NYC firefighter killed in Afghanistan remembered as "the greatest man"
Christopher Slutman was killed in Afghanistan this month, three weeks before he was set to go home
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Richard Cole, last WWII "Doolittle Raider," remembered
In the months following Pearl Harbor, a group of 80 men known as "Doolittle's Raiders" launched an attack on Japan
FDNY battalion chief who survived 9/11 retiring after 34 years
Jim McGlynn survived the collapse of the North Tower
Marine Col. remembered for heartfelt letters from Iraq
Smith has died of cancer, but his words live on
Marine's battle with childhood cancer prepared him for a new fight
"I told him that this was the second hardest thing that he's done his entire life"
Veterans back home after emotional journey to Vietnam
CBS News met up with a group as they toured areas of Vietnam for the first time since the war ended
Alabama pastor helping community heal
David Babson is doing his part to help a community rocked by a deadly tornado
Volunteers brave brutal cold to honor veterans buried in Minnesota
The volunteer rifle squad and color guard at Minnesota's Fort Snelling hasn't missed a funeral in 40 years
Army of strangers show up to honor Air Force veteran at his funeral
More than 1,000 strangers showed up to say farewell to Joseph Walker, an Air Force veteran they never met
Strangers show up at veteran's funeral
When Air Force veteran Joseph Walker died, a Texas state agency announced the funeral, fearing no one would attend. But more than 1,000 strangers showed up to pay their respects. Janet Shamlian reports.
Man holds umbrella for deputy during salute
As the casket of a fallen officer made its way through a rainy Birmingham, Alabama, sheriff's deputy Tiffany Dial stood to salute. A man she didn't know decided to hold an umbrella for her, and his act of kindness was caught on camera. Jim Axelrod explains.
Stranger holds umbrella for deputy saluting fallen officer in the rain
The man never said a word, while he stood holding an umbrella for her for 45 minutes
Witness wracked with guilt over WWII crash honors fallen airmen
Tony Foulds was only 8 when he saw a damaged bomber try to land on a field where he was playing
Military wife surprises her fellow officer husband after 8 months in Iraq
Jamie Douglas decided she wanted to surprise her husband once she got home
Daughter of Tuskegee Airman gets answers
Marla Andrews was just 2 years old when her father, a Tuskegee Airman, died serving his country. Her family looked for answers and finally got a breakthrough 70 years later. Jeff Glor has her story.
Daughter of Tuskegee Airman gets answers about his death, 70 years later
"I think like most people, the fact that you can't find out what you want to know immediately makes you crazy"
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What to watch for in the presidential debate tonight
President Trump and Joe Biden are facing off in their second and final debate before the election.
Trump violates agreement, releases "60 Minutes" interview
The full exchange, which runs approximately 37 minutes, was taped Tuesday at the White House.
3 states targeted in Iranian email scheme report no evidence of breaches
Officials in three states targeted in the email scheme say their voter databases have not been compromised.
Instagram apologizes for incorrectly flagging #EndSARS posts as false
On social media, in both Nigeria and across the world, supporters of the protesters used #EndSARS to express support for the movement.
1 in 6 women of color face food insecurity amid pandemic
Since March, more than 57% of Hispanic women and 53% Black women say they've lost income, compared to about 41% among White men and women.
Senate Judiciary Committee approves Amy Coney Barrett's nomination
Barrett's nomination was approved by the committee, and will head to the Senate floor Friday.
Inside Gen Z's fight for climate change action
"We are racing against time," one 18-year-old activist says. "We want our future to be better."
Epstein's ex denied seeing "inappropriate underage activities"
Jeffrey Epstein's ex-girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell repeatedly denied hiring anyone under the age of 18 for him in newly released transcripts.
Most serious charges upheld against ex-cop in George Floyd killing
A judge upheld second-degree murder and manslaughter charges against Derek Chauvin, but dropped third-degree murder.
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Instagram apologizes for incorrectly flagging #EndSARS posts as false
On social media, in both Nigeria and across the world, supporters of the protesters used #EndSARS to express support for the movement.
A green puppy was born in Italy
The farmer who owns the pup appropriately named him Pistachio.
Iran and Russia accessed some voter registration data, top intel officials say
Top national security officials spoke at a last-minute news conference Wednesday.
