Record number of voters for Hong Kong's election
More than 3 million people lined the streets of Hong Kong on Sunday for the biggest election in the city's history. Voters turned out in record numbers. Ramy Inocencio reports.
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Bloomberg officially a 2020 Democratic candidate
Former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg is officially a Democratic candidate for president. Bloomberg is the eleventh richest person in the world, with a net worth of more than $50 billion. The 77-year-old media mogul joins 17 other Democrats all hoping to take on President Trump. Steve Dorsey reports.
Annette Taddeo on losing her 2016 primary race
"My opponent… showed up at that debate with a printout of all the documents." Annette Taddeo on what the Russian election hack did to her 2016 Florida congressional primary race
Michael Bloomberg files statement of candidacy
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg on Thursday filed his "statement of candidacy" with the Federal Election Commission, but his team says he's not entering the race yet. Sean Sullivan, a CBSN political contributor and national political reporter for The Washington Post, and Lynda Tran, a CBSN political contributor and Democratic strategist, spoke to CBSN's "Red & Blue" about Bloomberg's possible entry into the race.
Bolivia headed for new elections amid violence
Bolivia's Interim President Jeanine Áñez began to lay the groundwork for new elections that lawmakers hope will stop violent clashes following Evo Morales' ouster. Also, only a handful of protesters remained inside Hong Kong Polytechnic University after intense battles with police, and Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison is denying his climate policies have caused any of the unprecedented wildfires ravaging the country. CBS News' Rylee Carlson joins CBSN AM to discuss.
Pete Buttigieg surges in Iowa polls
The Democratic race is tightening. A new CBS News Battleground Tracker poll has Mayor Pete Buttigieg surging in key states like Iowa. He's now essentially tied with other top tier candidates there. Ed O’Keefe reports.
Pelosi confident Democrats will keep House control in 2020
Pelosi says despite a contentious impeachment probe of the president, Democrats will surge in the 2020 election cycle
U.K. election campaign gets underway
Campaigning is underway in Britain for next month's parliamentary elections. For some background on what exactly is going on, here's CBSN contributor Simon Bates, with this week's "London Calling"
Mark Zuckerberg to face lawmakers' questions
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is scheduled to testify Wednesday on Capitol Hill. The hearing is supposed to be about cryptocurrency, but congressional members of both parties are poised to ask him what he's been doing about protecting U.S. elections and policing harmful content. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Lawmakers press Facebook CEO on political ads
Facebook is dealing with a growing threat from some members of Congress who say they want to break up the tech company. CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified at a House committee hearing in Washington on Wednesday. Democrats hit him with a barrage of criticism on election security and other topics. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Biden on potential 2020 election threats
Former Vice President and 2020 presidential candidate Joe Biden addresses a potential multi-national threat to next year's election. Norah O'Donnell has this extended interview from his Sunday interview on "60 Minutes."
Warren & Sanders attack Bloomberg
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg hasn't officially announced he will run for president in 2020, but his potential candidacy is already drawing a response from Democratic rivals. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns spoke to CBSN's Tanya Rivero about where Bloomberg's campaign would stand if he enters the race.
Ghazala Hashmi makes history in Virginia
Virginia Democrat Ghazala Hashmi joins CBSN to discuss her historic win in this week's elections and her goals as a state Senator.
5 things to know about the Democratic party
After spending the past several days on the ground in Iowa, attending presidential town halls and talking to lots of voters, here are five things we are learning about the state of the race.
How Bloomberg could impact 2020 campaign
According to Forbes, there are just over 600 billionaires in the United States, three of them could now be running for president. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns spoke to CBSN's Reena Ninan about the impact Michael Bloomberg could have if he officially enters the 2020 Democratic primary race.
Bloomberg takes steps to enter 2020 race
The 2020 presidential race could see a shakeup with former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg thinking of adding his name to the list of Democratic candidates. Ed O’Keefe reports.
Democrats win key elections
The results of Tuesday's election could signal trouble for Republicans. Democrats won key elections in Virginia. As Ed O'Keefe reports, Republicans are especially concerned about the suburbs in Pennsylvania, a battleground state.
What do election results mean for 2020?
As Democrats celebrate election victories in Kentucky and Virginia, what do these outcomes mean for the 2020 election? Democratic strategist Joel Payne and Republican strategist Joseph Pinion joined CBSN with more.
