Nevada Democrats showcase new caucus tool
Nevada, which holds its caucuses Saturday, is trying to avoid the technology problems that plagued the Iowa caucuses two weeks ago.
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Nevada Democrats describe tool to replace app that failed in Iowa caucuses
The state party is striving to avoid the mayhem that characterized the Iowa caucus results.
With a flurry of endorsements, Bernie Sanders shores up Nevada support
The Clark County Black Caucus said Thursday that it would throw its support behind the Vermont senator
Joe Biden nabs endorsement from Nevada Congresswoman Dina Titus
"I can't tell you how happy I am to have Representative Titus in my corner for the fight we have ahead of us," the former vice president told reporters
Democrats oppose controversial Vegas law targeting homeless people
Despite objections from high-profile Democrats, the City Council voted to make it illegal to sleep or camp in public places if beds are available at local shelters
Biden campaign to super PAC: Don't attack other Democrats
"Our campaign would be extremely frustrated if the super PAC was used to attack other Democrats," campaign manager Greg Schultz said
Castro's campaign manager says fundraising email not "a threat to quit"
The former Housing and Urban Development secretary will not be shutting down his campaign if he doesn't qualify for the fifth Democratic primary debate, according to Maya Rupert
Amy O'Rourke has mixed feelings about her husband's cursing
"There were some really wonderful people that [said], 'could you please get him to stop swearing so much?'"
Joe Biden's sister dismisses calls for Justice Kavanaugh's impeachment
"I don't think you'd call for impeachment proceedings because of a story in The New York Times," Valerie Biden Owens, a campaign co-chair, said
2020 Democrats hope powerful Nevada union can help them a win
Candidates are courting a mammoth Las Vegas labor union that has played an important role in the caucus outcome in the past
2020 Dems lament mass shootings and decry congressional inaction
White House hopefuls were dismayed by congressional inaction, and some blamed President Trump's rhetoric for fanning the flames of racial hatred that may have been at the root of one of the shootings this weekend
New law says Trump must release tax returns to be on Calif. primary ballot
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law a bill that would demand that presidential candidates disclose five years of federal tax returns to be listed on the state's primary election ballot
Will Gavin Newsom try to kick Trump off the California ballot?
The California governor must decide whether to sign into law a bill that would demand that presidential candidates disclose five years of federal tax returns to be listed on the state's primary election ballot
2020 Dems struggle over whether to legalize sex work
"The answer is that we're going to take a hard look at it, but I'm not going to give you a definitive answer now," says Sanders
Most 2020 Democrats offer few specifics to meet border crisis
Questions could come soon -- the first presidential primary TV debates are Wednesday and Thursday in Miami and will be co-hosted by a Spanish-language television network
Dem candidates consider extending health care coverage to undocumented
"We have to join the rest of the industrialized world and guarantee health care to all, including the undocumented," says Sen. Sanders
Why Democratic presidential candidates are so focused on California
The richest and most populous state in the union was an electoral afterthought until it moved up its primary
Bernie Sanders wades into Nevada's acrimonious charter school debate
The Vermont senator's stand against charter schools may not do him many favors in the early caucus state
New push to fix hazardous homes for America's military families
"It's unacceptable that military families are faced with living in poorly maintained housing, or newly constructed homes that are unsafe"
Cory Booker renews push to end controversial ICE program
Booker's proposal seeks to end ICE's practice of effectively training and deputizing local law enforcement as federal immigration agents
Could Pete Buttigieg make history in LGBTQ-friendly Nevada?
The openly gay South Bend mayor is headlining on Saturday a key gathering of LGBTQ leaders in an important early caucus state
In Nevada, Dem candidates shy away from key immigration debate
Only Julián Castro has campaigned on ending ICE's controversial 287(g) program
As aid stalls in Congress, California braces for more wildfires
Democrats and Republicans have been fighting for months over an aid package to address last year's catastrophic weather events
In Nevada, Trump administration revives a radioactive campaign issue
Democratic 2020 candidates are condemning a new push to store nuclear waste in Yucca Mountain
2020 hopefuls rally around $15 minimum wage
Vice President Joe Biden is the latest White House candidate to embrace a national wage hike
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Fed vows another $2.3 trillion in "Main Street" loans
Central bank cranks up lending to help U.S. households, businesses and local governments survive coronavirus crisis.
