Ireland's 2024 election is underway. Here's what to know.
Sinn Féin, the former political arm of the IRA, is hoping Ireland's 2024 election will bring it to power for the first time ever.
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Philippines vice president threatens to have nation's president killed
Under the Philippine penal code, such public remarks may constitute a crime and can be punishable by a jail term and fine.
Replacing JD Vance in the U.S. Senate sets off scramble in Ohio
Sen. JD Vance's election as vice president has opened up one of Ohio's U.S. Senate seats.
Bob Casey concedes Pennsylvania Senate race to Dave McCormick
Incumbent Sen. Bob Casey on Thursday conceded in the U.S. Senate race in Pennsylvania to Dave McCormick.
Bitcoin hovers around $100,000 as post-election rally rolls on
While some are bullish, other experts warn of investment risks as what comes next is impossible to know.
U.S. recognizes Edmundo González as Venezuela's president-elect
The Biden administration had previously said Edmundo González had earned the most votes in the disputed election, but had fallen short of acknowledging him as president-elect.
Trump will nominate transition adviser Howard Lutnick for commerce secretary
Trump has picked Howard Lutnick, a crypto enthusiast and the head of brokerage and investment bank Cantor Fitzgerald, to be commerce secretary.
Trump meets Argentina's President Milei at Mar-a-Lago
Donald Trump has met at his Mar-a-Lago club with Argentine President Javier Milei, the first foreign leader to meet with the president-elect since his victory in last week's election.
Recount triggered in Pa. Senate race between Casey, McCormick
Sen. Bob Casey is locked in a tight race with Dave McCormick in Pennsylvania. There will be an automatic recount of the votes, state officials say.
What happens to Senate, Congressional seats for those joining the Trump administration
Trump tapped Vance as his running mate in July, prompting him to depart from the Senate to serve as vice president following the election. Here's how the process works.
When do states have to certify 2024 election results? Here's a full list of dates
After voters cast their ballots, their votes are certified by state officials before the electoral college gathers.
Haiti replaces prime minister, marking turmoil in transition process
A transitionary council created to reestablish democratic order in Haiti has signed a degree firing the country's interim Prime Minister Garry Conille, replacing him with Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, a businessman who was previously considered for the job.
What to expect in Trump's ongoing legal cases
When President-elect Donald Trump takes office in 2025, he will be the first convicted felon to serve as president. CBS News contributor Rebecca Roiphe explains what will likely happen in his state and federal cases.
Harris' supporters' election night sentiment
Vice President Kamala Harris opted not to speak to her supporters on election night, but gave a speech on Wednesday conceding the election to former President Donald Trump. NOTUS politics reporter Jasmine Wright describes the election night scene at Harris' alma mater Howard University. Semafor politics reporter Kadia Goba discusses House Democrats' reaction to Harris' loss.
Democratic strategist on economic messaging
A CBS News exit poll found that 45% of voters felt that their financial situation was worse than it was four years ago. Hyma Moore, the former director for the office of Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison, discusses the Democratic Party's economic strategy and why it did not play out for Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign.
What Trump's campaign credits its success to
President-elect Donald Trump's campaign told reporters about the strategy it says largely contributed to its success. CBS News' Jake Rosen has the details and Aaron Navarro reports on Vice President Kamala Harris' concession speech.
What caused Georgia to flip back for Trump
President-elect Donald Trump flipped Georgia, winning the battleground state in 2024 after President Biden won it in 2020. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion breaks down the factors contributing to the state's red support.
Explaining Trump's "ground game strategy"
One element of President-elect Donald Trump's campaign that helped him succeed was his campaign's unconventional ground game strategy. CBS News campaign reporter Olivia Rinaldi breaks it down and CBS News digital reporter Aaron Navarro has more on where Democrats went wrong.
Trump's win could lead companies to push up prices. Here's why.
President-elect Donald Trump's vow to raise tariffs could have Americans paying more for goods, from toys to auto parts, experts say.
Trump's White House return poised to tangle health care safety net
Former President Donald Trump's election victory and looming return to the White House will likely bring changes that scale back the nation's public health insurance programs.
Harris says "when we lose an election, we accept the results"
Donald Trump has won a second term in the White House after surpassing the 270 electoral votes needed for victory, CBS News projected Wednesday morning.
Foreign leaders react as Trump wins 2024 U.S. presidential election
From enthusiasm from Israel's leader to thinly veiled anxiety from some of America's oldest European allies, foreign reaction to Trump's election victory is rolling in fast.
CBS News projects Harris wins NJ, Minnesota
CBS News projected Vice President Kamala Harris will win New Jersey and the battleground state of Minnesota. The battleground states of Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Georgia are projected for former President Donald Trump. CBS News' Margaret Brennan and John Dickerson discuss how the Democratic focus on reproductive rights could have hurt nationwide campaigns.
