House to vote on GOP plan to fund government as shutdown deadline looms
The House is voting Wednesday on a government funding measure with less than two weeks before a possible government shutdown.
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GOP allies boost Jill Stein as Democrats try to remove her from ballots
Though Stein claims her candidacy has a legitimate path to victory without relying on what she calls "war machine" dollars, her campaign has accepted support from Republican allies as she works to secure ballot access in multiple states
Harris slams "hateful rhetoric" from Trump about Haitian immigrants
Vice President Kamala Harris spoke to a National Association of Black Journalists panel in Philadelphia on Tuesday.
Senate GOP blocks IVF package as Democrats highlight reproductive rights
The Senate failed to advance Democratic legislation to protect access to IVF in a vote of 51 to 44.
Biden administration asks Congress to surge Secret Service funding
Congressional staffers say there are increasing concerns about Secret Service's funding levels, as Congress debates federal spending.
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Harris sits for NABJ interview as Trump returns to campaigning; Why Senate control could hinge on Montana
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No motive determined yet in 2nd Trump shooting attempt; Violent threats surge in Springfield, Ohio, after Trump, Vance false claims
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Why a Georgia judge dropped 2 criminal counts against Trump; What Merrick Garland revealed about threats against Justice Department
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Takeaways from Harris' NABJ interview
Vice President Kamala Harris was interviewed at a National Association of Black Journalists forum in Philadelphia on Tuesday. The event came six weeks after former President Donald Trump appeared at the organization's national convention in Chicago, where he questioned Harris' racial identity. Political strategists Maura Gillespie and Hyma Moore join with analysis.
Why Senate control could hinge on Montana
As Democrats work to stay in the White House, they're also hoping to keep or grow their slight majority in the Senate. Some believe that battle may be determined by the outcome of one race in Montana. CBS News political reporter Hunter Woodall explains.
Brad Raffensperger on U.S. political violence
Is it becoming more routine for lawmakers to have to say violence has no place in U.S. politics? Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, who faced threats after the 2020 election, joins "America Decides" to discuss political violence in the U.S.
Senate GOP blocks IVF protections package
Senate Republicans on Tuesday blocked legislation designed to protect access to in vitro fertilization, or IVF, across the U.S. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.
Officials search Hawaii home of Trump suspect
More details are coming out about Sunday's apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports. Then, CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins to assess the state of political rhetoric in the U.S.
How to navigate polls closer to Election Day
With just 49 days until Election Day, what is the best way to look at polls and see how they capture likely voters? CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto explains.
Harris interviews at NABJ; Trump returns
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump were on the campaign trail Tuesday, hitting two battleground states. Harris was interviewed at a National Association of Black Journalists forum in Pennsylvania, and Trump traveled to Michigan for his first public event following Sunday's apparent assassination attempt. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi and Ed O'Keefe have the latest.
Violent threats surge in Springfield, Ohio
The town of Springfield, Ohio, has been on edge ever since former President Donald Trump's baseless debate comments that Haitian immigrants there are eating pets. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion spoke with Springfield officials about the new threats they face.
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CBS News poll: Democrats lead in Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin Senate races
Democrats are leading in Senate races in Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, but there are still enough undecided voters for all three races to tighten.
Harris-Trump poll finds Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin tight ahead of debate
More think Kamala Harris has the cognitive health to serve as president. Inflation concerns are bolstering Trump.
Poll analysis: What Democrats' excitement for Harris means and what it doesn't
Democrats are excited about Harris, but she trails Trump on some key issues among the electorate overall.
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U.S. seeing record turnover among elections officials
A CBS News investigation found more than a third of all top elections officials have quit or retired since the 2020 presidential election. Experts worry the inexperience of new supervisors could lead to mistakes.
Election officials say threats are escalating ahead of 2024 vote: "A heightened state of anxiety"
Election officials from four battleground states spoke with CBS News about the threats they're facing as Election Day approaches.
