Pennsylvania certifies election results, confirming Biden victory
Pennsylvania certified the results of its election Tuesday, formalizing Biden's victory over Trump.
Politics
Watch Live: Biden introduces members of national security, foreign policy teams
Several of the president-elect's nominees will make history if confirmed by the Senate.
What is the QAnon conspiracy theory?
A conspiracy theory that explains everything and nothing simultaneously takes off among Trump fans.
How this presidential transition compares to past transfers of power
Bad transitions have happened before. After the election of 1860, seven states seceded from the Union before Abraham Lincoln's inauguration.
Watch Live: Trump participates in annual Thanksgiving turkey pardon
The event marks President Trump's first time in public since the GSA told President-elect Joe Biden they're ready to start the formal transition process.
What's the status of a second $1,200 stimulus check?
Negotiations for another stimulus package are likely to resume, but analysts predict a smaller round of funding.
David Dinkins, NYC's first Black mayor, has died at 93
Calm, dignified, soft-spoken mayor had only one term due to a soaring murder rate, stubborn unemployment and his mishandling of a race riot in Brooklyn.
Feinstein will not seek Senate Judiciary Committee leadership
The senator from California said she'll be spending more time combating climate change.
New report details Trump effort to seize private land for border wall
The Justice Department has filed more than 100 lawsuits against landowners to seize their property along the U.S.-Mexico border.
GSA tells Biden team it can begin formal transition process
But Trump is vowing to continue his fight to overturn the election's results.
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Pennsylvania certifies election results, confirming Biden victory
Pennsylvania certified the results of its election Tuesday, formalizing Biden's victory over Trump.
CBS News coverage of the 2020 elections
Watch Live: Biden introduces members of national security, foreign policy teams
Several of the president-elect's nominees will make history if confirmed by the Senate.
How this presidential transition compares to past transfers of power
Bad transitions have happened before. After the election of 1860, seven states seceded from the Union before Abraham Lincoln's inauguration.
GSA tells Biden team it can begin formal transition process
But Trump is vowing to continue his fight to overturn the election's results.
What is the GSA, and what role does it play in the transition?
Agency administrator Emily Murphy sent a letter of "ascertainment" affirming President-elect Joe Biden's victory Monday.
Michigan certifies election results and Biden's victory in the state
President Trump and his allies have been trying unsuccessfully through the courts and other means to overturn Michigan's election results.
Biden taps Alejandro Mayorkas as first immigrant to lead DHS
Mayorkas, a Cuban immigrant who arrived in the U.S. as a political refugee, would also become the first Latino to lead the department.
Both parties rev up campaigns for crucial Georgia Senate runoffs
No candidate received 50% of the vote in either Senate race in Georgia, leading to two runoffs on January 5.
GOP starting to tell Trump it's over: "Stop golfing and concede"
The number of Republicans publicly saying the election is over has grown over the weekend.
When do states certify their election results?
States must certify their election results by the time the Electoral College meets on December 14.
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Pope supports George Floyd protests in book
The pope also addresses the coronavirus pandemic and criticized people who protested preventative guidelines in his new book.
Arline CEO: Vaccine will be "necessity" for international travel
The airline's CEO said vaccines will be a "necessity" for travelers flying international.
CDC now recommends 3 COVID tests for international travel
American travelers should now be tested three times for coronavirus, in addition to isolating, while traveling abroad.
Parents of U.K. teen killed by American driver lose High Court case
Harry Dunn's parents say they are hopeful President-elect Biden will look at the case "from a humane angle."
Paris police accused of "shocking" tactics in clearing migrant camp
Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin has promised an investigation as officers stand accused of hitting protesters and journalists with truncheons, and he wants it done in 48 hours.
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Dow hits 30K as Donald Trump signals exit from White House
Markets rose as Pennsylvania certified election results, confirming President-elect Joe Biden's victory.
New York City mayor urges people to avoid travel this Thanksgiving
He told people who are traveling to do so safely and follow the rules, and warned of financial penalties for violations.
350-pound loggerhead among 150 turtles rescued in Cape Cod
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Pope supports George Floyd protests in book
The pope also addresses the coronavirus pandemic and criticized people who protested preventative guidelines in his new book.
COVID-19 hospitalizations in New York are up 128% in 3 weeks, Cuomo says
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo urged "serious caution" this Thanksgiving.
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Pennsylvania certifies election results, confirming Biden victory
Pennsylvania certified the results of its election Tuesday, formalizing Biden's victory over Trump.
Watch Live: Biden introduces members of national security, foreign policy teams
Several of the president-elect's nominees will make history if confirmed by the Senate.
What is the QAnon conspiracy theory?
A conspiracy theory that explains everything and nothing simultaneously takes off among Trump fans.
How this presidential transition compares to past transfers of power
Bad transitions have happened before. After the election of 1860, seven states seceded from the Union before Abraham Lincoln's inauguration.
Watch Live: Trump participates in annual Thanksgiving turkey pardon
The event marks President Trump's first time in public since the GSA told President-elect Joe Biden they're ready to start the formal transition process.
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Don't miss the "CBS Sunday Morning" primetime special, "The Pet Project"
Jane Pauley hosts a one-hour primetime special celebrating America's love of animals in all shapes and sizes, Friday, November 27
Beyoncé leads Grammy nominations with 9
Beyoncé picked up song and record of the year Grammy nominations with "Black Parade," which she released on Juneteenth.
