Ex-official who reviewed Bolton book claims White House interference
The National Security Council official who conducted the prepublication review of Bolton's book said involvement by political appointees at the White House was "unprecedented."
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Trump revels in "beautiful sight" of law enforcement grabbing journalist
The president said law enforcement threw a reporter aside "like he was a little bag of popcorn."
What is socialism? And what do socialists really want in 2020?
Here's what the term really means – and how it does, and doesn't, apply to today's politics.
Fauci and Redfield say they expect COVID vaccine to be widely available by spring
Administration health officials testified after the U.S. passed the grim milestone of 200,000 coronavirus deaths.
Watch live: Trump holds news conference as he touts vaccine progress
The president is expected to announce his Supreme Court pick in three days.
An army of RBG's clerks gathered to meet her casket
When justices die, their former clerks traditionally stand vigil by their former boss' casket as they lie in repose.
Cindy McCain urges suburban women to vote for Biden
"I think a lot of people like me and others, they're kind of suburban women, are kind of misled a little bit and kind of sad about the direction the Republican Party is going," McCain said.
Examining Trump's claim about timing of 29 Supreme Court vacancies
Including Ginsburg, there have been 16 vacancies on the Supreme Court that have occurred during an election year.
Senate Republicans release controversial report on Hunter Biden and Ukraine
Democrats dismissed the investigation as "faulty" and rooted in Russian disinformation.
House Dems target potential abuses of presidential power with new bill
The bill responds to the conflicts House Democrats have had with the White House during the Trump presidency.
2020 Elections
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Battleground Tracker: Latest polls, state of the race and more
5 things to know about CBS News' 2020 Battleground Tracker
The CBS News Battleground Tracker explains what's on voters' minds and provides detailed snapshots of the presidential race in each state.
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How do I vote in my state in the 2020 election?
COVID-19 is changing the way we'll cast our ballots this year, with many searching for absentee options. Here's CBS News' look at voting across the U.S. — America decides: States and dates.
Battleground Tracker: Biden gains edge in Arizona, leads big in Minnesota
In Arizona, the more concerned voters are about COVID-19, the less likely they are to be voting for Trump.
With more mail-in ballots, officials urge patience on election night
Waiting for the results may be the hardest part, but this year it won't mean something's gone wrong necessarily.
Americans and the right to vote: Why it's not easy for everyone
CBSN is launching a new series focused on voting rights, safety, and access. The first episode in the series addresses barriers to voting.
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.
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.
Election Day could turn into "Election Week" with rise in mail ballots
Election officials say the public should prepare now for the possibility of delayed election results in November.
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Cindy McCain urges suburban women to vote for Biden
"I think a lot of people like me and others, they're kind of suburban women, are kind of misled a little bit and kind of sad about the direction the Republican Party is going," McCain said.
Philadelphia official warns of "electoral chaos" over "naked ballots"
A court decision could lead to over 100,000 ballots being rejected in Pennsylvania, according to administrator.
Progressive groups shatter fundraising records in battleground states
In some cases, the ground game efforts of these progressive groups have been in the making for more than a decade.
Biden had $141 million cash advantage over Trump heading into September
Biden and Democrats had $466 million in cash on hand at the end of August.
How do I vote in my state in the 2020 election?
A huge percentage of voters —about a third — say they would like to vote by mail in the elections this year. Here's a state-by-state guide to voting amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Belarus' authoritarian leader inaugurated in ceremony kept secret
Germany called the move by "Europe's last dictator" to assume his 6th term in office quietly, "very telling."
Russia arrests cult leader claiming to be reincarnation of Jesus
Detained by armed troops in a large operation, "Vissarion" apparently realized he was Jesus after losing his job as a traffic cop.
At least 380 whales dead in mass stranding in Australia
There are only about 30 of the long-finned pilot whales from the pod still alive, and rescuers are racing to save as many as possible.
Poisoned Russian opposition leader released from German hospital
It's not yet clear whether Alexei Navalny could suffer long-term effects from the Novichok nerve agent, but he's already back to mocking Putin.
U.K. leader tightens up COVID restrictions as virus surges back
"This is the moment when we must act," Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned Britons as hit pubs and restaurants with new rules.
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Costco reportedly drops Palmetto Cheese over BLM controversy
South Carolina mayor sparked outrage by attacking the racial justice movement. Now his business is under attack.
