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Transcript: David Becker on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with CBS News election law expert David Becker that aired Sunday, November 8, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Gottlieb says Biden to take office at "apex" of coronavirus surge
The former FDA commissioner says the president-elect can begin formulating a plan to deal with the pandemic so he can "hit the ground running" in January.
Biden's White House win ripples across the globe
CBS News foriegn correspondent Holly Williams reports on the worldwide reaction to President-elect Joe Biden's projected victory to the White House.
Election law expert: Trump's recount strategy "likely to fail"
CBS News election law expert David Becker weighs in on the tough road ahead for the Trump campaign's legal challenges.
Manchin says radical left "scared the bejesus" out of rural voters
West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin says Democrats failed to deliver a coherent message to attract rural voters in the 2020 election.
Transcript: Pat Toomey on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Pennsylvania Senator Pat Toomey that aired Sunday, November 8, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Joe Manchin on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin that aired Sunday, November 8, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Cedric Richmond on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Biden campaign co-chair and Louisiana Congressman Cedric Richmond that aired Sunday, November 8, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Open: This is "Face the Nation," November 8
Today on "Face the Nation," an excruciating election week is over as America shatters voting records and narrowly elects its 46th president. But the 45th, so far, refuses to concede.
Trump remains quiet with Biden projected winner
CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid reports on the Trump campaign's reaction to President-elect Joe Biden's projected victory.
Cedric Richmond says "defund the police" cost Democrats seats in the House
Democrats will maintain their majority in the House, but lost seats this election.
The election's aftermath
One thing is clear from this week's presidential election results: America is a deeply, almost evenly divided country. Correspondent Martha Teichner takes a look at this divide, and what it means for our nation moving forward.
The election aftermath, and the power of the vote
One thing is clear from this week's presidential election results: America is a deeply, almost evenly divided nation, facing potential damage to our democracy, but also possessing the means to protect it
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Biden projected winner, Trump not conceding yet
Biden is projected to secure enough electoral votes needed to capture the White House.
President-elect Joe Biden declares "clear victory" and calls for unity
This is the first address Biden and Harris make after projections that they won the election.
Biden leads in Arizona but too close to call
Trump supporters in Arizona are still holding out hope, even after Joe Biden was projected to win the presidency after a victory in Pennsylvania earlier in the day. CBS News correspondent Jamie Yuccas joins CBSN to explain the feeling on the ground in Phoenix.
Trump campaign to contest election results
President Trump has no plans to concede the race to Joe Biden, his personal attorney Rudy Giuliani said Saturday, and the Trump campaign plans to continue legal challenges to the election results in numerous states. CBSN's Lana Zak spoke with CBS News campaign reporter Zak Hudak about the response.
What Kamala Harris' win means for the U.S.
When president-elect Joe Biden takes the oath of office, his running mate Kamala Harris will be the nation's first female vice president. Filmmaker Donna Zaccaro, whose mother Geraldine Ferraro ran for vice president in 1984, joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss this historic moment for Harris, and how her mother paved the way for women in politics.
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris make history
From the record voter turnout to a trailblazing result in the race for vice president, the 2020 election has made history. Historian and author of "Great Society: A New History," Amity Shlaes, joins CBSN to discuss the impact.
Trump ramps up election rhetoric
Leading up to the announcement that Joe Biden is projected to win the 2020 presidential election, President Trump ramped up his rhetoric against the election process. Former governor and attorney general of Massachusetts Bill Weld joined CBS News to discuss the president's comments.
Biden campaign responds to projected victory
CBS News is projecting that Joe Biden is the winner of the 2020 presidential election. CBSN's Lana Zak spoke with CBS News correspondent Nikole Killion who is at Biden's campaign headquarters in Wilmington, Delaware, with reaction.
Excitement and "a lot of work" for Biden team
CBS News 2020 campaign reporter Bo Erickson has been following the Biden campaign and joins CBSN from Wilmington, Delaware, with the latest reaction following Biden's projected victory in the presidential race.
