Biden-Harris campaign to boost diversity outreach with expanded campaign
The campaign's outreach programming will target specific constituencies each day in battleground states this week.
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27 GOP ex-lawmakers back Biden on first day of RNC
The list includes former Senator Jeff Flake of Arizona and former Congressman Charlie Dent of Pennsylvania.
Battleground Tracker: Republicans see U.S. as better off now than 4 years ago
And after the Democratic convention, Biden has solidified Democratic support, according to the latest CBS News poll.
Could the U.K.'s Boris Johson get along with Joe Biden?
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and President Trump have a good relationship. So what if Joe Biden takes over? Almost certainly, says CBS News contributor Simon Bates in this week's "London Calling."
Biden says he would shut U.S. down if scientists recommend it
Biden has previously said he would implement a nationwide mandate to wear masks in public.
Trump slams Democratic National Convention
President Trump and the Republican Party are preparing their arguments to voters ahead of next week's convention. CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Joel Payne and CBS News political analyst Leslie Sanchez join Lana Zak to discuss.
Biden rebukes Trump's presidency as GOP preps for convention
President Trump is expected to deliver his acceptance speech for the Republican nomination at the White House next week. This follows Joe Biden's acceptance of his party's nomination with a scathing rebuke of the president. Ben Tracy reports.
DeJoy testifies: Dems focus on mail voting, GOP interested in USPS funding
Louis DeJoy testified before a Senate panel amid concerns about whether the Postal Service will be able to process the increased numbers of mail-in ballots expected in the general election.
Paving the way for Kamala Harris' nomination
California Senator Kamala Harris made history this week by becoming the first woman of color to accept the Democratic nomination for vice president. A recent article by Associated Press national race and ethnicity writer Kat Stafford explores how generations of Black women cleared a path for Harris' achievement. Stafford joined CBSN to discuss her reporting.
Trump campaign reacts to DNC
It's President Trump's turn to make his case to the American people that he deserves another four years when the Republican National Convention kicks off next week. His Democratic rival Joe Biden laid out his own vision in a speech speech at the DNC last night. Tim Murtaugh, communications director of the Trump campaign, joined CBSN to explain how the president plans to approach the RNC.
Trump slams Biden as he accepts nomination
President Trump took aim at Joe Biden on the final day of the Democratic National Convention. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joins CBSN with that plus more on the charges against former Trump adviser Steve Bannon and the controversy surrounding the U.S. Postal Service.
Final takeaways from the 2020 DNC
The 2020 Democratic National Convention concluded last night with what many are calling the biggest speech of Joe Biden's long political career. CBS News political contributors and Democratic strategists Joel Payne and Antjuan Seawright join CBSN with their final takeaways from the convention.
Political analysts on Biden's DNC speech
Joe Biden accepted the Democratic nomination for president, after a lineup of speakers attested to the former vice president's character and his career. CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Lynda Tran and CBS News political analyst and Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez joined CBSN to recap the final night of the DNC.
Full text and video: Joe Biden's DNC speech
"May history be able to say that the end of this chapter of American darkness began here tonight as love and hope and light joined in the battle for the soul of the nation," Biden said.
Impact of Joe Biden’s acceptance speech, DNC
“Face the Nation” moderator Margaret Brennan joins “CBS This Morning” to talk about Joe Biden's acceptance speech, Steve Bannon's arrest and the upcoming Republican National Convention.
Joe Biden accepts presidential nomination
After nearly 50 years of public service, former Vice President Joe Biden accepted the Democratic presidential nomination Thursday night. Speaking to a mostly empty room, he promised to recapture the soul of the nation and be an "ally of the light" if elected. Ed O’Keefe reports.
Teen who bonded with Biden over stutter delivers DNC speech
"About a few months ago, I met him in New Hampshire and he told me we are members of the same club. We stutter," Brayden Harrington said.
Takeaways from the Democratic National Convention
Many of the most powerful speeches were delivered by everyday Americans.
Recapping DNC night 4
Joe Biden officially accepted the Democratic presidential nomination during the final night of the Democratic National Convention, delivering a speech where he vowed to unify the country if elected. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe; CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns; CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Lynda Tran; and CBS News political analyst Leslie Sanchez join Elaine Quijano to discuss.
