Poll: Donald Trump leads Hillary Clinton in Indiana
President Obama won the state in 2008, but lost Indiana in 2012
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Trump in Virginia
Donald Trump hit Hillary Clinton at a rally in Virginia on Wednesday for what he called her "pay for play" emails. The rally came a day after his controversial Second Amendment comments about Clinton. See his full remarks.
Man climbs Trump Tower
A man used suction cups to climb Trump Tower in New York City Wednesday. NYPD officers removed a number of windows in the tower to try to stop the man. Tony Dokoupil has more.
Clinton in Iowa
Hillary Clinton responded to Donald Trump's controversial Second Amendment comments at a rally in Iowa on Wednesday. Clinton said, "If you are running to be president, or you are president of the United States, words can have tremendous consequences." See her full remarks.
Is Trump dangerous?
Donald Trump is rejecting claims that he incited violence when he said "Second Amendment people" could stop Hillary Clinton. The controversy comes after 50 Republican national security experts penned an open letter slamming the GOP nominee. Eliot Cohen signed the letter and joins CBSN to explain why he believes Trump's rhetoric is "dangerous."
Mega Millions $536M jackpot claimed in Indiana
Winning ticket was sold in Cambridge City, a town of 2,000 that's been abuzz since the lottery announced where the ticket sold
14 show dogs die when air conditioning fails in truck
Officials say the truck owner had plugged the truck's air conditioning into a hotel outlet, and a circuit breaker tripped while she was napping
Ind. court tosses Purvi Patel's feticide conviction
Women's advocacy groups say the case marked the first time a state feticide law was used against a woman because of an alleged self-induced abortion
Dad stole dead man's ID in 20-year ruse, cops say
Police say Richard Hoagland married and fathered a child under the assumed identity -- allegations came to light after Ancestry.com search
RNC impact on Cleveland
Businesses around Cleveland were hoping the Republican National Convention would bring extra visitors to their stores and restaurants. As Julianna Goldman reports, that hasn't been the case.
Poll: Trump supporters unfazed by reversal on self-funding
Trump turns to large fundraising efforts in an effort to outpace Clinton's potential one billion dollar political war chest
Mixed results on Indiana police body camera law signed by Mike Pence
Bill earlier this year has been criticized in Indiana as limiting public access to police footage, and forced some departments to drop their programs
Mike Pence's troubles mixing biz with social issues
Indiana corporate leaders cheered governor's tax cuts but jeered his curbs on gay rights, abortions
Donald Trump to pick Indiana Gov. Mike Pence for VP
The presumptive GOP nominee has selected Indiana's conservative governor to fill out the bottom of the ticket
"Pokemon Go" leads players to sex offender home
The location-based cellphone game has a "Pokestop" at the outdoor sign for Sunny Acres, a 72-acre California ranch that includes sex offenders among its residents
Cops: Man curses police, shoots Ind. officer's home
CBS affiliate WTTV reports the suspect has previously been arrested by the officer
Possible Trump VP choices head to Indiana
Trump is in Indianapolis after a Wednesday meeting with Indiana Gov. Mike Pence
Evan Bayh launches comeback bid for Senate seat in Indiana
Bayh previously held the Senate seat from 1999 until 2011 and served as governor of Indiana before that
Air Force searches for Indiana airman missing in Italy
Staff sergeant vanished last week after attending cookout near his base
Judge blocks Ind. law that would have banned genetic abnormality abortions
Federal judge ruled that Indiana does not have the authority to limit a woman's reasons for ending a pregnancy
Fmr. IU student gets probation; rape charges dropped
John Enochs, a former Indiana University student, spent one day in jail and pleaded guilty to a battery charge; he was initially charged with two counts of felony rape
Feds arrest Indianapolis-area teen accused of trying to join ISIS
FBI agents arrested 18-year-old as he tried to board a bus from Indianapolis to New York, where he was to fly to Morocco and on to territory controlled by ISIS
Indiana girl killed in summer camp lightning strike
Little girl, 11, died when lightning toppled a tree onto a cabin she was inside at a southeastern Indiana summer camp
Molestation charge for man arrested before LA Pride
James Howell is accused of having sex with a 12-year-old just weeks before he was apprehended with guns and ammo in California
Cops: Killing spree suspect inspired by "The Purge"
Police say the teen suspect referred to the 2013 horror movie starring Ethan Hawke, in which crime becomes legal for one night each year
Trump secretly switched to different plane in Turkey amid Iran threat
Ahead of a flight from Turkey, he secretly left Air Force One and was moved to another plane with the help of a catering truck, according to a source.
