Congressman Raskin condemns "moral degeneration" of Republicans
The Maryland Democrat compared the withholding of aid to Ukraine to an attempted bank robbery
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Watch live: Ex-ambassador testifies at second impeachment hearing
Marie Yovanovitch was abruptly removed from her post as ambassador to Ukraine in May
Protesters decry Kavanaugh at talk, show Blasey Ford video
Group Demand Justice shows up Kavanaugh's first speech since becoming a Supreme Court justice and beams video from his confirmation hearing outside
Trump asks Supreme Court to stop release of his tax returns
A federal appeals court ruled Monday that Trump's tax returns can be turned over to state criminal investigators
2020 Daily Trail Markers: After Kentucky win, Dems look to Louisiana
This Saturday, Louisiana will hold an election between incumbent Democrat Governor John Bel Edwards and Republican businessman Eddie Rispone
Nevada's new caucus rules present challenges for 2020 Democrats
Nevada's caucuses, the third contest of the Democratic primary and a key test of candidates' support among Hispanics, Asian Americans and labor unions
Border officials: "Consequences" deterring migrant families and kids
For the first time in more than a year, the Trump administration is apprehending less migrant children and families than adults along the U.S.-Mexico border
Uber slapped with $650 million tax bill
Company faces back taxes and penalties in battle over whether ride-share drivers are contractors or employees
A week after the election, Kentucky's GOP governor concedes
GOP incumbent Matt Bevin, who had the backing of President Trump, had requested a recanvass
Warren bashes Goldman Sachs after claims of Apple Card bias
Presidential candidate says bank should explain why some women received lower credit limits, or pull the card
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Impeachment updates: Ex-Ukraine ambassador to testify
Marie Yovanovitch was abruptly removed from her post as ambassador to Ukraine in May
California school shooting witness describes seeing "a body fall"
"I'm going to have to live with that sight in my head," said Micah Turner, who saw suspected gunman Nathaniel Berhow shoot another student
Browns star hits Steelers QB with helmet, sparks brawl
Browns defensive end Myles Garrett ripped off Pittsburgh quarterback Mason Rudolph's helmet and hit him with it in the final seconds of the game
Protesters decry Kavanaugh at talk, show Blasey Ford video
Group Demand Justice shows up Kavanaugh's first speech since becoming a Supreme Court justice and beams video from his confirmation hearing outside
Supermassive black hole ejects star from Milky Way Galaxy
Astronomers spotted the star just 29,000 light-years away from Earth — "practically next door by astronomical standards"
Trump rails against Democrats at Louisiana rally
President Trump was in the state just last week, in an attempt to bolster GOP candidate Eddie Rispone
Cigarette smoking among adults hits all-time low in U.S.
But 34.2 million adults still smoke and use other tobacco products
Astronauts tackle one of the most complex spacewalks ever
Four spacewalks will be needed to repair the $2 billion Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer
"Survivor" contestant accused of "inappropriate touching"
"There are always consequences for standing up," one contestant said. "This happens in real life, in work settings, in school. You can't say anything because it's going to affect your upward trajectory. It's going to affect how people look at you"
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Nevada's new caucus rules present challenges for 2020 Democrats
Nevada's caucuses, the third contest of the Democratic primary and a key test of candidates' support among Hispanics, Asian Americans and labor unions
"Barnstormers" look to boost Buttigieg's chances in early states
Some of the South Bend mayor's biggest supporters are organizing online and traveling to states like Iowa and New Hampshire
2020 Daily Trail Markers: After Kentucky win, Dems look to Louisiana
This Saturday, Louisiana will hold an election between incumbent Democrat Governor John Bel Edwards and Republican businessman Eddie Rispone
Michael Bloomberg won't file for New Hampshire primary
There is no word yet on whether the former mayor plans to file to appear on the ballot in other states with early contests: Iowa, Nevada and South Carolina
What it's like to cover candidates trailing in the polls
On this week's episode of "Where Did You Get This Number?" podcast, Anthony Salvanto goes inside the presidential campaigns of Beto O'Rourke and Senator Kamala Harris
World
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Supermassive black hole ejects star from Milky Way Galaxy
Astronomers spotted the star just 29,000 light-years away from Earth — "practically next door by astronomical standards"
Russia establishes base in Syria amid spike in violence
CBS News saw Russian attack helicopters in the region, followed by a long U.S. military convoy
Venice council floods after officials reject climate change measures
The regional council chambers, located in the Ferro Fini Palace, started to take on water Tuesday night as members were discussing climate change funding
Border officials: "Consequences" deterring migrant families and kids
For the first time in more than a year, the Trump administration is apprehending less migrant children and families than adults along the U.S.-Mexico border
International court to probe crimes against Rohingya
Prominent rights group said the decision will give fresh hope to victims that those responsible for brutal crimes will be brought to justice
U.S.
