Nebraska Senate race surprise: It's "more competitive than it should be"
Independent Dan Osborn is running a surprisingly competitive Senate race in deep-red Nebraska in his bid to unseat two-term Sen. Deb Fischer.
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Kamala Harris proposes Medicare pay for more in-home health care
Still, Vice President Kamala Harris "The View" co-hosts that "not a thing" comes to mind that she would do differently than President Biden.
Harris and Trump's positions on Iran and Israel as tensions flare
The next president will have to manage a delicate situation as the threat of an all-out war escalates.
Behind the music: Latino celebrities and presidential politics in the 2024 election
The Harris and Trump campaigns have been trying to connect with prominent Puerto Rican musicians and artists to help court voters who could be decisive in states like Pennsylvania.
Harris, Trump spending would both boost the U.S. debt. Here's how much.
Trump's fiscal plans would raise the federal debt by more than twice Harris' proposals, new nonpartisan analysis finds.
Harris responds to critics over not having biological children: "This is not the 1950s anymore"
Vice President Kamala Harris appeared on the popular "Call Her Daddy" podcast.
Kelly says Americans need to be educated on election misinformation
"It's up to us, the people who serve in Congress and in the White House to get the information out there," Sen. Mark Kelly told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Election officials on threats to your right to vote
Just weeks before the presidential election, new rules are going into effect in some states that can jeopardize people's right to vote, from challenges to voter registrations, to limits on when and how ballots may be cast.
JPMorgan Chase denies Trump's claim that CEO Jamie Dimon endorsed him
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon "has not endorsed a candidate," bank says, refuting former president's claim on social media.
Intel bulletin warns of domestic extremists with "election-related grievances"
Political candidates, elected officials and election workers are some of the potential targets, the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI warned.
Bruce Springsteen endorses Harris, condemns Trump
Rock star Bruce Springsteen spoke out in a video and said Trump should be disqualified from ever being president again.
How Secret Service secured Trump's return to Butler, Pennsylvania
Trump returned Saturday to Butler, Pennsylvania, for a rally at the site of the first assassination attempt against him.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp appears with Trump for first time since 2020
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp endorsed former President Donald Trump, despite Trump's criticism of him over 2020 presidential election.
Woman who accused Lewandowski of assault says his lawyers tried to buy her silence
The ex-wife of a wealthy GOP donor reported Lewandowski to the police for allegedly assaulting and stalking her at a Las Vegas charity event.
Barack Obama to hit campaign trail for Harris
Former President Barack Obama's first Harris campaign event will take place Oct. 10 in the Pittsburgh area.
Liz Cheney campaigns with Kamala Harris for first time
Vice President Kamala Harris and former Rep. Liz Cheney appeared in Ripon, Wisconsin, the birthplace of the Republican party.
Melania Trump voices support for "essential right all women possess"
Former first lady Melania Trump posted a video on social media after a report claimed she voices support for abortion rights in her new memoir.
VP debate ratings show how many people watched the Walz-Vance showdown
An estimated 43.15 million viewers tuned in to the CBS News vice presidential debate.
Words the VP candidates used most often during the debate
CBS News analyzed the words Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance of Ohio used most often during their debate Tuesday.
Key takeaways from the major special counsel filing in Trump's 2020 election case
Judge Tanya Chutkan unsealed an expansive new filing in special counsel Jack Smith's case against former President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C.
Watch a full replay of the Vance-Walz VP debate
The 2024 vice presidential nominees, Republican JD Vance and Democrat Tim Walz, sparred over a wide range of issues in the VP debate, hosted by CBS News.
Read the full VP debate transcript from the Walz-Vance showdown
Read the full transcript of the vice presidential debate hosted by CBS News between Sen. JD Vance and Gov. Tim Walz.
Who won the VP debate? Here's what debate watchers said in CBS News poll
CBS News poll finds Walz and Vance improved their standing in what debate watchers said was a positive debate.
Trump says he would veto a federal abortion ban
Former President Donald Trump posted to social media during the vice presidential debate that he would not support a federal abortion ban.
Watch JD Vance's closing statement from the 2024 VP debate
Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance said Americans "need a new direction" as he closed out the only VP debate before the November election.