Democrats celebrate election victories
Democrats are claiming election victories in Kentucky and Virginia. Larry Sabato, director of University of Virginia's Center for Politics, joins CBSN with more on the results from the two states.
Full Interview: Tim Kaine, October 16
Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Kaine talks to Face the Nation moderator John Dickerson about new emails released by WikiLeaks and Russian cyber hacking.
Pence on Trump groping accusations
Republican vice presidential nominee Mike Pence says Donald Trump has made it clear that he "categorically denies" the numerous claims made against him by at least nine women. Pence adds, "We're going to fight for the next 23 days."
Pence does not condone pressure on voters
Republican vice presidential nominee Mike Pence says that while poll watching is part of the election process, voters should not aim to intimidate one another. "I don't think any American should ever attempt to make any other American nervous in the exercise of their franchise to vote," Pence remarks.
Is there a "civil war" within the Republican Party?
Key voices diagnose the state of the conservative movement within the Republican Party. Dr. Russell Moore, Alfonso Aguilar, Tammy Bruce and Matt Schlapp discuss the impact of campaign 2016 on the "cultural coarsening" of our nation.
Has political dishonesty reached its climax?
Maureen Dowd, Bob Woodward, Jon Meacham and David Ignatius discuss the state of both campaigns, 23 days ahead of the election. What do new wikileaks findings reveal about the inner-workings of the Clinton campaign?
Kaine on WikiLeaks
Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Kaine warns that some email leaks contain false information, citing an email about him that proved "completely inaccurate." Kaine says it remains unclear if the email was doctored or if the sender was misinformed.
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4 U.S. troops confirmed dead as war with Iran spreads across Mideast
President Trump has declined to rule out sending ground troops into Iran, as the U.S. military confirms four military deaths on Day 3 of the war.
Trump doesn't rule out use of ground troops in Iran war
President Trump refused to rule out the use of ground troops in Iran in a new interview on Monday, saying he wouldn't hesitate to deploy them "if they were necessary."
Pete Hegseth says Iran military mission will not be "endless"
The Pentagon announced Monday that a fourth American service member has been killed in Operation Epic Fury.
Texas gunman wore "Property of Allah" hoodie during attack, sources say
The man who killed two and wounded 14 also had photos of Iranian leaders in his home, a source said.
4 U.S. service members killed in Iranian strike in Kuwait, Pentagon says
The first U.S. casualties of the war with Iran occurred among American personnel based in Kuwait.
3 U.S. F-15s mistakenly shot down by Kuwait but all crew safe
Three American fighter jets were "mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses," CENTCOM said in a statement Monday, as the war with Iran continued for a third day.
Melania Trump presiding over U.N. Security Council meeting
The White House announced first lady Melania Trump would preside over the meeting last week before the U.S. and Israel launched a joint military mission in Iran.
Travel chaos intensifies with airports closed, flights canceled amid Iran war
Air travel chaos intensified as the war with Iran stretched into a third day — keeping airspace and airports in the Middle East closed and leaving travelers stranded.
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AI executive Dario Amodei on the red lines Anthropic would not cross
The CEO of Anthropic says his company refused to allow its technology to be used by the Trump Administration without certain guidelines (such as not using its AI to power fully-autonomous weapons without any human involvement).
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Trump doesn't rule out use of ground troops in Iran war
President Trump refused to rule out the use of ground troops in Iran in a new interview on Monday, saying he wouldn't hesitate to deploy them "if they were necessary."
Woman and dog killed, 3 others stabbed in road rage incident on D.C. beltway
Virginia State Police were called to Interstate 495 southbound near exit 52 in Annandale, Virginia, around 1:20 p.m. on Sunday for a reported road rage incident.
Stocks fall, oil prices rise as U.S. war in Iran rattles investors
Stock markets in the U.S. dropped amid concerns that the U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran could drive up energy costs.
Pete Hegseth says Iran military mission will not be "endless"
The Pentagon announced Monday that a fourth American service member has been killed in Operation Epic Fury.
3 U.S. F-15s mistakenly shot down by Kuwait but all crew safe
Three American fighter jets were "mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses," CENTCOM said in a statement Monday, as the war with Iran continued for a third day.
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Stocks fall, oil prices rise as U.S. war in Iran rattles investors
Stock markets in the U.S. dropped amid concerns that the U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran could drive up energy costs.
Oil prices rise sharply in market trading after attacks disrupt supply
Oil prices rose sharply when market trading began late Sunday over concerns that the supply from Iran and elsewhere in the Middle East would slow or grind to a halt.
