Chasten Buttigieg on being an ally: "Always ask questions"
The husband of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says being an ally "isn't just slapping a rainbow sticker on your backpack or your water bottle."
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Biden announces Pete Buttigieg as pick to lead Transportation Department
If confirmed by the Senate, Buttigieg would be the first openly gay Senate-approved member of the Cabinet.
Biden endorsed by Buttigieg, Klobuchar and O'Rourke
The endorsements of Biden's former opponents come amid perhaps the most fluid two days so far in the 14-month Democratic presidential race.
Pete Buttigieg drops out of presidential race
Buttigieg emerged from the Iowa caucuses with the most delegates and came in second in New Hampshire, but finished third in Nevada and fourth in South Carolina.
Jimmy Carter: Buttigieg "doesn't know what he's going to do" after South Carolina
Buttigieg said South Carolina was a "convincing" victory for former Vice President Joe Biden.
Buttigieg struggles to win over minority voters
Buttigieg frequently argued on the campaign trail that performing well in Iowa and New Hampshire, which are mostly white, would demonstrate his ability to win.
9-year-old asks Pete Buttigieg advice for coming out
"I don't think you need a lot of advice from me on bravery," Buttigieg said, in part. "You seem pretty strong."
Buttigieg campaign alleges "irregularities" in Nevada results
"Given how close the race is between second and third place, we ask that you take these steps before releasing any final data," Pete Buttigieg's campaign wrote.
Pete Buttigieg: "I'm offering a better way" in the race to beat Trump
The former South Bend mayor spoke to CBS News on the eve of the Nevada caucuses.
Buttigieg, Sanders campaigns request partial recount in Iowa
The Iowa Democratic Party said it will examine requests from Sanders and Buttigieg for a recount of a total of 63 precincts.
George Zimmerman sues Buttigieg and Warren for defamation
Zimmerman accused the candidates of "maliciously publishing false and misleading" tweets about his shooting of Trayvon Martin to "garner votes in the black community."
Buttigieg hits back at Limbaugh over homophobic remarks
Rush Limbaugh said last week that America is not ready for a gay president. Now, Pete Buttigieg is hitting back.
Buttigieg defends big-money donors as necessary to beat Trump
The former South Bend mayor defended himself against criticism from Sanders over donors to his campaign.
Battleground Tracker poll: In New Hampshire, Sanders' support v. Buttigieg bounce
The primary race in New Hampshire remains fluid before voters go to the polls Tuesday. Only 39% of likely voters say they've definitely made up their minds.
Buttigieg says he knows he has work to do in New Hampshire
The former South Bend mayor said the campaign is "absolutely electrified."
Woman tries to change vote after learning Buttigieg is gay
"I guess what I would like you to do is just dig deep inside and think, should it matter?" a patient caucus worker replied.
Buttigieg says he'll leave it to the pundits to define success in Iowa
"It is, of course, very important for us to do well in Iowa," the former South Bend mayor told "Face the Nation."
With Iowa caucuses days away, Democrats begin to trade barbs on the trail
Joe Biden is contrasting himself with the competition...and he handed CBS News a copy of his talking points on Bernie Sanders' campaign.
Pete Buttigieg ramps up rhetoric against Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders
The millennial veteran has acknowledged in recent weeks that he needs to "show versus tell" that he's the best candidate to face President Trump.
Buttigieg campaign responds to allegations from minority staffers
Buttigieg's deputy campaign manager Hari Sevugan tweeted Tuesday morning that the conversations on diversity within campaigns are "difficult" and "necessary."
Transcript: Pete Buttigieg talks with Ed O'Keefe on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Pete Buttigieg conducted by CBS News' Ed O'Keefe.
Buttigieg warns Sanders could alienate GOP and independent voters
Buttigieg also discussed Trump's comments on injured military service members in Iraq and countering the rise of Mike Bloomberg.
Buttigieg embraces moderate message in days before Iowa caucuses
He's emphasizing the importance of building a broad coalition and emphasizing the importance of unity two weeks away from the caucuses.
Pete Buttigieg lands key New Hampshire endorsement
New Hampshire Congresswoman Annie Kuster is the first member of the first-in-the-nation primary state's congressional delegation to back a presidential contender.
Pete Buttigieg ends the year by raking in nearly $25 million
Over the course of the year, the now-former South Bend mayor raised over $76 million
Politics
Court denies bid by ex-DOJ official Jeffrey Clark to move 2020 election case
Jeffrey Clark, who worked in the Justice Department under former President Donald Trump, was charged with two counts in the racketeering case brought in Fulton County.
