The Long-Shot Candidate
In February 2007 Steve Kroft and 60 Minutes traveled to Illinois to meet a young, charismatic senator who was becoming a political phenomenon, but who few believed would become our nation's 44th president.
Hillary Clinton
"No Drama" Obama
Barack Obama's historic presidential victory has left many in awe of how effective and disciplined his campaign was. Steve Kroft learned that Obama's mantra was "no drama" as he followed the candidate and his advisors from the DNC to Election Day.
President Obama, part two
Steve Kroft's interview with President Obama turns to domestic politics including Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton's emails and Joe Biden's possible run for president.
Vice President Biden
Biden and his wife, Dr. Jill Biden, appear in their first television interview since the vice president announced he will not seek the Democratic presidential nomination. Norah O'Donnell reports.
The Republican Ticket
Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and his running mate, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, speak to Lesley Stahl in their first joint interview.
The Democratic Ticket, pt. 2
Scott Pelley asks Clinton and Kaine about the Republican attacks on Clinton at the GOP convention and about what it would mean to have a woman as president.
The Democratic Ticket, pt. 1
Hillary Clinton and her running mate, Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine, speak to Scott Pelley in their first joint interview.
Ask Ohio
Candidates who win this state have won the presidency in every election since 1964, but with Election Day around the corner, Scott Pelley finds a state divided.
When a falling light almost hit the Clintons
Some 34 million viewers tuned in to watch Kroft's 1992 interview with the Clintons — but they didn't see the falling production light.
8/18: The Takeout: Robby Mook
Robby Mook, former campaign manager for Hillary Clinton, talks about Kamala Harris' impact on the 2024 election cycle, how her honeymoon with the electorate reflects in polls and the challenges that only female candidates face when running for the Oval Office.
Warren Buffett says he'll step down as Berkshire Hathaway CEO
Warren Buffett said he will recommend to Berkshire Hathaway's board that Greg Abel should become CEO at the end of the year.
Norah O'Donnell interviews Hillary and Chelsea Clinton
In this episode of "Person to Person with Norah O'Donnell," O'Donnell sits down with Hillary Rodham Clinton and Chelsea Clinton ahead of their new Apple TV+ series "Gutsy." The mother-daughter duo discusses what it means to be gutsy, the women they met in the episode, and their personal experiences after decades in the public eye. O'Donnell also asks the former secretary of state and presidential candidate about the January 6 committee hearings and her plans for the future.
NSA warned of Signal risks before chat leak
A journalist mistakenly received Trump administration war plans in advance of an attack on Houthis in Yemen via the commercial messaging application Signal. This came after a February 2025 National Security Agency bulletin warned employees of vulnerabilities in using the app. CBS News' Fin Gómez, James LaPorta and Nikole Killion report.
Trump revokes security clearances of Kamala Harris, Hillary Clinton
The move comes after Mr. Trump had already announced last month that he was revoking former President Joe Biden's security clearance.
Trump yanks security clearances of lawyers at firm that probed any Trump-Russia ties
Trump says he's suspending security clearances of lawyers at Perkins Coie, which was involved in launching oppo research during the 2016 campaign into any ties between Trump and Russia.
Biden awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to Hillary Clinton, 18 others
The nation's highest civilian honor will be presented to 19 people at the White House later Saturday.
Analyzing women's votes in the 2024 election
Fewer women voted for Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 election than they did for President Biden in 2020. So what happened with the female vote? Lindsay Chervinsky, executive director of the George Washington Presidential Library, joins CBS News to take a closer look at why that support dropped this year and how it compares to elections prior.
Comparing Harris, Clinton's voter patterns
Hillary Clinton attempted to shatter the highest glass ceiling in U.S. politics and went up against now-President-elect Donald Trump in 2016. CBS News deputy director of elections and data analytics Kabir Khanna compares her performance with Vice President Kamala Harris' run in 2024.
How the 2024 election compares to 2016
Comparisons are being made between Hillary Clinton's 2016 loss and Vice President Kamala Harris' 2024 defeat. Evan McMorris-Santoro, political reporter for NOTUS, and Sabrina Rodriguez, national political reporter for The Washington Post, join "America Decides" to assess the similarities and differences.
Revisit Pennsylvania election results from 2020 and 2016 ahead of Election Day
The state of Pennsylvania played a key role in the 2020 and 2016 presidential elections, helping President Biden and former President Donald Trump win on their respective paths to the White House.
Harris responds to Biden's "garbage" comment
In response to a question about Biden's "garbage" comment, Kamala Harris said she "strongly" disagrees with "any criticism of people based on who they vote for."
Who will win "swingiest" Pennsylvania county?
