Kamala Harris sets her sights on South Carolina with first campaign swing
With its prime spot in the 2020 calendar, the South Carolina primary could provide a launching pad for Democratic presidential hopefuls
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McAuliffe says he's close to deciding on 2020 presidential bid
"I have made hundreds and hundreds of calls across the country, talked to potential staff," former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe said Sunday on "Face the Nation"
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand backs third gender classification at federal level
Gillibrand is on a campaign swing through New Hampshire this weekend
Ex-Massachusetts governor to challenge Trump for GOP nod
Former Massachusetts Gov. Bill Weld announces his intention to explore primary challenge against President Trump
First Democratic primary debates to kick off in June with up to 20 candidates
Candidates in the most diverse Democratic primary field in U.S. history will face off in two debates in June and July
Howard Dean to head new Dem voter data exchange
Dean told the AP he's signed on to lead a planned data exchange hammered out by DNC officials, state party leaders and Democratic consultants
Iowa Democratic Party adds six “virtual” caucuses
Under the new rules, Iowa Democratic caucus goers will be able to rank their choices using their phones
Amy Klobuchar launches presidential bid with snowy kickoff rally
The Minnesota senator is the latest lawmaker to join a diverse Democratic primary field in the 2020 presidential race
Elizabeth Warren officially launches 2020 presidential campaign
The rally for Warren's announcement took place in Lawrence, Massachusetts, the site of a 1912 strike by textile workers
Bloomberg to announce 2020 decision by end of month
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has been publicly mulling a presidential bid
Warren apologizes for claiming Native American heritage
Warren apologized for claiming that she was of "American Indian" origin in a Texas Bar registration card from 1986
Amy Klobuchar to make announcement about 2020 plans Sunday
Klobuchar would be the fifth senator to launch a campaign or announce an exploratory committee for president
Beto O'Rourke says he'll announce 2020 decision by month's end
The Texas Democrat insisted he will be making a decision with his family
Harris bringing furloughed worker as guest to State of the Union
CBS News' Nancy Cordes interviewed Sen. Kamala Harris, a 2020 candidate, and her State of the Union guest
New report finds no foreign interference in 2018 elections
The DOJ and DHS worked with federal, state and local officials in all 50 states and in more than 1400 local jurisdictions to safeguard the election
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What's next in the debt ceiling fight?
President Biden said he will not give into Speaker McCarthy's demands for negotiations on the debt limit as many warn Washington may only have until June to avoid default. Gene Sperling, senior adviser to the president, joins CBS News' "Red & Blue" to discuss what's next in the standoff.
First Trump rally after Biden 2024 launch
With the Biden reelection campaign now officially underway, former President Trump is taking aim at the person he hopes to challenge once again in the general election. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns, and CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe, join with the latest.
DeSantis tours globe amid Disney lawsuit
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke in Israel Thursday about continuing to stand in firm support of the country. CBS News political reporter Aaron Navarro has more.
Pence testifies before Trump grand jury
Former Vice President Mike Pence appeared for more than seven hours before the grand jury investigating former President Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election, according to sources with knowledge of his testimony. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
Senators push for Supreme Court transparency
A bipartisan group of senators are pushing for cameras to be installed inside the Supreme Court. They say the move could improve the public's trust in the justices. Sens. Chuck Grassley and Richard Blumenthal spoke with CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane.
House Republicans pass debt ceiling bill
House Republicans narrowly passed a bill to raise the nation's debt ceiling by $1.5 trillion while at the same time imposing an array of spending cuts to the federal budget. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion and CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe have the latest on the tough path the bill has to becoming law.
How strong is the 2024 Biden coalition?
President Biden made it official this week that he is seeking reelection in 2024. CBS News political contributors Ashley Etienne and Antjuan Seawright break down Biden's likelihood of success.
Jim Justice expected to announce Senate bid
West Virginia Republican Gov. Jim Justice is expected to announce a bid for U.S. Senate Thursday. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
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The gut's link to Parkinson's — and more takeaways from this week's "Healthful"
"Ask a Doctor" columnist Dr. Trisha Pasricha joined "Healthful" to discuss the brain-gut connection.
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Fauci testifying to Senate panel after Rand Paul releases trove of diary entries
Dr. Anthony Fauci is testifying to the Senate on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic, setting up a showdown between the infectious disease expert and GOP Sen. Rand Paul.
Comey claims DOJ ordered illegal surveillance, seeks dismissal of "86 47" case
Former FBI Director James Comey filed new motions late Tuesday in his effort to toss out federal charges accusing him of threatening President Trump's by posting a photo of seashells arranged to form the numbers "86 47."
American Airlines nationwide ground stop lifted after IT outage disrupts flights
According to the Air Traffic Control System Command Center, all airports and facilities were being impacted by the IT outage.
