Georgia leaders reject Trump's push to overturn election results
Governor Brian Kemp and Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan, both Republicans, said allowing a separate slate of presidential electors to be selected would be illegal.
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Trump travels to Georgia ahead of Senate runoff
President Trump will host a rally Saturday in Georgia for the two Republican Senate candidates in the state's January runoff. His involvement on the campaign trail comes after the Washington Post reports Mr. Trump called Georgia's Governor Brian Kemp on Saturday to ask for his assistance in overturning the state's results in the 2020 election. CBS News 2020 campaign reporter Tim Perry has the latest.
Local Matters: Georgia begins 2nd vote recount
Georgia began a second recount of votes on Tuesday at the request of the Trump campaign, even though the state certified its election results last week. The first recount done by hand confirmed President-elect Joe Biden won the state by more than 12,000 votes. Tia Mitchell, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Washington correspondent, joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss the recount and the state's critical Senate runoff races.
Trump campaign calls for another Georgia recount
The 2020 Trump campaign is now asking for a second recount in Georgia after the state certified President-elect Joe Biden as the winner on Friday. The campaign continues to lose election lawsuit challenges in court. CBS News 2020 campaign reporter LaCrai Mitchell joined CBSN AM with the latest.
Trump campaign requests recount in Georgia
Georgia earlier in the week already completed a full hand recount of all the ballots in the state at the behest of the secretary of state.
Georgia governor calls for audit after state certifies election results
Georgia's secretary of state said earlier Friday that Joe Biden had been certified as the winner of Georgia's 16 electoral votes.
Georgia governor allows local mask mandates, with limits
Governor Brian Kemp signed an executive order Saturday.
White House report recommends Georgia issue statewide mask mandate
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp is trying to stop Atlanta from mandating masks.
Georgia governor withdrawing lawsuit against Atlanta mayor
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp had claimed that the city was imposing more restrictive measures than his executive orders amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Atlanta mayor on lawsuit from Governor Kemp
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss Georgia Governor Brian Kemp's lawsuit against her and the Atlanta City Council over the city's new mask mandate and rollback to Phase 1.
Atlanta mayor says Georgia governor's actions are "simply bizarre"
"This blame game is most unusual," Bottoms said.
Atlanta mayor slams Georgia governor after he sues her over masks
Mayor Bottoms called Governor Kemp a "Trump loyalist" who was working hard to "please" Mr. Trump at the expense of Georgia residents.
Georgia governor sues Atlanta officials over face mask mandate
Governor Brian Kemp said that Atlanta officials can't enforce people in the city to wear masks or follow restrictive social distancing guidelines, despite the area making up more than a quarter of coronavirus cases in the state.
Trump ups immigration rhetoric
President Trump is increasing his rhetoric on immigration ahead of the midterms. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe; CBSN political contributor Sabrina Siddiqui; and NPR White House correspondent Ayesha Rascoe join CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss the latest.
Georgia primaries
Democrat Stacey Abrams won Tuesday's Georgia primary for governor and became the first black woman to be nominated by a major party for governor. She will face either Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle or Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp in the general election. In the state's sixth district, another black woman, Lucy McBath, advanced to a runoff election for a shot at making the general election, where she would face U.S. Rep. Karen Handel. Greg Bluestein, political reporter for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joins CBSN to discuss the key races.
Georgia governor rescinds mask orders across the state
Savannah Mayor Van Johnson, who was the first local official to defy Kemp, tweeted: "Ignore the science and survive the best you can."
"No way" to bring down virus cases without mask mandates, doctor says
One doctor in Georgia said it feels like Governor Kemp is "actively trying to kill people," Dr. Uché Blackstock told CBSN.
Georgia governor "does not give a damn about us," mayor says after mask decision
Governor Brian Kemp is explicitly banning cities and counties in the state from ordering people to wear masks in public.
Atlanta mayor orders city to return to Phase 1
"Georgia reopened in a reckless manner and the people of our city and state are suffering the consequences," Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, who tested positive, said Friday.
Georgia governor signs landmark hate crimes bill into law
Advocates and lawmakers renewed their efforts to pass a hate crime bill after the killing of Ahmaud Arbery.
