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
Police reform legislation has "more momentum" post Chauvin verdict
The House passed the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act in March.
"A moment of accountability": Lawmakers react to Chauvin verdict
Chauvin was found guilty on all three counts in the killing of George Floyd.
Biden calls Chauvin murder conviction a "step forward"
The president spoke with George Floyd's family after the judge read the guilty verdict.
House tables resolution to censure Maxine Waters over Chauvin trial
She had told protesters to "get more confrontational." After Chauvin's guilty verdict, Waters said, "Someone said it better than me: 'I'm not celebrating, I'm relieved.'"
Senator says GOP may have infrastructure counteroffer this week
Senator Shelley Moore Capito told reporters she hoped to have a counter-proposal ready by the end of the week.
Warren invites billionaire critic to hearing on raising his taxes
Massachusetts senator and former hedge fund manager Leon Cooperman have a history of public sparring.
Most Americans Want Recreational Use of Marijuana Legal in Their State
Six in 10 think people convicted of nonviolent marijuana offenses where it's legal should have those convictions removed.
23 candidates vie for Texas House seat in special election
The crowded May race, with 23 candidates, could give Republicans an early look at Trump's staying power in the GOP.
Biden says he's praying for "the right verdict" in Chauvin trial
The president said that he is "praying the verdict is the right verdict, which is — I think it's overwhelming, in my view."
U.S. ambassador to Russia returning to Washington for "consultations"
Sullivan's return to Washington comes after President Biden announced sweeping sanctions against Russia for election interference and the SolarWinds hack.
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Super League collapses after 6 English clubs withdraw
The teams deserted the proposal amid an escalating backlash from their supporters and warnings from the British government that legislation could be introduced to thwart it.
U.K. music icons demand artists get fair pay for streams
More than 150 British musicians, including Paul McCartney, Kate Bush and Annie Lennox, wrote to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson asking for reforms.
Russia restricts airspace near Ukraine amid wargames in the Black Sea
Moscow unilaterally declares parts of the Black Sea, and the airspace above it, no-go zones as EU says Putin has put 100,000 troops in Crimea and along Ukraine's border.
Table Mountain wildfire burns historic University of Cape Town library
Firefighters were battling "extreme circumstances" for a 3rd day to put out the blaze on the slopes of the iconic South African mountain.
Longtime president of Chad killed battling rebels, military says
Death of President Idriss Deby Itno, who ruled the African nation for more than 3 decades, came just hours after he was granted a new 6-year term.
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Nation reacts to Derek Chauvin's conviction
Protesters in Minneapolis cheered Tuesday after a jury convicted former police officer Derek Chauvin of all three counts in the death of George Floyd.
Chauvin convicted of all charges in George Floyd's death
Chauvin was found guilty of second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.
Praise for teen who filmed George Floyd's murder
"Her bravery in that moment must never be forgotten," actress Kerry Washington said of Frazier.
Police reform legislation has "more momentum" post Chauvin verdict
The House passed the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act in March.
"A moment of accountability": Lawmakers react to Chauvin verdict
Chauvin was found guilty on all three counts in the killing of George Floyd.
Politics
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Police reform legislation has "more momentum" post Chauvin verdict
The House passed the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act in March.
"A moment of accountability": Lawmakers react to Chauvin verdict
Chauvin was found guilty on all three counts in the killing of George Floyd.
Biden calls Chauvin murder conviction a "step forward"
The president spoke with George Floyd's family after the judge read the guilty verdict.
House tables resolution to censure Maxine Waters over Chauvin trial
She had told protesters to "get more confrontational." After Chauvin's guilty verdict, Waters said, "Someone said it better than me: 'I'm not celebrating, I'm relieved.'"
Senator says GOP may have infrastructure counteroffer this week
Senator Shelley Moore Capito told reporters she hoped to have a counter-proposal ready by the end of the week.
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Super League collapses after 6 English clubs withdraw
The teams deserted the proposal amid an escalating backlash from their supporters and warnings from the British government that legislation could be introduced to thwart it.
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Kobe Bryant's estate and Nike end partnership after 18 years
"My hope will always be to allow Kobe's fans to get and wear his products," Vanessa Bryant said. " I will continue to fight for that. Kobe's products sell out in seconds. That says everything."
Best movies streaming right now on Netflix
Looking for something fresh to watch? These are the top films available on the streaming platform.
Riz Ahmed on historic Oscar nod, taking risks
Riz Ahmed earned his first Oscar nomination for his performance in "Sound Of Metal," becoming the first Muslim ever nominated in the Best Actor category. He talks with Anthony Mason about being drawn to rapping and acting as a child, and immersing himself in drumming, the deaf community and addiction recovery circles for his role as Ruben Stone.
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Astronauts prepare for launch to International Space Station
Thursday morning's launch marks SpaceX's third piloted flight to orbit and the first with a "used" Crew Dragon ferry ship.
