Trump says he spoke to NRA about closing background check loopholes
President Trump hasn't made it entirely clear what he wants to do about gun violence
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Trump addresses veterans in Kentucky — live stream
President Trump is speaking at the American Veterans 75th National Convention
Trump accuses Danish prime minister of making "nasty" remark
Upon departure, the president touted the economy, talked about the sudden cancellation of his trip to Denmark, and also said he has "an appetite" for background checks
Bernie Sanders releases plan to strengthen unions
The Sanders campaign unveiled the plan ahead of the AFL-CIO convention in Iowa on Wednesday
Parkland shooting survivors propose gun control plan
March for Our Lives leaders unveil the Peace Plan for a Safer America, aiming to get at the root causes of gun violence
Trump administration unveils rule to detain migrant families longer
The White House hopes to upend a landmark court settlement that has governed the care of migrant children in U.S. custody for two decades
Where the 2020 candidates stand on transgender issues
The 2020 candidates promise to address health care and criminal justice concerns for transgender people
Transcript: Jim Sciutto on "Intelligence Matters"
This week, on "Intelligence Matters," Michael Morell speaks with CNN's Jim Sciutto about his new book, "The Shadow Wars," about how Russia and China are leveraging different tools, strategies and battlefields to counter the U.S. below the threshold of armed conflict
Trump: Jewish people who vote for Democrats show "great disloyalty"
"I think any Jewish people that vote for a Democrat — I think it shows either a total lack of knowledge or great disloyalty," Trump said Tuesday, outraging Jewish American organizations
RNC ramps up ground game to bolster Trump campaign in key states
The RNC and the Trump Victory operation launched an "Open for Business" tour last week
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Man accused of murdering mom may blame someone else
Newly released court documents indicate that Patrick Frazee could be mounting a defense that will blame someone else when his trial starts in October
Trump addresses veterans in Kentucky — live stream
President Trump is speaking at the American Veterans 75th National Convention
Wisdom teeth removal contributes to opioid crisis, experts warn
Many who have their wisdom teeth removed are prescribed opioid painkillers – but there may be a better, safer option
How much a family with good health insurance spent last year
Employee health care costs have risen twice as fast as wages—those with coverage pay thousands of dollars more
Trump accuses Danish prime minister of making "nasty" remark
Upon departure, the president touted the economy, talked about the sudden cancellation of his trip to Denmark, and also said he has "an appetite" for background checks
Parkland shooting survivors propose gun control plan
March for Our Lives leaders unveil the Peace Plan for a Safer America, aiming to get at the root causes of gun violence
Two more people arrested after alleged mass shooting threats
A 15-year-old vowed online to "kill 7 people at a minimum," and a 38-year-old stands accused of plotting a mass shooting at a Memphis church
Walmart sues Tesla over fires at stores with its solar panels
The retailer alleges the solar panels caught fire at seven stores, resulting in millions of dollars in damages
Watch: Spacewalk installs key upgrade to station
The new port will allow two U.S. commercial crew ships to dock at the space station at the same time
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Bernie Sanders releases plan to strengthen unions
The Sanders campaign unveiled the plan ahead of the AFL-CIO convention in Iowa on Wednesday
Where the 2020 candidates stand on transgender issues
The 2020 candidates promise to address health care and criminal justice concerns for transgender people
RNC ramps up ground game to bolster Trump campaign in key states
The RNC and the Trump Victory Committee launched an "Open for Business" tour last week
Warren releases plan to reduce mass incarceration
"It's not equal justice when a kid with an ounce of pot can get thrown in jail, while a bank executive who launders money for a drug cartel can get a bonus," the 2020 candidate wrote
Biden launches first TV ad in Iowa
Biden joins Kamala Harris, Tom Steyer and Kirsten Gillibrand on the Iowa airwaves with this ad buy
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Watch: Spacewalk installs key upgrade to station
The new port will allow two U.S. commercial crew ships to dock at the space station at the same time
Cardinal George Pell loses appeal of sex abuse convictions
Australian court upholds unanimous jury verdict that most senior Catholic to be found guilty of sexually abusing kids molested two choirboys in late 1990s
Smoke plumes from Amazon rainforest fires spotted from space
The sky in Sao Paulo, Brazil, went dark Monday due to the smoke carried in from nearly 1,700 miles away
Trump postpones meeting with Danish leader over refusal to sell Greenland
President scraps trip to Denmark for now and puts off meeting with Danish prime minister, who said Greenland is "not for sale"
U.S. won't give flu vaccines to migrants in border detention centers
Three migrant children have died in the past year from the flu
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Trump says he spoke to NRA about closing background check loopholes
President Trump hasn't made it entirely clear what he wants to do about gun violence
