Rare maps cast doubt on Florida history, spot of explorer's killing
James MacDougald believes he has rewritten Florida history and added further intrigue to the early story of the Tampa Bay area.
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Widow of Parkland school shooting victim wins local election
Her husband died while trying to disarm the shooter at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Now, she's on the school board.
Latino vote "can't be ignored" after Trump's projected win in Florida
Among the biggest factors in his Sunshine State victory were Latinos — not just Cuban Americans — who came out in support of the president.
CBS News: 2020 America Decides
"CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell and the CBS News election team report from our Times Square headquarters with the latest news on the race for the White House.
Lessons learned from the 2000 election
With the outcome of the vote still a toss-up in several key battleground states, there are concerns about a potential legal fight reminiscent of the 2000 race between George W. Bush and Al Gore, which was ultimately decided by a 5-4 Supreme Court decision to stop the recount in Florida. Loyola Law School Professor Justin Levitt joins CBSN to discuss that controversial ruling and what may lie ahead.
Florida voters lift minimum wage to $15 an hour
Up to 2.5 million low-wage workers in the state are in line for a phased pay increase after ballot measure approved.
Strategists on candidates' path to victory
Several key states are continuing to count ballots as Americans and the presidential candidates await results of the 2020 election. CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright, and Joe Watkins, former aide to President George H. W. Bush, joined CBSN to discuss the potential paths to victory for both candidates and which voting blocs could make a difference.
Florida 2020 election results: Trump projected winner
With 29 electoral votes at stake, Florida arguably had the most electoral votes to offer of the states viewed as toss-ups heading into Election Day.
A look at the Latino vote in Florida
President Trump has the edge in support among Cubans in Florida while Joe Biden is outperforming the president with Puerto Rican voters in the state. CBS News contributor María Elena Salinas helps break down the crucial demographic in a key swing state.
All eyes on Florida as major battleground state
The Sunshine State could be the first major battleground to report results, and the state has backed the national winner every time since 1996. A record shattering 64% of registered voters have cast their ballots before Election Day. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Trump and Biden seek victory in Florida
Florida is one of the battleground states expected to decide the 2020 presidential election. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez joins CBSN from Miami to discuss the pivotal role of the Sunshine State.
Florida voters head to the polls
Florida is a toss-up heading into Election Day. Nearly 64% of Florida voters cast their ballots early, and the Latino and Black vote will be crucial to win. Manuel Bojorquez reports from a voting site in Miami.
Voters' perspective from battleground states
Our CBS News national correspondents talk to three major voting groups that hold the key to victory for Joe Biden or President Trump in Pennsylvania, Florida and Arizona.
Florida voters may boost minimum wage boost to $15 an hour
A quarter of Sunshine State's workforce would get bump in pay if amendment passes, according to one estimate.
Floridians hit hardest by pandemic work to get out the vote
"We're doing whatever's necessary to get people to vote, because our lives depend on it," one canvasser said.
Trump and Biden in homestretch
President Trump and Joe Biden are making their final campaign pushes the Sunday before Election Day. Mr. Trump praised a group of his supporters who were filmed harassing a Biden campaign bus several days earlier, blaming the bus driver for the incident. Weijia Jiang reports.
Experts warn of red or blue "mirage" in early election results
Voting experts are warning people to be aware of a red or blue mirage in early results as they could be misleading than the final outcome. According to a top Democratic data and analytics firm, Hawkfish, President Trump would see an early lead in some key battleground states, but it will slowly narrow as more mail-in ballots are counted. The agency's CEO, Josh Mendelsohn, calls it a "red mirage" and joins CBSN to discuss what states could experience such a scenario.
Woman in labor voted before going to hospital
A pregnant Florida woman in labor refused to go to the hospital, insisting that she first stop at the polls to cast her ballot in the 2020 election. Karen Briceño González, who works for the Supervisor of Elections Office in Orange County, helped the woman vote and shared the story with CBS Orlando affiliate WKMG-TV.
