Breakdown of exit poll data
Anthony Salvanto, CBS News' director of elections and surveys, looks at election poll results and the key issues shaping the election landscape.
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Super Tuesday exit polls and analysis for the 2024 primaries
Here's what was on the minds of some 2024 GOP Super Tuesday primary voters, according to CBS News exit polls.
South Carolina voter exit polls show how Trump won state's 2024 GOP primary
How Trump defeated Haley in the 2024 South Carolina Republican primary election, according to CBS News' exit polling.
New Hampshire voter exit polls show how Trump won the state's 2024 GOP primary
How Trump won the 2024 New Hampshire Republican primary election, according to CBS News' exit polling.
Trump addresses New Hampshire supporters
During his election night party Tuesday, former President Donald Trump, who CBS News projects will win the New Hampshire primary, criticized his opponent, former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley, after she spoke to her supporters Tuesday touting her trajectory in New Hampshire, and vowing to continue campaigning in South Carolina. Maeve Reston and Sabrina Rodriguez, national political reporters with the Washington Post, join CBS News' Major Garrett with a look at Trump's remarks.
Why high turnout will be key for Nikki Haley
Nikki Haley's campaign depends on high voter turnout in the New Hampshire primary to remain competitive with Donald Trump, according to Politico's Lisa Kashinsky, who joins CBS News' Fin Gomez in New Hampshire.
CBS News exit poll: Economy's top voter issue
The economy and immigration are the top issues for New Hampshire primary voters, according to CBS News exit poll results. CBS News' elections and surveys executive director Anthony Salvanto has a look at the data.
New Hampshire primary exit polls for 2024 elections
CBS News' 2024 New Hampshire primary exit polling on what issues were important to voters, how and when they chose which candidate to back and more.
Trump wins big in Iowa amid low turnout
Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson and businessman Vivek Ramaswamy bowed out of the Republican race for president after Iowa caucusgoers pushed former President Donald Trump, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley one step closer to the general election. CBS News campaign reporter Taurean Small looks at the next steps in the presidential race.
Key takeaways from Trump's win in Iowa
Former President Donald Trump won the Republican Iowa caucuses with widespread support: He won men, women, older voters and younger voters, and he improved on his 2016 performance with all of these groups. CBS News political director Fin Gómez has the latest from Iowa, and CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto breaks down the results.
Analysis, expectations of 2024 Iowa caucuses
Conservative radio host Steve Deace joins CBS News with his take on the Republican 2024 campaigns and Monday's Iowa caucuses.
How Iowa Republicans feel about Trump
Former President Donald Trump has maintained his lead in Iowa according to polls ahead of Monday's Republican caucuses. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett explains some of the reasons Republicans in the state have rallied around him, and Des Moines Mayor Connie Boesen joins CBS News with how the state is combating the cold weather.
Haley, DeSantis' Iowa hopes
The campaigns for former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis are battling frigid temperatures to make a last-ditch effort before Iowans caucus for the 2024 presidential elections. CBS News campaign reporters Aaron Navarro and Olivia Rinaldi have the latest.
Iowa and Trump, Haley and DeSantis campaigns
The results of the Iowa caucuses Monday may determine the paths forward for Republican front-runner Donald Trump and his top two rivals, Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis. CBS News political director Fin Gomez explores Iowa's impact on the 2024 presidential elections with Shelby Talcott, a campaign reporter for Semafor.
Iowa voters facing record-cold temperatures
Record low temperatures may complicate plans for voters planning to caucus in Iowa Monday night. CBS News White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe is following the latest step in the 2024 presidential elections, while CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto breaks down the latest polling data. Also, KCCI meteorologist Jon Rivas looks at the weather forecast for Monday's caucuses.
First CBS News exit polls released in midterms
The first exit polls have been released before results start to trickle in. Vladimir Duthiers takes a look at what voters said was on their minds as they headed to the ballot box.
How did Youngkin win Virginia governor's race?
CBS News found hot topics like education, taxes and the economy drove voters to the polls for Republican businessman Glenn Youngkin in the Virginia governor's race. CBS News director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto joins CBSN AM to break down the gubernatorial races in Virginia and New Jersey.
Watch: Larry Elder concedes California recall election
Larry Elder, the leading GOP candidate in California's recall election, addressed his supporters after an attempt to remove Governor Gavin Newsom failed Tuesday. He said, "We may have lost the battle, but we are going to win the war." Watch his remarks and read more here.
Top takeaways from the California recall election
CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano joins CBSN Sacramento with a recap of the issues California voters had on their mind and a look a those who cast ballots in the state's recall effort against Governor Gavin Newsom. Read more here.
