Wisconsin voters who flipped from Obama to Trump
Twenty-three of Wisconsin's 72 counties voted for Obama in 2008 and 2012 and then pivoted to support Trump in 2016.
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Trump and Biden pursue key voting blocs in Florida: Seniors and Latinos
Less than two weeks from Election Day, 3.6 million votes have been cast in Florida and both campaigns continue to court critical voting blocs: Latino voters and seniors.
Trump calls Fauci a "disaster" but says it would be "a bigger bomb to fire him"
The president blasted the nation's top infectious diseases expert in a campaign call and said if the White House had listened to Fauci, the U.S. would have 700,000 to 800,000 deaths.
Pence agrees to plexiglass barrier for debate after early objections
The two will meet on the debate stage Wednesday in Salt Lake City.
New Jersey contact tracers "frustrated" with RNC info about Trump fundraiser
The Republican National Committee information included only names and emails — no states, towns or telephone numbers were shared, though attendees came from multiple states.
Trump campaign says debate structure should not be changed
After a chaotic first presidential debate, the commission that governs the debates said it plans to make changes to the rules before the rest of the debates.
How Trump and Biden are preparing for their first debate
The president and Joe Biden will participate in the first presidential debate on Tuesday in Cleveland.
Seasonal workers in Maine brace for long winter amid coronavirus
Thousands of seasonal workers are entering their coldest, slowest season without their annual financial safety net, robbed by COVID-19 of a summer's worth of tourism-driven business.
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.
Trump's reelection bid blew through $830 million before Labor Day
The company of former Trump campaign manager Brad Parscale has been paid $35 million since 2017.
Will reluctant Trump supporters stick with him in 2020?
Mary Kay Bennett, a life-long Republican who has never crossed the party line in a presidential election confesses she regrets her 2016 Trump vote "every day."
Trump and Republicans send mixed messages on Kamala Harris
"So, I was a little surprised that he picked her," President Trump told reporters Wednesday. Vice President Pence said, "It's no surprise that he chose Senator Harris."
Trump campaign launches bus tours through swing states
Trump family members and surrogates will be hitting the trail in person amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Trump wants to deliver GOP nomination speech at White House. Is that legal?
When asked about Trump's plans, GOP Senator John Thune said, "I assume that's not something that you could do."
With early-voting states in mind, Trump campaign resets
"I know a lot of people look at the election countdown clock on our wall: it says 91 days," Stepien said Monday. "But ballots will be in the hands of North Carolina voters in 33 days."
Trump campaign pauses ad spending
It is undergoing a "review and fine-tuning of the campaign's strategy," according to a Trump campaign official.
Watchdog accuses Trump campaign of masking millions in spending
Trump's reelection campaign and campaign committee are accused of hiding nearly $170 million in spending to vendors and Trump relations by funneling money through firms led by Brad Parscale and campaign officials.
Notre Dame withdraws as host of first presidential debate
The University of Michigan withdrew from hosting the second presidential debate last month.
Trump family business profits from reelection bid amid pandemic
Trump Victory — a Trump campaign and RNC fundraising committee — paid over $380,000 to the Trump Hotel Collection on March 31 and April 1.
New England Trump supporters on his defense of "heritage"
In an interview that aired on Fox News Sunday, the president doubled down on his vow not to rename military bases dedicated to Confederate generals.
Who is Bill Stepien? GOP operative takes the reins at Trump campaign
Stepien is Mr. Trump's fifth campaign manager, following Corey Lewandowski, Paul Manafort, Kellyanne Conway, and Brad Parscale.
Canceled festivals slam New England economy amid COVID-19 pandemic
Maine's largest festival went on despite the 1918 Spanish Flu, the Great Depression and WWII. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Fryeburg Fair has postponed festivities for the first time in 169 years.
Trump campaign and RNC raise $131 million in June
Trump and the RNC are heading into the summer with over $295 million in the bank.
