Georgia Congresswoman-elect says runoffs are "really about turnout"
"About 30% of those voting in 2020 did not vote in 2016," the Georgia Democrat said of her campaign's voter outreach efforts.
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Local Matters: Georgia GOP sues Republican secretary of state
Georgia's Republican Party chairman and the Republican National Committee are suing Republican Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger over alleged issues regarding ballot observer access during the state's vote count for the 2020 presidential election. Tia Mitchell, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Washington correspondent, joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on the lawsuit and the state's critical Senate runoff races.
Georgia Senate debates make headlines
Georgia Republican Senator Kelly Loeffler would not acknowledge President-elect Joe Biden as the winner of the 2020 election in her debate Sunday against Reverend Raphael Warnock. Meanwhile, in the state's other runoff, Senator David Perdue refused to debate his Democratic challenger Jon Ossoff. Atlanta Journal-Constitution political reporter Patricia Murphy joins CBSN with the latest on the runoffs.
Local Matters: Georgia governor rejects Trump request
Georgia's Republican Governor Brian Kemp has rejected a request from President Trump to call a special session to overturn the results of the November election. In a statement Sunday, Kemp said Mr. Trump asked him to choose a new slate of presidential electors for when the electoral college casts its official vote next week, a move Kemp said would be unconstitutional. CBS Atlanta affiliate WGCL-TV's investigative reporter Adam Murphy and Politico's Senate campaign reporter James Arkin join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest on the state's critical Senate race.
Georgia Senate runoff debates
The Senate runoff campaigns in Georgia are heating up as Senator Kelly Loeffler and Rev. Raphael Warnock went head-to-head in a debate, but Senator David Perdue didn't show up for his, leaving the stage to his Democratic challenger Jon Ossoff. CBS News' Mark Strassmann reports on the highlights, and Greg Bluestein, political reporter for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution who served as a panelist at the Loeffler-Warnock debate, joins CBSN with analysis.
Georgia runoffs' voter registration deadline
Monday is the last day for Georgia voters to register for the upcoming Senate runoff elections on January 5th. It comes a day after the latest candidates' debate, but incumbent Republican Senator David Perdue skipped the event. CBS News campaign reporter LaCrai Mitchell joined "CBSN AM" with the latest.
Georgia Senate candidates face off
Two Senate runoff elections in Georgia will determine the fate of the U.S. Senate. On Sunday, Republican Senator David Perdue did not show up for a debate with Democratic challenger Jon Ossoff, while junior Senator Kelly Loeffler faced off with her Democratic challenger, Reverend Raphael Warnock. Mark Strassmann reports.
Trump travels to Georgia ahead of Senate runoff
President Trump will be lending his support to the two Republican incumbents running in January's Senate runoff as he campaigns in Georgia Saturday afternoon. Mr. Trump hopes he can provide the party a boost in the Peach State, as his election campaign continues to dispute the results of the 2020 election. Vice News political correspondent Liz Landers joins CBSN to discuss whether or not the president's support will help or hurt the Republicans' chances of reclaiming the Senate majority next month.
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.
Trump won't say if he has confidence in Barr
As President Trump continues raging against the outcome of the election, he's turning his anger at Attorney General William Barr, who has not backed the president's unfounded claims of voter fraud. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joined CBSN with the latest.
Asian American voter turnout soars in Georgia
As activists work to mobilize voters ahead of Georgia's critical Senate runoff elections in January, exit poll data shows the state's Asian American community nearly doubled its turnout compared with 2016. Stephanie Cho, executive director of Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on why the group is being eyed by Democrats in their attempt to flip control of the Senate.
Trump to travel to Georgia on Saturday to rally for Perdue and Loeffler
The president has refused to concede and baselessly questioned the results of the presidential election in Georgia.
Local Matters: Georgia's ballot recount deadline looms
Over 80% of counties in Georgia have completed a second machine recount of votes from the November election, as requested by the Trump campaign, and elections officials say there are "no substantial changes to the results." The Atlanta-Journal Constitution's political reporter Greg Bluestein joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on how Republicans are feeling ahead of a rally President Trump will host on behalf of Senators Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue this weekend.
Trump heading to Georgia ahead of runoffs
President Trump is set to visit Georgia this weekend to rally for Republican Senators David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler, who are both facing strong Democratic challengers in the January 5 runoff races. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joins CBSN to discuss that and more.