County-by-county analysis of the California recall vote
CBS News elections and surveys director Anthony Salvanto joins CBSN Sacramento with his analysis and looks at how some California counties voted in the state's recall effort against Governor Gavin Newsom. Read more here.
How COVID plays a part in early exit poll data
The issues most important to California voters in the recall election seem to vary between those who voted "yes" and those who voted "no," according to preliminary exit poll data. CBS News elections and surveys director Anthony Salvanto joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano with his analysis. Read more here.
Netanyahu faces uncertain political future
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces an uncertain political future as exit polls show no clear winner in the country's latest election. Axios contributor Barak Ravid joins CBSN from Tel Aviv with more.
The voters who supported Biden or Trump in Georgia and North Carolina
Biden won Georgia, while Trump won North Carolina, CBS News projected Friday.
Ohio exit polls show Biden making gains
Joe Biden is outperforming Hillary Clinton's 2016 vote with certain key groups of voters in the battleground state of Ohio. But President Trump still leads among White men and women in the state. CBSN's Lana Zak has more.
Top issues for 2020 voters
According to CBS News exit polling, the top issue for Biden voters was getting control of the coronavirus pandemic, while President Trump's supporters were more concerned with the economy. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett helps break down some of the early exit polling on Election Day.
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Trump trial live updates as defense ends questioning of first witness
Follow live updates as former President Donald Trump's criminal trial continues in New York.
King Charles III to resume royal duties next week after cancer diagnosis
The king took a break from public appearances nearly three months ago after he was diagnosed with an undisclosed type of cancer while he was undergoing treatment for an enlarged prostate.
Gold watch found on body of Titanic's richest passenger is for sale
A gold pocket watch recovered along with the body of John Jacob Astor, the richest passenger on the Titanic, is up for auction.
Black man's death in police custody probed after release of bodycam video
A Black man in Ohio, Frank Tyson, seen handcuffed and facedown on a bar floor in the video, died in police custody. Officers involved have been placed on paid administrative leave.
U.S. weighs "new information" from Israel on whether IDF unit violated U.S. law
Secretary of State Antony Blinken has been weighing whether to recommend suspending U.S. aid to an IDF unit under a measure known as the Leahy Law.
How Trump changed his stance on absentee and early voting
Trump has in the past railed against absentee voting, declaring that "once you have mail-in ballots, you have crooked elections."
Biden says he's "happy to debate" Trump before 2024 election
"I am happy to debate him," President Biden said during an interview with Howard Stern.
University protests over Israel-Hamas war lead to more clashes
Police are cracking down at some university protests over Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza.
Sophia Bush comes out as queer in public essay, opens up about divorce
Sophia Bush filed for divorce from entrepreneur Grant Hughes in August 2023 after a year of marriage and started dating the former world champion soccer player afterward.
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University protests over Israel-Hamas war lead to more clashes
Police are cracking down at some university protests over Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza.
Biden says he's "happy to debate" Trump before 2024 election
"I am happy to debate him," President Biden said during an interview with Howard Stern.
King Charles III to resume royal duties next week after cancer diagnosis
The king took a break from public appearances nearly three months ago after he was diagnosed with an undisclosed type of cancer while he was undergoing treatment for an enlarged prostate.
Gold watch found on body of Titanic's richest passenger is for sale
A gold pocket watch recovered along with the body of John Jacob Astor, the richest passenger on the Titanic, is up for auction.
Sophia Bush comes out as queer in public essay, opens up about divorce
Sophia Bush filed for divorce from entrepreneur Grant Hughes in August 2023 after a year of marriage and started dating the former world champion soccer player afterward.
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Gold watch found on body of Titanic's richest passenger is for sale
A gold pocket watch recovered along with the body of John Jacob Astor, the richest passenger on the Titanic, is up for auction.
New USDA rule targets salmonella levels in some frozen chicken
A new rule will affect frozen breaded and stuffed raw chicken products that appear to be fully cooked but are only heat-treated.
U.S. probing whether major Tesla Autopilot recall went far enough
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating whether last year's recall of Tesla's Autopilot driving system did enough to make sure drivers pay attention to the road.
Rise in all-cash transactions turbo charge price gains for luxury homes
Some 46.8% of luxury homes were bought entirely with cash in the three months ended February 29, the highest share in a decade, according to Redfin.
Cost of buying a home in America reaches a new high, Redfin says
The median mortgage payment jumped to a record $2,843 in April, up nearly 13% from a year ago, a new analysis finds.
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Biden says he's "happy to debate" Trump before 2024 election
"I am happy to debate him," President Biden said during an interview with Howard Stern.
U.S. weighs "new information" from Israel on whether IDF unit violated U.S. law
Secretary of State Antony Blinken has been weighing whether to recommend suspending U.S. aid to an IDF unit under a measure known as the Leahy Law.
