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
2018 midterm elections
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
Politics
Gillibrand urges Congress to limit funds for migrant children shelters
Lawmakers are currently negotiating new funding for the agency which takes care of migrant children in U.S. custody
Shanahan out as defense chief after reports of domestic incidents
Shanahan faced scrutiny over several domestic incidents involving members of his family several years ago
Trump: Millions in U.S. illegally to be deported starting next week
Tweets were posted on eve of formal announcement of re-election bid expected to have immigration as a central theme
Pompeo on Iran: "President Trump does not want war"
Pompeo spoke to reporters after the administration announced 1,000 additional troops to the Middle East
Bullock makes second DNC debate after not qualifying for the first
Bullock is holding town halls on the same dates as the first Democratic debates at the end of June
Schumer calls on Congress to protect elections from foreign meddling
Democrats have emphasized election security after President Trump said last week he would accept election help from foreign actors
Jon Stewart fires back at Mitch McConnell over 9/11 victims fund
"I beg of you, meet with [first responders] tomorrow," Stewart said to McConnell "But you know what? If you're busy, I get it"
"Nobody Died at Sandy Hook" publisher apologizes to 6-year-old victim's dad
The father has been pushing back for years against hoaxers who have harassed him and subjected him to death threats
Trump supporters and protesters gather in Orlando ahead of campaign launch
Opponents of President Trump's reelection announcement are launching their protests at a nearby gay bar
Bullock to hold town halls on nights of Democratic debates
"As the only candidate who has won a Trump state, Governor Bullock will discuss his plans to win back the places we lost in 2016," his campaign said
She had an abortion before Roe v. Wade. Now she's speaking out
"I felt so cheated, because I felt like I didn't have the opportunity, because it was illegal, to really think about how I was feeling about it," Carla Nordstrom told CBS News
N.Y. OKs driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants
Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the bill after expressing some concerns
U.S. cuts millions in aid to Central America, fulfilling Trump's vow
Aid workers in the region believe the move will only exacerbate the widespread poverty in the region — and fuel more migration
U.S. sending 1,000 more troops to Middle East amid Iran tensions
The move comes just days after the attacks on two oil tankers in one of the world's most important shipping routes
Joe Biden says he'll win Republican-leaning states in the South
"I plan on, if I'm your nominee, winning Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, believe it or not, and I believe we can win Texas and Florida, if you look at the polling data now"
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16.5 million tons of cocaine seized in massive drug bust
The drug bust is the largest in history in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, with a street value of more than $1 billion
Orlando Sentinel endorses "not Donald Trump" before reelection launch
"We can do better. We have to do better"
Boeing announces first 737 Max deal since deadly crashes
International Airlines Group (IAG), the parent company of British Airways and other carriers, signed a letter of intent for 200 Boeing 737 aircraft
How to keep your job in an increasingly automated world
"The key is not to fear or not fear automation, the key is to make sure you understand how your industry is changing"
Gillibrand urges Congress to limit funds for migrant children shelters
Lawmakers are currently negotiating new funding for the agency which takes care of migrant children in U.S. custody
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Gillibrand urges Congress to limit funds for migrant children shelters
Lawmakers are currently negotiating new funding for the agency which takes care of migrant children in U.S. custody
Shanahan out as defense chief after reports of domestic incidents
Shanahan faced scrutiny over several domestic incidents involving members of his family several years ago
Trump: Millions in U.S. illegally to be deported starting next week
Tweets were posted on eve of formal announcement of re-election bid expected to have immigration as a central theme
Pompeo on Iran: "President Trump does not want war"
Pompeo spoke to reporters after the administration announced 1,000 additional troops to the Middle East
Bullock makes second DNC debate after not qualifying for the first
Bullock is holding town halls on the same dates as the first Democratic debates at the end of June
World
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Boeing announces first 737 Max deal since deadly crashes
International Airlines Group (IAG), the parent company of British Airways and other carriers, signed a letter of intent for 200 Boeing 737 aircraft
Trump: Millions in U.S. illegally to be deported starting next week
Tweets were posted on eve of formal announcement of re-election bid expected to have immigration as a central theme
Vatican mulls allowing married priests in remote Amazon region
Vatican document even alludes to more "official" roles for women in the church
Sled dogs slog through meltwater on Greenland ice sheet
"Challenging conditions" for researchers collecting instruments used to measure sea ice brought on by "very warm conditions" in the Arctic
Why Stonehenge "waste material" may be "Holy Grail" for geologists
No one really knows how or why Stonehenge was created -- but this cylinder of rock could provide some answers
Entertainment
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg earns MTV Movie & TV Award
RBG had some tough competition in the category — including Serena Williams
Highest-grossing movies of all time, ranked
What's the highest-grossing movie of all time? It might be one of your favorites
How to be successful in an automated world
It's estimated in the next 15 to 20 years, 32 percent of jobs are likely to change significantly due to automation. Fourteen percent could be completely automated. Right now, 60 percent of adults do not have the right skills for emerging jobs. New York Times senior economic correspondent Neil Irwin has a new book called " How to Win in a Winner?Take?All World." He joins "CBS This Morning" with advice for how to succeed in this new economy.
