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
2018 Midterm Elections
Utah becomes latest state to legalize medical marijuana
Utah will be on the list of more than 30 states allowing patients legal access to medical marijuana
Rick Scott wins two election lawsuits
Florida Gov. Rick Scott, the Republican candidate for Senate, has won his first lawsuit related to the election
Settlement reached in tight Arizona Senate vote count
Arizona Republicans and Democrats agreed Friday to give rural voters an extra chance to fix problems with ballots
Broward County again at the center of turmoil in a Florida recount
As Florida heads towards a recount for the Senate and gubernatorial races, Republicans are alleging voter fraud by Democrats
What Trump's tax returns could show (and not show) Americans
With Democrats in charge of the House, there is now a path for the president's tax returns to become public
2018 election results: Several races remain undecided - live updates
Democrats flipped enough Republican seats to get the majority in the House while Republicans added to their still-slim majority in the Senate. But there remain gubernatorial, House and Senate races that have not been called
Election 2018: Voters supported stricter gun policy, but it wasn't priority for most
Gun policy was outranked by health care, immigration and the economy among midterm voters
Possible recounts loom in tight Florida gov, Senate contests as Trump weighs in
If the gap between candidates is half a percentage point or less, the state must conduct a recount
Democrats make gains in state legislatures, governorships
According to the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee, Democrats captured 323 Republican-held legislative seats across the country
Mother of murdered teen wins U.S. House seat
Lucy McBath became a spokeswoman for the Everytown for Gun Safety group after her son Jordan Davis was killed in 2012
Here are the Democrats running for leadership posts in the House
As Democrats prepare to take over control of Congress in January, lawmakers have begun pursuing leadership positions in the caucus
Kemp claims victory in Georgia governor's race; Abrams not conceding
The Georgia secretary of state said he is moving forward with his transition to governor, but his Democratic opponent Stacey Abrams has not yet conceded
GOP, Dems face potholes even where they agree
Both parties agree the nation's crumbling infrastructure needs fixing -- but here's why it's unlikely happen
Combative Trump brawls with media and slams his own party
President mocks losing Republican candidates who refused to embrace him on the campaign trail; pulls reporter's press pass following verbal confrontation during presser
Man who went viral defending his lesbian moms wins Iowa state Senate seat
As of Tuesday he'll be delivering a lot more speeches — as a state senator
Mitt Romney finally headed to D.C. with Utah Senate victory
The 2012 Republican presidential nominee won his election in his adopted home state
Democrats snag a win in Nevada where health care was paramount
Democratic Senate candidate Jacky Rosen's message about health coverage carried her to a win on Election Day
Suburban revolt helps propel Democrats to House victory
Fifty-three percent of women voted for Democratic candidates in 2018, compared to only 47 percent in 2014
House Democrats prepare to take the reins as balance of power shifts
Winning the majority in the House Tuesday night gave Democrats the power to set the agenda in the lower chamber
Abrams vows to fight on in Georgia governor's race despite deficit
"I am here today to tell you there are votes remaining to be counted. Voices are waiting to be heard," Abrams said
Pelosi vows "bipartisanship" after Democrats take the House
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi is now in line to be the next speaker of the House when the new Congress meets
Scott Walker can't get a recount because of his own law
If a candidate in Wisconsin is losing by less than 1 percent, they can ask for a recount – but Walker lost by 1.2 percent
Voters who may oppose Trump don't really support impeaching him
Over half of voters don't think that Congress should impeach and remove Trump from office
Ocasio-Cortez is youngest woman ever elected to Congress
When she is sworn in, the 29-year-old New York Democrat will become the youngest female member of Congress
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Judge rejects Boeing plea deal over fatal 737 Max plane crashes
Judge Reed O'Connor took issue with both a lack of judicial oversight and certain diversity requirements included in the deal's independent monitoring process.
Bitcoin price tops $100,000. Here's what's driving the gains
Bitcoin's milestone surge past $100,000 came after President-elect Donald Trump nominated Paul Atkins as SEC chair.
Secret Service chief, GOP lawmaker get in heated shouting match at hearing
"You wanted to be visible because you're auditioning for this job that you're not going to get," Rep. Pat Fallon told acting Secret Service Director Pat Fallon.
Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy meet with lawmakers on DOGE plans
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are meeting with lawmakers Thursday on plans for the newly coined of Department of Government Efficiency.
