The International Rescue Committee and Sesame Workshop are teaming up on a major new effort to help young Syrian refugee children, including a new Sesame show in Arabic. Lesley Stahl reports. Source
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CBS News poll: Biden and Warren still leading in early states
A CBS News Battleground Tracker poll finds former Vice President Joe Biden and Senator Elizabeth Warren leading in the early states. The poll came out before former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg said he was considering joining the 2020 race. CBS News director of election and surveys Anthony Salvanto joins CBS News political correspondent Ed O’Keefe to discuss the latest polls. Source
Emotional coping tactics for young kids
Sesame Workshop and International Rescue Committee are collaborating to teach children how to handle tough emotions. The new Sesame edition is being made with refugee kids in mind Source
The rare creatures that have been found exploring the deep sea
Some scientists fear deep sea mining will wreck the seafloor, a world not fully understood. Oceanographer Craig Smith is urging caution Source
Venice suffers worst flooding in 50 years
Venice, Italy, remains under water after a new high tide hit the city. Washington Post reporter Kim Bellware joins CBSN to discuss the damage and what the flooding means for the historic Italian city. Source
How Sesame Workshop’s Muppets are teaching emotional coping tactics to children
“60 Minutes” correspondent Lesley Stahl learns how to belly breathe from a new Muppet, Basma. Source
“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Sunday, November 17, 2019
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News” anchored by Omar Villafranca. Source
EU Ambassador Gordon Sondland expected to testify in upcoming week
The House impeachment inquiry, which burst into public view last week, is about to pick up speed. Eight witnesses, including Trump mega-donor and EU Ambassador Gordon Sondland, are expected to testify in the coming days. Katherine Johnson reports. Source
Michael Bloomberg apologizes for stop-and-frisk policy
Former New York City Mayor Michael, who is considering joining the 2020 race as a Democrat, apologized Sunday for his prior enforcement of the controversial policy known as “stop-and-frisk.” Julia Manchester from The Hill joins CBSN to discuss this and more political news from the week. Source
French vineyard home to world’s largest fleet of fighter jets
In the heart of France’s Wine Country, there’s a chateau like no other. It’s home to the world’s largest collection of fighter jets and attracts thousands of visitors a year. CBS News’ Ian Lee took a tour. Source