Trump threatens to move GOP convention
President Trump is threatening to move the Republican National Convention from North Carolina, and both Florida's and Georgia's governors have offered to take over hosting on short notice. Steve Contorno, political editor for the Tampa Bay Times, spoke to CBSN's Tanya Rivero about where the convention could end up.
Florida and Georgia governors express interest in hosting RNC
President Trump has threatened to pull the Republican National Convention out of North Carolina.
Georgia passes restrictive abortion bill
Georgia lawmakers have passed one of the nation's most restrictive abortion bills. It would ban abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected. CBS News reporter Kate Smith joined CBSN to explain whether it will become law and if legislation like this could threaten federal abortion rights.
Governor plans to reopen Georgia
Georgia's Republican Governor Brian Kemp has announced plans to roll back stay-at-home restrictions and reopen businesses even though health experts warn the coronavirus outbreak is still spreading. Greg Bluestein, a political reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joins CBSN with the latest.
Georgia reopens some businesses amid heavy criticism
Georgia has partially reopened some non-essential businesses such as gyms, tattoo parlors, and barbershops. President Trump has voiced disapproval over the decision. Mark Strassmann reports.
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25 years after 9/11 attacks, America reflects and remembers
Four former presidents are at the World Trade Center memorial site for 9/11 commemorations, while President Trump is visiting the Pentagon.
Where does the case against the alleged 9/11 plotters stand?
The trial of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and three other alleged 9/11 plotters is scheduled to begin in June 2028.
Explore NYC's transformation since 9/11 through images, personal accounts
An in-depth look at how 9/11 has changed Lower Manhattan and beyond, 25 years after the World Trade Center attacks.
Lindsay Clancy juror reveals more about holdout and what swayed her own decision
A mistrial was declared in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy after jurors could not reach a unanimous decision. One of the jurors shares details on their deliberations in an interview with Gayle King.
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Diesel hits record $6 a gallon as Houthis take key Red Sea territory
Diesel prices in the U.S. have hit a painful new milestone, $6 a gallon as, reports said, Houthi rebels in Yemen took key territory along the Red Sea.
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25 years later, family meets woman who took flight attendant's historic 9/11 call
An American Airlines reservations agent who took Betty Ong's historic 9/11 call recalls the flight attendant's bravery.
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Trump shares more details on $5,000 dividends in exclusive interview
CBS News Texas political reporter Jack Fink spoke with President Trump for an exclusive interview during the president's visit to North Texas.
August CPI shows inflation held at 3.4%, slightly hotter than expected
The report comes at a pivotal moment for the Federal Reserve, which is scheduled to meet next week to decide whether to hike interest rates.
Afghan girls who study in secret want you to read their "letters to the world"
21 Afghan girls, bravely defying the Taliban by continuing to study, handed CBS News letters containing their stifled, often humble dreams "for an ordinary life."
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Ross Fire still burning, with over 90,000 acres scorched
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
Lindsay Clancy juror reveals more about holdout and what swayed her own decision
A mistrial was declared in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy after jurors could not reach a unanimous decision. One of the jurors shares details on their deliberations in an interview with Gayle King.
CPI rose at 3.4% pace in August, raising odds of Fed rate hike this month
The report comes at a pivotal moment for the Federal Reserve, which is scheduled to meet next week to decide whether to hike interest rates.
How would consumers feel a U.S. ban on Canadian booze and other products?
One Canadian whiskey maker has found a workaround to Trump's Canadian alcohol ban.
Where does the case against the alleged 9/11 plotters stand?
The trial of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and three other alleged 9/11 plotters is scheduled to begin in June 2028.
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CPI rose at 3.4% pace in August, raising odds of Fed rate hike this month
The report comes at a pivotal moment for the Federal Reserve, which is scheduled to meet next week to decide whether to hike interest rates.
How would consumers feel a U.S. ban on Canadian booze and other products?
One Canadian whiskey maker has found a workaround to Trump's Canadian alcohol ban.
Ex-Anthropic researcher warns AI could grow "smart enough to kill us"
The development of AI "doesn't look that different from say, 'Terminator,' or from science fiction films," Jacob Coxon said.
