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
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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
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: 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
CBS News Battleground Tracker: The "Beat Trump" factor shapes Democratic field
Democrats' main criteria for a candidate is the ability to defeat President Trump
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
Gun policy public opinion a year after Parkland shooting
CBS News polling review and analysis finds that most Americans are frustrated by national debate over gun policy
CBS News poll reveals what viewers want to hear in Trump's State of the Union
Americans who plan to tune in to the speech are more likely to be from the president's own party than either Democrats or independents
State of the Union: Little has changed since last year
Recent CBS News polling shows pessimism about the country and low marks for the president despite strong economy
CBS News poll: Most Americans oppose Trump declaring national emergency for wall
According to new CBS News poll, Americans want both sides to keep negotiating
Poll finds football fans divided on use of instant replay
Half of Americans also say the NFL should require players to stand if they're on the field during the national anthem, according to a new CBS News poll
Americans optimistic about economy, but pessimistic about country’s direction - CBS News poll
More than two-thirds of Americans feel the economy is good, yet most Americans only rate the way things are going in the country overall as only fair or even going badly
More Americans now see Mueller probe as justified, CBS News poll finds
But they also say Democrats should be focusing on their own agenda — and not investigating Trump
Pelosi has edge over Trump on budget negotiations, CBS News poll shows
Seven in 10 Americans don't think the issue of a border wall is worth a government shutdown, new CBS News survey finds
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U.S. to impose new sanctions as standoff with Iran deepens
Trump threatens "obliteration" of Islamic Republic as his plans to resolve crisis remain unclear, and Iran threatens it could shoot down another drone
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
South Carolina Democratic voters urge unity
This offered some refuge to Joe Biden, who landed here after facing a torrent of criticism from his 2020 rivals for his comments about his ability to work with known segregationists
2020 Sunday Trail Markers: What to know about the Democratic debates
"It's too early for candidates to be attacking each other, so they will be tripping all over themselves to attack Trump," veteran Republican strategist Todd Harris told CBS News
Buttigieg faces off with residents in tense, raw South Bend town hall
The South Bend mayor and presidential candidate has been addressing the police shooting of an African American man last Sunday
Kamala Harris: Concerns about my prosecutorial record are "overblown"
The Democratic presidential candidate defends her record as "smart on crime"
Joe Sestak becomes 25th Democrat running for president
Sestak, who made his announcement in a video posted to his campaign website, is a Vietnam War veteran who also served in Iraq and Afghanistan
Oregon Republicans leave state Senate over climate change bill
A group of 11 Republican state senators have walked out and prevented legislative quorum
GOP lawmaker says U.S. should cripple Iranian economy
Rep. Michael McCaul said crippling sanction will force the Iranian government to the negotiating table
Top Democrat says Trump "legitimately torn" on Iran response
Rep. Adam Smith nevertheless criticized the administration's strategy, saying officials are deeply divided on how to approach rising tensions with Iran
Pence blames Dems for migrant child detention center conditions
The vice president said the conditions — which he called "heartbreaking" — stem from Democrats' "refusal" to expand detention space for migrants
Full transcript: Sen. Bernie Sanders on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of the interview with Sen. Bernie Sanders that aired Sunday, June 23, 2019 on "Face the Nation"
Kamala Harris describes party tension over impeachment
"I have chosen to stand with the position that I believe," Harris told CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe. "The proceedings should begin"
Protesters confront Pete Buttigieg after police shooting
"I'm not asking for your vote," Buttigieg said. "I will promise that there will be a review to make sure that there is no racism on this department and that it will be independent"
Democratic candidates continue push in South Carolina
South Carolina is considered a proving ground ahead of a Super Tuesday slate that includes other similar Southern states and hundreds of delegates at stake
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Team USA embraces "crazy" growth of women's soccer worldwide
As Team USA defends its championship title, a record number of viewers points to the growing popularity of women's soccer around the world
Why the sperm bank industry is "buyer beware"
A NYC sperm bank faces multiple lawsuits that claim it did not properly screen its donors for genetic diseases
University of Utah student vanishes after taking Lyft from airport
Mackenzie Lueck was last heard from around 1 a.m. on June 17 when she texted her mom saying her flight landed safely at Salt Lake City airport
Skydiving plane in Hawaii crash was involved in prior incident
Video purportedly shows the same plane three years earlier spinning and forcing the 14 skydivers inside to jump out early
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
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U.S. to impose new sanctions as standoff with Iran deepens
Trump threatens "obliteration" of Islamic Republic as his plans to resolve crisis remain unclear, and Iran threatens it could shoot down another drone
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
South Carolina Democratic voters urge unity
This offered some refuge to Joe Biden, who landed here after facing a torrent of criticism from his 2020 rivals for his comments about his ability to work with known segregationists
2020 Sunday Trail Markers: What to know about the Democratic debates
