Harris accepts historic nomination, calls on nation to move past division
"The path that led me here in recent weeks was no doubt unexpected," Harris said of her nomination. "But I'm no stranger to unlikely journeys."
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"The path that led me here in recent weeks was no doubt unexpected," Harris said of her nomination. "But I'm no stranger to unlikely journeys."
Vice President Kamala Harris will formally accept the Democratic party nomination for president, capping the four-day convention.
Oprah Winfrey, in her DNC speech, called on Americans to back Kamala Harris and Tim Walz and "choose optimism over cynicism."
Former President Bill Clinton in his DNC address said Harris has "the vision, the experience, the temperament, the will — and yes — the sheer joy to get something done."
Democrats from across the country are returning for Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention as the party continues to rally around its new ticket.
Florida has about 1 million more Republican registered voters than Democrats, further cementing its status as a conservative hotbed.
Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz once had an "A" rating from the NRA. Now, he has an "F." Here's what he's said about his views on gun laws.
Kamala Harris has selected Tim Walz, the popular two-term governor of Minnesota, as her VP running mate, selecting a Midwestern Democrat to join her on the ticket.
Kamala Harris received 99% of the delegate votes in the Democratic National Committee's early virtual roll call vote, which ended Monday evening.
Jim DeFede goes one-on-one with the congresswoman on two major issues.
Democratic delegates are voting virtually to select their new nominee and formally elevate Vice President Kamala Harris to the top of the ticket.
Vice President Kamala Harris is looking at "probably one of the most important processes and decisions that she will make," her campaign manager told CBS News in an exclusive interview in Arizona.
Campaign finance records show Donald Trump donated twice to reelect Kamala Harris as attorney general of California more than a decade ago.
Barack Obama, Nancy Pelosi, Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries are among Democratic leaders endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris after President Biden ended his reelection bid.
Here's how former President Donald Trump and Republican senators and members of Congress are reacting to President Biden's decision to leave the 2024 race.
Shortly after the announcement, President Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris. But other contenders could emerge.
President Biden is the first sitting president to drop out of running for reelection since Lyndon B. Johnson in 1968 — leaving the race against Donald Trump in turmoil.
Rep. Jason Crow, a Colorado Democrat, says that in the wake of Biden's debate performance, there's a "high risk" that Democrats lose the election "unless there is a major change."
Democrats put up billboards about the dangers of Project 2025, a massive proposed overhaul of the federal government
The Miami-Dade Democratic Party held a volunteer kickoff event to mobilize supporters a day before former President Donald Trump healds to South Florida for a rally.
President Biden announced he's ending his 2024 race for the White House and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris — leaving many questions about what happens next.
Jim DeFede talks to former Democratic congresswoman Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, who wants to unseat Rick Scott as Florida's junior senator.
President Biden and former President Donald Trump agreed Thursday to presidential debates on June 27 and Sept. 3.
In Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania, both Biden and Trump elicit feelings of worry, anger and nostalgia, according to latest CBS News poll.
People who have experienced extreme weather are especially likely to say climate change needs to be addressed right away.
Multiple fire engines responded to the blaze. One firefighter was taken to the hospital for heat exhaustion.
The fall Discover Samsung event is now underway. Here's a roundup of the amazing deals you can get right now
Twenty percent of gas stations have prices lower than $3 per gallon.
Only 29 minutes passed between the two World Trade Center towers falling. CBS News photojournalist Mark LaGanga captured the eerie scene up close
Jason Sanders nailed a 52-yard field goal as time expired.
Multiple fire engines responded to the blaze. One firefighter was taken to the hospital for heat exhaustion.
Twenty percent of gas stations have prices lower than $3 per gallon.
Jason Sanders nailed a 52-yard field goal as time expired.
The CBS Miami Nat Moore Trophy recognizes the top high school football player in Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe counties.
Marlins' Edward Cabrera pitched seven scoreless innings.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
Florida insurance companies made money last year for the first time in seven years.
The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled Sept. 26 to discuss whether it will hear a First Amendment challenge to a 2021 Florida law that placed restrictions on major social-media companies.
The number of people traveling to Florida during the second quarter of 2023 decreased compared to a year earlier, according to estimates released Wednesday by the state's tourism-marketing agency.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday said Walt Disney Parks and Resorts should drop a federal lawsuit that claims retaliation by the state and accept changes to a special district that long benefited the theme-park giant.
Lawmakers also have to consider the costs of retiring Baby Boomers moving to the state.
A Bay Area man was arrested Wednesday after being charged by federal authorities after allegedly making threats to shoot lawmakers, including a member of Congress.
The Navy sailor was visiting the country on personal travel, three U.S. officials said.
The U.S. seized Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's plane in the Dominican Republic and brought it to Florida on Monday, the Justice Department said.
U.S. energy infrastructure has proven to be problematic as-is, and threats to its reliability are growing. Experts say there's a solution.
CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede discusses the latest update with Miami-Dade County Judge Steve Leifman and county Commissioner Raquel Regalado.
Martin Karp is running against Joe Geller for a Miami-Dade School Board seat.
The race for the United States Senate is set with Democrat Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, taking on Republican Rick Scott.
South Florida cities play hot potato with a new incinerator the area needs but residents don't want anywhere near their homes, work or wetlands.
With the Florida primary election behind us, Jim DeFede looks ahead to the matchups in November.
Nearly 134,000 cases of multiple brands of apple juice are now being recalled because of of potential contamination.
Trump angered abortion opponents after he appeared open to voting for an amendment that would roll back Florida's six-week ban.
"Your government will pay for or your insurance company will be mandated to pay for all costs associated with IVF treatment," he said.
Deadly listeria outbreak linked to recalled Boar's Head deli meat is the largest in the U.S. in more than a decade.
An advisory from the nation's top doctor draws attention to the importance of parents' mental health and well-being.
The fall Discover Samsung event is now underway. Here's a roundup of the amazing deals you can get right now
The Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Miami Dolphins Week 1 NFL game will be played today. Find out how and when to watch.
Halloween is here at Target, with thousands of décor arrivals.
If you own a Nintendo Switch, there's plenty to look forward to for the rest of the year.
Save up to 77% on furniture from some of our favorite home retailers, including Amazon, Wayfair and more.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
There are two sales tax holidays for hurricane supplies
Has mom and dad's bank been open too long at your house?
Kendrick Lamar will headline his first Super Bowl Halftime Show at the event in New Orleans next year.
The Grammy-winning musician's composition "Mas Que Nada" was one of the songs that helped popularize the Brazilian music genre bossa nova worldwide in the 1960s.
Kylie Jenner said she chose her son's name, Wolf, in haste and instantly regretted it, ultimately changing it to Aire. Regret occurs in other parents, too.
The teen idol who helped ignite the 1960s surfing craze as a handsome beach boy in the "Gidget" movies, James Darren has died at 88.
Walt Disney Co. pulled ESPN, its Disney network and ABC stations from DirecTV's service, a move that came on a busy sports night.