Apple unveils new products and colors including purple iPhone
New AirTag device will require iPhone iOS 14.5 software which includes long-awaited App Tracking Transparency.
Parler is relaunching on the App Store next week
Apple says the social networking site's updated content moderation policy is now compliant.
Roblox moves to address sexual content on gaming platform
Gaming service popular with kids and teens has struggled to keep sexually explicit material off its platform.
Apple releases long-awaited software update to curb tracking
New mobile platform has privacy controls to limit how advertisers and companies like Facebook can track you online.
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All U.S. adults now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
States easily met President Biden's April 19 deadline for expanding eligibility.
As carbon emissions surge, can China and Japan quit the coal?
Scientists say COVID rebound fueling 2nd sharpest spike in carbon emissions ever, as some of the most advanced nations have serious old-school fuel addictions.
CBS News Poll — Eye on Earth: What do Americans think can be done on climate?
Americans weigh in on climate change objectives and how achievable they seem.
One senator's proposal to save forests and create jobs
Colorado Senator Michael Bennet introduces legislation that would put billions into restoring and maintaining forests, watersheds and rangelands in the West.
Tyrannosaurs may have been social carnivores, not loner predators
Discovery in Utah of third mass grave site of the ferocious creatures may lend credence to the theory, but not all researchers agree.
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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.
Californians want to keep working from home post-pandemic
A survey by the University of Southern California found that 42% of current, full-time remote workers want to keep working from home.
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.
All U.S. adults now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
States easily met President Biden's April 19 deadline for expanding eligibility.
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.
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P&G will raise prices this fall. Is inflation far behind?
Higher commodity costs are trickling down to store shelves, raising fears that household budgets may soon feel pain.
Apple unveils new products and colors including purple iPhone 12
New AirTag device will require iPhone iOS 14.5 software which includes long-awaited App Tracking Transparency.
Property is a pandemic obsession — especially in smaller cities
Americans are buying homes in cities like Austin, Texas and Boise, Idaho as they seek more space amid still-low interest rates.
Why you should update your iPhone software today
New mobile platform has privacy controls to limit how advertisers and companies like Facebook can track you online.
Minority-owned banks draw billions in funding and donations
The U.S., along with some of the nation's biggest banks, are pumping big bucks into Minority Depository Institutions.
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Nation reacts to Derek Chauvin's conviction
Protesters in Minneapolis cheered Tuesday after a jury convicted former police officer Derek Chauvin of all three counts in the death of George Floyd.
Chauvin convicted of all charges in George Floyd's death
Chauvin was found guilty of second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.
Praise for teen who filmed George Floyd's murder
"Her bravery in that moment must never be forgotten," actress Kerry Washington said of Frazier.
1 dead, 2 wounded in shooting at New York grocery store
A grocery store worker allegedly killed one of the store's managers and wounded two of his co-workers in a shooting at a Stop & Shop on New York's Long Island Tuesday morning, police said.
Minneapolis community leaders look toward long-term goals
Local and national leaders have been holding events in the city since the trial began.
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Astronauts prepare for launch to International Space Station
Thursday morning's launch marks SpaceX's third piloted flight to orbit and the first with a "used" Crew Dragon ferry ship.
Amazon buying Atlas 5 rockets to launch its internet satellites
Amazon's Kuiper system of internet relay satellites will compete with OneWeb and SpaceX's Starlink program.
NASA's Ingenuity helicopter makes maiden flight on Mars
Ingenuity became the first aircraft to fly on another planet.
New study challenges laws of physics
A recent scientific experiment could impact our understanding about the laws of physics. It found evidence from the behavior of an atomic particle that points to undiscovered forces in the universe that may have played a critical part in its creation and expansion. Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, author of the new book "Cosmic Queries: StarTalk's Guide to Who We Are, How We Got Here, and Where We're Going," joins CBSN AM to talk about the discovery.
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.
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Murder map: Deadliest U.S. cities
You might be surprised by the murder rates in major cities across the U.S.
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.
Prince Philip through the years
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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Behind the hottest housing markets
Some cities across the country are witnessing outsized demand from homebuyers, with competitive bidding and rising property prices. After a sharp drop-off in interest at the start of the pandemic, Americans returned their attention to home-buying with vigor. CBS MoneyWatch reporter Aimee Picchi has more on the hottest housing markets.
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.
Data shows rising suicide rates among Black people
The deaths of George Floyd and other Black people at the hands of police have caused stress, anxiety and fear -- especially among people of color. Recent data reveals suicide rates have been on the rise over the past year. Dr. Michael A. Lindsey, executive director of the McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research at New York University, joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
The Student Debt Dilemma
This CBSN Originals documentary in the "Speaking Frankly" series delves into the growing demands to cancel student debt.