Biden campaign reacts to his projected win
CBS News campaign reporter Bo Erickson joins CBSN to discuss what the Biden campaign is doing to prepare for the future following the news of President-elect Joe Biden's projected win.
Obama congratulates Biden and Harris on projected victory
Mr. Obama thanked those who volunteered for the Biden campaign and all Americans who participated in the electoral process, including "everybody who voted for the first time."
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Slow progress toward peace deal as Iran strikes ship in Strait of Hormuz
Hezbollah says Israel must withdraw forces from Lebanon and Iran strikes a ship in the Strait of Hormuz as negotiations toward a peace deal grind on.
Race to find survivors as Venezuela's earthquake death toll doubles
The twin earthquakes that hit Venezuela killed almost 600 people, and that toll is likely to keep rising as frantic rescue and recovery operations ramp up.
Billionaire Leon Black testifying before House Epstein panel
An investor who employed and was close to Jeffrey Epstein is appearing before members of Congress investigating the deceased sexual abuser.
Internal emails show how RFK Jr.'s team sought to sway CDC
A trove of emails offers a new look at how the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention navigated some of the most controversial decisions of President Trump's second term.
John Bolton expected to plead guilty to retaining classified information
Bolton is expected to agree to pay a $2.25 million fine for one count of retaining classified national security information.
U.S. team suffers first 2026 World Cup loss, heads to knockout round
The U.S. men's team had already clinched its spot in the Round of 32, the knockout round, with its 2-0 win over Australia on Friday.
Paris bans alcohol in public amid record-breaking heatwave
Authorities are attempting to reduce the pressure on hospitals as the city swelters under extreme heat.
How much water does AI really use?
The heaviest demand on America's water supply isn't data centers or AI. It's from everyday uses such as growing food, watering lawns and flushing toilets.
King Charles won't live in Buckingham Palace after $487 million renovation
The king and Queen Camilla have decided instead to continue living at nearby Clarence House, a smaller, stately home.
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John Bolton expected to plead guilty to retaining classified information
Bolton is expected to agree to pay a $2.25 million fine for one count of retaining classified national security information.
Exonerated man's widow calls settlement in yogurt shop murders "blood money"
The city of Austin agreed to a multimillion-dollar settlement to be split among four men — including to the widow and daughter of Maurice Pierce — who were wrongfully accused of murdering four teenage girls in a Texas yogurt shop.
U.S. team suffers first 2026 World Cup loss, heads to knockout round
The U.S. men's team had already clinched its spot in the Round of 32, the knockout round, with its 2-0 win over Australia on Friday.
LA investigating construction at warehouse involved in massive fire
Los Angeles building inspectors have launched an investigation into alleged unpermitted construction at a warehouse that erupted in flames last week — its second fire in two years.
Mangione's attorneys discussed possible plea deal but talks fell apart, sources say
Mangione is facing both state and federal charges for UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's murder in December 2024. He has pleaded not guilty in both cases.
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Nude portrait by Amedeo Modigliani sets record at auction
The Modigliani painting "Nu assis au collier" (Seated Nude Wearing a Necklace) sold for $63.9 million, the highest price achieved for a work by the artist sold at auction in Europe, Sotheby's said.
Apple and Microsoft are raising their prices as chip costs soar
Apple is raising the prices of some MacBooks and iPads, while Microsoft is raising Xbox prices as semiconductor costs surge.
Big Tech is all in on AI. Now all they need is customers.
Technology companies are betting trillions of dollars that consumers will open their wallets for AI services. But what if Big Tech is wrong?
Supreme Court sides with Monsanto in case over cancer risks from weedkiller
The Supreme Court ruled that Monsanto cannot be held liable under state laws for failing to warn consumers about the alleged cancer risks of its weedkiller Roundup on its label.
Fed's preferred inflation gauge hits 3-year high
Inflation continued to rise in May, with the Personal Consumption Expenditures price index rising at an annual rate of 4.1%.
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John Bolton expected to plead guilty to retaining classified information
Bolton is expected to agree to pay a $2.25 million fine for one count of retaining classified national security information.
