Dems propose raising taxes on high earners to preserve Medicare
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Judge throws out Trump-era rollbacks on endangered species
A federal judge has thrown out a host of actions by the Trump administration to roll back protections for endangered or threatened species.
Ex-Georgetown coach sentenced to 2 1/2 years in college bribery scandal
Former Georgetown University tennis coach Gordon Ernst has been sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison for his role in the sprawling college admissions bribery scandal.
President Biden calls for gas tax holiday
President Joe Biden is urging congress to pass a three-month federal gas tax holiday. However, some Democrats -- including former President Barack Obama -- have long criticized the idea. CBS News Senior White House and Political Correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more on why Biden is moving forward with this proposal.
Retired Army generals join nonprofit that urges public to recommit to democracy
The two retired Army generals have joined Team Democracy to urge the public to recommit to America's core principles.
Barack Obama catches up with the boy who asked to touch his hair
"You said your hair would be gray next time," Jacob Philadelphia told the former president in a video call. "And I was not lying," responded Obama.
Biden honors Madeleine Albright at funeral
President Biden, former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton spoke today at the funeral for Madeleine Albright, the first woman to serve as secretary of state. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini joins CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Nancy Chen from Washington with more on the service.
Obama blames social media for "turbocharging some of humanity's worst impulses"
The former president said the current information ecosystem is deepening existing racial and religious divides.
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Former President Barack Obama returned to the White House Tuesday for the first time since he left office. He joined his former second-in-command, President Joe Biden, to announce expansions to the Affordable Care Act. CBS News' Natalie Brand joins "Red & Blue" to discuss the former president's visit and the changes to Obamacare.
Obama returns to White House for first time in 5 years
Former President Barack Obama returned to the White House for the first time since leaving office in 2017, touting his signature health care law at an event with Vice President Kamala Harris and President Biden. The three spoke about the Biden administration's efforts to bolster the Affordable Care Act and expand health care coverage. Watch their remarks.
Obama returns to White House for health care event with Biden
The former president appeared at the White House for the first time since leaving office in 2017.
Obama says he tested positive for COVID-19
The former president said he is "feeling fine" other than a scratchy throat.
Former U.S. presidents respond to Russia's assault on Ukraine
Most of the former presidents called Russia's attack an assault on democracy and urged national unity.
Harry Reid honored by Biden and Obama at service
Former President Barack Obama delivered the eulogy.
Former President Obama eulogizes Harry Reid
Former President Barack Obama gave the eulogy at a service held for the late Senator Harry Reid. Reid died in December 2021 at age 82. Watch Obama's full remarks here.
Barack Obama shares letter he wrote to Harry Reid before his death
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Barack Obama honors the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu
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Democratic strategy for midterms after Virginia loss
Republican Glenn Youngkin is the projected winner of the Virginia gubernatorial election, while the race for governor of New Jersey remains a dead heat. That's prompting questions about whether Democrats can keep their congressional majority in the 2022 midterms. CBS News' Michael George reports and Joel Benenson, founder of Benenson Strategy Group and a former member of the Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama campaigns, joined CBSN with analysis of Tuesday night's elections.
National politics in Virginia governor's race
Democrats in Virginia are trying to turn out the vote for gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe. President Biden took the stage in Arlington, Virginia, on Tuesday night on behalf of the Democratic contender with polls showing the race remains close between McAuliffe and Republican challenger Glenn Youngkin. The president focused part of his speech on tying Youngkin to GOP governors in the South and his relationship with former President Trump. Zach Montellaro, a state politics reporter for Politico, joined CBSN to discuss the campaign.
Pollster's advice for Democrats in midterms
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Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen on feeling like outsiders
Obama and Springsteen's conversations became a podcast and now the book "Renegades: Born in the USA."
Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen: Renegades
The former president and the singer-songwriter have shared their stories in a podcast, and now a book: "Renegades: Born in the USA." They discuss the influence of their fathers on their life's work, and the collective narratives in both popular music and politics.
Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen talk "Renegades"
The former president and the singer-songwriter, longtime friends, have shared their stories in a podcast, and now a book: "Renegades: Born in the USA." Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen sit down with correspondent Anthony Mason to discuss the influence of their fathers on their life's work, and the shared narratives that drive the surprisingly similar fields of popular music and politics.
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WNBA star Brittney Griner pleads guilty in Russian court
If convicted on drug smuggling charges, Griner could face 10 years in a Russian prison.
