Thousands of students in Seattle have 10 days to get vaccinated or they will not be allowed to go to school. This comes after Washington state suffered two measles outbreaks this year, one forcing a state of emergency. This year the U.S. has seen the most measles cases in 27 years. Nearly 1,300 cases were reported through November. Carter Evans reports.
A Chinese scientist who helped create the world's first genetically edited babies is going to prison. A judge in China sentenced He Jiankui to three years for carrying out "illegal medical practices."
One day from a deadline set by North Korea to soften sanctions against its nuclear program, leader Kim Jong Un urged members of his party to "take positive and offensive measures for fully ensuring the sovereignty and security of the country." Barry Petersen reports.
A massive treasure that dates back about 2,000 years is hidden deep underground in Italy’s capital city. The ancient Roman basilica was discovered by accident under a train station. It just opened to the public. Inside are more than 20 stucco artworks, fully restored. Seth Doane reports.
From televisions to smartphones, artificial intelligence is making a greater impact in our lives. The popular app Replika allows users to share their feelings with an AI companion, or “chatbot.” Seven million people use the app when they need someone to talk to. Technology reporter Laurie Segall, who messaged with her bot for three months, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss her experience. Segall is also the founder of Dot Dot Dot Media, a news and entertainment company.
American table tennis legend Dan Seemiller hopes to compete for Olympic gold next year in Tokyo. In this excerpt, Seemiller plays CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca and shows him why he's Olympic caliber.
At a Hanukkah celebration on Saturday, police say 37-year-old Grafton Thomas wounded five people with a machete inside a rabbi's home. New York’s governor called it "domestic terrorism," and the attack is part of a national rise in anti-Semitic incidents and harassment. Tom Hanson reports.
In our series The 2020s, we’re exploring the big topics that will dominate the conversation in the next decade. Dr. Jon LaPook joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the 2020s in health, from a universal flu vaccine to artificial intelligence detecting diseases.
A New York Times report reveals new information about President Trump's effort to withhold aid from Ukraine, which ultimately sparked the impeachment inquiry. CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy and Wall Street Journal congressional reporter Siobhan Hughes join CBSN to discuss that plus the latest on impeachment and the nuclear threat from North Korea.
Civil rights icon and congressman John Lewis is vowing to fight after announcing he has advanced pancreatic cancer. The news is prompting an outpouring of support. Mark Strassmann reports.
A storm dumped snow and sleet from the Central Plains to the Twin Cities, all the way to Maine. Meteorologist Jeff Berardelli is tracking the dangerous weather.
In Australia, scorching temperatures and strong winds are feeding deadly wildfires, prompting mass evacuations. More than 1,000 homes have been destroyed. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
The volunteer rescue organization known as the White Helmets, rushed to help the desperately wounded after strikes in Syria. But now, some are starting new lives after they were smuggled out to neighboring countries. Charlie D'Agata reports.
A church community in Texas is in mourning after a deadly shooting during Sunday service. Two men were killed. But a volunteer security guard ended the assault with a single shot. Mireya Villarreal spoke to the man being hailed as a hero.
The halls of many colleges and universities display paintings of school presidents and famous alumni. But at Princeton University, a gallery of portraits presents campus workers in a whole new light. Adriana Diaz reports.
Former Vice President Joe Biden is spending the final days of 2019 campaigning in New Hampshire and criticizing his Democratic rivals. CBS News 2020 campaign reporter Bo Erickson joins CBSN to discuss Biden's strategy heading into 2020.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is expected to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky later this week. The meeting comes as the House withholds articles of impeachment from the Senate. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports.
An estimated 4,000 people are trapped on a beach in southeastern Australia, desperate for rescue. But they are surrounded by one of about 100 wildfires raging in the area. Twelve people have died since the fires began in September. The fires have burned more than 12 million acres. Georgia Love from our partners at Network 10 reports.
Violent anti-American protesters are attacking the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad. They are angry over deadly U.S. airstrikes this week that killed 25 fighters from an Iran-backed Shiite militia in Iraq. Holly Williams reports.
Grafton Thomas, accused of stabbing five people at a rabbi’s home in Monsey, New York, was charged with five federal hate crimes Monday. Investigators say they found his handwritten journal with anti-Semitic writings. Tom Hanson reports.
Senate Democrats say new revelations about President Trump withholding military aid from Ukraine are a turning point in his impeachment saga. The president tweeted that the Democrats want to avoid a trial to protect former Vice President Joe Biden. Ben Tracy reports.
A newly released report says the Food and Drug Administration may have failed to set strict enough standards and follow-through for training doctors about the risks associated with opioids. Researchers say lack of oversight and training problems happened while the opioid crisis killed tens of thousands of people a year. Anna Werner reports.
A groundbreaking law in California will give 40 million people the strongest internet privacy rights in U.S. history when it takes effect in 2020. Many tech companies collect personal information including birthdays, email addresses and users’ interests without permission, then earn big money selling it. Starting Wednesday, Californians can limit what happens when their information is collected. John Blackstone reports.
Sydney, Australia rang in 2020 with a world-renowned fireworks display. But the country is in the middle of an unprecedented wildfire crisis, and many say it's the wrong time for a celebration. Ian Lee reports.
A routine doctor's visit for a sore throat brought more than $28,000 in charges for one woman. In our Bill of the Month partnership with Kaiser Health News and NPR, we take a look at unexpected medical costs. The woman’s visit shows even when insurance does cover medical charges, costs can still skyrocket in the long run. David Begnaud reports, and Kaiser Health News editor-in-chief Dr. Elisabeth Rosenthal joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the findings.