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Senator Amy Klobuchar on presidential race
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar weighs in on the state of the presidential race, discussing the president's legal challenges. She also reacts to results from some of the Senate races around the country.
Election 2020: The legal road ahead
CBS News contributor and election law expert David Becker joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the ongoing battle for the presidency and what could happen next in the legal fight.
Nevada attorney general gives update on votes
Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss where ballot counting stands in that battleground state and respond to President Trump's allegations of voter fraud. "60 in 6" correspondent Enrique Acevedo also joins the show to give an update on the state.
Fact-checking Trump's voter fraud claims
President Trump took to Twitter Thursday night claiming he would easily win the election with "legal" votes cast, and claimed observers were not allowed to do their job. Twitter flagged the post for being misleading. Vladimir Duthiers takes a look at Arizona and Pennsylvania's processes to debunk the president's claim.
COVID cases surge to record single-day high
The surging number of new coronavirus cases on Thursday shattered a record set just the previous day by almost 20,000. There were nearly 122,000 cases reported Thursday, just one day after crossing the 100,000 mark on Wednesday. Adriana Diaz reports.
Pa. Senator Toomey on election results
Republican Pennsylvania Senator Pat Toomey discusses the election results in his state, and weighs in about President Trump's statement and claims of voter fraud.
Biden takes slight lead in Georgia race
Former Vice President Joe Biden just barely squeaked past President Trump overnight in Georgia, but the race remains in a virtual tie there with votes still left to count. If Biden wins the state, it would mark the first time a Democrat has won Georgia in 28 years. Mark Strassmann reports.
Pennsylvania vote count continues
Philadelphia police are looking into an alleged plot to attack the Pennyslvania convention center where votes are being counted. The investigation comes as President Trump's lead over Joe Biden shrank Thursday. Jericka Duncan reports.
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Nevada AG: Trump voting fraud complaint is "garbage"
"It just goes to show the last-ditch efforts these guys are going to go to to try and derail this election to their benefit," Attorney General Aaron Ford said on "CBS This Morning" Friday.
U.S. will have "better sense" of Pennsylvania vote tally today
Winning Pennsylvania would carry former Vice President Joe Biden past the finish line in the race for the White House.
Arizona secretary of state responds to potential Trump challenge
"Quite honestly there's no legal ground for us to stop counting ballots," Hobbs said on "CBS This Morning."
Americans feel "high anxiety" with election outcome uncertain
From New York to Chicago to Las Vegas, protesters on both sides of the political divide took to the streets Wednesday.
Report cites militia activity risk amid fears of Election Day unrest
A volatile campaign season combined with national tensions has left officials worried about the possibility of unrest as Americans head to the polls.
Pennsylvania voters head to polls as race tightens in key state
One voter who spoke to CBS News said they got in line at a Philadelphia voting center at 5:45 a.m.
Battleground states see spike in COVID cases before Election Day
As we near Election Day, health officials are especially concerned about coronavirus infections in key Midwestern battleground states.
Republicans fight to keep control of the Senate
Democrats are determined to unseat several establishment Republicans who are clinging to their allegiance to the president.
Guns from U.S. gun stores keep ending up in British criminals' hands
A senior law officer says the "array of weapons" available to criminals in the U.S. makes a "rich marketplace for criminal groups" in the U.K.
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2 California teens' mission to get PPE to all
For the "CBS This Morning" series A More Perfect Union, Dr. Tara Narula has the story of two tech savvy brothers who are providing PPE to many people who need it. From bus drivers, to custodial staff and poll workers, they're providing face masks for people on all types of front lines.
Drive-thru food drive feeds hundreds in L.A.
The economic fallout from the coronavirus could leave more than 54 million Americans without enough food according to one estimate. For the "CBS This Morning" series A More Perfect Union, Jonathan Vigliotti reports on a Los Angeles group teaming up with young volunteers to make sure their community is fed by connecting excess food from farms and supermarkets with people in need.
Vegan food, straight outta Compton
Compton is a community whose portrayal in music and movies eclipses the lives of real people who live there. It's also a city where healthy food can be hard to come by and life expectancy is five years below the Los Angeles County average. Jamie Yuccas reports for the "CBS This Morning" series A More Perfect Union.
