Feds: National Guardsman plotted attack for ISIS
Man allegedly aimed to join up with militants, use his National Guard connections to help attack U.S. facility
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For six months, CBS News has followed a group of high school dropouts who received a second chance through a boot camp run by the National Guard
For six months, CBS News has followed a group of high school dropouts who received a second chance through a boot camp run by the National Guard. Michelle Miller meets up with them for the final time as they graduate from the academy and start their new lives.
Troubled teens who used to see F’s and D’s on their report cards are now proudly boasting A’s and B’s
Troubled teens who used to see F’s and D’s on their report cards are now proudly boasting A’s and B’s. As part of a continuing series on a National Guard boot camp to help teens, Michelle Miller reports on how some tough love has helped change the teens’ academic fortunes.
Also, Michael Brown's stepfather is potentially facing charges of inciting a riot
Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon announced a drawdown of National Guard troops stationed in Ferguson. Also, Michael Brown's stepfather is potentially facing charges of inciting a riot. Gayle King reports.
For troubled teens trying to get their lives back on track, the National Guard's Youth Challenge Academy may be a last chance to turn their lives around
For troubled teens trying to get their lives back on track, the National Guard's Youth Challenge Academy may be a last chance to turn their lives around. Michelle Miller has been following the cadets at an academy near Los Angeles.
Staff Sgt. Timothy Edwards leads his "Panthers" platoon in a chant at Sunburst Youth Academy, a quasi-military high school run by the National Guard. CBS News has followed the current class of Sunburst students since they arrived in July.
Staff Sgt. Timothy Edwards leads his "Panthers" platoon in a chant at Sunburst Youth Academy, a quasi-military high school run by the National Guard aimed at getting high school dropouts back on track.
CBS News follows high school drop-outs trying to turn their lives around at an academic boot camp run by the National Guard.
As part of a series, CBS News follows high school drop-outs trying to turn their lives around at an academic boot camp run by the National Guard.
Jeremy Ceasar is a cadet at Sunburst Youth Academy, an academic boot camp run by the National Guard aimed at getting high school dropouts back on track. CBS News has followed the current class of Sunburst students since they arrived in July.
Jeremy Ceasar is a cadet at Sunburst Youth Academy, an academic boot camp run by the National Guard aimed at getting high school dropouts back on track. As part of a series, CBS News has followed the current class of Sunburst students since they arrived in July.
Adjekai Stewart is a cadet at Sunburst Youth Academy, an academic boot camp run by the National Guard aimed at getting high school dropouts back on track. CBS News has followed the current class of Sunburst students since they arrived in July.
Adjekai Stewart is a cadet at Sunburst Youth Academy, an academic boot camp run by the National Guard aimed at getting high school dropouts back on track. As part of a series, CBS News has followed the current class of Sunburst students since they arrived in July.
Angel Kay LeMaster is a cadet at Sunburst Youth Academy, an academic boot camp run by the National Guard aimed at getting high school dropouts back on track. CBS News has followed the current class of Sunburst students since they arrived in July.
Angel Kay LeMaster is a cadet at Sunburst Youth Academy, an academic boot camp run by the National Guard aimed at getting high school dropouts back on track. As part of a series, CBS News has followed the current class of Sunburst students since they arrived in July.
Francisco Lazo is a cadet at Sunburst Youth Academy, an academic boot camp run by the National Guard aimed at getting high school dropouts back on track. CBS News has followed the current class of Sunburst students since they arrived in July.
Francisco Lazo is a cadet at Sunburst Youth Academy, an academic boot camp run by the National Guard aimed at getting high school dropouts back on track. As part of a series, CBS News has followed the current class of Sunburst students since they arrived in July.
Parker Coker is a cadet at Sunburst Youth Academy, an academic boot camp run by the National Guard aimed at getting high school dropouts back on track. CBS News has followed the current class of Sunburst students since they arrived in July.
Parker Coker is a cadet at Sunburst Youth Academy, an academic boot camp run by the National Guard aimed at getting high school dropouts back on track. As part of a series, CBS News has followed the current class of Sunburst students since they arrived in July.
Marissa Stowe is a cadet at Sunburst Youth Academy, an academic boot camp run by the National Guard aimed at getting high school dropouts back on track. CBS News has followed the current class of Sunburst students since they arrived in July.
Marissa Stowe is a cadet at Sunburst Youth Academy, an academic boot camp run by the National Guard aimed at getting high school dropouts back on track. As part of a series, CBS News has followed the current class of Sunburst students since they arrived in July.
Edward Tucker is a cadet at Sunburst Youth Academy, an academic boot camp run by the National Guard aimed at getting high school dropouts back on track. CBS News has followed the current class of Sunburst students since they arrived in July.
