Student advocate sets the scene at forum
Student advocate and #Girl2Leader Delegate Mariana Frenk Knaul sets the scene in Wednesday's first session on gender based violence at the 2019 Women Leaders Global Forum in Reykjavik, Iceland.
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Booker nets $650K after Democratic debate
Senator Cory Booker has received $650,000 in donations since the Democratic presidential debate in Atlanta, according to his campaign. However, he still needs to do better in the polls to qualify for December's debate. Booker's national press secretary Sabrina Singh joined "CBSN AM" to discuss the state of the campaign.
Social media may be altering democracy
A new report in The Atlantic explores how social media is allowing the rapid spread of hatred through algorithms. NYU social psychologist Jonathan Haidt joined CBSN to discuss how technology is enabling divisions in the U.S. instead of bringing people together.
Social media companies update ad policies
Google and Snapchat revealed their political ad policies this week, and Twitter made tweaks to its own rules. This comes as Facebook faces increasing backlash over its handling of political ads. Axios media reporter Sara Fischer joined CBSN to discuss.
Trump pushes back against impeachment inquiry
President Trump has pushed back against House Democrats in an interview on "Fox & Friends," maintaining his position that he did nothing wrong concerning Ukraine. This comes after Democrats and Republicans on the House Intelligence Committee made their closing arguments at the end of the second week of public hearings in the impeachment inquiry. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes, CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang and CBS News legal analyst Kim Wehle joined CBSN to recap the week's hearings.
Star witness describes bloody crime scene
Patrick Frazee has been sentenced to life in prison in Colorado for murdering his fiancee Kelsey Berreth last year. In a remarkable video, the prosecution's star witness, Krystal Lee, shows investigators how she says she helped clean up the crime scene. CBS News correspondent Nikki Battiste joined "CBSN AM" to discuss her report for "48 Hours," which airs Saturday, November 23, at 10/9c on CBS.
Chile will investigate police violence
Chilean President Sebastián Piñera has announced human rights investigations into the country's police force following an Amnesty International report accusing security forces of deliberately injuring people to deter them from protesting. Also, an outbreak of measles has killed nearly 5,000 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo this year, and the World Health Organization has released a report confirming that children around the world aren't getting enough exercise. CBS News' Rylee Carlson joined "CBSN AM" with more.
Former Baltimore mayor pleads guilty
Former Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh pleaded guilty Thursday to charges of conspiracy and tax evasion. Mike Hellgren of CBS Baltimore reports.
When is the best day to buy a Christmas tree?
As with most holiday items, there are better and worse times to buy a tree. Budget shoppers should avoid Black Friday through Cyber Monday, when tree prices are expected to be highest.
Impact of Starbucks's open-bathroom policy
The chain opened its bathrooms to everyone last year, but it may be putting itself at a disadvantage to rivals, a study says.
Secret Service stopped driver at White House
The Secret Service stopped a suspicious vehicle near the White House after the driver tried to gain entry to the premises by following an official vehicle.
5th Democratic debate takeaways
Ten candidates vying for the Democratic presidential nomination talked about the impeachment inquiry, health care, climate change and tax plans at a debate in Atlanta. They also touched on other topics that aren't typically debated, like child care. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN AM to discuss.
World Pancreatic Cancer Day raises awareness
World Pancreatic Cancer Day brings awareness to one of the deadliest cancers. Nearly 57,000 people will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer this year, and more than 45,000 will die from the disease. Julie Fleshman, president and CEO of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, joined "CBSN AM" to discuss why pancreatic cancer is so deadly.
British royals are no strangers to scandal
Britain's Prince Andrew has announced he is stepping back from his public duties following a widely panned interview the prince gave about his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. It's far from the first time the Windsors have been mired in scandal. CBS News contributor Simon Bates gives his insight in this edition of London Calling.
