Congress plans hearings after GameStop stock frenzy
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7 Pennsylvania counties to wait until after election to count mail ballots
In total, the counties account for over 550,000 registered voters.
2 Pennsylvania counties won't count mail ballots until after Election Day
Butler and Cumberland County election officials say their staffs are too small to tally mail ballots at the same time they're running an election.
Pa. court: Ballots with mismatched signatures to be accepted
The Trump campaign previously asked a federal district court judge to deem signature mismatches unconstitutional.
SCOTUS nixes motion against Pennsylvania mail ballot extension
The court split 4-4, with Chief Justice John Roberts taking liberals' side.
Senator Pat Toomey to retire from politics, opening key seat in 2022
Toomey also announced he will not run for governor in 2022.
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.
Pennsylvania Supreme Court extends mail ballot deadline
The state's highest court also ruled that voters can return mail ballots at drop boxes.
Green Party candidates won't be on ballot in Pennsylvania
The ruling comes days the state Supreme Court in another battleground state, Wisconsin, also ruled the Green Party won't be on the ballot there.
Battleground states want to be able to process mail ballots early
November's election results from Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin could be delayed if they don't get a head start on processing ballots.
Pennsylvania graduates continue to face uncertainty amid pandemic
Recent college graduates like Sarah Sporko are still feeling the effects.
Postal Service warns some mail-in votes may not be counted in Pennsylvania
The delays could present an "overwhelming, statewide risk of disenfranchisement," according to the Pennsylvania State Department.
COVID compounds Pennsylvania's fracking industry problems
"If the industry were a patient, we could say that it has a number of pre-existing conditions, and that's made the prognosis in the wake of COVID-19 way more complicated," said one energy analyst.
Some shoe and clothing boutiques devastated by COVID
"Are people going to go back to work? Are they going to need clothes when they go back to work or are they never going to go back to work," a Pennsylvania clothing boutique owner wonders.
Pennsylvanians fear November "nightmare" after primary results delay
A rush of mail-in ballots left some counties in the state counting ballots the week after the election.
Veepstakes in the age of coronavirus
This key element of the presidential campaign may remain virtually unaltered during the pandemic.
Warren pitches herself as new center of Democratic Party
"We find ourselves barreling toward another primary along the same lanes as 2016: one for an insider, one for an outsider," she said Monday. "Democratic voters should have more choice than that."
Warren criticizes Bloomberg for financial disclosure extension
Bloomberg was given a 45-day extension to file his personal financial disclosure with the FEC, which means his financial filings won't be public until after Super Tuesday.
Warren reignites feud with Biden over bankruptcy policy
In releasing her plan on how the U.S. should handle personal bankruptcies, Warren brings up a fight she had with Biden while he was a senator and she was a professor.
Elizabeth Warren made $1.9 million for legal work over 30 years
Warren released an updated financial disclosure regarding income she earned from legal work while she was a professor.
Warren rolls out "transition" version of "Medicare for All"
Warren said the transition to full Medicare for All would take three years
Warren clarifies pledge on fundraisers if she's the nominee
Warren had previously told CBS News that high-dollar fundraisers run counter to the message of her campaign
Warren uses Trump family to illustrate need for anti-corruption plan
In a revamped version of her Senate anti-corruption plan published on Medium, Warren called Mr. Trump "a walking conflict of interest"
Why Tom Steyer couldn't buy his way onto the debate stage
A massive ad blitz wasn't enough to get the billionaire activist into the September Democratic debate
Woman angry at Biden buys $500,000 in ads against him
Shirley Shawe has bought ad time in New Hampshire and Iowa to slam Biden with a misleadingly edited ad on the topic of Delaware's Chancery Court
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House panel votes to advance slavery reparations bill for first time
The legislation was first introduced in 1989. The committee's debate was long and often heated. And prospects for final passage remain poor.
Dems to introduce bill to expand Supreme Court to 13 justices
Republicans are expected to fiercely oppose such a bill.
Biden set to issue sweeping sanctions against Russia
The sanctions, which may be issued as soon as Thursday, are expected to target over 30 Russian entities and include the expulsion of at least 10 Russian individuals.
Governor Gavin Newsom urges reopening of California schools
The California governor said schools could reimagine the calendar by extending the length of the school day or year.
Capitol Police watchdog to call for overhaul of intel collection
The U.S. Capitol Police said in a statement that it "welcomes" the review and recommendation.
FEMA funeral program inundated by 1 million calls at launch
Americans may apply for government money to help cover the funeral costs of loved ones who died of COVID-19.
CDC panel adjourns without vote on extending J&J COVID vaccine pause
States are pausing use of J&J's COVID vaccine in light of rare, serious blood clots that may be linked to the shots.
