Longtime CBS newsman Bob Schieffer offers his thoughts on how the 2016 presidential campaign is shaking out
Longtime CBS newsman Bob Schieffer offers his thoughts on how the 2016 presidential campaign is shaking out.
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For a long time it looked like Hillary Clinton would glide to the Democratic presidential nomination, but Bernie Sanders is making a race out of it
For a long time it looked like Hillary Clinton would glide to the Democratic presidential nomination, but Bernie Sanders is making a race out of it. The Vermont senator won the New Hampshire Democratic primary handily Tuesday and both candidates are gearing up for a long campaign. Nancy Cordes has more.
How will the race to the White House change after the "first in the nation" primaries?
How will the race to the White House change after the "first in the nation" primaries? John Dickerson, CBS News political director and anchor of "Face the Nation," has more on that.
Businessman Donald Trump picked up his first-ever political victory Tuesday, winning the New Hampshire Republican primary
Businessman Donald Trump picked up his first-ever political victory Tuesday, winning the New Hampshire Republican primary. Major Garrett has more on the convincing result.
Before winning the New Hampshire Democratic primary, Sen. Bernie Sanders shot some hoops with his sons and grandchildren in Concord
Before winning the New Hampshire Democratic primary, Sen. Bernie Sanders shot some hoops with supporters in Concord. Sanders' elementary school basketball team won the Brooklyn borough championship.
CBS News' Bob Schieffer has covered 11 presidential campaigns and has learned a lot along the way
CBS News' Bob Schieffer has covered 11 presidential campaigns and has learned a lot along the way. He retired months ago, but couldn't stay away as campaign 2016 gets underway. He describes what he loves about the primaries, as well as some of his best memories and advice.
An escaped pig wanted to get in on the election fun Tuesday, showing up at a New Hampshire voting precinct
An escaped pig wanted to get in on the election fun Tuesday, showing up at a New Hampshire voting precinct. Police couldn't corral the pig and eventually the owner came out and got it. No word yet on which candidate got the pig's vote.
After Donald Trump called fellow Republican candidate Ted Cruz a "p*ssy," the question arises: has he finally gone too far?
After Donald Trump called fellow Republican candidate Ted Cruz a "p*ssy," the question arises: has he finally gone too far? CBS News contributor Frank Luntz joins CBSN on whether or not Trump is presidential candidate material.
If John Kasich comes in second in New Hampshire primary, what does that mean for him going forward? Kasich's senior national adviser Tom Rath joins CBSN to discuss
If John Kasich comes in second in New Hampshire primary, what does that mean for him going forward? Kasich's senior national adviser Tom Rath joins CBSN to discuss.
Ted Cruz is responding after Donald Trump called him a "p*ssy"
Ted Cruz is responding after Donald Trump called him a "p*ssy." What did he have to say? CBSN's Contessa Brewer has more.
Scholastic News is providing a kid's-eye view of the political process with 20 kids on assigment tracking the 2016 presidential candidates
Scholastic News is providing a kid's-eye view of the political process with 20 kids on assigment tracking the 2016 presidential candidates. Julianna Goldman caught up with these junior journalists on the campaign trail.
Taking in his 11th New Hampshire primary, CBS News correspondent emeritus Bob Schieffer notes that the campaigns will be different after this "first in the nation" primary
Taking in his 11th New Hampshire primary, CBS News correspondent emeritus Bob Schieffer notes that the campaigns will be different after this "first in the nation" primary.
CBS News political director and anchor of "Face the Nation" John Dickerson offers insight into what the results in New Hampshire mean going forward in the race for the White House
CBS News political director and anchor of "Face the Nation" John Dickerson offers insight into what the results in New Hampshire mean going forward in the race for the White House.
In Iowa, the Democratic presidential frontrunners finished within a fraction of each other
In Iowa, the Democratic presidential frontrunners finished within a fraction of each other. But that doesn't seem likely to happen again in the Granite State. Bernie Sanders, the senator from neighboring Vermont, is projected to run away with Tuesday's primary. Nancy Cordes reports.
The Republican presidential field will likely get smaller after Tuesday's New Hampshire primaries
The Republican presidential field will likely get smaller after Tuesday's New Hampshire primaries. According to the most recent polls, Donald Trump is expected to claim victory. Trump gave voters one more thing to consider Monday night when he made headlines, once again, reports Major Garrett.
The latest poll shows Donald Trump holding a double-digit lead on his Republican rivals in New Hampshire
The latest poll shows Donald Trump holding a double-digit lead on his Republican rivals in New Hampshire. John Kasich, Marco Rubio, Jeb Bush and Ted Cruz are in a race for second. Trump clashed with them and even members of the audience during a GOP debate Saturday. Trump joins "CBS This Morning" from Manchester, New Hampshire, to discuss his campaign and rivals.