Diesel prices in U.S. top $6 a gallon for first time ever
The price of diesel has soared more than 60% over the last year, a surge energy experts say is likely to continue. Here's why.
Trump's $5,000 payments would reignite inflation, economists say
Mr. Trump's pledge to give $5,000 to Americans would stoke inflation and worsen the nation's fiscal outlook, according to economists.
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How would consumers feel a U.S. ban on Canadian booze and other products?
One Canadian whiskey maker has found a workaround to Trump's Canadian alcohol ban.
Where does the case against the alleged 9/11 plotters stand?
The trial of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and three other alleged 9/11 plotters is scheduled to begin in June 2028.
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25 years after 9/11 attacks, America reflects and remembers
Four former presidents are at the World Trade Center memorial site for 9/11 commemorations, while President Trump is visiting the Pentagon.
GOP Rep. Rob Bresnahan campaigns on data center limits while investing in industry
According to a financial disclosure, the Pennsylvania lawmaker holds investments in companies positioned to benefit from the data center industry's continued growth.
Surrogate appeals to Supreme Court in custody dispute over baby with heart defect
A California couple's surrogate who refused their wishes to have an abortion has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene in a custody dispute over the 4-week-old child, who was born in Texas with a serious heart defect.
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Coroner releases details on 2 infant deaths in Pennsylvania measles outbreak
Neither infant was old enough to be vaccinated. The first dose of the measles vaccine is typically given at around 1 year of age.
How donating blood could reveal clues about your own health
Amid a national blood supply crisis, Dr. Courtney Lawrence sat down with Norah O'Donnell to talk about donating blood, health myths and more.
A generation of kids suffers as Trump destabilizes immigrant families
Children in immigrant families are facing multiple health threats from President Trump's policies.
NYC officials release unseen post-9/11 air quality documents
New York City officials released thousands of previously unseen documents questioning the air quality at Ground Zero following the 9/11 attacks.
What is postpartum psychosis?
Experts discuss the symptoms, diagnosis and stigma surrounding postpartum psychosis (not to be confused with postpartum depression), a psychiatric emergency with symptoms that can be extreme and dangerous, as testified in the trial of Lindsay Clancy.
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American woman allegedly smuggled drugs for free trip to Japan
One of the women told police that she took the job for the money and because "I was attracted by the fact I could go to Japan for free," Nippon TV reported.
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Diesel hits record $6 a gallon as Houthis take key Red Sea territory
Diesel prices in the U.S. have hit a painful new milestone, $6 a gallon as, reports said, Houthi rebels in Yemen took key territory along the Red Sea.
Anthropic says scientists used AI for possible biological weapons development
Anthropic said it blocked scientists who used its Claude AI models "in ways that could support biological weapons development."
Spain's spy agency warned of Ceuta border breach plans before crisis, declassified files show
Spain's national intelligence agency issued multiple warnings about a potential mass crossing of migrants from Morocco into the Spanish exclave of Ceuta, declassified documents show.
25 people killed in fire on cargo ship docked in China, state media reports
The deadly fire broke out when the cargo ship was docked for repairs at a major shipping hub on China's northeastern coast.
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Dolly Parton's sister on Dolly's marriage
Dolly Parton's younger sister sat down with Gayle King for a conversation that included Dolly's makeup routine and her decades-long love affair with her husband Carl.
Sandra Bullock, Lee Pace on "Practical Magic 2"
Sandra Bullock and Lee Pace sat down with Adriana Diaz to discuss "Practical Magic 2," which premieres Friday.
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Stella Parton says her sister Dolly was prepared and at peace when she died
Stella Parton gives insight into her sister Dolly Parton's marriage, makeup habits and views on death in an exclusive CBS News interview.
Dolly Parton's sister on star's life, death
Dolly Parton's sister, Stella, sits down with Gayle King for her first interview since Dolly's death to discuss her sister's legendary life. Stella Parton says the country star was "definitely prepared" and at peace when she died last month.
Fashion designer Romeo Hunte shares new pieces
Fashion designer Romeo Hunte joins "The Daily Report" to discuss pieces in his new collection as New York Fashion Week kicks off.
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Are bioweapons a looming AI threat?
