Zeroing in on battlegrounds
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are focusing on battleground states as Election Day nears. Political contributors Leslie Sanchez and Lis Smith spoke to CBSN about the state of the race.
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Turkeys take over neighborhood
A neighborhood in the town of Antioch, California, was invaded by a flock of more than two dozen turkeys. CBSN anchor Reena Ninan has the latest from CBS San Francisco station KPIX.
11/4: Evening News
Hillary Clinton leads narrowly in some swing state polls and is neck-and-neck with Donald Trump in others heading into the final weekend of the campaign; Brothers Brad and Dallas Woodhouse grew up side-by-side -- but their political affiliations are miles apart
Obama in N.C.
President Obama continued his whirlwind campaign tour on Hillary Clinton's behalf with a rally in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Here is President Obama's full speech
Brothers' political rivalry
The 2016 presidential election has not only torn the nation apart, but in some cases, it has done the same to families. Brothers Brad and Dallas Woodhouse grew up side-by-side -- but their political affiliations are miles apart. Steve Hartman reports on how their mother has responded.
Social media reach
Donald Trump's campaign is putting a lot of hope behind first-time voters -- and they are keeping track of them all the way up to election day. Major Garrett has a report on how Trump is bucking traditional grass roots campaigning, pushing his presence on social media.
Clinton's ground game
Hillary Clinton leads narrowly in some swing state polls and is neck-and-neck with Donald Trump in others heading into the final weekend of the campaign. Clinton's vaunted get-out-the-vote operation is hoping to push its advantage over Donald Trump's ground game and get her voters to the polls. Nancy Cordes reports.
Trump in N.H.
Donald Trump kicked off his day of campaigning in Atkinson, New Hampshire. Polls show Trump and Clinton are in a dead heat in the state. Watch Trump's full speech.
Biden in Wisconsin
The Democrats continue to pull out the big guns in the days leading up to the election. Vice President Joe Biden hit the campaign trail in Madison, Wisconsin, Friday for Hillary Clinton. The vice president launched a verbal offensive at Donald Trump, calling him unprepared to be commander in chief. Watch his full speech.
Clinton in Pittsburgh
Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton held a rally in Steelers country Friday, in hopes of swaying voters in the battleground state of Pennsylvania. At her Pittsburgh event, Clinton continued to hammer her message of voter turnout and her vision for the American economy. Watch her full speech here.
Clinton's N.C. rally
Hillary Clinton ended her day of North Carolina campaigning at a rally in Raleigh. She delivered her anti-Trump message in the hopes of swaying more voters toward her campaign in the battleground state. Here is her full speech.
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Hillary Clinton's lead over Donald Trump is down to three points in a CBS News/New York Times poll released Thursday; Rufus Gifford, the U.S. ambassador to Denmark and former Obama fundraiser, took the idea of transparency in government to a new level: he let Danish TV cameras film his work and life.
Obama campaigns for Clinton
President Obama is trying to rally support for Hillary Clinton in Florida, where the polls show her virtually tied with Donald Trump. The president addressed a crowd in the battleground state Thursday and urged all Americans to get out and vote. Watch his full speech.
Older voters talk 2016
More than 100,000 older voters live in The Villages, Florida, a sprawling community north of Orlando. Mark Strassmann reports from the usually tranquil town, where the election has caused a sharp divide.
Electoral count
The presidential popular vote is tightening as Election Day draws near. The Electoral College vote is what matters. CBS News Director of Elections Anthony Salvanto takes a look at the map.
Battleground state campaigning
Hillary Clinton's lead over Donald Trump is down to three points in a CBS News/New York Times poll released Thursday. Major Garrett and Nancy Cordes report from the battleground states of Florida and North Carolina, where both campaigns are pushing their supporters to vote.
Fla. retirees on election
The presidential election has caused a sharp divide among residents of The Villages, Florida, a large retirement community north of Orlando. CBS News spoke with some of them about the race and the candidates.
Clinton in Greenville
Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton addressed supporters in Greenville, North Carolina, on Thursday. She called for new efforts to fight climate change, support small farms, and improve health insurance options for Americans. Watch her full remarks.
Melania Trump speaks
Melania Trump hit the campaign trail in support of her husband on Thursday. She addressed supporters at a rally in Berwyn, Pennsylvania, and said if her husband is elected she would make children and families her mission. See Melania Trump's full remarks.
Trump in Fla.
Donald Trump spoke in Jacksonville, Florida, on Thursday with less than a week to go until Election Day. He told his supporters that the Clinton Foundation is corrupt. Watch his full remarks here.
Trump in Pensacola
While at a campaign rally in Pensacola, Florida, Trump told his supporters he was certain of a win. "It's feeling like it already, isn't it?" Trump also told the large crowd of his supporters that Hillary was unfit for presidency and called her "totally unhinged."
Clinton campaign event
Hillary Clinton held a rally at Arizona State University on Wednesday evening, where she was introduced by the parents of slain U.S. soldier Damian Lopez Rodriquez. He was an undocumented immigrant who joined the Army and then died in Iraq in 2007. The tale of his life is featured on Clinton's campaign video and draws harsh criticism of Donald Trump's statements that many undocumented immigrants are criminals.
