Democrats see successes in battles for state legislatures
Democrats flipped several state legislatures into their control and staved off potential GOP supermajorities in others.
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Crime is key focus for midterm campaigns
Republican and Democratic campaigns are honing in on the issue of crime in debates and political ads, as polls have shown it's a key issue for voters this election cycle. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns and CBS News Minnesota anchor and reporter Esme Murphy join anchors Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers to discuss the impact.
Private images of college volleyball players shared without consent
University police are "investigating multiple crimes" in response to recent reports from the student athletes, the school confirmed this week.
Why some Hyundai and Kia cars are easy prey for car thieves
Social media videos show how to start some of the automakers' vehicles with a screwdriver or USB cable.
Kyle Rittenhouse Found Not Guilty On All Charges In Kenosha Shootings
Kyle Rittenhouse, the teenager who killed two people and shot another during unrest in Kenosha, Wisconsin, was acquitted Friday of first-degree intentional homicide and four other felony charges.
Dog's Lick Causes Blood Infection, Man Has Limbs Amputated
Greg Manteufel contracted Capnocytophaga canimorsus, a bacteria found in dog saliva that can cause sepsis.
Bartender Saves Elsa The Goat From Drowning; 'Call 911, One Of The Goats Fell In The River'
A fast-thinking bartender in Wisconsin is being hailed as a hero after jumping into a river to save a drowning goat.
Badgers Coach Greg Gard Talks Replacing Bo Ryan And His Head Coaching Journey
As part of the "Guiding Greatness" series presented by Delta Air Lines, Wisconsin men's basketball head coach Greg Gard talks about replacing Bo Ryan.
Rising Star: Wisconsin Forward Ethan Happ
Ethan Happ, now a redshirt freshman, is a starter for Wisconsin averaging 11.9 points, 7.8 rebounds, and a Big Ten-leading 1.8 steals.
Unbeaten Clemson Takes Top Spot in College Football Playoff
Top-seeded Clemson will play No. 4 Oklahoma at the Orange Bowl and No. 2 Alabama gets No. 3 Michigan State at the Cotton Bowl in the New Year's Eve semifinals of the College Football Playoff...
Atlanta Falcons Agree To Terms With 19 College Free Agents
Rothstein: X-Factors To Watch In Duke-Wisconsin Championship Game
The Blue Devils have young talent that's ready to bolt for the NBA in a year or so, while Wisconsin's personnel has withstood the test of time.
Five Things: Duke Dominates And Badgers Beat The Unbeaten
The Blue Devils and Badgers play for the title tonight at 9:18 p.m. ET on CBS.
HOLMES: Top Five Teams That Could Spoil Kentucky's Dream Season
Kentucky Leads The Way With Top Spot In March Madness
Heisman Watch: Oregon's Marcus Mariota Will Win 2014 Heisman Trophy
Later this week the Heisman Trophy will add one new member to the most exclusive fraternity in sports. It is widely expected that Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota will hear his name announced as the 2014 Heisman Trophy winner, which would make him the first player in program history to win the highest individual honor in college football.
Heisman Watch: Conference Championship Games Set Stage For Big Moments From Heisman Favorites
This week's slate of conference championship games not only serves as an appetizer or opening round to the College Football Playoff, but it doubles as the grand stage for this year's top Heisman candidates to showcase their stuff and perhaps offer a signature Heisman moment before the votes are due.
Wednesday Night: Battle of the Undefeated's
College Football Spotlight: The Playoff Begins Now
The College Football Playoff will determine college football's first national champion in the new playoff model in January, but the real playoff begins this weekend.
Heisman Watch: Mariota And Gordon Leading The Race Down Final Stretch
Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota looks to be the favorite this season, but Wisconsin running back Melvin Gordon also has a decent shot to win the award. Everybody else may be playing for third place.
College Football Spotlight: A Time To Be Thankful For Rivalries
With Thanksgiving upon us, we should all take some time to think about what we are thankful for. There is plenty of drama to pay attention to this weekend, and that is something every college football fan can be thankful for.
Heisman Watch: Wisconsin's Melvin Gordon Ready For Heisman Showdown With Abdullah
This week, Melvin Gordon leads the Wisconsin running game against another Heisman candidate and his ground game, Nebraska and Ameer Abdullah. The running back showcase should double as this week's Heisman Trophy Spotlight Game.
