CBS News Eye on Trends: The latest from the CBS News Election & Survey Unit
A recap of latest polls and data-driven studies from the CBS News Election & Survey Unit
CBS News Polls
Analysis: How Democratic voters differ on economy, 2020 candidates
There are real differences in how Democrats view 2020 candidates and issues, depending on their level of financial comfort or concern, CBS News polling analysis finds
Early contests by the numbers: Democratic delegate race tightens
Biden continues to lead Democratic candidates in the delegate count across early nominating states, but his advantage has shrunk since June, as Warren and Harris gain ground
Top tier emerges in 2020 field — CBS Battleground Tracker poll
Biden continues to lead the field among Democratic voters across 2020 primary states holding contests through Super Tuesday, but Warren and Harris have narrowed the gap
On health care, Democrats say focus should be on costs — CBS News poll
Nine in 10 Democrats in early-voting states say health care is their top issue, and out-of-pocket costs are the top concern
Most Americans disagree with Trump's tweets — CBS News poll
Most Americans disagree with the president's incendiary tweets about four Democratic congresswomen of color. A majority of Republicans agree with him
Analysis: How liberal are Democratic voters?
CBS News polling analysis examines the ideological divisions among Democratic voters in states with early nominating contests
Americans still proud of first moon landing 50 years later
Americans favor another U.S. mission to the moon and exploration of Mars
Most think NASA, private companies should have role in space program
Americans says space program contributes to scientific advances, pride and patriotism
Most see progress in ending LGBTQ discrimination
CBS News poll finds record high support for same-sex marriage, but most say some discrimination still exists
In South Carolina, Biden is Democrats' top choice
Most black voters choose Biden, but many are considering others, too
The "Win" Test: Who can convince Democrats they can beat Trump?
In a year when Democrats seem focused on electability, a key test for candidates will be convincing voters they are up to the task of beating President trump
CBS News poll: Dems want to hear about beating Trump, not impeachment
Sixty-nine percent of Democrats want the party's candidates to talk about defeating Trump, the CBS News Battleground Tracker poll finds
CBS News Battleground Tracker: The "Beat Trump" factor shapes Democratic field
Democrats' main criteria for a candidate is the ability to defeat President Trump
CBS News Battleground Tracker: Biden leads, with Warren, Harris, Sanders close behind
Electability has propelled Biden into an early lead, but Warren and Sanders are also in the mix
Americans say Trump should cooperate with congressional probes — CBS News poll
But most want congressional Democrats to move to other issues
Americans feel good about economy and give Trump credit — CBS News poll
In latest CBS News poll, Americans show confidence in stock market but are skeptical of tariffs
Majority of Americans oppose overturning Roe v. Wade, CBS News poll finds
Republicans say abortion should be restricted, but they're divided on overturning Roe v. Wade
CBS News poll: Americans want China to change policies
Many see tariffs having a negative impact in the short term
Majority of Democrats want candidate who will unite the country
The most liberal Democrats prefer a candidate who will promote more liberal policies, according to an analysis of CBS News polls
What traits are Democrats prioritizing in 2020 candidates?
With a historically diverse Democratic field of presidential candidates, we looked at what traits voters are looking for in 2020. Rather than simply ask, we looked at what kinds of candidates voters choose in hypothetical match ups.
How Biden has been viewed by the public over the years
Biden announced his third presidential run Thursday, and many early polls show he's leading the race for the Democratic nomination
Majorities across party lines want full Mueller report released
Most Republicans think Trump has been cleared, but Democrats remain unconvinced
Can Sanders win support from minorities and women in 2020?
CBS News polling analysis of where Sanders' strengths and weaknesses were among the Democratic primary electorate in 2016 as he begins his 2020 run
How much does being an early frontrunner in 2020 matter?
