Does Romney really hate redistribution?
Mitt Romney is railing against redistribution despite its central place in the American system
Issues 2012: In Depth
Issue brief: Taxes
CBS News breaks down the issue of taxes: the challenge, the problems and the solutions
Issue brief: Health care
Health care is expensive and getting more so, squeezing private enterprise and driving up the deficit. CBS News takes an in-depth look at the issue
Issue brief: Debt and Deficit
The issue of the debt and deficit, broken down by CBS News: the challenges, the problems and the solutions
Issue brief: Immigration
America's immigration policy doesn't attract high-skilled immigrants, nor does it address the estimated 11.5M undocumented immigrants here. CBS News takes an in-depth look at the issue
Issue brief: Energy and Environment
CBS News breaks down the issues of energy and the environment: the challenge, the problems and the candidates' positions
Issue brief: Education
The issue of education broken down by CBS News: the challenges, the problems and the solutions
Issue brief: Afghanistan and Pakistan
CBS News' in-depth look at war in Afghanistan and its effect on neighboring Pakistan as well as its impact on U.S. politics
Issue brief: Russia
An in-depth look from CBS News at how U.S. leaders are managing the relationship with Russia
Issue brief: Global finance
CBS News takes an in-depth look at the European Union as it deals with member countries' economic issues
Issue brief: China
CBS News takes a look at the political flashpoint of China, as it's on track to become the world's largest economy
Issue brief: Iran
As Iran continues to pursue nuclear weapons, CBS News takes an in-depth look at the issue and its political ramifications
With Election Day on the horizon, issues take center stage
CBS News' series, Issues 2012: In Depth, takes a look at the issues facing the country this election year
Issue brief: Arab Spring
CBS News' in-depth look at the Arab Spring: turmoil in Libya, Egypt, Syria, and elsewhere, and what it means for the U.S.
Issue brief: Housing
CBS News examines the lingering problems with the housing market, still struggling to recover in the wake of the recession
To sequester or not to sequester?
The president's prediction that automatic spending cuts "will not happen" has sown confusion among policymakers working to avert the fiscal cliff
Obama grilled on immigration promise
At a Miami town hall meeting, the president responded to a charge that he didn't keep his promise on major immigration reform
Student debt: Is it worth it?
Stanford University president, John Hennessy speaks to "CTM" co-hosts about the payoff behind the high cost of higher education
Campaign 2012: Obama vs. Romney
In separate interviews, President Barack Obama and his challenger, Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, discuss the election year's hot-button issues
Obama: Congress in the way of housing recovery
In his weekly address President Obama chides Congress for adjourning before passing his proposed housing bill
Bob's Blog: Swing state voters & big issues
Bob Schieffer previews Sunday's "Face the Nation" and looks at the news of the week
Politics
Georgia, Alabama, Arkansas, Texas and Minnesota primary results
CBS News projects Kemp will win the nomination, easily defeating Trump-backed Perdue.
Biden: "When in God's name are we going to stand up to the gun lobby?"
"I had hoped when I became president I would not have to do this — again," President Biden said from the White House.
U.S. bases that honored Confederate leaders to receive new names
The Naming Commission released the names it's proposing for nine U.S. military installations that honor Confederate leaders and is reviewing the names of more than 750 other military assets.
Ex-Sandy Hook congressman begs for gun laws after Texas school shooting
"I am here on this floor to beg — to literally get down on my hands and knees and beg my colleagues," he said. "Find a path forward here."
Iraqi man in U.S. charged in alleged ISIS plot to kill George W. Bush
The FBI said the man was involved in a scheme to smuggle four ISIS operatives into the country to kill the former president.
Biden to sign policing executive order 2 years after George Floyd died
Biden is signing the order on federal policing two years after Floyd died at the hands of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.
Pelosi responds to archbishop denying her communion over abortion stance
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi noted the Catholic Church isn't reprimanding lawmakers who support the death penalty.
