Senate Democrats: RNC should reimburse taxpayers for Benghazi Committee
They say Republicans have made clear the Benghazi Committee has been used for political purposes
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Is the GOP conceding defeat on the nuclear deal with Iran?
Republican opponents of the nuclear agreement with Iran admit they'll have a hard time killing it in Congress
Harry Reid backs Iran nuclear deal
The White House still needs a few more Democratic backers to ensure Congress doesn't override parts of the deal
Heat over Iran nuclear deal intensifies
GOP entrenched in opposition, even some Dems voice doubts, but one senator says opponents should read the fine print before "charging out"
Senate Democrats block first vote on Obama's trade deal
A group of Democrats bolted because Majority Leader McConnell couldn't guarantee a vote on additional trade-related bills
Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid opened his remarks on the Senate floor Tuesday by criticizing the NFL and Commissioner Roger Goodell
Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid opened his remarks on the Senate floor Tuesday by criticizing the NFL and Commissioner Roger Goodell on the decision to punish Tom Brady for too little air in footballs, but not forcing the Washington Redskins to rename the team.
Harry Reid: NFL more concerned about deflated balls than racist name
The senate minority leader thinks there's another issue the NFL should be paying more attention to
Trade bill faces uncertain future in Congress
The Senate will vote Tuesday whether to take up a bill that would fast-track a trade bill through Congress
Harry Reid, Rand Paul share a moment on the Senate floor
Sunglasses were donned, fist bumps were casually exchanged -- no big deal, really
Eyeing Yucca Mountain for nuclear waste dump, again
Members of Congress will tour the Nevada site amid new talk about a decades-old problem: where to dispose of radioactive waste
Harry Reid has lost his vision in his right eye
The Senate minority leader suffered an accident in the gym earlier this year
Who does Harry Reid want to see replace him as Democratic leader?
The Senate minority leader announced his retirement Friday, but the race to replace him seemed to be over before it began
Senate's top Democrat won't run for re-election
Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid's fifth term due to run out at the end of 2016
Senate to return from holiday break amid low expectations
The U.S. Senate returns from its holiday break Monday, with midterm elections just under 10 months away. Majority Leader Harry Reid offered a bleak outlook on whether Congress will continue to be as unproductive as it has in recent years
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid called all 100 senators to the floor Thursday and announced he was changing a 96-year-old rule, lowering the hurdle for confirming appointees from 60 votes to a simple majority of 51
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid called all 100 senators to the floor Thursday and announced he was changing a 96-year-old rule, lowering the hurdle for confirming appointees from 60 votes to a simple majority of 51. Republicans say it's a slippery slope. Nancy Cordes reports.
Aaron Hernandez pleads not guilty to murder charges
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Face the Nation, 04.03.11
Bob Schieffer spoke with Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) and Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) on how the U.S. is handling the situation in Libya and if parties can work together to avoid a government shutdown; Also, Bob Schieffer comments on the importance of telling the truth.
Face The Nation, 01.10.09
Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) and Pete Hoekstra (R-Mich.) on where Guantanamo detainees should be transferred and controversy facing Sen. Harry Reid. Plus; reporter roundtable with CBS News' Jan Crawford and NYT's Peter Baker. And; Bob Schieffer on the lessons from man's best friend.
Yucca Mountain
Steve Kroft reports on the U.S. government's controversial decision to move 70,000 tons of radioactive waste from temporary storage facilities to Nevada for permanent burial under Yucca Mountain. Opponents say even transporting the waste is a dangerous proposition.
Hunter Biden's gun case goes to the jury
Both the prosecution and the defense gave their closing arguments in Hunter Biden's gun trial on Monday after his lawyers said he would not be testifying.
Dangerous heat could break records again this week across U.S.
More than 20 million people were under weather advisories for extreme heat as forecasts predicted another week of soaring temperatures.
Trump proposes at Nevada rally ending taxes on tips
In a pitch to service workers, former President Donald Trump vowed to end taxes on income earned as tips.
Biden weighs move to unlock legal status for some unauthorized immigrants
The plan would help some unauthorized immigrants who are married to American citizens, according to several sources.