Billionaire Leon Black testifying before House Epstein panel
An investor who employed and was close to Jeffrey Epstein is appearing before members of Congress investigating the deceased sexual abuser.
Internal emails show how RFK Jr.'s team sought to sway the CDC
A trove of emails offers a new look at how the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention navigated some of the most controversial decisions of President Trump's second term.
Judge orders DOJ to either unredact more Epstein files or explain why it can't
A judge on Thursday ordered the Justice Department to either release unredacted versions of several files on the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein or explain why it can't do so.
Hundreds of veterans snag free World Cup tickets
A program for veterans, current military and first responders secured almost 5,000 free tickets for World Cup matches.
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Internal emails show how RFK Jr.'s team sought to sway the CDC
A trove of emails offers a new look at how the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention navigated some of the most controversial decisions of President Trump's second term.
Chris Evert announces her ovarian cancer has returned
American tennis legend Chris Evert announced that her ovarian cancer had returned in a social media post Thursday.
Democrats to propose bill capping out-of-pocket Medicare costs for enrollees
Some Senate Democrats want to cap the amount beneficiaries in traditional Medicare have to pay toward care, but the move is expected to draw GOP opposition for potentially adding billions to Medicare costs.
Medicare's AI push snarls patients and doctors in errors and delays
Medicare is testing the use of artificial intelligence to preapprove several healthcare services.
Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo top 1,000, deaths surpass 250, officials say
Confirmed Ebola cases in the outbreak in eastern Congo have reached 1,003, including 254 deaths, officials said, and tracing those who've been in contact with patients remains a major challenge.
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AI helps decode new secrets from scrolls burned by Mount Vesuvius
An 18th-century archaeological dig uncovered a library of intact but charred scrolls. Their contents have been unreadable until recently.
Paris bans alcohol in public amid record-breaking heatwave
Authorities are attempting to reduce the pressure on hospitals as the city swelters under extreme heat.
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Slow progress toward peace deal as Iran strikes ship in Strait of Hormuz
Hezbollah says Israel must withdraw forces from Lebanon and Iran strikes a ship in the Strait of Hormuz as negotiations toward a peace deal grind on.
Nude portrait by Amedeo Modigliani sets record at auction
The Modigliani painting "Nu assis au collier" (Seated Nude Wearing a Necklace) sold for $63.9 million, the highest price achieved for a work by the artist sold at auction in Europe, Sotheby's said.
Iranian national U.S. sought for $3.4 billion in hacking attacks arrested
An Iranian national who is wanted by the U.S. for mass hacking attacks that caused $3.4 billion in damage was arrested in Montenegro, police there say.
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William Holden, Joseph Cotten mark bicentennial
In the lead-up to America's bicentennial in 1976, CBS aired brief segments featuring well-known figures of the time describing moments from early U.S. history. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett introduces clips featuring legendary actors William Holden and Joseph Cotten.
New NYT reporting on Taylor Swift's wedding
The New York Times is reporting that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce might tie the knot at Madison Square Garden. She has reportedly booked out the arena for the Fourth of July weekend, the rumored wedding date.
Taylor Swift wedding venue speculation fueled by MSG permit
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Essential American songs of last 250 years
For the United States' 250th birthday, Sunday Morning asked dozens of notable Americans, from Jason Alexander and Ken Burns to Misty Copeland, what they considered to be our country's essential songs. This is the Essential American Songbook: 90 contributors and 250 songs. Here's a sample.
250 essential American songs to mark nation's birthday
What are the essential American songs? Ahead of the nation's 250th birthday, we asked that question to Sunday Morning's familiar faces, from performers to artists and writers to community leaders.
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How much water does AI really use?
The heaviest demand on America's water supply isn't data centers or AI. It's from everyday uses such as growing food, watering lawns and flushing toilets.
Big Tech is all in on AI. Now all they need is customers.
Technology companies are betting trillions of dollars that consumers will open their wallets for AI services. But what if Big Tech is wrong?
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.
