Clinton: Dems lacked "national advertising campaign" before midterms
Former president says Democrats lacked national message: "The people who were against us felt more strongly than the people who were for us"
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For Republicans, midterm hits just keep rolling
Alaska race pitting incumbent Democrat against GOP's Dan Sullivan was too close to call on election night; not any more
After close call, Virginia Democratic Sen. Mark Warner wins reelection
Warner faced an unexpectedly stiff challenge from Republican strategist Ed Gillespie, but he narrowly prevailed
Post-midterm showdowns already taking shape?
Obama has earned a reputation for keeping congressional Republicans at arm's length, but after Election Day losses, he knows change is coming
How the GOP could shake up U.S. energy policy
The Republican-controlled House and Senate might try to delay or derail key White House initiatives
Republicans have control over Congress - now what?
Frustration among voters was evident in this midterm election, and their message is clear
Obama to Americans who voted for change: "I hear you"
President makes first comments since GOP captured control of the Senate from Democrats and expanded their majority in the House
Legalize-marijuana movement gains "significant" wins
Advocates set their sights set on 2016, pushing for a vote in "game-changer" state where pot is already approved for medical use
Voters nationwide pony up big bucks for conservation measures
Election Day was not just about the Republican landslide - it was also a boon for environmental initiatives
Christie on GOP Senate: "We need to get things done"
New Jersey governor thinks Republicans having control of both houses of Congress means "tough issues" will go to Obama's desk
Obama's O'bummer
John Dickerson: The Republican party ran against Obama, and the president lost big-time
Obama staff isn't sugar-coating GOP's takeover of Congress
Following an era of unprecedented gridlock, Republicans are poised to fortify their hold on the House and take control of the Senate
Marijuana activists eye new targets after election wins
Preparing legalization drives in several states; other issues on ballots included minimum wage, abortion, gun laws, sugary drinks
Gov. Dannel Malloy leads in the Connecticut governor's race
Democratic incumbent Dannel Malloy and Republican Tom Foley are facing off for the second time
Democrat claims victory in narrow Colo. governor's race
Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper was locked in a tough re-election fight against Republican challenger Bob Beauprez
Ballot measures: Marijuana, abortion, gun sales and more
Oregon joins Colorado and Washington in allowing use of marijuana by adults
Republican Elise Stefanik youngest woman ever elected to Congress
With a landslide win, the 30-year-old New York Republican has made history
Charlie Baker bests Martha Coakley in Massachusetts governor's race
Baker managed to chip away the double-digit lead Coakley held for months
Thom Tillis ousts Sen. Kay Hagan in North Carolina
The Republican state lawmaker narrowly defeats the incumbent Democrat after enduring this year's most expensive race
Rick Scott ekes out a win in Florida governor's race
Charlie Crist, the former Republican-governor-turned-Democrat, was challenging Republican Gov. Rick Scott
Meet George P.: The next generation of Bush family elected
Jeb's son and George H.W.'s grandson becomes the first Bush to win election on his first try
American Idol alum Clay Aiken falls short in bid for Congress
Singer running as a Democrat in North Carolina's second congressional district fails to unseat his Republican opponent
After midterms, GOP projected to hold the House of Representatives
Amid the focus on Senate and gubernatorial races, Republicans notch a less-noticed but still important victory
2014 Midterm Elections: GOP vies for control of the Senate
Republicans projected to win in key states of Iowa, North Carolina, Kansas, Georgia, Arkansas and Colorado
2014 Midterm Elections: Mitch McConnell projected to win Kentucky Senate race
The Republican leader is projected to win a sixth term and may become the next Senate majority leader
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Amy Coney Barrett pays tribute to Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Barrett said Ginsburg "not only broke glass ceilings, she smashed them."
What we know about Amy Coney Barrett's judicial abortion record
Four years ago on the campaign trail, then-candidate Donald Trump pledged that if he were elected, only "pro-life" justices would get his nomination for a seat on the Supreme Court.
