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Eye Opener: End of election inches closer
The end of the presidential election is inching closer as votes continue to be counted. Also, the U.S. shattered another record for single-day coronavirus cases after the country saw more than 100,000 new cases for the second day in a row. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds.
Biden takes slight lead in Georgia race
Former Vice President Joe Biden just barely squeaked past President Trump overnight in Georgia, but the race remains in a virtual tie there with votes still left to count. If Biden wins the state, it would mark the first time a Democrat has won Georgia in 28 years, and it could push the nominee over the 270 votes he needs to win the presidency. Mark Strassmann reports.
Nevada attorney general gives update on votes
Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss where ballot counting stands in that battleground state and respond to President Trump's allegations of voter fraud. "60 in 6" correspondent Enrique Acevedo also joins the show to give an update on the state.
Trump's false claims sow doubt in election
With former Vice President Joe Biden on the brink of capturing the 270 electoral votes needed to win the presidency, President Trump on Thursday made extraordinary and misleading statements from the White House to sow doubt in the democratic process. Ed O'Keefe reports, and CBS News elections and surveys director Anthony Salvanto joins "CBS This Morning" with where the race stands.
Election 2020
2020 Election Live Updates: Biden takes lead in Pennsylvania
The race for the presidency is still too close to call.
CBS News' Full Election Results
CBS News brings you all the latest results in the 2020 election.
Watch Live: Georgia secretary of state gives election update
Joe Biden pulled ahead with a slim lead in Georgia as of early Friday morning.
Nevada AG: Trump voting fraud complaint is "garbage"
"It just goes to show the last-ditch efforts these guys are going to go to to try and derail this election to their benefit," Attorney General Aaron Ford said on "CBS This Morning" Friday.
Trump falsely claims election is being stolen from him
In his first remarks since just after election night, Trump unleashed untruthful and inaccurate claims against Democrats and the media, whom he accused of trying to steal the election from him.
Pennsylvania secretary of state says "majority" of ballots counted
As of Thursday afternoon, Trump had 50.2% of the vote in Pennsylvania compared to Biden's 48.5%, with 92% of the vote counted.
Trump campaign launches barrage of legal challenges
The Trump campaign has filed lawsuits in four key states in an effort to litigate his way to victory.
Twitter bans a Bannon account after he says behead Fauci and Wray
Former Trump adviser said on his podcast that Fauci and the FBI director should meet that fate if Trump gets second term
Trump's family tells GOP to "have some backbone"
Former Republican Senator Rick Santorum said on Thursday the president's claims are "shocking" and "dangerous."
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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.
Georgia 2020 election results
Georgia has 16 electoral votes, and the race remains too close to call, as election officials continue counting votes.
Arizona 2020 election results
Arizona's 11 electoral votes are a toss-up — the latest CBS News polling shows Biden with a slight lead.
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.
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.
Wisconsin 2020 election results: Biden is projected winner
Wisconsin has 10 electoral votes, and Biden's projected win flips the state Democratic after Trump won it in 2016.
Florida 2020 election results: Trump is projected winner
With 29 electoral votes at stake, Florida arguably had the most electoral votes to offer of the states viewed as toss-ups heading into Election Day.
Michigan 2020 election results: Biden is projected winner
There are 16 electoral votes up for grabs in Michigan, a state President Trump won by an extremely narrow margin in 2016.
Texas 2020 election results: Trump is projected winner
CBS News projects that Trump wins Texas and receives a whopping 38 electoral votes.
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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?
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.
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.
Al Roker diagnosed with prostate cancer
"I don't want people thinking, 'Oh, poor Al,' you know, because I'm gonna be OK," Roker said.
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.
Nevada is 1st state to constitutionally protect same-sex marriage
Question 2's passage also establishes that religious organizations and clergy members have the right to refuse to perform a marriage.
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.
LeBron James calls for justice after sister of Cavaliers exec found murdered
NBA star Lebron James is calling for justice after the death of Ericka Weems.
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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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%.