Senate to take up expansion of small business loan program
Senate Democrats plan to introduce an alternative proposal on the Senate floor to expand the program.
Linda Tripp, key figure in Clinton impeachment, dies at 70
Tripp made secret tapes of conversations with Monica Lewinsky, who told her she had had an affair with President Clinton.
Trump says he doesn't want to give a date for reopening the economy
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill have started crafting additional measures to provide relief for small businesses and Americans out of work because of the crisis.
Watch live: Coronavirus Task Force gives update on response
The briefing is scheduled for 5 p.m. Thursday.
Watch live: New York Governor Andrew Cuomo gives coronavirus update
Cuomo has announced "good news" in the virus fight but warned against complacency.
Amid rush for ventilators, doctors warn of shortage of crucial drugs
"Without having these drugs, it's like having a bunch of cars with no gas," said Dan Kistner, group senior vice president of pharmacy solutions for Vizient.
U.S. stockpile almost out of medical workers' protection equipment
Federal officials say national reserve's cupboard almost bare of masks, gowns and other supplies desperately needed to protect medical workers treating coronavirus patients.
CDC eases some return-to-work guidelines for essential workers
In a first, small step toward reopening the country, the agency revised guidelines on when essential workers who've been exposed to COVID-19 can get back to work.
Papadopoulos denied campaign was involved in DNC hack in recording
CBS News has reviewed the transcript of a recorded conversation between George Papadopoulos and a confidential FBI source that took place near the end of the 2016 presidential campaign.
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This is how coughing can spread coronavirus in a store, according to researchers
Data shows tiny airborne particles emitted with a cough, sneeze "or even talking" spread in an invisible cloud that lingers.
Latin American homicides drop during coronavirus quarantines
Salvadorian gangs have taken up the role of enforcing social distancing, threatening offenders with threats and bats.
Crew readies for space launch amid coronavirus restrictions
A NASA astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts won't have family members at the launch site to cheer them on.
End of Wuhan lockdown could trigger "resurgence in infections"
At the stroke of midnight, the city celebrated "liberation" from its lockdown and honored frontline workers in a light show.
Twitter's Jack Dorsey pledges $1 billion for virus relief efforts
That's about a-third of his fortune and may be most any one person has given to that cause so far.
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Fed vows another $2.3 trillion in "Main Street" loans
Central bank cranks up lending to help U.S. households, businesses and local governments survive coronavirus crisis.
Senate to take up expansion of small business loan program
Senate Democrats plan to introduce an alternative proposal on the Senate floor to expand the program.
Coronavirus updates: Fauci says U.S. must "redouble" efforts to beat COVID-19
Only Italy has confirmed significantly more fatalities from the disease, and even as signs of hope emerge and restrictions are eased slightly, we're not over the curve yet.
Volunteers lend RVs to workers on the front lines of pandemic
"RVs for MDs" has over 22,000 online members and has made at least 345 matches so far, with hundreds more pending.
Linda Tripp, key figure in Clinton impeachment, dies at 70
Tripp made secret tapes of conversations with Monica Lewinsky, who told her she had had an affair with President Clinton.
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Fed vows another $2.3 trillion in "Main Street" loans
Central bank cranks up lending to help U.S. households, businesses and local governments survive coronavirus crisis.
Senate to take up expansion of small business loan program
Senate Democrats plan to introduce an alternative proposal on the Senate floor to expand the program.
Linda Tripp, key figure in Clinton impeachment, dies at 70
Tripp made secret tapes of conversations with Monica Lewinsky, who told her she had had an affair with President Clinton.
Trump says he doesn't want to give a date for reopening the economy
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill have started crafting additional measures to provide relief for small businesses and Americans out of work because of the crisis.
Watch live: Coronavirus Task Force gives update on response
The briefing is scheduled for 5 p.m. Thursday.
