6 dead, 13 injured in Las Vegas apartment fire; Teens vaping marijuana on the rise. Source
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5G in 2020: Next generation wireless network
The next generation of wireless network is just around the corner. 5G service, which provides connection speeds up to ten times as fast as the speediest home broadband service, is expected to see a wide rollout in 2020. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joined CBSN AM to talk more about the impact of this technology. Source
Teens vaping marijuana on the rise
Government research published this week finds teens are vaping marijuana in record numbers. Carter Evans reports. Source
Trump begins vacation in Florida amid national security concerns
President Trump began his two-week trip to Florida on Friday night, after signing a $738 billion defense bill for next year. But Mr. Trump arrived in Florida under an ominous cloud courtesy of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, who recently promised a “Christmas gift” to the U.S. in response to its refusal to lift sanctions on North Korea. U.S. intelligence officials tell CBS News a North Korean intercontinental ballistic missile test could occur soon most likely after the first of the year. Chip Reid reports. Source
NYPD manhunt underway for 2nd teen suspect in student stabbing death
A police hunt is underway for a second teenager wanted in connection with the deadly stabbing of a New York City college student. Barnard freshman Tessa Majors died after being stabbed Wednesday in a park. Police already arrested a 13-year-old who admitted he was part of a group robbing Majors and watched as his friend stabbed and choked her. Nikki Battiste reports. Source
Highlights of the 2019 Kennedy Center Honors
“Sesame Street,” Sally Field, Earth, Wind & Fire, and conductor Michael Tilson Thomas were all celebrated for their lifetime contributions to the performing arts at the 42nd annual Kennedy Center Honors. The event was held earlier this month in Washington and aired on CBS last night. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid was on the red carpet, and joined CBSN from Washington with all the highlights. Source
School resource officer in North Carolina slams student to the ground
A school resource officer is caught slamming a student to the ground twice in a disturbing video from a North Carolina middle school. He then yanks the student up before dragging him down the hallway. The officer has been placed on paid leave pending an investigation by the state. Source
House bracing for full impeachment vote this week
The House of Representatives is expected to hold a full vote on impeachment Wednesday. It is likely to pass along party lines, which would set up a Senate trial in January. Senators are already bracing for a contentious trial. CBS News’ Laura Podesta joined CBSN AM with the latest. Source
CBS News Battleground Tracker poll shows Biden with edge in Super Tuesday states
The latest CBS News Battleground Tracker finds Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has a narrow edge in the Super Tuesday states, with Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders close behind. Julia Manchester, a political reporter for The Hill, joined CBSN with the latest on the 2020 race. Source
Brother of 49ers quarterback killed in double murder
Three people were stabbed outside The Dogwood bar in Nashville on Saturday morning. Source