Moderate Republicans float counteroffer on infrastructure
Several moderate Senate Republicans are discussing a potential counteroffer to President Biden's infrastructure plan.
IRS set to start sending monthly child tax credit payments in July
Officials say their next challenge is making sure low-income families know they are eligible.
Intel officials call China "unparalleled priority" among world threats
Top U.S. intelligence and law enforcement officials testified before the Senate about worldwide threats facing the nation.
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Biden set to issue sweeping sanctions against Russia
The sanctions, which may be issued as soon as Thursday, are expected to target over 30 Russian entities and include the expulsion of at least 10 Russian individuals.
Intel officials call China "unparalleled priority" among world threats
Top U.S. intelligence and law enforcement officials testified before the Senate about worldwide threats facing the nation.
Harris says she intends to visit Mexico and Guatemala soon
The timing and other details of the vice president's trip have not yet been announced.
Russia warns U.S. to stay away from Ukraine for its "own good"
U.S. and Russia both reportedly sending warships into Black Sea amid fast-escalating standoff that Ukraine calls a struggle "between democracies and authoritarianism."
Denmark is 1st European nation to shun AstraZeneca COVID vaccine
While other nations have limited their use by age group, Denmark has decided to completely abandon use of the Oxford-developed drug.
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4th night of protests after ex-cop who killed Daunte Wright charged
24 people were arrested, following dozens on Monday and Tuesday nights. The former officer, Kim Potter, was charged with second-degree manslaughter.
Dems to introduce bill to expand Supreme Court to 13 justices
Republicans are expected to fiercely oppose such a bill.
Biden set to issue sweeping sanctions against Russia
The sanctions, which may be issued as soon as Thursday, are expected to target over 30 Russian entities and include the expulsion of at least 10 Russian individuals.
FEMA funeral program inundated by 1 million calls at launch
Americans may apply for government money to help cover the funeral costs of loved ones who died of COVID-19.
Defense expert says Floyd's manner of death undetermined
Dr. David Fowler, a forensic pathologist, said he believes Floyd died of cardiac arrhythmia due to his heart disease.
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House panel votes to advance slavery reparations bill for first time
The legislation was first introduced in 1989. The committee's debate was long and often heated. And prospects for final passage remain poor.
Dems to introduce bill to expand Supreme Court to 13 justices
Republicans are expected to fiercely oppose such a bill.
Biden set to issue sweeping sanctions against Russia
The sanctions, which may be issued as soon as Thursday, are expected to target over 30 Russian entities and include the expulsion of at least 10 Russian individuals.
Governor Gavin Newsom urges reopening of California schools
The California governor said schools could reimagine the calendar by extending the length of the school day or year.
Capitol Police watchdog to call for overhaul of intel collection
The U.S. Capitol Police said in a statement that it "welcomes" the review and recommendation.
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"Bachelor" star Colton Underwood comes out as gay
"I can also sit here and say, 'Thank you.' Because without them, and without "The Bachelor" franchise, I don't know that this would have ever came out," the former NFL player said.
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Kane Brown on ACM nominations and new tour
Country Star Kane Brown joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss his ACM nominations and what it will be like to hit the road for his new tour this fall after spending the past year at home with his wife and daughter.
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Disney to let workers sport tattoos and gender-neutral hairstyles
New theme park's policy allows "appropriate" tattoos and gives employees more flexibility on costume choices.
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Instagram tests letting users choose whether to see like counts
The company says the test is an effort to create a healthier experience for users.
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin moves closer to passenger launches
After Wednesday's 15th unpiloted test flight, the system appears to be on the verge of commercial operations, giving six passengers at a time a few minutes of weightlessness and an out-of-this-world view.
These companies pay interns more than $8,000 a month
Internships at some big companies come with a hefty paycheck as businesses battle to attract young talent.
Here's who is getting rich off Coinbase going public
Rapper Nas and VC Marc Andreessen are investors in the trading company riding the mania for digital currencies.
NSA alerts Microsoft to "critical vulnerabilities" in email app
Microsoft said it hadn't seen the vulnerabilities used against customers and issued a new patch.
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COVID-19 "long-haulers" cope with lasting virus symptoms
A dedicated marathon runner is having to relearn how to breathe after contracting the coronavirus.
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin moves closer to passenger launches
After Wednesday's 15th unpiloted test flight, the system appears to be on the verge of commercial operations, giving six passengers at a time a few minutes of weightlessness and an out-of-this-world view.
Fauci on what Johnson & Johnson vaccine reactions could mean for women
Fauci said the adverse reactions in six women could suggest that it's hormonal.
