CBS News poll: Elizabeth Warren tops Democrats' wish list for VP
Many Democrats say picking a woman helps the ticket. The economy and outbreak factor into presidential race.
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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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In Ohio, Trump offers argument for his reelection
He also vowed to reinstate tariffs on Canada.
Schumer, Pelosi call on postmaster general to reverse service changes
Their letter comes after the two had a "heated" meeting with Postmaster General Louis DeJoy Wednesday about increased delays in mail delivery.
Laid-off workers across America endure loss of $600 aid
Millions thrown out of work because of pandemic are straining to afford the basics now that an extra $600 a week in federal help has expired.
Debates commission denies Trump request for 4th debate
The Trump campaign requested a fourth debate in early September to accommodate voters casting a ballot early.
Elliott Abrams named special representative for Iran
Brian Hook, the administration's longtime Iran expert, is leaving.
Democrats stick to demands for coronavirus bill as impasse remains
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said "we will keep working" with White House officials until a deal is reached.
Trump "optimistic" about a COVID-19 vaccine near Election Day
Public health experts, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, do not expect a vaccine to be available to the public before 2021.
Ohio governor tests positive for COVID-19 ahead of Trump's visit
The governor was tested in advance of plans to greet President Trump at the airport.
DOJ argues migrant kids set to be expelled aren't entitled to safeguards
The Trump administration has placed scores of migrant children in hotel rooms before expelling them from U.S. soil, denying them the opportunity to seek asylum.
Navarro: Trump executive order on drug prices a "beautiful thing"
Mr. Trump is set to travel to northern Ohio Thursday where he will visit a Whirlpool appliance factory.
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Inside the aftermath of Beirut's deadly explosion
The massive blast was so powerful that it left a smoking crater stretching more than 700 feet and registered as a 3.3 magnitude earthquake.
Canada ice caps formed roughly 5,000 years ago are completely gone
Scientists predicted that the ice caps wouldn't completely melt until 2022.
Mother gives birth after Beirut explosion shatters hospital room
The video shows windows of the hospital shattering just after the woman is wheeled into the delivery room.
Penguin poop spotted from space reveals hidden Antarctic colonies
But it's not all good news — the newfound colonies are all but certain to be affected by climate change.
Elliott Abrams named special representative for Iran
Brian Hook, the administration's longtime Iran expert, is leaving.
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COVID model projects U.S. death toll could hit 300,000 by December
Nowhere in the U.S. is there a life and death struggle than on the Texas border where doctors say they are desperate for help and hospital beds.
In Ohio, Trump offers argument for his reelection
He also vowed to reinstate tariffs on Canada.
66 players opt out of NFL season due to the coronavirus pandemic
No team has come close to New England in losing players for the upcoming season. Eight Patriots players have opted out.
Schumer, Pelosi call on postmaster general to reverse service changes
Their letter comes after the two had a "heated" meeting with Postmaster General Louis DeJoy Wednesday about increased delays in mail delivery.
L'Oreal requires doctor's note to work from home
It's legal to ask for official documentation of a medical condition, but the policy could seriously affect morale.
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In Ohio, Trump offers argument for his reelection
He also vowed to reinstate tariffs on Canada.
Schumer, Pelosi call on postmaster general to reverse service changes
Their letter comes after the two had a "heated" meeting with Postmaster General Louis DeJoy Wednesday about increased delays in mail delivery.
Laid-off workers across America endure loss of $600 aid
Millions thrown out of work because of pandemic are straining to afford the basics now that an extra $600 a week in federal help has expired.
Debates commission denies Trump request for 4th debate
The Trump campaign requested a fourth debate in early September to accommodate voters casting a ballot early.
Elliott Abrams named special representative for Iran
Brian Hook, the administration's longtime Iran expert, is leaving.
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66 players opt out of NFL season due to the coronavirus pandemic
No team has come close to New England in losing players for the upcoming season. Eight Patriots players have opted out.
Michelle Obama reveals she has depression
Former First Lady Michelle Obama revealed on the second episode of her Spotify podcast she has a low-grade form of depression.
LeBron James responds to Trump's protest criticism
The president branded NBA stars who kneel during the national anthem "disgraceful."
FBI searches California home of YouTube star Jake Paul
Misdemeanor charges against Paul stemming from a June incident in Arizona were dropped, but police said they may refile pending the outcome of a federal investigation.
NBA pledges $300 million to fund Black economic growth
The NBA Foundation will work to "deepen the NBA family's commitment to racial equality and social justice," among other initiatives.
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Capital One to pay $80 million fine for massive 2019 hack
Credit card issuer failed to protect customer data before moving some tech services to the cloud, regulator says.
Nintendo sales surge as COVID-wary homebound turn to gaming
Quarterly profits for the maker of Pokemon, Super Mario and Animal Crossing have soared more than 600% since last year.
Facebook, Twitter remove Trump video over false COVID-19 claims
A recent study from South Korea showed children ages 10-19 can spread the coronavirus at least as well as adults can.
Facebook launches Instagram Reels to lure TikTok users
New Instagram option will let users record and edit 15-second multi-clip videos with audio and visual effects.
"It's easy for anyone" to spread disinformation, expert warns
The U.S. needs a "joined-up government response" to disinformation, author Nina Jankowicz said.
