Another massive cyclone is about to slam into Mozambique
With the country still struggling to recover from Cyclone Idai just 6 weeks ago, another storm is set to hit an ill-prepared part of Mozambique
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"Pure fear": Uganda kidnapping survivor on harrowing abduction
Kimberly Endicott was on a safari vacation in Uganda's Queen Elizabeth National Park when four men abducted her and her guide
Putin calls on U.S. to compromise for a deal with North Korea
1st meeting between Russian and North Korean leaders reflects Moscow's desire to be key player in nuclear standoff, and Kim's frustration with stalled U.S. talks
Security camera captures Sri Lanka attackers before blast
One bomber was the lone unmasked man in images released by ISIS. Two others were brothers
Lego releases bricks to help children learn Braille
The "playful and engaging" bricks will be inclusive to allow sighted teachers, students and family members to use the bricks together
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry break tradition, angering media
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are another day closer to welcoming their first child
Court to hear arguments in legal challenge to "Remain in Mexico"
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has blocked many of the administration's immigration polices, prompting the president's ire
Emirati woman speaks after 27 years in "vegetative coma," doctor says
Man tells newspaper his mom suddenly called out is name almost 3 decades after a devastating car crash
Saudi Arabia beheads 37 for alleged terrorism-related crimes
It was the largest mass execution by the conservative Islamic kingdom's government since 2016
New info emerges on Sri Lanka bombings intel failure and suspects
Nation still getting to grips with huge loss, and government failures, as Muslim community worries about backlash after Easter attack
Kim Jong Un arrives for summit with Putin in Russia
Frustrated over deadlocked talks with Trump administration, Kim is looking to Moscow to help resolve "the situation in the Korean Peninsula"
Afghan, U.S.-led forces kill more civilians than Taliban this year, U.N. says
Report says in first 3 months of 2019, Afghanistan and its partners have killed 305 of the 581 civilians slain in the country, mostly with airstrikes
Victims in Sri Lanka bombings laid to rest
Victims of the mass murder were laid to rest Tuesday, with one funeral procession following another all day
Trump and first lady to head to UK to meet with queen
Trump will meet with the queen, Prime Minister Theresa May before departing to France to mark D-Day
54 miners missing after mudslide at Myanmar jade mine
Dozens feared dead, buried alive under 100 feet of mud as officials face daunting rescue effort
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Joe Biden says he's running for president, in video announcing bid
The former vice president joins a crowded field of Democrats hoping to capture the nomination
"Pure fear": Uganda kidnapping survivor on harrowing abduction
Kimberly Endicott was on a safari vacation in Uganda's Queen Elizabeth National Park when four men abducted her and her guide
After "Bridgegate" sentencing, Bridget Kelly says Christie is "lying"
The one-time aide to former New Jersey governor was sentenced to 13 months in prison
Putin calls on U.S. to compromise for a deal with North Korea
1st meeting between Russian and North Korean leaders reflects Moscow's desire to be key player in nuclear standoff, and Kim's frustration with stalled U.S. talks
White supremacist executed for dragging black man to death
James Byrd Jr., who was chained to the back of a truck and dragged for nearly 3 miles along a secluded road
Jeff Sessions says it's "time" to accept results of Russia probe
"I think it's about time to accept the results and let's get on with the business of America," the former attorney general told Amherst College
Parents charged in death of missing Illinois boy
The child was reported missing from his Crystal Lake, Illinois, home by his parents nearly a week ago
Man accused of deliberately plowing car into pedestrians
Police said Isaiah Peoples drove into a group, injuring eight people
Florida House passes bill giving ex-felons voting rights
The legislation would restore voting rights to convicted felons except murderers and felony sex offenders
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Bridget Kelly speaks out after "Bridgegate" sentencing: Chris Christie is "lying"
The one-time aide to former New Jersey governor was sentenced to 13 months in prison
Met with protests, Sessions says it's "time" to accept results of Russia probe
"I think it's about time to accept the results and let's get on with the business of America," the former attorney general told Amherst College
Florida House passes bill giving ex-felons voting rights
The legislation would restore voting rights to convicted felons except murderers and felony sex offenders
Who are the Democratic candidates for president in 2020?
Here's the list of candidates who have either announced an exploratory committee or are all-in for a run to unseat Donald Trump in 2020
Who is Joe Biden, the latest Democrat in the 2020 presidential race?
Although he's widely known for his eight years as vice president under President Obama, Biden served in Congress for almost 35 years
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Bridget Kelly speaks out after "Bridgegate" sentencing: Chris Christie is "lying"
The one-time aide to former New Jersey governor was sentenced to 13 months in prison
Met with protests, Sessions says it's "time" to accept results of Russia probe
"I think it's about time to accept the results and let's get on with the business of America," the former attorney general told Amherst College
Florida House passes bill giving ex-felons voting rights
The legislation would restore voting rights to convicted felons except murderers and felony sex offenders
Who are the Democratic candidates for president in 2020?