Norah O'Donnell asks Barbara and Jeb Bush whether it's true that former president George H.W. Bush has thrown his shoe at the TV while watching debates
Norah O'Donnell asks Barbara and Jeb Bush whether it's true that former president George H.W. Bush has thrown his shoe at the TV while watching debates. This is Mrs. Bush's first TV interview since the start of Jeb's presidential campaign. Watch the full story.
The ex-Florida governor and his mother spoke with CBS News Thursday in New Hampshire
Jeb Bush is looking for a comeback after finishing sixth in the Iowa caucuses. The ex-Florida governor and his mother, former first lady Barbara Bush, spoke with CBS News Thursday in New Hampshire. It was her first TV interview since the campaign started. Norah O'Donnell reports.
The former first lady tells Norah O'Donnell about her relationship with George H. W. Bush and how they've kept their marriage strong over 71 years
In her first TV interview since son Jeb Bush started his presidential campaign, the former first lady tells Norah O'Donnell about her relationship with George H. W. Bush and how they've kept their marriage strong over 71 years.
In an interview with Norah O'Donnell for "CBS This Morning," Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush discusses his "comeback plan" and his GOP opponents
In an interview with Norah O'Donnell for "CBS This Morning," Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush discusses his "comeback plan" and his GOP opponents.
With about a week until the Iowa caucuses, a new CBS News poll shows Donald Trump with a solid lead in the Hawkeye State
With about a week until the Iowa caucuses, a new CBS News poll shows Donald Trump with a solid lead in the Hawkeye State. Face The Nation moderator John Dickerson breaks down the "battleground tracker" numbers with CBSN's Contessa Brewer.
The magazine calls Trump a "political opportunist," a "huckster," and a "menace to American conservatism"
Donald Trump faces a new challenge from the right, with the National Review, a leading conservative magazine, putting out a manifesto "Against Trump" that's signed by 22 Republican and Tea Party figures. The magazine calls Trump a "political opportunist," a "huckster," and a "menace to American conservatism." In response, the Republican Party dropped the National Review as a co-partner of a debate in Houston next month. Major Garrett reports.
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Four Americans, including Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian, were released in a landmark prisoner swap with Iran Saturday; after five months of waiting, panda lovers finally got to see Bei Bei the baby panda up close and in person Saturday
In the home stretch to the Iowa caucuses, Republican presidential candidates are looking for any way to set themselves apart from their competitors
In the home stretch to the Iowa caucuses, Republican presidential candidates are looking for any way to set themselves apart from their competitors. Donald Trump and Ted Cruz continued their war of words Saturday while establishment candidates Marco Rubio, Chris Christie and Jeb Bush went at each other. Julianna Goldman reports.
A new poll shows Hillary Clinton leads Bernie Sanders by just three points among likely voters in Iowa
A new poll shows Hillary Clinton leads Bernie Sanders by just three points among likely voters in Iowa. In New Hampshire, Sanders leads Clinton by four points. On the Republican side, the Iowa poll shows Ted Cruz leading Donald Trump by four points, but Trump has a 16-point lead in New Hampshire. The GOP race remains volatile, but two distinct plotlines are emerging. Trump and Cruz are battling for supremacy in Iowa, and Marco Rubio and Jeb Bush are fighting to be the mainstream alternative. Major Garrett reports.
Survivors of Sept. 2 boat strike were waving before second attack, sources say
Two people who survived a U.S. attack on an alleged drug boat were waving overhead before they were killed in a now-controversial second strike, according to two sources.
Russia targets Ukraine with massive drone attack amid diplomatic talks
Russia launched a huge attack on Ukraine overnight as the country marked Armed Forces Day on Saturday, Ukraine's air force said.
CDC panel votes to stop recommending birth dose of hepatitis B vaccine
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with members appointed by RFK Jr., voted to change longstanding recommendations on the hepatitis B vaccine.
Supreme Court to decide constitutionality of Trump's birthright citizenship order
The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
National Guard member is "slowly healing" after D.C. shooting, governor says
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey said the family expects Andrew Wolfe to be in acute care for another two to three weeks.
Protesters arrested after smearing food on case holding England's Crown Jewels
Four protesters have been arrested after splattering food on the case of a diamond-encrusted crown at the Tower of London.
Indiana House GOP advances 9-0 congressional map, sending plan to state Senate
President Trump has led the charge to create more GOP-friendly congressional districts in the 2026 midterm elections.
