12/18/17: CBSN Evening News
President Trump says he wont fire Robert Mueller; "SNL" actor Pete Davidson gets Hillary Clinton tattoo
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Mueller obtains Trump emails
President Trump said he would not fire special counsel Robert Mueller, even as a lawyer for Mr. Trump's transition team says Mueller wrongly obtained their emails. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett takes a look at the issues for CBSN.
Trump on Mueller
Emails are on President Trump's mind. This time, they're emails from his own transition team that have become part of the special counsel's investigation of Russian meddling in the U.S. election, and whether anyone in the Trump campaign was involved. Chief White House correspondent Major Garrett reports.
Trump won't fire Mueller
President Trump says he will not fire special counsel Robert Mueller in the Russia investigation. The president spoke out Sunday after his attorney accused Mueller of improperly obtaining tens of thousands of emails, covering the time before Mr. Trump took office. Paula Reid reports.
Russia probe investigation
The Trump transition team is crying foul over the way special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation obtained its emails. Errol Barnett reports from the White House.
Trump on Mueller
Returning to the White House from Camp David Sunday, President Trump told reporters he's not considering firing Special Counsel Robert Mueller, who is investigating Russian involvement in the 2016 campaign. Watch Mr. Trump's remarks here.
Trump speaks to FBI grads
President Trump delivered a speech at the FBI National Academy graduation ceremony, and told law enforcement officers he has their back "100 pecent." He also said criminals who kill police should receive the death penalty. Watch his remarks.
Trump thanks Putin
President Trump called Russia's president Thursday to say thank you. They spoke after Vladimir Putin's year-end news conference where the White House says he acknowledged "America's strong economic performance." Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Rosenstein testifies
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein testified before the House Judiciary Committee Wednesday, one day after the Department of Justice released text messages from a member of special counsel Robert Mueller's team that put the investigation under a different light. CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid joins CBSN to discuss the state of the investigations into Russian meddling and Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server.
Mueller probe and texts
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein defended special counsel Robert Mueller before the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday. Republicans claim Mueller's investigation of Russian election meddling is biased against President Trump, and point to text messages from a lead FBI investigator as proof. Paula Reid reports.
FBI officials' texts on Trump
CBS News has obtained politically charged text messages that got a veteran FBI agent thrown out of Robert Mueller's Russia probe. Peter Strzok exchanged the texts with FBI lawyer Lisa Page, who also went on to work with the special counsel investigating the Trump campaign. Paula Reid reports.
Middle East protests
Violent protests continued in the Middle East over President Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital. Seth Doane reports.
12/5/17: Red and Blue
Key deadlines loom as congress nears holiday recess; Inside the Trump campaign
Trump campaign insiders
In an interview for "Red & Blue," President Trump's former campaign manager Corey Lewandowski and former deputy campaign manager David Bossie reflected on learning to adapt to the style of unconventional candidate. They also explain their decisions not to serve in the Trump White House.
Sally Yates statement
Sources with direct knowledge tell CBS News that then-acting Attorney General Sally Yates never told White House Counsel Don McGahn that former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn lied or that he was under FBI investigation -- a version of events that contradicts Yates sworn Senate testimony. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett reports for CBSN.
Russian ambassador on probe
CBS News' Margaret Brennan had an interesting conversation with the new Russian ambassador to the United States, Anatoly Antonov. He said the Russia investigation severely complicates his work. Many U.S. officials even refuse to meet him.
FBI agent off case
Special Counsel Robert Mueller removed a top FBI agent from the Russia investigation over the summer in an incident that is just now coming to light. The agent was suspected of sending anti-Trump text messages. CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid talks to CBSN about the latest.
FBI agent removed
Special counsel Robert Mueller removed one of his lead investigators over concern of potential bias. The agent was reassigned last summer after it was discovered he sent possible anti-Trump text messages. Paula Reid reports.
Bloomberg 50 list
A lot has happened the past year, but which transformative figures helped shape 2017? Bloomberg Businessweek sought to answer that question in their new special issue featuring the first annual Bloomberg 50 list. The list includes special counsel Robert Mueller, Tesla CEO Elon Musk and "Wonder Woman" director Patty Jenkins. Bloomberg Businessweek editor Bret Begun joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss other people on the list and how it all came together.
