Virginia nixes holiday honoring Confederate generals
Lee-Jackson Day honored two Confederate generals and was celebrated the Friday before Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Every State Has A Story: Virginia
ERA supporters celebrate victory — but still face opposition
The measure to officially prohibit discrimination based on sex was approved by Congress back in 1972, but not enough states passed it before the 1982 deadline for ratification.
Virginia voters share issues that matter for 2020
Voters who were sometimes sitting inches from each other had very different views on the issues.
Pro-abortion rights activists claim major victories in Kentucky and Virginia
Kentucky is one of the most hostile states toward abortion access and passed a so-called "heartbeat" ban earlier this year
Democrats win control of House and Senate in Virginia
Democrats now control all three branches of government in Virginia for the first time in a generation
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Watch live: Ruth Bader Ginsburg lies in state at U.S. Capitol
Ginsburg, who died last week at the age of 87, is the first woman and the first Jewish person to receive such an honor.
Democrats eye expanding Supreme Court if Trump's nominee is confirmed
Democrats are furious that Republicans may confirm a Supreme Court nominee ahead of the election.
Arguments for and against filling the Supreme Court seat ahead of the election
"The Takeout" podcast this week focuses on the conservative and liberal arguments surrounding the filling of the Supreme Court seat left vacant by Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death.
Graham releases new details about source of Steele dossier
Separately, other records released in spring 2020, cast doubt on the reliability of the dossier.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Top GOP lawmakers dismiss Trump's refusal to commit to a peaceful transfer of power
The president's comments come days before he is expected to announce his nominee to the Supreme Court to fill the vacancy left by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death.
Facebook takes down suspicious accounts linked to Russia
The removed accounts targeted a number of countries, including the U.S., but focused primarily on Syria and Ukraine.
Trump lays out "vision" for health care
The president said on Thursday he will sign an executive order that lays out that vision, but has no legislative power.
Trump focuses on law and order at Jacksonville, Florida, rally
Mr. Trump brought up Wednesday night's shooting of two police officers in Louisville, Kentucky.
Sanders says Trump is ready to undermine democracy to stay in power
The senator slammed the president's refusal to commit to a peaceful transfer of power and his opposition to mail-in voting.
"This time is different": Biden attracts slew of ex-military, GOP endorsements
"I haven't seen this volume of people willing to publicly say, 'I can't support my party,'" former New Jersey Governor Christine Todd Whitman.
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Saudis warn of oil slick near decaying tanker, but offer no evidence
Yemen's civil war has turned a 45-year-old, crude-filled supertanker into a ticking environmental time bomb, but politics makes it hard to judge the length of the fuse.
2 wounded in knife attack at former Charlie Hebdo office in Paris
French police confirm suspect taken into custody after attack outside former office of satirical newspaper targeted in 2015 massacre.
South Korea says Kim apologized for official's "unfortunate" killing
The North Korean dictator has purportedly told South Korea he's "very sorry" about the incident at sea. It would be an unprecedented apology.
Vladimir Putin nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
President Trump has also been nominated for the prize this year.
Police raid finds more than 300K used condoms being packed for resale
The factory's owner, a 34-year-old woman, reportedly confessed they bought the used condoms from someone else.
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Housing shortage fuels rising cost of homes in America
The median price of a townhouse, home or condo soared above $300,000 for the first time over the summer.
Justice Department seeks immediate ban on WeChat in U.S.
The Trump administration claims the Chinese-owned messaging service is a threat to national security.
Will COVID-19 kill the holiday shopping season?
With economy still fragile, many Americans are expected to keep a lid on spending this year.
A farmer's wife is found impaled on a corn rake. Was it an accident or murder?
Amy Mullis was discovered in a shed on her Iowa farm with a corn rake sticking out of her back. The heavy-duty tool had four sharp tines, but when doctors examined Amy's body, they found six puncture wounds.
Watch live: Ruth Bader Ginsburg lies in state at U.S. Capitol
Ginsburg, who died last week at the age of 87, is the first woman and the first Jewish person to receive such an honor.
