Speaking with the Clintons
President-elect Donald Trump describes "gracious" congratulatory conversations with Hillary and Bill Clinton.
Hillary Clinton
First female president?
Ever since Hillary Clinton failed to shatter the glass ceiling in the 2016 election, people have been wondering -- If not Hillary, then who?
Clinton comforts hiker
One Clinton supporter decided to go for a hike after feeling "heartbroken" about the election results. And on that hike, she ran into Hillary Clinton herself and was immediately heartened. The photo they took together has now gone viral. CBSN's Elaine Quijano has more.
Fighting for Hillary
A petition is circulating with the hopes of making Hillary Clinton the president because she won the popular vote, despite losing the Electoral College. It already has over 1 million signatures. CBSN's Elaine Quijano has the details.
Why did Clinton lose?
CBS News elections director Anthony Salvanto, CBS News senior political editor Steve Chaggaris, CBSN political contributor Leslie Sanchez, and Politico chief polling analyst Steve Shepard join CBSN to discuss how Donald Trump pulled off a historic surprise election victory against Hillary Clinton.
Predicting Trump's win
Nearly all major media sources predicted Hillary Clinton was likely to win the 2016 presidential election. How did the polling forecasts get it so wrong? Matt Oczkowski was part of Trump's polling team and explains their analysis on CBSN.
Agony of a presidential defeat
Hillary Clinton's emotional concession speech was praised as "classy" and "poignant." She joins a select group of politicians who came up short in their quest for the White House. The losses can haunt them for months or even years. Chip Reid reports on how previous candidates have dealt with stinging defeats.
Trump campaign data analyst
Almost every major forecast predicting the presidential election favored Hillary Clinton to win, but shortcomings in polling, analysis and interpretation led the public astray. President-elect Donald Trump's campaign used a London-based data analytics company to help advise strategy. Cambridge Analytica product head Matt Oczkowski joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss what they discovered.
Democrats face uncertain future
The Democratic Party faces an uncertain future. Hillary Clinton called for national unity Wednesday during her emotional concession speech. But her party faces a reckoning now that Democrats are out of power in Washington. Nancy Cordes reports.
Protests against Trump
Protesters across the nation have taken to the street to voice their anger against President-elect Donald Trump. CBS News correspondent Jamie Yuccas joins CBSN from on the ground in NYC.
11/9: Evening news
Donald Trump, political novice turned improbable president, began the hard work of reconciliation early Wednesday morning; Both Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton called for unity in the aftermath of one of the nation's bitterest elections.
Clinton concedes election
In an emotional concession speech the day after losing the presidential election, Hillary Clinton encouraged her supporters to give Trump "a chance to lead." CBS News congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes has been following the Clinton campaign and joins CBSN with the latest.
Moving forward post-election
Donald Trump's surprise win made history with his election victory on Tuesday-and put the country into unchartered waters. CBS political contributor and Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez and CBSN political contributor and Democratic strategist Nomiki Konst join CBSN to discuss where to go from here.
Anti-Trump protests
Anti-Trump protests have erupted across the nation, including Chicago, Washington D.C. and New York City following Trump's victory. CBS News field producer Gilad Thilad was on the ground during NYC protests and joined CBSN with a look at what was going on in the streets.
Calls for unity
Both Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton called for unity in the aftermath of one of the nation's bitterest elections.
Pot votes
California overwhelmingly passed a measure to legalize marijuana for recreational use Tuesday. Similar measures passed in three other states, but the drug remains illegal at the federal level. John Blackstone has more.
How polls got election wrong
The CBS News/New York Times poll is considered one of the best in the industry; yet it and many others missed the mark. CBS News elections director Anthony Salvanto tells Scott Pelley how so many experts got the election wrong.
Clinton voters in disbelief
Pennsylvania had voted Democratic in six straight presidential elections with Philadelphia, the state's largest city, in the driver's seat. Jericka Duncan reports from the Keystone State, where Clinton supporters are in shock at their state flipping red.
Globe reacts to Trump victory
Overseas, the reaction to Donald Trump's victory was a mix of shock and fear, as U.S. allies in Europe shuddered at the thought of a diminished NATO. Mark Phillips reports.
Obama pledges unity
President Obama called for all Americans to unite behind Donald Trump Wednesday, even though Trump's unexpected victory is a sharp repudiation of Obama's agenda. Trump has vowed to withdraw the U.S. from free trade agreements, scrap the Iranian nuclear deal and repeal Obamacare. Margaret Brennan reports.