Bolivia headed for new elections amid violence
Bolivia's Interim President Jeanine Áñez began to lay the groundwork for new elections that lawmakers hope will stop violent clashes following Evo Morales' ouster. Also, only a handful of protesters remained inside Hong Kong Polytechnic University after intense battles with police, and Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison is denying his climate policies have caused any of the unprecedented wildfires ravaging the country. CBS News' Rylee Carlson joins CBSN AM to discuss.
2019 Women Leaders Global Forum: Awards
The 2019 Women Leaders Global Forum gave a number of awards to attendees at a gathering in gathering in Reykjavik, Iceland. Awards included the WPL Trailblazer Award and the Nobel Women's Initiative.
2019 Women Leaders Global Forum: Closing
Katrín Jakobsdóttir, the Prime Minister of Iceland, and two other women give closing remarks at the 2019 Women Leaders Global Forum. Women leaders from around the world gathered in Reykjavik, Iceland, this week, with discussions throughout the day on Tuesday, November 19, and Wednesday, November 20.
2019 Women Leaders Global Forum
Panelists Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović, the President of Croatia, and Larissa Kennedy, advocacy and campaigns officer at Plan International, discussed the importance of positivity in women’s leadership. The women spoke at the 2019 Women Leaders Global Forum, where women leaders from around the world gathered in Reykjavik, Iceland, with discussions throughout the day on Tuesday, November 19, and Wednesday, November 20.
Moving Mountains, Cleaning Oceans
Panel includes Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, president of Mauritius (2015-2018), member of CWWL; Sonja Schenkel, founder Paititi Lab; Lana Popović, president for Central & Eastern Europe, The Coca-Cola Company. Moderated by Donna Leinwand Leger, digital media leader & former managing editor of USA Today.
Democratic candidates debate in Atlanta
Democratic presidential candidates are gearing up for their fifth debate Wednesday night. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has a look at the latest polling numbers and candidates' strategies.
Day 4, Part 11: Questions for Hale & Cooper
The fourth day of public hearings in the House impeachment inquiry included five-minute rounds of questioning by Intelligence Committee members, which they could yield to colleagues. Committee members questioned Laura Cooper, the deputy assistant secretary of defense for Russia, Ukraine and Eurasia, and David Hale, the undersecretary of state for political affairs.
Day 4, Part 13: Closing remarks
House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff and ranking Republican Devin Nunes made closing remarks Wednesday following testimonies from Laura Cooper, the deputy assistant secretary of defense for Russia, Ukraine and Eurasia, and David Hale, the undersecretary of state for political affairs.
Day 4, Part 12: More questions for Cooper, Hale
Members of the House Intelligence Committee continued questioning Laura Cooper and David Hale Wednesday evening in the fourth day of public impeachment hearings. Cooper is the deputy assistant secretary of defense for Russia, Ukraine and Eurasia, and Hale is the undersecretary of state for political affairs.
Change-making to "live happily ever after"
Mabel van Oranje, chair of Girls Not Brides, speaks at the 2019 Women Leaders Global Forum in Reykjavik, Iceland.
Women leaders on overcoming fear
Dina Kaplan, founder of The Path, speaks at the 2019 Women Leaders Global Forum in Reykjavik, Iceland.
New details released on fatal Minneapolis shooting of Renee Good by ICE officer
CBS News has obtained Minneapolis police and Fire Department reports from the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Good by ICE agent Jonathan Ross.
U.S. lawmakers seek to reassure Denmark amid White House push for Greenland
A bipartisan congressional delegation was to meet with Danish and Greenlandic officials Friday to show support for Greenland's territorial integrity despite President Trump's push to acquire the island.
Machado presents Trump with Nobel Peace Prize medallion
Venezuelan opposition leader María Machado previously said she wanted to "share" the prize for removing Nicolás Maduro from power.
Gulf states pushing to avert U.S.-Iran conflict, official says
Several key U.S. allies in the Middle East have engaged in intensive diplomacy between Iran and the United States, aiming to stave off a military conflict, a Gulf official told CBS News.
