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Unifying a divided country after the election
As Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden inches closer to attaining the 270 Electoral College votes, Americans are asking how he'll unify the divided country he inherits. John Dickerson takes a closer look.
Record 126,000 new COVID-19 cases reported
The United States saw more than 126,000 new COVID-19 infections Friday, setting a record for new cases for a third straight day, CBS News' Tom Hanson reports. Roughly 9.7 million people across the country have been infected as hot spots erupt across the country, stretching from the heartland to the West.
Storm Eta on track to hit U.S.
Eta has strengthened and pushed closer to the Cayman Islands after the weather system's torrential downpours triggered mudslides in Guatemala, killing at least 100 people. Officials fear the number will go higher with 150 people still unaccounted for. Meteorologist Jeff Berardelli joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to track the storm.
The legal road to 270 Electoral College votes
The Trump campaign has filed lawsuits in Pennsylvania, Nevada and Georgia in a bid to get them to stop counting votes, as Joe Biden holds a narrow lead in each state. Election law expert David Becker joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss the legality behind President Trump's legal challenges.
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Joe Biden projected winner of presidency, edging out Trump in Pennsylvania
Biden narrowly defeated President Trump after a bitter campaign that exposed deep divides in a country still in the throes of a deadly pandemic.
CBS News' Full Election Results
CBS News brings you all the latest results in the 2020 election.
2020 Election Live Updates: Biden "honored and humbled" by results
Biden is projected to secure enough electoral votes needed to capture the White House.
Democrats "devastated" and reflective after House GOP exceeds expectations
House Republicans were able to knock off at least five Democratic incumbents they had targeted in 2020.
Watch Live: Trump election press conference at Four Seasons Total Landscaping
The president trails Joe Biden by more than 28,000 votes in Pennsylvania.
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Pennsylvania 2020 election results: Biden projected winner
One of the most hard-fought battles of 2020 was waged by Trump and Biden over Pennsylvania and its 20 electoral votes.
Georgia 2020 election results
Georgia has 16 electoral votes, and the race remains too close to call, as election officials continue counting votes.
North Carolina 2020 election results
There are 15 electoral votes up for grabs in North Carolina, and CBS News' polling views this the state as a toss-up.
Arizona 2020 election results
Arizona's 11 electoral votes are a toss-up — the latest CBS News polling shows Biden with a slight lead.
Nevada 2020 election results
Nevada has six electoral votes, and the race was still far too close to call when state election officials announced a day-long hiatus on announcing any further results.
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White House chief of staff tests positive for COVID-19
Meadows' diagnosis comes just over a month after more than two dozen people connected to the White House contracted COVID-19.
U.S. breaks COVID-19 record for third straight day
"I'm not going to mince any words when it comes to the spread of the coronavirus," Denver Mayor Michael Hancock said Friday. "We're on a very dangerous path."
Laura Ingraham says Trump needs to act with "grace" if he loses
"President Trump's legacy will only become more significant if he focuses on moving the country forward," the longtime supporter of the president said on-air Friday night.
Rare maps cast doubt on Florida history, spot of explorer's killing
James MacDougald believes he has rewritten Florida history and added further intrigue to the early story of the Tampa Bay area.
Eta leaves 150 dead or missing in Guatemala, president says
As the remnants of Eta moved back over Caribbean waters, governments in Central America worked to tally the displaced and dead.
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U.S. breaks COVID-19 record for third straight day
"I'm not going to mince any words when it comes to the spread of the coronavirus," Denver Mayor Michael Hancock said Friday. "We're on a very dangerous path."
Hospitals short on N95 masks as COVID-19 surges
"A 90-day supply of good-quality product would make me very happy" said one health care system manager. That isn't happening.
General in charge of COVID vaccine distribution worries many won't take it
"My worst nightmare is that we get vaccines to the American people and they don't take them. Shame on us," says General Gustave Perna. See the report, Sunday on 60 Minutes.
Minnesota breaks daily record for virus cases and deaths
Friday marked the fourth-straight day of Minnesota health officials reporting record daily COVID-19 cases.