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Nebraska Senate race surprise: It's "more competitive than it should be"
Independent Dan Osborn is running a surprisingly competitive Senate race in deep-red Nebraska in his bid to unseat two-term Sen. Deb Fischer.
Kamala Harris proposes Medicare pay for more in-home health care
Still, Vice President Kamala Harris "The View" co-hosts that "not a thing" comes to mind that she would do differently than President Biden.
Harris and Trump's positions on Iran and Israel as tensions flare
The next president will have to manage a delicate situation as the threat of an all-out war escalates.
Biden postpones overseas trip, urges everyone in Hurricane Milton's path to evacuate
"If you're under evacuation orders, you should evacuate now, now — you should have already evacuated. It's a matter of life and death," President Biden said.
Supreme Court probes limits of ATF rule regulating ghost guns
The rule issued by the Biden administration in 2022 seeks to subject unserialized ghost guns to the same requirements as commercially made firearms.
Biden announces 10-year deadline to remove all lead pipes nationwide
The EPA estimates that nine million homes in the U.S. have lead pipes.
Behind the music: Latino celebrities and presidential politics in the 2024 election
The Harris and Trump campaigns have been trying to connect with prominent Puerto Rican musicians and artists to help court voters who could be decisive in states like Pennsylvania.
Affordable housing tax credits set to expire, threatening eviction for thousands
Amid unrelentingly high rents, as many as 223,000 affordable housing units could disappear in next five years.
Misinformation has surged following Hurricane Helene. Here's a fact check.
Officials have said baseless claims, amplified by former President Trump and others, are hindering recovery efforts.
Disaster relief hurricane loan program precariously low on funds
Biden administration and congressional sources worry that funding to help small businesses recover from hurricane damage will dry up by the end of October.
Harris, Trump spending would both boost the U.S. debt. Here's how much.
Trump's fiscal plans would raise the federal debt by more than twice Harris' proposals, new nonpartisan analysis finds.
Georgia Supreme Court reinstates 6-week abortion ban while appeal is underway
Georgia's six-week abortion ban has been restored for now, while the state's high court consider's the state's appeal.
Harris responds to critics over not having biological children: "This is not the 1950s anymore"
Vice President Kamala Harris appeared on the popular "Call Her Daddy" podcast.
Supreme Court won't decide Texas dispute over emergency abortions
In turning away the case, the Supreme Court leaves in place a lower court order that blocked emergency abortion care if it violates Texas' near-total ban.
Supreme Court won't hear dispute involving Jack Smith and Trump's X data
Special counsel Jack Smith obtained in January 2023 a court-authorized warrant for information associated with former President Donald Trump's X account as part of its election interference probe.
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Nebraska Senate race surprise: It's "more competitive than it should be"
Independent Dan Osborn is running a surprisingly competitive Senate race in deep-red Nebraska in his bid to unseat two-term Sen. Deb Fischer.
Milton on path for Florida landfall as potentially historic major hurricane
Hurricane Milton was barreling across the Gulf of Mexico as a powerful Category 4 storm on a path headed toward Tampa, Florida.
Kamala Harris proposes Medicare pay for more in-home health care
Still, Vice President Kamala Harris "The View" co-hosts that "not a thing" comes to mind that she would do differently than President Biden.
Florida gas stations in these cities face fuel shortages amid Milton evacuations
Milton evacuees are facing congested roads and gas stations running out of fuel as the hurricane approaches.
JetBlue drops hot meals from menu for coach passengers on transatlantic flights
The airline is dropping the temperature on food served to economy-class passengers on all transatlantic flights.
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Kamala Harris proposes Medicare pay for more in-home health care
Still, Vice President Kamala Harris "The View" co-hosts that "not a thing" comes to mind that she would do differently than President Biden.
Florida gas stations in these cities face fuel shortages amid Milton evacuations
Milton evacuees are facing congested roads and gas stations running out of fuel as the hurricane approaches.
JetBlue drops hot meals from menu for coach passengers on transatlantic flights
The airline is dropping the temperature on food served to economy-class passengers on all transatlantic flights.
TikTok sued by 14 attorneys general over app's impact on kids' health
The attorneys general of 13 states and Washington D.C. claim TikTok falsely claims its platform is safe for children.
Holiday creep starts even earlier this year, with shorter selling window
The traditional holiday shopping period between Thanksgiving and Christmas is almost one week shorter this year.
