Court rejects Trump campaign's effort to stop Nevada's mail ballot plan
Judge James Mahan ruled that Republicans had failed to establish standing for their suit, granting the Nevada secretary of state's motion to dismiss the case.
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Plans for Trump's Nevada airport rallies this weekend are up in the air
Airport officials in Northern Nevada said Trump's rally planned for Saturday would violate the state's 50-person cap on mass gatherings.
Nevada extends eviction moratorium amid grim tourism outlook
"I'm behind in my rent, my electricity, everything," said Elizabeth Renteria, who used to be a guest room attendant on the Strip.
New Mexico oil boom towns hope worst is over
In Artesia, one in 5 workers were directly employed by oil and gas companies. Businesses that provide services for the industry have also seen revenues dry up.
Biden and Trump fight for Arizona's Hispanic vote
Though Arizona awarded its 11 electoral votes to Donald Trump in 2016, Biden has tied or topped the president in nearly every recent poll here.
As Las Vegas shuttered, many immigrants found no social safety net
The outbreak drove unemployment to a record high in the state.
Trump to campaign in Arizona as COVID-19 cases climb
Arizona's current trend in average new COVID infections is the worst in the country according to data collected by Johns Hopkins University.
Democrats hope to flip Arizona, as GOP shores up defenses
Of the candidates seeking to upset a Republican incumbent this cycle, Senate candidate Mark Kelly has outraised every other Senate hopeful in the country.
Veepstakes in the age of coronavirus
This key element of the presidential campaign may remain virtually unaltered during the pandemic.
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.
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
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Justice Dept move to make it easier to sue internet companies
It's the latest move to amend a 24-year-old law that shields social media companies from most lawsuits.
Colorado business owners adapt to COVID realities, prepare for future
"Anything that could have gone wrong has gone wrong this year, and I think we've still come out the other side feeling confident about this winter," said The Aspen Company's Caleb Sample.
How do I vote in my state in the 2020 election?
COVID-19 is changing the way we'll cast our ballots this year, with many searching for absentee options. Here's CBS News' look at voting across the U.S. — America decides: States and dates.
Biden remains focused on COVID, economy amid SCOTUS battle
Meanwhile, President Trump will be announcing his conservative female Supreme Court nominee Saturday afternoon.
Missouri governor and first lady test positive for coronavirus
Parson said he has not experienced any symptoms and that his wife's symptoms are minor.
Trump declines to commit to peaceful transfer of power if he loses
The president also fielded questions about his Supreme Court nominee and about the development of a COVID vaccine.
Court orders Eric Trump to testify before New York AG
The New York attorney general is investigating whether President Trump and the Trump Organization committed fraud.
What Amy Coney Barrett said in 2016 about confirming justices in election years
"It shouldn't be a surprise that the Senate is willing to push a president's nominee through in an election year when they share the same political affiliation," Barrett said.
Trump predicts Supreme Court needs a ninth justice to decide November election
"I think this will end up in the Supreme Court," the president said of the presidential election.
Ex-official who reviewed Bolton book claims White House interference
The National Security Council official who conducted the prepublication review of Bolton's book said involvement by political appointees at the White House was "unprecedented."
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Saudi Arabian dissidents launch opposition party to end "repression"
The group of exiled Saudis in the U.K., the U.S. and elsewhere say their goal is to avert "absolute dictatorship and pave the way for democracy."
North Korea accused of shooting, burning man found adrift in sea
Officials in South Korea say the man, a government official who disappeared off a patrol boat, may have been trying to defect.
Belarus' authoritarian leader inaugurated in ceremony kept secret
Germany called the move by "Europe's last dictator" to assume his 6th term in office quietly, "very telling."
Russia arrests cult leader claiming to be reincarnation of Jesus
Detained by armed troops in a large operation, "Vissarion" apparently realized he was Jesus after losing his job as a traffic cop.
At least 380 whales dead in mass stranding in Australia
There are only about 30 of the long-finned pilot whales from the pod still alive, and rescuers are racing to save as many as possible.
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Slain Kenosha protester's partner sues Facebook over militia posts
Suit argues white supremacist groups "recruit, organize, and thrive, while Facebook continues to profit from their activities"
Does focus on statues and mascots distract from true racial justice?
CBSN Originals' "Speaking Frankly | Symbolic Justice" explores the fight over monuments and mascots — and the struggle beyond.
