Alberto Gonzales on backing Donald Trump : “I’m still evaluating”
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Christie defends Trump’s immigration shift: “We don’t want people stuck in cement”
N.J. Gov. Chris Christie tells "Face the Nation" that Trump favors a "pause" between deporting violent criminals and dealing with the remaining millions of undocumented immigrants
Arizona GOP senator: "I just don't see how I can" back Trump
Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., says he's confused by Trump's "360-degree pivot" on immigration
Poll: Clinton leads in NC, PA, as email questions linger
Trump mainly seen as steady on immigration; but overtures to minorities met with skepticism
Trump promises "civil rights agenda" at Detroit church
GOP presidential nominee attends service at African-American church before taking brief tour of city
Mike Pence reveals when he'll release his tax returns
Despite numerous calls for GOP presidential nominee's tax returns, Trump has refused to make them public
Angry protesters rally in Detroit during Trump visit
The GOP nominee attends a service at an African-American church Saturday
Trump supporter and pastor "overstated" biography details
Pastor Mark Burns regularly introduces Donald Trump at events, spoke at Republican National Convention in July
Black bishop on meeting Trump in Detroit: "I’m going to ask him if he’s a racist"
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Hillary Clinton relied on aides at State to recognize classified material
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U.K. paper retracts Melania Trump story alleging escort links
The Daily Mail issues apology a day after Trump files lawsuit, saying it never meant to suggest allegations were true
Trump meets with black community leaders in Philadelphia
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Debate moderators announced for general election debates
There will be four debates -- three presidential debates and one vice presidential debate
FBI releases documents from Hillary Clinton email investigation
The FBI made public dozens of pages of its investigation into the former secretary of state's private email server
Twitter reacts to Trump supporter's #TacoTrucksOnEveryCorner threat
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Trump's top Latino supporters are also abandoning their support for the GOP nominee
Trump losing key supporters after sending mixed messages on immigration
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Donald Trump hires head of Citizens United to be deputy campaign manager
David Bossie brings a long history of opposition research on the Clintons to Team Trump
Child welfare agency launches investigation into Anthony Weiner
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Melania Trump sues The Daily Mail, Maryland blogger over escort insinuations
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State Department to release Hillary Clinton schedules
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Rubio offers Cubans "new path" in video address
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Barney Frank, Massachusetts congressman for 32 years, dies at 86
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
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2 officers in Jan. 6 riot sue to block DOJ "anti-weaponization" fund
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Raúl Castro indictment expected to be announced in Miami today, sources say
Raúl Castro is being indicted on charges related to Cuba's deadly 1996 shootdown of planes operated by humanitarian group Brothers to the Rescue, U.S. officials told CBS News earlier this month.
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The major cases the Supreme Court will decide in the coming weeks
The Supreme Court's term is set to end around the end of June, with decisions on birthright citizenship, transgender athlete bans and gun rights still to come.
Rep. Massie is latest GOP incumbent to lose primary after Trump backs challenger
President Trump endorsed former Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein in Kentucky's 4th Congressional District.
Keisha Lance Bottoms wins Georgia Democratic governor primary, CBS News projects
Former Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has secured enough support to avoid a runoff in Georgia's closely watched Democratic primary for governor, CBS News projects
Mike Collins and Derek Dooley advance to runoff in Georgia GOP Senate primary
Rep. Mike Collins and former college football coach Derek Dooley will advance to a runoff next month in the Georgia GOP primary for Senate, as Republicans vie for an opportunity to take on Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff.
Stelson to face GOP Rep. Perry in rematch in competitive Pennsylvania district
Stelson narrowly lost to Perry in 2024 in a district that became more competitive after redistricting nearly a decade ago.
Live updating Pennsylvania 2026 primary election results
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U.S. intel assessment says military identified at least 10 mines in Strait of Hormuz
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Voters want more competitive congressional districts, CBS News poll finds
But most GOP voters want candidates who'd back most or everything Trump wants.
Senate advances resolution to limit Trump's Iran war powers for first time
Four Republicans voted with nearly all Democrats to advance the Iran war powers measure, with GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy joining the Republican defectors for the first time.
DOJ's settlement with Trump bans IRS from taking action over his old tax returns
The Internal Revenue Service is permanently barred from pursuing claims against President Trump or his company based on prior tax returns, part of a controversial settlement deal between the Justice Department and Mr. Trump.
Chinese execs, shipping container companies accused of price fixing during pandemic
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Trump's $1.7+ billion fund sparks rush to capitalize: "All J6ers will apply"
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Federal prosecutors open new criminal probe into Maduro, sources say
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Trump endorses Paxton in Texas Senate race ahead of runoff
President Trump endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Tuesday in the Texas Senate race, seeking to bring to an end a costly contest just a week ahead of the scheduled runoff.
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2 officers in Jan. 6 riot sue to block DOJ "anti-weaponization" fund
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Fighter jets intercept plane that entered restricted airspace over D.C.
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Assistant principal "did nothing" when told about 6-year-old with gun, prosecutor says
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Raúl Castro indictment expected to be announced in Miami today, sources say
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Suspected drug trafficker rescued from plane crash linked to politician
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Polymarket to let users make prediction market bets on private companies
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Rubio offers Cubans "new path" in video address
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Barney Frank, Massachusetts congressman for 32 years, dies at 86
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Raúl Castro is being indicted on charges related to Cuba's deadly 1996 shootdown of planes operated by humanitarian group Brothers to the Rescue, U.S. officials told CBS News earlier this month.