Democratic Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has called it the "swingiest of all swing counties in the swingiest of all swing states." It's Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Paul Kane, senior congressional correspondent for The Washington Post, recently knocked on voters' doors there and joins "America Decides" to discuss his experience.
Biden cyber director on 2024 election threats
It's no secret that Russia and Iran are trying to influence the 2024 election, and have been behind previously successful hacks of presidential campaigns. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis spoke with National Cyber Director Harry Coker about his biggest concerns ahead of Election Day.
Hillary Clinton on helping a potential President Harris: "It's all hands on deck"
Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton says she is willing to contribute in any way to a Harris administration should the vice president win the White House.
Hillary Clinton on contributing to a Harris-Walz White House
CBS News' Erin Moriarty talks with Hillary Rodham Clinton about a possible role for the former secretary of state in a potential Kamala Harris-Tim Walz administration.
Epstein files bill will head to Trump's desk after approval by House and Senate
The Senate has approved the Epstein Files Transparency Act to compel the release of documents, after the House passed it 427 to 1.
Trump says MBS "knew nothing" about journalist Jamal Khashoggi's killing
President Trump accused a journalist of trying to "embarrass" Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Federal court blocks Texas from using new congressional map for 2026 elections
A federal court ordered Texas to use House district lines adopted in 2021 for next year's congressional elections.
Trump says he's making Saudi Arabia a major non-NATO ally
President Trump said Tuesday he will designate Saudi Arabia as a major non-NATO ally, marking a step up in defense ties between the U.S. and the Gulf monarchy.
What are the Epstein files that could be released by DOJ?
If President Trump signs the bill passed by the House and Senate requiring DOJ to release documents tied to investigations of Jeffrey Epstein, here's what could be published.
Khashoggi's widow describes "7 years of hell," demands accountability from MBS
Hanan Elatr Khashoggi said Tuesday she was "disappointed" to hear President Trump describing her late husband, Jamal Khashoggi, in a way that "kind of justifies a crime."
Bill targeting White House ballroom donations introduced by Democrats
The bill aims to impose restrictions on ballroom donors seeking to influence the administration.
Loose wire on ship may have led to Key Bridge collision and collapse, NTSB finds
A loose wire on the ship Dali may have been responsible for the power outages that eventually led to the collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in 2024, according to the NTSB.
Honda recalls nearly 257,000 cars over software flaw that can lead to power loss
Software error in some Honda Accord Hybrid vehicles can cause drivers to lose power, increasing the risk of a crash, NHTSA said.
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U.S. citizen explains why she closed her bakery amid immigration crackdown
"The fact that a paper tells me you're now a citizen of this country doesn't take away from the fact that I look the way I look," Cristina Rojas told CBS News.
FBI probing stepsibling in teen's cruise ship death, filing suggests
Anna Kepner, 18, was on a family vacation aboard the Carnival Horizon with her father, stepmother, and three stepsiblings when she was discovered dead.
What are the Epstein files that could be released by DOJ?
If President Trump signs the bill passed by the House and Senate requiring DOJ to release documents tied to investigations of Jeffrey Epstein, here's what could be published.
Honda recalls nearly 257,000 cars over software flaw that can lead to power loss
Software error in some Honda Accord Hybrid vehicles can cause drivers to lose power, increasing the risk of a crash, NHTSA said.
DoorDash to start delivering products bought at Family Dollar stores
Partnership lets consumers shop at 7,000 Family Dollar stores using the DoorDash app.
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Honda recalls nearly 257,000 cars over software flaw that can lead to power loss
Software error in some Honda Accord Hybrid vehicles can cause drivers to lose power, increasing the risk of a crash, NHTSA said.
DoorDash to start delivering products bought at Family Dollar stores
Partnership lets consumers shop at 7,000 Family Dollar stores using the DoorDash app.
Child care costs more than the rent in dozens of U.S. cities
In some metro areas, child care expenses amount to more than double what families spend on rent, LendingTree found.
Meta prevails in historic FTC antitrust case, won't have to spin off apps
Meta has prevailed over an existential challenge to its business that could have forced the tech giant to spin off Instagram and WhatsApp.
Layoff notices flared in October across much of U.S., Fed report shows
Nearly 40,000 Americans in 21 states received an impending layoff notice last month, new data from the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland shows.
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U.S. citizen explains why she closed her bakery amid immigration crackdown
"The fact that a paper tells me you're now a citizen of this country doesn't take away from the fact that I look the way I look," Cristina Rojas told CBS News.
Trump says he's making Saudi Arabia a major non-NATO ally
President Trump said Tuesday he will designate Saudi Arabia as a major non-NATO ally, marking a step up in defense ties between the U.S. and the Gulf monarchy.
