Ex-FBI No. 2 Andrew McCabe wrote memo on Comey firing - AP source
The memo concerns a conversation McCabe had with Rod Rosenstein about Rosenstein's preparations for Comey's firing
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Trump says firing Comey was "a great service"
President Trump told reporters he did "a great service to this country" by firing former FBI Director James Comey. He also repeated his call for the Justice Department to review the FBI investigation into the Trump campaign, which Mr. Trump refers to as "Spygate."
James Comey on Russia, Giuliani, new book
President Trump's lawyer Rudy Giuliani is calling former FBI Director James Comey, who used to work for Giuliani, a "disgraceful liar." Comey joined CBSN to respond to the Trump administration's claims and discuss his new memoir, "A Higher Loyalty: Truth, Lies, and Leadership."
James Comey on values, Giuliani's attacks
Former FBI Director James Comey's new book, "A Higher Loyalty: Truth, Lies, and Leadership," is now a New York Times bestseller. Comey joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss his book and the recent attacks made by President Trump's attorney, Rudy Giuliani.
James Comey's memos released
CBS News has obtained former FBI director James Comey's memos documenting his meetings and conversations with President Trump. While a lot of what Comey writes in the memos has been public, CBS News producer Rebecca Kaplan discusses what we can learn from the memos.
Comey on Colbert
Former FBI director James Comey, who was fired by President Trump, appeared on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert." He said "I'm out there living my best life, he wakes up in the morning and tweets at me."
James Comey: "I think he's morally unfit to be president"
When asked if President Trump has obstructed justice, the fired FBI director said "possibly" on ABC's "20/20"
Comey says assumption of a Clinton win factored into email probe announcement
Comey said "I would" still send the letter knowing that President Trump would win
Comey is "not afraid to punch back" in a "Trumpian way," reporter says
The AP reporter who has seen the tell-all book said Comey described president as "untethered to truth"
Title, cover of James Comey's new book revealed
According to publishers, the book will "explore what good, ethical leadership looks like and how it drives sound decisions"
Could Trump's "witch hunt" tweet come back to haunt him?
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein took over the Russia investigation -- but now Trump is lashing out at him
CNN sues Department of Justice for Comey memo copies
CNN is suing the Department of Justice for copies of fired FBI Director James Comey's records of his private meetings with President Trump
Sessions: "I'm not stonewalling"
"I am following historic policies of Department of Justice," Attorney General testified to the Senate Intelligence Committee
Sessions: I was never briefed on Russian election interference
Attorney General said he has "no knowledge beyond what has been publicly reported"
Sessions to testify in open session before Senate Intel Committee
Attorney general asked that his testimony to the committee be open to the public
Focus of Russia investigation shifts to attorney general
Jeff Sessions will testify before the Senate Intelligence Committee and he may have to answer questions raised by last week's testimony from James Comey
Lankford: Trump took "light touch" with Comey, but was still "inappropriate"
"This looks more like an inappropriate conversation than obstruction," said Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma
Trump targets James Comey in latest series of tweets
"I believe the James Comey leaks will be far more prevalent than anyone ever thought possible. Totally illegal? Very 'cowardly!'" President Trump tweeted
Sessions to testify before the Senate Intelligence Committee
Attorney general will appear before senators on Tuesday, less than a week after James Comey's testimony
In "he said, he said" with Trump, Comey has distinct advantage on Capitol Hill
Investigation pits lawman with reputation for integrity against president often ridiculed for falsehoods and conspiracy theories
How does Sessions fit into the Comey controversy?
The nation's top law enforcement officer, the attorney general, is supposed to be a firewall between the president and the FBI
Trump breaks his silence on explosive Comey testimony
President asserts that James Comey's testimony represents "total and complete vindication" in the Russia case
"The Takeout:" The enduring questions after Comey's testimony
"The Takeout" podcast: What are the key legal and political questions going forward? Here's one of them
What went on inside the Senate hearing room
The hearing room was packed with media, senate staffers, and spectators as dozens of photographers crowded around Comey clicking away
Comey watch parties held across the U.S.
Ousted FBI director James Comey testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Thu., June 8, 2017 -- and people across America watched
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Watch live: President Trump holds press conference
Trump's press conference come amid rising concerns about the functioning of the U.S. Postal Service.
FEMA announces first states to receive grant replacing lost wages
Arizona, Iowa, Louisiana and New Mexico will be the first four states to receive the lost wages grants set up by President Trump.
How to safely return your absentee ballot without USPS
There are several ways to safely return your ballot without using USPS.
Postal Service inspector general investigates changes at post offices
Recent changes have resulted in delays and concerns about delivery of election mail.
ACLU sues over U.S. border policy of expelling migrant children
In July, U.S. border officials made 2,506 arrests of unaccompanied children. Only 168 were allowed to stay and seek refuge.
Harris could attract more Asian-American voters to support Biden
Because of her Indian American heritage, Harris may be able to attract Asian Americans, the fastest growing voting demographic.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: U.S. Postal Service warns states that mail-in ballots might not be counted in time
Due to COVID-19, most states are going to see a tenfold increase in mail-in ballots this November.
