Romney: "Hold Us Accountable"
New GOP nominee, joined by Ryan, unveils theme upon departing Florida
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Fact check: Mitt Romney's convention speech
12 million new jobs? Defense and Medicare cuts? An apology tour? Tax increases? Checking out Romney's convention claims
Excerpts from Mitt Romney's convention speech
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Fact-checking the 2012 election
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Poll: 1 in 5 say Eastwood was highlight of RNC
New poll shows Mitt Romney shared top billing with "surprise" guest Clint Eastwood at the RNC
Protests: Occupy Wall Street hits Tampa
Occupy Wall Street protesters spent the first day of the Republican National Convention on Monday storming the streets of Tampa.
At conventions, both parties tout Hispanic lineup
While Republicans have more statewide Hispanic elected officials, Democrats say they're better represented at the local level
Kal Penn pokes fun at Clint Eastwood's RNC speech
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Social media services are geared up for real-time coverage of the Republican National Convention
Carney: House GOP embraced holding U.S. credit hostage
In response to Paul Ryan's RNC speech in which the GOP Vice Presidential Nominee stated said it was a lack of presidential leadership that led to the downgrade of U.S. debt, White House Press Secretary Jay Carney blamed House Republicans for "holding the full faith and credit of the United States government hostage to a political agenda."
Romney: Dem convention won't be as happy as ours
On college football kickoff day, the GOP nominee says Obama's record means it's time for a new coach
Fact-checking Eastwood's speech
In his unconventional convention speech, the actor took some liberties with the truth on issues like unemployment and the Afghanistan war
Eastwood's convention surprise
During a sometimes humorous, other times scathing ad-libbed speech, he sharply criticized the president
Tea Party's post-convention "victory lap"
Even though the movement's firebrands were missing on the main stage, tea party leaders say their message permeated the GOP convention
Ann Romney: Eastwood did "a unique thing"
Mitt Romney's wife also said she is "glad" people saw a softer side of her husband at the Republican National Convention
Romney made his case - will people believe it?
Mitt Romney gave a fine, workmanlike speech. Even with Clint Eastwood.
"2016": Anti-Obama film surprise box office hit
"2016: Obama's America," from conservative Dinesh D'Souza, suggests the president is carrying out an anti-American agenda, based on the teachings of his Kenyan father. CBSNews.com's Ken Lombardi reports.
Bachmann: Tea party doing "victory lap" after GOP convention
Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn., told CBS News on Thursday that though the phrase "tea party" didn't make it onto the GOP convention's prime time stage, the movement's values did.
Cain: GOP convention didn't need to "make a big deal" about tea party
Herman Cain told CBS News on Thursday that he "wasn't surprised" the phrase "tea party" didn't make it onto the GOP convention's prime time stage.
RNC introduces voters to Mitt Romney
The Republican National Convention presented a video detailing the life and political career of GOP Presidential candidate Mitt Romney.
Rubio: Romney will bring a new beginning
Florida Senator Marco Rubio said President Obama is a good man but a "bad president"
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Romney friends describe his faith and compassion
His fellow Mormon churchgoers recounted examples of how Romney affected them
Ann Romney: Clint Eastwood is a "unique guy"
On Mitt Romney's biggest night, it seemed that Clint Eastwood's moment stole the show. Norah O'Donnell and Charlie Rose spoke with Ann Romney about Eastwood's moment.
Clint Eastwood makes surprising speech for Mitt Romney
Mitt Romney says America deserves a better future, and he's the man w ho can deliver it. But this morning, Clint Eastwood's surprising convention speech is generating a lot of buzz. Jan Crawford has some convention highlights.
After GOP convention, what's next for Romney?
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House candidate wins primary despite ending campaign, beating Trump endorsee
Thomas Smith won Michigan's 8th District GOP primary on Tuesday — even though he had suspended his campaign in mid-July. Even more surprisingly: He defeated a Trump-endorsed candidate.
