Battles over state voting rules set to play out in the courts
Already, several legal challenges to Georgia's sweeping overhaul of its election system have been filed.
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More than 100 corporate leaders meet to discuss state voting laws
Organizers also stressed that the meeting was being put together long before Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell denounced companies' reactions to Georgia's law.
70% of states offer mail and early voting, new report says
Fifteen states trail all the others in providing both options to voters who want to cast their ballots.
What Georgia's new election law really does — 9 facts
The new law will offer some voters more opportunities for early voting, but it also puts some new restrictions on absentee voting.
Delta CEO opposing new voting law to protect workers' voices
Delta's new statement called the legislation "unacceptable" with CEO Ed Bastian writing to employees that "the entire rationale for this bill was based on a lie."
Georgia has tightened its voting laws. Which states will be next?
Arizona, Florida and Texas are considering legislation that would add more restrictions to voting.
Black business leaders urge corporations to fight voter suppression
"What we're saying to companies is all of the words are nice, but we need you to take action," former American Express Chairman and CEO Ken Chenault said on "CBS This Morning" Wednesday.
How GOP-dominant Kentucky passed bipartisan election reforms
A Republican supermajority this week managed to move a sweeping bipartisan bill that expands voting access to the Democratic governor's desk.
Should MLB move All-Star Game to protest Georgia's new voting law?
There's still time to relocate the 2021 MLB All-Star Game from Atlanta, but experts said doing so will be difficult.
Kentucky lawmakers send bipartisan election bill to governor
The measure passed the Republican-led House with overwhelming bipartisan support.
Georgia NAACP and voting rights groups challenge state's new voting law
The Georgia NAACP and voting rights group argue Georgia's new elections law violates the Constitution and Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
Biden signals willingness to eliminate the filibuster if needed
The president said the filibuster was "being abused in a gigantic way."
Georgia Republicans pass sweeping voting restrictions
It is part of a wave of GOP-backed election bills introduced in states around the nation.
Trump backs GOP challenger to Georgia secretary of state
Hice announced Monday he would challenge Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, also a Republican.
GOP unites on "election integrity" message for coming elections
They're forgoing the usual campaign post mortem that follows a losing election and trying to win the next one by shrinking turnout.
Activists want to save voting rights bill by killing the filibuster
Activists are eager to stop the far-reaching voting rights bill HR1 from almost certain death in the Senate by killing the filibuster instead.
LeBron James' More Than a Vote launches campaign defending voting rights
The group's "Protect Our Power" campaign aims to fight against voter suppression efforts across the country.
Proposals to restrict voting gain traction in Republican states
More Americans voted in 2020 than ever before. Republicans across the country are proposing measures that would bring the numbers down.
Dominion Voting Systems sues MyPillow CEO for $1.3 billion
Voting technology provider says Trump supporter defamed the company by claiming it rigged the 2020 election.
6 conspiracy theories about the 2020 election – debunked
Joe Biden won the 2020 presidential election. Here's why conspiracies saying otherwise are false.
CBS News poll: Most feel election is "settled" but Trump voters disagree
A sizable majority of U.S. voters feel the election is over and it's "time to move on."
Biden is first candidate in U.S. history to surpass 80 million votes
President Trump received the second-most votes of all time, with more than 73 million.
Few Republicans push back against false claims about the election
Most Republicans are publicly staying silent or explicitly backing the president.
Trump spreads baseless claim about voting software
Election officials and the company say the claim is false.
When do states certify their election results?
States must certify their election results by the time the Electoral College meets on December 14.
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Gottlieb says FDA could lift J&J vaccine pause with restrictions, warnings
Gottlieb said the vaccine could be reserved for use in older individuals.
Transcript: Scott Gottlieb on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb that aired April 18, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
U.N. ambassador says Biden refugee plan a "first step" to boost admissions
President Biden's decision to maintain the Trump-era ceiling of 15,000 refugee admissions for this year was met with swift backlash.
Transcript: Linda Thomas-Greenfield on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Linda Thomas-Greenfield, U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, that aired Sunday, April 18, 2021, on "Face the Nation.
Macron says Biden is "100% right" to push for more action on climate change
"It's time to deliver. It's time to rush, and President Biden is 100% right to do so," Macron said in an interview with "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Emmanuel Macron on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with French President Emmanuel Macron that aired Sunday, April 18, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
Macron says France close to easing restrictions for vaccinated travelers
France is in its third country-wide lockdown as it confronts another surge in coronavirus infections.
Fauci expects decision on resuming Johnson & Johnson vaccine by Friday
The CDC and FDA jointly recommended last week a pause on the use of Johnson & Johnson's vaccine.