Trump addresses veterans in Kentucky — live stream
President Trump is speaking at the American Veterans 75th National Convention
Rescue pup to star in "Lady and the Tramp" remake
Just last year, Monte was living in a shelter – now he's on the road to fame
Target shares hit all-time high after blowout quarter
While many retailers are struggling, the discount giant is thriving by embracing ecommerce and modernizing stores
Revitalizing a Detroit neighborhood with objects left behind
The Heidelberg Project now attracts an estimated 200,000 visitors a year
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Trump says he spoke to NRA about closing background check loopholes
President Trump hasn't made it entirely clear what he wants to do about gun violence
Trump addresses veterans in Kentucky — live stream
President Trump is speaking at the American Veterans 75th National Convention
Trump accuses Danish prime minister of making "nasty" remark
Upon departure, the president touted the economy, talked about the sudden cancellation of his trip to Denmark, and also said he has "an appetite" for background checks
Bernie Sanders releases plan to strengthen unions
The Sanders campaign unveiled the plan ahead of the AFL-CIO convention in Iowa on Wednesday
Parkland shooting survivors propose gun control plan
March for Our Lives leaders unveil the Peace Plan for a Safer America, aiming to get at the root causes of gun violence
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Rescue pup to star in "Lady and the Tramp" remake
Just last year, Monte was living in a shelter – now he's on the road to fame
Woodstock at 50, in the words, and music, of those who were there
A half-century after a mass of humanity converged on a farm in Bethel, N.Y. for three days of peace and music, musicians and concert-goers recall a unique moment for their generation
Revitalizing a Detroit neighborhood with objects left behind
The Heidelberg Project now attracts an estimated 200,000 visitors a year
Sebastian Maniscalco talks hosting the VMA's
Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco is well known for getting a lot of laughs with his observational comedy. His four-show run at New York’s Madison Square Garden earlier this year, broke records for ticket sales. It was the highest-grossing comedy event in North America, according to Billboard, beating the record set by Dave Chappelle in 2014. Sebastian is getting ready to host the MTV Video Music Awards next week. He joins “CBS This Morning†to discuss how he is preparing for his very first gig as an award show host.
Larry King files for divorce from his 7th wife
The 85-year-old talk show host is seeking to end his 22 year marriage to Shawn King; he's been married 8 times to 7 different women and has 5 kids
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Facebook will let users hide off-Facebook activity
Users will be able to control Facebook Pixel and other tools the company uses to collect user data on other sites
More than 20 Texas local governments face ransomware attack
Cyberattack typically spreads through malicious links in emails and has crippled a string of cities in recent years
Proposed laws could change how consumers get smartphones repaired
Twenty states are considering so-called "Right to Repair" bills to allow electronics to be fixed without jeopardizing quality or voiding warranties
Coming soon to Netflix: Movie trailers crafted by AI
Streaming giant is investing in tech that can automate part of the trailer-making process for its massive library
Funeral homes now live streaming memorial services
Roughly 20% of funeral homes in U.S. offer an online option to grieving family and friends who can't attend the event
Science
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Smoke plumes from Amazon rainforest fires spotted from space
The sky in Sao Paulo, Brazil, went dark Monday due to the smoke carried in from nearly 1,700 miles away
Black hole possibly swallowed neutron star, causing ripples in space
The cosmic collision could be the first example of a black hole colliding with a neutron star — possibly offering new insights into the expansion of the universe
World's largest highway overpass for wildlife on track in Calif.
$87 million bridge will enable all sorts of species to cross in search of food, mates, space without risk of becoming roadkill and aid conservation efforts
500 million bees drop dead in Brazil in 3 months
Lab research pointed to pesticides with neonicotinoids and fipronil — products banned in Europe — as the main cause of death
NASA program "OMG" trying to find out how fast Greenland's ice is melting
Ice lost in Greenland means higher sea levels around the world. "Oceans Melting Greenland," a NASA program in its fourth year, is studying the melt.
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Wisdom teeth removal contributes to opioid crisis, experts warn
Many who have their wisdom teeth removed are prescribed opioid painkillers – but there may be a better, safer option
How much a family with good health insurance spent last year
Employee health care costs have risen twice as fast as wages—those with coverage pay thousands of dollars more
U.S. won't give flu vaccines to migrants in border detention centers
Three migrant children have died in the past year from the flu
What parents should know about dietary supplements for kids
"A pill isn't going to make you do better on a test... A pill won't help you make the varsity team. Food will, exercise will, studying will."