Remembering Gloria Vanderbilt
Friends and fans are saluting heiress, socialite and fashion pioneer Gloria Vanderbilt. She died Monday of advanced stomach cancer. Vanderbilt was 95, and had been well-known for nearly all of those years. Her son, Anderson Cooper, called her "an extraordinary woman who lived life on her own terms." Anthony Mason reports.
Remembering Gloria Vanderbilt
Gloria Vanderbilt, the heiress and designer, has died at age 95. Vanderbilt's extraordinary life has been in the spotlight since she was a child. Maurice DuBois takes a look back at Vanderbilt's life and career.
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Meet Facebook's Libra, a digital currency for the social network
The company is partnering with big names like Visa, Mastercard, Uber and Spotify to create a new global cryptocurrency
U.S. continues battle against ex-CIA software engineer tied to WikiLeaks
Joshua Adam Schulte was indicted on 13 counts in 2018, including the illegal transmission of lawfully possessed national defense information as well as three charges related to child pornography
Elon Musk says he's "deleted" his Twitter account
Musk's account is still listed as active, however, and he changed his display name to "Daddy DotCom" on Father's Day
Why Facebook is getting into blockchain
In a line: Money, more money, different kinds of money, and, oh, yes, ever more data on its massive bank of users
New software designed to help media detect deepfakes
An altered video of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi that falsely showed her slurring her words has been viewed more than 3 million times
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Sled dogs slog through meltwater on Greenland ice sheet
"Challenging conditions" for researchers collecting instruments used to measure sea ice brought on by "very warm conditions" in the Arctic
Why Stonehenge "waste material" may be "Holy Grail" for geologists
No one really knows how or why Stonehenge was created -- but this cylinder of rock could provide some answers
Warming waters may be changing shark migration patterns
An 8-year-old boy was bit by a shark in the third attack this season along the North Carolina coast
Facebook and Tesla accused of hiding climate change risks
Investment group say hundreds of big companies are falling short when it comes to disclosing their environmental impact
Powerful earthquake hits China; USGS warns casualties possible
The U.S. Geological Survey says a strong earthquake has hit Sichuan province in southwestern China
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Study: Obesity rate falling for preschoolers who receive food aid
Obesity rates dropped steadily to about 14% in 2016 — the latest data available — from 16% in 2010, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported
Flesh-eating bacteria increasing on East Coast
The dangerous bacteria can infect wounds in your skin – and even the seafood you eat
She had an abortion before Roe v. Wade. Now she's speaking out
"I felt so cheated, because I felt like I didn't have the opportunity, because it was illegal, to really think about how I was feeling about it," Carla Nordstrom told CBS News
Pillsbury flour among recalled brands in multistate E. coli outbreak
Action by owner Hometown Food action involves about 4,620 cases of product tied to Archer Daniels Midland mill in Buffalo, New York
Study: Cosmetic products send kids to E.R. every 2 hours
The study was conducted by the Center for Injury Research at Nationwide Children's Hospital
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Boeing announces first 737 Max deal since deadly crashes
International Airlines Group (IAG), the parent company of British Airways and other carriers, signed a letter of intent for 200 Boeing 737 aircraft
How to get married without breaking the bank
Last year, couples spent an average of nearly $34,000 tying the knot
Child support payments vary wildly from state to state
Moving from Massachusetts to Vermont could lessen your monthly child support payment from $1,187 to $519
3 things to watch for from the Federal Reserve on Wednesday
Investors increasingly expect the central bank to cut interest rates for the first time since 2008
Meet Facebook's Libra, a digital currency for the social network