Khashoggi's widow describes "7 years of hell," demands accountability from MBS
Hanan Elatr Khashoggi said Tuesday she was "disappointed" to hear President Trump describing her late husband, Jamal Khashoggi, in a way that "kind of justifies a crime."
McMahon says school aid will keep flowing as Education Department hands off some duties
Education Secretary Linda McMahon told CBS News that federal money to support low-income students and special education will continue to flow, as her department shifts some grant programs to other agencies.
Inside Jeffrey Epstein's relationship with Saudi Arabia
Documents suggest Epstein had contacts with the Saudi royal family and traveled to the Kingdom in the last years of his life.
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Nearly 1 in 30 clinical trials affected by NIH cuts, paper says
The NIH cuts affected over 115 clinical trials studying cancer and nearly 100 studying infectious disease, researchers found.
Mold causes hidden health crisis as extreme weather risk grows
An estimated 47% of homes already have mold or dampness, leaving their residents exposed to mold spores and associated allergens that can cause respiratory problems.
A mild symptom was bothering him. Doctors found Stage IV lung cancer.
Ultramarathoner and dad Kevin Humphrey never expected his minor symptoms would be a life-threatening cancer.
Study on breast cancer and birth control shows how science can be distorted
The study sought to answer questions about how breast cancer risk differs by type of hormonal contraceptive. Doctors say the results won't change how they counsel patients.
Ultra-processed foods linked to higher risk of precancerous polyps, study finds
Eating ultra-processed foods could lead to an increased risk of being diagnosed with precancerous colorectal growths for women under 50, according to new research.
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Trump says he's making Saudi Arabia a major non-NATO ally
President Trump said Tuesday he will designate Saudi Arabia as a major non-NATO ally, marking a step up in defense ties between the U.S. and the Gulf monarchy.
Khashoggi's widow describes "7 years of hell," demands accountability from MBS
Hanan Elatr Khashoggi said Tuesday she was "disappointed" to hear President Trump describing her late husband, Jamal Khashoggi, in a way that "kind of justifies a crime."
Inside Jeffrey Epstein's relationship with Saudi Arabia
Documents suggest Epstein had contacts with the Saudi royal family and traveled to the Kingdom in the last years of his life.
The Kessler twins, German entertainment duo, die by assisted suicide
Alice and Ellen Kessler launched their career in the 1950s and performed with Fred Astaire, Frank Sinatra and Harry Belafonte, among others.
Trump says MBS "knew nothing" about journalist Jamal Khashoggi's killing
President Trump accused a journalist of trying to "embarrass" Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
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Tom Hanks talks play he co-wrote, stars in
Tom Hanks is returning to the stage for a play he co-wrote, "This World of Tomorrow." Hanks stars in it with Kelli O'Hara. The two, along with director Kenny Leon, spoke to "CBS Mornings" about the play and what they want people to take away from it.
Alison Roman on launching her dream project
Food writer Alison Roman is offering ways to shop from within your own pantry with her new cookbook, "Something From Nothing." She spoke to "CBS Mornings" about building her career, overcoming controversy and launching her dream project.
Your one-sided relationship with celebrities influenced this word of the year
Many fans of Taylor Swift showed parasocial relationships with the pop star after her engagement to Travis Kelce.
Mother-daughter duo behind "Dork Diaries"
The original "Dork Diaries: Tales From a Not So Fabulous Life" was released in 2009 and became an instant bestseller. More than a dozen "Dork Diaries" followed. Now, author Rachel Renée Russell and her daughter, Nikki – who illustrates the series – are out with a full-color edition of the first book. They talk to "CBS Mornings" about the new edition, inspiration for the series and the messages they want readers to take away.
DJ Khaled on music collaborations and family
For more than two decades, DJ Khaled has collaborated with the biggest names in music. He's now releasing his first two singles in three years. He speaks to "CBS Mornings" about his new music, collaborations on his upcoming album and his family.
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Concerns about AI companies drive sell-off
All three major market indexes continued a fourth day of sell-offs on Tuesday over concerns about artificial intelligence-related stocks. Paul La Monica, senior markets analysis writer at Barron's, joins "The Daily Report" to break it down.
Stocks sink amid AI bubble concerns
The Dow Jones Industrial Average ended another day in the red on Tuesday, down nearly 500 points. A tech stock slump drove the losses, fueled by growing fears of an AI bubble. Brody Ford, Bloomberg technology reporter, breaks it down.
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.
Meta prevails in historic FTC antitrust case, won't have to spin off apps
Meta has prevailed over an existential challenge to its business that could have forced the tech giant to spin off Instagram and WhatsApp.
