2020 Daily Trail Markers: What each Dem needs to do at the debate
Ahead of the final debate of 2019, the CBS News Political Unit gives a rundown of what to watch for from the seven presidential candidates who made it on stage
U.S.
Ailing former WorldCom CEO granted early release from prison
Bernard Ebbers was convicted in 2005 for orchestrating an $11 billion corporate fraud that sank his telecom company.
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine gets 2 years in racketeering case
The 23-year-old rapper, whose real name is Daniel Hernandez, could have been sentenced to decades in prison for crimes that included orchestrating a shooting in which an innocent bystander was wounded.
Court declares Obamacare individual mandate unconstitutional
The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the rest of the law.
Uber pays $4.4 million to end U.S. sex-harassment investigation
EEOC started investigating after a former engineer detailed extensive harassment at the company in a viral blog post.
Senate advances bill to punish Russia for election interference
President Trump is expected to be impeached in part because he requested help from Ukraine that could benefit his reelection.
Kansas City first U.S. city to get rid of bus fares
Missouri city to offer no-cost public transportation, betting that subsidized mobility will spur economic activity.
Grandfather offered plea deal in girl's cruise ship death
Puerto Rican defense attorney Jose Perez said Anello doesn't want to plead guilty and would rather clear his name at trial.
Incarcerated men create art for N.C. governor's Christmas tree
Art therapist Sue Etheridge teaches offenders at Central Prison — and she's extremely proud of how far her students have come.
"I could have been killed": Man body-slammed by cop speaks out
CBS Chicago has obtained new surveillance footage of the incident last month that shows moments leading up to the violent arrest.
Facebook and Instagram to ban e-cig promotion
They are updating their policies after a U.K. tobacco giant was banned from promoting e-cigs on Instagram.
Downward tilting toilets could shorten your bathroom break
StandardToilet's seat angles toward the floor, making it uncomfortable to sit for more than a few minutes.
Joe Biden announces support from 100 faith leaders in South Carolina
"The diverse black community is not a monolith but people of faith really do make a difference and people of faith tend to go out and vote in large numbers."
Sylvester Stallone surprises fans at Rocky statue in Philadelphia
The 73-year-old actor was at the iconic steps to film something "extraordinary."
California data privacy law to hit businesses across U.S.
The new law gives consumers control over the personal information companies collect, store and often share with others.
Kimberly Guilfoyle ousted as ambassador over corruption allegations
Investigation
Is a bootleg weight-loss drug to blame for 2 reported deaths?
How Iran made the Houthis into such a problem
Supreme Court takes up dispute over access to DOGE records
Live
Houthis threaten "painful" response if U.S. joins Saudi offensive
Anthropic warns "AI worms" could soon infect smart home devices
Talarico was home in Texas during campaign absence, photos indicate
Six Flags closes 9 rides across 6 parks after deadly incident
