Battleground Tracker: Biden leads in Wisconsin, has edge in Arizona
The coronavirus continues to shape the race heading into the final weeks of the campaign.
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Battleground Tracker: Biden leads in Michigan and Nevada, race tied in Iowa
Regarding President Trump's battle with coronavirus, most think he acted irresponsibly.
Analysis: Millions have already voted — what we've learned so far
How will the sky-high rates of early voting affect what election night looks like as the votes are being counted?
Battleground Tracker: Trump and Biden even in Ohio, as Biden leads in PA
Partisan voters in two key battlegrounds continue to divide over casting ballots by mail versus in person.
Debate-watchers say Biden won first debate — CBS News poll
Immediately after the debate, the CBS News Battleground Tracker interviewed likely voters nationwide who watched the debate in order to get their reaction.
Battleground Tracker: Tight races in Georgia and North Carolina
As important as the Supreme Court is, voters tell us it is just one of the major topics on their minds.
Battleground Tracker: Florida race tightens, Trump has edge in Texas
In a poll finished before news of Ginsburg's death, Biden's lead in Florida has shrunk since July, while Trump maintains a small edge in Texas.
Battleground Tracker: Biden gains edge in Arizona, leads big in Minnesota
In Arizona, the more concerned voters are about COVID-19, the less likely they are to be voting for Trump.
CBS News Battleground Tracker: National, Wisconsin contests steady amid protests
New CBS News poll finds Biden's margins over Trump are the same nationwide and in battleground state of Wisconsin.
Voters say COVID vaccine this year would be rushed - CBS News poll
Most voters say they would not get a COVID-19 vaccine right away.
Will reluctant Trump supporters stick with him in 2020?
Mary Kay Bennett, a life-long Republican who has never crossed the party line in a presidential election confesses she regrets her 2016 Trump vote "every day."
Battleground Tracker: Republicans see U.S. as better off now than 4 years ago
And after the Democratic convention, Biden has solidified Democratic support, according to the latest CBS News poll.
Battleground Tracker: Dems happy with Harris pick, Biden leads ahead of DNC
Sixty-six percent of Democratic registered voters are glad Biden selected Harris to be his running mate.
Battleground Tracker: Biden solidifies Dem support ahead of convention
Biden is ahead in CBS News' current estimate of the Electoral College, leading Trump in states worth 279 electoral votes, with 270 needed to win.
Battleground Tracker: Biden leads in Wisconsin and Pennsylvania
The vast majority of voters in these two states say things in the U.S. are going badly. They think Joe Biden would do a better job of handling coronavirus by significant margins.
Polling analysis: Do voters view Biden and Trump as moderate or extreme?
The Trump campaign is trying to portray Biden as too radical for the country. Do voters agree?
Biden has edge in North Carolina, race is tight in Georgia — CBS News poll
Concern about President Trump's handling of coronavirus pandemic is continuing to take a political toll on him.
Most view kneeling during anthem as acceptable form of protest
Views on this are divided by political party and race.
Is there an enthusiasm gap between Trump and Biden supporters?
Is there an enthusiasm gap between Trump and Biden supporters, and what would that mean for the election?
Biden leads in Michigan and Trump has one-point edge in Ohio
CBS News' latest survey finds glaring divisions over the matters shaping the nation's cultural and race relations and public health — all of which are strongly tied to voting.
Battleground Tracker: COVID reshapes presidential race in Sun Belt
Biden has an edge over Trump in Florida, while the two are neck and neck in Arizona and Texas.
5 things to know about CBS News' 2020 Battleground Tracker
The CBS News Battleground Tracker explains what's on voters' minds and provides detailed snapshots of the presidential race in each state.
Majority of Americans agree with Black Lives Matter, CBS News poll finds
Eight in 10 Americans think the protests will have at least some influence on the way police treat racial minorities.
Record number of Americans say virus fight going badly, CBS News poll finds
President Trump gets his lowest marks for handling the pandemic since it began.
