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Dixie Fire levels California mountain towns; Facebook bans researchers looking into platform's practices.
Dixie Fire levels California mountain towns; Facebook bans researchers looking into platform's practices.
"Regardless of what she decides to do, if she decides to go on to try and make the Paris Olympics ... she really is setting that bar and really just being the best role model out there," Nastia Liukin said of Simone Biles.
In an interview Wednesday on CBSN, Congresswoman Cori Bush explained her position on reforming funding for police departments while also paying for private security.
On Friday morning, the low-cost airline canceled more than 250 flights, bringing the total number of canceled flights this week to more than 1,700.
Congressman Ralph Norman attributed his mild symptoms to his fully vaccinated status.
The Belarusian sprinter who refused to return home from the Olympics after upsetting team officials is speaking out. She described the phone call with her grandmother on her way to the airport that led her to seek help from the Japanese police. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
Olympic organizers on Friday announced 29 new COVID-19 infections that are linked to the Summer Games. Officials are concerned about the lasting impact the virus could have not only on Tokyo, but on all of Japan, once the Olympics are over this weekend. CBS News correspondent Jamie Yuccas joins "CBSN AM" from Tokyo to discuss.
United is joining a growing number of large corporations that are requiring their workers to get the vaccine.
Documentarian Lucy Walker discusses her new film about the causes of the global wildfire crisis and what we can do to prevent more devastation.
Schools are facing a challenge as they prepare to welcome students back this fall: whether or not to require students wear masks. Some governors are banning mask mandates altogether, and some parents are fighting schools that require students to mask up. Dan Goldberg, a health reporter for Politico who has covered this issue, spoke with Anne-Marie Green on CBSN AM about how schools around the country are responding.
Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the department's roadmap for the return to school this fall.
A robotics team made up of high schoolers from Lafayette, Louisiana, invented a kit that can be added to any bike that will assist riders with damaged or missing legs pedal. Jaime Wax has the details.
Employers topped forecasts by adding 943,000 jobs last month as the economic recovery went into overdrive.
The Delta variant continues to fuel a surge of COVID-19 cases. Dr. Michael Osterholm joins “CBS This Morning” to explain how the spike could affect plans for booster vaccines.
The Justice Department launched a widespread probe into the Phoenix Police Department, looking into whether officers have been using excessive force and violating the rights of people experiencing homelessness. Jeff Pegues has the latest.
There are new details into charges against a celebrated member of the 2012 Olympic equestrian team. In June, Rich Fellers was arrested for sex abuse against a teenager—a young athlete who he was training. He's pleaded not guilty to four counts of sex abuse in the second degree. Nikki Battiste reports.
Spirit Airlines' woes enter its sixth day as the airline cancels more flights Friday stranding passengers at airports. CEO Ted Christie spoke to CBS News about the trouble and why he is apologizing to customers.
It's the first gold in the sport for Team USA since 2012.
"We're talking about the apocalypse. I don't know how to describe it," the head of one town's coast guard says.
Officials say the Dixie Fire in California has destroyed well over 100 homes. In just over three weeks, the fire has burned an area the size of nearly 300 football fields. Jonathan Vigliotti has the details.
Once unable to compete with conventional autos, electric vehicles are now increasingly affordable.
In California, more than 25,000 residents are under evacuation orders after the state’s largest current wildfire rages through. Also, the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally gets underway as the Delta variant races across the country. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds.
Police say 26-year-old man was arrested. Banes was crossing a Manhattan avenue in June when she was by a red light-running motor scooter, authorities said.
After August 30, nearly 40 Texas-based shelters housing migrant children in federal care will no longer be regulated or inspected by state officials.
Billions of dollars are available to help struggling Americans pay their rent. Tenants have until October 3 to apply.