Glenn Close on new movie "Hillbilly Elegy"
Glenn Close joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss her new Netflix movie, "Hillbilly Elegy," and what it took to physically transform into her character.
Tik Tok users create "Ratatouille" musical
Back in August, Tik Tok user Emily Jacobsen posted a short original song she had written inspired by the film "Ratatouille." As more people saw her video, they became inspired to create their own songs about the movie. Vladimir Duthiers has more on the evolution of this crowd-sourced musical.
"Jeopardy!" will resume production with a new interim host
The game show said it will have a "series" of interim hosts before announcing a permanent replacement for Alex Trebek.
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SpaceX launches NASA-European sea level monitor
The Sentinel-6 satellite is the first of two in a billion-dollar program to monitor Earth's oceans.
Getting started with MagSafe, the iPhone 12's best new feature
Apple's new magnetic accessories and wireless chargers are expensive and clunky. They're also the coolest iPhone upgrade in years.
New York City wants to rein in the bots reading your resume
Most job applicants have no clue they're being evaluated by AI. The city wants to change that.
Fortnite apparently returning to iPhones after developers' end-around
Nvidia says its cloud gaming service can now run on Safari browser on iPhones and iPads and will soon enable users to access Fortnite.
Rocket Lab recovers first stage booster in key milestone
Splashdown shows booster can safely re-enter atmosphere as company works toward mid-air recovery
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Endangered whale washes ashore dead in North Carolina
The National Park Service says only about 360 right whales are still alive and about five or six calves are born each year.
Is this house under a convent in Israel the boyhood home of Jesus?
"I'm working off evidence," Professor Ken Dark told CBS News. "What's there on the ground is very consistent, very convincing."
COVID lockdowns' impact on greenhouse gas emissions a "tiny blip"
U.N. weather agency voices hope for lasting change after pandemic, but says reduction in greenhouse gases during lockdowns was just a "tiny blip."
Arctic temperatures are astonishingly warmer than they should be
The entire Arctic Circle was an average of 12 degrees Fahrenheit above normal this weekend.
SpaceX launches NASA-European sea level monitor
The Sentinel-6 satellite is the first of two in a billion-dollar program to monitor Earth's oceans.
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Health
Study finds combo pill lowers heart risks
According to the World Health Organization, heart disease is the top killer globally. But a new study finds that a single daily polypill can dramatically reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes and other heart-related deaths. Dr. Luiza Petre joins CBSN AM with more.
New York City mayor urges people to avoid travel this Thanksgiving
He told people who are traveling to do so safely and follow the rules, and warned of financial penalties for violations.
COVID-19 hospitalizations in New York are up 128% in 3 weeks, Cuomo says
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo urged "serious caution" this Thanksgiving.
CDC now recommends 3 COVID tests for international travel
American travelers should now be tested three times for coronavirus, in addition to isolating, while traveling abroad.
Governor: Stimulus provides more "freedom" for possible lockdown
Democrats and Republicans in Congress have been at a stalemate for months over a new stimulus package.
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Americans are scared as virus surges. They're also resilient.
"I am already drained and overwhelmed," admits one nursing assistant. After getting sick another worker says, "You have to make it work."
Dow hits 30K as Donald Trump signals exit from White House
Markets rose as Pennsylvania certified election results, confirming President-elect Joe Biden's victory.
Is it worth leaving your house for Black Friday sales?
A surge in coronavirus cases poses a dilemma for your holiday shopping, but experts have some advice.
Grocery store workers alarmed as coronavirus cases soar
"Everyone who works in my store is afraid of getting infected," said one Los Angeles supermarket employee.
What to expect for Black Friday 2020
Yes, Black Friday is still on, but aficionados of holiday shopping will notice changes big and subtle.
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In a first, San Francisco DA charges on-duty cop with homicide
District Attorney Chesa Boudin called the decision to file charges "historic."
Trump backer charged with assault after exhaling on protesters
Incident was caught on video and happened outside Trump golf club in Sterling, Virginia as pro- and anti-Trump demonstrators awaited his arrival.
Self-defense or murder? Shooting death divides a community
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Woman accused of setting fire, running over husband, speaks out
In an interview with "48 Hours," Linda Stermer maintains she doesn't know how the fatal fire started and that running over her husband with the family's van after he escaped the burning home was purely an accident.
Kyle Rittenhouse released from jail after posting $2M bond
Rittenhouse, who was extradited from Illinois to Kenosha, will return to court for a preliminary hearing in December.
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China launches ambitious lunar sample return mission
If successful, the Chang'e 5 mission will be the first in 44 years to bring lunar samples to Earth.
SpaceX launches NASA-European sea level monitor
The Sentinel-6 satellite is the first of two in a billion-dollar program to monitor Earth's oceans.
Astronauts describe thrilling ride to space
Rookie astronaut Victor Glover calls the view from space "surreal."
Astronauts hold Q&A at space station
Five astronauts, including four who launched Sunday aboard the SpaceX Crew Dragon "Resilience," held a news conference Thursday from the International Space Station about how their mission is going. Watch their remarks from NASA TV.
Iconic Arecibo Observatory faces demolition due to damage
Engineers recommend controlled demolition of the mortally wounded radio telescope in Puerto Rico.
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Evidence photos: Michelle Martinko murder
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