Georgia Democrats sue to open up early voting on Saturday of Thanksgiving weekend
State election law prohibits any early voting within two days of a holiday, and Saturday, Nov. 26 falls two days after Thanksgiving this year.
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Arizona Democrats win; D.C. leadership fight
CBS News projects Democrat Katie Hobbs as the winner in the Arizona governor's race, beating out Trump-backed Kari Lake. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joined Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss this victory for Democrats and the upcoming leadership votes in the U.S. House and Senate.
Campaigning starts in Georgia's Senate runoff
The race for Georgia senator is heading to a runoff. Candidates Sen. Raphael Warnock, a Democrat, and Republican Herschel Walker are working overtime to rally support during a shorter campaigning period. Shannon McCaffrey, politics reporter at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joins CBS News to discuss the race, which will not decide control of the chamber.
Georgia runoff may decide Senate control
Votes are still being counted across the U.S. and control of Congress is still up for grabs. In Georgia, the next campaign is already underway as Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and Republican Herschel Walker get ready for a December runoff. Mark Strassmann reports.
Georgia's Senate race again goes to runoff
The balance of power in Congress is still undetermined, two days after Election Day, as results in several Senate races in Georgia, Arizona, and Nevada are still being tallied. Those races will be key to which party controls the Senate for the next two years. CBS News senior congressional correspondent Mark Strassman has more on what Georgia's Senate runoff means for both parties' efforts to control the chamber.
Georgia Senate race will go to a runoff
The race between Sen. Raphael Warnock and Herschel Walker for a Georgia Senate seat will head to a runoff after neither candidate got 50% in Tuesday's election. Georgia's Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced that the second showdown will take place on Dec. 6. Watch Raffensperger's full remarks here.
Breaking down results in key states
The balance of power in Washington is still undetermined as results continue to pour in from some closely watched races. CBS News elections and surveys director Anthony Salvanto joined Errol Barnett and Lana Zak to break down some of the key races.
Georgia Senate race likely headed for runoff
Georgia's closely watched Senate race is likely to go to a December runoff, while Gov. Brian Kemp is projected to win re-election. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins Errol Barnett and Lana Zak on the latest from the peach state.
In Georgia Senate race, Warnock and Walker headed for runoff
Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and Trump-backed former football star Herschel Walker will go head-to-head in a December runoff.
Dems perform better than expected in midterms
Philip Bump, a national columnist for The Washington Post, and CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa joined Anne-Marie Green and Jeff Glor to discuss some Election Day outcomes and the "red wave" that wasn't.
Georgia Senate race likely headed to runoff
The Georgia Senate race between Senator Raphael Warnock and Republican Herschel Walker is still too close to call. A top state election official says he expects the race to go to a runoff. Nikole Killion reports.
Georgia Senate candidates make final pitch
The Georgia Senate race between Republican Herschel Walker and Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock remains tight. Both candidates are making their final pitch to voters in a race that could help determine control of the Senate. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Sen. Rick Scott says GOP will retake Senate
Senator Rick Scott, the chairman of the Republican Senatorial Committee, tells CBS News that he predicts the GOP will retake the Senate. He also said he did not expect a runoff in the tight Georgia Senate race. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins "Red and Blue" to discuss the latest.
Georgia races close on eve of Election Day
The Georgia Senate race between Republican Herschel Walker and Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock remains tight, which means it could be heading for a runoff election in December. Polls show that the gubernatorial rematch between Republican Gov. Brian Kemp and Democrat Stacey Abrams is also close. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss.
Midterm campaigns come down to the wire
CBS News correspondents Robert Costa, Kris Van Cleave and Nikole Killion report from Pennsylvania, Arizona and Georgia, where hotly contested match-ups could determine control of Congress.
Georgia voters digest big election concerns
In our series "Three Meals," CBS News co-anchor Nate Burleson discusses top issues for Georgia voters heading into the midterm election.
Economy is top issue for voters in high-stakes Georgia races
A recent University of Georgia poll found 66% of registered voters in the state believe the condition of the country is on the wrong track.
Georgia sees record number of early voters
Early voter turnout in Georgia shatters records. Races remain tight for governor and one of the state's U.S. Senate seats. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion discusses.
Some Georgia GOP voters plan to split ticket
Some Republican voters in Georgia have said they plan on supporting a split ticket, with GOP Governor Brian Kemp and Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock rather than Republican challenger Herschel Walker. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss,
Georgia Senate candidates hold rallies as Election Day approaches
Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock and Republican challenger Herschel Walker are both holding rallies today. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins us from Walker's rally with the latest on the tight race.
Georgia voters "realize what's at stake"
Georgia's Senate race between Republican Herschel Walker and Democrat Raphael Warnock remains extremely close in the final week before Election Day. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins "Red and Blue" from Augusta, Georgia, to discuss the latest.
Final stretch to Georgia midterms
With just a week to go until election day, Georgia Senate candidates Sen. Raphael Warnock and Herschel Walker are in a dead heat. They now make their final pleas to the people of Georgia. Nikole Killion reports from Atlanta, Georgia.
