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NYC mayoral candidates make final push ahead of Election Day; New CBS News poll reveals how Democrats view socialism.
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President Trump says he will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Budapest following "productive call;" New York City mayoral race heats up as candidates debate for the first time.
Zohran Mamdani's win by the numbers
Democrats scored a string of major victories on Election Day in several key states. CBS News' Anthony Salvanto breaks down the results and Fin Gómez has more.
Recapping Election Day 2025
Democrats swept the first major elections of President Trump's second term on Tuesday. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe and Anthony Salvanto have the latest.
Mamdani introduces transition team
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani introduced his transition team while addressing the media in Queens, New York, on Wednesday after his victory against former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa.
Mamdani wins NYC mayoral election as his affordability focus energizes voters
Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist state assemblyman from Queens, will be New York City's 111th mayor.
Watch: Zohran Mamdani gives victory speech
CBS News projects that Zohran Mamdani will win the New York City mayoral race. See Mamdani's address to supporters on election night.
Trump reacts to Democrats' projected wins
President Trump has shared his thoughts on Truth Social about the projected election night wins by Democrats. CBS News' Weijia Jiang, Leslie Sanchez and Chuck Rocha have more.
Zohran Mamdani projected to become NYC mayor
Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani has won the New York City mayoral race, CBS News projects. CBS News' Anthony Salvanto, Ed O'Keefe reports, Lilia Luciano and Caitlin Huey-Burns have more.
New York City mayoral race leans Mamdani
With polls closed in New York City, CBS News rates the mayoral race there as leaning toward Zohran Mamdani. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe and Anthony Salvanto have the latest.
Trump on key state and local elections
While Tuesday's elections are local and statewide races, the outcomes will serve as a major test of President Trump's second term. President Trump himself has already weighed in on the New York City race, saying voters have "no choice" but to vote for former Gov. Andrew Cuomo for mayor. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has more.
NY, NJ, Virginia voters deciding key races
It's election night in the U.S., and voters across the country are headed to the polls for high-stakes races that could give an early indication of how the country is feeling about the two political parties and President Trump. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe, Lilia Luciano, Katrina Kaufman and Taurean Small have all the latest.
First look at Election Day 2025 exit polls
Tuesday's elections in New York City, New Jersey, Virginia and California will offer a mini-referendum on the first nine months of President Trump's second term. CBS News' Anthony Salvanto, Ed O'Keefe, Lilia Luciano and Fin Gómez have the latest.
Trump weighs in on New York City mayoral race
In his "60 Minutes" interview, President Trump weighed in on the race for mayor of New York City. Mr. Trump has declined to endorse the Republican nominee, Curtis Sliwa, and calls the Democratic Party nominee, Zohran Mamdani, a communist. Ed O'Keefe is covering the race.
What voters will decide on Election Day 2025
Tuesday is Election Day for millions of Americans across New York, New Jersey, Virginia and California. CBS News political director Fin Gómez joins to preview the contests.
New poll reveals how Democrats view socialism
A new CBS News poll shows how Democrats view socialism and capitalism. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto breaks down the findings. Then, Olivia Reingold and Rob Henderson, who both write for The Free Press, which is owned by CBS News' parent company, Paramount Skydance, join with analysis.
Sources: Obama, Mamdani hold phone call
Former President Barack Obama rallied with Virginia's Democratic candidate for governor, Abigail Spanberger, on Saturday, a move he has not made for New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani. But sources tell CBS News that Obama called Mamdani and praised his campaign in a private phone call over the weekend. Political strategists Faiz Shakir, John McCarthy and Erin Maguire join with analysis.
Tom Suozzi on why he's not backing Mamdani
Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi of New York is backing Andrew Cuomo in the New York City mayoral race over Zohran Mamdani, the winner of the city's Democratic primary. Suozzi joins "The Takeout" to explain why.
Early voting ends in NYC with record turnout
A record-breaking number of New Yorkers cast early ballots in the 2025 race for mayor. New York political strategists Howard Wolfson and Alyssa Cass join "The Takeout" with analysis.
