WNBA players celebrate Warnock's projected win over Loeffler
The WNBA players campaigned for Warnock after Loeffler, the co-owner of the Dream, made remarks against the Black Lives Matter.
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The WNBA players campaigned for Warnock after Loeffler, the co-owner of the Dream, made remarks against the Black Lives Matter.
"People across the state carried forward the baton that he and so many others passed down to them," Obama said after Raphael Warnock's projected win.
Reverend Raphael Warnock will make history as Georgia's first Black senator. CBS News political analyst Leslie Sanchez and CBS News political contributor Lynda Tran joined CBSN with analysis from Georgia's runoffs.
"The 82-year-old hands that used to pick somebody else's cotton went to the polls and picked her youngest son to be a United States senator," Warnock said of his mother.
CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how Democrats positioned themselves to take back the Senate with wins in Georgia and what it means for Republicans moving forward.
CBS News projects Democrat Raphael Warnock will beat out Senator Kelly Loeffler in Georgia, while votes are still being counted in the runoff between Jon Ossoff and GOP Senator David Perdue. Political contributors Leslie Sanchez and Antjuan Seawright spoke joined CBSN to discuss about the futures of the Democratic and Republican parties, as well as the effort by some GOP lawmakers in Congress to object to Electoral College votes.
Democrat Jon Ossoff claimed victory in the Georgia Senate runoff race against Republican Senator David Perdue as votes were still being counted. CBS News has not yet projected a winner in the race, but Ossoff held a razor-thin margin over Perdue on Wednesday morning. Watch Ossoff's remarks.
Democrat Jon Ossoff declared victory Wednesday morning in one of two Georgia Senate runoff elections.
CBS News projecting Democrat Raphael Warnock will win his Georgia Senate runoff, but the other election between Democratic Jon Ossoff and Republican Senator David Perdue is still too close to call. Now, Republicans and President Trump face a reckoning after losing the White House and possibly the Senate. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann reports from Decatur, Georgia, and CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBSN from Atlanta with the latest developments.
"We really cannot afford to be divided, the problems that face us as a country are large," Warnock said.
"That I am serving in the United States Senate in a few days pushes against the grain of so many expectations. But this is America," Warnock said.
Democrats have picked up at least one Senate seat in Georgia's special elections, according to CBS News data. CBS News projects Reverend Raphael Warnock has defeated his Republican opponent, incumbent Senator Kelly Loeffler, while, Jon Ossoff is now taking the lead over Republican incumbent Senator David Perdue. Mark Strassmann reports.
Georgia Reverend Raphael Warnock made history by becoming his state's first Black senator after beating incumbent Senator Kelly Loeffler, according to CBS News projections. He joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss.
If both Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff can prevail in Tuesday's runoff election, Democrats would take control of the Senate. CBS News correspondent Nikole Killion joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss how the outcome of these races could impact President-elect Joe Biden's chances of moving legislation through Congress.
Democratic Senate candidate Raphael Warnock delivered remarks Tuesday night as votes were still being counted in the Georgia runoff elections. Despite no official call being made at the time, Warnock said, "I am going to the Senate to work for all of Georgia, no matter who you cast your vote for in this election." Watch part of his remarks here.
CBS News is characterizing the Georgia Senate runoff between Democrat Raphael Warnock and Republican Senator Kelly Loeffler as leaning Warnock. The race between Democrat Jon Ossoff and Republican Senator David Perdue remains a toss-up. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann and CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes join "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell in this CBS News Special Report.
Votes continue to be tabulated in the Georgia Senate runoff elections, but official results are not expected until Wednesday. In a tweet, President Trump seemed to imply votes yet to be reported from heavily Democratic areas would not be legitimate. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and CBS News reporter Adam Brewster join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss the votes left to be counted.
As votes are slowly tabulated in the runoff elections for both of Georgia's Senate seats, CBS News have characterized the races as toss-ups. Democrats Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff are hoping to win and give their party control of the Senate while Republicans Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue are hoping to prevail and maintain the GOP's slim majority. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann and CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes join "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell in this CBS News Special Report.
Georgia has long been seen as a Republican stronghold, but it flipped Democratic in the 2020 presidential election. Now, Democrats are hoping to prevail in two close runoffs to gain control of the U.S. Senate. CBS News associate producer LaCrai Mitchell joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss how Democrats made the state a battleground.
The House majority whip said there's not enough time to impeach Trump again.
Democrats Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff are hoping to unseat Republican Senators Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue in the Georgia runoffs. The GOP needs just one win to hang onto control of the Senate. Mark Strassmann reports.
