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Fact check: Mitt Romney's convention speech
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Poll: 1 in 5 say Eastwood was highlight of RNC
New poll shows Mitt Romney shared top billing with "surprise" guest Clint Eastwood at the RNC
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
While Republicans have more statewide Hispanic elected officials, Democrats say they're better represented at the local level
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
On college football kickoff day, the GOP nominee says Obama's record means it's time for a new coach
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
"2016: Obama's America," from conservative Dinesh D'Souza, suggests the president is carrying out an anti-American agenda, based on the teachings of his Kenyan father. CBSNews.com's Ken Lombardi reports.
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
The Republican National Convention presented a video detailing the life and political career of GOP Presidential candidate Mitt Romney.
Rubio: Romney will bring a new beginning
Florida Senator Marco Rubio said President Obama is a good man but a "bad president"
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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"
On Mitt Romney's biggest night, it seemed that Clint Eastwood's moment stole the show. Norah O'Donnell and Charlie Rose spoke with Ann Romney about Eastwood's moment.
Clint Eastwood makes surprising speech for Mitt Romney
Mitt Romney says America deserves a better future, and he's the man w ho can deliver it. But this morning, Clint Eastwood's surprising convention speech is generating a lot of buzz. Jan Crawford has some convention highlights.
After GOP convention, what's next for Romney?
Political director John Dickerson speaks to the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts about Mitt Romney's speech at the GOP convention, where his campaign will go next, and surprise speaker Clint Eastwood.
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Live Updates: FBI tracking "concerning online chatter" before inauguration
"We're looking at individuals who may have an eye towards repeating that same kind of violence that we saw last week," said FBI Director Chris Wray.
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Incoming CDC Dir. Rochelle Walensky and FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb appear on Sunday's "Face the Nation"
Major airlines banning guns in checked bags to D.C. airports
FAA Administrator cites recent disturbances on planes, noting "a trend after the breach of the Capitol last week."
Biden's inauguration to feature ceremony honoring COVID-19 victims
Officials are asking cities around the country to participate by illuminating buildings and ringing church bells during the ceremony.
Watch Live: Biden speaks on plan to administer COVID vaccines to population
The president-elect has unveiled his $1.9 trillion coronavirus economic relief package, which includes a drive to vaccinate 100 million people in his first 100 days in office.
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President-Elect Joe Biden's proposed $1.9 trillion relief bill could face some hurdles, analysts say.
Russia following U.S. to abandon Open Skies arms control treaty
For years, Moscow and Washington have blamed each other for letting arms control agreements fall by the wayside. There's only one left.
700 kids crossed the U.S. border alone after being required to wait in Mexico
"We never expected to experience so much suffering on this border," said one migrant father.
Pelosi: Smaller inauguration is "not a concession to the terrorists"
"We have to have more security than the intelligence might warrant. I think in this case, redundancy might be necessary," she said.
Biden unveils $1.9 trillion economic relief as Trump's Senate trial looms
Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said the Senate would not reconvene before January 19, the day before Mr. Trump leaves office.
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Coronavirus death toll tops 2 million worldwide
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Entire Dutch government resigns over child welfare scandal
Investigations into child welfare payments wrongly labeled thousands of parents as fraudsters.
Russia following U.S. to abandon Open Skies arms control treaty
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700 kids crossed the U.S. border alone after being required to wait in Mexico
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Rioters aimed to "capture and assassinate" lawmakers, filing says
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"We're looking at individuals who may have an eye towards repeating that same kind of violence that we saw last week," said FBI Director Chris Wray.
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Incoming CDC Dir. Rochelle Walensky and FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb appear on Sunday's "Face the Nation"
Major airlines banning guns in checked bags to D.C. airports
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Kyrie Irving fined $50,000 by NBA for attending indoor party
Irving will be able to rejoin team activities after completing a five-day quarantine.
Post Malone gives free pairs of shoes to healthcare workers
Not only are they giving out free shoes, but the limited edition pairs are already sold out online.
