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8/6: Evening News
The number of Zika cases in the United States topped 1,800 this week, mostly from travel to foreign countries; A new statue of Lucille Ball was unveiled on what would have been her 105th birthday, as seen on Buffalo.com.
Trump campaign tries to recover
Campaigning in Indiana and Ohio, Republican vice presidential nominee Mike Pence tried to rally his party behind Donald Trump after a troublesome week for the campaign. This tactical change comes after polls nationally and in 11 key battleground states show Trump losing ground to Hillary Clinton. Errol Barnett reports.
Clinton's poll numbers up
CBS News' director of elections Anthony Salvanto weighs on on what's driving the big shift to Clinton in the latest polls.
Trump numbers fall
National polls show Hillary Clinton has opened a seven-point lead over Donald Trump, who is coming off a rough week of missteps, reports Dean Reynolds.
Kaine: Trump is "confused"
Hillary Clinton's running mate Sen. Tim Kaine, who has served on the Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees, responds to Donald Trump's claim that he saw a video of "money pouring off a plane," referring to the $400 million cash payment the U.S. sent to Iran. Watch Kaine's full interview with Norah O'Donnell Friday on "CBS This Morning."
8/4: Evening News
The CDC says aerial spraying of a pesticide in Miami's Zika zone was very effective; over 47,000 veterans are homeless and 13,000 live on the streets
Obama ISIS press conference
President Obama addressed the nation from the Pentagon Thursday. He said ISIS admits it's likely to lose key strongholds in the Middle East and gave an update on the U.S. fight against Zika. Obama also discussed the payment made to Iran which many saw as a ransom payment. See the president's full remarks.
Clinton pulls ahead
New polls show that Hillary Clinton is pulling ahead in 3 battleground states. What is behind the new surge? Nancy Cordes reports.
Obama press conference
President Obama insisted the $400 million transferred to Iran was not a ransom and not secret during a press conference Thursday. He also said Donald Trump's claims that the Nov. election might be rigged are "ridiculous." Margaret Brennan has more
Obama on ISIS analysis
At a news conference Thursday, President Obama addressed the United States' effort to combat ISIS, the 400 million dollar payment made to Iran, and the 2016 campaign. CBS News senior political editor Steve Chaggaris and vice president of The Heritage Foundation James Carafano join CBSN to break down the president's remarks.
Trump in Maine
After the most turbulent week in his campaign, Donald Trump drew big crowds in Maine. He used most of his speaking time to attack Hillary Clinton. Major Garrett has more.
Trump in Maine
At a rally in Maine Thursday, Donald Trump said again that he watched video of Iran receiving money from the U.S. Trump's own campaign has said that video doesn't exist. He also railed against Muslim immigration. See Trump's full remarks.
Tim Kaine interview
In an interview with Norah O'Donnell, Hillary Clinton's running mate Tim Kaine was questioned about Clinton's email history. The interview will air Friday on "CBS This Morning."
Clinton in Vegas
Hillary Clinton dealt with a protester and bashed Donald Trump for union busting during a rally in Las Vegas Thursday. See Clinton's full remarks.
8/3 Evening News
Donald Trump said at a rally Wednesday his campaign has never been so well united -- but those close to him say otherwise; The views from the millennium tower were well worth the 2.1 million dollars Pat and Jerry Dobson paid for their two-bedroom apartment
GOP vs Trump
The past week, Donald Trump has done and said a number of unpopular things. Even some fellow Republicans are admonishing the Republican presidential candidate. CBSN's political panel examines the situation.
Campaign chaos
Donald Trump's campaign destabilization is making headlines this week, but John Dickerson says the campaign has been in that state for awhile. The CBS News political director and host of "Face the Nation" joins CBSN to talk about how the campaign is running out of time to get it together.
Clinton Colorado rally
At a rally in Colorado, Hillary Clinton threw jabs at Donald Trump's outsourcing of product manufacturing. She did so while wearing a scarf made at a Denver factory she visited earlier in the day. See her full remarks.