Ex-official who reviewed Bolton book claims White House interference
The National Security Council official who conducted the prepublication review of Bolton's book said involvement by political appointees at the White House was "unprecedented."
Wells CEO sorry for claim there is "limited pool of Black talent"
Acknowledging his "unconscious bias," bank chief Charles Scharf said financial industry must boost diversity.
Trump revels in "beautiful sight" of law enforcement grabbing journalist
The president said law enforcement threw a reporter aside "like he was a little bag of popcorn."
NFL legend Gale Sayers dies at 77
Sayers is well-known for his seven seasons with the Chicago Bears, which helped him become the youngest player ever inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Politics
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Ex-official who reviewed Bolton book claims White House interference
The National Security Council official who conducted the prepublication review of Bolton's book said involvement by political appointees at the White House was "unprecedented."
Trump revels in "beautiful sight" of law enforcement grabbing journalist
The president said law enforcement threw a reporter aside "like he was a little bag of popcorn."
What is socialism? And what do socialists really want in 2020?
Here's what the term really means – and how it does, and doesn't, apply to today's politics.
Fauci and Redfield say they expect COVID vaccine to be widely available by spring
Administration health officials testified after the U.S. passed the grim milestone of 200,000 coronavirus deaths.
Watch live: Trump holds news conference as he touts vaccine progress
The president is expected to announce his Supreme Court pick in three days.
Entertainment
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NFL legend Gale Sayers dies at 77
Sayers is well-known for his seven seasons with the Chicago Bears, which helped him become the youngest player ever inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Jeff Daniels on playing James Comey
Jeff Daniels joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss his role as former FBI Director James Comey. The Showtime two-part series "The Comey Rule" first follows the investigation into Hillary Clinton's emails and then turns to the first months of the Trump presidency.
CDC warns against trick-or-treating during pandemic
The CDC also stresses that Halloween costume masks are not acceptable substitutes for cloth masks.
Comedians Desus and Mero dish life lessons
Comedians and talk show hosts Desus Nice and The Kid Mero join "CBS This Morning" to discuss their new book, "God-Level Knowledge Darts: Life Lessons from the Bronx." The duo gives their best life advice on dating, fame and taking late night TV by storm.
Ellen DeGeneres begins season with apology
Ellen DeGeneres began the new season of her talk show by addressing allegations of a toxic work environment. In front of a virtual audience, she apologized to her staff, "I want to say I'm am so sorry to the people who were affected." Jamie Yuccas reports.
Technology
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk's next big bet rides on better batteries
But battery breakthroughs fail to energize investors hoping for immediate breakthroughs from electric car maker.
Walmart agrees to back Trump's TikTok "education fund"
President Trump has touted $5 billion fund dedicated to teaching "real history" of the U.S.
Biden foreign policy adviser Antony Blinken on top global challenges
On "Intelligence Matters," Mike Morell speaks with Antony Blinken about Biden's foreign policy priorities and his approach to top global security challenges.
Twitter users say the platform crops out Black faces
Social media platform launched probe after users complained that its photo preview tool appears biased.
New app creates jobs in a burgeoning field: Evictions
Civvl offers to help people find work evicting others, saying "there is plenty of work due to the dismal economy."
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At least 380 whales dead in mass stranding in Australia
There are only about 30 of the long-finned pilot whales from the pod still alive, and rescuers are racing to save as many as possible.
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.
A rare blue moon will light up the Halloween night sky
2020 marks the first time a Halloween full moon has been visible in all time zones since World War II.
How to watch as an asteroid zooms close to Earth this week
An asteroid is passing extremely close to Earth this week — and skywatchers have a chance to spot it.
Astronomers find "northern lights" surrounding Rosetta's comet
Scientists have found a glowing aurora surrounding the famous comet Chury.
Health
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Over 90% of Americans still susceptible to virus, CDC boss says
His warning comes as President Trump continues to talk about so-called herd immunity.
Fauci and Redfield say they expect COVID vaccine to be widely available by spring
Administration health officials testified after the U.S. passed the grim milestone of 200,000 coronavirus deaths.
4th-grader sent home from school after sneezing
"I sneezed two times then the teacher told me to go to the nurse," said the boy, Lancinet Keita.
Johnson & Johnson starts trial of one-dose COVID-19 vaccine
Phase 3 test launching Wednesday will be one of the world's biggest vaccine studies, with 60,000 volunteers.
