CBS News poll: Elizabeth Warren tops Democrats' wish list for VP
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Elizabeth Warren dropping out after disappointing Super Tuesday finish
In a call with campaign staff Thursday morning, Warren said her campaign "has made a lasting difference."
Warren is assessing her campaign after Super Tuesday losses
After a disappointing finish in Super Tuesday primaries, including her home state of Massachusetts, Warren is speaking to her team to assess the future of her campaign.
Warren pitches herself as new center of Democratic Party
"We find ourselves barreling toward another primary along the same lanes as 2016: one for an insider, one for an outsider," she said Monday. "Democratic voters should have more choice than that."
8 top moments from the South Carolina Democratic debate
The 10th debate of the presidential primary cycle was the last before the pivotal South Carolina primary Saturday.
Warren drafts document to release people from NDAs with Bloomberg
During the presidential debate Wednesday, Warren called on Bloomberg to release people from NDAs in a contentious exchange.
George Zimmerman sues Buttigieg and Warren for defamation
Zimmerman accused the candidates of "maliciously publishing false and misleading" tweets about his shooting of Trayvon Martin to "garner votes in the black community."
Elizabeth Warren gets coveted Iowa newspaper endorsement
Iowa's caucuses are February 3, the first nominating contest in the nation.
Warren lands key endorsements ahead of New Hampshire primary
The endorsements come at a critical time for Warren, who has fallen significantly in recent polling out the Granite State
2020 candidates link arms on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, who sparred last week over alleged comments made at a 2018 meeting, walked arm in arm at a parade in Columbia, South Carolina.
New York Times endorses 2 candidates for president for first time
The paper gave its thumbs-up to Elizabeth Warren and Amy Klobuchar, both senators who represent divergent strains in the Democratic Party.
Warren criticizes Bloomberg for financial disclosure extension
Bloomberg was given a 45-day extension to file his personal financial disclosure with the FEC, which means his financial filings won't be public until after Super Tuesday.
"I think you called me a liar": Audio of post-debate chat released
Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders have been at odds over a meeting they had in 2018 about the 2020 election and taking on Trump.
Sanders, Warren spar over whether he said a woman couldn't win
They addressed a disputed December 2018 meeting, during which Warren claims Sanders told her a woman couldn't win in 2020. After the debate, the two candidates appeared to have a tense conversation caught by cameras.
Warren claims Sanders said a woman couldn't win the presidency
"Among the topics that came up was what would happen if Democrats nominated a female candidate. I thought a woman could win; he disagreed," Warren said in a statement Monday.
Warren "disappointed" by negative script from Sanders campaign
Both Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders will be at Tuesday's debate.
Warren reignites feud with Biden over bankruptcy policy
In releasing her plan on how the U.S. should handle personal bankruptcies, Warren brings up a fight she had with Biden while he was a senator and she was a professor.
Castro endorses Warren for president days after dropping out
"Theres one candidate I see who's unafraid to fight like hell to make sure America's promise will be there for everyone," Castro said in a video
Elizabeth Warren made $1.9 million for legal work over 30 years
Warren released an updated financial disclosure regarding income she earned from legal work while she was a professor.
New Warren ad attacks Bloomberg ... on Bloomberg TV
"Some people have figured out, you know, it would be a lot cheaper to spend a few hundred mil just buying the presidency instead of paying that 2% wealth tax," the 2020 candidate said in the new ad.
Warren rolls out "transition" version of "Medicare for All"
Warren said the transition to full Medicare for All would take three years
Elizabeth Warren to Bill Gates: I will explain my wealth tax to you
Gates — worth an estimated $109 billion — wondered if he'd pay $100 billion under her plan to target country's largest fortunes
Elizabeth Warren leading Joe Biden in new Quinnipiac poll
The poll comes on the heels of a CNN poll that showed Biden with the widest lead in months
Warren's joke during LGBTQ town hall goes viral
When asked how she would respond to a supporter who believes marriage is between one man and one woman, Warren responded with a joke
Warren clarifies pledge on fundraisers if she's the nominee
Warren had previously told CBS News that high-dollar fundraisers run counter to the message of her campaign
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Posts Trump claimed were made by judge's wife were not made by her, court says
Former President Trump claimed the wife of the judge in his New York trial made several posts about him and had "taken over control" of the trial.