Obama in Chapel Hill
President Obama hit the campaign trail again on Wednesday, urging voters in Chapel Hill, N.C., to vote for Hillary Clinton. Obama bashed Donald Trump, calling him unfit to be commander-in-chief and saying the GOP nominee "brags about how being famous allows him to get away with sexual assault." See Obama's full remarks.
Trump in Orlando
Donald Trump took a break from bashing his opponent to thank his parents during a rally in Orlando Tuesday. The break wasn't too long though-- Trump also called Hillary Clinton "unhinged" while addressing supporters. See Trump's full remarks.
Final election push
Trump and Clinton are in the final push of the 2016 election. New polls show the race is tightening in some battleground states. CBSN political contributor and Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez and CBSN political contributor and Democratic strategist Lis Smith join CBSN to discuss the latest from the campaigns.
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Tankers attacked as Trump mulls new strikes in "little war" with Iran
Two oil tankers were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz as President Trump threatened further strikes on Iran, while downplaying the "relatively little" 6-month war.
Whistleblower warns Postal Service's mail ballot portal is "rushed," "untested"
The whistleblower, described by lawyers as a federal official, disclosed information about the Postal Service's new mail-voting procedures to Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut.
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American among thousands missing in Nepal contacted, officials say
Nepali officials tell CBS News they have contacted a U.S. national among the more than 4,000 people still missing in the wake of the deadly flash floods.
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigning after friction with Hegseth
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is resigning, the White House confirmed.
Tropical Storm Edouard strengthens as it nears Louisiana, Texas coasts
Tropical Storm Edouard could hit parts of the Texas and Louisiana Gulf Coasts with near-hurricane conditions today, the National Hurricane Center warns.
2 dead, at least 1 missing after Grand Canyon hit by flash floods
Violent flash floods hit the Grand Canyon's Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch area, causing "extensive damage" to the park's water infrastructure.
Supreme Court continues to allow construction of Trump's White House ballroom
The Supreme Court divided 5-4 in allowing construction of the new White House ballroom to continue.
Lionel Richie hospitalized after weekend show in latest health concern
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
Will Trump's Venezuela oil deal ease U.S. gas prices?
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Lionel Richie hospitalized after weekend show in latest health concern
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
Whistleblower warns Postal Service's mail ballot portal is "rushed," "untested"
The whistleblower, described by lawyers as a federal official, disclosed information about the Postal Service's new mail-voting procedures to Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut.
St. Louis becomes the latest battleground in fight over data centers
"We have to be very careful about where and how we install these large data centers," said Kasey Fowler-Finn, a biologist at St. Louis University, who is among a group suing to halt a data center development.
Guilty verdict in 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur
Duane "Keffe D" Davis, 63, was charged with murder with a deadly weapon with the intent to promote, further or assist a criminal gang in Shakur's death.
3 friends went hiking in the Grand Canyon. 1 died, 2 were reported missing.
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E&Y to award $100 million in bonuses for workers who show people skills
Management consulting firm EY said it will reward employees who demonstrate human skills, such as business acumen and judgment.
Trump inks deal with 9 pharmaceutical companies to lower drug costs
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FTC and 22 states sue Amazon over alleged secret ad surcharge scheme
Regulators allege that sellers and brands were overcharged by tens of billions of dollars through secretly inflated ad prices.
Will Trump's Venezuela oil deal ease U.S. gas prices?
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Kalshi bans ex-congressman George Santos for life after suspicious trades
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Whistleblower warns Postal Service's mail ballot portal is "rushed," "untested"
The whistleblower, described by lawyers as a federal official, disclosed information about the Postal Service's new mail-voting procedures to Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut.
Mass. primary features Markey vs. Moulton and more key races
Massachusetts is holding its 2026 primary election on Tuesday, with the ballot featuring a Senate race between Ed Markey and Seth Moulton.
The market forces quietly adding thousands to patient bills
The true cost of "vertical integration": Patients directed to a higher-priced location for procedures. Or forced to buy from their insurer's wholly owned pharmacy, which may not stock the drug prescribed or provide it at the lowest price.
U.S.-Venezuela oil deal will rely on North American Blue Energy Partners
The Trump administration's plan to take a stake in tens of billions of barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves will hinge on a private company called North American Blue Energy Partners, the White House announced Monday.
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigning after friction with Hegseth
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is resigning, the White House confirmed.
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The market forces quietly adding thousands to patient bills
The true cost of "vertical integration": Patients directed to a higher-priced location for procedures. Or forced to buy from their insurer's wholly owned pharmacy, which may not stock the drug prescribed or provide it at the lowest price.
Trump inks deal with 9 pharmaceutical companies to lower drug costs
The White House said the agreements will reduce costs to treat Parkinson's disease, macular degeneration, glaucoma, liver disease and other illnesses.
Man with sinus infection symptoms diagnosed with heart condition
Marc Gaudisosi thought his symptoms were caused by a sinus infection. Then an urgent care told him to go to the hospital.