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Canada ice caps formed roughly 5,000 years ago are completely gone
Scientists predicted that the ice caps wouldn't completely melt until 2022.
Should we name heat waves like we name hurricanes?
Although heat waves rarely get the attention that hurricanes do, they kill far more people per year in the U.S.
Penguin poop spotted from space reveals hidden Antarctic colonies
But it's not all good news — the newfound colonies are all but certain to be affected by climate change.
Substance behind Beirut blasts was used in Oklahoma City bombing
Ammonium nitrate is an odorless crystalline substance that has caused numerous industrial explosions over the decades.
Weather experts issue most threatening hurricane forecast yet
Labeling the 2020 hurricane season "extremely active," meteorologists are now predicting so many named storms they may run out of letters of the alphabet.
Health
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COVID model projects U.S. death toll could hit 300,000 by December
Nowhere in the U.S. is there a life and death struggle than on the Texas border where doctors say they are desperate for help and hospital beds.
L'Oreal requires doctor's note to work from home
It's legal to ask for official documentation of a medical condition, but the policy could seriously affect morale.
What doctors know about the risk of COVID-19 for kids
While experts generally believe that children under 10 years old are less susceptible to the coronavirus, data show that they can still catch it.
Nasal sprays recalled for risks including coma, death
"A single non-fatal adverse event" possibly tied to super-potent hormone in medications reported in U.S., FDA says.
COVID-19 could cause your hair to fall out
"My hair has been falling out in massive clumps" one COVID-19 survivor said.
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Capital One to pay $80 million fine for massive 2019 hack
Credit card issuer failed to protect customer data before moving some tech services to the cloud, regulator says.
Nasal sprays recalled for risks including coma, death
"A single non-fatal adverse event" possibly tied to super-potent hormone in medications reported in U.S., FDA says.
USDA warns against eating prepared meals with recalled onions
Ready-to-eat products sold at Kroger, Walmart and other stores could contain vegetable linked to salmonella outbreak.
New Mexico oil boom towns hope worst is over
In Artesia, one in 5 workers were directly employed by oil and gas companies. Businesses that provide services for the industry have also seen revenues dry up.
Nintendo sales surge as COVID-wary homebound turn to gaming
Quarterly profits for the maker of Pokemon, Super Mario and Animal Crossing have soared more than 600% since last year.
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Capital One to pay $80 million fine for massive 2019 hack
Credit card issuer failed to protect customer data before moving some tech services to the cloud, regulator says.
Videos show man restrained by jail officers before his death
Five former jail officers and a nurse were charged with involuntary manslaughter in John Neville's death.
Teens arrested after jumping Mar-a-Lago wall with loaded AK-47
Mar-a-Lago has been the scene of several intrusions since Trump became president in 2017.
FBI searches California home of YouTube star Jake Paul
Misdemeanor charges against Paul stemming from a June incident in Arizona were dropped, but police said they may refile pending the outcome of a federal investigation.
Feds charge 11 MS-13 members with sex trafficking 13-year-old girl
The 13-year-old victim was beaten twice with a baseball bat, and was abused by several members and associates of MS-13 over nearly two months.
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Penguin poop spotted from space reveals hidden Antarctic colonies
But it's not all good news — the newfound colonies are all but certain to be affected by climate change.
Astronauts describe thrilling SpaceX splashdown
With a piloted test flight complete, NASA hopes to certify the SpaceX capsule for operational missions.
SpaceX launches Starship prototype on dramatic test flight
The Starship test rocket's single Raptor engine boosted the vehicle into the sky above Boca Chica, Texas, atop a plume of flaming exhaust and billowing clouds of smoke.
Astronauts talk about their SpaceX mission
NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley held a news conference after their return from the International Space Station aboard the SpaceX Crew Dragon, the first commercial spacecraft to carry astronauts into orbit. Watch a portion of their remarks.
How to watch the Perseids, the best meteor shower of the year
One of the most spectacular meteor showers of the year is about to peak.
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"Murder hornet" spotted in the United States
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Kelsey Berreth murder: Crime scene evidence photos
Krystal Lee shows investigators where she says she was told to clean up the crime scene after Patrick Frazee beat Kelsey Berreth to death with a baseball bat
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Growing pains for legal weed in California
When voters legalized marijuana three years ago, advocates said illegal operations would be pushed out and the state would make hundreds of millions in tax revenue. So far, those dreams have not panned out. Sharyn Alfonsi reports.
White House and Congress fail to reach new stimulus deal
Despite hours of negotiating early Saturday, the White House and Congress failed to reach a new stimulus deal despite millions of Americans facing possible evictions and other financial obligations. Nikole Killion reports.
Pandemia: Latinos in Crisis
These are the stories of disparity, inequity and leadership in the Latino community amid the coronavirus pandemic. Maria Elena Salinas hosts “Pandemia: Latinos in Crisis,” a CBS News special.
California wildfires force evacuations
Blazing wildfires attributed to scorching temperatures are ripping through Southern California. At least 200 homes have been evacuated as hundreds of firefighters are on the ground battling the flames.
Inside Lalibela, the mysterious holy site
In the northern highlands of Ethiopia stand 11 churches that the Ethiopian Orthodox Church says were built by angels. Scott Pelley reports.