Presidential debate: A foreign policy study guide
If you want to study up on some of the foreign policy issues that might come up tonight, watch these recent 60 Minutes pieces
Campaign 2012: The Debates
Ohio: Most visited state by presidential candidates
Winning the election will almost surely include winning Ohio, a state heavily traveled by campaigns
TV ratings slipped for final debate
Nielsen estimates 59.2M watched, compared to 67.2M for 1st and 65.6M for 2nd; Fox News drew more debate viewers than it ever had
How would Romney "indict" Ahmadinejad?
Examining Mitt Romney's proposal to indict the Iranian president
Fact-checking the final presidential debate
Reviewing assertions on Russia, Iran, the size of the military, the economy and energy
GOP debate spin: Romney looked presidential
Republicans, after the final debate, praise Romney as a plausible commander-in-chief and slam the president's aggression as small-minded
Romney opts not to attack on Libya
In third and final presidential debate, Romney steered clear of Libya controversy
In final debate, fierce battle over foreign policy
Obama, Romney trade jabs over Syria, Afghanistan, Libya; a few domestic issues also creep in
Analysis: Debate unlikely to change many minds
President Obama landed more blows on Monday night against a cautious Romney, but that may not translate to votes
The entire third 2012 presidential debate
Between Mitt Romney and President Obama focusing on foreign policy
Final presidential debate analysis
The performances of President Obama and Mitt Romney during their final debate are broken down
Poll: Sizeable win for Obama in final presidential debate
The president wins the third and final debate two to one, say uncommitted voters
Final showdown comes at heated political moment
John Dickerson: Final debate gives Obama, Romney their last big chance to change the dynamic in key battleground states with a single shot
Final presidential debate: How did Obama do?
The president on the offensive during the third debate covering foreign policy
Obama: Military has fewer horses and bayonets
President Obama told Mitt Romney the Navy has fewer ships than in 1916 but the military also has fewer horses and bayonets
Obama to Romney: The 1980's are calling to ask for their foreign policy back
During the third presidential debate, President Obama told Mitt Romney "the 1980's are calling to ask for their foreign policy back" referring to Mr. Romney previously saying Russia was America's biggest geopolitical foe.
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Iran's nuclear capability a hot campaign issue
Neither President Obama or challenger Mitt Romney want Iran to have nuclear bomb capabilities. The candidates differ on the approach to Iran and America's vote could decide when the U.S. acts to stop the country. David Martin reports.
Is China really cheating?
Heated rhetoric from the campaign trail suggest that China is rigging the game in order to export more products. But a closer look suggests otherwise. Bill Whitaker reports.
Transition in Afghanistan hitting road blocks
President Obama wants to hand over the policing of Afghans to its own forces by 2014, but deserters and insider attacks are undermining that transition. Kelly Cobiella reports.
What to expect from the final presidential debate
The third debate between President Obama and Mitt Romney will focus on the president's role as commander in chief and chief foreign policy officer
Ohio voters split on Obama's performance, Romney's past
Ohio is the most hotly contested state in every presidential election and this year is no exception. Though President Obama holds a lead in that state, Dean Reynolds reports on why that lead isn't very large.
Obama expected to defend foreign policy record in 3rd debate
The president will outline his achievements including ending the Iraq war, winding down the Afghanistan war, and killing Osama bin Laden
Romney to hit broader themes in final debate
The Republican presidential nominee will try to connect the struggling economy to national security
Foreign policy the focus for final debate
Obama has cast Romney as willing to play politics with national security; Romney calls president weak on world stage
Politics
Live Updates: Biden lays out COVID-19 strategy on first full day in office
The new president signed 10 executive orders as part of his strategy to combat the virus.
Former South Carolina Senate candidate Jaime Harrison elected DNC chair
Harrison lost his bid to unseat Lindsey Graham but raised a massive $132 million in the effort.
Kamala Harris to move temporarily to Blair House
The vice president's residence at the Naval Observatory, where Harris will live, is undergoing repairs.
NRSC chair says he'll support incumbents over primary challengers
There have been rumors that Ivanka Trump might challenge Florida Senator Marco Rubio in his bid for reelection in 2022.
Jayapal: Democracy was close to "being overthrown" in Capitol attack
Washington Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal said President Trump "incited an insurrection on the U.S. Capitol" on January 6.
