Biden announces top White House staff
Longtime aides and his campaign's leadership will be filling top roles among Biden's White House staff.
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Joe Biden's Scranton is filled with signs and anxious Democrats
"I don't care if he was from Timbuktu," said Mary Pat Burke, who lives near Biden's childhood home. "He seems very in tune with the needs of the middle class."
Biden's hometown campaign brings spotlight and economic boost to tiny Wilmington, Delaware
If elected, Biden would be the first president from Wilmington, Delaware, population 70,000.
Biden says he'll debate Trump next week if it's deemed safe
Trump 2020 communications director Tim Murtaugh said Monday that the president intends to debate on October 15.
How Trump and Biden are preparing for their first debate
The president and Joe Biden will participate in the first presidential debate on Tuesday in Cleveland.
Joe Biden's security breached while boarding campaign plane
No one was harmed, as the man turned out to be a rogue photographer.
Biden says he would take COVID-19 vaccine
Only about a fifth of voters nationwide say they'd get a vaccine as soon as possible if one were available at no cost.
Harris says she stands with protesters on racial equality
She also ripped into the president for his handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
Highlights from Biden's nearly 50 years at Democratic conventions
Since 1972, Biden has only missed one Democratic National Convention.
Biden and Harris call for 3-month nationwide mask mandate
Biden told reporters that "every governor should mandate" wearing a mask outside of the home for at least three months.
How Kamala Harris became Joe Biden's running mate
Here's what went into the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee's selection process.
Biden announces largest ad buy ever by a presidential candidate
Signaling the states they see as most competitive, the Biden campaign said their ads will 15 states.
Biden increases Texas staff and resources in bid to win Lone Star State
The last Democrat to win the historically conservative Lone Star State was Jimmy Carter in 1976.
Biden to narrow VP list. But don't expect a pick next week
He's likely to interview several female governors, lawmakers and former federal officials next week.
Biden says he'll have a running mate pick next week
He said he'll have a running mate "the first week of August," and he fielded questions from reporters for an hour Tuesday.
Biden proposes investment in caregiving community amid pandemic
The price tag for this care plan is $775 billion over 10 years.
Biden unveils $2 trillion climate plan
Biden says the plan will create "millions" of jobs and move the U.S. closer to a carbon-free future.
Gay marriage plaintiffs endorse Biden, call him "greatest ally"
"We won that fight for the freedom to marry because of an ally in the White House, Joe Biden," Jim Obergefell and Judith Kasen-Windsor said in a joint statement.
Congresswoman Karen Bass being vetted to be Biden running mate
The Congressional Black Caucus chair has been one of the leading House lawmakers in crafting policing reform legislation in the wake of the death of George Floyd.
The black congresswoman who's helping Biden pick his running mate
"If we want to transform this country, this is the time to recognize ... the leadership of black women," Representative Lisa Blunt Rochester said recently. "We won't be taken for granted."
Biden campaign launches effort targeting LGBTQ voters in key states
Biden's campaign is launching a new LGBTQ voter outreach initiative dubbed "Out for Biden."
Biden vows to set up police oversight board if elected
Biden met with political and faith leaders for more than an hour at Bethel AME Church in Wilmington, Delaware.
Biden refers to George Floyd's death as an "open wound"
On Friday, Biden said, "This is "no time for incendiary tweets."
Motivated by son Beau, Biden pledges help for burn pit victims
Biden has detailed how his son Beau, who died of brain cancer in 2015, was exposed to burn pits in Iraq.
Biden says black voters considering Trump over him "ain't black"
Later Friday in a phone call with members of the U.S. Black Chambers, a business organization, Biden sought to clarify and explain — but did not explicitly apologize — for the comments.
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Pompeo says U.S. will label anti-Israel BDS movement "anti-Semitic"
The Trump administration will cut government funding for groups that adopt the boycott, divestment and sanctions tactics of the protest movement, which Pompeo called a "cancer."
Trump campaign to request recount of two Wisconsin counties
The Trump campaign transferred $3 million to the state to cover the cost of the recounts, the Wisconsin Elections Commission said.
Trump campaign transfers $3 million to Wisconsin for recount
The campaign is requesting recounts in Milwaukee and Dane Counties, both heavily Democratic.
Biden talks with health care workers about COVID-19 crisis
The president-elect formed his own coronavirus advisory team, since he doesn't have access to current officials.
Republican senators criticize Trump's firing of Christopher Krebs
Trump fired top cybersecurity official Christopher Krebs on Tuesday after his agency said the 2020 election was secure.
Cruz calls senator "a complete ass" for mask comment
"This is idiotic," tweeted Senator Cruz.
U.S. drops drug charges against Mexican general, clearing way for transfer
The dismissal allows the U.S. to transfer Salvador Cienfuegos Zepeda to Mexico to face an investigation.
Georgia counties on "good pace" to complete audit by deadline, official says
The deadline for counties to complete the audit is 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, ahead of the Friday deadline for state certification.