White House ballroom's original architect picked for commission reviewing project
James McCrery, once President Trump's handpicked architect for the White House ballroom, has been appointed to serve on a commission that will review the project he once led.
Couple says ICE tear-gassed their vehicle with 6 children inside
A couple and their six children say they were trapped inside their vehicle when tear gas exploded underneath.
Charlie Kirk's accused killer asks judge to disqualify prosecutors
An 18-year-old child of a deputy county attorney attended the campus event where Kirk was shot and texted with their father.
Mexico seeks answers after, it says, citizen dies in ICE custody in Georgia
Mexican authorities were seeking details about what they say was the death of a Mexican citizen in an ICE detention facility in Georgia.
Could ICE agent in Good's shooting claim immunity from state charges?
The ICE agent involved in the fatal shooting could try to invoke immunity under the Constitution's Supremacy Clause to try to end state criminal prosecution.
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Ex-Sen. Kyrsten Sinema sued for allegedly breaking up bodyguard's marriage
Matthew and Heather Ammel had "a good and loving marriage" before former Sen. Kyrsten Sinema interfered, Heather Ammel alleges in her lawsuit.
Woman's beloved dog disappears after her mysterious shooting
Bruno Rocuba claimed he shot his wife Melissa Rocuba accidentally, but then he started getting rid of all her belongings. "It's like he wanted her erased," said one of their daughters.
Charlie Kirk's accused killer asks judge to disqualify prosecutors
An 18-year-old child of a deputy county attorney attended the campus event where Kirk was shot and texted with their father.
Muhammad Ali forever stamp the ultimate reversal of government's view of him
Postal officials have unveiled a forever stamp honoring Muhammad Ali. It marked the ultimate reversal of the government's view of the late boxing legend.
FBI: 1 arrested after protesters smash into unmarked federal vehicles
The FBI says that a suspect is in custody after protests in north Minneapolis Wednesday evening culminated in vandalism and the apparent compromising of federal documents.
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ACA enrollment ends today in most states, as tax credit fix stalls
Some Americans are dropping their Affordable Care Act health plans after tax subsidies lapsed and their premiums spiked.
Mortgage rates fall to 3-year low, offering relief for homebuyers
The average interest rate on a typical mortgage dipped to 6.06%, the lowest level since September 2022, according to Freddie Mac.
Bankruptcy filings surged last year. Here's what's behind the rise
The increase in bankruptcy filings comes as Americans face a slate of economic pressures, from sticky inflation to elevated borrowing costs.
Senators say bipartisan compromise on ACA tax credits has stalled
"We are in a little bit of a pothole," said GOP Sen. Bernie Moreno, who previously expected the compromise to be unveiled this week.
How the new $6,000 senior tax deduction could impact older Americans
A new tax deduction for senior citizens is kicking in this tax season, potentially providing bigger refunds to millions, the AARP says.
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Pentagon making Stars and Stripes, independent military newspaper, "woke"-free
The Pentagon says it's changing the independent military newspaper Stars and Stripes so it no longer includes "woke distractions."
U.S. lawmakers seek to reassure Denmark amid White House push for Greenland
A bipartisan congressional delegation was to meet with Danish and Greenlandic officials Friday to show support for Greenland's territorial integrity despite President Trump's push to acquire the island.
White House ballroom's original architect picked for commission reviewing project
James McCrery, once President Trump's handpicked architect for the White House ballroom, has been appointed to serve on a commission that will review the project he once led.
Muhammad Ali forever stamp the ultimate reversal of government's view of him
Postal officials have unveiled a forever stamp honoring Muhammad Ali. It marked the ultimate reversal of the government's view of the late boxing legend.
Mexico seeks answers after, it says, citizen dies in ICE custody in Georgia
Mexican authorities were seeking details about what they say was the death of a Mexican citizen in an ICE detention facility in Georgia.