Dickerson on campaign turmoil
CBS News Political Director and host of "Face the Nation" John Dickerson offers his insight on the week so far in the race for the White House.
Clinton benefiting from Trump
Hillary Clinton's campaign thought they would have to deal with more fallout from the DNC email hack or more questions about Clinton's own email honesty this week. Instead, the spotlight has been largely off the Democratic presidential candidate thanks to her opponent. Nancy Cordes has more.
Trump campaign in chaos
Donald Trump said at a rally Wednesday his campaign has never been so well united - but those close to him say otherwise. Fellow Republicans are starting to turn on Trump and his own running mate, Mike Pence, is contradicting Trump by endorsing John McCain and Paul Ryan. Major Garrett has more.
White House defends Iran payment
The Obama administration is being accused of paying $400 million dollars worth of "ransom" for the release of four American hostages in January. CBS News foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan joins CBSN with the latest from the White House.
Trump vs GOP
Republican nominee Donald Trump is at odds with his own party and is saying that he is not ready to endorse House Speaker Paul Ryan and Arizona Sen. John McCain in their re-election efforts. Republican strategist Kevin Sheridan and national political reporter for The Hill Jonathan Swan join CBSN to discuss the GOP war of words.
8/2: Evening News
Less than two weeks after a Republican convention that stressed party unity, Donald Trump has said he won't endorse two of his most prominent Republican colleagues; according to the old saying, "you can't reinvent the wheel," but when it comes to the ferris wheel, cities across the globe are doing just that
DOJ faces continued backlash over limited Epstein files release
The Justice Department is facing continued backlash over its partial releases of the Epstein files, with lawmakers and survivors denouncing the limited nature of the disclosures.
Trump admin says it's halting offshore wind projects over security risk
Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum said the agency is pausing leases for five offshore wind farms "due to national security concerns."
Trump to make announcement with Hegseth on shipbuilding
President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are speaking from the president's Florida estate.
Bondi Beach gunmen got firearms training together, police say
The man police say killed 15 people at Sydney's Bondi Beach along with his father obtained firearms training with him, documents show.
Vance tries to unify conservatives as rifts exposed at Turning Point USA
Rifts over the direction of the conservative movement emerged during Turning Point USA's conference, as speakers attacked each other by name.
Barry Manilow reveals lung cancer diagnosis, cancels concerts due to surgery
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Denmark summoning U.S. ambassador after Trump names special envoy to Greenland
The president's move angered Danish officials. Greenland is a Danish autonomous territory he's often expressed interest in obtaining.
Russian general killed by bomb under his car in Moscow
A Russian general was killed when a bomb detonated under his car in Moscow and investigators said Ukraine could be behind the attack.
Chris Rea, British singer of "Driving Home for Christmas," dies at 74
Chris Rea found fame in the 1980s in Britain with hits such as "Fool (If You Think It's Over)" and "Let's Dance."
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Aetna to cover IVF treatments for same-sex couples in national settlement
A federal judge has approved a preliminary agreement for a class action lawsuit requiring Aetna to cover fertility treatments for same-sex couples as they do with heterosexual couples.
Trump to make announcement with Hegseth on shipbuilding
President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are speaking from the president's Florida estate.
What's behind the surge in gold and silver prices?
Analysts point to rising geopolitical tensions and softer monetary policy as driving the year-end surge.
Flu season is ramping up, and some experts are "pretty worried"
Doctors and scientists say this year's influenza season could be tougher than usual, with a new version of the flu virus, called H3N2, spreading quickly.
Barry Manilow reveals lung cancer diagnosis, cancels concerts due to surgery
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
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Aetna to cover IVF treatments for same-sex couples in national settlement
A federal judge has approved a preliminary agreement for a class action lawsuit requiring Aetna to cover fertility treatments for same-sex couples as they do with heterosexual couples.
What's behind the surge in gold and silver prices?
Analysts point to rising geopolitical tensions and softer monetary policy as driving the year-end surge.
