Biden says voters should pick the president and the president should pick the justice
The Democratic presidential nominee said the focus for the next few days should be Ruth Bader Ginsburg's legacy.
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Pro-Trump super PAC uses Hungarian stock photo in ad attacking Biden
In the ad, under text that attacks Biden as weak on American jobs, is a stock image of a car repair station. It's in Budapest.
Biden receives first classified intelligence briefing
Biden received a classified briefing led by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.
Trump and Biden hold dueling events in battleground states
President Trump held a rally in Wisconsin while Joe Biden had a CNN Town Hall-style event in Pennsylvania.
GOP chairman pulls vote on subpoena in Biden/Ukraine investigation
The Senate Homeland Security Committee did authorize subpoenas related to the probe into the FBI's Russia investigation.
Trump tweets doctored video of Biden, prompting flag by Twitter
The doctored video retweeted by Mr. Trump has been viewed more than 2.6 million times.
Biden and Trump responses to wildfires highlight divide on climate change
Trump said he doesn't think "science knows" what is happening to the climate.
Scientific American backs Joe Biden with first presidential endorsement
The magazine editors believe Biden "can set the country back on course for a safer, more prosperous and more equitable future."
Biden makes his first visit to Florida as Democratic nominee
"I am going to work like the devil to make sure I turn every Latino and Hispanic vote," Biden told reporters on Monday.
Biden makes first trip to Florida amid questions about Latino support
A poll released earlier this month showed Biden lagging behind Trump among likely Latino voters in Florida.
Biden: Climate change means "you aren't safe in Donald Trump's America"
There are deadly blazes burning in California, Washington and Oregon, and at least 35 people have died as a result of the fires.
Trump alma mater says Biden plan better for economic growth
Biden and Trump would both increase federal debt, but Democrat would boost wage growth and lower health costs.
New Biden ads target Black men
Black women are often considered the "backbone" of the Democratic Party, but Black men could play an equally crucial role in the upcoming presidential election.
Battleground Tracker: Biden gains edge in Arizona, leads big in Minnesota
In Arizona, the more concerned voters are about COVID-19, the less likely they are to be voting for Trump.
Michael Bloomberg pledges $100 million to help Biden in Florida
The $100 million injection of cash will be used to turn out voters for Biden in Florida, a Bloomberg spokesperson said.
Russia, China and Iran ramping up attacks ahead of election, Microsoft warns
The hacking groups are targeting the Trump and Biden campaigns, as well as entities involved in the 2020 race, Microsoft found.
"Tell me about Joe": Harris and Obama discuss Biden in campaign video
The former president also took the opportunity to share advice and discuss the struggles of the campaign trail.
Biden says he would take COVID-19 vaccine
Only about a fifth of voters nationwide say they'd get a vaccine as soon as possible if one were available at no cost.
Election Day dictionary: All the terms you need to know
What is the difference between voting absentee and by mail? What does it mean if my ballot is rejected? Here are your answers.
GOP ex-governor of Michigan backs Biden, calling Trump a "bully"
Snyder called President Trump a "bully" and said he "lacks a moral compass."
Trump and Biden will both be in Shanksville for 9/11 commemoration
It was not immediately clear whether their visits to the memorial in Shanksville will overlap.
Biden says schools would be open if Trump admin had "done their jobs"
Biden accused Trump of "starving schools of the needed funding" and called on him to make a deal with Congress.
Biden shatters record with $364.5 million haul in August
The massive cash haul flooded in last month as Biden announced his running mate, Kamala Harris, and accepted his party's nomination in the first-ever virtual Democratic National Convention.
In new video, Biden and Harris tackle handling of pandemic
In the 15-minute campaign video first seen by CBS News, Biden and Harris discuss Trump's handling of COVID-19 and their desire to expand voting rights.
Battleground states want to be able to process mail ballots early
November's election results from Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin could be delayed if they don't get a head start on processing ballots.
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Elon Musk-backed super PAC spends $800,000 to back GOP midterm candidates
Elon Musk's super PAC disclosed over $800,000 in spending last month to support Republican Senate and House candidates in competitive races, with the bulk in Texas and Maine.
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Military personnel told last month to stop calling Iran conflict "Operation Epic Fury"
The Pentagon says "Operation Epic Fury" ended on May 5, after an Air Force email last month told service members to stop using the name for ongoing Iran operations.
Judge blocks Trump's latest effort to narrow birthright citizenship
A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Trump executive order that would prevent certain people from automatically becoming U.S. citizens at birth.
