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"A historic flood in March 2019 left much of America's heartland under water. Particularly hard-hit were Midwestern grain farmers, and climate experts say storms of increasing intensity could be the new normal. An industry already struggling to bounce back from the Chinese trade war must now grapple with the realities of climate change that threaten to change the future of farming forever. Now, some farmers are hoping they can be part of the the solution, by implementing practices that could potentially reverse the effects of climate change – and provide a bigger profit. In this CBS Reports, Adam Yamaguchi travels to Nebraska, where he meets two farmers on different paths, both determined to pass their legacies on to the next generation. CBS Reports is our premium documentary series that is sure to challenge your views on this and a variety of other issues. See our full series library at http://cbsnews.com/cbs-reports."

A federal judge blocked Alabama’s controversial abortion law on October 29th, 2019. The law banned abortions during every stage of pregnancy (except if the mother’s life was at risk). It would have taken effect on November 15th. Similar laws have been blocked in Georgia, Missouri, Mississippi, and Kentucky. Alabama’s attorney general says this was expected, and the state wants to get the case in front of the Supreme Court with the hope of overturning Roe v. Wade. We asked presidential candidate and former Rep. Beto O'Rourke (D-TX) about this when he stopped by the office. He told us that if he’s elected, he would propose a federal law affirming Roe v Wade. PS: theSkimm is a non-partisan org. Candidate opinions are their own, and we’ve reached out to all 2020 candidates for an interview. Skimm all of the candidates at theskimm.com/2020

Just over three years ago, an outbreak of the Zika virus caused a crisis in Brazil: a dramatic increase in babies born with microcephaly. These babies are now young children facing a variety of medical problems and an uncertain future. But just as a sudden drop in the number of cases has calmed fears of the virus, health officials are on alert for another outbreak. Elaine Quijano travels to Recife, Brazil, the epicenter of the crisis, to meet a mom determined to provide the best life for her daughter, and the doctors on the frontlines.

Ronan Farrow's new book "Catch and Kill" has made a lot of headlines about allegations involving NBC News, Harvey Weinstein, and even elite spies. He came to HQ to connect the dots, and told us his advice for other investigative journalists. NBC News and Weinstein have separately denied Farrow’s account. The network has consistently said that Farrow didn’t have enough evidence to publish the story.

In natural disasters, people often focus on the major cities hit hardest — New Orleans, Houston, Miami — but what of the small towns in between? The CBS Reports documentary, "Thicker Than Water," shares the story of one of those small towns too often forgotten in the wake of hurricanes like Harvey — a small farming community, known as Winnie, Texas. Subscribe to the CBS News Channel HERE: http://youtube.com/cbsnews Watch CBSN live HERE: http://cbsn.ws/1PlLpZ7 Follow CBS News on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/cbsnews/ Like CBS News on Facebook HERE: http://facebook.com/cbsnews Follow CBS News on Twitter HERE: http://twitter.com/cbsnews Get the latest news and best in original reporting from CBS News delivered to your inbox. Subscribe to newsletters HERE: http://cbsn.ws/1RqHw7T Get your news on the go! Download CBS News mobile apps HERE: http://cbsn.ws/1Xb1WC8 Get new episodes of shows you love across devices the next day, stream CBSN and local news live, and watch full seasons of CBS fan favorites like Star Trek Discovery anytime, anywhere with CBS All Access. Try it free! http://bit.ly/1OQA29B --- CBSN is the first digital streaming news network that will allow Internet-connected consumers to watch live, anchored news coverage on their connected TV and other devices. At launch, the network is available 24/7 and makes all of the resources of CBS News available directly on digital platforms with live, anchored coverage 15 hours each weekday. CBSN. Always On.

Nellie Smith celebrated 1 year as the owner of her restaurant, Red Wagon Bakery, on March 15th. It was also the day she closed her doors to help flatten the curve during the coronavirus crisis. Now she’s adapting to a new way of running her business, while also helping feed those in need in her community.

More than 30 years ago, Robert Swan became the first man to walk to both the North and South Poles. In 2017, he found himself back on the ice, trekking 600 miles across Antarctica with his son, Barney. But this time, the duo set out to complete the first-ever expedition to the South Pole using solely renewable energy. Their mission: prove that if these technologies can work in the harshest environment on Earth, they can work in our everyday lives. Along the way, they faced unexpected obstacles that threatened to claim Barney's limb -- and Robert's life. Subscribe to the CBS News Channel HERE: http://youtube.com/cbsnews Watch CBSN live HERE: http://cbsn.ws/1PlLpZ7 Follow CBS News on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/cbsnews/ Like CBS News on Facebook HERE: http://facebook.com/cbsnews Follow CBS News on Twitter HERE: http://twitter.com/cbsnews Get the latest news and best in original reporting from CBS News delivered to your inbox. Subscribe to newsletters HERE: http://cbsn.ws/1RqHw7T Get your news on the go! Download CBS News mobile apps HERE: http://cbsn.ws/1Xb1WC8 Get new episodes of shows you love across devices the next day, stream CBSN and local news live, and watch full seasons of CBS fan favorites like Star Trek Discovery anytime, anywhere with CBS All Access. Try it free! http://bit.ly/1OQA29B --- CBSN is the first digital streaming news network that will allow Internet-connected consumers to watch live, anchored news coverage on their connected TV and other devices. At launch, the network is available 24/7 and makes all of the resources of CBS News available directly on digital platforms with live, anchored coverage 15 hours each weekday. CBSN. Always On.

Editor’s note: This story contains details about sexual assault that may be triggering for some viewers. Chanel Miller is the author of a new memoir called “Know My Name.” You might not have heard her name before, but you’ve probably heard her story. In January 2015, she was unconscious when she was assaulted by a student athlete named Brock Turner outside of a party on Stanford’s campus. Turner was found guilty in 2016 of three felony counts of sexual assault and sentenced to six months in county jail. He only served 90 days. His light sentence ignited a nationwide debate about consent and privilege. Miller’s victim impact statement was released on BuzzFeed, and immediately went viral around the world. Her identity was kept private under the alias Emily Doe the entire time. Now, she’s reclaiming her narrative and telling her story on her own terms.

America has a new and growing class of homeless. In cities across the country, rents are spiking, while wages lag behind. Now long-time residents are being suddenly priced out of their homes and pushed out onto the street. Many end up struggling to survive in the shadows, sleeping in their cars, hidden from plain view and defying the conventional stereotypes of homelessness. CBSN Originals goes to Los Angeles to meet families facing upheaval because of this housing crisis. To watch the full CBSN Originals documentary Priced Out: LA's hidden homeless go to www.cbsnews.com/homeless or download the CBS News App.