FAA probing Marine One safety incident around National Airport
When the helicopter that transports President Trump crosses the Potomac, Reagan Washington National Airport is required to impose a ground stop on air traffic.
Senate confirms Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC director
The Senate confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz in a 51 to 44 vote.
$25 million reward offered for U.S.-born leader of powerful cartel
Juan Carlos González is the stepson of "El Mencho," who was killed by the Mexican military.
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Senator pushes DoD to release probe of Iranian attack that killed 6 U.S. troops
A CBS News investigation found troops had flagged military leaders about the lack of defenses and insufficient medical supplies ahead of the attack in Kuwait at the beginning of the war with Iran.
Progressive Abdul El-Sayed projected to win Michigan Democratic Senate primary
Former state health official Abdul El-Sayed faced Rep. Haley Stevens in the Democratic Senate primary in Michigan in a closely watched contest that represented the latest test of the party's divisions.
Abdul El-Sayed says "there's a lot of healing to do" after Senate primary
Abdul El-Sayed is now projected to win Michigan's Democratic Senate primary against Rep. Haley Stevens.
Rep. Chuck Edwards drops reelection bid after sexual harassment allegations
The House Ethics Committee said there is "substantial reason to believe" Rep. Chuck Edwards violated House rules related to sexual harassment and hostile workplaces. Edwards denied any wrongdoing.
Former Virginia Gov. Youngkin launches new conservative policy group
The group, called Empowering America's Parents, will focus on expanding awareness about the Education Freedom Tax Credit.
House Democrats targeting 12 new GOP districts, including Lauren Boebert's seat
With 90 days until the midterm elections, House Democrats are expanding the map of Republican-held congressional districts they believe they can potentially flip this fall.
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Trump says Strait of Hormuz deal could happen as soon as today amid talks
President Trump told reporters Tuesday evening that an announcement on the Strait of Hormuz could happen today or tomorrow, following talks between Iran and Oman.
White House declassifies info on secret FBI probe into Trump's firing of Comey
The White House has declassified information claiming the FBI probed whether President Trump acted as a Russian asset when he fired James Comey, a theory an administration official said wasn't backed up by evidence.
Democratic Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez and Trump-backed Republican advance in Washington primary
Democratic Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and Republican state Sen. John Braun will advance to a general election in Washington's 3rd District, one of the most hotly contested House contests of this year, CBS News projects.
Rick Brattin wins Republican primary for Missouri seat redrawn to favor GOP
Trump-endorsed Rick Brattin won the GOP primary for Missouri's 5th Congressional District, CBS News projects, setting up a battle against an 11-term Democrat in a district that was made far more GOP-leaning.
Wesley Bell beats Cori Bush in Missouri Democratic House primary rematch
Rep. Wesley Bell on Tuesday beat former congresswoman Cori Bush in a heated primary in Missouri's 1st Congressional District, CBS News projects.
Shannon Taylor wins Democratic primary in Virginia's 1st District
Virginia Democrats are refocusing on a handful of GOP-held seats in Virginia after the state Supreme Court struck down a redrawn congressional map that favored Democrats in all but one district.
Ollivant projected to win GOP primary in battleground Virginia district
Republican Douglas Ollivant will run against Democratic Rep. Eugene Vindman in November.
Virginia's 2nd District to see rematch between Kiggans, Luria
Democrat Elaine Luria, who previously served four years in Congress, lost to Republican Rep. Jennifer Kiggans in 2022.
State Department revokes visa of Brazil's ambassador to the U.S.
A senior State Department official said the visa would be reinstated immediately if Brazil grants diplomatic approval for President Trump's nominee for U.S. ambassador to Brazil, Daniel Perez.
Man carrying ammunition arrested near Trump National Golf Club before president's visit
Federal authorities arrested a man who appeared to be monitoring security-planning activities at Trump National Golf Club in LA County ahead of the president's Southern California visit.
