"Miracle" puppy born with two tails and six legs
Skipper was born with two congenital defects and spina bifida in the middle of a treacherous storm — but that's not stopping her from "thriving," her owners told CBS News.
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Czech diver sets record for under-ice swim
Free-diver David Vencl swam nearly 266 feet under the ice of a frozen-over quarry in the Czech Republic wearing nothing but swim trunks and goggles and holding his breath for more than two and a half minutes. That and more in today's "Did You Hear About This" segment.
Louisiana sanitation workers help police find missing girl
"I feel blessed just to find her alive and everything," one of the men, Dion Merrick, a Navy veteran, told CBS News.
Trio stuck on island for 33 days rescued
The Coast Guard came to the rescue of three people, stuck on a deserted island in the Bahamas for more than a month. The Cuban nationals say they swam to Anguilla Key — between Key West and Cuba — after their boat capsized. One woman and two men were stuck there for 33 days, and say they survived by eating conch and rats, and building a makeshift shelter.
Baseball Hall of Fame voting yields no new members for 2021
Curt Schilling, Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were the closest in voting by members of the Baseball Writers' Association of America.
Think you stink? For $150, this Japanese entrepreneur can help.
For about $150, Shota Ishida's "Odorate" service will tell you, with scientific accuracy, if you stink, and what you can do about it.
Feds seize 284 fake sports championship rings
The counterfeit rings were replicated as teams from the NFL, NBA and WWE.
Man arrested for allegedly living in airport for months
The man was using an I.D. badge that an airport employee lost back in October.
Rare Mickey Mantle card sells for record-breaking $5.2 million
Actor Rob Gough, who bought the 1952 card, called it the "Mona Lisa of sports cards."
Australia to kill pigeon that crossed Pacific Ocean from Oregon
The pigeon has been named Joe, after the U.S. president-elect.
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Intel report finds MBS approved operation to "capture or kill" Khashoggi
The 59-year-old Washington Post columnist was killed after entering a Saudi consulate in Istanbul in October 2018.
Over 300 charged so far: What we know about the Capitol riot arrests
Prosecutors have charged more than 300 people for their alleged roles in the assault on the U.S. Capitol.
Watch Live: Biden, first lady visit Texas after devastating storm
President Biden and first lady Jill Biden are traveling to Houston to survey the damage from Texas' recent storm.
WNBA OKs sale of Atlanta Dream, team co-owned by Kelly Loeffler
"My Dream has come true," said Montgomery.
House to vote on Biden's $1.9 trillion relief bill
The bill is expected to pass, but a provision raising the minimum wage faces opposition in the Senate.
Trump to reemerge at CPAC as GOP tries to plot its future
"There's no question that the gun has gone off on the 2024 campaign for the Republican nomination," says American Conservative Union chairman Matt Schlapp.
Massive fire in L.A. burns buses, causes transformer explosions
Aerial footage from CBS Los Angeles showed at least 10 buses, including school buses and luxury charter buses, ablaze.
Financial services giant TIAA names first woman CEO
Banking executive will succeed Roger Ferguson Jr. and become the second Black woman to lead a Fortune 500 company.
How to watch the Golden Globes
Tina Fey and Amy Poehler will host a bicoastal Golden Globes that was postponed for nearly two months because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Atlantic Ocean circulation weakens, sparking climate worries
New study finds evidence of an unprecedented slowdown in North Atlantic Ocean circulation, likely to due to human-caused climate change.
Prince Harry opens up about "toxic" U.K. press
In a wide-ranging interview with James Corden, Harry revealed what a typical night at home is like and how he feels about "The Crown."
Oxford vaccine may be key weapon against new COVID variants
The Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine's "plug and play" platform means it's easy to modify, and scientists expect an update to fight new, troubling variants by the fall.
Russians push rail trolley across border to leave North Korea
North Korea shares a border with Russia in the far eastern part of the isolated rogue nation, but there are no trains running between the countries amid the coronavirus pandemic.
ISIS bride who fled as teen to Syria loses bid to return to U.K.
Shamima Begum, now 21, was one of three east London schoolgirls who traveled to Syria in 2015.
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CDC shares distribution and messaging advice on J&J vaccine
Nearly 4 million doses of the new vaccine are expected to be available for distribution Sunday.
Financial services giant TIAA names first woman CEO
Banking executive will succeed Roger Ferguson Jr. and become the second Black woman to lead a Fortune 500 company.