For more out-of-work Americans, it's taking months to find a new job
A growing number of unemployed workers have been searching for a new job for more than 15 weeks, labor data shows.
Airline executives blasted at Senate hearing over carrier fees
Lawmakers accuse airline executives of gouging travelers with "junk" fees. Carriers say they give people options.
Biden to participate in final White House Christmas tree lighting of presidency
First lady Jill Biden unveiled the White House decorations earlier in the week, with the theme of "A Season of Peace and Light."
House task force holds final hearing on Trump assassination attempts
Secret Service Acting Director Ronald Rowe testified before the bipartisan House task force investigating the assassination attempts against President-elect Donald Trump.
French prime minister resigning after parliament's no-confidence vote
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier is resigning after a no-confidence vote by lawmakers, fueling concern over a "new era of political instability."
Trump to nominate Paul Atkins, a cryptocurrency advocate, for SEC chair
President-elect Donald Trump says he intends to nominate Paul Atkins, the CEO of Patomak Partners and a former SEC commissioner, to head the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Hegseth signed NDA, received six-figure severance after leaving veterans' group
Pete Hegseth received a six-figure sum amid allegations of financial mismanagement, intoxication and sexual impropriety, all of which he denies.
Hegseth strikes defiant tone as Trump weighs several options for replacing him
Several candidates under consideration to replace Trump's defense pick, including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst.
Trump taps Peter Navarro, convicted of contempt of Congress, as trade counselor
Peter Navarro served as a trade adviser in the first Trump administration, and was recently released from a four-month prison sentence for defying a congressional subpoena.
Mitt Romney criticizes those who "tear at our unity" in Senate farewell speech
Sen. Mitt Romney warned in his farewell address of those who "tear at our unity," urging America to uphold the nation's values as he capped more than two decades in public service.
Trump taps billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as next NASA chief
Jared Isaacman is an entrepreneur and veteran private astronaut with strong ties to Elon Musk and his rocket company SpaceX.
Pete Hegseth's mother defends son, saying she wrote email "out of love"
Penelope Hegseth said she wrote the 2018 email "in haste" and with "deep emotions."
9 states poised to end coverage for millions if Trump cuts Medicaid funding
About 3.7 million people are at immediate risk of losing health coverage should the federal government cut funding for Medicaid expansions, as some allies of President-elect Donald Trump have proposed.
Supreme Court seems likely to uphold Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care for kids
The Supreme Court weighed whether Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minors experiencing gender dysphoria violates the Constitution.
Kash Patel targeted in possible Iran-backed cyberattack, sources say
The apparent hackers targeted Kash Patel's communications, but whether they succeeded and how much access they had to the data is still being investigated, the sources said.
Trump considering replacing Hegseth with DeSantis for defense secretary
President-elect Donald Trump is considering replacing former Fox News host Pete Hegseth, his embattled pick for defense secretary, with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
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QVC recalls 1.1 million pairs of oven gloves after users suffer burns
QVC recall of oven gloves comes after it received more than 160 consumer reports of insufficient heat protection.
Bitcoin price tops $100,000. Here's what's driving the gains
Bitcoin's milestone surge past $100,000 came after President-elect Donald Trump nominated Paul Atkins as SEC chair.
Secret Service chief, GOP lawmaker get in heated shouting match at hearing
"You wanted to be visible because you're auditioning for this job that you're not going to get," Rep. Pat Fallon told acting Secret Service Director Pat Fallon.
Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy meet with lawmakers on DOGE plans
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are meeting with lawmakers Thursday on plans for the newly coined of Department of Government Efficiency.
Maps show timeline of UnitedHealthcare CEO killer's escape
As the manhunt continues for who shot UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, here's a look at the gunman's movements.
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Judge rejects Boeing plea deal over fatal 737 Max plane crashes
Judge Reed O'Connor took issue with both a lack of judicial oversight and certain diversity requirements included in the deal's independent monitoring process.
QVC recalls 1.1 million pairs of oven gloves after users suffer burns
QVC recall of oven gloves comes after it received more than 160 consumer reports of insufficient heat protection.
Bitcoin price tops $100,000. Here's what's driving the gains
Bitcoin's milestone surge past $100,000 came after President-elect Donald Trump nominated Paul Atkins as SEC chair.