Americans weigh in on issues before the Supreme Court - CBS News Poll
Most favor keeping DACA in place and upholding the nation's abortion access law, Roe v. Wade.
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Threatening emails sent to Florida voters linked to overseas servers
The emails warned Florida residents to "vote for Trump on Election Day or we will come after you."
How do I vote in my state in the 2020 election?
COVID-19 is changing the way we'll cast our ballots this year, with many searching for absentee options. Here's CBS News' look at voting across the U.S. — America decides: States and dates.
Former RNC Chairman Michael Steele endorses Biden
"Now, I'm a lifelong Republican – and I'm still a Republican. But this ballot is how we restore the soul of our nation," said Michael Steele, who called Joe Biden "a good man."
McConnell urged White House not to make stimulus deal ahead of election
The Senate Majority Leader told Senate Republicans on Tuesday that he had warned the White House against making a deal.
Meadows: Trump didn't order declassification of Russia probe documents
The White House chief of staff said Trump's tweets about the Russia probe this month "were not self-executing declassification orders."
Trump attorneys and House Dems fight over subpoena for financial records
Democrats on the House Oversight and Reform Committee are trying to enforce a 2019 subpoena of President Trump's financial records from his accounting firm.
Opposing candidates for Utah governor release joint ad
"We can disagree without hating each other," Republican candidate Spencer Cox said.
2020 presidential debates: Timing and topics for Trump and Biden
Only one opportunity now remains for the two candidates to directly debate each other before Election Day.
Melania Trump stays off campaign trail, citing lingering cough
The first lady has tested negative for COVID-19 since her initial diagnosis.
U.S. billionaires are $1 trillion wealthier since pandemic
Amazon.com's Jeff Bezos received the biggest boost in personal wealth, with a gain of $90 billion, a study says.
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Man convicted of murdering reporter on submarine briefly escapes jail
Few details available on short-lived escape of Peter Madsen, Dane sentenced to life for grisly killing of Kim Wall on his homemade sub.
Ireland is first EU country to return to coronavirus lockdown
"Everyone in the country is being asked to stay at home," Prime Minister Micheal Martin said in a national address.
Trump sent officials to Syria to try to negotiate Austin Tice's release
Sources say the president quietly sent senior officials to Damascus in a bid to get kidnapped journalist Austin Tice home before the election, but they couldn't make a deal.
U.S. charges 6 Russian military officers for massive cyberattacks
The indictment was unsealed in federal court Monday.
2,000-year-old cat figure carving discovered in Peru
The geoglyph of the feline measures 121 feet long.
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Live updates: Coronavirus cases surge in the U.S.
Hospitals are overwhelmed in parts of the rural Midwest, unable to keep up with the rise of new patients sick with COVID-19.
GM expected to announce details of GMC Hummer EV
The zero-emissions "supertruck" is among 20 electric models the company plans to develop and sell globally by 2023.
Rural hospitals overwhelmed as COVID-19 cases soar nationwide
Coronavirus hospitalizations are rising in 37 states, and rural hospitals are feeling the brunt of the fall surge.
Threatening emails sent to Florida voters linked to overseas servers
The emails warned Florida residents to "vote for Trump on Election Day or we will come after you."
Seamstress stitches success with refashioned pushcart
At the start of the coronavirus pandemic, a young woman saw her career torn to shreds. A few months later, however, she has stitched together a path to success.
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Threatening emails sent to Florida voters linked to overseas servers
The emails warned Florida residents to "vote for Trump on Election Day or we will come after you."
How do I vote in my state in the 2020 election?
COVID-19 is changing the way we'll cast our ballots this year, with many searching for absentee options. Here's CBS News' look at voting across the U.S. — America decides: States and dates.
Former RNC Chairman Michael Steele endorses Biden
"Now, I'm a lifelong Republican – and I'm still a Republican. But this ballot is how we restore the soul of our nation," said Michael Steele, who called Joe Biden "a good man."
