Mnuchin presents counteroffer on COVID bill in meeting with Pelosi
The treasury secretary said he and Pelosi are prepared to give negotiations over a coronavirus relief bill "one more serious try."
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Debates commission plans to cut off mics if Trump or Biden break rules
The announcement from the Commission on Presidential Debates comes after the first debate between President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden spiraled into chaos.
Trump administration threatens to close U.S. embassy in Iraq
The embassy is one of the largest and most expensive American diplomatic missions in the world, and its closure would concern U.S. allies.
Democrats put Obamacare center stage in Supreme Court fight
"This is about your health care," former Vice President Joe Biden, the Democratic presidential nominee, said Sunday of the Supreme Court vacancy.
Biden uses sarcastic Arabic phrase to mock Trump during debate
Muslim Americans and others immediately began their own debate on whether the former vice president had used one of the most widespread phrases in the Arab world.
Trump encourages supporters to monitor polling places — a federal crime
What President Trump is urging his supporters to do differs from the duties certified poll watchers are tasked with.
Senate will vote on resolution to fund the government Wednesday
The president needs to sign the resolution by midnight to avoid a lapse in government funding.
GOP lawmakers grill Comey on leadership of Russia probe
The former FBI director testified about the origins of the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election.
Trump faces criticism for refusing to condemn white supremacists
Prodded by Biden and Chris Wallace during the debate to condemn white supremacists, Trump responded by telling extremist group the Proud Boys to "stand back and stand by."
Biden's message to Proud Boys is "cease and desist"
In Tuesday night's debate, President Trump told the Proud Boys to "stand back and stand by."
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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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How to watch the first presidential debate between Trump and Biden
The debate will be moderated by "Fox News Sunday" anchor Chris Wallace.
Debate prep is in full swing for Trump and Biden
The first presidential debate will be held on Tuesday.
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
With more than 1.3 million new registered voters since 2016, a key swing state is up for grabs – and filling a Supreme Court seat is a motivator to likely voters
Battleground Tracker: Tight races in Georgia and North Carolina
As important as the Supreme Court is, voters tell us it is just one of the major topics on their minds.
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Trump administration threatens to close U.S. embassy in Iraq
The embassy is one of the largest and most expensive American diplomatic missions in the world, and its closure would concern U.S. allies.
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.
Greenland Ice Sheet will melt at fastest rate in 12,000 years
The Greenland Ice Sheet is on track to melt four times faster than it has at any point over the last 12,000 years.
Biden uses sarcastic Arabic phrase to mock Trump during debate
Muslim Americans and others immediately began their own debate on whether the former vice president had used one of the most widespread phrases in the Arab world.
Parrots at zoo separated after swearing profusely at visitors
"If they teach the others bad language and I end up with 250 swearing birds, I don't know what we'll do," said the wildlife sanctuary's chief executive.
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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.
Mnuchin presents counteroffer on COVID bill in meeting with Pelosi
The treasury secretary said he and Pelosi are prepared to give negotiations over a coronavirus relief bill "one more serious try."
Debates commission plans to cut off mics if Trump or Biden break rules
The announcement from the Commission on Presidential Debates comes after the first debate between President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden spiraled into chaos.
San Jose cop charged after video shows rough arrest
Officer Matthew Rodriguez was charged with unlawful assault and battery under color of authority in connection with the July incident.
Airlines warn of huge job cuts unless lawmakers agree on aid
Carriers have warned of more than 36,000 furloughs and cuts, but a stimulus bill would extend $25 billion in aid.
Politics
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Mnuchin presents counteroffer on COVID bill in meeting with Pelosi
The treasury secretary said he and Pelosi are prepared to give negotiations over a coronavirus relief bill "one more serious try."
Debates commission plans to cut off mics if Trump or Biden break rules
The announcement from the Commission on Presidential Debates comes after the first debate between President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden spiraled into chaos.
Trump administration threatens to close U.S. embassy in Iraq
The embassy is one of the largest and most expensive American diplomatic missions in the world, and its closure would concern U.S. allies.
Democrats put Obamacare center stage in Supreme Court fight
"This is about your health care," former Vice President Joe Biden, the Democratic presidential nominee, said Sunday of the Supreme Court vacancy.
Biden uses sarcastic Arabic phrase to mock Trump during debate
Muslim Americans and others immediately began their own debate on whether the former vice president had used one of the most widespread phrases in the Arab world.