Taking a lead early in the primary process hasn't always led to the nomination, CBS News polling analysis shows
Politics
Planned Parenthood exits Title X program, rejects "gag order"
"For too many people struggling to make ends meet, it may be that they may go without care," said Planned Parenthood's new leader, Alexis McGill Johnson
Tlaib and Omar denounce Israel travel ban in press conference
The two Democrats cast the travel restrictions as part of a broader effort to suppress the voices of those who criticize the treatment of Palestinians in occupied and disputed territories
Elizabeth Warren publicly apologizes for DNA test
The 2020 Democratic candidate came under fire after seeking a DNA test to back up her claims of having Native American heritage
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Elizabeth Warren apologizes for DNA test
"I know that I have made mistakes. I am sorry for the harm I have caused," Warren told a Native American audience Monday
Proposed laws could change how consumers get smartphones repaired
Twenty states are considering so-called "Right to Repair" bills to allow electronics to be fixed without jeopardizing quality or voiding warranties
Pence insists economy is strong, blaming media for "irresponsible rhetoric"
The National Association for Business Economics found roughly one in three economists believe a recession will come
U.S. conducts first missile test since ending INF treaty with Russia
The U.S. withdrew from the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Treaty in early August, after accusing Russia of failing to comply with the treaty
After Epstein suicide, attorney general reassigns federal prisons chief
Attorney General William Barr announces Hugh Hurwitz's reassignment more than a week after Jeffrey Epstein's suicide
Iran sanctions threaten the lives of young cancer patients
In the battle over sanctions between the U.S. and Iran, the losers are Iranian cancer patients seeking life-saving drugs
DHS says "Remain in Mexico" program is one "we're building to last"
Under the policy, approximately 32,000 asylum seekers have been returned by the U.S. to Mexico — where most struggle to find lawyers and some face persecution
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Tourists face jail time for stealing sand from Sardinia, Italy
The couple told police they took the sand because they wanted to keep it as a "souvenir"
500 million bees drop dead in Brazil in 3 months
Lab research pointed to pesticides with neonicotinoids and fipronil — products banned in Europe — as the main cause of death
Iran sanctions threaten the lives of young cancer patients
In the battle over sanctions between the U.S. and Iran, the losers are Iranian cancer patients seeking life-saving drugs
DHS says "Remain in Mexico" program is one "we're building to last"
Under the policy, approximately 32,000 asylum seekers have been returned by the U.S. to Mexico — where most struggle to find lawyers and some face persecution
NASA program "OMG" trying to find out how fast Greenland's ice is melting
Ice lost in Greenland means higher sea levels around the world. "Oceans Melting Greenland," a NASA program in its fourth year, is studying the melt.
U.S.
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Dale Earnhardt Jr. breaks silence after fiery plane crash
The ex-NASCAR driver praised the "quick response of my pilots, local law enforcement, emergency personnel and hospital staff"
Planned Parenthood exits Title X program, rejects "gag order"
"For too many people struggling to make ends meet, it may be that they may go without care," said Planned Parenthood's new leader, Alexis McGill Johnson
NYPD Officer Daniel Pantaleo fired in 2014 Eric Garner death
New York City's police commissioner fired the officer involved in the 2014 death of an unarmed black man
Man who allegedly threatened 100 victim mass shooting arrested
Tristan Wix texted about his desire to set world record for "longest confirmed kill ever" and slay at least 100 people, authorities said
Tlaib and Omar denounce Israel travel ban in press conference
The two Democrats cast the travel restrictions as part of a broader effort to suppress the voices of those who criticize the treatment of Palestinians in occupied and disputed territories
Politics
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Planned Parenthood exits Title X program, rejects "gag order"
"For too many people struggling to make ends meet, it may be that they may go without care," said Planned Parenthood's new leader, Alexis McGill Johnson
Tlaib and Omar denounce Israel travel ban in press conference
The two Democrats cast the travel restrictions as part of a broader effort to suppress the voices of those who criticize the treatment of Palestinians in occupied and disputed territories
Elizabeth Warren publicly apologizes for DNA test
The 2020 Democratic candidate came under fire after seeking a DNA test to back up her claims of having Native American heritage
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Elizabeth Warren apologizes for DNA test
"I know that I have made mistakes. I am sorry for the harm I have caused," Warren told a Native American audience Monday
Proposed laws could change how consumers get smartphones repaired
Twenty states are considering so-called "Right to Repair" bills to allow electronics to be fixed without jeopardizing quality or voiding warranties
Entertainment
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Elton John blasts press coverage of Prince Harry and Meghan
He explained Harry's mother, Princess Diana, was one of his "dearest friends" and that he feels "a profound sense of obligation" to protect him
Woodstock at 50, in the words, and music, of those who were there
