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Fallen soldier's father
The Muslim-American father of a slain soldier brought the DNC audience to their feet in an emotional moment. He challenged Donald Trump to read the constitution, pulling out his own copy and offering to lend it to the GOP nominee.
Clinton's historic DNC speech
Hillary Clinton officially accepted the Democratic nomination for president and delivered her remarks to the DNC on Thursday night. During her historic speech, she thanked her family, supporters and friend and addressed Sanders' supporters, saying "your cause is our cause."
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At Democratic convention, Chelsea Clinton tells Americans "who my mom is"
The former first daughter talked about Hillary Clinton as her role model in motherhood and in life
Chelsea Clinton DNC speech
Hillary Clinton's daughter, Chelsea, addressed the DNC on Thursday night, recounting childhood memories and family moments with her mother. She spoke about Hillary Clinton's excitement "Facetiming" with her grandchildren and leaving notes for Chelsea when she was young. The entire speech can be watched here.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar joke
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar joked that Trump can't tell him and Michael Jordan apart during his DNC speech. Abdul-Jabbar later went on to slam Trump in his speech and call for religious tolerance.
Chloë Grace Moretz DNC remarks
Actress Chloë Grace Moretz addressed the DNC on the convention's final night. She spoke about her excitement as a young voter in support of Hillary Clinton during a historic election. She encouraged other young voters to register in their state and cast their votes.
Gen. Allen and veterans at DNC
U.S. General John Allen called for unity and hope in his address to the DNC on Thursday night. He endorsed Hillary Clinton, and was joined by 37 veterans on stage.
Medal of Honor recipient speaks at DNC
Medal of honor recipient Florent Groberg spoke at the DNC on Thursday night. He declared his support for Hillary Clinton and said she will be ready to lead and defeat ISIS.
Clinton: "America is once again at a moment of reckoning"
Accepting the Democratic nomination, Clinton spoke about the strength of America and outlined her argument against Donald Trump
Fmr. Repub. for Hillary
Former Reagan staffer spoke at the DNC, slamming Trump and declaring his support for Hillary Clinton. He said Trump is "no Ronald Reagan" and Clinton's qualifications are "indisputable."
Dallas sheriff At DNC
Dallas Sheriff Lupe Valdez spoke at the DNC about her experience serving as a Hispanic female officer and sheriff. She encouraged unity during a difficult time for law enforcement and said violence is not the answer.
GOP women & Clinton
Former Republican voter and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Director of Health Policy Jennifer Pierotti Lim declared her support for Hillary Clinton at the DNC. She encouraged other Republicans to use their voice to oppose Donald Trump and support Hillary Clinton.
Danson and Steenburgen speak at DNC
Actor Ted Danson and actress Mary Steenburgen spoke at the DNC on Thursday night. They addressed their humble beginnings and support for Clinton.
Nancy Pelosi DNC speech
Rep. Nancy Pelosi addressed the DNC on Thursday night. She said Clinton has a "gift for strategic thinking" and the strength to lead the country. Pelosi urged gun control, investment in education and innovation and a living wage for all Americans.
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo DNC address
N.Y. Governor Andrew Cuomo told the DNC crowd that Democrats are "dreamers and doers." Cuomo recounted the horrors of 9/11 but said the attack showed the unity of the American people.
Joaquin Castro speech
Texas Rep. Joaquin Castro addressed the DNC on its final night. Castro spoke about his immigrant background and the value of hard work. He said prosperity and justice are not "zero-sum games" and slammed Trump for "building walls."
Chelsea Clinton through the years in the spotlight
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Tammy Duckworth at DNC
Rep. Tammy Duckworth addressed the DNC and said that Donald Trump is not fit to be the commander-in-chief. See her full remarks here.
Politics
Biden calls George Floyd's family ahead of verdict in Chauvin trial
Press secretary Jen Psaki said the president called Floyd's family to "check in" and "share that the family was in his prayers."
U.S. ambassador to Russia returning to Washington for "consultations"
Sullivan's return to Washington comes after President Biden announced sweeping sanctions against Russia for election interference and the SolarWinds hack.
Green New Deal set to be reintroduced by Markey and Ocasio-Cortez
The last iteration of the joint resolution was a climate protection wish list for progressives and became a prime point of attack for conservatives.
Parler is relaunching on the App Store next week
Apple says the social networking site's updated content moderation policy is now compliant.