U.S. breaks record for COVID-19 cases in one day
Hospitalizations across the nation are also soaring, with at least 16 states breaking records.
North Dakota sets records for virus deaths, cases, hospitalizations
The death count is the 15th highest per capita in the country, according to The COVID Tracking Project.
Federal Reserve leaves interest rates unchanged
Fed Chairman Jerome Powell has urged lawmakers to support the economic recovery with more stimulus spending.
ESPN cutting 10% of workforce due to impact of pandemic
Cuts amount to 10% of sports network's 5,000-plus employees and are due largely to pandemic's impact on business.
Official with COVID worked at Election Day polling site, then died
The official's death is raising concerns for the nearly 2,000 people who voted at the suburban St. Louis polling place.
AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine could be coming in January
A possible vaccine shot could come just as the U.S. is setting record highs for COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.
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."
GOP candidate who died of COVID-19 wins North Dakota election
Now, the state's attorney general said the governor can't appoint someone to fill the empty seat, which he attempted to do one day after the election.
CBS This Morning
CBS This Morning
Senator Amy Klobuchar on presidential race
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar weighs in on the state of the presidential race, discussing the president's legal challenges. She also reacts to results from some of the Senate races around the country.
Election 2020: The legal road ahead
CBS News contributor and election law expert David Becker joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the ongoing battle for the presidency and what could happen next in the legal fight.
Nevada attorney general gives update on votes
Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss where ballot counting stands in that battleground state and respond to President Trump's allegations of voter fraud. "60 in 6" correspondent Enrique Acevedo also joins the show to give an update on the state.
Fact-checking Trump's voter fraud claims
President Trump took to Twitter Thursday night claiming he would easily win the election with "legal" votes cast, and claimed observers were not allowed to do their job. Twitter flagged the post for being misleading. Vladimir Duthiers takes a look at Arizona and Pennsylvania's processes to debunk the president's claim.
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.
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Ohio voters on who they're backing in 2020
The winner of Ohio has won the presidential election 93% of the time for over a century. Scott Pelley speaks with voters there to understand how they feel about the race between Biden and Trump.
Arizona's transition to a swing state
Arizona, already tallying early votes, could be one of the earliest swing states called and may be a preview of who will win the rest of the country. John Dickerson reports on how the state has gone from an easy GOP win to a toss-up between Biden and Trump.
Inside the country's first COVID-19 outbreak
When a nursing facility outside Seattle found itself in the middle of the first known U.S. outbreak of COVID-19, the response was hampered by a lack of viable tests and a federal inspection that diverted time away from patient care. Bill Whitaker reports.
What drives Ohio voters?
In 2016, 60 Minutes found a groundswell of support for Donald Trump in Ohio. Four years later, we return to see what is driving voters to the polls.
Today’s GOP and Arizona’s Republican past
The home of Barry Goldwater and John McCain, Arizona has long been a red state. So why are some of its Republicans now saying they will vote for Joe Biden?
The Uplift — Stories That Inspire
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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.
CBS Village — Diverse Voices & Communities
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CBS Village — Diverse Voices & Communities
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.
Reality check of asylum seekers at border
CBS News is investigating how President Trump's policies are affecting families hoping to start a better life in the United States. Mireya Villarreal travels to the border in Texas to find out how those hoping to cross the border are doing.
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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.
U.N: Israel's latest "unlawful demolition" leaves 41 kids homeless
Israel says the small village of sheepherders was illegally built on army training ground, but the U.N. says the move was aimed at displacing vulnerable people.
Trump's attempt to stop vote count "a gross abuse," international observers say
"Baseless allegations of systematic deficiencies, notably by the incumbent President, including on election night, harm public trust in democratic institutions," election observers say.
Woman arrested taking mom from U.K. nursing home before COVID lockdown
The family says "things just escalated" in a "moment of high emotions" as nationwide anti-coronavirus restrictions closed in for the 2nd time.
U.S.
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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.