GOP keeps Capitol Hill
Republican leaders celebrated their party's clean sweep Wednesday. While many in the party struggled to forge a relationship with Donald Trump, they are ready to support him on issues like repealing Obamacare to nominating a conservative justice to the Supreme Court. Julianna Goldman reports.
Trump supporters celebrate
When Ohio went for Donald Trump, it became clear he was on the track to the White House. Dean Reynolds reports on the jubilation from Trump's Buckeye State supporters.
Pelley on election results
In the days before the election, someone asked Scott Pelley a question he had never considered before: "Are we going to be OK?" Pelley attempts to answer that question.
Russia celebrates Trump
While much of the world reacted to Donald Trump's election victory with anxiety, that was not the case in Russia, where people were celebrating all over Moscow. Russian President Vladimir Putin, who was accused of meddling in the election, sees it as a way for his country to regain status as a world power. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Clinton, Ryan, Trump speak
Hillary Clinton spoke to disappointed supporters Wednesday morning, with an optimistic message. So did House Speaker Paul Ryan, pledging to work with Donald Trump to heal a divided nation. For his part, Trump asked the country come together as a united nation.
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Iran attacks ships in Strait of Hormuz after Trump extends ceasefire
Iran renews attacks in the Strait of Hormuz after Trump says he's extending a ceasefire indefinitely, as thousands more U.S. forces head for the region.
Judge blocks Virginia from using new House maps, 1 day after redistricting vote
A state court judge on Wednesday blocked Virginia from moving forward with a redistricting effort that passed a day earlier, a roadblock in Democrats' efforts to redraw the state's congressional maps.
Trump administration reaches $1.25 million settlement with Carter Page
The FBI obtained four warrants under FISA to monitor Carter Page, who served as an informal adviser to President Trump during his 2016 campaign.
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Family "is heartbroken" to learn soldier's wife won't be released by ICE after all
The wife of Sgt. First Class Jose Serrano is being held at an ICE detention center in El Paso.
John Phelan out as Navy secretary in latest high-profile Trump admin. departure
Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving his role effective immediately, chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said Wednesday.
"A breaking point": Inside the 68-day DHS shutdown
In a department built to respond to catastrophic threats, employees have been reduced to bartering for office supplies.
Rep. David Scott becomes 5th member of 119th Congress to die in office
Democratic Rep. David Scott, who represented Georgia in the House for more than two decades, has become the fifth member of the 119th Congress to die in office.
New report ranks the cleanest and most polluted U.S. cities
The new report evaluated air quality in different parts of the country by measuring the presence of ozone and particle pollution in the atmosphere.
Iran's military more capable than Trump admin. is acknowledging, sources say
About half of Iran's stockpile of ballistic missiles and its associated launch systems were still intact as of the start of the ceasefire in early April, officials said.
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All U.S. attorney's offices must assign a prosecutor to new fraud division: Memo
In the memo, Assistant Attorney General Colin McDonald said detailing a prosecutor from each U.S. attorney's office is aimed to help "execute a nationwide strategy to eliminate fraud in every district."
Two home explosions on same San Antonio block injure 5
Five people were injured when explosions occurred several hours apart at two homes on the same block of a north San Antonio neighborhood.
"A breaking point": Inside the 68-day DHS shutdown
In a department built to respond to catastrophic threats, employees have been reduced to bartering for office supplies.
Senate defeats Democrats' 5th attempt to limit Trump's war powers in Iran
The Senate rejected another attempt to rein in President Trump's ability to use further military force against Iran, marking Democrats' fifth effort to do so since the war began eight weeks ago.
2 University of South Florida doctoral students have gone missing, authorities say
Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy, both 27, were last seen in the Tampa area on April 16, the University of South Florida Police Department said. Loved ones say their disappearances are out of character and they're concerned.
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Rents around the U.S. are growing more slowly than they have in years
The cost of renting a home, which surged during the pandemic, is showing signs of returning to earth, new data shows.
Crypto mogul sues Trump family's World Liberty Financial, alleging fraud
Sun alleges that World Liberty Financial froze the digital tokens he had purchased, locking him out of assets worth as much as $1 billion.
Anthropic investigating possible breach of its Mythos AI model
The AI company behind the chatbot Claude is looking into a report of unauthorized access to Mythos from one of its third-party vendor environments.
