Beto O'Rourke drops out of the presidential race
"Though it is difficult to accept, it is clear to me now that this campaign does not have the means to move forward successfully," O'Rouke wrote on Medium.
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Beto O'Rourke says he expects Americans to surrender their guns
"If we're able to pass mandatory buybacks, and I'm able to sign that into law, then I fully expect our fellow Americans to turn in their AR-15s and their AK-47s," he told CBS News
Beto O'Rourke unveils plan to stem opioid abuse
On Thursday, O'Rourke released his proposal to end the opioid epidemic
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?'"
Texas lawmaker tweets at O'Rourke: My AR-15 "is ready for you"
O'Rourke called tweet, which came during Democratic debate, a death threat, and Twitter later removed it, saying it broke site's rules on threats and violence
A shaken mosque welcomes Beto O'Rourke in New Hampshire
"Why should we have to be cornered? Why should we have to feel guilty, like we have to prove we are innocent? America is bigger than that"
O'Rourke campaign sells profane T-shirts to support gun control
All proceeds from the sale of the shirt will go to gun control groups, rather than the O'Rourke campaign
Beto O'Rourke visits gun show in Arkansas, NRA responds
NRA mocked the Texas Democrat's standing the polls, and O'Rourke responded with poll numbers about "70% of Americans support an assault weapons ban"
O'Rourke returns to campaign trail, promises to take fight to Trump
Beto O'Rourke has been absent from the campaign trail in the wake of the deadly shooting in El Paso, Texas
Beto O'Rourke heads back to the 2020 campaign trail
O'Rourke is set to deliver his first major speech to the country from his hometown, outlining his ideas for the future
War of words between Trump and local politicians ahead of his El Paso visit
Former Rep. Beto O'Rourke goes at it with Trump, as does his successor, Victoria Escobar
El Paso congresswoman declines invitation to meet Trump
Veronica Escobar's predecessor in the congressional seat, 2020 hopeful Beto O'Rourke, has also publicly asked Mr. Trump not to come
O'Rourke: Trump's rhetoric "has a lot to do" with El Paso shooting
O'Rourke draws a direct link between the president's divisive rhetoric and the apparent motives of the white man suspected of killing 20 people in El Paso
Transcript: Former Rep. Beto O'Rourke on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of the interview with former Democratic Rep. Beto O'Rourke of Texas that aired Sunday, August 4, 2019, on "Face the Nation"
Despite fundraising and polling tumble O'Rourke campaign bets on Beto
Despite disappointing fundraising, his team is focused on building out a larger infrastructure, announcing earlier this month at least four additional national positions within the campaign
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
Beto O'Rourke unveils plan to strengthen LGBTQ protections
O'Rourke talked about the plan after he finished a "pride run" with the LGBTQ community in New York City Wednesday
Beto O'Rourke says Biden "absolutely wrong" on abortion stance
2020 Democratic presidential candidates were quick to pounce on Joe Biden's support for the Hyde Amendment, which bans federal funding for abortions in most cases
Beto O'Rourke proposes sweeping immigration reform
Democratic presidential hopeful's plan would create pathway to citizenship for millions and stop border wall construction in its tracks
Beto O'Rourke regrets Vanity Fair campaign launch
O'Rourke said the cover reinforced "that perception of privilege" he believes has haunted his campaign
Beto O'Rourke planning 2020 campaign reset
2020 candidate Beto O'Rourke is reportedly planning a "reintroduction" of his 2020 campaign. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and CBSN political contributor and Washington Post national politics reporter Sean Sullivan join CBSN's "Red & Blue" with a look at where O'Rourke stands in the race and what candidates were talking about over the weekend.
Beto O'Rourke denies report he tried to flee scene of 1998 DWI crash
Former Texas Congressman and 2020 Democratic presidential hopeful Beto O'Rourke has denied reports that he tried to leave the scene of a 1998 DWI crash. Texas Tribune investigative reporter Jay Root joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss his story.
O'Rourke wants Stacey Abrams in charge of combating voter suppression
O'Rourke told a Texas crowd the country is in need of a "new voting rights act" and Abrams would play a part in that
O'Rourke tweets in support of Buttigieg after homophobic remarks
"Texans don't stand for this kind of homophobia and hatred," O'Rourke wrote
Beto O'Rourke rolls out four-part climate plan
The four part plan aims to address the battle against climate change, what O'Rourke calls "the greatest threat we face"
Politics
Trump to speak in Georgia in first appearance since indictment
Former President Trump has been railing against the documents investigation and charges as a "hoax."
