California primary presents golden opportunity for Democratic hopefuls
California, which votes on Super Tuesday, offers the biggest delegate prize of the primary season, with more 400 delegates at stake.
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Trump campaign Iowa staffer found dead
No foul play is suspected in the death of James Xing, who was a regional field director.
How do the Iowa caucuses work? A primer for the 2020 election
If you're looking for a refresher on how the caucuses work, or perhaps planning to caucus for the first time, we've put together a step-by-step look at the process.
Steyer talks climate change and foreign policy on tour of Iowa
Steyer spoke with CBS News in an exclusive interview during his five-day bus tour through Iowa, criticizing other Democrats on climate change and weighing in on foreign policy.
While leading nationally, Joe Biden faces headwinds in Iowa
In interviews with a dozen top Democratic leaders, officials and strategists, many expressed concerns about Biden's standing in Iowa
Buttigieg says it's time for Afghans to stand "on their two feet"
The South Bend mayor, who served a 7-month stint in Afghanistan, says we should "welcome" Taliban into Afghan government if they give up violence
Trump and 2020 divide longtime friends in Iowa
"We kind of are in a civil war right now between Democrats and Republicans"
Once a rising star, Julián Castro looks to stand out at Detroit debate
The former HUD secretary says he has the experience necessary to be an effective president
Bullock takes a break from the campaign trail to reconnect with his past
The Montana governor and presidential candidate took the "oldest road in Iowa" to the house where his great-great-grandfather lived and took in some of the family lore from second cousins in Lowell, Iowa
Undaunted by low polling, John Delaney keeps his show on the road
Nearly two years since he began his presidential campaign, the former Maryland congressman continues to barnstorm Iowa in his dad's Dodge Ram
Excluded from debate, Bullock tries his luck in New Hampshire and Iowa
The Montana governor looks to win over early state voters while 20 of his rivals compete in Miami
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
Bullock tries to make up for not qualifying for first debate
The Montana governor says he'll compensate "by traveling, by talking to people, by getting out, and I think we've got a long way to go"
Democrats descend on Iowa to take on Trump
Although there were so many Democratic candidates in Iowa that they couldn't avoid each other, the frontrunner in the state was not among them
Dems look to test messages at largest gathering of candidates yet
Nineteen candidates head to Iowa for the state Democratic Party's Hall of Fame Celebration
In a crowded field, Democratic candidates look to Iowa's rural voters
"We don't need saviors. We need people that are going to understand and work with us"
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Fed vows another $2.3 trillion in "Main Street" loans
Central bank cranks up lending to help U.S. households, businesses and local governments survive coronavirus crisis.
Senate Democrats block $250 billion expansion of small business loans
Democrats have called for more money for hospitals and state and local governments.
Linda Tripp, key figure in Clinton impeachment, dies at 70
Tripp made secret tapes of conversations with Monica Lewinsky, who told her she had had an affair with President Clinton.
Trump says he doesn't want to give a date for reopening the economy
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill have started crafting additional measures to provide relief for small businesses and Americans out of work because of the crisis.
Watch live: Coronavirus Task Force gives update on response
The briefing is scheduled for 5 p.m. Thursday.
Watch live: New York Governor Andrew Cuomo gives coronavirus update
Cuomo has announced "good news" in the virus fight but warned against complacency.
Amid rush for ventilators, doctors warn of shortage of crucial drugs
"Without having these drugs, it's like having a bunch of cars with no gas," said Dan Kistner, group senior vice president of pharmacy solutions for Vizient.
U.S. stockpile almost out of medical workers' protection equipment
Federal officials say national reserve's cupboard almost bare of masks, gowns and other supplies desperately needed to protect medical workers treating coronavirus patients.
CDC eases some return-to-work guidelines for essential workers
In a first, small step toward reopening the country, the agency revised guidelines on when essential workers who've been exposed to COVID-19 can get back to work.
Papadopoulos denied campaign was involved in DNC hack in recording
CBS News has reviewed the transcript of a recorded conversation between George Papadopoulos and a confidential FBI source that took place near the end of the 2016 presidential campaign.
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This is how coughing can spread coronavirus in a store, according to researchers
Data shows tiny airborne particles emitted with a cough, sneeze "or even talking" spread in an invisible cloud that lingers.
Latin American homicides drop during coronavirus quarantines
Salvadorian gangs have taken up the role of enforcing social distancing, threatening offenders with threats and bats.
Crew readies for space launch amid coronavirus restrictions
A NASA astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts won't have family members at the launch site to cheer them on.
End of Wuhan lockdown could trigger "resurgence in infections"
At the stroke of midnight, the city celebrated "liberation" from its lockdown and honored frontline workers in a light show.
Twitter's Jack Dorsey pledges $1 billion for virus relief efforts
That's about a-third of his fortune and may be most any one person has given to that cause so far.
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Coronavirus updates: Fauci says U.S. must "redouble" efforts to beat COVID-19
America's COVID-19 death toll is racing toward 15,000, and the number of confirmed cases nationwide has reached more than 430,000.
