Remember when governors used to win the presidency?
In the presidential elections since 2008, governors have made early departures from both Democratic and Republican primaries. Why is this happening?
John Hickenlooper
After leaving White House race, Hickenlooper announces Senate run
John Hickenlooper rolled out his Senate campaign bid after dropping out of the presidential race last week
John Hickenlooper drops out of presidential race
Multiple people familiar with his plans have said in recent days that Hickenlooper will spend time mulling a possible bid for the U.S. Senate
Hickenlooper vows to stay in Democratic presidential race
The former Colorado governor is lagging far behind in polls but continues to insist he has no interest in running against Sen. Cory Gardner instead
Hickenlooper shakes up presidential campaign staff
Several changes to the former Colorado governor's staff were announced after his finance director left to join Beto O'Rourke's campaign
DNC announces candidates participating in first Democratic primary debates
Fourteen of the candidates met both criteria for the debates
Hickenlooper rails against socialism in speech targeting Sanders
"I fundamentally disagree that we should do away with the democratic, regulated capitalism that has guided this country for over 200 years"
Hickenlooper looks to expand access to long-acting contraception
Hickenlooper's plan to expand access to contraception is based off a similar initiative he championed in Colorado
John Hickenlooper releases plan to reduce gun violence today
The 2020 Democratic presidential candidate and former governor is calling for national gun licenses and raising the legal age to own a firearm
John Hickenlooper to lay out first foreign policy proposal
As the contenders for the 2020 race have been solidified, domestic policy has taken center stage among the candidates
John Hickenlooper unveils plan to "re-energize trade with the world"
Hickenlooper's plan proposes more trade cooperation and includes adding climate change goals into trade agreements
Hickenlooper: "The sooner the better" on Afghanistan pullout
"A war that's been going on for 17 years and that we see no indication of victory -- you've got to look at different routes and different solutions," he told "CBS This Morning"
Transcript: John Hickenlooper on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of the interview with former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper that aired Sunday, March 10, 2019, on "Face the Nation"
Hickenlooper "happy to say" he's a capitalist
Former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper joins moderator Margaret Brennan to discuss his 2020 campaign for president and the debate over capitalism in the Democratic Party.
Hickenlooper launches 2020 bid
Sen. Bernie Sanders held his first rally this weekend, as a second time presidential candidate. Meanwhile, a more moderate candidate entered the field. Caitlin Huey-Burns, CBSN political reporter, Ed O'Keefe, CBS News political correspondent, and Antjuan Seawright, a democratic strategist join CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the large amount of 2020 contenders.
John Hickenlooper running for president
Former Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper announced his candidacy for president Tuesday. Colorado Sun political reporter John Frank and CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns spoke to CBSN about how he fits into a crowded Democratic primary field.
John Hickenlooper joins crowded 2020 race
Former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper announced his campaign for the 2020 presidential election Monday, joining an already crowded field of Democratic hopefuls. CBS News political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBSN with more on what he brings to the race.
John Hickenlooper joins 2020 race
Former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper announced his campaign for the 2020 presidential election Monday, joining an already crowded field of Democratic hopefuls.
Former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper running for president
Hickenlooper is the second governor or ex-governor to enter the ever-growing Democratic primary
Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper staffs up for possible 2020 bid
Colorado Democrat has already launched a political action committee that allows him to raise money nationally
Governors on health care
Gov. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, and Gov. John Kasich, R-Ohio, discuss how their states are finding solutions to the many problems they face despite Washington partisanship.
Preview: The Pot Vote
Governor John Hickenlooper of Colorado, where recreational pot is legal, urges caution to states voting on it because there's not enough data
Reaction to DNC controversy
Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper joins CBSN with reaction to the Clinton-Kaine ticket and the controversy surrounding the Democratic National Convention.
Colorado governor: If Hillary Clinton was a man, she would face less criticism
Gov. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, says Hillary Clinton faces more attacks advertisements and criticisms as a woman
Politics
ICYMI: Top takeaways from this week's "Face the Nation"
This week we sat down with National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien, former DHS Secretary Michael Chertoff and FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb for the latest on the battle against COVID-19.
