Biden says Trump has "fanned the flames of white supremacy"
In a speech Wednesday, the former vice president accused the president of inspiring mass shootings
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What is "Joe 30330"? Biden stumble confounds internet
If you text "Joe" to 30330 you get Biden's campaign — if you go to Joe30330.com you get some other jokester's website
What Joe Biden said in his op-ed on working parents
An op-ed Biden wrote nearly 40 years ago became a point of contention in last night's debate. Here's what it said
Biden: Criticism of Obama during the debate "surprised me"
Biden said that Democratic candidates' criticism of the former president was a "game to make sure that we hand the Republicans the election"
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris spar over health care plans
Renewing their feud from the first debate in Miami last month, Biden and Harris took turns criticizing their respective health care plans
Joe Biden to opponents: If you come at me, I will hit back
Former VP warns other Dems ahead of next week's debate, as he is challenged over civil rights record
Booker slams Biden as "an architect of mass incarceration"
"I'm disappointed that it's taken Joe Biden years and years until he was running for president to actually say he made a mistake"
Biden at next debate will go on offense on criminal justice plan
Senior adviser Symone Sanders shot down the idea that this released plan is aimed at undoing certain ills implemented in the 1994 crime bill
Biden's criminal justice plan counteracts past anti-crime efforts
Eliminating elements of the 1994 Crime Bill and not legalizing marijuana are parts of his plan
Biden reveals healthcare plan piggybacking on ACA
The marquee item in Biden's healthcare pitch is to supplement ACA coverage by adding a "public option" for Americans to be able to buy into a Medicare-like system
Biden answer's "America first" with his own foreign policy plan
If elected, Biden would in his first year convene a "summit of the world's democracies" in an effort to strengthen the ties between leaders of foreign democracies, private industry and tech executives
Bidens earned over $15 million since 2016
The majority of their income stems from book deals and speaking engagements
Gabbard says Harris hatched "political ploy" to "smear" Biden on race
"This is just a political ploy and I think a very underhanded one just to try get herself attention, to move herself up in the polls," Gabbard told CBSN
Biden apologizes for segregationist comments
Biden emphasized his tenure as vice president in a speech in South Carolina on Saturday
Joe Biden's campaign says it has raised $21.5 million so far
Biden's total is less than what South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg raised in the second quarter
Biden campaign accuses Trump of "coddling" dictators
"He's diminishing us on the world stage and subverting our values as a nation," a campaign spokesman said
Harris confronts Biden on race in key debate moment
Kamala Harris told the former vice president that his comments about working with segregationists were "hurtful" to people of color like her
Most 2020 Democrats offer few specifics to meet border crisis
Questions could come soon -- the first presidential primary TV debates are Wednesday and Thursday in Miami and will be co-hosted by a Spanish-language television network
First debates challenge candidates to stand out in crowded field
Twenty of the Democratic presidential candidates will hit the debate stage on Wednesday and Thursday this week in their first opportunity to set themselves apart from the competition
South Carolina Democratic voters urge unity
This offered some refuge to Joe Biden, who landed here after facing a torrent of criticism from his 2020 rivals for his comments about his ability to work with known segregationists
Biden slams Trump's Iran policy as a "self-inflicted disaster"
"By walking away from diplomacy, Trump has made military conflict more likely. Another war in the Middle East is the last thing we need" Biden said.
In South Carolina, Biden is Democrats' top choice
Most black voters choose Biden, but many are considering others, too
Joe Biden says "apologize for what" after segregationist remarks
Former vice president singled out Sen. Cory Booker, a rival for the Democratic nomination, "should apologize to me"
Joe Biden visits New York City's Stonewall Inn ahead of uprising anniversary
Biden posted video to his Instagram story with a bar patron saying "hey Joe, can I have a beer?"