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Trump trial live updates as defense ends questioning of first witness
Follow live updates as former President Donald Trump's criminal trial continues in New York.
How Trump changed his stance on absentee and early voting
Trump has in the past railed against absentee voting, declaring that "once you have mail-in ballots, you have crooked elections."
China-U.S. ties "beginning to stabilize," but it won't be an easy road
After meeting China's leader Xi Jinping, Antony Blinken says both sides agree that difficult discussions are essential to avoid "any miscalculations."
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Don't just track your steps: 4 health points to monitor on your smartwatch
Are you using your smartwatch to the fullest? Here are 4 metrics doctors say can be useful to track beyond your daily step count.
Sixers' Joel Embiid says he's being treated for Bell's palsy
Joel Embiid has been experiencing Bell's palsy symptoms, he said after Philadelphia's 125-114 win over the New York Knicks.
U.S. birth rate drops to record low, ending pandemic uptick
CDC's provisional figures show a 2% decline in births from 2022 to 2023.
3 times you shouldn't brush your teeth, according to dental experts
Don't brush your teeth after breakfast? Or after vomiting? Dentists say it can wear away your enamel. Here's what to do instead.
U.S. orders cow testing for bird flu after grocery milk tests positive
Federal officials say they're double checking whether pasteurization has eradicated the danger from possible bird virus particles in milk.
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University protests over Israel-Hamas war lead to more clashes
Police are cracking down at some university protests over Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza.
King Charles III to resume royal duties next week after cancer diagnosis
The king took a break from public appearances nearly three months ago after he was diagnosed with an undisclosed type of cancer while he was undergoing treatment for an enlarged prostate.
Gold watch found on body of Titanic's richest passenger is for sale
A gold pocket watch recovered along with the body of John Jacob Astor, the richest passenger on the Titanic, is up for auction.
U.S. weighs "new information" from Israel on whether IDF unit violated U.S. law
Secretary of State Antony Blinken has been weighing whether to recommend suspending U.S. aid to an IDF unit under a measure known as the Leahy Law.
Romania court rules Andrew Tate's rape, human trafficking trial can start
A Bucharest court has ruled that a case against social media influencer Andrew Tate meets the required legal criteria and can go ahead, but there's no date set yet.
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Sophia Bush comes out as queer in public essay, opens up about divorce
Sophia Bush filed for divorce from entrepreneur Grant Hughes in August 2023 after a year of marriage and started dating the former world champion soccer player afterward.
Kate Hudson says her relationship with her father, Bill Hudson, is "warming up"
Preview: In an interview to be broadcast on "CBS News Sunday Morning" April 28, the Oscar-nominated actress also talks about her debut as a singer-songwriter with the album "Glorious."
See inside Frank Sinatra and Mia Farrow's home that's now on sale
Looking for a place to live in NYC? Zillow is now listing Frank Sinatra and Mia Farrow's former home on the Upper East Side.
Italy bans loans of works to Minneapolis museum in a dispute over ancient marble statue
Italy's Culture Ministry has banned loans of works to the Minneapolis Institute of Art, following a dispute with the U.S. museum over an ancient marble statue believed to have been looted from Italy almost a half-century ago.
Windmill sails mysteriously fall off Paris' iconic Moulin Rouge cabaret
The renowned Moulin Rouge cabaret venue's director has vowed to "rise to the challenge" after the windmill's sails fell off.
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Don't just track your steps: 4 health points to monitor on your smartwatch
Are you using your smartwatch to the fullest? Here are 4 metrics doctors say can be useful to track beyond your daily step count.
Why the U.S. struggles to combat romance scams
Local and federal authorities face challenges in investigating and prosecuting romance scammers because the scammers are often based overseas. Jim Axelrod explains.
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.
FCC votes to restore net neutrality. Here's what that means.
U.S. regulators are reviving a rescinded rule, laying the groundwork for for a major court fight with the broadband industry.
Meta launches new AI assistant
Meta began rolling out its new AI-powered smart assistant software, saying it will be integrated across Instagram, Facebook and Messenger. Adam Auriemma, editor-in-chief for CNET, joined CBS News to discuss the new tool.
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Doctor on lessons from Flint water crisis
Pediatrician Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, whose work has spurred official action on the Flint water crisis, told CBS News that it's stunning that "we continue to use the bodies of our kids as detectors of environmental contamination." She discusses ways to support victims of the water crisis, the ongoing work of replacing the city's pipes and more in this extended interview.
Flint residents on 10 years of water crisis
Ten years ago, a water crisis began when Flint, Michigan, switched to the Flint River for its municipal water supply. The more corrosive water was not treated properly, allowing lead from pipes to leach into many homes. CBS News correspondent Ash-har Quraishi spoke with residents about what the past decade has been like.