Meet the "Monkeydactyl" — a newly discovered ancient dinosaur
The discovery marks the earliest known record of a true opposed thumb in Earth's history.
Japan to dump radioactive water from Fukushima plant into ocean
The plan to release hundreds of thousands of tons of wastewater from the crippled nuclear plant into the Pacific has angered some of Japan's residents, and neighbors.
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The DEA is taking back meds to save lives
The Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day invites folks from across the country to clean out their medicine cabinets to safely and anonymously turn in unwanted prescription drugs. The next Take Back Day is April 24, 2021, from 10am - 2pm.
Governor Gavin Newsom urges reopening of California schools
The California governor said schools could reimagine the calendar by extending the length of the school day or year.
You've been vaccinated. So do you need a vaccine card?
Millions of Americans are getting CDC-issued "vaccination record" cards. Here's what to do with them.
COVID-19 "long-haulers" cope with lasting virus symptoms
A dedicated marathon runner is having to relearn how to breathe after contracting the coronavirus.
CDC panel adjourns without vote on extending J&J COVID vaccine pause
States are pausing use of J&J's COVID vaccine in light of rare, serious blood clots that may be linked to the shots.
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Pandemic pushes teachers to flee the profession
Pandemic-related burnout is driving some teachers from the profession, and could mean educator shortages down the line. .
Coinbase just became a $100 billion company. Here's who's getting rich.
Rapper Nas and VC Marc Andreessen are investors in the trading company riding the mania for digital currencies.
Ponzi schemer Bernie Madoff dies in prison
Bernie Madoff pleaded guilty to orchestrating the largest Ponzi scheme in history.
IRS set to start sending monthly child tax credit payments in July
Officials say their next challenge is making sure low-income families know they are eligible.
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4th night of protests after ex-cop who killed Daunte Wright charged
24 people were arrested, following dozens on Monday and Tuesday nights. The former officer, Kim Potter, was charged with second-degree manslaughter.
Defense expert says Floyd's manner of death undetermined
Dr. David Fowler, a forensic pathologist, said he believes Floyd died of cardiac arrhythmia due to his heart disease.
Missing student killed during 1996 rape attempt: Prosecutor
Prosecutors filed a first-degree murder charge against Paul Flores and an accessory after murder charge against his father, Ruben Flores, for helping him conceal Smart's body.
Grandmother sues officers after she claims they broke her arm
"I know, it was God that spared my life," Ruby Jones said of the August 2020 incident between her and the Oklahoma City Police Department.
No charges for officer who fatally shot woman during Capitol riot
An investigation determined that the officer could reasonably believe it was necessary to shoot Babbitt out of self defense or in defense of those evacuating the House Chamber.
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Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin moves closer to passenger launches
After Wednesday's 15th unpiloted test flight, the system appears to be on the verge of commercial operations, giving six passengers at a time a few minutes of weightlessness and an out-of-this-world view.
Software fix planned for Mars helicopter
A new date for the helicopter's maiden flight will be set after updated software is tested.
Soyuz launches crew to space station
A Soyuz spacecraft lifted off from Kazakhstan carrying NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei and two cosmonauts to the International Space Station. Watch NASA's live coverage of the launch.
Soyuz launch kicks off space station crew rotation
A NASA astronaut joins two Russians for Friday's trip to the International Space Station.
Lyrids meteor shower marks return of shooting stars
After a months-long meteor drought, the Lyrids are back to illuminate Earth Day.
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Authorities who investigated the death of the 42-year-old stay-at-home mom retraced not only the night of her death, but also her online life.
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How to navigate a competitive housing market
Competition in the U.S. housing market is fierce this spring, with surging demand and record-low inventory. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins CBSN to discuss how sellers and buyers can be prepared.
The DEA is taking back meds to save lives
The Drug Enforcement Administration's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day invites folks from across the country to clean out their medicine cabinets to safely and anonymously turn in unwanted prescription drugs. The next Take Back Day is April 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Does the Supreme Court Need Reform?
This CBSN Originals documentary in the "Speaking Frankly" series examines growing calls to overhaul the Supreme Court.
Capitol officer won't face charges in deadly shooting
The Department of Justice will not bring charges against the Capitol Police officer who shot and killed an Air Force veteran as she climbed through a doorway inside the U.S. Capitol on January 6. Ashli Babbitt was killed as rioters broke into the Capitol while lawmakers inside were confirming the Electoral College results certifying Joe Biden's presidential victory. CBSN's Lana Zak reports.
The Student Debt Dilemma
This CBSN Originals documentary in the "Speaking Frankly" series delves into the growing demands to cancel student debt.