Trump campaign COO moves to legal affairs in staff reshuffling
His new role comes as Trump's approval numbers have taken a tumble and the president's first rally in three months attracted a smaller crowd than expected.
Trump calls for retribution against protesters toppling statues
"I mean, you're also talking about statues of George Washington, Abraham Lincoln — they'd like to get Jesus, you know that, right," he said at a Fox News town hall in Green Bay.
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Barr authorizes U.S. attorneys to pursue alleged voter fraud
Attorney General William Barr has authorized U.S. attorneys across the country to "pursue substantial allegations" of voter fraud, without offering evidence.
Live Updates: Biden urges Americans to wear masks as focus turns to transition
Biden is forging ahead with preparations to take the reins of government in just 72 days.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: McConnell takes victory lap and backs Trump's refusal to concede
Control of the Senate will not likely be decided until the two Senate runoffs in Georgia take place on January 5.
Young Arizona Republicans hope Trump concedes election soon
"I do think it's important for him to concede at this point and allow President-elect Biden to begin the transition," one member of the Arizona College Republicans said.
Georgia's GOP senators say Republican secretary of state should resign
The secretary rejected the senators' calls to resign, saying that "the voters of Georgia hired me, and the voters will be the one to fire me."
Cheri Bustos won't seek second term as DCCC chair after Dems lose seats
Many Democrats were surprised by their losses — at least seven incumbents have been defeated.
Biden's dog will be the first of his kind in the White House
The president-elect's dogs, Major and Champ, would mark a return of presidential pets to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
What's the status of a second $1,200 stimulus check?
Negotiations for another stimulus package are likely to resume, but analysts predict a smaller round of funding.
Hillary Clinton "really happy and relieved" after Biden-Harris win
Clinton reflected on the progress women have made in the 25 years since she spoke at the United Nations' Fourth World Conference on Women.
Biden to become only the second Catholic president
Biden, a devout Catholic, attended Mass on Election Day and visited the graves of his son, first wife and daughter.
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Society still thinks men are better leaders, study finds
From health care to banking to politics, many people still believe men are better suited for leadership – despite the growing number of women leaders.
Belarus opposition leader on nation's contested election
Democratic opposition leader and presidential candidate Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya said she will not stop fighting until Belarus is free.
Hillary Clinton "really happy and relieved" after Biden-Harris win
Clinton reflected on the progress women have made in the 25 years since she spoke at the United Nations' Fourth World Conference on Women.
What U.S. allies and adversaries in Asia make of Biden and Harris
There's no doubt that President-elect Biden will usher a change in U.S. foreign policy, and that won't necessarily be good news for all leaders across the vast region.
Russia won't congratulate Biden with Trump's legal challenges pending
"It is proper to wait for an official announcement," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov says as Russian media highlight Trump's refusal to concede.
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Barr authorizes U.S. attorneys to pursue alleged voter fraud
Attorney General William Barr has authorized U.S. attorneys across the country to "pursue substantial allegations" of voter fraud, without offering evidence.
Sterling Brown agrees to $750,000 settlement with Milwaukee
The settlement will also require the city to admit that Brown's constitutional rights were violated and to commit to implementing changes to the police department.
Texas county grapples with surge of coronavirus cases
El Paso County has reported more than 22,000 new cases in the last two weeks as Texas has surpassed a million coronavirus cases — the most in the nation.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: McConnell takes victory lap and backs Trump's refusal to concede
Control of the Senate will not likely be decided until the two Senate runoffs in Georgia take place on January 5.
Young Arizona Republicans hope Trump concedes election soon
"I do think it's important for him to concede at this point and allow President-elect Biden to begin the transition," one member of the Arizona College Republicans said.
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Barr authorizes U.S. attorneys to pursue alleged voter fraud
Attorney General William Barr has authorized U.S. attorneys across the country to "pursue substantial allegations" of voter fraud, without offering evidence.