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Nebraska Senate race surprise: It's "more competitive than it should be"
Independent Dan Osborn is running a surprisingly competitive Senate race in deep-red Nebraska in his bid to unseat two-term Sen. Deb Fischer.
Kamala Harris proposes Medicare pay for more in-home health care
Still, Vice President Kamala Harris "The View" co-hosts that "not a thing" comes to mind that she would do differently than President Biden.
Harris and Trump's positions on Iran and Israel as tensions flare
The next president will have to manage a delicate situation as the threat of an all-out war escalates.
Biden postpones overseas trip, urges everyone in Hurricane Milton's path to evacuate
"If you're under evacuation orders, you should evacuate now, now — you should have already evacuated. It's a matter of life and death," President Biden said.
Supreme Court probes limits of ATF rule regulating ghost guns
The rule issued by the Biden administration in 2022 seeks to subject unserialized ghost guns to the same requirements as commercially made firearms.
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3 reasons behind the rise in breast cancer, including some you can control
There's a troubling rise in breast cancer in women under the age of 50, an American Cancer Society report shows, but there are things you can do to help lower your risk.
How living in extended-stay hotels can affect the health of poor kids
Living in extended-stay hotels, often a last resort for low-income families trying to avoid homelessness, can lead to or exacerbate various children's physical and mental health issues, advocates say.
Research on worms leads to Nobel Prize
Two scientists' groundbreaking research on worms has earned them the Nobel Prize in medicine. Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun uncovered microRNA, tiny molecules that help control what cells do, which could help develop new medicines.
CDC to screen travelers for Marburg, as outbreak of Ebola-like disease grows
The CDC will urge Americans to "reconsider nonessential travel" to Rwanda.
Soda mixed with coffee creamer? The "dirty soda" trend, explained.
Dirty sodas, which combines your favorite soft drink with creamer, syrups and more, are all over social media. Here's what experts say about the ingredients.
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Harris and Trump's positions on Iran and Israel as tensions flare
The next president will have to manage a delicate situation as the threat of an all-out war escalates.
CBS News' Marwan al-Ghoul on a year trapped in the Israel-Hamas war
CBS News relies on producer Marwan al-Ghoul to help tell the story of the war in Gaza, where he and his family have been trapped for a year.
Public's help sought to identify women in 46 cold cases
The original initiative launched to identify 22 women saw about 1,800 tips received from the public.
Israel and Hamas at war: A timeline of major events since Oct. 7, 2023
A look at key moments since Hamas terrorists stormed into Israel, sparking a war that, a year later, threatens to ignite the Middle East.
Airline apologizes after sexually explicit movie airs on every screen
The Qantas crew's selection of the racy drama "Daddio" was a surprise to many, and to the airline, which apologized.
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Read an excerpt of Lisa Marie Presley's memoir, "From Here to the Great Unknown"
The late Lisa Marie Presley and her daughter, Riley Keough, give a raw look inside their famous family's lives at Graceland and beyond in a new memoir.
Riley Keough on emotional journey completing Lisa Marie Presley's memoir
On Tuesday, Oprah Winfrey announced "From Here to the Great Unknown" is her latest book club selection.
Sebastian Stan on starring in Trump biopic
Sebastian Stan and Jeremy Strong star in "The Apprentice," a film about Donald Trump's early years and his mentor Roy Cohn. After a controversial Cannes premiere and threats of legal action from the Trump campaign, the movie is set for release just weeks before the election.
Oprah Winfrey reveals new book club pick
In a "CBS Mornings" exclusive, Oprah Winfrey reveals "From Here to the Great Unknown" is her latest book club selection. The memoir, written by the late Lisa Marie Presley and finished by her daughter Riley Keough, reflects on life at Graceland and the impact of losing Elvis. Keough reflects on her mother's memories of Elvis, life at Graceland, and the lasting impact of his death.
A look inside Elvis Presley's black box
Riley Keough gives Oprah Winfrey a close-up view of Elvis Presley's "most personal things" during an interview at Graceland in Memphis.
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TikTok sued by 14 attorneys general over app's impact on kids' health
The attorneys general of 13 states and Washington D.C. claim TikTok falsely claims its platform is safe for children.