Joe Biden says he'll win Republican-leaning states in the South
"I plan on, if I'm your nominee, winning Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, believe it or not, and I believe we can win Texas and Florida, if you look at the polling data now"
Politics
Democrats dump millions into statehouse races
The cash deluge shows how the consequences of next year's elections run far deeper than President Donald Trump's political fate
Planned Parenthood exits Title X program, rejects "gag order"
"For too many people struggling to make ends meet, it may be that they may go without care," said Planned Parenthood's new leader, Alexis McGill Johnson
Tlaib and Omar denounce Israel travel ban in press conference
The two Democrats cast the travel restrictions as part of a broader effort to suppress the voices of those who criticize the treatment of Palestinians in occupied and disputed territories
Elizabeth Warren publicly apologizes for DNA test
The 2020 Democratic candidate came under fire after seeking a DNA test to back up her claims of having Native American heritage
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Elizabeth Warren apologizes for DNA test
"I know that I have made mistakes. I am sorry for the harm I have caused," Warren told a Native American audience Monday
Proposed laws could change how consumers get smartphones repaired
Twenty states are considering so-called "Right to Repair" bills to allow electronics to be fixed without jeopardizing quality or voiding warranties
Pence insists economy is strong, blaming media for "irresponsible rhetoric"
The National Association for Business Economics found roughly one in three economists believe a recession will come
U.S. conducts first missile test since ending INF treaty with Russia
The U.S. withdrew from the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Treaty in early August, after accusing Russia of failing to comply with the treaty
After Epstein suicide, attorney general reassigns federal prisons chief
Attorney General William Barr announces Hugh Hurwitz's reassignment more than a week after Jeffrey Epstein's suicide
Iran sanctions threaten the lives of young cancer patients
In the battle over sanctions between the U.S. and Iran, the losers are Iranian cancer patients seeking life-saving drugs
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American says resort worker he killed was "crazed and desperate"
Scott Hapgood claims Kenny Mitchel attacked him at a resort on the island of Anguilla in front of his two daughters
Tourists face jail time for stealing sand from Sardinia, Italy
The couple told police they took the sand because they wanted to keep it as a "souvenir"
500 million bees drop dead in Brazil in 3 months
Lab research pointed to pesticides with neonicotinoids and fipronil — products banned in Europe — as the main cause of death
Iran sanctions threaten the lives of young cancer patients
In the battle over sanctions between the U.S. and Iran, the losers are Iranian cancer patients seeking life-saving drugs
DHS says "Remain in Mexico" program is one "we're building to last"
Under the policy, approximately 32,000 asylum seekers have been returned by the U.S. to Mexico — where most struggle to find lawyers and some face persecution
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San Francisco airport rolls out ban on plastic water bottles
Prior to the ban, the airport sold about 10,000 bottles of water each day and generated about 28 million pounds of trash each year
Democrats dump millions into statehouse races
The cash deluge shows how the consequences of next year's elections run far deeper than President Donald Trump's political fate
American says resort worker he killed was "crazed and desperate"
Scott Hapgood claims Kenny Mitchel attacked him at a resort on the island of Anguilla in front of his two daughters
Graduates of these U.S. colleges earn the most
The top five schools linked to high incomes after graduation aren't even in the Ivy Leagues
New lawsuits detail how Epstein allegedly lured victims
All three lawsuits take aim at Jeffrey Epstein's fortune​, which his will reveals to be worth nearly $578 million
Politics
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Democrats dump millions into statehouse races
The cash deluge shows how the consequences of next year's elections run far deeper than President Donald Trump's political fate
Planned Parenthood exits Title X program, rejects "gag order"
"For too many people struggling to make ends meet, it may be that they may go without care," said Planned Parenthood's new leader, Alexis McGill Johnson
Tlaib and Omar denounce Israel travel ban in press conference
The two Democrats cast the travel restrictions as part of a broader effort to suppress the voices of those who criticize the treatment of Palestinians in occupied and disputed territories
Elizabeth Warren publicly apologizes for DNA test
The 2020 Democratic candidate came under fire after seeking a DNA test to back up her claims of having Native American heritage
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Elizabeth Warren apologizes for DNA test
"I know that I have made mistakes. I am sorry for the harm I have caused," Warren told a Native American audience Monday
Entertainment
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Elton John blasts press coverage of Prince Harry and Meghan
He explained Harry's mother, Princess Diana, was one of his "dearest friends" and that he feels "a profound sense of obligation" to protect him
