Biden asks Amy Klobuchar to undergo vetting as possible running mate
The Minnesota senator is one of several contenders being scrutinized by Biden aides ahead of a final decision.
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Klobuchar asked to undergo vetting for VP
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has asked Senator Amy Klobuchar to undergo formal vetting as he narrows his list of potential running mates. CBS News 2020 campaign reporter Bo Erickson joined CBSN to discuss the latest.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Klobuchar being vetted by Biden as veep
The request for information from potential running mates like Klobuchar "is underway," a senior Biden campaign aide tells CBS News.
Dems prep for first debate
Immigration is expected to be a top issue at the first Democratic presidential debate. Ten of the 25 candidates meet in Miami, while another 10 will face off in another debate. Ed O'Keefe has the details.
Amy Klobuchar post-debate interview
CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe caught up with U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar after the debate. Klobuchar said she wanted to show that in the end, the Democratic candidate will be running against President Trump and she wanted to highlight her differences with the president. CBSN's Elaine Quijano, CBSN political contributor Molly Hooper, CBSN political contributor and Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright, Democratic strategist at 270 Strategies Hari Sevugan and CBSN political contributor and Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez discuss Klobuchar's standout moments and her challenges.
Klobuchar downplays Democratic differences after first debate
2020 Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Amy Klobuchar joins moderator Margaret Brennan to discuss President Trump's meeting with Kim Jong Un and the first Democratic debate.
Klobuchar's plan to help aging Americans
2020 Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Amy Klobuchar is unveiling a comprehensive proposal to help older Americans and their families. Her plan would tackle chronic conditions like Alzheimer's, strengthen Medicare and Social Security and reduce drug costs and creating personal savings accounts to help Americans save for retirement. Klobuchar joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the details of her new proposal.
Klobuchar's health care plan for seniors
2020 Democratic presidential candidate Senator Amy Klobuchar is focusing on a new health care proposal for senior citizens. The aim is to help people with Alzheimer's and other chronic conditions. Klobuchar joined CBSN to explain her proposal and also weigh in on the looming ICE raids, citizenship questions and Robert Mueller's upcoming testimony.
Klobuchar clinches key endorsement in N.H.
Democratic senator and 2020 presidential candidate Amy Klobuchar clinched a key endorsement from Debora Pignatelli, the highest-ranking Democratic lawmaker in the Granite State. CBS News campaign reporter Nicole Sganga joins CBSN to discuss Klobuchar's campaign strategy in the key primary state.
Democratic primary debate preview
Tonight we'll hear from 10 of the Democratic presidential candidates in the second primary debate. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined CBSN from Detroit with a look at what to expect.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar spin room interview
Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota said she wanted to focus in the second debate on President Trump. CBS News political reporter Ed O'Keefe caught up with Klobuchar in the post-debate spin room to discuss the debate.
Klobuchar tours key battleground states
Democratic candidate Amy Klobuchar is back in Iowa for the annual Steak Fry. The Minnesota lawmaker spent the lead-up to the event touring other key battleground states. CBS News 2020 campaign reporter Bo Erickson joined CBSN to discuss why these states were important to the Klobuchar campaign.
2020 Dems gather in Iowa for steak fry
Seventeen of the 19 Democrats running for president descended on the Polk County Steak Fry in Iowa on Saturday. The candidates are hoping to court voters in the first-in-the-nation contest state.
Issues on tap in Democratic debate tonight
Twelve candidates will take the stage tonight for the 4th Democratic presidential debate. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joined CBSN from the site of the debate in Westerville, Ohio.
24 Iowa leaders endorse Warren
Twenty-four Iowa leaders have announced they're endorsing Senator Elizabeth Warren for president. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" with more on how this impacts her campaign.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Klobuchar raises $1.1 million
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar announced she recieved $1.1 million in campaign donations in 24 hours after Tuesday's Democratic debate. Klobuchar is wasting no time getting back on the campaign trail, visiting all 10 counties in New Hampshire in just 30 hours. CBS News 2020 Campaign reporter Nicole Sganga joins CBSN for this edition of 2020 Daily Trail Markers.
Amy Klobuchar and husband talk 2020 campaign
2020 Democratic presidential candidate Amy Klobuchar and her husband are on the campaign trail. The two sat down with CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns to discuss her candidacy and how their lives have changed since she announced her bid.