Pentagon rolls out guidelines to test service members for testosterone
The Pentagon will begin requiring male service members ages 30 and older to get screened for testosterone deficiency, after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called for the change over the summer.
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Dark money in Texas Senate race spurs Talarico complaint to FEC against Paxton
James Talarico's Senate campaign is accusing Ken Paxton and his campaign treasurer of "illegally spending" $1 million that was routed to a Paxton-aligned super PAC.
House rejects GOP effort to ban Supreme Court expansion in Constitution
A GOP-proposed constitutional amendment to limit the Supreme Court to nine justices failed in the House, coming up well short of the two-thirds majority needed.
Family blames suicide of 20-year-old Haitian immigrant on ICE crackdown
A 20-year-old Haitian native died by suicide in Ohio this week, his family says, a death his father said was driven in part by feelings of despair and humiliation after ICE fitted him with an ankle monitor.
Plane carrying Mullin makes emergency landing after engine failure
"The United States Coast Guard pilots made the single engine landing feel routine. No panic, just straight professionalism," Mullin said on X.
USS Abraham Lincoln docks in Thailand after more than 9 months at sea
The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier has docked in eastern Thailand after its grueling deployment in the Middle East.
Alaska's top 4 primary puts unlikely longshot candidates on ballot
Alaska's House and Senate contests are set for November's general election, after the results in the state's nonpartisan top-four primary put fringe candidates on the ballot.
Here are the military officials who've been fired or resigned under Hegseth
At least 20 generals, admirals and civilian defense leaders have been fired or have departed their jobs since Pete Hegseth became defense secretary at the beginning of the second Trump administration.
House censures Rep. Chuck Edwards over "inappropriate conduct" toward aides
The House Ethics Committee detailed the North Carolina Republican's "unprofessional and inappropriate conduct" toward two young women who worked for him.
House votes to condemn socialism, with 8 Democrats joining Republicans
GOP leaders scheduled the vote after Democratic primary voters embraced a number of democratic socialist candidates.
Trump says Venezuelan oil could replenish depleted U.S. stockpiles. Will it?
President Trump framed last week's deal for the U.S. government to take a stake in Venezuelan oil as a boon for the depleted Strategic Petroleum Reserve. But the plan faces some hurdles, experts say.
Congress passes funding bill to avoid shutdown before midterms
The House on Tuesday passed a measure to extend government funding into December, averting a shutdown in the final stretch of the midterm campaign.
Ex-Border Patrol commander Bovino was under investigation when he retired
CBP informed Gregory Bovino in an email on March 2 that the agency was "conducting an official Inquiry into allegations of misconduct reported to CBP." He initiated retirement 16 days later.
IRS audit revenue plunged following workforce reductions, watchdog finds
IRS audits collected $3.5 billion less in fiscal 2025 as the agency shed thousands of auditors and other agency staffers.
Whistleblower warns Postal Service's mail ballot portal is "rushed," "untested"
The whistleblower, described by lawyers as a federal official, disclosed information about the Postal Service's new mail-voting procedures to Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut.
The market forces quietly adding thousands to patient bills
The true cost of "vertical integration": Patients directed to a higher-priced location for procedures. Or forced to buy from their insurer's wholly owned pharmacy, which may not stock the drug prescribed or provide it at the lowest price.
Markey defeats Moulton in Massachusetts' Democratic primary for Senate
Incumbent Sen. Ed Markey has won the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Massachusetts.
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Uber to shed 10% of workers as it moves to cut costs and streamline
CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said Uber is removing organizational layers and taking other steps to boost its efficiency.
2 killed, at least 5 others injured in downtown Minneapolis shooting
Two people are dead and at least five others are injured, including three officers, after a shooting near 15 East Grant Street Wednesday afternoon in downtown Minneapolis, according to police. The suspected shooter is also dead.
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Dark money in Texas Senate race spurs Talarico complaint to FEC against Paxton
James Talarico's Senate campaign is accusing Ken Paxton and his campaign treasurer of "illegally spending" $1 million that was routed to a Paxton-aligned super PAC.
People turning to BNPL loans to pay for rent, food and other necessities
More consumers are taking out "buy now, pay later" loans to make ends meet, a sign of the U.S. affordability crisis, according to consumer advocates.
House rejects GOP effort to ban Supreme Court expansion in Constitution
A GOP-proposed constitutional amendment to limit the Supreme Court to nine justices failed in the House, coming up well short of the two-thirds majority needed.
