2020 Daily Trail Markers: Republicans are narrowing voter registration gaps in swing states
There are still more people registered as Democrats than Republicans in the battleground states of Florida, North Carolina and Pennsylvania.
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Trump campaign says debate structure should not be changed
After a chaotic first presidential debate, the commission that governs the debates said it plans to make changes to the rules before the rest of the debates.
Rep. Katie Porter gives drug executive "whiteboard" treatment
Lawmaker blasts former Celgene CEO Mark Alles for getting fat bonus while company raised price of cancer drug.
House expected to vote on revised coronavirus relief bill Thursday
Speaker Nancy Pelosi told reporters on Thursday that she was "hoping we will be voting on it today."
2024 primary is already in sight for Mike Pence
The vice president made his fifth trip to Iowa on Thursday.
$2.2 trillion HEROES Act would provide second stimulus check
House Democrats' revised stimulus bill also would restore $600 in extra weekly jobless benefits.
Senate moves to subpoena CEOs of Facebook, Twitter, Google
Senate Commerce Committee voted unanimously to compel the CEOs to testify on issues of perceived political bias.
Judge says government's lawsuit against John Bolton over tell-all book can proceed
"While the government may not prevent Bolton from publishing unclassified materials, it may require him to undergo a reasonable prepublication review process," Judge Royce Lamberth wrote.
Pope Francis refuses to meet with Mike Pompeo ahead of 2020 election
When asked whether the meeting would be exploited by Pompeo, the Vatican's second-ranking official said, "I have no proof to say this, but certainly it is a thought that may be made."
Facebook removes Trump ads about Biden, COVID-19 and refugees
216 ads were shared before being taken down by Facebook, which said they do not "allow claims that people's physical safety, health, or survival is threatened by people on the basis of their national origin or immigration status."
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How do I vote in my state in the 2020 election?
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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
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Why some mail-in ballots are rejected and how to make sure your vote counts
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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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Republicans narrow voter registration gap in swing states
There are many forces at play: Republicans are making strides with registered voters, and the two-party system is losing its appeal, especially with young people.
Debates commission plans changes to presidential debate format
One key change it plans to implement: Cutting off the microphones of Trump and Biden if they break the rules, according to a source familiar with the commission's deliberations.
Trump-Biden race to dictate fate of immigration for generations
Biden has pledged to dismantle the president's restrictive immigration policies. But former DHS officials say that could be a long and arduous effort.
Biden and Trump in tight race in a changing North Carolina
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Women's rights are faltering, United Nations says
"Due to the pandemic, it is estimated that in 2021, 47 million women and girls will be pushed into extreme poverty, bringing the total to 435 million," a U.N. report suggests.
Subway bread isn't bread, court says
Court rules that the bread sold by Subway contains too much sugar to be categorized as a "staple food," which is not taxed.
Pope Francis refuses to meet with Mike Pompeo ahead of 2020 election
When asked whether the meeting would be exploited by Pompeo, the Vatican's second-ranking official said, "I have no proof to say this, but certainly it is a thought that may be made."
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Police said the woman, who was wearing sports clothes and headphones, may have been assaulted
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2020 Daily Trail Markers: Republicans are narrowing voter registration gaps in swing states
There are still more people registered as Democrats than Republicans in the battleground states of Florida, North Carolina and Pennsylvania.
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A high school in North Dakota was the scene of a double surprise as a twin brother and sister were crowned homecoming king and queen.
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Women's rights are faltering, United Nations says
"Due to the pandemic, it is estimated that in 2021, 47 million women and girls will be pushed into extreme poverty, bringing the total to 435 million," a U.N. report suggests.
Trump campaign says debate structure should not be changed
After a chaotic first presidential debate, the commission that governs the debates said it plans to make changes to the rules before the rest of the debates.
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2020 Daily Trail Markers: Republicans are narrowing voter registration gaps in swing states
There are still more people registered as Democrats than Republicans in the battleground states of Florida, North Carolina and Pennsylvania.
Trump campaign says debate structure should not be changed
After a chaotic first presidential debate, the commission that governs the debates said it plans to make changes to the rules before the rest of the debates.
Rep. Katie Porter gives drug executive "whiteboard" treatment
Lawmaker blasts former Celgene CEO Mark Alles for getting fat bonus while company raised price of cancer drug.
House expected to vote on revised coronavirus relief bill Thursday
Speaker Nancy Pelosi told reporters on Thursday that she was "hoping we will be voting on it today."
2024 primary is already in sight for Mike Pence
The vice president made his fifth trip to Iowa on Thursday.
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Chrissy Teigen opens up about pregnancy loss
In a heartbreaking social media post, supermodel Chrissy Teigen revealed that she suffered a pregnancy loss, calling it the "darkest of days." Jamie Yuccas reports.
Chrissy Teigen shares heartbreaking news of pregnancy loss
"To our Jack—I'm so sorry that the first few moments of your life were met with so many complications, that we couldn't give you the home you needed to survive. We will always love you," Teigen wrote on Instagram.
Thousands sign up as poll workers after LeBron James' efforts
The campaign is looking toward the next phase of the poll worker recruitment: a focus on cities where shortages remain.
Major League Baseball will allow fans to attend World Series
This is the first time fans will be allowed to attend a Major League Baseball game since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, the league said.