Local Matters: Trump to campaign with Georgia senators
President Trump is expected to campaign in Georgia on Saturday on behalf of Republican incumbent Senators Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue. The party is working to mobilize voters amid concerns that the president's efforts to undermine trust in the electoral process could depress turnout in the January 5th runoff elections. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's political reporter Greg Bluestein joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the details.
What exit polls say about state of Georgia's Senate runoffs
The pair of January runoff elections will determine whether Republicans or Democrats control the Senate.
How Trump's voter fraud claims impact Georgia runoff
The January 5 Senate runoff in Georgia could determine which party controls the Senate in the Biden administration. As President Trump continues to launch baseless claims against the integrity of the 2020 election, there has been a growing distrust among his supporter in the election's results. However, on Friday, the president urged his followers to not boycott the election and to back the Republican candidates come January to prevent Democrats from taking control of the Senate. Emma Hurt, a political reporter at Atlanta NPR station WABE News, joins CBSN with the latest on the January runoff.
Balance of Senate will be determined by Georgia's runoff races
Two runoff races in Georgia will decide which political party will have the majority in the Senate. CBS News 2020 campaign reporter LaCrai Mitchell joins CBSN to discuss what the polls reveals about potential voter turnout and just how diverse that turnout might be.
Trump, Biden head to Georgia for Senate runoff
After his Thanksgiving conference call with members of the military, President Trump confirmed he plans to travel to Georgia to help incumbent Republican Senators Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue win reelection. President-elect Biden also plans to visit the Peach State to support Democratic challengers Reverend Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff. Georgia Public Broadcasting Reporter Stephen Fowler breaks down the impact these visits could have on the runoff races and gives us the latest in Georgia politics.
Report: Growing calls to boycott Senate races
Some of President Trump's supporters are calling for a boycott of Georgia's key Senate runoff races, according to Politico. Some Republicans are concerned the president's claims of fraud in the state may cost them the Senate. James Arkin, a Senate campaigns reporter for Politico, joined CBSN to discuss.
Georgia senator boosts wealth with well-timed stock trades
Senator David Perdue sold and bought stocks as the coronavirus began ravaging the United States.
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.
Both parties rev up campaigns for crucial Georgia Senate runoffs
No candidate received 50% of the vote in either Senate race in Georgia, leading to two runoffs on January 5.
Georgia GOP prioritizing vote-by-mail for runoff
In a break with President Trump, some Georgia Republicans are now shifting their messaging with regard to mail-in ballots. Meanwhile, Democrats in the state are investing in field organizing after running mostly digital campaigns during the general election. CBS News political analyst and Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez and CBSN political contributor and Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright join CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss how the parties are reevaluating campaign strategy ahead of the January runoff elections.
Senator Lindsey Graham dies after "brief and sudden illness"
Senator Lindsey Graham has died on Saturday evening.
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U.S. conducts another round of retaliatory strikes on Iran, Pentagon says
U.S. forces conducted their third round of strikes on Iran this week, this time in retaliation for an attack on a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz, the Pentagon said.
At least 2 killed in shooting at Toronto street festival, police say
At least two people were killed and several more wounded in a shooting Saturday evening at a street festival in Toronto, Canada, authorities said.
New York Times journalists issued subpoenas over Air Force One reporting
The subpoenas were issued after the New York Times reported on alleged security concerns with the new Qatari-gifted Air Force One.
High energy costs from Iran war heighten pressure on struggling farmers
As the agriculture industry in Louisiana contends with major energy cost hikes brought on by the Iran war, some farmers are unsure if their businesses will survive.
U.S. citizen working in Congo tests positive for Ebola, CDC says
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said the outbreak is the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak recorded on the continent.
New Jersey works to destroy firefighting foam laced with cancer-linked PFAS
New Jersey is one of more than a dozen states that are working to collect, remove and destroy all of their aqueous film-forming foam.
Seahawks sold to 49ers minority owner for record $9.6 billion
The Seattle Seahawks are being sold to the Khosla family in accordance with the wishes of late team owner Paul Allen, the team announced on Saturday.
200 young campers, staff rescued amid record flooding in Missouri
More than 200 people at Camp Taum Sauk in Missouri, were rescued after 6 to 12 inches of rain fell along the Taum Sauk Reservoir.
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Senator Lindsey Graham dies after "brief and sudden illness"
President Trump paid tribute to the late senator, who was reportedly scheduled to do interview on Sunday.