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Anthropic CEO says he's sticking to AI "red lines" despite clash with Pentagon
After the Trump administration cut it off, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News in an exclusive interview Friday night he wants to work with the military — but only if it addresses the firm's concerns.
Hegseth declares Anthropic a "supply chain risk to national security"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth deemed artificial intelligence firm Anthropic a supply chain risk on Friday, following days of increasingly heated public conflict with the AI company.
Robots, already in hospitals, are ready to roll in other industries
In the years to come, robots will help offset worker shortages in health care, manufacturing and other industries, experts say.
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Trump doesn't rule out use of ground troops in Iran war
President Trump refused to rule out the use of ground troops in Iran in a new interview on Monday, saying he wouldn't hesitate to deploy them "if they were necessary."
Melania Trump presiding over U.N. Security Council meeting
The White House announced first lady Melania Trump would preside over the meeting last week before the U.S. and Israel launched a joint military mission in Iran.
Pete Hegseth says Iran military mission will not be "endless"
The Pentagon announced Monday that a fourth American service member has been killed in Operation Epic Fury.
Trump says operations will "continue until all of our objectives are achieved"
"Sadly, there will likely be more before it ends. That's the way it is. Likely be more," President Trump said after mentioning the three U.S. service members killed in the operation.
Lawmakers stress new urgency around war powers votes after Iran strikes
Efforts in Congress to block President Trump from using further military force against Iran without support from lawmakers have intensified after the U.S. and Israel launched a massive military operation.
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Chocolate supplement recalled over erectile dysfunction drug
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
College student's mystery illness diagnosed as Stage IV cancer
Emma Operacz was diagnosed with a rare cancer at 21. An unusual treatment and bone marrow donation from her sister saved her life.
Medicaid is paying for more dental care. GOP cuts threaten to reverse the trend.
More than three dozen states cover dental services for people on Medicaid, but with about $900 billion in cuts expected to hit states over the next decade, many programs could roll back dental coverage.
Health premiums threaten their nest egg. A terminal diagnosis may spare it.
Chaz and Jean Franklin were facing a sevenfold increase in their health premium payments with the expiration of enhanced federal subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans. Then Jean received a crushing diagnosis.
Could "kidulting" be the way to take the work out of your workout?
A British gym chain is offering classes in "kidulting," luring adults into fitness with classes built around playground and PE class classics.
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Travel chaos intensifies with airports closed, flights canceled amid Iran war
Air travel chaos intensified as the war with Iran stretched into a third day — keeping airspace and airports in the Middle East closed and leaving travelers stranded.
Trump doesn't rule out use of ground troops in Iran war
President Trump refused to rule out the use of ground troops in Iran in a new interview on Monday, saying he wouldn't hesitate to deploy them "if they were necessary."
Melania Trump presiding over U.N. Security Council meeting
The White House announced first lady Melania Trump would preside over the meeting last week before the U.S. and Israel launched a joint military mission in Iran.
Pete Hegseth says Iran military mission will not be "endless"
The Pentagon announced Monday that a fourth American service member has been killed in Operation Epic Fury.
El Nino could return this year and make Earth even hotter
The weather phenomenon known as El Nino could form later this year, potentially pushing global temperatures to record heights, researchers say.
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Christa Miller on "Shrinking"
Actor Christa Miller speaks about starring in "Shrinking," how her life experiences helped to inspire the series and what it's like to work with her husband, who is a co-creator of the show.
Brad Falchuk discusses "Famous Last Words"
Brad Falchuck, the host and executive producer of "Famous Last Words," speaks about the series and his meaningful conversation with actor Eric Dane, who died last month from ALS. In the show, Falchuck sits down with public figures for an in-depth conversation, but the interviews only air after the subject dies.
USA hockey stars joke about "Heated Rivalry" and Trump invite on "SNL"
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
Extended interview: Marc Shaiman
In this web exclusive, composer Marc Shaiman, a Tony Award-winner for "Hairspray," and a seven-time Oscar nominee, talks with Tracy Smith about his career; his new memoir, "Never Mind the Happy: Showbiz Stories From a Sore Winner"; and his collaboration and friendship with Rob Reiner.
Broadway, Hollywood composer Marc Shaiman on being a "sore winner"
A Tony Award-winner for "Hairspray," and a seven-time Oscar nominee, Marc Shaiman has written about his nearly 50 years in show business in a new memoir, "Never Mind the Happy: Showbiz Stories From a Sore Winner."