Ukraine says it struck ultra-modern Russian stealth jet at air base
If confirmed, it would mark Ukraine's first known successful strike on a twin-engine Su-57 stealth jet.
Planetary Health Diet can reduce risk of early death, study says. What is it?
A diet healthy for humans and the planet? A new study explores the potential benefits of the Planetary Health Diet. Here's what to know.
Far-right parties make gains in European Parliament elections
Voters in 27 countries across Europe have pulled the bloc's 720-seat European Parliament farther to the right than it has ever been.
Man who drove off embankment saved after dog runs 4 miles for help
"One of his dogs traveled the nearly four miles to their camp, which alerted the rest of the party that something was wrong," police said.
Sen. John Fetterman and wife Gisele involved in two-vehicle crash in Maryland
U.S. Senator John Fetterman and his wife, Gisele, were involved in a two-vehicle crash in Mayland on Sunday.
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Biden weighs move to unlock legal status for some unauthorized immigrants
The plan would help some unauthorized immigrants who are married to American citizens, according to several sources.
May tornadoes, derecho storm cause nearly $6 billion in damage
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said there had been 11 confirmed disasters so far this year with losses exceeding $1 billion, with the total price tag topping $25 billion.
Sen. John Fetterman and wife Gisele involved in two-vehicle crash in Maryland
U.S. Senator John Fetterman and his wife, Gisele, were involved in a two-vehicle crash in Maryland on Sunday.
Primary races to watch in Nevada, South Carolina, Maine
GOP South Carolina Reps. Nancy Mace and William Timmons face primary challenges Tuesday, and Nevada Republicans to choose candidate to take on Democratic Sen. Jacky Rosen.
Buying a home? Expect to pay $18,000 a year in additional costs
The average yearly cost of homeowners insurance, property taxes and utilities is up nearly $4,000 since 2020.
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Buying a home? Expect to pay $18,000 a year in additional costs
The average yearly cost of homeowners insurance, property taxes and utilities is up nearly $4,000 since 2020.
Federal agreement paves way for closer scrutiny of AI industry
The Federal Trade Commission and Justice Department will split responsibility for overseeing the rapidly growing AI sector.
Apple just made a big AI announcement. Here's what to know.
Apple CEO Tim Cook announced plans to embed AI and ChatGPT in the company's iPhones and other tech devices.
Nvidia 10-for-1 stock split puts share price within reach of more investors
Chipmaker's revenue more than tripled in latest quarter as demand for its semiconductors — used to power AI applications — has soared over the past year.
When students graduate debt-free
Total student loan debt in the U.S. is now nearly $1.8 trillion, and experts say young people are delaying buying homes and starting families because of it. So, what could the lives of students look like when they graduate debt-free?
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Biden weighs move to unlock legal status for some unauthorized immigrants
The plan would help some unauthorized immigrants who are married to American citizens, according to several sources.
Primary races to watch in Nevada, South Carolina, Maine
GOP South Carolina Reps. Nancy Mace and William Timmons face primary challenges Tuesday, and Nevada Republicans to choose candidate to take on Democratic Sen. Jacky Rosen.
Trump proposes at Nevada rally ending taxes on tips
In a pitch to service workers, former President Donald Trump vowed to end taxes on income earned as tips.
What to expect from Russian military exercises in the Caribbean
While the Russian exercises aren't considered a threat to the U.S., American ships have been deployed to shadow the Russians, U.S. officials said.
Federal agreement paves way for closer scrutiny of AI industry
The Federal Trade Commission and Justice Department will split responsibility for overseeing the rapidly growing AI sector.
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Planetary Health Diet can reduce risk of early death, study says. What is it?
A diet healthy for humans and the planet? A new study explores the potential benefits of the Planetary Health Diet. Here's what to know.
Olympic gymnast Suni Lee reveals eczema journey: "You are not alone"
Olympic gymnastics all-around champion Suni Lee shares her longtime journey with eczema, an inflammatory skin condition also known as atopic dermatitis.