James Caan, "The Godfather" actor, dies at 82
The actor was best known for his role as Sonny Corleone in "The Godfather."
U.K. PM Boris Johnson announces resignation after allies quit en masse
The embattled British leader is finally bowing out after a tumultuous week of high-profile resignations, and a litany of scandals raising questions about his credibility.
Watch Live: Biden presents Medal of Freedom to 17 Americans
The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the country's highest civilian honor, intended for people who have made significant contributions to the U.S.
Finding rifle was pivotal to capturing parade shooting suspect, chief says
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Elon Musk had twins last year with a top executive: report
The twins, born to Musk and Neuralink executive Shivon Zilis, were born shortly before Musk's second child with musician Grimes.
Monkeypox cases jump 77% in a week, WHO reports
The agency said nine additional countries had reported cases.
Transgender woman caught in Montana birth certificate dispute
Four states make it nearly impossible for transgender people to amend their birth certificates.
FAA giving $1 billion to airports for terminals and upgrades
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said the projects will help meet future demand for travel and make flying safer and more efficient.
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James Caan, "The Godfather" actor, dies at 82
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These companies gave workers mid-year raises
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Mississippi's last abortion clinic closes despite attempt to block state ban
Jackson Women's Health Organization, the abortion provider at the center of the Supreme Court case that overturned Roe v. Wade, has closed for good.
Watch Live: Biden presents Medal of Freedom to 17 Americans
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Dems propose raising taxes on high earners to preserve Medicare
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These companies gave workers mid-year raises
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Elon Musk had twins last year with a top executive: report
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FDA and Juul temporarily suspend court battle
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Dems propose raising taxes on high earners to preserve Medicare
Sens. Joe Manchin and Chuck Schumer craft a scaled-back version of the economic package thwarted by Manchin last year.
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While layoffs remain low, they've risen for five consecutive weeks to reach 235,000 in the week that ended.
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Beijing hit with new COVID vaccine mandate amid fresh outbreaks in China
Residents in two of China's biggest cities got to enjoy only about a month of relief before cases re-emerged, prompting tighter rules on testing and vaccination.
Monkeypox cases jump 77% in a week, WHO reports
The agency said nine additional countries had reported cases.
Lack of diversity in dermatology
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Yellowstone adds indoor mask mandate due to rise in COVID cases
Of the 10 most-visited national parks of 2021, four now have indoor mask requirements.
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Girl loses part of finger, 5 others injured at bull run in Spain
Eight people were gored during the 2019 festival, the last held before the coronavirus pandemic. Sixteen people have died in bull runs since 1910.
Mexico announces "historic" seizure of half-ton of fentanyl at warehouse
Fentanyl is 100 times more potent than morphine; as little as two milligrams of the drug can be lethal.
WNBA star Brittney Griner pleads guilty in Russian court
If convicted on drug smuggling charges, Griner could face 10 years in a Russian prison.
Beijing hit with new COVID vaccine mandate amid fresh outbreaks in China
Residents in two of China's biggest cities got to enjoy only about a month of relief before cases re-emerged, prompting tighter rules on testing and vaccination.
Monkeypox cases jump 77% in a week, WHO reports
The agency said nine additional countries had reported cases.
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James Caan, "The Godfather" actor, dies at 82
The actor was best known for his role as Sonny Corleone in "The Godfather."
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Christian Siriano on his rise to the top
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Baz Luhrmann's film "Elvis'' explores how the late entertainer grew up in a predominantly Black and poor neighborhood, influenced by the sounds of gospel music. Jamie Yuccas met acting newcomer Chaydon Jay – the teen who portrays a young Elvis Presley in the biopic.
Eric Holder found guilty in death of rapper Nipsey Hussle
Hussle was fatally shot outside of the clothing store he owned in Los Angeles in March 2019.
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Behind the first all-electric truck company
The first company to deliver an all-electric truck to customers has faced a recent stock plunge that has some questioning if it can avoid bankruptcy. CBS News senior environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.
Voyager Digital suspends crypto trading
Digital asset brokerage company Voyager Digital is the latest casualty of the cryptocurrency meltdown. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson joins Anne-Marie Green to discuss what this means for investors.
Google to delete location history for visits to abortion clinics
Visits to counseling centers, fertility centers, addiction treatment facilities, weight loss clinics and cosmetic surgery clinics will also be erased from users' location histories.
FCC wants TikTok removed from app stores
FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr has issued an order for Apple and Google to remove TikTok from their app stores, citing a pattern of surreptitious data storage and access. The FCC gave Apple and Google until July 8 to respond. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson joins anchors Tanya Rivero and Nikki Battiste to explain the controversy.
