U.S. attorney to review Russia probe
The attorney general has asked the U.S. attorney in Connecticut, John Durham, to review the origins of the Russia investigation
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Trump backs early moon landing with funding request
Trump administration asks Congress to kick-start NASA moon mission with $1.6 billion in additional 2020 funding
More than 5,000 migrants returned under "Remain in Mexico" policy
Mexican government officials say the U.S. government's practice is fueling an unsustainable situation for their government
11-year-old rape victim couldn't have abortion under new Ohio law
Under Ohio's new "heartbeat bill," abortions after about six weeks are prohibited, even if the pregnancy is a result of rape or incest
Jimmy Carter recovering from surgery after breaking hip in fall
He is "recovering comfortably" at a hospital with his wife of 72 years, the Carter Center said
Alabama could pass a near-total abortion ban tomorrow
Alabama could pass a near-total ban on abortion as soon as tomorrow
Venezuelan opposition asks for meeting with U.S. military
The Trump administration has not ruled out military action in the crisis-stricken South American country
Warren says she'll appoint a teacher to run the Education Department
Presidential candidate and Massachusetts senator says Betsy DeVos "is the worst Secretary of Education we've seen"
Trump to meet with Putin, Xi at G20 world leaders summit
Trump defended the most recent tariffs on China by saying the U.S. has been "taken advantage of on all of our trade deals, practically"
Pence warns college grads of faith-based discrimination
"We live in a time when it's become acceptable and even fashionable to ridicule and even discriminate people of faith"
Senators cite "intolerable" abuse allegations at migrant children shelters
A bipartisan duo of high-ranking senators want wide-ranging information about the nation's unaccompanied children shelter system
What is a tariff? China's latest moves, explained
The U.S. and China have imposed additional tariffs on each other's goods — but who actually pays those fees?
Biden visits New Hampshire for first time as 2020 candidate
"I think New Hampshire will vote for someone they like and trust. That's Joe Biden," says former Gov. John Lynch
Viktor Orban, Hungary's authoritarian leader, invited to White House
Viktor Orban has drastically altered democratic institutions in Hungary since winning power in 2010
Stocks lose $1 trillion after China raises tariffs on U.S. goods
Tech stocks were hardest hit, with the Nasdaq losing 3.4%, and the Dow dropped more than 600 points on threat of trade war
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Jury awards couple $2 billion in weed killer cancer trial
This is the third lawsuit related to Roundup that Monsanto has lost in the state of California
Deadly collision between sightseeing planes in Alaska
The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the fatal incident
Torrential rain causes devastation in the South
Outside New Orleans, the Bonnet Carre Spillway was opened to stop the Mississippi River from overflowing levees
"The planet's on f***ing fire!" Bill Nye's climate rant goes viral
He's not the same kid-friendly "Science Guy" millennials grew up with
5,000+ migrants returned under "Remain in Mexico" policy
Mexican government officials say the U.S. government's practice is fueling an unsustainable situation for their government
Last known image shows Houston girl before her disappearance
Maleah Davis was last seen with her stepfather, who has since been charged with tampering with evidence related to a human corpse
11-year-old rape victim couldn't have abortion under new Ohio law
Under Ohio's new "heartbeat bill," abortions after about six weeks are prohibited, even if the pregnancy is a result of rape or incest
Details emerge on murders that led to pilot's pre-takeoff arrest
Son of victims alludes to motive in triple homicide; Christian Martin faces nine charges, including murder and arson
Author pays price for tweet about transit worker eating on train
Natasha Tynes is facing backlash after she posted a picture on Twitter of a public transit worker eating on a train
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U.S. attorney to review Russia probe
The attorney general has asked the U.S. attorney in Connecticut, John Durham, to review the origins of the Russia investigation
Deadly collision between sightseeing planes in Alaska
The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the fatal incident
Trump backs early moon landing with funding request
Trump administration asks Congress to kick-start NASA moon mission with $1.6 billion in additional 2020 funding
More than 5,000 migrants returned under "Remain in Mexico" policy
Mexican government officials say the U.S. government's practice is fueling an unsustainable situation for their government
Robert Kraft massage parlor video can't be used in court
The New England Patriots owner was charged with soliciting prostitutes at the Orchids of Asia Day Spa
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U.S. attorney to review Russia probe
The attorney general has asked the U.S. attorney in Connecticut, John Durham, to review the origins of the Russia investigation
Trump backs early moon landing with funding request
Trump administration asks Congress to kick-start NASA moon mission with $1.6 billion in additional 2020 funding
More than 5,000 migrants returned under "Remain in Mexico" policy
Mexican government officials say the U.S. government's practice is fueling an unsustainable situation for their government
11-year-old rape victim couldn't have abortion under new Ohio law
Under Ohio's new "heartbeat bill," abortions after about six weeks are prohibited, even if the pregnancy is a result of rape or incest
Jimmy Carter recovering from surgery after breaking hip in fall
He is "recovering comfortably" at a hospital with his wife of 72 years, the Carter Center said
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More than 5,000 migrants returned under "Remain in Mexico" policy
Mexican government officials say the U.S. government's practice is fueling an unsustainable situation for their government
Beyond tariffs, China has other ways to retaliate
In a deepening trade war, Beijing could make doing business within its borders harder for U.S. companies
Will China pull the trigger and dump U.S. Treasuries?
