Romney: "Hold Us Accountable"
New GOP nominee, joined by Ryan, unveils theme upon departing Florida
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Fact check: Mitt Romney's convention speech
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Excerpts from Mitt Romney's convention speech
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Poll: 1 in 5 say Eastwood was highlight of RNC
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Protests: Occupy Wall Street hits Tampa
Occupy Wall Street protesters spent the first day of the Republican National Convention on Monday storming the streets of Tampa.
At conventions, both parties tout Hispanic lineup
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Kal Penn pokes fun at Clint Eastwood's RNC speech
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Carney: House GOP embraced holding U.S. credit hostage
In response to Paul Ryan's RNC speech in which the GOP Vice Presidential Nominee stated said it was a lack of presidential leadership that led to the downgrade of U.S. debt, White House Press Secretary Jay Carney blamed House Republicans for "holding the full faith and credit of the United States government hostage to a political agenda."
Romney: Dem convention won't be as happy as ours
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Fact-checking Eastwood's speech
In his unconventional convention speech, the actor took some liberties with the truth on issues like unemployment and the Afghanistan war
Eastwood's convention surprise
During a sometimes humorous, other times scathing ad-libbed speech, he sharply criticized the president
Tea Party's post-convention "victory lap"
Even though the movement's firebrands were missing on the main stage, tea party leaders say their message permeated the GOP convention
Ann Romney: Eastwood did "a unique thing"
Mitt Romney's wife also said she is "glad" people saw a softer side of her husband at the Republican National Convention
Romney made his case - will people believe it?
Mitt Romney gave a fine, workmanlike speech. Even with Clint Eastwood.
"2016": Anti-Obama film surprise box office hit
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Bachmann: Tea party doing "victory lap" after GOP convention
Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn., told CBS News on Thursday that though the phrase "tea party" didn't make it onto the GOP convention's prime time stage, the movement's values did.
Cain: GOP convention didn't need to "make a big deal" about tea party
Herman Cain told CBS News on Thursday that he "wasn't surprised" the phrase "tea party" didn't make it onto the GOP convention's prime time stage.
RNC introduces voters to Mitt Romney
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Rubio: Romney will bring a new beginning
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Romney friends describe his faith and compassion
His fellow Mormon churchgoers recounted examples of how Romney affected them
Ann Romney: Clint Eastwood is a "unique guy"
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Clint Eastwood makes surprising speech for Mitt Romney
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After GOP convention, what's next for Romney?
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Austin and Milley said there is still time for diplomacy as Russia has built up troops along Ukraine's border.
Judge Michelle Childs is under consideration for Supreme Court nomination, White House confirms
Childs, 55, was nominated last year by President Biden to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia.
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," January 30, 2022
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Mitt Romney says he tested positive for COVID-19
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How to spot U.S.-based violent extremists: U.S. officials release 42 indicators
The FBI, Department of Homeland Security and the National Counterterrorism Center have published a resource designed to help the public spot "ideologically motivated U.S. based violent extremists."
Alabama officials ask Supreme Court to stop the ordered redraw of their Congressional map
Federal judges asked the court to redraw their map to include a second Black-majority Congressional district.
Stoltenberg says NATO is "prepared for the worst" in Russia-Ukraine conflict
Asked if Russian military force in Ukraine is imminent, Stoltenberg said there's "no certainty."
January 6 committee subpoenas 14 individuals who acted as "alternate electors"
The panel is demanding testimony and documents from individuals who met and later submitted illegitimate Electoral College certificates in seven states.
Pennsylvania court strikes down no-excuse mail voting law
Shortly after the court's decision, a notice of appeal was filed with the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, which leans Democratic.
Russia says it won't start a war in Ukraine, but it won't "be ignored"
Ukraine's president asked Biden to tone down the rhetoric about a possible imminent Russian invasion. His country likely understands well the game Putin is playing.
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1 officer decommissioned, 5 on administrative duty amid Nashville shooting probe
Landon Eastep, 37, was killed when nine law enforcement personnel fired at him on Thursday, police said.
Chip shortage cost U.S. economy billions in 2021
Some manufacturers have had to scale back production due to the global microchip shortage.
Judge Michelle Childs is under consideration for Supreme Court nomination, White House confirms
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At bridge collapse site, Biden calls state of infrastructure "mind-boggling"
Ten people suffered minor injuries when a bridge over a Pittsburgh park collapsed.
Mitt Romney says he tested positive for COVID-19
The 74-year-old Republican, who has been fully vaccinated and boosted, is asymptomatic.
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Mitt Romney says he tested positive for COVID-19
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Millions can't isolate from COVID at home. Here's what experts suggest.
The CDC has modified its isolation and quarantine guidance several times since its major update last month.
Surgeon General on how U.S. can "get to a better place" with COVID
"While we are heading in the right direction, we are not where we want to be," Dr. Vivek Murthy told CBS News
Woman is vaccinated, and "grateful," after ICU stay in pregnancy
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Scientists keep an eye on "stealth" Omicron variant BA.2
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Spotify says it will grant Neil Young's request to remove his music
Young asked for his music to be removed over Spotify's hosting of Joe Rogan's podcast, which features what Young called "life-threatening misinformation."
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The IRS wants your selfie. ID.me CEO says don't worry about it.
The IRS will require taxpayers to take selfies to see their online accounts. Company founder Blake Hall says it's needed to stop fraud.
You likely know someone who has lost money in a social media scam
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Key inflation gauge surged 5.8% in 2021 — most in 39 years
Consumer prices and employer costs are rising at their fastest pace in decades, as Fed moves to douse inflation.
LeBron James teams with Crypto.com to teach kids about blockchain
NBA star says educating underprivileged children about new digital technologies can help ensure they're not left behind.
Gas stoves worse for climate than previously thought, study shows
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Defense Secretary says "conflict is not inevitable" in Ukraine
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Illegal gold mining causing record mercury levels in Peruvian rainforests
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Navy confirms authenticity of photo and video showing F-35 that crashed
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Stoltenberg says NATO is "prepared for the worst" in Russia-Ukraine conflict
Asked if Russian military force in Ukraine is imminent, Stoltenberg said there's "no certainty."
Rare Diana portrait sells for over 10 times the expected price
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Nicole Kidman on portraying a legend
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"Jeopardy!" champion's winning streak ends
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The IRS wants your selfie. ID.me CEO says don't worry about it.
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Apple notches record results despite supply-chain snags
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Illegal gold mining causing record mercury levels in Peruvian rainforests
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Physicists consider real-life "Don't Look Up" scenarios
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Growing call to divest from fossil fuels
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Landon Eastep, 37, was killed when nine law enforcement personnel fired at him on Thursday, police said.
Gun used by Kyle Rittenhouse to be destroyed
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"Tiger King" star Joe Exotic re-sentenced to 21 years in prison
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Saturn's tiny frozen moon could be a "stealth" ocean world
The latest discovery has "expanded the definition of a potentially habitable world in our solar system and beyond," scientists say.
Webb space telescope reaches orbit nearly a million miles away
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