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California school shooting witness describes seeing "a body fall"
"I'm going to have to live with that sight in my head," said Micah Turner, who saw suspected gunman Nathaniel Berhow shoot another student
Congressman Raskin condemns "moral degeneration" of Republicans
The Maryland Democrat compared the withholding of aid to Ukraine to an attempted bank robbery
Man detained for eating sandwich at BART station intends to sue
San Francisco Bay Area transit system has 45 days to respond to initial claim; man's lawyer says case "smacks of racial profiling and selective law enforcement'
Browns star hits Steelers quarterback with helmet, sparks brawl
Browns defensive end Myles Garrett ripped off Pittsburgh quarterback Mason Rudolph's helmet and hit him with it in the final seconds of the game
Astronauts tackle one of the most complex spacewalks ever
Four spacewalks will be needed to repair the $2 billion Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer
Politics
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Congressman Raskin condemns "moral degeneration" of Republicans
The Maryland Democrat compared the withholding of aid to Ukraine to an attempted bank robbery
Watch live: Ex-ambassador testifies at second impeachment hearing
Marie Yovanovitch was abruptly removed from her post as ambassador to Ukraine in May
Protesters decry Kavanaugh at talk, show Blasey Ford video
Group Demand Justice shows up Kavanaugh's first speech since becoming a Supreme Court justice and beams video from his confirmation hearing outside
Trump asks Supreme Court to stop release of his tax returns
A federal appeals court ruled Monday that Trump's tax returns can be turned over to state criminal investigators
2020 Daily Trail Markers: After Kentucky win, Dems look to Louisiana
This Saturday, Louisiana will hold an election between incumbent Democrat Governor John Bel Edwards and Republican businessman Eddie Rispone
Entertainment
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"Survivor" contestant accused of "inappropriate touching"
"There are always consequences for standing up," one contestant said. "This happens in real life, in work settings, in school. You can't say anything because it's going to affect your upward trajectory. It's going to affect how people look at you"
From 1996: The secret world of John le Carré
The putative end of the Cold War didn't mark the end for master spy storyteller John le Carré, who continued to write thrilling bestsellers of international intrigue and duplicity. Mark Phillips talked with the writer about how his "secret world" hadn’t changed all that much, and with London tailor Douglas Hayward, who served as a source of inspiration for the British expat who finds himself in the middle of a plot in crime-and drug-ridden Panama City, in le Carré's novel, "The Tailor of Panama." Originally broadcast on "CBS Sunday Morning" November 17, 1996.
Alicia Keys to return as host for 2020 Grammy Awards
The "Girl on Fire" singer previously hosted the 2019 Grammys
Behind the scenes of Celine Dion's "Courage" tour
For the Canadian powerhouse, the rush backstage before a big show never gets old
Backstage at Celine Dion's "Courage" tour
For the first time in more than a decade, Celine Dion is touring the U.S. as part of her 10th world tour. The Canadian powerhouse is performing more than 100 shows. On Friday she’ll release her 27th studio album, “Courage.” The album and tour come more than three years after the death of René Angélil, her husband and manager. Gayle King got exclusive backstage access at her first U.S. stop.
Technology
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Uber slapped with $650 million tax bill
Company faces back taxes and penalties in battle over whether ride-share drivers are contractors or employees
Instagram hiding "like" counts in worldwide test
Starting Thursday, some U.S. users of the social media platform won't see the tally measuring a post's popularity
Pope presses tech companies to block kids' access to porn
Pontiff calls for tech industry to take action against "dramatic growth of pornography in the digital world"
Facebook says it removed 3.2 billion fake accounts
Facebook estimates that about 5% of its 2.45 billion user accounts are fake
SpaceX test fires crew capsule's abort engines
The test will help clear the way for an in-flight abort test as early as next month
Science
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Astronauts tackle one of the most complex spacewalks ever
Four spacewalks will be needed to repair the $2 billion Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer
Supermassive black hole ejects star from Milky Way Galaxy
Astronomers spotted the star just 29,000 light-years away from Earth — "practically next door by astronomical standards"
Venice council floods after officials reject climate change measures
The regional council chambers, located in the Ferro Fini Palace, started to take on water Tuesday night as members were discussing climate change funding
"I cannot think of a greater health emergency"
Health experts sound alarm about climate change's growing and potential impact on kids, as detailed in annual report in medical journal The Lancet
SpaceX test fires crew capsule's abort engines
The test will help clear the way for an in-flight abort test as early as next month
Health
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Cigarette smoking among adults hits all-time low in U.S.
