Scotland becomes 1st country to make free period products the law
The bill was unanimously passed, leading parliamentarian Monica Lennon to say, "It's about bloody time."
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SpaceX launches 60 more internet satellites in 100th Falcon 9 flight
The Falcon 9 rocket's first stage set a new record, making its seventh flight from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.
New Mexico passes $330 million coronavirus relief bill
The largest appropriation of the bill will go directly to all types of unemployed workers in the form of a one-time $1,200 check and up to $50,000 for certain businesses.
New York deli offers free chickens to families in need
The owner of a deli in Saratoga Springs, New York, said he's given away dozens of chickens to families ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.
CEO of major health system to leave after controversial email
Kelby Krabbenhoft told employees he did not need to wear a mask to the office because he had already contracted COVID-19 and claimed he's immune to it, according to the AP.
Black voters concerned about Trump campaign's efforts to overturn election
"We were watching elected officials argue about whether our votes should count or not," Detroit pastor Rev. Charles Williams said.
Nationwide coronavirus surge pushes hospitals to the edge
A new federal report shows more than 1,000 hospitals across the country are now critically short on staff amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Coast Guard suspends search for fishing crew in the Atlantic
The 82-foot Emmy Rose, based in Portland, Maine, went down about 20 miles northeast of Provincetown, Massachusetts, around 1:30 a.m. Monday.
YouTube suspends One America News Network
"We removed a video from OANN and issued a strike on the channel for violating our COVID-19 misinformation policy, which prohibits content claiming there's a guaranteed cure," YouTube said.
More than 50 million Americans facing hunger in 2020, projections show
Feeding America projects 1 in 6 people, including 1 in 4 children, are experiencing food insecurity in 2020.
Biden says his team is already talking with the Trump administration
The president-elect said talks are already underway, after the GSA gave the green light.
Massive unemployment fraud found in California prisons: Prosecutors
California has paid out at least $140 million in benefits and at least 158 claims have been filed for 133 inmates on death row, according to Sacramento County District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert.
Nearly 7 million Americans risk being evicted after Dec. 31
Census data show that some 9 million people — 1 in 6 U.S. households — are behind on their rent.
Trump will share presidential intelligence briefing with Biden
President-elect Biden will begin receiving the President's Daily Brief, a classified intelligence report.
DoorDash to pay $2.5 million for allegedly misusing worker tips
Prosecutor says the food delivery company misled consumers about how gratuities were used.
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Biden says his team is already talking with the Trump administration
The president-elect said talks are already underway, after the GSA gave the green light.
Black voters concerned about efforts to overturn election
"We were watching elected officials argue about whether our votes should count or not," Detroit pastor Rev. Charles Williams said.
YouTube suspends One America News Network
"We removed a video from OANN and issued a strike on the channel for violating our COVID-19 misinformation policy, which prohibits content claiming there's a guaranteed cure," YouTube said.
Nearly 7 million Americans risk being evicted after Dec. 31
Census data show that some 9 million people — 1 in 6 U.S. households — are behind on their rent.
Netflix removes "Chappelle's Show" at Dave Chappelle's request
The comedian said Netflix pulled the show after he asked them to.
Pennsylvania certifies election results, confirming Biden victory
Pennsylvania certified the results of its election Tuesday, formalizing Biden's victory over Trump.
Trump will share presidential intelligence briefing with Biden
President-elect Biden will begin receiving the President's Daily Brief, a classified intelligence report.
Nationwide coronavirus surge pushes hospitals to the edge
A new federal report shows more than 1,000 hospitals across the country are now critically short on staff amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Health secretary says vaccine distribution may begin within weeks
Health secretary said the White House task force is now in communication with Mr. Biden's transition team.
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New rule to require certain travelers to pay bonds to enter U.S.
The State Department said the rules are designed to send "a message" to certain countries whose citizens have high rates of remaining in the U.S. after their visas have expired.
Pope supports George Floyd protests in book
The pope also addresses the coronavirus pandemic and criticized people who protested preventative guidelines in his new book.
Arline CEO: Vaccine will be "necessity" for international travel
The airline's CEO said vaccines will be a "necessity" for travelers flying international.
