Bernie Sanders unveils agriculture plan in Iowa swing
Sanders spoke to Iowa famers about his lengthy plan to help struggling farmers in rural areas
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Politics week in review
President Trump is taking aim at his 2020 challengers this weekend. Mark Landler, a White House correspondent for the New York Times, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to recap this week's political news, including the death of former Indiana Sen. Richard Lugar.
Bernie and Biden: Fighting for Trump voters
Biden and Sanders have a long history, and the two men now sit atop the polls for the Democratic presidential nomination
Bernie Sanders says everyone deserves the right to vote — even if you're in jail
"This should not devolve into a debate about whether certain people are 'good enough' to have the right to vote. Voting is not a privilege. It is a right"
Biden campaign raises $6.3M in first 24 hours
Former Vice President Joe Biden's campaign announced that it raised more than $6 million in the first 24 hours, more than any other Democratic candidate. Democratic strategist Joel Payne and CBSN political contributor and conservative columnist, Michael Graham, join CBSN to discuss Biden's fundraising success and the other top Campaign 2020 headlines.
Joe Biden: "We're in a battle for the soul of this nation"
Former Vice President Joe Biden is the 21st candidate to seek the Democratic nomination for president. In his announcement, Biden highlighted President Trump's 2017 comments about the white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined CBSN to discuss.
Poll: Majority of Dem voters say race is not factor in 2020 race
Leading in support among the group of surveyed voters are Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders — two veteran white lawmakers in their 70s
Nearly half of young Americans say climate change is a "crisis"
The poll also found Bernie Sanders leads other White House hopefuls in support among young adults between the ages of 18 and 29
2020 Democratic candidates' reaction to Mueller report
Democratic presidential hopefuls on Thursday criticized Attorney General William Barr and called for voters to remove President Trump
"Medicare for All" giving health-care stocks the chills
All the talk about Sen. Bernie Sanders' signature health plan seems to be taking a toll on insurance and medical stocks
Trump predicts how the Democratic primary will turn out
"May God Rest Their Soul!" Trump says in tweet to his potential challengers
Bernie Sanders raises $18 million in 1st quarter
With 19 candidates officially seeking the Democratic nomination Bernie Sanders decided to break from the pack-- appearing on Fox News where few Democrats are known to visit. His "Medicare for All" plan -- often criticized by Republicans -- got an enthusiastic response from audience members of both parties. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Bernie Sanders cheered at Fox News town hall
Bernie Sanders held a town hall hosted by Fox News where he received a warmer reception than many anticipated. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN to discuss.
Bernie Sanders slams Netflix, Amazon over taxes
Bernie Sanders says the new tax bill is giving corporations a free ride while many taxpayers are paying more this year. Sanders called the companies a "disgrace" and said "millions of people today are paying more in taxes."
Sanders touts "Medicare For All" plan
Senator Bernie Sanders got cheers for his "Medicare For All" health care proposal from the audience at a Fox News town hall event. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN with more on Sanders' proposal and 2020 presidential campaign.
Sanders tax returns confirm he's millionaire
Sen. Bernie Sanders says his millionaire status doesn't represent the American dream. The 2020 Democratic presidential candidate released his tax returns from the past decade. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN to explain.
Bernie Sanders: It's a "disgrace" that Amazon, Netflix "pay nothing" in taxes
The senator took aim at corporations with zero-dollar tax bills while "millions of people today are paying actually more in taxes"
A millionaire himself, Sanders won't apologize for writing bestselling book
The Vermont senator defended his earnings and insisted he does not attack the wealthy on Fox News' town hall
Bernie Sanders releases 10 years of tax returns detailing millions in earnings
Facing mounting pressure, the Vermont senator and 2020 contender disclosed 10 years of his tax returns
2020 candidates reveal first-quarter fundraising efforts
The contenders in the 2020 presidential race are revealing their fundraising milestones for the first quarter
Democrats fight to stand out
More Democrats officially joined the presidential race over the weekend, and one of the field's front-runners, Bernie Sanders, went on the offensive against the president. CBSN political contributor and Washington Post national political reporter Sean Sullivan joined CBSN to break down the state of the race.