Trump Media replaces CEO Devin Nunes as its losses top $1 billion
The company behind Truth Social has lost more than $1 billion since going public two years ago, while its shares have tumbled 58% during the past 12 months.
Condom maker warns prices may rise due to Iran war supply disruptions
Karex, which calls itself the "world's largest condom maker," could hike the company's prices by 20% to 30%, its CEO told Reuters.
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All U.S. attorney's offices must assign a prosecutor to new fraud division: Memo
In the memo, Assistant Attorney General Colin McDonald said detailing a prosecutor from each U.S. attorney's office is aimed to help "execute a nationwide strategy to eliminate fraud in every district."
Judge blocks Virginia from using new House maps, 1 day after redistricting vote
A state court judge on Wednesday blocked Virginia from moving forward with a redistricting effort that passed a day earlier, a roadblock in Democrats' efforts to redraw the state's congressional maps.
"A breaking point": Inside the 68-day DHS shutdown
In a department built to respond to catastrophic threats, employees have been reduced to bartering for office supplies.
Senate defeats Democrats' 5th attempt to limit Trump's war powers in Iran
The Senate rejected another attempt to rein in President Trump's ability to use further military force against Iran, marking Democrats' fifth effort to do so since the war began eight weeks ago.
John Phelan out as Navy secretary in latest high-profile Trump admin. departure
Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving his role effective immediately, chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said Wednesday.
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Medigap premiums leap, and consumers have few alternatives
Millions of people rely on the supplemental insurance to offset the deductibles, copayments, and other costs faced by enrollees in the traditional Medicare program.
Food stamp work rules don't increase employment, researchers say
Work requirements will encourage people who are able to work to seek and maintain jobs, proponents say. But researchers haven't found that they lower the unemployment rate.
New CDC pick may face "threat to follow ideology over evidence," ex-official says
Former Trump Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams described Dr. Erica Schwartz as a "home run pick."
Trump signs executive order to research psychedelics for mental health
The order will open the door for more research into psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine, sources told CBS News earlier this week.
Mom's labor turns into fight for life after 1 symptom: "I think I'm about to die"
Casey Gould wanted to be a mom her whole life. Her long-awaited pregnancy went smoothly — until she saw something alarming.
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Hungary drops veto, clearing path for $106 billion EU loan to Ukraine
The move may signal a more constructive relationship between Ukraine and the European Union following the ouster of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán earlier this month.
Mexico weighs action after CIA agents die in crash following drug lab raid
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said the government is still investigating a potential violation of national security laws in the incident.
Spain's undocumented migrant amnesty draws big lines, and a big backlash
As thousands of undocumented migrants line up to apply for amnesty under a new program in Spain, the prime minister's opponents vow a fight.
Iran's military more capable than Trump admin. is acknowledging, sources say
About half of Iran's stockpile of ballistic missiles and its associated launch systems were still intact as of the start of the ceasefire in early April, officials said.
1 of 6 missing crew found dead after typhoon flipped U.S.-flagged ship
The crew of the Mariana notified the U.S. Coast Guard on April 15 that the 145-foot vessel lost its starboard engine during Super Typhoon Sinlaku.
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Entertainment
DiCaprio speaks at 2016 Paris Agreement signing
On April 22, 2016, the U.N. held a signing ceremony for the Paris Agreement, an international treaty aimed at curbing climate change, featuring several speakers from various nations, including actor and environmental activist Leonardo DiCaprio. Watch his full speech from the event.
Donnie Wahlberg talks "Boston Blue" success
Donnie Wahlberg talks about starring in the series "Boston Blue" and the emotional moments he shared with the cast members when he revealed the show was being renewed for a second season. He also discusses if his wife, Jenny McCarthy, could make an appearance on the show.
Vinyl record sales continue resurgence
New data shows interest in vinyl records is only getting stronger, with social media and and special releases from artists like Taylor Swift helping drive the trend. Jarred Hill has more.
Opening statements in Weinstein rape retrial
Opening statements have concluded in Harvey Weinstein's New York rape retrial. CBS News' Jericka Duncan has more.
D4vd charged with murder in14-year-old's death
Singer D4vd appeared in court Monday, hours after prosecutors announced he would be charged with first-degree murder in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Matt Gutman reports.
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How to dispose of e-waste this Earth Day
Tuesday marks Earth Day, and if you have any unused devices at home, there are green ways to dispose of them. CNET senior technology reporter Abrar Al-Heeti joins CBS News to discuss.