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Most detailed images taken of sun's surface revealed: "Major step forward"
Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
More rescued beluga whales arrive in Texas as relocation effort continues
SeaWorld San Antonio welcomed seven more beluga whales on Tuesday, the latest development in the international effort to relocate dozens of the mammals from shuttered Canadian theme park Marineland.
Cyclospora outbreak tied to lettuce now linked to 15 states, CDC says
Cyclospora cases have been reported in at least 47 states total this year, and investigators have continued to probe how many could be linked to a common contaminated source.
Qdoba removes jalapeños as salmonella outbreak spreads to 27 states
At least 345 people — the majority in Colorado and Minnesota — have been sickened by a salmonella outbreak, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Company's safety record raises questions after massive L.A. warehouse fire
The massive food warehouse fire in Los Angeles in June followed a long run of fires at properties tied to one of the world's largest cold storage companies, a CBS News investigation has found.
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Some Gen Zers swap smartphones for "dumb" phones in a bid to unplug
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Disney partners with TikTok to offer creator content on its app
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SpaceX shows strong growth in its first earnings report since IPO
Elon Musk's rocket, satellite and AI provider reported quarterly revenue of $7.8 billion, topping Wall Street forecasts.
Chipotle removes jalapeños linked to Minnesota salmonella outbreak
The restaurant chain said it pulled the peppers and replaced them with product from another grower amid a food-poisoning probe.
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House candidate wins primary despite ending campaign, beating Trump endorsee
Thomas Smith won Michigan's 8th District GOP primary on Tuesday — even though he had suspended his campaign in mid-July. Even more surprisingly: He defeated a Trump-endorsed candidate.
FAA probing Marine One safety incident around National Airport
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Senate confirms Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC director
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Senator pushes DoD to release probe of Iranian attack that killed 6 U.S. troops
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Toddler twins reunited after cancer treatment
A video showing 3-year-old twins Millie and Maverick reuniting after one of them had to undergo cancer treatment hours away from their home has gone viral. Matt Gutman reports.
Cyclospora outbreak tied to lettuce now linked to 15 states, CDC says
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Qdoba removes jalapeños as salmonella outbreak spreads to 27 states
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As FDA approves marketing for nicotine pouches, some doctors sound alarms
One health advocate called nicotine pouches a "profound risk" for young people.
Senate confirms Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC director
The Senate confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz in a 51 to 44 vote.
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More rescued beluga whales arrive in Texas as relocation effort continues
SeaWorld San Antonio welcomed seven more beluga whales on Tuesday, the latest development in the international effort to relocate dozens of the mammals from shuttered Canadian theme park Marineland.
$25 million reward offered for U.S.-born leader of powerful cartel
Juan Carlos González is the stepson of "El Mencho," who was killed by the Mexican military.
Baby "cocaine hippo" linked to infamous drug lord is rescued in Colombia
Colombia has around 200 so-called "cocaine hippos" living in the wild, all of which descended from a colony brought to South America by slain cocaine kingpin Pablo Escobar.
Record-low Danube River levels threaten shutdown of Hungary's nuclear plant
Three of four units of Hungary's Paks nuclear power plant were not in operation and the fourth was operating at about 50%, as of Wednesday morning.
Russian drone factory director seriously injured in car explosion
Vladimir Tkachuk has been pictured showcasing his drones to President Vladimir Putin.
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Aaron Pierre talks new series, "Lanterns"
Actor Aaron Pierre is starring as John Stewart in the new series "Lanterns." He tells "CBS Mornings" why this character is special to him, what it's like to join the DC Universe and how he managed undergoing surgery during the audition process.
Stranger rescues band from car troubles
A kind stranger named Ernie helped rock band The Autumn Kings make it to their tour stop after their car broke down in Wisconsin. Matt Gutman reports.
Ariana Grande on her plans to take break
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Jordan Roth talks "The Shards"
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Hollywood on hot streak at the box office
"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" leapt straight to the top of the box office this weekend. Its $360 million opening weekend debut is the biggest in U.S. history. Marlow Stern, chief correspondent at Variety, joins CBS News to discuss all the latest movie news.
