Live Updates: COVID-19 cases hit record high in U.S.
More than 88,000 new cases were reported in a single day – an all-time high in the pandemic.
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Qatar may charge officials behind forced vaginal exams at airport
Refers them to prosecutors amid outrage expressed by Australian government and union workers threatening not to service Qatari planes in Sydney
Second suspect in custody in suspected terror attack in France
Authorities say he's thought to have had contact the night before with the assailant who stabbed three people to death.
Former DNI director: Russia is the New England Patriots of messing with elections
In his first television interview since President Trump fired him last year, Dan Coats, the former Director of National Intelligence, said he's worried about what could happen next Tuesday.
Texas facility now holding soon-to-be expelled migrant families
The families are being processed under an emergency COVID-19 policy that authorizes their swift removal from the U.S. without a court hearing or asylum interview.
At least 140 drown in deadliest shipwreck of year
At least 414 people have now died along the same route this year, a U.N. agency said.
Parts of U.S. and Europe face new COVID-19 restrictions
More new virus cases were reported globally on Wednesday than ever before.
59 bodies found in hidden graves in Mexico
Guanajuato has been the scene of bloody turf battles between the Jalisco cartel and the Sinaloa cartel.
Germany imposes partial lockdown to control COVID's spread
German Chancellor Angela Merkel urged people to stay home in November so families and friends can meet again during the Christmas season.
Woman beheaded and 2 others killed in knife attack at French church
Attack comes as nation on high alert over tensions related to publication of caricatures of the Muslim Prophet Muhammad in the French satirical magazine, Charlie Hebdo.
Wisconsin faces "urgent" COVID crisis as U.S. cases surge
"There is an imminent risk to you, your family members, your friends, your neighbors, and the people you care about," said Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers.
Telescope gives closer look at asteroid worth $10,000 quadrillion
16 Psyche is one of the most massive objects in the solar system's main asteroid belt — and it appears to be made entirely of metal worth approximately $10,000 quadrillion.
Women begin national strike in Poland over abortion ban
"We take unpaid leave. We are closing the shops. Or quite simply – we won't go to work," a group of women's rights activists said.
Pope still won't wear mask despite "this lady called COVID"
Francis, 83, again eschewed a protective mask even when he greeted a few maskless clergymen.
Turkish leaders condemn Charlie Hebdo cartoon of Erdogan
Erdogan said he had not looked at the cartoon and had nothing to say about the "dishonorable" publication, as tensions rise between Turkey and France.
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2020 Election Live Updates: Trump and Biden head to the Midwest
Vice President Mike Pence and Senator Kamala Harris will be in the battleground states in the West.
Walmart pulls guns from stores, citing risk of "civil unrest"
Retailer said it yanked firearms off store floors as a "precaution" for workers and customers.
Second suspect in custody in suspected terror attack in France
Authorities say he's thought to have had contact the night before with the assailant who stabbed three people to death.
Officer sues Breonna Taylor's boyfriend over emotional distress
"Walker's conduct in shooting Mattingly is outrageous, intolerable, and offends all accepted standards of decency and morality," the lawsuit notes.
Appeals court puts possible curbs on Minn. absentee ballot counting
The court's opinion overruled a consent decree order that allowed absentee ballots postmarked on or before Election Day to be counted if they are returned up to seven days after Election Day.
Ex DNI chief: Russia is New England Patriots of messing with elections
In his first television interview since President Trump fired him last year, Dan Coats, the former Director of National Intelligence, said he's worried about what could happen next Tuesday.
El Paso judge imposes two-week shutdown as COVID-19 cases spike
Texas' attorney general says he'll challenge the order in court.
Four D.C. cops on leave after Black moped driver's fatal crash
The death of 20-year-old Karon Hylton has sparked two nights of protests and violence in the city.
Big Tech, recovered from pandemic, reports record earnings
Amazon's profits tripled from a year ago, while Facebook and Google rode a major rebound in ad spending.
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Live Updates: COVID-19 cases hit record high in U.S.
More than 88,000 new cases were reported in a single day – an all-time high in the pandemic.
Qatar may charge officials behind forced vaginal exams at airport
Refers them to prosecutors amid outrage expressed by Australian government and union workers threatening not to service Qatari planes in Sydney
Second suspect in custody in suspected terror attack in France
Authorities say he's thought to have had contact the night before with the assailant who stabbed three people to death.
Former DNI director: Russia is the New England Patriots of messing with elections
In his first television interview since President Trump fired him last year, Dan Coats, the former Director of National Intelligence, said he's worried about what could happen next Tuesday.