Florida executes 2 men in one day, including ex-cop who killed girl
Florida on Tuesday became the first state in nearly a decade to carry out two executions in a single day, putting to death an 80-year-old man who was the second-oldest inmate known to receive a lethal injection in modern U.S. history.
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U.S. bans humanoid robot imports, eyeing China and national security concerns
The Federal Communications Commission is banning imports of new foreign-made humanoid robots and power inverters, citing national security risks, in a move that targets China.
Canadian tourism slumped in the U.S. last year amid heightened tensions
Millions of Canadians shunned travel to the U.S. in 2025, opting to vacation at home or travel to other countries.
Americans face higher back-to-school costs. Here's what's pricier.
U.S. households will spend roughly $4,000 per student on school supplies and lunches this year, a new analysis found.
Johnson & Johnson offers $5.5 billion to settle talc lawsuits
Johnson & Johnson has offered $5.5 billion to settle tens of thousands of lawsuits claiming its baby powder and other talcum powder products caused ovarian cancer, the company says.
Taylor Farms CEO pressed by lawmaker over cyclospora outbreak
Rep. Robert Garcia is seeking information about whether Taylor Farms used White House ties to influence the federal response to the foodborne illness outbreak.
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Fauci testifying to Senate panel after Rand Paul releases trove of diary entries
Dr. Anthony Fauci is testifying to the Senate on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic, setting up a showdown between the infectious disease expert and GOP Sen. Rand Paul.
Grants halted at agency devoted to safety of U.S. healthcare
Congress appropriated $345 million for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality for the 2026 fiscal year, but the agency has spent less than $15 million on grants.
Comey claims DOJ ordered illegal surveillance, seeks dismissal of "86 47" case
Former FBI Director James Comey filed new motions late Tuesday in his effort to toss out federal charges accusing him of threatening President Trump's by posting a photo of seashells arranged to form the numbers "86 47."
U.S. and Saudi Arabia strike "Iran-aligned terrorists" in Iraq
The U.S. and Saudi militaries announced airstrikes late Tuesday on Iranian-backed groups in Iraq, after Iran and its proxies allegedly targeted American forces.
Trump policy clears way for civil commitment of homeless in some states
In the year since President Trump signed an executive order aimed at moving homeless people off the streets, states have expanded involuntary treatment for the homeless.
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The gut's link to Parkinson's — and more takeaways from this week's "Healthful"
"Ask a Doctor" columnist Dr. Trisha Pasricha joined "Healthful" to discuss the brain-gut connection.
Grants halted at agency devoted to safety of U.S. healthcare
Congress appropriated $345 million for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality for the 2026 fiscal year, but the agency has spent less than $15 million on grants.
What is postpartum psychosis, the disorder at the center of Lindsay Clancy's trial?
A key question in the Massachusetts murder trial of Lindsay Clancy is whether postpartum psychosis drove her to kill her three children.
William Shatner and daughter Melanie recall fighting Stage 4 cancer together
Actor William Shatner and his daughter, Melanie Shatner Gretsch, recall how they helped each other as they fought Stage 4 cancer side by side.
Carly Simon reveals Parkinson's diagnosis: "Learning how to live with it"
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
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Russia charges Telegram founder with aiding terrorism, seeks his arrest
Soon after the charges were announced, Telegram's official account on X posted an image of Durov making an obscene gesture.
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War expands with joint U.S.-Saudi strikes on Iran proxy groups in Iraq
The Middle East war is expanding after 5 months, with Iran going on the offensive and the U.S. and Saudi Arabia jointly striking Iranian proxy groups in Iraq.
Japan quake toll rises, people still missing in damaged mall and factory
The powerful earthquake that rocked southern Japan has killed at least 18 people and more remain missing in a damaged shopping mall and a paper factory.
U.S. and Saudi Arabia strike "Iran-aligned terrorists" in Iraq
The U.S. and Saudi militaries announced airstrikes late Tuesday on Iranian-backed groups in Iraq, after Iran and its proxies allegedly targeted American forces.
Kenya investigates deaths of 15 elephants in Amboseli National Park
The Kenya Wildlife Service said 10 of the elephants showed signs of partial paralysis before dying within two days.
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William Shatner and daughter Melanie recall fighting Stage 4 cancer together
Actor William Shatner and his daughter, Melanie Shatner Gretsch, recall how they helped each other as they fought Stage 4 cancer side by side.
William Shatner, daughter on cancer journeys
Legendary actor William Shatner and his daughter Melanie Shatner Gretsch are opening up about their battles with Stage 4 cancer nearly at the same time as each other. Both are now cancer-free and share how they helped each other through the challenging time.
"The Odyssey" movie sparking interest in book
Moviegoers are turning out in droves for the IMAX spectacle "The Odyssey," but they're also flocking to something else: the 2,700-year-old source material. Matt Gutman has more.