Vermont: Walmart "cruel" for snubbing $2,000 worker grants
Walmart says it won't apply for state grant program for essential workers. Vermont lawmaker calls it "mind-boggling."
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Sneak peek: Murder at the Mall
Saturday 10/9c: Michelle Martinko fought for her life in a parking lot. Her attacker was left bleeding — creating the evidence that solved the case. CBS News correspondent Jamie Yuccas reports.
The Murder of Anna Repkina
Did a love triangle lead to murder? After his fiancée is found dead, a man researches time travel to “correct a horrible mistake.” Correspondent Tracy Smith reports for "48 Hours."
Where is Jennifer Kesse?
A young woman vanishes from her Florida condo – security footage captures a phantom figure calmly parking her car. Is it the kidnapper? "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
Justice for Ahmaud
A mother fights for the truth behind her son’s killing – captured on video. Ahmaud Arbery was jogging when he was chased and shot. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports.
The Case Against Sandra Garner
A rare look inside a murder case where virtually everything from the first moments of the investigation through the verdict are captured on camera. "48 Hours" correspondent Richard Schlesinger reports.
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Boy makes wood bats from storm debris to raise funds for victims
A 12-year-old boy in Iowa is making a bid to be the MVP of his community by helping people affected by a massive storm.
Firefighters save cabin from wildfire and leave note for owner
A man received two surprises after the East Troublesome Fire ravaged everything in its path near Granby, Colorado.
Sisters start company to create designer wheelchair covers
"It immediately turns the wheelchair from something like a medical device into a friendly object," said Ailbhe Keane, who started Izzy Wheels with her sister.
102-year-old veteran checks skydiving off her bucket list
A 102-year-old veteran went for the ride of a lifetime by jumping out of an airplane, and she still has another thrill on her bucket list.
Teen wins $25K prize for research on potential COVID-19 cure
Anika Chebrolu's research could someday lead to a potential treatment for the coronavirus.
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Reverb | Losing Las Vegas
The economic fallout from COVID-19 hit Las Vegas harder than any other major city in the nation, devastating households far from the famous Strip. Though the lights are flickering on once again, uncertainty still looms. This episode of CBSN Originals reveals how some Las Vegas workers are navigating a tough new reality with no end in sight.
Reverb | Generation Climate
A generation that grew up witnessing a world with a rapidly changing climate is coming of age. Now, Gen Z climate activists are bringing a sense of urgency to mobilizing social and political movements across the nation. As the world is running out of time, these young activists have made it their mission to fight for its future.
Welcome to Pine Lake
CBSN Originals' first feature documentary set out to tell the triumphant story of a progressive, women-run town – and ended up revealing the institutional racism at the city's core. The film is followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers and an extended discussion with important voices and thought leaders on the problems and possible solutions to systemic racism in America today, hosted by CBSN's Anne-Marie Green.
Speaking Frankly | Symbolic Justice
With renewed calls for racial justice in America come fresh demands to take down Confederate monuments, rid sports teams of Native American mascots, and rebrand products that use racist caricatures. But some say the focus on imagery distracts from the fight for systemic change. This CBSN Originals documentary explores the impact of dismantling these symbols of the past – and the push for a more equitable future.
Speaking Frankly | Socialism
Socialism has gone mainstream in American politics, but it remains deeply controversial. For some, it seems to offer an appealing solution to the country’s woes, but for others, it evokes fearful imagery of authoritarian regimes. This CBSN Originals documentary dives into the culture war over socialism and what it means for the nation's future.
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COVID cases surge to record single-day high
The surging number of new coronavirus cases on Thursday shattered a record set just the previous day by almost 20,000. There were nearly 122,000 cases reported Thursday, just one day after crossing the 100,000 mark on Wednesday. Adriana Diaz reports.
Testimonies to Susan B. Anthony
Voters, women mostly, have been flocking to Mount Hope Cemetery in Rochester, N.Y., to pay tribute to suffragist Susan B. Anthony, who died never knowing her fight to win women the sacred right to vote would succeed. Steve Hartman talked with some of those who made a pilgrimage to her gravesite.
