Messam discusses 2020 chances, says mayors "get the job done"
"I'm looking to take these issues nationally because the American people need someone who can champion these issues for them," said Messam
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Mayor Wayne Messam on his 2020 bid
The mayor of Miramar, Florida, Wayne Messam, announced he was joining the Democratic presidential race at the end of last month. He joins CBSN to discuss his stance on health care, immigration and the American Dream.
Wayne Messam running for president
Wayne Messam, the mayor of Miramar, Florida, is entering the already crowded 2020 Democratic primary field. Democratic strategist Lynda Tran spoke to CBSN about how Messam fits into the race.
Florida mayor, a former football star, announces 2020 bid
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Washington Monument to reopen to public October 1
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Trump gives update on coronavirus testing strategy
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Pelosi warns House could be forced to decide presidential election
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Uber can operate in London again after latest court ruling
Legal victory in lucrative European market will help ride-hailing company as it struggles to turn a profit.
Judge halts Tiktok ban hours before it was set to go into effect
A more comprehensive ban remains scheduled for November, about a week after the presidential election.
Hundreds of stories of sexual assault at colleges shared on Instagram
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Amnesty Int'l slams Palantir over company's work for ICE
Tech company's software has been used to plan workplace raids and separate families, watchdog group says.
Pennsylvania GOP asks Supreme Court to stay mail ballot extension
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Woman charged with sending ricin to White House pleads not guilty
A Buffalo judge said there was "a very strong case" against her based on an indictment in Washington, D.C.
Brett Hankison pleads not guilty to charges in Breonna Taylor case
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Sheriff charged for destroying video of Black man's fatal arrest
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Amnesty Int'l slams Palantir over company's work for ICE
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Phoenix and Mara welcome baby boy, River
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Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson endorses Joe Biden and Kamala Harris
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Mariah Carey on memoir, childhood struggles
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Amnesty Int'l slams Palantir over company's work for ICE
Tech company's software has been used to plan workplace raids and separate families, watchdog group says.
Amazon announces dates for delayed Prime Day sales
For the first time, ecommerce giant will hold its popular discount shopping day in the fall.
Judge halts Tiktok ban hours before it was set to go into effect
A more comprehensive ban remains scheduled for November, about a week after the presidential election.
Apple temporarily drops App Store fee for online events
Tech giant suspends its 30% charge for businesses that use the company's app platform to sell online events.
Google's owner to pay $310 million to settle misconduct claims
Ex-Google executive Andy Rubin, who had been accused of harassment, got a $90 million severance payment.
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Oceans are out of balance — and that means stronger storms
Oceans store 1,000 more heat than the atmosphere and ultimately control our climate destiny.
As fossil fuel jobs falter, renewables come to the rescue
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First black hole ever photographed appears to be "wobbling"
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At least 380 whales dead in mass stranding in Australia
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Remnants of Tropical Storm Beta slam Texas with rain and flooding
Bayous are overflowing their banks as some areas are inundated by more than a foot of relentless rain.
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How does coronavirus spread? When will a vaccine be available? Your questions, answered
Here are answers to some of your questions about COVID-19 as the U.S. sees a spike in new cases.
Boy's death led to detection of brain-eating amoeba in water
After Josiah McIntyre's death, heath officials conducted water sample tests and detected the brain-eating amoeba.
CDC recommends virtual Thanksgivings
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Military suicides up as much as 20% during pandemic
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Uber can operate in London again after latest court ruling
Legal victory in lucrative European market will help ride-hailing company as it struggles to turn a profit.
Judge halts Tiktok ban hours before it was set to go into effect
A more comprehensive ban remains scheduled for November, about a week after the presidential election.
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Apple temporarily drops App Store fee for online events
Tech giant suspends its 30% charge for businesses that use the company's app platform to sell online events.
Berkeley poised to ban junk food in store checkout aisles
California city may become first in U.S. to prohibit displays of unhealthy snacks for shoppers waiting to pay.
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Woman charged with sending ricin to White House pleads not guilty
A Buffalo judge said there was "a very strong case" against her based on an indictment in Washington, D.C.
Brett Hankison pleads not guilty to charges in Breonna Taylor case
Hankison's attorney asked the judge to allow his client to be able to keep a weapon for self-defense — but the judge denied the request due to the conditions of his bond, according to CBS affiliate WLKY.
Sheriff charged for destroying video of Black man's fatal arrest
Javier Ambler's March 2019 fatal arrest was captured by film crews for the now-canceled A&E TV show "Live PD."
Family of handcuffed man shot dead by cop awarded $20 million
The settlement reflects the "heinous nature, the brutal nature, the senseless nature" of William Green's killing, lawyer says.
Video in Breonna Taylor case may show police policy violation
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NASA astronaut to cast her ballot from 200 miles above Earth
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First black hole ever photographed appears to be "wobbling"
Scientists were surprised to find the ring of gas surrounding the supermassive black hole appears to have moved significantly.
A rare blue moon will light up the Halloween night sky
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CBSN Originals "Symbolic Justice"
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George W. Bush's first EPA chief backs Biden
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