Anger toward Milley may have led Trump to discuss documents
Trump loathed Milley's positive coverage in the press and that led him to be cavalier about what he said about the general, veering close to classified material in conversations, sources said.
Timeline: The government's efforts to get sensitive documents from Trump
Here's a look at the events that have transpired over the course of the government's attempts to get back the documents, culminating in Trump's indictment.
2024 GOP candidates so far avoids attacking Trump over indictment
Former President Donald Trump has been charged with 37 counts by the Justice Department.
Trump indictment photos show boxes of documents in Mar-a-Lago bathroom
The images were released Friday as Trump was indicted on 37 counts related to sensitive documents recovered from his Mar-a-Lago residence.
Who is Walt Nauta, Trump aide also indicted in the documents case?
The 38th in the indictment count alleges Nauta, a military veteran, made false statements and representations during an FBI interview.
2 of Trump's lawyers resigned after he was indicted
Attorneys Jim Trusty and John Rowley said in a statement they will no longer represent him in the indicted case, nor will they represent him in the Jan. 6 investigation.
Special counsel says he'll seek "speedy trial" for Trump
The charges stem from former President Donald Trump's handling of sensitive government records.
Trump aide Walt Nauta also indicted in documents case
Nauta is a key witness in the classified documents investigation and is named in the indictment against former President Trump.
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Florida's 'Dr. Deep' resurfaces after a record 100 days living underwater
A Florida professor known as "Dr. Deep" has resurfaced after spending a record 100 days living underwater.
Anger toward Milley may have led Trump to discuss documents
Trump loathed Milley's positive coverage in the press and that led him to be cavalier about what he said about the general, veering close to classified material in conversations, sources said.
How a cup of coffee from a gym owner changed a homeless man's life
God Body gym owner Roderick Duncan's relationship with Bryan Taylor started with a cup of coffee, but it grew into so much more.
Some NYC dining establishments cater to dogs and their owners
Instead of a kids menu, one restaurant in Lower Manhattan has a menu for dogs.
Mike Batayeh, "Breaking Bad" actor and comedian, dies at age 52
"Breaking Bad" fans knew Mike Batayeh as Dennis Markowski, the manager of an industrial laundromat that served as the front for a meth lab on the award-winning show.
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Cracker Barrel faces boycott call for celebrating Pride Month
Restaurant chain is the latest company to face backlash from some conservatives for supporting the LGBTQ+ community.
Grubhub driver is accused of stealing customer's kitten
The delivery service said the driver, who wasn't named, has been suspended while they investigate.
Earn big bucks? Here's how much you might save by moving to Miami.
High-income people in cities such as New York and San Francisco can save up to $200,000 a year by migrating to Miami, study finds.
Japanese employees can hire this company to quit for them
In a country famous for its punishing work culture, one service helps apprehensive employees tell the boss they're leaving.
Less than a quarter of U.S. homes are affordable for average buyers
Shortage of properties and high housing costs can make it hard for middle-income Americans to become homeowners.
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Trump to speak in Georgia in first appearance since indictment
Former President Trump has been railing against the documents investigation and charges as a "hoax."
Anger toward Milley may have led Trump to discuss documents
Trump loathed Milley's positive coverage in the press and that led him to be cavalier about what he said about the general, veering close to classified material in conversations, sources said.
Timeline: The government's efforts to get sensitive documents from Trump
Here's a look at the events that have transpired over the course of the government's attempts to get back the documents, culminating in Trump's indictment.
2024 GOP candidates so far avoids attacking Trump over indictment
Former President Donald Trump has been charged with 37 counts by the Justice Department.
Trump indictment photos show boxes of documents in Mar-a-Lago bathroom
The images were released Friday as Trump was indicted on 37 counts related to sensitive documents recovered from his Mar-a-Lago residence.
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What to know about tick bites linked to life-threatening red meat allergy
More time outdoors can mean a higher danger of tick bites — including the risk of a tick-borne illness that causes an allergy to red meat called alpha-gal syndrome.
