Trump says his administration is considering payroll tax cut, contradicting staff
Hours ago, White House officials denied a payroll tax was under consideration to safeguard the economy
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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," she wrote in a post on the site Medium
Trump makes light of his idea to buy Greenland
President Trump joked about his own idea to buy Greenland on Twitter Monday night
Biden launches first TV ad in Iowa
Biden joins Kamala Harris, Tom Steyer and Kirsten Gillibrand on the Iowa airwaves with this ad buy
Pompeo calls criticism of Trump alliance "offensive" and "ludicrous"
In a New Yorker profile, an unnamed former U.S. ambassador called Mike Pompeo a "heat-seeking missile for Trump's ass"
PETA slams Jared Kushner as "rich pest" in billboard
Kushner is pictured laying atop a pile of cash next to a photo of a rat PETA dubs the "poor guy just trying to survive"
Democrats dump millions into statehouse races
The cash deluge shows how the consequences of next year's elections run far deeper than President Donald Trump's political fate
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
Tlaib and Omar denounce Israel travel ban in press conference
The two Democrats cast the travel restrictions as part of a broader effort to suppress the voices of those who criticize the treatment of Palestinians in occupied and disputed territories
Elizabeth Warren publicly apologizes for DNA test
The 2020 Democratic candidate came under fire after seeking a DNA test to back up her claims of having Native American heritage
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Pompeo calls criticism of Trump alliance "offensive" and "ludicrous"
In a New Yorker profile, an unnamed former U.S. official described Pompeo as being "among the most sycophantic and obsequious people around Trump"
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," she wrote in a post on the site Medium
Trump says his administration is considering payroll tax cut
Hours ago, White House officials denied a payroll tax was under consideration to safeguard the economy
New lawsuits detail how Epstein allegedly lured victims
All three lawsuits take aim at Jeffrey Epstein's fortune, which his will reveals to be worth nearly $578 million
American says resort worker he killed was "crazed and desperate"
Scott Hapgood claims Kenny Mitchel attacked him at a resort on the island of Anguilla in front of his two daughters
Police hunt killer in California university stabbing
Steven Shek Keung Chan, 57, was discovered in his vehicle with multiple stab wounds
Hedge funds making millions off Europe's killer heat waves
Carbon-emission credits are hotter than ever on Wall Street, attracting investors eager to cash in on climate change
PETA slams Jared Kushner as "rich pest" in billboard
Kushner is pictured laying atop a pile of cash next to a photo of a rat PETA dubs the "poor guy just trying to survive"
El Paso victim's husband given new SUV to replace stolen vehicle
Antonio Basco's SUV was stolen and wrecked hours after his wife's funeral, but a local car dealership stepped up to help in a big way
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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," she wrote in a post on the site Medium
Biden launches first TV ad in Iowa
Biden joins Kamala Harris, Tom Steyer and Kirsten Gillibrand on the Iowa airwaves with this ad buy
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Elizabeth Warren apologizes for DNA test
"I know that I have made mistakes. I am sorry for the harm I have caused," Warren told a Native American audience Monday
Abrams says no Dems have contacted her about possible VP run
"I would be honored to be considered for the vice presidency by the nominee, but it is presumptuous to think that they are looking at me," Abrams told CBS
Checking the temperature of voters at the Iowa State Fair
Several Democratic presidential candidates made their way to Des Moines for the Iowa State Fair over the weekend. Ed O'Keefe caught up with a few of the voters there for the "CBS This Morning" series Three Meals
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Police kill man who held bus passengers hostage
All of the hostages, who were unharmed, were freed after the standoff in Brazil
Afghans restore art destroyed by Taliban as peace deal nears
"It was heartbreaking and horrific... they destroyed their own history," member of Afghan restoration team says
Hong Kong protests: Social media sites crack down on "deceptive" accounts
Twitter and Facebook announce removal of profiles linked to Chinese "state-backed information operation"
American says resort worker he killed was "crazed and desperate"
Scott Hapgood claims Kenny Mitchel attacked him at a resort on the island of Anguilla in front of his two daughters
Tourists face jail time for stealing sand from Sardinia, Italy
The couple told police they took the sand because they wanted to keep it as a "souvenir"
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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
Trump says his administration is considering payroll tax cut, contradicting staff
Hours ago, White House officials denied a payroll tax was under consideration to safeguard the economy
Police hunt killer in California university stabbing
Steven Shek Keung Chan, 57, was discovered in his vehicle with multiple stab wounds
Hedge funds making millions off Europe's killer heat waves
Carbon-emission credits are hotter than ever on Wall Street, attracting investors eager to cash in on climate change
El Paso victim's husband given new SUV to replace stolen vehicle
Antonio Basco's SUV was stolen and wrecked hours after his wife's funeral, but a local car dealership stepped up to help in a big way
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Trump says his administration is considering payroll tax cut, contradicting staff
Hours ago, White House officials denied a payroll tax was under consideration to safeguard the economy
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," she wrote in a post on the site Medium
Trump makes light of his idea to buy Greenland
President Trump joked about his own idea to buy Greenland on Twitter Monday night
Biden launches first TV ad in Iowa
Biden joins Kamala Harris, Tom Steyer and Kirsten Gillibrand on the Iowa airwaves with this ad buy
Pompeo calls criticism of Trump alliance "offensive" and "ludicrous"
In a New Yorker profile, an unnamed former U.S. ambassador called Mike Pompeo a "heat-seeking missile for Trump's ass"
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Chef Michael Solomonov's note to self: "Cooking will be your salvation"
"You, my friend, will be experiencing pain so agonizing that, even if I tried, I could not fully explain"
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
Elton John blasts press coverage of Prince Harry and Meghan
He explained Harry's mother, Princess Diana, was one of his "dearest friends" and that he feels "a profound sense of obligation" to protect him
Megan Rapinoe's dad probably voted for Trump
Rapinoe spoke about what it was like to come out to her conservative parents
"The Rock" and Lauren Hashian tie the knot
Johnson's former brother-in-law snapped photos of the happy couple during the seaside wedding
Technology
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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
Overstock shares sink after CEO comments about "Deep State"
Investors are fleeing retailer Overstock after its CEO issued a bizarre statement about the "deep state" and "men in black"
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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.