GOP presidential candidates use TikTok, Taylor Swift to appeal to young voters
Vivek Ramaswamy used to call Chinese-owned TikTok "digital fentanyl," but he later became the first Republican presidential candidate with an account on the app.
How much was Dianne Feinstein worth when she died?
Born into affluence, late California senator Dianne Feinstein was long one of the wealthiest U.S. lawmakers.
Navy will begin randomly testing SEALs, special warfare troops for steroids
The Navy will begin randomly testing its special operations forces for steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs beginning in November.
House rejects McCarthy-backed bill to avoid government shutdown
The spending bill failed to win over a group of Republicans opposed to a short-term funding deal.
Dianne Feinstein said Milk, Moscone assassination was "darkest day" of her life
Dianne Feinstein found Harvey Milk's body when he and the San Francisco mayor were assassinated — and she broke the news to the world.
Feinstein remembered as trailblazer and pioneer as tributes pour in
"Senator Dianne Feinstein was a pioneering American. A true trailblazer," President Biden said in a statement.
Who will get Feinstein's seat? Here are California's rules for replacing senators.
The death of Sen. Dianne Feinstein leaves an open seat in the Senate for California.
Fugitive Proud Boys member convicted on Jan. 6 charges captured by FBI
Christopher Worrell had been missing since failing to appear at this sentencing hearing in August.
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"Taylor Swift Effect" boosts ticket sales for Chiefs-Jets game
Fans don't yet know if Taylor Swift will watch Travis Kelce play the Jets on Oct. 1 – but they're apparently scooping up tickets, just in case.
Court denies bid by ex-DOJ official Jeffrey Clark to move 2020 election case
Jeffrey Clark, who worked in the Justice Department under former President Donald Trump, was charged with two counts in the racketeering case brought in Fulton County.
Fat Bear Week under threat of government shutdown
Without funding for the National Park Service, the beloved celebration of Alaska's "burly" brown bears may not be able to take place as planned.
All Onewheel electric skateboards recalled after 4 rider deaths
Four Onewheel riders have died from head injuries after being thrown from the boards, according to safety regulators.
GOP presidential candidates use TikTok, Taylor Swift to appeal to young voters
Vivek Ramaswamy used to call Chinese-owned TikTok "digital fentanyl," but he later became the first Republican presidential candidate with an account on the app.
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All Onewheel electric skateboards recalled after 4 rider deaths
Four Onewheel riders have died from head injuries after being thrown from the boards, according to safety regulators.
Girl Scout cookie prices are rising due to the bite of inflation
Girl Scout cookies are rising in price across the nation to $6 a box, due to the impact of inflation on cookie ingredients and manufacturing.
How much was Dianne Feinstein worth when she died?
Born into affluence, late California senator Dianne Feinstein was long one of the wealthiest U.S. lawmakers.
As America ages, "The Golden Bachelor" targets key group: Seniors
Revamped series marks a departure from networks aiming programming chiefly at younger viewers, TV analysts said.
Judge ending conservatorship between Michael Oher and Memphis couple
Judge Kathleen Gomes said she is terminating the agreement reached in 2004 that allowed Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy to control Michael Oher's finances.
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Court denies bid by ex-DOJ official Jeffrey Clark to move 2020 election case
Jeffrey Clark, who worked in the Justice Department under former President Donald Trump, was charged with two counts in the racketeering case brought in Fulton County.
GOP presidential candidates use TikTok, Taylor Swift to appeal to young voters
Vivek Ramaswamy used to call Chinese-owned TikTok "digital fentanyl," but he later became the first Republican presidential candidate with an account on the app.
How much was Dianne Feinstein worth when she died?
Born into affluence, late California senator Dianne Feinstein was long one of the wealthiest U.S. lawmakers.
Navy will begin randomly testing SEALs, special warfare troops for steroids
The Navy will begin randomly testing its special operations forces for steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs beginning in November.
House rejects McCarthy-backed bill to avoid government shutdown
The spending bill failed to win over a group of Republicans opposed to a short-term funding deal.
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Rocker bassinets potentially deadly for babies, safety regulator warns
5in1 Rocker Bassinets sold online at Walmart.com and other websites pose suffocation, strangulation and fall hazards, regulators warn.
After pharmacists walk out, CVS vows to improve working conditions
CVS Health pharmacists are being run ragged by insufficient staff and corporate quotas that jeopardize patient safety, protest organizers claim.
