Poll: Romney leads in Colo., Obama in Va., Wis.
Two states that Barack Obama picked up for the Democrats in the 2008 election are now split, according to a new swing state poll
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Poll: Ryan VP pick energizes Wis. voters
Quinnipiac University/CBS News/New York Times poll shows Romney closing in on Obama after adding Ryan to the ticket
Poll: Economy, health care top issues in 3 key states
Most say economy, health care "extremely important" in their vote for president; many say same about Medicare, budget
Obama leads in Va., Wis.; Tight in Col.
President leads Romney by six points in Wisconsin, four points in Virginia, one point in Colorado; has gained ground on economy
Poll: Obama opens big leads in key swing states
President leads by 12 points in Pennsylvania, 10 in Ohio, 9 in Florida in new Quinnipiac University/CBS News/NY Times poll
Active-duty service members disenfranchised by Fla. voter purge
Report: GOP Gov. Rick Scott's push to scrub voter registration rolls has run afoul of 30 Tampa-area service members who have been erroneously barred from voting
Nine Cleveland-area voting locations without power after Sandy
Local election officials hope to have power restored by Monday, are readying flashlights and generators in preparation for a longer outage
Confusion at the polls in Miami
Miami-Dade election officials shut down absentee voting for an hour after being overwhelmed by voters
Democrats hold edge in swing state early voting
Democrats have seen greater turnout in four out of five swing states that report partisan turnout; GOP says they'll win on Election Day
Romney and Obama moving fast as the end nears
Several swing states get extra attention on the final weekend of campaigning in the 2012 presidential race
Battlegrounds: The way to win
A state-by-state explanation of how you can tell which candidate is doing well as you watch the returns on election night
Romney: Debates "supercharged" my campaign
Hitting the battleground states, Mitt Romney pushes need for change while President Obama stays on the offensive with message of trust
Will Ryan help Romney turn Wisconsin red?
Mitt Romney hopes his running mate will help the GOP break its presidential losing streak in the Badger State
Despite economic woes, Obama holds edge in Nev.
There should be no easier venue for Mitt Romney to make his case than in a state with high unemployment and an ongoing housing crisis
Race still tight in battleground Colorado
Scott Conroy: Some say Colorado's shift to the left in 2008 may simply not have had the staying power Democrats hoped for
It's official, Wisconsin: You're a swing state
Mitt Romney's pick of Paul Ryan puts Badger State in tossup category in the wake of state's tumultuous political battles
Working-class voters in Ohio key to election
They're white, they're working-class, and they live in Ohio. And Mitt Romney has to win them over
Obama's uphill battle in North Carolina
The president needs a massive turnout from black and young voters if he wants to take the Tar Heel State once again
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Iowa launched Obama. Will it help sink him?
Swing State Stories: Republicans say the thrill is gone for the Iowans who set Barack Obama on the path to the presidency in 2008
Health care law echoing in battleground states
Decisions states face in wake of health care ruling may manifest in November's election
In Ohio, Obama makes a personal pitch
During two-day bus tour of Buckeye State, president aims to connect with middle-class voters - and his own American story
The psychological state of Iowa
The Hawkeye State launched Obama in 2008 and doomed Romney. How Iowans are feeling this time around will be crucial
Could the election be over before it starts?
Because of early voting, both candidates will be banking votes long before Election Day
In swing states, a growing war of negative ads
A small number of swing states like Ohio are seeing a deluge of campaign ads -- virtually all of them negative -- as race heats up
Key swing state among worst prepared for voting problems
Colorado is one of six states least prepared to catch and correct voting system problems this year, according to a new report
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Live Updates: Biden lays out COVID-19 strategy on first full day in office
The new president signed 10 executive orders as part of his strategy to combat the virus.
Former South Carolina Senate candidate Jaime Harrison elected DNC chair
Harrison lost his bid to unseat Lindsey Graham but raised a massive $132 million in the effort.
Kamala Harris to move temporarily to Blair House
The vice president's residence at the Naval Observatory, where Harris will live, is undergoing repairs.