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Watch live: Ruth Bader Ginsburg lies in state at U.S. Capitol
Ginsburg, who died last week at the age of 87, is the first woman and the first Jewish person to receive such an honor.
Democrats eye expanding Supreme Court if Trump's nominee is confirmed
Democrats are furious that Republicans may confirm a Supreme Court nominee ahead of the election.
Arguments for and against filling the Supreme Court seat ahead of the election
"The Takeout" podcast this week focuses on the conservative and liberal arguments surrounding the filling of the Supreme Court seat left vacant by Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death.
Graham releases new details about source of Steele dossier
Separately, other records released in spring 2020, cast doubt on the reliability of the dossier.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Top GOP lawmakers dismiss Trump's refusal to commit to a peaceful transfer of power
The president's comments come days before he is expected to announce his nominee to the Supreme Court to fill the vacancy left by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death.
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Pac-12 football will resume November 6
University presidents voted unanimously to lift a January 1 moratorium on athletic competition.
Where does the media's portrayal of bisexuality go from here?
While television and film have often pushed boundaries on stories surrounding gay and lesbian individuals, experts say bisexuality has often been left behind.
NFL legend Gale Sayers dies at 77
Sayers is well-known for his seven seasons with the Chicago Bears, which helped him become the youngest player ever inducted into the Hall of Fame.
CDC warns against trick-or-treating during pandemic
The CDC also stresses that Halloween costume masks are not acceptable substitutes for cloth masks.
Comedians Desus and Mero dish life lessons
Comedians and talk show hosts Desus Nice and The Kid Mero join "CBS This Morning" to discuss their new book, "God-Level Knowledge Darts: Life Lessons from the Bronx." The duo gives their best life advice on dating, fame and taking late night TV by storm.
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Amazon launches flying camera for the home
Technology giant also unveiled a new gaming platform, a line of entertainment products and car security gear.
Facebook to reject ads claiming election win before results declared
The announcement represents an about-face for the company, which has previously said it would not fact-check political ads made by presidential candidates.
TikTok owners await approval for Chinese export license
ByteDance says it has applied to the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Commerce for the license and is awaiting a reply.
Justice Dept moves to make it easier to sue internet companies
It's the latest move to amend a 24-year-old law that shields social media companies from most lawsuits.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk's next big bet rides on better batteries
But battery breakthroughs fail to energize investors hoping for immediate breakthroughs from electric car maker.
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At least 380 whales dead in mass stranding in Australia
There are only about 30 of the long-finned pilot whales from the pod still alive, and rescuers are racing to save as many as possible.
Remnants of Tropical Storm Beta slam Texas with rain and flooding
Bayous are overflowing their banks as some areas are inundated by more than a foot of relentless rain.
A rare blue moon will light up the Halloween night sky
2020 marks the first time a Halloween full moon has been visible in all time zones since World War II.
How to watch as an asteroid zooms close to Earth this week
An asteroid is passing extremely close to Earth this week — and skywatchers have a chance to spot it.
Astronomers find "northern lights" surrounding Rosetta's comet
Scientists have found a glowing aurora surrounding the famous comet Chury.
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Some sparkling water brands have PFAS chemicals, study finds
PFAS, sometimes called "forever" chemicals, aren't federally regulated and may have adverse health effects.
United rolling out COVID-19 testing program for passengers
The program will roll out in San Francisco for flyers bound for Hawaii.
Black physicians group to vet safety of COVID-19 vaccines
The National Medical Association says African Americans don't trust the government when it comes to deadly virus.
Over 90% of Americans still susceptible to virus, CDC boss says
His warning comes as President Trump continues to talk about so-called herd immunity.
Fauci and Redfield say they expect COVID vaccine to be widely available by spring
Administration health officials testified after the U.S. passed the grim milestone of 200,000 coronavirus deaths.
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Housing shortage fuels rising cost of homes in America
The median price of a townhouse, home or condo soared above $300,000 for the first time over the summer.
Justice Department seeks immediate ban on WeChat in U.S.
The Trump administration claims the Chinese-owned messaging service is a threat to national security.