Overseas vote could double as anxious Americans mail in ballots
Nearly 3 million U.S. citizens overseas are eligible to take advantage of a long-established absentee ballot system. Interest looks enormous, but there are concerns, too.
Nigeria's Lagos shut down after at least 12 protesters killed
Nigeria's army has dubbed as "fake news" reports that soldiers opened fire on demonstrators.
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Illinois football team to include social justice messages on helmets
"We're willing to take a stand, not as one, but as a unit," one senior football player said.
How to watch the final presidential debate
The debate will be moderated by Kristen Welker of NBC News at Belmont University in Nashville, and topics include the coronavirus pandemic and climate change.
Live Updates: New COVID-19 cases reported worldwide reach new high
The number of new COVID-19 cases in the United States rose Wednesday for a third straight day, with more than 62,000 new cases reported.
3 states targeted in Iranian email scheme report no evidence of breaches
Officials in three states targeted in the email scheme say their voter databases have not been compromised.
1 in 6 women of color face food insecurity amid pandemic
Since March, more than 57% of Hispanic women and 53% Black women say they've lost income, compared to about 41% among White men and women.
Politics
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How to watch the final presidential debate
The debate will be moderated by Kristen Welker of NBC News at Belmont University in Nashville, and topics include the coronavirus pandemic and climate change.
3 states targeted in Iranian email scheme report no evidence of breaches
Officials in three states targeted in the email scheme say their voter databases have not been compromised.
1 in 6 women of color face food insecurity amid pandemic
Since March, more than 57% of Hispanic women and 53% Black women say they've lost income, compared to about 41% among White men and women.
What's the status of a second $1,200 stimulus check?
Negotiations are continuing after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's October 20 deadline to pass a bill before the election.
Senate Judiciary Committee approves Amy Coney Barrett's nomination
Barrett's nomination was approved by the committee, and will head to the Senate floor Friday.
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"Seinfeld" cast reuniting to raise money for Texas Democrats
The cast of the "show about nothing" is reuniting for "A Fundraiser About Something" — to turn Texas blue.
AOC's first Twitch livestream was one of the most-watched ever
Ocasio-Cortez topped out at 439,000 concurrent views, making it the third most-watched Twitch stream ever.
Quibi shutting down six months after its billion-dollar debut
The company bluntly declared that it "is not succeeding" after raising almost $2 billion from Hollywood heavyweights.
12-year-old composer debuts with Philharmonic
Twelve-year-old Grace Moore sees a piece she composed performed by the New York Philharmonic. The musicians for the Philharmonic are also doing their part during the pandemic to bring music to the masses by playing in various areas of the city, rain or shine. Nancy Chen reports for the "CBS This Morning" series A More Perfect Union.
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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Instagram apologizes for incorrectly flagging #EndSARS posts as false
On social media, in both Nigeria and across the world, supporters of the protesters used #EndSARS to express support for the movement.
Amazon offers 1-hour pickup at Whole Foods stores across U.S.
Curbside pickup increasingly in demand as pandemic changes consumer behavior in ways that could prove permanent.
GM expected to announce details of GMC Hummer EV
The zero-emissions "supertruck" is among 20 electric models the company plans to develop and sell globally by 2023.
Department of Justice sues Google for antitrust violation
Feds and 11 states charge that search giant paid billions to carriers and web browsers to maintain its dominance.
SpaceX launches another 60 Starlink satellites
It was the first of two planned Starlink launchings in just three days.
Science
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Colorado wildfires show "climate change is here and now"
As bad as this year has been, scientists warn it's "unlikely that the records from 2020 will stand for long."
A green puppy was born in Italy
The farmer who owns the pup appropriately named him Pistachio.
Colorado wildfire burning 6,000 acres per hour is "getting worse"
The historic fires are fueled by "extreme drought conditions" in the state.
Teen wins $25K prize for research on potential COVID-19 cure
Anika Chebrolu's research could someday lead to a potential treatment for the coronavirus.
This diabolical ironclad beetle can survive being run over by a car
The beetle can withstand a force of about 39,000 times its body weight — the equivalent of a 200-pound man enduring the weight of 7.8 million pounds.
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Live Updates: New COVID-19 cases reported worldwide reach new high
The number of new COVID-19 cases in the United States rose Wednesday for a third straight day, with more than 62,000 new cases reported.