Activists mourn first Icelandic glacier lost to climate change
A memorial plaque was installed at the site of the former glacier, warning that "in the next 200 years all our glaciers are expected to follow the same path"
Rescued baby dugong dies of shock with a stomach full of plastic
"Her death will remind Thais and people all over the world not to dispose trash into the oceans," a Natural Resources and Environment Minister said
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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
Juul raises $325 million despite growing health concerns
Facing stricter regulation in the U.S., the vaping company has been pushing to expand overseas
Dog Goods USA recalls pig ears in 33-state outbreak of salmonella
Pet owners are urged to return pig ears sold under the Chef Toby brand amid reports of 127 people falling ill
Teen blames vaping after his lung collapses
As the CDC and state health departments investigate acute lung injuries possibly tied to e-cigarettes, one teen launches a social media campaign, #lunglove, against vaping
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Hedge funds making millions off Europe's killer heat waves
Carbon-emission credits are hotter than ever on Wall Street, attracting investors eager to cash in on climate change
3 reasons the U.S. economy isn't set to fall off a cliff
Despite mounting fears of a serious slump, the economy remains solid on many fronts, including GDP and hiring
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
U.S. kids are quitting sports amid rising costs, inequality
Youth sports participation is rising among richer families, as children lower down the ladder exit the field
Trump says his administration is considering payroll tax cut, contradicting staff
Hours ago, White House officials denied a payroll tax was under consideration to safeguard the economy
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Police hunt killer in California university stabbing
Steven Shek Keung Chan, 57, was discovered in his vehicle with multiple stab wounds
America's deadliest mass shootings
These are the deadliest mass shootings in American history
New lawsuits detail how Epstein allegedly lured victims
All three lawsuits take aim at Jeffrey Epstein's fortune​, which his will reveals to be worth nearly $578 million
Fleeing man leaps between hotel balconies and plunges to his death
Atlanta police say he exposed himself to a housekeeper, who reported him to security and the man was fleeing security when he tried risky move in effort to escape
The Menendez Murders: 30 years later
On August 20, 1989 brothers Lyle and Erik Menendez murdered their parents in their Beverly Hills mansion. The crime would shock and grip the entire country. Here's how CBS Los Angeles covered the murders shortly after the news broke.
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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.
Dream Chaser spaceplanes to launch on Vulcan rocket
Sierra Nevada Corp. picks ULA's Vulcan rocket to boost Dream Chaser spaceplanes into orbit
Our galaxy's black hole suddenly flashed a bright light
Scientists called the flashes "unprecedented"
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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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Trump says he's considering payroll tax cut
President Trump discussed the state of the economy during a meeting with the president of Romania at the White House on Tuesday. He said he was exploring cuts on capital gains and payroll taxes, but denied the economy is in danger of slipping into a recession.
Planned Parenthood refuses Title X funding
In a stand against the Trump administration's so-called "gag rule," Planned Parenthood has refused Title X federal funding. CBS News correspondent Jan Crawford reports on the decision, and reporter Kate Smith joins CBSN to explain how the changes will impact the nonprofit organization and patients seeking health care from Planned Parenthood clinics.
China accused of online disinformation
Facebook and Twitter have suspended hundreds of accounts they say were funded by China to spread disinformation against protesters in Hong Kong. CNET executive editor Roger Cheng joined CBSN with more.
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.
Manhunt underway for suspect in California university stabbing
A manhunt is underway for a suspect who murdered a retired college administrator in California. Police discovered Steven Shek Keung Chan inside his car, bleeding from multiple stab wounds.