What NYC power players think about Mamdani
Patrick Gaspard, a former executive director for the Democratic National Committee, has helped connect New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani with many of the city's power players, according to The New York Times. Gaspard joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Bernie Sanders on Mamdani, NYC mayoral race
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders joins "The Takeout" to discuss his support for Zohran Mamdani in the New York City mayoral race, one day before Election Day.
On the ground in NYC ahead of Election Day
Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa are making their final cases for why they should be mayor of New York City. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe hit the streets one day before Election Day to speak with New Yorkers.
Key state and local elections heat up
Races in New York and New Jersey are heating up ahead of polls opening for Tuesday's Election Day. CBS News' political director Fin Gomez has the latest.
Trump: "Hard for me" to give money to NYC if "communist" Mamdani is mayor
Days before Election Day, the president told correspondent Norah O'Donnell that he would potentially withhold federal funds if front-runner Zohran Mamdani wins the election for NYC mayor.
Polls tighten ahead of Election Day
The mayoral race in New York City is tightening ahead of Tuesday's Election Day. Meanwhile, the race for New Jersey governor between Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill heated up with an appearance from former President Barack Obama at a rally for Sherrill over the weekend. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe has more details.
Trump and major AI executives sign "morally binding" voluntary controls
President Trump and the leaders of the country's largest AI companies signed a set of voluntary safety standards, as calls mount for tighter guardrails on powerful AI technology.
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Transcript shows campus police's interview with Jane Doe in Cornell rape case
We're getting new insight into how Cornell University Police handled the case of an alleged fraternity gang rape back in 2024.
Hegseth to announce a 20% cut to generals and admirals
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is expected to call for a 20% cut in the number of generals and admirals across the U.S. military on Wednesday, a Pentagon official told CBS News.
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Iran says it expects response to ceasefire plan already rejected by Trump
President Trump says U.S. and Iranian negotiators are talking via mediators, but insists he has "offered them NOTHING" to get a peace deal done.
Former "American Idol" contestant Caleb Flynn found guilty in wife's murder
Flynn was found guilty of killing his wife, Ashley, in February and attempting to blame the murder on a break-in at their home.
Supreme Court revives Trump's third-country deportation policy for now
The Supreme Court said in an unsigned order it will hear arguments in the challenge to the Trump administration's third-country-removal policy in December.
Attorney says there's "no evidence" Lindsay Clancy admitted killing her kids
In a surprising turn in Lindsay Clancy's first hearing since her mistrial in early September, her lawyer, Kevin Reddington, argued that there was no evidence she killed her kids.
What to know as Tennessee plans to execute first woman in 200 years
Christa Pike is scheduled to die by lethal injection Wednesday in Tennessee. If it proceeds as planned, she would be the first woman executed in Tennessee since at least 1820.
Jack Smith defends handling of Trump probes at heated Senate hearing
Former special counsel Jack Smith defended his handling of his investigations into President Trump during a Senate hearing that grew contentious at several points.
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Backpack voted Fat Bear Week 2026 winner, beating former champ's offspring
Voters were split between bear 910 and 89 Backpack in the final round of the weeklong contest to see who is the chunkiest bear at Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska.
Bureau of Prisons ordered to restore its union's contract
A federal judge on Tuesday ordered the Bureau of Prisons to reinstate a collective bargaining agreement with the agency's union after the bureau's director abruptly terminated it last year.
Hegseth directs military academies to stop giving tenure to civilian professors
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered institutions like the Military Academy at West Point and the Naval Academy in Annapolis to stop granting tenure to civilian faculty, in his latest change to military higher education.
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Transcript shows campus police's interview with Jane Doe in Cornell rape case
We're getting new insight into how Cornell University Police handled the case of an alleged fraternity gang rape back in 2024.
Data centers are changing America's landscape, report says
Hundreds of data centers are sprouting up across the U.S. over farmland, shrubland and forest, with thousands more on the way, according to the Washington Post.
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Data centers are changing America's landscape, report says
Hundreds of data centers are sprouting up across the U.S. over farmland, shrubland and forest, with thousands more on the way, according to the Washington Post.