Flynn plea deal fallout
Former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn plead guilty Friday to lying to the FBI and is cooperating with special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation of Russian meddling in the 2016 election. Jared Kushner reportedly instructed Flynn to talk to the Russian ambassador about sanctions. CBS News justice correspondent Jeff Pegues joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" from Washington to discuss what we know about the level of Flynn's cooperation and where the investigation is headed from here.
Flynn pleads guilty
Michael Flynn on Friday pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI. CBSN political contributor and Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez and Business Insider political correspondent Natasha Bertrand joined CBSN to break down the White House's response to this development.
Flynn plea
Former national security adviser Michael Flynn pleads guilty to lying to the FBI in exchange for his cooperation with special counsel Robert Mueller's probe into Russian meddling in the 2016 election. CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid joins CBSN to discuss what his agreement to testify means for President Trump and his administration.
Flynn plea
Former national security adviser Michael Flynn pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI Friday as part of special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia probe. CBS News justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues joins CBSN to break down Flynn's history -- and what we might be able to expect next from this investigation.
White House on Mueller
Justice reporter Paula Reid is at the U.S. Court House in Washington where the White House is insisting that the Mueller investigation is nearing an end. Paula Reid has more.
White House reaction
Michael Flynn's guilty plea is the first time current and former White House officials have been implicated in the Russia investigation. Major Garrett has more on the White House's reaction to the news.
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Pentagon says about 140 U.S. service members wounded since Iran war began
President Trump says the Iran war will end "very soon," but Tehran says it's "prepared to continue attacking" indefinitely, and it won't let oil leave the Gulf.
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Pentagon memo orders commanders to remove Anthropic from key systems
The Defense Department has notified senior leadership that they must remove Anthropic's products from their system within 180 days, the latest salvo in a feud between the AI company and the Trump administration.
Investigation
There's one building in LA with 89 registered hospices: "Ground zero" for fraud?
A CBS News analysis of records for every hospice operating in Los Angeles County finds indications of fraud are growing.
Iran signaling it may deploy mines to disrupt Strait of Hormuz, U.S. sources say
Iran is using smaller crafts to lay mines in the Strait of Hormuz, two U.S. officials said.
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DOJ's Alex Pretti probe excludes prosecutors who specialize in civil rights, sources say
Rank-and-file career prosecutors in the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division cases are not involved in investigating Alex Pretti's shooting death by federal agents, CBS News has learned, in a stark departure from historical practice.
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Video appears to show bomb suspect purchasing fuse at fireworks store
One of two men accused of throwing IEDs at protesters in New York City appears to have purchased fuses at a fireworks store in a Philadelphia suburb last week.
Jeffrey Epstein's former Zorro Ranch searched after revelations in FBI files
Investigators are searching a New Mexico ranch where Jeffrey Epstein once entertained guests, amid allegations that it may have been used for sexual abuse and sex trafficking.
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TSA absences at airports double during shutdown, 300 officers quit
TSA officer call-out rates have climbed into double-digit percentages at some airports, including half the officers at Houston's Hobby Airport, straining screening operations and contributing to longer security lines.
Voting ends in special election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene
Voters in northwest Georgia headed to the polls all day to have their say in who will replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress.
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Video appears to show bomb suspect purchasing fuse at fireworks store
One of two men accused of throwing IEDs at protesters in New York City appears to have purchased fuses at a fireworks store in a Philadelphia suburb last week.
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TSA absences at airports double during shutdown, 300 officers quit
TSA officer call-out rates have climbed into double-digit percentages at some airports, including half the officers at Houston's Hobby Airport, straining screening operations and contributing to longer security lines.
Can the president bring down gas prices? 5 options available to Trump.
Gas prices in the U.S. have surged roughly 20% since the attack on Iran. Read on to see what measures the Trump administration could take to offer relief.
Treasure hunter released from prison, but 500 gold coins remain missing
Tommy Thompson found the S.S. Central America and its thousands of pounds of sunken treasure that sat at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean for more than 150 years.
Oil prices are falling — gas prices aren't. Here's why.
Even if oil prices ease, they won't return to the levels they were at before the war started, according to Patrick De Haan of GasBuddy.
