Inspectors in Wuhan go door-to-door searching for every coronavirus case
There are now tens of thousands of confirmed cases globally and more than 2,000 deaths - most of them in mainland China.
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Mayoral candidate says London can host 2020 Olympics
"We have the infrastructure and the experience," Shaun Bailey said. "And due to the #coronavirus outbreak, the world might need us to step up."
Far-right motive suspected in mass shooting in Germany
The bodies of the gunman and his mother were found near two scenes where nine other people were shot dead, authorities said.
More test positive on cruise ship as virus death toll tops 2,100
Hundreds of passengers stuck for weeks on the coronavirus-plagued Diamond Princess in Japan are finally getting their freedom, even as dozens more test positive.
Meghan and Harry officially step down March 31
It's still unclear if the couple will be able to use their "Sussex Royal" brand.
Coronavirus economic hit could exceed $1 trillion
Companies from Apple to Puma say outbreak is hurting sales, but economists warn the toll could be much steeper.
White House denies Trump offered pardon deal to Assange
"It is is a complete fabrication and a total lie," White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham said.
Billboard thanks firefighters for battling brushfires in Australia
"Imagine fighting a bushfire higher than this billboard," they said in their message.
Greece may demand U.K. return Parthenon Marbles in Brexit deal
European countries could use Brexit as an opportunity to take back priceless antiquities claimed by Britain.
Officials are using lessons from past outbreaks to fight coronavirus
When a deadly virus arrives in the U.S., health officials follow a road map.
Japanese official defends country's quarantine of cruise ship
As of Wednesday, 621 people on the Diamond Princess cruise ship had been diagnosed with the new coronavirus.
Coronavirus kills Chinese film director and his family
"Farewell to those I love and to those who loved me!" film director Chang Kai reportedly wrote in goodbye note.
Climate change could wipe out coral reef habitats in decades
"By 2100, it's looking quite grim," the lead researcher said.
Syria's Aleppo airport resumes flights amid nearby offensive
The airport has been closed since 2012 due to fighting.
Historic footage gives rare look at WWII Marines
Film shot by Marine Corps cameramen holds traces of lives cut short or irrevocably altered by war – and now this history can be seen in a digital archive for the first time.
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Trump says he won't intervene in Roger Stone case for now
"Roger Stone and everybody has to be treated fairly. And this has not been a fair process, OK?" the president said.
Prosecutors investigating new allegations against Robert Hadden
A plea deal in 2016 means the former Columbia University obstetrician never saw jail time, dozens of women have since come forward
School district revamps history curriculum over topics like slavery
The new curriculum now includes a unit on "stolen labor," and students also look at how and why the Constitution protected slavery.
Roger Stone sentenced to 40 months behind bars
Stone, 67, was convicted of obstruction, lying to investigators and witness tampering in 2019.
Is artificial intelligence making racial profiling worse?
Cops use high-tech "predictive policing" tools to zero on on potential wrongdoing before it happens. But who pays the price?
Inspectors in Wuhan go door-to-door searching for coronavirus cases
There are now tens of thousands of confirmed cases globally and more than 2,000 deaths - most of them in mainland China.
Ferry accident shocks residents: "This has never happened"
A car driven by a 63-year-old woman rolled off the front of the ferry into a channel more than 50 feet deep.
Couple struggling after hospital sues over medical debt
KC and Daryl Roberts were paying what they could each month toward the more than $30,000 hospital bill.
Mississippi's six-week abortion ban struck down
Mississippi was one of a handful of states to pass so-called fetal heartbeat bans in 2019.
World
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Inspectors in Wuhan go door-to-door searching for every coronavirus case
There are now tens of thousands of confirmed cases globally and more than 2,000 deaths - most of them in mainland China.
Mayoral candidate says London can host 2020 Olympics
"We have the infrastructure and the experience," Shaun Bailey said. "And due to the #coronavirus outbreak, the world might need us to step up."
Far-right motive suspected in mass shooting in Germany
The bodies of the gunman and his mother were found near two scenes where nine other people were shot dead, authorities said.
More test positive on cruise ship as virus death toll tops 2,100
Hundreds of passengers stuck for weeks on the coronavirus-plagued Diamond Princess in Japan are finally getting their freedom, even as dozens more test positive.
Meghan and Harry officially step down March 31
It's still unclear if the couple will be able to use their "Sussex Royal" brand.
U.S.
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Man accused of sending death threat to Ukraine whistleblower's attorney
The man is alleged to have sent an email to the whistleblower's attorney saying, "we will hunt you down and bleed you out like the pigs you are."
