Democrat Mike Espy announces Senate run in Mississippi
The former Secretary of Agriculture ran for the Senate in a 2018 special election
The former Secretary of Agriculture ran for the Senate in a 2018 special election
Former Sen. Thad Cochran has died at the age of 81. The Mississippi Republican was first elected to the Senate in 1978 and was the 10th-longest-serving senator in U.S. history when he retired in 2018. Reena Ninan has more.
Cochran, a Mississippi Republican, was a 45-year veteran of Congress who resigned amid health concerns in 2018
Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith has won Mississippi's Senate runoff race. She defeated Democrat Mike Epsy in an election marred by her controversial remark on attending a public hanging. Caleb Bedillion, government and politics reporter for the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, joins CBSN to explain how Hyde-Smith won.
In special run-off election, Republican Hyde-Smith has become the first woman elected to the Senate from the state
CBSN's Tanya Rivero is joined by CBS News director of surveys and elections Anthony Salvanto, CBS News political contributor and Republicans strategist Leslie Sanchez, and CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe for analysis.
The last federal election of 2018 remains up for grabs, even though Republicans once thought it was in the bag. Leslie Sanchez, a GOP strategist and CBS News contributor, joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss the Mississippi Senate race.
Cindy Hyde-Smith wins Mississippi Senate Runoff; First basketball game since deadly Camp Fire
"I'm voting for Smith, I just think she's the less of the two evils," says one Republican voter
The president spent several hours Monday night in Mississippi on a mission to hold onto the last U.S. Senate seat to be decided this year. He led two campaign rallies for Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith who faces a runoff election against Mike Espy today. Ed O'Keefe reports.
The president has defended the Republican candidate amid her controversial remarks
President Trump traveled to Mississippi Monday to make the case that people need to get out and vote for Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, who faces Democrat Mike Espy on Tuesday in a runoff election. CBSNews.com White House reporter Kathryn Watson joins CBSN from Biloxi, Mississippi, to discuss the rallies.
One sign read: "We're hanging nooses to remind people that times haven't changed"
President Trump is in Mississippi stumping for what was considered a reliable red seat but has become surprisingly competitive. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" from Tupelo, Mississippi, to discuss how democrats are trying to flip the seat blue ahead of Tuesday's special election.
The president spoke to reporters as he was departing for campaign rallies on behalf of Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith
Mississippi goes to the polls on Tuesday for a special election run-off in the U.S. Senate race
A spokesperson for U.S. baseball's governing body said the contribution was made in connection to an event attended by MLB lobbyists.
From Cyber Monday to a Senate runoff election in Mississippi, "Sunday Morning" takes a look at some notable events of the week ahead
At a debate Tuesday, Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith appeared to walk back comments that she would attend a public hanging. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN's Reena Ninan to discuss how the candidate's remarks have given an edge to Democratic candidate Mike Espy in the very red South.
Voters in Mississippi are gearing up for Tuesday's Senate runoff election. Former Rep. Mike Espy, a Democrat, is up against Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith. The two faced off during a debate, during which Hyde-Smith publicly responded to her controversial comment on public hangings. Bobby Harrison, senior Capitol reporter for Mississippi Today, joined CBSN from Jackson to break down the high-stakes race.
Republican incumbent Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith and Democrat Mike Espy met for the only debate before the special election on Nov. 27
The country's largest retail chain is calling on Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith to refund thousands of dollars in donations.
Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, a Mississippi Republican, is seen in new video talking about making it more difficult for liberals to vote. Her campaign spokeswoman says she was joking
Mike Espy says Cindy Hyde-Smith should fully explain her recent comment about being on the front row of a public hanging if invited to one
Republican Hyde-Smith faces a run-off in the Mississippi Senate race against Democratic candidate Mike Espy, who is black
Stormy Daniels gave defiant testimony Thursday as the defense accused her of fabricating details of the alleged sexual encounter between her and former President Donald Trump.
The Florida sheriff's deputy has been placed on administrative leave after the deadly shooting of Senior Airman Roger Fortson.
