Schieffer on 2016 race
CBS News contributor and former "Face the Nation" moderator Bob Schieffer joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss Hillary Clinton's email controversy and GOP's concern over Donald Trump.
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8/7: Evening News
Hillary Clinton is watching her lead in the polls grow while Donald Trump is floundering in key battleground states; Pope Francis continued his progressive reign this week, appointing a panel to study the idea of women deacons in the Roman Catholic Church
Clinton poll analysis
Behind Hillary Clinton's big lead in the key state of Virginia is her passing the "commander-in-chief" test, more so than Donald Trump is right now. CBS News elections director Anthony Salvanto has more.
Clinton pulling ahead
Hillary Clinton is watching her lead in the polls grow while Donald Trump is floundering in key battleground states. Trump's troubles are in part due to a lack of GOP unity. Errol Barnett has more.
Trump's next steps
Trump endorsed Paul Ryan after refusing to do so earlier this week. This is the latest in an attempt to unify the GOP. Moderator of "Face the Nation" John Dickerson joins CBSN to discuss.
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CBS News Battleground Tracker: Hillary Clinton leads Virginia
Donald Trump's tumultuous week has helped push Hillary Clinton into a sizable lead in polls. A CBS News Battleground Tracker poll has Clinton up by 12 points in Virginia over Trump, 49 to 37 percent.
Does Donald Trump pass the commander-in-chief test?
Who is prepared to be commander-in-chief? A new CBS News Battleground Tracker poll shows a majority of voters believe Hillary Clinton is more prepared than Donald Trump. While polls show more Republicans are wavering on who to vote for in November, the Democratic base is rallying around the newly nominated Clinton.
8/6: Evening News
The number of Zika cases in the United States topped 1,800 this week, mostly from travel to foreign countries; A new statue of Lucille Ball was unveiled on what would have been her 105th birthday, as seen on Buffalo.com.
Trump campaign tries to recover
Campaigning in Indiana and Ohio, Republican vice presidential nominee Mike Pence tried to rally his party behind Donald Trump after a troublesome week for the campaign. This tactical change comes after polls nationally and in 11 key battleground states show Trump losing ground to Hillary Clinton. Errol Barnett reports.
8/5: Evening News
National polls show Hillary Clinton has opened a seven-point lead over Donald Trump, who is coming off a rough week of missteps; On a farm in Connersville, Indiana, a horse once considered the "runt" of the breeding stock was raised -- with the help of a little girl -- to become a champion.
Clinton's poll numbers up
CBS News' director of elections Anthony Salvanto weighs on on what's driving the big shift to Clinton in the latest polls.
Trump numbers fall
National polls show Hillary Clinton has opened a seven-point lead over Donald Trump, who is coming off a rough week of missteps, reports Dean Reynolds.
Tim Kaine interview analysis
CBS News' Norah O'Donnell sat down with Hillary Clinton's running mate, Tim Kaine, for an interview on the 2016 election. O'Donnell joins CBSN to discuss Kaine's remarks about Donald Trump and his own potential role as vice president.
Clinton leads in polls
Donald Trump's volatile comments have prompted some Republicans to abandon their party's candidate for president. CBS News' Nancy Cordes explains what Hillary Clinton's campaign is doing to take advantage of this opportunity.
Tim Kaine on the offensive
In a wide-ranging interview with Norah O'Donnell, Hillary Clinton's running mate, Tim Kaine, went on the attack against Donald Trump, citing Trump's feud with a Gold Star family. He also addressed whether a Clinton-Kaine administration would be like an Obama third term.
Kaine on Iran cash controversy
Hillary Clinton's running mate, Tim Kaine, will be campaigning in Wisconsin Friday. Norah O'Donnell spoke to him Thursday at a diner in the senator's home state of Virginia. He talked about the controversy surrounding the $400 million U.S. cash payment to Iran that Donald Trump claims amounts to a ransom for U.S. hostages.
Clinton slams Trump outsourcing
Hillary Clinton is focused on attacking Donald Trump's business record. Her week-long tour of small businesses and battleground states has taken her from Pennsylvania and Ohio, to Colorado and Nevada. Nancy Cordes reports on how Clinton wants to highlight Trump's history of making products overseas.
Kaine: Trump is "confused"
Hillary Clinton's running mate Sen. Tim Kaine, who has served on the Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees, responds to Donald Trump's claim that he saw a video of "money pouring off a plane," referring to the $400 million cash payment the U.S. sent to Iran. Watch Kaine's full interview with Norah O'Donnell Friday on "CBS This Morning."