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Biden accepts Democratic nomination, vowing to unite country
"Here and now, I give you my word: If you entrust me with the presidency, I will draw on the best of us, not the worst," Biden said.
Teen speaks at DNC about bond with Biden
Brayden Harrington, 13, spoke at the DNC about how he bonded with Joe Biden because they both have a stutter. "He told me that we were members of the same club -- we stutter," Brayden said. Watch his remarks.
Biden vows "this is a battle we win" in DNC speech
Joe Biden accepted the Democratic nomination for president in a 20-minute speech on Thursday night. He called the election a "battle for the soul of America." Watch his full speech.
Hunter and Ashley Biden at DNC
Joe Biden's children, Hunter and Ashley, introduced him before he accepted the Democratic nomination for president on Thursday night and also paid tribute to their late brother Beau. Watch their introduction.
Buttigieg praises Biden in DNC speech
In his speech at the Democratic National Convention, Pete Buttigieg praised his former rival, Joe Biden, for his early support for marriage equality. "Love makes my marriage real, but political courage made it possible -- including that of Joe Biden, who stepped out ahead of even this party when he said that marriage equality should be the law of the land," Buttigieg said. Watch his speech.
DNC tribute to Beau Biden
On the fourth night of the Democratic National Convention, the Democrats paid tribute to Joe BIden's son Beau, who died in 2015. Beau Biden served in the Delaware National Guard and served as state attorney general until 2015. Watch the tribute.
Trump orders "total and complete blockade" of sanctioned oil tankers in Venezuela
President Trump's declaration comes as the administration heaps pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
Nick Reiner being charged with first-degree murder in parents' deaths
Officials in Los Angeles held a news conference about the killings of Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner, who were found dead in their home Sunday.
House won't vote on health care tax credit extension, angering GOP moderates
An 11th-hour effort by moderate Republicans to put an extension on the floor for a vote failed Tuesday night.
Brown shooting investigators release new "enhanced" footage of person of interest
In several zoomed-in videos police say were captured on the East Side of Providence approximately two hours before the shooting, the person of interest is seen walking on a sidewalk and looking around.
Hegseth won't release video of U.S. "double tap" strike that killed 2 survivors
Democrats have called on the Pentagon to release the full video of the "double-tap" U.S. strike that killed two survivors who were alive after an initial strike.
Trump doubles number of countries facing travel bans or restrictions
President Trump on Tuesday more than doubled the list of countries subject to his travel ban or to heavy restrictions, bringing the total number of nations affected to 39.
Judge denies request to temporarily block construction of White House ballroom
A federal judge in Washington, D.C., put limits on what construction crews can do on the project over the next two weeks.
Epstein offered advice to billionaire facing accusation of sexual impropriety
Recently released emails document Jeffrey Epstein's involvement in Leon Black's personal affairs.
Trump says he'll deliver prime-time address to the nation on Wednesday
President Trump said he will deliver an address live to the nation Wednesday at 9 p.m.
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House won't vote on health care tax credit extension, angering GOP moderates
An 11th-hour effort by moderate Republicans to put an extension on the floor for a vote failed Tuesday night.
Jared Kushner's private equity firm backs out of Paramount's bid for Warner Bros.
The exit came a week after Paramount Skydance made its $108.4 billion all-cash offer to Warner Bros. Discovery.
Former top vaccine official sues Trump administration over her firing
Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo succeeded Anthony Fauci in leading the vaccine research division at the National Institutes of Health.
Hegseth won't release video of U.S. "double tap" strike that killed 2 survivors
Democrats have called on the Pentagon to release the full video of the "double-tap" U.S. strike that killed two survivors who were alive after an initial strike.
Measles outbreaks worsen in South Carolina, Arizona and Utah
Nationally, the measles case count is nearing 2,000 for a disease that has been considered eliminated in the U.S. since 2000, a result of routine childhood vaccinations.
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Jared Kushner's private equity firm backs out of Paramount's bid for Warner Bros.
The exit came a week after Paramount Skydance made its $108.4 billion all-cash offer to Warner Bros. Discovery.
