Houston students want to be heard in school reopening conversation
"We don't want our children to be lab rats," one student tells CBS News, in this latest COVID Chronicles report.
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Seasonal changes bring challenges for Colorado tourism amid pandemic
Tourists spend billions in Colorado each year — in 2018, travelers spent $22.3 billion in the state.
Trade school students face adversity amid COVID pandemic
Trained to enter workforce, trade school graduates enter worst job market in history, thanks to the coronavirus pandemic. Here's the latest in the COVID Chronicles — the impact of the coronavirus on 2020 battleground states.
Catherine Cortez Masto, dark horse for Biden running mate?
The Nevada senator has stayed out of the limelight and yet remains on most lists as a possible running mate for Joe Biden.
Bernie Sanders announces he will remain in presidential race
Sanders did not speak on Tuesday evening after losing primaries in four states and winning in North Dakota.
Sanders and Biden tangle over trade in Democratic primaries in Rust Belt
Sanders is betting on protectionist trade policies deliver him a win he needs in Michigan and other voting contests to come.
Sanders and Bloomberg slam Trump over coronavirus
This was the first time Sanders has mentioned coronavirus on the campaign trail. Bloomberg questioned the choice of Pence to lead the response.
Sanders slams Buttigieg and Bloomberg on the trail in New Hampshire
"I like Pete Buttigieg. Nice guy," Sanders said. "But we are in a moment where billionaires control not only our economy but our political life. I'm reading some headlines from newspapers about Pete Buttigieg."
Sanders bashes Iowa state Dems and claims popular vote victory
He said the state party's "screwup" in handling the results of the Iowa caucuses has been "extremely unfair" to Iowans and the candidates.
Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden continue to trade fire over Social Security
Sanders tweeted video of Biden from 1995 that depicts him talking about freezing entitlement spending.
Sanders apologizes to Biden for surrogate op-ed
"It is absolutely not my view that Joe is corrupt in any way. And I'm sorry that that op-ed appeared," Sanders told CBS News.
Rep. warns not electing progressive could lead to another Trump
Jayapal endorsed Bernie Sanders for president Sunday, a notable win for the Sanders campaign over fellow progressive Senator Elizabeth Warren.
Sanders says seniors support Biden "because Joe is a nice guy"
The Vermont senator has been criticizing the former vice president's record on Social Security in the weeks leading up to the Iowa caucuses.
Sanders' 4th quarter fundraising efforts top the 2020 Democrat field
Sanders racked up the largest quarterly fundraising total of any Democratic candidate so far in 2020.
Bernie Sanders knocks rivals for taking donations from billionaires
"Why would many, many billionaires be contributing to candidates if they didn't think they were getting something out of it? They're not doing it through the goodness of their hearts."
Bernie Sanders looks beyond contests in Iowa and New Hampshire
In interview with CBS News, Sanders campaign manager Faiz Shakir talks about a path to nomination, even if Sanders doesn't win the earliest voting contests.
Emotional town halls become centerpiece of Bernie Sanders' campaign
"We are going to take on the billionaire class, substantially reduce wealth inequality in America and stop our democracy from turning into a corrupt oligarchy"
Bernie Sanders has 1 million donors
Sanders reached the milestone seven months after he announced his candidacy in February, faster than any candidate ever
Ailing veteran tells Bernie Sanders: "I'm gonna kill myself"
Navy veteran struggling to pay off his medical bills said he was contemplating suicide while speaking at a Bernie Sanders town hall
Gary Hart endorses Michael Bennet
Hart won the New Hampshire primary in 1984 in a stunning upset of former Vice President Walter Mondale
Bernie Sanders goes to Canada to make a point about drug prices
Sanders traveled to Canada to highlight inequities in drug pricing
Bernie Sanders reaches salary agreement with campaign staffers
"This was an amicable process. Both parties acted in good faith. Everything was running smoothly"
Gillibrand's Rust Belt tour diverges with white privilege talk
2020 Democratic hopeful focused not on fellow Democrats but president's "broken promises"
Bernie Sanders raises $24 million as White House battle heats up
The funds come from $18 million in donations and $6 million transferred from previous accounts, such as Sanders' 2016 campaign cache
Democratic voters in Miami differ on debate strategy
On Wednesday and Thursday, the Democratic candidates participate in their first debate of the presidential primary season
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Feds raid offices of company tied to Ukrainian oligarch
The offices belong to Optima Management Group, a real estate company headquartered in Cleveland.
Senate could be in session until deal reached on coronavirus bill
Republicans and Democrats remain in stalemate over what should be included in the next coronavirus relief bill.
What to watch for in today's congressional primaries
A crowded Republican Senate primary in Kansas. A "Squad" member facing a rematch. Another chance for a candidate to unseat a longtime Democratic incumbent by running to the left.