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Groups urge Amazon to disclose any election data breaches
Ecommerce giant's cloud-computing platform is used to store voter and election data in more than 40 states
Senate moves to subpoena CEOs of Facebook, Twitter, Google
Senate Commerce Committee voted unanimously to compel the CEOs to testify on issues of perceived political bias.
What is TikTok? And what does President Trump have to do with it?
Why are there so many fears about a video app? And are they well founded? Here's what you should know.
Palantir shares jump 30% in stock market debut
Secretive startup has never made a profit and aims to become the U.S. government's "default" software.
Lawfare Institute's David Priess on the Presidential Daily Brief
On "Intelligence Matters," Mike Morell speaks with Priess, former daily intelligence briefer and CIA officer about the history, content and aim of the PDB.
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NASA launching $23 million space toilet for astronauts
Cygnus supply ship will carry 4 tons of supplies and equipment, including a new zero-gravity toilet for the space station crew.
France planning to ban wild animals from traveling circuses
"It is time to open a new era in our relationship with these [wild] animals," France's ecological transition minister said.
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The Greenland Ice Sheet is on track to melt four times faster than it has at any point over the last 12,000 years.
You can now cast your vote for Fat Bear Week
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Neanderthal genes are a liability for virus patients, study says
A study identifies a cluster of genes that are linked to a higher risk of hospitalization and respiratory failure in patients who are infected with the virus.
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Military report shows steady rise in suicides
There's a major effort to find out why there is a rise in suicides among service members.
Rep. Katie Porter gives drug executive "whiteboard" treatment
Lawmaker blasts former Celgene CEO Mark Alles for getting fat bonus while company raised price of cancer drug.
Subway bread isn't bread, court says
Court rules that the bread sold by Subway contains too much sugar to be categorized as a "staple food," which is not taxed.
Moderna CEO says its COVID-19 vaccine won't be ready until 2021
Drugmaker's timeline deals a blow to Donald Trump's claim that a vaccine could be out before the November election.
Feds tried to stop plant closure after COVID deaths, official says
A COVID-19 outbreak at the Foster Farms poultry plant in Merced County claimed multiple workers' lives.
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$2.2 trillion HEROES Act would provide second stimulus check
House Democrats' revised stimulus bill also would restore $600 in extra weekly jobless benefits.
Senate moves to subpoena CEOs of Facebook, Twitter, Google
Senate Commerce Committee voted unanimously to compel the CEOs to testify on issues of perceived political bias.
Real estate firm accused of preying on low-income homeowners
ACLU and NAACP say that Vision Property Management ensnared mostly Black buyers in deceptive deals.
What is TikTok? And what does President Trump have to do with it?
Why are there so many fears about a video app? And are they well founded? Here's what you should know.
Heiress who bankrolled NXIVM sentenced to seven years in prison
Seagram's liquor fortune heir Clare Bronfman was taken into custody to begin her 81-month sentence immediately after her appearance in federal court in Brooklyn.
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California bans chokeholds, shortens probation sentences
"Americans across the country took to the streets this summer rightfully demanding more and better of our criminal justice system – and of ourselves," Newsom said in a statement.
Inside the FBI's mission to save a boy held hostage by a gunman
New series, "The FBI Declassified," offers unprecedented insight into the tactics investigators used to rescue a young boy kidnapped in rural Alabama.
7 people wounded in shooting at Milwaukee funeral home
All victims are in stable condition, according to police.
FBI seeks witnesses in unsolved murder of hip-hop producer
A rising young music producer had a premonition – then he was gunned down. Eleven years later, can the case be solved?
Heiress who bankrolled NXIVM sentenced to seven years in prison
Seagram's liquor fortune heir Clare Bronfman was taken into custody to begin her 81-month sentence immediately after her appearance in federal court in Brooklyn.
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NASA launching $23 million space toilet for astronauts
Cygnus supply ship will carry 4 tons of supplies and equipment, including a new zero-gravity toilet for the space station crew.
3 ancient underground lakes of liquid water discovered on Mars
"There may have been a lot of water on Mars," one researcher said. "And if there was water, there was the possibility of life."
NASA targeting Halloween for next SpaceX crew launch
SpaceX crew capsule will carry four astronauts to the International Space Station for a six-month stay.
NASA astronaut to cast her ballot from 200 miles above Earth
"If we can do it from space, then I believe folks can do it from the ground, too," Kate Rubins said.
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.
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Dads build 200 desks for kids learning at home
Three dads from California have built about 200 desks for kids who are doing their schooling from from home — and for families in need, they give away the desks for free.
Twins surprised with homecoming coronations
A twin brother and sister received the surprise of their lives when they were crowned homecoming king and queen at their North Dakota high school. Norah O'Donnell shares their story.
CBSN Originals: "Symbolic Justice"
With renewed calls for racial justice in America come fresh demands to take down Confederate monuments, rid sports teams of Native American mascots, and rebrand products that use racist caricatures. But does the focus on imagery distract from the fight for systemic change? This CBSN Originals documentary explores the effectiveness of dismantling these symbols of the past in the push for a more equitable future.
Chrissy Teigen opens up about pregnancy loss
In a heartbreaking social media post, supermodel Chrissy Teigen revealed that she suffered a pregnancy loss, calling it the "darkest of days." Jamie Yuccas reports.
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.