Tucker Carlson says he's voting for Trump despite once texting he hated him
Tucker Carlson said he is "voting for Trump, and if they convict him, I will send him the max donations and I will lead protests," on Roseanne Barr's podcast.
Florida Republican Party chair accused of rape
The Florida Democratic Party issued a statement calling on Christian Ziegler to step down as state Republican Party chair.
Henry Kissinger's life in photos
The controversial former secretary of state and national security adviser lived to be 100.
Why is George Santos facing expulsion? A look at the charges and allegations
Nearly two dozen federal charges and a House Ethics Committee report detail the allegations against Rep. George Santos, who could be expelled Friday.
Biden campaign rips Trump's health care policies in new ad
The new TV ad was released after Trump said he's looking at alternatives to Obamacare, the nation's health care law.
Marjorie Taylor Greene backs off second Mayorkas impeachment resolution
GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said she was assured by House Speaker Mike Johnson that the process would move forward in committee.
Watchdog launches probe into new FBI headquarters site selection
An internal government watchdog is launching an investigation into the process behind the selection of a site in Maryland for the FBI's new headquarters.
Historian: You can't study diplomacy in the U.S. without grappling with Kissinger
Henry Kissinger, one of the most influential and controversial diplomats of the 20th century, died Wednesday at age 100.
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Posts Trump claimed were made by judge's wife were not made by her, court says
Former President Trump claimed the wife of the judge in his New York trial made several posts about him and had "taken over control" of the trial.
Alaska bald eagle preserve threatened by copper mine project, critics say
Up to 4,000 bald eagles migrate to the Alaska Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve annually, but environmentalists worry a potential copper mine will destroy their food source.
Tucker Carlson says he's voting for Trump despite once texting he hated him
Tucker Carlson said he is "voting for Trump, and if they convict him, I will send him the max donations and I will lead protests," on Roseanne Barr's podcast.
Florida Republican Party chair accused of rape
The Florida Democratic Party issued a statement calling on Christian Ziegler to step down as state Republican Party chair.
Montana's TikTok ban has been blocked by a federal judge
The ban — the first such statewide legislation restricting use of the video platform — was set to begin on January 1.
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Dow jumps 520 points as investors cheer inflation slowdown
Signs that inflation is continuing to cool helped propel Wall Street to its strongest month in more than a year.
Ronaldo hit with $1 billion lawsuit for endorsing Binance NFTs
The $1 billion lawsuit alleges Portuguese soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo's promotion of the NFTs led people into costly and unsafe investments.
Red Lobster's cheap "endless shrimp" offer chewed into its profits
Red Lobster added all-you-can-eat shrimp to its menu. Then it realized how much Americans can eat.
CEOs favor stock analysts with the same first name, study shows. Here's why.
CEOs are more likely to privately share financial info with securities analysts who share their name, researchers say. That's illegal.
United CEO addresses pilot mental health concerns amid surge in flying
The Transportation Security Administration recorded its busiest day ever over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, with nearly 3 million passengers flying on Sunday.
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Posts Trump claimed were made by judge's wife were not made by her, court says
Former President Trump claimed the wife of the judge in his New York trial made several posts about him and had "taken over control" of the trial.
Tucker Carlson says he's voting for Trump despite once texting he hated him
Tucker Carlson said he is "voting for Trump, and if they convict him, I will send him the max donations and I will lead protests," on Roseanne Barr's podcast.
Florida Republican Party chair accused of rape
The Florida Democratic Party issued a statement calling on Christian Ziegler to step down as state Republican Party chair.
Henry Kissinger's life in photos
The controversial former secretary of state and national security adviser lived to be 100.
Why is George Santos facing expulsion? A look at the charges and allegations
Nearly two dozen federal charges and a House Ethics Committee report detail the allegations against Rep. George Santos, who could be expelled Friday.
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Pediatric pneumonia outbreak reported in Ohio
Health officials in Warren County, Ohio, this week reported they are seeing a pediatric pneumonia outbreak, with at least 145 children diagnosed with the respiratory illness since August. Most of the children did not require hospitalization, and there is no evidence of a connection to a similar outbreak of respiratory illnesses in China, officials said. Meg Oliver has details.