Amy Klobuchar: "I am going to focus on the issues"
2020 Democratic presidential candidate and Senator Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota speaks to CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns in Des Moines, Iowa. Klobuchar discussed her plan to win votes in the Midwest, but evaded a question about Hillary Clinton's suggestion that Representative Tulsi Gabbard is being "groomed" by Russia. Watch part of their discussion here.
Klobuchar: Voters "have a home with me"
Senator Amy Klobuchar believes her standing as a moderate Democrat will give her the edge in the 2020 presidential campaign. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns caught up with Klobuchar in Des Moines, Iowa, where the two discussed the differences between Klobuchar's campaign and Senator Elizabeth Warren's. Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBSN to talk about that and other news from the campaign trail.
Biden apologizes for 1988 "lynching" comment
Former Vice President Joe Biden is apologizing for comparing Bill Clinton's impeachment proceedings to a "partisan lynching" in 1998. President Trump just came under fire for making a similar remark. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBSN from Iowa with more.
Tim Ryan drops out of 2020 presidential race
Ohio Congressman Tim Ryan has dropped out of the Democratic presidential race. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" with more on that and other developments on the campaign trail.
Group of black activists endorse Warren
Senator Elizabeth Warren has been endorsed by a group of more than 100 black activists. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and Politico national political reporter Elena Schneider joined CBSN with the latest on the 2020 race.
Iowa reacts to the 5th Democratic debate
With 75 days to go before the Iowa caucus, debate watchers in Des Moines, Iowa, said they had seen many of the Democrats when they came to Iowa, where they could give longer answers. Others said they liked the civility on stage before many of the night's major jabs. CBS News campaign reporter Adam Brewster reports on the reaction in Iowa.
Amy Klobuchar spin room interview
Senator Amy Klobuchar took on South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg's lack of experience at Wednesday's Democratic debate, saying that she thinks he's qualified "but I think I am more qualified." Klobuchar spoke to Ed O'Keefe in the spin room in Atlanta.
Biden's VP search underway
Joe Biden's search for a running mate is well underway. He has said he will choose a woman, and sources tell CBS News he's seriously considering five to eight potential picks. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and Washington Post national politics reporter Sean Sullivan joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the veepstakes in the age of coronavirus.
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Trump is strategizing means to seize Iran's nuclear stockpiles, sources say
The Trump administration has been strategizing methods and options to secure or extract Iran's nuclear materials, according to multiple sources.
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Trump calls NATO allies "cowards" as more Marines head toward Middle East
The Iran war is nearing the three-week mark as about 2,200 more U.S. Marines and three more warships are headed toward the region, two U.S. officials said.
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U.S. preparing for potential use of ground troops in Iran
It is unclear under what circumstances President Trump would authorize the use of U.S. troops on the ground in Iran.
Judge strikes down restrictive Pentagon press policy, finding it violates First Amendment
A federal judge has struck down some of the Defense Department's strict controls on how journalists with access to the Pentagon are allowed to report — ending a policy that caused many news outlets to leave the Pentagon.
Trump administration temporarily lifts sanctions on Iranian oil at sea
The U.S. Treasury has authorized the purchase of Iranian oil that's already at sea, exempting buyers from the tight sanctions that have restricted Iran's oil industry for years, as the Trump administration grapples with high oil prices.
Colombian President Petro caught up in narcotics trafficking probes, sources say
The separate narco-trafficking investigations, based out of New York's Southern and Eastern districts, didn't set out to target Petro, but his name has come up during the course of the probes, one source said.
Chuck Norris, action icon and "Walker, Texas Ranger" star, dies at 86
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any other information.
Florida homeowners insurance company accused of siphoning profits
As Florida moves homeowners' policies out of its state-run insurer of last resort, insiders question one new company's finances.
DOJ seeks to drop case against ex-police officers charged in Breonna Taylor's death
Two former Louisville police officers were facing civil rights charges in connection with the 2020 shooting death of Breonna Taylor.
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Nicholas Brendon, "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" actor, dies at 54
Nicholas Brendon was best known for his role as Xander Harris on all seven seasons of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer."
Colombian President Petro caught up in narcotics trafficking probes, sources say
The separate narco-trafficking investigations, based out of New York's Southern and Eastern districts, didn't set out to target Petro, but his name has come up during the course of the probes, one source said.
Judge strikes down restrictive Pentagon press policy, finding it violates First Amendment
A federal judge has struck down some of the Defense Department's strict controls on how journalists with access to the Pentagon are allowed to report — ending a policy that caused many news outlets to leave the Pentagon.
Jury finds Elon Musk liable for misleading investors during Twitter purchase
A jury has found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors by deliberately driving down Twitter's stock price in the tumultuous months leading up to his 2022 acquisition of the social media company.