Some tech insiders are sounding the alarm on the dangers of artificial intelligence, which could be used to disable critical infrastructure or create biological weapons. Dr. Céline Gounder weighs in.
AI could "kill us all," researcher says
Two tech insiders are sounding the alarm on artificial intelligence. Former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon warns that AI could "kill us all," and now former Google DeepMind researcher Alex Turner warns that society is "just not prepared."
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.
Ex-Anthropic researcher warns AI could grow "smart enough to kill us"
The development of AI "doesn't look that different from say, 'Terminator,' or from science fiction films," Jacob Coxon said.
Expert on threats of AI "superintelligence"
Public concerns over the threat of "superintelligence" are on the rise following comments from a former Anthropic researcher that the technology could kill off humanity. J.B Branch, director of federal AI governance and technology policy at Public Citizen, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
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First-ever adult T. rex trackway found in North Dakota
Paleontologists have identified the first known trackway made by a full-grown Tyrannosaurus rex, and the discovery was made in the North Dakota badlands.
Ig Nobel prizes go to scientists studying cockroach milk, nose-blowing, more
Ten research teams were honored at a satirical science awards ceremony that was hosted outside the U.S. for the first time due to travel concerns. A study of cockroach milk was among the winners.
Vote on the fattest marmot now
Marmots, not bears, are the largest "true" hibernating mammal, UCLA marmot researchers Katie Adler and Emily Renkey say. The two share more fun facts about these cute creatures and explain how to vote for the fattest marmot.
NASA plans to launch new space telescope
NASA's new telescope could change the way we see space. With a wide-field camera that will reveal an area up to 200 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope, and an orbit a million miles from Earth, the Nancy Grace Roman telescope is expected to find tens of thousands of unknown exoplanets.
Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here's what to do if you see one.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
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American woman allegedly smuggled drugs for free trip to Japan
One of the women told police that she took the job for the money and because "I was attracted by the fact I could go to Japan for free," Nippon TV reported.
Lindsay Clancy trial juror on deliberations
A juror in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial joined "CBS Mornings" to talk about the makeup of the jury, revealing the holdout juror was a Black man. She described her thought process during deliberations and revealed details of what happened behind closed doors.
Where does the case against the alleged 9/11 plotters stand?
The trial of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and three other alleged 9/11 plotters is scheduled to begin in June 2028.
Ex-FBI agent on hunt for alleged 9/11 planner
"Daughters of 9/11," a new documentary airing on CBS on Friday, follows two women who lost their fathers in the attacks and are demanding alleged mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed be held accountable. Their journey leads them to Retired FBI Special Agent Frank Pellegrino, who spent more than a decade hunting for Mohammed and eventually questioned him. Pellegrino joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Lindsay Clancy lawyer files to toss mistrial
Lindsay Clancy's defense attorney, Kevin Reddington, filed a motion Thursday to throw out last week's mistrial and acquit Clancy. Clancy admitted to killing her three children, but pled not guilty to murder charges, arguing she was suffering from postpartum psychosis.
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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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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
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Dolly Parton: An extraordinary life in pictures
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Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
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Summer music highlights of 2026
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Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
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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Some tech insiders are sounding the alarm on the dangers of artificial intelligence, which could be used to disable critical infrastructure or create biological weapons. Dr. Céline Gounder weighs in.
Watch: Second moment of silence in NYC
Hijackers crashed United Airlines Flight 175 into the South Tower of the World Trade Center at 9:03 a.m. ET on Sept. 11, 2001. The second moment of silence is one of seven to commemorate the events 25 years ago that changed the U.S. forever.
AI could "kill us all," researcher says
Two tech insiders are sounding the alarm on artificial intelligence. Former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon warns that AI could "kill us all," and now former Google DeepMind researcher Alex Turner warns that society is "just not prepared."
JD Vance's speech at GOP midterm convention
Usually reserved for presidential cycles, Republicans held their first midterm convention in Dallas. Ed O'Keefe has more details.
Former acting CIA director remembers 9/11
Michael Morell, the former acting CIA director, remembers briefing President George W. Bush on Sept. 11, 2001, as terrorists attacked the U.S. Morell was also with President Barack Obama 10 years later when Osama bin Laden was killed.