8/4: Evening News
The CDC says aerial spraying of a pesticide in Miami's Zika zone was very effective; over 47,000 veterans are homeless and 13,000 live on the streets
Obama ISIS press conference
President Obama addressed the nation from the Pentagon Thursday. He said ISIS admits it's likely to lose key strongholds in the Middle East and gave an update on the U.S. fight against Zika. Obama also discussed the payment made to Iran which many saw as a ransom payment. See the president's full remarks.
Clinton pulls ahead
New polls show that Hillary Clinton is pulling ahead in 3 battleground states. What is behind the new surge? Nancy Cordes reports.
Obama press conference
President Obama insisted the $400 million transferred to Iran was not a ransom and not secret during a press conference Thursday. He also said Donald Trump's claims that the Nov. election might be rigged are "ridiculous." Margaret Brennan has more
Obama on ISIS analysis
At a news conference Thursday, President Obama addressed the United States' effort to combat ISIS, the 400 million dollar payment made to Iran, and the 2016 campaign. CBS News senior political editor Steve Chaggaris and vice president of The Heritage Foundation James Carafano join CBSN to break down the president's remarks.
Trump in Maine
After the most turbulent week in his campaign, Donald Trump drew big crowds in Maine. He used most of his speaking time to attack Hillary Clinton. Major Garrett has more.
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U.S. carrier in Iran war set to leave in days as official reveals conflict's cost
The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier is expected to leave the Middle East in the coming days, a U.S. official confirmed to CBS News.
Secret Service officer shot at gala was not hit by friendly fire, sources say
Federal investigators have also determined that the suspected gunman, 31-year-old Cole Allen, fired his shotgun, the sources said.
Supreme Court weakens Voting Rights Act, voiding Louisiana congressional map
The Supreme Court rule 6-3 in a decision that has implications for the scope of the landmark Voting Rights Act.
King Charles III, Queen Camilla visit New York City
As part of his four-day trip to the U.S. to commemorate America's 250th birthday, King Charles III took part in a series of events in New York City.
Trump says U.S. may cut the number of American troops in Germany
President Trump said Wednesday he is considering reducing the number of U.S. forces in Germany, amid a spat with Germany's chancellor and the NATO alliance over Iran.
Elon Musk tells court he was a "fool" for funding OpenAI
Elon Musk alleges that OpenAI reneged on a promise to operate as a nonprofit dedicated to human progress.
Trump speaks with Putin on Ukraine, Iran
President Trump said he and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke Wednesday about Ukraine and Iran.
Comey appears in court after his indictment for allegedly threatening Trump
Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted Tuesday for allegedly making threats against President Trump.
Investigation
How a company likened to a sex cult is lobbying Trump for pardons
OneTaste, a company in San Francisco that prosecutors likened to a sex cult, has embarked on a campaign to court allies of President Trump as it seeks pardons for its two convicted leaders, CBS News has learned.
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OpenAI sued by families of school shooting victims in Canada's Tumbler Ridge
Several families of victims of a mass shooting in Canada are suing OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, alleging the company's generative AI chatbot, ChatGPT, played a role in the February shooting.
U.S. charges 10 Mexican officials, including Sinaloa governor, with drug trafficking
The U.S. government has charged the governor of Mexico's Sinaloa state and nine other current and former Mexican officials with drug trafficking and weapons offenses in a federal indictment.
Elon Musk tells court he was a "fool" for funding OpenAI
Elon Musk alleges that OpenAI reneged on a promise to operate as a nonprofit dedicated to human progress.
Ford to receive $1.3 billion government refund for Trump's IEEPA tariffs
Detroit automaker expects big financial boost from refund of tariffs struck down earlier this year by the Supreme Court.
Secret Service officer shot at gala was not hit by friendly fire, sources say
Federal investigators have also determined that the suspected gunman, 31-year-old Cole Allen, fired his shotgun, the sources said.
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Elon Musk tells court he was a "fool" for funding OpenAI
Elon Musk alleges that OpenAI reneged on a promise to operate as a nonprofit dedicated to human progress.
Ford to receive $1.3 billion government refund for Trump's IEEPA tariffs
Detroit automaker expects big financial boost from refund of tariffs struck down earlier this year by the Supreme Court.
Talks to bail out Spirit Airlines stall as company teeters toward collapse
Spirit Airlines only has enough available cash to continue operations for a matter of days, not weeks, and talks for a government-backed rescue of the no-frills carrier have stalled, sources say.
