Fears of mudslides in California
Heavy rain drenched roadways, leading to accidents and severe traffic jams. As Ben Tracy reports, communities are worried about the risk of mudslides.
Heavy rain drenched roadways, leading to accidents and severe traffic jams. As Ben Tracy reports, communities are worried about the risk of mudslides.
After a grand jury declined to return charges against a police officer in the death of Eric Garner, Attorney General Eric Holder announced a Justice Department investigation.
Esaw Garner said it's too late for remorse from NYPD officer Daniel Pantaleo, whose chokehold contributed to her husband's death.
Jennifer Leach, a consumer education specialist with the Federal Trade Commission, talks to CBS News Reporter Paula Reid about keeping your identity and your money safe during the holiday season.
"Americans are struggling to make ends meet as wages stagnate and the cost of health care, housing and education all climb. Millennials in particular are facing the brunt. Atlantic Magazine senior editor Derek Thompson joins CBSN to discuss. "
A New York City police officer was cleared by a grand jury for the chokehold that contributed to the death of Eric Garner in July; at least five people have been killed by exploding automobile airbags built by Takata.
Marc Morial, is the former mayor of New Orleans, and has a lot to say about recent events around Michael Brown, Eric Garner and police's use of force. Morial joins Jeff Glor on CBSN to discuss these cases and the state of civil rights today.
The launch of ""Orion" -- NASA's state-of-the-art spacecraft -- is a bit delayed due to weather, but that doesn't stop Bill Harwood and Chip Reid from getting deep into the space mission details. The mission carries hopes of sending humans to Mars. Chip Reid sat down with NASA administrator Charles Bolden to talk about the mission.
At least five people have been killed by exploding automobile airbags built by Takata. But on Wed., the Japanese company refused a U.S. government demand for a nationwide recall. Company executives were questioned by members of Congress. Jeff Glor reports.
The FAA is worried rechargeable lithium batteries may trigger catastrophic fires in the cargo holds of passenger jets. Safety analysts warn this kind of fire could take down a plane. Bob Orr reports.
Marc Morial, President and CEO of the National Urban League, spoke with CBS Evening News anchor Scott Pelley about race relations in America following the deaths of Eric Garner, Michael Brown and Tamir Rice. Morial says a pattern is emerging of a lack of accountability.
A struggle over women's rights is playing out in Saudi Arabia, where women are still not allowed behind the wheel. Holly Williams talks to two women who lead driving protests.
Peggy Young was a driver for UPS in 2006, when she got pregnant. Her doctor told her not to lift more than 20 pounds. When UPS put her on unpaid leave, Young sued, arguing the federal Pregnancy Discrimination Act requires companies to do more to accommodate pregnant workers. Jan Crawford reports on the case that's now in the hands of the U.S. Supreme Court.
In Cleveland, a black child shot to death by a white police officer was laid to rest today. As Dean Reynolds reports, the officer who fired the fatal shots had a questionable performance review.
A New York City police officer was cleared by a grand jury for the chokehold that contributed to the death of Eric Garner in July. Police were trying to arrest the 43-year old Garner for allegedly selling illegal cigarettes. Jim Axelrod reports.
CBS News follows up with a former marathoner who is now using two exoskeleton robotic devices to help him regain his mobility and even run again someday soon. Heba Kanso reports.
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First lady Michelle Obama welcomed military families to White House for first viewing of 2014 holiday decorations.
New research shows almost 8 percent of Americans have moderate to severe depression, and only a third of them seek help from a mental health expert. The National Center for Health Statistics found depression is more common in women and among people ages 40 to 59. Adriana Diaz reports.
Takata Corp. defied a U.S. safety agency's demand for a nationwide recall of driver's side air bags, senior executive Hiroshi Shimizu said during a hearing before the House Energy and Commerce Committee examining the airbag failures, setting the stage for possible legal action by the government and leaving some drivers to wonder about the safety of their cars.
Sgt. Rochelle Sonza is one of the guidance counselors at Sunburst Youth Academy, a quasi-military high school run by the National Guard aimed at getting high school dropouts back on track. In an ongoing series, CBS News has followed the current class of Sunburst students since they arrived in July. Sgt. Sonza underlined the challenges students face by telling the story of a recent graduate who was killed by a gang.
President Obama says he is committed to pursuing reforms that would improve the bonds of trust between minority communities and law enforcement groups.
Reps. Michele Bachmann, R-Minnesota, Randy Weber, R-Texas, and Steve King, R-Iowa, joined by Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, condemn President Obama's recent executive action on immigration, urging Congress to deny any funding needed to implement it.
Eboni Williams joins CBSN to discuss differences between the Eric Garner case in New York and the Michael Brown case in Ferguson.
CBSN dives into the grand jury decision not to indict NYPD officer Daniel Pantaleo in death of Eric Garner.