Black Lives Matter Activist Hawk Newsome on the current state of America
Newsome is the Chairman of Black Lives Matter of Greater New York, and has spent his adult life advancing the cause of what he calls the "Second Civil Rights Movement."
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2020 Daily Trail Markers: South Carolina Dems say "we don't know her" about Klobuchar
"I know you" may be one of Klobuchar's signature lines, but a number of South Carolinians aren't feeling the same way about her in the runup to the state's primary on Saturday.
Whistleblower: U.S. workers on coronavirus lacked training
A senior staffer at Health and Human Services said a government team sent to help process American coronavirus evacuees didn't have the training or equipment for the assignment, the Washington Post reported.
Amy Klobuchar's uphill battle in South Carolina
"I know you" may be one of Klobuchar's signature lines, but a number of South Carolinians aren't feeling the same way about her in the runup to the state's primary on Saturday.
Who's in charge of the White House's coronavirus response?
Three people are tasked with leading the administration's response, and their exact roles are unclear.
Top impeachment investigator to leave House Intel post
Goldman was one of Schiff's top lieutenants during the probe into President Trump's dealings with Ukraine.
Barr says U.S. has "moral obligation" to combat rise in police suicides
"These are staggering statistics, and a lot more has to be done," Barr told a conference of police chiefs in Miami.
Pelosi accuses Trump of "playing politics" over coronavirus response
House Leaders Nancy Pelosi and Kevin McCarthy called for bipartisanship...then quickly pivoted to attack their respective opposing parties.
Trump taps Pence to head up coronavirus outbreak response
The president said the $2.5 billion his administration has requested is a "lot," but they'll spend "whatever's appropriate."
2 black voters are split on Trump — but they agree on one thing
President Donald Trump often claims black people are better off under his administration, citing low unemployment numbers.
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Coronavirus reaches 50 countries, including 1st in sub-Saharan Africa
With the death toll from the COVID-19 disease nearing 3,000, global health officials say no country can hope to be spared, and all must be ready to combat outbreaks.
33 Turkish soldiers killed by airstrike in northwestern Syria
It was the largest death toll for Turkey in a single day since it first intervened in Syria in 2016.
Whistleblower: U.S. workers on coronavirus lacked training
A senior staffer at Health and Human Services said a government team sent to help process American coronavirus evacuees didn't have the training or equipment for the assignment, the Washington Post reported.
The No. 1 way to prevent coronavirus isn't wearing a face mask
Coronavirus masks are expensive, they only last a few hours – and they may not even help.
Willie Godbolt blames devil for 8 murders but gets death penalty
Godbolt said in court he'd prayed to be a better man, "but the devil came to kill and destroy. He wasn't going to let that be."
Weinstein juror: "There was nothing simple" about decision
Weinstein now faces up to 29 years in prison.
Blizzard's "fire hose" could dump 4 feet of lake-effect snow
A "fire hose" of fierce snowfall is aimed right at a few towns in upstate New York — complete with 60 mph wind gusts and whiteout blizzard conditions.
Who's in charge of the White House's coronavirus response?
Three people are tasked with leading the administration's response, and their exact roles are unclear.
Man convicted of raping woman he befriended while posing as gay
During the rape the man told the victim that, "if she fought or screamed, 'I will get my boys to come in and hold you down,'" the district attorney's office said in a statement.
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8 top moments from the South Carolina Democratic debate
The tenth debate of the presidential primary cycle was the last before the pivotal South Carolina primary on Saturday.
Moments you might've missed during the debate
Michael Bloomberg made a reference to a bizarre and comical Times Square stalwart unique to New York City.
Democrats try to stop Sanders' momentum in fiery clash
But almost no candidate went unscathed in the debate, which took place just four days before the pivotal South Carolina primary and a week ahead of Super Tuesday.
Fact-checking the debate
Here's how the facts match up to what the candidates are saying on stage.
Debate watchers most impressed by Sanders, Biden: CBS News poll
But many say this 10th debate made them nervous about the Democratic field.
Democratic candidates in CBS News spin room
Six Democratic candidates for president join CBS News in the spin room to review their debate performance in Charleston, South Carolina.
Sanders: "The truth is, nothing I am saying is radical"
Bernie Sanders was also pressed about his comments on "60 Minutes" about Fidel Castro, saying "Cuba is a dictatorship. I've said that 8 million times."
Biden says winning by "one point is enough" in South Carolina
Biden said winning South Carolina by even one percentage point would be "enough" for him to stay in the race
Warren: Progressives have "one chance" to make change happen
Warren told CBS News after the tenth Democratic debate that her track record demonstrates why she should be the progressive candidate to win the party's presidential nomination.
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Amy Klobuchar's uphill battle in South Carolina
"I know you" may be one of Klobuchar's signature lines, but a number of South Carolinians aren't feeling the same way about her in the runup to the state's primary on Saturday.
Democrats try to stop Sanders' momentum in fiery debate
But almost no candidate was unscathed in the debate, which took place just four days before the pivotal South Carolina primary and one week ahead of Super Tuesday.