Comedian Jeff Arcuri talks new special
Comedian Jeff Arcuri became a sensation on social media after more than a decade of performing at comedy clubs. He talks about his debut stand-up special, "Jeff Arcuri: Nice to Meet You," his comedy reaching new audiences and a time when crowd work didn't go as expected.
Carly Simon reveals Parkinson's diagnosis: "Learning how to live with it"
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
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U.S. bans humanoid robot imports, eyeing China and national security concerns
The Federal Communications Commission is banning imports of new foreign-made humanoid robots and power inverters, citing national security risks, in a move that targets China.
Amazon plans to deploy more than 5,000 satellites for new telecom service
Amazon Leo wants to launch a constellation of thousands of satellites to connect devices directly from space.
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.
Theaters score with themed popcorn buckets
Bradley Blackburn visits gets a taste of the custom popcorn buckets from movies like "The Odyssey" that are driving fans crazy.
Brands cash in on AI influencers
A growing number of faces on your feeds are generated by artificial intelligence, and brands are buying in. Increasingly, these AI influencers are marketing products, often deceptively, to consumers. Shanelle Kaul has more.
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How plants feel
Science shows us that, even though plants don't have brains, they seem to have a nervous system that responds to touch in remarkable ways. Robert Krulwich and puppeteer Barnaby Dixon explore the science of thigmomorphogenesis (the phenomenon of plants reacting to outside stimulae), a discussion that plants the seeds for a song.
Nearly 30 beluga whales sent to the U.S.
Nearly 30 beluga whales were sent to aquariums across the U.S. in a multinational emergency operation after their home aquarium in Canada shuttered. Jared Ochacher reports.
SpaceX launches first rocket since IPO
Elon Musk's aerospace company, SpaceX, launched its massive Starship rocket in its first test flight since the company went public. Since achieving the largest IPO in history, SpaceX's stock has dropped drastically. Mark Strassmann takes a look.
Wildfire smoke continues to shroud U.S.
Millions of people are enduring dangerous air quality as Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds the skies. Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan, explains how climate change is worsening wildfires.
How AI data centers impact the environment
New York has become the first state to impose a temporary moratorium on data center development while state lawmakers lay the groundwork to assess environmental and social impacts. Dr. Mike Weinstein, the director of sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University, explains what we know about the wider environmental impact data centers.
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Georgia teen sentenced for school shooting
Sixteen-year-old Colt Gray was sentenced to life in prison on Tuesday for the 2024 shooting at Georgia's Apalachee High School which killed four people.
Colt Gray sentenced to life without parole
A judge on Tuesday sentenced Colt Gray to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Gray pleaded guilty to killing four people in the deadly 2024 shooting at Apalachee High School. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry has the latest.
Apalachee High School shooter sentenced to life without parole
Colt Gray, the teenager who admitted to killing four people in the 2024 shooting at Apalachee High School, will spend the rest of his life in prison without parole.
Police seek third Seattle shooting suspect
Seattle police are hunting for a third suspect being linked to a deadly shooting at a food festival near the Space Needle. CBS News' Carter Evans reports.
What is postpartum psychosis, the disorder at the center of Lindsay Clancy's trial?
A key question in the Massachusetts murder trial of Lindsay Clancy is whether postpartum psychosis drove her to kill her three children.
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Russian Soyuz brings three home after 8 months at space station
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship blasts off on 13th test flight
An upgraded version of the world's most powerful rocket is key to landing NASA astronauts on the moon in the agency's Artemis program.
Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
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Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Summer music highlights of 2026
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
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Gut-Brain Secret: What Your Body Knows Before You Do
Numerous diseases may be traceable back to the gut—from depression and anxiety to Parkinson's disease—and for many people, "food is medicine" is a compelling concept. Dr. Trisha Pasricha is a world-leading expert on the gut-brain connection. On this episode of Healthful, she and Norah discuss what role food can play in treating disease. They also cover why more women suffer from irritable bowel syndrome than men, the impact hormones and antibiotics have on your digestive system, and what to know about the ongoing Cyclospora outbreak.
Examining legality of Fauci diaries release
Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky has released some of Dr. Anthony Fauci's pandemic-era diary entries ahead of the former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases director's Senate hearing on Wednesday. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the subpoena power behind the release.
Analyzing Trump's Netanyahu, Zelenskyy meetings
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu both met with President Trump separately at the White House on Tuesday. Former Clinton and Obama National Security Council member Charles Kupchan joins with analysis.
Tornado tears through central Wisconsin
Trees and power lines collapsed around cars as a tornado with winds of 140 miles per hour tore through central Wisconsin on Monday. The National Weather Service found a 12-mile-long swath of damage. Jason Allen reports.
Back-to-school shopping costs on the rise
New research from Groundwork Collaborative and the Century Foundation shows that U.S. parents can expect to spend close to $4,000 more per child on school supplies this year. CBS News' Megan Cerullo has the story.