Kansas woman convicted of double murder after three trials
Mike Sisco and his girlfriend Karen Harkness were gunned down in her Topeka, Kansas, home in 2002. Authorities believed it was a crime of passion. Sisco's daughter set out to help prove it was her mother, Dana Chandler, who was responsible.
New Library of Congress exhibit features rare draft of Declaration of Independence
A rare draft of the Declaration of Independence, now on display at the Library of Congress, was written by Thomas Jefferson and contains edits from fellow Founding Fathers Benjamin Franklin and John Adams.
New Jersey works to destroy firefighting foam laced with cancer-linked PFAS
New Jersey is one of more than a dozen states that are working to collect, remove and destroy all of their aqueous film-forming foam.
Seahawks sold to 49ers minority owner for record $9.6 billion
The Seattle Seahawks are being sold to the Khosla family in accordance with the wishes of late team owner Paul Allen, the team announced on Saturday.
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High energy costs from Iran war heighten pressure on struggling farmers
As the agriculture industry in Louisiana contends with major energy cost hikes brought on by the Iran war, some farmers are unsure if their businesses will survive.
Bipartisan housing bill becomes law after Trump refuses to sign it
A landmark housing bill automatically became law overnight after President Trump declined to sign it.
Apple sues OpenAI, accusing ChatGPT maker of stealing trade secrets
Apple alleges that OpenAI and two of its employees stole trade secrets and engaged in a "pattern of misconduct."
Household staff can earn up to $300,000 working for America's rich
Good help is hard — and expensive — to find, according to a recruiting firm for private chefs, chauffeurs and other household workers.
Gas prices start climbing again as U.S.-Iran tensions flare
Prices at the pump sank following a June ceasefire. But renewed conflict in the Middle East and other factors are driving fuel costs back up.
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Senator Lindsey Graham dies after "brief and sudden illness"
President Trump paid tribute to the late senator, who was reportedly scheduled to do interview on Sunday.
New Library of Congress exhibit features rare draft of Declaration of Independence
A rare draft of the Declaration of Independence, now on display at the Library of Congress, was written by Thomas Jefferson and contains edits from fellow Founding Fathers Benjamin Franklin and John Adams.
Congressman says he was detained by Israeli settlers in the West Bank
Congressman Ro Khanna said members of the Israel Defense Forces spoke with the settlers and moved a car to block the road.
New York Times journalists issued subpoenas over Air Force One reporting
The subpoenas were issued after the New York Times reported on alleged security concerns with the new Qatari-gifted Air Force One.
Bipartisan housing bill becomes law after Trump refuses to sign it
A landmark housing bill automatically became law overnight after President Trump declined to sign it.
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Departments getting rid of firefighting foam
Fire departments across the U.S. are changing how they extinguish fires. For decades, they used foam that contained so-called "forever chemicals" that are now linked to cancer. More than a dozen states are now working to collect, remove and destroy all of it. Mark Strassmann has more.
U.S. citizen working in Congo tests positive for Ebola, CDC says
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said the outbreak is the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak recorded on the continent.
Pregnant mom diagnosed with Stage IV cancer after symptoms were dismissed
Jenney Bitner feared she wouldn't get to see her children grow up after a tumor in her brain revealed she had Stage IV melanoma.
Michigan's cyclosporiasis outbreak grows to more than 1,500 cases
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has grown to more than 1,500 cases.
I tried eating Erling Haaland's World Cup "Viking diet" for a day
Can a normal human handle soccer star Erling Haaland's calorific bonanza? CBS News' Leigh Kiniry found out the hard way.
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At least 2 killed in shooting at Toronto street festival, police say
At least two people were killed and several more wounded in a shooting Saturday evening at a street festival in Toronto, Canada, authorities said.
Bull gores runner in the face at Spain's San Fermin bull run festival
A chaotic bull run at Spain's San Fermin festival in Pamplona on Saturday left 13 people injured, including one runner who was pierced by a horn in the face.
South African soccer player who competed in the World Cup dies at 25
Jayden Adams' death was confirmed by South Africa's minister of sport, arts and culture on Saturday.
U.S. citizen working in Congo tests positive for Ebola, CDC says
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said the outbreak is the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak recorded on the continent.
Hundreds of firefighters in Spain battle deadly wildfires that killed at least 12
The fire has scorched some 25 square miles of forest and farmland, about the size of Manhattan.
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7/11: CBS Saturday Morning
Hundreds were rescued from flooding in Missouri. President Trump threatened to "decimate and destroy" Iran if they try to assassinate him. Plus, Barstool Sports' Dave Portnoy sat down with Kelly O'Grady to discuss his new book.