Val Demings says Democrats "take nothing for granted" in Florida
Democratic Congresswoman Val Demings says Democrats "will continue to work" to ensure "every voter has the information that they need."
Transcript: Rep. Val Demings on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Florida Congresswoman Val Demings that aired Sunday, November 1, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Unions mobilize infrequent Florida voters
CBS News campaign reporter LaCrai Mitchell followed labor union activists as they conducted socially-distanced door-knocking to encourage infrequent Florida voters to cast their ballots for Joe Biden.
Florida unions reach out to infrequent voters in final stretch of campaign
Union members who have struggled amid pandemic make final push to get Florida voters to the polls.
Trump and Biden head to Midwest
The presidential candidates are setting their sights on battleground states in the Midwest with four days left until Election Day. This comes as the region sees a spike in coronavirus cases. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has details, and CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joined CBSN to discuss what's at stake for the candidates.
Leopard mauls man who paid for "full contact experience"
"He went for the jugular," the man's attorney said of the attack. "The ear was pretty much removed."
Candidates battle for Florida's key voter groups
According to the latest CBS Battleground tracker, Joe Biden has the lead among Latino voters but President Trump has the lead among the senior population in Florida. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
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U.S. captures Maduro after strikes; Trump says "we're going to run the country" for now
After the U.S. carried out an attack inside Venezuela, President Trump said Nicolás Maduro was captured and flown out. Trump said the U.S. would "run" Venezuela temporarily.
Trump says "we're going to run" Venezuela until peaceful transition takes place
President Trump said Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was "highly guarded" when he was captured early Saturday morning and he confirmed that Maduro was heading to New York.
World reaction to U.S. strikes on Venezuela pours in
Many U.S. adversaries condemned the U.S. strikes on Venezuela, while other governments called for deescalation.
U.S. lawmakers react after Trump announces Venezuela operation
Reactions from U.S. lawmakers poured in after the Trump administration announced strikes on Venezuela and the capture of the country's president.
Trump says if Iran kills protesters, U.S. will "come to their rescue"
As U.S.-Iran tension soars, Trump warns violence against protesters could bring an American intervention: "We are locked and loaded and ready to go."
Potential ISIS-inspired attack thwarted in North Carolina, officials say
The FBI's field office in Charlotte, North Carolina, said the potential attack was inspired by ISIS.
Venezuela strikes continue history of U.S. interventions in Latin America
Since the Cold War, the United States has conducted over half a dozen military interventions in Latin America.
9 Minnesota child centers in viral video "operating as expected," officials say
Nine of the Minnesota child care centers that were discussed in a viral video, prompting allegations of fraud, were operated as expected when state investigators conducted on-site checks this week, officials said on Friday.
Swiss bar fire started by sparklers, investigators say, amid efforts to ID victims
Many of those killed and injured by a fire that tore through a bar in Switzerland's Crans-Montana ski resort were teenagers celebrating the new year.
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Trump says "we're going to run" Venezuela until peaceful transition takes place
President Trump said the U.S. would "run the country" of Venezuela until "a safe, proper and judicious transition," following the U.S. military operation that captured Nicolás Maduro.
Venezuela strikes continue history of U.S. interventions in Latin America
Since the Cold War, the United States has conducted over half a dozen military interventions in Latin America.
Maduro's capture comes 36 years after U.S. arrested Panama's Noriega
A one-time U.S. ally and CIA informant, Manuel Noriega led Panama for much of the 1980s.
U.S. lawmakers react after Trump announces Venezuela operation
Reactions from U.S. lawmakers poured in after the Trump administration announced strikes on Venezuela and the capture of the country's president.
World reaction to U.S. strikes on Venezuela pours in
Many U.S. adversaries condemned the U.S. strikes on Venezuela, while other governments called for deescalation.
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California could impose a billionaire tax. Here's how it would work.
Proposed California ballot initiative would impose a one-time 5% tax on billionaires, with the revenue funneled toward health care and education.