"It's too early for candidates to be attacking each other, so they will be tripping all over themselves to attack Trump," veteran Republican strategist Todd Harris told CBS News
Buttigieg faces off with residents in tense, raw South Bend town hall
The South Bend mayor and presidential candidate has been addressing the police shooting of an African American man last Sunday
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Team USA embraces "crazy" growth of women's soccer worldwide
As Team USA defends its championship title, a record number of viewers points to the growing popularity of women's soccer around the world
U.S. to impose new sanctions as standoff with Iran deepens
Trump threatens "obliteration" of Islamic Republic as his plans to resolve crisis remain unclear, and Iran threatens it could shoot down another drone
Opposition party wins Istanbul mayoral election, defying Erdogan
The victory by Ekrem Imamoglu, 49, comes after he initially won a close election for mayor in March
Air Canada passenger says she was abandoned on plane
The passenger said it was a "nightmare" scenario and she has been suffering from night terrors
GOP lawmaker says U.S. should cripple Iranian economy
Rep. Michael McCaul said crippling sanction will force the Iranian government to the negotiating table
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Flying Wallendas traverse Times Square on a high wire
Two siblings started on opposite sides of 1,300-foot wire strung between skyscrapers and crossed each other in the middle
Highest-grossing movies of all time, ranked
What's the highest-grossing movie of all time? It might be one of your favorites
"Toy Story 4" brings to life a sluggish summer box office
The opening for "Toy Story 4" followed a string of disappointing sequels including "Dark Phoenix," "Godzilla: King of the Monsters" and "Men in Black: International"
Sherry Lansing, on life in Hollywood, and life since Hollywood
The producer, the first woman to head a major film studio, became a role model in a male-dominated industry, before – at the top of her game – boldly leaving the business altogether
Hollywood pioneer Sherry Lansing on life behind the scenes
The former actress and producer, and the first woman to head a major film studio, became a role model in a male-dominated industry. Then, while at the top of her game, she boldly left the business altogether. Mo Rocca reports.
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Seeing red: Mankind gets closer to Mars
NASA and SpaceX are both readying unmanned missions to the Red Planet, with the goal of putting human-filled boots on the ground
Iranian hackers wage cyber campaign amid tensions with US
Hackers believed to be working for the Iranian government have targeted U.S. government agencies, as well as sectors of the economy
For Apple, scaling back in China is easier said than done
Although the tech giant is eager to avoid tariffs, shifting some of its production out of China could take years
Making "The Jetsons" a reality: The first flying, self-driving cars are coming
"A lot of us grew up watching 'The Jetsons' and thought that was far-fetched. The reality is here today"
New Harry Potter augmented reality game released
Wands at the ready! The new Harry Potter augmented reality game is here early
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Almanac: Sex researcher Alfred Kinsey
The biologist who achieved fame with a pair of best-selling books about male and female sexual behavior was born on June 23. 1894
Seeing red: Mankind gets closer to Mars
NASA and SpaceX are both readying unmanned missions to the Red Planet, with the goal of putting human-filled boots on the ground
Apollo 11 50th anniversary: 50 photos from the moon
50 photos to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the moon landing
Seal learns to sing "Star Wars" theme song
A grey seal named Zola was a standout
Nature up close: Getting rid of the lawn mower (and your lawn, too)
Instead of spending time and money to maintain a monoculture that is actually damaging to our environment, follow these suggestions on how to let your yard go wild
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Why the sperm bank industry is "buyer beware"
A NYC sperm bank faces multiple lawsuits that claim it did not properly screen its donors for genetic diseases
Jazzercise: Fit at 50
Long before crossfit became a fad and spinning a sensation, there was the dance-based workout that – now half a century old – is alive and kicking
9/11 first responder spending his last days fighting for victims' fund
Despite everything Luis Alvarez has been through, he said he would "absolutely in a heartbeat" do the same thing
Wisconsin governor vetoes 4 abortion bills
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin said some of the claims made in support of the legislation were "inflammatory, offensive and blatantly false"
Planned Parenthood says Missouri will not renew license to perform abortions
"The fate of abortion access in Missouri now rests in a court's hands," Planned Parenthood said
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"Something new": Surprise weddings
Are you the spontaneous type? Then you might be someone to throw a "surprise wedding," with none of the angst, doting mother's advice or fighting bridesmaids to contend with
U.S. team, U.S. Soccer agree to mediate gender discrimination lawsuit
The U.S. team won its first three games of the tournament and is scheduled to play Spain in the knockout stage
U.S. blacklists Chinese supercomputing groups
Commerce Department cuts the companies off from American tech, saying they pose a threat to national security
For Apple, scaling back in China is easier said than done
Although the tech giant is eager to avoid tariffs, shifting some of its production out of China could take years
Dow joins S&P 500 in notching new all-time high
Buoyed by the Fed, investors shrug off concerns about an economic slowdown and ongoing trade tensions
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University of Utah student vanishes after taking Lyft from airport
Mackenzie Lueck was last heard from around 1 a.m. on June 17 when she texted her mom saying her flight landed safely at Salt Lake City airport
Utah student vanishes after taking Lyft
Family and friends of a missing University of Utah student are pleading for information about her mysterious disappearance, shortly after taking a Lyft ride. Mackenzie Lueck was last seen one week ago. David Begnaud reports.