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Can the president bring down gas prices? 5 options available to Trump.
Gas prices in the U.S. have surged roughly 20% since the attack on Iran. Read on to see what measures the Trump administration could take to offer relief.
Oil prices are falling — gas prices aren't. Here's why.
Even if oil prices ease, they won't return to the levels they were at before the war started, according to Patrick De Haan of GasBuddy.
Could tapping the Strategic Petroleum Reserve lower gas prices?
The Strategic Petroleum Reserve is designed to cushion disruptions to U.S. oil supplies during emergencies.
JetBlue ground stop lifted soon after it began
Shortly after all JetBlue flights were grounded by the FAA due to what the agency said was a JetBlue request, the carrier said it had resumed operations.
Raw oysters and clams recalled in 9 states over norovirus risks
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
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Pentagon memo orders commanders to remove Anthropic from key systems
The Defense Department has notified senior leadership that they must remove Anthropic's products from their system within 180 days, the latest salvo in a feud between the AI company and the Trump administration.
Voting ends in Georgia special election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene
Voters in northwest Georgia headed to the polls all day to have their say in who will replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress.
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TSA absences at airports double during shutdown, 300 officers quit
TSA officer call-out rates have climbed into double-digit percentages at some airports, including half the officers at Houston's Hobby Airport, straining screening operations and contributing to longer security lines.
White House aware of Gulf countries' fears about interceptor shortage, sources say
The Gulf states have said they're running dangerously low on missile interceptors and have asked the U.S. to expedite new supplies, CBS News previously reported.
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DOJ's Alex Pretti probe excludes prosecutors who specialize in civil rights, sources say
Rank-and-file career prosecutors in the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division cases are not involved in investigating Alex Pretti's shooting death by federal agents, CBS News has learned, in a stark departure from historical practice.
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There's one building in LA with 89 registered hospices: "Ground zero" for fraud?
A CBS News analysis of records for every hospice operating in Los Angeles County finds indications of fraud are growing.
Raw oysters and clams recalled in 9 states over norovirus risks
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
More kids are in ERs for tooth pain. Budget cuts and fluoride fights aren't helping.
Dentists, hygienists, and researchers say a shortage of rural dental care professionals and worsening oral hygiene since the COVID-19 pandemic mean more kids are ending up in the emergency room for tooth decay.
Baby sleepsuit sold at Walmart recalled over potential choking hazard
The zipper head on the recalled HALO Magic Sleepsuits poses a danger to babies, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
A Pilates teacher thought she had the flu. Doctors found aggressive cancer
Debi Weiss thought her fatigue and weakness was a seasonal illness, but her condition quickly worsened.
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White House aware of Gulf countries' fears about interceptor shortage, sources say
The Gulf states have said they're running dangerously low on missile interceptors and have asked the U.S. to expedite new supplies, CBS News previously reported.
Iran signaling it may deploy mines to disrupt Strait of Hormuz, U.S. sources say
Iran is using smaller crafts to lay mines in the Strait of Hormuz, two U.S. officials said.
How the Iran war reached Europe, via the small, divided island of Cyprus
When it comes to European Union territory, you can't go much further east than Cyprus. So far east, in fact, that it's within reach of Iran's weapons.
Team USA's Oksana Masters wins 11th Paralympic gold medal
The most decorated American Winter Paralympian had her left leg amputated at age 9 and her right leg amputated at age 14.
Map and chart track the latest U.S. and Iranian war targets
According to U.S. Central Command, over 5,000 targets were struck and 50 Iranian vessels were damaged or destroyed in the first 10 days of the war with Iran.
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Dorrance on preserving tap dancing history
American tap dancer Michelle Dorrance talks to CBS News chief medical correspondent Jon LaPook about Brenda Bufalino's impact and preserving the 88-year-old's artistry for future generations in a project at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts.
Brenda Bufalino on evolution of tap dancing
American tap dancer Brenda Bufalino talks to CBS News chief medical correspondent Jon LaPook about the many ebbs and flows of the art form and reflects on her career.
Michelle Pfeiffer on "The Madison" series
Michelle Pfeiffer talks with "CBS Mornings" about starring alongside Kurt Russell in "The Madison." She describes how she decided to take on the character and explains after decades in the entertainment industry why she still gets nervous in new roles.
