Election poll breakdown
A CBS News battleground tracker poll show Hillary Clinton leading Donald Trump in crucial states Pennsylvania and North Carolina. CBS News elections director Anthony Salvanto joins CBSN to break down the latest polls.
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Trump's challenges
Donald Trump is trying to reach out to minority voters, visiting a predominantly black church in Detroit where he said the reception was "fantastic." This comes after unveiling his immigration plan, and a surprise visit to Mexico. CBS News political director and "Face The Nation" moderator, John Dickerson, joins CBSN with more.
Clinton's email documents
The FBI has taken the unusual step of releasing more documents from its investigation into Hillary Clinton's private email server. The FBI has come under considerable criticism for not bringing charges in the case and says it is releasing these additional materials in the interest of transparency. Paula Reid has more.
Trump visits black church
Donald Trump continues to court black voters in an effort to broaden the appeal of his campaign, which so far has relied overwhelmingly on white support. Dean Reynolds has the latest.
9/1: Evening News
Hermine has been upgraded to a hurricane and is taking aim at Florida; MIT grad students Dennis Lally and Reed Hayes are pioneering the use of virtual reality with seniors
Clinton campaign update
Hillary Clinton was off the campaign trail Thursday, but that didn't stop her VP running mate Tim Kaine and current VP Joe Biden from attacking Donald Trump. Letting Trump dominate the news cycle may be the Clinton campaign's game plan leading up to the election. Nancy Cordes has more.
Trump Ohio rally
Donald Trump talked about his trip to Mexico and bashed Hillary Clinton for alleged corruption while speaking before supporters in Ohio Thursday. See his full remarks.
Trump speaks to American Legion
A day after Hillary Clinton addressed the group, Donald Trump spoke before veterans at the American Legion in Cincinnati. Using a teleprompter, Trump praised Mexican-Americans in the armed forces and repeatedly declared that borders would be secure if he was president. He also talked about Hillary Clinton. See Trump's full remarks.
Trump immigration speech
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump laid out his immigration plan in Arizona Wednesday, hours after meeting with Mexico's president. Trump said Mexico will pay for his proposed wall and that, "they just don't know it yet." Earlier in the day, Trump said he and Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto didn't talk about who would pay for the wall. Nieto later tweeted that he made it clear during their discussion that Mexico would not be paying. See Trump's full remarks.
Trump immigration analysis
Donald Trump was anything but soft on immigration during his speech in Arizona Wednesday night. CBSN's political panel broke down Trump's speech and what exactly it might mean for immigration reform if Trump is elected president.
8/31: Evening News
Donald Trump arrived in Mexico Wednesday afternoon to meet with Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto; Florida State University football player Travis Randolph was visiting a Florida middle school with a few of his teammates when he noticed a kid eating lunch by himself
Trump speaks in Mexico
Donald Trump spoke alongside Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto on Wednesday, while on a surprise visit to the country. There, he said that he wants to make sure "Americans are protected," and that "no one wins with drug smugglers and traffickers." See Trump and Nieto's full remarks.
Clinton on Trump trip
Hillary Clinton spoke to the American Legion Wednesday, condemning Donald Trump's approach to diplomacy. She criticized Trump for his last-minute trip to Mexico, and said building relationships takes lots of hard, slow work. Nancy Cordes reports.
Clinton at American Legion
Hillary Clinton spoke to the American Legion's national convention in Cincinnati. She explained her view of America's place in the world and talked about her plans to strengthen the VA and strengthen cyber security. She took quite a few shots at Donald Trump - suggesting that his trip to Mexico is a "photo op".
Trump's immigration plan
Donald Trump is visiting Mexico where he will meet Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto. The two are expected to discuss immigration issues and relations between the U.S. and Mexico. Paul Babeu, a Trump surrogate and sheriff of Pinal Country, Arizona, joins CBSN to discuss the GOP nominee's controversial stance on immigration.
Trump travels to Mexico
Donald Trump is traveling to Mexico to meet its president, Enrique Pena Nieto. This comes before the GOP nominee delivers a "major" speech on immigration. CBS News senior political editor Steve Chaggaris, CBSN political contributor Leslie Sanchez, and Washington Post reporter Jenna Johnson joins CBSN to discuss what the visit means for the Trump campaign.
8/30: Evening News
On Tuesday, Florida authorities released 911 call recordings from people who were inside the Pulse nightclub during the Orlando massacre; Milwaukee judge Derek Mosley is back on the bench after receiving a life-saving kidney transplant
Trump immigration reboot?
Donald Trump is set to deliver a "major" immigration speech on Wednesday, where he is expected to clarify his stance on the issue. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett joins CBSN with more.
