Trump campaign launches bus tours through swing states
Trump family members and surrogates will be hitting the trail in person amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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In Ohio, Trump offers argument for his reelection
He also vowed to reinstate tariffs on Canada.
Trump raises $165 million in July, beating Biden by $25 million
The Trump campaign announced $165 million raised last month to Biden's $140 million — but the president's total cash lead has narrowed.
2020 prediction from professor who called every election since 1984
Allan Lichtman accurately predicted in 2016 that Donald Trump would win, and then be impeached.
Trump wants to deliver GOP nomination speech at White House. Is that legal?
When asked about Trump's plans, GOP Senator John Thune said, "I assume that's not something that you could do."
With early-voting states in mind, Trump campaign resets
"I know a lot of people look at the election countdown clock on our wall: it says 91 days," Stepien said Monday. "But ballots will be in the hands of North Carolina voters in 33 days."
Why some mail-in ballots are rejected and how to make sure your vote counts
In the 2016 election, 318,728 ballots — just under 1% of returned absentee ballots — were rejected across the country.
GOP confident in Ohio, but Dems think it's within reach
Recent polling suggests the race in Ohio is tightening.
Biden has edge in North Carolina, race is tight in Georgia — CBS News poll
Concern about President Trump's handling of coronavirus pandemic is continuing to take a political toll on him.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Candidates chase cash as July comes to a close
Biden and Democrats outraised Trump and Republicans in May and June.
Trump campaign pauses ad spending
It is undergoing a "review and fine-tuning of the campaign's strategy," according to a Trump campaign official.
Biden and Trump fight for Arizona's Hispanic vote
Though Arizona awarded its 11 electoral votes to Donald Trump in 2016, Biden has tied or topped the president in nearly every recent poll here.
Pence's campaign bus involved in minor accident
The vice president's office described the accident, which took place in Pennsylvania, as a "minor fender bender."
Trump suggests delaying election over vote-by-mail claims
The president does not have the authority to change the date of the general election.
Watchdog accuses Trump campaign of masking millions in spending
Trump's reelection campaign and campaign committee are accused of hiding nearly $170 million in spending to vendors and Trump relations by funneling money through firms led by Brad Parscale and campaign officials.
Notre Dame withdraws as host of first presidential debate
The University of Michigan withdrew from hosting the second presidential debate last month.
Trump targets Reagan Foundation after issues over ex-president's likeness
RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel said the party has used President Reagan's image for "decades."
Biden leads in Michigan and Trump has one-point edge in Ohio
CBS News' latest survey finds glaring divisions over the matters shaping the nation's cultural and race relations and public health — all of which are strongly tied to voting.
100 days from election, top intel official warns of foreign interference
NCSC Director Bill Evanina's statement was criticized by top Democrats for creating "false equivalence" among Russia, China and Iran.
What happens if the president doesn't accept the election results?
"It is not up to President Trump, and the country does not have to satisfy him that he has lost," says constitutional las scholar and CBS News legal analyst Jonathan Turley.
Trump family business profits from reelection bid amid pandemic
Trump Victory — a Trump campaign and RNC fundraising committee — paid over $380,000 to the Trump Hotel Collection on March 31 and April 1.
Jacksonville sheriff concerned about safely hosting GOP Convention
Duval county Sheriff Mike Williams says "growing list of challenges" has forced him to express "significant concerns with the viability of the event."
New England Trump supporters on his defense of "heritage"
In an interview that aired on Fox News Sunday, the president doubled down on his vow not to rename military bases dedicated to Confederate generals.
Trump campaign event features viral gun-toting St. Louis couple
They were interviewed by Kimberly Guilfoyle, the girlfriend of Donald Trump Jr. and former Fox News personality who now hosts a web series for the campaign.
Who is Bill Stepien? GOP operative takes the reins at Trump campaign
Stepien is Mr. Trump's fifth campaign manager, following Corey Lewandowski, Paul Manafort, Kellyanne Conway, and Brad Parscale.
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Trump signs measures to boost economic aid but could face challenges
Unemployment benefits at $400 a week were included, lower than the previous rate of $600 a week.
Ohio governor tests negative for coronavirus a second time
DeWine first tested positive for the coronavirus when he was tested ahead of meeting President Trump, as per the current protocol.