Close Senate and gubernatorial races in Georgia
CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins "Red and Blue" to discuss the latest on the gubernatorial and Senate races in Georgia eight days before Election Day. She shares a portion of her interview with Senator Raphael Warnock, including what he had to say about the importance of Black voters in the state and the prospects of a runoff against Herschel Walker.
Second woman alleges Walker paid for her abortion
A second woman has alleged that Georgia Republican Senate candidate Herschel Walker paid for her to have an abortion, this time in 1993. This comes after another woman previously accused him of also paying for her abortion in 2009. Walker has denied both claims. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joined CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss.
What to know about Georgia's pivotal Senate race
The former University of Georgia football star and Heisman winner is in a tight race to unseat incumbent Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock.
Russia targets Kyiv with deadly strikes ahead of Trump-Zelenskyy meeting
Explosions boomed across Kyiv for hours as ballistic missiles and drones hit the city in an attack that began early in the morning.
Winter storm snarls thousands of flights. Maps show the latest forecast
Millions of Americans live in areas under winter storm alerts stretching from northern Minnesota to the Eastern Seaboard.
Trump calls for release of any Epstein files naming Democrats: "Embarrass them"
As prosecutors contend with a massive trove of Epstein files, President Trump suggested Friday the Justice Department is spending too much time on the issue — but said Democrats should be named.
Iran seizes oil tanker smuggling fuel on Strait of Hormuz, Tehran says
Iran seized a foreign oil tanker as it traveled the strategic Strait of Hormuz carrying some 25,000 barrels of smuggled fuel, state media said.
Dad uses cell phone data to rescue missing daughter, police say
After a teen didn't return from walking her dog, her dad used cell phone data to find her in a secluded area two miles away.
Karoline Leavitt announces she is pregnant with her second child
Karoline Leavitt and her husband, Nicholas Riccio, welcomed their first child, also named Nicholas, in July 2024.
African regional bodies reject Israel's recognition of Somaliland
President Trump said he won't quickly follow Mideast ally Israel in recognizing Somaliland, saying he needed to "study" it.
Second actor accuses Tyler Perry of sexual assault in new lawsuit
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
Rescuers search for soccer coach, children after boat sinks in Indonesia
The Spanish soccer club Valencia said that a coach for its women's reserve team, Fernando Martín, and three of his children were among the victims.
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Man charged with fatal shooting of woman during backyard target practice
The victim was sitting with her family under a covered porch several blocks away when she was hit by a bullet, according to a probable cause affidavit.
Jeffrey R. Holland, next in line to lead Mormon church, dies at 85
Jeffrey R. Holland was next in line to lead the Mormon church under a long-established succession plan.
Boy with autism, 6, rescued from pond 15 months after similar incident
The boy, identified by police as Coco, was found in chest-deep waters but was not injured.
Dad uses cell phone data to rescue missing daughter, police say
After a teen didn't return from walking her dog, her dad used cell phone data to find her in a secluded area two miles away.
3 wounded in shooting at rural Idaho sheriff's office, officials say; suspect killed
The suspected gunman was shot and killed by law enforcement, authorities said.
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Planning to return unwanted Christmas gifts? You may be charged fees.
Several major retailers are now charging customers to return items even if they are unopened and in perfect condition.
U.S. stocks hover at record highs after the Christmas holiday
Stocks are mostly flat in quiet morning trading on Friday as investors return from the Christmas holiday.
Here's what is open on the day after Christmas, from retailers to banks
With President Trump declaring Dec. 26 a federal holiday, here's what's open and closed on Dec. 26.
5 money moves to make in 2026, according to financial experts
As many Americans head into 2026 with mounting money worries, reviewing your finances now could help put you on firmer footing next year.
Is anything open on Christmas Day 2025? See which businesses are operating.
Most major retail stores and grocery chains are closed on Christmas Day, with some exceptions.
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Trump calls for release of any Epstein files naming Democrats: "Embarrass them"
As prosecutors contend with a massive trove of Epstein files, President Trump suggested Friday the Justice Department is spending too much time on the issue — but said Democrats should be named.
Karoline Leavitt announces she is pregnant with her second child
Karoline Leavitt and her husband, Nicholas Riccio, welcomed their first child, also named Nicholas, in July 2024.
Veterans Affairs Department reimposing near total abortion ban
The Veterans Affairs Department is reimposing a near total ban on abortions for veterans and their families that was modified in 2022.
U.S. launches strikes on ISIS targets in Nigeria, Trump says
Strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
Kimmel skewers Trump, tells U.K. viewers that "tyranny is booming" in U.S.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
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Flu cases skyrocket across the U.S
Nearly five million flu cases have been reported nationwide, the CDC estimates, and at least 1,900 people have died from the virus. "CBS Saturday Morning" has more on why this year's strain is breaking records.
Baby defies all odds after growing outside his mom's womb
Suze Lopez, a 41-year-old nurse who lives in Bakersfield, California, didn't know she was pregnant with her second child until days before giving birth.
FDA approves Wegovy pill for weight loss
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.