Utility worker sings to woman isolated at senior home
"She was so happy to see him. She knew his heart, even from the distance," the 94-year-old woman's daughter told CBS News.
Surgeon general on COVID-19's disproportionate impact on black America
Adams spoke with BET exclusively about what communities of color can do to protect themselves and why even he's concerned about his own children wearing masks in public.
Fed vows another $2.3 trillion in "Main Street" loans
Central bank cranks up lending to help U.S. households, businesses and local governments survive coronavirus crisis.
Senate Democrats block $250 billion expansion of small business loans
Democrats have called for more money for hospitals and state and local governments.
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Fed vows another $2.3 trillion in "Main Street" loans
Central bank cranks up lending to help U.S. households, businesses and local governments survive coronavirus crisis.
Senate Democrats block $250 billion expansion of small business loans
Democrats have called for more money for hospitals and state and local governments.
Linda Tripp, key figure in Clinton impeachment, dies at 70
Tripp made secret tapes of conversations with Monica Lewinsky, who told her she had had an affair with President Clinton.
Trump says he doesn't want to give a date for reopening the economy
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill have started crafting additional measures to provide relief for small businesses and Americans out of work because of the crisis.
Watch live: Coronavirus Task Force gives update on response
The briefing is scheduled for 5 p.m. Thursday.
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Christine Baranski talks "The Good Fight"
Tony and Emmy-winning actress Christine Baranski joins "CBS This Morning" to talk about the newest season of the hit series "The Good Fight," now streaming on CBS All Access. Baranski took on the role of Chicago lawyer Diane Lockhart over a decade ago in the series "The Good Wife." In the season four premiere of its spin off, Baranski's character finds herself in an alternate reality after falling into a coma.
From 1992: Father and son: Guitarists Bucky Pizzarelli and John Pizzarelli
As a singer John Pizzarelli has been crooning classic standards by such legendary artists as Nat King Cole and Frank Sinatra. As a guitar player he had an even closer inspiration: his father, jazz guitarist John “Bucky” Pizzarelli. The two talked with “Sunday Morning” correspondent Billy Taylor about their musical collaboration (which would evolve into several albums together) in a story originally broadcast on June 28, 1992. [Bucky Pizzarelli died on April 1, 2020 at age 94.]
Teachers inspire students with parade of support
Schools have been closed in just about every state for weeks now. Some teachers can't stand seeing their students all cooped up at home, so they found a way to bring a smile to their faces. Jamie Yuccas has their story.
Lives to Remember: Josh Wallwork
Josh Wallwork, a beloved costumer for shows like “Madam Secretary” and “Law and Order: Special Victims Unit,” passed away March 26 from complications of COVID-19. He was 45. “Law and Order: SVU” star Mariska Hargitay said the show’s family is “heartbroken.” Anthony Mason looks back at Wallwork’s legacy.
Ellen faces backlash for comparing quarantine to "being in jail"
"This is like being in jail," the comedian joked. "Mostly because I've been wearing the same clothes for 10 days and everyone in here is gay."
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Crew readies for space launch amid coronavirus restrictions
A NASA astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts won't have family members at the launch site to cheer them on.
With more working from home, our Internet undergoes a stress test
There has been a dramatic rise (as much as 50%) in online traffic on residential networks that weren't built for data-heavy two-way video conference calls
Google data tracks coronavirus lockdown movement
The internet giant's Community Mobility Reports show how social distancing has affected travel to places like supermarkets and parks.
Zoom looks to fix major security shortcomings
Zoom's CEO said conferencing company will freeze certain features for 90 days to work on strengthening its security.
Amazon vows all warehouse workers will have face masks by next week
The company is also expanding its use of temperature checks to all its facilities, after a surge of worker complaints.
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Upgraded Soyuz rocket with crew of three launched to space station
Coronavirus restrictions limited launch guests, but lack of fanfare had no impact on smooth climb to space.
Miami zoo announces birth of clouded leopard kittens
The zoo also shared sweet photos of the cubs, which showcase their large eyes and speckled fur.
Can cats and dogs catch coronavirus?
A new study looked at several animal species and found some are more susceptible than others — but vets don't want you to worry.
States backpedal on plastic-bag bans amid coronavirus panic
Some states are taking harsh measures against reusable tote bags in grocery stores — but plastic can be just as dirty.
Climate change has made California's fire seasons worse: Study
Of the 20 largest fires that have occurred since the 1930s, 15 have come in the past 20 years.
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Volunteers lend RVs to workers on the front lines of pandemic
"RVs for MDs" has over 22,000 online members and has made at least 345 matches so far, with hundreds more pending.
This is how coughing can spread coronavirus in a store, according to researchers
Data shows tiny airborne particles emitted with a cough, sneeze "or even talking" spread in an invisible cloud that lingers.
Trump says he doesn't want to give a date for reopening the economy
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill have started crafting additional measures to provide relief for small businesses and Americans out of work because of the crisis.
Watch live: Coronavirus Task Force gives update on response
The briefing is scheduled for 5 p.m. Thursday.