WNBA OKs sale of Atlanta Dream, team co-owned by Kelly Loeffler
"My Dream has come true," said Montgomery.
Watch Live: Biden, first lady visit Texas after devastating storm
President Biden and first lady Jill Biden traveled to Houston to survey the damage from Texas' recent storm.
Millions of households could get $50 monthly internet subsidy
The agency approved a $3.2 billion program to help low-income families and people who lost jobs in the last year.
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CDC shares distribution and messaging advice on J&J vaccine
Nearly 4 million doses of the new vaccine are expected to be available for distribution Sunday.
Watch Live: Biden, first lady visit Texas after devastating storm
President Biden and first lady Jill Biden traveled to Houston to survey the damage from Texas' recent storm.
Intel report finds MBS approved "capture or kill" Khashoggi
The 59-year-old Washington Post columnist was killed after entering a Saudi consulate in Istanbul in October 2018.
CBS News Eye on Trends: The latest from the CBS News Election & Survey Unit
A recap of latest polls and data-driven studies from the CBS News Election & Survey Unit
House to vote on Biden's $1.9 trillion relief bill
The bill is expected to pass, but a provision raising the minimum wage faces opposition in the Senate.
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How to watch the Golden Globes
Tina Fey and Amy Poehler will host a bicoastal Golden Globes that was postponed for nearly two months because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Bachelor finalist urges people to stop defending her racist photos
"Please stop. That's not our place to tell people what they can and can't be offended about," she told her followers who have defended her past racist behavior.
Prince Harry opens up about "toxic" U.K. press
In a wide-ranging interview with James Corden, Harry revealed what a typical night at home is like and how he feels about "The Crown."
Push for change in country music
Country artists Kelsea Ballerini and the Brothers Osborne discuss the ACM Awards, and the push for more female representation and inclusion in country music.
Here are some of the nominees for 56th Academy of Country Music Awards
Award-winning singer-songwriter Kelsea Ballerini and country music duo Brothers Osborne joined "CBS This Morning" Friday to announce some of the highly-anticipated award categories.
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Millions of households could get $50 monthly internet subsidy
The agency approved a $3.2 billion program to help low-income families and people who lost jobs in the last year.
Twitter to let users charge followers to see premium posts
The site is also working on other new products, including Communities that let users chat about favorite topics.
Texas customer sues over $9,000 power bill during blackout
Texas resident claims power provider Griddy broke price-gouging laws as winter storm knocked out power.
She came to the U.S. with $300. Now she's part of NASA's Mars mission.
Much like the name of the rover, Diana Trujillo persevered.
Moderna predicts $18.4 billion in COVID-19 vaccine sales in 2021
By comparison, the biotech company's total revenue last year was less than $1 billion. What a difference a pandemic makes.
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Atlantic Ocean circulation weakens, sparking climate worries
New study finds evidence of an unprecedented slowdown in North Atlantic Ocean circulation, likely to due to human-caused climate change.
Walmart expands COVID-19 vaccine access to 35 states
The nation's biggest retailer offering immunizations -- a booster shot to U.S. efforts with more than 20 pharmacy chains.
CBS News poll: Many would get vaccine, but hesitancy remains
Partisans differ on school reopening, according to latest CBS News polling.
Dr. Fauci answers COVID vaccine questions in CBSN special
Top officials including Dr. Anthony Fauci and FEMA Administrator Bob Fenton join the CBSN special, "A Shot of Hope: Vaccine Questions Answered."
California's iconic redwoods threatened by climate change
California's coastal redwoods, some standing since before Julius Caesar ruled Rome, are in a fight for their lives.
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CDC shares distribution and messaging advice on J&J vaccine
Nearly 4 million doses of the new vaccine are expected to be available for distribution Sunday.
Homemade baby formula can be life-threatening, FDA says
Food regulators warn that DIY baby formula can lead to nutritional imbalances and foodborne illness.
Walmart expands COVID-19 vaccine access to 35 states
The nation's biggest retailer offering immunizations -- a booster shot to U.S. efforts with more than 20 pharmacy chains.
Oxford vaccine may be key weapon against new COVID variants
The Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine's "plug and play" platform means it's easy to modify, and scientists expect an update to fight new, troubling variants by the fall.
Millions of Americans unable to get 2nd COVID-19 vaccine shot
Hospital and public health officials say vaccine supply and scheduling snafus are a big reason for 2nd-dose delays.