Youth leaders building a more perfect union
For the "CBS This Morning" series A More Perfect Union, Adriana Diaz speaks to a group of teenagers, many who can't even vote yet, working to strengthen communities and American democracy itself, one project at a time.
Southern college helps student find home
As the number of coronavirus cases soar at colleges and universities, there is another major problem many students face when campuses shut down -- finding basic needs like a safe place to live and enough food to eat. For the "CBS This Morning" series A More Perfect Union, Meg Oliver shares how one small college in the South is helping students with nowhere to go.
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Americans feel "high anxiety" with election outcome uncertain
From New York to Chicago to Las Vegas, protesters on both sides of the political divide took to the streets Wednesday.
Republicans fight to keep control of the Senate
Democrats are determined to unseat several establishment Republicans who are clinging to their allegiance to the president.
Examining the process and history behind the way ballots look
In this year's election, ballots across the country have several different designs and looks.
Trump and Biden fight for Black male voters
President Trump and Former Vice President Biden defended their records on race during Thursday night's debate.
Health secretary denies report he wants to oust FDA head
According to a report published in Politico, Azar had expressed his frustration with Hahn to several allies within his department
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Battleground states see spike in COVID cases before Election Day
As we near Election Day, health officials are especially concerned about coronavirus infections in key Midwestern battleground states.
How Americans felt about masks during the 1918 flu pandemic
About 675,000 Americans would die during the pandemic in 1918.
"No shortcuts" taken on COVID vaccine safety, top official says
Operation Warp Speed is on track to have vaccines before the end of the year, retired Lieutenant General Paul Ostrowski said.
Why distributing a coronavirus vaccine could be "chaos"
The ultra-cold storage requirement for the vaccines will make it challenging for states to get it to their residents, one expert said.
How Americans feel about taking a potential COVID-19 vaccine
Two major clinical trials for coronavirus vaccines are resuming in the United States, after being paused over safety concerns.
Trump's virus diagnosis shows why it's "important to wear a mask"
Dr. Jon LaPook said the White House needs to be transparent about Mr. Trump's incubation period.
Feds tried to stop plant closure after COVID deaths, official says
A COVID-19 outbreak at the Foster Farms poultry plant in Merced County claimed multiple workers' lives.
United rolling out COVID-19 testing program for passengers
The program will roll out in San Francisco for flyers bound for Hawaii.
Inside a facility that could mass produce a COVID-19 vaccine
The facility could start filling vials with a vaccine as early as November, maybe even before a vaccine has been approved.
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Russian court releases activist jailed over Putin mannequin stunt
The 22-year-old man had been convicted of hooliganism and jailed for 2 years for taping a mannequin wearing a Putin mask and prison outfit to a lamp post.
How to watch the Reykjavík Global Forum – Women Leaders 2020
Speakers include current and former political leaders, CEOs, and veteran journalists discussing a variety of issues gripping our world.
U.N: Israel's latest "unlawful demolition" leaves 41 kids homeless
Israel says the small village of sheepherders was illegally built on army training ground, but the U.N. says the move was aimed at displacing vulnerable people.
Trump's attempt to stop vote count "a gross abuse," international observers say
"Baseless allegations of systematic deficiencies, notably by the incumbent President, including on election night, harm public trust in democratic institutions," election observers say.
Woman arrested taking mom from U.K. nursing home before COVID lockdown
The family says "things just escalated" in a "moment of high emotions" as nationwide anti-coronavirus restrictions closed in for the 2nd time.
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Nevada 2020 election results
Nevada has six electoral votes, and the race was still far too close to call when state election officials announced a day-long hiatus on announcing any further results.
Al Roker diagnosed with prostate cancer
"I don't want people thinking, 'Oh, poor Al,' you know, because I'm gonna be OK," Roker said.
Nevada AG: Trump voting fraud complaint is "garbage"
"It just goes to show the last-ditch efforts these guys are going to go to to try and derail this election to their benefit," Attorney General Aaron Ford said on "CBS This Morning" Friday.