Republican Senators Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue are hoping for a strong showing in the Atlanta suburbs. Jason Shepherd, the chairman of the Cobb County Republican Party, joined CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss the Georgia Senate runoffs.
Georgia Republican Senator Kelly Loeffler says she'll support President Trump's objections to the Electoral College vote. Loeffler is fighting to keep her seat in Georgia's runoff election Tuesday. Adam Murphy, an investigative reporter with CBS Atlanta affiliate WGCL, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" with the latest from Loeffler's Election Day headquarters.
Voters in Georgia's two Senate runoff elections which will decide which party controls the U.S. Senate for the beginning of the Biden administration. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns, CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes, CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe, and Wall Street Journal national political reporter Josh Jamerson spoke to "Red and Blue" host Elaine Quijano about when to expect a clear picture of the outcome.
CBS News has confirmed that attorney Cleta Mitchell has resigned from her law firm after participating in President Trump's call to Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger this weekend. Washington Post national political reporter Natalie Jennings joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss the fallout from the president's call seeking to overturn his loss in Georgia.
Authorities believe two ransom notes addressed to Nancy Guthrie's family — including one saying she had died — were likely sent by the person or group of people who abducted her.
The Senate passed a bill aimed at lowering housing costs on Monday after a major breakthrough and rare bipartisan consensus.
President Trump has insisted that vandals, rather than questionable craftsmanship, are responsible for the enduring problems following the Reflecting Pool's $14.7 million sealant job.
Vance says Iran agreed to let international nuclear inspectors back into the country during a "very, very good" first day of negotiations with the U.S.
U.S. District Judge Sparkle Sooknanan said the administration violated the law when it created a centralized database of Americans' personal records.
The suspect was shot and killed "right away," according to police, and there was no immediate word on a possible motive.
Etan Patz walked out of his New York City home headed for a school bus stop in May of 1979. He never made it to school and has never been found.
Closing Florida's "Alligator Alcatraz" has been the subject of speculation for the past two months.
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is resigning, and the man widely expected to replace him is a fellow Labour Party lawmaker known as the "King of the North."
President Trump has insisted that vandals, rather than questionable craftsmanship, are responsible for the enduring problems following the Reflecting Pool's $14.7 million sealant job.
The Senate passed a bill aimed at lowering housing costs on Monday after a major breakthrough and rare bipartisan consensus.
Authorities believe two ransom notes addressed to Nancy Guthrie's family — including a note that said she had died — were likely sent by the person or group of people who abducted her.
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which has rare bipartisan support, would make it harder for major investors to hoard homes.
The QR codes will take soda drinkers to a website listing more than 140 beverage ingredients and their nutritional content.
The Senate passed a bill aimed at lowering housing costs on Monday after a major breakthrough and rare bipartisan consensus.
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which has rare bipartisan support, would make it harder for major investors to hoard homes.
The QR codes will take soda drinkers to a website listing more than 140 beverage ingredients and their nutritional content.
A Wall Street Journal investigation found that the prediction market paid content creators to produce videos of fake trades purporting to show big financial gains.
Faster income growth for top U.S. earners has eroded Social Security's tax base, fueling calls to raise or eliminate the payroll tax cap.
President Trump has insisted that vandals, rather than questionable craftsmanship, are responsible for the enduring problems following the Reflecting Pool's $14.7 million sealant job.
The Senate passed a bill aimed at lowering housing costs on Monday after a major breakthrough and rare bipartisan consensus.
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which has rare bipartisan support, would make it harder for major investors to hoard homes.
U.S. District Judge Sparkle Sooknanan said the administration violated the law when it created a centralized database of Americans' personal records.
The Trump administration has been ratcheting up pressure on defense contractors to prioritize production and American manufacturing capabilities over shareholder payouts.
Confirmed Ebola cases in the outbreak in eastern Congo have reached 1,003, including 254 deaths, officials said, and tracing those who've been in contact with patients remains a major challenge.
The Trump administration's cuts to Medicaid and SNAP may complicate Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo's reelection chances.
Hosted by Lee Cowan. Featured: Birthright citizenship; the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library unveiled; Shooter Jennings releases recordings by his father, Waylon Jennings; comedian John Mulaney; childhood obesity; and the secrets of seahorses and seadragons.
In 1970, about 1 in 20 children were affected by obesity; today, it's 1 in 5. Dr. Jonathan LaPook looks at programs aimed at helping kids (and their families) get healthy the old-fashioned way, by eating right and exercising.