5 Must Watch College Football Games This Weekend
The first college football playoff rankings come out Tuesday so the Top 25 teams around the country are definitely looking to defend their ranking or move up by notching a big win. With that being said, let's take a look at the five most important and must watch college football games this weekend.
College Football Spotlight: Battered Big Ten Is Beleaguered, But Not Beaten Just Yet
Unfortunately for the Big Ten, the chance to prove itself on the national stage in 2014 has officially been missed.
Five Things: Kentucky And UConn To Play For Title
The wildest NCAA Tournament of the modern era culminates with an 8 seed versus a 7 seed for the championship. Kentucky, a 74-73 winner over Wisconsin on Saturday, will face Connecticut, which upset Florida 64-53.
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"Shrinking" premieres Friday on Apple TV+
Harrison Ford is therapist to Jason Segel's therapist in the new Apple TV+ comedy-drama series "Shrinking."
Bed Bath & Beyond says it can no longer pay its debts
The end could be near for struggling retailer Bed Bath & Beyond, as it warned in a regulatory filing Thursday that it received a notice of default from its lender, JPMorgan Chase.
Taylor Swift teases release of 'Lavender Haze' music video
"Lavender Haze" is the third music video to debut from her 2022 "Midnights" album.
John Mayer is hitting the road for his first acoustic tour
The 19-date tour will stop at arenas across North America and is set to kick off on March 11 in New Jersey.
Newly discovered asteroid makes one of the closest approaches of Earth
An asteroid the size of a box truck made one of the closest passes of planet Earth ever recorded on Thursday evening.
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"Shrinking" premieres Friday on Apple TV+
Harrison Ford is therapist to Jason Segel's therapist in the new Apple TV+ comedy-drama series "Shrinking."
Bed Bath & Beyond says it can no longer pay its debts
The end could be near for struggling retailer Bed Bath & Beyond, as it warned in a regulatory filing Thursday that it received a notice of default from its lender, JPMorgan Chase.
Taylor Swift teases release of 'Lavender Haze' music video
"Lavender Haze" is the third music video to debut from her 2022 "Midnights" album.
John Mayer is hitting the road for his first acoustic tour
The 19-date tour will stop at arenas across North America and is set to kick off on March 11 in New Jersey.
Newly discovered asteroid makes one of the closest approaches of Earth
An asteroid the size of a box truck made one of the closest passes of planet Earth ever recorded on Thursday evening.
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Bed Bath & Beyond says it can no longer pay its debts
The end could be near for struggling retailer Bed Bath & Beyond, as it warned in a regulatory filing Thursday that it received a notice of default from its lender, JPMorgan Chase.
McDonald's is testing a new strawless lid
The plastic lids have a pullback tab to prevent the drink from splashing out. It's similar to the "sippy cup" lid at Starbucks that has been in use for the past three years.
There's actually a presale for Oreo's newest flavor
The cookie brand's latest limited-edition cookie is an Oreo stuffed with Oreos.
Spotify to cut 6% of its workforce
Spotify said Monday that it will cut 6% of its workforce to reduce costs, joining tech companies including Amazon and Microsoft in slashing headcount.
Natural Light is tapping into nostalgia with its new can design
Drinkers will soon notice a retro-inspired makeover that mirrors the budget beer brand's 1979 design, featuring a throwback logo, crest, and colors.
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Suspect in Half Moon Bay farm killings faces 7 murder counts
A farmworker accused of killing seven people at two Northern California mushroom farms was charged Wednesday with seven counts of murder and one of attempted murder.
After shooting death of teen, Atlanta residents demand curfew changes, other solutions
Outraged Atlanta residents addressed the city council's Public Safety Committee, demanding curfew changes and solutions to gun violence against children.
Atlanta officer wants 2019 murder case moved to federal court
A now-retired Atlanta police officer who was indicted last month in the 2019 fatal shooting of a man hiding in a closet after running from authorities wants the case moved to federal court.
Police took 5 hours to warn the public that dance hall shooter was on the run
Lost in the aftermath of the Monterey Park shooting that left 11 people dead is an alarming fact: It took five hours for authorities to alert the public that the gunman was on the loose.
Police said deadly shooting at Des Moines youth program was targeted
The killing of two students at an alternative education program designed to help at-risk teenagers in Des Moines was a targeted attack, police said.
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What scientists say about the real-life zombie fungi that inspired HBO's "The Last of Us"
The zombies are identifiable by the fungi bursting from their bodies: a thicket of spiky tendrils, a miniature garden of mushroom-like fruiting bodies.