A half-century after a mass of humanity converged on a farm in Bethel, N.Y. for three days of peace and music, musicians and concert-goers recall a unique moment for their generation
Megan Rapinoe's dad probably voted for Trump
Rapinoe spoke about what it was like to come out to her conservative parents
"The Rock" and Lauren Hashian tie the knot
Johnson's former brother-in-law snapped photos of the happy couple during the seaside wedding
George R.R. Martin: "Game Of Thrones" TV show ending is "freeing"
"I don't think it was very good for me because the very thing that should have speeded me up actually slowed me down," Martin said
Technology
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Proposed laws could change how consumers get smartphones repaired
Twenty states are considering so-called "Right to Repair" bills to allow electronics to be fixed without jeopardizing quality or voiding warranties
Coming soon to Netflix: Movie trailers crafted by AI
Streaming giant is investing in tech that can automate part of the trailer-making process for its massive library
Funeral homes now live streaming memorial services
Roughly 20% of funeral homes in U.S. offer an online option to grieving family and friends who can't attend the event
Overstock shares sink after CEO comments about "Deep State"
Investors are fleeing retailer Overstock after its CEO issued a bizarre statement about the "deep state" and "men in black"
U.S. lawmaker joins international Facebook investigation
Rep. David Cicilline joins the International Grand Committee on Disinformation and "Fake News," as lawmakers from a dozen countries seek answers on election influencing
Science
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500 million bees drop dead in Brazil in 3 months
Lab research pointed to pesticides with neonicotinoids and fipronil — products banned in Europe — as the main cause of death
NASA program "OMG" trying to find out how fast Greenland's ice is melting
Ice lost in Greenland means higher sea levels around the world. "Oceans Melting Greenland," a NASA program in its fourth year, is studying the melt.
Activists mourn first Icelandic glacier lost to climate change
A memorial plaque was installed at the site of the former glacier, warning that "in the next 200 years all our glaciers are expected to follow the same path"
Rescued baby dugong dies of shock with a stomach full of plastic
"Her death will remind Thais and people all over the world not to dispose trash into the oceans," a Natural Resources and Environment Minister said
NASA picks Alabama space center for moon lander program
The lander is a critical element in NASA's plans to return astronauts to the moon in 2024
Health
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Planned Parenthood exits Title X program, rejects "gag order"
"For too many people struggling to make ends meet, it may be that they may go without care," said Planned Parenthood's new leader, Alexis McGill Johnson
Juul raises $325 million despite growing health concerns
Facing stricter regulation in the U.S., the vaping company has been pushing to expand overseas
Dog Goods USA recalls pig ears in 33-state outbreak of salmonella
Pet owners are urged to return pig ears sold under the Chef Toby brand amid reports of 127 people falling ill
Teen blames vaping after his lung collapses
As the CDC and state health departments investigate acute lung injuries possibly tied to e-cigarettes, one teen launches a social media campaign, #lunglove, against vaping
Thousands of veterans fear "burn pits" have exposed them to lethal disease
At some of military bases in Afghanistan, waste materials were disposed of in so-called "burn pits"
MoneyWatch
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Epstein signed will days before his death in Manhattan jail
Epstein put all of his holdings in a trust — known as the "The 1953 Trust" — though there's no word on beneficiaries
U.S. kids are quitting sports amid rising costs, inequality
Youth sports participation is rising among richer families, as children lower down the ladder exit the field
34% of economists expect a recession in 2021
The good news for Americans? Fewer forecasters think a serious downturn is likely to hit next year
CEOs say running a company isn't only about the stock price
In a shift, leading chief executives say companies also must invest in workers and protect the environment
Proposed laws could change how consumers get smartphones repaired
Twenty states are considering so-called "Right to Repair" bills to allow electronics to be fixed without jeopardizing quality or voiding warranties
Crime
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Tourists face jail time for stealing sand from Sardinia, Italy
The couple told police they took the sand because they wanted to keep it as a "souvenir"
America's deadliest mass shootings
These are the deadliest mass shootings in American history
NYPD Officer Daniel Pantaleo fired in 2014 Eric Garner death
New York City's police commissioner fired the officer involved in the 2014 death of an unarmed black man
Man who allegedly threatened 100 victim mass shooting arrested
Tristan Wix texted about his desire to set world record for "longest confirmed kill ever" and slay at least 100 people, authorities said
Epstein signed will days before his death in Manhattan jail
Epstein put all of his holdings in a trust — known as the "The 1953 Trust" — though there's no word on beneficiaries
Space
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Space
NASA's step forward in new moon plan
NASA has moved a step closer in resuming human space missions since the program was shuttered in 2011. CBS News' Marc Liverman reports from Huntsville, Alabama, where NASA announced it will manage the building of the new human lunar lander.