Justice Dept move to make it easier to sue internet companies
It's the latest move to amend a 24-year-old law that shields social media companies from most lawsuits.
Celebrities voice anger over Breonna Taylor grand jury decision
Colin Kaepernick condemned the "white supremacist institution of policing that stole Breonna Taylor's life."
2 officers shot in Kentucky amid Breonna Taylor protests nationwide
It's unclear if the shooting was linked to the protests.
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Justice Dept move to make it easier to sue internet companies
It's the latest move to amend a 24-year-old law that shields social media companies from most lawsuits.
Colorado business owners adapt to COVID realities, prepare for future
"Anything that could have gone wrong has gone wrong this year, and I think we've still come out the other side feeling confident about this winter," said The Aspen Company's Caleb Sample.
How do I vote in my state in the 2020 election?
COVID-19 is changing the way we'll cast our ballots this year, with many searching for absentee options. Here's CBS News' look at voting across the U.S. — America decides: States and dates.
Biden remains focused on COVID, economy amid SCOTUS battle
Meanwhile, President Trump will be announcing his conservative female Supreme Court nominee Saturday afternoon.
Missouri governor and first lady test positive for coronavirus
Parson said he has not experienced any symptoms and that his wife's symptoms are minor.
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NFL legend Gale Sayers dies at 77
Sayers is well-known for his seven seasons with the Chicago Bears, which helped him become the youngest player ever inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Jeff Daniels on playing James Comey
Jeff Daniels joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss his role as former FBI Director James Comey. The Showtime two-part series "The Comey Rule" first follows the investigation into Hillary Clinton's emails and then turns to the first months of the Trump presidency.
CDC warns against trick-or-treating during pandemic
The CDC also stresses that Halloween costume masks are not acceptable substitutes for cloth masks.
Comedians Desus and Mero dish life lessons
Comedians and talk show hosts Desus Nice and The Kid Mero join "CBS This Morning" to discuss their new book, "God-Level Knowledge Darts: Life Lessons from the Bronx." The duo gives their best life advice on dating, fame and taking late night TV by storm.
Ellen DeGeneres begins season with apology
Ellen DeGeneres began the new season of her talk show by addressing allegations of a toxic work environment. In front of a virtual audience, she apologized to her staff, "I want to say I'm am so sorry to the people who were affected." Jamie Yuccas reports.
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Justice Dept move to make it easier to sue internet companies
It's the latest move to amend a 24-year-old law that shields social media companies from most lawsuits.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk's next big bet rides on better batteries
But battery breakthroughs fail to energize investors hoping for immediate breakthroughs from electric car maker.
Walmart agrees to back Trump's TikTok "education fund"
President Trump has touted $5 billion fund dedicated to teaching "real history" of the U.S.
Biden foreign policy adviser Antony Blinken on top global challenges
On "Intelligence Matters," Mike Morell speaks with Antony Blinken about Biden's foreign policy priorities and his approach to top global security challenges.
Twitter users say the platform crops out Black faces
Social media platform launched probe after users complained that its photo preview tool appears biased.
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At least 380 whales dead in mass stranding in Australia
There are only about 30 of the long-finned pilot whales from the pod still alive, and rescuers are racing to save as many as possible.
Remnants of Tropical Storm Beta slam Texas with rain and flooding
Bayous are overflowing their banks as some areas are inundated by more than a foot of relentless rain.
A rare blue moon will light up the Halloween night sky
2020 marks the first time a Halloween full moon has been visible in all time zones since World War II.
How to watch as an asteroid zooms close to Earth this week
An asteroid is passing extremely close to Earth this week — and skywatchers have a chance to spot it.
Astronomers find "northern lights" surrounding Rosetta's comet
Scientists have found a glowing aurora surrounding the famous comet Chury.
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Over 90% of Americans still susceptible to virus, CDC boss says
His warning comes as President Trump continues to talk about so-called herd immunity.
Fauci and Redfield say they expect COVID vaccine to be widely available by spring
Administration health officials testified after the U.S. passed the grim milestone of 200,000 coronavirus deaths.
4th-grader sent home from school after sneezing
"I sneezed two times then the teacher told me to go to the nurse," said the boy, Lancinet Keita.
Johnson & Johnson starts trial of one-dose COVID-19 vaccine
Phase 3 test launching Wednesday will be one of the world's biggest vaccine studies, with 60,000 volunteers.
U.K. leader tightens up COVID restrictions as virus surges back
"This is the moment when we must act," Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned Britons as hit pubs and restaurants with new rules.