McConnell urged White House not to make stimulus deal ahead of election
The Senate Majority Leader told Senate Republicans on Tuesday that he had warned the White House against making a deal.
Meadows: Trump didn't order declassification of Russia probe documents
The White House chief of staff said Trump's tweets about the Russia probe this month "were not self-executing declassification orders."
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Using protest music to inspire in the "I Can't Breathe" era
"I Can't Breathe/Music for the Movement" reimagines three historically significant protest songs for the current moment and adds one new original track.
Disneyland and other theme parks face strict reopening guidelines
Disneyland and Universal Studios Hollywood will have to wait until their counties reach the least restrictive yellow tier before they can reopen with limited capacity.
Smithsonian museum displays Kobe Bryant's 2008 Finals jersey
Bryant donated it to the National Museum of African American History and Culture in 2017.
Ashley McBryde on co-hosting 2020 CMT Awards
Country star Ashley McBryde is co-hosting the 2020 CMT Music Awards. She joins "CBS This Morning" live from Nashville to discuss her first-time hosting gig. McBryde also shares how she turned to music to get herself through the pandemic, and the honor of playing legendary country star Loretta Lynn's guitar.
Jeff Bridges says he's been diagnosed with lymphoma
The Oscar-winning actor said he's starting treatment and the "prognosis is good."
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GM expected to announce details of GMC Hummer EV
The zero-emissions "supertruck" is among 20 electric models the company plans to develop and sell globally by 2023.
Department of Justice sues Google for antitrust violation
Feds and 11 states charge that search giant paid billions to carriers and web browsers to maintain its dominance.
SpaceX launches another 60 Starlink satellites
It was the first of two planned Starlink launchings in just three days.
Anti-abortion rights group says Facebook blocked ads over "debunked" facts
A conservative blog that marked the ads' claims as "partly false" has since posted an apology and retracted its fact check.
Twitter eases hacked materials policy after blocking Hunter Biden story
Twitter initially blocked a New York Post story based on alleged emails taken from his personal laptop.
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NASA asteroid mission declares "touchdown"
The dramatic effort to collect a sample is the centerpiece of an $800 million mission.
Tropical Storm Epsilon strengthens, could become hurricane
Epsilon is the earliest 26th named storm in a record-breaking hurricane season.
Colorado wildfires show "climate change is here and now"
As bad as this year has been, scientists warn it's "unlikely that the records from 2020 will stand for long."
7.5 magnitude Alaska earthquake triggers tsunami advisory
The powerful earthquake struck off the Alaska Peninsula on Monday afternoon. There were no immediate reports of damage.
This artist created a grocery store made entirely of plastic
"The Plastic Bag Store" will open for three weeks in New York City's Times Square.
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Live updates: Coronavirus cases surge in the U.S.
Hospitals are overwhelmed in parts of the rural Midwest, unable to keep up with the rise of new patients sick with COVID-19.
Rural hospitals overwhelmed as COVID-19 cases soar nationwide
Coronavirus hospitalizations are rising in 37 states, and rural hospitals are feeling the brunt of the fall surge.
42 coronavirus cases linked to massive church event in Maine
The church has routinely held indoor services of 70-100 people, during which "masks were available, but not routinely used."
How does coronavirus spread? When will a vaccine be available? Your questions, answered
Here are answers to some of your questions about COVID-19 as the U.S. sees a spike in new cases.
Disneyland and other theme parks face strict reopening guidelines
Disneyland and Universal Studios Hollywood will have to wait until their counties reach the least restrictive yellow tier before they can reopen with limited capacity.
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Workers being laid off twice as COVID ripples through economy
As PPP business loans run out, economists see a second wave of layoffs. "It feels completely arbitrary," said one worker made jobless.