Harris campaign co-chair addresses supporters
Harris campaign co-chair Cedric Richmond addressed Vice President Kamala Harris' supporters, saying that they will not hear from her on election night as votes are still being counted in several states.
Wisconsin leans Trump, CBS News rates
CBS News rates the battleground state of Wisconsin as leaning Republican for former President Donald Trump. CBS News' Major Garrett and Robert Costa report on whether Vice President Kamala Harris and Trump will speak to their respective supporters on election night.
Assad flees Syria, war monitor says, as insurgents enter Damascus
Syrian insurgents reached Damascus as part of a rapidly moving offensive that saw them take over some of Syria's largest cities.
Divers search for CEO shooting weapon in Central Park lake
NYPD divers searched the lake in Central Park on Saturday, looking for the weapon used in the deadly shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, sources say.
Trump meets with Macron, Zelenskyy while attending Notre Dame festivities
President-elect Donald Trump, on his first international trip since he was elected to the White House, also met with Britain's Prince William.
What we know about the suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO's shooting death
A manhunt is continuing for the gunman who shot and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in what authorities said appeared to have been a targeted attack.
White House announces nearly $1 billion in military assistance to Ukraine
President-elect Donald Trump's election victory has cast doubt on the future of U.S. aid for Ukraine.
South Korea's ex-defense minister detained over martial law declaration
The development came after South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol avoided an opposition-led bid to impeach him in parliament
Tyler Perry Studios president dies when plane he was piloting crashes
The plane crash happened in Homosassa, about 60 miles north of Tampa.
Judy Garland's slippers from "The Wizard of Oz" go for $28 million at auction
Heritage Auctions had estimated the ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in "The Wizard of Oz" would fetch $3 million or more.
WWE sexual abuse lawsuit naming Linda McMahon is paused
Court documents said the case was stayed pending a ruling by the Supreme Court of Maryland on consolidated appeals on the constitutionality of the Maryland Child Victims Act of 2023.
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Tyler Perry Studios president dies when plane he was piloting crashes
The plane crash happened in Homosassa, about 60 miles north of Tampa.
WWE sexual abuse lawsuit naming Linda McMahon is paused
Court documents said the case was stayed pending a ruling by the Supreme Court of Maryland on consolidated appeals on the constitutionality of the Maryland Child Victims Act of 2023.
Judy Garland's slippers from "The Wizard of Oz" go for $28 million at auction
Heritage Auctions had estimated the ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in "The Wizard of Oz" would fetch $3 million or more.
Elon Musk spends $277 million to back Trump and Republican candidates
Elon Musk was the largest donor in the 2024 election cycle, spending at least $277 million to back President-elect Donald Trump and other Republican candidates.
Social Security Fairness Act has bipartisan support, but time is running out
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is facing calls to schedule vote on bill for which he is cosponsor.
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Social Security Fairness Act has bipartisan support, but time is running out
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is facing calls to schedule vote on bill for which he is cosponsor.
UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting shines a light on corporate security
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson appeared to be unguarded when he was murdered. Some companies are rethinking their security practices.
UnitedHealthcare CEO death sparks wider outrage over health care system, insurance
The public's deep frustration with the health insurance industry is coming to the surface online after the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Stellantis recalls over 300,000 Ram trucks over potential brake failure
A faulty hydraulic control unit on the trucks could cause certain braking and tracking systems to fail.
Appeals court upholds TikTok ban, declining to block law that would force sale
An appeals court judge wrote that the law that would force a sale or ban of TikTok "survive[s] constitutional scrutiny."
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White House announces nearly $1 billion in military assistance to Ukraine
President-elect Donald Trump's election victory has cast doubt on the future of U.S. aid for Ukraine.
WWE sexual abuse lawsuit naming Linda McMahon is paused
Court documents said the case was stayed pending a ruling by the Supreme Court of Maryland on consolidated appeals on the constitutionality of the Maryland Child Victims Act of 2023.
Trump meets with Macron, Zelenskyy while attending Notre Dame festivities
President-elect Donald Trump, on his first international trip since he was elected to the White House, also met with Britain's Prince William.
A fact check of Trump's "border czar" claims about U.S. fentanyl deaths
Both President-elect Donald Trump and incoming "border czar" Tom Homan cite inflated figures, with Trump often makes a misleading connection between migrants illegally crossing the border and the flow of fentanyl.
Elon Musk spends $277 million to back Trump and Republican candidates
Elon Musk was the largest donor in the 2024 election cycle, spending at least $277 million to back President-elect Donald Trump and other Republican candidates.
