Kamala Harris: Concerns about my prosecutorial record are "overblown"
The Democratic presidential candidate defends her record as "smart on crime"
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Transcript: Sen. Kamala Harris on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of the interview with Sen. Kamala Harris that aired Sunday, June 23, 2019, on "Face the Nation"
Harris: Trump to blame for Iran tensions
CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe caught up with Sen. Kamala Harris on the campaign trail in Columbia, South Carolina, this weekend.
Kamala Harris describes party tension over impeachment
"I have chosen to stand with the position that I believe," Harris told CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe. "The proceedings should begin"
DNC announces candidates participating in first Democratic primary debates
Fourteen of the candidates met both criteria for the debates
Kamala Harris defends record as prosecutor in South Carolina speech
"Let me be clear: self-appointed political commentators do not get to define who we are and what we believe," Harris said Saturday
Harris to push back on prosector record criticisms in speech
The 2020 presidential candidate will be focusing on her prosecutorial record in a speech in South Carolina Saturday
Protester grabs mic from Kamala Harris
After he was escorted off the stage, Harris returned to chants of "Kamala, Kamala"
Kamala Harris wants Justice Department to vet new abortion laws
The campaign says the "preclearance" provision is modeled after a similar requirement in the Voting Rights Act of 1965
Harris in renewed focus on maternal mortality rate among blacks
2020 presidential candidate's legislation comes after CDC study finds that black women are more likely to die of pregnancy-related causes
Kamala Harris introduces plan to end gender pay gap
The California Democrat would exact financial penalties from companies that fail to comply
Kamala Harris would ban AR-15 style assault weapons imports
Democratic presidential candidate and California senator will announced she'd make the move through executive action once in the Oval Office, the source says
Kamala Harris unveils bill to fund, support public defenders
The California senator and former prosecutor says her legislation will support America's overburdened public defenders
Harris grills Barr on White House contacts
Sen. Kamala Harris, a Democratic presidential candidate, questioned Attorney General William Barr about whether anyone at the White House had ever suggested he open an investigation. She also asked about the propriety of Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein's involvement in deciding the president had not obstructed justice.
Newt Gingrich on 2020 and his new book
Former Republican congressman Newt Gingrich is weighing in on the 2020 race. The former House Speaker says he believes Senator Kamala Harris is most likely to win the Democratic nomination out of the 21 candidates running. He's also giving CBSN an inside scoop into his new book, "Collusion: A Novel."
Harris vows executive action on guns if elected
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Kamala Harris is proposing a series of executive actions she would take as president to enact gun control policies if Congress failed to pass comprehensive legislation within the first 100 days of her administration. Watch her remarks.
Kamala Harris vows to take executive action on guns as president
The California senator previewed the plan during a town hall Monday night, and her campaign plans to unveil the full proposal Tuesday
Kamala Harris releases 15 years of tax returns
She and her husband have paid over $2.2 million in federal taxes at an average effective tax rate of about 33 percent over the past five years
Kamala Harris wants every teacher to get a $13,500 raise. Will that fix schools?
The presidential hopeful says her $315 billion plan would be paid for with higher taxes on the rich
Will Kamala Harris' proposal to increase teacher pay be enough?
"It comes down to the schools being funded adequately"
Kamala Harris' ambitious teacher pay proposal
Sen. Kamala Harris unveiled a new plan to increase teacher pay by $13,500 nationwide. Dr. Lois Weiner, a researcher and author of "The Future of Our Schools," joins CBSN to discuss the plan, and what teachers need in addition to a salary increase.
Kamala Harris on upping teacher salaries: "Let's pay them their value"
"I am proud of our initiative that has been described as the largest federal investment in closing the teacher pay gap in history," Harris said of her plan
Kamala Harris on $13,500 teacher pay raise
Sen. Kamala Harris is one of the 2020 presidential candidates calling for the special counsel report to released. The California Democrat made the demand at a campaign stop in Atlanta. She also unveiled a new plan to increase pay for public school teachers nationwide. As part of the Road to 2020, Harris joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the details of her proposal.
