Clinton on defense spending
Much of Hillary Clinton's defense spending plan appears in broad strokes at this point in her campaign. But here's what we know so far.
Elizabeth Warren
Trump in Cleveland
Following an introduction from boxing promoter Don King which included the "n-word," Donald Trump spoke at a Cleveland church Wednesday morning. Trump commented on the recent police shootings and asked African-Americans in attendance, "What do you have to lose?" in voting for him. See Trump's full remarks.
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Overseas currencies slide on risk of Trump win; new Samsung phone hits stores after battery fix; and Elizabeth Warren scolds Wells Fargo CEO over accounts scandal. These headlines and more from CBS MoneyWatch.
Hillary Clinton on taxes
From social security to child care, here's where Hillary Clinton stands on taxes
Clinton on foreign policy
The Democratic nominee was the public face of the Obama administration's foreign policy from 2009 to 2013.
9/20: Evening News
Ahmad Khan Rahami's father says he warned police two years ago that his son might be a terrorist; Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are Oscar winners, humanitarians, and parents to six children
Trump NC rally
In his second rally of the day in North Carolina, Donald Trump slammed Hillary Clinton and called for restrictions on Syrian refugees entering the U.S. See his full remarks.
Trump foundation scrutiny
Donald Trump is facing tough questions about whether his charity, the Donald J. Trump Foundation, used more than $250,000 of other people's money to settle lawsuits against his businesses. The process is known as self-dealing, and it could violate laws governing charity activities. Major Garrett reports.
Clinton's path to 270
With seven weeks left, Hillary Clinton's campaign is working to ease the worries of her donors and supporters. Tighter poll numbers between Donald Trump and Clinton have her team busy spelling out her path to the presidency. Nancy Cordes reports.
Trump on foreign policy
America's relationship with the rest of the world plays a big part in Republican nominee Donald Trump's overall platform
Warren rips CEO
Sen. Elizabeth Warren slammed Wells Fargo CEO John Stumpf at a congressional hearing Tuesday, demanding he step down over false accounts scandal. CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers has more details.
9/19: Evening News
Less than 50 hours after the first explosion, police arrested a suspect in the bombings in New York City and Seaside Park, N.J.; on Friday night, an SUV broke down in Tulsa, Oklahoma, minutes later, the driver -- who was an unarmed African American -- was shot and killed by a white police officer
Trump on terror
Donald Trump has labeled the recent incidents in the U.S. "Islamic terrorism," and gave himself a pat on the back for calling the New York explosion a bomb before investigators confirmed a cause. Major Garrett reports.
Clinton on terror
Hillary Clinton is presenting herself as the only candidate who knows how to take on terrorists at home and abroad. She told college students in Philadelphia and reporters in New York that dangerous times call for steady leadership and experience. Nancy Cordes has the latest.
Clinton woos millennials
Hillary Clinton reached out to younger voters at a campaign rally in Philadelphia Monday. See Clinton's full remarks.
Clinton on bombings
Discussing the recent bombings in New York and New Jersey, Hillary Clinton said "I am prepared to, ready to actually take on those challenges, not engage in a lot of irresponsible, reckless rhetoric." See her full remarks.
Gary Johnson before running
On 60 Minutes in 2000, Gary Johnson explained his unconventional thoughts on drug policy --and why he thought using marijuana was "cool"
Latest 2016 poll
With the election just seven weeks away, a new CBS poll shows Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are tied in 13 key battleground states. Errol Barnett reports with more.
9/17: Evening News
Donald Trump ignited a new controversy during a campaign event in Miami Friday in which he suggested Hillary Clinton's Secret Security detail disarm and "let's see what happens to her"; A new report suggests the sugar industry played down the health hazards of sugar for decades
Trump gun comments
Donald Trump ignited a new controversy during a campaign event in Miami Friday in which he suggested Hillary Clinton's Secret Security detail disarm and "let's see what happens to her." Errol Barnett has more from Washington.