Rep. Omar gets threats after Trump tweet
Democratic Congresswoman Ihan Omar says she's faced an increase in death threats following a controversial tweet from the president. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined CBSN from Capitol Hill with reaction from lawmakers, plus Trump fundraising totals and more on the race to 2020.
Rising in the polls, Pete Buttigieg officially enters 2020 race
A veteran of the war in Afghanistan, Buttigieg is also the first openly gay candidate to vie for a major party presidential nomination
Trump campaign manager "not worried" about Democratic candidates
"I think they're going to beat up each other so much," Brad Parscale said of crowded Democratic field
How liberal or conservative is your state?
What percentage of each state identifies as conservative or liberal? The answers aren't always obvious
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Iran war appears to expand to Egypt's coast as drones hit gas port
Drone strikes hit gas vessels at an Egyptian port on the Mediterranean, as a poll shows little American support for the five-month war with Iran.
Blanche's nomination for AG on hold over fate of DOJ's "anti-weaponization fund"
Republican Sen. John Cornyn has demanded formal modifications to an agreement the Justice Department made with President Trump to settle his lawsuit against the IRS.
Sen. Paul: "Very real chance" Fauci could be prosecuted after Senate hearing
Hours after Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment in response to all questions during a Senate hearing, Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky told CBS News he believes Fauci could be prosecuted.
Possible Russian missile crashes in Poland during Russian attacks on Ukraine
Russian attacks across Ukraine killed at least eight people and an apparent Russian missile crashed in Poland, officials said.
U.S. economy slowed in second quarter as Iran war weighs on growth
Dconomic activity weakened between April and June as energy costs surged, new government data shows.
White House levels new allegation that China swept up voter data
The Trump administration on Thursday reiterated its view that China's alleged efforts to collect millions of American voter registration files constituted election interference.
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Trump-affiliated companies distance themselves from Trump-IRS deal
Top Senate Democrats sought answers about Trump IRS deal from mining company Kaz Resources, cryptocurrency companies World Liberty Financial and prediction markets Polymarket and Kalshi.
Dr. Deborah Birx: Fauci hearing shows there's still anger over handling of COVID
Dr. Deborah Birx offered "The Takeout" her takeaways on what the contentious Senate hearing with former colleague Dr. Anthony Fauci says about the nation's ability to move on from COVID.
DOJ asking secretive court to remove Afghan woman allegedly tied to terror plot
The DOJ is seeking to deport an Afghan woman who prosecutors allege is an "alien terrorist," in the first-ever test case before a secretive court that has never convened since it was created three decades ago.
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U.S. economy slowed in second quarter as Iran war weighs on growth
Economic activity weakened between April and June as energy costs surged, new government data shows.
Montana man, impaled by trekking pole, hikes out of mountains to get help
A hiker climbing Montana's highest peak slipped and impaled himself on his trekking pole as he fell, then hiked six miles off the mountain along with two friends to get help, he says.
White House levels new allegation that China swept up voter data
The Trump administration on Thursday reiterated its view that China's alleged efforts to collect millions of American voter registration files constituted election interference.
DOJ asking secretive court to remove Afghan woman allegedly tied to terror plot
The DOJ is seeking to deport an Afghan woman who prosecutors allege is an "alien terrorist," in the first-ever test case before a secretive court that has never convened since it was created three decades ago.
Husband of U.S. woman missing in Grenada doesn't suspect foul play
The husband of a North Carolina woman who went missing last week while visiting the Caribbean island of Grenada said Wednesday he believes "there was no foul play" in her disappearance.
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U.S. economy slowed in second quarter as Iran war weighs on growth
Economic activity weakened between April and June as energy costs surged, new government data shows.
Why are workers at leading AI companies calling for a slowdown in AI development?
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and other AI leaders say they support pacing the rapid advancement of AI's capabilities.
FTC sues Hims & Hers, alleging it shared health data with Meta, Snap
Telehealth platform disclosed users' "most private" health info and locked consumers into subscriptions, regulators allege.
Why are airlines banning humanoid robots from flights?
Three major U.S. airlines have quietly changed their policies to ban humanoid and animal-like robots from their flights.