Democrats weigh options to pass Biden's massive COVID relief bill
Democrats are considering passing the bill through reconciliation, which would allow it to be passed without GOP support.
McConnell proposing that impeachment trial start in February
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said he has yet to hear back from Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer.
Biden unveils COVID strategy with slate of executive orders
The president signed 10 executive orders aimed at expanding testing and vaccine availability and reopening schools soon.
Bipartisan group of senators plans to meet with White House on COVID bill
"I expect that we will be meeting with one of the new President's economic advisors within a week," Senator Susan Collins said.
Head of Harris' sorority says the VP shows HBCUs produce "the top quality"
"So no one can ever ask that question again, about 'Are HBCUs relevant,' because she has shown that HBCUs are relevant," said Dr. Glenda Baskin Glover.
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Will Biden ease the sky-high tension between the U.S. and China?
The chasm between the two superpowers deepened considerably over the last 4 years, but one veteran Chinese analyst sees clear opportunities "to reengage."
Deadly fire at huge Indian plant cranking out Oxford COVID vaccine
Five people were killed in the blaze, but the head of the Serum Institute of India said the incident would not impact production of the coronavirus vaccine.
U.K. government seeks law to protect statues from "a baying mob"
U.K. government pushes legislation to prevent "town hall militants and woke worthies" from relocating controversial monuments after BLM protests.
Dozens killed as 2 suicide bombs tear through Baghdad market
Military commander blames ISIS for the carnage, saying the battered group was trying to "prove its existence."
Work on Keystone XL pipeline halted
The Obama administration rejected the pipeline, but President Trump revived it and has been a strong supporter.
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Live Updates: Biden lays out COVID-19 strategy on first full day in office
The new president signed 10 executive orders as part of his strategy to combat the virus.
FDA approves first monthly shots for HIV
The long-acting drug combo can replace the daily pills people use to control infection of the AIDS virus.
Former South Carolina Senate candidate Jaime Harrison elected DNC chair
Harrison lost his bid to unseat Lindsey Graham but raised a massive $132 million in the effort.
Kamala Harris to move temporarily to Blair House
The vice president's residence at the Naval Observatory, where Harris will live, is undergoing repairs.
Woman investigated over theft of Pelosi's laptop released from jail
Riley Williams' attorney said some of the accusations against her client are "overstated," and said the ex-boyfriend who reported Williams to the FBI has been abusive.
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Live Updates: Biden lays out COVID-19 strategy on first full day in office
The new president signed 10 executive orders as part of his strategy to combat the virus.
Former South Carolina Senate candidate Jaime Harrison elected DNC chair
Harrison lost his bid to unseat Lindsey Graham but raised a massive $132 million in the effort.
Kamala Harris to move temporarily to Blair House
The vice president's residence at the Naval Observatory, where Harris will live, is undergoing repairs.
NRSC chair says he'll support incumbents over primary challengers
There have been rumors that Ivanka Trump might challenge Florida Senator Marco Rubio in his bid for reelection in 2022.
Jayapal: Democracy was close to "being overthrown" in Capitol attack
Washington Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal said President Trump "incited an insurrection on the U.S. Capitol" on January 6.
Entertainment
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"Bridgerton" is returning for a second season on Netflix
Dearest readers, does Netflix have some good news for you.
Amanda Gorman's books jump to bestsellers after inaugural poem
Youngest inaugural poet says she is "on the floor" that her books are attracting so much interest.
John Fogerty tackles racism in a new song
Rock 'n' roll legend John Fogerty has a new gospel-infused protest song, "Weeping In The Promised Land." The former Creedence Clearwater Revival frontman takes on police brutality and racial injustice while supporting health care workers on the front lines during the pandemic. Jamie Yuccas reports for the "CBS This Morning" series A More Perfect Union.
Jennifer Lopez speaks Spanish in inauguration performance
In a medley of political songs, Lopez slipped in her own song and also took a moment to say something in Spanish. Here's what she said.
Watch inaugural poet Amanda Gorman perform 5 of her poems
Gorman, who read a poem at President Biden's inauguration, has previously performed five original commissioned poems for "CBS This Morning."
Technology
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White House site allows users to choose their pronouns
The changes may seem minor, but advocates say they're meaningful.
Richard Branson company launches rocket from under plane's wing
Virgin Orbit asserts its method offers maximum flexibility since the launching Boeing 747s could take off from airports anywhere.