Key COVID relief programs set to expire without deal on new bill
Programs intended to help people who have lost their jobs are set to expire unless Congress reaches a deal.
Judge says border agents can't use COVID-19 order to expel migrant kids
The Trump administration has expelled more than 9,000 unaccompanied migrant children from the southern border, citing a pandemic-era public health order.
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Pompeo says U.S. will label anti-Israel BDS movement "anti-Semitic"
The Trump administration will cut government funding for groups that adopt the boycott, divestment and sanctions tactics of the protest movement, which Pompeo called a "cancer."
Iota still a threat after killing dozens in Central America
As its devastation emerged, forecasters said the dissipated storm, once a fierce hurricane, could still bring "life-threatening" conditions
Plastic entangles, chokes over 1,500 endangered marine mammals in U.S.
A whale in Virginia swallowed a DVD case, which lacerated her stomach. It's just one of the hundreds of examples of animals consuming plastic in U.S. waters in recent years.
At least 20 dead after Hurricane Iota slams Nicaragua coast
Iota was the second Category 4 storm to hit Nicaragua's Caribbean coast in two weeks.
U.S. drops drug charges against Mexican general, clearing way for transfer
The dismissal allows the U.S. to transfer Salvador Cienfuegos Zepeda to Mexico to face an investigation.
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Charlie Brown holiday specials will air on TV after all
"A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving" and "A Charlie Brown Christmas" will get each get a one-time, ad-free spot on TV for their respective holidays.
Boeing 737 Max jets approved to fly again in wake of deadly crashes
But relatives of many victims of the two major crashes that led to the jetliner's grounding still doubt that it's safe.
Naya Rivera's family files wrongful death lawsuit over drowning death
The family of Naya Rivera has filed a wrongful death lawsuit after the actress's tragic drowning death this summer.
Apple reaches $133 million settlement over claims it slowed iPhones
"Apple withheld information about their batteries that slowed down iPhone performance, all while passing it off as an update," California's attorney general said in a statement.
Coronavirus death toll in U.S. surpasses 250,000
Hospitals throughout the country are being overwhelmed and the nation's largest public school system in New York City has gone back to remote learning.
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Pompeo says U.S. will label anti-Israel BDS movement "anti-Semitic"
The Trump administration will cut government funding for groups that adopt the boycott, divestment and sanctions tactics of the protest movement, which Pompeo called a "cancer."
Trump campaign to request recount of two Wisconsin counties
The Trump campaign transferred $3 million to the state to cover the cost of the recounts, the Wisconsin Elections Commission said.
Trump campaign transfers $3 million to Wisconsin for recount
The campaign is requesting recounts in Milwaukee and Dane Counties, both heavily Democratic.
Biden talks with health care workers about COVID-19 crisis
The president-elect formed his own coronavirus advisory team, since he doesn't have access to current officials.
Republican senators criticize Trump's firing of Christopher Krebs
Trump fired top cybersecurity official Christopher Krebs on Tuesday after his agency said the 2020 election was secure.
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Charlie Brown holiday specials will air on TV after all
"A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving" and "A Charlie Brown Christmas" will get each get a one-time, ad-free spot on TV for their respective holidays.
Naya Rivera's family files wrongful death lawsuit over drowning death
The family of Naya Rivera has filed a wrongful death lawsuit after the actress's tragic drowning death this summer.
Public can pick a name for this adorable panda cub
It's hard to believe, but a new election is upon us. The public is being asked to choose a name for an adorable panda cub that was born nearly three months ago in Washington, D.C.
Tory Lanez pleads not guilty in Megan Thee Stallion shooting
Megan claims Lanez shot her twice in the feet after the two got into argument in July. Lanez faces a maximum sentence of 22 years and eight months in prison if convicted on all charges.
Mets player suspended after testing positive for PED
Robinson Canó, who had been suspended in 2018 after testing positive for another banned substance, received a 162-game suspension without pay.
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Apple reaches $133 million settlement over claims it slowed iPhones
"Apple withheld information about their batteries that slowed down iPhone performance, all while passing it off as an update," California's attorney general said in a statement.
Apple slashes App Store fees for most developers
Spotify dismisses tech giant's new program as "window dressing" designed to appease government regulators.
U.K. leader says new gas cars sales will be banned in a decade
PM Boris Johnson brings forward deadline on sale of new gas and diesel cars and vans as he promises Britons a future full of green jobs.
Twitter rolls out disappearing tweet feature "Fleets"
"Fleets" is meant to combat the pressure of tweeting permanent things, a phenomenon that Twitter says can leave good tweets stuck in the drafts.
Money-losing Airbnb files to go public
The company lost $670 million on $4.8 billion in revenue last year, but foresees a post-pandemic turnaround.
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Plastic entangles, chokes over 1,500 endangered marine mammals in U.S.
A whale in Virginia swallowed a DVD case, which lacerated her stomach. It's just one of the hundreds of examples of animals consuming plastic in U.S. waters in recent years.