Trump names Amy Coney Barrett as his SCOTUS nominee
Senate Judiciary chair Lindsey Graham announced late Saturday that confirmation hearings would begin on October 12.
Who is Amy Coney Barrett, Trump's pick for the Supreme Court?
President Trump on Saturday announced Judge Amy Coney Barrett as his nominee for the Supreme Court
Trump: Barrett "will defend your God-given rights and freedoms"
Republicans have sought to capitalize on Mr. Trump's nominees to the Supreme Court.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: New CBS News poll shows how few people get their political news from Twitter
According to the recent CBS News Battleground Tracker poll, just 14% of that 29% who use Twitter said they use it a lot.
This week on "Face the Nation," September 27, 2020
Former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson and FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb appear on Sunday's "Face the Nation"
Trump tries to win Black and Latino voters on southern campaign swing
CBS News' Battleground Tracker currently shows Trump trailing Biden by double digits in Virginia.
Trump is expected to nominate Amy Coney Barrett to Supreme Court
He is expected to announce Judge Amy Coney Barrett as his Supreme Court nominee at 5 p.m. Saturday.
U.S. envoy says the U.N. "should be cheering us," not criticizing
"To my disgust and astonishment, each country used the opportunity to really be very negative about the United States," Trump's U.N. ambassador tells CBS News.
World
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Australia begins disposal of over 350 dead whales after mass stranding
Officials were able to rescue 108 whales from the nation's largest-ever mass beaching.
Ukraine plane crash kills 26; lone survivor praised for "heroism"
Ukraine's president visited the lone survivor of the crash in a military hospital, posting a picture of the 20-year-old.
London police break up protest against COVID-19 restrictions
Police said they intervened because the demonstrators refused to comply with the social-distancing rules they were there to protest.
U.S. envoy says the U.N. "should be cheering us," not criticizing
"To my disgust and astonishment, each country used the opportunity to really be very negative about the United States," Trump's U.N. ambassador tells CBS News.
Terror probe after 2 stabbed at former Charlie Hebdo office in Paris
"I saw a guy that was in his 30s or 40s with an axe in his hand who was walking behind a victim covered in blood," a witness said.
U.S.
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A woman is impaled by a corn rake, but do her fatal injuries add up to murder?
A farmer's wife is found in a shed on their Iowa farm with a corn rake lodged in her back. The rake has just four tines – so why does she have six puncture wounds?
Amy Coney Barrett pays tribute to Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Barrett said Ginsburg "not only broke glass ceilings, she smashed them."
What we know about Amy Coney Barrett's judicial abortion record
Four years ago on the campaign trail, then-candidate Donald Trump pledged that if he were elected, only "pro-life" justices would get his nomination for a seat on the Supreme Court.
Trump names Amy Coney Barrett as his SCOTUS nominee
Senate Judiciary chair Lindsey Graham announced late Saturday that confirmation hearings would begin on October 12.
Who is Amy Coney Barrett, Trump's pick for the Supreme Court?
President Trump on Saturday announced Judge Amy Coney Barrett as his nominee for the Supreme Court
Politics
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Amy Coney Barrett pays tribute to Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Barrett said Ginsburg "not only broke glass ceilings, she smashed them."
What we know about Amy Coney Barrett's judicial abortion record
Four years ago on the campaign trail, then-candidate Donald Trump pledged that if he were elected, only "pro-life" justices would get his nomination for a seat on the Supreme Court.
Trump names Amy Coney Barrett as his SCOTUS nominee
Senate Judiciary chair Lindsey Graham announced late Saturday that confirmation hearings would begin on October 12.
Who is Amy Coney Barrett, Trump's pick for the Supreme Court?
President Trump on Saturday announced Judge Amy Coney Barrett as his nominee for the Supreme Court
Trump: Barrett "will defend your God-given rights and freedoms"
Republicans have sought to capitalize on Mr. Trump's nominees to the Supreme Court.