The company is partnering with big names like Visa, Mastercard, Uber and Spotify to create a new global cryptocurrency
Crime
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16.5 million tons of cocaine seized in massive drug bust
The drug bust is the largest in history in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, with a street value of more than $1 billion
Florida cop convicted of lesser charge in controversial shooting
Jonathan Aledda said he thought white autistic man had gun, his shot hit man's black caretaker, and video sparked uproar
Man tries to smuggle 34 birds into U.S. in carry-on luggage
U.S. Attorney's office said Francis Gurahoo, 39, was traveling into the United States from Guyana on Sunday
Man who shared New Zealand shooting video sentenced to 21 months
Philip Arps had earlier pleaded guilty to two counts of distributing the video of the massacre at a mosque in Christchurch
U.S. continues battle against ex-CIA software engineer tied to WikiLeaks
Joshua Adam Schulte was indicted on 13 counts in 2018, including the illegal transmission of lawfully possessed national defense information as well as three charges related to child pornography
Space
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NASA to land 1st woman on moon as part of Artemis mission
NASA's project aims to bring human beings back to the moon by 2024
NASA spots "Star Trek" Starfleet logo on Mars
Hopefully, it finds some aliens sporting Vulcan salutes next
Earth approaching "meteor swarm" eyed in past impact
Scientists hope to study the Taurid meteor shower closely, in hopes of better predicting the risk of a future impact
SpaceX launches 3 Earth-observation satellites
The three Radarsat satellites will monitor resources and the effects of climate change across Canada
Jupiter's largest moons visible with binoculars in June
NASA has a message for space lovers this month: Look up
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Photographer Dave Engledow, the "World's Best Father"
He calls himself the "World's Best Father," and he's got the pictures of himself and his daughter, Alice, to prove it
Forbes: World's top 20 billionaires
Forbes has updated their billionaires list, detailing the richest people around the world.
Tony Awards 2019: Red carpet looks from your favorite stars
See Broadway stars walk the red carpet at Radio City Music Hall in New York City at the 73rd Annual Tony Awards
Jayme Closs case: Recently released evidence photos
At Jake Patterson's sentencing hearing, prosecutors showed a select few evidence photos to the court and asked that Patterson be sentenced to life in prison for the murders of Jayme Closs' parents and the 13-year-old's kidnapping
Summer music 2019
It's summertime - time for music at festivals and venues across the country
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Facebook unveils Libra cryptocurrency
Facebook is jumping into the cryptocurrency market. The company unveiled a new digital currency called Libra on Tuesday. It will be used on a blockchain-based system called Calibra, which will oversee security of users' financial data. CBS News contributor and Wired editor-in-chief Nicholas Thompson joins CBSN with details.
Elaine Welteroth on memoir "More Than Enough"
Elaine Welteroth sat down with CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers to discuss her new book "More Than Enough."
Pompeo on Iran: "President Trump does not want war"
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo spoke to reporters after the Trump administration announced 1,000 additional troops to the Middle East.
Sandy Hook parent wins defamation lawsuit
The father of child killed in the massacre at Sandy Hook elementary school has won a defamation lawsuit. Lenny Pozner, whose 6-year-old son Noah died in the shooting, successfully sued the publishers of a book claiming the 2012 shooting didn't happen. Vladimir Duthiers has more.
Inside China's Muslim internment camps
More than a million Uighurs and others belonging to Muslim minority groups are believed to be detained in China's Xinjiang region. China calls them "transformation camps" built to prevent extremism from spreading. However, reports indicate they're more like prisons. BBC News correspondent John Sudworth got exclusive access to one of the facilities.