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Christine Baranski talks "The Good Fight"
Tony and Emmy-winning actress Christine Baranski joins "CBS This Morning" to talk about the newest season of the hit series "The Good Fight," now streaming on CBS All Access. Baranski took on the role of Chicago lawyer Diane Lockhart over a decade ago in the series "The Good Wife." In the season four premiere of its spin off, Baranski's character finds herself in an alternate reality after falling into a coma.
From 1992: Father and son: Guitarists Bucky Pizzarelli and John Pizzarelli
As a singer John Pizzarelli has been crooning classic standards by such legendary artists as Nat King Cole and Frank Sinatra. As a guitar player he had an even closer inspiration: his father, jazz guitarist John “Bucky” Pizzarelli. The two talked with “Sunday Morning” correspondent Billy Taylor about their musical collaboration (which would evolve into several albums together) in a story originally broadcast on June 28, 1992. [Bucky Pizzarelli died on April 1, 2020 at age 94.]
Teachers inspire students with parade of support
Schools have been closed in just about every state for weeks now. Some teachers can't stand seeing their students all cooped up at home, so they found a way to bring a smile to their faces. Jamie Yuccas has their story.
Lives to Remember: Josh Wallwork
Josh Wallwork, a beloved costumer for shows like “Madam Secretary” and “Law and Order: Special Victims Unit,” passed away March 26 from complications of COVID-19. He was 45. “Law and Order: SVU” star Mariska Hargitay said the show’s family is “heartbroken.” Anthony Mason looks back at Wallwork’s legacy.
Ellen faces backlash for comparing quarantine to "being in jail"
"This is like being in jail," the comedian joked. "Mostly because I've been wearing the same clothes for 10 days and everyone in here is gay."
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Crew readies for space launch amid coronavirus restrictions
A NASA astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts won't have family members at the launch site to cheer them on.
With more working from home, our Internet undergoes a stress test
There has been a dramatic rise (as much as 50%) in online traffic on residential networks that weren't built for data-heavy two-way video conference calls
Google data tracks coronavirus lockdown movement
The internet giant's Community Mobility Reports show how social distancing has affected travel to places like supermarkets and parks.
Zoom looks to fix major security shortcomings
Zoom's CEO said conferencing company will freeze certain features for 90 days to work on strengthening its security.
Amazon vows all warehouse workers will have face masks by next week
The company is also expanding its use of temperature checks to all its facilities, after a surge of worker complaints.
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Upgraded Soyuz rocket with crew of three launched to space station
Coronavirus restrictions limited launch guests, but lack of fanfare had no impact on smooth climb to space.
Miami zoo announces birth of clouded leopard kittens
The zoo also shared sweet photos of the cubs, which showcase their large eyes and speckled fur.
Can cats and dogs catch coronavirus?
A new study looked at several animal species and found some are more susceptible than others — but vets don't want you to worry.
States backpedal on plastic-bag bans amid coronavirus panic
Some states are taking harsh measures against reusable tote bags in grocery stores — but plastic can be just as dirty.
Climate change has made California's fire seasons worse: Study
Of the 20 largest fires that have occurred since the 1930s, 15 have come in the past 20 years.
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Volunteers lend RVs to workers on the front lines of pandemic
"RVs for MDs" has over 22,000 online members and has made at least 345 matches so far, with hundreds more pending.
This is how coughing can spread coronavirus in a store, according to researchers
Data shows tiny airborne particles emitted with a cough, sneeze "or even talking" spread in an invisible cloud that lingers.
Trump says he doesn't want to give a date for reopening the economy
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill have started crafting additional measures to provide relief for small businesses and Americans out of work because of the crisis.
Watch live: Coronavirus Task Force gives update on response
The briefing is scheduled for 5 p.m. Thursday.
Watch live: New York Governor Andrew Cuomo gives coronavirus update
Cuomo has announced "good news" in the virus fight but warned against complacency.
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Fed vows another $2.3 trillion in "Main Street" loans
Central bank cranks up lending to help U.S. households, businesses and local governments survive coronavirus crisis.
Senate to take up expansion of small business loan program
Senate Democrats plan to introduce an alternative proposal on the Senate floor to expand the program.
Panera Bread shifts to delivering groceries to offset virus hit
It's hardly alone: Some 97% of all restaurants across the U.S. have had to alter their business due to the pandemic.