NASA picks Alabama space center for moon lander program
The lander is a critical element in NASA's plans to return astronauts to the moon in 2024
Milky Way black hole emits mysterious light flare
Scientists spot a flare of light coming from a black hole in the Milky Way. Syracuse University physics professor Duncan Brown explains to CBSN how the mysterious event may have occurred.
Dream Chaser spaceplanes to launch on Vulcan rocket
Sierra Nevada Corp. picks ULA's Vulcan rocket to boost Dream Chaser spaceplanes into orbit
Our galaxy's black hole suddenly flashed a bright light
Scientists called the flashes "unprecedented"
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Jason Corbett murder: A look at the evidence
In August 2015, former FBI agent Tom Martens and his daughter Molly Corbett admitted killing her Irish-born husband Jason Corbett, insisting they beat him in self-defense with a brick paver and a baseball bat because Jason was choking Molly and threatening to kill her
Michael Gargiulo case: Stabbing deaths of three women linked to suspected serial killer
Investigators link murders of Tricia Pacaccio, Ashley Ellerin and Maria Bruno to same suspect: Michael Gargiulo
The worst movies of 2019
The worst films of the year star big name actors, including Keanu Reeves, Anne Hathaway, and Chris Hemsworth.
The Oddities & Curiosities Expo
A traveling exhibition of gothic and occult art, sideshow performers, and bizarre specimens stopped outside Chicago, where CBS News photographer Jake Barlow took in the odd sights
New York's Central Park
America's first major landscaped public park, the 840-acre park in Manhattan welcomes more than 37 million visitors every year
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Warren apologizes for ancestry controversy
At a Native American forum in Iowa Monday, Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren apologized for controversy caused by her previous claims of Native American heritage. CBS News 2020 campaign reporter Zak Hudak reports.
Trump 2020 press secretary talks economics
Donald Trump is dismissing what could be warnings of a possible looming recession. Kayleigh McEnany, the national press secretary for the Trump 2020 campaign, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss their economic strategy.
Planned Parenthood rejects "gag order"
Planned Parenthood announced it's giving up its federal funding from Title X, a program dedicated to providing birth control to low-income women. The decision was made after the Trump administration issued a new rule that would prohibit clinics from referring women for abortions. Jan Crawford and Kate Smith join CBSN with more on how this could impact the organization.
A climate reckoning in the heartland
A historic flood in March 2019 left much of America's heartland under water. Grain farmers already struggling to bounce back from the Chinese trade war must now grapple with the realities of climate change that threaten to change the future of farming forever. Now, some farmers are implementing practices that could potentially reverse the effects of climate change – and provide a bigger profit. In this CBSN Originals documentary, Adam Yamaguchi travels to Nebraska, where he meets two farmers on different paths, both determined to pass their legacies on to the next generation.
Warren apologizes at Native American forum
Massachusetts Senator and Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren apologized Monday for her past claims of Native American heritage. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe was at the forum in Sioux City, Iowa. He spoke with CBSN's Elaine Quijano about what he heard.