Details on Live Nation's settlement with DOJ
Less than a week into a trial over Live Nation's alleged monopoly of the event ticket business, the parent company of Ticketmaster has reached a tentative settlement with the Justice Department. Kenneth Dintzer, antitrust attorney with the law firm Crowell & Moring, joins CBS News to break down the deal.
Latest on shots fired at Rihanna's home
A woman has been arrested for allegedly firing several shots Sunday at the Beverly Hills home of pop music star Rihanna. CBS News Los Angeles' Tina Patel reports.
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Pentagon memo orders commanders to remove Anthropic from key systems
The Defense Department has notified senior leadership that they must remove Anthropic's products from their system within 180 days, the latest salvo in a feud between the AI company and the Trump administration.
The evolution of Apple over 50 years
David Pogue, an author and correspondent for "CBS Sunday Morning," talks about covering the rise of Apple over his career as the company is set to turn 50 next month, and his new book, "Apple: The First 50 Years."
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.
Overusing artificial intelligence can give workers "AI brain fry," study finds
Artificial intelligence can give some workers "brain fry" if overused, according to a new study published in Harvard Business Review.
Extended interview: Tim Cook
In this web exclusive, Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple, talks with "Sunday Morning" correspondent David Pogue (author of "Apple: The First 50 Years") to discuss the company's first half-century and its constant focus on "the next thing." He also talks about the vision of Steve Jobs, whose return to Apple in 1997 reinvigorated the company.
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Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
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New details about ISIS-inspired attack
New video has emerged of fuses being bought at a Pennsylvania fireworks store by one of the suspects accused of throwing explosive devices outside the New York City mayoral residence. CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan has more.
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Video appears to show bomb suspect purchasing fuse at fireworks store
One of two men accused of throwing IEDs at protesters in New York City appears to have purchased fuses at a fireworks store in a Philadelphia suburb last week.
No harmful substances in NYC suspicious package
New York City police have given the all clear after concluding a suspicious package found near Gracie Mansion, the official residence of Mayor Zohran Mamdani, was harmless.
Shots fired at U.S. consulate in Toronto
Shots were fired outside of the U.S. consulate in Toronto, Canada, early Tuesday morning, police said. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Suspicious package near NYC mayor's residence
There is a heavy police presence near New York City's Gracie Mansion, the official residence of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, as officials investigate a suspicious package found in the area. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
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1,300-pound NASA satellite set to crash down to Earth today
The Van Allen probe's mission was meant to last two years, but ended up going for nearly seven.
Why NASA is overhauling Artemis program
NASA has announced a major overhaul of its Artemis moon program amid ongoing safety concerns. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
How NASA plans to get astronauts on the moon
NASA announced an overhaul to its Artemis moon program as safety concerns persist. CBS News space contributor Christian Davenport breaks down the key takeaways.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
Safety concerns over NASA's Artemis program
NASA's Artemis II mission continues to face concerns and delays. Scott E. Parazynski, a former astronaut, joins CBS News with more.
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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
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Risk insurance offered to tankers near Iran
President Trump is offering political risk insurance to any tankers operating near Iran as the Iran war continues. Jatin Dua, director of the Oceans Lab at the University of Michigan, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
A look at the deadly toll inside Iran
Warning: Some viewers may find images in this report disturbing. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth vowed that Tuesday would be the most intense day of strikes against Iran. CBS News' Holly Williams reports on the impact of the war so far and Sam Vinograd has more on the Strait of Hormuz.
New details about ISIS-inspired attack
New video has emerged of fuses being bought at a Pennsylvania fireworks store by one of the suspects accused of throwing explosive devices outside the New York City mayoral residence. CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan has more.
Trump pushes Congress on college sports
President Trump is preparing an executive order that he says will try to revert the economics of college sports back to what they were like before players could profit from their name, image, and likeness. Ross Dellenger, college football reporter for Yahoo Sports, joins to unpack what the president is trying to do.
Political strategists on Georgia special election
Georgia's Tuesday special election to replace former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is shaping up to be a potential test of grassroots energy and the power of an endorsement from President Trump. Political strategists Matt Bennett and Maura Gillespie join with analysis.