IBM unveils tech for higher-performance chips that use much less power
IBM has raised the curtain on semiconductor technology it says could deliver computer chips with 50 percent better performance while dramatically lowering power consumption.
U.S. aims to break AI reliance on China
The U.S. is trying to break the West's reliance on Chinese artificial intelligence supply chains with an international accord called Pax Silica. Its goal is to shore up supplies of essential components used in high-end computer chips, which power advanced AI models. CBS News coordinating producer Richard Escobedo has more.
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Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
Ancient Egyptian burial site reveals centuries of changing traditions
Human and animal remains unearthed in Egypt's Nile Delta reveal changing funerary practices over some 600 years, and the evolution of a key site itself.
Telescope snaps most detailed photo yet of Milky Way's heart
Euclid is on a mission to chart one-third of the sky in the hopes of shedding light on the enduring mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
Interstellar comet may be oldest object ever seen in solar system
Exactly where the comet 3I/ATLAS came from within the Milky Way remains a mystery.
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Luigi Mangione's lawyers discussed plea deal
Luigi Mangione's attorneys discussed a potential plea agreement before negotiations fell apart, sources said. Mangione pleaded not guilty to state and federal charges after he was arrested for allegedly killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December 2024. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has the details.
Exonerated man's widow calls settlement in yogurt shop murders "blood money"
The city of Austin agreed to a multimillion-dollar settlement to be split among four men — including to the widow and daughter of Maurice Pierce — who were wrongfully accused of murdering four teenage girls in a Texas yogurt shop.
Iranian national U.S. sought for $3.4 billion in hacking attacks arrested
An Iranian national who is wanted by the U.S. for mass hacking attacks that caused $3.4 billion in damage was arrested in Montenegro, police there say.
Lions player arrested on kidnapping charges
Terrion Arnold, a 23-year-old defensive player for the Detroit Lions and a former first-round pick and all-American at the University of Alabama, has been arrested on charges of armed robbery and kidnapping. He is denying it all. Tom Hanson reports.
Report of possible plea deal in Mangione case
Attorneys for Luigi Mangione are accusing prosecutors of trying to manipulate public opinion against him, and calling a report of a possible plea deal "troubling." CBS News' Anna Schecter has the latest.
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Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
Telescope snaps most detailed photo yet of Milky Way's heart
Euclid is on a mission to chart one-third of the sky in the hopes of shedding light on the enduring mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
Interstellar comet may be oldest object ever seen in solar system
Exactly where the comet 3I/ATLAS came from within the Milky Way remains a mystery.
Researchers find "Pink Planet" has salty clouds: "We were very surprised"
The "Pink Planet," formally known as GJ504b, was discovered in 2013 and is technically not a planet but rather a "planetary-mass companion."
NASA chief defends choice of all-male crew for Artemis III mission
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
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Luigi Mangione's lawyers discussed plea deal
Luigi Mangione's attorneys discussed a potential plea agreement before negotiations fell apart, sources said. Mangione pleaded not guilty to state and federal charges after he was arrested for allegedly killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December 2024. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has the details.
CBS News travels to southern Lebanon
CBS News traveled to southern Lebanon, visiting the ancient city of Tyre, amid fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. Holly Williams spoke with city residents about the conflict.
Search for survivors after Venezuela quakes
Dual earthquakes devastated parts of Venezuela on Wednesday. Now, emergency workers and search and rescue groups are combing through debris and fallen buildings as they look for trapped survivors. CBS News' Cristian Benavides reports.
Royals reveal personal tax bills
The British royal family started paying income tax in 1992, but this year they revealed how much they actually paid. Meanwhile, King Charles is also upending royal tradition, saying he and Queen Camilla won't live at Buckingham Palace after its nearly 10-year renovation is completed.
USMNT falls to Turkey, proceeds to Round of 32
Turkey stunned the U.S. Men's National Team in their final group match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The team will still proceed to the Round of 32 after winning the first two matches of the tournament. Former USMNT player Marcelo Balboa joins "CBS Morning News" to discuss.