Kirsten Gillibrand drops out of presidential race
Gillibrand told the New York Times that her failure to qualify for the third Democratic debate was fatal to her candidacy
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2020 Daily Trail Markers: Biden's team disputes poll showing him behind
"If you have been a pollster for a long time, you can smell funky data," says Biden pollster John Anzalone
Republican challenging Trump says he lost his radio show
Joe Walsh says he received notice about his radio show before sitting down for an interview on CNN
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Another Kennedy?
Joe Kennedy III considers a Senate bid against Democratic Sen. Ed Markey while a new poll has Warren, Sanders and Biden in a dead heat
New poll shows Biden falling into 3-way tie with Warren and Sanders
The former vice president is in a virtual tie with the two progressive senators, according to newly unveiled poll of Democratic voters
Evoking 1968, Biden asks crowd to imagine if Obama was assassinated
Recalling Robert F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr., Biden asked an audience to contemplate Obama's assassination
Massachusetts congressman drops out of presidential race
Seth Moulton is the third Democratic presidential candidate to drop out of the race in the past week
Buttigieg unveils plan to improve mental health care and fight addiction
The plan would expand mental health care services and fight addiction, with the goal of preventing 1 million deaths over the next nine years
2020 Daily Trail Markers: DNC rejects climate change debate
Several committee members expressed reservation with prioritizing climate over any single other issue like gun violence or health care
Sanders campaign manager: "Absolutely critical we win New Hampshire"
"We are going to invest in this state and are investing in the state to do everything in our power to win it," Faiz Shakir said
Trump campaign holds events to celebrate Women's Equality Day
The campaign is holding 14 events in 13 states tonight to celebrate women's equality, with two events in North Carolina
Bernie Sanders releases plan to strengthen unions
The Sanders campaign unveiled the plan ahead of the AFL-CIO convention in Iowa on Wednesday
RNC ramps up ground game to bolster Trump campaign in key states
The RNC and the Trump Victory operation launched an "Open for Business" tour last week
Warren releases plan to reduce mass incarceration
"It's not equal justice when a kid with an ounce of pot can get thrown in jail, while a bank executive who launders money for a drug cartel can get a bonus," she wrote in a post on the site Medium
Biden launches first TV ad in Iowa
Biden joins Kamala Harris, Tom Steyer and Kirsten Gillibrand on the Iowa airwaves with this ad buy
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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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Bob Pettit, NBA Hall of Famer and its first MVP, dies at 93
Bob Pettit was an All-American at LSU before going on to the NBA, where he was an All-Star for each of his 11 seasons, all with the Hawks. He led them to the 1958 championship over the mighty Boston Celtics, the Hawks' lone title.
Mistress testifies in trial of "American Idol" contestant charged in wife's murder
Caleb Flynn, a former "American Idol" contestant, is charged with killing his wife Ashley Flynn in February and then staging the crime scene.
New Trump-focused "Love Me" ad campaign paid for by taxpayers hits airwaves
Ads promoting President Trump and paid for by American taxpayers are now airing on network and national cable.
GOP Sen. Thom Tillis on Trump-Xi visit: "It's a WTF moment"
The retiring North Carolina senator was critical of President Trump's reception of Chinese President Xi Jinping.
New bill would lower Social Security retirement age for some workers
Workers in physically demanding jobs should be able to collect full Social Security retirement benefits at age 60, a Michigan lawmaker says.
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New bill would lower Social Security retirement age for some workers
Workers in physically demanding jobs should be able to collect full Social Security retirement benefits at age 60, a Michigan lawmaker says.
Why the bond market is freaking out, and what it means for your money
Investors are increasingly nervous about rising inflation, which could require the Federal Reserve to hike interest rates.
Mortgage rates are back above 7%. How much higher could they climb?
Rates are "far more likely to go up than down by the end of the year," a senior economist at Realtor.com told CBS News.
Will an FDA crackdown curb access to cheaper GLP-1 weight-loss drugs?
The FDA has warned a major compounding pharmacy that it violated federal law by making copies of blockbuster weight-loss drugs in "inordinate amounts."
Small businesses roll the dice on Kalshi to manage their risks
Hundreds of small businesses are using the prediction market to hedge against a range of business risks, according to Kalshi. Here's how.
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Commander rejected plans to rebase before deadly drone strike, sources say
Sources tell CBS News that despite warnings about the vulnerability of the outpost in Kuwait, commanders opted not to rebase farther from Iran.
New Trump-focused "Love Me" ad campaign paid for by taxpayers hits airwaves
Ads promoting President Trump and paid for by American taxpayers are now airing on network and national cable.
GOP Sen. Thom Tillis on Trump-Xi visit: "It's a WTF moment"
The retiring North Carolina senator was critical of President Trump's reception of Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Pentagon probing how shipment of F-35 fighter jet parts was diverted
The U.S. is trying to retrieve the parts, which were reported by Bloomberg News to be in China's possession.
Trump administration urges Supreme Court to revive third-country deportation policy
The Trump administration urged the Supreme Court to revive its policy of deporting some migrants to places other than their country of birth.
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Will an FDA crackdown curb access to cheaper GLP-1 weight-loss drugs?
The FDA has warned a major compounding pharmacy that it violated federal law by making copies of blockbuster weight-loss drugs in "inordinate amounts."
Bone health and the "silent disease": 4 things women should know
In the latest episode of "Healthful," Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein, an orthopedic surgeon at Duke University School of Medicine, discusses what women should know about protecting their bones.
Even the smallest joys can help prevent suicide, researchers say
New research highlights common themes shared by people who found reasons to keep living through dark times.
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JB Pritzker reveals GLP-1 use, pressed on possible presidential run
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker revealed to "CBS Mornings" that for the last two years he has been using a GLP-1 medication to lose weight.