Cloudflare outage causes web service delays
A Cloudflare outage Tuesday caused major web service delays for websites like X and OpenAI. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has the latest.
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William Shatner and Neil deGrasse Tyson: When stars collide
When the "Star Trek" actor and America's favorite astrophysicist share the stage, sparks can fly on an astronomical level. They talk about their bromance built on an appreciation of science and curiosity.
William Shatner and Neil deGrasse Tyson: Star power
When "Star Trek" legend William Shatner and America's favorite astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson share the stage, sparks can fly on an astronomical level. They talk with Luke Burbank about their bromance built on an appreciation of science; the two-man show ("The Universe Is Absurd!") that grew out of a trip to the South Pole; and how curiosity about the cosmos can help keep one young.
"White nose syndrome" killing millions of bats
A deadly fungal disease called "white nose syndrome" is sweeping across North America, wiping out millions of bats. Dave Malkoff goes underground in North Carolina as scientists race to save these vital creatures.
Study on breast cancer and birth control shows how science can be distorted
The study sought to answer questions about how breast cancer risk differs by type of hormonal contraceptive. Doctors say the results won't change how they counsel patients.
World's largest-known spider's web discovered in cave in Greece
The behavior, which had never been observed before, stunned scientists as, typically, the larger house spider would prey on its smaller neighbor.
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Update on teen found dead on cruise ship
CBS News has learned that criminal charges may soon be filed against the stepsibling of a teenager found dead on a Carnival cruise ship. CBS News correspondent Cristian Benavides has the details.
FBI probing stepsibling in teen's cruise ship death, filing suggests
Anna Kepner, 18, was on a family vacation aboard the Carnival Horizon with her father, stepmother, and three stepsiblings when she was discovered dead.
Senate agrees to pass Epstein files bill
The House on Tuesday voted almost unanimously to pass a bill that would compel the Justice Department to release any documents related to the Epstein investigation. Meanwhile, Senators, through the process of unanimous consent, agreed to send the bill to President Trump's desk for his signature without any amendments once it's received from the House. CBS News' Erica Brown has more.
4 jailed for assaults in case linked to white supremacist "active clubs"
Swedish authorities say four men who attacked foreigners at random were connected to a club ostensibly for sports, but "with clear racist elements."
Spain busts ring of powerful Mexican drug cartel targeted by U.S.
Two "priority targets" of the U.S. DEA as well as suspected members of the Italian mafia were among 20 people detained, police said.
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SpaceX launches second satellite to monitor sea level changes
The Sentinel-6B is the second of two satellites in a $1 billion program to monitor sea levels over a full decade.
Blue Origin's New Glenn launches twin Mars probes
Blue Origin, owned by Jeff Bezos, plans to challenge SpaceX with the powerful, partially reusable New Glenn rocket.
Remote telescope farm helps far away stargazers beat light pollution
Customers send their telescopes to Starfront Observatories, where amateur stargazers can view the night sky unencumbered by artificial light.
Severe geomagnetic storm could bring northern lights to much of U.S.
A severe geomagnetic storm could cause widespread disruption to infrastructure technology and make northern lights visible for much of the northern half of the U.S.
Building the next space station
Astronauts opened the hatch to the International Space Station for the first time 25 years ago. The station will be retired at the end of the decade and there's a new type of space race on to replace it. CBS News' Mark Strassmann reports.
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A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
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Robert Redford 1936-2025
A retrospective look at the actor, director, producer, and founder of the Sundance Institute.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
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Retiree finds a new calling as volunteer EMT
Against all odds, a retiree passed a test to become an EMT and found his calling in the process. Scott MacFarlane has the story.
Gen Alpha kids explain the "6-7" phenomenon
Each generation adds to our collective vocabulary. Generation Alpha gave us "6-7." Elaine Quijano set out to define and explain it.
Roblox rolls out new safety features
The massive online gaming platform Roblox, which is used by millions of children under the age of 13, announced it'll soon require every player to scan their face and use AI-powered facial technology to estimate their age. Jo Ling Kent reports it comes after dozens of families have sued Roblox and Discord for allegedly failing to protect children from sexual predators on their platforms.
Charlotte baker fearful amid immigration crackdown
Cristina Rojas, who became a U.S. citizen in March, says she has temporarily closed The Batchmaker, the bakery she owns in Charlotte, North Carolina, fearing for her community's safety amid the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. More than 200 people have been arrested since the Department of Homeland Security launched what it's calling "Operation Charlotte's Web." Skyler Henry reports.
Trump says MBS "knew nothing" of Khashoggi murder
President Trump said that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, known as MBS, "knew nothing" about the 2018 murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, despite a 2021 intelligence report finding bin Salman ordered the killing. Nancy Cordes reports.