Sam Altman unveils "dots," OpenAI's new AI personal agent
OpenAI says its new agent can schedule meetings, make travel arrangements, debug computer systems and handle other workplace tasks.
U.S. ban on almost $1 billion in Canadian imports takes effect
The United States has banned nearly $1 billion worth of Canadian imports, including alcoholic beverages, dairy products and motorcycles.
OpenAI halts model release over safety concerns: "Didn't quite meet the bar"
OpenAI said it has chosen not to release its new GPT-6.1 Astra model due to concerns about safety, as industry leaders warn of the risks posed by ever-more-powerful AI technology.
Peperoncini product recalled after "pest contaminant" found in jar
California food manufacturer said it is investigating after a consumer posted a video showing a rodent in a jar of the company's peperoncinis.
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Bureau of Prisons ordered to restore its union's contract
A federal judge on Tuesday ordered the Bureau of Prisons to reinstate a collective bargaining agreement with the agency's union after the bureau's director abruptly terminated it last year.
Hegseth directs military academies to stop giving tenure to civilian professors
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered institutions like the Military Academy at West Point and the Naval Academy in Annapolis to stop granting tenure to civilian faculty, in his latest change to military higher education.
Hegseth to announce a 20% cut to generals and admirals
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is expected to call for a 20% cut in the number of generals and admirals across the U.S. military on Wednesday, a Pentagon official told CBS News.
Trump and major AI executives sign "morally binding" voluntary controls
President Trump and the leaders of the country's largest artificial intelligence companies have signed a set of voluntary safety standards, as calls mount for tighter guardrails on powerful AI technology.
2 indicted in connection with counterfeit Ozempic scheme in Florida
Two Indian citizens are accused of smuggling counterfeit Ozempic to distributors in the U.S. at discounted prices.
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Severely disabled toddler euthanized in the Netherlands under new rules
Dutch doctors decided to euthanize a child just under the age of 2 under new rules allowing the procedure for children suffering unbearably.
Food safety becomes election issue as major outbreaks, recalls cause concern
Recent outbreaks of foodborne illness and high-profile recalls have made food safety a concern of voters.
Teen's headache reveals family health risk: "Saving people's lives"
Minutes into a run, Caroline McCaffrey was struck with a massive headache. The resulting medical journey would reveal a family risk for a dangerous condition.
Will an FDA crackdown curb access to cheaper GLP-1 weight-loss drugs?
The FDA has warned a major compounding pharmacy that it violated federal law by making copies of blockbuster weight-loss drugs in "inordinate amounts."
Bone health and the "silent disease": 4 things women should know
In the latest episode of "Healthful," Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein, an orthopedic surgeon at Duke University School of Medicine, discusses what women should know about protecting their bones.
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Severely disabled toddler euthanized in the Netherlands under new rules
Dutch doctors decided to euthanize a child just under the age of 2 under new rules allowing the procedure for children suffering unbearably.
Trump and Rubio question U.K. handling of possible plot against air base
Rubio claims a possible terror plot against a U.K. air base used by U.S. forces "clearly involved" a foreign actor, but there are few facts to support that.
Search for missing students leads to human remains, 17 suspects
A new analysis of phone calls made on the night of the students' disappearance led to the arrests of 17 new suspects, officials said.
Pope Leo draws massive crowds in France. Is Catholicism making a comeback?
Large crowds in Paris and other parts of France offered a striking welcome for Pope Leo in one of Europe's most secular countries.
Princess Diana's brother says Buckingham Palace "has to gaslight" him
Charles Spencer, the brother of the late Princess Diana, spoke to "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about writing his new book, "Swan Song: Diana, My Sister."
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Backpack voted Fat Bear Week 2026 winner, beating former champ's offspring
Voters were split between bear 910 and 89 Backpack in the final round of the weeklong contest to see who is the chunkiest bear at Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska.
Caleb Flynn found guilty of murdering wife
Caleb Flynn, a pastor and former "American Idol" contestant, was convicted by a jury Tuesday of murdering his wife. CBS News' Lana Zak reports.