Paving the way to a greener future
According to the University of California, Davis, residential energy use is responsible for 20% of total greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. However, one company is helping residential buildings reduce their impact and putting carbon to use. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn shows how the process works.
Cicada noise in S.C. prompts calls to sheriff
Emerging cicadas are so loud in one South Carolina county that residents are calling the sheriff's office asking why they can hear a "noise in the air that sounds like a siren, or a whine, or a roar." CBS News' John Dickerson has details.
Plastic pollution treaty negotiations
Representatives from across the world are gathering in Ottawa, Canada, to negotiate a potential treaty to limit plastic pollution. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter has the latest on the talks.
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Romania court rules Andrew Tate's rape, human trafficking trial can start
A Bucharest court has ruled that a case against social media influencer Andrew Tate meets the required legal criteria and can go ahead, but there's no date set yet.
Killer buys sex doll with wife's life insurance payout
After Kristen Trickle died at her home in Kansas, her husband Colby Trickle received over $120,000 in life insurance benefits and spent nearly $2,000 on a sex doll supposedly to help him sleep.
"Call to Action" critical conversation event focuses on justice for Black women
Expert panel discussion centers the focus on the disparity that 1 in 3 victims of crime in Chicago is a Black woman
What's next for Harvey Weinstein
The State of New York Court of Appeals overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction Thursday and has ordered a new trial. Julie Rendelman, a criminal defense attorney, and CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan look at the possible reasons why it was overturned and what it means for Weinstein, who was also convicted of rape in Los Angeles in 2022.
Harvey Weinstein rape conviction overturned
A New York appeals court overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crimes. The court ruled that the disgraced movie mogul did not have a fair trial because the judge who presided over the case allowed women to testify about allegations that were not part of the charges against him. Weinstein will remain in prison because of his rape conviction in Los Angeles.
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Astronauts confident Boeing's Starliner is finally ready for crew flights
Astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams say they have complete confidence in the Starliner despite questions about Boeing's safety culture.
Man who hoped to be first Black astronaut in 1960s finally heading to space
In 1961, Ed Dwight was selected by President John F. Kennedy to enter an Air Force training program known as the path to NASA's Astronaut Corps. But he ultimately never made it to space.
Spacecraft spots "spiders" scattered across surface of Mars
The creepy patterns were observed by the European Space Agency's ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter.
Veteran taikonaut, 2 rookies launched to Chinese space station
The Shenzhou 18 crew will replace three taikonauts aboard the Chinese space station who are wrapping up a six-month stay.
Distant spacecraft sends data to Earth for first time in 5 months
In November 2023, NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft stopped sending "readable science and engineering data."
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Notable Deaths in 2024
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PHOTOS: Baltimore bridge collapses after cargo ship rams into overpass
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
Could an Alabama woman have shot herself twice?
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
CBS newsman Charles Osgood (1933-2024)
We look back at the life and career of the longtime host of "Sunday Morning," and "one of the most enduring and most endearing" people in broadcasting.
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.
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Political strategists on Gaza protests
Democratic strategist Joel Payne and Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez join CBS News to discuss how the protests over the Israel-Hamas war that are sweeping across college campuses could create challenges for President Biden's reelection campaign. The pair also dive into how former President Donald Trump's "hush money" criminal trial is playing out politically.
Inside the struggle of middle-tier retailers
The once-popular clothing store Express filed for bankruptcy along with the arts and crafts retailer JOANN. They're just the latest middle-tier retailers to suffer as demand for high-end and budget stores grows. Jordyn Holman, business and retail reporter for the New York Times, joined CBS News to discuss the trend.
Interim prime minister in Haiti appointed
A new, transitional council was sworn in in Haiti Thursday, formalizing the resignation of Prime Minister Ariel Henry. They take on the daunting task of restoring order in the country amid escalating gang violence and political unrest. Haiti's finance minister, Michel Patrick Boisvert, will serve as interim prime minister until a new one is appointed. Robert Fatton Jr., professor of government and foreign affairs at the University of Virginia, joined CBS News to discuss the situation.
What to know about the Gaza college protests
Police have made arrests at universities across the country amid the rising number of protests that have broken out over Israel's actions in Gaza. At Emory University in Atlanta, police used tear gas on protesters. The University of Southern California announced it's canceling its main commencement ceremony over what it calls safety concerns. CBS News Texas reporter Jason Allen and CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano have the latest.
It has begun: Trillions of cicadas emerge
Trillions of cicadas are emerging in some parts of the country after laying dormant for more than a decade. In Illinois, two broods will co-emerge for the first time in over 200 years. The collective noise from the insects can be as loud as a jet engine. Jonathan L. Larson, extension entomologist for the University of Kentucky, joined CBS News to discuss the emergence.