2016 scandals
CBS News contributor Frank Luntz joins CBSN to discuss the 2016 election, where policy is being trumped by both candidates' scandals.
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What voters want
A new poll shows a majority of likely voters believe the country is more divided now than it used to be. On Wednesday, both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump spoke out Wednesday about the divisions, urging supporters to vote. CBS News contributor and Republican consultant Frank Luntz joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss voter frustrations and the lack of focus on policies in this year's campaigns.
Early voting impact on 2016 race
At least 12.8 million people have already voted in the 2016 election, but there are still 12 days to go. Donald Trump has three rallies Thursday in Ohio, after spending Wednesday in North Carolina. That's where Hillary Clinton will campaign with Michelle Obama for the first time. CBS News elections director Anthony Salvanto joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the latest polling.
Impact of email hacks on Clinton
Bloomberg Politics managing editor John Heilemann joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the revelations about the Clinton Foundation in leaked emails of Hillary Clinton's campaign manager, the latest polls and early voting in battleground states.
Clinton in battleground states
The CBS News Battleground Tracker indicates that if the election were to be held today, Hillary Clinton would win 288 electoral votes -- 18 more than she needs to become president. Her campaign is under new pressure because of a leaked email that raises new questions about payments to the Clinton Foundation and former President Bill Clinton. Focused on getting voters to the polls, Clinton is turning to first lady Michelle Obama for help in North Carolina. Nancy Cordes reports.
Trump in North Carolina
Donald Trump rallied supporters in Kinston, N.C. Wednesday night. Trump hopped off his jet, gave his campaign speech bashing Clinton and Biden from the runway and then took off again. See Trump's full remarks.
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With 13 days until Election Day, early voting is already underway in 33 states; A new treatment program on par with Alcoholics Anonymous is taking aim at a problem that's afflicted America since it's birth: racism
State of 2016 race
Fewer than two weeks before Election Day, Clinton and Trump are battling it out on the trail. Both candidates campaigned in battleground states on Wednesday in the latest bid for voters. Washington Post reporter Philip Bump joins CBSN with the latest on the campaigns.
Trump on inner cities
Donald Trump laid out his plans to help African-Americans and America's inner cities Wednesday in North Carolina. Trump said he planned to create a commission to investigate what he called a "school to prison" pipeline, and also said drugs coming into the country affect "your community more than any community." See Trump's full remarks.
Russian hackers' spear phishing
The Obama administration blames Russia for hacking into email accounts of the Democratic National Committee and Clinton campaign chairman John Podesta. A similar attack on the Russian investigative website Bellingcat may make their case stronger. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Indiana's Senate race
Former Democratic Sen. Evan Bayh, who retired six years ago, is running to win back his old seat against Republican Rep. Todd Young. The seat is one of several Democrats hope to win in order to regain control of the chamber. Dean Reynolds reports from the Hoosier State.
Clinton in Tampa
At a campaign event in Tampa, Florida, Wednesday, Hillary Clinton urged her supporters "not to stop for a minute" and warned them not to get complacent about a win. Clinton also encouraged people to vote early. See Clinton's full remarks.
Right to vote
The right to vote has always been a hallmark of U.S. democracy. But is it explicitly outlined in the Constitution? "We the Voters" finds out.
Trump opens hotel
Donald Trump on Wednesday called his new hotel in Washington D.C. the most coveted piece of real estate in town, other than the White House. Trump also congratulated Newt Gingrich for his controversial interview with Megyn Kelly. See Trump's full remarks.
Clinton in Lake Worth, Fla.
Hillary Clinton celebrated her birthday Wednesday with two campaign stops in Florida, the first of which was at Lake Worth. While there, Clinton said Donald Trump uses undocumented workers. See Clinton's full remarks.
Clinton mocks Trump
Hillary Clinton used Donald Trump's new hotel opening in Washington D.C. against him while speaking at a rally in Florida, pointing out the GOP nominee's use of illegal immigrants for construction. This comes as a new poll shows Trump with a seven-point lead among Florida independent voters. Washington Post columnist Dana Milbank and Politico chief polling analyst Steve Shepard joins CBSN to discuss the latest from the campaign trail.