After an MS diagnosis, this man started running marathons
Derek Stefureac has reversed the progression of his multiple sclerosis by embracing exercise, doctors said.
FDA approves first RSV vaccine for adults in their 50s
The RSV vaccine by GSK was previously approved only for adults 60 and older.
New COVID variant KP.3 climbs to 25%, now largest in CDC estimates
The strain is "very, very similar" to the JN.1 variant from earlier this year.
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4 college instructors injured in "serious incident" in China, school says
Four instructors affiliated with Iowa's Cornell College were injured in "a serious incident" while at a public park in China, the college said on Monday.
What to expect from Russian military exercises in the Caribbean
While the Russian exercises aren't considered a threat to the U.S., American ships have been deployed to shadow the Russians, U.S. officials said.
Ukraine says it struck ultra-modern Russian stealth jet at air base
If confirmed, it would mark Ukraine's first known successful strike on a twin-engine Su-57 stealth jet.
Fans sentenced to prison for racially insulting soccer star
Three fans pleaded guilty in the first conviction for racism-related cases in professional soccer in Spain.
First nonhuman species found to use name-like sounds for each other, study says
Videos show how African elephants may be the first nonhuman species to use vocal name-like identifiers for each other, suggesting "the capacity for some degree of symbolic thought," researchers said.
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Questlove digs into the roots of hip-hop and its impact in new book
Six-time Grammy Award-winning musician Questlove is out with a new book "Hip-Hop is History" that explores the genre he helped influence.
Dick Van Dyke makes history with Emmys win
Legendary actor Dick Van Dyke is 98 and still works out three days a week. He says that's his "secret weapon."
Tony-nominated Jonathan Groff on revival of "Merrily We Roll Along"
Jonathan Groff discusses on "CBS Mornings" how "Merrily We Roll Along," which is nominated for seven Tony Awards, connects to people's daily lives after it initially was only on Broadway for 16 performances in 1981.
Questlove on how hip-hop has evolved
Grammy-winning artist Questlove has been making music professionally for more than 30 years. His new book "Hip-Hop Is History" traces the creative and cultural forces that helped turn hip-hop into what it is today.
Jonathan Groff on his 3rd Tony nomination
Jonathan Groff talks about his role in the Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim's "Merrily We Roll Along." Groff, who plays composer Frank Shepard alongside co-stars Daniel Radcliffe and Lindsay Mendez, is celebrating his third Tony nomination.
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Apple expected to unveil AI features
Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference is kicking off Monday. The company is expected to announce new software updates with a major focus on artificial intelligence. Bridget Carey, consumer tech reporter for CNET, joined CBS News to discuss the conference.
Apple just made a big AI announcement. Here's what to know.
Apple CEO Tim Cook announced plans to embed AI and ChatGPT in the company's iPhones and other tech devices.
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.
Nvidia 10-for-1 stock split puts share price within reach of more investors
Chipmaker's revenue more than tripled in latest quarter as demand for its semiconductors — used to power AI applications — has soared over the past year.
Americans seem more interested in hybrid cars
The sales growth of fully electric vehicles in the U.S. has slowed in the past year, but the sales of hybrid vehicles surged by 53% in 2023. Surveys show Americans are hesitant to go fully electric because of high sticker prices and the lack of reliable charging infrastructure.
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Americans seem more interested in hybrid cars
The sales growth of fully electric vehicles in the U.S. has slowed in the past year, but the sales of hybrid vehicles surged by 53% in 2023. Surveys show Americans are hesitant to go fully electric because of high sticker prices and the lack of reliable charging infrastructure.
Las Vegas sets new heat record
A massive heat dome is currently sulking over California, Texas, and parts of the Southwest. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has more details from Las Vegas, which broke a daily record at 111 degrees Fahrenheit Thursday.
Rare juvenile T. rex fossil found by children in North Dakota to go on display
The "Teen Rex" is one of just four young T. rex fossils that have been found on Earth.