Here's the list of candidates who have either announced an exploratory committee or are all-in for a run to unseat Donald Trump in 2020
Who is Joe Biden, the latest Democrat in the 2020 presidential race?
Although he's widely known for his eight years as vice president under President Obama, Biden served in Congress for almost 35 years
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Another massive cyclone is about to slam into Mozambique
With the country still struggling to recover from Cyclone Idai just 6 weeks ago, another storm is set to hit an ill-prepared part of Mozambique
"Pure fear": Uganda kidnapping survivor on harrowing abduction
Kimberly Endicott was on a safari vacation in Uganda's Queen Elizabeth National Park when four men abducted her and her guide
Putin calls on U.S. to compromise for a deal with North Korea
1st meeting between Russian and North Korean leaders reflects Moscow's desire to be key player in nuclear standoff, and Kim's frustration with stalled U.S. talks
Security camera captures Sri Lanka attackers before blast
One bomber was the lone unmasked man in images released by ISIS. Two others were brothers
Lego releases bricks to help children learn Braille
The "playful and engaging" bricks will be inclusive to allow sighted teachers, students and family members to use the bricks together
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"Avengers: Endgame" doesn't have a scene after the credits
Don't be too disappointed Marvel fans, there's still a little something hidden after the film ends
"Avengers: Endgame": When to take a bathroom break
"Endgame" is over three hours long — but when nature calls, these are the best times to make a run for it
Rapper Bun B shoots armed intruder at his Houston home
Bun B, whose real name is Bernard Freeman, allegedly chased the suspect and pulled off his mask, police said
"Jeopardy!" contestant wins $1 million
A contestant on "Jeopardy!" has become the second person in history to top $1 million. He reached the milestone in just 14 games. Don Dahler has his story.
Will "Jeopardy!" champ bust show's budget?
James Holzhauer is winning more per victory than even previous champion Ken Jennings, who went on to win more than $2 million after his 74-night winning streak.
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Facebook sets aside $3B for FTC investigations
Facebook's costs jumped by $3 billion in the first three months of the year as the company deals with an ongoing Federal Trade Commission investigation into the social network's privacy practices.
Pew: U.S. Twitter users younger & better educated
American Twitter users are generally younger and better educated than the general public, according to the Pew Research Center. They survey also found 42 percent of users had a bachelor's degree or higher, compared with 31 percent of the general population.
FTC investigation could cost Facebook $5 billion
The inquiry into Facebook's data collection could cost as much as $5 billion, the company said in latest earnings release
Ford invests $500 million into Tesla competitor Rivian
Ford to build a new electric vehicle using Rivian's technology, in addition to an electric Mustang-style crossover and F-150 pickup
2020 digital ad wars focus on hot-button issues
Axios reporter Sara Fisher said the biggest issues will be "emotionally driven" like gun control and abortion
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NASA just detected the first "marsquake"
For the first time since its mission began, NASA's InSight lander has detected what scientists believe to be a marsquake
Household brands bringing zero waste to your doorstep
Procter & Gamble, Nestlé, PepsiCo. and other consumer giants are teaming up on a zero waste project called "Loop" to deliver, clean and refill your favorite products.
How a conservative Texas town became a leader in renewable energy
Mayor Dale Ross says Georgetown, Texas, is on the frontier of a second energy revolution
How to reduce your carbon footprint
Scientists worldwide have renewed their calls to fight climate change with greater urgency, beginning with reducing greenhouse gas emissions. For Earth Day this year, Irina Ivanova joins CBSN's Errol Barnett with a closer look at some of the myths about reducing your carbon footprint and their more eco-friendly alternatives.
