On November 17, 1800, the United States Congress met for the very first time in the as-yet-unfinished Capitol building in Washington, D.C. Jane Pauley reports. Source
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David Sibley: Growing up as a birder
In this web exclusive, illustrator David Sibley, famed for the bestselling “Sibley Guide to Birds,” talks with correspondent Rita Braver about his youthful interest in bird-watching, and how being the son of a noted ornithologist, Yale professor Fred Sibley, led to his career. Source
John le Carré reads from “Agent Running in the Field”
What lies within the heart of a secret agent, and how would he convince others to betray their countries for the benefit of his own? In this web exclusive, author John le Carré reads a passage from his latest novel, “Agent Running in the Field,” to elucidate the motives and morals of secretive figures in the intelligence world. Source
“Porn literacy” class picks up where standard sex ed leaves off
Access to porn has never been easier, but teens need help understanding how real-life relationships are different Source
Full transcript of “Face the Nation” on November 17, 2019
On this “Face the Nation” broadcast, we sit down with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to discuss Democrats’ strategy in the impeachment probe into Trump. We learn more about the impeachment inquiry timeline with Rep.s Jim Jordan and Mike Quigley. We also dive into the 2020 campaign with CBS News’ director of Elections and Surveys Anthony Salvanto. Source
Former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick joins 2020 presidential race
Former Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick officially entered the 2020 Democratic presidential race on Thursday. His announcement comes less than three months before primary voting begins. CBS News political correspondent Ed O’Keefe joined CBSN to discuss. Source
Accident or murder? Investigating the death of Leslie Neulander
Can a daughter’s frantic 911 call convict or free her father from charges that he killed his wife? Source
Maria Spencer’s Vow to Kill
A woman repeatedly threatened to kill her ex. She enlisted her father to help make good on her promise. Why couldn’t anyone stop her? “48 Hours” correspondent Peter Van Sant reports. Source
Governor John Bel Edwards win re-election in Lousiana governor’s race
Democratic Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards secured his re-election on Saturday night. Edwards defeated Republican challenger Eddie Rispone. Source
John Bel Edwards wins Louisiana governor’s election
The race was closely watched by political observers, as it could be a bellwether for President Trump’s electoral chances in 2020 Source