Women voters
Women voters have the power to decide the presidential election as they make up half of the electorate. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez spoke to both Democratic and Republican women in the battleground state of North Carolina.
Clinton and women voters
Overall, Hillary Clinton has a 13 point lead over Donald Trump among women voters. However, Clinton still has some work to do. According to a CBS / NYT poll, 46 percent of women view her unfavorably. She was on the trail Friday trying to change that, reports Nancy Cordes.
Trump "birther" comments
Donald Trump conceded Friday that President Barack Obama was born in the United States. He claimed to be burying the long-running issue -- but then started a new controversy by saying Hillary Clinton started the rumor in the 2008 campaign. Major Garrett has more.
9/15: Evening News
Hillary Clinton is campaigning again after battling pneumonia.; The life of Morley Safer was celebrated by his CBS News co-workers, friends, and family on Thursday.
Campaign jingles
CBSN's Josh Elliott and "Face The Nation" moderator John Dickerson take a look at campaign jingles of the past and discuss the dynamic nature of election season and how candidates spread their message, in a special series you'll only see on CBSN.
Trump claims he's brought down prices, touts military bonuses in year-end address
In President Trump's speech Wednesday night, he touted new military bonuses, his tariffs and economic policies.
House passes GOP health care bill without ACA subsidy extension
The House has passed a GOP health care bill that does not include an extension of Affordable Care Act tax credits.
Pope Leo taps Bishop Ronald Hicks to succeed Cardinal Dolan
Pope Leo XIV has named Bishop Ronald Hicks of Joliet, Illinois, to succeed retiring Timothy Cardinal Dolan as archbishop of New York.
Witnesses' description of Brown shooter matches person of interest, police say
As the search entered its fifth day, authorities have so far been unable to identify a person of interest in the shooting that killed two students and wounded nine others over the weekend.
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N.C. Republicans redrew a GOP district. A Democrat is looking to take advantage.
North Carolina was among the GOP-led states this year that redrew congressional lines mid-decade in an attempt to benefit Republicans.
CPI report shows the inflation rate rose at a 2.7% pace in November
Economists had expected CPI to rise at an annual rate of 3% last month.
Trump expected to sign order reclassifying marijuana as a Schedule III drug
President Trump is expected to sign an order that would reschedule marijuana to a lower drug classification, according to two sources, in one of the most significant changes to drug policy in decades.
Philippine hotel says Bondi Beach suspects spent every night in their room
The father and son suspects in the Bondi Beach terror attack spent most of November in a hotel in the Philippines, but the reason for their visit remains unclear.
An early look at our town hall and debate series, launching in 2026
"Things That Matter," a series of planned town halls and debates sponsored by Bank of America, will launch early next year.
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CPI report shows the inflation rate rose at a 2.7% pace in November
Economists had expected CPI to rise at an annual rate of 3% last month.
Trump Media to merge with fusion energy company TAE in $6 billion deal
President Trump's media company is joining forces with a company working to commercialize fusion energy.
An early look at our town hall and debate series, launching in 2026
"Things That Matter," a series of planned town halls and debates sponsored by Bank of America, will launch early next year.
D.C.'s homeless hide in plain sight, growing sicker and costing taxpayers more
The White House says encampment sweeps have enhanced the capital, but city leaders estimate nearly 700 homeless people roam by day and bed down outdoors by night.
Peter Arnett, Pulitzer Prize-winning war correspondent, dies at 91
Peter Arnett, the Pulitzer Prize-winning correspondent who covered the Vietnam and Gulf wars, has died. He was 91.
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CPI report shows the inflation rate rose at a 2.7% pace in November
Economists had expected CPI to rise at an annual rate of 3% last month.
Trump Media to merge with fusion energy company TAE in $6 billion deal
President Trump's media company is joining forces with a company working to commercialize fusion energy.
