2020 Election Live Updates: Trump and Biden head to the Midwest
Vice President Mike Pence and Senator Kamala Harris will be in the battleground states in the West.
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Florida unions reach out to infrequent voters in final stretch of campaign
Union members who have struggled amid pandemic make final push to get Florida voters to the polls.
Rapper Lil Wayne meets Trump and praises his "Platinum Plan"
"He listened to what we had to say today and assured he will and can get it done," Lil Wayne said.
Walmart pulls guns from stores, citing risk of "civil unrest"
Retailer said it yanked firearms off store floors as a "precaution" for workers and customers.
What's holding up your stimulus check? Here are the barriers
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says Democrats are still awaiting a response on issues from unemployment to COVID testing.
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.
Trump Jr. says COVID deaths are "almost nothing" on day when 1,000 died
Trump Jr. said the U.S. has "gotten control of this thing" on a record-breaking day of new cases.
Supreme Court referees spate of election battles
Since April, the justices have responded to at least a dozen disputes over efforts to ease voting rules in states from coast-to-coast amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Big winners already in presidential election? Bookies
The race is luring more bets than any political event ever and could wind up the biggest event of any type for bookmakers, one expert says.
Alleged white supremacy group members arrested in Michigan
The suspects are linked to a December 2019 incident in which The Base allegedly targeted a Michigan family, believing the house belonged to a podcaster who is critical of the neo-Nazi movement.
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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.
CBS News coverage of voting rights issues
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: Tight race in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina
Biden has an edge over Trump in Florida, he leads in North Carolina, and the two are tied in Georgia.
CBS News/BET poll: Black voters motivated, but concerned about votes counting
There's large support for Biden, but young Black voters are less excited.
The pivotal post-Election Day dates you need to know
Long after the "I voted" stickers go into the trash, there are a series of deadlines outlined in federal law and the Constitution that dictate what happens between Election Day and the inauguration.
A behind-the-scenes look at how mail-in ballots are processed
After co-election commissioners Giblin and Stavisky receive a person's ballot comes the most consequential moment in its journey — signature verification.
What is ballot harvesting — and should you hand your ballot to a stranger?
With more voters expected to vote absentee than ever before because of the pandemic, there has been a renewed focus on the process of voting and how ballots reach their final destination.
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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2020 Election Battleground Tracker
Where the race stands, based on CBS News polling and analysis.
"If Florida goes blue, it's over": Trump and Biden campaign in Florida
Historic voter turnout continues to grow.
Florida unions reach out to infrequent voters in final stretch of campaign
Union members who have struggled amid pandemic make final push to get Florida voters to the polls.
Minn. absentee ballots that arrive hours late might not be counted
The court's opinion overruled a consent decree order that allowed absentee ballots postmarked on or before Election Day to be counted if they are returned up to seven days after Election Day.
How ads from the two campaigns differ in the final sprint
An analysis of ads by Kantar/Campaign Media Analysis Group found Trump campaign ads since June took a more negative tone or contrasted with his opponent.
Rapper Lil Wayne meets Trump and praises his "Platinum Plan"
"He listened to what we had to say today and assured he will and can get it done," Lil Wayne said.
A guide to the election's top ballot initiatives
Voters in 32 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico will weigh in on more than 100 ballot initiatives this election.
Supreme Court refereeing spate of election battles
Since April, the justices have responded to at least a dozen disputes over efforts to ease voting rules in states from coast-to-coast amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Big winners already in presidential election? Bookies
The race is luring more bets than any political event ever and could wind up the biggest event of any type for bookmakers, one expert says.
World
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Live Updates: COVID-19 cases hit record high in U.S.
More than 88,000 new cases were reported in a single day – an all-time high in the pandemic.
Deadly 7.0-magnitude quake rocks Turkey and rattles Greek island
Turkey reports at least six people were killed, and a small tsunami struck part of the country's third-largest city.
Qatar may charge officials behind forced vaginal exams at airport
Refers them to prosecutors amid outrage expressed by Australian government and union workers threatening not to service Qatari planes in Sydney
Second suspect in custody in suspected terror attack in France
Authorities say he's thought to have had contact the night before with the assailant who stabbed three people to death.
Former DNI director: Russia is the New England Patriots of messing with elections
In his first television interview since President Trump fired him last year, Dan Coats, the former Director of National Intelligence, said he's worried about what could happen next Tuesday.
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Live Updates: COVID-19 cases hit record high in U.S.