Aetna to cover IVF treatments for same-sex couples in national settlement
A federal judge has approved a preliminary agreement for a class action lawsuit requiring Aetna to cover fertility treatments for same-sex couples as they do with heterosexual couples.
Flu season is ramping up, and some experts are "pretty worried"
Doctors and scientists say this year's influenza season could be tougher than usual, with a new version of the flu virus, called H3N2, spreading quickly.
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Rescuers search for soccer coach, children after boat sinks in Indonesia
The Spanish soccer club Valencia said that a coach for its women's reserve team, Fernando Martín, and three of his children were among the victims.
African regional bodies reject Israel's recognition of Somaliland
President Trump said he won't quickly follow Mideast ally Israel in recognizing Somaliland, saying he needed to "study" it.
Russia targets Kyiv with deadly strikes ahead of Trump-Zelenskyy meeting
Explosions boomed across Kyiv for hours as ballistic missiles and drones hit the city in an attack that began early in the morning.
Thailand and Cambodia sign new ceasefire deal after weeks of fighting
Thailand and Cambodia signed a ceasefire agreement on Saturday after weeks of deadly fighting along their border.
Israeli police say 2 killed in car-ramming and stabbing attack by Palestinian
The attack began Friday afternoon in the northern city of Beit Shean, where the Palestinian man crashed his vehicle into people, killing one man and injuring a teenage boy.
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How one photographer takes refuge in Paris
Peter Turnley, an American and French photographer known for documenting the human condition, finds comfort in Paris. His new book "PARIS Je t'aime" showcases 50 years of photographs from his favorite city.
Samara Joy performs "Now And Then (In Remembrance Of...)"
Samara Joy burst onto the jazz scene in 2021, earning major praise as a "classic jazz singer from a new generation," and gaining popularity on TikTok. The young artist has already won five Grammy Awards, and her album "Portrait" is now up for Best Jazz Vocal Album of the Year. Here's Samara Joy performing "Now And Then (In Remembrance Of...)."
Samara Joy performs "Three Little Words"
Samara Joy burst onto the jazz scene in 2021, earning major praise as a "classic jazz singer from a new generation," and gaining popularity on TikTok. The young artist has already won five Grammy Awards, and her album "Portrait" is now up for Best Jazz Vocal Album of the Year. Here's Samara Joy performing "Three Little Words."
Second actor accuses Tyler Perry of sexual assault in new lawsuit
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
Perry Bamonte, guitarist for The Cure, dies after "short illness" at 65
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
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Instacart ending AI price tests for retailers
Instacart says its ending its controversial system of using AI price tests for retailers. Earlier this month, an investigation by Consumer Reports and progressive think tank Groundwork Collaborative found that Instacart's algorithmic pricing charged various prices for the same item from the same store. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Tech companies push for data centers
Massive tech companies wanting to build more data centers in the U.S. are lobbying for support among Americans, according to a recent report by POLITICO. Gabby Miller joins CBS News with more on her reporting.
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.
Top tech gadgets of 2025
Timothy Werth, a tech editor at Mashable, joins "CBS News 24/7" to discuss the best gadgets of 2025.
Instacart to end AI price tests for retailers following investigation
Instacart had drawn criticism for testing an AI-based system that enabled retailers to charge different prices for the same grocery items.
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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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Man charged with fatal shooting of woman during backyard target practice
The victim was sitting with her family under a covered porch several blocks away when she was hit by a bullet, according to a probable cause affidavit.
Dad uses cell phone data to rescue missing daughter, police say
After a teen didn't return from walking her dog, her dad used cell phone data to find her in a secluded area two miles away.
What's next on the Epstein files release?
Lawmakers may take action against the Department of Justice for the delayed release of the Jeffrey Epstein files. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson weighs in.
Two police officers injured, suspect killed during child custody exchange
Police were called to a shopping center late Friday morning. Two officers were shot and are in critical condition.
Broadway actress Imani Smith stabbed to death in New Jersey, police say
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
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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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World's first passenger train marks milestone
The world's first passenger train took its maiden voyage in rural England in 1825, making this year its bicentennial. "CBS Saturday Morning" reports on its impact.
How one photographer takes refuge in Paris
Peter Turnley, an American and French photographer known for documenting the human condition, finds comfort in Paris. His new book "PARIS Je t'aime" showcases 50 years of photographs from his favorite city.
Samara Joy performs "Now And Then (In Remembrance Of...)"
Samara Joy burst onto the jazz scene in 2021, earning major praise as a "classic jazz singer from a new generation," and gaining popularity on TikTok. The young artist has already won five Grammy Awards, and her album "Portrait" is now up for Best Jazz Vocal Album of the Year. Here's Samara Joy performing "Now And Then (In Remembrance Of...)."
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Samara Joy performs "Three Little Words"
Samara Joy burst onto the jazz scene in 2021, earning major praise as a "classic jazz singer from a new generation," and gaining popularity on TikTok. The young artist has already won five Grammy Awards, and her album "Portrait" is now up for Best Jazz Vocal Album of the Year. Here's Samara Joy performing "Three Little Words."