Maine Gov. signs off on election results he calls "stolen"
Gov. Paul LePage tweeted Friday that he decided to certify the result because it was no longer being appealed in federal court
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Infrastructure not compromised in midterms, says intel community
Russia, China and Iran all sought to influence American voters ahead of the 2018 midterm elections, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence said
Thousands of mailed-in Florida ballots not counted, officials say
The two counties yet to report their totals are Palm Beach, a Democratic stronghold in south Florida, and Polk in central Florida
GOP candidate wins runoff for Georgia elections chief
Raffensperger won a runoff election to become Georgia's next secretary of state, taking over the office at the center of a debate over voter access and election security
FBI investigating hacking of House GOP campaign arm
The National Republication Congressional Committee was a "victim of a cyber intrusion"
Florida elections supervisor rescinds resignation, vows to fight governor
Embattled Broward County Supervisor of Elections Brenda Snipes, who had resigned, is now fighting Gov. Rick Scott's executive order that removes her from office
Mississippi Senate race: Cindy Hyde-Smith defeats Mike Espy
In special run-off election, Republican Hyde-Smith has become the first woman elected to the Senate from the state
Diverse freshman class will bolster record number of Latinos in Congress
Ten Latinos will join the freshman class in Congress and contribute to a record number of Hispanics on Capitol Hill
Pelosi tries to win over Democrats ahead of House speaker vote
A group of members from the Problem Solvers Caucus are vowing to oppose Pelosi for speaker unless she backs certain rules changes
Nooses found by Mississippi Capitol before Senate runoff
One sign read: "We're hanging nooses to remind people that times haven't changed"
Boycott urged after MLB owner donates to controversial Senate candidate
A civil rights attorney is calling for a boycott of the San Francisco Giants after the baseball team's principal owner made donations to the campaign of Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith
AP: Rising GOP star in Utah loses House seat to Democratic challenger
Rep. Mia Love, the first and only black female Republican in Congress, lost bid for 3rd term by fewer than 700 votes
Most Americans feel positive about record number of women in Congress — CBS News poll
Only 1 in 5 Republicans thinks the party needs to make more effort to recruit women
After midterm elections, Democrats divided on Pelosi for speaker
Most Americans want to see both sides work together, but few think that will happen
Why Common is still hopeful about the fight for equality
"I'm really trying to make a difference out there in politics and beyond," the 46-year-old rapper says
Democrat Andrew Gillum concedes Florida governor's race
A machine recount ended Thursday, and still had DeSantis leading by over 3,000 votes
Stacey Abrams acknowledges Brian Kemp will win Georgia gubernatorial race
Abrams narrowly trails Republican Brian Kemp in the Georgia gubernatorial race
House Democrats consider new rules related to diversity, legislative process
Many of the proposed new rules reflect the prerogative of the incoming Democratic House majority
Maine election officials declare that Democrat wins contested House race
Maine election officials found that Democrat Jared Golden defeated incumbent Republican Rep. Bruce Poliquin in a tabulation of ranked-choice votes
"We've never missed a deadline": Florida counties working to meet recount deadline
State officials said the matching requirement had led to the voiding of nearly 4,000 ballots, although that figure did not include larger counties such as Miami-Dade
Democrats say Latino turnout surged in 2018 midterms
The Democratic Party says a $30 million investment in engaging Latino and other minority voters helped them win the House
Florida and Georgia vote counts: Key rulings issued, controversies flare
Election Day has passed, but marquee races in Florida and Georgia are still undecided
Record number of women to serve in Congress
Some 95 women have won, or are projected to win, House races
Mississippi Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith isn't apologizing for her "public hanging" joke
Republican Hyde-Smith faces a run-off in the Mississippi Senate race against Democratic candidate Mike Espy, who is black
Florida official orders recounts in Senate, governor races
The Florida secretary of state is ordering recounts in the U.S. Senate and governor races, an unprecedented review of two major races
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Trump speaks to conservative group Turning Point USA — live updates
The controversial and outspoken group has been embraced by President Trump
U.S. downed more than one Iranian drone, commander suggests
In an interview with CBS News' David Martin, CENTCOM commander Gen. Kenneth McKenzie suggested there were possibly two drones downed in the incident
Pelosi distributes memo to House Democrats ahead of Mueller hearing
In a six-page memo distributed to House Democrats ahead of Mueller's testimony, Pelosi's office cites key conclusions from Mueller's report
ICE sweeps yield few arrests
In an operation targeting about 2,000 undocumented families with deportation orders, ICE apprehended about 35 individuals
Trump plan would kick 3 million people off food stamps
Proposed rule would curb states' ability to provide nutrition assistance to many low-income families
FBI chief testifies as lawmakers prepare to probe Mueller -- live stream
Wray's appearance comes one day before Mueller's highly-anticipated testimony
Harris to propose decriminalizing marijuana at the federal level
A former California prosecutor, Harris has objected to the legalization of marijuana in the past
GOP convention host city condemns Trump's "racist" tweets
Charlotte, N.C. city council passes resolution by 9-2 party line vote "strongly" condemning president's "racist and xenophobic tweets and comments"
Biden's criminal justice plan counteracts past anti-crime efforts
Eliminating elements of the 1994 Crime Bill and not legalizing marijuana are parts of his plan
Chelsea Clinton announces birth of 3rd child
"We are overflowing with love and gratitude and can't wait to introduce him to his big sister and brother," said Clinton in a tweet
Tulsi Gabbard reiterates call for Puerto Rico governor to step down
"You're going to continue to see these protests until the governor resigns," Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard said
Elizabeth Warren warns Trump may trigger economic meltdown