Blackface cartoon
Pastor Mark Burns, a surrogate and adviser to Donald Trump, called his tweet of a cartoon showing Hillary Clinton in blackface a mistake. Burns is involved in Trump's outreach to black voters. Major Garrett reports.
Trump's high-stakes speech
Donald Trump will try to clear up confusion about his immigration plan on Wednesday in a highly anticipated speech. Roll Call columnist Jon Allen joins CBSN to discuss what's at stake for Trump.
Trump's immigration confusion
Donald Trump is dubbing his speech on immigration this week a "major speech." This comes as Trump has suggested over the past two weeks that the speech on immigration could go in many different directions. CBS News political director and moderator of "Face the Nation" John Dickerson joins CBSN with more.
8/29: Evening News
Hillary Clinton's longtime aide Huma Abedin announced she is separating from her husband, former U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner over a sexting scandal; Actor and writer Gene Wilder has died from complications of Alzheimer's disease
Weiner and the election
John Dickerson, CBS News political director and moderator of "Face the Nation," on whether the latest Anthony Weiner scandal will have any impact on the presidential election. Weiner is married to Huma Abedin, a top aide to Hillary Clinton.
Trump on immigration
Donald Trump will attempt to clarify the details of his immigration policy in a speech Wednesday in Phoenix. He has recently backed off his campaign pledge to deport the estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants in the U.S. Major Garrett reports.
8/28: Evening News
A system that could become a tropical storm is churning off the coast of South Florida and is set to bring heavy rains to the area over the next several days; Longtime host of "CBS Sunday Morning" Charles Osgood announced his retirement during Sunday's broadcast
Denmark and Greenland leaders cautiously optimistic after U.S. security deal
President Trump announced he struck a deal to give the U.S. "permanent control over security, and all other needs, in Greenland.
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U.S. touts 1 billion barrels of oil escorted out of Strait of Hormuz
Following more attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, Trump said he'll make a "big decision" on whether to "annihilate" Iran's leadership.
MS NOW staffers turned away from White House after Trump bans outlets
President Trump said Friday that MS NOW, CNN and Politico would be banned from the White House.
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Patrick Clancy: "I think I did the best I could"
Asked whether he feels like he failed in some way, Patrick Clancy told 60 Minutes he believes he did the best he could with the information he had at the time.
State Department approves $2.7 billion air defense sale to Ukraine
The proposed sale is subject to congressional review.
Pentagon releases UFO files with documents on secretive military program
The Pentagon on Friday released a new group of files about unidentified anomalous phenomena, or UAP or UFOs, including a batch of documents regarding a mysterious military program studying aerospace threats.
Nvidia CEO calls for AI to be developed "as fast as we can"
The CEO of the world's largest chipmaker told CBS News that tech companies should proceed with artificial intelligence development despite recent warnings from worried industry leaders that there may be a need to pull back.
Appeals court rejects Trump's third-country deportation policy
A federal appeals court ruled Friday that U.S. immigration officials must offer detainees "a meaningful opportunity to contest" any deportation to countries where they have no ties.
Cuba power grid collapse leaves millions without electricity again
One Cuba resident said there is "no way to know" when power will be restored to the island nation.
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MS NOW staffers turned away from White House after Trump bans outlets
President Trump said Friday that MS NOW, CNN and Politico would be banned from the White House.
Cuba power grid collapse leaves millions without electricity again
One Cuba resident said there is "no way to know" when power will be restored to the island nation.
Firefighters struggle with staffing shortages amid record wildfire season
Wildfires have burned more than 8.5 million acres of land in the U.S. this year, and at the peak of the season, there weren't enough people or equipment to fight them.
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Patrick Clancy: "I think I did the best I could"
Asked whether he feels like he failed in some way, Patrick Clancy told 60 Minutes he believes he did the best he could with the information he had at the time.
Nvidia CEO calls for AI to be developed "as fast as we can"
The CEO of the world's largest chipmaker told CBS News that tech companies should proceed with artificial intelligence development despite recent warnings from worried industry leaders that there may be a need to pull back.
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Nvidia CEO calls for AI to be developed "as fast as we can"
The CEO of the world's largest chipmaker told CBS News that tech companies should proceed with artificial intelligence development despite recent warnings from worried industry leaders that there may be a need to pull back.
Mortgage rates are nearing 7%. One house hunter says he's "despondent."
"It seems like we're trying to climb out of a hole somebody else is digging," said one frustrated house hunter as homeownership costs rise.
