Cory Booker drops out of presidential race
"I will carry this fight forward — I just won't be doing it as a candidate for president this year," Booker wrote.
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Booker says impeachment trial could be "big blow" to his campaign
Booker warned President Trump's impeachment trial and other issues could hinder his strategy to winning in Iowa.
Booker appeals for donations to keep campaign afloat
The New Jersey senator has not qualified for the next Democratic presidential debate in Los Angeles later this month.
How Cory Booker wants to reform college and pro sports
Booker, who played football at Stanford, would press for law allowing student athletes to make money from the use of their name and likeness
2020 Democrats reveal final 3rd-quarter fundraising totals
The contenders in the presidential race are revealing how much their campaigns took in from July through September
Cory Booker raises millions after threatening to drop out
Booker's campaign said it needed to raise $1.7 million at the end of September to stay competitive and expand operations
Bon Jovi sends fundraising plea for Cory Booker
The New Jersey native emailed Senator Booker's supporters Saturday asking for campaign donations
Booker warns lack of fundraising could end his 2020 campaign
"The next 10 days will determine whether Cory Booker can stay in this race and compete to win the nomination," Addisu Demissie, Booker's presidential campaign manager, wrote in a memo
2020 Democratic candidates embrace the selfie line
How the 2020 Democratic contenders are integrating the photo line into their digital strategy
Cory Booker wants federal gov't to plant billions of trees
His new bill also plans to restore over 2 million acres of wetlands and to re-establish the Civilian Conservation Corps, a New Deal-era work program
Booker speaks on gun violence and white nationalism
The 2020 candidate is speaking at the historic Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina
Booker slams Biden as "an architect of mass incarceration"
"I'm disappointed that it's taken Joe Biden years and years until he was running for president to actually say he made a mistake"
Unlikely Senate allies put aside politics to reform criminal justice
"We live in a nation where our criminal justice system is still deeply biased against low-income people. And this was a step," Booker said
On the road with Cory Booker in New Hampshire
Mired low in the polls, Booker tours the Granite State to argue that beating Trump shouldn't be enough for Democrats
Most 2020 Democrats offer few specifics to meet border crisis
Questions could come soon -- the first presidential primary TV debates are Wednesday and Thursday in Miami and will be co-hosted by a Spanish-language television network
Booker set to testify on reparations before House subcommittee
Subcommittee is expected to hear testimony from Booker and other witnesses, including actor Danny Glover and author Ta-Nehisi Coates
DNC announces candidates participating in first Democratic primary debates
Fourteen of the candidates met both criteria for the debates
Booker unveils plan to protect abortion rights if he wins presidency
The plan includes the creation of a White House Office of Reproductive Freedom, which would be designed to advance abortion rights
Cory Booker renews push to end controversial ICE program
Booker's proposal seeks to end ICE's practice of effectively training and deputizing local law enforcement as federal immigration agents
Cory Booker releases plan to reduce gun suicides
The presidential hopeful has proposed a raft of gun control measures, including federal licensing for firearms
Cory Booker unveils "Justice Academy" to recruit, teach volunteers
Democratic presidential candidate says the program will teach volunteers community organizing skills
Cory Booker and Ayanna Pressley introduce bill to address maternal mortality
The bill aims to substantially extend the amount of time Medicaid covers postpartum women
Sen. Cory Booker on his economic plan
Senator Cory Booker says the economy is booming thanks to Obama-era policies, not President Trump. The Democratic presidential hopeful joins CBSN with more on what he'd do for the economy if he wins in 2020.
Sen. Cory Booker on Mideast policy
Sen. Cory Booker weighs in on the violent Israel-Gaza clashes over the weekend. The Democratic presidential hopeful speaks to CBSN about why he disagrees with President Trump's approach to the conflict in the Mideast.
Sen. Cory Booker on "common sense" gun policy
Senator Cory Booker is unveiling his new plan to prevent gun violence. The 2020 Democratic presidential hopeful joins CBSN to offer more details about his proposal and why he thinks it could pass in Congress.
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2020 Daily Trail Markers: Top GOP lawmakers dismiss Trump's refusal to commit to a peaceful transfer of power
The president's comments come days before he is expected to announce his nominee to the Supreme Court to fill the vacancy left by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death.