Georgia prosecutor won't charge deputy in 2022 shooting
A middle Georgia prosecutor says he won't pursue criminal charges against a sheriff's deputy who in February 2022 shot and killed a man who had been reported as suicidal.
Damar Hamlin discharged after spending more than a week hospitalized due to a cardiac arrest
Damar Hamlin has been released after being hospitalized for more than a week due to a cardiac arrest he suffered during "Monday Night Football" more than a week ago.
Bills safety Damar Hamlin tweets his thanks after he moves from Cincinnati to Buffalo hospital
Damar Hamlin was released from the hospital on Monday, a week after the Buffalo Bills safety's heart stopped and he had to be resuscitated on the field.
NFL balances emotions, tight schedule after Hamlin shock
The league informed the Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals that their game, suspended Monday night, would not be resumed this week.
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College basketball broadcaster Billy Packer dies at 82
Billy Packer, an Emmy award-winning college basketball broadcaster who covered 34 Final Fours for NBC and CBS, died Thursday. He was 82.
Chris Stapleton, Babyface to sing at Super Bowl LVII pregame
Country music star Chris Stapleton will hit next month's Super Bowl stage to sing the national anthem, while R&B legend Babyface will perform "America the Beautiful."
Damar Hamlin attending his 1st Bills game since cardiac arrest
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin made his first public appearance since going into cardiac arrest after making a tackle against the Cincinnati Bengals three weeks ago, waving to fans from a stadium suite on Sunday.
The CW Network and LIV Golf enter multi-year agreement
The CW Network and LIV Golf announced on Thursday they have entered into a multi-year broadcast and streaming agreement for the young golf promotion beginning with the 2023 season.
Tickets to go on sale for possible AFC championship game in Atlanta
The NFL has directed the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills to begin selling tickets for a possible AFC championship game in Atlanta on Jan. 29.
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House Republicans seeks new restrictions on use of US oil stockpile
For the second time this month, House Republicans are seeking to restrict presidential use of the nation's emergency oil stockpile.
Kemp highlights "unprecedented year of economic success" in 2023 State of the State Address
Gov. Brian Kemp delivered his State of the State address on Wednesday, calling 2022 an "unprecedented year of economic success" in Georgia.
Meta says it will restore Donald Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts
Facebook parent Meta said on Wednesday that it will restore former President Donald Trump's accounts on Facebook and Instagram in the coming weeks.
National Archives considering asking past presidents and vice presidents to look again for classified materials
The National Archives is looking into sending letters to all living former presidents and vice presidents, asking them go through their records to ensure there are no classified materials.
McCarthy officially denies Schiff and Swalwell seats on House Intelligence Committee
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has officially denied seats on the House Intelligence Committee to Democratic Reps. Eric Swalwell and Adam Schiff, the former chairman of the panel.
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"Shrinking" premieres Friday on Apple TV+
Harrison Ford is therapist to Jason Segel's therapist in the new Apple TV+ comedy-drama series "Shrinking."
Taylor Swift teases release of 'Lavender Haze' music video
"Lavender Haze" is the third music video to debut from her 2022 "Midnights" album.
John Mayer is hitting the road for his first acoustic tour
The 19-date tour will stop at arenas across North America and is set to kick off on March 11 in New Jersey.
College basketball broadcaster Billy Packer dies at 82
Billy Packer, an Emmy award-winning college basketball broadcaster who covered 34 Final Fours for NBC and CBS, died Thursday. He was 82.
Riley Keough sings her heart out in new ''Daisy Jones & The Six'' teaser
The show follows a fictional '70s band of the same name and is based on Taylor Jenkins Reid's 2019 novel.
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"Shrinking" stars Jason Segel and Harrison Ford on Apple TV+
The new comedy "Shrinking" premieres Friday, January 27, on Apple TV+.
NASA: 'Small' asteroid to pass close to Earth (Thursday)
On Thursday, Jan. 26, a small near-Earth asteroid will have a very close encounter with our planet. (CNN)
VITA helps people in need with preparing taxes
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance helps people who cannot afford professional tax preparation services to get quality help during tax season.
The Breakdown: Lawmakers and Insider Trading
How to prevent Washington lawmakers from benefiting from insider trading
Frontline Response gives human trafficking survivors a way out and a new start
A Metro Atlanta woman, whose identity is being withheld for her protection, shared how she made a daring escape after two years of being trafficked against her will.