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A Navy vet thought she was having a heart attack, but was fighting something else
Mary Jo Burkhard, 71, went to the emergency room with worrying symptoms. It wasn't the heart attack she feared.
CEO killing surfaces anger at health insurance industry
While investigators haven't locked down a motive for the deadly shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, the killing has triggered a wave of anger and criticism on social media. Much of it is aimed, not at the shooter, but at the health insurance industry. Kelly O'Grady explains.
USDA orders national milk testing to monitor bird flu in dairy herds
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is issuing a new federal order requiring raw, unpasteurized milk samples nationwide to be collected and tested.
UnitedHealthcare CEO death sparks wider outrage over health care system, insurance
The public's deep frustration with the health insurance industry is coming to the surface online after the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
"Pharmacy deserts" on the rise amid U.S. drugstore closures
Across the U.S., at least 7,000 pharmacies have closed since 2019. Of those, roughly half were independent drugstores.
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South Korea's ex-defense minister detained over martial law declaration
The development came after South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol avoided an opposition-led bid to impeach him in parliament
White House announces nearly $1 billion in military assistance to Ukraine
President-elect Donald Trump's election victory has cast doubt on the future of U.S. aid for Ukraine.
100-year-old Pearl Harbor survivor recalls chaos during Japanese bombing
Dec. 7 marks 83 years since the attack that catapulted the U.S. into World War II.
Pope Francis installs 21 new cardinals, many key figures in his reform agenda
Pope Francis will have created 110 of the 140 cardinals under 80, thus eligible to vote in a conclave.
Dominican Republic officials find 9.5 tons of cocaine in banana shipment
Authorities in the Dominican Republic say they have confiscated nearly 9.5 tons of cocaine, worth $250 million, from a ship.
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Tyler Perry Studios president dies when plane he was piloting crashes
The plane crash happened in Homosassa, about 60 miles north of Tampa.
David Shaw performs "Shaken"
Acclaimed singer-songwriter David Shaw might be best known as the frontman for "The Revivalists," but his 2021 self-titled solo album was a hit with fans and critics alike. This past year, he released his second solo effort "Take A Look Inside." The intensely personal relationship focuses on life, relationships and fatherhood. Now, from "Take A Look Inside," here is David Shaw with "Shaken."
David Shaw performs "Take A Look Inside"
Acclaimed singer-songwriter David Shaw might be best known as the frontman for "The Revivalists," but his 2021 self-titled solo album was a hit with fans and critics alike. This past year, he released his second solo effort "Take A Look Inside." The intensely personal relationship focuses on life, relationships and fatherhood. Now, from "Take A Look Inside," here is David Shaw with "Take A Look Inside."
David Shaw performs "When You Love Somebody"
Acclaimed singer-songwriter David Shaw might be best known as the frontman for "The Revivalists," but his 2021 self-titled solo album was a hit with fans and critics alike. This past year, he released his second solo effort "Take A Look Inside." The intensely personal relationship focuses on life, relationships and fatherhood. Now, from "Take A Look Inside," here is David Shaw with "When You Love Somebody."
Judy Garland's slippers from "The Wizard of Oz" go for $28 million at auction
Heritage Auctions had estimated the ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in "The Wizard of Oz" would fetch $3 million or more.
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Appeals court upholds law that would ban TikTok in U.S.
A federal appeals court upheld a law that will ban TikTok in the U.S. in the coming months if its Chinese parent company doesn't sell its stake in the app. Scott MacFarlane has more.
Appeals court upholds potential TikTok ban
A federal appeals court upheld a law Friday that would ban TikTok in the U.S. if the app's Chinese parent company, ByteDance, does not sell it. TikTok and ByteDance could still appeal the case to the Supreme Court. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady joins to unpack the challenges of reaching a deal, with the law set to take effect on Jan. 19.
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.
At-home cameras face hacking concerns
At-home security systems are meant to add a layer of protection. But some people claim these devices are actually watching them. CNET cybersecurity and digital privacy writer Bree Fowler joins "The Daily Report" to discuss how to prevent at-home security hacking.
Data centers proliferate nationwide, encroaching on cities, suburbs
Abutting homes, schools an parks, the sprawling warehouses are a huge drain on local resources and major pollutant.
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Science
Climate change could bring more snow in some areas
Experts predict climate change could actually make snow worse in some areas of the U.S. Meanwhile, nearly two-thirds of the U.S. is seeing less snowfall than in the 1970s. CBS News national climate correspondent Dave Malkoff explains how.
Wisdom, the world's oldest-known wild bird, lays an egg at 74
Wisdom the Laysan albatross was first tagged by researchers in 1956. Since then, she's believed to have raised as many as 30 chicks.