Federal judge strikes down most curbs on Florida felons voting
Rules requiring them to pay legal fees before they can cast ballots under new law are unconstitutional in most instances, the judge said.
Republicans sue California governor over vote-by-mail order
RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel said Democrats are using "this pandemic as a ploy to implement their partisan election agenda ..."
Motivated by son Beau, Biden pledges help for burn pit victims
Biden has detailed how his son Beau, who died of brain cancer in 2015, was exposed to burn pits in Iraq.
Trump imposes travel restrictions on Brazil
Brazil has the second-most confirmed cases of the coronavirus of any country, with more than 347,000. Only the U.S. has more.
Ex-DHS chief: Election should "definitely" include vote-by-mail
Trump has criticized mail-in voting, claiming it invites voter fraud.
Boston Fed chief predicts double-digit unemployment through 2020
Eric Rosengren said the reason the unemployment rate will remain high is because the industries that have been battered most by the coronavirus rely on the comfort of consumers.
Scott Gottlieb warns coronavirus "isn't contained yet"
Gottlieb said Americans need to "define a new normal" as the coronavirus continues to threaten communities.
Transcript: Michael Chertoff on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Former Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff that aired Sunday, May 24, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Eric Rosengren on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Boston Federal Reserve Bank President Eric Rosengren that aired Sunday, May 24, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
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In Moscow, COVID control means government tracking your every move
Any resident of the Russian capital who wants to go more than 100 yards from home must give personal details and let authorities track their movements.
Hong Kong standoff leaves U.S. and China on "brink of new Cold War"
Beijing bristles as U.S. officials join global chorus backing huge protests against perceived power-grab by China over semi-autonomous region.
COVID crisis slams the brakes on bid to save rare white rhinos
With scientists stuck at home, time is running to use an egg from one of the last 2 northern white rhinos on the planet to create a baby.
Motivated by son Beau, Biden pledges help for burn pit victims
Biden has detailed how his son Beau, who died of brain cancer in 2015, was exposed to burn pits in Iraq.
New Zealand's Jacinda Ardern reacts to quake during live TV interview
"We're just having a bit of an earthquake here ..." she said during a live TV interview.
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Holocaust survivor's 100th birthday marked with drive-through parade
Heinz Wallach's daughter tailored the celebration to pandemic social distancing guidelines
"It's tremendously exciting": Astronauts count down to historic launch
The first launch of astronauts from U.S. soil since 2011 marks a milestone for NASA – and private sector space travel.
Watch live: New York Governor Cuomo gives coronavirus update
The governor is speaking on Memorial Day after saying New York is now "decidedly in the reopening phase" in its battle against the crisis.
Baby gorilla fractures skull in family fight at Seattle zoo
Zoo officials say the 2-month-old Kitoko underwent surgery and may fully recover if he doesn't develop an infection.
"Breakthrough": Remains ID'd in Long Island serial killer case
The previously unidentified woman's remains were found near Gilgo Beach on the Atlantic Coast, where the remains of 11 people were found.
Politics
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ICYMI: Top takeaways from this week's "Face the Nation"
This week we sat down with National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien, former DHS Secretary Michael Chertoff and FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb for the latest on the battle against COVID-19.
Federal judge strikes down most curbs on Florida felons voting
Rules requiring them to pay legal fees before they can cast ballots under new law are unconstitutional in most instances, the judge said.
Republicans sue California governor over vote-by-mail order
RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel said Democrats are using "this pandemic as a ploy to implement their partisan election agenda ..."
Motivated by son Beau, Biden pledges help for burn pit victims
Biden has detailed how his son Beau, who died of brain cancer in 2015, was exposed to burn pits in Iraq.
Trump imposes travel restrictions on Brazil
Brazil has the second-most confirmed cases of the coronavirus of any country, with more than 347,000. Only the U.S. has more.
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Colorado's tourism changes amid pandemic
All 50 states have reopened to different degrees, but in Colorado the message is "you are not welcome". Barry Petersen reports on why the Centennial State is asking people to stay away.