Texas facility now holding soon-to-be expelled migrant families
The families are being processed under an emergency COVID-19 policy that authorizes their swift removal from the U.S. without a court hearing or asylum interview.
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Live Updates: COVID-19 cases hit record high in U.S.
More than 88,000 new cases were reported in a single day – an all-time high in the pandemic.
NHL team cuts ties with top draft pick who bullied Black classmate
The team said they learned more about Mitchell Miller bullying of a Black classmate with developmental disabilities.
Trevor Lawrence tests positive for COVID-19
Trevor Lawrence tests positive for COVID-19
Zeta leaves 6 dead and nearly 2 million without power
Hurricane Zeta pounded New Orleans with winds and water that splintered homes.
Supreme Court referees spate of election battles
Since April, the justices have responded to at least a dozen disputes over efforts to ease voting rules in states from coast-to-coast amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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2020 Election Live Updates: Trump and Biden head to the Midwest
Vice President Mike Pence and Senator Kamala Harris will be in the battleground states in the West.
Supreme Court referees spate of election battles
Since April, the justices have responded to at least a dozen disputes over efforts to ease voting rules in states from coast-to-coast amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Big winners already in presidential election? Bookies
The race is luring more bets than any political event ever and could wind up the biggest event of any type for bookmakers, one expert says.
Alleged white supremacy group members arrested in Michigan
The suspects are linked to a December 2019 incident in which The Base allegedly targeted a Michigan family, believing the house belonged to a podcaster who is critical of the neo-Nazi movement.
"If Florida goes blue, it's over": Trump and Biden campaign in Florida
Historic voter turnout continues to grow.
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NBA legend wants cannabis industry to open up to "everybody"
Shawn Kemp is opening a pot dispensary in Seattle, becoming one of the few Black-owned cannabis stores in the city.
Springsteen criticizes Trump's "nightmare" presidency
"It is time for an exorcism in our nation's capital," Springsteen said on his radio show. "In just a few days, we'll be throwing the bums out."
Kerry Washington on the right to vote
Actress and producer Kerry Washington speaks to "CBS This Morning" about joining Alicia Keys and America Ferrera to host a new special honoring and celebrating the right to vote. The non-partisan special, "Every Vote Counts: A Celebration of Democracy," airs Thursday on CBS and features artists, musicians and community leaders coming together for democracy.
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LeBron James wants parade for Dodgers and Lakers
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti didn't dismiss the idea.
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Big Tech, recovered from pandemic, reports record earnings
Amazon's profits tripled from a year ago, while Facebook and Google rode a major rebound in ad spending.
Restaurants say Grubhub listed them without permission
A lawsuit filed this week in Chicago alleges the food-delivery service violated federal false-advertising rules.
Facebook, Twitter and Google CEOs face Senate grilling
Six days before the election, the heads of America's largest tech companies defended their regulation of online speech.
GM sells out first year of production of its electric Hummer
The next version of the truck, the $100,000 Hummer EV 3X, isn't scheduled to begin production until the fall of 2022.
California court says Uber, Lyft drivers are employees, not contractors
The decision is a major milestone in the transportation companies' labor battle with the state.
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Asteroid samples sealed up for return to Earth
Scientists say more than 2 pounds of material from the surface of asteroid Bennu was captured by the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft.
Trump stripping protections from "last climate sanctuary" in U.S.
"While tropical rainforests are the lungs of the planet, the Tongass is the lungs of North America," one scientist said.
SpaceX engine swap should clear way for astronaut launch
SpaceX is replacing two suspect engines in the Falcon 9 rocket that will boost four astronauts to the space station.
Hurricane Zeta hits Louisiana as strong Category 2 storm
Hurricane Zeta made landfall near Cocodrie, Louisiana, on Wednesday with 110 mph winds and quickly approached Mississippi and Alabama.
Telescope gives closer look at asteroid worth $10,000 quadrillion
16 Psyche is one of the most massive objects in the solar system's main asteroid belt — and it appears to be made entirely of metal worth approximately $10,000 quadrillion.
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Live Updates: COVID-19 cases hit record high in U.S.
More than 88,000 new cases were reported in a single day – an all-time high in the pandemic.
Parts of U.S. and Europe face new COVID-19 restrictions
More new virus cases were reported globally on Wednesday than ever before.
Boston mayor encourages residents to get tested for COVID-19
Massachusetts' confirmed case count has surged past 150,000, with more than 1,000 new confirmed cases reported for a fifth consecutive day.
56 get COVID after "superspreader" wedding, birthday party
Nearly 300 additional people have been forced to quarantine following the events.