Americans support U.S. engaging globally on climate — CBS News poll
Majority of Americans say issue needs to be addressed right now.
George W. Bush on painting a new vision of immigrants
The former president's latest passion is celebrating the contributions of immigrants to our country (as seen in his book of portraits, "Out of Many, One"), which he hopes will help foster a more respectful attitude – and aid reform.
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Climate change becomes the harp seal's newest threat
This year's tour season was canceled because the ice was too thin for choppers to land.
U.N. ambassador says Biden refugee plan a "first step" to boost admissions
President Biden's decision to maintain the Trump-era ceiling of 15,000 refugee admissions for this year was met with swift backlash.
Transcript: Linda Thomas-Greenfield on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Linda Thomas-Greenfield, U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, that aired Sunday, April 18, 2021, on "Face the Nation.
Macron says Biden is "100% right" to push for more action on climate change
"It's time to deliver. It's time to rush, and President Biden is 100% right to do so," Macron said in an interview with "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Emmanuel Macron on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with French President Emmanuel Macron that aired Sunday, April 18, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
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No one was driving Tesla before crash that killed 2, authorities say
A Harris County constable told local media that there was a person in the front passenger seat and another in a rear passenger seat after the wreck in the Houston suburb of Spring.
"We have hope": Search continues for missing crew of capsized boat
Nine crew members have yet to be found after the boat capsized Tuesday in rough seas in the Gulf of Mexico off Louisiana.
Crowd gathers in Chicago to remember Adam Toledo
The group of people planned to walk around Toledo's neighborhood near where an officer fatally shot him in March.
Manhunt underway in Austin after 3 killed in shooting
Police said they believe the shooting was a "domestic situation" and an isolated incident.
Half of U.S. adults have received at least one COVID vaccination
About 50.4% of the total U.S. adult population have received at least one dose of the vaccine as the global death toll from COVID surpassed 3 million people.
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Gottlieb says FDA could lift J&J vaccine pause with restrictions, warnings
Gottlieb said the vaccine could be reserved for use in older individuals.
Transcript: Scott Gottlieb on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb that aired April 18, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
U.N. ambassador says Biden refugee plan a "first step" to boost admissions
President Biden's decision to maintain the Trump-era ceiling of 15,000 refugee admissions for this year was met with swift backlash.
Transcript: Linda Thomas-Greenfield on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Linda Thomas-Greenfield, U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, that aired Sunday, April 18, 2021, on "Face the Nation.
Macron says Biden is "100% right" to push for more action on climate change
"It's time to deliver. It's time to rush, and President Biden is 100% right to do so," Macron said in an interview with "Face the Nation."
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ACM Awards returns to Nashville after rough year
Nashville has endured many tragedies in the past year, from the downtown bombing to a devastating flood. The Academy of Country Music Awards returns to Nashville in hopes of healing the country music city after a rough year. Janet Shamlian reports.
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Maren Morris leads the way with five nominations, one of them as a member of The Highwomen, which scored a group of the year nomination.
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The revenge thriller "Promising Young Woman": An elegant gut-punch of a film
Oscar-nominee Carey Mulligan talks about her latest film, in which a woman methodically wreaks vengeance after her best friend is sexually assaulted, which has spurred conversations about sexism in Hollywood and female empowerment on screen.
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NASA readies its $80 million Mars helicopter for maiden flight
NASA's test flight early Monday depends on a software fix to overcome a computer commanding issue.
SpaceX Crew Dragon cleared for launch
The flight will mark the third piloted launch of SpaceX's futuristic astronaut ferry ship.
Bezos vows to make Amazon "Earth's Best Employer"
Bezos said in a letter to shareholders that he isn't comforted by the failure of the unionization effort in Bessemer, Alabama.
Facebook reaches 100% renewable-energy milestone
The company said it now buys enough renewable electricity to power all its data centers and offices around the world.
NBA stars, "Steve Urkel" actor pile into growing cannabis biz
Jaleel White, who portrayed the quirky nerd in the 1990s sitcom "Family Matters," is launching a cannabis line.
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Climate change becomes the harp seal's newest threat
This year's tour season was canceled because the ice was too thin for choppers to land.
Half of U.S. adults have received at least one COVID vaccination
About 50.4% of the total U.S. adult population have received at least one dose of the vaccine as the global death toll from COVID surpassed 3 million people.
NASA readies its $80 million Mars helicopter for maiden flight
NASA's test flight early Monday depends on a software fix to overcome a computer commanding issue.