CDC now recommends 3 COVID tests for international travel
American travelers should now be tested three times for coronavirus, in addition to isolating, while traveling abroad.
Parents of U.K. teen killed by American driver lose High Court case
Harry Dunn's parents say they are hopeful President-elect Biden will look at the case "from a humane angle."
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Scotland becomes 1st country to make free period products the law
The bill was unanimously passed, leading parliamentarian Monica Lennon to say, "It's about bloody time."
SpaceX launches 60 more internet satellites in 100th Falcon 9 flight
The Falcon 9 rocket's first stage set a new record, making its seventh flight from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.
New Mexico passes $330 million coronavirus relief bill
The largest appropriation of the bill will go directly to all types of unemployed workers in the form of a one-time $1,200 check and up to $50,000 for certain businesses.
New York deli offers free chickens to families in need
The owner of a deli in Saratoga Springs, New York, said he's given away dozens of chickens to families ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.
CEO of major health system to leave after controversial email
Kelby Krabbenhoft told employees he did not need to wear a mask to the office because he had already contracted COVID-19 and claimed he's immune to it, according to the AP.
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New Mexico passes $330 million coronavirus relief bill
The largest appropriation of the bill will go directly to all types of unemployed workers in the form of a one-time $1,200 check and up to $50,000 for certain businesses.
Black voters concerned about Trump campaign's efforts to overturn election
"We were watching elected officials argue about whether our votes should count or not," Detroit pastor Rev. Charles Williams said.
Biden says his team is already talking with the Trump administration
The president-elect said talks are already underway, after the GSA gave the green light.
Trump will share presidential intelligence briefing with Biden
President-elect Biden will begin receiving the President's Daily Brief, a classified intelligence report.
New rule to require certain travelers to pay bonds to enter U.S.
The State Department said the rules are designed to send "a message" to certain countries whose citizens have high rates of remaining in the U.S. after their visas have expired.
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Netflix removes "Chappelle's Show" at Dave Chappelle's request
The comedian said Netflix pulled the show after he asked them to.
Beyoncé leads Grammy nominations with 9
Beyoncé picked up song and record of the year Grammy nominations with "Black Parade," which she released on Juneteenth.
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Beyoncé scores 9 Grammy nominations
Beyoncé is bringing her black parade to the Grammys: The pop star's anthem about Black pride scored multiple nominations Tuesday, making her the leading contender with nine. CBS News' Chris Martinez has more on who else could take home the top prizes on music's biggest night.
Trump participates in the annual turkey pardon
The annual White House tradition is one of the president's few public events since Election Day.
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SpaceX launches 60 more internet satellites in 100th Falcon 9 flight
The Falcon 9 rocket's first stage set a new record, making its seventh flight from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.
DoorDash to pay $2.5 million for allegedly misusing worker tips
Prosecutor says the food delivery company misled consumers about how gratuities were used.
Dow hits 30,000 as Trump signals exit from White House
Markets rose as Pennsylvania certified election results, confirming President-elect Joe Biden's victory.
SpaceX launches NASA-European sea level monitor
The Sentinel-6 satellite is the first of two in a billion-dollar program to monitor Earth's oceans.
Getting started with MagSafe, the iPhone 12's best new feature
Apple's new magnetic accessories and wireless chargers are expensive and clunky. They're also the coolest iPhone upgrade in years.
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SpaceX launches 60 more internet satellites in 100th Falcon 9 flight
The Falcon 9 rocket's first stage set a new record, making its seventh flight from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.
Mysterious monolith discovered in Utah desert
State officials said it's illegal to install art structures without authorization on federally managed lands, "no matter what planet you're from."
Endangered whale washes ashore dead in North Carolina
The National Park Service says only about 360 right whales are still alive and about five or six calves are born each year.
Is this house under a convent in Israel the boyhood home of Jesus?
"I'm working off evidence," Professor Ken Dark told CBS News. "What's there on the ground is very consistent, very convincing."
COVID lockdowns' impact on greenhouse gas emissions a "tiny blip"
U.N. weather agency voices hope for lasting change after pandemic, but says reduction in greenhouse gases during lockdowns was just a "tiny blip."
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Study finds combo pill lowers heart risks
According to the World Health Organization, heart disease is the top killer globally. But a new study finds that a single daily polypill can dramatically reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes and other heart-related deaths. Dr. Luiza Petre joins CBSN AM with more.