Twitter suspends Congresswoman over election fraud claims
Republican Congresswoman from Georgia condemned big tech companies for "silencing" conservative views.
A protected right? Free speech and social media
Social media – hailed as an organizing tool for pro-democracy rallies – has also become a forum for conspiracy theories, racism and disinformation. What are the implications of tech companies "de-platforming" users (even a president) for speech that enflames?
Moon rocket test firing aborted after engine shutdown
It was not immediately clear what went wrong or what will be needed to fix it.
Science
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Climate activists expect a lot from Biden and aren't afraid to say so
"We are not sitting on our hands waiting for action to be taken," one activist said. "We're not afraid to put public pressure on the administration."
Desperate states turn to National Guard to roll out vaccines
As the death toll mounts, more states are turning to the National Guard to speed up vaccinations around the country.
U.K. COVID variant detected across U.S. as nation races to distribute vaccine
Health officials are trying to stay ahead of the virus by vaccinating as many people as possible — but it hasn't been easy.
"Super puff" exoplanet is as big as Jupiter but 10 times lighter
The "cotton candy" planet is challenging everything astronomers thought about the formation of gas giants.
Software blamed for moon rocket engine shutdown
Engineers are debating whether to carry out another test firing before pressing ahead toward launch
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Live Updates: Biden lays out COVID-19 strategy on first full day in office
The new president signed 10 executive orders as part of his strategy to combat the virus.
FDA approves first monthly shots for HIV
The long-acting drug combo can replace the daily pills people use to control infection of the AIDS virus.
Vaccination efforts hit setback as health officials warn of shortages
Promised doses of the coronavirus vaccine are not being delivered.
Meat processors ready for COVID-19 vaccine. Workers may not be
Roughly 4 in 10 Americans say they definitely or probably won't get a coronavirus vaccine, according to Pew Research.
North Carolina begins vaccinating inmates and prison staff
The vaccinations will be offered to prison healthcare workers and inmates aged 75 and older.
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Amanda Gorman's books jump to bestsellers after inaugural poem
Youngest inaugural poet says she is "on the floor" that her books are attracting so much interest.
The Biden Bounce is leaping over stock market's Trump Bump
It's the biggest stock rise from election to inauguration for any president since Hoover. It also creates another risk for President Biden.
Biden's mask mandate may not do enough to boost the economy
But experts and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce also say a national push for Americans to cover up is a "no-brainer."
Meat processors ready for COVID-19 vaccine. Workers may not be
Roughly 4 in 10 Americans say they definitely or probably won't get a coronavirus vaccine, according to Pew Research.
Desperate states turn to National Guard to roll out vaccines
As the death toll mounts, more states are turning to the National Guard to speed up vaccinations around the country.
Crime
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Woman investigated over theft of Pelosi's laptop released from jail
Riley Williams' attorney said some of the accusations against her client are "overstated," and said the ex-boyfriend who reported Williams to the FBI has been abusive.
Columbus, Ohio, to spend $4.5M to improve police bodycams
Ohio's largest city also plans to introduce a law that would ensure officers use the cameras correctly in wake of a fatal police shooting in December.
Feds seize 284 fake sports championship rings
The counterfeit rings were replicated as teams from the NFL, NBA and WWE.
Proud Boys organizer arrested for alleged role in Capitol attack
Joseph Randall Biggs, 37, faces three charges for his alleged role in the deadly attack.
"Oath Keeper" coordinated other militia members in riot, charges say
Three people face conspiracy charges as prosecutors investigate evidence they planned to obstruct the Electoral College vote.
Space
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SpaceX launches another 60 Starlink satellites
SpaceX has now launched more than 1,000 Starlink internet relay satellites.
"Super puff" exoplanet is as big as Jupiter but 10 times lighter
The "cotton candy" planet is challenging everything astronomers thought about the formation of gas giants.
Software blamed for moon rocket engine shutdown
Engineers are debating whether to carry out another test firing before pressing ahead toward launch
Richard Branson company launches rocket from under plane's wing
Virgin Orbit asserts its method offers maximum flexibility since the launching Boeing 747s could take off from airports anywhere.
Moon rocket test firing aborted after engine shutdown
It was not immediately clear what went wrong or what will be needed to fix it.
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