Dermatologists say you may be forgetting these spots with your sunscreen
Dermatologists share the spots (and steps) you could be missing with your sunscreen — an important tool in protecting ourselves from the sun's harmful rays.
Are Canadian wildfires under control? Here's what to know.
The fires, which are still burning, brought smoke and hazardous air quality to millions of Americans this week.
Here's what to look for in an air purifier for wildfire smoke
A high-end device can cost over $1,000, but there are only a few features you really need, experts say.
Hundreds of kids die from drownings each year. Here's how to keep them safe.
A warning for parents as we approach summer: A new report finds hundreds of children die each year from drowning. Here's how to keep them safe.
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Several British guardsmen faint as Prince William reviews military parade
The temperature in London on Saturday was due to hit 80F as soldiers turned out in woolen tunics and bearskin hats.
Suspect charged in stabbing of 4 French children; victims' condition upgraded
The four children remain hospitalized, authorities said Saturday.
Inside the effort to return stolen cultural artifacts to Cambodia
An American lawyer is working to return ancient treasures to Cambodia's temples and sacred sites.
Last reactor shut down at Ukraine nuclear plant as fighting, flooding continues
Ukraine's nuclear energy agency says it has put the last operating reactor at Europe's largest nuclear power plant into a "cold shutdown."
4 children lost in Colombian jungle found alive
Colombia's president said the authorities have found alive the four children who survived a small plane crash 40 days ago.
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Waldemar performs "Ruthless"
Indie rock band Waldemar hails from Eau Claire, Wisconsin. When they aren't performing, frontman Gabe Larson has a day job sanding floors. Now, the band is releasing their self-released debut "Ruthless." Here is Waldemar with "Ruthless."
Waldemar performs "Summer Rain"
Indie rock band Waldemar hails from Eau Claire, Wisconsin. When they aren't performing, frontman Gabe Larson has a day job sanding floors. Now, the band is releasing their self-released debut "Ruthless." Here is Waldemar with "Summer Rain."
Waldemar performs "Limbo"
Indie rock band Waldemar hails from Eau Claire, Wisconsin. When they aren't performing, frontman Gabe Larson has a day job sanding floors. Now, the band is releasing their self-released debut "Ruthless." Here is Waldemar with "Limbo."
Mike Batayeh, "Breaking Bad" actor and comedian, dies at age 52
"Breaking Bad" fans knew Mike Batayeh as Dennis Markowski, the manager of an industrial laundromat that served as the front for a meth lab on the award-winning show.
J. Harrison Ghee talks 1st Tony nomination
Broadway star J. Harrison Ghee is up for their first Tony nomination this Sunday for their role as Jerry/Daphne in the hit musical "Some Like it Hot." For our "Road to the Tonys" series, Ghee sat down to discuss making history as one of the first non-binary performers to ever be nominated, family and the importance of loving yourself in the face of intolerance. CBS News contributor Jamie Wax reports.
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Keeping money safe when using payment apps
Getting paid through online apps like Venmo or PayPal has become commonplace. But there are new warnings about the safety of these apps as more people are choosing to keep a running balance and bypass traditional, government-insured banks altogether. Jennifer Streaks, a senior personal finance reporter and spokesperson for Insider, has more.
U.S. investing billions to expand high-speed internet access to rural areas
More than 8.3 million homes and businesses nationwide don't have access to high-speed broadband service, according to the Federal Communications Commission.
Founder of Lesbians Who Tech & Allies
For our "Changing the Game" series, we are highlighting Leanne Pittsford, the CEO and founder of Lesbians Who Tech & Allies. She joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss creating a tech company to help promote visibility and inclusion for LGBTQ+ people.
SEC cracks down on cryptocurrencies
The SEC is suing crypto trading platform Coinbase, saying it is operating illegally as it failed to register as an exchange. It's the latest move in a crackdown against crypto companies. Jon-Jorge Aras, a partner at Warren Law Group and head of the firm's securities litigation, has more.
Tech companies and election misinformation
Some big tech companies are rolling back policies put in place to curb misinformation around the 2020 election, spurring concerns voters may find it difficult to decipher what information is real and what's fake in the 2024 presidential election cycle. CBS News election law contributor David Becker has more.