Gun suicides reached "unprecedented" high in 2022, CDC data shows
The annual U.S. firearm suicide rate in 2022 increased to the highest documented level since at least 1968, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Latest hospital cyberattack shows healthcare systems' vulnerability
On Thanksgiving day, Ardent Health Services was forced to take its network offline after a cyber breach affecting 30 hospitals and more than 200 health care sites.
Shannen Doherty says cancer has spread to her bones
The "Charmed" and "Beverly Hills, 90210" actor said she hopes to get into clinical trials as new treatments are developed but what drives her now is the desire "to prove" that she can work despite her cancer diagnosis.
Schools across the U.S. will soon be able to order free COVID tests
The tests will be available from a federal stockpile starting in December, and schools can distribute them to students, families, staff and larger school communities.
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Hamas frees more Israeli hostages as cease-fire holds for 7th day
Six more hostages were released late Thursday, following two released earlier in the day, Israel said, as a short-term truce deal between Israel and Hamas neared its one-week mark.
Colombian navy finds shipwrecked boat with over 750 kilos of drugs nearby
Two people were found near the boat and charged with drug-related crimes, the Colombian navy said.
Shane MacGowan, longtime frontman of The Pogues, dies at 65
Singer-songwriter Shane MacGowan, the longtime front-man of The Pogues, died at the age of 65 surrounded by loved ones in Ireland, his family said.
Japan asks U.S. to ground Ospreys amid search for crew in deadly crash
Amid a search for 7 crew members still missing after a U.S. military Osprey crashed into the sea, Japan wants the U.S. to ground the planes until they're proven safe.
Widow of serial killer who preyed on virgins admits to "all the facts"
Monique Olivier, the widow of French serial killer Michel Fourniret, is on trial over her role in three murders dating back decades.
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Shane MacGowan, longtime frontman of The Pogues, dies at 65
Singer-songwriter Shane MacGowan, the longtime front-man of The Pogues, died at the age of 65 surrounded by loved ones in Ireland, his family said.
Paste Magazine acquires Jezebel, plans to relaunch it
Paste Magazine announced Wednesday that it will be acquiring the beloved women-focused publication and relaunching it soon.
Frances Sternhagen, "Cheers" actress, dies at 93
Acclaimed Tony-award winning stage and screen actress Frances Sternhagen, who made countless television appearances in shows including "Cheers" and "Sex in the City," has died at the age of 93.
Shannen Doherty says cancer has spread to her bones
The "Charmed" and "Beverly Hills, 90210" actor said she hopes to get into clinical trials as new treatments are developed but what drives her now is the desire "to prove" that she can work despite her cancer diagnosis.
Taylor Swift was Spotify's most-streamed artist in 2023
Taylor Swift was the most-streamed artist globally in 2023, according to Spotify Wrapped. Here's how you can find who you spent the most time with this year.
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Amazon unveils new AI chatbot for companies
Amazon has introduced a new chatbot powered by artificial intelligence, called Amazon Q. The AI assistant is focused on assisting businesses, not consumers. Jason Hinder, editor-in-chief for ZDNET, joined CBS News to discuss the new chatbot.
Elon Musk lashes out at advertisers
In a live interview with The New York Times Wednesday, Elon Musk accused advertisers leaving X of trying to blackmail him. CBS News senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent has more.
Sports Illustrated, AI and the future of news
What happens when a legacy media outlet turns to artificial intelligence? Seth Lewis, professor and director of journalism at the University of Oregon, joins CBS News to dig into the recent reporting about Sports Illustrated and AI — and what it reveals about the future of news.
Cyberattack on hospital chain causes chaos
A major ransomware attack affected 30 hospitals and more than 200 health care sites across six states. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga looks at what happened to some patients.
Elon Musk says advertiser boycott at X could "kill the company"
The billionaire owner of X took a defensive tone, saying that "the whole world will know that those advertisers killed the company."
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Breaking down day one of COP28 in Dubai
The United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP28, kicked off Thursday in Dubai, and delegates already agreed to a major deal. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has more.
COP28 climate summit draws controversy
World leaders working to combat climate change kicked off the annual COP28 climate summit Thursday by adopting a loss and damage fund for natural disasters. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has more.
Why COP climate meetings matter
The annual United Nations climate summit, COP28, is officially underway with world leaders seeking agreement on goals and strategies to address climate change. CBS News' Anne-Marie Green has more on what these summits do and why they are important. And CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has a look at President Biden's climate change record.
