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
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How to watch Wednesday's Democratic debate
Ten candidates will appear onstage in Georgia at the November debate
California suing Juul for allegedly targeting teenagers
Massachusetts and North Carolina and also looking into whether the e-cigarette maker markets products to underage users
Mayor of South Carolina's capital says he would back Michael Bloomberg
"I've encouraged the mayor to run," Columbia Mayor Stephen K. Benjamin told CBS News
FDA approves first contact lens for nearsighted kids
Cooper Vision gets regulatory clearance to start selling disposable product for children with myopia
Doctors may miss signs of prediabetes, study finds
Many patients with prediabetes don't even know they have it
In one U.S. community, trade wars aren't "easy to win"
Although President Trump has minimized the impact of his trade battles, people on the ground say they're taking a toll
A record 5.7 billion robocalls in October alone
Americans have already received more robocalls and automated voicemails so far this year than they did in all of 2018
While leading nationally, Joe Biden faces headwinds in Iowa
In interviews with a dozen top Democratic leaders, officials and strategists, many expressed concerns about Biden's standing in Iowa
John Legere, colorful CEO of T-Mobile, to step down
Exec's longtime deputy will take the helm, vowing that rivals "will have no idea what's about to hit them"
Supreme Court orders stay in case over Trump's financial records
A lower court had ordered the president's accounting firm, Mazars USA, to turn over the records this week
House probing whether Trump lied to Mueller
The House is investigating whether President Trump lied to former special counsel Robert Mueller
Trump and Powell get together to talk interest rates
Jerome Powell visits White House for a chat with the president who has called U.S. central bankers "boneheads"
Kanye West says he's the "greatest artist that God has ever created"
"Jesus has won the victory," he told the crowd. "I told you about my arrogance and cockiness already. "Now the greatest artist that God has ever created is now working for him."
3 dead in murder-suicide in Walmart parking lot
Police said a gunman walked up to a car and opened fire, killing two people before turning the gun on himself.
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House probing whether Trump lied to Mueller
House Judiciary Committee seeking testimony and other details redacted from the public version of Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election
Possible pay-to-play scheme for Trump ambassador post
Emails show Trump's nominee for ambassador to the Bahamas was asked by the RNC to donate half a million dollars as his confirmation in the Senate hung in the balance
3 dead in murder-suicide in Walmart parking lot
Police said a gunman walked up to a car and opened fire, killing two people before turning the gun on himself.
Impeachment inquiry: Trump will "strongly consider" submitting testimony
The House Intelligence Committee will hear testimony from eight witnesses, including several at the center of the impeachment probe
"Bombshell" twist in trial of man accused of killing fiancée
Trial of Colorado man accused of murder in the disappearance of his fiancée, Kelsey Berreth, is expected to go to the jury Monday
4 killed, 6 wounded in shooting at California football party
Police say people at a backyard gathering were hit by a suspect or suspects who sneaked in and opened fire
Pompeo announces reversal on Israeli settlements
Israeli settlements in the West Bank are not inconsistent with law, Pompeo said Monday
In one U.S. community, trade wars aren't "easy to win"
Although President Trump has minimized the impact of his trade battles, people on the ground say they're taking a toll
FedEx CEO claims NYT also paid no federal taxes
After NYT report that shipping giant paid no taxes last year, FedEx chief challenges media outlet to a debate on taxes
World
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Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon is highest since 2008
The rainforest lost 3,769 square miles of its vegetation over the last year
In one U.S. community, trade wars aren't "easy to win"
Although President Trump has minimized the impact of his trade battles, people on the ground say they're taking a toll
Pompeo announces reversal on Israeli settlements
Israeli settlements in the West Bank are not necessarily inconsistent with the law, Pompeo said Monday
Hong Kong police battle protesters in university siege
Protesters tried to break through police line that's been trapping hundreds in Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Russian troops take command of U.S. airbase in northern Syria
The Russians moved in just a day after U.S. forces left, leaving behind barracks, beds, abandoned medical supplies and an unusable gym
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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
How to watch Wednesday's Democratic debate
Ten candidates will appear onstage in Georgia at the November debate
California suing Juul for allegedly targeting teenagers
Massachusetts and North Carolina and also looking into whether the e-cigarette maker markets products to underage users
Mayor of South Carolina's capital says he would back Michael Bloomberg
"I've encouraged the mayor to run," Columbia Mayor Stephen K. Benjamin told CBS News
FDA approves first contact lens for nearsighted kids
Cooper Vision gets regulatory clearance to start selling disposable product for children with myopia
Politics
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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
How to watch Wednesday's Democratic debate
Ten candidates will appear onstage in Georgia at the November debate
Mayor of South Carolina's capital says he would back Michael Bloomberg
"I've encouraged the mayor to run," Columbia Mayor Stephen K. Benjamin told CBS News
In one U.S. community, trade wars aren't "easy to win"
Although President Trump has minimized the impact of his trade battles, people on the ground say they're taking a toll
While leading nationally, Joe Biden faces headwinds in Iowa
In interviews with a dozen top Democratic leaders, officials and strategists, many expressed concerns about Biden's standing in Iowa
Entertainment
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Entertainment
Kanye West appears at Joel Osteen's church
Kanye West made an appearance during Pastor Joel Osteen's service at Lakewood Church in Houston on Sunday. The mercurial rapper talked about his spiritual awakening and later performed at the church. KHOU's Matt Dougherty reports.