Inspectors in Wuhan go door-to-door searching for every coronavirus case
There are now tens of thousands of confirmed cases globally and more than 2,000 deaths - most of them in mainland China.
Mississippi's six-week abortion ban struck down
Mississippi was one of a handful of states to pass so-called fetal heartbeat bans in 2019.
Prosecutors investigating new allegations against Robert Hadden
A plea deal in 2016 means the former Columbia University obstetrician never saw jail time, dozens of women have since come forward
Trump says he won't intervene in Roger Stone case for now
"Roger Stone and everybody has to be treated fairly. And this has not been a fair process, OK?" the president said.
Politics
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Man accused of sending death threat to Ukraine whistleblower's attorney
The man is alleged to have sent an email to the whistleblower's attorney saying, "we will hunt you down and bleed you out like the pigs you are."
Mississippi's six-week abortion ban struck down
Mississippi was one of a handful of states to pass so-called fetal heartbeat bans in 2019.
Prosecutors investigating new allegations against Robert Hadden
A plea deal in 2016 means the former Columbia University obstetrician never saw jail time, dozens of women have since come forward
Trump says he won't intervene in Roger Stone case for now
"Roger Stone and everybody has to be treated fairly. And this has not been a fair process, OK?" the president said.
Bloomberg and NDAs: How these agreements work
Critics say the legal restrictions muzzle employees — and there is recent precedent for freeing them to speak.
Entertainment
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Neil Young pens open letter to President Trump
Young also revealed the candidate he is supporting: "His initials are BS. Not his policies"
Meghan and Harry to step down March 31
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will officially step down as senior members of the royal family on March 31. But it's still unclear if they'll be able to use the "Sussex Royal" brand to sell products. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Rapper Pop Smoke dies at 20
The rising New York rapper, whose real name is Bashar Barakah Jackson, has died.
Affleck says his biggest regret is divorcing Garner
In an interview with The New York Times, Affleck, who has gone to rehab three times, called relapsing "embarrassing."
Elton John cancels final New Zealand concerts due to pneumonia
The iconic singer is in the midst of a three-year-long farewell tour. In a statement, the 72-year-old said he was "incredibly disappointed."
Technology
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Job hunters face a new hurdle: Impressing AI
Artificial intelligence is increasingly deciding whether you're fit for a job, but some experts call it "snake oil."
Is artificial intelligence making racial profiling worse?
Cops use high-tech "predictive policing" tools to zero on on potential wrongdoing before it happens. But who pays the price?
Nevada Democrats to caucus workers: "Don't make early dinner plans"
CBS News obtained the Nevada Democratic Party's caucus worker tech plan to replace the Shadow app and it's pretty much just a Google Doc loaded onto an iPad.
Tesla tricked into speeding with simple electrical tape
A security firm says its car test highlights some of the potential pitfalls of automated driving systems.
Kickstarter becomes first well-known tech company to unionize
Employees allege management aggressively discouraged unionization and even fired employees for organizing the union effort.
Science
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Climate change could wipe out coral reef habitats in decades
"By 2100, it's looking quite grim," the lead researcher said.
Nature up close: Marine biology at Monterey Bay
The waters off the California town made famous by John Steinbeck's "Cannery Row" feature one of the most productive and diverse marine ecosystems in the world
Jeff Bezos pledges $10 billion to combat climate change
"We can save Earth," but countries, companies and individuals must work together, Amazon founder says.
2nd massive storm hits North Atlantic and Western Europe
Dennis is massive, spanning more than 3,000 miles in width from eastern Canada to Scandinavia.
⅓ of animal and plant species might go extinct due to climate change
Tropics-based species are two to four times more likely to face eradication than those in temperate areas.
Health
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Inspectors in Wuhan go door-to-door searching for every coronavirus case
There are now tens of thousands of confirmed cases globally and more than 2,000 deaths - most of them in mainland China.
Mississippi's six-week abortion ban struck down
Mississippi was one of a handful of states to pass so-called fetal heartbeat bans in 2019.
Alabama couple struggling after hospital sues over medical debt
KC and Daryl Roberts were paying what they could each month toward the more than $30,000 hospital bill.
Deadliest infectious diseases in the world, ranked
It's not yet clear how the new coronavirus outbreak will stack up against the world's deadliest infectious diseases.
More test positive on cruise ship as virus death toll tops 2,100
Hundreds of passengers stuck for weeks on the coronavirus-plagued Diamond Princess in Japan are finally getting their freedom, even as dozens more test positive.