Powell to stay on Federal Reserve board as policy makers hold rates steady
Fed chief Jerome Powell said he will remain as a governor on the central bank's board after his term as chair ends on May 15.
TSA PreCheck offers discount to younger travelers. Here's what to know.
TSA is trying to encourage young travelers to enroll in its PreCheck program before summer travel kicks off.
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U.S. charges 10 Mexican officials, including Sinaloa governor, with drug trafficking
The U.S. government has charged the governor of Mexico's Sinaloa state and nine other current and former Mexican officials with drug trafficking and weapons offenses in a federal indictment.
Trump says U.S. may cut the number of American troops in Germany
President Trump said Wednesday he is considering reducing the number of U.S. forces in Germany, amid a spat with Germany's chancellor and the NATO alliance over Iran.
Secret Service officer shot at gala was not hit by friendly fire, sources say
Federal investigators have also determined that the suspected gunman, 31-year-old Cole Allen, fired his shotgun, the sources said.
Talks to bail out Spirit Airlines stall as company teeters toward collapse
Spirit Airlines only has enough available cash to continue operations for a matter of days, not weeks, and talks for a government-backed rescue of the no-frills carrier have stalled, sources say.
Trump speaks with Putin on Ukraine, Iran
President Trump said he and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke Wednesday about Ukraine and Iran.
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Beyond crisis lines: How broader suicide prevention helps people in need
A new approach to suicide prevention shifts the focus from stopping harm in moments of crisis to upstream policies that give people reasons to live.
Big companies position themselves for payday from $50B federal rural health fund
A $50 billion federal fund is supposed to modernize rural healthcare. But community clinics and advocates fear that the contractors administering the money for states will bite off a big chunk before it reaches patients.
A 13-year-old's kidney was failing. Then a stranger stepped in.
Tim Fitzpatrick, a father of a chronically ill child, saw the story of a boy in need of a new kidney and felt compelled to help.
Ben Sasse is on extended time. He credits "providence, prayer and a miracle drug."
The former U.S. senator from Nebraska opened up about his terminal diagnosis, his family and the state of American politics in a "Things That Matter" town hall.
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Johnson & Johnson to launch on TrumpRx with 4 of its prescription drugs
Drug-making giant Johnson & Johnson will officially start marketing four of its medications on the Trump administration's TrumpRx website on Friday, CBS News exclusively learned.
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U.S. charges 10 Mexican officials, including Sinaloa governor, with drug trafficking
The U.S. government has charged the governor of Mexico's Sinaloa state and nine other current and former Mexican officials with drug trafficking and weapons offenses in a federal indictment.
Trump says U.S. may cut the number of American troops in Germany
President Trump said Wednesday he is considering reducing the number of U.S. forces in Germany, amid a spat with Germany's chancellor and the NATO alliance over Iran.
How Ukraine's demining robots could help U.S. open the Strait of Hormuz
Ukraine has perfected demining techniques in the Black Sea over four years of war against Russia.
Robot exploring France's deepest shipwreck finds cannons, ceramics
An army survey of the seabed uncovered the 16th-century merchant ship by chance in waters off the coast of France.
From a brooch to the queen's iPod: A history of gifts between U.S. and U.K.
King Charles surprised President Trump with the bell from the HMS Trump, a World War II-era British submarine, during this week's visit.
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Wilmer Valderrama on his 200th "NCIS" episode
As "NCIS" nears the highly-anticipated finale of season 23, it will also be star Wilmer Valderama's 200th episode on the show. He reflects on his time on the series and reveals the season finale will have "a lot of danger," adding, "we're setting a crazy tone for next season."
Reshaping the conversation about aging
Constance Zimmer, who co-hosts the podcast "Talk 50 to Me," talks about reframing the conversation among women about aging. The podcast features interviews with women in their 50s, talking about the realities of midlife.
FCC orders review of ABC broadcast licenses
The FCC has ordered an early review of the broadcast licenses for eight local stations owned by ABC. The move comes after President Trump and first lady Melania Trump demanded ABC fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel. Ed O'Keefe reports.
FCC reviewing ABC licenses amid Kimmel feud
The Federal Communications Commission says it wants the Walt Disney Company to file for early license renewal for its television stations. The announcement comes one day after President Trump and the first lady called on ABC to fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel. CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe joins with analysis.
FCC reviewing Disney licenses over DEI practices
One day after President Trump called on ABC to fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, the FCC said it will begin reviewing eight broadcasting licenses owned or managed by Disney due to the company's diversity policies. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has the latest.