Online chess makes its biggest move
The pandemic has hurt most professional sports, but it's done wonders for an ancient game that has experienced an online boom, with players and fans logging into chess platforms like never before
Group uses the arts to get out the vote
Although there are still three days until Election Day, some cities this year have seen a surge in early voting. Helping those voters get motivated and to the polls is a team of unconventional people that describes themselves as "artistic activists." They are part of the "Unstoppable Voters Project," a series spread across the nation that informs voters by bringing the arts to the ballot box. Michelle Miller takes a look.
The Deciders
"CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell hosts "The Deciders," a one-hour primetime special exploring the changing American electorate as the country nears Election Day.
NASCAR stars unveil Michael Jordan team car
“CBS This Morning” is getting a first look at 23XI Racing’s new car for the upcoming season. The racing team is owned by Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin. NASCAR racer Bubba Wallace will drive the #23 car starting in 2021.
More women of color on the ballot than ever
An historic number of women of color, at least 117, are nominees for the House and Senate this November. Most of those women running to make Congress more diverse are Democrats, approximately half are African American and more than a quarter are Hispanic. Nikole Killion reports.
Louisville officer countersues Kenneth Walker
Sergeant Jonathan Mattingly, an officer involved in the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor, has filed a civil suit against her boyfriend, Kenneth Walker, for emotional distress, assault and battery. Jericka Duncan reports.
Kerry Washington on the right to vote
Actress and producer Kerry Washington speaks to "CBS This Morning" about joining Alicia Keys and America Ferrera to host a new special honoring and celebrating the right to vote. The non-partisan special, "Every Vote Counts: A Celebration of Democracy," airs Thursday on CBS and features artists, musicians and community leaders coming together for democracy.
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Notable speakers at 2020 Reykjavík Global Forum
The Reykjavík Global Forum – Women Leaders will be held from Monday, November 9 until Wednesday, November 11.
Eta leaves 150 dead or missing in Guatemala, president says
As the remnants of Eta moved back over Caribbean waters, governments in Central America worked to tally the displaced and dead.
TV anchor arrested, accused of abetting suicide of architect
Firebrand TV anchor Arnab Goswami is charged in connection with the 2018 deaths of an architect and the architect's mother.
Russian court releases activist jailed over Putin mannequin stunt
The 22-year-old man had been convicted of hooliganism and jailed for 2 years for taping a mannequin wearing a Putin mask and prison outfit to a lamp post.
How to watch the Reykjavík Global Forum – Women Leaders 2020
Speakers include current and former political leaders, CEOs, and veteran journalists discussing a variety of issues gripping our world.
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Pennsylvania 2020 election results: Biden projected winner
One of the most hard-fought battles of 2020 was waged by Trump and Biden over Pennsylvania and its 20 electoral votes.
Joe Biden edges out Trump to win presidency in deeply divided nation
Biden narrowly defeated President Trump after a bitter campaign that exposed deep divides in a country still in the throes of a deadly pandemic.
Laura Ingraham says Trump needs to act with "grace" if he loses election
"President Trump's legacy will only become more significant if he focuses on moving the country forward," the longtime supporter of the president said on-air Friday night.
Watch Live: Trump election press conference at Four Seasons Total Landscaping
The president trails Joe Biden by more than 28,000 votes in Pennsylvania.
Rare maps cast doubt on Florida history, spot of explorer's killing
James MacDougald believes he has rewritten Florida history and added further intrigue to the early story of the Tampa Bay area.
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Latest election results
CBS News brings you all the latest results in the 2020 election in real time.
Election Live Updates: Biden wins election as 46th president
Biden is projected to secure enough electoral votes needed to capture the White House.
Pennsylvania 2020 election results
One of the most hard-fought battles of 2020 was waged by Trump and Biden over Pennsylvania and its 20 electoral votes.
Nevada 2020 election results
Nevada has six electoral votes, and the race was still far too close to call when state election officials announced a day-long hiatus on announcing any further results.
Arizona 2020 election results
Arizona's 11 electoral votes are a toss-up — the latest CBS News polling shows Biden with a slight lead.