But 34.2 million adults still smoke and use other tobacco products
China treats 2 people with a highly contagious form of the plague
Officials in Beijing confirm rare cases of deadly disease, leaving residents of the densely-packed capital city with some unanswered questions
LASIK eye surgery should be taken off market, ex-FDA adviser says
An estimated 20 million Americans have undergone the procedure to correct nearsightedness and improve distance vision
New antibiotics needed "yesterday" to fight drug-resistant infections
Antibiotics are expensive to develop and because their use is limited, there's not a lot of profit potential for manufactures
"I cannot think of a greater health emergency"
Health experts sound alarm about climate change's growing and potential impact on kids, as detailed in annual report in medical journal The Lancet
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Trump asks Supreme Court to stop release of his tax returns
A federal appeals court ruled Monday that Trump's tax returns can be turned over to state criminal investigators
Walmart moves Black Friday to Wednesday
Retailer says its early holiday-shopping deals will include discounts on Apple AirPods, appliances and more
Pope presses tech companies to block kids' access to porn
Pontiff calls for tech industry to take action against "dramatic growth of pornography in the digital world"
14-year-old baker gives cupcakes to homeless
Michael Platt has been on Food Network, did a TED talk, and is constantly giving back to those in need with his one-for-one business
Twinkies Cereal coming to a grocer near you
Hostess and Post Cereals collaboration will bring the treat to the breakfast table starting next month
Crime
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Crime
Will SCOTUS hear Rodney Reed’s case?
A death row inmate in Texas could learn Friday whether the U.S. Supreme Court will hear his case. Rodney Reed is scheduled to be executed in five days for the rape and murder of 19-year-old Stacey Stiles back in 1996, but he has a wide range of supporters saying he's innocent. Omar Villafranca reports from outside the Supreme Court.
Former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine to testify
Day 2 of the public hearings in the House impeachment inquiry begin Friday with the testimony of former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch. President Trump removed her in May and two months later, speaking to Ukraine's president, he described her as "bad news" and warned she was "going to go through some things." Nancy Cordes reports on what to expect at the hearing.
Investigation of deadly school shooting
Three students remain hospitalized this morning after a deadly shooting at a Southern California high school. FBI investigators are combing through evidence taken from the home of the suspected shooter, who was also hospitalized after he shot himself. David Begnaud reports.
School shooting suspect posted on social media
Officials say the suspected gunman in Thursday's deadly school shooting in Santa Clarita, California, posted on social media just hours before his rampage. CBS News law enforcement and security analyst Paul Viollis joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano for a closer look at the events.
Police search for motive in California school shooting
Law enforcement officials held a press conference Thursday night with the latest details about a Southern California shooting that left at least two people dead.
Space
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Astronauts tackle one of the most complex spacewalks ever
Four spacewalks will be needed to repair the $2 billion Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer
Supermassive black hole ejects star from Milky Way Galaxy
Astronomers spotted the star just 29,000 light-years away from Earth — "practically next door by astronomical standards"
SpaceX test fires crew capsule's abort engines
The test will help clear the way for an in-flight abort test as early as next month
Rare images of Mercury in transit
Mercury skipped across the vast, glaring face of the sun in a rare celestial transit Monday. Stargazers used solar-filtered binoculars and telescopes to spot Mercury -- a tiny black dot -- as it passed directly between Earth and the sun.
SpaceX launches internet satellites
SpaceX launched one of its Falcon 9 rockets from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, carrying an additional 60 solar-powered Starlink internet relay satellites into orbit. The rocket's first stage later successfully landed back on Earth for a record fourth time.
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Mary Whyte's portraits of veterans
"We the People" is a collection of watercolor paintings depicting the diversity of U.S. service members from every state of the union
The fall of the Berlin Wall
Looking back at the wall that once divided Germany during the Cold War, and its collapse in November 1989
Photos: California wildfires
Extreme winds fanned the flames as fires threatened large portions of the Golden State
The 50 most popular baby boy names
Noah, Liam, Carter – how many of these popular male baby names do you know?
Why it's tough to be a dinosaur
Cartoonist Hugh Murphy's series of books details the tribulations modern life poses for a Tyrannosaurus Rex with very short arms
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CBSN Originals | Speaking Frankly: Dating apps
Dating apps offer seemingly endless potential matches at your fingertips, turning an intimate experience into something that feels more like a video game. But because users hide behind virtual profiles, it's easy to ghost, harass, and view others as non-human — and now that bots are populating these platforms, some actually are. As the industry continues to grow, some experts question whether dating app companies are really interested in helping people find love, or if they have an incentive to keep people in an endless cycle of searching and matching without any real connection.
Venice high tide could hit twice normal level
Venice, Italy, is facing the second worst flooding in nearly 100 years, and high tide could hit nearly twice the normal level on Friday. At least two people have died, and the city's mayor has closed the historic St. Mark's Square. Holly Williams reports.
Will SCOTUS hear Rodney Reed’s case?
A death row inmate in Texas could learn Friday whether the U.S. Supreme Court will hear his case. Rodney Reed is scheduled to be executed in five days for the rape and murder of 19-year-old Stacey Stiles back in 1996, but he has a wide range of supporters saying he's innocent. Omar Villafranca reports from outside the Supreme Court.
Former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine to testify
Day 2 of the public hearings in the House impeachment inquiry begin Friday with the testimony of former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch. President Trump removed her in May and two months later, speaking to Ukraine's president, he described her as "bad news" and warned she was "going to go through some things." Nancy Cordes reports on what to expect at the hearing.
School shooting witness saw "a body fall"
The Southern California high school where a student shot five people and himself Thursday, has conducted lockdown drills in the past. But many of the students at Saugus High School said they never thought they would have to put their training to use. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