Recalled salad dressings could contain "foreign objects," FDA warns
Onions used to make the salad dressings could contain "black plastic planting material," according to food regulators.
Poll: Americans say holidays are costing them more, some are scaling back
Negative views of the nation's economy persist as 2025 draws to a close.
Recalled ice cream sold nationwide could contain "small stones," FDA says
The recall affects So Delicious Dairy Free's Salted Caramel Cluster ice cream with best by dates of Aug. 8, 2027.
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N.C. Republicans redrew a GOP district. A Democrat is looking to take advantage.
North Carolina was among the GOP-led states this year that redrew congressional lines mid-decade in an attempt to benefit Republicans.
D.C.'s homeless hide in plain sight, growing sicker and costing taxpayers more
The White House says encampment sweeps have enhanced the capital, but city leaders estimate nearly 700 homeless people roam by day and bed down outdoors by night.
U.S. strikes another alleged drug boat in Eastern Pacific, killing 4, Pentagon says
The U.S. military says it has conducted 26 strikes on alleged drug-trafficking vessels in the Eastern Pacific or Caribbean since early September, killing at least 99 people.
Trump claims he's brought down prices, touts military bonuses in year-end address
President Trump's speech Wednesday night looked back on his first year and ahead to the next three. He touted new military bonuses, his tariffs and economic policies in a brief address.
Ghislaine Maxwell asks court to toss out her conviction
Ghislaine Maxwell asked a federal judge on Wednesday to vacate her 2021 conviction on sex trafficking charges, just two days before the federal government is expected to release a massive trove of documents on Jeffrey Epstein.
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Measles outbreaks worsen in South Carolina, Arizona and Utah
Nationally, the measles case count is nearing 2,000 for a disease that has been considered eliminated in the U.S. since 2000, a result of routine childhood vaccinations.
He made his brothers see a cardiologist. Each had advanced heart disease.
Kevin Murray was his family's health watchdog. His vigilance helped his brothers "avoid a real catastrophe."
Millions of Americans could see health plan costs double as ACA credits vanish
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
Vaccine vote signals turbulence for immunization policy, public trust
Clinicians and epidemiologists warn the decision could unravel decades of progress and expose newborns to a deadly, preventable disease.
Botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart products includes 51 babies in 19 states
Health officials say an infant botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart baby formula has been expanded to include all illnesses reported since the company began production in 2022.
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China fumes as White House announces record $10B in arms sales to Taiwan
The Trump administration's announcement of plan to sell Taiwan a record $10 billion worth of weapons draws an angry response from China.
Philippine hotel says Bondi Beach suspects spent every night in their room
The father and son suspects in the Bondi Beach terror attack spent most of November in a hotel in the Philippines, but the reason for their visit remains unclear.
"Star anesthetist" sentenced for poisoning 30 patients, killing 12
Frederic Pechier's youngest victim, 4-year-old Teddy, survived two cardiac arrests during routine surgery in 2016. The oldest victim was 89.
Soccer star Mario Pineida shot and killed in Ecuador
Guayaquil has become a hotspot for gang violence linked to drug trafficking and several soccer players in Ecuador have been targeted in recent months.
Australian police conduct dramatic operation 4 days after Bondi attack
Police intercepted two vehicles in a Sydney suburb based on "information received that a violent act was possibly being planned."
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What the Oscars' move to YouTube means for TV
Starting in 2029, the Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube, representing a new era for the awards show, which has seen a steep decline in viewership in recent years. Kelly O'Grady has more.
Medical examiner releases causes of death for Rob and Michele Reiner
Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner died of "multiple sharp force injuries," the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office said Wednesday.
Meg Ryan honors Rob Reiner and his wife Michele
Meg Ryan starred in Rob Reiner's "When Harry Met Sally...," a breakout role that catapulted her career in romantic comedies.
CBS News special celebrates Rob Reiner's life and legacy
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
Rob and Michele Reiner's children speak out after brother's arrest
Jake and Romy Reiner released a statement on Wednesday, remembering their parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, as their best friends.