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Trump claims control of Strait of Hormuz as stalemate deepens
Stalemate between two countries deepens as President Trump mirrors Iran's demand for compensation and claims U.S. controls the Strait of Hormuz
White House asked DOJ about new Reflecting Pool case against David Hearn
Earlier this month, however, federal prosecutors moved to dismiss the case, citing new information that the damage was caused by a "botched installation" by a contractor, not vandalism.
Wisconsin's Democratic showdown and more primary races to watch today
South Carolina Republicans will choose a successor for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham's seat, and Minnesota's Senate primary is another battle between moderate and progressive Democrats.
U.S. military operations killed 153 civilians last year, Pentagon says
The Pentagon has acknowledged that U.S. military operations killed more than 150 civilians in 2025. The count did not include any deaths from airstrikes on boats in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean.
U.S. Marine veteran freed from Russian prison after nearly 4 years
A U.S. Marine veteran from Massachusetts who has been held in Russia for more than four years on disputed charges has been released.
Social Security adds 14 conditions to fast-track disability list
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
Rescuers race to find Colombia earthquake survivors as death toll rises
Over 1,100 homes were destroyed when Colombia was struck by its strongest earthquake on record.
Video of Arkansas trooper punching 18-year-old draws calls for investigation
Alisa Hackett, 18, was pulled over for speeding and alcohol possession when she was tackled to the ground and punched.
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Powerful storms slam Midwest, leave nearly 1 million without power
Nearly 1 million customers in the Midwest were without power as perilous thunderstorms and extreme wind gusts pummeled the region on Tuesday.
Trump administration bars use of Medicaid funds for some youth transgender care
Medicaid said it won't pay for gender-affirming surgeries or hormones for transgender minors.
High school football player finds venomous snake inside helmet he was wearing
The Maumelle High football player wore the helmet for nearly an hour and was fortunate he wasn't bitten, animal services director Chris Davis said.
Trump Media sells $100,000 Truth Social data access, drawing scrutiny
Customers are paying up to $100,000 a month for faster access to Truth Social posts from President Trump and other top users of the social media platform.
Play video games? You, too, could become an air traffic controller
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is touting the success of a campaign targeting video gamers to train as air traffic controllers.
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Trump Media sells $100,000 Truth Social data access, drawing scrutiny
Customers are paying up to $100,000 a month for faster access to Truth Social posts from President Trump and other top users of the social media platform.
Play video games? You, too, could become an air traffic controller
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is touting the success of a campaign targeting video gamers to train as air traffic controllers.
Social Security adds 14 conditions to fast-track disability list
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
Is your career "rusting out"? Here's what that means, and how to spot it.
Many employees feel their employers don't value them and that they're not contributing as much as they could, a workplace poll finds.
Are humanoid robots ready to scrub your kitchen? Not quite.
Startup companies are now starting to test their humanoid robots for home use, but experts said wider adoption will take years.
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U.S. military operations killed 153 civilians last year, Pentagon says
The Pentagon has acknowledged that U.S. military operations killed more than 150 civilians in 2025. The count did not include any deaths from airstrikes on boats in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean.
Trump administration bars use of Medicaid funds for some youth transgender care
Medicaid said it won't pay for gender-affirming surgeries or hormones for transgender minors.