Entertainment
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The New Season in theater: The show will go on, some day
With the "Great White Way" dark since March, audiences are awaiting the time when live theatrical productions will once again tread the boards
The New Season in theater
With the “Great White Way” dark since March, audiences are awaiting the time when live theater, on Broadway and off, will be back. Jane Pauley looks at when theatrical productions will once again tread the boards.
Dax Shepard reveals he relapsed after 16 years of sobriety
"I was just very scared and I felt very, very lonely," Shepard said during a candid episode of his podcast.
The Lumineers perform “Cleopatra”
Wesley Schultz and Jeremiah Fraites were struggling musicians in New York before they moved to Denver and started recording. There they formed The Lumineers, and the group’s first album peaked at number two on the charts. Their second album debuted at number one. Their latest collection, “III,” just scored a Billboard nomination for “Best Rock Album.” They join “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to perform “Cleopatra.”
The Lumineers perform “Life In The City”
Wesley Schultz and Jeremiah Fraites were struggling musicians in New York before they moved to Denver and started recording. There they formed The Lumineers, and the group’s first album peaked at number two on the charts. Their second album debuted at number one. Their latest collection, “III,” just scored a Billboard nomination for “Best Rock Album.” They join “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to perform “Life In The City.”
Technology
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Apple temporarily drops App Store fee for online events
Tech giant suspends its 30% charge for businesses that use the company's app platform to sell online events.
Google's owner to pay $310 million to settle misconduct claims
Ex-Google executive Andy Rubin, who had been accused of harassment, got a $90 million severance payment.
Amazon launches flying camera for the home
Technology giant also unveiled a new gaming platform, a line of entertainment products and car security gear.
Facebook to reject ads claiming election win before results declared
The announcement represents an about-face for the company, which has previously said it would not fact-check political ads made by presidential candidates.
TikTok owners await approval for Chinese export license
ByteDance says it has applied to the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Commerce for the license and is awaiting a reply.
Science
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First black hole ever photographed appears to be "wobbling"
Scientists were surprised to find the ring of gas surrounding the supermassive black hole appears to have moved significantly.
At least 380 whales dead in mass stranding in Australia
There are only about 30 of the long-finned pilot whales from the pod still alive, and rescuers are racing to save as many as possible.
Remnants of Tropical Storm Beta slam Texas with rain and flooding
Bayous are overflowing their banks as some areas are inundated by more than a foot of relentless rain.
A rare blue moon will light up the Halloween night sky
2020 marks the first time a Halloween full moon has been visible in all time zones since World War II.
How to watch as an asteroid zooms close to Earth this week
An asteroid is passing extremely close to Earth this week — and skywatchers have a chance to spot it.
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What we know about Amy Coney Barrett's judicial abortion record
Four years ago on the campaign trail, then-candidate Donald Trump pledged that if he were elected, only "pro-life" justices would get his nomination for a seat on the Supreme Court.
Brain-eating amoeba found in Texas city's water supply
The city of Lake Jackson first became aware of the amoeba after it infected a six-year-old boy.
Less than 10% of Americans had virus antibodies as of July, study finds
"This research clearly confirms that despite high rates of COVID-19 in the United States ... we haven't come close to achieving herd immunity," said study author Dr. Julie Parsonnet.
U.S. soars past 7 million COVID-19 cases as some states relax restrictions
"We're going to be able to host a Super Bowl in February," said Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said. "We expect to do a full Super Bowl."
Florida lifts all coronavirus restaurant restrictions statewide
"There will not be limitations," Governor Ron DeSantis said Friday.
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As fossil fuel jobs falter, renewables come to the rescue
"People don't realize it, but there is a 100% renewable revolution going on right underneath our feet."
Company to pay $60 million for deceptive pelvic mesh marketing
C.R. Bard failed to inform women of "serious and life-altering risks" related to permanent pelvic mesh devices.
Apple temporarily drops App Store fee for online events
Tech giant suspends its 30% charge for businesses that use the company's app platform to sell online events.
Berkeley poised to ban junk food in store checkout aisles
California city may become first in U.S. to prohibit displays of unhealthy snacks for shoppers waiting to pay.
