Debates commission plans to cut off mics if Trump or Biden break rules
The announcement from the Commission on Presidential Debates comes after the first debate between President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden spiraled into chaos.
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Harris slams Trump after debate: "A dog whistle through a bullhorn"
"Donald Trump is not pretending to be anything other than what he is," said vice presidential candidate Senator Kamala Harris.
Trump faces criticism for refusing to condemn white supremacists
Prodded by Biden and Chris Wallace during the debate to condemn white supremacists, Trump responded by telling extremist group the Proud Boys to "stand back and stand by."
Biden's message to Proud Boys is "cease and desist"
In Tuesday night's debate, President Trump told the Proud Boys to "stand back and stand by."
Trump encourages supporters to monitor polling places — a federal crime
What President Trump is urging his supporters to do differs from the duties certified poll watchers are tasked with.
"Stand back and stand by": Trump doesn't condemn white supremacists
After the debate, in the Proud Boys' Telegram channel, members boasted of Mr. Trump's reaction to "stand back and stand by."
First debate descends into chaos as Trump and Biden exchange attacks
The first presidential debate between Trump and Biden featured a chaotic series of bitter exchanges and interruptions.
Trump says he wears masks "when needed" and mocks Biden's masks
"I think masks are OK," the president said during the first debate.
How to watch the first presidential debate between Trump and Biden
The debate will be moderated by "Fox News Sunday" anchor Chris Wallace.
What to watch for in the first Biden-Trump debate
The debate airs Tuesday night at 9 p.m. ET and will be taking place in Cleveland.
First debate topics include coronavirus, Supreme Court
The first presidential debate is on September 29, the week after the U.S. passed 200,000 coronavirus deaths.
Trump banks on fear and anxiety to motivate voters
"No one will be safe in Biden's America," President Trump said during his acceptance speech for RNC.
Trump-Biden race to dictate fate of U.S. immigration for generations
Biden has pledged to dismantle the president's restrictive immigration policies. But former DHS officials say that could be a long and arduous effort.
Biden and Trump in tight race in a changing North Carolina
With more than 1.3 million new registered voters since 2016, a key swing state is up for grabs — and filling a Supreme Court seat is a motivator to likely voters.
How Trump and Biden are preparing for their first debate
The president and Joe Biden will participate in the first presidential debate on Tuesday in Cleveland.
Battleground Tracker: Tight races in Georgia and North Carolina
As important as the Supreme Court is, voters tell us it is just one of the major topics on their minds.
Trump tries to win Black and Latino voters on southern campaign swing
CBS News' Battleground Tracker currently shows Trump trailing Biden by double digits in Virginia.
Feds say a handful of ballots were discarded in key Pennsylvania county
President Trump used the finding to try to cast doubt on the safety of mail ballots, but much remains unknown about why the nine in Luzerne County were cast aside.
Trump focuses on law and order at Jacksonville, Florida, rally
Mr. Trump brought up Wednesday night's shooting of two police officers in Louisville, Kentucky.
Sanders says Trump is ready to undermine democracy to stay in power
The senator slammed the president's refusal to commit to a peaceful transfer of power and his opposition to mail-in voting.
Some GOP lawmakers dismiss Trump's comments on transfer of power
President Trump on Wednesday declined to commit to a peaceful transfer of power should he lose to Joe Biden.
Trump declines to commit to peaceful transfer of power if he loses
The president also fielded questions about his Supreme Court nominee and about the development of a COVID vaccine.
Trump predicts Supreme Court needs a ninth justice to decide November election
"I think this will end up in the Supreme Court," the president said of the presidential election.
Trump makes campaign swing through Pennsylvania
Polling shows former Vice President Joe Biden is leading President Trump slightly in the state.
Trump claims COVID "affects virtually nobody" as U.S. deaths hit 200K
The United States has for many months had the highest number of infections and deaths in the world.
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An exclusive look aboard the USS George Washington in its role in the Iran war
The USS George Washington, with its approximately 5,000 personnel, fighter jets and munitions, is the backbone of the U.S. military's tactical operation in the Iran war.
Gen. Dan Caine reflects on responding to 9/11: "No doubt" nation was at war
Now the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Dan Caine was a young fighter pilot mobilized in the response on Sept. 11, 2001.