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ACA enrollment ends today in most states, as tax credit fix stalls
Some Americans are dropping their Affordable Care Act health plans after tax subsidies lapsed and their premiums spiked.
Trump admin. reverses sudden cuts in mental health, addiction programs
The Trump administration reversed cuts to grants for mental health and addiction treatment programs that a CBS News source said were valued at around $1.9 billion.
Chicago mayor explains how he's tackling the city's life expectancy gap
In 2023, life expectancy in the Loop was 87.3 years, while in West Garfield Park, life expectancy was just 66.6 years, according to the city's Health Department.
Recalled "super greens" supplement linked to dozens of salmonella cases, CDC says
Illnesses linked to the New York-based Live it Up Super Greens brand powder were reported in 21 states from Aug. 22 to Dec. 30, 2025.
Wide variation found in funding for states' rural health proposals
Every state will receive at least $100 million annually from the federal Rural Health Transformation fund, but some scored millions more based on their plans and willingness to pass policies embracing MAHA initiatives.
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U.S. lawmakers seek to reassure Denmark amid White House push for Greenland
A bipartisan congressional delegation was to meet with Danish and Greenlandic officials Friday to show support for Greenland's territorial integrity despite President Trump's push to acquire the island.
Mummified cheetahs found in caves in Saudi Arabia
Researchers excavated seven mummies along with the bones of 54 other cheetahs from a site near the city of Arar.
Mexico seeks answers after, it says, citizen dies in ICE custody in Georgia
Mexican authorities were seeking details about what they say was the death of a Mexican citizen in an ICE detention facility in Georgia.
Gulf states pushing to avert U.S.-Iran conflict, official says
Several key U.S. allies in the Middle East have engaged in intensive diplomacy between Iran and the United States, aiming to stave off a military conflict, a Gulf official told CBS News.
Drug ring used swimmers to stash cocaine on ships at sea, police say
Police said they had busted a network that saw smugglers swim on the high seas to help stash Colombian cocaine on container ships and hijack vessels.
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Behind Ron King's mission to protect donkeys
Oscar's Place, a donkey sanctuary in California, now has 210 donkeys and it has successfully resettled 189 others. Ron King, the co-founder and CEO of the sanctuary, helped to create the new docuseries "Donkey King," which follows the work he and volunteers do to rescue, rehabilitate and resettle the animals to protect them. He speaks to "CBS Mornings" about his mission and why he says donkeys are misunderstood.
Actor Timothy Busfield held without bond in New Mexico child sex abuse case
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
Stars of "Sinners" talk about movie
"Sinners" stars Michael B. Jordan, Miles Caton and Wunmi Mosaku talk to "CBS Mornings" about the movie's recent success at the Golden Globes, the atmosphere on set and what they learned through the process.
Ali Larter talks what's ahead in "Landman"
Actor Ali Larter plays Angela Harris, the ex-wife of an oilman played by Billy Bob Thornton in the Paramount+ series "Landman." She talks to "CBS Mornings" about the series, working with Thornton and how she landed her role.
Actor Timothy Busfield turns himself in following child sex abuse allegations
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
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Mother of Musk child sues over deepfake images
Elon Musk is facing a lawsuit from Ashley St. Clair, with whom he shares a child, over deepfakes of her undressed made by his AI chatbot Grok. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins with analysis.
Verizon offers customers $20 credit for widespread outage
Verizon says it's giving a $20 credit to customers affected an outage that disrupted service across the U.S.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
New parental controls on YouTube kid accounts
YouTube is introducing new parental controls on youth accounts that it says could limit how long kinds spend scrolling. The latest parental controls will focus on YouTube Shorts, which utilizes a continuous scrolling video feed featuring videos three minutes and shorter. Parents of kid and teen account users are now able to enact time restrictions that will limit how long their children can scroll.
Details on Verizon cell phone outage
A widespread Verizon outage hit the U.S. on Wednesday, leaving thousands of customers without service. CBS News' Karen Hua has more.