Buttigieg pledges to take racist officers off the force
South Bend mayor and 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg faced his constituents at a tense town hall Sunday afternoon following the fatal shooting one week ago of Eric Logan, an African American man, by South Bend Police Sgt. Ryan O'Neill, a white police officer.
Man in Wisconsin charged in death of 5-year-old who found gun
Michael Moore, 25, is charged with neglecting a child resulting in death; he could face up to 25 years in prison if convicted
Kamala Harris: Concerns about my prosecutorial record are "overblown"
The Democratic presidential candidate defends her record as "smart on crime"
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NASA discovery could signal life on Mars
NASA scientists say its Curiosity rover discovered high amounts of methane gas on Mars. On Earth, the gas is typically produced by living things. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joins CBSN to discuss if this observation could mean there's life on Mars.
Seeing red: Mankind gets closer to Mars
NASA and SpaceX are both readying unmanned missions to the Red Planet, with the goal of putting human-filled boots on the ground
Apollo 11 50th anniversary: 50 photos from the moon
50 photos to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the moon landing
NASA to land 1st woman on moon as part of Artemis mission
NASA's project aims to bring human beings back to the moon by 2024
NASA spots "Star Trek" Starfleet logo on Mars
Hopefully, it finds some aliens sporting Vulcan salutes next
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Evidence photos from the police shooting of Danroy "DJ" Henry Jr.
Evidence from the scene of Pace University student DJ Henry’s fatal encounter with Officer Aaron Hess in Mount Pleasant, N.Y.
Apollo 11 50th anniversary: 50 photos from the moon
50 photos to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the moon landing
Deadliest highway in every state
These are the highways with the highest rate of fatal crashes
Mount Everest deaths: Inside a deadly climbing season
A look at a treacherous 2019 climbing season on the world's highest peak
Photographer Dave Engledow, the "World's Best Father"
He calls himself the "World's Best Father," and he's got the pictures of himself and his daughter, Alice, to prove it
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Why the sperm bank industry is "buyer beware"
A New York City sperm bank faces multiple lawsuits, claiming it did not properly screen its donors for genetic diseases. The sperm bank industry is expected to be worth more than $5 billion by 2025, but some families say they're learning troubling information after the fact. Anna Werner reports.
Utah student vanishes after taking Lyft
Family and friends of a missing University of Utah student are pleading for information about her mysterious disappearance, shortly after taking a Lyft ride. Mackenzie Lueck was last seen one week ago. David Begnaud reports.
Women's World Cup attracting record viewers
The U.S. women's soccer team enters the knockout rounds Monday at the World Cup in France. The defending champions will take on Spain. The tournament is attracting a record number of viewers, pointing to the growing popularity of women's soccer around the world. Roxana Saberi reports from Reims, France.
Plane in Hawaii crash was in prior incident
Officials in Hawaii are investigating how a skydiving plane crashed, killing all 11 people on board. It happened Friday just after takeoff on the island of Oahu. The same plane was involved in another mid-air incident three years ago. The names of the victims could be released as early as Monday. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Powerful tornado rips through South Bend
More than a dozen states in the Central and Eastern U.S. are starting Monday under a severe weather threat. A tornado slammed parts of Indiana over the weekend. Adriana Diaz reports from South Bend.