NRSC chair says he'll support incumbents over primary challengers
There have been rumors that Ivanka Trump might challenge Florida Senator Marco Rubio in his bid for reelection in 2022.
Jayapal: Democracy was close to "being overthrown" in Capitol attack
Washington Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal said President Trump "incited an insurrection on the U.S. Capitol" on January 6.
Democrats weigh options to pass Biden's massive COVID relief bill
Democrats are considering passing the bill through reconciliation, which would allow it to be passed without GOP support.
McConnell proposing that impeachment trial start in February
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said he has yet to hear back from Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer.
Biden unveils COVID strategy with slate of executive orders
The president signed 10 executive orders aimed at expanding testing and vaccine availability and reopening schools soon.
Bipartisan group of senators plans to meet with White House on COVID bill
"I expect that we will be meeting with one of the new President's economic advisors within a week," Senator Susan Collins said.
Head of Harris' sorority says the VP shows HBCUs produce "the top quality"
"So no one can ever ask that question again, about 'Are HBCUs relevant,' because she has shown that HBCUs are relevant," said Dr. Glenda Baskin Glover.
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Will Biden ease the sky-high tension between the U.S. and China?
The chasm between the two superpowers deepened considerably over the last 4 years, but one veteran Chinese analyst sees clear opportunities "to reengage."
Deadly fire at huge Indian plant cranking out Oxford COVID vaccine
Five people were killed in the blaze, but the head of the Serum Institute of India said the incident would not impact production of the coronavirus vaccine.
U.K. government seeks law to protect statues from "a baying mob"
U.K. government pushes legislation to prevent "town hall militants and woke worthies" from relocating controversial monuments after BLM protests.
Dozens killed as 2 suicide bombs tear through Baghdad market
Military commander blames ISIS for the carnage, saying the battered group was trying to "prove its existence."
Work on Keystone XL pipeline halted
The Obama administration rejected the pipeline, but President Trump revived it and has been a strong supporter.
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Live Updates: Biden lays out COVID-19 strategy on first full day in office
The new president signed 10 executive orders as part of his strategy to combat the virus.
FDA approves first monthly shots for HIV
The long-acting drug combo can replace the daily pills people use to control infection of the AIDS virus.
Former South Carolina Senate candidate Jaime Harrison elected DNC chair
Harrison lost his bid to unseat Lindsey Graham but raised a massive $132 million in the effort.
Kamala Harris to move temporarily to Blair House
The vice president's residence at the Naval Observatory, where Harris will live, is undergoing repairs.
Woman investigated over theft of Pelosi's laptop released from jail
Riley Williams' attorney said some of the accusations against her client are "overstated," and said the ex-boyfriend who reported Williams to the FBI has been abusive.
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Live Updates: Biden lays out COVID-19 strategy on first full day in office
The new president signed 10 executive orders as part of his strategy to combat the virus.
Former South Carolina Senate candidate Jaime Harrison elected DNC chair
Harrison lost his bid to unseat Lindsey Graham but raised a massive $132 million in the effort.
Kamala Harris to move temporarily to Blair House
The vice president's residence at the Naval Observatory, where Harris will live, is undergoing repairs.
NRSC chair says he'll support incumbents over primary challengers
There have been rumors that Ivanka Trump might challenge Florida Senator Marco Rubio in his bid for reelection in 2022.
Jayapal: Democracy was close to "being overthrown" in Capitol attack
Washington Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal said President Trump "incited an insurrection on the U.S. Capitol" on January 6.
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"Bridgerton" is returning for a second season on Netflix
Dearest readers, does Netflix have some good news for you.
Amanda Gorman's books jump to bestsellers after inaugural poem
Youngest inaugural poet says she is "on the floor" that her books are attracting so much interest.
John Fogerty tackles racism in a new song
Rock 'n' roll legend John Fogerty has a new gospel-infused protest song, "Weeping In The Promised Land." The former Creedence Clearwater Revival frontman takes on police brutality and racial injustice while supporting health care workers on the front lines during the pandemic. Jamie Yuccas reports for the "CBS This Morning" series A More Perfect Union.
Jennifer Lopez speaks Spanish in inauguration performance
In a medley of political songs, Lopez slipped in her own song and also took a moment to say something in Spanish. Here's what she said.