Pfizer says vaccine 95% effective, will seek FDA's okay "within days"
It's the latest hopeful news for a world desperate to turn the tide on the coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 1.3 million people globally, and almost 250,000 in the U.S. alone.
FDA approves at-home rapid coronavirus test for emergency use
The test will require a prescription, likely limiting its initial use.
Russian spacewalk prepares station for new module
The space station's Russian Pirs docking compartment will be replaced by a laboratory module.
389-day Arctic research mission brings urgent call for climate action
"Trying is not enough anymore. We must take action," warns one scientist who spent more than a year gathering data in the rapidly warming far north.
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Coronavirus death toll in U.S. surpasses 250,000
Hospitals throughout the country are being overwhelmed and the nation's largest public school system in New York City has gone back to remote learning.
New York City to close public schools as coronavirus cases rise
The nation's largest public school system will shift to fully remote learning as the state and nation grapple with the pandemic.
COVID-19 is killing Americans at a rate of at least one per minute
The U.S. has recorded more cases since the pandemic began than any other country in the world.
Biden talks with health care workers about COVID-19 crisis
The president-elect formed his own coronavirus advisory team, since he doesn't have access to current officials.
Cruz calls senator "a complete ass" for mask comment
"This is idiotic," tweeted Senator Cruz.
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12 million Americans set to lose jobless aid day after Christmas
Expanded federal benefits are scheduled to lapse in December, potentially leaving millions of people with no income.
Stores see return of panic buying as COVID-19 shutdowns loom
Chains including Kroger and Wegmans are rationing toilet paper, disinfecting wipes and other items as virus flares.
Pfizer says vaccine 95% effective, will seek FDA's OK "within days"
It's the latest hopeful news in the battle against COVID-19, which has killed almost 250,000 in the U.S. and 1.3 million people globally.
Apple slashes App Store fees for most developers
Spotify dismisses tech giant's new program as "window dressing" designed to appease government regulators.
Distributing Pfizer's vaccine will be a "logistical nightmare"
Vaccine "suitcases" can only be opened for 180 seconds at a time. Experts say many doses could go to waste.
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Tory Lanez pleads not guilty in Megan Thee Stallion shooting
Megan claims Lanez shot her twice in the feet after the two got into argument in July. Lanez faces a maximum sentence of 22 years and eight months in prison if convicted on all charges.
Lil Wayne facing federal gun charge in Florida
The rapper could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted.
German police arrest 3 men 1 year after huge jewel heist at castle
But 2 suspects are still on the run, and there's no sign yet of the diamond-encrusted loot pilfered from a 500-year-old castle in Dresden.
All charges dropped against former New York Giant DeAndre Baker
A lawyer representing three of the alleged robbery victims has been charged with extortion.
University of California agrees to $73 million sex abuse settlement
Patients have accused Heaps of sexual assault and sexual misconduct between 1983 and 2018, when he worked at the UCLA student health center and UCLA Medical Center.
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Russian spacewalk prepares station for new module
The space station's Russian Pirs docking compartment will be replaced by a laboratory module.
Baby Yoda plays key role on historic SpaceX mission
Baby Yoda joins an elite group of plushies used on ISS missions as "zero-gravity indicators."
SpaceX crew capsule chases down and docks with space station
Docking late Monday night kicks off a six-month stay in space for four Crew Dragon astronauts.
SpaceX launches 4 astronauts to space station in new era for NASA
NASA aims to end reliance on Russia with first operational flight of Crew Dragon spacecraft.
SpaceX launches first full NASA crew to ISS
After six years, two successful test flights and a multibillion-dollar investment in American enterprise, NASA launched four astronauts to the International Space Station on Sunday, the first government-certified flight of a commercially developed SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft.
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Joe Biden through the years
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End-of-year financial and tax-saving moves
The pandemic likely impacted your 2020 taxes, but what's really deductible? What if you worked remotely in a different state during the pandemic? CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger explains.
Barack Obama: The "60 Minutes" interview
The former president shares the advice he would give President Trump, his thoughts on the killing of George Floyd, and what's behind the divisions in Washington and across the U.S. Scott Pelley reports.
The question about TikTok
It's billed itself as "the last sunny corner on the internet," but is TikTok really a tool for China to obtain troves of data on Americans? Bill Whitaker reports.
CBSN Originals: "Gun Fight, Part One"
In the first episode of this two-part documentary, CBSN Originals explores an armed backlash to new gun laws. Mass shootings in Virginia have mobilized the fight for more regulation, but some counties won't enforce laws they say infringe on their residents' constitutional rights.
CBSN Originals: "Gun Fight, Part Two"
In the second episode of this two-part documentary, CBSN Originals follows a growing movement of militias refusing to comply with new gun regulations. As the country navigates a pandemic, economic shutdowns and political unrest, gun sales are soaring and gun rights activists argue Americans should be armed now more than ever.