Biden proposes "Bidencare" plan that includes public option
Biden said during Thursday's debate that he would push for a version of Obamacare that includes a public option.
2020 Democratic Primary Debates
All the Democratic candidates who ran for president in 2020
These are the candidates who launched a bid for the presidency in 2020, aiming to deny Trump a second term.
Wisconsinites brave coronavirus fears and long lines to vote
Some voters said they were prepared to spend hours in line.
Joe Biden says "we've had enough debates"
"My focus is just dealing with this crisis right now," the former vice president said.
Biden and Sanders go head-to-head in 11th Democratic debate
With the coronavirus pandemic at the top of Americans' minds, it was the first topic of discussion between the two Democratic presidential candidates.
Coronavirus takes center stage at Democratic debate
Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden were both asked about how they'd address the spread of the coronavirus if they were president.
How to watch the Democratic debate between Biden and Sanders
Sunday's debate was moved from Arizona to Washington, D.C., due to concerns about the coronavirus.
March Democratic debate to be held without an audience
Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders are set to face off in Arizona on March 15.
Democrats try to stop Sanders' momentum in fiery debate
But almost no candidate was unscathed in the debate, which took place just four days before the pivotal South Carolina primary and one week ahead of Super Tuesday.
Moments you might've missed during the debate
Michael Bloomberg made a reference to a bizarre and comical Times Square stalwart unique to New York City.
Debate watchers most impressed by Sanders, Biden — CBS News poll
But many say this 10th debate made them nervous about the Democratic field.
Warren: Progressives have "exactly one chance" to make change happen
Warren told CBS News after the tenth Democratic debate that her track record demonstrates why she should be the progressive candidate to win the party's presidential nomination.
Sanders: "The truth is, nothing I am saying is radical"
Bernie Sanders was also pressed about his comments on "60 Minutes" about Fidel Castro, saying "Cuba is a dictatorship. I've said that 8 million times."
Full transcript of the South Carolina Democratic debate
Seven Democratic candidates met on stage in South Carolina for the last debate before the state's primary and Super Tuesday.
8 top moments from the South Carolina Democratic debate
The 10th debate of the presidential primary cycle was the last before the pivotal South Carolina primary Saturday.
Biden says winning by "one point is enough" in South Carolina
Biden said winning South Carolina by even one percentage point would be "enough" for him to stay in the race.
Democrats pressed on how they would respond to coronavirus
Democrats vying for the presidential nomination said they would boost federal funding for the Centers for Disease Control and the National Institutes of Health and improve relations with U.S. allies.
Why drug costs are top issue for South Carolina voters
A third of residents in the Palmetto State report not being able to afford prescribed medication, survey shows.
South Carolina Democratic debate edition — Daily Trail Markers
What to watch for from the candidates in Tuesday night's debate.
Bloomberg and NDAs: How these agreements work
Critics say the legal restrictions muzzle employees — and there is recent precedent for freeing them to speak.
Knives out for Bloomberg from the start of Nevada debate
Democratic presidential candidates took aim at Bloomberg's billionaire status and derogatory remarks about women.
Eight standout moments from the Nevada Democratic debate
Wednesday's debate in Nevada is the last before Saturday's caucuses, the third Democratic presidential nominating contest of 2020.
Democrats clash in fiery Las Vegas debate
Michael Bloomberg was welcomed to his very first presidential debate with a fusillade of attacks generally reserved for front-runners.
CBS News announces moderators for South Carolina debate
"CBS Evening News" anchor Norah O'Donnell and "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King will moderate the debate.
Who has qualified for the South Carolina Democratic debate?
To appear onstage in Charleston on February 25, Democratic candidates have to meet a delegate or polling threshold.
Politics
First lady says the Bidens are "heartbroken" over Colin Powell's death
The former secretary of state and longtime colleague of the president died Monday morning due to complications from COVID-19 at the age of 84.
State Department watchdog to lead review into Afghanistan withdrawal
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan also said in August the administration would conduct a "hot wash" review of the U.S. withdrawal.
U.S. envoy to Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad resigns
He told Secretary of State Antony Blinken it was the "right time" to leave.
Two longtime House Democrats announce retirement
So far, 12 Democrats have said they're leaving the House, signaling the challenges ahead for the party to retain the House.
Trump sues House January 6 committee to block release of documents
The lawsuit comes on the eve of the committee's voting on whether to hold Mr. Trump's senior adviser Steve Bannon in criminal contempt for defying a subpoena to appear.
SEC targets trading apps after GameStop frenzy
Report is critical of trading apps' gaming-like features, stoking of meme stocks and practice of selling customers' orders to traders.
White House talks reform with families of those killed by police
The House passed the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act earlier in March but congressional negotiations on bipartisan legislation broke down in the Senate nearly a month ago.
Feds crack down on toxic "forever chemicals" in drinking water
The Environmental Protection Agency announced a strategy to clean up PFAS, which stay in the environment — and human bodies — indefinitely.
DOJ asks Supreme Court to halt enforcement of Texas abortion law
In a filing Monday, the Biden administration argued Texas "successfully nullified this court's decisions within its borders."