Psaki joining MSNBC, with plans to get her own streaming show
The former White House press secretary will start with the network in fall.
The former Army colonel in charge of searching for Supreme Court leaker
Gail Curley is the Supreme Court's 11th Marshal and the second woman to hold the post.
McCormick sues over counting mail ballots in Pennsylvania Senate race
The lawsuit asks the state's Commonwealth Court to require counties to promptly count mail-in ballots that lack a required handwritten date on the return envelope.
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Ukraine's Zelenskyy voices "personal" grief over "awful shooting in Texas"
The president who's gained global respect as a war-time leader said he felt a "personal tragedy" seeing American kids murdered "in peaceful times."
At least 19 children, 2 adults killed after shooter opens fire at Texas elementary school
The shooter is also dead, and is believed to have been killed by responding law enforcement officers.
U.S. bases that honored Confederate leaders to receive new names
The Naming Commission released the names it's proposing for nine U.S. military installations that honor Confederate leaders and is reviewing the names of more than 750 other military assets.
"Grief overwhelms the soul": Reactions to Texas elementary school shooting
"I would normally say in a moment like this — we would all say, naturally, that our hearts break. But our hearts keep getting broken," Vice President Kamala Harris said.
Texas organization seeking blood donations after elementary school shooting
South Texas Blood and Tissue has sent dozens of unit of blood to Uvalde, and is asking the public for more blood donations.
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Property taxes too high? Here's how to appeal your tax bill.
U.S. counties and cities are reassessing property values as home prices soar, leading to bigger tax bills for some.
These U.S. companies are still doing business in Russia
Starbucks and McDonald's are leaving, but other food chains and American companies are "digging in," Yale professor says.
Walmart apologizes for Juneteenth ice cream after backlash
Critics described the ice cream as a "problematic" attempt to cash in on the holiday commemorating the end of U.S. slavery.
Billionaire in $1.4B tax case ruled mentally fit for trial
Lawyers for the software mogul argued he is mentally unfit, but a federal judge calls him "extremely intelligent."
More peanut butter products made with recalled Jif pulled
Federal officials warn against eating any of dozens of food items because of a multi-state salmonella outbreak.
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Georgia, Alabama, Arkansas, Texas and Minnesota primary results
CBS News projects Kemp will win the nomination, easily defeating Trump-backed Perdue.
Biden: "When in God's name are we going to stand up to the gun lobby?"
"I had hoped when I became president I would not have to do this — again," President Biden said from the White House.
U.S. bases that honored Confederate leaders to receive new names
The Naming Commission released the names it's proposing for nine U.S. military installations that honor Confederate leaders and is reviewing the names of more than 750 other military assets.
Ex-Sandy Hook congressman begs for gun laws after Texas school shooting
"I am here on this floor to beg — to literally get down on my hands and knees and beg my colleagues," he said. "Find a path forward here."
Iraqi man in U.S. charged in alleged ISIS plot to kill George W. Bush
The FBI said the man was involved in a scheme to smuggle four ISIS operatives into the country to kill the former president.
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New link between mental health and arthritis
Clinical health psychologist Dr. Natalie Datillo explains how patients can make connections to reduce pain and increase mobility.
Federal response to formula crisis faces criticism
The federal government's slow response to safety concerns at the country's largest formula-making plant is coming under fire. The first bacterial infection possibly linked to Abbott's formula was reported in September, but the Food and Drug Administration did not inspect the company's Michigan plant until the end of January. Meg Oliver reports.
"Long COVID" symptoms affect 1 in 4 seniors after infection, study finds
Respiratory symptoms and musculoskeletal pain were the most common lingering health issues reported.
Kids discuss mental health impacts of phones and social media
In recent years, more and more young people have used tablets or computers, research finds.
More peanut butter products made with recalled Jif pulled
Federal officials warn against eating any of dozens of food items because of a multistate salmonella outbreak.