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AI executive Dario Amodei on the red lines Anthropic would not cross
The CEO of Anthropic says his company refused to allow its technology to be used by the Trump Administration without certain guidelines (such as not using its AI to power fully-autonomous weapons without any human involvement).
AI company Anthropic's Dario Amodei: "We are patriots"
Dario Amodei, co-founder and CEO of the artificial intelligence company Anthropic, says his company refused to allow its AI product, Claude, to be used by the Trump Administration without certain guidelines (such as not using its AI to power fully-autonomous weapons without any human involvement). That prompted President Trump to announce Friday that he is banning Anthropic's technology from all federal use, while Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth labeled the company "a supply chain risk to national security." Amodei talks with correspondent Jo Ling Kent about why he calls the administration's actions "retaliatory and punitive."
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.
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Anthropic CEO says he's sticking to AI "red lines" despite clash with Pentagon
After the Trump administration cut it off, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News in an exclusive interview Friday night he wants to work with the military — but only if it addresses the firm's concerns.
Anthropic CEO on "punitive" Pentagon action
In an exclusive interview with CBS News, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said that the Pentagon's decision to designate the AI company a supply chain risk is "retaliatory and punitive." The Pentagon made the designation, which restricts military contractors from doing business with Anthropic, after the company refused to give the military unfettered access to its AI model.
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NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
These United States: George Washington and climate change
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in an unanticipated crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River. Environmental correspondent David Schechter looks at how Washington's watershed military maneuver dramatized both a changing America, and a changing climate.
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What we know on the Austin bar shooting
More details about the apparent suspect involved in a deadly shooting at an Austin, Texas, bar may indicate a potential link to the recent U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran. CBS News' Jason Allen reports.
Woman and dog killed, 3 others stabbed in road rage incident on D.C. beltway
Virginia State Police were called to Interstate 495 southbound near exit 52 in Annandale, Virginia, around 1:20 p.m. on Sunday for a reported road rage incident.
Austin bar shooting being linked to terrorism
New details are emerging about the apparent suspect who police say killed two people and wounded 14 at a bar in Austin, Texas, over the weekend. CBS News' Jason Allen reports.
Austin bar shooting may have been terror attack
The FBI is investigating a shooting that killed two people at an Austin, Texas, bar as a possible terror attack. Jason Allen reports.
2 dead, 14 hurt in Texas bar shooting
At least two people were killed and 14 were injured in a mass shooting outside an Austin, Texas, bar, authorities said Sunday. There were indicators on the suspect and in his vehicle that suggest a "potential nexus to terrorism," but it's too early to determine the motivation, FBI Acting Special Agent Alex Doran said during a briefing Sunday. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the latest.
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Why NASA is overhauling Artemis program
NASA has announced a major overhaul of its Artemis moon program amid ongoing safety concerns. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
How NASA plans to get astronauts on the moon
NASA announced an overhaul to its Artemis moon program as safety concerns persist. CBS News space contributor Christian Davenport breaks down the key takeaways.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
Safety concerns over NASA's Artemis program
NASA's Artemis II mission continues to face concerns and delays. Scott E. Parazynski, a former astronaut, joins CBS News with more.
NASA rolls Artemis II back for repairs
NASA is rolling back the Artemis II moon rocket from its launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It is expected to take up to 12 hours to move the 322-foot rocket, with the journey spanning four miles back to its hangar for repairs. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
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When Trump will brief lawmakers on Iran war
President Trump will brief Congress about the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran on Tuesday, sources tell CBS News. This comes as Republicans and Democrats react to the conflict overseas. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Death toll climbs in Israel after strike near Jerusalem
At least nine people were killed after an Iranian missile strike obliterated a house near Jerusalem, officials said. This comes as the Iran war enters Day 3. CBS News' Matt Gutman reports.
Oil prices spike after Iran war erupts
Global oil prices are rising as uncertainty over the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran develops. Spencer Jakab, an investing columnist for The Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News with more.
Pentagon on Iran war
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine briefed the press at the Pentagon on Monday on the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran and shared more details about Operation Epic Fury.
Political strategists react to Iran war
The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran has entered Day 3 as the midterm elections season gets underway. This comes as new polling data depicts how Americans feel about conflict overseas and as the U.S. military death toll climbs in the Middle East. Rina Shah and Joel Payne join CBS News with more.