How deepfakes could impact the election
Officials fear deepfakes could make a difference in hotly contested battleground states like Arizona, where President Biden beat former President Donald Trump by 10,000 votes in 2020. To expose the dangers of deepfakes, hands-on training sessions are being hosted for election officials.
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What voters think of the debate performances
Voters across the country are reacting to Tuesday's debate. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion watched it with a group in Pennsylvania. In Michigan, CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett talked to voters about who they're favoring.
Virginia voters dish on election issues
As Election Day nears, CBS News revisits its "Three Meals" series, taking to the road to cut through the noise and speak with Virginia voters over three meals. Despite Virginia's recent Democratic lean in presidential elections, Republican Glenn Youngkin's 2022 gubernatorial win has the GOP hopeful for a Trump victory.
3 Meals: Florida voters share their thoughts
With just two months to go until Election Day, we continue the "Three Meals" series, sitting down with voters over breakfast, lunch and dinner. With a crucial ballot measure on abortion rights this year, Caitlin Huey-Burns heads to Florida, a former battleground state that's shifted more conservative in recent years.
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Justice Department sues owner of ship that rammed into Baltimore bridge
The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against the owner and operator of the container ship that rammed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in March, seeking $100 million in damages.
Weight of EVs prompts safety concerns about impact of crashes
Guardrails and barriers, typically tested against vehicles weighing around 5,000 pounds, are now being challenged by electric vehicles that often weigh more.
Last-ditch efforts seek to halt Missouri execution of Marcellus Williams
The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney will appeal to the Missouri Supreme Court a ruling upholding Marcellus Williams' conviction and sentence.
House to vote on GOP plan to fund government as shutdown deadline looms
The House is voting Wednesday on a government funding measure with less than two weeks before a possible government shutdown.
U.S. moves soldiers to Alaska island amid Russian military activity
Eight Russian military planes and four navy vessels, including two submarines, have come close to Alaska in the past week.
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Some young adults are embracing creative paths to home ownership
As the cost of homeownership increases, more young adults are turning to co-buying homes with friends or moving into multi-generational households.
Dockworkers at key U.S. ports threatening strike consumers could feel
About 45,000 dockworkers along the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts are threatening to strike on Oct. 1, a move that would shut down ports that handle about half the nation's cargo from ships.
Tupperware files for bankruptcy amid slumping sales
Tupperware and some of its subsidiaries have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, the once-iconic food container maker said in a statement.
Here are the 20 most popular businesses on Yelp since it started
Yelp, which is marking its 20th anniversary, says its reviewers' most popular places range from eateries to cultural institutions.
How one first-time homebuyer spent three years searching for a house
The real estate market is especially tough for first-time homebuyers like Shruti Chauhan, who has been hunting for years.
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House to vote on GOP plan to fund government as shutdown deadline looms
The House is voting Wednesday on a government funding measure with less than two weeks before a possible government shutdown.
"Jimmy Carter 100" concert celebrates former president's 100th birthday
The "Jimmy Carter 100" concert will be aired in full on Georgia Public Broadcasting on Oct. 1, Carter's birthday.
Dockworkers at key U.S. ports threatening strike consumers could feel
About 45,000 dockworkers along the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts are threatening to strike on Oct. 1, a move that would shut down ports that handle about half the nation's cargo from ships.
Paul Whelan tells other American detainees, "We're coming for you"
The Marine veteran was released in August as part of a complex deal with Russia.
Trump makes first campaign appearance since apparent assassination attempt
Trump supporters said they feel safe attending his campaign rally in Michigan.
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Cancer deaths have decline 33% in 30 years, but alcohol is still a major problem
The latest Cancer Progress Report from the American Association for Cancer Research also found a 24% decline in the overall cancer death rate for children and adolescents.
Black women at higher risk of death from all types of breast cancer, study finds
In a new study, researchers found Black women are at higher risk of dying from all tumor subtypes of breast cancer, with the disparity ranging from 17% to 50%.