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Millions of Americans unable to get 2nd COVID-19 vaccine shot
Hospital and public health officials say vaccine supply and scheduling snafus are a big reason for 2nd-dose delays.
Millions of households could get $50 monthly internet subsidy
The agency approved a $3.2 billion program to help low-income families and people who lost jobs in the last year.
Texas customer sues over $9,000 power bill during blackout
Woman claims power provider is breaking Texas price-gouging law with sky-high charges during state's deep-freeze outages.
Financial services giant TIAA names first woman CEO
Banking executive will succeed Roger Ferguson Jr. and become the second Black woman to lead a Fortune 500 company.
Walmart expands COVID-19 vaccine access to 35 states
The nation's biggest retailer offering immunizations -- a booster shot to U.S. efforts with more than 20 pharmacy chains.
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Do USB drives hold clues to what happened to Madeleine McCann?
The discovery was made at an abandoned factory deep in the woods of Germany, once owned by a convicted sex offender who is at the center of the missing child case.
Lady Gaga's dog walker shot as 2 of her dogs were stolen
The singer is offering a $500,000 reward for their safe return, a spokesperson for Lady Gaga confirmed to CBS News.
Ex-Olympic coach dies by suicide after facing charges
"This is a tragic end to a tragic story for everyone involved," said the Michigan attorney general.
Assaults on Asian Americans spike amid coronavirus pandemic
Some blame the rise of anti-Asian discrimination on the former president's rhetoric in his description of the coronavirus pandemic.
Over 300 charged so far: What we know about the Capitol riot arrests
Prosecutors have charged more than 300 people for their alleged roles in the assault on the U.S. Capitol.
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She came to the U.S. with $300. Now she's part of NASA's Mars mission.
Much like the name of the rover, Diana Trujillo persevered.
Maiden flight of Blue Origin rocket slips to late 2022
The launch will come a year later than planned after Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin lost out on a major Space Force contract.
Mars rover beams back spectacular panorama
The rover's high-power Mastcam-Z dual camera instrument provides astonishingly detailed images of the red planet.
NASA Mars rover's parachute contained a secret message
Eagle-eyed space enthusiasts spotted a hidden message in binary code within the pattern of the rover's parachute.
NASA rover sends video and audio from Mars
NASA's Perseverance rover has sent back video of its descent and landing on Mars, as well as audio recorded on the red planet. CBSN's Tanya Rivero has details.
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"The Deliveryman Murders": How investigators connected the cases
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Photos: Rare snowfall blankets the Mediterranean
An unusual winter weather pattern brought snow to places that rarely see it.
Evidence photos: Reuschel attempted murder case
Mike Reuschel told police he and his wife Sue had been stabbed by an intruder, but she later told police her husband was the real assailant.
Ranking every Super Bowl, from worst to first
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TV shows canceled or ended in 2020
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House Dem calls $15 minimum wage a priority
President Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package is expected to pass the House Friday, but the final version of the legislation won't include a provision raising the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour. The Senate's parliamentarian ruled senators cannot vote on the bill with the minimum wage increase in it using the simple-majority reconciliation process. Democratic Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens joined CBSN to discuss the relief bill and the proposed wage hike.
"A Shot of Hope: Vaccine Questions Answered"
Dr. Anthony Fauci and other top experts answer coronavirus vaccine questions as part of “A Shot of Hope,” a CBSN special about the rollout and distribution of coronavirus vaccines across the U.S. Anchored by Tanya Rivero, this CBSN special hour focuses on the latest medical updates, the status of vaccine distribution, the struggle to get back to work and school, and the trust and access issues among minority communities.
Queen Elizabeth encourages COVID vaccinations
Britain's Queen Elizabeth is encouraging people to get vaccinated against the coronavirus to help protect others. She took part in a Zoom conference with doctors and said the shot "didn't hurt at all." CBS News' Ian Lee reports from London.
Some miss second dose of COVID vaccine
A new report by CBS MoneyWatch found an increasing number of people are not getting their second COVID-19 vaccine shot when they're supposed to. CBSN's Tanya Rivera spoke with MoneyWatch senior report Stephen Gandel about what this means for the nation's vaccination efforts.
What to watch for at CPAC this weekend
Former President Donald Trump will give his first address since leaving office at the Conservative Political Action Conference, or CPAC, this Sunday. CBS News political reporter Adam Brewster joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss what to watch for.