Facebook takes down suspicious accounts linked to Russia
The removed accounts targeted a number of countries, including the U.S., but focused primarily on Syria and Ukraine.
Trump lays out "vision" for health care
The president said on Thursday he will sign an executive order that lays out that vision, but has no legislative power.
Trump focuses on law and order at Jacksonville, Florida, rally
Mr. Trump brought up Wednesday night's shooting of two police officers in Louisville, Kentucky.
Sanders says Trump is ready to undermine democracy to stay in power
The senator slammed the president's refusal to commit to a peaceful transfer of power and his opposition to mail-in voting.
"This time is different": Biden attracts slew of ex-military, GOP endorsements
"I haven't seen this volume of people willing to publicly say, 'I can't support my party,'" former New Jersey Governor Christine Todd Whitman.
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.
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.
Nearly 500 ex-military, national security officials endorse Biden
In an open letter, the retired military leaders and national security officials said Biden has the skills to "address a world on fire."
Some GOP lawmakers dismiss Trump's comments on transfer of power
President Trump on Wednesday declined to commit to a peaceful transfer of power should he lose to Joe Biden.
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Vladimir Putin nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
President Trump has also been nominated for the prize this year.
Police raid finds more than 300K used condoms being packed for resale
The factory's owner, a 34-year-old woman, reportedly confessed they bought the used condoms from someone else.
Julian Assange's fiancée opens up about their sons, secret relationship
Going public with their relationship now, when Assange could be looking at decades of U.S. prison time, is a calculated emotional appeal to the British court.
Saudi Arabian dissidents launch opposition party to end "repression"
The group of exiled Saudis in the U.K., the U.S. and elsewhere say their goal is to avert "absolute dictatorship and pave the way for democracy."
North Korea accused of shooting, burning man found adrift in sea
Officials in South Korea say the man, a government official who disappeared off a patrol boat, may have been trying to defect.
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2020 Daily Trail Markers: Top GOP lawmakers dismiss Trump's refusal to commit to a peaceful transfer of power
The president's comments come days before he is expected to announce his nominee to the Supreme Court to fill the vacancy left by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death.
Cop on leave after allegedly walking bike over protester's head
The alleged incident came amid nationwide protests over a grand jury's decision not to indict three Louisville police officers for the fatal police shooting of Breonna Taylor.
Attorneys say officers didn't ID themselves in Breonna Taylor raid
Attorneys for the Taylor family and for Kenneth Walker are calling on the Kentucky AG to release the grand jury report.
Tesla accuses electric truck maker Nikola of stealing design
Nikola's shares have plunged recently, as company endures what one analyst calls a "Twilight Zone of a few weeks."
Some sparkling water brands have PFAS chemicals, study finds
PFAS, sometimes called "forever" chemicals, aren't federally regulated and may have adverse health effects.
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2020 Daily Trail Markers: Top GOP lawmakers dismiss Trump's refusal to commit to a peaceful transfer of power
The president's comments come days before he is expected to announce his nominee to the Supreme Court to fill the vacancy left by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death.
Facebook takes down suspicious accounts linked to Russia
The removed accounts targeted a number of countries, including the U.S., but focused primarily on Syria and Ukraine.
Trump lays out "vision" for health care
The president said on Thursday he will sign an executive order that lays out that vision, but has no legislative power.
Trump focuses on law and order at Jacksonville, Florida, rally
Mr. Trump brought up Wednesday night's shooting of two police officers in Louisville, Kentucky.
Sanders says Trump is ready to undermine democracy to stay in power
The senator slammed the president's refusal to commit to a peaceful transfer of power and his opposition to mail-in voting.
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Where does the media's portrayal of bisexuality go from here?
While television and film have often pushed boundaries on stories surrounding gay and lesbian individuals, experts say bisexuality has often been left behind.
NFL legend Gale Sayers dies at 77
Sayers is well-known for his seven seasons with the Chicago Bears, which helped him become the youngest player ever inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Jeff Daniels on playing James Comey
Jeff Daniels joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss his role as former FBI Director James Comey. The Showtime two-part series "The Comey Rule" first follows the investigation into Hillary Clinton's emails and then turns to the first months of the Trump presidency.
CDC warns against trick-or-treating during pandemic
The CDC also stresses that Halloween costume masks are not acceptable substitutes for cloth masks.