Fed holds interest rates steady, but 3 officials vote for hike
Fed officials are leaving their benchmark rate unchanged for a fifth straight meeting, a sign they expect inflation to ease.
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White House levels new allegation that China swept up voter data
The Trump administration on Thursday reiterated its view that China's alleged efforts to collect millions of American voter registration files constituted election interference.
DOJ asking secretive court to remove Afghan woman allegedly tied to terror plot
The DOJ is seeking to deport an Afghan woman who prosecutors allege is an "alien terrorist," in the first-ever test case before a secretive court that has never convened since it was created three decades ago.
Blanche's nomination for AG on hold over fate of DOJ's "anti-weaponization fund"
Republican Sen. John Cornyn has demanded formal modifications to an agreement the Justice Department made with President Trump to settle his lawsuit against the IRS.
Acting CDC director says Fauci "abused the place of power" during pandemic
The acting director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday accused Dr. Anthony Fauci of an abuse of power during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr. Deborah Birx: Fauci hearing shows there's still anger over handling of COVID
Dr. Deborah Birx offered "The Takeout" her takeaways on what the contentious Senate hearing with former colleague Dr. Anthony Fauci says about the nation's ability to move on from COVID.
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Extended Interview: Jay Bhattacharya
Rob Gutman speaks with Jay Bhattacharya, director of the National Institutes of Health and acting director of the CDC, about Dr. Anthony Fauci's actions during the pandemic, the possible origins of COVID-19, vaccines and more.
Acting CDC director on Fauci's testimony
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, the director of the National Institutes of Health and the acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention spoke with Matt Gutman about Dr. Anthony Fauci's hearing on Wednesday and other health issues that affect many Americans.
Fauci invokes the Fifth over 100 times
Dr. Anthony Fauci faced an angry Senate hearing on Wednesday, with Republicans confronting him over diary entries and his handling of the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Nikole Killion has more.
FTC sues Hims & Hers, alleging it shared health data with Meta, Snap
Telehealth platform disclosed users' "most private" health info and locked consumers into subscriptions, regulators allege.
The gut's link to Parkinson's — and more takeaways from this week's "Healthful"
"Ask a Doctor" columnist Dr. Trisha Pasricha joined "Healthful" to discuss the brain-gut connection.
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Japan earthquake death toll climbs as hopes wane for additional rescues
The Kumamoto prefectural government said the powerful earthquake that hit southwestern Japan earlier this week has now killed at least 25 people, although the true death toll was likely higher.
Battle against monster wildfire in France boosted by improving weather
George and Amal Clooney are among thousands of residents in southwest France still displaced by a massive wildfire, but crews are gaining control.
Possible Russian missile crashes in Poland during Russian attacks on Ukraine
Russian attacks across Ukraine killed at least eight people and an apparent Russian missile crashed in Poland, officials said.
Husband of U.S. woman missing in Grenada doesn't suspect foul play
The husband of a North Carolina woman who went missing last week while visiting the Caribbean island of Grenada said Wednesday he believes "there was no foul play" in her disappearance.
Elephants that died in Kenya likely poisoned by cyanide-tainted tomatoes
Fifteen elephants in southern Kenya are suspected to have been poisoned by cyanide-contaminated tomatoes, according to wildlife authorities.
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BTS skipping the next Grammy Awards
BTS said they will not submit their latest album for Grammy consideration, which came after the group's yearslong hiatus to fulfill their mandatory military duty. Emily Curl explains why the group's decision may be connected to the academy adding a new category.
Actor Jared Leto facing allegations
Actor Jared Leto is facing allegations of criminal sexual conduct, which he has denied. In a new BBC documentary, four women accuse Leto of targeting them when they were underage. Lilia Luciano has the latest.
Zoe Saldaña on new season of "Lioness"
Zoe Saldaña tells "CBS Mornings" why this season of "Lioness" is demanding, how the series challenges the actors and what it's like working with Taylor Sheridan.
Singer-songwriter Glen Hansard killed in motorcycle crash
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
Actor Jared Leto accused of criminal sexual conduct by 4 women
Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.
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OpenAI interested in AI wearables
OpenAI's president says it is working on wearable and hardware options for its AI chatbots like ChatGPT. CNET editor-at-large Scott Stein joins CBS News to discuss this and other technology headlines.