How "disinformation campaigns" could be targeting 2020 election
"We're kind of seeing the same things that we saw in 2016, but at a much larger scale," CNET's Dan Patterson said.
Trump holds news conference as COVID threatens school openings
President Trump is pushing for schools to reopen even though the virus continues to rage in large parts of the country.
Trump changes tune on voting by mail, urging Floridians to cast ballots
Florida is a key battleground state that the president won in 2016 but where he's trailing in the polls.
Trump on 1,000 U.S. deaths a day from COVID-19: "It is what it is"
"I think it's under control," the president said, insisting his administration is "doing everything we can."
Trump signs bipartisan conservation legislation
The legislation provides nearly $3 billion annually to conservation projects and addresses the maintenance backlog on federal lands.
With early-voting states in mind, Trump campaign resets
"I know a lot of people look at the election countdown clock on our wall: it says 91 days," Stepien said Monday. "But ballots will be in the hands of North Carolina voters in 33 days."
Trump on John Lewis' legacy: "He didn't come to my inauguration"
"He should have come," Mr. Trump told Axios. "I think he made a big mistake."
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How to watch the Perseids, the best meteor shower of the year
One of the most spectacular meteor showers of the year is about to peak.
Massive explosions in Beirut leave dozens dead, 2,700 wounded
Lebanese media showed images of people trapped under rubble, some bloodied, after the huge explosions.
U.N. chief say virus causing education "generational catastrophe"
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says it's led to biggest disruption of education ever, with schools closings in more than 160 countries affecting over 1 billion students.
Family says California-based man abducted by Iran in Dubai
"It is a violation of human rights. You can't just pick someone up in a third country and drag them into your country," Jamshid Sharmahd's son says.
Young child among 43 cruise ship passengers with virus
The outbreak on the MS Roald Amundsen raised new questions about safety on cruise ships during the pandemic.
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DA's husband charged for allegedly pointing gun at BLM protesters
A video of the March incident shows Jackie Lacey's husband pointing a gun and saying, "Get off my porch, right now, get off."
Feds raid offices of company tied to Ukrainian oligarch
The offices belong to Optima Management Group, a real estate company headquartered in Cleveland.
Radio City "Christmas Spectacular" canceled for first time ever
The Rockettes will not perform this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Senate could be in session until deal reached on coronavirus bill
Republicans and Democrats remain in stalemate over what should be included in the next coronavirus relief bill.
Video shows Black children handcuffed face down on the pavement
The children, ages 6 to 17, were lying with their faces down on the concrete.
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Feds raid offices of company tied to Ukrainian oligarch
The offices belong to Optima Management Group, a real estate company headquartered in Cleveland.
Senate could be in session until deal reached on coronavirus bill
Republicans and Democrats remain in stalemate over what should be included in the next coronavirus relief bill.
What to watch for in today's congressional primaries
A crowded Republican Senate primary in Kansas. A "Squad" member facing a rematch. Another chance for a candidate to unseat a longtime Democratic incumbent by running to the left.
How "disinformation campaigns" could be targeting 2020 election
"We're kind of seeing the same things that we saw in 2016, but at a much larger scale," CNET's Dan Patterson said.
Trump holds news conference as COVID threatens school openings
President Trump is pushing for schools to reopen even though the virus continues to rage in large parts of the country.
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Radio City "Christmas Spectacular" canceled for first time ever
The Rockettes will not perform this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Oprah Winfrey reveals latest book club pick
Oprah Winfrey announced "Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents" by author Isabel Wilkerson as her newest book club selection. Winfrey and Gayle King discuss the book's timely message about understanding inequality and finding common ground with the Pulitzer Prize-winning author.
MLB postpones another series as more players test positive
Thirteen players and staffers on the Cardinals have tested positive for the coronavirus.
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How "disinformation campaigns" could be targeting 2020 election
"We're kind of seeing the same things that we saw in 2016, but at a much larger scale," CNET's Dan Patterson said.
Microsoft sees $95 billion boost on possible TikTok deal
Wall Street loves the software giant's "big bet" as a way to attract consumers and take on Facebook.
Google buys $450 million stake in ADT to fortify Nest
Search giant want to integrate internet-enabled products for the home with security technology.
Another doctored video of Nancy Pelosi goes viral on Facebook
Despite being labeled as partly false, the video remains up on Facebook.
SpaceX Crew Dragon astronauts splash down after historic test flight
Sunday's splashdown was the first by U.S. astronauts in 45 years, with the first commercially built and operated spacecraft to carry people to and from orbit.
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How to watch the Perseids, the best meteor shower of the year
One of the most spectacular meteor showers of the year is about to peak.
Isaias spawns deadly tornado, brings flooding and widespread outages
12 hours after coming ashore, Isaias was still sustaining near-hurricane-strength top winds of 70 mph.