Hollywood power players to host fundraiser for Kamala Harris
Prolific television hit maker Shonda Rhimes and director J.J. Abrams are among those slated to attend
Charlamagne tha God would vote for Kamala Harris
The host of the popular radio show "The Breakfast Club" has interviewed a number of 2020 presidential candidates. He told CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers that he would vote for Kamala Harris for president.
Politics
Sanders wants to erase student debt by taxing Wall Street
Vermont senator and presidential candidate also wants to provide free college tuition at state universities
Mitch McConnell to meet with 9/11 first responders
The Republican is slated to meet face-to-face with members of the first responders community
U.S. to impose new sanctions as standoff with Iran deepens
Trump threatens "obliteration" of Islamic Republic as his plans to resolve crisis remain unclear, and Iran threatens it could shoot down another drone
Most see progress in ending LGBTQ discrimination
CBS News poll finds record high support for same-sex marriage, but most say some discrimination still exists
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
2020 Sunday Trail Markers: What to know about the Democratic debates
"It's too early for candidates to be attacking each other, so they will be tripping all over themselves to attack Trump," veteran Republican strategist Todd Harris told CBS News
Buttigieg faces off with residents in tense, raw South Bend town hall
The South Bend mayor and presidential candidate has been addressing the police shooting of an African American man last Sunday
Kamala Harris: Concerns about my prosecutorial record are "overblown"
The Democratic presidential candidate defends her record as "smart on crime"
Joe Sestak becomes 25th Democrat running for president
Sestak, who made his announcement in a video posted to his campaign website, is a Vietnam War veteran who also served in Iraq and Afghanistan
Oregon Republicans leave state Senate over climate change bill
A group of 11 Republican state senators have walked out and prevented legislative quorum
GOP lawmaker says U.S. should cripple Iranian economy
Rep. Michael McCaul said crippling sanction will force the Iranian government to the negotiating table
Top Democrat says Trump "legitimately torn" on Iran response
Rep. Adam Smith nevertheless criticized the administration's strategy, saying officials are deeply divided on how to approach rising tensions with Iran
Pence blames Dems for migrant child detention center conditions
The vice president said the conditions — which he called "heartbreaking" — stem from Democrats' "refusal" to expand detention space for migrants
Full transcript: Sen. Bernie Sanders on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of the interview with Sen. Bernie Sanders that aired Sunday, June 23, 2019 on "Face the Nation"
Kamala Harris describes party tension over impeachment
"I have chosen to stand with the position that I believe," Harris told CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe. "The proceedings should begin"
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Officials hunt for gator after man found dead with "bad bite wounds"
Authorities are investigating a missing persons case in Kiawah Island after finding a body
Sanders wants to erase student debt by taxing Wall Street
Vermont senator and presidential candidate also wants to provide free college tuition at state universities
7-Eleven delivery service now reaches to the beach or park
It's expanding home deliveries launched last year to include public places, starting with 2,000 now and going to 200,000
Another American tourist dies in the Dominican Republic
Vittorio Caruso, age 56, died on June 17 after "drinking something," according to his sister-in-law
Mitch McConnell to meet with 9/11 first responders
The Republican is slated to meet face-to-face with members of the first responders community
Politics
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Sanders wants to erase student debt by taxing Wall Street
Vermont senator and presidential candidate also wants to provide free college tuition at state universities
Mitch McConnell to meet with 9/11 first responders
The Republican is slated to meet face-to-face with members of the first responders community
U.S. to impose new sanctions as standoff with Iran deepens
Trump threatens "obliteration" of Islamic Republic as his plans to resolve crisis remain unclear, and Iran threatens it could shoot down another drone
Most see progress in ending LGBTQ discrimination
CBS News poll finds record high support for same-sex marriage, but most say some discrimination still exists
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
World
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London Zoo defends its late-night parties amid protests
Activists say noisy visitors and too much alcohol put some of the zoo's 19,000 animals at risk
Another American tourist dies in the Dominican Republic
Vittorio Caruso, age 56, died on June 17 after "drinking something," according to his sister-in-law
Team USA embraces "crazy" growth of women's soccer worldwide
As Team USA defends its championship title, a record number of viewers points to the growing popularity of women's soccer around the world
U.S. to impose new sanctions as standoff with Iran deepens
Trump threatens "obliteration" of Islamic Republic as his plans to resolve crisis remain unclear, and Iran threatens it could shoot down another drone
Opposition party wins Istanbul mayoral election, defying Erdogan