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Uber to shed 10% of workers as it moves to cut costs and streamline
CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said Uber is removing organizational layers and taking other steps to boost its efficiency.
People turning to BNPL loans to pay for rent, food and other necessities
More consumers are taking out "buy now, pay later" loans to make ends meet, a sign of the U.S. affordability crisis, according to consumer advocates.
Meta says AI glasses fix stops users from secretly recording others
Meta upgrades its AI glasses' privacy features to block device users from filming people without their consent.
"We are the best," Chinese EV maker says ahead of push into North America
A trade deal with Canada is about to give Chinese EV makers already grabbing major market share elsewhere a foothold just over the Detroit River.
$1 gold Trump coins are on sale, but they'll cost you more than $1 apiece
The U.S. Mint said the President Donald J. Trump $1 coin can be bought in packages of 25 for $61 or 100 coins for $154.50.
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Elon Musk-backed super PAC spends $800,000 to back GOP midterm candidates
Elon Musk's super PAC disclosed over $800,000 in spending last month to support Republican Senate and House candidates in competitive races, with the bulk in Texas and Maine.
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Military personnel told last month to stop calling Iran conflict "Operation Epic Fury"
The Pentagon says "Operation Epic Fury" ended on May 5, after an Air Force email last month told service members to stop using the name for ongoing Iran operations.
Judge blocks Trump's latest effort to narrow birthright citizenship
A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Trump executive order that would prevent certain people from automatically becoming U.S. citizens at birth.
Pentagon rolls out guidelines to test service members for testosterone
The Pentagon will begin requiring male service members ages 30 and older to get screened for testosterone deficiency, after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called for the change over the summer.
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Dark money in Texas Senate race spurs Talarico complaint to FEC against Paxton
James Talarico's Senate campaign is accusing Ken Paxton and his campaign treasurer of "illegally spending" $1 million that was routed to a Paxton-aligned super PAC.
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Clancy trial highlights need to rethink postpartum care: "The duty is on the system"
Lindsay Clancy's case is resonating with moms across the U.S. — bringing into focus the spectrum of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and the lack of resources for many women.
What's true and false about infertility? We asked a fertility specialist.
Dr. Temeka Zore, a double board-certified OB-GYN and fertility specialist, joined "Healthful" for a deep dive on all things fertility, from endometriosis to PMOS (formerly known as PCOS) to egg freezing.
The market forces quietly adding thousands to patient bills
The true cost of "vertical integration": Patients directed to a higher-priced location for procedures. Or forced to buy from their insurer's wholly owned pharmacy, which may not stock the drug prescribed or provide it at the lowest price.
Trump inks deal with 9 pharmaceutical companies to lower drug costs
The White House said the agreements will reduce costs to treat Parkinson's disease, macular degeneration, glaucoma, liver disease and other illnesses.
Man with sinus infection symptoms diagnosed with heart condition
Marc Gaudisosi thought his symptoms were caused by a sinus infection. Then an urgent care told him to go to the hospital.
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Malta businessman found not guilty in car bomb killing of journalist
Daphne Caruana Galizia's killing shocked Europe, led to protests that toppled a prime minister and exposed a culture of impunity in the European Union's smallest state.
"We are the best," Chinese EV maker says ahead of push into North America
A trade deal with Canada is about to give Chinese EV makers already grabbing major market share elsewhere a foothold just over the Detroit River.
USS Abraham Lincoln docks in Thailand after more than 9 months at sea
The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier has docked in eastern Thailand after its grueling deployment in the Middle East.
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Trump says U.S. prepared to hit Iran "anytime we want" after "very heavy attack"
The U.S. military was looking into Iran's allegations that people at a wedding party were killed in the American strikes, a spokesman said.
Spain's leader says Russia and Israel fueled immigration "disinformation"
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez says "networks linked both to Russia and to Israel" helped spread rumors about immigration "to attack Europe and divide it."
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Adria Arjona talks career, "Onslaught" role
Adria Arjona sits down with "CBS Mornings" to discuss her new movie, "Onslaught," and working with Michael B. Jordan on "The Thomas Crown Affair."
Artists sue AI-generated music company
Jason Isbell, Guy Forsyth and other musicians filed a class action lawsuit against Suno, claiming the AI platform used their music to train its model without permission. Jo Ling Kent has more.
Danielle Brooks on "If I Go Will They Miss Me"
Danielle Brooks sits down with "CBS Mornings" to talk about her new movie, "If I Go Will They Miss Me," and how being a mother and wife helped her in portraying the role.