Google's owner to pay $310 million to settle misconduct claims
Ex-Google executive Andy Rubin, who had been accused of harassment, got a $90 million severance payment.
Crime
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A woman is impaled by a corn rake, but do her fatal injuries add up to murder?
A farmer's wife is found in a shed on their Iowa farm with a corn rake lodged in her back. The rake has just four tines – so why does she have six puncture wounds?
Breonna Taylor's mom says she "never had faith" in attorney general
Taylor's family wants the release of transcripts of the grand jury that declined to indict three officers in her death.
2 charged over virus outbreak at veterans home where 76 died
Since March, 76 veterans who contracted COVID-19 at Holyoke Soldiers' Home have died.
A farmer's wife is found impaled on a corn rake. Was it an accident or murder?
Amy Mullis was discovered in a shed on her Iowa farm with a corn rake sticking out of her back. The heavy-duty tool had four sharp tines, but when doctors examined Amy's body, they found six puncture wounds.
US executes first Black man since federal executions resumed
Christopher Vialva was executed for a double murder he committed at 19.
Space
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NASA astronaut to cast her ballot from 200 miles above Earth
"If we can do it from space, then I believe folks can do it from the ground, too," Kate Rubins said.
First black hole ever photographed appears to be "wobbling"
Scientists were surprised to find the ring of gas surrounding the supermassive black hole appears to have moved significantly.
A rare blue moon will light up the Halloween night sky
2020 marks the first time a Halloween full moon has been visible in all time zones since World War II.
How to watch as an asteroid zooms close to Earth this week
An asteroid is passing extremely close to Earth this week — and skywatchers have a chance to spot it.
Astronomers find "northern lights" surrounding Rosetta's comet
Scientists have found a glowing aurora surrounding the famous comet Chury.
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Evidence in the Amy Mullis corn rake murder case
A look inside the case against Todd Mullis, a Iowa farmer accused of killing his wife with a farm tool.
America's favorite actors in 2020, ranked
From Will Smith to Betty White to Danny DeVito, here are America's most beloved performers.
Evidence in the case against Mary Katherine Higdon
The investigation into Steven Freeman's death reveals a toxic relationship between high school sweethearts.
Cayley Mandadi death: A look at her final hours
After attending a music festival with her boyfriend in October 2017, Cayley Mandadi died from injuries she sustained that day -- but what exactly caused her death?
The highest-paid U.S. athletes in 2020, ranked
Here's the definitive list of the athletes who earn the most money in the NBA, NFL and MLB
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CBSN Originals "Socialism"
Socialism has gone mainstream in American politics, but it remains deeply controversial. For some, it seems to offer an appealing solution to the country’s woes, but for others, it evokes fearful imagery of authoritarian regimes. This CBSN Originals documentary dives into the culture war over socialism and what it means for the nation's future.
"48 Hours Suspicion" preview: The Ambush of Kevin Harris
A music producer on the edge of stardom has a dark premonition – then he’s gunned down. His parents want answers. "CBS This Morning" co-host Michelle Miller reports Wednesday, September 29 at 10/9c on CBS.
Assange fighting extradition to U.S.
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange appeared this week at a London court to fight extradition to the U.S. where he faces charges of releasing secret government documents. Meanwhile, new details of his personal life have also been released. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
The Lumineers perform “It Wasn’t Easy To Be Happy For You”
Wesley Schultz and Jeremiah Fraites were struggling musicians in New York before they moved to Denver and started recording. There they formed The Lumineers, and the group’s first album peaked at number two on the charts. Their second album debuted at number one. Their latest collection, “III,” just scored a Billboard nomination for “Best Rock Album.” They join “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to perform “It Wasn’t Easy To Be Happy For You.”
CBSN Originals: "Feminism"
Feminism has never been more widely proclaimed than it is now. But there is no consensus within the movement about what that means or how to move forward. Are these conflicts getting in the way of progress — or paving the way for growth? This CBSN Originals documentary explores the internal culture wars and the greatest obstacles facing the feminist movement today.