Ex-CIA official found with $40 million in gold bars in plea deal talks
The court filing did not indicate what charges David Rush could plead to.
Michigan Senate candidates battle over their records on 9/11 at 25-year mark
The candidates in Michigan's closely watched U.S. Senate race, Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers, have exchanged criticism over their records on the 9/11 attacks.
CIA declassifies dozens of never-before-seen 9/11 documents
The CIA released 71 reports from the months and years leading up to 9/11, providing a new look at what the spy agency told two presidents before the deadly strikes.
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Navy sailor appeared on stage at partisan GOP convention
A Navy sailor who was still on active duty as of this week appeared at the Republican midterm convention on Thursday.
Saudi Arabia's MBS pressed Trump to strike Houthis in Yemen, sources say
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has personally pressed President Trump to take military action against the Iran-backed Houthis, sources tell CBS News.
Afghan woman dubbed an "alien terrorist" deported in obscure court's first case
An Afghan permanent resident living in Texas has been deported after the Justice Department accused her of being an "alien terrorist," in the first such case of its kind.
How would consumers feel a U.S. ban on Canadian booze and other products?
One Canadian whiskey maker has found a workaround to Trump's Canadian alcohol ban.
Where does the case against the alleged 9/11 plotters stand?
The trial of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and three other alleged 9/11 plotters is scheduled to begin in June 2028.
25 years after 9/11 attacks, America reflects and remembers
Four former presidents were at the World Trade Center memorial site for 9/11 commemorations, while President Trump spoke at the Pentagon.
GOP Rep. Rob Bresnahan campaigns on data center limits while investing in industry
According to a financial disclosure, the Pennsylvania lawmaker holds investments in companies positioned to benefit from the data center industry's continued growth.
Surrogate appeals to Supreme Court in custody dispute over baby with heart defect
A California couple's surrogate who refused their wishes to have an abortion has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene in a custody dispute over the 4-week-old child, who was born in Texas with a serious heart defect.
Joe diGenova resigns from DOJ after overseeing "grand conspiracy" probe
Joe diGenova, the prosecutor who was tapped by Attorney General Todd Blanche to supervise the "grand conspiracy" investigation targeting Obama- and Biden-era officials, told CBS News he has resigned.
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Trump shares more details on $5,000 dividends in exclusive interview
CBS News Texas political reporter Jack Fink spoke with President Trump for an exclusive interview during the president's visit to North Texas.
Trump's $5,000 payments would reignite inflation, economists say
Mr. Trump's pledge to give $5,000 to Americans would stoke inflation and worsen the nation's fiscal outlook, according to economists.
White House framework for testing new AI models remains hidden as concerns mount
The White House has not publicly released the voluntary framework for testing frontier AI models that it finalized in August.
Appeals court declines to lift block on Postal Service rule for mail ballots
A federal appeals court denied the Trump administration's request to lift a lower court's order that blocked new rules for mail ballots before the midterms.
Why you shouldn't bank on Trump's $5,000 dividends happening
President Trump pledged $5,000 to all American adults if Republicans retain control of Congress. You may not be able to take that to the bank.
George W. Bush says Americans "don't pay attention to the lesson of 9/11"
Former President George W. Bush gave rare remarks on Wednesday as Americans mark 25 years since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
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Ross Fire still burning, with over 90,000 acres scorched
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
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An exclusive look aboard the USS George Washington in its role in the Iran war
The USS George Washington, with its approximately 5,000 personnel, fighter jets and munitions, is the backbone of the U.S. military's tactical operation in the Iran war.
Gen. Dan Caine reflects on responding to 9/11: "No doubt" nation was at war
Now the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Dan Caine was a young fighter pilot mobilized in the response on Sept. 11, 2001.
Chicago rapper Lil Durk acquitted in Los Angeles murder-for-hire plot
A federal jury in Los Angeles has acquitted Grammy-winning Chicago rapper Lil Durk in a murder-for-hire plot targeting another rapper.
Heroes of Flight 93 remembered for their courage 25 years on from 9/11
On Sept. 11, 2001, the passengers and crew bravely decided to storm the cockpit of United Airlines Flight 93, preventing the terrorists who had taken control of the plane from flying it to Washington, D.C.