For more out-of-work Americans, it's taking months to find a new job
A growing number of unemployed workers have been searching for a new job for more than 15 weeks, labor data shows.
Airline executives blasted at Senate hearing over carrier fees
Lawmakers accuse airline executives of gouging travelers with "junk" fees. Carriers say they give people options.
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Judge rejects Boeing plea deal over fatal 737 Max plane crashes
Judge Reed O'Connor took issue with both a lack of judicial oversight and certain diversity requirements included in the deal's independent monitoring process.
Bitcoin price tops $100,000. Here's what's driving the gains
Bitcoin's milestone surge past $100,000 came after President-elect Donald Trump nominated Paul Atkins as SEC chair.
Secret Service chief, GOP lawmaker get in heated shouting match at hearing
"You wanted to be visible because you're auditioning for this job that you're not going to get," Rep. Pat Fallon told acting Secret Service Director Pat Fallon.
Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy meet with lawmakers on DOGE plans
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are meeting with lawmakers Thursday on plans for the newly coined of Department of Government Efficiency.
For more out-of-work Americans, it's taking months to find a new job
A growing number of unemployed workers have been searching for a new job for more than 15 weeks, labor data shows.
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What is a balance bike? The benefits of the training wheel-free option for kids.
While bikes with training wheels teach kids to pedal, steer and brake, balance bikes focus on the balance aspect from the start.
False claims about hidden Plan B "pill" in pregnancy tests resurface online
The "pill" inside pregnancy tests is not an emergency contraceptive, but a desiccant tablet meant to regulate moisture.
Congo investigating mystery flu-like disease that's killed at least 71
Congo's health minister says the government is "on general alert" over an unidentified disease that's killed dozens of people, about half of whom were children.
More cucumbers recalled as salmonella sickens 68 people in 19 states
Feds warn against eating recalled cucumbers and multiple products containing the vegetable, including salads and wraps.
How to sleep, breathe and drink water better, according to an expert
Michael Breus, a clinical psychologist and author of "Sleep Drink Breathe: Simple Daily Habits for Profound Long-Term Health," shares tips on how to better hydrate and more.
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Crime-solving techniques may have solved medieval art mystery
A court handwriting expert may have helped reveal true identity of a leading Byzantine painter.
Congo investigating mystery flu-like disease that's killed at least 71
Congo's health minister says the government is "on general alert" over an unidentified disease that's killed dozens of people, about half of whom were children.
Mexico announces largest fentanyl seizure in its history
Meanwhile, the U.S. State Department said it was increasing the reward for the top leader of the Jalisco cartel to $15 million.
Legendary drug lord released after serving 25 years in U.S. prison
Fabio Ochoa Vásquez and his brothers amassed a fortune when cocaine started flooding the U.S. in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
French prime minister resigning after parliament's no-confidence vote
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier is resigning after a no-confidence vote by lawmakers, fueling concern over a "new era of political instability."
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Jeff Daniels on bringing skits to life in new season of "Alive and Well Enough"
Jeff Daniels launches the second season of his Audible memoir, "Alive and Well Enough," sharing personal stories, music, and lessons from his decades-long career.
Preview: Billie Eilish on finally seeing herself as a songwriter
In this preview clip, correspondent Anthony Mason sits down with music superstar Billie Eilish to talk about the creative process. Don't miss Mason's interview with Eilish on "CBS Sunday Morning" December 8, with more featured on "CBS Mornings" December 10.
Jeff Daniels debuts season 2 of audio memoir
Emmy-winning actor and musician Jeff Daniels reflects on his life and career in the second season of his audio memoir.
Mikey Madison on "Anora"
Actor Mikey Madison discusses her breakout role in "Anora."
Biden to participate in final White House Christmas tree lighting of presidency
First lady Jill Biden unveiled the White House decorations earlier in the week, with the theme of "A Season of Peace and Light."
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Boeing whistleblower sounds alarm over safety at satellite factory
Craig Garriott has built satellites for Boeing for nearly three decades.
Most common passwords of 2024 revealed
Hackers' favorites top this year's list of most common passwords, with "123456," "password" and "qwerty123" leading the pack. Experts warn these choices make your accounts an easy target.
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.
Bluesky says X's "partisan microphone" are driving users to it
Bluesky has added millions of new subscribers in the last month as some users leave X. Here's what to know.
Company pilots drone food delivery service
In California, a company is running a pilot program for drone food delivery. Itay Hod takes a look at how the service works.