Postal Service warns mail-in ballots might not be counted in time
The letters are coming as the postal service faces a financial crisis that has been exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic.
Didn't get stimulus check for your child? IRS says apply now
Tax agency is reopening a website for federal benefit recipients whose children didn't receive the relief money.
How to watch the 2020 Democratic National Convention
Joe Biden will formally accept the nomination for president on Thursday and Kamala Harris will accept the nomination for vice president on Wednesday.
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FBI team arrives this weekend to take part in Beirut probe
The cause of a fire that ignited nearly 3,000 tons of ammonium nitrate at Beirut's port remains unclear.
Travelers scramble as new measures imposed over virus upticks in Europe
The U.K. government imposed a mandatory two-week coronavirus quarantine on anyone coming from France in a last-minute decision.
Iran warns of "dangerous future" for UAE after historic deal with Israel
Iran's powerful Revolutionary Guard called the deal a "shameful" agreement and an "evil action" that was underwritten by the U.S.
ACLU sues over U.S. border policy of expelling migrant children
In July, U.S. border officials made 2,506 arrests of unaccompanied children. Only 168 were allowed to stay and seek refuge.
U.N. votes not to extend arms embargo against Iran
U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo slammed the vote in a statement, calling it "inexcusable."
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Watch live: President Trump holds press conference
Trump's press conference come amid rising concerns about the functioning of the U.S. Postal Service.
Extreme heat hits California, spurring rolling power outages
More outages are expected on Saturday.
COVID-19 rates are "steadily increasing" in children, CDC says
New CDC guidelines say coronavirus cases are rising among children, as some schools around the country return to in-person learning.
Rival protesters rally in Stone Mountain, Georgia
Protesters gathered in the city after Stone Mountain Park was closed to the public due to safety concerns over planned protests.
FEMA announces first states to receive grant replacing lost wages
Arizona, Iowa, Louisiana and New Mexico will be the first four states to receive the lost wages grants set up by President Trump.
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Watch live: President Trump holds press conference
Trump's press conference come amid rising concerns about the functioning of the U.S. Postal Service.
FEMA announces first states to receive grant replacing lost wages
Arizona, Iowa, Louisiana and New Mexico will be the first four states to receive the lost wages grants set up by President Trump.
How to safely return your absentee ballot without USPS
There are several ways to safely return your ballot without using USPS.
Postal Service inspector general investigates changes at post offices
Recent changes have resulted in delays and concerns about delivery of election mail.
ACLU sues over U.S. border policy of expelling migrant children
In July, U.S. border officials made 2,506 arrests of unaccompanied children. Only 168 were allowed to stay and seek refuge.
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"One Tree Hill" star on giving back to the small town she now calls home
"When I'd accomplished everything I said I was gonna accomplish at a young age and still didn't really like myself, there was a problem," the actress said.
Kathleen Edwards performs “Who Rescued Who?”
Kathleen Edwards was one of the most acclaimed young songwriters on the indie music scene in the early 2000s. By 2012, her fourth album, “Voyageur,” became her highest-charting album yet. Now, after spending years away from music and running coffee shop Quitters in Canada, Edwards is writing songs again and has even come out with a new album, “Total Freedom,” amid the coronavirus pandemic. She joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to perform “Who Rescued Who?”
Kathleen Edwards performs “Hard On Everyone”
Kathleen Edwards was one of the most acclaimed young songwriters on the indie music scene in the early 2000s. By 2012, her fourth album, “Voyageur,” became her highest-charting album yet. Now, after spending years away from music and running coffee shop Quitters in Canada, Edwards is writing songs again and has even come out with a new album, “Total Freedom,” amid the coronavirus pandemic. She joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to perform “Hard On Everyone.”
Kathleen Edwards performs “Options Open”
Kathleen Edwards was one of the most acclaimed young songwriters on the indie music scene in the early 2000s. By 2012, her fourth album, “Voyageur,” became her highest-charting album yet. Now, after spending years away from music and running coffee shop Quitters in Canada, Edwards is writing songs again and has even come out with a new album, “Total Freedom,” amid the coronavirus pandemic. She joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to perform “Options Open.”
Kathleen Edwards on her return to music
Kathleen Edwards was one of the most acclaimed young songwriters on the indie music scene in the early 2000s. When her fourth album, "Voyageur," became her highest-charting album yet, Edwards stepped away from music and opened a coffee shop called Quitters in Ontario, Canada. After a request for a collaboration from country star Maren Morris, Edwards found herself writing music again and came out with a new album, "Total Freedom." She speaks to Anthony Mason about why she made the career switch and how it feels to be a singer again amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Facebook says Apple's app store fees hurt small businesses
The social-networking giant wants to offer small businesses the ability to do online events without Apple taking a cut.
TikTok and its employees prepare to battle Trump
President Trump ordered sweeping bans on the video app last week, calling it a threat to U.S. national security.
Fortnite maker sues Apple and Google after app booted from stores
The suits come in response to Apple and Google blocking the game after Epic introduced a direct payment system for its users, effectively shutting out the tech titans from collecting fees.