Meta to track workers' computer use to train AI
Business Insider got a look at an email Meta, the parent company of Facebook, sent to all employees, letting them know that it would start tracking their interactions with their computers to train the company's artificial intelligence. Business Insider tech correspondent Charles Rollet joins to discuss.
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.
Trump Media replaces CEO Devin Nunes as its losses top $1 billion
The company behind Truth Social has lost more than $1 billion since going public two years ago, while its shares have tumbled 58% during the past 12 months.
Duffy on AI replacing air traffic controllers: "That's not gonna happen"
"Am I gonna replace a controller and have AI manage the airspace? The answer to that is hell no, that's not gonna happen," Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told CBS News.
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Salmon exposed to cocaine swim almost twice as far, study shows
Researchers studied how the drug affected the movements of wild fish in their natural habitats.
Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
Cementing a more sustainable alternative to concrete
The process of making 30 billion tons of concrete every year produces more carbon pollution than all the world's ships and planes put together. Now, the North Carolina and Denmark-based Biomason is using biotechnology, including naturally-occurring microbes, to create "biocement" that's just as sturdy but emits much less CO2. David Pogue reports.
Breeding a better bread
Over the past century, the cultivation and processing of wheat has led to strains of grain that are less nutritious, less flavorful, and more vulnerable to climate change. The researchers at Breadlab, at Washington State University, are trying to breed varieties of whole grains that are better for farmers, consumers – and taste buds. David Pogue reports.
Using the ocean to power data centers
The renewable energy company Panthalassa says it has a solution to the proliferation of AI data centers, which consume massive amounts of energy and are the cause of increased carbon pollution: sea-based data centers, powered by wave energy.
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Parents of slain Loyola freshman speak out
The parents of Sheridan Gorman, the Loyola University student who police say was gunned down last month by an undocumented immigrant, spoke out for the first time with CBS News' Matt Gutman.
Car crashes into Philadelphia police station
Surveillance video shows the moment a car came crashing through a police station in Philadelphia. Five people were taken to the hospital and police say they believe the incident was intentional. Shanelle Kaul reports.
OpenAI, ChatGPT under investigation
OpenAI and ChatGPT are under investigation by Florida officials after a deadly shooting last year at Florida State University. Prosecutors allege the AI bot offered "significant advice" to the suspect just days before the shooting. OpenAI says its chatbot is not responsible. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Man charged for having gun used by Louisiana shooter says it was stolen
The assault-style rifle used to kill eight children in a Louisiana mass shooting was stolen from a truck, the gun's previous owner said.
DOJ charges Southern Poverty Law Center with fraud
The Justice Department on Tuesday announced fraud charges against the Southern Poverty Law Center over its nonprofit investigations into extremist groups. CBS News justice reporter Jake Rosen has the details.
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Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
Blue Origin New Glenn rocket puts satellite payload into wrong orbit
The launching appeared to go off without a hitch, but a problem prevented the rocket's upper stage from putting its payload into the correct orbit.
Artemis II crew on historic moon mission and what it means for Earth
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
Artemis II astronauts still awed by moonshot experience: "It was otherworldly"
The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.
"God of chaos" asteroid will pass close to Earth in 3 years, NASA says
People on the ground in the Eastern Hemisphere will be able to observe the asteroid with their own eyes, weather permitting, according to NASA.
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Inmates raising service dogs as rehabilitation
The Prison Policy Initiative says 96% of incarcerated people will one day return to their communities. That's why California's system is leaning into rehabilitation. CBS News Bay Area's Max Darrow goes inside a facility where one of the methods involves puppies.
4/22: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Future of Iran war uncertain with no date set for peace talks; new poll shows Congress is historically unpopular.
Iran war impacting U.S. missile stockpiles: CSIS
Tuesday marks Day 54 in the war with Iran and a new analysis from the Center for Strategic and International Studies found that the conflict is taking a toll on the Pentagon's munitions stockpile. Mark Cancian, a senior adviser with the Defense and Security Department at CSIS, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Parents of slain Loyola freshman speak out
The parents of Sheridan Gorman, the Loyola University student who police say was gunned down last month by an undocumented immigrant, spoke out for the first time with CBS News' Matt Gutman.
DOJ indicts Southern Poverty Law Center
The Southern Poverty Law Center has made its name battling extremist groups, including the Ku Klux Klan. It is now facing federal charges of fraud, accused of funneling millions into some of those very same hate groups. Jan Crawford has more.