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"
Hickenlooper on Afghanistan, gun control
In our series, The Road to 2020, we talk to current and prospective candidates about important issues that affect the country. John Hickenlooper is a former two-term governor of Colorado. During his time in office, he expanded the Colorado's Medicaid coverage, fought for new gun laws, and developed the CareerWise training program to help high school students get apprenticeships. Hickenlooper, one of 14 candidates seeking the Democratic nomination in 2020, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss why he's running for president.
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.
We bring you the latest from President Obama's historic trip abroad and the race for the White House back at home, with Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders, Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wisconsin, Gov. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, and others.
We bring you the latest from President Obama's historic trip abroad and the race for the White House back at home, with Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders, Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wisconsin, Gov. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, and others.
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Kathy Barnette's campaign believes photos of her on Jan. 6 are genuine
Barnette told CBS News on Monday that she was not inside the Capitol that day.
U.S. Air Force conducts successful hypersonic weapon test
A weapon tested off the coast of California on Saturday achieved hypersonic speed: five times greater than the speed of sound.
Biden administration to expand flights and consular services in Cuba, official says
The new policies reverse Trump-era restrictions on family remittance and travel to the island.
Pentagon officials to testify on UFOs
Pentagon officials will testify on Tuesday on the Defense Dept's efforts to organize, analyze and investigate reports of unidentified aerial phenomena.
Biden to return U.S. troops to Somalia
Hundreds of U.S. forces will have a persistent presence in Somalia to assist in the counterterrorism fight against al Qaeda affiliate al Shabab.
FDA to speed up review of baby formula imports
The FDA is "prepared to review applications quickly and respond to them rapidly," White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Monday.
House primaries to watch Tuesday: Madison Cawthorn faces several challengers and more
There are closely-watched primaries in North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Oregon.
Without ad revenue, Truth Social banks on exclusive Trump posts
Trump's messages will get a six-hour exclusive window on the money-losing social media platform.
Cheney and Kinzinger criticize Republicans in wake of shooting
Cheney blamed her party's leaders in the House for enabling "white nationalism, white supremacy, and anti-semitism."
Judge: California law requiring women on corporate boards unconstitutional
In the three years it has been on the books, the law has been credited with improving the standing of women in corporate boardrooms.
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Georgia child killer's execution temporarily on hold
Lawyers for a group representing Virgil Delano Presnell Jr., 68, claim an accord icing executions during the pandemic would be violated if he's put to death.
U.S. Air Force conducts successful hypersonic weapon test
A weapon tested off the coast of California on Saturday achieved hypersonic speed: five times greater than the speed of sound.
Pentagon officials to testify on UFOs
Pentagon officials will testify on Tuesday on the Defense Dept's efforts to organize, analyze and investigate reports of unidentified aerial phenomena.
Florida governor signs bill banning protesting outside of homes
Sending "unruly mobs" to private homes is "inappropriate," DeSantis said in a statement Monday.
Johnny Depp's attorney presses Amber Heard on photos, donation
Heard's attorney finished her direct questioning of the actor Monday, as trial resumed after a one-week break.
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Wildfires are a growing risk for homeowners in these states
Millions of homes across the U.S. face a growing risk of wildfires as the climate warms — and not only in the West.
McDonald's selling its Russian business
Fast-food giant says the humanitarian crisis caused by the war is forcing its hand.
Elon Musk angling for cut-rate deal on Twitter, analysts say
Tesla CEO's $44 billion offer for the social media company is "out the window," one Wall Street analyst says.
Breast milk banks see surge in demand, donations
Milk banks typically focus on NICU babies. Now they are helping families who can't find baby formula.
What are stablecoins, and how do they differ from other cryptos?
Stablecoins have been thrust into national spotlight after being blamed in part for the recent crypto sell-off.
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Kathy Barnette's campaign believes photos of her on Jan. 6 are genuine
Barnette told CBS News on Monday that she was not inside the Capitol that day.
U.S. Air Force conducts successful hypersonic weapon test
A weapon tested off the coast of California on Saturday achieved hypersonic speed: five times greater than the speed of sound.
Biden administration to expand flights and consular services in Cuba, official says
The new policies reverse Trump-era restrictions on family remittance and travel to the island.
Pentagon officials to testify on UFOs
Pentagon officials will testify on Tuesday on the Defense Dept's efforts to organize, analyze and investigate reports of unidentified aerial phenomena.
Biden to return U.S. troops to Somalia
Hundreds of U.S. forces will have a persistent presence in Somalia to assist in the counterterrorism fight against al Qaeda affiliate al Shabab.
Health
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Baby formula executive says Ukraine war partly to blame for shortages
Patrick Sly, the president of global nutrition at Reckitt, said the company has increased production in recent months.
Abbott reaches deal on plan to reopen formula plant
The Food and Drug Administration and Abbott Nutrition reached an agreement aimed at easing the nationwide baby formula shortage, which could mean formula production ramps up at a plant that has been shutdown since February within two weeks.
Biden signs law banning baby products blamed for 200 deaths
Experts have long warned that inclined sleepers and crib bumpers increase the risk of suffocation for babies.
Another round of free COVID-19 antigen tests available for residents
Every household can receive eight free tests by mail.
Abbott baby formula plant could reopen in two weeks
Sturgis plant will reopen soon as nationwide out-of-stock levels of baby formula rise above 40%.
World
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Biden administration to expand flights and consular services in Cuba, official says
The new policies reverse Trump-era restrictions on family remittance and travel to the island.
Authorities find massive drug-smuggling tunnel between Tijuana and San Diego
The secret passage from Tijuana to San Diego featured rail and ventilation systems, electricity and reinforced walls, authorities said.