COP28 climate summit begins in Dubai
The world's largest climate summit begins Thursday in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with 2023 set to be the hottest year ever recorded on Earth. Valerie Volcovici, a U.S. climate and energy policy correspondent for the Reuters news agency, joined CBS News to discuss the conference.
Blind golden mole detected in South Africa for first time in 87 years
The team used a scent-detecting Border Collie dog, Jessie, to find traces of two De Winton's golden moles.
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Palestinian student speaks about Vermont shooting
One of three Palestinian college students who were shot and wounded in Burlington, Vermont, last weekend spoke to CBS News' Errol Barnett about the horror of the ordeal. Kinnan Abdalhamid said he ran for his life after hearing the shots, fearing his childhood friends might be dead.
Palestinian student describes realizing he was shot
Kinnan Abdalhamid said in an interview with CBS News that right after the shooting, he thought his friends might be dead.
Oklahoma executes man who claimed self-defense in double homicide
Phillip Dean Hancock is the fourth Oklahoma inmate to be executed this year and the 11th since Oklahoma resumed executions in October 2021 following a nearly six-year hiatus
Palestinian student shot in Vermont speaks
In his first sit-down interview since leaving the hospital, one of the three Palestinian students shot in Vermont last week, Kinnan Abdalhamid, told CBS News correspondent Errol Barnett about his race for help after the attack on him and his friends.
Driver arrested after 2 troopers killed in hit-and-run on Vegas freeway
A suspect was taken into custody hours after the crash that killed 2 Nevada state troopers.
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NASA "unlikely" to launch Artemis moon landing flight in 2025, GAO says
NASA is facing challenges with SpaceX's moon lander and the new Axiom spacesuits for moonwalkers.
New solar system with rare, perfectly in-sync planets found in Milky Way
Astronomers have discovered six planets orbiting a bright, nearby star in perfect synchrony like a grand cosmic orchestra.
Scientists discover "in-sync" solar system
Scientists have discovered a six-planet solar system in the Milky Way that astronomers say has been untouched by outside forces since its birth billions of years ago. The six planets orbit a star "perfectly" in sync. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to talk about the discovery.
Mars' landscape captured in newly released images
NASA revealed multiple new panoramic images of clouds and dust in Mars' skies, as well as one of its tiny two moons, taken last May.
North Korea launches spy satellite into orbit, state media says
North Korea attempted to launch a surveillance satellite into orbit two other times this year without success.
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Matthew Trussler murder: Inside the case
Matthew Trussler was found dead at the home he shared with his fiancée Melissa Turner. See the evidence that led to authorities piecing together his death.
Catching a killer clown
Marlene Warren answered the door to her Wellington, FL, home and was fatally gunned down by a mysterious clown. Despite eyewitnesses, circumstantial evidence, and the identification a suspect early on, it would take more than 30 years for her killer to face justice.
Notable Deaths in 2023
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Becky Bliefnick texted about fear of her estranged husband
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
The crime scene evidence that convicted Alex Murdaugh
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Possible impact of Affordable Care Act repeal
Former President Donald Trump says he would work to repeal the Affordable Care Act if reelected in 2024. Matt Fiedler, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institute who also worked on ACA implementation in the Obama White House, joins CBS News to discuss how the policy has affected lives and what its repeal could mean for American health care.
Iconic chocolate brand linked to child labor
CBS News traveled across Ghana's remote cocoa belt and found children working on small subsistence farms that supply U.S. chocolate giant Mars. Foreign correspondent Debora Patta reports.
Breaking down day one of COP28 in Dubai
The United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP28, kicked off Thursday in Dubai, and delegates already agreed to a major deal. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has more.
Doctors Without Borders urges more Gaza aid
The United Nations estimates nearly 80% of Gaza's population has been displaced from their homes as a result of the Israel-Hamas war. Dr. Tanya Haj-Hassan, a pediatrician with Doctors Without Borders, joins CBS News to shine a light on the medical conditions Palestinian civilians are facing.
Jerusalem shooting may not impact cease-fire
Hamas took responsibility for a shooting at a Jerusalem bus stop Thursday that killed at least three people -- but the attack may not jeopardize the group's temporary cease-fire deal with Israel. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay explains.