More than 88,000 new cases were reported in a single day – an all-time high in the pandemic.
Scaled-back Thanksgiving plans leave turkey farmers in limbo
Many are planning smaller celebrations amid the pandemic, raising questions for the $4.3 billion turkey industry.
Florida unions reach out to infrequent voters in final stretch of campaign
Union members who have struggled amid pandemic make final push to get Florida voters to the polls.
NASCAR stars unveil new car for Michael Jordan's racing team
The team is partnering with Toyota to pair the sport's only Black full-time driver with its only Black owner.
Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost tie the knot
The pair announced the news in a unique way.
Politics
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2020 Election Live Updates: Trump and Biden head to the Midwest
Vice President Mike Pence and Senator Kamala Harris will be in the battleground states in the West.
Florida unions reach out to infrequent voters in final stretch of campaign
Union members who have struggled amid pandemic make final push to get Florida voters to the polls.
Rapper Lil Wayne meets Trump and praises his "Platinum Plan"
"He listened to what we had to say today and assured he will and can get it done," Lil Wayne said.
Walmart pulls guns from stores, citing risk of "civil unrest"
Retailer said it yanked firearms off store floors as a "precaution" for workers and customers.
What's holding up your stimulus check? Here are the barriers
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says Democrats are still awaiting a response on issues from unemployment to COVID testing.
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Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost tie the knot
The pair announced the news in a unique way.
Rapper Lil Wayne meets Trump and praises his "Platinum Plan"
"He listened to what we had to say today and assured he will and can get it done," Lil Wayne said.
NBA legend wants cannabis industry to open up to "everybody"
Shawn Kemp is opening a pot dispensary in Seattle, becoming one of the few Black-owned cannabis stores in the city.
Springsteen criticizes Trump's "nightmare" presidency
"It is time for an exorcism in our nation's capital," Springsteen said on his radio show. "In just a few days, we'll be throwing the bums out."
Kerry Washington on the right to vote
Actress and producer Kerry Washington speaks to "CBS This Morning" about joining Alicia Keys and America Ferrera to host a new special honoring and celebrating the right to vote. The non-partisan special, "Every Vote Counts: A Celebration of Democracy," airs Thursday on CBS and features artists, musicians and community leaders coming together for democracy.
Technology
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Big Tech, recovered from pandemic, reports record earnings
Amazon's profits tripled from a year ago, while Facebook and Google rode a major rebound in ad spending.
Restaurants say Grubhub listed them without permission
A lawsuit filed this week in Chicago alleges the food-delivery service violated federal false-advertising rules.
Facebook, Twitter and Google CEOs face Senate grilling
Six days before the election, the heads of America's largest tech companies defended their regulation of online speech.
GM sells out first year of production of its electric Hummer
The next version of the truck, the $100,000 Hummer EV 3X, isn't scheduled to begin production until the fall of 2022.
California court says Uber, Lyft drivers are employees, not contractors
The decision is a major milestone in the transportation companies' labor battle with the state.
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Asteroid samples sealed up for return to Earth
Scientists say more than 2 pounds of material from the surface of asteroid Bennu was captured by the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft.
Trump stripping protections from "last climate sanctuary" in U.S.
"While tropical rainforests are the lungs of the planet, the Tongass is the lungs of North America," one scientist said.
SpaceX engine swap should clear way for astronaut launch
SpaceX is replacing two suspect engines in the Falcon 9 rocket that will boost four astronauts to the space station.
Hurricane Zeta hits Louisiana as strong Category 2 storm
Hurricane Zeta made landfall near Cocodrie, Louisiana, on Wednesday with 110 mph winds and quickly approached Mississippi and Alabama.
Telescope gives closer look at asteroid worth $10,000 quadrillion
16 Psyche is one of the most massive objects in the solar system's main asteroid belt — and it appears to be made entirely of metal worth approximately $10,000 quadrillion.
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Live Updates: COVID-19 cases hit record high in U.S.
More than 88,000 new cases were reported in a single day – an all-time high in the pandemic.
How Americans felt about masks during the 1918 flu pandemic
About 675,000 Americans would die during the pandemic in 1918.
Parts of U.S. and Europe face new COVID-19 restrictions
More new virus cases were reported globally on Wednesday than ever before.
Boston mayor encourages residents to get tested for COVID-19
Massachusetts' confirmed case count has surged past 150,000, with more than 1,000 new confirmed cases reported for a fifth consecutive day.