Runoff elections in Georgia could determine balance of the Senate
With David Perdue's vote share dipping under 50%, this could lead to a runoff election in January.
Job growth held steady in October despite surging coronavirus
Employers added 638,000 jobs, down slightly from the prior month, while unemployment fell to 6.9%.
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Latest election results
CBS News brings you all the latest results in the 2020 election in real time.
2020 Election Live Updates: Biden takes lead in Pennsylvania
The race for the presidency is still too close to call.
Pennsylvania 2020 election results
One of the most hard-fought battles of 2020 was waged by Trump and Biden over Pennsylvania and its 20 electoral votes.
Nevada 2020 election results
Nevada has six electoral votes, and the race was still far too close to call when state election officials announced a day-long hiatus on announcing any further results.
Arizona 2020 election results
Arizona's 11 electoral votes are a toss-up — the latest CBS News polling shows Biden with a slight lead.
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ESPN cutting 10% of workforce due to impact of pandemic
Cuts amount to 10% of sports network's 5,000-plus employees and are due largely to pandemic's impact on business.
San Francisco 49ers player tests positive for coronavirus
The team said the player, who has not been named, is self-quarantining.
Jeannie Mai hospitalized, leaves "Dancing with the Stars"
The 41-year-old has a health condition that "requires immediate attention and surgery," she said.
Ravens star Marlon Humphrey tests positive for coronavirus
Humphrey, who played against the Pittsburgh Steelers, said, "I got the Rona hopefully I'll be back healthy soon."
Alabama Shakes' Brittany Howard goes solo
Anthony Mason talks to Alabama Shakes frontwoman Brittany Howard about going solo, making deeply personal music about family, love and racism, and how you're most likely to find her in the river these days, fly fishing.
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This year's must-have kitchen item for shut-ins? Tupperware
Iconic brand is a hot item as more folks cook at home and Zoom parties help supercharge sales, sending stock up 3,000%.
Walmart lays off shelf-scanning robots, lets humans do the work
Turns out people are as good -- and maybe better -- for keeping tabs on state of store shelves as roving robots were.
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Why can't I vote on my phone?
Millions of Americans use mobile phones to bank, read sensitive work documents, and share personal photos with family and friends. So why can't we use them to cast ballots?
Future of gig workers could hinge on California ballot vote
Prop 22, the most expensive ballot measure in state history, would change the employment landscape for millions of workers.
Netflix hikes subscription price, boosted by viewer growth
Streaming company has added more subscribers in the first nine months of the year than it did in all of 2019.
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SpaceX launches third-generation GPS navigation satellite
The launch was expected to give NASA the data needed to press ahead with the next Crew Dragon fight to space station.
Jellyfish that can grow to size of beach balls seen in Carolinas
"These jellies can form large 'blooms' that gobble up fish and shellfish eggs and damage boats and fishing gear," the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources wrote in a Facebook post.
Scientists find "extreme" planet with rock rain and lava oceans
If you thought living on Earth in 2020 was comparable to hell, planet K2-141b is here to prove you wrong.
Denmark to kill 15 million mink over link to human COVID infections
Health Minister calls concerns "very, very serious" as mutated coronavirus in mink "can have devastating consequences worldwide."
Florida in the path of Eta and it could become a hurricane again
After slamming into Central America, Eta may have South Florida in its sights.
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Al Roker diagnosed with prostate cancer
"I don't want people thinking, 'Oh, poor Al,' you know, because I'm gonna be OK," Roker said.
U.S. breaks record for COVID-19 cases in one day
Hospitalizations across the nation are also soaring, with at least 16 states breaking records.
Official with COVID worked at Election Day polling site, then died
The official's death is raising concerns for the nearly 2,000 people who voted at the suburban St. Louis polling place.
How does coronavirus spread? When will a vaccine be available? Your questions, answered
Here are answers to some of your questions about COVID-19 as the U.S. sees a spike in new cases.
North Dakota sets records for virus deaths, cases, hospitalizations
The death count is the 15th highest per capita in the country, according to The COVID Tracking Project.
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Job growth held steady in October despite surging coronavirus
Employers added 638,000 jobs, down slightly from the prior month, while unemployment fell to 6.9%.