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Costco reportedly drops Palmetto Cheese over BLM controversy
South Carolina mayor sparked outrage by attacking the racial justice movement. Now his business is under attack.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk's next big bet rides on better batteries
But battery breakthroughs fail to energize investors hoping for immediate breakthroughs from electric car maker.
Johnson & Johnson starts trial of one-dose COVID-19 vaccine
Phase 3 test launching Wednesday will be one of the world's biggest vaccine studies, with 60,000 volunteers.
Uncle Ben's rice getting new name — Ben's Original
Mars Inc becomes the latest company to drop a logo criticized as a racial stereotype.
Ralph Lauren to lay off 3,600 workers after coronavirus hit
Apparel maker has lost $183 million over the last two quarters after temporarily closing hundreds of stores.
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2 officers shot in Kentucky amid Breonna Taylor protests nationwide
It's unclear if the shooting was linked to the protests.
Suspicions raised after woman says she accidentally shot her boyfriend
The relationship between high school sweethearts turns toxic, culminating in a fatal shooting with allegations of abuse that would leave their families shattered and their small town of Griffin, Georgia, divided over the evidence in the case.
Attorney for Breonna Taylor's family vows to "keep fighting"
"Make no mistake, we will keep fighting this fight in Breonna's memory, and we will never stop saying her name."
No charges in Breonna Taylor's death; lesser charges for one officer
The death of the 26-year-old Black woman during a March 13 raid has galvanized a nationwide push for police reform and racial justice.
U.S. government executes man who said witchcraft drove him to kill
William Emmett LeCroy, 50, was pronounced dead at 9:06 p.m. ET after receiving a lethal injection at the same prison where five others have been executed this year.
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A rare blue moon will light up the Halloween night sky
2020 marks the first time a Halloween full moon has been visible in all time zones since World War II.
How to watch as an asteroid zooms close to Earth this week
An asteroid is passing extremely close to Earth this week — and skywatchers have a chance to spot it.
Astronomers find "northern lights" surrounding Rosetta's comet
Scientists have found a glowing aurora surrounding the famous comet Chury.
NASA chief calls for full funding ahead of 2024 moon landing mission
Despite budget worries, NASA's administrator remains optimistic about a 2024 moon landing.
Space Force deploys its 1st squadron outside of the U.S.
The "core space operators" deployed by the U.S. military's controversial newest branch aren't in orbit, they're in Qatar.
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Evidence in the case against Mary Katherine Higdon
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Cayley Mandadi death: A look at her final hours
After attending a music festival with her boyfriend in October 2017, Cayley Mandadi died from injuries she sustained that day -- but what exactly caused her death?
The highest-paid U.S. athletes in 2020, ranked
Here's the definitive list of the athletes who earn the most money in the NBA, NFL and MLB
Emmys red carpet: The best-dressed stars ever
These are the best Emmy Awards red carpet looks of all time.
The 50 most expensive colleges in America, ranked
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CBSN Originals "Socialism"
Socialism has gone mainstream in American politics, but it remains deeply controversial. For some, it seems to offer an appealing solution to the country’s woes, but for others, it evokes fearful imagery of authoritarian regimes. This CBSN Originals documentary dives into the culture war over socialism and what it means for the nation's future.
Active 2020 hurricane season could last months more
Tropical Depression Beta has dropped at least a foot of rain over the Houston area. It's the 23rd tropical cyclone to hit the Atlantic this year and there's still more than two months left in the hurricane season. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN to explain.
What's next for the Supreme Court?
As the fight over Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's replacement heats up, the big question is, what's next for the Supreme Court? CBSN legal analyst Rebecca Roiphe joined CBSN to talk about how this vacancy may impact upcoming cases.
CBSN Originals "Symbolic Justice"
With renewed calls for racial justice in America come fresh demands to take down Confederate monuments, rid sports teams of Native American mascots, and rebrand products that use racist caricatures. But some say the focus on imagery distracts from the fight for systemic change. This CBSN Originals documentary explores the impact of dismantling these symbols of the past – and the push for a more equitable future.
CBSN Originals: "Feminism"
Feminism has never been more widely proclaimed than it is now. But there is no consensus within the movement about what that means or how to move forward. Are these conflicts getting in the way of progress — or paving the way for growth? This CBSN Originals documentary explores the internal culture wars and the greatest obstacles facing the feminist movement today.