COVID vaccine during pregnancy helps protect newborns, new study finds
The findings are just the latest to show benefits from COVID vaccination during pregnancy.
Who polices cross-market hospital mergers? States differ on answers.
Hospitals are merging across separate markets within states, resulting in higher patient bills with no improvement in care, evidence shows.
FDA panel votes against experimental ALS treatment pushed by patients
Federal health advisors voted 17-1 against an experimental treatment for Lou Gehrig's disease dubbed NurOwn, although the FDA is not bound by the vote.
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Scientists say they've found Europe's oldest "prehistoric footwear"
Research say the oldest collection of footwear in Europe has been discovered in a cave in southern Spain, dating back more than 6,000 years.
Suicide bomber kills more than 50 people near mosque in Pakistan
Pakistan's Interior Minister condemned the "heinous" suicide bombing that killed dozens of people gathered at a mosque to mark the Prophet Mohammed's birthday.
Beloved tree from "Robin Hood" movie chopped down in "act of vandalism"
The Sycamore Gap tree, a local landmark famed for sharing a scene with Kevin Costner's "Robin Hood," was cut down and a 16-year-old boy has been arrested.
Iran forces aimed laser at American military helicopter, U.S. says
"This unsafe, unprofessional, and irresponsible behavior by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy risks U.S. and partner nation lives," the U.S. Navy said.
China investing heavily in disinformation, surveillance, says new report
China "appears to have calculated that it can more aggressively pursue its interests via information manipulation," a new State Department report says.
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"Taylor Swift Effect" boosts ticket sales for Chiefs-Jets game
Fans don't yet know if Taylor Swift will watch Travis Kelce play the Jets on Oct. 1 – but they're apparently scooping up tickets, just in case.
As America ages, "The Golden Bachelor" targets key group: Seniors
Revamped series marks a departure from networks aiming programming chiefly at younger viewers, TV analysts said.
Judge ending conservatorship between Michael Oher and Memphis couple
Judge Kathleen Gomes said she is terminating the agreement reached in 2004 that allowed Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy to control Michael Oher's finances.
Ed Sheeran says new album breaks free from industry pressures
"Autumn Variations" features 14 heartfelt songs inspired by the people in Ed Sheeran's life.
Harlan Coben talks working with his daughter
Bestselling author Harlan Coben joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new television mystery series, "Harlan Coben's Shelter." Based on Coben's 2011 young adult novel of the same name, the series revolves around teenager Mickey Bolitar who gets immersed in his own mystery after a classmate disappears. Coben discusses being creator and executive producer of the adaptation, tackling young adult fiction and his love of storytelling.
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OpenAI's ChatGPT gets new advancements
ChatGPT has become even more advanced in its ability to inform and interact with users. OpenAI confirmed Wednesday the artificial intelligence-powered system can now browse the internet to provide users with the most up-to-date information when previously it only used data up to September 2021. OpenAI also announced this week that ChatGPT can now "see, hear, and speak" with users through newly rolled-out features. Kyle Wiggers, senior enterprise reporter at TechCrunch, joined CBS News to talk about the updates.
Google antitrust trial enters third week
The government's antitrust case against Google is now entering its third week, but efforts by the tech giant to close off testimony to the public are raising questions about transparency in the Justice Department's biggest monopoly trial in more than 20 years. Nico Grant, a technology reporter at the New York Times, joined CBS News to discuss the case.
Google antitrust trial enters third week
The government's antitrust case against Google is now entering its third week, but efforts by the tech giant to close off testimony to the public are raising questions about transparency in the Justice Department's biggest monopoly trial in more than 20 years. Nico Grant, a technology reporter at the New York Times, joined CBS News to discuss the case.
GameStop appoints Chewy founder Ryan Cohen as chief executive
The billionaire will not receive compensation for serving as the company's president, CEO and chairman, GameStop said.
Meta rolls out new AI, VR technologies
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg kicked off the tech giant's developer conference Wednesday, saying the company is focused on virtual and augmented reality as well as artificial intelligence technologies. Notable new additions include an AI personal assistant people can interact with using any of Meta's messaging apps. Will Knight, senior writer at Wired, joined CBS News to discuss the conference and what happened to Threads.
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Scientists say they've found Europe's oldest "prehistoric footwear"
Research say the oldest collection of footwear in Europe has been discovered in a cave in southern Spain, dating back more than 6,000 years.
Family looking for lost earring instead finds Viking-era burial treasures
The family was looking for a lost gold earring in their garden, but instead they found artifacts dating back more than 1,000 years, officials said.