Health secretary denies report he wants to oust FDA head
According to a report published in Politico, Azar had expressed his frustration with Hahn to several allies within his department
New Jersey reports over 1,000 new COVID-19 cases for 5th straight day
"We're advising all New Jerseyans to avoid any unnecessary interstate travel given the recent increases in numbers both here and in neighboring states," the governor sais.
Teen wins $25K prize for research on potential COVID-19 cure
Anika Chebrolu's research could someday lead to a potential treatment for the coronavirus.
Chris Christie on masks: "Wear it or you may regret it—as I did"
"I mistook the bubble of security around the president for a viral safe zone. I was wrong," the former New Jersey governor wrote.
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Workers being laid off twice as COVID ripples through economy
As PPP business loans run out, economists see a second wave of layoffs. "It feels completely arbitrary," said one worker made jobless.
1 in 6 women of color face food insecurity amid pandemic
Since March, more than 57% of Hispanic women and 53% Black women say they've lost income, compared to about 41% among White men and women.
Quibi shutting down six months after its billion-dollar debut
The company bluntly declared that it "is not succeeding" after raising almost $2 billion from Hollywood heavyweights.
Americans applying for jobless aid drop to 787,000
Fewer workers are filing for first-time unemployment benefits, a sign the COVID labor market is picking up.
Cleaning company is more profitable than it was pre-COVID
Owner of home-cleaning service said the funds allowed him to restructure his small business. Now it's more efficient.
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Epstein's ex denied seeing "inappropriate underage activities"
Jeffrey Epstein's ex-girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell repeatedly denied hiring anyone under the age of 18 for him in newly released transcripts.
Breonna Taylor grand jury "didn't agree that certain actions were justified"
A Breonna Taylor case grand juror took issue Tuesday with the Kentucky AG's characterization of the panel's proceedings.
2 students facing possible charges over teacher's beheading
The killing of Samuel Paty has shocked the country and prompted a government crackdown on radical Islam.
Inside the FBI's race to stop Austin, Texas, bombing spree
FBI agents reveal the unprecedented effort to catch a serial bomber who was killing and maiming random victims with homemade devices in the spring of 2018.
Bike sales surged during pandemic. Now thefts are up, too
A rise in thefts of two-wheelers has experts recommending multiple locks to prevent thieves from stealing bikes.
Space
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NASA scientists elated with asteroid sampling mission
Images from the spacecraft give researchers confidence an attempt to collect samples from an asteroid was successful.
Space station crew returns to Earth after 195-day mission
NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy and two cosmonauts head home to close out action-packed space flight.
NASA asteroid mission declares "touchdown"
The dramatic effort to collect a sample is the centerpiece of an $800 million mission.
NASA spacecraft trying to bring asteroid sample back to Earth
The drama unfolds Tuesday as the U.S. takes its first crack at collecting asteroid samples for return to Earth.
SpaceX launches another 60 Starlink satellites
It was the first of two planned Starlink launchings in just three days.
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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
Just 54 photos of dogs getting treats
Everything is terrible – except for these amazing photos by German photographer Christian Vieler-Kircher
The most haunted places in America
Looking to be scared witless? Try these abandoned mental hospitals, "haunted" hotels, and more.
"Murder hornet" spotted in the United States
Growing up to two inches long, this killer insect can decapitate 40 honeybees per minute.
The 50 most popular baby girl names
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How to manage financial stress
According to the American Psychological Association's "Stress in America" survey, nearly two in three adults this year said money is a significant source of stress in their life, and about half of adults said they have experienced negative financial impact due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Walser Wealth Management president Rebecca Walser joins CBSN to discuss how to manage financial anxiety.
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.
A Nation In Need: A Stimulus Checklist
It's been months since the first coronavirus stimulus checks went out, and with no end to the pandemic in sight, many Americans are in desperate need of additional help. CBS News congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes and economist Lisa Cook join CBSN's Lana Zak for a special look into what’s needed to keep the U.S. economy going and what Americans are hoping for in the next round of assistance.
Fauci not surprised Trump got COVID
In a wide-ranging "60 Minutes" interview, Dr. Anthony Fauci expresses his frustration with a Trump campaign ad; explains why, early in the pandemic, masks were largely recommended for health care workers; and says whether he plans to vote in person.
Alexey Navalny describes being poisoned
The Russian opposition leader tells Lesley Stahl about what he went through after falling ill on an airplane this past August and why he won't let it stop him from the work he's doing against Russian President Vladimir Putin.