Watch inaugural poet Amanda Gorman perform 5 of her poems
Gorman, who read a poem at President Biden's inauguration, has previously performed five original commissioned poems for "CBS This Morning."
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White House site allows users to choose their pronouns
The changes may seem minor, but advocates say they're meaningful.
Richard Branson company launches rocket from under plane's wing
Virgin Orbit asserts its method offers maximum flexibility since the launching Boeing 747s could take off from airports anywhere.
Twitter suspends Congresswoman over election fraud claims
Republican Congresswoman from Georgia condemned big tech companies for "silencing" conservative views.
A protected right? Free speech and social media
Social media – hailed as an organizing tool for pro-democracy rallies – has also become a forum for conspiracy theories, racism and disinformation. What are the implications of tech companies "de-platforming" users (even a president) for speech that enflames?
Moon rocket test firing aborted after engine shutdown
It was not immediately clear what went wrong or what will be needed to fix it.
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Climate activists expect a lot from Biden and aren't afraid to say so
"We are not sitting on our hands waiting for action to be taken," one activist said. "We're not afraid to put public pressure on the administration."
Desperate states turn to National Guard to roll out vaccines
As the death toll mounts, more states are turning to the National Guard to speed up vaccinations around the country.
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.
"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.
Software blamed for moon rocket engine shutdown
Engineers are debating whether to carry out another test firing before pressing ahead toward launch
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Live Updates: Biden lays out COVID-19 strategy on first full day in office
The new president signed 10 executive orders as part of his strategy to combat the virus.
FDA approves first monthly shots for HIV
The long-acting drug combo can replace the daily pills people use to control infection of the AIDS virus.
Vaccination efforts hit setback as health officials warn of shortages
Promised doses of the coronavirus vaccine are not being delivered.
Meat processors ready for COVID-19 vaccine. Workers may not be
Roughly 4 in 10 Americans say they definitely or probably won't get a coronavirus vaccine, according to Pew Research.
North Carolina begins vaccinating inmates and prison staff
The vaccinations will be offered to prison healthcare workers and inmates aged 75 and older.
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Amanda Gorman's books jump to bestsellers after inaugural poem
Youngest inaugural poet says she is "on the floor" that her books are attracting so much interest.
The Biden Bounce is leaping over stock market's Trump Bump
It's the biggest stock rise from election to inauguration for any president since Hoover. It also creates another risk for President Biden.
Biden's mask mandate may not do enough to boost the economy
But experts and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce also say a national push for Americans to cover up is a "no-brainer."
Meat processors ready for COVID-19 vaccine. Workers may not be
Roughly 4 in 10 Americans say they definitely or probably won't get a coronavirus vaccine, according to Pew Research.
Desperate states turn to National Guard to roll out vaccines
As the death toll mounts, more states are turning to the National Guard to speed up vaccinations around the country.
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Woman investigated over theft of Pelosi's laptop released from jail
Riley Williams' attorney said some of the accusations against her client are "overstated," and said the ex-boyfriend who reported Williams to the FBI has been abusive.
Columbus, Ohio, to spend $4.5M to improve police bodycams
Ohio's largest city also plans to introduce a law that would ensure officers use the cameras correctly in wake of a fatal police shooting in December.
Feds seize 284 fake sports championship rings
The counterfeit rings were replicated as teams from the NFL, NBA and WWE.
Proud Boys organizer arrested for alleged role in Capitol attack
Joseph Randall Biggs, 37, faces three charges for his alleged role in the deadly attack.
"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.
Space
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SpaceX launches another 60 Starlink satellites
SpaceX has now launched more than 1,000 Starlink internet relay satellites.
"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.
Software blamed for moon rocket engine shutdown
Engineers are debating whether to carry out another test firing before pressing ahead toward launch
Richard Branson company launches rocket from under plane's wing
Virgin Orbit asserts its method offers maximum flexibility since the launching Boeing 747s could take off from airports anywhere.
Moon rocket test firing aborted after engine shutdown
It was not immediately clear what went wrong or what will be needed to fix it.
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