"The Crown" star Tobias Menzies on portraying Prince Philip
The Golden Globe nominee takes over a royal role in the new season of the hit Netflix drama
Kylie Jenner sells stake in beauty company for $600 million
Deal to sell Coty a controlling share in her cosmetics brands values 22-year-old's beauty business at $1.2 billion
"Mobituaries": Thomas Paine, the forgotten founding father
Mo Rocca pulled out all the stops to honor the Revolutionary author whose pamphlets lit the fuse for American independence but whose passing in 1809 drew indifference and even scorn. To hear the "Mobituaries" podcast on the life and death of Thomas Paine, go to art19.com.
Master of intrigue John le Carré on his latest villain: Brexit
His new novel, "Angel Running in the Field," examines how the British public, he says, is being "bamboozled by people with private interests," and European allies are being turned into enemies
Technology
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FDA approves first contact lens for nearsighted kids
Cooper Vision gets regulatory clearance to start selling disposable product for children with myopia
A record 5.7 billion robocalls in October alone
Americans have already received more robocalls and automated voicemails so far this year than they did in all of 2018
John Legere, colorful CEO of T-Mobile, to step down
Exec's longtime deputy will take the helm, vowing that rivals "will have no idea what's about to hit them"
Ford debuts 2021 Mustang Mach-E all-electric SUV
All-electric SUV brings style, speed and up to 300 miles of driving range to a normally sleepy segment
Salvation Army debuts cashless "Kettle Pay" option
Shoppers with phone payment apps can "bump" those signature red kettles to make cashless contributions
Science
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Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon is highest since 2008
The rainforest lost 3,769 square miles of its vegetation over the last year
Nature up close: Salmon, a keystone species in the Pacific Northwest
How a species of fish that spends most all of its life in the ocean has a vital role in a forest ecosystem
Measuring the changing climate's effects on California sequoias
Scientists ascend into the canopies at Sequoia National Park to study how the giant trees adapt to drought
Warning from watchdog on Superfund sites' climate change exposure
At least 60% of Superfund sites are vulnerable to climate change, a government watchdog says, adding that Trump administration policies are hindering protections
Venice hit by record third exceptional tide in one week
Since records began in 1872, that level had never been reached even twice in one year, let alone three times in one week
Health
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FDA approves first contact lens for nearsighted kids
Cooper Vision gets regulatory clearance to start selling disposable product for children with myopia
Doctors may miss signs of prediabetes, study finds
Many patients with prediabetes don't even know they have it
Trump undergoes part of his physical months early
The president made an unannounced stop at Walter Reed Army Hospital to have portions of his physical done before his 2020 schedule fills up
FDA: Dollar Tree sells "potentially unsafe drugs"
Regulator found "rodent feces" throughout one manufacturing facility that supplies cosmetics to discount retailer
Apple removes all vaping and e-cigs apps, citing health risks
Tech giant alludes to rash of deaths and lung injuries in moving to delete nearly 200 apps from its online store
MoneyWatch
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California suing Juul for allegedly targeting teenagers
Massachusetts and North Carolina and also looking into whether the e-cigarette maker markets products to underage users
FDA approves first contact lens for nearsighted kids
Cooper Vision gets regulatory clearance to start selling disposable product for children with myopia
Trump and Powell get together to talk interest rates
Jerome Powell visits White House for a chat with the president who has called U.S. central bankers "boneheads"
Dunkin' bans the "double-cup" as it eliminates foam cups
The double-cup habit, started in New England, may be "hard" for some to break, a spokeswoman said
Student debt weighs heavier on black borrowers, Fed says
African-American borrowers are particularly at risk as student debt around the U.S. continues to soar
Crime
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Terrifying cults
Cult leaders and their followers have left people hurt and in some cases, have left scores of people dead
Deadly shooting outside Walmart in Oklahoma
Three people were shot and killed outside a Walmart in Duncan, Oklahoma, according to police. CBS affiliate KWTV reports two people were shot to death in a car and the gunman was also shot and killed in the parking lot. Vladimir Duthiers has more.