The victory by Ekrem Imamoglu, 49, comes after he initially won a close election for mayor in March
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Entertainment
London Zoo defends its late-night parties
The London Zoo is pushing back against critics who don’t like its late-night parties for adults only. They’re advertised as an event where people can enjoy seeing the animals after hours. Activists say noisy visitors and too much alcohol puts some of the zoo’s 19,000 animals at risk. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
Highest-grossing movies of all time, ranked
What's the highest-grossing movie of all time? It might be one of your favorites
Flying Wallendas traverse Times Square on a high wire
Two siblings started on opposite sides of 1,300-foot wire strung between skyscrapers and crossed each other in the middle
"Toy Story 4" brings to life a sluggish summer box office
The opening for "Toy Story 4" followed a string of disappointing sequels including "Dark Phoenix," "Godzilla: King of the Monsters" and "Men in Black: International"
Sherry Lansing, on life in Hollywood, and life since Hollywood
The producer, the first woman to head a major film studio, became a role model in a male-dominated industry, before – at the top of her game – boldly leaving the business altogether
Technology
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Seeing red: Mankind gets closer to Mars
NASA and SpaceX are both readying unmanned missions to the Red Planet, with the goal of putting human-filled boots on the ground
Iranian hackers wage cyber campaign amid tensions with US
Hackers believed to be working for the Iranian government have targeted U.S. government agencies, as well as sectors of the economy
For Apple, scaling back in China is easier said than done
Although the tech giant is eager to avoid tariffs, shifting some of its production out of China could take years
Making "The Jetsons" a reality: The first flying, self-driving cars are coming
"A lot of us grew up watching 'The Jetsons' and thought that was far-fetched. The reality is here today"
New Harry Potter augmented reality game released
Wands at the ready! The new Harry Potter augmented reality game is here early
Science
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Almanac: Sex researcher Alfred Kinsey
The biologist who achieved fame with a pair of best-selling books about male and female sexual behavior was born on June 23. 1894
Seeing red: Mankind gets closer to Mars
NASA and SpaceX are both readying unmanned missions to the Red Planet, with the goal of putting human-filled boots on the ground
Apollo 11 50th anniversary: 50 photos from the moon
50 photos to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the moon landing
Seal learns to sing "Star Wars" theme song
A grey seal named Zola was a standout
Nature up close: Getting rid of the lawn mower (and your lawn, too)
Instead of spending time and money to maintain a monoculture that is actually damaging to our environment, follow these suggestions on how to let your yard go wild
Health
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Why the sperm bank industry is "buyer beware"
A NYC sperm bank faces multiple lawsuits that claim it did not properly screen its donors for genetic diseases
Jazzercise: Fit at 50
Long before crossfit became a fad and spinning a sensation, there was the dance-based workout that – now half a century old – is alive and kicking
9/11 first responder spending his last days fighting for victims' fund
Despite everything Luis Alvarez has been through, he said he would "absolutely in a heartbeat" do the same thing
Wisconsin governor vetoes 4 abortion bills
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin said some of the claims made in support of the legislation were "inflammatory, offensive and blatantly false"
Planned Parenthood says Missouri will not renew license to perform abortions
"The fate of abortion access in Missouri now rests in a court's hands," Planned Parenthood said
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Sanders wants to erase student debt by taxing Wall Street
Vermont senator and presidential candidate also wants to provide free college tuition at state universities
7-Eleven delivery service now reaches to the beach or park
It's expanding home deliveries launched last year to include public places, starting with 2,000 now and going to 200,000
Eldorado Resorts buying Caesars in $17 billion casino merger
The combination will create an industry giant, with 60 properties in 16 states under one name
"Something new": Surprise weddings
Are you the spontaneous type? Then you might be someone to throw a "surprise wedding," with none of the angst, doting mother's advice or fighting bridesmaids to contend with
U.S. team, U.S. Soccer agree to mediate gender discrimination lawsuit
The U.S. team won its first three games of the tournament and is scheduled to play Spain in the knockout stage
Crime
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Crime
Bryan Stevenson talks new HBO documentary
Bryan Stevenson has dedicated his career to fighting racial injustice. He and his team at the Equal Justice Initiative won reversals, relief, or release for more than 135 wrongly condemned death row prisoners. He's also successfully argued five Supreme Court cases. The new HBO documentary, "True Justice: Bryan Stevenson's Fight for Equality," shows his life story, including his fight to create the National Memorial for Peace and Justice, the country's only memorial dedicated to lynching victims. Stevenson joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss his decades-long fight for equality.