Chinese government's $1 trillion in U.S. debt gives it some economic leverage, but a fire-sale would scorch both ways
Venezuelan opposition asks for meeting with U.S. military
The Trump administration has not ruled out military action in the crisis-stricken South American country
American breaks record with deepest-ever sub dive, finds plastic
The diver's team found four new species and something else no other expedition has seen — pollution
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Hollywood icon Doris Day dies
Academy Award-winning singer Doris Day has died. The actress, known for films in "The Man Who Knew Too Much" and "Pillow Talk," was 97. Lee Cowan has a look back at her life and legacy.
Met Gala 2019: Red carpet looks
See what all your favorite celebrities wore to fashion's biggest night
Felicity Huffman pleads guilty
Actress Felicity Huffman pleaded guilty to her role in the college admissions scandal. Prosecutors said she paid thousands to have a proctor correct answers on her daughter's college entrance exam. Carter Evans reports.
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San Francisco considers facial recognition ban
Civil liberty watchdogs argue the technology can be inaccurate
Amazon warehouses reportedly trash millions of unsold products
Retailer under fire after exposes of massive waste in the U.K. and France, where new toys and TVs were sent to dumps
Facebook now paying $18 an hour to block suicide videos
Some workers responsible for cleaning up disturbing material have reported low pay and difficult working conditions
Amazon to employees: We'll pay you to quit and haul packages
Hurtling towards one-day shipping deadlines, Amazon is offering its employees $10,000 to start delivery businesses
Uber stock investors better buckle up for bumpy ride
Monday is ride-hail company's first full day of trading after a rough IPO last Friday that saw rare stock price drop
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"The planet's on f***ing fire!" Bill Nye's climate rant goes viral
He's not the same kid-friendly "Science Guy" millennials grew up with
American breaks record with deepest-ever sub dive, finds plastic
The diver's team found four new species and something else no other expedition has seen — pollution
An extinct bird species has evolved back into existence, study says
It's an example of iterative evolution — when the same ancestral lineage leads to repeated evolution of a species at different points in time
Virgin Galactic announces new steps toward offering thrill rides to space
New Mexico officials have eagerly anticipated the arrival of space tourism by Virgin Galactic for more than a decade
Jeff Bezos says lunar lander can carry crews to the moon by 2024
Lunar lander unveiled as NASA puts finishing touches on plans to return astronauts to the moon by 2024
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11-year-old rape victim couldn't have abortion under new Ohio law
Under Ohio's new "heartbeat bill," abortions after about six weeks are prohibited, even if the pregnancy is a result of rape or incest
Alabama could pass a near-total abortion ban tomorrow
Alabama could pass a near-total ban on abortion as soon as tomorrow
Connecticut AG calls alleged drug price-fixing an "attack"
43 states and Puerto Rico filed a complaint Friday alleging 20 companies coordinated to inflate prices and reduce competition on more than 100 generic prescription drugs
In deep-red West Virginia, Warren touts plan to fight opioid crisis
A dozen locals in full Trump garb stood watch in a nearby parking lot while about 150 people listened to the Massachusetts Democrat discuss her proposal
Teaching anti-vax parents to trust science and the MMR vaccine
With hundreds of measles cases in the U.S., and approximately 110K global deaths from measles in 2017 (mostly children under five), public health experts are employing scientific facts as an antidote to vaccine misinformation
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Jury awards couple $2 billion in weed killer cancer trial
This is the third lawsuit related to Roundup that Monsanto has lost in the state of California
Who accepts cryptocurrency? Whole Foods and Bed Bath & Beyond among retailers
Global payments network Flexa announces 15 retailers will take bitcoin, bitcoin cash, ether and Gemini dollars
Amazon warehouses reportedly trash millions of unsold products
Retailer under fire after exposes of massive waste in the U.K. and France, where new toys and TVs were sent to dumps
Beyond tariffs, China has other ways to retaliate
In a deepening trade war, Beijing could make doing business within its borders harder for U.S. companies
Will China pull the trigger and dump U.S. Treasuries?