Millions of Hyundai and Kia owners can get free repairs from settlement
Automakers Hyundai and Kia have reached a settlement with dozens of states over anti-theft technology in models of their vehicles.
These are the most popular internet services of 2025, as AI gains traction
Global internet traffic rose 19% this year as people rely more on tech for daily communication and entertainment, a new report finds.
FIFA slashes some World Cup ticket prices after global fan backlash
FIFA slashed the price of some World Cup tickets following a worldwide backlash, with some final seats available for $60.
Family of late Zappos CEO alleges mysterious will is a "scam"
The family of Tony Hsieh, who died at 46, is disputing a will that emerged in 2025, allegedly from a Pakistani man with no ties to the businessman.
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Capitol replaces statue of Robert E. Lee with civil rights icon Barbara Rose Johns
The U.S. Capitol has begun displaying a statue of a teenaged Barbara Rose Johns as she protested poor conditions at her segregated Virginia high school.
House won't vote on health care tax credit extension, angering GOP moderates
An 11th-hour effort by moderate Republicans to put an extension on the floor for a vote failed Tuesday night.
Trump orders "total and complete blockade" of sanctioned oil tankers in Venezuela
President Trump on Tuesday called for a "total and complete blockade" on all sanctioned oil tankers that enter or depart Venezuela, as the administration heaps pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
Former top vaccine official sues Trump administration over her firing
Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo succeeded Anthony Fauci in leading the vaccine research division at the National Institutes of Health.
Hegseth won't release video of U.S. "double tap" strike that killed 2 survivors
Democrats have called on the Pentagon to release the full video of the "double-tap" U.S. strike that killed two survivors who were alive after an initial strike.
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Measles outbreaks worsen in South Carolina, Arizona and Utah
Nationally, the measles case count is nearing 2,000 for a disease that has been considered eliminated in the U.S. since 2000, a result of routine childhood vaccinations.
He made his brothers see a cardiologist. Each had advanced heart disease.
Kevin Murray was his family's health watchdog. His vigilance helped his brothers "avoid a real catastrophe."
Millions of Americans could see health plan costs double as ACA credits vanish
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
Vaccine vote signals turbulence for immunization policy, public trust
Clinicians and epidemiologists warn the decision could unravel decades of progress and expose newborns to a deadly, preventable disease.
Botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart products includes 51 babies in 19 states
Health officials say an infant botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart baby formula has been expanded to include all illnesses reported since the company began production in 2022.
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Trump orders "total and complete blockade" of sanctioned oil tankers in Venezuela
President Trump on Tuesday called for a "total and complete blockade" on all sanctioned oil tankers that enter or depart Venezuela, as the administration heaps pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
Bondi suspects reportedly trained where Islamist separatists have been for years
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said that the terror attack on Jewish people at Bondi Beach was "motivated by ISIS ideology."
Dinosaur tracks showing "herds moving in synchrony" found in Italy
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
Video shows couple trying to stop Bondi attackers: "Bravery and selflessness"
Newly revealed video footage shows a couple in their 60s trying to stop the gunmen right before the attack on a Hanukkah celebration at Australia's Bondi Beach.
Woman's phone found over 2 years after she vanished in wilderness
A missing woman's phone has been found in Australia's Tasmanian wilderness more than two years after she disappeared, police said.
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Reporter details dinner with Reiner family
The Hollywood Reporter's Steven Zeitchik wrote an article detailing a dinner he had with Rob, Michele, Nick and his sister Romy Reiner at the Toronto International Film Festival 10 years ago. Zeitchik says, in hindsight, the conversations he had with them sheds light on a "dark dynamic" within the family. Zeitchik joined CBS News to discuss.
Nick Reiner will not be in court today due to medical reasons, attorney says
Nick Reiner, who is being held in connection with the murder of his parents Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, will not be in court on Tuesday due to medical reasons, his attorney said.
Matt Rife tackles holiday chaos in new show
Comedian Matt Rife is known for poking fun at everything and everyone. Now, he's taking on Santa. He joins "CBS Mornings" to preview his new Netflix special, "Matt Rife: Unwrapped - A Christmas Crowd Work Special."
Storied career of "the king of country music"
George Strait, known as "the king of country music," has racked up more than 60 number one hits and the most certified platinum albums of any country artist. "CBS Mornings" takes a look back at the Kennedy Center honoree's storied career.
