Daily Trail Markers: Biden responds to Russian bounty intel reports
"It is a dereliction of duty," Biden said, if Trump didn't know about intelligence that a Russian spy agency was paying bounties for U.S. troops.
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2020 Daily Trail Markers: Supreme Court affirms abortion protections
The decision — with Chief Justice John Roberts concurring with the court's four-member liberal minority — is the court's first major abortion rights decision since two Trump appointees took the bench.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: D.C. statehood bill passes the House
Republicans argue the vote is a political attempt by Democrats to grow their ranks, and both the Senate leadership and the White House have said they will not take the bill up.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Prosecutors explore "defund the police"
What it means to "defund the police" is being explored nationwide by some of the candidates running for district attorney and county prosecutor.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Democrats plan for smaller convention
Biden still intends to accept the Democratic nomination in Milwaukee.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Kentucky expects record turnout for primary
A number of changes were made in the state to allow for an increase in absentee voting by mail after the primary was delayed.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Pence talks with governors amid fallout from Trump's testing comments
Pence said the comments about slowing down testing for the coronavirus were just a "passing observation."
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Brad Parscale didn't vote for Trump in 2016
"In 2016, I was in New York working to elect Donald Trump and encountered a series of problems receiving my absentee ballot from Texas and missed the deadline," Parscale said in a statement.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Trump and Biden respond to DACA decision
The Supreme Court blocked the Trump administration from ending the Obama era DACA program Thursday.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Tulsa mayor concerned about Trump rally
"I would love for some other city to have tried this first," Tulsa Mayor G.T. Bynum said. "But the president chose this city, and so it falls on us to set that standard moving forward,"
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Alabama voting restrictions struck down
The coronavirus pandemic upended the 2020 election season as officials in many states rushed to expand vote-by-mail and limit in-person voting.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Joe Biden and ActBlue rake in big money in May
The Trump campaign has not yet announced its cash haul for May.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Black faith leaders tackle what's next after George Floyd's death
Calls for racial equity have coincided with a public health crisis that has also illuminated racial inequities in health care.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Officials warn mail-in votes could slow results
"News organizations and the public will need to adjust their expectations on when results will be announced," one Philadelphia official said, noting how long it takes to count mail-in ballots.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Jacksonville is possible GOP convention site
Jacksonville is a new city of interest for the August convention, along with Phoenix, Savannah and Dallas.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Long lines and voting machine problems plague Georgia elections
One Georgia county that reported long lines resulting from problems with voting machines is keeping polls open for an extra two hours Tuesday in the state's primary election.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Biden meets with George Floyd's family
"I don't support defunding the police," Biden told "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Biden hits Trump for George Floyd comments
"Hopefully, George is looking down right now and saying this is a great thing that's happening for our country," President Trump said Friday.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: 58% disapprove of Trump on race relations
Just 33% approve of the president's handling of race relations, according to a new CBS News poll.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Obama calls for change amid Floyd protests
"I want you to know that you matter, I want you to know that your lives matter, that your dreams matter," he said, addressing young Americans of color.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Majority of Americans disapprove of Trump's protest response
About 19% of Americans haven't heard enough about Mr. Trump's response whereas about 42% said they have not heard enough from Biden.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Trump declares "we will dominate the streets"
Trump said if states or cities won't respond to protests, "then I will deploy the U.S. military and quickly solve the problem for them."
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Trump says he spoke to George Floyd's family
Amid ongoing protests in Minneapolis, President Trump said Friday afternoon that "it's very important that we have peaceful protesters and support the rights for peaceful protesters."
2020 Daily Trail Markers: The Senate races to watch
There are 35 seats up for election this year, and Democrats are hoping to crack the GOP's slim 53-47 majority in November.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: States focus on mail-in voting access
The president thinks mail-in voting is "substantially fraudulent" but has not cited any proof.
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In Ohio Trump offers argument for his reelection
He also vowed to reinstate tariffs on Canada.
Schumer, Pelosi call on postmaster general to reverse service changes
Their letter comes after the two had a "heated" meeting with Postmaster General Louis DeJoy Wednesday about increased delays in mail delivery.
Laid-off workers across America endure loss of $600 aid
Millions thrown out of work because of pandemic are straining to afford the basics now that an extra $600 a week in federal help has expired.
Debates commission denies Trump request for 4th debate
The Trump campaign requested a fourth debate in early September to accommodate voters casting a ballot early.
Elliott Abrams named special representative for Iran
Brian Hook, the administration's longtime Iran expert, is leaving.
Democrats stick to demands for coronavirus bill as impasse remains
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said "we will keep working" with White House officials until a deal is reached.
Trump "optimistic" about a COVID-19 vaccine near Election Day
Public health experts, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, do not expect a vaccine to be available to the public before 2021.