In 1970, about 1 in 20 children were affected by obesity; today, it's 1 in 5, with diet and exercise both key factors in the increase. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jonathan LaPook looks at programs aimed at helping kids get healthy the old-fashioned way, by eating right and exercising, while helping decrease the risk of problems tied to obesity later in life, such as diabetes, heart disease, and even cancer.
The suspect was shot and killed "right away," according to police, and there was no immediate word on a possible motive.
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is resigning, and the man widely expected to replace him is a fellow Labour Party lawmaker known as the "King of the North."
Plans backed by investors including Jared Kushner for a luxury resort in Albania drew protests that have grown into an anti-corruption movement.
Confirmed Ebola cases in the outbreak in eastern Congo have reached 1,003, including 254 deaths, officials said, and tracing those who've been in contact with patients remains a major challenge.
Vance says Iran agreed to let international nuclear inspectors back into the country during a "very, very good" first day of negotiations with the U.S.
Clive Davis, the legendary music mogul who shaped the careers of several superstars, died Monday at 94. Carter Evans looks back on his life.
After decades of building some of America's greatest hits, legendary music executive Clive Davis died Monday at 94. Narada Michael Walden, a singer-songwriter and record producer who worked closely with Davis, joins CBS News to reflect on the music mogul's legacy.
Legendary music executive Clive Davis, who helped shape the careers of generations of artists including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston, has died at 94. Jim Aswad, executive editor for Variety, joins CBS News to discuss Davis' life.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
"Supergirl" director Craig Gillespie joins CBS News 24/7 to discuss his adaptation of the film, which stars Milly Alcock and Jason Momoa, and premieres Friday.
Artificial intelligence-generated images, videos and deepfakes are becoming more common in political advertising to attack opponents or influence Americans' opinions. CBS News political director Fin Gómez joins to discuss.
The recall follows multiple incidents in which Waymo robotaxis drove past ramp-closure signs and into freeway construction zones.
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.
A Pew survey shows 40% of Americans think AI's future impact will be negative. MIT Sloan professor Eric So joins CBS News with more details.
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Exactly where the comet 3I/ATLAS came from within the Milky Way remains a mystery.
Hosted by Lee Cowan. Featured: Birthright citizenship; the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library unveiled; Shooter Jennings releases recordings by his father, Waylon Jennings; comedian John Mulaney; childhood obesity; and the secrets of seahorses and seadragons.
Seahorses are unique ocean inhabitants with a head like a horse, a pouch like a kangaroo, a tail like a monkey, and the ability to camouflage themselves like a chameleon. They also exhibit an unconventional gender dynamic, in that the males do the work of carrying around fertilized eggs. Correspondent Conor Knighton goes in search of these fascinating fish – and their equally fascinating cousins, seadragons – at the Birch Aquarium at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in California.
The Defense Department released a third batch of UFO files on Friday, three weeks after its second drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
The goblin shark had only previously been seen when caught by fishermen and they died shortly afterward.
Two people were killed and a child was injured in a shooting inside a library in Chico on Monday, officials said.
Authorities believe two ransom notes addressed to Nancy Guthrie's family — including a note that said she had died — were likely sent by the person or group of people who abducted her.
The suspect was shot and killed "right away," according to police, and there was no immediate word on a possible motive.
Authorities say at least two people, including a police officer, were killed during a shooting in a Montreal, Canada, neighborhood on Monday. Police say the suspect was also killed. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
The Supreme Court on Monday reinstated a murder conviction against Pedro Hernandez in the 1979 disappearance of 6-year-old Etan Patz. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Exactly where the comet 3I/ATLAS came from within the Milky Way remains a mystery.
The "Pink Planet," formally known as GJ504b, was discovered in 2013 and is technically not a planet but rather a "planetary-mass companion."
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Lionel Messi made history Monday as he scored the 17th and 18th goals of his World Cup career, a new record. Lilia Luciano reports.
Alan Greenspan was one of the longest-serving Federal Reserve chairs in U.S. history, steering the organization for 18 years under four presidents. Lesley Stahl spoke with Greenspan in 2007, more than a year after he retired. The former Fed chair died today at the age of 100.
More than 40 years ago, a group of English professors at the University of Colorado wrote a children's book called "The Weighty Word Book." After a recent viral video post, the book sold more in a week than it had in nearly two decades. Tony Dokoupil has the story.
Clive Davis, the legendary music mogul who shaped the careers of several superstars, died Monday at 94. Carter Evans looks back on his life.
Vice President JD Vance said Monday he felt great about the progress made in more than 18 hours of Iran talks. Ed O'Keefe reports on the current state of the war.