Transcript: Namazi, Shargi, Carstens, on "Face the Nation," March 22, 2026
Transcript: Siamak Namazi, Emad Shargi, Roger Carstens, Neda Sharghi on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 22, 2026
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Jury finds Elon Musk liable for misleading investors during Twitter purchase
A jury has found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors by deliberately driving down Twitter's stock price in the tumultuous months leading up to his 2022 acquisition of the social media company.
CBS News Radio to shut down after nearly a century of broadcasting
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Getting ready to fly? Here are 3 ways to track TSA wait times.
Security lines are stretching up to 2 hours at some airports amid TSA staffing shortages. Here's how to check wait times before you leave.
Are the Trump administration's efforts to lower oil and gas prices working?
With gas closing in on $4 a gallon, the Trump administration is pulling multiple levers to tame energy prices. The results have been mixed.
Nearly 90,000 bottles of children's ibuprofen recalled across the U.S.
A pharmaceutical company issued the recall after receiving complaints of "gel-like mass and black particles" in the product, the FDA said.
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Trump is strategizing means to seize Iran's nuclear stockpiles, sources say
The Trump administration has been strategizing methods and options to secure or extract Iran's nuclear materials, according to multiple sources, as the military campaign against Tehran enters a more uncertain phase.
Colombian President Petro caught up in narcotics trafficking probes, sources say
The separate narco-trafficking investigations, based out of New York's Southern and Eastern districts, didn't set out to target Petro, but his name has come up during the course of the probes, one source said.
Trump administration temporarily lifts sanctions on Iranian oil at sea
The U.S. Treasury has authorized the purchase of Iranian oil that's already at sea, exempting buyers from the tight sanctions that have restricted Iran's oil industry for years, as the Trump administration grapples with high oil prices.
Judge strikes down restrictive Pentagon press policy, finding it violates First Amendment
A federal judge has struck down some of the Defense Department's strict controls on how journalists with access to the Pentagon are allowed to report — ending a policy that caused many news outlets to leave the Pentagon.
Transcript: Namazi, Shargi, Carstens, on "Face the Nation," March 22, 2026
Transcript: Siamak Namazi, Emad Shargi, Roger Carstens, Neda Sharghi on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 22, 2026
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Judge blocks parts of RFK Jr.'s vaccine agenda, including revised schedule
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
Changes in organ donor status can fall through cracks in the system
Patchwork state policies and limited federal oversight have led to a fragmented system for tracking organ donor status.
A dad's colon cancer spread to lungs. He says what happened next was a miracle.
Spencer Laird was diagnosed with colon cancer at 26. At 30, he was told it had returned and spread to his lungs, with one tumor the size of a golf ball.
Dr. Oz pledges to tackle hospice fraud: "Do not steal from the American people"
The Trump administration's Medicare boss reacts to CBS News investigation into California's hospice fraud problems.
Millions of Americans skip meals, stretch medication to afford health care
Even people with six-figure incomes are making financial sacrifices to pay for medical care, a new study finds.
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Trump is strategizing means to seize Iran's nuclear stockpiles, sources say
The Trump administration has been strategizing methods and options to secure or extract Iran's nuclear materials, according to multiple sources, as the military campaign against Tehran enters a more uncertain phase.
Trump administration temporarily lifts sanctions on Iranian oil at sea
The U.S. Treasury has authorized the purchase of Iranian oil that's already at sea, exempting buyers from the tight sanctions that have restricted Iran's oil industry for years, as the Trump administration grapples with high oil prices.
Transcript: Namazi, Shargi, Carstens, on "Face the Nation," March 22, 2026
Transcript: Siamak Namazi, Emad Shargi, Roger Carstens, Neda Sharghi on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 22, 2026
Former Iran detainees fear Americans held in Iranian prisons face heightened danger
Siamak Namazi, who was released from Iran's Evin prison in 2023, said "it's important" that President Trump "hears that there are innocent Americans being held like we were as political pawns."
Are the Trump administration's efforts to lower oil and gas prices working?
With gas closing in on $4 a gallon, the Trump administration is pulling multiple levers to tame energy prices. The results have been mixed.
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"SWIM" kicks off BTS's return after hiatus
"SWIM" by K-pop super-group BTS is taking the world by storm. It's their first single after a four-year hiatus, kicking off the comeback of one of the world's biggest bands. Billboard News host Tetris Kelly joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
CBS News Radio to shut down after nearly a century of broadcasting
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Bodycam video of Justin Timberlake's DWI arrest on Long Island released
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
Chuck Norris dies at age 86
Action star Chuck Norris has died at age 86, his family announced Friday. CBS News' Mugo Odigwe reports.