Woodstock at 50, in the words, and music, of those who were there
A half-century after a mass of humanity converged on a farm in Bethel, N.Y. for three days of peace and music, musicians and concert-goers recall a unique moment for their generation
Megan Rapinoe's dad probably voted for Trump
Rapinoe spoke about what it was like to come out to her conservative parents
"The Rock" and Lauren Hashian tie the knot
Johnson's former brother-in-law snapped photos of the happy couple during the seaside wedding
George R.R. Martin: "Game Of Thrones" TV show ending is "freeing"
"I don't think it was very good for me because the very thing that should have speeded me up actually slowed me down," Martin said
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Proposed laws could change how consumers get smartphones repaired
Twenty states are considering so-called "Right to Repair" bills to allow electronics to be fixed without jeopardizing quality or voiding warranties
Coming soon to Netflix: Movie trailers crafted by AI
Streaming giant is investing in tech that can automate part of the trailer-making process for its massive library
Funeral homes now live streaming memorial services
Roughly 20% of funeral homes in U.S. offer an online option to grieving family and friends who can't attend the event
Overstock shares sink after CEO comments about "Deep State"
Investors are fleeing retailer Overstock after its CEO issued a bizarre statement about the "deep state" and "men in black"
U.S. lawmaker joins international Facebook investigation
Rep. David Cicilline joins the International Grand Committee on Disinformation and "Fake News," as lawmakers from a dozen countries seek answers on election influencing
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500 million bees drop dead in Brazil in 3 months
Lab research pointed to pesticides with neonicotinoids and fipronil — products banned in Europe — as the main cause of death
NASA program "OMG" trying to find out how fast Greenland's ice is melting
Ice lost in Greenland means higher sea levels around the world. "Oceans Melting Greenland," a NASA program in its fourth year, is studying the melt.
Activists mourn first Icelandic glacier lost to climate change
A memorial plaque was installed at the site of the former glacier, warning that "in the next 200 years all our glaciers are expected to follow the same path"
Rescued baby dugong dies of shock with a stomach full of plastic
"Her death will remind Thais and people all over the world not to dispose trash into the oceans," a Natural Resources and Environment Minister said
NASA picks Alabama space center for moon lander program
The lander is a critical element in NASA's plans to return astronauts to the moon in 2024
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Planned Parenthood exits Title X program, rejects "gag order"
"For too many people struggling to make ends meet, it may be that they may go without care," said Planned Parenthood's new leader, Alexis McGill Johnson
Juul raises $325 million despite growing health concerns
Facing stricter regulation in the U.S., the vaping company has been pushing to expand overseas
Dog Goods USA recalls pig ears in 33-state outbreak of salmonella
Pet owners are urged to return pig ears sold under the Chef Toby brand amid reports of 127 people falling ill
Teen blames vaping after his lung collapses
As the CDC and state health departments investigate acute lung injuries possibly tied to e-cigarettes, one teen launches a social media campaign, #lunglove, against vaping
Thousands of veterans fear "burn pits" have exposed them to lethal disease
At some of military bases in Afghanistan, waste materials were disposed of in so-called "burn pits"
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San Francisco airport rolls out ban on plastic water bottles
Prior to the ban, the airport sold about 10,000 bottles of water each day and generated about 28 million pounds of trash each year
U.S. kids are quitting sports amid rising costs, inequality
Youth sports participation is rising among richer families, as children lower down the ladder exit the field
34% of economists expect a recession in 2021
The good news for Americans? Fewer forecasters think a serious downturn is likely to hit next year
Graduates of these U.S. colleges earn the most
The top five schools linked to high incomes after graduation aren't even in the Ivy Leagues
Epstein signed will days before his death in Manhattan jail
Epstein put all of his holdings in a trust — known as the "The 1953 Trust" — though there's no word on beneficiaries
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New lawsuits detail how Epstein allegedly lured victims
All three lawsuits take aim at Jeffrey Epstein's fortune​, which his will reveals to be worth nearly $578 million
America's deadliest mass shootings
These are the deadliest mass shootings in American history
Fleeing man leaps between hotel balconies and plunges to his death
Atlanta police say he exposed himself to a housekeeper, who reported him to security and the man was fleeing security when he tried risky move in effort to escape
The Menendez Murders: 30 years later
On August 20, 1989 brothers Lyle and Erik Menendez murdered their parents in their Beverly Hills mansion. The crime would shock and grip the entire country. Here's how CBS Los Angeles covered the murders shortly after the news broke.