Ohio governor tests positive for COVID-19 ahead of Trump's visit
The governor was tested in advance of plans to greet President Trump at the airport.
DOJ argues migrant kids set to be expelled aren't entitled to safeguards
The Trump administration has placed scores of migrant children in hotel rooms before expelling them from U.S. soil, denying them the opportunity to seek asylum.
Navarro: Trump executive order on drug prices a "beautiful thing"
Mr. Trump is set to travel to northern Ohio Thursday where he will visit a Whirlpool appliance factory.
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Inside the aftermath of Beirut's deadly explosion
The massive blast was so powerful that it left a smoking crater stretching more than 700 feet and registered as a 3.3 magnitude earthquake.
Canada ice caps formed roughly 5,000 years ago are completely gone
Scientists predicted that the ice caps wouldn't completely melt until 2022.
Mother gives birth after Beirut explosion shatters hospital room
The video shows windows of the hospital shattering just after the woman is wheeled into the delivery room.
Penguin poop spotted from space reveals hidden Antarctic colonies
But it's not all good news — the newfound colonies are all but certain to be affected by climate change.
Elliott Abrams named special representative for Iran
Brian Hook, the administration's longtime Iran expert, is leaving.
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COVID model projects U.S. death toll could hit 300,000 by December
Nowhere in the U.S. is there a life and death struggle than on the Texas border where doctors say they are desperate for help and hospital beds.
In Ohio Trump offers argument for his reelection
He also vowed to reinstate tariffs on Canada.
66 players opt out of NFL season due to the coronavirus pandemic
No team has come close to New England in losing players for the upcoming season. Eight Patriots players have opted out.
Schumer, Pelosi call on postmaster general to reverse service changes
Their letter comes after the two had a "heated" meeting with Postmaster General Louis DeJoy Wednesday about increased delays in mail delivery.
L'Oreal requires doctor's note to work from home
It's legal to ask for official documentation of a medical condition, but the policy could seriously affect morale.
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In Ohio Trump offers argument for his reelection
He also vowed to reinstate tariffs on Canada.
Schumer, Pelosi call on postmaster general to reverse service changes
Their letter comes after the two had a "heated" meeting with Postmaster General Louis DeJoy Wednesday about increased delays in mail delivery.
Laid-off workers across America endure loss of $600 aid
Millions thrown out of work because of pandemic are straining to afford the basics now that an extra $600 a week in federal help has expired.
Debates commission denies Trump request for 4th debate
The Trump campaign requested a fourth debate in early September to accommodate voters casting a ballot early.
Elliott Abrams named special representative for Iran
Brian Hook, the administration's longtime Iran expert, is leaving.
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66 players opt out of NFL season due to the coronavirus pandemic
No team has come close to New England in losing players for the upcoming season. Eight Patriots players have opted out.
Michelle Obama reveals she has depression
Former First Lady Michelle Obama revealed on the second episode of her Spotify podcast she has a low-grade form of depression.
LeBron James responds to Trump's protest criticism
The president branded NBA stars who kneel during the national anthem "disgraceful."
FBI searches California home of YouTube star Jake Paul
Misdemeanor charges against Paul stemming from a June incident in Arizona were dropped, but police said they may refile pending the outcome of a federal investigation.
NBA pledges $300 million to fund Black economic growth
The NBA Foundation will work to "deepen the NBA family's commitment to racial equality and social justice," among other initiatives.
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Capital One to pay $80 million fine for massive 2019 hack
Credit card issuer failed to protect customer data before moving some tech services to the cloud, regulator says.
Nintendo sales surge as COVID-wary homebound turn to gaming
Quarterly profits for the maker of Pokemon, Super Mario and Animal Crossing have soared more than 600% since last year.
Facebook, Twitter remove Trump video over false COVID-19 claims
A recent study from South Korea showed children ages 10-19 can spread the coronavirus at least as well as adults can.
Facebook launches Instagram Reels to lure TikTok users
New Instagram option will let users record and edit 15-second multi-clip videos with audio and visual effects.
"It's easy for anyone" to spread disinformation, expert warns
The U.S. needs a "joined-up government response" to disinformation, author Nina Jankowicz said.
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Canada ice caps formed roughly 5,000 years ago are completely gone
Scientists predicted that the ice caps wouldn't completely melt until 2022.
Should we name heat waves like we name hurricanes?
Although heat waves rarely get the attention that hurricanes do, they kill far more people per year in the U.S.
Penguin poop spotted from space reveals hidden Antarctic colonies
But it's not all good news — the newfound colonies are all but certain to be affected by climate change.
Substance behind Beirut blasts was used in Oklahoma City bombing
Ammonium nitrate is an odorless crystalline substance that has caused numerous industrial explosions over the decades.