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Fossils found in cave shed light on where our species emerged
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
The history and mystery of kissing
If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.
2025 was so hot it pushed Earth past critical climate change mark
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
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Shooting victim's last words caught on tape
A Pennsylvania man says a freak accident led to the fatal shooting of his wife in 2013. Years later, investigators found surveillance footage of her final moments that challenged his account. Anne-Marie Green reports for "48 Hours."
Renee Good was shot 4 times by ICE officer
New documents obtained by CBS News describe Renee Good's gunshot wounds after she was confronted by an ICE officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This comes as more details emerge about other immigration-related encounters in the state. CBS News' Ian Lee reports.
Woman's beloved dog disappears after her mysterious shooting
Bruno Rocuba claimed he shot his wife Melissa Rocuba accidentally, but then he started getting rid of all her belongings. "It's like he wanted her erased," said one of their daughters.
FBI: 1 arrested after protesters smash into unmarked federal vehicles
The FBI says that a suspect is in custody after protests in north Minneapolis Wednesday evening culminated in vandalism and the apparent compromising of federal documents.
26 charged in college basketball gambling scheme
Federal prosecutors have charged 26 people, including many college basketball players, in an illegal gambling probe. Danny Funt, author of "Everybody Loses: The Tumultuous Rise of Sports Gambling," joins to unpack the alleged scheme.
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Countdown to new lunar mission
NASA says it could be just weeks away from launching astronauts on a flight around the moon for the first time in more than half a century. Final preparations are underway at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, where the Artemis II moon rocket is expected to roll out to the launch pad on Saturday.
Astronauts return after mission cut short
A NASA crew splashed down off the coast of California on Thursday weeks earlier than scheduled due to an astronaut aboard the International Space Station dealing with a medical issue. Mark Strassmann reports on the unprecedented mission home.
Astronauts back on Earth after medical issue cut mission short
Four space station Crew 11 fliers splashed down off the Southern California coast at 3:41 a.m. ET, closing out a 167-day stay in space cut short by a medical issue.
Former NASA astronaut on ISS undocking
The members of SpaceX Crew-11 undocked from the International Space Station on Wednesday, beginning their journey back to Earth. The crew is leaving a month early after NASA announced that an unnamed team member experienced an undisclosed "medical concern." Clayton Anderson, a former NASA astronaut who spent time on the ISS, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
ISS astronauts prepare for early return
Crew-11 is preparing for an unprecedented early return to Earth over concerns for an astronaut's medical condition aboard the International Space Station. Mike Massimino, a former NASA astronaut and engineering professor at Columbia University, joins with more.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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Countdown to new lunar mission
NASA says it could be just weeks away from launching astronauts on a flight around the moon for the first time in more than half a century. Final preparations are underway at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, where the Artemis II moon rocket is expected to roll out to the launch pad on Saturday.
Gulf states push diplomacy for U.S. and Iran
Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt and Oman engaged in 72 hours of intensive diplomacy, according to a Gulf official, to lower the temperature between the U.S. and Iran that ensued during weeks of anti-government protests that sparked fury within the regime. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.
Shooting victim's last words caught on tape
A Pennsylvania man says a freak accident led to the fatal shooting of his wife in 2013. Years later, investigators found surveillance footage of her final moments that challenged his account. Anne-Marie Green reports for "48 Hours."
Man says he was blinded at protest
Kaden Rummler, a California protester, is speaking out after he was seriously injured at a demonstration last week. Rummler says he's permanently blind in his left eye after a federal agent shot him in the eye with a less-lethal round at close range. Warning: some images in this report may be disturbing.
NATO troops heading to Greenland
A U.S. Senate delegation is meeting with Danish officials on Friday to defuse the standoff between President Trump and Denmark over Greenland. Denmark sent soldiers to Greenland Thursday and they will be joined by military units from various NATO allies. Liz Palmer reports.