TikTok owners await approval for Chinese export license
ByteDance says it has applied to the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Commerce for the license and is awaiting a reply.
Justice Dept moves to make it easier to sue internet companies
It's the latest move to amend a 24-year-old law that shields social media companies from most lawsuits.
Former eBay workers to plead guilty in cyberstalking case
Four former employees are expected to plead guilty next month for their role in the intimidation scheme.
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A farmer's wife is found impaled on a corn rake. Was it an accident or murder?
Amy Mullis was discovered in a shed on her Iowa farm with a corn rake sticking out of her back. The heavy-duty tool had four sharp tines, but when doctors examined Amy's body, they found six puncture wounds.
US executes first Black man since federal executions resumed
Christopher Vialva was executed for a double murder he committed at 19.
Attorneys say officers didn't ID themselves in Breonna Taylor raid
Attorneys for the Taylor family and for Kenneth Walker are calling on the Kentucky AG to release the grand jury report.
Prostitution charges dropped against Patriots CEO Robert Kraft
The decision comes after authorities announced Monday that they would not appeal a court's decision that made video of the alleged crime inadmissible at trial.
Video allegedly shows man shooting at 2 Louisville officers
Interim Police Chief Robert Schroeder said the two officers are "doing well and will survive their injuries."
Space
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A rare blue moon will light up the Halloween night sky
2020 marks the first time a Halloween full moon has been visible in all time zones since World War II.
How to watch as an asteroid zooms close to Earth this week
An asteroid is passing extremely close to Earth this week — and skywatchers have a chance to spot it.
Astronomers find "northern lights" surrounding Rosetta's comet
Scientists have found a glowing aurora surrounding the famous comet Chury.
NASA chief calls for full funding ahead of 2024 moon landing mission
Despite budget worries, NASA's administrator remains optimistic about a 2024 moon landing.
Space Force deploys its 1st squadron outside of the U.S.
The "core space operators" deployed by the U.S. military's controversial newest branch aren't in orbit, they're in Qatar.
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Evidence in the case against Mary Katherine Higdon
The investigation into Steven Freeman's death reveals a toxic relationship between high school sweethearts.
Cayley Mandadi death: A look at her final hours
After attending a music festival with her boyfriend in October 2017, Cayley Mandadi died from injuries she sustained that day -- but what exactly caused her death?
The highest-paid U.S. athletes in 2020, ranked
Here's the definitive list of the athletes who earn the most money in the NBA, NFL and MLB
Emmys red carpet: The best-dressed stars ever
These are the best Emmy Awards red carpet looks of all time.
The 50 most expensive colleges in America, ranked
These colleges come with a hefty price tag
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CBSN Originals "Socialism"
Socialism has gone mainstream in American politics, but it remains deeply controversial. For some, it seems to offer an appealing solution to the country’s woes, but for others, it evokes fearful imagery of authoritarian regimes. This CBSN Originals documentary dives into the culture war over socialism and what it means for the nation's future.
Active 2020 hurricane season could last months more
Tropical Depression Beta has dropped at least a foot of rain over the Houston area. It's the 23rd tropical cyclone to hit the Atlantic this year and there's still more than two months left in the hurricane season. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN to explain.
What's next for the Supreme Court?
As the fight over Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's replacement heats up, the big question is, what's next for the Supreme Court? CBSN legal analyst Rebecca Roiphe joined CBSN to talk about how this vacancy may impact upcoming cases.
Tulsa pastor wants justice for 1921 massacre
Ninety-nine years after an estimated 300 Black people were killed by a White mob during the Tulsa race massacre, a lawsuit has been filed seeking reparations. It comes as the city battles over a Black Lives Matter mural painted on a street. Omar Villafranca reports from Tulsa on the latest.
CBSN Originals: "Feminism"
Feminism has never been more widely proclaimed than it is now. But there is no consensus within the movement about what that means or how to move forward. Are these conflicts getting in the way of progress — or paving the way for growth? This CBSN Originals documentary explores the internal culture wars and the greatest obstacles facing the feminist movement today.