on Medium, Warren called Mr. Trump "a walking conflict of interest"
Biden says white people can "never fully understand" racism
The former vice president delivered an emotional appeal at the 16th St Baptist Church bombing commemoration
Climate change will be an issue for most voters in 2020 — CBS News poll
But compared to other issues, Democrats rate the climate change issue more importantly than Republicans do
2020 Democrats say they're "proud" to stand with UAW
Many of the top-tier presidential candidates voiced their support of those picketing outside GM factories nationwide.
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Politicians slam Justin Trudeau over "troubling" brownface photo
"It's making a mockery of someone for what they live," said New Democratic Party leader Jagmeet Singh
Can Israel's Netanyahu cut a deal to stay in power?
With no clear election winner, the prime minister may need backing from some staunch foes to ensure his political survival, and possibly to stay out of jail
U.S. strike allegedly kills civilians as Taliban blows up a hospital
U.S. confirms strike targeting ISIS, says it is trying to "determine the facts" as Taliban bomb tears through hospital killing at least 20
Photo shows Justin Trudeau wearing brownface at 2001 party
Trudeau was a 29-year-old teacher at West Point Grey Academy and was attending a party with an "Arabian Nights" theme
Teens pledge not to have kids until action taken on climate
"It's a really adult decision that I'm having to make because my leaders are acting like children," said the creator of the pledge
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Whistleblower reportedly says Trump made "troubling" promise to foreign leader
The Acting Director of National Intelligence, Joseph Maguire, is refusing to hand over the report
Lyft's response after alleged rape: "This never happened," woman claims
Alison Turkos claims the ride-sharing giant treated her "callously" after her alleged assault.
Judge temporarily blocks laws that stop demonstrations against pipeline
A lawsuit spearheaded by the American Civil Liberties Union against Gov. Kristi Noem alleges that the legislation chills protected speech
Seniors will soon have their own IRS tax form
New Form 1040-SR should allow seniors to file income taxes without benefit of an accountant -- or a magnifying glass
Trump pushes tweet claiming Omar partied on 9/11 anniversary
"The President of the United States is continuing to spread lies that put my life at risk," Omar wrote on Twitter
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Whistleblower reportedly says Trump made "troubling" promise to foreign leader
The Acting Director of National Intelligence, Joseph Maguire, is refusing to hand over the report
Judge temporarily blocks laws that stop demonstrations against pipeline
A lawsuit spearheaded by the American Civil Liberties Union against Gov. Kristi Noem alleges that the legislation chills protected speech
Trump pushes tweet claiming Omar partied on 9/11 anniversary
"The President of the United States is continuing to spread lies that put my life at risk," Omar wrote on Twitter
Pete Buttigieg's answer to "Medicare for All" includes a public option
Buttigieg likes to say that his health care plan is "Medicare for All Who Want It," that is, it would allow patients to purchase private insurance if they prefer
Trump threatens to use EPA to tackle San Francisco's homeless problem
Accuses city of letting lots of waste, including needles, go through storm drains into ocean; mayor calls assertions "ridiculous"
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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
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
New list shows world's best restaurants
Travel + Leisure and Food & Wine magazines have released a new list of the world's best restaurants. Travel + Leisure editor-in-chief Jacqui Gifford joins CBSN to talk about their choices.
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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
You might have never heard of America's top-paying company
Want to earn six figures? Your best bet is in high tech, which dominates the list of best-paying companies
Facebook to train AI systems using police videos
Social media company is moving to crack down on extremist material on its platform, including real violence
Despite hot year for IPOs, WeWork's stock sale delayed
The money-losing co-working company is pushing back its IPO amid a frosty reception over its valuation and business model
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Navy official confirms "unidentified aerial phenomena" videos
The admission comes after apparently declassified videos were made public in recent years
New York bans flavored e-cigarettes after 7th death nationwide
Governor Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat, had proposed the emergency ban Sunday, citing surging use among young people
Climate change front and center as U.N. gathers for annual summit
An initiative sparked by a young climate activist will steal a lot of limelight, but crises in the Mideast, Asia and even the U.K. will also come to the fore in New York
Pacific Ocean "blob" harming marine life
Rising temperatures are causing coral reefs to crumble and another blob could decimate the shellfish industry
Climate change will be an issue for most voters in 2020 — CBS News poll
But compared to other issues, Democrats rate the climate change issue more importantly than Republicans do
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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
Michigan sounds alarm on mosquito-borne virus after 3 deaths
Death typically occurs two to 10 days after onset of symptoms but can occur much later, according to the CDC
Abortion rate drops to lowest level since Roe v. Wade
Experts say the drop is because of a declining pregnancy rate and laws targeting the operations of abortion providers
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Seniors will soon have their own IRS tax form
New Form 1040-SR should allow seniors to file income taxes without benefit of an accountant -- or a magnifying glass
Woman says Lyft treated her "callously" after alleged assault
Alison Turkos said she was kidnapped and raped during a ride in 2017
How much would you pay to save your pet?
Many pet owners shell out thousands of dollars in vet costs, while animal insurance remains a rarity
New lawsuit against Lyft alleges kidnapping and gang-rape
Alison Turkos said her Lyft driver kidnapped her at gunpoint in New York City in 2017 and then raped her with two men
FedEx stock tumbles after profit miss on "trade tensions"
The delivery company blamed uncertainty over trade and the loss of business from retail giant Amazon
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Crime
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.
"John Doe" who accused Kevin Spacey of sexual assault dies
The filing triggers a 90-day countdown for an estate to be substituted substiuted for John Doe, attorneys for John Doe said
New Epstein lawsuit details abuse and accuses aides
The unnamed accuser claims Epstein sexually abused her for three years starting when she was just 14
Woman says Lyft treated her "callously" after alleged assault
Alison Turkos said she was kidnapped and raped during a ride in 2017
Judge barred for posting noose and "MAGA" message
The judge's post was "the very antithesis of law and justice," the New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct determined
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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.
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.
WWII hero honored in surprise ceremony
Clarence Smoyer, a World War II veteran nicknamed "Hero of Cologne,” was surprised with a ceremony Wednesday in Washington, to award him an overdue Bronze Star medal with a “v" for valor. The 96-year-old tank gunner is the last living member of his crew that destroyed a powerful German Panther tank in a pivotal battle, about nine months after D-day.
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.
Power company execs cleared in Fukushima case
The ex-chairman and two other former executives of a Japanese power company have been cleared of criminal negligence in the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster. CBS News' Lucy Craft brings us the details from Tokyo.