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AI models are behaving unexpectedly. Experts warn of a "bumpy road" ahead.
AI models are engaging in unauthorized actions — in the most recent case, creating fake identities and attempting to persuade real people to approve malicious code.
At least 12 states report cyberattacks on water systems possibly linked to Iran
Cyberattacks on U.S. water systems that officials suspect may be linked to Iran-backed hackers have been reported in at least a dozen states, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
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.
Anthropic AI created fake profiles in hack
Two of the most powerful artificial intelligence agents created fake human profiles to try to trick people in attempted cyberattacks. Mashable tech editor Tim Werth joins CBS News to discuss.
Some Gen Zers swap smartphones for "dumb" phones in a bid to unplug
"It really opens up your mind," said one 23-year-old who ditched smartphones to wean herself off social media.
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Most detailed images taken of sun's surface revealed: "Major step forward"
Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
Bezos, DiCaprio set up massive wildlife fund
Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos have announced a $200 million fund set to protect species on the brink of extinction. Carter Evans has the story.
Dramatic photos show lava spewing from Fuego volcano in Guatemala
Guatemalan officials on Monday began evacuating two villages near the Fuego volcano due to the ongoing eruption.
Rare footage of humpback whale birth captured on drone video
The footage is believed to be only the fourth complete humpback whale birth ever recorded on film anywhere in the world and the first-ever captured by drone.
Rare video shows humpback whale birth
A photographer operating a drone off the coast of Australia captured a humpback whale giving birth. It's believed to be the first time such a birth has been recorded by a drone.
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Questions about company in L.A. warehouse fire
Matt Gutman investigates Lineage Logistics, the company involved in the Los Angeles warehouse fire that left tens of millions of pounds of meat to rot, forcing a whole community to face foul odors and other health hazards.
Details on man arrested near Trump golf club
A man arrested outside President Trump's golf club in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, was already under investigation for robbery. Nikole Killion has the details.
New Mexico AG on suing DOJ over Epstein files
New Mexico is suing the Trump administration for access to files related to Jeffrey Epstein as it investigates the convicted sex offender's Zorro Ranch property. New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Water system cyberattacks spread to more states
Several states are experiencing cyberattacks on their water systems after Minnesota reported at attack last week. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga has the latest.
Latest details from Lindsay Clancy trial
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Most detailed images taken of sun's surface revealed: "Major step forward"
Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
SpaceX rocket booster slams into moon, creating crater that could be 16 feet deep
The impact wasn't visible to the naked eye, but photos are expected to come from a lunar satellite at a later time.
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
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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.
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Unnerving report about AI deception
The United Kingdom's AI Security Institute reports that models from Anthropic and OpenAI "engaged in sustained, potentially harmful activity directed at real people and organizations" when they created fake identities in a deception attempt during a recent cybersecurity test. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports.
More beluga whales arrive in Texas
SeaWorld San Antonio welcomed seven more beluga whales on Tuesday, the latest development in the international effort to relocate dozens of the mammals from shuttered Canadian theme park Marineland. Jared Ochacher reports.
Toddler twins reunited after cancer treatment
A video showing 3-year-old twins Millie and Maverick reuniting after one of them had to undergo cancer treatment hours away from their home has gone viral. Matt Gutman reports.
Questions about company in L.A. warehouse fire
Matt Gutman investigates Lineage Logistics, the company involved in the Los Angeles warehouse fire that left tens of millions of pounds of meat to rot, forcing a whole community to face foul odors and other health hazards.
Sanders lauds El-Sayed's win as unprecedented
Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont on Wednesday lauded Abdul El-Sayed for his victory in the Michigan Democratic Senate primary, calling it "literally unprecedented in modern American history." Associated Press politics reporter Matt Brown and NOTUS Senate reporter Igor Bobic join "The Takeout" to discuss.