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
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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
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
Joe Kennedy III to launch Massachusetts Senate bid
Markey has been endorsed by Elizabeth Warren and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Pentagon spent $184,000 at Trump's Scottish resort, Democrats say
The House Oversight Committee is investigating military spending at President Trump's Turnberry resort in Scotland
Fed cuts interest rates for second time in seven weeks
Fed shows it's willing to chop rates to ease the effects of U.S. trade wars, and would cut more if tariffs escalate
Empty holding facility for migrant children costs $720,000 a day
A federal official revealed that the government spends $600 per bed, per day, to support the empty facility in Homestead, Florida
Trump blocking California from imposing stricter fuel standards
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said the Republican Party is "nowhere to be found" when the president undermines states' rights
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Saudi oil attack was approved by Iran's supreme leader, U.S. official says
Saudi Arabia on Wednesday displayed wreckage of what it said were Iranian cruise missiles and drones
Woman says Lyft treated her "callously" after alleged assault
Alison Turkos said she was kidnapped and raped during a ride in 2017
Father separated from his 3-year-old son for 6 months
Yujany Paz-Rosa fled Honduras with his 3-year-old son Maikol after he was shot and refused to join a gang
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 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
Empty holding facility for migrant children costs $720,000 a day
A federal official revealed that the government spends $600 per bed, per day, to support the empty facility in Homestead, Florida
Man arrested for threatening Planned Parenthood clinic
Daniel Kibler was arrested on Sunday afternoon when a SWAT team found a homemade "destructive device" located in an "open-top container" in his home
Children separated from families could suffer long-term health issues
"As they become adults, we see continued anxiety, continued depression, real PTSD"
Joe Kennedy III will challenge Ed Markey in Senate primary
Markey has been endorsed by Elizabeth Warren and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
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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.
Ailing veteran tells Bernie Sanders: "I'm gonna kill myself"
Navy veteran struggling to pay off his medical bills said he was contemplating suicide while speaking at a Bernie Sanders town hall
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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
Saudi oil attack was approved by Iran's supreme leader, U.S. official says
Saudi Arabia on Wednesday displayed wreckage of what it said were Iranian cruise missiles and drones
Bermuda braces for Category 3 Hurricane Humberto
Forecasters said tropical storm-force winds began hitting the islands of some 70,000 people Wednesday afternoon
Plumber praised for fixing elderly woman's boiler for free
His invoice said "no charge for this lady under any circumstances"
Empty holding facility for migrant children costs $720,000 a day
A federal official revealed that the government spends $600 per bed, per day, to support the empty facility in Homestead, Florida
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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
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
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
Imelda, now a tropical depression, moves away from Houston
National Hurricane Center said flash flood watches were still in effect for southeast Texas and parts of southwest Louisiana
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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
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
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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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.
Star discusses pressure of turning "Downton Abbey" into a film
The Oscar-nominated actress told "CBS This Morning" about the film, "We want to go back in time. Indulge in the nostalgia of people missing the series, as much as they miss that era"
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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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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
Microsoft engineer by day, serial entrepreneur by night
Dona Sarkar is a Microsoft engineer. But she's also much more. Author? Designer? TedX speaker? Yes, yes and yes.
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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
Man arrested for "terroristic" threat against Planned Parenthood
Daniel Kibler, 28, was arrested on Sunday afternoon when a SWAT team found a homemade "destructive device" located in an "open-top container" in his home
Pirates pitcher facing child porn charges
The Pittsburgh Pirates's All-Star pitcher Felipe Vazquez has been arrested on charges that include soliciting sex from a minor. CBSN has details.
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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.
Justin Trudeau apologizes for wearing "brownface"
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau apologized Wednesday after a photo surfaced of him wearing "brownface."
U.S. official says attack on Saudi refinery was approved by Iran's supreme leader
President Trump announced on Wednesday that he will issue substantial sanctions against Iran in response to the attacks on a Saudi oil facility last weekend. In Riyadh, Saudi officials presented wreckage from drones that they said proves the attack was "unquestionably sponsored by Iran." Iran says it wasn't involved, but CBS News national security correspondent David Martin spoke to a U.S. official who said the attack was approved by Iran's supreme leader. He joined CBSN with the details.
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.
U.S. spends millions on a now empty facility for migrant children
The U.S. government has been spending $720,000 a day to staff an empty migrant holding facility in Homestead, Florida. The facility used to house unaccompanied minors but stopped housing children August 3rd. CBS News investigative reporter Graham Kates has been covering the Homestead facility. He joined CBSN to discuss the issue.
