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
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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"
Beto O'Rourke's campaign kick-off
Beto O'Rourke is hosting three rallies across the state of Texas to kick of his 2020 presidential campaign. His first stop was in his hometown of El Paso. Scott Braddock, editor at Quorum Report, joined CBSN with more.
Beto O'Rourke formally kicks off 2020 campaign in Texas
The former Texas congressman has visited nine states since joining the race but promised to head home for an official launch
Beto tells voters he would "trust women" on abortion access
Beto O'Rourke's home state, Texas, has some of the the most restrictive abortion laws in the country
Beto O'Rourke asked to give "an actual policy"
A woman at Penn State challenged the 2020 presidential contender to offer more than "platitudes and nice stories." Here's what he said.
O'Rourke raises staggering $6.1 million after announcing 2020 run
The campaign said they received contributions from every state and territory in the country
Biden teases 2020 bid as more Dems join
CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports on the official addition of Beto O'Rourke and Kirsten Gillibrand to the Democratic field, and Joe Biden's tease of running.
Beto O'Rourke says comments about wife were "ham-handed"
O'Rourke also said he was "mortified" when he reread the violent fiction he wrote as a teen, which was uncovered in a Reuters report
Beto O'Rourke weighs in on impeachment
The newly announced presidential candidate spoke with "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King in his first interview since announcing
Beto O'Rourke on changing his mind on 2020, Trump's "hand" comment
He had told "60 Minutes" last year: "I will not do it" because his family would not survive
O'Rourke on why he changed his mind on 2020
Presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke made his name a national Democrat in Texas last year when he nearly unseated Republican Sen. Ted Cruz. In a "60 Minutes" interview days before the election, O'Rourke insisted he would not run for president in 2020. Gayle King asked him about changing his mind and how he's already facing criticism from President Trump.
Beto O'Rourke on his limited experience: "Ultimately it's up to voters"
In his first TV interview since announcing his 2020 run, O'Rourke also discusses his plans to tackle health care and raise taxes on the wealthy
Beto O'Rourke on Medicare for All, 2020 run
Former Texas congressman and Senate candidate Beto O'Rourke is the latest Democrat to join the presidential race. He sat down with "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King for his first TV interview since announcing his campaign. In their wide-ranging conversation, they discuss why he decided to run, his plans to tackle health care, and why he thinks his limited government experience will not hurt his chances.
Beto O'Rourke reflects on his experience
2020 Democratic hopeful Beto O'Rourke spoke with "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King in his only national interview following his announcement he is running for president. When asked about concerns over his lack of experience, he said it depends on "what kind of experience you're looking for." Ed O'Keefe reports.
O'Rourke on whether Trump should be impeached
Newly announced Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke said he believes "beyond a shadow of a doubt" that there was an effort to collude with a foreign power in the 2016 election, but perhaps voters should decide what to do about Donald Trump in the 2020 election. He spoke to "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King. The full interview airs Friday, March 15 on "CBS This Morning."
O'Rourke last November: “I’m not running for president”
O'Rourke's Thursday announcement of a presidential campaign comes after a tight Senate race where he vowed not to run for the White House in 2020
Beto O'Rouke joins crowded 2020 field
Former El Paso Congressman Beto O'Rourke is joining an already-crowded 2020 Democratic primary field. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns, Texas Tribune editor-in-chief Emily Ramshaw and Democratic strategist Lynda Tran join CBSN with a look at the impact O'Rourke may have on the race.
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The "Win" Test: Who can convince Democrats they can beat Trump?
In a year when Democrats seem focused on electability, a key test for candidates will be convincing voters they are up to the task of beating President trump
Trump hopes Congress gets his "financial statement" eventually
President Trump is fighting against the release of his financial records in court
Trump rebukes Mick Mulvaney for coughing during interview
The president's chief-of-staff could be heard coughing during Trump's ABC News interview
California considers adopting part of Trump's tax law
The state is looking to expand the state's earned income tax credit
Supreme Court avoids lesbian wedding cake dispute
The justices' action keeps the high-profile case off the court's election-year calendar and orders state judges to take a new look at the dispute
Pete Buttigieg says he wouldn't be the first gay president
The 2020 presidential candidate admitted his "gaydar" doesn't work that well, so he can't tell which specific presidents were gay
Buttigieg goes back to South Bend after man killed by police
He said he changed his campaign schedule to go back to South Bend to speak to reporters. He called on ay witnesses to the shooting to come forward
Trump pollsters fired after leaked numbers show him trailing Biden
His campaign's own polling shows him trailing Biden 39% to 55% in Pennsylvania, 41% to 51% in Wisconsin, and by 7 points in Florida
2020 Sunday Trail Markers: Biden leads field in CBS News poll
CBS News' Battleground Tracker poll shows Biden leading the field, with Warren, Harris and Sanders close behind
Israel renames Golan Heights town in honor of Trump
Israel is hoping the rebranded "Ramat Trump" — Hebrew for "Trump Heights" — will encourage a wave of residents to vastly expand it