Edward Tucker is a cadet at Sunburst Youth Academy, an academic boot camp run by the National Guard aimed at getting high school dropouts back on track. As part of a series, CBS News has followed the current class of Sunburst students since they arrived in July.
Crista Hopkins is a cadet at Sunburst Youth Academy, an academic boot camp run by the National Guard aimed at getting high school dropouts back on track. CBS News has followed the current class of Sunburst students since they arrived in July.
Crista Hopkins is a cadet at Sunburst Youth Academy, an academic boot camp run by the National Guard aimed at getting high school dropouts back on track. As part of a series, CBS News has followed the current class of Sunburst students since they arrived in July.
The full episode of the CBS Evening News from the August 19, 2014 edition
The city of Ferguson is pleading with residents to stay home or avoid the four-block area that has been the center of unrest since the shooting death of unarmed black teenager Michael Brown; and, Seeds of Peace, a special summer camp in Maine, brings children together from war-torn areas, in the hope that they'll see things from a different point-of-view
Following yet another night of violence in which three people were shot, the governor of Missouri deployed the state's National Guard to Ferguson
Following yet another night of violence in which three people were shot, the governor of Missouri deployed the state's National Guard to Ferguson. Although the city-wide curfew has been lifted, there is still a ban on the formation of large groups. Vladimir Duthiers reports.
The full episode of the CBS Evening News from the August 18, 2014 edition
Following yet another night of violence in which three people were shot, the governor of Missouri deployed the state's National Guard to Ferguson.; and, Jeff Glor tells us about a battle to save the world's coral reefs, waged by scientists and explorers armed with some very special cameras.
Dozens of National Guard troops are being deployed to Ferguson, Missouri, where protesters have been clashing with police for over a week
Dozens of National Guard troops are being deployed to Ferguson, Missouri, where protesters have been clashing with police for over a week. Susan McGinnis reports with the latest on the investigation into the deadly police shooting of an unarmed teenager that sparked the violence.
Governor Jay Nixon signed an order calling in the National Guard after police clashed with protestors in some of the worst street violence since a deadly police shooting nine days ago
Governor Jay Nixon signed an order calling in the National Guard after police clashed with protestors in some of the worst street violence since a deadly police shooting nine days ago. An autopsy of Michael Brown shows an officer shot the 18-year-old a half-dozen times. Vlad Duthiers reports from Ferguson.
Gov. Rick Perry says he sent the National Guard because the federal government has failed to secure the border
Gov. Rick Perry says he sent the National Guard because the federal government has failed to secure the border. But local businesses are worried about the potential damage to the community and local economy. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
The full episode of the CBS Evening News from the August 13, 2014 edition
Thousands of people attempting to commute to work in New York City this morning were caught off guard by a sudden deluge of rain; and, a team of U.S. Green Berets were air dropped into the mountains of northern Iraq to assess what it will take to rescue refugees on the run from ISIS.
Texas Gov. Rick Perry says it's time to take matters into his own hands in securing the border with Mexico
Texas Gov. Rick Perry says it's time to take matters into his own hands in securing the border with Mexico. The move is his latest challenge to President Obama's handling of the child immigration crisis. Manuel Bojorquez reports from Austin, Texas.
Following Texas Gov. Rick Perry's authorization to deploy 1,000 National Guardsman to the Mexican border, many residents of the Lone Star state are wondering what took so long
Following Texas Gov. Rick Perry's authorization to deploy 1,000 National Guardsman to the Mexican border, many residents of the Lone Star state are wondering what took so long. Landowners like Lorenzo Anzaldua have seen their property turned into a virtual highway for scores of women and children desperately racing across the border. Anna Werner reports.
Rivers in Minnesota reached record levels and the National Guard has been called in, as more showers are possible.
Rivers in Minnesota reached record levels and the National Guard has been called in, as more showers are possible. WCCO's Nina Moini reports on the flood emergency.
Trump says Mexican leader agrees to "effectively closing" southern border
Trump's claims President Claudia Sheinbaum "agreed to stop migration through Mexico." She says she "explained" what Mexico was already doing.
Bidens spending last Thanksgiving as president on Nantucket
"Whatever bumps and bruises we were suffering, we put it all aside and celebrated Thanksgiving in Nantucket," President Biden wrote in his 2017 book "Promise Me, Dad."
Dentist accused of poisoning wife allegedly tried to have detective killed
Police have called James Craig's alleged plot to kill Angela Craig a "heinous, complex and calculated murder."
Canada weighing how to retaliate if Trump imposes 25% tariffs
A full-blown trade war between the U.S. and Canada could lead to a recession in both countries, economist says.