Taylor Frankie Paul mugshot emerges
Reality TV star Taylor Frankie Paul's booking photo for an apparent incident in 2023 has emerged. Entertainment Tonight's Nischelle Turner joins with more details.
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Jury finds Elon Musk liable for misleading investors during Twitter purchase
A jury has found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors by deliberately driving down Twitter's stock price in the tumultuous months leading up to his 2022 acquisition of the social media company.
White House unveils AI framework for Congress
The White House unveiled a national framework for how it wants Congress to address concerns about artificial intelligence. Technology journalist Jacob Ward joins CBS News to discuss the outline and AI concerns.
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.
AI version of Val Kilmer to star in new movie
Val Kilmer was originally set to star in "As Deep as the Grave" before he died last year, never shooting a scene of the movie. But Kilmer will still star in the film thanks to generative AI, which is artificial intelligence that can generate new content by analyzing existing content. Jo Ling Kent has more.
Risks of excessive screen time for adults
More than 80% of adults say they go online at least several times per day and research indicates that even adults' fully-formed brains can suffer negative consequences from excessive screen time. Dr. Sue Varma breaks down risks, tips to reduce your screen time and why adults are spending more time on screens.
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Discovery of 1949 whale recording could unlock mysteries of ocean
The song is that of a humpback whale and was recorded by scientists in March 1949 in Bermuda, researchers said.
Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
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5 more defendants plead guilty in Feeding Our Future fraud scheme
Five people who were charged in connection to the Feeding Our Future scheme pleaded guilty to wire fraud this week.
Bodycam video of Justin Timberlake's DWI arrest on Long Island released
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
Justice Department subpoenas James Comey
Federal prosecutors in Miami subpoenaed former FBI Director James Comey as part of a probe into Obama-era intelligence officials, two sources familiar with the investigation tell CBS News. Jake Rosen reports.
"American Nightmare" survivor Denise Huskins' new discovery exposes victim privacy loophole in California law
The failure to protect explicit case evidence in Denise Huskins' kidnapping and sexual assault case is driving reform at the State Capitol. New developments exposed a little-known gap in state law that could expose videos of sexual assault victims.
Derrick Thompson sentenced to nearly 59 years in prison
Several Minnesota families saw justice served on Thursday morning after five young women were killed in a high-speed crash two summers ago in Minneapolis.
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Repaired moon rocket heads back to launch pad for April 1 blastoff
After a trip back out to the launch pad, NASA's Artemis II rocket will be readied for a historic flight to the moon.
Video shows meteor streaking across the sky
A meteoroid was spotted streaking across the sky in 10 states. In some areas, there was also a loud boom, similar to an explosion. NASA says the meteor, which was traveling 45,000 mph in the sky, fragmented - causing the bright fireball and loud boom.
7-ton meteor identified as likely cause of boom heard across Ohio
Some residents immediately feared the sound was an explosion, according to CBS affiliate WOIO, but weather service officials say it appears to have been a meteor.
Bill Nye on going from Boeing to science guy
Bill Nye the Science Guy sits down with CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett to talk about his life and career.
NASA targets April 1 for moon mission launch
NASA's huge Space Launch System rocket has been repaired and is ready for rollout back to the launch pad next week.
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From the archives: Day 1 of the Iraq War
On March 20, 2003, a coalition of U.S.-led forces invaded Iraq, marking the start of the eponymous war. Watch the full "CBS Evening News" broadcast from that day.
Carousel owner steps up after fire hits businesses
Years after the Vietnam War, a veteran who suffered from PTSD found hope and joy in an old carousel he brought back to life. When a recent fire destroyed the businesses around it, he stepped in to give back. Steve Hartman has the update.
Remembering Chuck Norris' life and career
Action star and martial artist Chuck Norris has died, his family said. He was 86. Mark Strassmann looks back at his life and career.
U.S. sending thousands more Marines to Middle East
Thousands more U.S. Marines and three more warships are headed toward the Middle East, two U.S. officials told CBS News, as the war nears the three-week mark with no signs of letting up. Charlie D'Agata has the latest.
Vanderbilt Commodores head coach on success
The NCAA women's basketball tournament is officially underway. Shea Ralph, head coach for the Vanderbilt Commodores women's basketball team, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the team's historic season and securing the two seed in the tournament.