Biden met with Michigan Gov. last Sunday about VP spot
This is the first known meeting of the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee with a potential vice presidential partner.
U.S. intel finds Russia using a "range of measures" to "denigrate" Biden
U.S. intelligence shows that Russia is trying to "denigrate" Joe Biden, and China prefers that President Trump lose reelection, an assessment described by the ODNI says.
Liberty University President Jerry Falwell Jr. placed on leave
Falwell has politicized the university, a conservative Christian school in southwest Virginia.
Trump says he'll extend unemployment benefits through the end of 2020
His comments come after Democrats and White House negotiators failed to reach a deal Friday.
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White House National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien and Former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb appear on Sunday's "Face the Nation"
80,000 airline workers face furloughs due to COVID-19
Carriers and unions prepare to shrink amid what one executive calls the "biggest demand contraction" in airline history.
White House officials and Democrats fail to reach deal on COVID bill
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said that he would recommend the president take executive action.
Intel shows Russia trying to "denigrate" Biden
The U.S. intelligence community has provided an update on attempted influence on the 2020 election.
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Hong Kong fires back at "shameless" U.S. sanctions
China slammed the United States for imposing "barbarous" sanctions in response to Beijing's crackdown in Hong Kong.
NASA drops "insensitive" nicknames for cosmic objects
The space agency will no longer use nicknames like "Eskimo Nebula" or "Siamese Twins Galaxy."
Satellite images show oil spill disaster unfolding in Mauritius
Desperate efforts are underway to contain an oil spill polluting the archipelago's iconic reefs and protected ecosystems.
Thousands in Beirut protest in a "day of judgment" after blasts
Lebanon's Red Cross said more than 100 people were injured in Saturday's demonstrations
Nurse loses leg after she ignored pain to care for COVID patients
"You forget about your own pains because you're busy helping other people," she said.
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Hong Kong fires back at "shameless" U.S. sanctions
China slammed the United States for imposing "barbarous" sanctions in response to Beijing's crackdown in Hong Kong.
Trump signs measures to boost economic aid but could face challenges
Unemployment benefits at $400 a week were included, lower than the previous rate of $600 a week.
Hasbro removing Trolls doll after complaints
Hasbro is offering to replace the Poppy doll for anyone who wants a different one.
Texas woman convicted in husband's murder: "He wasn't supposed to die"
The woman at the center of a case prosecutors say was all about "sex, lies, money, and murder" tells "48 Hours" what happened the night of the murder.
Schools must allow trans students to use bathrooms that match gender
"A public school may not punish its students for gender conformity," the judges said.
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Trump signs measures to boost economic aid but could face challenges
Unemployment benefits at $400 a week were included, lower than the previous rate of $600 a week.
Ohio governor tests negative for coronavirus a second time
DeWine first tested positive for the coronavirus when he was tested ahead of meeting President Trump, as per the current protocol.
Biden met with Michigan Gov. last Sunday about VP spot
This is the first known meeting of the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee with a potential vice presidential partner.
U.S. intel finds Russia using a "range of measures" to "denigrate" Biden
U.S. intelligence shows that Russia is trying to "denigrate" Joe Biden, and China prefers that President Trump lose reelection, an assessment described by the ODNI says.
Liberty University President Jerry Falwell Jr. placed on leave
Falwell has politicized the university, a conservative Christian school in southwest Virginia.
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Cordovas performs “This Town’s A Drag”
The band Cordovas is set to release their new collection, “Destiny Hotel,” in October. Frontman Joe Firstman started playing music at age 12 in his native North Carolina, and formed Cordovas after a solo career. They released “That Santa Fe Channel,” their breakthrough album, in 2018. The group joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” from Nashville’s Hutton Hotel to perform “This Town’s A Drag.”
Cordovas performs “Rain On The Rail”
The band Cordovas is set to release their new collection, “Destiny Hotel,” in October. Frontman Joe Firstman started playing music at age 12 in his native North Carolina, and formed Cordovas after a solo career. They released “That Santa Fe Channel,” their breakthrough album, in 2018. The group joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” from Nashville’s Hutton Hotel to perform “Rain On The Rail.”