Sarah Cooper: I'm moving on from lip-syncing Trump
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"Bob Hearts Abishola" star talks show's heart
Actor Folake Olowofoyeku, who stars as Nigerian nurse Abishola in the popular CBS sitcom "Bob Hearts Abishola," joins "CBS This Morning" to talk about an upcoming dramatic twist in the show. Plus, she discusses her single that dropped this week, which she describes as an ode to melanin.
Rare Mickey Mantle card sells for record-breaking $5.2 million
Actor Rob Gough, who bought the 1952 card, called it the "Mona Lisa of sports cards."
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Smartwatches can help detect COVID-19 before symptoms show
Your smartwatch may know you have the coronavirus before you do, according to a growing body of research.
How manufacturers make it impossible to repair your gadgets
Americans are throwing away $40 billion a year unwillingly upgrading items we can't fix, a consumer group claims.
It could be years until full benefits of 5G are unlocked
5G has been front and center at the annual CES, held virtually this year.
Grubhub to deliver Girl Scout cookies during pandemic
Fear not, you can still get your Tagalongs and Thin Mints in a pandemic-safe way this year — through Grubhub.
Trump permanently banned from using Snapchat
Social media app cites the president's "attempts to spread misinformation, hate speech and incite violence."
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Your smartwatch may know you have the coronavirus before you do, according to a growing body of research.
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Past COVID infection provides at least 5 months of immunity, study shows
Researchers noted that someone who's been infected may still be able to carry the virus and pass it on to others.
2020 is "effectively tied" for warmest year on record
New data from NASA, NOAA and Berkeley Earth show Earth's fever continues to escalate
NASA rover celebrates 3,000 days on Mars with epic panorama
The glorious new image captures the 96-mile-wide Gale Crater and part of Mount Sharp, its central mountain.
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Kyrie Irving fined $50,000 by NBA for attending indoor party
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Instacart and Trader Joe's to pay workers to get vaccines
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Rioters aimed to "capture and assassinate" lawmakers, filing says
Prosecutors say rioter Jacob Chansley, known as the "QAnon Shaman," is a dangerous conspiracy leader who should be detained.
Texas cop shoots and kills Black man during mental health check
Patrick Warren Sr.'s family was expecting a mental health professional to respond when they called for help.
Was a woman targeted because she resembled her killer's ex?
Texas Ranger James Holland believes a young woman's stalker was a serial killer in the making
Restaurant manager uses concealed sign to help rescue abused boy
She noticed he was bruised and a man with him didn't let him order food. Then she sprang into action. One detective described the abuse the boy had suffered as torture.
Man sentenced to life over fatal stabbing of college student
Sean Urbanski, 25, apologized to the parents of 23-year-old Richard Collins III for the "horrible pain" he caused them in the 2017 slaying.
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Blue Origin launches New Shepard test flight
Blue Origin says "we're getting very, very close" to launching passengers to space.
NASA rover celebrates 3,000 days on Mars with epic panorama
The glorious new image captures the 96-mile-wide Gale Crater and part of Mount Sharp, its central mountain.
Astronomers observe death of a distant galaxy for the first time
Galaxy ID2299 is losing its ability to form new stars, causing it to die.
Astronomers discover oldest, most distant supermassive black hole
The supermassive black hole at the center of one of the universe's brightest objects is 1.6 billion times more massive than the sun.
Mercury, Jupiter and Saturn meet for rare "triple conjunction"
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Last weekend, President Trump called Georgia's secretary of state, Brad Raffensperger, imploring him with veiled threats and lies to change the outcome of the November election. Raffensperger talks to Scott Pelley of "60 Minutes" about why he didn't give in.
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Jon Wertheim talks with Maine Senator Angus King, one of two independents in the Senate, about not being hitched to a party in a time of extreme polarization.
The best gadgets you might have missed at CES
Tech companies rolled out new devices geared to pandemic living from monitoring your health to providing comfort.
COVID-19's impact on funeral homes
Funeral directors say they've been inundated with extra work, forcing their staff to work longer hours than usual. The rise in demand has been particularly tough on family-owned funeral homes in small or rural communities.