Al Roker diagnosed with prostate cancer
"I don't want people thinking, 'Oh, poor Al,' you know, because I'm gonna be OK," Roker said.
Nevada AG: Trump voting fraud complaint is "garbage"
"It just goes to show the last-ditch efforts these guys are going to go to to try and derail this election to their benefit," Attorney General Aaron Ford said on "CBS This Morning" Friday.
Runoff elections in Georgia could determine balance of the Senate
With David Perdue's vote share dipping under 50%, this could lead to a runoff election in January.
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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Latest election results
CBS News brings you all the latest results in the 2020 election in real time.
2020 Election Live Updates: Biden takes lead in Pennsylvania
The race for the presidency is still too close to call.
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.
Entertainment
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ESPN cutting 10% of workforce due to impact of pandemic
Cuts amount to 10% of sports network's 5,000-plus employees and are due largely to pandemic's impact on business.
San Francisco 49ers player tests positive for coronavirus
The team said the player, who has not been named, is self-quarantining.
Jeannie Mai hospitalized, leaves "Dancing with the Stars"
The 41-year-old has a health condition that "requires immediate attention and surgery," she said.
Ravens star Marlon Humphrey tests positive for coronavirus
Humphrey, who played against the Pittsburgh Steelers, said, "I got the Rona hopefully I'll be back healthy soon."
Alabama Shakes' Brittany Howard goes solo
Anthony Mason talks to Alabama Shakes frontwoman Brittany Howard about going solo, making deeply personal music about family, love and racism, and how you're most likely to find her in the river these days, fly fishing.
Technology
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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.
Health
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Al Roker diagnosed with prostate cancer
"I don't want people thinking, 'Oh, poor Al,' you know, because I'm gonna be OK," Roker said.
U.S. breaks record for COVID-19 cases in one day
Hospitalizations across the nation are also soaring, with at least 16 states breaking records.
Official with COVID worked at Election Day polling site, then died
The official's death is raising concerns for the nearly 2,000 people who voted at the suburban St. Louis polling place.
How does coronavirus spread? When will a vaccine be available? Your questions, answered
Here are answers to some of your questions about COVID-19 as the U.S. sees a spike in new cases.
North Dakota sets records for virus deaths, cases, hospitalizations
The death count is the 15th highest per capita in the country, according to The COVID Tracking Project.
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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%.
Twitter bans a Bannon account after he says behead Fauci and Wray
Former Trump adviser said on his podcast that Fauci and the FBI director should meet that fate if Trump gets second term
IRS says time running out for people to get stimulus check
People who maybe be eligible for the federal coronavirus relief payments face a deadline later this month.
Debt collectors can soon reach you by text or on Facebook
New federal rule doesn't limit how many times a debt firm can contact you by phone or on social media.
Starbucks unveils designs of this year's holiday cups
The four cups feature traditional red and green colors, and two of them display this year's theme: "Carry the Merry."
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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.
LeBron James calls for justice after sister of Cavaliers exec found murdered
NBA star LeBron James is calling for justice after the death of Ericka Weems.
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."
Bodycam footage released in police shooting of Walter Wallace, Jr.
Philadelphia mayor Jim Kenney said the video is "very painful" but released it in the interest of transparency.
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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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Growing up to two inches long, this killer insect can decapitate 40 honeybees per minute.
The disappearance of Jennifer Kesse
Fourteen years after Jennifer Kesse vanished, her parents Drew and Joyce Kesse are leading the investigation into their daughter's case.
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Sneak peek: Murder at the Mall
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 in an all-new "48 Hours" Saturday, November 7 at 10/9c on CBS.
Biden gains lead in Georgia
Joe Biden opened up a narrow lead over President Trump in Georgia as the vote counting continues in that crucial state. CBS News 2020 campaign reporter LaCrai Mitchell joined CBSN from Atlanta with the latest on the tight race in Georgia.
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.
Senator Amy Klobuchar on presidential race
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar weighs in on the state of the presidential race, discussing the president's legal challenges. She also reacts to results from some of the Senate races around the country.
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.