When should consumers buy electric cars?
President-elect Donald Trump indicated that once in office, he plans on ending the consumer tax credit for electric vehicle purchases. Business Insider autos senior reporter Nora Naughton joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the potential impact and when consumers should buy.
Starbucks plastic cup investigation
CBS News tracked plastic cups meant to be recycled by Starbucks and found that most of those did not end up at recycling facilities. CBS News' David Schechter breaks down the investigation's findings.
NASA shows off image of U.S. military's abandoned "city under the ice"
Scientists now have a clearer picture of Camp Century, an abandoned U.S. military base long hidden under the ice in Greenland, thanks to a NASA research team's good luck.
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New images of UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting person of interest released
NYPD divers searched the lake in Central Park on Saturday, looking for the weapon used in the deadly shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, sources say.
Search widens after CEO's killing
The manhunt to locate who killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is widening after police say the person of interest in the shooting may have left New York City. Meanwhile, officers found what they believe is the suspected shooter's backpack in Central Park, where he fled after the killing in midtown Manhattan on Wednesday.
Manslaughter charge dropped against Daniel Penny
A judge dismissed the second-degree manslaughter charge in the Daniel Penny trial after the jury said twice Friday that they were unable to reach a unanimous vote on it. Penny is charged in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely aboard a New York City subway last year. Alice Gainer has more.
UnitedHealthcare CEO killing investigation widens
The manhunt is widening for the gunman in the killing of United HealthCare CEO Brian Thompson. More than 48 hours after that brazen shooting in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, police now believe the man they are looking for has left New York City, sources say. Lilia Luciana has the latest developments.
Daniel Penny jury to reconvene after weekend
The judge in the New York City subway chokehold trial has dismissed the second-degree manslaughter charge against Daniel Penny. The jury will reconvene Monday to consider a lesser charge of criminally negligent homicide. CBS News New York anchor and reporter Alice Gainer has more from outside the New York City courthouse.
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Why you shouldn't wait for the Geminid meteor shower peak this year
The Geminid meteor shower this year is set to peak at almost the same time as December's full moon, which could make for challenging viewing conditions.
NASA's Artemis moon mission delayed yet again
NASA's next two Artemis moon missions have been pushed back once again, with the first lunar landing in more than a half-century not scheduled to take place until at least mid-2027. NASA said the delay is partly so that it can address issues with the Orion spacecraft's heat shield.
NASA delays next 2 Artemis moon missions to address heat shield, other issues
Heat shield damage seen during the first Artemis test flight is now understood, NASA says, but more time is needed to implement fixes.
More on small asteroid near Earth
A small asteroid neared the Earth's atmosphere before exploding. Derrick Pitts, the Franklin Institute's chief astronomer and planetarium director, joins CBS News with more on the phenomenon.
Trump taps billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as next NASA chief
Jared Isaacman is an entrepreneur and veteran private astronaut with strong ties to Elon Musk and his rocket company SpaceX.
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The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
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Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
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Summer music heats up 2024
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Search widens for suspected gunman in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO; How cork — the same material used to seal wine bottles — could save the planet.
David Shaw performs "Shaken"
Acclaimed singer-songwriter David Shaw might be best known as the frontman for "The Revivalists," but his 2021 self-titled solo album was a hit with fans and critics alike. This past year, he released his second solo effort "Take A Look Inside." The intensely personal relationship focuses on life, relationships and fatherhood. Now, from "Take A Look Inside," here is David Shaw with "Shaken."
David Shaw performs "Take A Look Inside"
Acclaimed singer-songwriter David Shaw might be best known as the frontman for "The Revivalists," but his 2021 self-titled solo album was a hit with fans and critics alike. This past year, he released his second solo effort "Take A Look Inside." The intensely personal relationship focuses on life, relationships and fatherhood. Now, from "Take A Look Inside," here is David Shaw with "Take A Look Inside."
David Shaw performs "When You Love Somebody"
Acclaimed singer-songwriter David Shaw might be best known as the frontman for "The Revivalists," but his 2021 self-titled solo album was a hit with fans and critics alike. This past year, he released his second solo effort "Take A Look Inside." The intensely personal relationship focuses on life, relationships and fatherhood. Now, from "Take A Look Inside," here is David Shaw with "When You Love Somebody."
Cork's role in fighting climate change
There's no end to the uses for cork, a spongy material that can be used for everything from sealing wine bottles to replacing plastics and building materials. The world's main cork forests ring the Mediterranean, with Portugal home to the most cork trees in the world. There, people are working on how to use the resilient material to fight climate change.