Increased ICE enforcement in 2025 hurt local employment, analysis finds
Employment fell last year in U.S. cities where ICE arrests surged, according to the Brookings Institution.
AI security experts say they used Claude to hack ChatGPT
Cybersecurity researchers said they were able to use Anthropic's Claude AI platfom to penetrate ChatGPT in "less than 72 hours."
195,000 heated blankets recalled after dozens of burn injuries
The manufacturer has received hundreds of reports of blankets "smoking, melting or burning" due to overheating, according to a recall notice.
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MS NOW staffers turned away from White House after Trump bans outlets
President Trump said Friday that MS NOW, CNN and Politico would be banned from the White House.
Denmark and Greenland leaders cautiously optimistic after U.S. security deal
President Trump announced he struck a deal to give the U.S. "permanent control over security, and all other needs, in Greenland, completely addressing ALL of our many U.S. concerns."
Cuba power grid collapse leaves millions without electricity again
One Cuba resident said there is "no way to know" when power will be restored to the island nation.
State Department approves $2.7 billion air defense sale to Ukraine
The proposed sale is subject to congressional review.
Appeals court rejects Trump's third-country deportation policy
A federal appeals court ruled Friday that U.S. immigration officials must offer detainees "a meaningful opportunity to contest" any deportation to countries where they have no ties.
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Her postpartum symptoms wouldn't go away. A brain tumor was to blame.
Lisa Fasone's first pregnancy went smoothly. Then a rare health condition put her dreams of a second child on hold.
RFK Jr. tells anti-vaccine activists they have a "friend in the White House"
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke at a conference hosted by an organization he once led that has promoted doubts about vaccines.
Twins conjoined at the head are separated in 25-hour surgery
The twins were born in Ethiopia with a rare condition that left them joined at the head. Doctors spent a year planning a separation surgery.
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Porsha Williams reveals health emergency: "It all happened so fast"
Porsha Williams revealed to "CBS Mornings" co-anchor Gayle King that she had to undergo an emergency partial hysterectomy this year after doctors discovered 21 uterine fibroids
Conjoined twins separated in Ethiopia
Two-year-old conjoined twin sisters saw each other face-to-face for the first time after a successful 24-hour surgery to separate them. Ian Lee reports from the children's hospital in St. Louis, where it happened.
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Denmark and Greenland leaders cautiously optimistic after U.S. security deal
President Trump announced he struck a deal to give the U.S. "permanent control over security, and all other needs, in Greenland, completely addressing ALL of our many U.S. concerns."
Cuba power grid collapse leaves millions without electricity again
One Cuba resident said there is "no way to know" when power will be restored to the island nation.
State Department approves $2.7 billion air defense sale to Ukraine
The proposed sale is subject to congressional review.
Trump says he's struck deal for "permanent control over security" in Greenland
President Trump said he struck a deal to give the U.S. "permanent control over security" in Greenland following a push by the president to boost U.S. influence over the island — or take it over.
Police capture suspected serial killer disguised as woman, carrying baby
Brazilian police said they will reopen dozens of cases linked to a self-confessed serial killer who was arrested as he attempted to escape dressed as a woman and carrying a baby.
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Bella Kay performs "iloveitiloveitiloveit"
"Rolling Stone" dubbed Texas-born singer-songwriter Bella Kay an artist you need to know. Her songs about alienation, heartache and survival have broken through to a massive audience, with hit song "The Sick" streaming over 220 million times. Her debut album, "My Reckless Abandon," is out now. Here's Bella Kay with "iloveitiloveitiloveit."
Bella Kay performs "The Sick"
"Rolling Stone" dubbed Texas-born singer-songwriter Bella Kay an artist you need to know. Her songs about alienation, heartache and survival have broken through to a massive audience, with hit song "The Sick" streaming over 220 million times. Her debut album, "My Reckless Abandon," is out now. Here's Bella Kay with "The Sick."
Duncan Sheik, singer-songwriter of "Barely Breathing," dies at 56
Duncan Sheik died on Thursday night, his family said.
Princess Diana's brother makes new claims
The brother of the late Princess Diana claims in his upcoming book that then Prince Charles seemed "upbeat" right after his ex-wife died in a Paris car crash in 1997. When asked about these allegations, Buckingham Palace referred to a statement it released earlier this week saying that the king "is mindful that the pain of fraternal grief can cloud reason, affect judgement and colour memory, even many years after such a loss." Watch more of Charles Spencer's conversation with Mark Phillips on "CBS Sunday Morning."
Diana's brother on Charles' reaction to death
Princess Diana's brother, Earl Charles Spencer, makes stunning allegations in a new memoir against then-Prince Charles, now King Charles III, and his reaction to Diana's death. Holly Williams reports.