Highlights from Bernie Sanders on "60 Minutes"
The Democratic presidential hopeful spoke with Anderson Cooper about Donald Trump, Fidel Castro, universal childcare and a host of other topics. Here are some of the notable moments.
Tim Scott says Sanders poses biggest threat to Trump
Scott told "CBS This Morning" that Sanders has been able to attract support from African-American and Hispanic voters with his positions on health care.
What you need to know about the South Carolina Democratic primary
Candidates will have their first test with a Democratic electorate that is expected to be mostly minority — 60% of the turnout here on Saturday is expected to comprise black voters.
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Coronavirus reaches 52 countries, including 1st in sub-Saharan Africa
With the death toll from the COVID-19 disease nearing 3,000, global health officials say no country can hope to be spared, and all must be ready to combat outbreaks.
New coronavirus case may be 1st sign of "community spread" in U.S.
President appeals for calm and puts Pence in charge of America's response as the WHO chief worries about mushrooming outbreaks in South Korea, Italy and Iran.
33 Turkish soldiers killed by airstrike in northwestern Syria
It was the largest death toll for Turkey in a single day since it first intervened in Syria in 2016.
Reports of cannibalism among Arctic polar bears rising: Scientists
Among the factors responsible for the change could include increased human activity and diminished hunting grounds.
How deadly is coronavirus and what are the symptoms?
The CDC says COVID-19 symptoms can appear in as little as two days or as long as two weeks after initial exposure.
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Coronavirus reaches 52 countries, including 1st in sub-Saharan Africa
With the death toll from the COVID-19 disease nearing 3,000, global health officials say no country can hope to be spared, and all must be ready to combat outbreaks.
Black Lives Matter Activist Hawk Newsome on the current state of America
Newsome is the Chairman of Black Lives Matter of Greater New York, and has spent his adult life advancing the cause of what he calls the "Second Civil Rights Movement."
Willie Godbolt blames devil for 8 murders but gets death penalty
Godbolt said in court he'd prayed to be a better man, "but the devil came to kill and destroy. He wasn't going to let that be."
New coronavirus case may be 1st sign of "community spread" in U.S.
President appeals for calm and puts Pence in charge of America's response as the WHO chief worries about mushrooming outbreaks in South Korea, Italy and Iran.
Daughter of alleged Mexican drug kingpin El Mencho arrested
El Mencho is allegedly the head of the Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generacion and is considered the "number one priority for DEA."
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Black Lives Matter Activist Hawk Newsome on the current state of America
Newsome is the Chairman of Black Lives Matter of Greater New York, and has spent his adult life advancing the cause of what he calls the "Second Civil Rights Movement."
2020 Daily Trail Markers: South Carolina Dems say "we don't know her" about Klobuchar
"I know you" may be one of Klobuchar's signature lines, but a number of South Carolinians aren't feeling the same way about her in the runup to the state's primary on Saturday.
Whistleblower: U.S. workers on coronavirus lacked training
A senior staffer at Health and Human Services said a government team sent to help process American coronavirus evacuees didn't have the training or equipment for the assignment, the Washington Post reported.
Amy Klobuchar's uphill battle in South Carolina
"I know you" may be one of Klobuchar's signature lines, but a number of South Carolinians aren't feeling the same way about her in the runup to the state's primary on Saturday.
Who's in charge of the White House's coronavirus response?
Three people are tasked with leading the administration's response, and their exact roles are unclear.
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Lee Phillip Bell, co-creator of iconic CBS soap operas, has died
Bell created the two highly successful daytime dramas with her husband, and won two Emmy awards. She died at age 91, her family said.
Weinstein juror: "There was nothing simple" about decision
Weinstein now faces up to 29 years in prison.
Group on a mission to preserve African American "spirituals"
The Spirituals Project, a choir group in Denver, is working to revive a rich musical treasure created by enslaved African Americans to express virtue in the face of suffering.
Weinstein juror says "nothing simple" about decision
In an exclusive interview with "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King, one of the jurors in the Harvey Weinstein trial explained how the group reached their decision.
Steven Seagal charged with illegally touting cryptocurrency
Securities regulators says the movie actor failed to disclose payments for pitching a digital coin offering.
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Steven Seagal charged with illegally touting cryptocurrency
Securities regulators says the movie actor failed to disclose payments for pitching a digital coin offering.
Facebook to prohibit deceptive ads about coronavirus
Social media platform says it'll stop companies from touting so-called cures or preventions for the deadly disease.
Coronavirus has Amazon scrambling to fill inventories, report says
Some sellers on the platform are cutting back on online ads to make sure they don't run out of stock, New York Times says.
Epic, the software company that's changed the sharing of medical records (including, probably, yours)
The Wisconsin company, led by one of the richest self-made women in the world, is using technology to free up doctors and make patient records more transportable
LAPD pursues data-driven policing despite controversy
Los Angeles police are convinced big data can help fight crime, even after shutting down a program that activists said targeted minorities unfairly.
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Scientists discover amphibians are able to glow in the dark
Frogs and salamanders have been keeping a secret from humans since the beginning of time 🐸
Top 10 myths about climate change
Misconceptions and outright misinformation have gotten out of hand. Here's what you need to know.