Strongest winds since Sandy could bring widespread outages
Upper-level air currents from Tropical Storm Isaias are expected to merge with the jet stream to produce pockets of hurricane-force gusts.
"Murder hornet" spotted in the United States
Growing up to two inches long, this killer insect can decapitate 40 honeybees per minute.
SpaceX Crew Dragon astronauts splash down after historic test flight
Sunday's splashdown was the first by U.S. astronauts in 45 years, with the first commercially built and operated spacecraft to carry people to and from orbit.
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New York City health commissioner resigns
Dr. Oxiris Barbot wrote in her resignation letter that the department "must be better leveraged."
Clorox wipes shortage might last until 2021
"Disinfecting wipes, which are the hottest commodity in the business right now, will probably take longer because it's a very complex supply chain to make them," the company's CEO told Reuters.
The coronavirus is driving Americans into retirement
Teaching is "who I am," one Florida high school educator says. But she's "not willing to die" for it.
Goldman Sachs expects FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccine this year
Noting pace of research, investment bank says millions of Americans could get vaccinated by July of 2021.
Trump says coronavirus is "receding" even as deaths rise
The president continues to to tout his administration's actions, a day after one of his top health advisers warned the outbreak "is extraordinarily widespread."
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Radio City "Christmas Spectacular" canceled for first time ever
The Rockettes will not perform this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Clorox wipes shortage might last until 2021
"Disinfecting wipes, which are the hottest commodity in the business right now, will probably take longer because it's a very complex supply chain to make them," the company's CEO told Reuters.
Google buys $450 million stake in ADT to fortify Nest
Search giant want to integrate internet-enabled products for the home with security technology.
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson now a co-owner of bankrupt XFL
Actor joins investor group that is buying pro football league's parent company for $15 million.
Democrats reject offer to extend unemployment benefit short-term
Congressional Democrats argue that the White House does not understand the severity of the situation facing Americans.
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DA's husband charged for allegedly pointing gun at BLM protesters
A video of the March incident shows Jackie Lacey's husband pointing a gun and saying, "Get off my porch, right now, get off."
Person shot dead, 2 wounded at crowded LA mansion party
Police said they saw at least 200 people at the home in the Los Angeles hills, in violation of coronavirus restrictions.
Leaked bodycam footage shows George Floyd's final moments
For several minutes, Floyd is heard begging for help and calling for his mother.
Detective reveals how Idaho kids' bodies were found at stepdad's home
The testimony came during a preliminary hearing where a judge will decide whether there is enough evidence to hold Chad Daybell for trial.
Federal judge breaks silence about "madman" who killed her son
Judge Esther Salas is publicly speaking out about a shooting at her home last month in which authorities say a misogynistic lawyer killed her son and wounded her husband.
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How to watch the Perseids, the best meteor shower of the year
One of the most spectacular meteor showers of the year is about to peak.
SpaceX splashdown marks a milestone
When the SpaceX "Endeavour" capsule splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico Sunday afternoon, it marked the successful end of the first U.S. commercial manned space mission. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood joins CBSN's Lana Zak with details on the historic day, which had been 10 years in the making.
SpaceX Crew Dragon astronauts splash down after historic test flight
Sunday's splashdown was the first by U.S. astronauts in 45 years, with the first commercially built and operated spacecraft to carry people to and from orbit.
Crew Dragon prepped for weekend splashdown
The Crew Dragon splashdown will be NASA's first astronaut water landing in 45 years.
NASA launches mission to Mars
NASA launched its Perseverance rover on a seven-month journey to Mars, where it will search for signs of past life on the red planet. CBS News' Chris Martinez has more on the mission.
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Kelsey Berreth murder: Crime scene evidence photos
Krystal Lee shows investigators where she says she was told to clean up the crime scene after Patrick Frazee beat Kelsey Berreth to death with a baseball bat
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2 astronauts splash down in SpaceX capsule
Two NASA astronauts splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico inside a SpaceX capsule after a mission to the International Space Station — the first time in 45 years that U.S. astronauts have done so. Mark Strassmann has the latest.
White House and Congress fail to reach new stimulus deal
Despite hours of negotiating early Saturday, the White House and Congress failed to reach a new stimulus deal despite millions of Americans facing possible evictions and other financial obligations. Nikole Killion reports.
Inside Lalibela, the mysterious holy site
In the northern highlands of Ethiopia stand 11 churches that the Ethiopian Orthodox Church says were built by angels. Scott Pelley reports.
California wildfires force evacuations
Blazing wildfires attributed to scorching temperatures are ripping through Southern California. At least 200 homes have been evacuated as hundreds of firefighters are on the ground battling the flames.
Pandemia: Latinos in Crisis
These are the stories of disparity, inequity and leadership in the Latino community amid the coronavirus pandemic. Maria Elena Salinas hosts “Pandemia: Latinos in Crisis,” a CBS News special.