Plastic “nurdles” are polluting our waterways

One of the biggest challenges facing the modern world is one most people don't know about and often can't even see. It's the problem presented by nurdles, trillions of small plastic pellets produced by petrochemical giants. Leftover pellets have been escaping into waterways and oceans for decades, but only lately has serious action been taken to figure out what can be done. That includes a monumental settlement in Texas, where Jeff Glor traveled to ground zero for this issue.

• Dec 14, 2019
• 05:48

Former KY governor under fire for 660 pardons

Lawmakers are demanding federal and state prosecutors investigate former Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin. His decision to issue hundreds of pardons on his way out of office caught many, including some in his own party, by surprise. Bevin posted a series of tweets Friday defending his actions. He said America is a nation of second chances and that he would welcome any of those he pardoned as a neighbor. Ed O'Keefe reports.

• Dec 14, 2019
• 02:22

What’s next in the impeachment process?

As the House of Representatives prepares to vote on whether or not to impeach President Trump, the White House is firing back at Democrats. Also, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said the Senate will coordinate its defense with the White House. Washington Post national correspondent Philip Bump joins “CBS This Morning Saturday” to discuss the next steps in the impeachment process, how impeachment will impact the 2020 campaigns and more political news.

• Dec 14, 2019
• 03:11

Impeachment articles advance to full House

For the just the third time in U.S. history, the House of Representatives will vote on whether to impeach a president. Next week's decision follows Friday's fiercely divided, party-line vote by the House Judiciary Committee, approving two articles of impeachment against President Trump. The president fired back at Democrats, insisting he has done nothing wrong. He called the hearings a "hoax" and a "sham," and claimed the tool of impeachment is being misused. Paula Reid reports from the White House.

• Dec 14, 2019
• 02:56

Former Kentucky governor pardons killers

In his final days in office, former Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin issued more than 600 pardons and commutations. Many were to people convicted off heinous crimes. Ed O'Keefe reports.

• Dec 13, 2019
• 02:00

Articles of impeachment head to full House

Two articles of impeachment against President Trump are heading for a vote in the full House. The Judiciary Committee cleared the way with a vote after a marathon debate. Nancy Cordes reports.

• Dec 13, 2019
• 02:29

Couple donates restored musical instruments to students

Charlie and Dorothy Hale started restoring musical instruments a few years ago. Even though the Hales are in their 80's, they have given away hundreds of restored instruments to students in Rochester. Steve Hartman has their story on the road.

• Dec 13, 2019
• 03:08

U.K. election landslide for Conservatives

A gamble by Britain's Boris Johnson paid off. He called for early elections and his Conservative party won big in a race that drew parallels to the presidential campaign in the U.S. Mark Phillips reports.

• Dec 13, 2019
• 01:47

Person questioned in death of student

A 13-year-old boy is being charged in the death of college student Tessa Majors in New York City. Now, another person is being questioned. Errol Barnett reports.

• Dec 13, 2019
• 02:24

Supreme Court to rule on Trump's financial record

The Supreme Court justices have agreed to decide whether President Trump can keep his financial records, including his tax returns, private. A decision could come in June. Jan Crawford reports.

• Dec 13, 2019
• 01:38

Trump slams impeachment

While meeting in the Oval Office with the leader of Paraguay, President Trump unloaded on House Democrats. He said a likely Senate impeachment trial will be done his way. Paula Reid reports.

• Dec 13, 2019
• 02:33

Buttigieg on earning the trust of black voters

Thursday is the final day for Democratic presidential candidates to qualify for the next debate, which is one week from today in Los Angeles. So far only seven candidates have done so, including Mayor Pete Buttigieg, who is surging in recent polling. In Iowa, he's in a tight race with the top candidates, and a poll in New Hampshire has him leading. Buttigieg joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the impeachment hearings, what his record shows in helping minority communities, and how he plans to tackle the student debt crisis. Editor's note: We have updated this video to replace an incorrect graphic in the original.