In a blog post published Monday, the Democratic presidential candidate warns that the economy is on shakier footing than it seems
GOP governors urge Sarah Sanders to run in Arkansas
Sanders received a "lot of support and encouragement" to run for the position from at least four current Republican governors at a dinner
Puerto Ricans ramp up pressure on governor to resign
Protesters on the island of 3.2 million held what might have been their largest demonstration Monday, demanding that Ricardo Rosselló step down amid government corruption
2020 Daily Trail Markers: The Democrats qualifying for the 3rd debate
Some candidates are already meeting the requirements to take part in the third set of debates in September
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American Wonders: California's glowing "Field of Light"
More than 58,000 solar-powered spheres now shimmer in Paso Robles' fields
Trump speaks to conservative group Turning Point USA — live updates
The controversial and outspoken group has been embraced by President Trump
U.S. downed more than one Iranian drone, commander suggests
In an interview with CBS News' David Martin, CENTCOM commander Gen. Kenneth McKenzie suggested there were possibly two drones downed in the incident
Puerto Rico officials in chat scandal ordered to surrender cellphones
Judge issues search warrants for phones of government officials tied to chat that sparked political crisis
Pelosi distributes memo to House Democrats ahead of Mueller hearing
In a six-page memo distributed to House Democrats ahead of Mueller's testimony, Pelosi's office cites key conclusions from Mueller's report
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Trump speaks to conservative group Turning Point USA — live updates
The controversial and outspoken group has been embraced by President Trump
U.S. downed more than one Iranian drone, commander suggests
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Pelosi distributes memo to House Democrats ahead of Mueller hearing
In a six-page memo distributed to House Democrats ahead of Mueller's testimony, Pelosi's office cites key conclusions from Mueller's report
ICE sweeps yield few arrests
In an operation targeting about 2,000 undocumented families with deportation orders, ICE apprehended about 35 individuals
Trump plan would kick 3 million people off food stamps
Proposed rule would curb states' ability to provide nutrition assistance to many low-income families
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Journalist Maria Ressa goes on trial in the Philippines
Ressa is accused of criminal libel, but she and supporters say the case is just President Rodrigo Duterte's effort to silence a critical, free press
Behind the scenes of the Air Force's anti-terrorism drone program
600 pilots and 350 sensor or camera operators work in teams around the clock, averaging six air strikes and 1,000 combat hours every day
Trump asked to explain claim he could end Afghan war in 10 days
President Trump suggested U.S. military could just wipe "Afghanistan from the face of the earth… I just don't want to kill 10 million people"
Video shows couple before being killed near notorious highway
Investigators are still looking for leads in the crime, which took place near Canada's notorious "Highway of Tears"
Boris Johnson to become next prime minister of U.K.
Less than 200k members of the Conservative Party have picked ex-London Mayor to replace Brexit-battered Theresa May
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American Wonders: California's glowing "Field of Light"
More than 58,000 solar-powered spheres now shimmer in Paso Robles' fields
R. Kelly's crisis manager resigns
Just hours after appearing only on CBS This Morning, singer R. Kelly’s crisis manager resigned. In a statement to CBS News, Darrell Johnson said he is stepping down for “personal reasons.” He did not elaborate. on Monday, Johnson made headlines when he said he would not leave his daughter alone with anyone accused of being a pedophile. Kelly is charged with sexually abusing women and girls.
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Chelsea Clinton announces birth of 3rd child
"We are overflowing with love and gratitude and can't wait to introduce him to his big sister and brother," said Clinton in a tweet
R. Kelly's crisis manager announces he's stepping down
"I step down as crisis manager for personal reasons," Darrell Johnson told CBS News hours after his appearance Monday on "CBS This Morning"
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New satellite factory to focus on space-based internet
"OneWeb is doing for the satellite industry what Henry Ford did for cars," said FCC Chairman Ajit Pai
India launches spacecraft to far side of moon
It's designed to land on the lunar surface and send a rover around to explore water deposits
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SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on the next giant leap for mankind
The aerospace entrepreneur says we are only a few years away from employing reusable rockets to bring people to the moon and Mars, making humans a "multi-planet species"
Mike Pence says U.S. will first go to the moon, then Mars
"That's the policy that the President's put into motion since reestablishing the national space council," Pence said
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"Corn sweat" makes heat wave even more dangerous
Late last week, Wisconsin was even more humid than Miami — and experts say corn sweat is to blame
New species of glow-in-the-dark shark identified
The small shark was first captured nearly a decade ago, but researchers recently determined it is a brand new species
Pence says moon, not Mars, remains near-term goal for NASA
In an interview on "The Takeout," Vice President Mike Pence reassured the space community with the administration's strong support for a "moon-first" policy
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SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on the next giant leap for mankind
The aerospace entrepreneur says we are only a few years away from employing reusable rockets to bring people to the moon and Mars, making humans a "multi-planet species"
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Millions take aspirin for heart health – but many shouldn't
People who take aspirin to prevent a heart attack may need to rethink the pill-popping, Harvard researchers report
Tainted alcohol suspected of killing at least 19 in Costa Rica
The government has confiscated about 30,000 bottles of alcohol suspected to be poisoned with methanol
Study finds colon cancer rates rising for patients under 50
Colon cancer is the third most common cancer in the U.S.
