Former Perry adviser Sam Clovis signs up with Trump
Clovis left Perry's cash-strapped campaign to be a national co-chair for Trump, who's leading the polls for the GOP nomination
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Jeb Bush tells his story through email in new book
The former Florida governor spent 30 hours a week on email during his time in the governor's mansion
Univision's Jorge Ramos reacts to being booted from Trump presser
Spanish media's most well-known journalist said he was at the Iowa event to ask question, not pick a fight
Tom Vilsack endorses Hillary Clinton
The agriculture secretary, a former governor of Iowa, is the first member of President Obama's cabinet to endorse Clinton
Donald Trump tells Jorge Ramos: "Go back to Univision"
The bombastic GOP frontrunner spars at a press conference with Spanish media's most well-known journalist
An Iowa college student's encounters with the GOP presidential candidates
Kelsi Wolever fought through the state fair crowds to get to Jeb Bush, Scott Walker and others so that she could ask them her policy questions and snap a selfie
Donald Trump insults Megyn Kelly, GOP rivals on Twitter
The brash GOP frontrunner had an especially colorful day on social media
Rand Paul hits Donald Trump on eminent domain
The Kentucky senator is in Alaska - at the beginning of a Northwest campaign swing
Jeb Bush ratchets up attacks on Donald Trump
The back-and-forth between the two has heated up over the past week
Roger Ailes rebukes Donald Trump for Megyn Kelly attack
Trump first went after the Fox News host after a debate in early August
Graham on Trump: "I'll beat his brains out" in S.C.
The South Carolina senator said the GOP will lose if Trump is the nominee
Trent Lott endorses John Kasich for president
The former Senate Republican leader praises the Ohio governor's record on the budget and his national security experience
Poll: Hillary Clinton still a strong frontrunner in Iowa
Clinton has had a rough few weeks, but Iowa Democrats are still decisively in her corner
Why Obama's approval matters for a Biden presidential bid
The president has given Biden the green light to seriously consider a White House run
Scott Walker: What does he stand for?
A look at where the Wisconsin governor stands on education, immigration, the economy, social issues and foreign policy
In N.H., Bernie Sanders fans are skeptical of Biden
Some voters from the early primary state say the vice president is not an alternative to the Vermont senator
2016 field could include Limberbutt McCubbins, Deez Nuts
Nearly 800 aspiring presidential candidates have registered with the FEC, appealing to voters tired of the mainstream names
With Obama's blessing, Biden mulls White House run
The right time may have arrived for vice president to consider a presidential campaign
Poll: Hispanics unhappy with Trump but still learning about other GOP'ers
U.S. Hispanics have already soured on the bombastic Donald Trump, but they're still forming impressions of the rest of the 2016 Republican field, Gallup finds
Rick Perry's Iowa campaign chairman steps down
The news marks the latest sign of trouble for former Texas governor's faltering 2016 presidential campaign
Jeb Bush on "anchor babies" immigration flap: Chill out a bit
The GOP candidate says people are too concerned with "political correctness" and said the term relates more to a different ethnic group
Rand Paul can run for president, Senate at the same time
The Kentucky senator persuaded his state's Republican Party to help him keep his options open in 2016
Amy Klobuchar defends Clinton amid email scandal
The Minnesota senator also talked about what a Biden run would mean and made a prediction about the upcoming Senate vote on the Iran nuclear deal
New Hampshire "super volunteers" boost 2016 candidates
Local volunteers who will hit the ground for candidates help keep the grassroots nature of the nation's first primary alive
Top candidates struggle with past baggage
Hillary Clinton and Jeb Bush are still answering questions about their past, which is a distraction from focusing on their messages for 2016
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These GOP candidates in tight races are calling for a quick end to Iran war
Some Trump-aligned candidates are calling for an end to the Iran war, even as Trump stands by his Iran strategy and has suggested escalation is possible.
DOJ defends Trump media ban, citing national security and "professionalism"
The Justice Department claimed that reporting from CNN, MS NOW and Politico raises national security concerns and accused their journalists of failing to act with "professionalism and decorum."
Wife of scholar detained in China wants Trump to press Xi to release him
Min Zin, a Myanmar scholar, has been held for more than 100 days at what human rights groups say is a "black site" in China.
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U.S., Iran hold first talks since June as Trump threatens annihilation
U.S. and Iranian delegations met on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly, rekindling diplomacy amid Trump's threat to "annihilate" the regime.
Redrawn Missouri congressional map lands before Supreme Court for third time
The fight over Missouri's congressional map returned to the U.S. Supreme Court for a third time after an appeals court ordered the revival of new districts backed by President Trump.
DOJ charges Utah postal worker for allegedly dumping mail ballots in trash
The Justice Department says a U.S. Postal Service letter carrier in Utah threw out more than 300 mail ballots that were being sent to voters for the state's June primary.
Supreme Court stays out of custody dispute between California couple and surrogate
Justice Elena Kagan declined a request from a surrogate to intervene in a custody dispute with a California couple.