U.K. leader tightens up COVID restrictions as virus surges back
"This is the moment when we must act," Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned Britons as hit pubs and restaurants with new rules.
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Costco reportedly drops Palmetto Cheese over BLM controversy
South Carolina mayor sparked outrage by attacking the racial justice movement. Now his business is under attack.
Uncle Ben's rice getting new name — Ben's Original
Mars Inc becomes the latest company to drop a logo criticized as a racial stereotype.
Ralph Lauren to lay off 3,600 workers after coronavirus hit
Apparel maker has lost $183 million over the last two quarters after temporarily closing hundreds of stores.
Sizzler declares bankruptcy, citing COVID-19 impact
Steakhouse chain blames indoor dining closures and landlords' "refusal" to reduce its rent.
Russia touts nuclear-powered icebreaker as proof "the Arctic is ours"
The 570-foot-long "Arktika" is designed to smash Putin's Russia a path of "sovereignty" through ice 9 feet deep in the sensitive northern region.
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No charges in Breonna Taylor's death; lesser charges for 1 officer
The death of the 26-year-old Black woman during a March 13 raid has galvanized a nationwide push for police reform and racial justice.
U.S. government executes man who said witchcraft drove him to kill
William Emmett LeCroy, 50, was pronounced dead at 9:06 p.m. ET after receiving a lethal injection at the same prison where five others have been executed this year.
Attorneys say Dijon Kizzee tried to surrender before police shot him
"He put his hands in the air, dropped the bag, and they continued to shoot him, even though he posed no threat," civil rights attorney Ben Crump said of the 29-year-old who was killed in August.
Woman who allegedly sent ricin to White House charged
Pascale Ferrier has been charged with making threats against the president of the United States, and will make her first appearance in federal court in Buffalo on Tuesday afternoon.
Louisville mayor declares emergency ahead of Breonna Taylor decision
A federal courthouse was boarded up and car access to a downtown park blocked off ahead of the highly anticipated decision.
Space
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A rare blue moon will light up the Halloween night sky
2020 marks the first time a Halloween full moon has been visible in all time zones since World War II.
How to watch as an asteroid zooms close to Earth this week
An asteroid is passing extremely close to Earth this week — and skywatchers have a chance to spot it.
Astronomers find "northern lights" surrounding Rosetta's comet
Scientists have found a glowing aurora surrounding the famous comet Chury.
NASA chief calls for full funding ahead of 2024 moon landing mission
Despite budget worries, NASA's administrator remains optimistic about a 2024 moon landing.
Space Force deploys its 1st squadron outside of the U.S.
The "core space operators" deployed by the U.S. military's controversial newest branch aren't in orbit, they're in Qatar.
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Cayley Mandadi death: A look at her final hours
After attending a music festival with her boyfriend in October 2017, Cayley Mandadi died from injuries she sustained that day -- but what exactly caused her death?
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Here's the definitive list of the athletes who earn the most money in the NBA, NFL and MLB
Emmys red carpet: The best-dressed stars ever
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The 50 most expensive colleges in America, ranked
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Astrophotography: Stunning images of Idaho's night sky
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CBSN Originals "Socialism"
Socialism has gone mainstream in American politics, but it remains deeply controversial. For some, it seems to offer an appealing solution to the country’s woes, but for others, it evokes fearful imagery of authoritarian regimes. This CBSN Originals documentary dives into the culture war over socialism and what it means for the nation's future.
Active 2020 hurricane season could last months more
Tropical Depression Beta has dropped at least a foot of rain over the Houston area. It's the 23rd tropical cyclone to hit the Atlantic this year and there's still more than two months left in the hurricane season. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN to explain.
What's next for the Supreme Court?
As the fight over Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's replacement heats up, the big question is, what's next for the Supreme Court? CBSN legal analyst Rebecca Roiphe joined CBSN to talk about how this vacancy may impact upcoming cases.
Alexei Navalny out of hospital
Russian opposition leader and Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny has been released from a Berlin hospital. He is still recovering from being poisoned with a nerve agent. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams joins CBSN with details.
CBSN Originals: "Feminism"
Feminism has never been more widely proclaimed than it is now. But there is no consensus within the movement about what that means or how to move forward. Are these conflicts getting in the way of progress — or paving the way for growth? This CBSN Originals documentary explores the internal culture wars and the greatest obstacles facing the feminist movement today.