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Trump admin. to send $500 checks to nearly 1 million ACA enrollees
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
See how your income tax bracket could change for 2027
The adjustment could provide financial relief for taxpayers who find that more of their income is taxed at lower rates, a Bloomberg analysis suggests.
How lower-paid workers are getting their biggest pay raise in years
Some workers are seeing stronger wage growth by switching jobs, while others are "job-hugging" because of AI, research shows.
Fed rate hike likelihood jumps to nearly 90% after hotter CPI report
Investors believe the Fed will raise borrowing costs as it works to tame inflation, which has risen a full percentage point since the Iran war started.
Record-setting cyclospora outbreak is over, U.S. health officials say
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said there is no longer a risk of people getting sick with cyclosporiasis from this outbreak and is confident that all related iceberg lettuce is off the market.
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An exclusive look aboard the USS George Washington in its role in the Iran war
The USS George Washington, with its approximately 5,000 personnel, fighter jets and munitions, is the backbone of the U.S. military's tactical operation in the Iran war.
Gen. Dan Caine reflects on responding to 9/11: "No doubt" nation was at war
Now the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Dan Caine was a young fighter pilot mobilized in the response on Sept. 11, 2001.
Ex-CIA official found with $40 million in gold bars in plea deal talks
The court filing did not indicate what charges David Rush could plead to.
Michigan Senate candidates battle over their records on 9/11 at 25-year mark
The candidates in Michigan's closely watched U.S. Senate race, Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers, have exchanged criticism over their records on the 9/11 attacks.
CIA declassifies dozens of never-before-seen 9/11 documents
The CIA released 71 reports from the months and years leading up to 9/11, providing a new look at what the spy agency told two presidents before the deadly strikes.
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Trump admin. to send $500 checks to nearly 1 million ACA enrollees
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
Record-setting cyclospora outbreak is over, U.S. health officials say
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said there is no longer a risk of people getting sick with cyclosporiasis from this outbreak and is confident that all related iceberg lettuce is off the market.
Coroner releases details on 2 infant deaths in Pennsylvania measles outbreak
Neither infant was old enough to be vaccinated. The first dose of the measles vaccine is typically given at around 1 year of age.
How donating blood could reveal clues about your own health
Amid a national blood supply crisis, Dr. Courtney Lawrence sat down with Norah O'Donnell to talk about donating blood, health myths and more.
A generation of kids suffers as Trump destabilizes immigrant families
Children in immigrant families are facing multiple health threats from President Trump's policies.
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Suspects in $6 million romance scam targeting women extradited to U.S.
The men, who were arrested in the South African city of Cape Town in 2021, are set to be handed over to officials from the FBI.
Saudi Arabia's MBS pressed Trump to strike Houthis in Yemen, sources say
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has personally pressed President Trump to take military action against the Iran-backed Houthis, sources tell CBS News.
Sweden's election could mark major milestone for Europe's populist right
Once shunned over its extremist roots, the Sweden Democrats could enter government for the first time as voters weigh immigration, crime and Sweden's political transformation.
American woman allegedly smuggled drugs for free trip to Japan
One of the women told police that she took the job for the money and because "I was attracted by the fact I could go to Japan for free," Nippon TV reported.
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Diesel hits record $6 a gallon as Iran-backed Houthis take key Red Sea territory
The moves by the Houthis make it easier for the Iran-backed rebels to target ships transiting the crucial Bab el-Mandeb Strait for Saudi Arabian oil exports.
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Nashville airport one step closer to being renamed for Dolly Parton
The Metro Nashville Airport Authority board voted 6-0 on Friday to begin the process of changing the name and said a final name has not been chosen.
Dolly Parton's sister on Dolly's marriage
Dolly Parton's younger sister sat down with Gayle King for a conversation that included Dolly's makeup routine and her decades-long love affair with her husband Carl.
Sandra Bullock, Lee Pace on "Practical Magic 2"
Sandra Bullock and Lee Pace sat down with Adriana Diaz to discuss "Practical Magic 2," which premieres Friday.