Trump Media sells $100,000 Truth Social data access, drawing scrutiny
Customers are paying up to $100,000 a month for faster access to Truth Social posts from President Trump and other top users of the social media platform.
White House asked DOJ about new Reflecting Pool case against David Hearn
Earlier this month, however, federal prosecutors moved to dismiss the case, citing new information that the damage was caused by a "botched installation" by a contractor, not vandalism.
DOJ office says Trump's outside advisers can be shielded by executive privilege
Trump's outside advisers may now be protected from future congressional and legal investigations, according to a new opinion from the Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel.
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Doctor on Fauci's COVID-era revealed texts
Republican senators this week released 11 new text messages from Dr. Anthony Fauci's government phone in 2021 as part of the investigations into his handling of the COVID pandemic. In the texts, he discussed the potential risks and benefits of the vaccine for pregnant women. Dr. Serena Chen, an OB-GYN and the director of advocacy at CCRM Fertility of New Jersey, has more.
Trump administration bars use of Medicaid funds for some youth transgender care
Medicaid said it won't pay for gender-affirming surgeries or hormones for transgender minors.
Social Security adds 14 conditions to fast-track disability list
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
Farm linked to cyclosporaisis outbreak went years without FDA inspection
The FDA has long fallen short of legally required inspection targets, and foreign inspections fell further last year amid agency layoffs.
As Medicare pays less for cataract surgery, doctors turn to moneymaking lasers
More cataract patients, wanting not only restored but improved vision, are paying extra for their doctors to use a laser when a scalpel would do.
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What to know about Wednesday's total solar eclipse
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 will cross the Northern Hemisphere on Wednesday, Aug. 12, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See when and where it will be visible.
Perseid meteor shower reaches peak viewing on Wednesday night
The Perseid meteor shower is the best viewing all year, according to NASA.
Rescuers race to find Colombia earthquake survivors as death toll rises
Over 1,100 homes were destroyed when Colombia was struck by its strongest earthquake on record.
Zelenskyy says Russia using North Korean missiles in Ukraine
Russia and North Korea have been collaborating in the offensive against Ukraine since 2024.
Congo Ebola death toll tops 2,000 in fastest spreading outbreak on record
At least 2,000 people have died among the confirmed cases in Congo's Ebola outbreak that is the fastest-spreading on record, according to the latest government data.
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Graceland celebrates "Elvis Week"
"Elvis Week" kicked off at Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee, on Aug. 8 and runs until Aug. 16, marking Elvis Presley's death. Alicia Dean, the longtime marketing and promotions specialist for Elvis Presley Enterprises, joins with more.
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader takes on Broadway
Reece Weaver, whose exit from the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders on the show "America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders" left viewers shocked, exclusively announced on "CBS Mornings" that she is making her Broadway debut. She talks about the transition, why she made the decision and what it was like to start rehearsals.
Jury selection begins in Tupac Shakur trial
Nearly 30 years after the killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, jury selection is underway for the man charged in connection with the murder, Duane "Keffe D" Davis. Celebrity attorney Chris Melcher joins CBS News to discuss.
Riley Green talks upcoming album
Country music star Riley Green joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his upcoming album, "That's Just Me," which is set for release in mid-September.
Meet Paw Patrol look-alike contest winners
The winners of a Paw Patrol look-alike contest join "CBS Mornings" ahead of the "Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie" which premieres Aug. 14.
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Duffy on new tech for air travel safety
Top transportation officials were at Newark Airport on Tuesday for the installation of a new radar system designed to help controllers prevent runway incidents. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave spoke with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy about the new technology.
Wall Street targets $500B for AI
Nvidia scored an astounding $500 billion in financing for artificial intelligence, backed by Wall Street's top power brokers and firms. Puck founding partner and industry journalist William D. Cohan weighs in on the AI boom and data center construction.
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.
Are humanoid robots ready to scrub your kitchen? Not quite.
Startup companies are now starting to test their humanoid robots for home use, but experts said wider adoption will take years.