Comedians Desus and Mero dish life lessons
Comedians and talk show hosts Desus Nice and The Kid Mero join "CBS This Morning" to discuss their new book, "God-Level Knowledge Darts: Life Lessons from the Bronx." The duo gives their best life advice on dating, fame and taking late night TV by storm.
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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.
Justice Dept moves to make it easier to sue internet companies
It's the latest move to amend a 24-year-old law that shields social media companies from most lawsuits.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk's next big bet rides on better batteries
But battery breakthroughs fail to energize investors hoping for immediate breakthroughs from electric car maker.
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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.
Astronomers find "northern lights" surrounding Rosetta's comet
Scientists have found a glowing aurora surrounding the famous comet Chury.
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Some sparkling water brands have PFAS chemicals, study finds
PFAS, sometimes called "forever" chemicals, aren't federally regulated and may have adverse health effects.
United rolling out COVID-19 testing program for passengers
The program will roll out in San Francisco for flyers bound for Hawaii.
Black physicians group to vet safety of COVID-19 vaccines
The National Medical Association says African Americans don't trust the government when it comes to deadly virus.
Over 90% of Americans still susceptible to virus, CDC boss says
His warning comes as President Trump continues to talk about so-called herd immunity.
Fauci and Redfield say they expect COVID vaccine to be widely available by spring
Administration health officials testified after the U.S. passed the grim milestone of 200,000 coronavirus deaths.
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Tesla accuses electric truck maker Nikola of stealing design
Nikola's shares have plunged recently, as company endures what one analyst calls a "Twilight Zone of a few weeks."
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.
Justice Dept moves to make it easier to sue internet companies
It's the latest move to amend a 24-year-old law that shields social media companies from most lawsuits.
Former eBay workers to plead guilty in cyberstalking case
Four former employees are expected to plead guilty next month for their role in the intimidation scheme.
Costco reportedly drops Palmetto Cheese over BLM controversy
South Carolina mayor sparked outrage by attacking the racial justice movement. Now his business is under attack.
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Attorneys say officers didn't ID themselves in Breonna Taylor raid
Attorneys for the Taylor family and for Kenneth Walker are calling on the Kentucky AG to release the grand jury report.
Prostitution charges dropped against Patriots CEO Robert Kraft
The decision comes after authorities announced Monday that they would not appeal a court's decision that made video of the alleged crime inadmissible at trial.
Video allegedly shows man shooting at 2 Louisville officers
Interim Police Chief Robert Schroeder said the two officers are "doing well and will survive their injuries."
Attorney for Breonna Taylor's family vows to "keep fighting"
"Make no mistake, we will keep fighting this fight in Breonna's memory, and we will never stop saying her name."
Man accused of driving into protesters used vineyard as "training camp"
Benjamin Hung "drove his Dodge Ram truck adorned with flags associated with right-wing extremist groups into a crowd of individuals peacefully protesting," affidavit says,
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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.
NASA chief calls for full funding ahead of 2024 moon landing mission
Despite budget worries, NASA's administrator remains optimistic about a 2024 moon landing.
Space Force deploys its 1st squadron outside of the U.S.
The "core space operators" deployed by the U.S. military's controversial newest branch aren't in orbit, they're in Qatar.
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Evidence in the case against Mary Katherine Higdon
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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
Emmys red carpet: The best-dressed stars ever
These are the best Emmy Awards red carpet looks of all time.
The 50 most expensive colleges in America, ranked
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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.
Active 2020 hurricane season could last months more
Tropical Depression Beta has dropped at least a foot of rain over the Houston area. It's the 23rd tropical cyclone to hit the Atlantic this year and there's still more than two months left in the hurricane season. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN to explain.
What's next for the Supreme Court?
As the fight over Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's replacement heats up, the big question is, what's next for the Supreme Court? CBSN legal analyst Rebecca Roiphe joined CBSN to talk about how this vacancy may impact upcoming cases.
Formerly incarcerated people face financial obstacles to voting
The ACLU says roughly 5.8 million people in the U.S. can't vote this year because of a patchwork of state felony disenfranchisement laws. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns spoke to "Red and Blue" host Elaine Quijano about some of the barriers to voting they are facing.
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.