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U.S. soldier fears newly freed wife could still be deported by ICE at any time
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class and Afghanistan war veteran Jose Serrano told CBS News his wife, Deisy Rivera Ortega, was detained by ICE despite doing the "right thing."
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WHO says Ebola risks high for region, but not a "pandemic emergency"
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says risks from the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda are "high at the national and regional levels, and low at the global level."
Cheaper, alternative health plans are having a moment, but critics urge caution
Congress' decision not to extend enhanced marketplace tax credits has boosted the appeal of alternative health coverage with lower monthly premiums.
Where things stand with the Ebola outbreak
The State Department on Tuesday strongly urged Americans to avoid travel to Congo, Uganda and South Sudan because of the Ebola outbreak there. More than 130 people have already died. Mark Strassmann has more.
Eroding ACA enrollment portends higher insurance rates
An uptick in people skipping Obamacare premium payments in many states suggests the Affordable Care Act's rising costs are hitting home for 2026 enrollees.
Latest on American who contracted Ebola
A missionary doctor who was serving in Congo will receive treatment in Germany after testing positive for Ebola. Skyler Henry has the latest.
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2 humpback whales swam record-breaking distance, photos reveal
The pictures represent the longest-distance ever seen between two pictures of the same humpback whale, researchers said.
Rubio offers Cubans "new path" in video address
Raúl Castro, the brother of longtime dictator Fidel Castro, is being indicted on charges related to Cuba's deadly 1996 shootdown of planes operated by a humanitarian group, U.S. officials told CBS News.
Xi welcomes Putin and touts "unyielding" ties on heels of Trump's visit
China's Xi Jinping welcomed Vladimir Putin in Beijing, touted the countries' "unyielding" ties, and took a loosely veiled jab at Trump's policies.
Raúl Castro indictment expected to be announced in Miami today, sources say
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WHO says Ebola risks high for region, but not a "pandemic emergency"
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says risks from the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda are "high at the national and regional levels, and low at the global level."
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Soon-to-be mom Beanie Feldstein reveals sex of her baby
Actor Beanie Feldstein told "CBS Mornings" she and wife Bonnie-Chance Roberts are expecting a baby girl.
Beanie Feldstein on takeaways from kids' book
Actor Beanie Feldstein talks about the theme of her debut children's book, which focuses on the power of friendship. She also discusses becoming a parent soon and starring in a new film with Robert De Niro.
2-time "Survivor" contestant on 50th season
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Hayden Panettiere opens up in new memoir
Golden Globe-nominated actor Hayden Panettiere shares her story and opens up about life in the spotlight as a young actor, postpartum depression and her healing journey.
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Concern ramps up over the use of AI in combat
The Defense Department says it wants to be "AI-first," but some service members are concerned about how quickly the technology is developing. Chris Livesay reports.
Privacy concerns grow over AI, phone numbers
Privacy concerns about artificial intelligence are growing after people discovered that chatbots are sharing their real phone numbers. Eileen Guo, investigative tech reporter for MIT Technology Review, joins 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.
Musk loses lawsuit against OpenAI
A California jury on Monday unanimously dismissed Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and its top executives. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the case.
Musk says he'll appeal OpenAI lawsuit dismissal
A California jury on Monday unanimously dismissed Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent reports.
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2 humpback whales swam record-breaking distance, photos reveal
The pictures represent the longest-distance ever seen between two pictures of the same humpback whale, researchers said.
Live chicks hatched from artificial eggshell, biotech company says
Independent scientists say the technology, while impressive, lacks some components to be truly considered an artificial egg.
El Niño could bring "double whammy" of high tide flooding, NOAA warns
The upcoming El Niño could trigger frequent and widespread flooding in coastal areas around the United States, even when storms aren't actively taking place, scientists warn.
New dinosaur weighing as much as 9 elephants identified by scientists
The long-necked herbivore is the largest ever found in Southeast Asia, researchers said.
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The last time an El Niño pattern occurred was in 2023, when the Eastern Pacific hurricane season produced 20 tropical systems.
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More details on Mango founder's son
Court records reveal more details about the Mango founder's son, Jonathan Andic, who was arrested Tuesday in connection to his father's 2024 death. Leigh Kiniry reports.
Details emerge on San Diego mosque attack
More details are emerging on the victims and two gunmen from the deadly shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Lana Zak reports.
More on California mosque shooters
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Islamic Center shooting victims hailed as heroes
New details are coming out about the victims in Monday's shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Lana Zak reports.
Mosque shooting victims hailed as heroes
Police and federal authorities are working to piece together the events leading up to Monday's deadly shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, as well as what exactly happened during the attack. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the details.
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SpaceX launches cargo ship to International Space Station
The International Space Station-bound SpaceX Cargo Dragon is loaded with 6,500 pounds of needed equipment, research gear and crew supplies.
NASA maps show Earth's brightest and darkest regions at night
Researchers expected to find "a gradual increase in artificial light at night," but instead saw "much more nuanced patterns," NASA said.
NASA spacecraft to fly past Mars on voyage to rare metal asteroid
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid.
UFO files reveal astronauts saw mysterious objects and lights in 1972
NASA's Apollo 17 crew reported seeing three mysterious dots and sparks that resembled fireworks, according to new files released by the Pentagon.
Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see"
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Trump ally and former administration official Michael Caputo has filed a claim to obtain money from the "anti-weaponization" fund established by the Justice Department following a settlement with President Trump. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
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Indictment against Raúl Castro expected
The Justice Department is expected to announce criminal charges against Cuba's former leader Raúl Castro, sources tell CBS News.
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