Twitter's Jack Dorsey pledges $1 billion for virus relief efforts
That's about a-third of his fortune and may be most any one person has given to that cause so far.
Gig worker unemployment benefits come with big loopholes
Ride-hail drivers, delivery workers and creative freelancers could be barred from "expanded" unemployment benefits.
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Latin American homicides drop during coronavirus quarantines
Salvadorian gangs have taken up the role of enforcing social distancing, threatening offenders with threats and bats.
Doctor, husband killed execution-style by daughter's boyfriend
The daughter and her boyfriend didn't follow her parents' social distancing rules, a friend told investigators.
Illinois mayor's wife found at bar violating stay-at-home order
"My wife is an adult capable of making her own decisions, and in this instance she exhibited a stunning lack of judgement," Mayor Brant Walker of Alton, Illinois, wrote on Facebook.
Maeve Kennedy Townsend McKean's body recovered
A dive and rescue team found McKean's body in 25 feet of water, approximately 2.5 miles south of her mother's house in Shady Side, Maryland.
Child abuse fears rise as families isolate during pandemic
One Texas children's hospital is raising alarm bells after two children died of suspected abuse on the same day.
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Crew readies for space launch amid coronavirus restrictions
A NASA astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts won't have family members at the launch site to cheer them on.
Tuesday's "pink moon" is 2020's largest supermoon
The pink moon was viewable all over the globe.
NASA's Perseverance rover is bringing a hidden message to Mars
After NASA shared a photo of the rover's plaque carrying the names of nearly 11 million people, eagle-eyed fans spotted something special.
NASA offers online fun amid coronavirus
NASA is offering some help to families who are quarantined during the coronavirus. The space agency's website has dozens of tutorials to fascinate any math, science and space lovers.
SpaceX wins NASA moon program contract
SpaceX's Dragon XL cargo ships will support NASA's Artemis moonwalkers and allow extended research.
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Evidence photos: Reuschel attempted murder case
Mike Reuschel told police he and his wife Sue had been stabbed by an intruder, but she later told police her husband was the real assailant.
Coronavirus: Deserted places in America, Italy, China and more
From hallowed U.S. colleges to Parisian museums to Italian landmarks, the coronavirus is clearing out the world's most beloved public spaces.
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Sole survivor of Chino Hills massacre describes what happened
Doug and Peggy Ryen, their daughter, Jessica, and neighbor Christopher Hughes were brutally murdered inside the Ryen family’s home on June 4, 1983. Josh Ryen was the only survivor. A year-and-a-half later, the 10-year-old answered D.A. Dennis Kottemeier’s questions about that horrific night – with his grandmother by his side.
Christine Baranski talks "The Good Fight"
Tony and Emmy-winning actress Christine Baranski joins "CBS This Morning" to talk about the newest season of the hit series "The Good Fight," now streaming on CBS All Access. Baranski took on the role of Chicago lawyer Diane Lockhart over a decade ago in the series "The Good Wife." In the season four premiere of its spin off, Baranski's character finds herself in an alternate reality after falling into a coma.
Over 6 million file for unemployment
The Labor Department's newest weekly jobless claims report shows 6.6 million Americans applying for unemployment over the last week. The previous two weeks saw around 10 million U.S. workers filing, a grim record that reflects the coronavirus pandemic's massive weight on the economy. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS This Morning" to break down what the latest numbers mean for workers today and the future of the U.S. economy.
Refinancing your mortgage during a pandemic
Mortgage rates are falling near record lows again amid economic uncertainty due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and mortgage refinance applications are surging. Last week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said refinance applications increased 168% from the same time a year ago. LendingTree chief economist Tendayi Kapfidze joins CBSN to discuss the benefits and risks to refinancing your mortgage now.
Anna Wintour on fashion rescue fund
Vogue Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour speaks to Gayle King about her efforts to help the fashion industry through the coronavirus crisis amid predictions that global sales will drop up to 30%. Wintour teamed up with designer Tom Ford to repurpose the Vogue Fashion Fund as a new fundraising initiative called "A Common Thread." The fund was initially created in response to 9/11 and has already raised over $3 million for the current effort.