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You can now cast your vote for Fat Bear Week
Many beloved events and activities have been canceled this year, but one has weathered the pandemic: Fat Bear Week
NFL postpones Titans-Steelers game after coronavirus outbreak
The announcement marks the first schedule change of the season due to positive test results.
Serena Williams quits French Open, says she's "struggling to walk"
The 39-year-old American star said it is "more than likely" she will not play another tournament in 2020.
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Jim Parsons, Matt Bomer on new Netflix movie
Jim Parsons and Matt Bomer join "CBS This Morning" to discuss their new movie, "The Boys in the Band" on Netflix. The historic production unites a cast of all openly gay actors.
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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.
Toyota-backed startup has flown (and landed!) a flying car
SkyDrive wants to bring its SD-03 aircraft to market in 2023, but hasn't announced a price tag yet.
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.
Amnesty Int'l slams Palantir over company's work for ICE
Tech company's software has been used to plan workplace raids and separate families, watchdog group says.
Science
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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.
Greenland Ice Sheet will melt at fastest rate in 12,000 years
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
Many beloved events and activities have been canceled this year, but one has weathered the pandemic: Fat Bear Week
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.
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."
Health
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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.
First man cured of HIV has died of cancer
Brown was known as the "Berlin patient" because he was living in the German city when he received a treatment that apparently cured him.
NFL postpones Titans-Steelers game after coronavirus outbreak
The announcement marks the first schedule change of the season due to positive test results.
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.
Japanese researchers say "no reason" to keep doing painful COVID tests
Large-scale study by Hokkaido University finds simple saliva test just as reliable as gold-standard, more complicated and expensive PCR nasal swab method.
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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.
U.S. to block palm oil shipments from Malaysian producer
Customs order comes a week after investigation alleged litany of abuses, including forced child labor.
Ford recalls over 700K vehicles due to faulty backup cameras
Auto manufacturer says electrical problem can affect some of its pickup trucks and other vehicle lines.
Nordstrom to stop selling fur, exotic animal skin products
Upscale retailer is first in the nation to ban skins from kangaroos, snakes and alligators, Humane Society says.
FTC says debt firms stole $17M from struggling borrowers
NY AG Letitia James says senior citizens have "earned the right to be rude" when corrupt debt collectors call.
Crime
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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.
San Jose cop charged after video shows rough arrest
Officer Matthew Rodriguez was charged with unlawful assault and battery under color of authority in connection with the July incident.
Convicted felon charged in ambush-style shooting of 2 LA deputies
Deonte Lee Murray, who has an extensive criminal history, is charged with two counts each of attempted murder of a peace officer and possession of a firearm by a felon.
AG says he didn't recommend murder charges in Breonna Taylor case
Cameron requested more time to give the grand jury recordings to a judge on Wednesday.
AG gets more time to release Breonna Taylor grand jury audio
A judge gave Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron until noon Friday to redact personal information in the file, as activists demand its release.
Space
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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.
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.
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Evidence in the Amy Mullis corn rake murder case
A look inside the case against Todd Mullis, a Iowa farmer accused of killing his wife with a farm tool.
America's favorite actors in 2020, ranked
From Will Smith to Betty White to Danny DeVito, here are America's most beloved performers.
Evidence in the case against Mary Katherine Higdon
The investigation into Steven Freeman's death reveals a toxic relationship between high school sweethearts.
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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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.
How voting has changed in Hispanic community
CBS News contributor María Elena Salinas joins CBSN to give insight on how the Hispanic community in the U.S. has changed over her nearly 40-year career in journalism. She explains why not having representation in the presidential debates impacts Latinos and why candidates should not approach Latino voters as a monolithic group.
ADL leader on Trump and white supremacists
In the first presidential debate of 2020, President Trump failed to clearly condemn white supremacists. Jonathan Greenblatt, the CEO of the Anti-Defamation League, joins CBSN to discuss the president's remarks.
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.
Former top Mueller prosecutor on Russia probe
Andrew Weissmann, who served as a top prosecutor on special counsel Robert Mueller's team, is responding to a rare statement from his old boss criticizing his assessment of the final report on Russian election interference. Weissmann details his experience in the investigation, and explains where he thought Mueller succeeded and fell short, in his book, "Where Law Ends: Inside the Mueller Investigation," and he joined CBSN to discuss.