Live Updates: Biden urges Americans to wear masks as focus turns to transition
Biden is forging ahead with preparations to take the reins of government in just 72 days.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: McConnell takes victory lap and backs Trump's refusal to concede
Control of the Senate will not likely be decided until the two Senate runoffs in Georgia take place on January 5.
Young Arizona Republicans hope Trump concedes election soon
"I do think it's important for him to concede at this point and allow President-elect Biden to begin the transition," one member of the Arizona College Republicans said.
Georgia's GOP senators say Republican secretary of state should resign
The secretary rejected the senators' calls to resign, saying that "the voters of Georgia hired me, and the voters will be the one to fire me."
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Remembering "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek
For so many Americans, losing Alex Trebek is a bit like experiencing a death in the family. He had a rare talent for keeping us entertained and informed. Jim Axelrod has a look back.
Alex Trebek dead at 80
On Sunday, beloved "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek died at the age of 80 following his battle with pancreatic cancer. Nancy Chen takes a look at Trebek's life and long career as a TV game show host.
Ken Jennings and James Holzhauer pay tribute to Alex Trebek
"It was one of the great privileges of my life to spend time with this courageous man while he fought the battle of his life," wrote Holzhauer.
Alex Trebek, beloved "Jeopardy!" host, dies at 80
Trebek was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer in 2019.
Steve Martin and Harry Bliss on the concise joy of cartoons
The multi-talented comic can now claim "cartoonist" for his resume, collaborating with New Yorker illustrator Harry Bliss on a collection of humorous one-panel gems, "A Wealth of Pigeons"
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Virgin's Hyperloop carries first passengers in test run
Company claims test, in Nevada desert, was major advance for technology that could transport people at 620 miles an hour.
This year's must-have kitchen item for shut-ins? Tupperware
Iconic brand is a hot item as more folks cook at home and Zoom parties help supercharge sales, sending stock up 3,000%.
Walmart lays off shelf-scanning robots, lets humans do the work
Turns out people are as good -- and maybe better -- for keeping tabs on state of store shelves as roving robots were.
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Why can't I vote on my phone?
Millions of Americans use mobile phones to bank, read sensitive work documents, and share personal photos with family and friends. So why can't we use them to cast ballots?
Future of gig workers could hinge on California ballot vote
Prop 22, the most expensive ballot measure in state history, would change the employment landscape for millions of workers.
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Astronauts "very excited" for SpaceX Crew Dragon launch
NASA managers are keeping close tabs on threatening weather from Tropical Storm Eta.
A giant step forward for users of artificial legs
Osseointegration, a form of implant surgery, is restoring freedom of movement to amputees in a revolutionary new way
SpaceX launches third-generation GPS navigation satellite
The launch was expected to give NASA the data needed to press ahead with the next Crew Dragon fight to space station.
Jellyfish that can grow to size of beach balls seen in Carolinas
"These jellies can form large 'blooms' that gobble up fish and shellfish eggs and damage boats and fishing gear," the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources wrote in a Facebook post.
Scientists find "extreme" planet with rock rain and lava oceans
If you thought living on Earth in 2020 was comparable to hell, planet K2-141b is here to prove you wrong.
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Texas county grapples with surge of coronavirus cases
El Paso County has reported more than 22,000 new cases in the last two weeks as Texas has surpassed a million coronavirus cases — the most in the nation.
U.S. surpasses 10 million coronavirus cases
The nation has seen more than 1 million new cases in just 10 days, continuing a trend of more than 100,000 cases reported per day.
Celebrations, protests worry health officials amid COVID spike
Tens of thousands of people celebrated and some protested after Joe Biden was projected to win the presidential election.
Stay-at-home stocks hammered on positive vaccine news
Pfizer results prompt investors to sell companies like Zoom, Peloton and Netflix that had profited from pandemic lockdowns.
Utah governor issues statewide mask mandate
"This is a sacrifice for all of us," the governor said.
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Stay-at-home stocks hammered on positive vaccine news
Pfizer results prompt investors to sell companies like Zoom, Peloton and Netflix that had profited from pandemic lockdowns.