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Stella Parton says her sister Dolly was prepared and at peace when she died
Stella Parton gives insight into her sister Dolly Parton's marriage, makeup habits and views on death in an exclusive CBS News interview.
Dolly Parton's sister on star's life, death
Dolly Parton's sister, Stella, sits down with Gayle King for her first interview since Dolly's death to discuss her sister's legendary life. Stella Parton says the country star was "definitely prepared" and at peace when she died last month.
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The biggest real-world risks of AI
A number of tech insiders have voiced concerns and given dire warnings in recent days about the rapid growth of AI. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent and Maya Blackstone have more.
Are bioweapons a looming AI threat?
Some tech insiders are sounding the alarm on the dangers of artificial intelligence, which could be used to disable critical infrastructure or create biological weapons. Dr. Céline Gounder weighs in.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
AI could "kill us all," researcher says
Two tech insiders are sounding the alarm on artificial intelligence. Former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon warns that AI could "kill us all," and now former Google DeepMind researcher Alex Turner warns that society is "just not prepared."
Ex-Anthropic researcher warns AI could grow "smart enough to kill us"
The development of AI "doesn't look that different from say, 'Terminator,' or from science fiction films," Jacob Coxon said.
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First-ever adult T. rex trackway found in North Dakota
Paleontologists have identified the first known trackway made by a full-grown Tyrannosaurus rex, and the discovery was made in the North Dakota badlands.
Ig Nobel prizes go to scientists studying cockroach milk, nose-blowing, more
Ten research teams were honored at a satirical science awards ceremony that was hosted outside the U.S. for the first time due to travel concerns. A study of cockroach milk was among the winners.
Vote on the fattest marmot now
Marmots, not bears, are the largest "true" hibernating mammal, UCLA marmot researchers Katie Adler and Emily Renkey say. The two share more fun facts about these cute creatures and explain how to vote for the fattest marmot.
NASA plans to launch new space telescope
NASA's new telescope could change the way we see space. With a wide-field camera that will reveal an area up to 200 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope, and an orbit a million miles from Earth, the Nancy Grace Roman telescope is expected to find tens of thousands of unknown exoplanets.
Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here's what to do if you see one.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
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Man arrested in death of Tasia Fortune, woman found hanging from tree
Mississippi police have arrested a man in the death of Tasia Fortune, a Black woman found hanging from a tree last month.
State of al‑Qaeda 25 years after 9/11 attacks
25 years after 9/11, we rarely hear about the state of the organization responsible for the attacks. The Atlantic recently put out a piece on al-Qaeda that says in part, "analysts can't decide if the terrorist organization is all but defunct or more threatening than ever." The article's author, Graeme Wood, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
New terror threats against U.S. post 9/11
The FBI is warning of potential attacks on 9/11 remembrance ceremonies as terrorist groups call for new strikes on U.S. soil. Anna Schecter has more.
Suspects in $6 million romance scam targeting women extradited to U.S.
The men, who were arrested in the South African city of Cape Town in 2021, are set to be handed over to officials from the FBI.
American woman allegedly smuggled drugs for free trip to Japan
One of the women told police that she took the job for the money and because "I was attracted by the fact I could go to Japan for free," Nippon TV reported.
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NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
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9/11: We Remember
CBS News marks 25 years since the 9/11 terror attacks through powerful stories of survival, loss and resilience.
Tony Dokoupil reflects on 9/11
Tony Dokoupil reflects on the legacy of the September 11, 2001, terror attacks, 25 years later.
Caine describes defending U.S. skies on 9/11
On Sept. 11, 2001, then-Maj. Dan Caine was chief of weapons and tactics for the 121st Fighter Squadron at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland. Caine, now the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, tells Norah O'Donnell about jumping into action when the second plane hit the World Trade Center.
FDNY family shares their tragic 9/11 experience
Tony Dokoupil tells the story of a New York City Fire Department family that experienced 9/11 through three generations and how they remember the loved one they lost 25 years later.
Woman reunites with baby she saved on 9/11
On Sept. 11, 2001, Darla Stuckey went to work at the New York Stock Exchange like any other morning. Then, moments after the World Trade Center attacks, she had a chance encounter that forever changed her life -- and that of a nine-month-old baby. Lesley Stahl has the story.