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Starbucks plastic cup investigation
CBS News tracked plastic cups meant to be recycled by Starbucks and found that most of those did not end up at recycling facilities. CBS News' David Schechter breaks down the investigation's findings.
NASA shows off image of U.S. military's abandoned "city under the ice"
Scientists now have a clearer picture of Camp Century, an abandoned U.S. military base long hidden under the ice in Greenland, thanks to a NASA research team's good luck.
Divided U.N. negotiations for plastic treaty
Negotiators are far apart as the United Nations tries to work out the world's first treaty to curb plastic pollution. Issues creating roadblocks include limiting new manufacturing of plastic and the potential phasing out of some chemicals. For more on the talks, CBS News was joined by Erin Simon, vice president and head of plastic waste and business for the World Wildlife Fund in the U.S.
Honolulu hopes to identify long-unclaimed bodies with advanced DNA testing
Forensic pathologists hope advanced DNA testing technology will enable them to attach names to all the unidentified people at the Honolulu Medical Examiner's Office.
Dishing up space food
At the Johnson Space Food Systems Laboratory in Houston, NASA scientists develop dishes – freeze-dried, heat-stabilized, or irradiated – to serve on the International Space Station. Correspondent David Pogue checks out what's on the menu in Earth orbit.
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Maps show timeline of UnitedHealthcare CEO killer's escape
As the manhunt continues for who shot UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, here's a look at the gunman's movements.
Investigation into CEO's killing
Rodney Harrison, a CBS News law enforcement contributor and former Suffolk County police commissioner who spent three decades with the NYPD, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the latest on the manhunt for the shooter in the killing of the UnitedHealthcare CEO.
Two injured in shooting at California school
Two kindergarten students were wounded and the suspect is dead after a shooting at a school in Palermo, California. Officials say the suspected gunman had a meeting with a school administrator to enroll a prospective student. Investigators have not verified if that was the meeting's legitimate purpose or a ruse.
Manhunt for UnitedHealthcare CEO suspect
Surveillance video from the scene shows the moment a person approaches UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson from behind and opens fire with a handgun equipped with a silencer outside a Manhattan hotel. The NYPD is processing forensic evidence the suspect left at a Starbucks before the shooting. They are also analyzing shell casings found at the scene, along with a cellphone recovered nearby.
Professional poker player pleads guilty to massive bettor fraud scheme
Cory Zeidman, 63, was arrested in connection with the $25 million scheme in 2021.
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More on small asteroid near Earth
A small asteroid neared the Earth's atmosphere before exploding. Derrick Pitts, the Franklin Institute's chief astronomer and planetarium director, joins CBS News with more on the phenomenon.
Trump taps billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as next NASA chief
Jared Isaacman is an entrepreneur and veteran private astronaut with strong ties to Elon Musk and his rocket company SpaceX.
Webb telescope captures stunning new image of the "Sombrero galaxy"
The Sombrero galaxy, named for its resemblance to the Mexican hat, is about 30 million light-years from Earth.
Blue Origin launches 6 tourists to the edge of space
Marc and Sharon Hagle, both making their second space flight, were among the passengers for the NS-28 mission.
Blue Origin launches 9th space tourism flight
The ninth Blue Origin space tourism flight launched from West Texas Friday morning. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood and space expert Scott Heidler offered analysis of the flight.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
Summer music heats up 2024
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
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What to know about California earthquake
Residents in Eureka, California, are being urged to move inland after a strong earthquake struck off California's coast, triggering tsunami warnings. CBS News Bay Area has the latest.
Tsunami warning after California earthquake
The National Weather Service has issued a tsunami warning after a strong earthquake struck off the coast of California. CBS News has the latest.
Possible motives in insurance CEO's murder
Shell casings found at the scene of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's murder had the words "deny," "defend" and "depose" written on them. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman has more on those messages and how they likely speak to the motive in the case.
NYPD: Image of person of interest in shooting
The NYPD has released new photographs that they say show an unmasked person of interest related to Wednesday morning's fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano has the latest.
Hegseth continuing defense secretary push
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's choice for defense secretary, is saying he won't withdraw from consideration for the job even as allegations of misconduct surface from Hegseth's past. Sources say Trump is thinking of replacing Hegseth as his pick. CBS News' Taurean Small and Jake Rosen have the latest.