Big Tech faces pressure on abortion cases
Tech companies are facing numerous questions on whether they will cooperate with law enforcement officials who may seek to prosecute abortions where the procedure is now banned. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson has more on the pressures these companies are facing, including from their own employees.
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Invasive fly from Asia discovered in North Carolina for first time
The spotted lanternfly feeds on more than 100 species of plants, including hops, fruit trees and native trees.
Engineers scramble to restore contact with moon-bound spacecraft
The low-cost CAPSTONE is a pathfinder to test an unusual lunar orbit for NASA's Artemis moon program.
Freeze-dried mice: How a new technique could help conserve species
The United Nations has warned that extinctions are accelerating worldwide and at least a million species could disappear.
"Engine Trouble": How greenhouse gases threaten our world
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New York denies permit renewal for bitcoin mining company
State officials said Greenidge Generation's mine is a threat to New York's climate goals. A Greenidge spokesperson says, "It simply would not."
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Chicago sees gun violence over July 4 holiday
Seven people were killed during a July 4 parade in Highland Park, Illinois. The quiet suburb with little to no gun violence is just 40 minutes from Chicago, where gun violence is a daily occurrence and 13 people were killed by gunfire over the holiday weekend. CBS News Chicago Investigative Reporter Megan Hickey has been reporting on the CBS series "Crime Without Punishment," with more on why many murders in Chicago go unsolved.
Highland Park suspect purchased gun legally
Police say the man charged with fatally shooting seven people at a July 4 parade in Highland Park, Illinois, purchased the gun legally, after they confiscated weapons from him in 2019 over reported death threats to his family. CBS News correspondent Adriana Diaz discusses the investigation.
Mexico announces "historic" seizure of half-ton of fentanyl at warehouse
Fentanyl is 100 times more potent than morphine; as little as two milligrams of the drug can be lethal.
Accused Buffalo shooter could face death penalty
The Justice Department hasn't announced if it will pursue the death penalty for the self-proclaimed white supremacist charged with the May shooting and killing of 10 Black people at a grocery store in Buffalo, New York. Some civil rights groups don't want to see the suspect executed. David Nakamura, a reporter for The Washington Post, spoke with CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers about the issue.
"This trauma will remain": Chicago reporter on parade shooting
Authorities say the accused Highland Park, Illinois parade shooter confessed and considered carrying out a second attack in Madison, Wisconsin. CBS News correspondent Adriana Diaz reports on the latest and Chicago Tribune Reporter Jake Sheridan spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBS News about the investigation and how the community of Highland Park is faring after Monday's attack.
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CAPSTONE lunar orbiter phones home
Advanced Space flight controllers report the small spacecraft is "happy and healthy," two days after losing contact.
Engineers scramble to restore contact with moon-bound spacecraft
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Atlas 5 launches early warning testbed satellite
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SpaceX launches SES communications satellite
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Former White House counsel to testify
Former White House counsel Pat Cipollone will testify before the House select committee investigating the January 6 Capitol attack on Friday. However, there will be limits on what Cipollone will talk about. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joined CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Chicago sees gun violence over July 4 holiday
Seven people were killed during a July 4 parade in Highland Park, Illinois. The quiet suburb with little to no gun violence is just 40 minutes from Chicago, where gun violence is a daily occurrence and 13 people were killed by gunfire over the holiday weekend. CBS News Chicago Investigative Reporter Megan Hickey has been reporting on the CBS series "Crime Without Punishment," with more on why many murders in Chicago go unsolved.
Resignation opens door for new U.K. leader
U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson's decision to step down opens the door for a new Conservative Party leader to head the British government. Luke Coffey, a senior fellow at the Hudson Institute, discussed Johnson's potential successors and the outgoing prime minister's legacy.
How online extremism can spill into real life
As online extremism and radicalization rises, experts are scouring the internet in hopes of preventing the next mass casualty incident. Sarah Aniano, a disinformation analyst at the Anti Defamation League Center on Extremism, joins CBS News to discuss what's driving the rise in online extremism and her efforts to try and prevent extremists from taking action.
Video shows Georgia Guidestones explosion
A violent explosion damaged the Georgia Guidestones monument – dubbed "America's Stonehenge" – before dawn on Wednesday, turning one of its four granite panels into rubble. Officials released video of the bombing as well as vehicle that fled the scene afterward.