Author John Grisham on "The French Illusion"
Author John Grisham has published over 50 bestselling books. Now, Grisham is breaking into the spy genre with "The French Illusion," which tells the story of a newlywed couple kidnapped in Paris. Grisham joins "CBS Mornings" with more.
Blu DeTiger is excited for her new album
Emerging musician and DJ Blu DeTiger started on TikTok and moved on to share the stage with Sabrina Carpenter, Sombr and others. She spoke with "CBS Mornings" about her music, including her upcoming album, "N.Y. Baby."
Country star speaks out on AI data centers
Some of country music's biggest stars are speaking out against the surge in development of massive data centers, saying the centers have negative impact on the environment and threaten a quieter way of country living. Brad Paisley, Tanya Tucker, Willie Nelson and Gavin Adcock have all said they're against data center development. Adcock joined "CBS Mornings" to share why he's speaking out now.
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Trump says AI leaders can police themselves
President Trump said he sees no need for the government to rein in or slow down artificial intelligence development. After meeting with a group of major tech leaders on Tuesday, he stuck with that position. Nancy Cordes has more.
Trump and tech leaders sign AI "constitution"
President Trump met with key AI leaders at the White House on Tuesday, with the group signing what Mr. Trump called an AI "constitution" aimed at self-policing and safety. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi has more.
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.
Trump and major AI executives sign "morally binding" voluntary controls
President Trump and the leaders of the country's largest artificial intelligence companies have signed a set of voluntary safety standards, as calls mount for tighter guardrails on powerful AI technology.
Sam Altman unveils "dots," OpenAI's new AI personal agent
OpenAI says its new agent can schedule meetings, make travel arrangements, debug computer systems and handle other workplace tasks.
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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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New details in alleged Cornell gang rape
The accuser in the alleged Cornell University gang rape told campus authorities she was "100%" sure she was raped just days after the incident, an interview transcript reviewed by CBS News New York shows. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has more.
"American Idol" contestant found guilty of murder
Caleb Flynn, a former "American Idol" contestant and music pastor, was found guilty of murdering his wife. Ian Lee has details from the court.
Lindsay Clancy's attorney questions killings
CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down why Lindsay Clancy's attorney might have decided now to question whether she committed the killings of her three children during a hearing on the timing of a potential new trial.
U.K. police defend letting terror suspects go
British authorities defended their decision to let a group of young men go free, even as investigators look into a suspected terror plot near an air base there that was used by the U.S. military in its war against Iran. Ramy Inocencio reports from London.
Details on latest Lindsay Clancy hearing
Lindsay Clancy was back in court on Tuesday, her first appearance since a mistrial was declared earlier this month. Clancy's attorney argued for the first time that there is no evidence that Clancy killed her three small children, something he did not dispute in her first trial. Shanelle Kaul reports.
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NASA plans Starliner test flight after astronauts got stuck at space station
NASA says it is committed to helping Boeing get its Starliner back in space after multiple upgrades and improvements.
SpaceX launches Starship on giant rocket's first flight to orbit
The Super Heavy-Starship rocket's 14th test flight, the first boosting the upper stage to orbit, marked a major milestone for both SpaceX and NASA.
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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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.
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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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Extended interview: Patrick Clancy
Patrick Clancy wrestles with grief and shares memories of his children in his first interview since his ex-wife Lindsay Clancy's murder trial ended without a verdict.
Iranian photojournalist facing prison speaks
Yalda Moaiery, an Iranian photojournalist who has spent her career documenting life in her home country, was sentenced to 15 years in prison in connection with her work. CBS News' Courtney Kealy has the details.
New details in alleged Cornell gang rape
The accuser in the alleged Cornell University gang rape told campus authorities she was "100%" sure she was raped just days after the incident, an interview transcript reviewed by CBS News New York shows. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has more.
Ethics expert on Trump's new TV ads
Christopher Swartz, former acting chief of ethics law at the U.S. Office of Government Ethics, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the controversy over a series of new White House television ads paid for by taxpayers.
"American Idol" contestant found guilty of murder
Caleb Flynn, a former "American Idol" contestant and music pastor, was found guilty of murdering his wife. Ian Lee has details from the court.