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Greta Thunberg to skip school protests after graduation
Swedish student activist Greta Thunberg has held her last high school walkout for climate change reform because she's graduating and can no longer participate. However, Thunberg says this will not be the end of her crusade. CBS News' Lana Zak and Elaine Quijano report.
Volcano that last erupted in 1538 is "nearly to the breaking point" again
A study found that earthquakes and other movement has brought the volcano closer to the point of rupture.
Greta Thunberg says she's graduating from school strikes for climate
Young Swedish activist Greta Thunberg says a major landmark in her life means she'll "no longer be able to school strike for the climate."
Wildfire smoke moves through Eastern U.S.
Millions of Americans spent a second day Thursday under a veil of smoke from wildfires burning in Canada. The smoke was so thick in New York City Wednesday the air quality blew well past what is considered hazardous. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini reports from Arlington, Virginia, where the air is now sweeping through.
White House responds to poor air quality
The East Coast has been engulfed with smoke over the past few days, all stemming from a string of wildfires from Canada. White House national climate adviser Ali Zaidi joins "America Decides" to discuss how the Biden administration is mitigating the poor air quality conditions.
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What's next in Natalee Holloway case
The man facing charges in connection with the 2005 disappearance of Natalee Holloway pleaded not guilty to wire fraud and extortion Friday. It was Joran van der Sloot's first appearance in U.S. court following his extradition from Peru. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian joins from Birmingham, Alabama, with the latest.
Joran van der Sloot pleads not guilty to extortion
The prime suspect in the nearly 20-year-old case of Natalee Holloway appeared in an Alabama courthouse on charges of extortion and wire fraud. Janet Shamlian has more.
Examining the criminal charges against Trump
The historic federal indictment filed against former President Donald Trump was made public Friday, detailing the charges the former president is facing related to his handling of sensitive government records after leaving the White House. CBS chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa and chief political analyst and senior national correspondent John Dickerson examine the charges.
Trump indicted on 37 counts in documents probe
A federal indictment against former President Donald Trump was unsealed Friday with 37 counts in an investigation that lasted more than a year. Catherine Herridge has more.
Can mandatory liability insurance for gun owners reduce violence?
The city of San Jose in California and the state of New Jersey have passed laws requiring gun owners to purchase liability insurance but have yet to be able to enforce them due to ongoing lawsuits.
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Spacewalkers install new solar blanket on space station
The new roll-out blankets offset age-related degradation to the station's original arrays.
Daunting test schedule threatens 2025 Artemis moon landing
NASA managers say SpaceX Super Heavy/Starship rocket and lunar lander testing may push Artemis crew landing to 2026.
NASA mission to sun answers questions on solar wind
The Parker Solar Probe answered decades of questions about so-called "solar storms," which create "beautiful auroras on Earth" but also "wreak havoc with satellites and the electrical grid."
SpaceX cargo Dragon docks at space station
The Dragon carries needed crew supplies and equipment, along with two roll-out solar array blankets.
New Webb telescope images reveal center of far-off galaxy
One of the new images, part of an "astronomical treasure trove" reveal asteroid tails shooting across the far-off galaxy.
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Woman poisoned with cheesecake; lookalike convicted of attempted murder
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N.J. woman survives a home invasion, brutal stabbing by a young stranger
Despite losing three quarters of the blood in her body, Donna Ongsiako was able to help police find the person who almost took her life.
How investigators solved murder of missing Florida woman
Vero Beach Police investigators focused on cellphone tower pings and surveillance footage cameras to catch a man who murdered his former girlfriend.
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New York City's Washington Heights is hosting the Tony Awards for the first time ever this Sunday at the United Palace Theater. CBS News contributor Jamie Wax has more on what to expect this year from Broadway’s biggest night.
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Eye Opener: Four children survive plane crash
Four children missing after a plane crash in the nation of Colombia have been found alive after 40 days in the jungle. Meanwhile, rescue efforts are continuing in flood-ravaged parts of Ukraine after a dam collapsed in the Kherson region. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener.
Waldemar performs "Ruthless"
Indie rock band Waldemar hails from Eau Claire, Wisconsin. When they aren't performing, frontman Gabe Larson has a day job sanding floors. Now, the band is releasing their self-released debut "Ruthless." Here is Waldemar with "Ruthless."