University of Utah student vanishes after taking Lyft from airport
Mackenzie Lueck was last heard from around 1 a.m. on June 17 when she texted her mom saying her flight landed safely at Salt Lake City airport
Utah student vanishes after taking Lyft
Family and friends of a missing University of Utah student are pleading for information about her mysterious disappearance, shortly after taking a Lyft ride. Mackenzie Lueck was last seen one week ago. David Begnaud reports.
Buttigieg pledges to take racist officers off the force
South Bend mayor and 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg faced his constituents at a tense town hall Sunday afternoon following the fatal shooting one week ago of Eric Logan, an African American man, by South Bend Police Sgt. Ryan O'Neill, a white police officer.
Man in Wisconsin charged in death of 5-year-old who found gun
Michael Moore, 25, is charged with neglecting a child resulting in death; he could face up to 25 years in prison if convicted
Space
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Engineer says she could "stay forever" as trio ends 204 days in orbit
A Russian cosmonaut, a Canadian and a NASA astronaut return to Earth after station stay
NASA discovery could signal life on Mars
NASA scientists say its Curiosity rover discovered high amounts of methane gas on Mars. On Earth, the gas is typically produced by living things. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joins CBSN to discuss if this observation could mean there's life on Mars.
Seeing red: Mankind gets closer to Mars
NASA and SpaceX are both readying unmanned missions to the Red Planet, with the goal of putting human-filled boots on the ground
Apollo 11 50th anniversary: 50 photos from the moon
50 photos to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the moon landing
NASA to land 1st woman on moon as part of Artemis mission
NASA's project aims to bring human beings back to the moon by 2024
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Evidence photos from the police shooting of Danroy "DJ" Henry Jr.
Evidence from the scene of Pace University student DJ Henry’s fatal encounter with Officer Aaron Hess in Mount Pleasant, N.Y.
Apollo 11 50th anniversary: 50 photos from the moon
50 photos to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the moon landing
Deadliest highway in every state
These are the highways with the highest rate of fatal crashes
Mount Everest deaths: Inside a deadly climbing season
A look at a treacherous 2019 climbing season on the world's highest peak
Photographer Dave Engledow, the "World's Best Father"
He calls himself the "World's Best Father," and he's got the pictures of himself and his daughter, Alice, to prove it
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Treat yourself: An argument for indulging
New York Times Smarter Living editor Tim Herrera takes on the cost of indulgence in a new article headlined, “Here’s Some Money Advice: Just Buy the Coffee.” He argues that spending money on simple pleasures like a good lunch or a nice haircut will not make or break your budget. Herrera joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss why it's okay to indulge in the small things.
Bryan Stevenson talks new HBO documentary
Bryan Stevenson has dedicated his career to fighting racial injustice. He and his team at the Equal Justice Initiative won reversals, relief, or release for more than 135 wrongly condemned death row prisoners. He's also successfully argued five Supreme Court cases. The new HBO documentary, "True Justice: Bryan Stevenson's Fight for Equality," shows his life story, including his fight to create the National Memorial for Peace and Justice, the country's only memorial dedicated to lynching victims. Stevenson joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss his decades-long fight for equality.
London Zoo defends its late-night parties
The London Zoo is pushing back against critics who don’t like its late-night parties for adults only. They’re advertised as an event where people can enjoy seeing the animals after hours. Activists say noisy visitors and too much alcohol puts some of the zoo’s 19,000 animals at risk. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
Coffee could help you burn fat, study finds
New research says a cup of coffee could help you lose weight. A new study out Monday in the journal, Scientific Reports, finds coffee can stimulate brown fat, the fat in your body that keeps you warm by burning calories. Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the science behind the study and how brown fat differs from other types of fat.
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