Fauci voices support for national mask mandate
"If we don't get one, then I would hope that the governors and the mayors do it locally, if it's not done nationally," Fauci said.
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What's holding up your stimulus check? Here are the barriers
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says Democrats are still awaiting a response on issues from unemployment to COVID testing.
What swing states say about state of the U.S. economy
An uneven recovery has left electorally crucial states in the dumps, while others are bouncing back. Ohio, Georgia and Arizona tell the tale.
Walmart pulls guns from stores, citing risk of "civil unrest"
Retailer said it yanked firearms off store floors as a "precaution" for workers and customers.
Big Tech, recovered from pandemic, reports record earnings
Amazon's profits tripled from a year ago, while Facebook and Google rode a major rebound in ad spending.
U.S. economy rebounded strongly in the third quarter
Growth grew at a record annual rate of 33.1%, regaining much of the ground it had lost in the coronavirus recession.
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Officer sues Breonna Taylor's boyfriend over emotional distress
"Walker's conduct in shooting Mattingly is outrageous, intolerable, and offends all accepted standards of decency and morality," the lawsuit notes.
More looting hits Philadelphia despite curfew
Overnight order followed two straight nights of unrest that led to scores of arrests and dozens of police injuries.
FBI warns of "imminent" ransomware attacks on hospital systems
Experts say cybercriminals, likely from eastern Europe, perhaps with Kremlin ties, are seeking money as COVID surges but aren't targeting election systems.
"48 Hours" podcast: "My Life of Crime" with Erin Moriarty
An immersive, true-crime podcast for fans of "48 Hours"
NXIVM founder Keith Raniere sentenced to 120 years in prison
A jury convicted Raniere on seven charges, including sex trafficking, racketeering, and forced labor conspiracy, in 2019.
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Asteroid samples sealed up for return to Earth
Scientists say more than 2 pounds of material from the surface of asteroid Bennu was captured by the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft.
SpaceX engine swap should clear way for astronaut launch
SpaceX is replacing two suspect engines in the Falcon 9 rocket that will boost four astronauts to the space station.
Telescope gives closer look at asteroid worth $10,000 quadrillion
16 Psyche is one of the most massive objects in the solar system's main asteroid belt — and it appears to be made entirely of metal worth approximately $10,000 quadrillion.
More water and ice found on the moon
NASA scientists have found evidence of more water and ice on the moon than previously known. KPIX-TV reporter Kiet Do has details.
Moon may have a lot more water than once thought
Studies suggest there could be ice stored in permanently shadowed "cold traps" at lunar polar regions.
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The most popular dog breeds in America
The American Kennel Club has released its latest list of the nation's most beloved breeds.
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"Murder hornets" in America: What you need to know
Growing up to two inches long, this killer insect can decapitate 40 honeybees per minute.
The disappearance of Jennifer Kesse
Fourteen years after Jennifer Kesse vanished, her parents Drew and Joyce Kesse are leading the investigation into their daughter's case.
All about Marvel's upcoming movies and TV shows
From the MCU to streaming favorites, here's everything we know about Marvel's upcoming releases
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Sisters create designer wheelchair covers
Izzy Keane, who has spina bifida, used to always decorate her wheelchair for holidays and birthdays. She and her sister, Ailbhe, decided they wanted to help other wheelchair users express themselves this way. So the two sisters from Ireland started their own company for designer wheel covers, Izzy Wheels.
Trump defends record on "60 Minutes"
In an interview that's made headlines this week, Lesley Stahl presses President Trump on once-again rising coronavirus cases and what his priorities would be if re-elected. Stahl also speaks with Mr. Trump's running mate, Vice President Mike Pence.
Joe Biden makes his case to "60 Minutes"
The former vice president talks with Norah O'Donnell about the pandemic, taxes, the Supreme Court, and the "stark" differences between himself and President Trump. O'Donnell also speaks with Mr. Biden's running mate, California Senator Kamala Harris.
CBSN Originals: "Generation Climate"
A generation that grew up witnessing a world with a rapidly changing climate is coming of age. Now, Gen Z climate activists are bringing a sense of urgency to mobilizing social and political movements across the nation. As the world is running out of time, these young activists have made it their mission to fight for its future.
America's Right to Vote
"America's Right to Vote" showcases Caitlin Huey-Burns' on-the-ground reporting on voting rights and voter access in battleground states including Ohio, Michigan, Florida, and Georgia with a specific focus on barriers to voting for minority communities. The special also highlights improvements to the process and ways access to voting has increased across the country.