• Dec 12, 2019
• 10:00

Sneak peek: The Shape of a Killer

Three murders in Austin, Texas, and little evidence to go on. Did a man testing a thermal imaging camera inadvertently capture the image of a killer? "48 Hours" correspondent Maureen Maher reports Saturday, December 21 at 10/9c on CBS.

• Dec 17, 2019
• 02:42

Kehinde Wiley: Art of a presidential portrait

Kehinde Wiley, known for his painting of President Obama against a wall of flora, tells "CBS This Morning" co-host Anthony Mason about the art of creating a presidential portrait and the process with the Obamas.

• Dec 13, 2019
• 04:06

Barnard College students shocked by murder

New York City police are stepping up patrols near an Ivy League university after the brutal stabbing death of a student. Tessa Majors, 18, was in her first year at Barnard, the women’s college affiliated with Columbia University. Majors was murdered Wednesday in a public park next door to Columbia’s campus. The rattle community held a vigil there Thursday night. Errol Barnett reports.

• Dec 13, 2019
• 03:59

10-month-old to stay on life support: judge

The family of a 10-month-old who's been on life support since she was born won a small legal victory in a heartbreaking battle to keep her alive. A judge in Texas ruled that Cook Children's Medical Center cannot disconnect Tinslee Lewis at least for another three weeks. Janet Shamlian spoke to Tinslee's mother about the fight for Tinslee's life.

• Dec 13, 2019
• 03:05

9-year-old keeps Christmas spirit alive

A 9-year-old boy's kindness is helping keep the Christmas spirit alive in a Southern California neighborhood. A home in Downey, just outside Los Angeles, is usually decked out with elaborate decorations this time of year, but when thieves stole some of them, the tradition almost ended. Vladimir Duthiers reports.

• Dec 13, 2019
• 02:07

Tom Joyner signing off iconic radio show

Radio giant Tom Joyner is signing off Friday after a legendary career. The “Tom Joyner Morning Show” airs in more than 105 markets nationwide, reaching nearly eight million listeners. Jericka Duncan spoke with Joyner about hanging up the mic.

• Dec 13, 2019
• 06:21

How to combat loneliness

Two new studies suggest older adults are more lonely than they used to be. The American Psychological Association found on average that reported loneliness began to increase after age 75. But loneliness is an issue for all generations. Psychiatrist Dr. Sue Varma, who consults on depression, anxiety disorders, and work-life balance issues, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the findings.

• Dec 13, 2019
• 04:59

Ex-NFL players charged with health care fraud

The Justice Department is expected to charge two more former NFL players in a multi-million-dollar scheme to defraud the league’s health program. Ten former players have already been indicted. Nikole Killion reports.

• Dec 13, 2019
• 02:58

Behind the politics of impeachment hearings

The House Judiciary Committee is expected to pass articles of impeachment against President Trump Friday. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the White House defense strategy.

• Dec 13, 2019
• 05:15

Ex-NBA commissioner David Stern hospitalized

Former NBA commissioner David Stern needed emergency surgery after suffering a brain hemorrhage, the league announced. The 77-year-old reportedly collapsed at a Manhattan restaurant Thursday and was rushed to a hospital.

• Dec 13, 2019
• 01:08

Cruise lines liable in excursion incidents?

Some of the victims of Monday's volcanic eruption in New Zealand were passengers from a Royal Caribbean cruise ship. That’s now raising questions about the liability of cruise lines and the excursion companies they contract with. Royal Caribbean told CBS News it is now "suspending tours of active volcanoes." Anna Werner reports.

• Dec 13, 2019
• 04:11

Manifesto-style doc found at NJ attack scene

Disturbing new surveillance video from Jersey City, New Jersey, shows the moment two attackers opened fire on a Jewish-owned grocery store. The state's attorney general says there is growing evidence that their motive was hate. Don Dahler reports.

• Dec 13, 2019
• 01:55

New Zealand crews face toxic volcanic gasses

A harrowing operation in New Zealand is recovering the remaining victims of Monday’s deadly volcano eruption. Teams in HAZMAT suits and gas masks scoured the floor of the White Island crater. Six bodies were removed Thursday, but two remain. The death toll stands at 16. Ramy Inocencio reports.

• Dec 13, 2019
• 02:35

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