Watch live: New York Governor Andrew Cuomo gives coronavirus update
Cuomo has announced "good news" in the virus fight but warned against complacency.
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Fed vows another $2.3 trillion in "Main Street" loans
Central bank cranks up lending to help U.S. households, businesses and local governments survive coronavirus crisis.
Senate Democrats block $250 billion expansion of small business loans
Democrats have called for more money for hospitals and state and local governments.
Panera Bread shifts to delivering groceries to offset virus hit
It's hardly alone: Some 97% of all restaurants across the U.S. have had to alter their business due to the pandemic.
Twitter's Jack Dorsey pledges $1 billion for virus relief efforts
That's about a-third of his fortune and may be most any one person has given to that cause so far.
Gig worker unemployment benefits come with big loopholes
Ride-hail drivers, delivery workers and creative freelancers could be barred from "expanded" unemployment benefits.
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Latin American homicides drop during coronavirus quarantines
Salvadorian gangs have taken up the role of enforcing social distancing, threatening offenders with threats and bats.
Doctor, husband killed execution-style by daughter's boyfriend
The daughter and her boyfriend didn't follow her parents' social distancing rules, a friend told investigators.
Illinois mayor's wife found at bar violating stay-at-home order
"My wife is an adult capable of making her own decisions, and in this instance she exhibited a stunning lack of judgement," Mayor Brant Walker of Alton, Illinois, wrote on Facebook.
Maeve Kennedy Townsend McKean's body recovered
A dive and rescue team found McKean's body in 25 feet of water, approximately 2.5 miles south of her mother's house in Shady Side, Maryland.
Child abuse fears rise as families isolate during pandemic
One Texas children's hospital is raising alarm bells after two children died of suspected abuse on the same day.
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Crew readies for space launch amid coronavirus restrictions
A NASA astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts won't have family members at the launch site to cheer them on.
Tuesday's "pink moon" is 2020's largest supermoon
The pink moon was viewable all over the globe.
NASA's Perseverance rover is bringing a hidden message to Mars
After NASA shared a photo of the rover's plaque carrying the names of nearly 11 million people, eagle-eyed fans spotted something special.
NASA offers online fun amid coronavirus
NASA is offering some help to families who are quarantined during the coronavirus. The space agency's website has dozens of tutorials to fascinate any math, science and space lovers.
SpaceX wins NASA moon program contract
SpaceX's Dragon XL cargo ships will support NASA's Artemis moonwalkers and allow extended research.
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Deadliest states for drug overdoses
These states have the highest rate of drug overdose-related deaths per 100,000 residents.
Photos of New York City during the coronavirus crisis
New York City has been particularly hard-hit by COVID-19. These photos show what it's like on the ground.
Photos from the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic
After World War I, something much more deadly arrived on America's shores: the H1N1 influenza virus, known as the Spanish flu.
Evidence photos: Reuschel attempted murder case
Mike Reuschel told police he and his wife Sue had been stabbed by an intruder, but she later told police her husband was the real assailant.
Coronavirus: Deserted places in America, Italy, China and more
From hallowed U.S. colleges to Parisian museums to Italian landmarks, the coronavirus is clearing out the world's most beloved public spaces.
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Sole survivor of Chino Hills massacre describes what happened
Doug and Peggy Ryen, their daughter, Jessica, and neighbor Christopher Hughes were brutally murdered inside the Ryen family’s home on June 4, 1983. Josh Ryen was the only survivor. A year-and-a-half later, the 10-year-old answered D.A. Dennis Kottemeier’s questions about that horrific night – with his grandmother by his side.
Sneak peek: Surviving Ted Bundy
"48 Hours" Live to Tell: Notorious serial killer Ted Bundy targeted three young Florida women in one of his final attacks. They survived and share their terrifying ordeal and long road to recovery. CBS News correspondent Tracy Smith reports in an all-new "48 Hours" airing Saturday, April 11 at 10/9c on CBS.
Christine Baranski talks "The Good Fight"
Tony and Emmy-winning actress Christine Baranski joins "CBS This Morning" to talk about the newest season of the hit series "The Good Fight," now streaming on CBS All Access. Baranski took on the role of Chicago lawyer Diane Lockhart over a decade ago in the series "The Good Wife." In the season four premiere of its spin off, Baranski's character finds herself in an alternate reality after falling into a coma.
Refinancing your mortgage during a pandemic
Mortgage rates are falling near record lows again amid economic uncertainty due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and mortgage refinance applications are surging. Last week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said refinance applications increased 168% from the same time a year ago. LendingTree chief economist Tendayi Kapfidze joins CBSN to discuss the benefits and risks to refinancing your mortgage now.
Over 6 million file for unemployment
The Labor Department's newest weekly jobless claims report shows 6.6 million Americans applying for unemployment over the last week. The previous two weeks saw around 10 million U.S. workers filing, a grim record that reflects the coronavirus pandemic's massive weight on the economy. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS This Morning" to break down what the latest numbers mean for workers today and the future of the U.S. economy.