Instacart to end AI price tests for retailers following investigation
Instacart had drawn criticism for testing an AI-based system that enabled retailers to charge different prices for the same grocery items.
Trump admin says it's halting offshore wind projects over security risk
Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum said the agency is pausing leases for five offshore wind farms "due to national security concerns."
Jim Beam to pause production at its main distillery on Jan. 1
The main distillery will be closed for site enhancements, the company said. The pause comes after whiskey production has dropped amid a challenging year.
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Trump to make announcement with Hegseth on shipbuilding
President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are speaking from the president's Florida estate.
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani to be sworn in by Letitia James, Bernie Sanders
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani will be sworn in by two prominent Democrats on New Year's Day.
DOJ faces continued backlash over limited Epstein files release
The Justice Department is facing continued backlash over its partial releases of the Epstein files, with lawmakers and survivors denouncing the limited scope of the disclosures.
Trump admin says it's halting offshore wind projects over security risk
Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum said the agency is pausing leases for five offshore wind farms "due to national security concerns."
Vance tries to unify conservatives as rifts exposed at Turning Point USA
Rifts over the direction of the conservative movement emerged during Turning Point USA's conference, as speakers attacked each other by name.
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Aetna to cover IVF treatments for same-sex couples in national settlement
A federal judge has approved a preliminary agreement for a class action lawsuit requiring Aetna to cover fertility treatments for same-sex couples as they do with heterosexual couples.
Flu season is ramping up, and some experts are "pretty worried"
Doctors and scientists say this year's influenza season could be tougher than usual, with a new version of the flu virus, called H3N2, spreading quickly.
Finding hope through cancer clinical trials
#LillyPartner Cancer clinical trials can offer patients access to investigational treatments that can be explored as early as the time of diagnosis. Ovarian cancer survivor Alicia Dellario and Dr. Arjun Balar, senior vice president of global clinical development at Eli Lilly and Company, join "CBS Mornings" to talk about the potential benefits of cancer clinical trials -- and clarify common misconceptions. Visit cancerclinicaltrials.lilly.com for more information. (Sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company)
Details on new flu strain as cases rise
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates there have been 4.6 million flu cases across the U.S. since the season began. Dr. Amanda Kravitz, a pediatrician at Weill Cornell in New York, explains what to know about rising cases, symptoms to watch for and how to protect your family.
Flu cases surging nationwide
Flu cases are on the rise across the country with CDC data showing more than 4 million illnesses this season resulting in roughly 2,000 deaths, including two children. Dr. Benjamin Abella, chair of emergency medicine at the Mount Sinai Health System in New York City, joined CBS News to discuss.
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Banksy unveils new art in London
The elusive street artist posted two photos of an artwork on his official Instagram account amid speculation that he was behind it. An identical image appeared elsewhere.
Chris Rea, British singer of "Driving Home for Christmas," dies at 74
Chris Rea found fame in the 1980s in Britain with hits such as "Fool (If You Think It's Over)" and "Let's Dance."
Bondi Beach gunmen got firearms training together, police say
The man police say killed 15 people at Sydney's Bondi Beach along with his father obtained firearms training with him, documents show.
Denmark summoning U.S. ambassador after Trump names special envoy to Greenland
Denmark says it will summon the U.S. ambassador after President Trump appointed a special envoy to Greenland, the Danish autonomous territory he has often expressed interest in.
Russian general killed by bomb under his car in Moscow
A Russian general was killed when a bomb detonated under his car in Moscow and investigators said Ukraine could be behind the attack.
Entertainment
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Barry Manilow reveals lung cancer diagnosis, cancels concerts due to surgery
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Chris Rea, British singer of "Driving Home for Christmas," dies at 74
Chris Rea found fame in the 1980s in Britain with hits such as "Fool (If You Think It's Over)" and "Let's Dance."
Actor James Ransone, known for his role in "The Wire," dies at 46
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Young People's Chorus of NYC: "Jolly Toyland"
To mark the Christmas season, "Sunday Morning" presents a performance by the Young People's Chorus of New York City, of "Jolly Toyland," arranged by Francisco J. Nunez.