Dave Portnoy on running "Barstool Sports" like "SNL"
Dave Portnoy founded "Barstool Sports" after quitting a sales job he hated and deciding to strike out on his own.
The James Hunter Six play "A Sure Thing"
James Hunter is a Grammy-nominated R&B artist known for his gritty voice and songwriting acumen. Here's The James Hunter Six with "A Sure Thing."
The James Hunter Six play "Gun Shy"
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The James Hunter Six sings "Here And Now"
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Apple sues OpenAI, accusing ChatGPT maker of stealing trade secrets
Apple alleges that OpenAI and two of its employees stole trade secrets and engaged in a "pattern of misconduct."
AI slop floods social media, report says
A new report from AI detector Pangram found that AI-generated content is flooding socials like X and Reddit, with LinkedIn accounting for nearly two-thirds of all AI content detected. Pangram CEO and co-founder Max Spero joins CBS News to discuss his findings.
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.
MSG tracked celebrities, WIRED reports
A major database breach at James Dolan's Madison Square Garden arena revealed an apparent internal list tracking nearly 40,000 celebrities, according to a new report from WIRED. The report alleges that surveillance labels included "LGBTQIA," "DO NOT HOST," and evaluated individuals on a "risk" level. MSG claims the report is inaccurate. WIRED contributing editor Noah Shachtman joins "CBS News 24/7" to discuss his reporting.
Breaking down the Texas app store age law
Earlier this week, the Supreme Court said it would allow Texas to enforce a law requiring app stores to verify users' ages while the issue plays out in the lower courts. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the constitutional question.
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Disclosure Foundation head on new UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of UFO files, spanning 19 videos and more. Jordan Flowers, executive director of the Disclosure Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss.
Watch: Pentagon releases 19 new UFO videos
The Defense Department released a fourth batch of UFO files on Friday, nearly one month after its third drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
2,000-year-old gold rings and human bones found by archaeologists
Archaeologists have discovered eight human skeletons, bronze and gold jewelry and other artifacts indicating a ceremonial burial of wealthy people.
Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
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The American innovation that made millions of others possible
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Kansas woman convicted of double murder after three trials
Mike Sisco and his girlfriend Karen Harkness were gunned down in her Topeka, Kansas, home in 2002. Authorities believed it was a crime of passion. Sisco's daughter set out to help prove it was her mother, Dana Chandler, who was responsible.
Apalachee High School shooting suspect set to change plea, documents show
Colt Gray is scheduled to appear in Barrow County Superior Court on July 24 for a plea hearing, court documents show.
Nolan Wells' parents speak out
Teen football player Nolan Wells was found dead on a Mississippi island days after he vanished during a July Fourth outing. Wells' parents are searching for answers, saying that they don't believe their son would have stayed behind on the island by choice.
Takeaways from weeklong Tyler Robinson hearing
The weeklong pre-trial hearing for the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk wrapped up on Friday with the defense calling one final witness to the stand. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins with analysis.
Indictments in White House UFC attack plot
Eight people have each been charged with conspiracy counts over a planned attack at the UFC event that was held at the White House in June. CBS News' Jake Rosen reports.
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Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
NASA astronauts operate on space station's broken robot arm
The orbital surgery on the International Space Station returned the Canadian-built robot arm to full health after its "wrist" joint failed last month.
NASA prepares to launch rescue to save telescope from falling to Earth
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
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Sen. Lindsey Graham dies after sudden illness
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham has died after a brief and sudden illness, his office says. Carissa Lawson anchored this CBS News special report.
My Mother's Murder Trials - Part 2
A daughter suspects her mother of a double murder. Years later, courtroom drama brings unsettling answers. CBS News chief correspondent Jim Axelrod reports for "48 Hours."
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A daughter suspects her mother of a double murder. Years later, courtroom drama brings unsettling answers. CBS News chief correspondent Jim Axelrod reports for "48 Hours."
A look at Missouri flooding
Six to 12 inches of rain caused historic flooding in Missouri this week. Over 200 people were stranded at a children's camp where all roads were cut off by floodwaters. Rescue crews airlifted them to safety with eight Black Hawk helicopters.
56 million Americans under heat alerts
Dry heat in the West and Northern Plains is fueling wildfires, including the Summit Fire north of Los Angeles. Gwen Baumgardner reports on the flames and evacuations. Andrew Kozak has the forecast.