Zuckerberg wants open source AI
Facebook co-founder and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg argues that artificial intelligence should be open source to improve accessibility. CNET reporter Katelyn Chedraoui has more on what the philosophy of open source technology means in the AI era.
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What to know about Wednesday's total solar eclipse
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 will cross the Northern Hemisphere on Wednesday, Aug. 12, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See when and where it will be visible.
Protecting 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. (Originally broadcast April 26, 2026.)
Genetically altered beagles offer hope for dog lovers with allergies
Matt Walker, a geneticist and the CEO of Kindred Companion Sciences, joins "CBS Mornings" with his gene-altered beagle, Bailey, to discuss creating future options for people with severe pet allergies.
Most detailed images taken of sun's surface revealed
Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
Bezos, DiCaprio set up massive wildlife fund
Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos have announced a $200 million fund set to protect species on the brink of extinction. Carter Evans has the story.
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More healthcare testimony in Clancy trial
Healthcare workers who treated Lindsay Clancy's postpartum mental health concerns are back on the stand Tuesday in her murder trial. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has the latest.
Lindsay Clancy's psychiatrist back on stand
Lindsay Clancy's psychiatrist, Dr. Jennifer Tufts, is back on the stand Monday as the Massachusetts murder trial enters its third week. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
Man who allegedly arranged Tupac Shakur's 1996 killing is on trial in Las Vegas
The man who prosecutors say orchestrated the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur, Duane "Keffe D" Davis, is on trial almost 30 years after the drive-by shooting in Las Vegas.
2 killed in New York Harbor boat capsize
The captain of a boat that overturned in New York Harbor was charged with reckless endangerment. Twelve people were saved, but a mother and her 5-month-old daughter died. Michael George reports.
Family of murdered photographer wonders if his killer acted alone
Joe Shymanski, a, well-known Washington D.C. photographer, was murdered and dismembered in 2023. His ex-wife's former boyfriend, Brandon Holbrook, was convicted in the case. Shymanski's family still wonders if anyone else was involved.
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What to know about Wednesday's total solar eclipse
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 will cross the Northern Hemisphere on Wednesday, Aug. 12, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See when and where it will be visible.
Perseid meteor shower reaches peak viewing on Wednesday night
The Perseid meteor shower is the best viewing all year, according to NASA.
Most detailed images taken of sun's surface revealed
Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
SpaceX rocket booster slams into moon, creating crater that could be 16 feet deep
The impact wasn't visible to the naked eye, but photos are expected to come from a lunar satellite at a later time.
Russian Soyuz brings three home after 8 months at space station
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
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.
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.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
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Analysis of Tuesday's key primary races
CBS News political director Fin Gómez breaks down some of the key primary races unfolding on Tuesday as voters cast ballots in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Alabama, Connecticut, Vermont and South Carolina.
Some fishers lure sharks into shallow waters
Shark fishing videos caused concern this summer in New Jersey, as some people lured big sharks close to swimmers. Tom Hanson has the story.
Doctor on Fauci's COVID-era revealed texts
Republican senators this week released 11 new text messages from Dr. Anthony Fauci's government phone in 2021 as part of the investigations into his handling of the COVID pandemic. In the texts, he discussed the potential risks and benefits of the vaccine for pregnant women. Dr. Serena Chen, an OB-GYN and the director of advocacy at CCRM Fertility of New Jersey, has more.
Race against time after Colombia earthquake
The worst earthquake on record hit Colombia on Monday, measuring a magnitude of 7.4. Colombia's new president, Abelardo de la Espriella, said at least 181 people are dead, with hundreds more missing. Lilia Luciano reports from Colombia.
Thunderstorms cause major travel delays
Storms in the Midwest caused widespread travel troubles on Tuesday. More than 7,000 flights were delayed or canceled, with the biggest backlogs in Chicago and New York. Kris Van Cleave reports from Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey, and Rob Marciano has the forecast.