FDA approves Apple Watch sleep apnea detection tool
The function is not a diagnostic tool, but can tell watch-wearers if they are exhibiting signs of sleep apnea.
Will 988 call the police? Data suggests 1% of mental health crisis calls get "involuntary" rescues
The new white paper is the most comprehensive look at 988's data to date.
Rural North Carolina county set to reopen hospital with federal help
One rural North Carolina county is on track to be among the first where a hospital reopens owing to a new federal hospital classification meant to help save small, struggling facilities.
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New explosions reported in Lebanon day after Hezbollah pagers explode
A source says more handheld devices exploded in Lebanon a day after thousands of pagers carried by Hezbollah members blew up in an attack blamed on Israel.
"Computer geek" accused of creating encrypted messaging app for crime
Australian police swooped in to arrest a man they say built a messaging app marketed as "unhackable" to the criminal underworld, but which clearly was not.
Associate of Frenchman in mass rape trial admits copycat abuse of own wife
Frenchman Jean-Pierre Marechal has told a court that Dominique Pelicot supplied him with tranquilisers and convinced him to abuse his own wife.
Notre Dame's dead poet "cold case" mystery may be solved
The exact whereabouts of the tomb of Joachim de Bellay, a renowned Renaissance poet, has puzzled researchers for many years.
Ukraine launches "massive drone attack" on military depot deep in Russia
Russia said it was working to repel a Ukrainian drone attack on Toropets, where there's a major military depot, as explosions lit up the night.
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Brian Tyree Henry on voicing young Megatron
Oscar, Emmy and Tony nominee Brian Tyree Henry opens up about voicing young Megatron in "Transformers One" and shares his thoughts on villains.
Joe Posnanski on iconic football moments
Sportswriter Joe Posnanski discusses his new book, "Why We Love Football," where he explores 100 unforgettable moments in football history, including David Tyree's legendary "Helmet Catch."
"Jimmy Carter 100" concert celebrates former president's 100th birthday
The "Jimmy Carter 100" concert will be aired in full on Georgia Public Broadcasting on Oct. 1, Carter's birthday.
What to know about Sean "Diddy" Combs' charges
CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman breaks down the charges in Sean "Diddy" Combs' federal indictment and what to expect in the trial.
Sean "Diddy" Combs denied bail
In New York, a judge ruled Sean "Diddy" Combs must remain in jail as he awaits his trial. The music mogul is facing a wide range of charges, including the alleged serial abuse of women, a federal indictment unsealed on Tuesday revealed.
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Unexpected dangers of electric vehicles
Guardrails on U.S. roads are typically tested against vehicles weighing up to 5,000 lbs. However, many electric vehicles weigh up to 30% more than that, raising safety concerns on whether guardrails would hold up in a collision.
Child psychiatrist on Instagram's Teen Accounts
Instagram's parent company, Meta, launched their new Teen Accounts that offers a more limited experience for the platform's younger users to address concerns over social media's impact on kids. Everyone under the age of 16 will automatically migrate to the new service. Dr. Joel Stoddard, associate psychiatry professor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, joins CBS News to discuss.
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.
Instagram rolling out protected teen accounts
Instagram announced Tuesday that it will be rolling out new protected accounts for people under 18. The accounts will automatically be private and can only receive messages from people they follow. Jo Ling Kent spoke with parents and Meta's safety chief about the changes.
AT&T to pay $13 million to settle FCC probe over cloud data breach
AT&T failed to ensure that a third-party vendor adequately protected the telecom carrier's customers, regulators say.
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When and how to see September's Harvest Moon
The September Harvest Moon will see a partial lunar eclipse, peaking the night of Tuesday, Sept. 17.