CEO of major health system to leave after controversial email
Kelby Krabbenhoft told employees he did not need to wear a mask to the office because he had already contracted COVID-19 and claimed he's immune to it, according to the AP.
Nationwide coronavirus surge pushes hospitals to the edge
A new federal report shows more than 1,000 hospitals across the country are now critically short on staff amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Health secretary says vaccine distribution could begin within weeks
Health secretary said the White House task force is now in communication with Mr. Biden's transition team.
Childhood vaccination rates have dropped during the pandemic
"Let your guard drop and measles will come raging back." Dr. Paul Offit said.
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Nearly 7 million Americans risk being evicted after Dec. 31
Census data show that some 9 million people — 1 in 6 U.S. households — are behind on their rent.
Americans are scared as virus surges. They're also resilient.
"I am already drained and overwhelmed," admits one nursing assistant. After getting sick another worker says, "You have to make it work."
Dow hits 30K as Donald Trump signals exit from White House
Markets rose as Pennsylvania certified election results, confirming President-elect Joe Biden's victory.
Is it worth leaving your house for Black Friday sales?
A surge in coronavirus cases poses a dilemma for your holiday shopping, but experts have some advice.
Trump plan would cut food stamps to more than 8,000 seniors
Cutting the nutrition aid for more than 8,000 poor seniors on January 1 would be "catastrophic," lawmakers say.
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Massive unemployment fraud found in California prisons: Prosecutors
California has paid out at least $140 million in benefits and at least 158 claims have been filed for 133 inmates on death row, according to Sacramento County District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert.
OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma pleads guilty in criminal case
The OxyContin maker admitted impeding the DEA's efforts to combat the addiction crisis.
In a first, San Francisco DA charges on-duty cop with homicide
District Attorney Chesa Boudin called the decision to file charges "historic."
Trump backer charged with assault after exhaling on protesters
Incident was caught on video and happened outside Trump golf club in Sterling, Virginia as pro- and anti-Trump demonstrators awaited his arrival.
Self-defense or murder? Shooting death divides a community
A young mother admits to killing her partner, telling police she had endured years of abuse and feared for her life. So why didn't everyone believe her?
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SpaceX launches 60 more internet satellites in 100th Falcon 9 flight
The Falcon 9 rocket's first stage set a new record, making its seventh flight from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.
China launches ambitious lunar sample return mission
If successful, the Chang'e 5 mission will be the first in 44 years to bring lunar samples to Earth.
SpaceX launches NASA-European sea level monitor
The Sentinel-6 satellite is the first of two in a billion-dollar program to monitor Earth's oceans.
Astronauts describe thrilling ride to space
Rookie astronaut Victor Glover calls the view from space "surreal."
Astronauts hold Q&A at space station
Five astronauts, including four who launched Sunday aboard the SpaceX Crew Dragon "Resilience," held a news conference Thursday from the International Space Station about how their mission is going. Watch their remarks from NASA TV.
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Study finds combo pill lowers heart risks
According to the World Health Organization, heart disease is the top killer globally. But a new study finds that a single daily polypill can dramatically reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes and other heart-related deaths. Dr. Luiza Petre joins CBSN AM with more.
CBSN Originals: "A City Under Surveillance"
The Detroit Police Department is using facial recognition technology and a network of surveillance cameras to combat the city’s high crime rates. But critics say the technology has racial bias built into it and has even landed innocent people behind bars. In this documentary, CBSN Originals explores the debate over high-tech policing that promises to make our communities safer yet at the same time threatens our civil liberties.
Long-term symptoms plague COVID long-haulers
Doctors are still searching for answers to why a portion of people who were diagnosed with COVID-19 are still suffering symptoms months later. Anderson Cooper reports.
Checking in on the 90+ Study on aging
Six years after our initial report, Lesley Stahl visits surviving members of the 90+ Study and finds out what scientists have learned from following the study's participants.
Student enrollment down during pandemic
As school started this fall during the pandemic, some of the largest school districts saw an unprecedented decrease in student enrollment. Sharyn Alfonsi reports on how districts mobilized to get kids in school this fall.