Officials are disputing the Taliban’s claims that it brought down a U.S. military plane in Afghanistan. The aircraft crashed on Monday after the pilot declared an in-flight emergency. American helicopters finally recovered bodies of the only two crewmen aboard, as the military investigates what may have caused the crash. David Martin breaks down what officials know so far.
Three GOP senators have called for John Bolton to testify in President Trump’s impeachment trial amid explosive allegations from Bolton’s upcoming book. One Republican senator offered a one-for-one compromise in which both parties can call their own witnesses. Nancy Cordes breaks down the ongoing debate from Capitol Hill.
A new report warns about a big increase in data breaches affecting tens of millions of Americans. Researchers estimate about 165 million sensitive records were exposed in 2019, when the Identity Theft Resource Center counted nearly 1,500 breaches of U.S. private and government organizations. Anna Werner shows the rising numbers of ways thieves are trying to steal information.
A U.S. prosecutor is accusing Prince Andrew of providing zero cooperation in the Epstein sex trafficking case after Queen Elizabeth’s second son said he would be willing to help in November. On Monday, the prosecutor said the prince ignored the U.S.’s request.
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders has surged in the polls ahead of the Iowa caucus. CBS News political contributor Jamal Simmons joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss what that means to voters on the ground. He also comments on what John Bolton’s testimony would mean for the Senate impeachment trial of President Donald Trump.
Before his fatal crash, Kobe Bryant had spoken about frequently choosing helicopter travel over cars due to Los Angeles traffic. Investigators are looking into why his last flight went wrong as many ask why the helicopter was allowed to fly in such dense fog. Kris Van Cleave reports on what investigators know so far and what they hope to learn.
“Criminal Minds” star Joe Mantegna joins “CBS This Morning” to talk about the show’s 15th and final season. Mantegna has played Special Agent David Rossi on the award-winning CBS series for the last 13 years.
The CDC has issued its strongest travel warning yet, urging Americans to avoid all non-essential travel to China, where more than 100 people have died after getting the coronavirus. The virus has infected more than 4,500 and spreads from person to person. Health officials are investigating more than 100 possible cases in the U.S. Dr. Jon LaPook explains the threat on "CBS This Morning’s” Morning Rounds.
Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa held a "mock caucus" Tuesday night for college students. The exercise is designed to prepare young voters for how the process is supposed to work. The Iowa caucuses will be held on February 3. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe was there.
The Supreme Court has lifted a nationwide injunction against a policy targeting low-income immigrants. The "public charge" rule lets officials deny visas and green card applications from immigrants who rely -- or could rely -- on certain public benefits. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya Galvez joined CBSN to discuss the impact.
"CBS Evening News" anchor Norah O'Donnell spoke to four impeachment defense surrogates, Representatives Mark Meadows, Doug Collins, Elise Stefanik and Debbie Lesko. They addressed the impeachment trial of President Trump, new claims surrounding John Bolton and whether Republicans could face "political repercussions" for breaking with the president.
U.S. Attorney General William Barr met with Jewish community leaders in Brooklyn, New York on Tuesday, where he announced the Department of Justice would ramp up federal prosecutions for hate crimes targeting the Jewish community.
Federal health officials are expanding screenings for the deadly coronavirus to 20 ports of entry into the U.S. Meanwhile, the entire city of Wuhan is on lockdown. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.
President Trump's defense team wrapped up its opening arguments, but the Senate impeachment trial may be far from done. The battle looms over allowing potentially explosive witness testimony. Nancy Cordes reports.
When parents in Vista, California, were behind on lunch payments, 5-year-old Kiki Hardee decided to take action. Soon, she was able to raise enough money to pay off her entire district's lunch debt. Jamie Yuccas shares her story.
President Trump announced a proposal for Middle East peace, as he stood next to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The president described the plan as a "win-win." Weijia Jiang reports.
In an interview with CBS News' Catherine Herridge, President Trump's personal attorney Rudy Giuliani called John Bolton a "backstabber" in response to claims about Mr. Trump and the pause in aid to Ukraine.
A Connecticut man accused of murdering his wife is in critical condition, after apparently trying to end his own life. Fotis Dulos was under house arrest, awaiting trial. Mola Lenghi has the latest.
The Caribbean was hit by a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake. It was centered between Cuba and Jamaica, and felt in Miami. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Following the deadly helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant, investigators are focused on retrieving key pieces of wreckage. But the helicopter did not have a black box. Kris Van Cleave has the latest.
In the final days before the Iowa caucus, former Vice President Joe Biden is arguing that only he can defeat President Trump. He's one of a handful of candidates in Iowa this week, as the other contenders are stuck in Washington dealing with the impeachment trial. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Some 201 Americans have left the epicenter of China's coronavirus outbreak on a U.S. government chartered flight. But hundreds still remain in Wuhan. The Trump administration is considering suspending all U.S. flights to and from mainland China while some major airlines have already canceled all China flights. Carter Evans breaks down the global effort to contain and combat the virus.
A senior administration official deeply involved in the White House impeachment strategy has told CBS News they are on "DEFCON 2" after Mr. Trump's lawyers wrapped his defense Tuesday. Mitch McConnell told colleagues he does not have the votes to block witness testimony as pressure on John Bolton to testify skyrockets. Nancy Cordes is on Capitol Hill with the next steps in the president's historic trial.
President Trump's personal attorney Rudy Giuliani is notably absent from the legal team defending him in the Senate impeachment trial. Catherine Herridge sits down with him to talk about his ongoing war of words with John Bolton and explains why he can't defend Mr. Trump at the trial.
Federal investigators are looking at new clues about the final moments of the Sunday helicopter flight that ended in tragedy for nine people, including Kobe Bryant. They say all the wreckage has been removed from the crash site and is being transported out of state for analysis. Newly surfaced video taken before the crash appears to show the aircraft in mid-flight, before it crashed into the Calabasas hillside. Kris Van Cleave reports on the ongoing investigation.