3 dead in murder-suicide in Walmart parking lot
Police said a gunman walked up to a car and opened fire, killing two people before turning the gun on himself.
4 people killed in Fresno shooting
Tragedy struck Fresno when someone opened fire at a party, killing four people and wounding six. Police have not made any arrests, and do not know what the motive was. Dennis Valera of CBS47 Fresno joins CBSN with the latest on the investigation.
Innocence Project trying to exonerate man executed in 2006
Sedley Alley was put to death in Tennessee in 2006, convicted of killing 19-year-old Marine Lance Corporal Suzanne Collins
Space
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How to watch the Leonids meteor shower
Colorful shooting stars will streak across the night sky during one of the most famous annual meteor displays
NASA watchdog warns of possible delays in launching new U.S. spacecraft
NASA argues concerns raised in new inspector general's report are "worst-case" and ignore mitigation efforts
Spacewalkers do "open heart surgery" to repair cosmic ray detector
Four spacewalks will be needed to repair the $2 billion Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer
Supermassive black hole ejects star from Milky Way Galaxy
Astronomers spotted the star just 29,000 light-years away from Earth — "practically next door by astronomical standards"
SpaceX test fires crew capsule's abort engines
The test will help clear the way for an in-flight abort test as early as next month
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Terrifying cults
Cult leaders and their followers have left people hurt and in some cases, have left scores of people dead
Mary Whyte's portraits of veterans
"We the People" is a collection of watercolor paintings depicting the diversity of U.S. service members from every state of the union
The fall of the Berlin Wall
Looking back at the wall that once divided Germany during the Cold War, and its collapse in November 1989
Photos: California wildfires
Extreme winds fanned the flames as fires threatened large portions of the Golden State
The 50 most popular baby boy names
Noah, Liam, Carter – how many of these popular male baby names do you know?
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CBSN Originals | Speaking Frankly: Dating apps
Dating apps offer seemingly endless potential matches at your fingertips, turning an intimate experience into something that feels more like a video game. But because users hide behind virtual profiles, it's easy to ghost, harass, and view others as non-human — and now that bots are populating these platforms, some actually are. As the industry continues to grow, some experts question whether dating app companies are really interested in helping people find love, or if they have an incentive to keep people in an endless cycle of searching and matching without any real connection.
South Carolina mayor says he'd back Bloomberg
"I've encouraged the mayor to run," Mayor Stephen K. Benjamin of Columbia, South Carolina, told CBS News.
Trump policy shift on Israeli settlements
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced Monday that the Trump administration is reversing the Obama administration's approach toward Israeli settlements. "The establishment of Israeli civilian settlement in the West Bank is not per se inconsistent with international law," said Pompeo. He added that the "ultimate status" of the West Bank is a "complex political problem that can only be solved by negotiations between the Israelis and the Palestinians."
Doing more to detect prediabetes
A new study reveals an apparent gap in knowledge by primary care providers when it comes to spotting risk factors associated with prediabetes. Dr. Janette Nesheiwat joined CBSN to discuss what it means for patients.
Violence escalates in Hong Kong
Students at Polytechnic University in Hong Kong have barricaded themselves inside after fighting for days to keep police out. Gordon Chang, author of the book "The Coming Collapse of China," joins CBSN to discuss the latest on the protests.