Gottlieb says FDA could lift J&J vaccine pause with restrictions, warnings
Gottlieb said the vaccine could be reserved for use in older individuals.
Fauci expects decision on resuming Johnson & Johnson vaccine by Friday
The CDC and FDA jointly recommended last week a pause on the use of Johnson & Johnson's vaccine.
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The DEA is taking back meds to save lives
The Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day invites folks from across the country to clean out their medicine cabinets to safely and anonymously turn in unwanted prescription drugs. The next Take Back Day is April 24, 2021, from 10am - 2pm.
Half of U.S. adults have received at least one COVID vaccination
About 50.4% of the total U.S. adult population have received at least one dose of the vaccine as the global death toll from COVID surpassed 3 million people.
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.
Gottlieb says FDA could lift J&J vaccine pause with restrictions, warnings
Gottlieb said the vaccine could be reserved for use in older individuals.
Fauci expects decision on resuming Johnson & Johnson vaccine by Friday
The CDC and FDA jointly recommended last week a pause on the use of Johnson & Johnson's vaccine.
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FedEx cellphone policy under scrutiny after deadly shooting
Employees at the Indianapolis facility couldn't get to their cellphones to call family or alert police.
Moderna plans to have third vaccine booster shot ready by fall
A booster shot could provide extra protection against COVID-19 variants, according to drugmakers.
Women can't win when they push for higher pay, study finds
Call for women to "lean in" may only go so far — especially for high-achieving women empowered to ask for more.
NJ deli valued at $100 million. That scares one top investor.
Top hedge fund manager frets that the market may be "possibly in the process of breaking completely."
NBA great Dwyane Wade becomes part owner of the Utah Jazz
"This goes way beyond the dream I had to just play basketball in the NBA," Wade said.
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Crowd gathers in Chicago to remember Adam Toledo
The group of people planned to walk around Toledo's neighborhood near where an officer fatally shot him in March.
Manhunt underway in Austin after 3 killed in shooting
Police said they believe the shooting was a "domestic situation" and an isolated incident.
3 dead and 3 hurt in shooting at Wisconsin bar
Police said Sunday evening that a person of interest is in custody.
Why Crosley Green's freedom still hangs in the balance
Inside Green's long-awaited and emotional homecoming, and why his newfound freedom could be short-lived.
Tamir Rice's family asks Justice Department to reopen case
Rice's family wants federal prosecutors to convene a grand jury to consider charges against the police officers.
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NASA readies its $80 million Mars helicopter for maiden flight
NASA's test flight early Monday depends on a software fix to overcome a computer commanding issue.
Life aboard the International Space Station
One of the most out-of-this-world travel destinations is 250 miles above the Earth, where scientific studies include the effects of long-term exposure to weightlessness, and the feasibility of extended travel into deep space.
NASA astronaut returns safely to Earth after six months in space
Astronaut Kate Rubins arrived in a parachute landing southeast of the town Dzhezkazgan, Kazakhstan.
Soyuz crew heads home, SpaceX Crew Dragon prepped for launch
Three space station fliers returned to Earth amid preparations for SpaceX Crew Dragon launch Thursday.
SpaceX wins $2.9 billion contract for NASA moon lander
The contract covers an unpiloted test flight and a flight to carry two astronauts to the lunar surface.
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Locked up for half his life, Crosley Green tastes freedom
A federal judge says Crosley Green was wrongfully convicted of murder. "48 Hours" spends the first hours of freedom with the Florida man.
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Prince Philip, who died at age 99, was the patriarch of the British royal family.
Inside the night that led to Kat West's mysterious death
Authorities who investigated the death of the 42-year-old stay-at-home mom retraced not only the night of her death, but also her online life.
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Competition in the U.S. housing market is fierce this spring, with surging demand and record-low inventory. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins CBSN to discuss how sellers and buyers can be prepared.
The DEA is taking back meds to save lives
The Drug Enforcement Administration's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day invites folks from across the country to clean out their medicine cabinets to safely and anonymously turn in unwanted prescription drugs. The next Take Back Day is April 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Does the Supreme Court Need Reform?
This CBSN Originals documentary in the "Speaking Frankly" series examines growing calls to overhaul the Supreme Court.
ACM Awards returns to Nashville after rough year
Nashville has endured many tragedies in the past year, from the downtown bombing to a devastating flood. The Academy of Country Music Awards returns to Nashville in hopes of healing the country music city after a rough year. Janet Shamlian reports.
The Student Debt Dilemma
This CBSN Originals documentary in the "Speaking Frankly" series delves into the growing demands to cancel student debt.