This is how retailers get you to spend more money
As the holiday shopping season kicks off, here are five ways retailers try to get consumers to spend.
Israel and Hezbollah both claiming ceasefire violations on Day 2
Less than two full days into a ceasefire, Israel's military and Hezbollah were both claiming isolated breaches of the deal.
Chilling details emerge after Montana camper's brutal murder
Dustin Kjersem's death was initially reported as a bear attack after his girlfriend found his body in a tent on Oct. 12.
Alabama A&M says player is stable, hours after announcing his death
Linebacker Medrick Burnett Jr. sustained a head injury in an October game against Alabama State and has been hospitalized since.
Stowaway caught after getting aboard Delta flight from NYC to Paris
The woman boarded Delta Flight No. 264 from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, CBS News learned. She was discovered while the plane was in midair and was taken into custody in Paris.
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Iowa man decorates neighbors' homes to celebrate wife's love of Christmas
Neighbors are collecting cards for John Reichart and his wife — find out how to send one here.
The White House's history with Thanksgiving, and how the turkey pardon came to be
The history of White House Thanksgiving traditions date back more than 160 years to President Abraham Lincoln, who established the national holiday.
How to avoid Black Friday phishing scams
Experts warn of fabricated websites posing as retailers to scam shoppers looking for Black Friday deals.
'It's a bird! It's a plane!' In Alaska, it's both as pilot delivers turkeys
A resident named Esther Keim has been flying low and slow in a small plane over rural parts of south-central Alaska, dropping frozen turkeys to those who can't simply run out to the grocery store.
Cucumbers recalled across U.S. and Canada over salmonella risk
Consumers are urged to destroy the recalled cucumbers, which were distributed in 26 states around the U.S.
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How to avoid Black Friday phishing scams
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Cucumbers recalled across U.S. and Canada over salmonella risk
Consumers are urged to destroy the recalled cucumbers, which were distributed in 26 states around the U.S.
This is how retailers get you to spend more money
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Taylor Swift's Eras Tour book hits stores Friday. Here's what to know.
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour book goes on sale Friday. Here's the only place to buy it, how much it costs and what you'll get.
Canada weighing how to retaliate if Trump imposes 25% tariffs
A full-blown trade war between the U.S. and Canada could lead to a recession in both countries, economist says.
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The White House's history with Thanksgiving, and how the turkey pardon came to be
The history of White House Thanksgiving traditions date back more than 160 years to President Abraham Lincoln, who established the national holiday.
Connecticut Democratic lawmakers report bomb threats on Thanksgiving
The Thanksgiving threats come one day after several of President-elect Donald Trump's staff picks reported threats.
A look at Trump's campaign promise to recognize North Carolina's Lumbee Tribe
Then-candidate Donald Trump in September promised that he would sign legislation to grant federal recognition to the Lumbee Tribe.
Bidens spending last Thanksgiving as president on Nantucket, a family tradition
"Whatever bumps and bruises we were suffering, we put it all aside and celebrated Thanksgiving in Nantucket," President Biden wrote in his 2017 book "Promise Me, Dad."
Trump says Mexican leader agrees to "effectively closing" southern border
Trump's claims President Claudia Sheinbaum "agreed to stop migration through Mexico." She says she "explained" what Mexico was already doing.
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New Mexico man awarded $412 million for botched penile injections
The man's attorneys said the punitive and compensatory damages total the largest amount to ever be awarded by a jury in a medical malpractice case in the U.S.
Why does eating turkey make you sleepy? Thanksgiving fatigue, explained.
Tired from your Thanksgiving feast? You're not alone. But is it the tryptophan in turkey that leads to our food comas? Here's what experts say.
Thanksgiving foods cats and dogs can (and can't) eat
Can cats and dogs eat turkey and other Thanksgiving foods? Here's what experts say about what is safe and not.
A toddler got a nasal swab test. So why was the bill $445?
An Illinois mom got stuck with a big bill after taking her 3-year-old to the ER but never seeing a doctor. "It's mind-blowing," she said.
Why we eat turkey on Thanksgiving, according to history
Why is Thanksgiving traditionally associated with turkey and other specific foods? We asked a history expert why we eat what we do on the holiday.
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Missing hiker found alive after surviving 6 weeks in Canada wilderness
A missing hiker was found alive this week in the remote Canadian wilderness, where he had been missing since October.
Dog found 9 days after escaping from plane at Paris airport
Amalka, a female, slipped out of a carrier cage on November 19 during an unloading operation.
Canada weighing how to retaliate if Trump imposes 25% tariffs
A full-blown trade war between the U.S. and Canada could lead to a recession in both countries, economist says.
Doctor suspected of killing 8 patients: "Lust for murder"
"The accused appears to have had no motive for killing the people other than the act of killing itself," prosecutors said.