Hunter Biden was indicted on federal gun charges in September and pleaded not guilty.
One skier was rescued and two were killed following an avalanche Thursday in the mountains outside of Salt Lake City.
This will be the first baby for Hailey and Justin Beiber, who announced their pregnancy after more than five years of marriage.
Administrators at two universities cited pressure from students and the community over U.S. support for Israel in its war with Hamas.
Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife, Imelda Rios Cuellar, have been indicted in an alleged bribery scheme.
The Biden administration announced a new regulation designed to allow immigration officials to deport migrants ineligible for U.S. asylum earlier in the process.
Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour began its European leg with four dates at the La Defense Arena in Paris with a revamped setlist.
Apple's "Crush!" advertisement for the new iPad Pro features a myriad of artistic tools getting smashed in a large hydraulic press.
The Biden administration announced a new regulation designed to allow immigration officials to deport migrants ineligible for U.S. asylum earlier in the process.
Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour began its European leg with four dates at the La Defense Arena in Paris with a revamped setlist.
According to a survey from the Pew Research Center last year, 78% of Americans find single parenting acceptable.
One skier was rescued and two were killed following an avalanche Thursday in the mountains outside of Salt Lake City.
Maker of insulin pump urges customers to update an app because of glitch that causes the devices to unexpectedly shut down.
The fitness chain's $10 monthly membership is one of few things that had remained unchanged since 1998 — until now.
Sixty-one percent of the lowest-paid U.S. workers can't get time off for an illness, according to a recent Economic Policy Institute report on the state of sick leave in the United States.
At its height, the Chevy Malibu won Motor Trend Car of the Year 1997 because of its smooth ride and fuel economy.
The price of a McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese meal has more than doubled since 2014, data show.
The Biden administration announced a new regulation designed to allow immigration officials to deport migrants ineligible for U.S. asylum earlier in the process.
Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife, Imelda Rios Cuellar, have been indicted in an alleged bribery scheme.
Former White House aide and wife of national security adviser Jake Sullivan Maggie Goodlander launched her campaign for Congress Thursday.
Democratic Senator Bob Menendez, of New Jersey, is set to be tried on bribery, corruption and obstruction charges beginning Monday.
Stormy Daniels gave defiant testimony Thursday as the defense accused her of fabricating details of the alleged sexual encounter between her and former President Donald Trump.
Maker of insulin pump urges customers to update an app because of glitch that causes the devices to unexpectedly shut down.
The fitness chain's $10 monthly membership is one of few things that had remained unchanged since 1998 — until now.
New research links higher consumption of certain ultra-processed foods to a higher risk of death.
Elon Musk's Neuralink finds a brain-computer interface device captured less data a month after implant surgery.
Brain worms, like the one Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s campaign said he contracted over a decade ago, are real — and more common in certain parts of the world than you might think.
Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour began its European leg with four dates at the La Defense Arena in Paris with a revamped setlist.
Demonstrators chanting anti-Israeli slogans have descended on the Swedish city hosting the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest.
Mohammad Rasoulof has become the latest artist targeted in a widening crackdown on all dissent in the Islamic Republic.
Allan W. Knepper, 27, was among a squadron that encountered heavy anti-aircraft fire during an attack on Axis powers in July 1943.
One member of Israel's government says Hamas loves Mr. Biden, but other Israelis worry their leaders are losing the vital war for global support.
Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour began its European leg with four dates at the La Defense Arena in Paris with a revamped setlist.
This will be the first baby for Hailey and Justin Beiber, who announced their pregnancy after more than five years of marriage.
Demonstrators chanting anti-Israeli slogans have descended on the Swedish city hosting the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest.
In "The Office" actor Rainn Wilson's new podcast "Soul Bloom," he speaks with comedians, experts and authors about creativity, spirituality and psychology.
Award-winning actor Rainn Wilson, famed for his role as Dwight Schrute in "The Office," joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about hosting the new podcast 'Soul Boom,' inspired by his bestselling book.
Apple's "Crush!" advertisement for the new iPad Pro features a myriad of artistic tools getting smashed in a large hydraulic press.
