A controversial bill collapsed this week in New Jersey that would have removed religious exemptions to vaccines and potentially forced parents to put unvaccinated kids into private school or home school. Some parents say they're glad the bill hasn't passed. But the science community says vaccines are safe and can save lives. The bill will go back up for debate next week. Meg Oliver reports.
Women who say they were violently raped by media mogul Russell Simmons are describing the alleged assaults in a new documentary. Simmons has denied the allegations. Michelle Miller reports.
Tuesday night saw the Democratic presidential candidates' last debate before Iowa voters decide who they prefer in next month's caucuses. Robby Mook, Hillary Clinton's 2016 campaign manager, and Terry Sullivan, Marco Rubio's 2016 campaign manager, joined “CBS This Morning” to break down the candidates’ performances and what can be expected on the campaign trail going forward.
In this digital age, people are likely to grab a keyboard to craft a message. But business owner Caroline Weaver is working to make sure the pencil is not erased.
Tyler Perry is taking on a new challenge: streaming. Perry recently made his first deal with Netflix for the movie “A Fall From Grace.” He joined "CBS This Morning" to talk about the new film and also commented on the recent Oscar nominations that have prompted criticism for their lack of diversity.
It's estimated more than a billion animals have been lost in Australia's bushfires. That includes a large number of koalas, which were listed as vulnerable to extinction even before the fires. Jamie Yuccas shows how specially-trained dogs are being used to help save the iconic animals.
Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren appeared to continue their frosty relations following Tuesday night's debate in Iowa. Warren says Sanders told her in 2018 that a woman could not be elected president. Sanders denies he ever said that. After the debate ended, the two appeared to exchange words without shaking hands. Ed O'Keefe reports.
In this week's edition of Tuesday Morning Quarterback, James Brown, a CBS News special correspondent and the host of "The NFL Today," joined CBSN to discuss the final four teams left standing in the NFL playoffs. JB also breaks down the LSU win in the NCAA football championship. He also took a look at the MLB commissioner's decision regarding the Houston Astros and CBS NFL analyst Bill Cowher's surprise announcement on air.
Pelosi to announce impeachment managers; Latest on Harry & Meghan's exit plan
The battleground state of Wisconsin was ordered to remove more than 200,000 people from its voter registration lists. A judge says they may have moved, but Democrats fear this will unfairly affect votes. President Trump won the state in 2016 by fewer than 23,000 votes, partly because of his surprise victory in Racine County. President Obama won the county in 2008 and 2012. Adriana Diaz reports.
A star member of the women's rowing team at the College of the Holy Cross in Massachusetts was killed in a crash in Florida. The team was there preparing for an upcoming competition. Nikki Battiste reports.
Disturbing video shows a 5-year-old girl being attacked on her school bus in Dallas, with no one coming to her aid. Now, her mother is demanding action. Omar Villafranca reports.
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev have announced he and the entire Russian government were stepping down. The announcement came hours after President Vladimir Putin announced sweeping constitutional changes. Charlie D'Agata reports.
After a summit to discuss their future, the royals are turning their attention to other projects. Meghan Markle was seen visiting a shelter in Canada and Prince Harry released a video announcing the next Invictus Games. Carter Evans has the latest.
The Shawarma Guys food truck in San Diego doesn't even have an exclusive address. But it was just named by Yelp as the top place to eat in 2020. Jonathan Vigliotti has their story.
There are new questions surrounding the Delta jetliner that dumped fuel over Los Angeles. The flight turned back just after taking off and made an emergency landing. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam declared a state of emergency in Virginia from January 17-21, amid plans by pro-gun groups to hold a rally at the Capitol on January 20. Watch a portion of Northam's press conference.
The votes have been taken, the players are named and the stage is set for the historic impeachment trial of President Trump. Late Wednesday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi signed the articles of impeachment. Nancy Cordes has the latest.
The Taal Volcano has covered parts of the Philippines in ash, forcing thousands to evacuate. Experts say the worst is yet to come. CBS News Asia correspondent Ramy Inocencio reports.
Former Rudy Giuliani associate Lev Parnas insisted he was working on President Trump's behalf when he pressured Ukrainian leaders to investigate the Bidens, while the president has denied even knowing Parnas. In addition to Trump and Vice President Mike Pence, Parnas implicated a host of officials who he says knew about the Ukraine pressure campaign. Nancy Cordes reports on the new evidence from Capitol Hill.
After first demanding an "immediate trial," President Trump is now calling for the articles of impeachment to be dismissed. Two senior administration officials say they do not believe extra witnesses should be called in the Senate trial, but the White House believes there will likely be enough Republican defectors to pass a vote to hear from more people. Weijia Jiang reports that Mr. Trump's lawyers are prepared with their own list of witnesses should that happen.
An alarming bullying incident on a school bus caught on video raises troubling questions about how the driver and school district handled the incident. The video shows a Texas 5-year-old being attacked by other kids. The driver appears to do nothing, despite pleas from the little girl. As Omar Villafranca reports, her mom wants that driver fired.
A smiling Prince Harry was at Buckingham Palace making an announcement about one of Britain's top sporting events, looking calm and relaxed while at the center of a major crisis for the royal family. It was Harry's first public outing since he and Meghan Markle announced their intent to step back from their royal roles. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
Antarctica is one of the most remote places on the planet, but climate change is hitting it hard. A group of scientists want to know how the warming weather is affecting the chinstrap penguin. For our Eye on Earth series, Roxana Saberi traveled to Antarctica to understand exactly how climate change is impacting them.
Virginia has become the 38th state to approve the Equal Rights Amendment, which would officially prohibit discrimination based on sex. The measure was approved by Congress back in 1972, but in the 1980s, momentum stalled after just 35 states passed it, three short of the three-fourths majority needed for ratification. Jan Crawford reports on what supporters are hoping from this most recent vote.