Scientists find first "animal" that doesn't need oxygen to live
The discovery expands the definition of what an "animal" can be, researchers say.
Why coronavirus could help save China's endangered species
Outbreak prompts Chinese officials to ban eating wild animals, which may help save one of the most trafficked animal on the planet.
NASA's InSight lander has detected over 450 "marsquakes"
The InSight lander is uncovering the mysteries of Mars, one quake at a time.
Health
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Coronavirus reaches 52 countries, including 1st in sub-Saharan Africa
With the death toll from the COVID-19 disease nearing 3,000, global health officials say no country can hope to be spared, and all must be ready to combat outbreaks.
New coronavirus case may be 1st sign of "community spread" in U.S.
President appeals for calm and puts Pence in charge of America's response as the WHO chief worries about mushrooming outbreaks in South Korea, Italy and Iran.
Whistleblower: U.S. workers on coronavirus lacked training
A senior staffer at Health and Human Services said a government team sent to help process American coronavirus evacuees didn't have the training or equipment for the assignment, the Washington Post reported.
The No. 1 way to prevent coronavirus isn't wearing a face mask
Coronavirus masks are expensive, they only last a few hours — and they may not even help.
Who's in charge of the White House's coronavirus response?
Three people are tasked with leading the administration's response, and their exact roles are unclear.
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Steven Seagal charged with illegally touting cryptocurrency
Securities regulators says the movie actor failed to disclose payments for pitching a digital coin offering.
Jimmy John's linked to new E. coli outbreak
Agency warns consumers who have recently eaten sprouts at the fast-food chain to watch out for symptoms.
Trump taps Pence to head up coronavirus outbreak response
The president said the $2.5 billion his administration has requested is a "lot," but they'll spend "whatever's appropriate."
Facebook to prohibit deceptive ads about coronavirus
Social media platform says it'll stop companies from touting so-called cures or preventions for the deadly disease.
Hong Kong is handing out $1,200 in cash to 7 million people
The big giveaway is an effort to boost the territory's damaged economy after months of political unrest.
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Willie Godbolt blames devil for 8 murders but gets death penalty
Godbolt said in court he'd prayed to be a better man, "but the devil came to kill and destroy. He wasn't going to let that be."
Daughter of alleged Mexican drug kingpin El Mencho arrested
El Mencho is allegedly the head of the Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generacion and is considered the "number one priority for DEA."
Man convicted of raping woman he befriended while posing as gay
During the rape the man told the victim that, "if she fought or screamed, 'I will get my boys to come in and hold you down,'" the district attorney's office said in a statement.
Weinstein juror: "There was nothing simple" about decision
Weinstein now faces up to 29 years in prison.
Ex-Baltimore mayor gets 3 years in prison for book scheme
The scandal has shaken Maryland's largest city, which for years has struggled with grinding poverty, political mismanagement, record crime rates and police abuses that led to massive riots.
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A "mini-moon" the size of a car is orbiting the Earth
Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk said the car-sized object was not the Tesla Roadster he launched into space in 2018, which is now orbiting the sun.
NASA's InSight lander has detected over 450 "marsquakes"
The InSight lander is uncovering the mysteries of Mars, one quake at a time.
Katherine Johnson, NASA "Hidden Figures" math whiz, dies at 101
Johnson was famously depicted by actress Taraji P. Henson in the 2016 Oscar-nominated movie "Hidden Figures."
MIT develops plan to deflect "planet-killer" asteroids
If an asteroid appears to be speeding towards Earth, scientists would rather not use nuclear weapons to deflect it.
SpaceX teams up on plans to launch space tourists
The first private space mission could launch by the end of next year, Space Adventures announced.
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New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami – which city has the worst traffic? And where does your home city rank?
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
All about Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex
Now a father, the younger brother of William and sixth in line to the British throne wants to do things his way.
Deadliest infectious diseases in the world, ranked
It's not yet clear how the new coronavirus outbreak will stack up against the world's deadliest infectious diseases.
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Black women lead South Carolina campaigns
Black women are serving in leadership roles for several presidential campaigns in South Carolina. 2020 campaign reporter LaCrai Mitchell joined CBSN to discuss what the women are doing to create change and the importance of their roles.
Weinstein juror says "nothing simple" about decision
In an exclusive interview with "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King, one of the jurors in the Harvey Weinstein trial explained how the group reached their decision.
Group wants to preserve African American "spirituals"
Music is such an important part of the African American experience. As we observe Black History Month, CBS News met a group on a mission to preserve and revive a rich musical treasure. Janet Shamlian reports.
New study shows an increase in pedestrian deaths
New research finds pedestrian deaths have surged 53%. Distracted driving and walking with smartphones are factors. Last year, more than 6,500 people were killed. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Lake-effect snow hits upstate New York
The area just north of Syracuse could get 4 feet of snow by late Friday as an unusual atmospheric "fire hose" blasts the area with blizzard conditions. CBS News weather and climate contributor Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN with the forecast.