Juul can sell updated e-cigarette with age-verification system, FDA says
Juul plans to market the new device under the brand name Juul2, along with updated versions of its tobacco- and menthol-flavored cartridges.
2 airport workers die of malaria from mosquito on plane in Germany
Caused by parasites spread via Anopheles mosquitoes, malaria can cause symptoms including nausea, headache and intense waves of fever and chills.
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American among thousands missing in Nepal contacted, officials say
Nepali officials tell CBS News they have contacted a U.S. national among the more than 4,000 people still missing in the wake of the deadly flash floods.
U.S.-Venezuela oil deal will rely on North American Blue Energy Partners
The Trump administration's plan to take a stake in tens of billions of barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves will hinge on a private company called North American Blue Energy Partners, the White House announced Monday.
Lionel Messi says he is retiring from the Argentina national soccer team
Lionel Messi played in six World Cups and led Argentina to win the tournament in 2022 in Qatar.
Spectator calls low stadium flyover a top life moment: "Amazing"
An extremely low flyover above a rugby stadium in South Africa has left many people asking: How low is too low?
Families of those missing after Nepal floods struggle to cling to hope as death toll passes 1,000
As the death toll from the Nepal floods passes 1000, Americans with loved ones among the nearly 4,000 people missing are still hoping for miracles.
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Lionel Richie hospitalized after weekend show in latest health concern
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
John Galliano's Met Gala exhibit canceled
John Galliano's exhibit for the 2027 Met Gala has been canceled after weeks of backlash over his past antisemitic and racist comments. CBS News fashion contributor Lauren Sherman reports.
Jury finds Davis guilty in 1996 murder of Tupac
A Las Vegas jury on Monday found Duane "Keffe D" Davis guilty in the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
Closing arguments in Tupac Shakur murder trial
The jury heard closing arguments Monday in the trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, the man accused of orchestrating the shooting that killed rapper Tupac Shakur. Celebrity attorney Chris Melcher joins to discuss the case.
John Galliano's Met Gala exhibit canceled
John Galliano's 2027 Met Gala exhibit has been canceled, both he and the Metropolitan Museum of Art announced Monday, following weeks of scrutiny for his past antisemitic and racist remarks.
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Apple's new CEO takes over
John Ternus begins his tenure as Apple's new CEO on Tuesday, marking a historic shift for the company. Jo Ling Kent reports.
St. Louis becomes the latest battleground in fight over data centers
"We have to be very careful about where and how we install these large data centers," said Kasey Fowler-Finn, a biologist at St. Louis University, who is among a group suing to halt a data center development.
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.
Data center controversy grips St. Louis
Tech companies pour trillions of dollars into new data centers, the backbone of the AI boom. But many communities across the U.S. are rejecting them. A recent Gallup poll found that more than 70% of Americans don't want data centers in their area. St. Louis is in the middle of the national fight, and Tony Dokoupil takes a visit.
A look at data centers' public image
Residents in Southaven, Mississippi, told CBS News reporter Lauren Fitchen that their local AI data center is causing noise and air pollution, and they are working to fight back. Greg Matusky, the owner and founder of public relations agency Gregory, which works with AI companies to try to improve their public image, joins CBS News to discuss.
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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."
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States, breaking a record last set during the Dust Bowl – just another step in the escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with climate journalist Jeff Goodell and atmospheric scientist Maria Molina about how changes in Earth's climate are increasing the likelihood that extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
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Jury convicts Duane "Keffe D" Davis for Tupac's murder
A Las Vegas jury found Duane "Keffe D" Davis guilty of murder with a deadly weapon with the intent to promote, further or assist a criminal gang for his role in arranging the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur. Monday's conviction is the first in connection to the drive-by shooting. Jericka Duncan and Carolina Polisi have more.
Clancy trial jury deliberations enter Day 4
The jury in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy has not yet reached a verdict. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Duane "Keffe D" Davis guilty of Tupac murder
Duane "Keffe D" Davis was found guilty of orchestrating the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur and could face life in prison. Trial lawyer and former prosecutor Mark Eiglarsh shares his thoughts on the case.
Jury finds Davis guilty in 1996 murder of Tupac
A Las Vegas jury on Monday found Duane "Keffe D" Davis guilty in the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
Times Square stabbing victim and suspect dead
One of the two people stabbed in Times Square on Monday has died, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani says. The suspect is also dead after being shot by police.
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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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Moulton and Markey face off
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Jury convicts Duane "Keffe D" Davis for Tupac's murder
A Las Vegas jury found Duane "Keffe D" Davis guilty of murder with a deadly weapon with the intent to promote, further or assist a criminal gang for his role in arranging the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur. Monday's conviction is the first in connection to the drive-by shooting. Jericka Duncan and Carolina Polisi have more.
Nepal flood search and rescue continues
Search-and-rescue operations continue in Nepal after a partial glacier collapse triggered deadly flash flooding. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio has the latest.
Driscoll's exit highlights Pentagon tensions
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