MoneyWatch
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Bloomberg and NDAs: How these agreements work
Critics say the legal restrictions muzzle employees — and there is recent precedent for freeing them to speak.
Millions of kid water bottles recalled for choking risk
It's second recall in past year for the same product, which was sold at Costco, Target, Walmart and other retailers.
Victoria's Secret to be sold and become private company
L Brands CEO Les Wexner will step down after private equity firm strikes deal to take control of the retailer.
General Mills cereal chiller: It's $13 a box
A bet that health-conscious eaters will pay more for nut- and fruit-laden breakfast food, vs. $4 for box of Cheerios.
Coronavirus economic hit could exceed $1 trillion
Companies from Apple to Puma say outbreak is hurting sales, but economists warn the toll could be much steeper.
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He has 4 murder convictions. His victims' families don't want him to die.
Nicholas Sutton, 58, is scheduled to be executed by the electric chair Thursday.
NFL player accused of possessing 157 pounds of marijuana at border
Greg Robinson has been playing for the Cleveland Browns, who will reportedly not re-sign him for the upcoming season.
Far-right motive suspected in mass shooting in Germany
The bodies of the gunman and his mother were found near two scenes where nine other people were shot dead, authorities said.
Is artificial intelligence making racial profiling worse?
Cops use high-tech "predictive policing" tools to zero on on potential wrongdoing before it happens. But who pays the price?
2 teens arrested for California library blaze that killed firefighter
Librarians evacuated people inside the library and alerted police to two suspicious teenagers seen running away.
Space
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SpaceX teams up on plans to launch space tourists
The first private space mission could launch by the end of next year, Space Adventures announced.
SpaceX rocket misses landing
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with a thrice-flown first stage vaulted into space Monday from Florida, releasing a fifth set of 60 Starlink internet relay satellites in an ongoing commercial initiative to provide broadband access around the world. As usual, SpaceX attempted to recover the rocket's first stage, but the booster missed its target, the drone ship "Of Course I Still Love You," and instead landed in the water nearby.
SpaceX launches 60 satellites — but rocket booster misses landing
SpaceX has launched 300 Starlink satellites and will begin initial service after another 420 reach orbit later this year.
Cargo ship launched to the International Space Station
The unpiloted Cygnus cargo ship will deliver nearly 7,500-pounds of supplies and equipment, including the first scanning electron microscope ever carried to orbit.
Astronaut adorably reunites with dog after space mission
"It's just a symbol of coming back to the people and places that you love, to see your favorite animal," Christina Koch said.
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Deadliest infectious diseases in the world, ranked
It's not yet clear how the new coronavirus outbreak will stack up against the world's deadliest infectious diseases.
Evidence in the murder of Dr. Teresa Sievers
A look at the physical and digital evidence that led to the arrests and convictions of Jimmy Ray Rodgers and Curtis Wayne Wright in the Florida doctor's 2015 murder.
Best Picture nominees that should have won the Oscar
Unlike "Parasite," these critically acclaimed movies were denied the highest honor in the biz. Did the Academy get it wrong?
Oscar best picture winners ranked from worst to best
We ranked every Oscars best picture winner in history according to their Rotten Tomatoes ratings
Worst recent movies ever nominated for a Best Picture Oscar
These films were nominated for the Best Picture Academy Award, but according to Metacritic, they weren't actually all that great.
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Roger Stone sentenced to prison
Longtime Trump friend and adviser Roger Stone has been sentenced to over 40 months in prison. CBS News chief Justice and Homeland Security correspondent Jeff Pegues, intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis, and Politico White House reporter Daniel Lippman join CBSN to discuss the judge's ruling, plus the president's pick for acting Director of National Intelligence.
Woman took miniature service horse on plane
A woman from Michigan took her miniature horse on a flight from Detroit to California as her service animal. The pair flew first class, and Fred the miniature horse did an excellent job – but his handler worries this flight could be his last.
Questions about Nevada caucus "tool"
After the Iowa caucus debacle, Nevada Democrats switched to a new tech tool instead of the problematic app. KLAS reports
17-year-olds can vote in Colorado primary
For the first time in Colorado, some 17-year-old residents can cast their votes in the state primary March 3, as long as they will turn 18 before Election Day in November. CBS Denver station KCNC reports.
Comics shop fosters inclusive "geek space"
Ariell Johnson is known to be the first black female owner of a comic book shop in the East Coast. After studying accounting in college, she decided to channel her entrepreneurial spirit into building Amalgam Comics & Coffeehouse, an inclusive space for her community in North Philadelphia.