Department of Justice sues Google for antitrust violation
Department of Justice and 11 states allege the search giant paid billions to Apple and others to maintain its dominance.
GM expected to announce details of GMC Hummer EV
The zero-emissions "supertruck" is among 20 electric models the company plans to develop and sell globally by 2023.
Bike sales surged during pandemic. Now thefts are up, too
A rise in thefts of two-wheelers has experts recommending multiple locks to prevent thieves from stealing bikes.
Disneyland and other theme parks face strict reopening guidelines
Disneyland and Universal Studios Hollywood will have to wait until their counties reach the least restrictive yellow tier before they can reopen with limited capacity.
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Breonna Taylor grand jury "didn't agree that certain actions were justified"
A Breonna Taylor case grand juror took issue Tuesday with the Kentucky AG's characterization of the panel's proceedings.
Bike sales surged during pandemic. Now thefts are up, too
A rise in thefts of two-wheelers has experts recommending multiple locks to prevent thieves from stealing bikes.
Ballot drop box fire prompts investigation for suspected arson
More than 200 ballots were in the damaged ballot box, the mayor of Baldwin Park said.
"The FBI Declassified": To catch a serial bomber
For 20 days, an unidentified bomber terrorized the city of Austin, Texas, when a series of homemade explosive devices detonated, killing two people and wounding three more.
U.S. charges 6 Russian military officers for massive cyberattacks
The indictment was unsealed in federal court Monday.
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NASA asteroid mission declares "touchdown"
The dramatic effort to collect a sample is the centerpiece of an $800 million mission.
NASA spacecraft trying to bring asteroid sample back to Earth
The drama unfolds Tuesday as the U.S. takes its first crack at collecting asteroid samples for return to Earth.
SpaceX launches another 60 Starlink satellites
It was the first of two planned Starlink launchings in just three days.
Star dies by "spaghettification" as it's consumed by black hole
Astronomers recently spotted a black hole swallowing up a star like celestial spaghetti — and no, that's not science fiction.
NASA astronaut, two cosmonauts, rocket toward space station
Astronaut Kate Rubins is using NASA's last currently contracted Soyuz seat for a ride to the space station.
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The most haunted places in America
Looking to be scared witless? Try these abandoned mental hospitals, "haunted" hotels, and more.
"Murder hornet" spotted in the United States
Growing up to two inches long, this killer insect can decapitate 40 honeybees per minute.
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Music fans head to a "drive-in"
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The most endangered species on Earth
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Building equitable shipping container spaces
Makhers Studio founder and CEO Wanona Satcher is building equitable spaces, one modular shipping container at a time. Satcher shares about her company's latest projects and explains why collaborating with communities to build affordable housing is crucial.
Fauci not surprised Trump got COVID
In a wide-ranging "60 Minutes" interview, Dr. Anthony Fauci expresses his frustration with a Trump campaign ad; explains why, early in the pandemic, masks were largely recommended for health care workers; and says whether he plans to vote in person.
Alexey Navalny describes being poisoned
The Russian opposition leader tells Lesley Stahl about what he went through after falling ill on an airplane this past August and why he won't let it stop him from the work he's doing against Russian President Vladimir Putin.
CBSN Originals: "Welcome to Pine Lake"
CBSN Originals presents its first feature documentary, "Welcome to Pine Lake." The film set out to tell the triumphant story of a progressive, women-run town — and ended up revealing the institutional racism at the city's core. The film is followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers and an extended discussion with important voices and thought leaders on the problems and possible solutions to systemic racism in America today, hosted by CBSN's Anne-Marie Green.
Supreme Court rules on Penn. mail-in ballots
The Supreme Court denied a request from Pennsylvania Republicans, who sought to stop the state from being able to count mail-in ballots received up to three days after Election Day if they were postmarked by November 3. CBS News campaign reporters Nicole Sganga and Zak Hudak joined CBSN’s “Red and Blue” to discuss the latest on the crucial swing state.