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The Avett Brothers perform “The Fire”
Growing up in North Carolina, music was in the family for Scott and Seth Avett. With a professional pianist grandmother and a guitarist father, the brothers played in their own rock bands in school before merging them. The Avett Brothers saw two albums nominated for Grammy Awards, and released their latest over the summer, titled “The Third Gleam.” They join “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to perform “The Fire.”
The Avett Brothers perform “I Go To My Heart”
Growing up in North Carolina, music was in the family for Scott and Seth Avett. With a professional pianist grandmother and a guitarist father, the brothers played in their own rock bands in school before merging them. The Avett Brothers saw two albums nominated for Grammy Awards, and released their latest over the summer, titled “The Third Gleam.” They join “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to perform “I Go To My Heart.”
The Avett Brothers perform “Untitled #4”
Growing up in North Carolina, music was in the family for Scott and Seth Avett. With a professional pianist grandmother and a guitarist father, the brothers played in their own rock bands in school before merging them. The Avett Brothers saw two albums nominated for Grammy Awards, and released their latest over the summer, titled “The Third Gleam.” They join “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to perform “Untitled #4.”
David Sedaris on "The Best of Me"
Celebrated writer David Sedaris may be one of the only authors alive who can fill concert venues just so people could listen to him read. While audiences feel like a distant memory during the coronavirus pandemic, he spoke to Jeff Glor about how the things he's still found to laugh about and his new book, "The Best of Me," a collection of his best essays and stories.
The best holiday movies, ranked (and where you can stream them)
Ring in the holiday season by streaming these festive films.
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This year's must-have kitchen item for shut-ins? Tupperware
Iconic brand is a hot item as more folks cook at home and Zoom parties help supercharge sales, sending stock up 3,000%.
Walmart lays off shelf-scanning robots, lets humans do the work
Turns out people are as good -- and maybe better -- for keeping tabs on state of store shelves as roving robots were.
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Why can't I vote on my phone?
Millions of Americans use mobile phones to bank, read sensitive work documents, and share personal photos with family and friends. So why can't we use them to cast ballots?
Future of gig workers could hinge on California ballot vote
Prop 22, the most expensive ballot measure in state history, would change the employment landscape for millions of workers.
Netflix hikes subscription price, boosted by viewer growth
Streaming company has added more subscribers in the first nine months of the year than it did in all of 2019.
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SpaceX launches third-generation GPS navigation satellite
The launch was expected to give NASA the data needed to press ahead with the next Crew Dragon fight to space station.
Jellyfish that can grow to size of beach balls seen in Carolinas
"These jellies can form large 'blooms' that gobble up fish and shellfish eggs and damage boats and fishing gear," the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources wrote in a Facebook post.
Scientists find "extreme" planet with rock rain and lava oceans
If you thought living on Earth in 2020 was comparable to hell, planet K2-141b is here to prove you wrong.
Denmark to kill 15 million mink over link to human COVID infections
Health Minister calls concerns "very, very serious" as mutated coronavirus in mink "can have devastating consequences worldwide."
Florida in the path of Eta and it could become a hurricane again
After slamming into Central America, Eta may have South Florida in its sights.
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U.S. breaks COVID-19 record for third straight day
"I'm not going to mince any words when it comes to the spread of the coronavirus," Denver Mayor Michael Hancock said Friday. "We're on a very dangerous path."
Hospitals short on N95 masks as COVID-19 surges
"A 90-day supply of good-quality product would make me very happy" said one health care system manager. That isn't happening.
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Federal court in Ohio issues restraining order against 25 counterfeit sites allegedly playing on pandemic fears.
Minnesota breaks daily record for virus cases and deaths
Friday marked the fourth-straight day of Minnesota health officials reporting record daily COVID-19 cases.
Vermont: Walmart "cruel" for snubbing $2,000 worker grants
Walmart says it won't apply for state grant program for essential workers. Vermont lawmaker calls it "mind-boggling."
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Vermont: Walmart "cruel" for snubbing $2,000 worker grants
Walmart says it won't apply for state grant program for essential workers. Vermont lawmaker calls it "mind-boggling."