Twitter bans a Bannon account after he says behead Fauci and Wray
Former Trump adviser said on his podcast that Fauci and the FBI director should meet that fate if Trump gets second term
IRS says time running out for people to get stimulus check
People who maybe be eligible for the federal coronavirus relief payments face a deadline later this month.
Debt collectors can soon reach you by text or on Facebook
New federal rule doesn't limit how many times a debt firm can contact you by phone or on social media.
Starbucks unveils designs of this year's holiday cups
The four cups feature traditional red and green colors, and two of them display this year's theme: "Carry the Merry."
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Is Iowa teen's killer linked to missing news anchor?
Michelle Martinko's killer curiously mentions Jodi Huisentruit's name in his police interview. Was it nervous banter or something more sinister?
Two men detained in Philadelphia as attack threat probed
Taken into custody at convention center where votes were being counted after police were alerted to threat of attack by men who drove in from out of state.
LeBron James calls for justice after sister of Cavaliers exec found murdered
NBA star LeBron James is calling for justice after the death of Ericka Weems.
Teen arrested in shooting death of actor Eddie Hassell
The 30-year-old Hassell was best known for his roles in the Oscar-nominated film "The Kids Are All Right" and the NBC series "Surface."
Bodycam footage released in police shooting of Walter Wallace, Jr.
Philadelphia mayor Jim Kenney said the video is "very painful" but released it in the interest of transparency.
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Bizarre planet rains rocks
If you thought living on Earth in 2020 was comparable to hell, planet K2-141b is here to prove you wrong. CBSN's Lana Zak explains.
SpaceX launches third-generation GPS navigation satellite
The launch was expected to give NASA the data needed to press ahead with the next Crew Dragon fight to space station.
Scientists find "extreme" planet with rock rain and lava oceans
If you thought living on Earth in 2020 was comparable to hell, planet K2-141b is here to prove you wrong.
A Mars-sized planet is aimlessly zooming through the Milky Way
The smallest rogue planet found to date, it wanders through the Milky Way with no parent star or gravitational siblings to keep it company.
Asteroid samples sealed up for return to Earth
Scientists say more than 2 pounds of material from the surface of asteroid Bennu was captured by the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft.
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Trash or treasure? Anna Repkina murder evidence
A love triangle ended in murder; but who killed Anna Repkina? Take a look at the evidence investigators used to solve the crime.
The most popular dog breeds in America
The American Kennel Club has released its latest list of the nation's most beloved breeds.
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"Murder hornets" in America: What you need to know
Growing up to two inches long, this killer insect can decapitate 40 honeybees per minute.
The disappearance of Jennifer Kesse
Fourteen years after Jennifer Kesse vanished, her parents Drew and Joyce Kesse are leading the investigation into their daughter's case.
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Sneak peek: Murder at the Mall
Michelle Martinko fought for her life in a parking lot. Her attacker was left bleeding — creating the evidence that solved the case. CBS News correspondent Jamie Yuccas reports in an all-new "48 Hours" Saturday, November 7 at 10/9c on CBS.
Biden gains lead in Georgia
Joe Biden opened up a narrow lead over President Trump in Georgia as the vote counting continues in that crucial state. CBS News 2020 campaign reporter LaCrai Mitchell joined CBSN from Atlanta with the latest on the tight race in Georgia.
CBSN Originals: "Losing Las Vegas"
The economic fallout from COVID-19 hit Las Vegas harder than any other major city in the nation, devastating households far from the famous Strip. Though the lights are flickering on once again, uncertainty still looms. This episode of CBSN Originals reveals how some Las Vegas workers are navigating a tough new reality with no end in sight.
Senator Amy Klobuchar on presidential race
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar weighs in on the state of the presidential race, discussing the president's legal challenges. She also reacts to results from some of the Senate races around the country.
CBSN Originals: "Generation Climate"
A generation that grew up witnessing a world with a rapidly changing climate is coming of age. Now, Gen Z climate activists are bringing a sense of urgency to mobilizing social and political movements across the nation. As the world is running out of time, these young activists have made it their mission to fight for its future.