Georgia Secretary of State says there are 14,000 votes left to be counted
He said election officials in the state are working to finish their tallies by Thursday if possible.
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Whitmer on Trump's response to kidnapping plot: "I don't think it's funny"
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer said his response to the plot against her "tells you everything you need to know about the character of this president."
Trump launches barrage of legal challenges in fight to keep White House
The Trump campaign has filed lawsuits in four key states in an effort to litigate his way to victory.
Trump falsely claims election is being stolen from him
In his first remarks since just after election night, Trump unleashed untruthful and inaccurate claims against Democrats and the media, whom he accused of trying to steal the election from him.
Pennsylvania secretary of state says "majority" of ballots counted
As of Thursday afternoon, Trump had 50.2% of the vote in Pennsylvania compared to Biden's 48.5%, with 92% of the vote counted.
Protest erupts in Arizona as ballot counting continues
As workers continue counting votes, Arizona supporters of the president, who are angry over the delay, are demanding to see the ballot count to its finish.
GOP candidate who died of COVID-19 wins North Dakota election
Now, the state's attorney general said the governor can't appoint someone to fill the empty seat, which he attempted to do one day after the election.
Nevada official says 63,262 ballots remain outstanding in Clark County
With votes still being counted Thursday, Joe Biden had an edge over President Trump with 49.3% of the vote compared to the president's 48.7%.
Michigan 2020 election results: Biden projected winner
There are 16 electoral votes up for grabs in Michigan, a state President Trump won by an extremely narrow margin in 2016.
Gap's appeal for post-election unity draws scorn on Twitter
"It was just too soon for this message," retailer said of marketing effort that didn't play well amid tensions.
Trump's attempt to stop vote count "a gross abuse," international observers say
"Baseless allegations of systematic deficiencies, notably by the incumbent President, including on election night, harm public trust in democratic institutions," election observers say.
Ocasio-Cortez projected to win second term in House
"Thank you to the Bronx & Queens for re-electing me to the House despite the millions spent against us, & trusting me to represent you once more," AOC tweeted.
All four members of the "The Squad" reelected
The four progressive, first-time Democratic congresswomen gained nationwide attention in their first term – and were attacked by President Trump.
Judge could call postmaster general to testify over missed deadline
The order, issued by U.S. District Judge Emmet G. Sullivan, was meant to trigger sweeps of facilities in six key battleground states.
U.S. will have "better sense" of Pennsylvania vote tally today
Winning Pennsylvania would carry former Vice President Joe Biden past the finish line in the race for the White House.
Arizona secretary of state responds to potential Trump challenge
"Quite honestly there's no legal ground for us to stop counting ballots," Hobbs said on "CBS This Morning."
Russia frets over U.S. election uncertainty, but likely relishes it
"If you have a powerful enemy and the enemy is in a state of crisis and chaos, you can benefit by that," a Russian political analyst tells CBS News, as the country's media portray exactly that image.
Americans feel "high anxiety" with election outcome uncertain
From New York to Chicago to Las Vegas, protesters on both sides of the political divide took to the streets Wednesday.
Trump sues over ballot counting in Michigan, Pennsylvania, Georgia
Lawyers for the Trump campaign are taking legal action in an effort to prevent former Vice President Joe Biden from reaching the 270 electoral votes needed to win the election.
Latino vote "can't be ignored" after Trump's projected win in Florida
Among the biggest factors in his Sunshine State victory were Latinos — not just Cuban Americans — who came out in support of the president.
Biden projected to win Wisconsin and Michigan
CBS News projects Joe Biden is the presumptive winner in Wisconsin and Michigan, recapturing key portions of the Democratic "blue wall."
Several post-election protests in numerous cities get heated
The 2020 election featured record turnout and an impassioned electorate. That momentum continued on Wednesday as crowds rallied in numerous cities nationwide.
Democrats' path to Senate leadership looks increasingly unlikely
Republicans currently hold a slim 53-47 majority in the Senate.
Trump campaign held press conference in Philadelphia
Eric Trump, Lara Trump and Rudy Giuliani were among those at Wednesday's press conference.
Michigan secretary of state calls Trump lawsuit "frivolous"
"I am committed to ensuring every valid vote will count, and that only valid votes will count in our state," Jocelyn Benson said on CBSN.
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