Former NSA director would support ending phone data collection program
"Should we do away with it? I think that's where current people have to make a decision," retired Army Gen. Keith Alexander said Friday
Schiff cites "disturbing" report of military keeping Trump in the dark
The New York Times reported that Pentagon and intelligence officials avoid giving the president detailed briefings on measures against Russia because they fear he may compromise information
Cotton calls for "retaliatory military strike" on Iran over tanker attacks
The U.S. has accused the government in Tehran of staging attacks against civilian oil tankers in the Middle East last week
CBS News poll: Dems want to hear about beating Trump, not impeachment
Sixty-nine percent of Democrats want the party's candidates to talk about defeating Trump, the CBS News Battleground Tracker poll finds
Pompeo says U.S. weighing "full range" of options to counter Iran
Last week, the U.S. accused the Iranian government of attacking two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman, an important waterway near the Arabian Peninsula
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Parkland survivor says Harvard admission was rescinded
Leaked screenshots showed him reportedly using the N-word and writing, "Kill all the F***ING JEWS"
Friend of slain former Arkansas senator charged with murder
Former communications director tells CBS News Linda Collins-Smith was "good friends" with woman charged in her death
Maryland anglers catch record-breaking 914-pound marlin
The Top Dog crew caught the massive fish at a tournament in North Carolina
The tree that inspired Dr. Seuss' "The Lorax" has fallen over
Dr. Seuss was inspired by a Monterey Cypress to create the fictionalized "Truffula trees" in "The Lorax"
Trump hopes Congress gets his "financial statement" eventually
President Trump is fighting against the release of his financial records in court
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The "Win" Test: Who can convince Democrats they can beat Trump?
In a year when Democrats seem focused on electability, a key test for candidates will be convincing voters they are up to the task of beating President trump
Trump hopes Congress gets his "financial statement" eventually
President Trump is fighting against the release of his financial records in court
Trump rebukes Mick Mulvaney for coughing during interview
The president's chief-of-staff could be heard coughing during Trump's ABC News interview
California considers adopting part of Trump's tax law
The state is looking to expand the state's earned income tax credit
Supreme Court avoids lesbian wedding cake dispute
The justices' action keeps the high-profile case off the court's election-year calendar and orders state judges to take a new look at the dispute
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Pakistan claims women trafficked into prostitution in China
Evidence is growing that hundreds of women and girls are sold into prostitution in China
Powerful earthquake hits China; USGS warns casualties possible
The U.S. Geological Survey says a strong earthquake has hit Sichuan province in southwestern China
Mohammed Morsi, ousted Egyptian president, dies in court
The former president had been imprisoned since a military coup in 2013
France allegedly downplayed World Cup security: "It's just the women"
Some U.S. organizers told CBS News that French authorities allegedly made comments like, "It's not the real World Cup … it's just the women"
Watch: Toronto Raptors parade live stream
The Toronto Raptors are celebrating their 2019 NBA championship
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James Corden previews celebrity dodgeball game with Michelle Obama
The match between Team U.K., led by Corden, and Team USA, led by Michelle Obama, will air Monday night
Highest-grossing movies of all time, ranked
What's the highest-grossing movie of all time? It might be one of your favorites
The tree that inspired Dr. Seuss' "The Lorax" has fallen over
Dr. Seuss was inspired by a Monterey Cypress to create the fictionalized "Truffula trees" in "The Lorax"
O.J. Simpson gets on Twitter, addresses rumors
In one tweet, Simpson said he wanted to set the record straight on the Khloe Kardashian rumors: "She's not mine."
Kevin Costner in the modern-day western "Yellowstone"
The Oscar-winner returns in Season 2 as the patriarch of a powerful family of ranchers fighting to keep their land and legacy
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Elon Musk says he's "deleted" his Twitter account
Musk's account is still listed as active, however, and he changed his display name to "Daddy DotCom" on Father's Day
Why Facebook is getting into blockchain
In a line: Money, more money, different kinds of money, and, oh, yes, ever more data on its massive bank of users
New software designed to help media detect deepfakes
An altered video of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi that falsely showed her slurring her words has been viewed more than 3 million times
Mining lessons from the blockbuster game Minecraft
One of the bestselling video games of all time has no guns or blood, just chunky building blocks – a virtual Lego universe that has found its way into classrooms
From deepfake to "cheap fake," it's hard to tell what's real online
Cybersecurity experts are concerned that because AI has never been cheaper or easier to use, deepfake videos will be deployed by a diverse set of hackers during the 2020 election
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NASA to land 1st woman on moon as part of Artemis mission
NASA's project aims to bring human beings back to the moon by 2024
40,000-year-old wolf's head found in Siberia permafrost
Ice Age beast was between the ages of 2 and 4 when it died and was preserved in the permafrost
Number of dolphin deaths triple in Gulf of Mexico
NOAA scientists say 98% of the dolphins that stranded themselves along the Gulf Coast have died
NASA spots "Star Trek" Starfleet logo on Mars
Hopefully, it finds some aliens sporting Vulcan salutes next