Young People's Chorus of NYC: "Deck the Halls"
"Sunday Morning" gifts to its viewers a Christmas tradition: a performance by the Young People's Chorus of New York City. They present "Deck the Halls," arranged by Francisco J. Nunez and Jim Papoulis.
Technology
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Tech companies push for data centers
Massive tech companies wanting to build more data centers in the U.S. are lobbying for support among Americans, according to a recent report by POLITICO. Gabby Miller joins CBS News with more on her reporting.
Top tech gadgets of 2025
Timothy Werth, a tech editor at Mashable, joins "CBS News 24/7" to discuss the best gadgets of 2025.
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.
Instacart to end AI price tests for retailers following investigation
Instacart had drawn criticism for testing an AI-based system that enabled retailers to charge different prices for the same grocery items.
Want to work in AI? Here are the skills to master, economist says
Rapid emergence of AI will foster demand for new types of workers, including "explainers" and bias auditors, according to economist Robert Seamans.
Science
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Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Dinosaur tracks showing "herds moving in synchrony" found in Italy
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
Fossil footprints in Bolivia reveal dinosaurs' awkward attempts to swim
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
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Former classmate on Brown shooting suspect
More details are emerging about Claudio Manuel Neves Valente, the man suspected of carrying out a deadly shooting at Brown University before allegedly targeting an MIT professor. CBS News Boston has more.
Lates on Epstein files released
At least a dozen files initially released by the Justice Department by the Dec. 19 deadline were removed from the website, CBS News has found. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
Video shows shoplifting suspect pulling gun
A video from an Ohio Walmart shows a shoplifting suspect pulling a gun on officers while being questioned in a security room. CBS News' Adriana Diaz reports.
Trump targets more Venezuelan oil tankers
The Trump administration seized a second oil tanker near Venezuela and announced a third is being pursued, a U.S. official tells CBS News. This comes as lawmakers react to the Justice Department's release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.
Search underway for swimmer missing at Pacific Grove's Lovers Point in possible shark attack
Search efforts are underway in Pacific Grove after a swimmer went missing Sunday afternoon.
Space
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Space
NASA's search for next lunar rover
NASA astronauts took their first drive on the moon 54 years ago. Now, three companies are competing for a NASA contract to build a new lunar rover for use starting with the Artemis 5 mission in 2030. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Artemis 2 astronauts rehearse countdown for upcoming moon launch
NASA is gearing up to send four Artemis astronauts on looping test flight around the moon in 2026.
Woman is first wheelchair user launched into space
A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
Blue Origin safely launches wheelchair user to space and back
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
Jared Isaacman, billionaire who's flown with SpaceX, confirmed to lead NASA
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
"Son of Sam": A serial killer's reign of terror
Calling himself the "Son of Sam" in a letter left at one of the crime scenes, David Berkowitz claimed voices were ordering him to kill -- starting in the summer of 1976, he went on a 13-month spree of impulse killings in New York City that left six dead and seven injured
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Former classmate on Brown shooting suspect
More details are emerging about Claudio Manuel Neves Valente, the man suspected of carrying out a deadly shooting at Brown University before allegedly targeting an MIT professor. CBS News Boston has more.
Tech companies push for data centers
Massive tech companies wanting to build more data centers in the U.S. are lobbying for support among Americans, according to a recent report by POLITICO. Gabby Miller joins CBS News with more on her reporting.
Gold and silver prices surge
Inflation, global conflicts, and other economic factors may be contributing to the sharp rise in gold and silver prices. CBS News contributor Javier E. David has more.
Americans remain concerned on affordability
A recent CBS News poll shows how Americans are feeling about the costs of health care, food and housing. CBS News' Anthony Salvanto has more following President Trump's comments on the state of the U.S. economy.
U.S. airports and roads brace for travelers
American airports and roads are expecting an immense number of travelers for the 2025 holiday season. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez reports.