All U.S. adults now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
States easily met President Biden's April 19 deadline for expanding eligibility.
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McCarthy to introduce resolution to censure Maxine Waters
The congresswoman encouraged protesters in Minnesota to "get more confrontational."
Walter Mondale, former vice president, has died at age 93
Mondale died of natural causes, his family said in a statement.
Nevada killer seeks firing squad over lethal injection
Zane Michael Floyd says it would be more humane. His lawyers say it's not a delaying tactic. He shot four people to death in 1999.
One senator's proposal to save forests and create jobs
Colorado Senator Michael Bennet introduces legislation that would put billions into restoring and maintaining forests, watersheds and rangelands in the West.
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Russia restricts airspace near Ukraine amid wargames in the Black Sea
Moscow unilaterally declares parts of the Black Sea, and the airspace above it, no-go zones as EU says Putin has put 100,000 troops in Crimea and along Ukraine's border.
Table Mountain wildfire burns historic University of Cape Town library
Firefighters were battling "extreme circumstances" for a 3rd day to put out the blaze on the slopes of the iconic South African mountain.
Longtime president of Chad killed battling rebels, military says
Death of President Idriss Deby Itno, who ruled the African nation for more than 3 decades, came just hours after he was granted a new 6-year term.
12 European soccer clubs announce new breakaway Super League
UEFA warned clubs that joining the "cynical project" based on self-interest would see them banned from playing in any other competition — domestic, European or global.
As carbon emissions surge, can China and Japan quit the coal?
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Live Updates: Police respond to "active shooter incident" in New York
Police on New York's Long Island responded to what a county executive described as an "active shooter incident" at a supermarket.
Biden calls George Floyd's family ahead of verdict in Chauvin trial
Press secretary Jen Psaki said the president called Floyd's family to "check in" and "share that the family was in his prayers."
FedEx gunman visited white supremacist websites
When his mother called police, worried about his behavior after purchasing a gun, Hole told them he didn't want anyone to see what was on his computer.
Meet the world's first vegan, carbon-neutral pro sports team
The Forest Green Rovers' uniforms are made out of bamboo. Next year's uniforms will be made out of used coffee grounds.
Florida signs "anti-rioting, pro-law enforcement" bill into law
Opponents call the bill racist, saying that it seeks to fix a problem that doesn't actually exist in Florida.
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Biden calls George Floyd's family ahead of verdict in Chauvin trial
Press secretary Jen Psaki said the president called Floyd's family to "check in" and "share that the family was in his prayers."
U.S. ambassador to Russia returning to Washington for "consultations"
Sullivan's return to Washington comes after President Biden announced sweeping sanctions against Russia for election interference and the SolarWinds hack.
Green New Deal set to be reintroduced by Markey and Ocasio-Cortez
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Parler is relaunching on the App Store next week
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All U.S. adults now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
States easily met President Biden's April 19 deadline for expanding eligibility.
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12 European soccer clubs announce new breakaway Super League
UEFA warned clubs that joining the "cynical project" based on self-interest would see them banned from playing in any other competition — domestic, European or global.
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The 7-foot, 190-pound center is also considered a favorite to be the first overall pick in the 2022 NBA draft.
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"Real World" star says a lot has changed in 30 years, but this hasn't
"Our show was Rodney King, L.A. riots, rebellion — our show now, we literally had the insurrection of January 6 and we have this Derek Chauvin trial happening," Kevin Powell said Monday on CBSN.
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Parler is relaunching on the App Store next week
Apple says the social networking site's updated content moderation policy is now compliant.
Roblox moves to address sexual content on gaming platform
Gaming service popular with kids and teens has struggled to keep sexually explicit material off its platform.
Why you should update your iPhone software today
New mobile platform has privacy controls to limit how advertisers and companies like Facebook can track you online.
Amazon threatened layoffs during union drive, labor group says
Union that led failed campaign to organize Amazon warehouse workers claims company used "blatantly illegal conduct."
CBS News poll — Eye on Earth: What drives views on electric cars?
Just a third of people say they'll consider one. Most would still consider a traditional gasoline-powered car.
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All U.S. adults now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
States easily met President Biden's April 19 deadline for expanding eligibility.
As carbon emissions surge, can China and Japan quit the coal?
