A deadly plane crash in Istanbul, Turkey, took three lives. Video shows the flight landing in rough weather before disappearing into a ditch. Roxana Saberi reports on how passengers scrambled to safety through a crack in the fuselage, and how it could have been much worse.
The CDC implemented its first public health quarantine in 50 years as 350 people are isolated over coronavirus fears. At least four American evacuees from Wuhan are now showing signs of sickness after landing in California on Wednesday. In Japan, two U.S. citizens have been diagnosed with coronavirus aboard a cruise ship, where 3,700 passengers are confined to their cabins for two weeks over health risks. Ramy Inocencio reports on the jump in confirmed cases.
New surveillance video may give investigators fresh insight into the disappearance of two kids in Idaho. The footage appears to show their mother, Lori Vallow, at a storage facility near their home shortly after the boy and girl were last seen in September. Vallow and her husband, Chad Daybell, are persons-of-interest in the case. Jonathan Vigliotti is inside the storage facility where authorities found troubling clues.
Four Mississippi state prisons are the focus of a federal civil rights investigation after a series of inmate deaths. At least 15 people have died inside state facilities since late December and as recently as last weekend. The probe will explore whether prison officials have done enough to adequately protect inmates from physical harm. The quality of mental health care and suicide prevention efforts are also under investigation.
Kirk Douglas, one of the last surviving movie stars of Hollywood's legendary Golden Age, died at age 103 on Wednesday. Douglas, who was admired for his looks and respected for his intensity, starred in classics such as "Spartacus." Born to Russian immigrant parents in 1916, Douglas went into acting after serving in World War II.
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Vanessa Bryant posted an emotional tribute to her late 13-year-old daughter Gianna on Instagram on Wednesday. Bryant shared a photo from a ceremony at Gianna's school, where they retired her basketball jersey to honor her passing. Gianna died along with her father Kobe Bryant and seven others in a helicopter crash January 26.
Astronaut Christina Koch is back on Earth after setting a world record for the longest single spaceflight by a woman. Koch landed in Kazakhstan after spending 328 days on the International Space Station, where she also broke ground as part of the first all-female spacewalk with fellow astronaut Jessica Meir.
Elizabeth Smart, who was kidnapped and sexually assaulted at 14, reveals that she was sexually assaulted again in summer 2019 while on an airplane. The harrowing experience inspired her to launch "Smart Defense," a program aimed to teach women and girls the skills and confidence they need to protect themselves. Smart talks with "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King about how her experiences shaped her belief in self-defense.
A new investigation raises serious questions about some safety claims made by the maker of a popular car booster seat for children. Video obtained by ProPublica shows a child-sized dummy being violently tossed around in an Evenflo booster seat during a side crash test. The seat is currently on the market. Kris Van Cleave breaks down ProPublica's investigation into the matter.
"Girl Be Heard," a program aimed to encourage young women and girls to find their own voice through the arts, reaches women aged 11 to 21 through a traveling company and free after-school and weekend community programs. Dana Jacobson reports on how the group is using acting and activism to "encourage the next generation of leaders" for our series A More Perfect Union.
Scientists working to combat the global coronavirus outbreak are hoping to repurpose drugs used to treat other viruses such as HIV. Over 28,000 cases have been confirmed worldwide, including 12 in the U.S. Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning" to explain how the drugs may work.
The big in-person rallies the president misses are still suspended, but the president has started to make short trips for White House business.
WCAX-TV reporter Adam Sullivan quizzes New Hampshire voters on what they know about the state of Iowa. CBS affiliate WCAX-TV reports.
KTHV-TV reports the state of Arkansas has controlled the Little Rock school district for nearly five years because of academic problems at six schools. CBS affiliate KTHV-TV reports.
WGME reports Maine voters will decide in a referendum in March whether to uphold stronger vaccine requirements for children. CBS affiliate WGME-TV reports.
"It's a good positive step," one farmer told CBS affiliate KCCI-TV.
CBS DFW reports a record 16 million people are now registered to vote in Texas ahead of the 2020 presidential election. CBS Dallas/Fort Worth reports.
The ginseng crop brings $40 million to Wisconsin annually, but foreign sales could be hurt by uncertainties over U.S.-China trade. WSAW reports.
Simpson College in Iowa is hosting more than 30 Australian students who want to experience American politics close up, attend rallies and meet the presidential candidates. KCCI reports.
The day after his acquittal by the Senate, President Trump took a victory lap. He help up headlines and praised supporters. Ben Tracy reports.
Another group of Americans are heading home from the coronavirus outbreak zone in China. About 250 evacuees will be quarantined for two weeks. Ramy Inocencio has the latest.
Three of the five Great Lakes broke all January records for water levels. The warm winter has led to more storm runoff. Now, people with beachfront property are in a battle to save their homes. Dean Reynolds reports.
Problems counting votes means the results of the Iowa caucuses are still unclear. Now, the chairman of the Democratic National Committee is calling for a recanvass, even as two candidates claim victory. Ed O'Keefe reports.
A record-setting space trip ended when Christina Koch returned to Earth. She made history after spending 328 days in space, the most ever by a female astronaut. Nikki Battiste has more.