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How artificial intelligence grew in 2025
In 2025, the integration of artificial intelligence into the U.S. economy and people's everyday lives grew to historic levels. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent joins to recap how the transformative technology expanded over the past year, and what we can expect in 2026.
OpenAI, Amazon in talks over $10B investment
OpenAI, the developer for ChatGPT, and Amazon are in talks over a possible $10 billion investment. Mark DeCambre, editor-in-chief for MarketWatch, joins with more.
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.
Local pushback grows against AI data centers
A frenzy of development to support the artificial intelligence boom is prompting pushback from communities who say they don't want data centers in their backyards. Technology journalist Jacob Ward joins CBS News to discuss.
These are the most popular internet services of 2025, as AI gains traction
Global internet traffic rose 19% this year as people rely more on tech for daily communication and entertainment, a new report finds.
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Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Dinosaur tracks showing "herds moving in synchrony" found in Italy
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
Fossil footprints in Bolivia reveal dinosaurs' awkward attempts to swim
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
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Nick Reiner makes first court appearance
Nick Reiner, Rob and Michele Reiner's son, made his first court appearance Wednesday. His arraignment on charges of murdering his parents was postponed until next month. Meanwhile, the Reiner's two other children have released a statement saying in part, "words cannot even begin to describe the unimaginable pain we are experiencing."
"Star anesthetist" sentenced for poisoning 30 patients, killing 12
Frederic Pechier's youngest victim, 4-year-old Teddy, survived two cardiac arrests during routine surgery in 2016. The oldest victim was 89.
Soccer star Mario Pineida shot and killed in Ecuador
Guayaquil has become a hotspot for gang violence linked to drug trafficking and several soccer players in Ecuador have been targeted in recent months.
Police call for public help in Brown probe
The manhunt for the gunman who killed two students and wounded nine others at Brown University last weekend is now in its fifth day. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the latest from Providence, Rhode Island.
Medical examiner releases causes of death for Rob and Michele Reiner
Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner died of "multiple sharp force injuries," the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office said Wednesday.
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Jared Isaacman, billionaire who's flown with SpaceX, confirmed to lead NASA
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
"Wet lava ball" exoplanet may have an atmosphere, evidence shows
Super-Earth TOI-561b is about 40 times closer to its host star than Mercury is to the sun.
NASA says Maven spacecraft that was orbiting Mars has gone silent
NASA has lost contact with a spacecraft that's been orbiting Mars for more than a decade.
Black hole spotted blasting winds at 130 million miles per hour
The European Space Agency said that the black hole inside the spiral galaxy NGC 3783 has the mass of 30 million suns.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
"Son of Sam": A serial killer's reign of terror
Calling himself the "Son of Sam" in a letter left at one of the crime scenes, David Berkowitz claimed voices were ordering him to kill -- starting in the summer of 1976, he went on a 13-month spree of impulse killings in New York City that left six dead and seven injured
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The Uplift: Made with love
Visit a Uyghur restaurant in Southern California, where culture is shared and the food is made with love. Plus, a man who wanted to save his friends life by donating a kidney ends up saving his own life.
Tips to avoid common holiday travel scams
With more than half of Americans planning to travel this holiday season, members of Congress are warning about travel-related scams. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent shares steps you can take to protect yourself.
Fact-checking Trump's affordability claims
President Trump touted the initiatives he says are turning the economy around after the Biden administration. CBS News' Michael George examines the facts, and Anthony Salvanto provides more polling details on the economy.
What the Oscars' move to YouTube means for TV
Starting in 2029, the Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube, representing a new era for the awards show, which has seen a steep decline in viewership in recent years. Kelly O'Grady has more.
Analysis of Trump's address to Americans
CBS News chief Washington analyst Robert Costa joins "CBS Mornings" to break down President Trump's primetime address to Americans.