10/25: Evening News
Clinton is spending the week in Florida, North Carolina and Iowa, the battleground states with the biggest early voting programs; The World Series begins Tuesday night between the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Indians
Trump in Tallahassee
Donald Trump gave a raucous speech to his supporters in Tallahassee, Florida, on Tuesday night. Trump asked those at the rally if he should get his employees off Obamacare, and also responded to Joe Biden's pseudo-challenge to a fight. See Trump's full remarks.
Election hacking fears
According to cyber security group CarbonBlack, Pennsylvania is the state most vulnerable to an Election Day hack in 2016. CBS News homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues went to Philadelphia to examine the risks the state faces.
Clinton fights "rigged" claims
Hillary Clinton slammed Donald Trump during her rally Tuesday for his continued claims that the presidential election will be "rigged" against him. CBS News Congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes is in Florida with the Clinton campaign.
Fla. in focus
With just two weeks remaining until Election Day, both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump campaigned in Florida on Tuesday. CBS News senior political editor Steve Chaggaris spoke to CBSN with insight on the election's final days.
Border crossings surge
The number of migrants illegally crossing the U.S.-Mexico border is growing, in part because of the presidential election. Manuel Bojorquez reports from the town of McAllen, Texas, which is the first stop for many asylum seekers.
Toomey fights to keep seat
Republican Sen. Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania argues he should be re-elected to stop the agenda of a President Hillary Clinton. He is in a tight race with Democrat Katie McGinty in a state Clinton is expected to win. Julianna Goldman reports.
Trump rails on Obamacare
The Obama administration said that insurance premiums on the health care exchange will rise by an average of 22 percent next year, and Donald Trump is now using the issue to attack Hillary Clinton in the final two weeks of the campaign. Major Garrett reports.
Clinton pushing early vote
Clinton is spending the week in Florida, North Carolina and Iowa, the battleground states with the biggest early voting programs. Also, WikiLeaks' latest release of hacked emails included one that seems to contradict something President Obama told CBS News in a March 2015 interview. Nancy Cordes reports.
Nepal flash flood deaths surpass 600, with around 3,000 still missing
A Nepali Army spokesperson said early Saturday that helicopter operations were on hold until weather conditions improved.
Ontario premier slams Trump's order: "It's Lake Ontario now and forever"
Amid an ongoing trade war between Canada and the United States, President Trump last week sought to rename Lake Ontario "Lake America" by executive order.
Milo Yiannopoulos deported after U.S. immigration arrest, officials say
Milo Yiannopoulos, who is British, was accused of overstaying his visa after entering the country legally in May 2019.
U.S. takes out refueling station for alleged drug-trafficking boats
The vessel, which was in international waters near Ecuador, was allegedly used as a floating refueling station for drug boats belonging to the Los Choneros organization.
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Iran vows to resist U.S. sanctions as war passes 6-month mark
As the war passes the six-month mark, neither side showed any sign of backing down.
Trump cannot deport students for criticizing Israel, federal judge rules
The judge delivered a victory for Stanford University's student newspaper, which said some international students were afraid to speak out because of the deportation threat.
Russian strike on Ukrainian warehouse kills 37, one of deadliest attacks of 2026
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy suggested warehouse near a residential area hit by a Russian strike was used to store ammunition.
Judge throws out confession by alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed
The ruling marks a blow to the federal government's long-delayed effort to prosecute Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who is accused of developing the plot to crash planes into the Pentagon and World Trade Center.
Missouri college football player dies after medical emergency during season opener
William Jewell running back MicahJo Barnett, a junior majoring in business administration, died Saturday, the school said.
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Missouri college football player dies after medical emergency during season opener
William Jewell running back MicahJo Barnett, a junior majoring in business administration, died Saturday, the school said.
Trump cannot deport students for criticizing Israel, federal judge rules
The judge delivered a victory for Stanford University's student newspaper, which said some international students were afraid to speak out because of the deportation threat.
Ontario premier slams Trump's order: "It's Lake Ontario now and forever"
Amid an ongoing trade war between Canada and the United States, President Trump last week sought to rename Lake Ontario "Lake America" by executive order.
Milo Yiannopoulos deported after U.S. immigration arrest, officials say
Milo Yiannopoulos, who is British, was accused of overstaying his visa after entering the country legally in May 2019.