Tennis star Iga Swiatek gets one-month suspension in doping case
Iga Swiatek is a 23-year-old from Poland who was ranked No. 1 most of the past two seasons but is now at No. 2.
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Jon Batiste, Ledisi, Trombone Shorty and Lauren Daigle to do Super Bowl preshow
The performances will take place Feb. 9 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans before the NFL's championship matchup and halftime show featuring rap megastar Kendrick Lamar.
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour book hits stores Friday. Here's what to know.
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour book goes on sale Friday. Here's the only place to buy it, how much it costs and what you'll get.
Former TV host Charlie Rose settles sexual harassment lawsuit
In settling, the three plaintiffs said they assign no "ill intent" to Rose and realize now that his conduct could be subject to interpretation.
Sean "Diddy" Combs denied bail again ahead of sex trafficking trial
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers again asked the rapper be released on bond ahead of his trial, but the request was denied.
Grateful Dead remembers band member Phil Lesh
Members of the iconic band, the Grateful Dead, reflected on the impact bandmate Phil Lesh had on their lives and said they had hoped to play together again.
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Zuckerberg meets with Trump at Mar-a-Lago
The tech CEO has been seeking to change his company's perception on the right following a rocky relationship with President-elect Donald Trump.
Australian parliament approves law to ban under-16s from social media
Australia's full legislature has now passed a bill that will soon ban children under the age of 16 from using most social media platforms.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
AI grandma tool helps fend off phone scams
British phone company Virgin Media O2 has developed an AI-generated grandmother to talk to scammers all day and waste their time so you don't have to. CBS News Confirmed executive producer Melissa Mahtani has more on the "grandma" and how you can protect yourself from phone scams.
Starbucks impacted by ransomware attack on software vendor
Starbucks managers forced to rely on manual systems to handle baristas' pay, but customers unaffected.
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NASA shows off image of U.S. military's abandoned "city under the ice"
Scientists now have a clearer picture of Camp Century, an abandoned U.S. military base long hidden under the ice in Greenland, thanks to a NASA research team's good luck.
Divided U.N. negotiations for plastic treaty
Negotiators are far apart as the United Nations tries to work out the world's first treaty to curb plastic pollution. Issues creating roadblocks include limiting new manufacturing of plastic and the potential phasing out of some chemicals. For more on the talks, CBS News was joined by Erin Simon, vice president and head of plastic waste and business for the World Wildlife Fund in the U.S.
Honolulu hopes to identify long-unclaimed bodies with advanced DNA testing
Forensic pathologists hope advanced DNA testing technology will enable them to attach names to all the unidentified people at the Honolulu Medical Examiner's Office.
Dishing up space food
At the Johnson Space Food Systems Laboratory in Houston, NASA scientists develop dishes – freeze-dried, heat-stabilized, or irradiated – to serve on the International Space Station. Correspondent David Pogue checks out what's on the menu in Earth orbit.
How are U.S. winters permanently changing?
This winter, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted above-average temperatures throughout the U.S. because of a "slowly developing" La Niña pattern. CBS News Sacramento meteorologist Tracy Humphrey reports on the changing winter conditions.
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Dentist accused of poisoning wife allegedly tried to have detective killed
Police have called James Craig's alleged plot to kill Angela Craig a "heinous, complex and calculated murder."
Doctor suspected of killing 8 patients: "Lust for murder"
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Chilling details emerge after Montana camper's brutal murder
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1,400 tons of drugs, "narco subs" found on new Pacific trafficking route
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Sean "Diddy" Combs denied bail again ahead of sex trafficking trial
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers again asked the rapper be released on bond ahead of his trial, but the request was denied.
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Blue Origin launches 6 tourists to the edge of space
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Blue Origin launches 9th space tourism flight
The ninth Blue Origin space tourism flight launched from West Texas Friday morning. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood and space expert Scott Heidler offered analysis of the flight.
Trump, Musk attend SpaceX launch
President-elect Donald Trump attended SpaceX's sixth flight test of its Super Heavy-Starship on Tuesday with CEO Elon Musk. The burgeoning friendship between the two men played a key role in Trump's reelection, with Musk now set to run a government efficiency agency in the coming months. CBS News political reporter Jake Rosen and Politico aviation reporter Oriana Pawlyk join "America Decides" with more.
SpaceX launches Super Heavy-Starship, with Trump there to watch
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"Mornings Memory": Harvesting cranberries
Thanksgiving isn't complete without a side of cranberries, but it's pretty tough work to harvest them. That's what a CBS News crew discovered on this day in 2002.
Pro Volleyball Federation's Whitney Bower
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Trump memorandum of understanding with DOJ
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