Police criticized for closing rape cases with "exceptional clearance"
One woman from Texas told CBS News police acted like her rape was "consensual"
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CBS News investigates THC vaping industry's booming black market
As health officials investigate an outbreak of illnesses, "Eye on America" went undercover to find out how dangerous THC vaping products end up on the streets
Inside Missouri's last abortion clinic
Across the South and Midwest, a growing number of abortion restrictions have made access to the procedure harder than it's ever been
Who is the Mexican cartel boss El Mencho?
Nemesio Cervantes, known as El Mencho, has a $10 million bounty on his head
Climate change will be an issue for most voters in 2020 — CBS News poll
But compared to other issues, Democrats rate the climate change issue more importantly than Republicans do
ICE raids in Mississippi leave family shaken
One mother was left to take care of nine kids alone after her sister-in-law and husband were swept up in immigration raids
El Paso's Latino community living in fear after mass shooting
A whole room raised their hands when asked if they feel actual fear about what happened — and they all said they have never felt this way before
Man suffering a psychotic breakdown left near highway by first responders
When Paul Tarashuk suffered a psychotic episode while traveling along a highway, deputies and EMTs responded. But no one took him to a hospital
High cancer risk plagues Louisiana town near chemical plants
For decades, people in Reserve, Louisiana, have had health problems ranging from dizziness and severe headaches to liver and lung cancer
Thousands of migrant children could be detained indefinitely
"Unfortunately, I have well over 4,000 of those children in my care," Office of Refugee Resettlement Director Jonathan Hayes told CBS News in an exclusive interview
7-year-old reunites with father 326 days after being separated
Angie was released to her mother in Houston, but she hadn't known her since she was a baby
Reporter's Notebook: A father's perspective on student loan debt
Mark Strassmann spoke to borrowers from different generations about the impact debt has had on their lives
Teacher $80,000 in debt after rejection from loan forgiveness program
Debbie Baker said her loan provider told her she was on track for forgiveness, but was rejected when she applied
How families can tackle student loan debt
The discussion about debt should take place long before the college application process begins
Seniors still paying off college loans: "I'm terrorized"
"Because of student loans we are literally driving tens of thousands of older Americans into poverty"
Millennials struggle under the burden of student loan debt
Taylor Smith graduated college with 11 student loans and $53,000 in debt
Student loan debt crisis: How did we get here?
"The really scary thing is we don't really have a plan to either address the millions of borrowers who've taken on student loan debt or a plan to really stop this"
Student and professor talk from both sides of campus carry debate
Kansas is one of ten states that allows public university students to carry concealed firearms
Father and son separated at the border reunite after 326 days
Jose Alvizures crossed the border with his son to seek asylum after getting death threats from gangs
Sacramento teachers fight for "what's right" with strike
They went on strike Thursday for the first time in 30 years, saying the school district is backtracking on promises
Migrants seeking asylum in U.S. may have to wait for months in Mexico
Migrants are being sent to Mexico while they wait for hearings
Family still grieving one year after daughter's tragic suicide
Alysia and Dean Valoras shared their daughter's journals with CBS News, which revealed dark thoughts
Addicted to fentanyl, one man tries to avoid becoming another "overdose statistic"
"I come from a good family. I work 40 to 50 hours a week," a young man named Jacob said
"Parts of me are very bitter," says Ohio GM worker on last day
Aaron Applegate has worked at the plant for 11 years and his son, who has cerebal palsey, depends on GM health care
Catholic school students learn to spot predators
The program run by the Archdiocese of Chicago is for all kindergarten through 12th grade Catholic school students
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Conservative group criticizes ads with Jonathan Van Ness
One Million Moms started a petition against the ads, which feature Van Ness and Simone Biles doing gymnastics together.
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.
Scaled-back Thanksgiving plans leave turkey farmers in limbo
Many are planning smaller celebrations amid the pandemic, raising questions for the $4.3 billion turkey industry.
Florida unions reach out to infrequent voters in final stretch of campaign
Union members who have struggled amid pandemic make final push to get Florida voters to the polls.
NASCAR stars unveil new car for Michael Jordan's racing team
The team is partnering with Toyota to pair the sport's only Black full-time driver with its only Black owner.
Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost tie the knot
The pair announced the news in a unique way.
How Americans felt about masks during the 1918 flu pandemic
About 675,000 Americans would die during the pandemic in 1918.
Rapper Lil Wayne meets Trump and praises his "Platinum Plan"
"He listened to what we had to say today and assured he will and can get it done," Lil Wayne said.
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.
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.
How do I vote in my state in the 2020 election?
COVID-19 is changing the way we'll cast our ballots this year, with many searching for absentee options. Here's CBS News' look at voting across the U.S. — America decides: States and dates.
Man researches time travel after fiancée found dead
Will Hargrove's bizarre online searches and suspicious behavior caught on camera helped police piece together what happened to his bride-to-be.
Trump Jr. says COVID deaths are "almost nothing" on day when 1,000 died
Trump Jr. said the U.S. has "gotten control of this thing" on a record-breaking day of new cases.
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
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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.
Deadly 7.0-magnitude quake rocks Turkey and rattles Greek island
Turkey reports at least six people were killed, and a small tsunami struck part of the country's third-largest city.
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.
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Conservative group criticizes ads with Jonathan Van Ness
One Million Moms started a petition against the ads, which feature Van Ness and Simone Biles doing gymnastics together.
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.
Scaled-back Thanksgiving plans leave turkey farmers in limbo
Many are planning smaller celebrations amid the pandemic, raising questions for the $4.3 billion turkey industry.
Florida unions reach out to infrequent voters in final stretch of campaign
Union members who have struggled amid pandemic make final push to get Florida voters to the polls.
NASCAR stars unveil new car for Michael Jordan's racing team
The team is partnering with Toyota to pair the sport's only Black full-time driver with its only Black owner.
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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.
Florida unions reach out to infrequent voters in final stretch of campaign
Union members who have struggled amid pandemic make final push to get Florida voters to the polls.
Rapper Lil Wayne meets Trump and praises his "Platinum Plan"
"He listened to what we had to say today and assured he will and can get it done," Lil Wayne said.
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.
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.
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Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost tie the knot
The pair announced the news in a unique way.
Rapper Lil Wayne meets Trump and praises his "Platinum Plan"
"He listened to what we had to say today and assured he will and can get it done," Lil Wayne said.
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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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.
How Americans felt about masks during the 1918 flu pandemic
About 675,000 Americans would die during the pandemic in 1918.
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.
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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.
Build a financial foundation amid a pandemic
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger shares financial tips on how Americans can regain financial security during the coronavirus pandemic.
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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Man researches time travel after fiancée found dead
Will Hargrove's bizarre online searches and suspicious behavior caught on camera helped police piece together what happened to his bride-to-be.
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.
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.
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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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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.