Hospitals short on N95 masks as COVID-19 surges
"A 90-day supply of good-quality product would make me very happy" said one health care system manager. That isn't happening.
Job growth held steady in October despite surging coronavirus
Employers added 638,000 jobs, down slightly from the prior month, while unemployment fell to 6.9%.
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Federal court in Ohio issues restraining order against 25 counterfeit sites allegedly playing on pandemic fears.
Winter threatens 1.4 million U.S. jobs, analysis finds
"In the last week we haven't seen anybody sit outside," one Rhode Island restaurant manager laments.
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Rapper King Von killed in Atlanta shooting
King Von, an emerging Chicago rapper, was among three people killed in a shooting in Atlanta early Friday, authorities said.
LeBron James calls for justice after sister of Cavaliers exec found killed
NBA star LeBron James is calling for justice after the death of Ericka Weems.
Is Iowa teen's killer linked to missing news anchor?
Michelle Martinko's killer curiously mentions Jodi Huisentruit's name in his police interview. Was it nervous banter or something more sinister?
Two men detained in Philadelphia as attack threat probed
Taken into custody at convention center where votes were being counted after police were alerted to threat of attack by men who drove in from out of state.
Teen arrested in shooting death of actor Eddie Hassell
The 30-year-old Hassell was best known for his roles in the Oscar-nominated film "The Kids Are All Right" and the NBC series "Surface."
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Bizarre planet rains rocks
If you thought living on Earth in 2020 was comparable to hell, planet K2-141b is here to prove you wrong. CBSN's Lana Zak explains.
SpaceX launches third-generation GPS navigation satellite
The launch was expected to give NASA the data needed to press ahead with the next Crew Dragon fight to space station.
Scientists find "extreme" planet with rock rain and lava oceans
If you thought living on Earth in 2020 was comparable to hell, planet K2-141b is here to prove you wrong.
A Mars-sized planet is aimlessly zooming through the Milky Way
The smallest rogue planet found to date, it wanders through the Milky Way with no parent star or gravitational siblings to keep it company.
Asteroid samples sealed up for return to Earth
Scientists say more than 2 pounds of material from the surface of asteroid Bennu was captured by the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft.
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Trash or treasure? Anna Repkina murder evidence
A love triangle ended in murder; but who killed Anna Repkina? Take a look at the evidence investigators used to solve the crime.
The most popular dog breeds in America
The American Kennel Club has released its latest list of the nation's most beloved breeds.
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"Murder hornets" in America: What you need to know
Growing up to two inches long, this killer insect can decapitate 40 honeybees per minute.
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Facebook bans "Stop the Steal" group
CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joined Red and Blue to discuss why Facebook banned a large "Stop the Steal" Facebook group and what people in the group were encouraging others to do.
The Avett Brothers perform “The Fire”
Growing up in North Carolina, music was in the family for Scott and Seth Avett. With a professional pianist grandmother and a guitarist father, the brothers played in their own rock bands in school before merging them. The Avett Brothers saw two albums nominated for Grammy Awards, and released their latest over the summer, titled “The Third Gleam.” They join “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to perform “The Fire.”
CBSN Originals: "Losing Las Vegas"
The economic fallout from COVID-19 hit Las Vegas harder than any other major city in the nation, devastating households far from the famous Strip. Though the lights are flickering on once again, uncertainty still looms. This episode of CBSN Originals reveals how some Las Vegas workers are navigating a tough new reality with no end in sight.
The Avett Brothers perform “I Go To My Heart”
Growing up in North Carolina, music was in the family for Scott and Seth Avett. With a professional pianist grandmother and a guitarist father, the brothers played in their own rock bands in school before merging them. The Avett Brothers saw two albums nominated for Grammy Awards, and released their latest over the summer, titled “The Third Gleam.” They join “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to perform “I Go To My Heart.”
CBSN Originals: "Generation Climate"
A generation that grew up witnessing a world with a rapidly changing climate is coming of age. Now, Gen Z climate activists are bringing a sense of urgency to mobilizing social and political movements across the nation. As the world is running out of time, these young activists have made it their mission to fight for its future.