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Tech companies post earnings amid bubble concerns
Four of the biggest tech companies reported earnings after the closing bell on Wednesday. Adam Levine, senior tech writer for Barron's, joins CBS News to discuss.
Elon Musk tells court he was a "fool" for funding OpenAI
Elon Musk alleges that OpenAI reneged on a promise to operate as a nonprofit dedicated to human progress.
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.
Comparing popular smartwatches right now
Smartwatches can measure everything from heart rate to step count, but which features are most accurate and are worth using? Vanessa Hand Orellana, CNET's lead wearable tech reporter, joins CBS News to discuss.
Musk testifies for 2nd day in OpenAI trial
Elon Musk testified for a second day on Wednesday in a trial that's pitting two tech titans against each other. Paresh Dave, senior writer at Wired, joins CBS News to discuss.
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Trump administration fires board overseeing National Science Foundation
The Trump administration has fired all 22 current members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation, one dismissed member says.
AI used to reveal face of victim fleeing Mount Vesuvius eruption
Archaeologists found the victim holding a terracotta mortar, which they interpret as an improvised attempt to shield his head.
In a first, endangered orangutan seen using canopy bridge to cross road
Rapid development has been shrinking the jungle habitat of the critically endangered species, and fatal conflicts with people have been increasing.
Saving the Venus fly trap
The carnivorous Venus fly trap is native to the Carolinas, but its population is dwindling due to loss of habitat. Correspondent Seth Doane talks with botanist Julie Moore, who has spent much of her life helping to save these remarkable plants; and with Damon Waitt, director of the North Carolina Botanical Garden, who discusses the unusual traits of a species that Charles Darwin called the most interesting plant in the world.
From 1990: NASA launches Hubble Telescope
On April 24, 1990, NASA launched the Hubble Space Telescope from the Space Shuttle Discovery after seven years of delays. Watch CBS News' coverage from that day.
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Prosecutors allege D4vd killed teen to silence her
Prosecutors on Wednesday alleged singer D4vd killed Celeste Rivas Hernandez to silence her "before she ruined his music career." CBS News Los Angeles reporter Hunter Sowards has the latest.
Nick Reiner appears in court
Nick Reiner appeared in a Los Angeles courtroom on Wednesday, several weeks after pleading not guilty in the grisly death of his famous parents, Rob and Michelle Reiner. Carter Evans has more details.
New evidence released in D.C. shooting
Cole Allen, the man accused of trying to assassinate President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday, took a mirror selfie, allegedly gearing up for battle, officials said. Matt Gutman reports.
James Comey makes court appearance
Former FBI Director James Comey made his first court appearance in Virginia on Wednesday, charged with threatening President Trump. A grand jury indicted Comey yesterday over a social media post he made last year. CBS News Department of Justice reporter Jake Rosen has more.
DOJ releases new images of D.C. shooting suspect
Federal prosecutors have released new evidence in their case against the man accused of trying to assassinate President Trump at Saturday's White House Correspondents' Dinner. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the details.
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SpaceX launches Falcon Heavy rocket carrying powerful satellite
SpaceX's most powerful operational rocket boosted a high-speed ViaSat internet data relay satellite into space to complete a globe-spanning constellation.
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.
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Breaking down Louisiana voting rights case
The Supreme Court handed down a ruling on Wednesday, weakening the Voting Rights Act. The case was about a Louisiana congressional map that added a second majority-Black district to the state. In a three-to-six decision, the court said the new map constituted racial gerrymandering. CBS News' Jessica Levinson and David Becker break down the ruling and Rep. Troy Carter of Louisiana shares his reaction.
Prosecutors allege D4vd killed teen to silence her
Prosecutors on Wednesday alleged singer D4vd killed Celeste Rivas Hernandez to silence her "before she ruined his music career." CBS News Los Angeles reporter Hunter Sowards has the latest.
Coast Guard commandant on power outages
Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Kevin Lunday told CBS News' Nicole Sganga that several Coast Guard stations across the country recently lost power, water or gas. Service has been restored, but he warns more outages could happen as the DHS shutdown continues.
Immigration applicants to face stricter security checks: Docs
According to internal government documents obtained by CBS News, the Trump administration is ordering enhanced security checks for broad categories of immigrants applying for various legal immigration benefits. CBS News immigration correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
Tech companies post earnings amid bubble concerns
Four of the biggest tech companies reported earnings after the closing bell on Wednesday. Adam Levine, senior tech writer for Barron's, joins CBS News to discuss.