El Paso mass shooting suspect on suicide watch
Patrick Crusius is accused of opening fire at the Walmart in east El Paso on Aug. 3, killing 22 people and wounding or injuring dozens of others
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NASA's step forward in new moon plan
NASA has moved a step closer in resuming human space missions since the program was shuttered in 2011. CBS News' Marc Liverman reports from Huntsville, Alabama, where NASA announced it will manage the building of the new human lunar lander.
NASA picks Alabama space center for moon lander program
The lander is a critical element in NASA's plans to return astronauts to the moon in 2024
Milky Way black hole emits mysterious light flare
Scientists spot a flare of light coming from a black hole in the Milky Way. Syracuse University physics professor Duncan Brown explains to CBSN how the mysterious event may have occurred.
Dream Chaser spaceplanes to launch on Vulcan rocket
Sierra Nevada Corp. picks ULA's Vulcan rocket to boost Dream Chaser spaceplanes into orbit
Our galaxy's black hole suddenly flashed a bright light
Scientists called the flashes "unprecedented"
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Jason Corbett murder: A look at the evidence
In August 2015, former FBI agent Tom Martens and his daughter Molly Corbett admitted killing her Irish-born husband Jason Corbett, insisting they beat him in self-defense with a brick paver and a baseball bat because Jason was choking Molly and threatening to kill her
Michael Gargiulo case: Stabbing deaths of three women linked to suspected serial killer
Investigators link murders of Tricia Pacaccio, Ashley Ellerin and Maria Bruno to same suspect: Michael Gargiulo
The worst movies of 2019
The worst films of the year star big name actors, including Keanu Reeves, Anne Hathaway, and Chris Hemsworth.
The Oddities & Curiosities Expo
A traveling exhibition of gothic and occult art, sideshow performers, and bizarre specimens stopped outside Chicago, where CBS News photographer Jake Barlow took in the odd sights
New York's Central Park
America's first major landscaped public park, the 840-acre park in Manhattan welcomes more than 37 million visitors every year
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SFO rolls out ban on plastic water bottles
Starting Tuesday, San Francisco International is rolling out a ban to end their sale at its convenience shops, restaurants and vending machines. It's part of the airport's latest effort to become the world's first zero waste airport by 2021. John Blackstone reports.
Man says resort worker he killed was "crazed"
A Connecticut man accused of killing a hotel worker in the Caribbean four months ago is speaking out about the incident for the first time. Scott Hapgood is charged with manslaughter in the death of Kenny Mitchel, who Hapgood claims attacked him at a resort on the island of Anguilla in April in front of his two daughters. Anna Werner reports.
Title X: Planned Parenthood forfeiting $60M
Planned Parenthood is giving up tens of millions of dollars in federal money over a new Trump administration rule that would restrict its clinics from making abortion referrals. Planned Parenthood calls the new policy "unethical" and "dangerous," saying it could limit servies to more than one million of its patients. Jan Crawford reports.
A climate reckoning in the heartland
A historic flood in March 2019 left much of America's heartland under water. Grain farmers already struggling to bounce back from the Chinese trade war must now grapple with the realities of climate change that threaten to change the future of farming forever. Now, some farmers are implementing practices that could potentially reverse the effects of climate change – and provide a bigger profit. In this CBSN Originals documentary, Adam Yamaguchi travels to Nebraska, where he meets two farmers on different paths, both determined to pass their legacies on to the next generation.
W.H says it's not considering payroll tax cut
President Trump says the U.S. economy is strong and we're not headed toward a recession. But his administration is looking for ways to boost the economy. A healthy economy is considered vital to the president's re-election chances. Ben Tracy reports.