Guns for sale on social media despite Meta's policies against it
Glocks, military-style rifles and "ghost guns" have all been advertised for sale on easily accessible sites like Facebook and Instagram, a new report finds.
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.
What do dockworkers do, and which parts of the job are automated?
Labor pact between dockworkers and the shipping industry doesn't resolve their concerns about automation. Here's what to know.
Gmail users get new summary cards to track purchases, events
Google brings new interactive summary cards to Gmail inboxes to help users track purchases, events.
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Research on worms leads to Nobel Prize
Two scientists' groundbreaking research on worms has earned them the Nobel Prize in medicine. Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun uncovered microRNA, tiny molecules that help control what cells do, which could help develop new medicines.
SpaceX launches European asteroid probe as hurricane weather closes in
Despite an initially dismal forecast, SpaceX got a break in the weather to send Europe's Hera asteroid probe on its way.
Maps show which states could see northern lights this weekend
The northern lights could dazzle millions of Americans in some northern states this weekend.
Type of firefly could be first on federal endangered species list
The Bethany Beach firefly is the first lightning bug species to be considered for protections under the Endangered Species Act.
How climate change threatens plants, animals
In this episode of "Climate Watch: Protecting the Planet," CBS News senior environmental correspondent Ben Tracy speaks to scientists and experts about the growing number of critically endangered plants and animals and how humans can help.
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TikTok addictive features allegations
14 attorneys general allege in several lawsuits filed against TikTok that the social media app is harming children's mental health and relies on "addictive features." Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell broke down the commonwealth's allegations Tuesday.
Public's help sought to identify women in 46 cold cases
The original initiative launched to identify 22 women saw about 1,800 tips received from the public.
Only suspect in Maddie McCann case acquitted of unrelated rape charges
A court in Germany has acquitted Christian Brueckner, the only suspect in the disappearance of Maddie McCann, on unrelated rape and sexual abuse charges.
Guns for sale on social media despite Meta's policies against it
Glocks, military-style rifles and "ghost guns" have all been advertised for sale on easily accessible sites like Facebook and Instagram, a new report finds.
Woman charged with 3 murders in 3 days is a serial killer, police say
Sabrina Kauldhar, 30, was arrested at a hotel after police linked the killings, determining the suspect's description matched in each case.
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SpaceX launches European asteroid probe as hurricane weather closes in
Despite an initially dismal forecast, SpaceX got a break in the weather to send Europe's Hera asteroid probe on its way.
Stormy weather, approaching hurricane, threaten launch delays
With a hurricane approaching, two high-priority NASA and European missions to an asteroid and Jupiter's moon Europa face delays.
Maps show which states could see northern lights this weekend
The northern lights could dazzle millions of Americans in some northern states this weekend.
New Vulcan rocket takes off on second test flight
Despite an apparent problem with one of two strap-on boosters, the Vulcan reached orbit and otherwise performed as expected.
Webb telescope detects carbon dioxide on surface of Pluto's largest moon
Researchers used observations from the Webb Telescope to identify carbon dioxide and hydrogen peroxide on the surface of Charon, Pluto's largest moon.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Summer music heats up 2024
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
Clues and evidence in the John McCabe case
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
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Helene debris in Hurricane Milton's path
Damage left behind by Helene could become another dangerous obstacle for Floridians hunkering down for Hurricane Milton. CBS News' Cristian Benavides has more from St. Petersburg, and Tom Hanson speaks to DeSoto County's Sondra Guffey about shelter preparations.
New poll on Harris, Trump race
A New York Times/Siena College poll finds Vice President Kamala Harris is standing out more among voters than former President Donald Trump for representing change. CBS News' Robert Costa has more as the campaigns reach the final stage.
State Department on Hezbollah cease-fire
State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller weighed in on reports that the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group is seeking a cease-fire deal with Israel. Miller took questions on when the U.S. wants a diplomatic solution installed to end the conflict in the Middle East.
TikTok addictive features allegations
14 attorneys general allege in several lawsuits filed against TikTok that the social media app is harming children's mental health and relies on "addictive features." Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell broke down the commonwealth's allegations Tuesday.
Hurricane Milton's immense size
As Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida, many are preparing their homes and evacuating before devastating winds and potential flooding slam the state. Meteorologist Jessica Burch has the latest forecast, and CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports from Orlando.