How coronavirus affects Hollywood
Memorial Day weekend usually means the start of the season of summer blockbusters, but the coronavirus pandemic has dimmed the bright lights of Hollywood this year. Jamie Yuccas reports.
"Sunday Morning" Matinee: "Diana: A True Musical Story"
Erin Davie sings "I Miss You Most on Sundays" from the Broadway musical about Princess Diana, Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles
The U.S. Army Band: They're playing our song
The mission of these military musicians, who performed the "Sunday Morning" theme "Abblasen," is to remind us of the power of music to connect us
Technology
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The rise of Wikipedia as a source of medical information
For years the encyclopedic website, written and edited by anybody, was seen to be rife in misinformation; today, thanks to editors and writers at WikiProject Medicine, it is the first place many people check for the latest details about COVD-19
NASA readiness review clears SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft
NASA managers are 'go' for launch Wednesday of a SpaceX capsule carrying to astronauts to the space station
Restaurateurs fight delivery apps' high fees
GrubHub, DoorDash and UberEats have been lifelines for shuttered eateries but can gobble up to 30% of the entire tab.
Facebook says workers will be able to work from home permanently
Over the next five to 10 years, about half of Facebook's workers could be remote, Zuckerberg said in a livestreamed townhall.
Bots are spreading COVID-19 misinformation
Bots have dominated the Twitter discussion about "reopening America," tech researchers say.
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"It's tremendously exciting": Astronauts count down to historic launch
The first launch of astronauts from U.S. soil since 2011 marks a milestone for NASA – and private sector space travel.
Baby gorilla fractures skull in family fight at Seattle zoo
Zoo officials say the 2-month-old Kitoko underwent surgery and may fully recover if he doesn't develop an infection.
COVID crisis slams the brakes on bid to save rare white rhinos
With scientists stuck at home, time is running to use an egg from one of the last 2 northern white rhinos on the planet to create a baby.
NASA, SpaceX launching a new era of commercial crewed spaceflight
Nine years after the last spacecraft carrying humans took off from U.S. soil, astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken will pilot a SpaceX Dragon rocket from Florida's Kennedy Space Center
NASA readiness review clears SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft
NASA managers are 'go' for launch Wednesday of a SpaceX capsule carrying to astronauts to the space station
Health
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In Moscow, COVID control means government tracking your every move
Any resident of the Russian capital who wants to go more than 100 yards from home must give personal details and let authorities track their movements.
Watch live: New York Governor Cuomo gives coronavirus update
The governor is speaking on Memorial Day after saying New York is now "decidedly in the reopening phase" in its battle against the crisis.
Hundreds flock to Florida beach amid pandemic
"We got slammed. Disney is closed, Universal is closed. Everything is closed, so where did everybody come with the first warm day with 50% opening? Everybody came to the beach," the local sheriff said.
Video shows Lake of the Ozarks packed for Memorial Day weekend
Missouri health director Dr. Randall Williams ordered statewide social distancing until at least the end of May.
Prince William says fatherhood brought back "traumatic" emotions
William was reflecting on becoming a parent in an upcoming documentary "Football, Prince William And Our Mental Health."
MoneyWatch
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Travel industry inching back
The airline and hospitality sectors are adjusting their business practices in times of pandemic, but they say not to expect a return to the "old normal" any time soon
Hollywood's cliffhanger of a summer
Summer has been blockbuster season at theatres ever since moviegoers were first bitten by "Jaws"; now, with production halted and release schedules shuffled, Hollywood is trying to figure out how to come out of this unexpected intermission
NBA in "exploratory" talks to resume season at Disney
The season was abruptly halted in March.
Why minority business owners are struggling with PPP loans
Vista Equity Partners CEO Robert Smith joined "CBS This Morning" to talk about why minority-owned businesses have been struggling with the government's PPP loan program.
Hertz files for bankruptcy protection
By the end of March, Hertz Global Holdings Inc. had racked up $18.7 billion in debt with only $1 billion of available cash.