Her son was dying, but his rare cancer made it difficult to get the right drug
As knowledge about genetics advances, some doctors say cancers should be defined by their mutations, not the tissues where they manifest.
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Commander rejected plans to rebase before deadly drone strike, sources say
Sources tell CBS News that despite warnings about the vulnerability of the outpost in Kuwait, commanders opted not to rebase farther from Iran.
GOP Sen. Thom Tillis on Trump-Xi visit: "It's a WTF moment"
The retiring North Carolina senator was critical of President Trump's reception of Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Pentagon probing how shipment of F-35 fighter jet parts was diverted
The U.S. is trying to retrieve the parts, which were reported by Bloomberg News to be in China's possession.
Officer thwarted Ontario synagogue shooting despite life-threatening injuries
Constable Jeff Smith was shot several times, suffering wounds to his head and torso, but continued fending off the attack until a second officer arrived.
U.S. troops help Ecuador arrest dozens linked to ruthless cartel
The operation "was conducted jointly with U.S. troops and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)," Ecuador's interior minister said.
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Sylvester Stallone jokes about one of his wildest jobs before fame
Sylvester Stallone said he took a series of odd jobs to make ends meet before the bruised but unbowed Rocky Balboa.
Sylvester Stallone on cleaning lion cages
Sylvester Stallone took on a series of odd jobs to make ends meet before becoming a Hollywood legend. He tells correspondent Tracy Smith about one of his wildest gigs. Watch more of their conversation this weekend on "CBS Sunday Morning."
Kim Kardashian on "Team Moms: Baseball"
Kim Kardashian and the producers of "Love Island" teamed up to create "Team Moms: Baseball," a new reality show exploring the cutthroat world of elite kids' sports. Kim Kardashian and producer Natalie Ento sat down with "Entertainment Tonight" host Nischelle Turner to explain more.
First look at Taylor Swift's "Patient Zero"
"CBS Mornings" shares an exclusive first look at the video for Taylor Swift's new single, "Patient Zero."
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Taylor Swift to debut "Patient Zero" music video at VMAs. Watch a preview.
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
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Andreessen Horowitz introduces AI school
The Horowitz Andreessen Academy is offering students a college alternative focused on artificial intelligence. CEO Gagan Biyani joins CBS News to discuss the revolutionary idea.
Rogue AI agent hacks government website
Australia says an OpenAI model hacked a government website containing health information. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports.
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.
Will Trump and Xi take on AI during visit?
More details on alarming cases involving rogue AI models are emerging as President Trump meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington, D.C. Meanwhile, calls for regulation are growing louder. CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins with more.
OpenAI model hacked Australia healthcare site
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is fuming after an OpenAI model hacked a government website in June. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio breaks down the details on the historic attack.
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Neuroscientists grow human brain tissue in mice
Neuroscientists at Stanford University successfully grew human brain tissue inside mice in the hopes of further enabling the development of treatments for brain disorders. Stanford Medicine professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences Dr. Sergiu Pasca, who led the study, joins CBS News to break down the findings.
New species of wild cat discovered for first time in more than a century
Scientists have discovered a new species of wild cat for the first time in more than a century, a Bolivian researcher says.
Humpback whale seen grieving dead calf in rare footage
The footage shows a female humpback whale staying close to the dead calf as it lies motionless on the seafloor, touching it with its head and fin.
Remains of ancient warhorse given honorific burial discovered in Egypt
Archaeologists say they've discovered the remains of a likely ancient Egyptian warhorse given an honorific burial more than 3,000 years ago.
Anthropic CEO says "exponential" growth of AI is a "warning sign"
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
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Officer thwarted Ontario synagogue shooting despite life-threatening injuries
Constable Jeff Smith was shot several times, suffering wounds to his head and torso, but continued fending off the attack until a second officer arrived.
U.S. troops help Ecuador arrest dozens linked to ruthless cartel
The operation "was conducted jointly with U.S. troops and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)," Ecuador's interior minister said.
Police accused of misusing Flock cameras
Concerns are growing over the potential misuse of automated license plate readers. Five police officers in Indianapolis are the latest to face criminal charges for allegedly using Flock cameras to track romantic partners and others.
Accused Nazi POW camp guard, 105, being investigated in Germany
The man is "accused of being an accessory to multiple murders through his activities there," prosecutors said.
Pittsburgh doctor attacked and killed while he slept, wife also stabbed
Dr. Idris Evans, a physician and medical director from UPMC Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh, was killed in an overnight stabbing.
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NASA spacecraft discovers moon crater bigger than Roman Colosseum
Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum, the result of a powerful impact two years ago.
NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dolly Parton: An extraordinary life in pictures
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
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.
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.
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Extended interview: Patrick Clancy
Patrick Clancy wrestles with grief and shares memories of his children in his first interview since his ex-wife Lindsay Clancy's murder trial ended without a verdict.
Week 3 of NFL season kicks off
Week 3 of the NFL season kicks off on Thursday with the Atlanta Falcons heading to Wisconsin to face the Green Bay Packers. CBS Sports NFL analyst Mike Renner has more.
Trump's lavish state dinner for Xi underway
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump welcomed China's Xi Jinping and his wife to the White House for a state dinner on Thursday night. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand has the latest.
Legal expert on judge lifting Trump media ban
A judge temporarily halted President Trump's ban on three media outlets on Thursday, citing due process concerns. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the constitutional questions.
Tillis on Xi talks: U.S. needs "eyes wide open"
North Carolina Republican Sen. Thom Tillis told CBS News on Thursday that President Trump's summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping was "bad timing." Chris McGuire, senior fellow with the Council on Foreign Relations, joins with analysis of the talks.