The Ascension Healthcare Network, one of the nation's leading nonprofit and Catholic health systems, says a "cyber security event" disrupted its clinical operations Wednesday. Threat intelligence company Cyble says there have been 77 ransomware attacks on the U.S. health care sector since the beginning of February. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga joins to unpack the troubling trend.
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.
The tech giant disclosed Thursday that a database was accessed through a Dell portal, which contains a database of customer information. CBS News' John Dickerson has the details.
FTX says most of its customers will receive some of their money back nearly two years after the cryptocurrency exchange collapsed. Yesha Yadav, associate dean of Vanderbilt Law School, joins CBS News to discuss how the payback will work.
In the video, the surface of the sun appears furred with dark yellow material as beams of gold swoop overhead.
The visualization, produced on a NASA supercomputer, allows users to experience flight towards a supermassive black hole.
Boeing's Starliner was set to make its maiden voyage to the International Space Station, with its first piloted launch Monday night. But the launch, already pushed back following years of delays, was scrubbed with less than two hours to go before liftoff. Mark Strassmanm reports.
Reported sightings of giant, toxic, invasive hammerhead flatworms are on the rise in parts of southeastern Canada. Experts say the worms can grow up to 3 feet long and pose a risk to children, pets and other small animals. Peter Ducey, PH.D. and distinguished teaching professor at SUNY Cortland, joins CBS News to discuss the worm.
When NASA added a tiny four-pound helicopter as a stowaway to its Mars 2020 lander, it expected the helicopter to fly five very brief flights in the thin Martian atmosphere. Yet, Ingenuity would far surpass all expectations.
Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife, Imelda Rios Cuellar, have been indicted in an alleged bribery scheme.
Democratic Senator Bob Menendez, of New Jersey, is set to be tried on bribery, corruption and obstruction charges beginning Monday.
Florida officials have released body camera footage of the events that led to the death of U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Roger Fortson, who was shot and killed in his own home by a sheriff's deputy. Keith Taylor, a professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, joins CBS News with more on the incident.
Trevor Bickford was sentenced to 27 years Thursday for attacking NYPD officers with a machete on New Year's Eve in 2022 near Times Square.
Wilson's parents are asking for over $1 million in damages in the wrongful death lawsuit.
In the image, "a ghostly hand appears to be emerging from the interstellar medium and reaching out into the cosmos," the NOIRLab said.
The so-called super Earth — known as 55 Cancri e — is among the few rocky planets outside our solar system with a significant atmosphere.
In the video, the surface of the sun appears furred with dark yellow material as beams of gold swoop overhead.
United Launch Alliance decided to replace a suspect valve in the Atlas 5 rocket's upper stage, delaying launch to late next week.
The visualization, produced on a NASA supercomputer, allows users to experience flight towards a supermassive black hole.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Despite losing three quarters of the blood in her body, Donna Ongsiako was able to help police find the person who almost took her life.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
We look back at the life and career of the longtime host of "Sunday Morning," and "one of the most enduring and most endearing" people in broadcasting.
The Ascension Healthcare Network, one of the nation's leading nonprofit and Catholic health systems, says a "cyber security event" disrupted its clinical operations Wednesday. Threat intelligence company Cyble says there have been 77 ransomware attacks on the U.S. health care sector since the beginning of February. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga joins to unpack the troubling trend.
The Biden administration announced a new regulation Thursday that gives immigration officials more power to reject migrants earlier in the asylum process. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez explains.
The first shipment of humanitarian aid bound for the U.S.-built pier in Gaza is now on its way. But questions remain on whether it will be a successful operation for tens of thousands of Palestinians who are already witnessing famine. Katie Striffolino, director of humanitarian policy at Mercy Corps, joins CBS News to discuss.
Crews are in their sixth week of cleanup at the Francis Scott Key Bridge wreckage site in Baltimore. Col. Estee Pinchasin, who is heading the salvage efforts for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, joins CBS News with a progress report.
More severe weather is in store for the South just one day after deadly tornadoes swept through the region. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff is on the ground in Columbia, Tennessee.