What is the White House press pool and how does it work?
President Trump's move to ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House has highlighted the role of the press pool.
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U.S. to welcome up to 17,500 more White South Africans as refugees
The Trump administration is planning to welcome up to 17,500 additional White Afrikaners from South Africa as refugees over the next 12 months, according to a notice sent to Congress.
ICE officer who shot Venezuelan man wasn't wearing body camera, sources say
The ICE officer who shot a Venezuelan delivery driver was not wearing a body camera at the time of the shooting, sources familiar with the investigation told CBS News.
Senators press Rubio to prioritize release of American held in Iran
Reza Valizadeh, a U.S.-Iranian dual citizen and former journalist for U.S.-funded broadcaster Radio Farda, has been imprisoned in Iran since September 2024.
Trump signs agreement giving U.S. broad military authority in Greenland
The U.S., Denmark and Greenland signed a new security agreement bolstering the United States' military and security presence on the island.
GOP senator asks Senate committee to subpoena Donald Trump Jr., Hunter Biden
GOP Sen. John Curtis of Utah asked a Senate panel to subpoena Trump Jr. and Hunter Biden for testimony as part of a probe into the "use of presidential family relationships" for private financial benefit.
In U.N. speech, Trump threatens to "annihilate" Iran and defends foreign policy
President Trump said he could "annihilate" Iran while predicting that Tehran would make a deal to end the war after the U.S. midterm elections.
Mamdani, Trump agree to continue discussion on making NYC more affordable
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and President Trump held a high-profile meeting in New York City on Monday. It marked the third time they have met, but the first at Gracie Mansion.
Man shot by ICE being detained with bullet still in his back, lawyer says
Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, the 28-year-old Venezuelan national shot by an ICE officer on Sunday, said in a phone call on Monday that he's "not doing well."
Selling early access to Trump Truth Social posts is illegal, ex-prosecutors say
Trump Media & Technology recently launched a Truth Social API data feed, charging $100,000 for "real-time access to posts from the highest-ranking Truth Social accounts."
Family tied to suspected Chinese spy gave $4.4M to Newsom, Calif. politicians
C.C. Yin's family has donated nearly $3 million to state-level California political causes and an additional $1,455,027 to federal campaigns.
Presidential TV pool suspended after Trump bans CNN
CNN was set to provide pool coverage on Monday and accompany President Trump on a trip to New York City, but there will not be a network TV pool team traveling with him.
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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.
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Chris Spatola, basketball analyst and Mike Krzyzewski's son-in-law, dies at 47
Spatola played basketball for the U.S. Military Academy and later coached on legendary Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski's staff.
These GOP candidates in tight races are calling for a quick end to Iran war
Some Trump-aligned candidates are calling for an end to the Iran war, even as Trump stands by his Iran strategy and has suggested escalation is possible.
El Niño could cause 451,000 more heat deaths compared to normal year, group says
Researchers project nearly half a million more heat-related deaths from June 2026 to February 2027 compared with a typical year, as a result of El Niño.
Should the U.S. raise payroll taxes to save Social Security?
Raising payroll taxes enough to stabilize Social Security could add thousands of dollars in annual costs, according to one analysis.
Shipwreck, apparent human remains found 7 years after boat sank in Atlantic
The nonprofit Green Oceans asked the Coast Guard to reopen an investigation that had classified the F/V Mistress as lost.
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Should the U.S. raise payroll taxes to save Social Security?
Raising payroll taxes enough to stabilize Social Security could add thousands of dollars in annual costs, according to one analysis.
Mortgage rates top 7% for the first time since May 2024
As rates climb, more buyers are seeking riskier adjustable-rate mortgages, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Meta's Muse shopping agent is a hit, as AI commerce starts to take off
Meta's new AI tool now ranks at the top of the App Store. Some retail experts see a "natural evolution from search."
Andreessen Horowitz launches AI school as college alternative
One of Silicon Valley's most prominent venture investors is gearing its new tech academy toward aspiring entrepreneurs focused on building AI.
3 guys hacked OpenAI using a rival Anthropic model. Here's what to know.
Cybersecurity researchers from a small firm called Hacktron in India broke into OpenAI, showing how vulnerable frontier labs are.
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These GOP candidates in tight races are calling for a quick end to Iran war
Some Trump-aligned candidates are calling for an end to the Iran war, even as Trump stands by his Iran strategy and has suggested escalation is possible.
DOJ defends Trump media ban, citing national security and "professionalism"
The Justice Department claimed that reporting from CNN, MS NOW and Politico raises national security concerns and accused their journalists of failing to act with "professionalism and decorum."
Wife of scholar detained in China wants Trump to press Xi to release him
Min Zin, a Myanmar scholar, has been held for more than 100 days at what human rights groups say is a "black site" in China.
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U.S., Iran hold first talks since June as Trump threatens annihilation
U.S. and Iranian delegations met on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly, rekindling diplomacy amid Trump's threat to "annihilate" the regime.