Lionel Richie hospitalized after weekend show
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
John Galliano's Met Gala exhibit canceled
John Galliano's exhibit for the 2027 Met Gala has been canceled after weeks of backlash over his past antisemitic and racist comments. CBS News fashion contributor Lauren Sherman reports.
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NYC bans AI use in some schools
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a 1-year moratorium on the use of AI in elementary and middle school classrooms on Wednesday. Danielle Giunta, first deputy chancellor of NYC public schools, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
OpenAI sued again over Canada school shooting
More lawsuits have been filed against OpenAI in connection with February's deadly mass school shooting in Canada that took the lives of five students and a teacher. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the case.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Uber to shed 10% of workers as it moves to cut costs and streamline
CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said Uber is removing organizational layers and taking other steps to boost its efficiency.
OpenAI confirms "critical" risks of Astra model
OpenAI confirmed that its unreleased Astra model has reached a critical cyber capability threshold, which could pose cybersecurity risks. Tim Werth, a tech editor at Mashable, joins CBS News to discuss.
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Vote on the fattest marmot now
Marmots, not bears, are the largest "true" hibernating mammal, UCLA marmot researchers Katie Adler and Emily Renkey say. The two share more fun facts about these cute creatures and explain how to vote for the fattest marmot.
NASA plans to launch new space telescope
NASA's new telescope could change the way we see space. With a wide-field camera that will reveal an area up to 200 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope, and an orbit a million miles from Earth, the Nancy Grace Roman telescope is expected to find tens of thousands of unknown exoplanets.
Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here's what to do if you see one.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States, breaking a record last set during the Dust Bowl – just another step in the escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with climate journalist Jeff Goodell and atmospheric scientist Maria Molina about how changes in Earth's climate are increasing the likelihood that extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
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Gunman killed in Minneapolis mass shooting
Minneapolis police say they are responding to a deadly shooting that killed two people and injured multiple others, including police officers, law enforcement sources say. The shooter is also dead. CBS News correspondent Jonah Kaplan reports.
Malta businessman found not guilty in car bomb killing of journalist
Daphne Caruana Galizia's killing shocked Europe, led to protests that toppled a prime minister and exposed a culture of impunity in the European Union's smallest state.
1 killed, 6 injured in Minneapolis shooting
At least one person is dead and six others are injured after a shooting in downtown Minneapolis on Wednesday, the Hennepin County Medical Center says. CBS News Minnesota's Conor Wight reports. Then, CBS News' Jonah Kaplan joins with more.
Alleged Penn State ringleader granted bail
24-year-old Agostino Abbatiello, the alleged ringleader of the cocaine trafficking operation at Penn State, was led into court on Wednesday. A judge granted bail of $250,000 to the former member of the Sigma Chi fraternity. Lana Zak reports from the courthouse in Pennsylvania.
Lindsay Clancy jury deadlocked again
As of Wednesday, there was still no verdict in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy. The jurors went home after a fifth day of deliberations, telling the judge for a second time that they could not decide whether Clancy is criminally responsible for killing her three young children. The judge told them to keep trying. Shanelle Kaul reports and Caroline Polisi has more.
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NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
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Dolly Parton: An extraordinary life in pictures
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
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The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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Gunman killed in Minneapolis mass shooting
Minneapolis police say they are responding to a deadly shooting that killed two people and injured multiple others, including police officers, law enforcement sources say. The shooter is also dead. CBS News correspondent Jonah Kaplan reports.
1 killed, 6 injured in Minneapolis shooting
At least one person is dead and six others are injured after a shooting in downtown Minneapolis on Wednesday, the Hennepin County Medical Center says. CBS News Minnesota's Conor Wight reports. Then, CBS News' Jonah Kaplan joins with more.
Navy vet reclaims his historic hiking title
A retired Navy veteran set a record as the oldest person to ever finish hiking along the 2,200-mile-long Appalachian Trail in 2017. After a friend took his title in 2021, Dale Sanders reclaimed it this week. Tony Dokoupil has the story.
U.S. strikes on alleged drug boats draw criticism
Brian Finucane, senior adviser for the U.S. program at the International Crisis Group, joins "The Daily Report" to analyze the Trump administration's deadly campaign against alleged drug-smuggling boats.
Police find bobcat in woman's home
When a 93-year-old woman near Seattle heard strange noises in her house last month, she called the cops to report a prowler. Police found an unexpected intruder - a bobcat. Carter Evans has the story.