Facebook announces new resource to aid mail voting, limit disinformation
Facebook is focusing on election misinformation threats involving efforts to suppress turnout, the release of misleading information during vote counting, and potential hack-and-leak scenarios.
Uber says its drivers make $55,000 a year — critics say no way
Outside studies have found that drivers for the ride-hailing service can expect to make less than $20,000 a year.
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NASA sets date for next SpaceX Crew Dragon launch
The first operational Crew Dragon flight will carry four astronauts to the space station for a six-month stay.
Astronomers find "Milky Way look-alike" 12 billion light years away
The galaxy appears as a near-perfect ring of light — a so-called "Einstein Ring."
New dinosaur closely related to the T. rex discovered in U.K.
The rare bones were found by amateur fossil hunters on the Isle of Wight.
Mauritius says it will seek compensation for devastating oil spill
Owner of grounded ship that spilled 1,000 tons of oil onto pristine coastline has reportedly said it will assess compensation for the disaster.
Greenland ice sheet claims life of renowned climate scientist
Konrad "Koni" Steffen apparently fell to his death in a crevasse on the ice sheet he dedicated his life to studying.
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COVID-19 rates are "steadily increasing" in children, CDC says
New CDC guidelines say coronavirus cases are rising among children, as some schools around the country return to in-person learning.
Travelers scramble as new measures imposed over virus upticks in Europe
The U.K. government imposed a mandatory two-week coronavirus quarantine on anyone coming from France in a last-minute decision.
School reopenings tested as U.S. breaks August record for new virus cases
In some coronavirus-hotspot states, the experiment to put kids in classrooms — and then see what happens — has backfired.
How does coronavirus spread? When will a vaccine be available? Your questions, answered
Here are answers to some of your questions about COVID-19 as the U.S. sees a spike in new cases.
FDA says these sanitizers won't protect you against COVID-19
Some disinfecting products don't contain enough active ingredients to kill the coronavirus, regulators say.
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Kroger dips with onions possibly tainted with salmonella recalled
Largest U.S. supermarket chain says in-house dips and spreads may contain bacteria linked to hundreds of illnesses.
AMC movie theaters to reopen with 15-cent tickets
The price reflects the cost of movie tickets in the 1920s, but will only be offered on reopening day.
Trump's $400 in unemployment aid: When would it start?
Even if states can provide the benefit, it could take several weeks for workers to receive it, experts say.
Fortnite maker sues Apple and Google after app booted from stores
The suits come in response to Apple and Google blocking the game after Epic introduced a direct payment system for its users, effectively shutting out the tech titans from collecting fees.
Navigating the housing market during a pandemic
Home prices are up in 96% of U.S. cities, but deals can still be found due to the impact of COVID-19.
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R. Kelly's ex-manager charged with calling in threat to stop docuseries premiere
The threat forced the theater to evacuate and cancel the showing.
Cop fired over racist Christmas tree decorations reinstated
The Minneapolis officer is back on the force amid a push for arbitration reform in the wake of George Floyd's killing.
Vanessa Guillen remembered at Houston memorial
Guillen, who was last seen on April 22, was memorialized nearly four months after she is said to have been killed by a fellow soldier at Fort Hood.
Shot at freedom for Black man who got life for hedge clippers theft
Louisiana Supreme Court's chief justice, court's only Black member, called sentence excessive and said it stems from racist laws.
ISIS accused of selling fake PPE online to finance terrorism
Their alleged aim is to raise money by offering bogus personal protective equipment at a time of desperate shortages.
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NASA sets date for next SpaceX Crew Dragon launch
The first operational Crew Dragon flight will carry four astronauts to the space station for a six-month stay.
Astronomers find "Milky Way look-alike" 12 billion light years away
The galaxy appears as a near-perfect ring of light — a so-called "Einstein Ring."
Perseids meteor shower captured in stunning photos worldwide
The best meteor shower of the year didn't disappoint.
NASA drops "insensitive" nicknames for cosmic objects
The space agency will no longer use nicknames like "Eskimo Nebula" or "Siamese Twins Galaxy."
ULA, SpaceX win massive Pentagon contracts
ULA and SpaceX are expected to launch more than 30 national security space missions through 2026.
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Crash course on Kamala Harris
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Celebrities who support Joe Biden for president
Some of Hollywood's biggest names are backing former Vice President Joe Biden over President Donald Trump in 2020.
Celebrities who support Donald Trump for president
From screen legends to star athletes, The Donald has some famous names in his corner.
Aftermath of Beirut's deadly blast
Hundreds of tons of highly explosive material were stored in a waterfront hangar, and the blast sent a shock wave that killed at least 160 people, wounded nearly 6,000.
"Murder hornet" spotted in the United States
Growing up to two inches long, this killer insect can decapitate 40 honeybees per minute.
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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.
Kathleen Edwards performs "Options Open"
Kathleen Edwards was one of the most acclaimed young songwriters on the indie music scene in the early 2000s. By 2012, her fourth album, “Voyageur,” became her highest-charting album yet. Now, after spending years away from music and running coffee shop Quitters in Canada, Edwards is writing songs again and has even come out with a new album, “Total Freedom,” amid the coronavirus pandemic. She joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to perform “Options Open.”
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.