What to know about Greg Abel, the new CEO of Berkshire Hathaway
Abel, 63, takes the helm of Berkshire Hathaway after a six-decade run by Buffett.
Grok let users post altered photos of minors in "minimal clothing"
Grok, the chatbot developed by Elon Musk's company xAI, said it is fixing "lapses in safeguards" after social media users said it was generating sexualized photos of minors.
Tesla sales drop for a second year in a row amid headwinds
Tesla's electric vehicle sales fell 9% in 2025 from a year ago amid the expiration of a $7,500 EV U.S. tax credit.
U.S. reduces proposed tariffs on Italian pasta, Italy says
Steep U.S. import duties targeting 13 Italian pasta makers will be sharply reduced, Italy's foreign ministry said on Jan. 1.
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Trump says "we're going to run" Venezuela until peaceful transition takes place
President Trump said the U.S. would "run the country" of Venezuela until "a safe, proper and judicious transition," following the U.S. military operation that captured Nicolás Maduro.
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U.S. captures Maduro after strikes; Trump says "we're going to run the country" for now
After the U.S. carried out an attack inside Venezuela, President Trump said Nicolás Maduro was captured and flown out. Trump said the U.S. would "run" Venezuela temporarily.
Explosions and low-flying aircraft heard in Venezuela's capital Caracas
At least seven explosions and the sound of low-flying aircraft have been heard in Venezuela's capital, Caracas.
Coast Guard halts search for suspected smugglers after U.S. strike
The U.S. Coast Guard said late Friday it has called off a dayslong search for several people who jumped overboard when their alleged drug-trafficking boats were targeted by the U.S. military.
Officials: 9 child centers discussed in viral video "operating as expected"
Nine of the Minnesota child care centers that were discussed in a viral video, prompting allegations of fraud, were "operating as expected" when state investigators conducted on-site checks this week, officials said on Friday.
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Book excerpt: "Eat Your Ice Cream" by Ezekiel J. Emanuel, M.D.
In his new book, the oncologist and health policy expert discusses longevity, and how to best differentiate valid and effective health and wellness advice from "the speculative, deceptive, and just plain stupid."
A new mom skipped a routine appointment. An infected cut led to a devastating diagnosis
Postpartum depression and a busy home life kept Ameilia Boodoosingh Gopie from her regular appointments.
Price hikes hit ACA health insurance plans as subsidies expire
Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight.
Some states ban junk food from SNAP benefits
In 2026, several states are set to prohibit individuals from purchasing certain junk food items using their federal benefits. Meg Oliver has the details.
Flu cases spiking this holiday season, CDC data shows
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 32 jurisdictions are showing "high" or "very high" levels of flu.
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Venezuelan opposition leader releases letter after Maduro's capture
María Corina Machado said Nicolás Maduro will "face international justice for the atrocious crimes" he has committed.
Trump says "we're going to run" Venezuela until peaceful transition takes place
President Trump said the U.S. would "run the country" of Venezuela until "a safe, proper and judicious transition," following the U.S. military operation that captured Nicolás Maduro.
Venezuela strikes continue history of U.S. interventions in Latin America
Since the Cold War, the United States has conducted over half a dozen military interventions in Latin America.
Maduro's capture comes 36 years after U.S. arrested Panama's Noriega
A one-time U.S. ally and CIA informant, Manuel Noriega led Panama for much of the 1980s.
U.S. lawmakers react after Trump announces Venezuela operation
Reactions from U.S. lawmakers poured in after the Trump administration announced strikes on Venezuela and the capture of the country's president.
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Victoria Jones, daughter of Tommy Lee Jones, found dead in San Francisco hotel, officials confirm
A woman who was found dead in San Francisco's Fairmont Hotel on New Year's Day has been identified as Victoria Jones, daughter of actor Tommy Lee Jones, officials said.
Rosé talks rise in music industry and doubts
K-pop star Rosé is up for three Grammy nominations, including Record and Song of the Year. She spoke with "CBS Mornings" about her rise to fame and the doubts she still has at times.