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One senator's proposal to save forests and create jobs
Colorado Senator Michael Bennet introduces legislation that would put billions into restoring and maintaining forests, watersheds and rangelands in the West.
Tyrannosaurs may have been social carnivores, not loner predators
Discovery in Utah of third mass grave site of the ferocious creatures may lend credence to the theory, but not all researchers agree.
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The DEA is taking back meds to save lives
The Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day invites folks from across the country to clean out their medicine cabinets to safely and anonymously turn in unwanted prescription drugs. The next Take Back Day is April 24, 2021, from 10am - 2pm.
All U.S. adults now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
States easily met President Biden's April 19 deadline for expanding eligibility.
You've been vaccinated. So do you need a vaccine card?
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Moderna plans to have third vaccine booster shot ready by fall
A booster shot could provide extra protection against COVID-19 variants, according to drugmakers.
After child's death, feds warn against using Peloton treadmill
Consumer Product Safety Commission cites a fatality and 38 other cases of kids and a pet injured by exercise equipment.
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Why you should update your iPhone software today
New mobile platform has privacy controls to limit how advertisers and companies like Facebook can track you online.
Property is a pandemic obsession — especially in smaller cities
Americans are buying homes in cities like Austin, Texas and Boise, Idaho as they seek more space amid still-low interest rates.
Teacher raised $41K to help others. He now owes $16K to IRS
Situation highlights pitfalls of fundraising through online services like Facebook rather than an IRS-approved charity.
Parler is relaunching on the App Store next week
Apple says the social networking site's updated content moderation policy is now compliant.
Roblox moves to address sexual content on gaming platform
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Live Updates: Police respond to "active shooter incident" in New York
Police on New York's Long Island responded to what a county executive described as an "active shooter incident" at a supermarket.
Florida signs "anti-rioting, pro-law enforcement" bill into law
Opponents call the bill racist, saying that it seeks to fix a problem that doesn't actually exist in Florida.
FedEx shooting puts spotlight on "red flag" laws
The order would have forced Brandon Scott Hole to appear before a judge to determine if he should be allowed to possess firearms.
Cities brace for violence as Derek Chauvin verdict looms
Minneapolis and other cities across the country are increasing security as the jury deliberates.
Nevada killer seeks firing squad over lethal injection
Zane Michael Floyd says it would be more humane. His lawyers say it's not a delaying tactic. He shot four people to death in 1999.
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Amazon buying Atlas 5 rockets to launch its internet satellites
Amazon's Kuiper system of internet relay satellites will compete with OneWeb and SpaceX's Starlink program.
NASA's Ingenuity helicopter makes maiden flight on Mars
Ingenuity became the first aircraft to fly on another planet.
New study challenges laws of physics
A recent scientific experiment could impact our understanding about the laws of physics. It found evidence from the behavior of an atomic particle that points to undiscovered forces in the universe that may have played a critical part in its creation and expansion. Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, author of the new book "Cosmic Queries: StarTalk's Guide to Who We Are, How We Got Here, and Where We're Going," joins CBSN AM to talk about the discovery.
Life aboard the International Space Station
One of the most out-of-this-world travel destinations is 250 miles above the Earth, where scientific studies include the effects of long-term exposure to weightlessness, and the feasibility of extended travel into deep space.
NASA astronaut returns safely to Earth after six months in space
Astronaut Kate Rubins arrived in a parachute landing southeast of the town Dzhezkazgan, Kazakhstan.
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The White House is hosting a summit this week with global leaders to address carbon emission reduction. Foreign correspondent Lucy Craft reports for CBSN on the key role of coal-dependent countries such as China and Japan in the climate change fight.
The DEA is taking back meds to save lives
The Drug Enforcement Administration's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day invites folks from across the country to clean out their medicine cabinets to safely and anonymously turn in unwanted prescription drugs. The next Take Back Day is April 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Does the Supreme Court Need Reform?
This CBSN Originals documentary in the "Speaking Frankly" series examines growing calls to overhaul the Supreme Court.
Book explores Nancy Pelosi's political career
"Madam Speaker: Nancy Pelosi and the Lessons of Power" is a new biography that goes inside some of the biggest political moments of the past several years. Author and USA Today Washington bureau chief Susan Page spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about what she learned and some of the most surprising moments from her interviews with the House Speaker.
The Student Debt Dilemma
This CBSN Originals documentary in the "Speaking Frankly" series delves into the growing demands to cancel student debt.