GOP activists look to revoke Trump's presidential nomination
A group of Republican activists are petitioning to replace Trump in a long-shot effort
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The marriage between Trump and GOP: For better and for worse
Ted Koppel looks at the rise of an unlikely nominee, his unshakable supporters, and his critics
Trump: "I feel I'm an honest person"
GOP nominee rails against "tremendous dishonesty" in media, telling Ted Koppel that he doesn't mind criticism but adds, "I do want them to be straight about it"
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Trump defends linking Cruz's father to JFK assassin
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Harrison's estate, O'Jays slam Trump for using music
Lots of artists are unhappy that Donald Trump used their music at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland
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Checking Trump: Does Clinton want to abolish Second Amendment rights?
"My opponent wants to essentially abolish the Second Amendment," Trump said during his speech at the GOP convention Thursday
Trump offers dark vision of America in GOP convention speech
The billionaire formally accepted the Republican nomination for president Thursday
Ivanka Trump talks about the human side of her father
Trump's daughter, who is said to be closer to her father than any of his children, introduced him as he accepted his party's nomination
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Peter Thiel declares "I am proud to be gay" at GOP convention
The Silicon Valley venture capitalist is the first person to talk about being gay on the Republican convention stage
Mitch McConnell weighs in on Donald Trump's NATO remarks
Trump suggested he would only defend NATO allies that are attacked if they had fulfilled their obligations
The Boo in the Q
A convention that started with the pick of a stabilizing V.P. is ending in volatility
5 things to know about Peter Thiel
With the tech billionaire set to make his case for why Donald Trump should be president, Silicon Valley is baffled and amused
Social media goes wild over Trump and Pence's would-be smooch
Ted Cruz wasn't the only one to reject the Trump embrace Wednesday night at the GOP convention
Pokemon Go craze hits the Republican convention
America's most downloaded app brings unity to an unlikely place, the Republican National Convention
Once more, Ivanka Trump steps into spotlight for her father
Trump's daughter, who hasn't spent much time in the political spotlight, is one of his biggest campaign assets
Cruz defends his non-endorsement of Trump
"I am not in the habit of supporting people who attack my wife and who attack my father," Cruz said at a Thursday morning event
Gingrich: NATO nations "ought to worry" about U.S. commitment
Former House speaker and Donald Trump supporter defends GOP nominee's comments on NATO alliance
Eric Trump trashes "classless" Cruz speech
Ted Cruz refused to endorse GOP nominee Donald Trump during his convention speech
One delegate talks about 2016 GOP convention and indecision over Trump
Mary Ann Meloy, who worked for President Ronald Reagan, vehemently disagreed with Donald Trump's behavior when he mocked the disability of New York Times reporter
Republican convention 2016: What to watch Thursday
As the GOP convention wraps up and Donald Trump takes the stage, here's what CBS News is paying close attention to
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Americans see Kamala Harris' history-making moment as a good thing
Majorities of Democrats, ranging from very liberal to moderate, feel having Harris as the first woman and person of color as vice president is a positive development.
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Biden to propose bill to offer legal status to millions of immigrants
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Trump pardons Steve Bannon, 72 others, and commutes 70 sentences
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Justice Department closes investigation into Senator Burr
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Yellen calls for "big" action at Senate confirmation hearing
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"Super puff" exoplanet is as big as Jupiter but 10 times lighter
The "cotton candy" planet is challenging everything astronomers thought about the formation of gas giants.
U.S. declares China's treatment of Muslims "genocide"
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made the determination just 24 hours before President-elect Joe Biden takes office.
Trapped Chinese miners ask for porridge and pickles
The 22 miners stuck 2,000 feet underground have been sent medicine and other basics, and now their requests are getting more specific as the rescue drags on.
Trump lifts COVID-19 travel restrictions, Biden to block changes
Biden spokeswoman Jen Psaki tweeted Monday that the new administration does not intend to lift the travel conditions on January 26.
4,200-year-old queen's identity among remarkable new finds in Egypt
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Woman suspected of stealing Pelosi's laptop faces new charges
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Americans see Kamala Harris' history-making moment as a good thing
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The 46th president will be undoing some of his predecessor's executive actions.
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Trump pardons Steve Bannon, 72 others, and commutes 70 sentences
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Don Sutton, Hall of Fame pitcher for Dodgers, has died at 75
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WNBA says sale of Atlanta Dream is "close to being finalized"
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Tiffany Trump announces engagment
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Richard Branson company launches rocket from under plane's wing
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Twitter suspends Congresswoman over election fraud claims
Republican Congresswoman from Georgia condemned big tech companies for "silencing" conservative views.
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Moon rocket test firing aborted after engine shutdown
It was not immediately clear what went wrong or what will be needed to fix it.
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.
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U.K. COVID variant detected across U.S. as nation races to distribute vaccine
Health officials are trying to stay ahead of the virus by vaccinating as many people as possible — but it hasn't been easy.
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Software blamed for moon rocket engine shutdown
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U.K. COVID variant detected across U.S. as nation races to distribute vaccine
Health officials are trying to stay ahead of the virus by vaccinating as many people as possible — but it hasn't been easy.
New York City may run out of COVID vaccine Thursday, mayor says
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Doctors locked out from Houston hospital, treat patients in parking lot
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Dire shortage of convalescent plasma as COVID-19 cases surge
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Many health care workers refuse to get COVID-19 vaccines
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Mega Millions jackpot nearing $1 billion
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The IRS received 100M calls last year. 1 in 4 got through
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The amended criminal complaint cites a video in which Williams allegedly instructs a man to put on gloves before he touched Pelosi's laptop.
Martin Shkreli denied early prison release for second time
Shkreli claimed that mental health issues have weakened his immune system and made him more susceptible to contracting the coronavirus.
"Oath Keeper" coordinated other militia members in riot, charges say
Three people face conspiracy charges as prosecutors investigate evidence they planned to obstruct the Electoral College vote.
Woman investigated for allegedly stealing Pelosi's computer surrenders
A caller who identified themselves as the former partner of Riley Williams told authorities that she planned to give the device to a friend who would sell it to Russia's foreign intelligence service, a claim that authorities are investigating but have not yet confirmed.
Fired Florida COVID data scientist arrested: "Censored by the state"
"Insurrectionists planning attacks across the country this week and Florida is jailing scientists for the crimes of knowing and speaking," she tweeted.
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Blue Origin launches New Shepard test flight
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When a pandemic, a racial reckoning, and rampant misinformation converged, Americans were faced with an election unlike any other. This CBSN documentary follows voters around the country as they grapple with who they're voting for, how they're voting and the issues supercharging the stakes.
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President-elect Biden heads to D.C. for inauguration; Reflecting on President Trump's time in office
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ViacomCBS is planning to debut Paramount+ on March 4, replacing the CBS All Access subscription service. Live sports, breaking news and hit shows will be available. CBS Los Angeles reports.
Trump oversees unprecedented number of executions
President Trump has overseen more federal executions than any other president. This has sparked outrage from liberal Supreme Court justices. Mark Joseph Stern, who covers courts and the law for Slate, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
CBSN Originals: "The QAnon Effect"
What started out as a fringe conspiracy theory in 2017 has recently spread into the mainstream. Dozens of people linked to the baseless QAnon conspiracy theory ran for federal office in 2020, and two were elected to Congress. This CBSN Originals documentary explores how QAnon has taken root amid challenging times and a growing distrust in American institutions, and what it means for the future of the country.