"Marfa Martians" sending their science experiment to space
The team, made up of 10 and 11-year-olds, want to find a way to kill bacteria in space
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Ex-NFL player believes "sensible" cannabis policy coming by 2021
In recent years, several NFL players have missed a majority of their season due to violations of the NFL's substance abuse policy, possibly connected to marijuana use
U.S. measles outbreak hits highest mark in 25 years
U.S. measles cases in 2019 have climbed to their highest level in 25 years in a resurgence largely attributed to misinformation that is turning parents against vaccines
FDA approves breakthrough medical device to treat ADHD in children
It works by delivering a low-level electrical pulse through a patch on a child's forehead
Judge says he'll block Trump policy aimed at Planned Parenthood
The Trump administration policy change would have restricted health clinics from referring patients to abortion providers
Emirati woman speaks after 27 years in "vegetative coma," doctor says
Man tells newspaper his mom suddenly called out is name almost 3 decades after a devastating car crash
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"Jeopardy!" champion James Holzhauer: A mixed blessing for the show
Game shows are "tightly budgeted," one expert says, but Holzhauer's winnings may pay off in the long term
FTC investigation could cost Facebook $5 billion
The inquiry into Facebook's data collection could cost as much as $5 billion, the company said in latest earnings release
Contract workers face growing risk on the job, labor group says
Six people have died working for Amazon since November, all of them hired by staffing companies or subcontractors
Tesla loses $700 million after two profitable quarters
Despite a small rise in first-quarter Model 3 production, the pricier Model S and X fell sharply from the prior quarter
When "rehab" means patients do unpaid work for big companies
Cenikor Foundation has sent tens of thousands of patients to work without pay at more than 300 for-profit companies
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Texas executes white supremacist who dragged black man to death
James Byrd Jr., who was chained to the back of a truck and dragged for nearly 3 miles along a secluded road
Dee Dee and Gypsy Rose Blanchard's Facebook page still up
The posts led to the discovery of Dee Dee's murdered body — as well as the secrets the seemingly dedicated mother kept
Rapper Bun B shoots armed intruder at his Houston home
Bun B, whose real name is Bernard Freeman, allegedly chased the suspect and pulled off his mask, police said
Video shows attackers before Easter bombings
New surveillance footage shows two of the bombers who killed hundreds in Sri Lanka. Video shows the moments before the deadly attack on Easter Sunday. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Police charge driver who hit pedestrians
A 34-year-old man was charged in connection with a horrific crash in Sunnyvale, California. Isaiah Peoples was arrested after police say he drove his speeding car into a crowd of pedestrians. Jamie Yuccas reports.
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NASA just detected the first "marsquake"
For the first time since its mission began, NASA's InSight lander has detected what scientists believe to be a marsquake
"Marfa Martians" sending their science experiment to space
The team, made up of 10 and 11-year-olds, want to find a way to kill bacteria in space
SpaceX suffers Crew Dragon engine test anomaly
SpaceX suffers engine "anomaly" in Crew Dragon test vehicle during Cape Canaveral engine test
Evidence found for first molecule in the universe
"This molecule was lurking out there, but we needed the right instruments," a top NASA scientist said
Watch: Rocket launches cargo to space station
An Antares rocket blasted off from the Wallops Island Flight Facility in Virginia carrying a Cygnus cargo ship loaded with supplies for the International Space Station.
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Jason Corbett murder: A look at the evidence
In August 2015, former FBI agent Tom Martens and his daughter Molly Corbett admitted killing her Irish-born husband Jason Corbett, insisting they beat him in self-defense with a brick paver and a baseball bat because Jason was choking Molly and threatening to kill her
Photos: Fire burns Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris
On April 15, 2019 flames erupted at the landmark cathedral, the most-visited landmark in the French capital
Star Wars Celebration 2019
The four-day convention for fans of the Star Wars saga, held in Chicago, included cosplayers, panels with the filmmakers, and the debut of the trailer for Episode IX of the series
Awkward Easter Bunny photos
Children love the Easter Bunny – until they meet him
The folk art of Bill Traylor
Born into slavery, the self-taught painter who began his artistic life in his 80s is the focus of a retrospective at the Smithsonian American Art Museum
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Bridget Kelly: Chris Christie is "lying"
A one-time aide to former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie says the governor has made her out to be "a scapegoat" for her role in the 2013 "Bridgegate" scandal. Bridget Kelly was sentenced to 13 months in prison for what prosecutors characterize as a politically motivated plot to create traffic jams over the George Washington Bridge. Now Kelly is definitely firing back at Christie, telling Kristine Johnson of New York station WCBS she was humiliated and wants Christie held accountable.
Couple charged with killing 5-year-old son
An Illinois couple charged with killing their 5-year-old son are due in court Thursday after the discover of a body. Andrew Freund Sr. and Joann Cunningham are each charged with first-degree murder, among other charges. Nikki Battiste reports.
Putin-Kim Jong Un summit
The first-ever meeting between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin ended Thursday. Kim called the talks "candid and meaningful." Putin said he will share details with President Trump to help the North Koreans move ahead with denuclearization. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Severe storms tear through Texas
A powerful storm that ravaged parts of the South is being blamed for the death of a woman and her two children. People living in some areas of Texas are waking up to utter devastation after severe storms tore through the state Wednesday. Omar Villafranca reports.
Joe Biden 2020: Former VP runs for president
Former Vice President Joe Biden is now a 2020 presidential candidate. He released a three-minute campaign video Thursday morning, highlighting the 2017 white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, and President Trump's response that there were "very fine people on both sides." Biden is the 21st candidate for the Democratic nomination, and polls right now show he is one of the favorites to win it. Ed O'Keefe reports.