Judge throws out confession by alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed
The ruling marks a blow to the federal government's long-delayed effort to prosecute Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who is accused of developing the plot to crash planes into the Pentagon and World Trade Center.
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Trump says U.S. now has control of over 60 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves
President Trump announced a deal to grant the U.S. control of more than 60 billion barrels of proven Venezuelan oil reserves.
Juul can sell updated e-cigarette with age-verification system, FDA says
Juul plans to market the new device under the brand name Juul2, along with updated versions of its tobacco- and menthol-flavored cartridges.
Court hands states a win in fight over who regulates prediction markets
Trading of sports event contracts on Kalshi constitutes gambling, appeals court rules in siding with Nevada officials.
See which jobs could grow fastest — and slowest — over the next decade
New federal labor figures forecast the fastest-growing U.S. job sectors over the next decade.
David Booth pioneered index investing. Here's his advice for investors.
David Booth, the founder of Dimensional Fund Advisors, says the key to investing — and life — is to stay calm in the face of uncertainty.
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Trump cannot deport students for criticizing Israel, federal judge rules
The judge delivered a victory for Stanford University's student newspaper, which said some international students were afraid to speak out because of the deportation threat.
Milo Yiannopoulos deported after U.S. immigration arrest, officials say
Milo Yiannopoulos, who is British, was accused of overstaying his visa after entering the country legally in May 2019.
Judge throws out confession by alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed
The ruling marks a blow to the federal government's long-delayed effort to prosecute Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who is accused of developing the plot to crash planes into the Pentagon and World Trade Center.
Ex-White House teleprompter operator ordered to pay $172,000 for insider bets on Kalshi
He was placed on unpaid leave from his job at the White House after it was determined he used his position to make bets on what President Trump would say in speeches.
Trump says U.S. now has control of over 60 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves
President Trump announced a deal to grant the U.S. control of more than 60 billion barrels of proven Venezuelan oil reserves.
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Man with sinus infection symptoms diagnosed with heart condition
Marc Gaudisosi thought his symptoms were caused by a sinus infection. Then an urgent care told him to go to the hospital.
Juul can sell updated e-cigarette with age-verification system, FDA says
Juul plans to market the new device under the brand name Juul2, along with updated versions of its tobacco- and menthol-flavored cartridges.
2 airport workers die of malaria from mosquito on plane in Germany
Caused by parasites spread via Anopheles mosquitoes, malaria can cause symptoms including nausea, headache and intense waves of fever and chills.
Cyclospora outbreak tied to 3 more states, FDA says
U.S. officials have confirmed cases of a parasitic illness tied to lettuce in three more states: Georgia, Tennessee and Texas.
FDA approves new pancreatic cancer drug that could extend patients' lives
Patients taking the first-of-a-kind pill, called daraxonrasib, lived for a median of 13.2 months compared with 6.7 months for chemotherapy recipients, studies showed.
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Ontario premier slams Trump's order: "It's Lake Ontario now and forever"
Amid an ongoing trade war between Canada and the United States, President Trump last week sought to rename Lake Ontario "Lake America" by executive order.
Trump-shaped ecstasy pills are potentially lethal, Dutch institute says
Ecstasy pills shaped to look like President Trump contain a high concentration of the chemical PMMA, which could potentially be lethal, a Dutch institute said.
U.S. takes out refueling station for alleged drug-trafficking boats
The vessel, which was in international waters near Ecuador, was allegedly used as a floating refueling station for drug boats belonging to the Los Choneros organization.
Russian strike on Ukrainian warehouse kills 37, one of deadliest attacks of 2026
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy suggested warehouse near a residential area hit by a Russian strike was used to store ammunition.
Nepal flash flood deaths surpass 600, with around 3,000 still missing
A Nepali Army spokesperson said early Saturday that helicopter operations were on hold until weather conditions improved.
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Rescue efforts in Nepal, high inflation six months after the Iran war started, plus Dolly Parton's Imagination Library brings books to young readers.
History of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library charity has brought books to thousands of small hands eager to read. Parents of children who were gifted books through the charity praise the late singer, emphasizing their gratefulness.
The most anticipated books of fall 2026
Amazon Books editorial director Sarah Gelman discusses some of the most hotly anticipated books of the fall.