The Climate Election: Home insurance costs
The cost of insuring your home is going up, and some homes are "essentially uninsurable" due to rising climate change risks. In Nebraska, the most expensive state for premiums, the cost is nearly $3,400 above the national average to insure a home. And it's all happening as extreme weather events increase in frequency and intensity, jeopardizing people's homes and their ability to financially recover afterward.
Mysterious 9-day seismic event triggered by 650-foot tsunami
A tsunami stemming from a landslide was behind a surprising seismic event last year that shook the earth for nine days, researchers said.
Polaris Dawn crew conducts first all-civilian spacewalk
The spacewalkers tested new SpaceX-designed pressure suits that could eventually be used by civilian astronauts on the moon and Mars.
California crews battle high temps, Line Fire
Record-high temperatures have hit several areas of California, Arizona and Oregon since Friday, extending the fire season and creating drier conditions that make wildfires spread faster. The Line Fire in Southern California has grown past 21,000 acres, roughly half the size of Washington, D.C. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.
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Vermont town official, his wife and her teen son killed in their home
Vermont State Police identified the victims as Brian Crossman, 46, Erica Crossman, 41, and her 13-year-old son, Colin Taft.
"Computer geek" accused of creating encrypted messaging app for crime
Australian police swooped in to arrest a man they say built a messaging app marketed as "unhackable" to the criminal underworld, but which clearly was not.
Associate of Frenchman in mass rape trial admits copycat abuse of own wife
Frenchman Jean-Pierre Marechal has told a court that Dominique Pelicot supplied him with tranquilisers and convinced him to abuse his own wife.
Sean "Diddy" Combs denied bail
In New York, a judge ruled Sean "Diddy" Combs must remain in jail as he awaits his trial. The music mogul is facing a wide range of charges, including the alleged serial abuse of women, a federal indictment unsealed on Tuesday revealed.
What to know about Sean "Diddy" Combs' charges
CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman breaks down the charges in Sean "Diddy" Combs' federal indictment and what to expect in the trial.
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When and how to see September's Harvest Moon
The September Harvest Moon will see a partial lunar eclipse, peaking the night of Tuesday, Sept. 17.
SpaceX crew completes historic mission
Four SpaceX astronauts safely splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico on Sunday. The Polaris Dawn crew completed the first-ever commercial spacewalk during their historic mission and tested a new type of spacesuit.
Polaris Dawn space mission splashes down
The groundbreaking commercial space mission known as Polaris Dawn successfully splashed down early Sunday morning. The historic five-day mission, flown by tech billionaire Jared Isaacman and three crew mates, included the first ever commercial spacewalk.
Polaris Dawn crew splashes down to end record-setting commercial mission
Splashdown northwest of Key West, Florida, closed out a mission highlighted by the first non-government civilian spacewalk.
Starliner crew turns the page, looks forward to extended station stay
Astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and pilot Sunita Williams look ahead to a productive science mission.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Summer music heats up 2024
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
Clues and evidence in the John McCabe case
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
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Trump in New York, Harris courting Hispanics
With 48 days to go until Election Day, former President Donald Trump is holding a rally in New York where he's expected to focus on immigration and the economy. Vice President Kamala Harris, meanwhile, will be speaking at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute's leadership conference. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns and Shawna Mizelle have more from the campaign trail.
Brian Tyree Henry on voicing young Megatron
Oscar, Emmy and Tony nominee Brian Tyree Henry opens up about voicing young Megatron in "Transformers One" and shares his thoughts on villains.
What to know about pager attack on Hezbollah
At least 12 Hezbollah militants were killed Tuesday by explosive devices allegedly hidden in pagers. The group is blaming Israel, but the Israelis have yet to comment on the attack. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay reports on the incident and Jon Alterman, vice president of the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joined CBS News to discuss how an attack like this could happen.
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Ashley Park talks "Emily in Paris" new season
Ashley Park discusses her character Mindy Chen's journey in "Emily in Paris" season 4. Park talks about the new locations, original music and the show's evolving romance.