Ukrainian steel mill fighters evacuate, declare mission complete
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the evacuation to separatist-controlled territory was done to save the lives of the fighters who endured weeks of Russian assaults.
Biden to return U.S. troops to Somalia
Hundreds of U.S. forces will have a persistent presence in Somalia to assist in the counterterrorism fight against al Qaeda affiliate al Shabab.
Drug traffickers groom kids as young as 10 at "school of assassins"
One man recounted shielding his grandson's eyes from two headless bodies left behind by drug traffickers.
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Johnny Depp's attorney presses Amber Heard on photos, donation
Heard's attorney finished her direct questioning of the actor Monday, as trial resumed after a one-week break.
Jason Momoa issues apology for taking photos in Sistine Chapel
Momoa posted a video of himself working out, and issued an apology in the process.
Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker get married
The pair tied the knot in Santa Barbara, where eyewitnesses snapped photos of them outside of the courthouse.
Police dog featured in Netflix's "Rescued by Ruby" euthanized
Ruby was one of the first shelter dogs trained to serve with the Rhode Island State Police.
Garrison Keillor talks about #MeToo and a return to Lake Wobegon
Best known for the wildly-popular "A Prairie Home Companion," the author was accused of sexual misconduct, causing Minnesota Public Radio to sever ties. But he has never stopped writing, and is back on the road entertaining his audience.
Technology
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Elon Musk angling for cut-rate deal on Twitter, analysts say
Tesla CEO's $44 billion offer for the social media company is "out the window," one Wall Street analyst says.
First pictures of Milky Way’s black hole
Astronomers have managed to get the first images of the black hole located at the core of the Milky Way. Scientists across seven countries released the first ever image of the black hole called Sagittarius A*. Jeff Glor has more.
Ford releases electric F-150 Lightning
Ford is getting ready to roll out its all-electric F-150 Lightning. It will be the first mass-market electric pickup truck in the United States. Kris Van Cleave went on a test drive.
Technology aids probe into alleged Russian war crimes
The war in Ukraine is the most documented war in history thanks to camera phones and social media. For "60 Minutes," Scott Pelley reports on Bellingcat, a group of online investigators using artificial intelligence to expose alleged Russian war crimes.
Elon Musk says Twitter deal "on hold"
Elon Musk says his $44 billion takeover bid for Twitter is "on hold" as he seeks more information on the platform's spam accounts. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson has more on that, plus how Musk is also reportedly facing a SEC investigation for late disclosure after buying a substantial stake in the company.
Science
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How to watch the "super flower blood moon" total lunar eclipse
A spectacular full moon is fast approaching. Here's everything you need to know to see it.
First pictures of Milky Way’s black hole
Astronomers have managed to get the first images of the black hole located at the core of the Milky Way. Scientists across seven countries released the first ever image of the black hole called Sagittarius A*. Jeff Glor has more.
"Monarca" highlights endangered butterflies
The eastern monarch butterfly is one step closer to being placed on the endangered species list. CBS News anchors Michelle Miller and Tanya Rivero spoke with Eva Aridjis, co-author of the new book "Monarca: A Novel" which sheds light on the dire fate of these butterflies.
Climate change doubled risk of deadly South Africa flood, scientists say
Scientists warned that extreme events like this are likely to happen again "with even greater intensity."
Lake Tahoe divers find diamond ring, shipwreck — and tons of trash
The first-of-its-kind effort was aimed to learn more about the source and potential harm caused by plastics and other pollutants in the iconic lake.
Crime
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Georgia child killer's execution temporarily on hold
Lawyers for a group representing Virgil Delano Presnell Jr., 68, claim an accord icing executions during the pandemic would be violated if he's put to death.
Authorities find massive drug-smuggling tunnel between Tijuana and San Diego
The secret passage from Tijuana to San Diego featured rail and ventilation systems, electricity and reinforced walls, authorities said.
Buffalo supermarket survivor recalls escaping from shooting
"He doesn't even live here. You know, coming into our community thinking that he's going to stop us from being resilient and he's just not going to get to do that. Not here," a survivor said of the gunman.
Arby's manager charged with assault after police say he peed in milkshake mix
The restaurant sold at least one ice cream float and about 30 to 40 milkshakes that day, court records said.
Missing teen Brittanee Drexel found dead after 13 years; man charged
Drexel was kidnapped by Raymond Moody, who raped and killed her before burying her body the next day in the woods, officials said.
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See the photos of the "super flower blood moon"
Millions in the Americas, Europe and Africa were able to see the spectacular red glow of the total lunar eclipse.
How to watch the "super flower blood moon" total lunar eclipse
A spectacular full moon is fast approaching. Here's everything you need to know to see it.
Scientists grow plants in moon soil for the first time ever
NASA said the discovery paves the way for the possibility of harvesting plants in habitats on the moon in the future.
"It's pretty amazing": First image of black hole at center of the Milky Way
Three years after capturing the first image of a supermassive black hole in a galaxy 55 million light years away, astronomers have managed to "photograph" one closer to home.
Audio captures sounds of black hole 240 million light-years away
NASA said "this sonification is unlike any other done before."
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5/16: Red and Blue
10 dead, 3 injured in Buffalo shooting; officials work to address baby formula shortage
Eye on America: 3D-printed homes and more
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Federal judge to decide this week on lifting Title 42
A federal judge in Louisiana is set to issue a ruling within the next week on whether the CDC can move forward with its plan to end the Title 42 border restrictions. The pandemic-related rule allows authorities to deny entry to migrants at the southern border for public health reasons. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins Elaine Quijano on CBS News to discuss how this ruling would impact U.S. border policy.
Rep. Conor Lamb's Senate run
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Buffalo grieves after 10 people were killed in mass shooting
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