Scientists take step toward "being able to resurrect extinct species"
"People didn't think it could really be done," Marc Friedländer, an associate professor in molecular biology at Stockholm University, told CBS News.
Scientists recover RNA from extinct species
For the first time, scientists in Sweden have analyzed an extinct animal's RNA. They're studying the Tasmanian tiger which has been extinct since the 1930s. Marc Friedländer, associate professor in molecular biology at Stockholm University, joins CBS News to discuss what the breakthrough means for science.
Tropical storm warnings along East Coast
What could soon be Tropical Storm Ophelia is moving closer to the U.S. East Coast, the National Hurricane Center said, and a tropical storm warning is in effect from Cape Fear, North Carolina, to Fenwick Island, Delaware. CBS News Baltimore's Janay Reece has an update on how locals there are preparing for the storm. And Lynette Charles, meteorologist for The Weather Channel, has a forecast for where the storms could be most severe.
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Teacher accused of raping child texted victim after arrest, police say
Alissa McCommon, 38, was previously arrested after numerous allegations of sexual misconduct and inappropriate contact with children under 18.
Watch Live: Police announce charges in Tupac Shakur's murder
A Nevada grand jury indicted Duane "Keffe D" Davis in the long-unsolved killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, prosecutors announced in court Friday.
Angry customer, auto shop owner shoot each other to death in Florida
Police said that evidence and witnesses indicate Eugene Frank Becker felt he was overcharged when he brought a vehicle to Stout's in Largo, Florida, for service in 2021.
"48 Hours" reports on Illinois woman's murder
"48 Hours" investigates the death of Illinois woman Becky Bliefnick, who was found dead in her home, and her estranged husband Tim Bliefnick, who was charged with her murder. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty joins "CBS Mornings" with her exclusive interview with Tim Bliefnick, who maintains his innocence.
Was Becky Bliefnick's killer a shadowy figure on a bike?
After Becky Bliefnick was gunned down inside her Illinois home, investigators uncovered intriguing surveillance footage pointing to a suspected killer.
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Investigating space tourism safety regulation
As new space tour companies change the way we can see our world, a moratorium on spaceflight regulation and participant safety has come to the forefront. In the latest CBS Reports documentary, Mark Strassmann takes a close look at the next great leap for humankind -- and whether regulators and industry stakeholders are striking the right balance between encouraging innovation and ensuring safety.
3 space station crew members back on Earth after U.S.-record year in space
Descent from the International Space Station closed out an unexpected 371-day stay, the longest flight in U.S. space history.
How to see the harvest supermoon
September's full moon, also known as the harvest moon, will be the last of four consecutive supermoons.
NASA astronaut closing out record-setting yearlong space station flight
NASA astronaut Frank Rubio is finishing up the longest single flight in U.S. space history at 371 days.
Why NASA retrieved samples from an asteroid
NASA is celebrating the successful end of a 7-year, $1 billion mission to collect and return a sample from the asteroid Bennu. CBS News' Mark Strassmann has more on the mission. And Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss the significance of the samples.
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Chandler Halderson case: An inside look
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Crime scene photos: NYC sledgehammer attack
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Space Tourism: The Next Great Leap | CBS Reports
In the aftermath of the Titan submersible tragedy, extreme travel has come under fresh scrutiny. But one industry stands out for both its allure and the lack of regulation protecting participants' safety: space tourism. CBS Reports explores the next great leap for humankind and whether regulators and industry stakeholders are striking the right balance between encouraging innovation and ensuring safety.
"Painkiller: The Tylenol Murders" | Trailer
The Tylenol murders are among the nation’s most notorious unsolved crimes. This gripping Paramount+ Original docuseries transports viewers to 1982 amid the chaos and fear and into the mind of the prime suspect. Stream it on Tuesday, Oct. 10, exclusively on Paramount+.
Who could fill Dianne Feinstein's Senate seat?
Under California law, Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, can appoint a replacement for Sen. Dianne Feinstein until the 2024 election, and several prominent Democrats have already announced their intentions to run to replace Feinstein. Gary Dietrich, political analyst for CBS News Sacramento, joined CBS News to discuss who may take the seat.
UAW expands strike to new Ford, G.M. plants
United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain on Friday announced additional work stoppages as the union continues its historic strike against the Big Three carmakers, expanding the walkouts to a General Motors plant in Lansing, Michigan, and a Ford plant in Chicago. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has more.
Feinstein through the years in the Senate
Sen. Dianne Feinstein has died at the age of 90. Here are some highlights from her career in the Senate.