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Ukraine's Zelenskyy voices "personal" grief over "awful shooting in Texas"
The president who's gained global respect as a war-time leader said he felt a "personal tragedy" seeing American kids murdered "in peaceful times."
North Korea tests 3 ballistic missiles including possible ICBM, South says
Seoul also said Pyonyang has been testing a "nuclear detonation device" to prepare for what would be Pyongyang's first nuclear test since 2017.
200 bodies found in Mariupol basement, Ukraine says
The ruined city has seen some of the worst suffering of the 3-month-long war.
8 women, 3 men dead after gunmen open fire on hotel, bars in Mexico
Witnesses said the victims were shot, after which the attackers poured gasoline to set the establishments on fire.
One Ukrainian fighter's journey from the boardroom to the battlefield
Seva Kozhmyako was a wealthy businessman before the Russian invasion. His story highlights a key battlefield advantage he says Ukraine has over Russia.
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Amber Heard's attorneys rest case as civil trial continues
Depp is suing Heard for libel over a 2018 op-ed she wrote describing herself as "a public figure representing domestic abuse."
Aerosmith cancels Vegas shows after Steven Tyler enters rehab
In a statement shared on Twitter, the rock band said Steven Tyler has entered a treatment program and would be unable to perform.
Auction of iconic "Wizard of Oz" dress blocked by priest's family
Catholic University was set to auction off the dress, which has an estimated value between $800,000 and $1.2 million. But the niece of the late Father Glibert Hartke says the school doesn't own it.
Time releases list of 100 most influential people of 2022
From a billionaire personally funding the fight against climate change to protectors of human rights, these are the people dubbed Time's 100 most influential for 2022.
London singer goes viral for hit covers songs
Vladimir Duthiers shares the story of a London-based singer who is putting a smile on many people's faces. Yvonne MK's soulful covers of songs like "Blinding Lights" and "Iris" have garnered millions of views on TikTok, and helped brighten people’s moods during the darkest days of the pandemic.
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Kids talk impact of cell phones
Nate Burleson sits down with kids to discuss the affects of cell phones and social media on their growth and development. They address the pressures of having a cell phone at an early age.
Activision Blizzard workers vote to unionize, an industry first
Microsoft, which is in the process of buying the Call of Duty publisher for nearly $69 billion, says it will not interfere.
Mark Zuckerberg sued over Cambridge Analytica
Washington D.C. attorney general Karl Racine is suing Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg over his alleged involvement in the Cambridge Analytica scandal. The lawsuit accuses Zuckerberg of directly participating in decision-making that allowed the Trump-allied political consulting firm to steal personal data of millions of Facebook users. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson joins Tanya Rivero and Tony Dokoupil with details.
Self-tracking your health data
Experts say wearable devices like smartwatches that continually monitor your health data and alert you to potential problems may one day detect potential medical conditions ranging from heart issues and stroke to cancer.
Tracking your health data through wearable devices
Experts say devices like smartwatches that continually monitor your health data can also give you early warnings about medical problems before a doctor might. Correspondent David Pogue looks at how self-tracking data may one day help detect conditions like infectious diseases, type II diabetes, heart conditions or even cancer.
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Chanting climate change activists disrupt Shell shareholders meeting
Some sang "We will, we will stop you!" to the tune of Queen's 1977 rock anthem "We will rock you." Some glued themselves to their seats.
U.S. and Japan teaming to put first Japanese astronaut on moon
No non-American has ever touched down on the lunar surface, and Japan has previously said it hopes to achieve a Moon landing by the end of this decade.
"Efficient predator": Invasive green crab found in new area
The Carcinus maenas — or "raving mad crab" — preys on juvenile clams, out-competes native crab species and wreaks havoc on marine ecosystems.
Major climate indicators set "alarming" records in 2021, U.N. says
The ocean is more acidic than it's been in 26,000 years and hotter than ever as greenhouse gases continue to flood the atmosphere. Here's what it could mean for the climate crisis.
Who will suffer the most as climate change fuels heat waves in India?
