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
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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 $600 per bed, per day, to support the empty facility in Homestead, Florida
Trump blocking California from imposing stricter fuel standards
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said the Republican Party is "nowhere to be found" when the president undermines states' rights
Trump names hostage negotiator Robert O'Brien national security adviser
O'Brien is currently the country's hostage negotiator for the State Department
Who is Robert O'Brien, Trump's pick for national security adviser?
O'Brien traveled to Sweden to help negotiate the release of rapper A$AP Rocky from prison earlier this month
Anti-gun group releases chilling back-to-school ad
"Survive the school year with these must-have back to school essentials," Sandy Hook Promise writes in a release promoting the video
Trump announces increased sanctions on Iran
Trump's announcement comes after Secretary of State Mike Pompeo blamed Iran for an attack on Saudi oil fields
Clashes break out as Trump attends L.A. fundraiser
CBSLA reports that demonstrators and Trump supporters fought in front of the upscale Beverly Hills Hotel after an American flag was lit ablaze
Carter says he couldn't have managed presidency at 80
"I hope there's an age limit," Carter said with a laugh as he answered audience questions during his annual report at the Carter Center
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Trump names hostage negotiator Robert O'Brien national security adviser
O'Brien is currently the country's hostage negotiator for the State Department
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 "terroristic" threat against Planned Parenthood
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
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
Bermuda braces for Category 3 Hurricane Humberto
Forecasters said tropical storm-force winds began hitting the islands of some 70,000 people Wednesday afternoon
Trump mulls response as Saudis say oil attack "sponsored by Iran"
President must decide whether to strike Iran militarily, as Tehran warns its retaliation would not be "limited" to any one nation
3 teens killed in potential "stand your ground" case
Investigators say the three boys were wearing masks and fired first during an attempted robbery Monday morning. No charges have been filed at this time
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 — but no one knows how low they will go
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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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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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
Trump announces increased sanctions on Iran
Trump's announcement comes after Secretary of State Mike Pompeo blamed Iran for an attack on Saudi oil fields
Ties to Trump and U.S. loom large in tight Israeli election battle
With nearly all of the votes counted, Benjamin Netanyahu and his main challenger appear tied
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One casualty of tight job market: U.S. Army recruitment
After enrolling fewer new soldiers, the U.S. Army overhauled recruitment by reaching out via social media and esports
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"
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
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
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
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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
Trump names hostage negotiator Robert O'Brien national security adviser
O'Brien is currently the country's hostage negotiator for the State Department
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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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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
"Dark web" hackers could target gas pumps
The burgeoning "Internet of Things" connects consumers to the web through everyday devices — where hackers lurk
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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
Health
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Zantac maker halts heartburn drug's distribution after cancer concerns
Novartis said it's conducting its own investigation into traces of a potentially cancer-causing ingredient in Zantac
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
Purdue Pharma to stay in business as it pursues bankruptcy protection
Lawyers for the pharmaceutical company secured permission to maintain business as usual — paying employees and vendors, supplying pills to distributors and keeping current on taxes and insurance
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One casualty of tight job market: U.S. Army recruitment
After enrolling fewer new soldiers, the U.S. Army overhauled recruitment by reaching out via social media and esports
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
Zantac maker halts heartburn drug's distribution after cancer concerns
Novartis said it's conducting its own investigation into traces of a potentially cancer-causing ingredient in Zantac
New Mexico pitches free college tuition for all residents
If approved, the plan will be the first to offer full coverage without an income requirement
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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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.
Woman who paid R. Kelly's $100K bond wants it back. A judge said no.
Valencia Love said when she bailed R. Kelly out of jail, she didn't know investigators were looking to into other allegations against him
Prominent Democratic donor charged with running deadly drug den
L.A. authorities say Ed Buck ran it out of his West Hollywood apartment, where two men fatally overdosed, and preyed mainly on homeless men to engage in sexual fantasies
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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.
Video messages from world leaders for WPL 2019
Several world leaders offer their thoughts by video message for the attendees of the 2019 Women Political Leaders Summit.
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.
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.
Q&A: Advancing tomorrow's leaders
A question and answer session at the 2019 Women Political Leaders Summit in Tokyo, Japan, with Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, the executive director of UN Women.