Redrawn Missouri congressional map lands before Supreme Court for third time
The fight over Missouri's congressional map returned to the U.S. Supreme Court for a third time after an appeals court ordered the revival of new districts backed by President Trump.
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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.
Her postpartum symptoms wouldn't go away. A brain tumor was to blame.
Lisa Fasone's first pregnancy went smoothly. Then a rare health condition put her dreams of a second child on hold.
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6 people killed in bear attacks in Siberia: "Under siege"
Prosecutors said they opened a probe into criminal negligence, accusing local officials of failing to control bear numbers.
El Niño could cause 451,000 more heat deaths compared to normal year, group says
Researchers project nearly half a million more heat-related deaths from June 2026 to February 2027 compared with a typical year, as a result of El Niño.
Wife of scholar detained in China wants Trump to press Xi to release him
Min Zin, a Myanmar scholar, has been held for more than 100 days at what human rights groups say is a "black site" in China.
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U.S., Iran hold first talks since June as Trump threatens annihilation
U.S. and Iranian delegations met on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly, rekindling diplomacy amid Trump's threat to "annihilate" the regime.
Ancient wall found under Paris hotel could confirm origins of city
The wall dating from the Gallo-Roman period was discovered beneath a hotel on the Île de la Cité, a stone's throw from Notre Dame Cathedral.
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Zibby Owens on living "between chapters"
Zibby Owens sits down with "CBS Mornings" to discuss her new book "Between Chapters: How I Started Over, Took Some Chances, and Found the Plot ."
"Lioness" star Michael Kelly on season finale
"Lioness" actor Michael Kelly sits down with "CBS Mornings" to discuss the season 3 finale of the popular series.
Dolly Parton's estate in feud with her nephew
Dolly Parton's estate has accused her nephew, Bryan Seaver, of extortion. Seaver, who announced the singer's death last month, was also fired as her head of security. Adriana Diaz reports.
Taylor Swift announces new song out this week
Taylor Swift announced she's releasing a new song, "Patient Zero," on Friday. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Details on Hayden Panettiere's cause of death
Hayden Panettiere died of an accidental overdose involving fentanyl, the coroner's office said in its autopsy report. Lillia Luciano reports.
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Trump to meet with China's XI over AI
President Trump has downplayed the threat posed by artificial intelligence amid growing calls for AI regulation. MIT professor and artificial intelligence expert Max Tegmark weighs in on Mr. Trump's planned meeting with China's Xi Jinping.
How a "swarm" of AI agents hacked a company
Experts are worried about the dangers of "swarms" of AI models coming together to accomplish a complex task for nefarious reasons. CBS News' Megan Cerullo breaks down what this means.
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.
Downloads surge for Meta's new AI agent Muse
Meta's new AI personal assistant, Muse, has reached the top of the U.S. App Store charts, surpassing competitor ChatGPT. CBS News digital reporter Lauren Fichten details how the app's popularity is helping Meta play catch-up in the AI race.
Trump rejects calls to rein in AI
At the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday, President Trump told world leaders that the U.S. rejects efforts to rein in artificial intelligence. Stephen Witt, a journalist focused on AI, joins "The Takeout" with analysis.
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Science
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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Hacking group says it breached FBI services
The notorious hacking group ShinyHunters claims it breached the FBI's job website. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
Call for Trump Jr., Hunter Biden probe
Some Republican senators want an investigation into the business dealings of both Donald Trump Jr. and Hunter Biden. CBS News' Nancy Cordes explains why.
Nolan Wells' family demands answers
An attorney for the family of Mississippi teen Nolan Wells is calling for the Department of Justice to step in after a grand jury declined to charge anyone in his drowning death. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports.
Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years in New York sexual assault case
Harvey Weinstein, the disgraced movie mogul, was sentenced to 15 years in prison Wednesday morning for sexually assaulting Miriam Haley at his Manhattan apartment in 2006.
Concerns over kids' safety getting off the bus
When a school bus stops to pick up kids, the other cars on the road are supposed to stop with it. But thousands of times a day, they do not. As Mark Strassmann reports, some areas have found a way to crack down.
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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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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.
Bone Loss: A Silent Disease
About half of women over the age of 50 experience bone density loss, but most don't even know they have a problem. That's why Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein calls it a "silent disease." Dr. Wittstein has been at the forefront of understanding how joint pain and joint health evolve over a woman's lifetime. She tells Norah how you can reverse bone loss and what impact hormones have on bone density.
Hacking group says it breached FBI services
The notorious hacking group ShinyHunters claims it breached the FBI's job website. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
White South Africans to be U.S. refugees
The Trump administration says it will allow up to 17,500 refugees to migrate to the U.S. in 2027, despite closing most of the U.S. refugee program, which is meant for those fleeing persecution and violence abroad. President Trump says those refugee spots will "primarily" go to white Afrikaners, who he claims are oppressed. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
Call for Trump Jr., Hunter Biden probe
Some Republican senators want an investigation into the business dealings of both Donald Trump Jr. and Hunter Biden. CBS News' Nancy Cordes explains why.