Why are workers at leading AI companies calling for a slowdown in AI development?
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and other AI leaders say they support pacing the rapid advancement of AI's capabilities.
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.
FTC sues Hims & Hers, alleging it shared health data with Meta, Snap
Telehealth platform disclosed users' "most private" health info and locked consumers into subscriptions, regulators allege.
Why are airlines banning humanoid robots from flights?
Three major U.S. airlines have quietly changed their policies to ban humanoid and animal-like robots from their flights.
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How plants feel
Science shows us that, even though plants don't have brains, they seem to have a nervous system that responds to touch in remarkable ways. Robert Krulwich and puppeteer Barnaby Dixon explore the science of thigmomorphogenesis (the phenomenon of plants reacting to outside stimulae), a discussion that plants the seeds for a song.
Nearly 30 beluga whales sent to the U.S.
Nearly 30 beluga whales were sent to aquariums across the U.S. in a multinational emergency operation after their home aquarium in Canada shuttered. Jared Ochacher reports.
SpaceX launches first rocket since IPO
Elon Musk's aerospace company, SpaceX, launched its massive Starship rocket in its first test flight since the company went public. Since achieving the largest IPO in history, SpaceX's stock has dropped drastically. Mark Strassmann takes a look.
Wildfire smoke continues to shroud U.S.
Millions of people are enduring dangerous air quality as Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds the skies. Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan, explains how climate change is worsening wildfires.
How AI data centers impact the environment
New York has become the first state to impose a temporary moratorium on data center development while state lawmakers lay the groundwork to assess environmental and social impacts. Dr. Mike Weinstein, the director of sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University, explains what we know about the wider environmental impact data centers.
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Lindsay Clancy murder trial centers on ex's 911 call: "She killed the kids"
Prosecutors allege Lindsay Clancy made a "calculated decision" in killing her kids, while the defense says she was overmedicated and suffering from extreme postpartum psychosis.
New testimony in Lindsay Clancy's trial
On the second day of the triple murder trial of a Massachusetts mom who killed her three children, the judge heard new testimony and evidence. Prosecutors asked her ex-husband to describe the moment he returned home on Jan. 24, 2023. Shanelle Kaul reports on the details.
911 call played in Lindsay Clancy trial
Wednesday marked the second day of the high-profile trial against Lindsay Clancy. She's charged with three counts of first-degree murder and facing life in prison for the killings of her three children in 2023. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul reports.
Salman Rushdie attacker convicted in terrorism trial over 2022 stabbing
A man has been convicted of federal terrorism charges in the 2022 stabbing that severely injured author Salman Rushdie.
Teen hitman guilty of U.K. murder plot for Swedish crime group with Iran links
A 19-year-old Norwegian hitman was found guilty of an assassination plot after sending selfies with weapons to his girlfriend and friends.
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Russian Soyuz brings three home after 8 months at space station
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship blasts off on 13th test flight
An upgraded version of the world's most powerful rocket is key to landing NASA astronauts on the moon in the agency's Artemis program.
Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
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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.
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Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Inside the intense Senate COVID-19 hearing
Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment over a hundred times during a contentious Senate hearing on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Eye Opener: Widening war in Middle East
There are new strikes between the U.S. and Iran as the war in the Middle East widens. Plus, Dr. Fauci refuses to answer questions under oath about the COVID-19 pandemic from Republican senators. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.
BTS skipping the next Grammy Awards
BTS said they will not submit their latest album for Grammy consideration, which came after the group's yearslong hiatus to fulfill their mandatory military duty. Emily Curl explains why the group's decision may be connected to the academy adding a new category.
Actor Jared Leto facing allegations
Actor Jared Leto is facing allegations of criminal sexual conduct, which he has denied. In a new BBC documentary, four women accuse Leto of targeting them when they were underage. Lilia Luciano has the latest.
Russia targets Ukraine with volley of strikes
Russia struck Ukraine with deadly attacks overnight. Meanwhile, Polish leadership is blaming Russia for allegedly violating NATO airspace rules after a missile landed over its shared border with Ukraine. CBS News' Aidan Stretch reports.