Minnesota officials saw signs of massive fraud even before COVID hit
In July 2019, Minnesota state officials spotted early signs of fraud that would eventually siphon away more than $1 billion in taxpayer money, sources told CBS News.
Here's where minimum wage increases are set to kick in next year
Minimum wages are set to rise in 22 U.S. states and 66 cities and counties next year, even as the federal baseline wage remains at $7.25.
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Trump's birthday added to list of free days at national parks; MLK Day, Juneteenth removed
The change to the schedule comes shortly after the Trump administration announced new fees for non-resident visitors.
Prominent U.S. playwright arrested in Japan for alleged ecstasy smuggling
Japanese officials said Jeremy O Harris, known for his Tony-nominated "Slave Play," was arrested on the island of Okinawa on Nov. 16.
National Guard member is "slowly healing" after D.C. shooting, governor says
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey said the family expects Andrew Wolfe to be in acute care for another two to three weeks.
When a Lowe's store cat disappeared, staff pulled out all the stops to find her
When Francine the cat went missing from her Richmond, Virginia, store, employees determined she must have wandered onto a freight truck bound for a distribution center 85 miles away in North Carolina.
Report finds Afghanistan mission was "two-decade long effort fraught with waste"
The final report this week from the special inspector general for Afghanistan identified $26 billion in waste, fraud, and abuse in U.S. reconstruction spending in Afghanistan since 2009.
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For Gen Zers, finding work after college is often a painful slog
"It's very discouraging," said one young job-seeker as employers pull back on hiring entry-level workers.
Here's where minimum wage increases are set to kick in next year
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Officials expand probe into Waymo over robotaxis driving around buses
Federal regulators are investigating multiple Texas incidents in which the robotaxis drove around stopped school buses.
Trump touts $20 trillion in new U.S. investments, but numbers don't add up
President Trump's claims of a historic multitrillion-dollar investment surge don't match federal data or the administration's own numbers.
Elon Musk's X fined $140 million for violating EU transparency rules
European regulators said X breached transparency rules under the Digital Services Act, a sweeping EU law intended to protect internet users.
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U.S., Ukrainian officials will meet again Saturday on peace plan
The officials in a joint statement said they made progress on creating a security framework for postwar Ukraine and are urging Russia to commit to peace.
Survivors of Sept. 2 boat strike were waving before second attack, sources say
Two people who survived an early September U.S. attack on an alleged drug boat were waving overhead before they were killed in a now-controversial second strike, according to two sources.
Report finds Afghanistan mission was "two-decade long effort fraught with waste"
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Supreme Court to decide constitutionality of Trump's birthright citizenship order
The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
Indiana House GOP advances 9-0 congressional map, sending plan to state Senate
President Trump has led the charge to create more GOP-friendly congressional districts in the 2026 midterm elections.
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Artist who fought for diagnosis turns incurable cancer journey into art
Nardiz Cooke was immediately transfixed by the mask she wore while receiving treatment for late-stage cancer.
CDC panel votes to stop recommending birth dose of hepatitis B vaccine
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with members appointed by RFK Jr., voted to change longstanding recommendations on the hepatitis B vaccine.
Could pets be next for weight loss drugs? Here's what to know about a study.
A clinical study into weight loss drugs for pets just launched, with results from the trial expected by next summer.
CDC panel to vote Friday on hepatitis B vaccine for newborns
The CDC's vaccine advisory panel meets Thursday and Friday to discuss recommendations for the hepatitis B vaccine and the schedule of childhood shots.
12 ex-FDA leaders criticize claims made by agency's current vaccine chief
The former officials said the FDA's plans to revamp how certain life-saving vaccines are handled would "disadvantage the people the FDA exists to protect, including millions of Americans at high risk from serious infections."
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Nobel laureate Maria Corina Machado to travel to Oslo for peace prize
Maria Corina Machado has been living in hiding in Venezuela since the 2024 presidential election.
11 killed, including 3 children, in shooting at a South African bar
Over a dozen people were wounded and taken to the hospital, the South African Police Services said in a statement.
Protesters arrested after smearing food on case holding England's Crown Jewels
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Prominent U.S. playwright arrested in Japan for alleged ecstasy smuggling
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Russia targets Ukraine with massive drone attack amid diplomatic talks
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Prominent U.S. playwright arrested in Japan for alleged ecstasy smuggling
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Frank Gehry, renowned architect, dies at age 96
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2026 Golden Globes nominees to be revealed on "CBS Mornings"
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Waymo says its cars are better at avoiding crashes
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Elon Musk's X fined $140 million for violating EU transparency rules
European regulators said X breached transparency rules under the Digital Services Act, a sweeping EU law intended to protect internet users.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
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