Chinese government's $1 trillion in U.S. debt gives it some economic leverage, but a fire-sale would scorch both ways
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Facial recognition ban considered
More law enforcement agencies are relying on facial recognition technology to help fight crime. But there's growing public fear over the technology -- and San Francisco is considering a ban. Jonathan Vigliotti explains.
Pilot arrested before takeoff
An American Airlines pilot was arrested at the Louisville Airport for a triple murder he allegedly committed four years ago. He was still in his uniform when police took his booking photo. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Felicity Huffman pleads guilty
Actress Felicity Huffman pleaded guilty to her role in the college admissions scandal. Prosecutors said she paid thousands to have a proctor correct answers on her daughter's college entrance exam. Carter Evans reports.
"One terrible punch": Victim in NYC anti-Semitic attack speaks out
Two hate crimes this month in Brooklyn come as anti-Semitic crimes spike in New York and across the country
Judge blocks release of Coast Guard officer accused of drafting hit list
A magistrate had ordered Christopher Hasson to be released from custody and supervised by relatives in Virginia
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Trump backs early moon landing with funding request
Trump administration asks Congress to kick-start NASA moon mission with $1.6 billion in additional 2020 funding
Moon shrinking & experiencing 'moonquake
NASA says the moon is shrinking and it may be creating so-called "moonquakes." Scientists say the moon's interior is cooling and causing it to shrivel up like a raisin. The shrinking has caused ridges on the moon's surface called "thrust faults" -- where one section of crust is pushed up over a neighboring part. Scientists now believe those faults are to blame for the tremors.
Virgin Galactic announces new steps toward offering thrill rides to space
New Mexico officials have eagerly anticipated the arrival of space tourism by Virgin Galactic for more than a decade
SpaceX cargo ship reaches space station
SpaceX delivers 5,500 pounds of equipment and supplies to the space station
SpaceX launches unpiloted cargo ship to space station
The Dragon is loaded with nearly 5,500 pounds of equipment
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Federal prosecutor to look into Russia probe
Attorney General William Barr has asked the U.S. Attorney in Connecticut, John Durham, to review the origins of the Russia investigation, making it the third third investigation of its kind. The Department of Justice's Office of Inspector General is examining the DOJ's handling of the investigation and the U.S. Attorney in Utah was previously asked to review aspects of the investigation.
2 sightseeing planes collide in Alaska
The National Transportation Safety Board will be heading to Alaska to investigate a fatal midair collision between two sightseeing airplanes near a southeast Alaska town Monday. At least three people have been killed and a search continues for several others.
How Trump's trade war affects you
President Trump hosted Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán at the White House on Monday, more than 20 years since his last visit. The far-right leader has sparked controversy by reshaping the government, news media and other Hungarian institutions. Yascha Mounk, an associate professor at Johns Hopkins University and senior adviser at Protect Democracy, joins CBSN to discuss what concerns this meeting has raised in Washington.
Moon shrinking & experiencing 'moonquake
NASA says the moon is shrinking and it may be creating so-called "moonquakes." Scientists say the moon's interior is cooling and causing it to shrivel up like a raisin. The shrinking has caused ridges on the moon's surface called "thrust faults" -- where one section of crust is pushed up over a neighboring part. Scientists now believe those faults are to blame for the tremors.
Jimmy Carter recovering after breaking hip
Jimmy Carter is recovering from surgery after the 94-year-old fell and broke his hip Monday morning. The former president was at his home in Plains, Georgia and is "recovering comfortably" at a hospital in nearby Americus, Georgia, with his wife of 72 years, former first lady Rosalynn Carter.