Nature up close: Wildlife and the story behind "Taco Bell's Cannon"
Judy Lehmberg explains how a misunderstanding by this classical musical newbie relates to imagery of animals on an unspoiled Earth
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Pillsbury flour among recalled brands in multistate E. coli outbreak
Action by owner Hometown Food action involves about 4,620 cases of product tied to Archer Daniels Midland mill in Buffalo, New York
Study: Cosmetic products send kids to E.R. every 2 hours
The study was conducted by the Center for Injury Research at Nationwide Children's Hospital
Report urges travelers to get MMR vaccine due to European outbreak
According to data from the World Health Organization, 41,000 measles cases were reported from January to June 2018 across 53 European countries
Firefighters battle occupational cancer
Since 2002, almost 2 out of 3 firefighters who died in the line of duty died of cancer, as today's fires produce an ever-more toxic brew of chemicals, yet many sickened first responders are being denied workers' comp benefits
Patients skipping prescriptions as prices rise
When Maryanne Perry lost her health insurance coverage, she discovered a $50 copay would jump to $1,000 a month
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Mastercard to allow transgender people to use chosen name
Some transgender customers report trouble when showing an ID with a name or gender that doesn't match their appearance
Elon Musk says he's "deleted" his Twitter account
Musk's account is still listed as active, however, and he changed his display name to "Daddy DotCom" on Father's Day
Why Facebook is getting into blockchain
In a line: Money, more money, different kinds of money, and, oh, yes, ever more data on its massive bank of users
Pillsbury flour among recalled brands in multistate E. coli outbreak
Action by owner Hometown Food action involves about 4,620 cases of product tied to Archer Daniels Midland mill in Buffalo, New York
California considers adopting part of Trump's tax law
The state is looking to expand the state's earned income tax credit
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O.J. Simpson Bronco chase, 25 years later
Twenty-five years ago today, Jeff Mailes was in the KCAL 9 helicopter following O.J. Simpson's white Ford Bronco through the Los Angeles freeways. Mailes spoke to CBSN about his experience and his thoughts on the chase a quarter-century later.
Friend of slain former Arkansas senator charged with murder
Former communications director tells CBS News Linda Collins-Smith was "good friends" with woman charged in her death
Texas pastor charged with sex abuse of teen
Stephen Bratton has been charged with repeatedly molesting a teenage family member
Several people shot, 1 fatally at Philadelphia graduation party
Police say all victims were in their teens and 20's and no arrests have been made
Costco shooting victim's family speaks out amid LAPD investigation
Authorities say Kenneth French, 32, attacked an off-duty Los Angeles police officer inside a Southern California Costcto warehouse store Friday night
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NASA to land 1st woman on moon as part of Artemis mission
NASA's project aims to bring human beings back to the moon by 2024
NASA spots "Star Trek" Starfleet logo on Mars
Hopefully, it finds some aliens sporting Vulcan salutes next
Earth approaching "meteor swarm" eyed in past impact
Scientists hope to study the Taurid meteor shower closely, in hopes of better predicting the risk of a future impact
SpaceX launches 3 Earth-observation satellites
The three Radarsat satellites will monitor resources and the effects of climate change across Canada
Jupiter's largest moons visible with binoculars in June
NASA has a message for space lovers this month: Look up
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Photographer Dave Engledow, the "World's Best Father"
He calls himself the "World's Best Father," and he's got the pictures of himself and his daughter, Alice, to prove it
Forbes: World's top 20 billionaires
Forbes has updated their billionaires list, detailing the richest people around the world.
Tony Awards 2019: Red carpet looks from your favorite stars
See Broadway stars walk the red carpet at Radio City Music Hall in New York City at the 73rd Annual Tony Awards
Jayme Closs case: Recently released evidence photos
At Jake Patterson's sentencing hearing, prosecutors showed a select few evidence photos to the court and asked that Patterson be sentenced to life in prison for the murders of Jayme Closs' parents and the 13-year-old's kidnapping
Summer music 2019
It's summertime - time for music at festivals and venues across the country
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O.J. Simpson Bronco chase, 25 years later
Twenty-five years ago today, Jeff Mailes was in the KCAL 9 helicopter following O.J. Simpson's white Ford Bronco through the Los Angeles freeways. Mailes spoke to CBSN about his experience and his thoughts on the chase a quarter-century later.
Gloria Vanderbilt dies at 95
Heiress and fashion designer Gloria Vanderbilt has died. The mother of "60 Minutes" contributor and CNN anchor Anderson Cooper was 95 years old. Marc Liverman takes a look back at her life and legacy.
Fmr. Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi dies
Egypt's former president, Mohammed Morsi, the Muslim Brotherhood leader who rose to office in the country's first free elections in 2012 and was ousted a year later by the military, has died. He was 67.
NYT: U.S. targets Russia power grid
A report in The New York Times says the U.S. is escalating its cyber responses to Russia by targeting its power grid. The report highlights how the U.S. military may be acting to counter Moscow's aggression in cyberspace. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis joins CBSN to discuss the report.
Gloria Vanderbilt dead at 95
Gloria Vanderbilt has died at the age of 95 after being diagnosed with cancer. She first became famous as an heiress, then made her mark as a fashion designer, author, artist, actress and an icon. Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green have more.