Crime
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Three-state manhunt for suspected double killer
Police are seeking college senior Peter Manfredonia. The slaying were in Connecticut and the search area stretches into New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
The case against Brooke Skylar Richardson
The parents of the Ohio teen acquitted of murder in the death of her newborn speak out to "48 Hours" — the real story behind the international headlines in the case of an alleged unthinkable crime.
Man who recorded Ahmaud Arbery shooting charged with murder
Two men, 64-year-old Gregory McMichael and his 34-year-old son, Travis, have already been arrested and charged with murder.
Lori Loughlin and husband plead guilty in college admissions case
The couple appeared in separate Zoom windows for the hearing, each accompanied by a lawyer.
FBI opens investigation into death of Breonna Taylor
Police entered Taylor's home with a warrant to search for illegal drugs — but according to a suit filed by her family, none were found.
Space
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"It's tremendously exciting": Astronauts count down to historic launch
The first launch of astronauts from U.S. soil since 2011 marks a milestone for NASA – and private sector space travel.
NASA, SpaceX launching a new era of commercial crewed spaceflight
Nine years after the last spacecraft carrying humans took off from U.S. soil, astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken will pilot a SpaceX Dragon rocket from Florida's Kennedy Space Center
Astronauts work through practice countdown
The practice countdown sets the stage for Wednesday's planned launch of the SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft.
Trump will travel to Florida to attend historic SpaceX launch
This week's trip will be the president's first that is not related to federal coronavirus response.
Astronomers witness signs of the birth of a planet
A bright spiral marks the spot where scientists believe a planet may be coming into existence.
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Pandemic: The Indiana "Front Porch Portraits"
Families in quarantine step out of their homes for photographer Shane Cleminson
Stars who played real people
These famous faces played celebrities, historical figures and more.
States reopen: Here's the new normal
Here's what America looks like in a post-coronavirus-quarantine world.
"Murder hornet" spotted in the United States
Growing up to two inches long, this killer insect can decapitate 40 honeybees per minute.
Pandemic: A snapshot of life on the Jersey Shore
Photographer Lori Nichols captures the haunting desolation of empty New Jersey beach communities in inky black-and-white
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"Sunday Morning" Full Episode 5/24
Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, Lee Cowan examines Hollywood’s canceled summer blockbuster season and how film production may be forever changed. Plus: Tracy Smith sits down with singer-songwriter Josh Groban; Tony Dokoupil plays table tennis with “Star Trek: Picard” star Sir Patrick Stewart; Peter Greenberg looks at how the travel industry is inching back; Mark Strassmann reports on this week’s first crewed SpaceX launch from the Kennedy Space Center; Wired magazine’s Nicholas Thompson explores how Wikipedia became a trusted source for medical information on COVID-19; Conor Knighton takes a new virtual tour inside the Statue of Liberty; and Martha Teichner reports on how the home baking of bread during lockdown is nourishing people’s bodies and souls.
Taps Across America
Since parades and gatherings are cancelled this Memorial Day weekend, retired Air Force bugler Jari Villanueva and correspondent Steve Hartman are asking buglers and trumpet players across the country to stand on their porches this Memorial Day, and play the haunting music of “Taps” – and for the rest of us to soak in this 24-note reminder of what Memorial Day is all about. For information on how to participate, go to cbsnews.com/taps.
Firefighters battles huge fire in San Francisco
About 150 firefighters battled a four-alarm fire at a warehouse at San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf and and saved a historic World War II-era ship from the fire. Michael George reports.
The Lone Bellow performs "Count on Me"
Zach Williams' friends urged him to turn his journal entries into song lyrics. Now, with bandmates Kanene Pipkin and Brian Elmquist, they make up The Lone Bellow — a widely-acclaimed group whose albums have often landed on best-of-the-year lists. They released their fourth collection, “Half Moon Light,” in February. The joined “CBS This Morning’s” Saturday Sessions from their homes in Nashville to perform “Count on Me.”
NASA astronauts prep for SpaceX launch
NASA is counting down to the historic launch of a SpaceX rocket that is scheduled for Wednesday. The rocket, named "Dragon," will carry two NASA astronauts to the International Space Station and mark a new chapter in commercial space flight. Mark Strassmann reports.