France defends granting George Clooney and his family French citizenship
George Clooney and his wife, Amal Clooney, were granted French citizenship because "they contribute, through their distinguished actions, to France's international influence and cultural outreach," the French government said.
Notable works entering the public domain in 2026
Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
Noah Wyle on authenticity of "The Pitt"
The hit series "The Pitt" has earned praise for its realistic look at the pressures facing health care workers. Chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook spoke to the star of the show, Noah Wyle, for "CBS Sunday Morning." Wyle talked about how the cast prepared for their roles beyond learning their lines before shooting the series even began.
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More on lewd images from Grok AI tool
Grok, the artificial intelligence tool created by Elon Musk, posted online about "lapses in safeguards" that led to the generation of lewd images involving children. Journalist Jacob Ward joins CBS News with more.
Grok let users post altered photos of minors in "minimal clothing"
Grok, the chatbot developed by Elon Musk's company xAI, said it is fixing "lapses in safeguards" after social media users said it was generating sexualized photos of minors.
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.
Economic oasis emerges in the Arizona desert
Arizona is fast becoming a major hub for computer chip production thanks to what's being called the largest foreign direct investment in U.S. history. Kris Van Cleave takes us to a sprawling campus in Phoenix that is providing thousands of jobs while reducing America's reliance on overseas products.
OpenAI hiring for head safety executive to mitigate AI risks
The company's investment in safety prevention comes amid growing concerns over the potential harm of artificial intelligence.
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The history and mystery of kissing
If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.
2025 was so hot it pushed Earth past critical climate change mark
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
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.
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Details on thwarted New Year's Eve attack
Federal authorities in North Carolina announced charges against an 18-year-old, who they say was planning to carry out a New Year's Eve terror attack in support of ISIS. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga reports.
Ohio police seek suspect in fatal shooting of dentist and his wife
Officers in Columbus, Ohio, were dispatched to the couple's home on the morning Dec. 30 for a welfare check and found them dead at the scene.
Teen planned terror attack, official says
U.S. officials announced that 18-year-old Christian Sturdivant has been charged after allegedly planning to carry out an ISIS-inspired terror attack in North Carolina on New Year's Eve. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane and Jessica Levinson have more.
ISIS-inspired attack prevented, officials say
Justice Department and FBI officials announced Friday that a planned terror attack in North Carolina on New Year's Eve was thwarted. U.S. Attorney Russ Ferguson said the suspect, who was allegedly inspired by ISIS, was 18-year-old Christian Sturdivant. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
Epstein suvivors' lawyers on files remaining
Lawyers for Jeffrey Epstein survivors are alleging that a large number of files have yet to be released by the Department of Justice. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
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NASA's search for next lunar rover
NASA astronauts took their first drive on the moon 54 years ago. Now, three companies are competing for a NASA contract to build a new lunar rover for use starting with the Artemis 5 mission in 2030. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Artemis 2 astronauts rehearse countdown for upcoming moon launch
NASA is gearing up to send four Artemis astronauts on looping test flight around the moon in 2026.
Woman is first wheelchair user launched into space
A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
Blue Origin safely launches wheelchair user to space and back
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
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.
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
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Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Latest on deadly Swiss ski resort fire
Investigators are still trying to find victims of the deadly fire at a Swiss ski resort that killed 40 people and left more than 100 others injured on New Year's Eve.
Trump speaks after Maduro capture
President Trump addressed the U.S. after confirming a "large scale" military strike in Venezuela and capturing President Nicolás Maduro and his wife. Mr. Trump said the U.S. will "run" Venezuela until a "safe" transition can take place, but did not provide specific details. He also said the U.S. is ready to conduct a second, larger attack if necessary.
Winter weather continues to hammer the U.S.
Winter weather continues to slam the U.S. as people travel home from the holidays and kids get ready to head back to school.
Trump weighs in on deadly protests in Iran
President Trump weighed in on the deadly protests in Iran on Friday, saying "If Iran shots and violently kills peaceful protesters, which is their custom, the United States of America will come to their rescue."