Planned Parenthood exits Title X program, rejects "gag order"
"For too many people struggling to make ends meet, it may be that they may go without care," said Planned Parenthood's new leader, Alexis McGill Johnson
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How much a family with good health insurance spent last year
Employee health care costs have risen twice as fast as wages—those with coverage pay thousands of dollars more
Why Trump's payroll tax cut wouldn't do much for the economy
As the White House vacillates over another another tax cut, economists of all political stripes say: Don't bother
Target shares hit all-time high after blowout quarter
While many retailers are struggling, the discount giant is thriving by embracing ecommerce and modernizing stores
Walmart sues Tesla over fires at stores with its solar panels
The retailer alleges the solar panels caught fire at seven stores, resulting in millions of dollars in damages
Why U.S. Steel, a showcase for Trump, is laying off workers
Donald Trump has touted his steel tariffs as bolstering U.S. Steel, but market stagnation is hurting demand
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Wave of threats renews debate over how to combat domestic terrorism
"We have to label this for what it is, and we've got to be honest and not make excuses," Fran Townsend says
America's deadliest mass shootings
These are the deadliest mass shootings in American history
Sneak peek: Death After Midnight
"48 Hours" Presents: A Colorado mom of three shot dead in her bedroom -- was it murder or suicide? "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty has the latest in the case Saturday, August 24 at 10/9c on CBS.
Man accused of murdering mom may blame someone else at trial
Newly released court documents indicate that Patrick Frazee could be mounting a defense that will blame someone else when his trial starts in October
Two more people arrested after alleged mass shooting threats
A 15-year-old vowed online to "kill 7 people at a minimum," and a 38-year-old stands accused of plotting a mass shooting at a Memphis church
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Watch: Spacewalk installs key upgrade to station
The new port will allow two U.S. commercial crew ships to dock at the space station at the same time
Black hole possibly swallowed neutron star, causing ripples in space
The cosmic collision could be the first example of a black hole colliding with a neutron star — possibly offering new insights into the expansion of the universe
NASA's step forward in new moon plan
NASA has moved a step closer in resuming human space missions since the program was shuttered in 2011. CBS News' Marc Liverman reports from Huntsville, Alabama, where NASA announced it will manage the building of the new human lunar lander.
NASA picks Alabama space center for moon lander program
The lander is a critical element in NASA's plans to return astronauts to the moon in 2024
Milky Way black hole emits mysterious light flare
Scientists spot a flare of light coming from a black hole in the Milky Way. Syracuse University physics professor Duncan Brown explains to CBSN how the mysterious event may have occurred.
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Jason Corbett murder: A look at the evidence
In August 2015, former FBI agent Tom Martens and his daughter Molly Corbett admitted killing her Irish-born husband Jason Corbett, insisting they beat him in self-defense with a brick paver and a baseball bat because Jason was choking Molly and threatening to kill her
Michael Gargiulo case: Stabbing deaths of three women linked to suspected serial killer
Investigators link murders of Tricia Pacaccio, Ashley Ellerin and Maria Bruno to same suspect: Michael Gargiulo
The worst movies of 2019
The worst films of the year star big name actors, including Keanu Reeves, Anne Hathaway, and Chris Hemsworth.
The Oddities & Curiosities Expo
A traveling exhibition of gothic and occult art, sideshow performers, and bizarre specimens stopped outside Chicago, where CBS News photographer Jake Barlow took in the odd sights
New York's Central Park
America's first major landscaped public park, the 840-acre park in Manhattan welcomes more than 37 million visitors every year
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Parkland students introduce gun control plan
March for Our Lives, a group founded by Parkland school shooting survivors, has proposed an ambitious array of gun control proposals, including a national gun registry and a ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines. Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke was one of the first to endorse it.
Migrant families could be detained longer
The Trump administration announced changes to a decades-old agreement that protected migrant families from being held in detention centers for more than 20 days. CBS News reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez explains how the changes, if upheld, could affect immigrants at the border.
Trump slams Denmark's comments as "nasty"
President Trump accused Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen of using a "terrible word" to describe his interest in buying Greenland. She called it "absurd." Mr. Trump said, "I thought it was not a nice statement - the way she blew me off. She shouldn't treat the United States that way."
A climate reckoning in the heartland
A historic flood in March 2019 left much of America's heartland under water. Grain farmers already struggling to bounce back from the Chinese trade war must now grapple with the realities of climate change that threaten to change the future of farming forever. Now, some farmers are implementing practices that could potentially reverse the effects of climate change – and provide a bigger profit. In this CBSN Originals documentary, Adam Yamaguchi travels to Nebraska, where he meets two farmers on different paths, both determined to pass their legacies on to the next generation.
Trump plans to discuss background checks
President Trump told reporters that he aims to close loopholes for those obtaining a gun that otherwise shouldn't. He said there would be some action "hopefully, that's meaningful." Watch his remarks.