Stocks soar to record on promising vaccine trial results and Biden win
Investors cheered by positive vaccine trial and growing political certainty following U.S. presidential election.
YouTube won't take down video falsely claiming Trump won election
Not removing videos with false information could sow doubts about the election and even incite violence, critics say.
Vermont: Walmart "cruel" for snubbing $2,000 worker grants
Walmart says it won't apply for state grant program for essential workers. Vermont lawmaker calls it "mind-boggling."
Hospitals short on N95 masks as COVID-19 surges
"A 90-day supply of good-quality product would make me very happy" said one health care system manager. That isn't happening.
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The most dangerous cities in America, ranked
The violent crime rate in the U.S. declined 0.2 percent from 2016 to 2017, the first decline since 2014
Young murder victim helps solve her own cold case
The 1979 case of a murdered 18-year-old baffled local police officers for decades, until they got a break from evidence Michelle Martinko left behind.
Rapper King Von killed in Atlanta shooting
King Von, an emerging Chicago rapper, was among three people killed in a shooting in Atlanta early Friday, authorities said.
LeBron James calls for justice after sister of Cavaliers exec found killed
NBA star LeBron James is calling for justice after the death of Ericka Weems.
Is Iowa teen's killer linked to missing news anchor?
Michelle Martinko's killer curiously mentions Jodi Huisentruit's name in his police interview. Was it nervous banter or something more sinister?
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Astronauts "very excited" for SpaceX Crew Dragon launch
NASA managers are keeping close tabs on threatening weather from Tropical Storm Eta.
Bizarre planet rains rocks
If you thought living on Earth in 2020 was comparable to hell, planet K2-141b is here to prove you wrong. CBSN's Lana Zak explains.
SpaceX launches third-generation GPS navigation satellite
The launch was expected to give NASA the data needed to press ahead with the next Crew Dragon fight to space station.
Scientists find "extreme" planet with rock rain and lava oceans
If you thought living on Earth in 2020 was comparable to hell, planet K2-141b is here to prove you wrong.
A Mars-sized planet is aimlessly zooming through the Milky Way
The smallest rogue planet found to date, it wanders through the Milky Way with no parent star or gravitational siblings to keep it company.
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The most dangerous cities in America, ranked
The violent crime rate in the U.S. declined 0.2 percent from 2016 to 2017, the first decline since 2014
Evidence photos: Michelle Martinko murder
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Trash or treasure? Anna Repkina murder evidence
A love triangle ended in murder; but who killed Anna Repkina? Take a look at the evidence investigators used to solve the crime.
The most popular dog breeds in America
The American Kennel Club has released its latest list of the nation's most beloved breeds.
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How The Mom Project is championing women
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 865,000 women dropped out of the labor force in September -- four times the number of men. Those figures hit home for The Mom Project founder and CEO Allison Robinson, who has been advocating for moms in the workplace as a business imperative. Robinson tells CBSN why their mission to rewrite the working-mom narrative is resonating.
Remembering "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek
For so many Americans, losing Alex Trebek is a bit like experiencing a death in the family. He had a rare talent for keeping us entertained and informed. Jim Axelrod has a look back.
CBSN Originals: "Losing Las Vegas"
The economic fallout from COVID-19 hit Las Vegas harder than any other major city in the nation, devastating households far from the famous Strip. Though the lights are flickering on once again, uncertainty still looms. This episode of CBSN Originals reveals how some Las Vegas workers are navigating a tough new reality with no end in sight.
Woman free-climbs Yosemite's El Capitan in one day
Emily Harrington is now the first woman to free-climb the Golden Gate route on Yosemite National Park's 3,000-foot granite wall in a single day.
CBSN Originals: "Generation Climate"
A generation that grew up witnessing a world with a rapidly changing climate is coming of age. Now, Gen Z climate activists are bringing a sense of urgency to mobilizing social and political movements across the nation. As the world is running out of time, these young activists have made it their mission to fight for its future.