Joro spider photos: Get up close and personal as they trek north
Joro spiders can lay up to 500 eggs in a single sac and can parachute themselves "tens to hundreds of miles" away through the sky. These photos show where they've landed so far.
Wary of giant, parachuting Joro spiders? Here's what to know.
They're big, they're scary-looking and they float through the air — but Joro spiders are also among the "shyest" spiders researchers have ever found.
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Fans sentenced to prison for racially insulting soccer star
Three fans pleaded guilty in the first conviction for racism-related cases in professional soccer in Spain.
Human remains found in former home of man convicted in wife's murder
The coroner confirmed that human remains were found in the basement, calling the death "highly suspicious."
Councilwoman shot dead outside her home in Mexico
Esmeralda Garzon is the second female politician to be killed in Mexico since Claudia Sheinbaum was elected president.
At least 10 hurt in Wisconsin shooting incident, police say
At least 10 people, ranging in age from 14-23, were hurt during a Madison, Wisconsin shooting, police said.
She survived being shot at point-blank range. Who wanted Nicki Lenway dead?
Nicki Lenway was no stranger to violence -- the 33-year old worked crime scenes for the Minneapolis Police Department. But she never imagined she'd find herself fighting for her life after being gunned down in a parking lot.
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Virgin Galactic chalks up 7th commercial sub-orbital space flight
It was the final flight of Virgin's Unity spaceplane while the company transitions to a more capable spacecraft.
From the archives: Bill Anders, Apollo 8 and the "Earthrise" photo
Astronaut Williams Anders died Friday, June 7, 2024, at the age of 90. In this "CBS Sunday Morning" story originally broadcast December 23, 2018, Anders and his fellow crewmates from Apollo 8, James Lovell and Frank Borman, talked with Lee Cowan about becoming the first humans to circle the moon, and of the photograph they brought back: the first image of the Earth above the lunar surface. Dubbed "Earthrise," it showed humanity the beauty and fragility of our home planet, and helped invigorate the environmental movement.
William Anders, former Apollo 8 astronaut, dies in plane crash
William Anders, who snapped one of the most iconic images of the space age, was killed when his small plane went down off the coast of Washington state.
Boeing's Starliner successfully docks with space station
The Starliner crew had to work around thruster problems and more helium leaks, but pulled off a successful space station docking.
Boeing Starliner docks at space station
Boeing's Starliner capsule, with a crew of two, docked at the International Space Station Thursday after troubleshooting some technical malfunctions. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood breaks down how NASA maneuvered through the challenges to achieve the Starliner's next step in space.
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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.
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 photographer Ed Spinelli.
Becky Bliefnick texted about fear of her estranged husband
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
The hunt for Forrest Fenn's treasure
Forrest Fenn hid a treasure somewhere in the Rocky Mountains. Five men died searching for it.
The Circleville letters: You've got hate mail
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
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Celtics up 2-0 on Mavericks in NBA Finals
The Boston Celtics held Luka Doncic to only three points in the fourth quarter of their 105-98 victory over the Mavericks Sunday, taking a 2-0 NBA Finals lead as the series shifts to Dallas. Jeff Zillgitt, NBA reporter for USA Today, joined CBS News to break down the action.
Senate to hold vote on nationwide IVF right
Senate Democrats could soon put legislation to a vote that is aimed at establishing a nationwide right to in-vitro fertilization. Earlier this year, the Alabama Supreme Court declared frozen embryos are considered children under state law. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
Macron's call for elections unexpected, risky
French President Emmanuel Macron has called for elections in the wake of his party's major losses to Marine Le Pen's far-right party in votes for the European Parliament. CBS News foreign correspondent Elaine Cobbe has more on Macron's decision.
Trump-Biden race too close to call, poll says
The latest CBS News national poll has President Biden and former President Donald Trump running neck-and-neck among likely voters. Trump and Biden are also virtually tied in seven important battleground states, including Michigan, Pennsylvania and Arizona. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto has more.
Jury deliberations begin in Hunter Biden case
The jury in Hunter Biden's federal gun possession trial has begun deliberations after both sides rested their cases and presented closing arguments Monday. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.