School boards are a "battleground" in Virginia governor's race
School board meetings are being overtaken by fights over vaccine mandates, critical race theory and transgender rights — with the help of GOP operatives.
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U.S. missionaries kidnapped in Haiti: "Please pray for us"
The group of 17 missionaries that was kidnapped by a gang is affiliated with Ohio-based Christian Aid Ministries.
Taliban fail to quash hope in Afghanistan's women and girls
Deprived of work and school, many have decided to leave, but Afghan women from across the generations are angry, and they refuse to give up on a brighter future.
17 missionaries kidnapped by gang in Haiti, police say
The missionaries were on their way home from building an orphanage, according to a message from Ohio-based Christian Aid Ministries.
1st-ever winners of Prince William's "Earthshot Prize" announced
Award conceived by the British royal is a way to recognize and boost people hatching innovative solutions to the environmental crises facing our planet.
British soccer club Newcastle starts new era with Saudi owners
A vehicle outside the stadium was emblazoned with the name "Jamal Khashoggi" alongside an image of the journalist who was murdered in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul in 2018.
U.S.
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Parkland school shooting families reach settlement with school district
"There isn't enough money in existence that would compensate the victims and their families adequately," an attorney representing the families said.
U.S. envoy to Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad resigns
He told Secretary of State Antony Blinken it was the "right time" to leave.
Ford Foundation will no longer invest in fossil fuels
Other notable philanthropies also have stopped investing in companies that produce coal, oil and natural gas.
Judge approves Kanye West's request to change name to "Ye"
The rapper is now legally known as Ye, his longtime nickname.
California records driest water year since 1924
Experts have compared the past year to California's massive drought of 1977.
Politics
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First lady says the Bidens are "heartbroken" over Colin Powell's death
The former secretary of state and longtime colleague of the president died Monday morning due to complications from COVID-19 at the age of 84.
State Department watchdog to lead review into Afghanistan withdrawal
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan also said in August the administration would conduct a "hot wash" review of the U.S. withdrawal.
U.S. envoy to Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad resigns
He told Secretary of State Antony Blinken it was the "right time" to leave.
Two longtime House Democrats announce retirement
So far, 12 Democrats have said they're leaving the House, signaling the challenges ahead for the party to retain the House.
Trump sues House January 6 committee to block release of documents
The lawsuit comes on the eve of the committee's voting on whether to hold Mr. Trump's senior adviser Steve Bannon in criminal contempt for defying a subpoena to appear.
Entertainment
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Judge approves Kanye West's request to change name to "Ye"
The rapper is now legally known as Ye, his longtime nickname.
Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker are engaged
Kardashian and Barker, who have been longtime friends and neighbors, shared photos from the romantic engagement on social media.
Ronnie Tutt, drummer for Elvis Presley and more, has died at 83
"The Legendary Drummer, Ronnie Tutt, 'has left the building,'" his daughter, Terie Tutt, wrote on Facebook.
Studios reach deal with film and TV crews to avoid looming strike
The workers still must vote to approve it, but the strike has been called off with the tentative deal.
Joy Oladokun performs "Sorry Isn't Good Enough"
Singer-songwriter Joy Oladokun joins Saturday Sessions. The daughter of Nigerian immigrants, she grew up in Arizona, inspired to take up guitar at the age of ten after seeing Tracy Chapman's iconic performance at a Nelson Mandela tribute. Eventually, she headed to Nashville and chased her own dreams of recording an album. From her album "In Defense of My Own Happiness," Joy Oladokun performs "Sorry Isn't Good Enough."
Technology
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SEC targets trading apps after GameStop frenzy
Report is critical of trading apps' gaming-like features, stoking of meme stocks and practice of selling customers' orders to traders.
Microsoft says it warned Bill Gates about flirting in 2008
Microsoft execs in 2008 told their co-founder to stop sending flirtatious emails to a female employee, the company said
Amazon to hire 150,000 workers for the holidays
Biggest online retailer offering signing bonuses of as much as $3,000 as shopping crunch time fast approaches.
NASA studying solar array issue with Lucy asteroid probe
One of the Lucy probe's two solar arrays may not have fully deployed and locked in place after launch Saturday.
China crackdown on Apple store hits holy book apps
Makers of apps for reading and listening to the Quran and Bible say they've been removed from Apple's China-based store at government's request.
Science
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California records driest water year since 1924
Experts have compared the past year to California's massive drought of 1977.
Feds crack down on toxic "forever chemicals" in drinking water
The Environmental Protection Agency announced a strategy to clean up PFAS, which stay in the environment — and human bodies — indefinitely.
1st-ever winners of Prince William's "Earthshot Prize" announced
Award conceived by the British royal is a way to recognize and boost people hatching innovative solutions to the environmental crises facing our planet.
NASA studying solar array issue with Lucy asteroid probe
One of the Lucy probe's two solar arrays may not have fully deployed and locked in place after launch Saturday.
Series of asteroids bigger than Egypt's pyramids is passing by Earth
One 525-foot-wide asteroid that passed Earth on Friday was only discovered last month.