Dolly Parton's gift of reading
Tonight, Nashville's Grand Ole Opry will remember Dolly Parton in a star-studded tribute. The beloved country singer was also celebrated for her humanitarian efforts, including her Imagination Library charity, which promoted literacy for young readers. The Dollywood Foundation president Jeff Conyers joined "CBS Saturday Morning" to speak on Dolly's generous soul.
Maggie Rose sings "Gentle Man"
Nashville based singer-songwriter and two-time Grammy nominee Maggie Rose is known for her genre-blending sound and extraordinary voice. Her new album "Half Moon" explores the thrill and uncertainty of new motherhood. Here's Maggie Rose with "Gentle Man."
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Latest on Meta's social media settlement
Tech giant Meta settled a series of multistate social media addiction lawsuits, agreeing to pay out up to $17 billion. In addition, Meta will roll out some changes to its portfolio of social media apps, including Instagram, Facebook and others.
Younger workers are more scared of AI than older employees, survey finds
Employee attitudes toward AI are closely tied to their age and generational concerns, according to Glassdoor.
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.
OpenAI, Anthropic warn AI cyberattacks could surge in coming months
Hospitals, technology firms and other companies could soon be at risk from AI-enabled cyberattacks, according to a new open letter from more than 100 signatories.
Bill Gates' dire warning about AI
Microsoft founder and computer pioneer Bill Gates changed the world forever with his technological innovation. Now, Gates is warning that the development of artificial intelligence without strong oversight and regulation could threaten society as we know it. MIT professor Max Tegmark shares his concerns.
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Vote on the fattest marmot now
Marmots, not bears, are the largest "true" hibernating mammal, UCLA marmot researchers Katie Adler and Emily Renkey say. The two share more fun facts about these cute creatures and explain how to vote for the fattest marmot.
NASA plans to launch new space telescope
NASA's new telescope could change the way we see space. With a wide-field camera that will reveal an area up to 200 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope, and an orbit a million miles from Earth, the Nancy Grace Roman telescope is expected to find tens of thousands of unknown exoplanets.
Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here's what to do if you see one.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States, breaking a record last set during the Dust Bowl – just another step in the escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with climate journalist Jeff Goodell and atmospheric scientist Maria Molina about how changes in Earth's climate are increasing the likelihood that extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
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Closing arguments expected Monday in Tupac trial
Attorneys finalized jury instructions with the judge Friday after witness testimony wrapped Thursday in the trial of Duane Davis, also known as "Keefe D," who's accused of orchestrating the drive-by shooting that killed Tupac Shakur in 1996. Davis has denied the allegations. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
Clancy jury still undecided after 9 hours
The jury in the trial of Lindsay Clancy, the woman accused of murdering her three young children, is still deliberating on whether to accept her postpartum psychosis defense. Shanelle Kaul reports and Caroline Polisi provides legal analysis.
Milo Yiannopoulos placed in ICE custody
British right-wing political commentator Milo Yiannopoulos, who supported President Trump's agenda, is being held by ICE for allegedly overstaying his visa. Nancy Cordes has the details.
Protesters and supporters at Clancy trial
Jurors went home for the weekend Friday with deliberations set to resume Monday morning in the trial of Lindsay Clancy. Clancy has admitted to killing her three young children, but is arguing she was suffering from postpartum psychosis. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Clancy jury asks to see pill bottles, knife
The jury in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial went home Friday after asking questions about Clancy's medication and the knife used in her suicide attempt. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul reports.
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Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
New space object called "black hole star" discovered by astronomers
The newly discovered object looks like a star the size of our solar system, but produces 100 billion times more energy than any star.
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Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
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Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
Summer music highlights of 2026
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.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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8/29: CBS Saturday Morning
Rescue efforts in Nepal, high inflation six months after the Iran war started, plus Dolly Parton's Imagination Library brings books to young readers.
This designer can't make bags fast enough
Haitian-born designer Pierre Laborde can't make his popular bags fast enough to keep up with intense demand. Eager shoppers queue outside of a weekly market in New York City to try to buy one of his bags.
History of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library charity has brought books to thousands of small hands eager to read. Parents of children who were gifted books through the charity praise the late singer, emphasizing their gratefulness.
The most anticipated books of fall 2026
Amazon Books editorial director Sarah Gelman discusses some of the most hotly anticipated books of the fall.