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AI experts call for independent safety auditors
More than 100 artificial intelligence experts have signed a public letter to express the need for independent AI safety evaluators. Princeton computer science professor Arvind Narayanan, who signed the letter, joins CBS News to discuss.
Nvidia CEO says AI development shouldn't be slowed
Jensen Huang, the CEO of Nvidia, the world's largest chipmaker, told "Sunday Morning" that tech companies should push forward with the development of artificial intelligence despite recent warnings from worried industry leaders that there may be a need to pull back due to unease about the technology.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Nvidia CEO calls for AI to be developed "as fast as we can"
The CEO of the world's largest chipmaker told CBS News that tech companies should proceed with artificial intelligence development despite recent warnings from worried industry leaders that there may be a need to pull back.
AI expected to loom large over Trump-Xi summit
President Trump is set to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington, D.C., on Thursday amid mounting concerns about the safety of artificial intelligence. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan has more.
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Neuroscientists grow human brain tissue in mice
Neuroscientists at Stanford University successfully grew human brain tissue inside mice in the hopes of further enabling the development of treatments for brain disorders. Stanford Medicine professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences Dr. Sergiu Pasca, who led the study, joins CBS News to break down the findings.
New species of wild cat discovered for first time in more than a century
Scientists have discovered a new species of wild cat for the first time in more than a century, a Bolivian researcher says.
Humpback whale seen grieving dead calf in rare footage
The footage shows a female humpback whale staying close to the dead calf as it lies motionless on the seafloor, touching it with its head and fin.
Remains of ancient warhorse given honorific burial discovered in Egypt
Archaeologists say they've discovered the remains of a likely ancient Egyptian warhorse given an honorific burial more than 3,000 years ago.
Anthropic CEO says "exponential" growth of AI is a "warning sign"
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
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Patrick Clancy: "I think I did the best I could"
Asked whether he feels like he failed in some way, Patrick Clancy told 60 Minutes he believes he did the best he could with the information he had at the time. Watch more of the interview on 60 Minutes on Sunday.
Holdout juror in Clancy case speaks
The holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy's triple murder case has released a statement. Shanelle Kaul reports.
Police capture suspected serial killer disguised as woman, carrying baby
Brazilian police said they will reopen dozens of cases linked to a self-confessed serial killer who was arrested as he attempted to escape dressed as a woman and carrying a baby.
Grandmother sues Fargo, ND, over facial tech
A Tennessee grandmother is suing the city of Fargo, North Dakota, after facial recognition software linked her to a crime she didn't commit, which led to a nearly six-month stay in jail. CBS News' Nicole Valdes has more.
Uber must pay $40 million in wrongful death suit
A woman was hit and killed after an Uber driver forced her and her friend out of his car on a freeway. Now, Uber has been ordered to pay $40 million after the victim's family brought forth a wrongful death suit. CBS News' Lauren Pozen reports.
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NASA spacecraft discovers moon crater bigger than Roman Colosseum
Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum, the result of a powerful impact two years ago.
NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dolly Parton: An extraordinary life in pictures
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
Summer music highlights of 2026
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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Trump bans CNN, MS NOW, Politico
President Trump says he will bar CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House. Trump added that other media outlets could be added to his ban.
The 40-year mystery that shocked horse racing
A racehorse worth $50 million in today's currency was kidnapped from a stud farm in Ireland by masked gunmen and never seen again. 60 Minutes reports one of sport's great unsolved mysteries, Sunday.
Bella Kay performs "iloveitiloveitiloveit"
"Rolling Stone" dubbed Texas-born singer-songwriter Bella Kay an artist you need to know. Her songs about alienation, heartache and survival have broken through to a massive audience, with hit song "The Sick" streaming over 220 million times. Her debut album, "My Reckless Abandon," is out now. Here's Bella Kay with "iloveitiloveitiloveit."
Bella Kay performs "The Sick"
"Rolling Stone" dubbed Texas-born singer-songwriter Bella Kay an artist you need to know. Her songs about alienation, heartache and survival have broken through to a massive audience, with hit song "The Sick" streaming over 220 million times. Her debut album, "My Reckless Abandon," is out now. Here's Bella Kay with "The Sick."
Neuroscientists grow human brain tissue in mice
Neuroscientists at Stanford University successfully grew human brain tissue inside mice in the hopes of further enabling the development of treatments for brain disorders. Stanford Medicine professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences Dr. Sergiu Pasca, who led the study, joins CBS News to break down the findings.