As scientists warn heat waves are 100 times more likely in the region, millions of workers can't afford to take a day off, even if the heat could kill them.
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Parkland dad speaks on Texas school shooting
In 2018, Manuel Oliver's son Joaquin was shot and killed in at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. He joined CBS News' Lana Zak with his reaction to today's deadly shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvaldi, Texas: "We knew it was going to happen. We just don't know where," he said. "I just don't understand how come a whole society doesn't wake up."
FBI reports spike in active shooter incidents
There were 61 active shooter incidents in 2021 -- twice as many as in 2017, according to the FBI. The shootings took place in 30 states and 103 were killed. Scott MacFarlane has more.
At least 14 students killed in Texas school shooting
At least 14 students and one teacher are dead after a gunman opened fire at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, according to Gov. Greg Abbott. The alleged gunman is also dead. Carter Evans reports.
"CBS Evening News" headlines for May 24, 2022
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News," hosted by John Dickerson.
Murder charges against Jane Dorotik dropped due to insufficient evidence
Dorotik spent almost two decades in prison after being convicted of killing her husband.
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Boeing's Starliner catches up with space station
For the first time, two U.S. astronaut ferry ships, from two different vendors are docked at space station.
Boeing Starliner capsule sets off after space station
Grounded earlier by software bugs and corroded valves, Boeing says the Starliner is finally ready for flight.
Boeing Starliner capsule poised for high-stakes flight
NASA is confident Boeing's Starliner astronaut ferry ship is finally ready for prime time.
InSight Mars lander nears the end of the road
NASA expects dwindling power to shut down the InSight Mars lander by the end of the year.
NASA investigates another space helmet water leak
While not as serious as a potentially life-threatening 2013 incident, NASA is taking no chances with the station's aging spacesuits.
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What Happened to Tara Grinstead?
A beloved Georgia H.S. teacher went missing in 2005. Over 11 years later, an unexpected arrest -- but will we ever know the truth of what happened?
The best jobs in America in 2022, ranked
Glassdoor recently unveiled its list... and it's not all tech.
The best places to work in 2022, ranked
It's not only tech companies that continue to win over employees with flexible work environments, good pay and better benefits.
How police tracked an old work truck to find Jennifer Dulos' alleged killer
After scouring 12 hours of grainy surveillance footage, investigators say they found the way Fotis Dulos drove the 70 miles to murder his wife.
25 transgender athletes you should know
These athletes are making waves in the worlds of athletics and advocacy.
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Are the Kids All Right?: Gen(der) Z
For an unprecedented number of young people in Gen Z, gender is a social construct that needs dismantling. In this CBS Reports documentary, we follow four teens with diverse gender identities to see how they are dealing with and experiencing a world that’s redefining gender.
Sneak peek: Death by Text
Michelle Carter, who was released from jail in 2020, was convicted of involuntary manslaughter because she used text messages to encourage a friend to take his own life. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty takes you inside the groundbreaking trial of a crime of the digital age. Watch Saturday, May 28 at 10/9c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
Parkland dad on need for "pragmatic" gun laws
Tony Montalto, whose daughter Gina was killed in the 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, says there are public safety measures that people on both sides of the aisle can agree on. He joined CBS News' Lana Zak to talk about some of the ways to prevent tragedies like the latest school shooting in Uvalde, Texas.
Biden speaks on Texas school shooting
President Biden spoke Tuesday night from the White House after a gunman opened fire at a Texas elementary school, killing at least 18 children and one adult. The president said of America's gun violence, "I'm sick and tired of it. It's just sick." Watch his full remarks in this CBS News Special Report.
What makes the teenage brain susceptible to suicide?
Dr. Harold S. Koplewicz, a child and adolescent psychiatrist and president of the nonprofit Child Mind Institute, describes the neurochemical component that can make adolescents vulnerable to mental illness, and how you communicate with someone experiencing suicidal thoughts like Conrad Roy could make all the difference.