Health
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Myeloma may have made Colin Powell more vulnerable to dying of COVID
Powell, who was fully vaccinated, had been treated for multiple myeloma before dying from COVID-19 complications.
You've been vaccinated. So do you need a vaccine card?
Millions of Americans are getting CDC-issued "vaccination record" cards. Here's what to do with them.
CDC issues new COVID-19 guidance for the holiday season
The CDC is urging all who are eligible to get vaccinated, saying it's "the best way to minimize COVID-19 risk and keep your family and friends safer."
A stench has been lingering over a city and residents say it's making them sick
The stench is coming from the Dominguez Channel, a waterway that runs through Carson.
Chicago police union boss urges officers to defy COVID vaccine mandate
The union head said half of the workforce could not show up to work if they are punished for not complying.
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SEC targets trading apps after GameStop frenzy
Report is critical of trading apps' gaming-like features, stoking of meme stocks and practice of selling customers' orders to traders.
Feds crack down on toxic "forever chemicals" in drinking water
The Environmental Protection Agency announced a strategy to clean up PFAS, which stay in the environment — and human bodies — indefinitely.
New ETF lets investors dip their toes in bitcoin market
First U.S. exchange-traded fund tied to digital coin set to launch on Tuesday on the New York Stock Exchange.
Ford Foundation will no longer invest in fossil fuels
Other notable philanthropies also have stopped investing in companies that produce coal, oil and natural gas.
Microsoft says it warned Bill Gates about flirting in 2008
Microsoft execs in 2008 told their co-founder to stop sending flirtatious emails to a female employee, the company said
Crime
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Ahmaud Arbery's mom concerned but "hopeful" ahead of murder trial
Jury selection was scheduled to begin Monday with 600 people reporting to a Glynn County courthouse.
Police say bystanders "should've intervened" as woman raped on train
The 35-year-old man is now facing rape and several other charges, and authorities describe the inaction of bystanders as "troubling."
2 found dead after suspect slashes throat of Arkansas officer
The responding officer discovered Christofer Conner beating a 15-year-old boy in the face and head with a rock, police said.
Freed murderer charged with killing missing mom found dead in canal
Sunrise police say Eric Pierson confessed to stabbing the single mother four times with a screwdriver on September 25.
Police Twitter campaign helps lay trap for 11-year-old girl's killer
The unsolved murder of Linda O'Keefe baffled investigators for nearly 45 years – could telling her story on social media help solve the case?
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Giant planet discovered orbiting dead star may be a glimpse into our solar system's future
Astronomers came across a Jupiter-like planet revolving around a dead star near the center of the Milky Way.
NASA studying solar array issue with Lucy asteroid probe
One of the Lucy probe's two solar arrays may not have fully deployed and locked in place after launch Saturday.
NASA launches spacecraft on 12-year mission
NASA launched its "Lucy" spacecraft from Cape Canaveral, Florida, early Saturday morning. Over the course of 12 years, the probe will explore a record-setting eight asteroids in a single mission. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joins CBSN to discuss what scientists hope to learn about the creation of our solar system from this mission.
Russian actress returns to Earth after orbital movie shoot
Russians claim another space first with scenes from a movie film aboard the International Space Station.
Series of asteroids bigger than Egypt's pyramids is passing by Earth
One 525-foot-wide asteroid that passed Earth on Friday was only discovered last month.
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Linda O'Keefe murder: Inside the investigation
Newport Beach Police give 11-year-old Linda O'Keefe a voice on Twitter hoping to solve her cold case 45 years later.
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Jasmine Hartin case: What happened on the pier?
A wealthy socialite and a senior police official end up on a moonlit pier in paradise. Then a single fatal shot rings out. Locals called it the crime of the young decade, but what happened?
Richest women in the world, ranked by net worth
Their fortunes start at $7 billion and go up — way up — from there
Devastating photos of tornado damage
Twisters wreak havoc across America.
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McAuliffe makes his pitch to Black voters
As the race for Virginia governor tightens, Democratic candidate Terry McAuliffe is making a pitch to the Black voters in the state. Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and former gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams campaigned for the former Virginia governor over the weekend. Will Weissert, a national political reporter for The Associated Press, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the importance of the demographic in the upcoming election.
CBSN Originals: Deepfakes and the Fog of Truth
A new CBSN Originals documentary reveals the growing threat posed by technology that makes lies look true and the truth seem false.
U.S. working to free kidnapped missionaries in Haiti
The State Department and FBI are working to free missionaries who were kidnapped in Haiti. Sixteen of them are American and one is Canadian. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano from Port-au-Prince.
States face pushback against vaccine mandates
Two in every 3 eligible people in the U.S. are fully vaccinated against the coronavirus. But the pace of first doses is slowing — and as Carter Evans reports, some unvaccinated people are protesting mandates. Then, emergency medicine physician Dr. Owais Durrani joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to break down the day's coronavirus headlines.
Life and legacy of Colin Powell
The nation is reflecting on the life of former Secretary of State Colin Powell. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin takes a look back at his career and legacy. Then Ambassador John Negroponte, who served as deputy national security adviser to Colin Powell, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.