Arkansas could go down to one abortion clinic
If the laws aren't blocked, women in Arkansas won't be able to access abortions after 10 weeks into pregnancy beginning this week
Administration pauses enforcement of abortion restriction
HHS had formally notified taxpayer-funded family planning clinics last week that it would begin immediately enforcing a rule saying the clinics can't refer women for abortions
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Macy's pulls plates with "mom jeans" and "skinny jeans" portions
Retailer's novelty plates sparked outrage, with some consumers complaining the design fostered body-shaming
Trump plan would kick 3 million people off food stamps
Proposed rule would curb states' ability to provide nutrition assistance to many low-income families
Elizabeth Warren warns Trump may trigger economic meltdown
In a blog post published Monday, the Democratic presidential candidate warns that the economy is on shakier footing than it seems
FDA approves first generic copies of nerve pain drug Lyrica
The pricey pill is pharmaceutical giant Pfizer's no. 2 seller, with sales last year totaling $4.6 billion
More cruise ships bypass San Juan, hurting local businesses
Cruise ship diversions from San Juan are hurting local employers, though some owners still want Rosselló to go
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Investigation into murdered couple in Canada
Police in British Columbia are looking for a person of interest in the killings of American Chynna Deese and her Australian boyfriend Lucas Fowler. Another man's death may also be connected. CBS News correspondent Nikki Battiste joins CBSN to explain the latest.
Man who killed mob boss allegedly thought he was helping Trump
Anthony Comello is facing murder charges in the shooting of Francesco "Franky Boy" Cali, an alleged leader in the Gambino crime family
Video shows couple before being killed near notorious highway
Investigators are still looking for leads in the crime, which took place near Canada's notorious "Highway of Tears"
Cops hunt for leads in Canada murders
Investigators have released a sketch of a person of interest in the murder of an American woman and her Australian boyfriend along a remote Canadian highway. Authorities in British Columbia are also searching for two missing teens. While looking for them, they found a man's body on the side of the road. Police are investigating whether any of these are connected, as families of the young couple are grieving. Nikki Battiste reports.
The latest on Jeffrey Epstein and Michael Cohen
Already, it's been a big week for high-profile legal cases. Newly unsealed documents pertaining to Michael Cohen shows Trump's alleged involvement in a hush money scheme. Disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein recently had his bail request denied. Criminal defense attorney Vinoo Varghese breaks down the two major cases.
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Chris Kraft, legendary NASA flight director, has died at age 95
Kraft virtually invented the mission control concept behind NASA's greatest space triumphs
New satellite factory to focus on space-based internet
"OneWeb is doing for the satellite industry what Henry Ford did for cars," said FCC Chairman Ajit Pai
Pence says moon, not Mars, remains near-term goal for NASA
In an interview on "The Takeout," Vice President Mike Pence reassured the space community with the administration's strong support for a "moon-first" policy
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The aerospace entrepreneur says we are only a few years away from employing reusable rockets to bring people to the moon and Mars, making humans a "multi-planet species"
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The Oddities & Curiosities Expo
A traveling exhibition of gothic and occult art, sideshow performers, and bizarre specimens stopped outside Chicago, where CBS News photographer Jake Barlow took in the odd sights
New York's Central Park
America's first major landscaped public park, the 840-acre park in Manhattan welcomes more than 37 million visitors every year
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On July 23, 2015, detectives with the Montgomery County Texas Constable's Office arrive at the Houston gym owned by Ramon Sosa and his wife, Lulu, to arrest Lulu on suspicion of plotting her husband's death.
Cell phone video shows aftermath of DJ Henry shooting
Video from Robert Coulombe who attended Pace University with DJ Henry shows the scene at a Westchester, N.Y., strip mall minutes after DJ was shot in his car by Officer Aaron Hess in October 2010.
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A wealthy Hollywood producer is accused of murdering his girlfriend. Was he following the plot of his frightening novel? Correspondent Maureen Maher investigates Saturday, July 13 at 10/9c on CBS.
A mother's desperate 911 call
When Olga Kasian did not hear from her daughter Iana after several days, she began repeatedly calling 911. Concerned about Iana's well-being and her recent C-section, Kasian desperately asks police -- through the help of an Russian interpreter -- to enter the home her daughter shared with boyfriend Blake Leibel.
#BlazeItForward: Murder victim remembered for his generosity and spirit
Close friends of the slain college sophomore share stories about the chef, writer and aspiring doctor who left their lives too soon.