Hugh Jackman, Kate Hudson on "Song Sung Blue"
Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson are starring in one of this year's most anticipated movies, "Song Sung Blue," which is based on the real-life story of Mike and Claire Sardina. They join "CBS Mornings" to discuss their upcoming roles.
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Local pushback grows against AI data centers
A frenzy of development to support the artificial intelligence boom is prompting pushback from communities who say they don't want data centers in their backyards. Technology journalist Jacob Ward joins CBS News to discuss.
These are the most popular internet services of 2025, as AI gains traction
Global internet traffic rose 19% this year as people rely more on tech for daily communication and entertainment, a new report finds.
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.
How computers in classrooms impact students
Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath, a neuroscientist and director at LME Global, joins "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" to discuss his new book "The Digital Delusion," where he examines the impact of increased reliance on computers in classrooms. Horvath also talks about his recent article in The Free Press, a Paramount publication.
Spotify says it's investigating after thousands of users report outages
Tens of thousands of Spotify users reported outages on Monday, with some saying they had lost access to their playlists.
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Dinosaur tracks showing "herds moving in synchrony" found in Italy
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
Fossil footprints in Bolivia reveal dinosaurs' awkward attempts to swim
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
CEO of genetics firm says parents have a right to choose unborn child's traits
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
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Police ask public for help on Brown gunman
Police in Providence, Rhode Island, are asking the public for more help as the manhunt continues for the shooter who opened fire at Brown University over the weekend. CBS News' Anna Schecter and Katrina Kaufman report.
Early details on Nick Reiner murder charges
Los Angeles officials announced Tuesday that Nick Reiner will be charged with two counts of first-degree murder for the deaths of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner. CBS News' Adam Yamaguchi reports on what we know. Then, retired FBI special agent Mary Ellen O'Toole and CBS News legal contributor Caroline Polisi break down the charges.
Nick Reiner being charged with first-degree murder in parents' deaths
Officials in Los Angeles held a news conference about the killings of Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner, who were found dead in their home Sunday.
Brown shooting investigators release "enhanced" footage of person of interest
In several zoomed-in videos police say were captured on the East Side of Providence approximately two hours before the shooting, the person of interest is seen walking on a sidewalk and looking around.
Nick Reiner will not be in court today due to medical reasons, attorney says
Nick Reiner, who is being held in connection with the murder of his parents Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, will not be in court on Tuesday due to medical reasons, his attorney said.
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Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
"Wet lava ball" exoplanet may have an atmosphere, evidence shows
Super-Earth TOI-561b is about 40 times closer to its host star than Mercury is to the sun.
NASA says Maven spacecraft that was orbiting Mars has gone silent
NASA has lost contact with a spacecraft that's been orbiting Mars for more than a decade.
Black hole spotted blasting winds at 130 million miles per hour
The European Space Agency said that the black hole inside the spiral galaxy NGC 3783 has the mass of 30 million suns.
3-man crew undocks from space station, wrapping up 8-month stay
Russian Soyuz crews are now spending eight months aboard the space station instead of six to stretch supplies and lower costs.
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Homes swamped after levee breach in Washington
Overnight, a levee was breached on the White River in Pacific, Washington, after days of heavy rain and flooding in the region. Carter Evans reports.
Louisiana immigration crackdown continues
Border Patrol agents have been making arrests as an immigration crackdown in Louisiana continues. CBS News' Kati Weis has more.
South Carolina confirms 138 cases of measles
South Carolina's Department of Health has confirmed 138 reported cases of measles. The outbreak began in October. Dr. William Schaffner, professor of infectious diseases for Vanderbilt Medical Center, joins CBS News to discuss.
Why one woman is cutting back on holiday spending
Lori Peloso looks forward to giving gifts every Christmas, but for the New Jersey mom, this year was different. Peloso made a decision to spend time with friends and family and not money on gifts. Elaine Quijano reports.
Heroes praised after deadly Bondi Beach shooting
The first funerals are being held for the 15 people killed in the mass shooting on Australia's Bondi Beach. They'd been celebrating the first night of Hanukkah. As Anna Coren reports, it's a story of heroism, as well.