Cordovas performs “High Feeling”
The band Cordovas is set to release their new collection, “Destiny Hotel,” in October. Frontman Joe Firstman started playing music at age 12 in his native North Carolina, and formed Cordovas after a solo career. They released “That Santa Fe Channel,” their breakthrough album, in 2018. The group joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” from Nashville’s Hutton Hotel to perform “High Feeling.”
NFL player DeAndre Baker charged with armed robbery
Baker, 22, is accused of stealing cash and watches from four men at a house party.
Award-winning producer arrested on sex assault and felony charges
Detail — who has worked with artists such as Beyoncé and Wiz Khalifa — allegedly committed the assaults on women ranging in age from 18 to 31.
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ULA, SpaceX win massive Pentagon contracts
ULA and SpaceX are expected to launch more than 30 national security space missions through 2026.
Private equity wants to own your DNA
It's not like your hacked credit card number, one private expert said. You can't change your DNA.
Trump signs order to bar transactions with TikTok's parent company
It is not clear if the ban will affect the millions of U.S. users who are avid fans of the app.
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.
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Canada's last intact Arctic ice shelf has collapsed
A 4,000-year-old chunk of ice larger than the size of Manhattan has collapsed into the Arctic Ocean.
Scientists discover "hell ants" killed with scythe-like jaw
A "hell ant" some 99 million years ago used its scythe-like jaws to trap a baby roach for its next meal — but then the pair got stuck in sap and were preserved for scientists to discover centuries later.
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.
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97,000 kids test positive for COVID-19 in two weeks, report says
Experts hope increased testing of children will help determine what role they play in transmission, as school districts around the country return to some form of school.
Ohio governor tests negative for coronavirus a second time
DeWine first tested positive for the coronavirus when he was tested ahead of meeting President Trump, as per the current protocol.
Over 250 quarantined in Georgia district after first week of school
Over a dozen students and teachers from the district have tested positive since school began on Monday.
Nurse loses leg after she ignored pain to care for COVID patients
"You forget about your own pains because you're busy helping other people," she said.
Is COVID-19 making Black birth more complicated?
Black communities have long been working to make pregnancy and birth safe and joyful experiences. But could the pandemic put them at an even higher risk?
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How the pandemic may be widening the gender pay gap
During the economic downturn brought on by the pandemic, women have suffered more job losses than men.
Trump says he'll extend unemployment benefits through the end of 2020
His comments come after Democrats and White House negotiators failed to reach a deal Friday.
More recalls of prepared foods for onions tied to salmonella
Giant Eagle, Kroger and Walmart sold ready-to-eat meals with vegetable implicated in more than 600 illnesses in 43 states.
80,000 airline workers face furloughs due to COVID-19
Carriers and unions prepare to shrink amid what one executive calls the "biggest demand contraction" in airline history.
Financial losses pile up for U.S. Postal Service
$2.2 billion of red ink in just 3 months, despite more package deliveries. Losses could top $20 billion in two years.
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Texas woman convicted in husband's murder: "He wasn't supposed to die"
The woman at the center of a case prosecutors say was all about "sex, lies, money, and murder" tells "48 Hours" what happened the night of the murder.
Amber Guyger appeals murder charge in death of Botham Jean
Guyger has requested to be either acquitted of murder or receive a lesser charge of criminally negligent homicide because "she had the right to act in deadly force."
Washington NFL Team drops player after domestic violence-related arrest
Guice, 23, turned himself in to authorities and was released on $10,000 bond, officials said.
NFL player DeAndre Baker charged with armed robbery
Baker, 22, is accused of stealing cash and watches from four men at a house party.
Ex-Angels employee charged in overdose death of Tyler Skaggs
Skaggs, who was 27, was found dead in his hotel room in Southlake, Texas, in 2019.
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NASA drops "insensitive" nicknames for cosmic objects
The space agency will no longer use nicknames like "Eskimo Nebula" or "Siamese Twins Galaxy."
ULA, SpaceX win massive Pentagon contracts
ULA and SpaceX are expected to launch more than 30 national security space missions through 2026.
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.
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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.
Cordovas performs “High Feeling”
The band Cordovas is set to release their new collection, “Destiny Hotel,” in October. Frontman Joe Firstman started playing music at age 12 in his native North Carolina, and formed Cordovas after a solo career. They released “That Santa Fe Channel,” their breakthrough album, in 2018. The group joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” from Nashville’s Hutton Hotel to perform “High Feeling.”