56 get COVID after "superspreader" wedding, birthday party
Nearly 300 additional people have been forced to quarantine following the events.
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What's holding up your stimulus check? Here are the barriers
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says Democrats are still awaiting a response on issues from unemployment to COVID testing.
What swing states say about state of the U.S. economy
An uneven recovery has left electorally crucial states in the dumps, while others are bouncing back. Ohio, Georgia and Arizona tell the tale.
Walmart pulls guns from stores, citing risk of "civil unrest"
Retailer said it yanked firearms off store floors as a "precaution" for workers and customers.
Build a financial foundation amid a pandemic
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger shares financial tips on how Americans can regain financial security during the coronavirus pandemic.
Big Tech, recovered from pandemic, reports record earnings
Amazon's profits tripled from a year ago, while Facebook and Google rode a major rebound in ad spending.
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Man researches time travel after fiancée found dead
Will Hargrove's bizarre online searches and suspicious behavior caught on camera helped police piece together what happened to his bride-to-be.
Alleged white supremacy group members arrested in Michigan
The suspects are linked to a December 2019 incident in which The Base allegedly targeted a Michigan family, believing the house belonged to a podcaster who is critical of the neo-Nazi movement.
Officer sues Breonna Taylor's boyfriend over emotional distress
"Walker's conduct in shooting Mattingly is outrageous, intolerable, and offends all accepted standards of decency and morality," the lawsuit notes.
More looting hits Philadelphia despite curfew
Overnight order followed two straight nights of unrest that led to scores of arrests and dozens of police injuries.
FBI warns of "imminent" ransomware attacks on hospital systems
Experts say cybercriminals, likely from eastern Europe, perhaps with Kremlin ties, are seeking money as COVID surges but aren't targeting election systems.
Space
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Asteroid samples sealed up for return to Earth
Scientists say more than 2 pounds of material from the surface of asteroid Bennu was captured by the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft.
SpaceX engine swap should clear way for astronaut launch
SpaceX is replacing two suspect engines in the Falcon 9 rocket that will boost four astronauts to the space station.
Telescope gives closer look at asteroid worth $10,000 quadrillion
16 Psyche is one of the most massive objects in the solar system's main asteroid belt — and it appears to be made entirely of metal worth approximately $10,000 quadrillion.
More water and ice found on the moon
NASA scientists have found evidence of more water and ice on the moon than previously known. KPIX-TV reporter Kiet Do has details.
Moon may have a lot more water than once thought
Studies suggest there could be ice stored in permanently shadowed "cold traps" at lunar polar regions.
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The most popular dog breeds in America
The American Kennel Club has released its latest list of the nation's most beloved breeds.
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"Murder hornets" in America: What you need to know
Growing up to two inches long, this killer insect can decapitate 40 honeybees per minute.
The disappearance of Jennifer Kesse
Fourteen years after Jennifer Kesse vanished, her parents Drew and Joyce Kesse are leading the investigation into their daughter's case.
All about Marvel's upcoming movies and TV shows
From the MCU to streaming favorites, here's everything we know about Marvel's upcoming releases
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Sisters create designer wheelchair covers
Izzy Keane, who has spina bifida, used to always decorate her wheelchair for holidays and birthdays. She and her sister, Ailbhe, decided they wanted to help other wheelchair users express themselves this way. So the two sisters from Ireland started their own company for designer wheel covers, Izzy Wheels.
Trump defends record on "60 Minutes"
In an interview that's made headlines this week, Lesley Stahl presses President Trump on once-again rising coronavirus cases and what his priorities would be if re-elected. Stahl also speaks with Mr. Trump's running mate, Vice President Mike Pence.
Joe Biden makes his case to "60 Minutes"
The former vice president talks with Norah O'Donnell about the pandemic, taxes, the Supreme Court, and the "stark" differences between himself and President Trump. O'Donnell also speaks with Mr. Biden's running mate, California Senator Kamala Harris.
CBSN Originals: "Generation Climate"
A generation that grew up witnessing a world with a rapidly changing climate is coming of age. Now, Gen Z climate activists are bringing a sense of urgency to mobilizing social and political movements across the nation. As the world is running out of time, these young activists have made it their mission to fight for its future.
America's Right to Vote
"America's Right to Vote" showcases Caitlin Huey-Burns' on-the-ground reporting on voting rights and voter access in battleground states including Ohio, Michigan, Florida, and Georgia with a specific focus on barriers to voting for minority communities. The special also highlights improvements to the process and ways access to voting has increased across the country.