Weather experts issue most threatening hurricane forecast yet
Labeling the 2020 hurricane season "extremely active," meteorologists are now predicting so many named storms they may run out of letters of the alphabet.
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COVID model projects U.S. death toll could hit 300,000 by December
Nowhere in the U.S. is there a life and death struggle than on the Texas border where doctors say they are desperate for help and hospital beds.
L'Oreal requires doctor's note to work from home
It's legal to ask for official documentation of a medical condition, but the policy could seriously affect morale.
What doctors know about the risk of COVID-19 for kids
While experts generally believe that children under 10 years old are less susceptible to the coronavirus, data show that they can still catch it.
Nasal sprays recalled for risks including coma, death
"A single non-fatal adverse event" possibly tied to super-potent hormone in medications reported in U.S., FDA says.
COVID-19 could cause your hair to fall out
"My hair has been falling out in massive clumps" one COVID-19 survivor said.
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Capital One to pay $80 million fine for massive 2019 hack
Credit card issuer failed to protect customer data before moving some tech services to the cloud, regulator says.
Nasal sprays recalled for risks including coma, death
"A single non-fatal adverse event" possibly tied to super-potent hormone in medications reported in U.S., FDA says.
USDA warns against eating prepared meals with recalled onions
Ready-to-eat products sold at Kroger, Walmart and other stores could contain vegetable linked to salmonella outbreak.
New Mexico oil boom towns hope worst is over
In Artesia, one in 5 workers were directly employed by oil and gas companies. Businesses that provide services for the industry have also seen revenues dry up.
Nintendo sales surge as COVID-wary homebound turn to gaming
Quarterly profits for the maker of Pokemon, Super Mario and Animal Crossing have soared more than 600% since last year.
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Capital One to pay $80 million fine for massive 2019 hack
Credit card issuer failed to protect customer data before moving some tech services to the cloud, regulator says.
Videos show man restrained by jail officers before his death
Five former jail officers and a nurse were charged with involuntary manslaughter in John Neville's death.
Teens arrested after jumping Mar-a-Lago wall with loaded AK-47
Mar-a-Lago has been the scene of several intrusions since Trump became president in 2017.
FBI searches California home of YouTube star Jake Paul
Misdemeanor charges against Paul stemming from a June incident in Arizona were dropped, but police said they may refile pending the outcome of a federal investigation.
Feds charge 11 MS-13 members with sex trafficking 13-year-old girl
The 13-year-old victim was beaten twice with a baseball bat, and was abused by several members and associates of MS-13 over nearly two months.
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Penguin poop spotted from space reveals hidden Antarctic colonies
But it's not all good news — the newfound colonies are all but certain to be affected by climate change.
Astronauts describe thrilling SpaceX splashdown
With a piloted test flight complete, NASA hopes to certify the SpaceX capsule for operational missions.
SpaceX launches Starship prototype on dramatic test flight
The Starship test rocket's single Raptor engine boosted the vehicle into the sky above Boca Chica, Texas, atop a plume of flaming exhaust and billowing clouds of smoke.
Astronauts talk about their SpaceX mission
NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley held a news conference after their return from the International Space Station aboard the SpaceX Crew Dragon, the first commercial spacecraft to carry astronauts into orbit. Watch a portion of their remarks.
How to watch the Perseids, the best meteor shower of the year
One of the most spectacular meteor showers of the year is about to peak.
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"Murder hornet" spotted in the United States
Growing up to two inches long, this killer insect can decapitate 40 honeybees per minute.
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Kelsey Berreth murder: Crime scene evidence photos
Krystal Lee shows investigators where she says she was told to clean up the crime scene after Patrick Frazee beat Kelsey Berreth to death with a baseball bat
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Growing pains for legal weed in California
When voters legalized marijuana three years ago, advocates said illegal operations would be pushed out and the state would make hundreds of millions in tax revenue. So far, those dreams have not panned out. Sharyn Alfonsi reports.
White House and Congress fail to reach new stimulus deal
Despite hours of negotiating early Saturday, the White House and Congress failed to reach a new stimulus deal despite millions of Americans facing possible evictions and other financial obligations. Nikole Killion reports.
Pandemia: Latinos in Crisis
These are the stories of disparity, inequity and leadership in the Latino community amid the coronavirus pandemic. Maria Elena Salinas hosts “Pandemia: Latinos in Crisis,” a CBS News special.
California wildfires force evacuations
Blazing wildfires attributed to scorching temperatures are ripping through Southern California. At least 200 homes have been evacuated as hundreds of firefighters are on the ground battling the flames.
Inside Lalibela, the mysterious holy site
In the northern highlands of Ethiopia stand 11 churches that the Ethiopian Orthodox Church says were built by angels. Scott Pelley reports.