Winners & losers of Democratic debate round 2
Chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss who came out on top at Wednesday night's Democratic debates and why Joe Biden has "a lot of work to do."
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Gillibrand attacks Biden op-ed
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand attacked former Vice President Joe Biden for an op-ed he wrote in 1981 about tax breaks for child care. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN from Detroit with more from last night's Democratic debate.
Voters react to latest Democratic debate
Voters in key battleground states New Hampshire, South Carolina and Iowa are reacting to the Democratic presidential candidates' performances in the latest debate. CBS News campaign reporters Nicole Sganga, LaCrai Mitchell and Adam Brewster join CBSN with details..
Biden battles through another debate
The 2020 candidates are hitting the campaign trail after facing off in a heated debate last night. Former Vice President Joe Biden and his moderate track record were once again the main target. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports from Detroit while Democratic strategist Lynda Tran and Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez join CBSN with a look at the highlights.
Analysis of 2nd Democratic debate
Last night's Democratic presidential debate had plenty of attacks. CBSN political contributor, Democratic strategist and CEO of Blueprint Strategy Antjuan Seawright, as well as CBSN political contributor Molly Hooper join CBSN with analysis.
Biden addresses "Joe 30330" flub
"Instead of saying 'Joe' I would've said 'text'," former Vice President Joe Biden told CBS News' Ed O'Keefe when asked what he would do over from Wednesday night's debate.
Biden: Criticism of Obama "surprised me"
Former Vice President Joe Biden says he was surprised by the criticism former President Barack Obama received from Democratic candidates at Wednesday night's primary debate in Detroit. Biden said he feels good about how his campaign is going, but would change one thing he said at the debate. Watch his remarks.
Joe Biden reacts to debate attacks
Former Vice President Joe Biden was the focus of attacks by his 2020 presidential rivals at the second debate in Detroit last night. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN to discuss how Biden is reacting.
Obama said to be unfazed by attacks at debate
A source familiar with President Obama's thinking said the former president believes "his legacy is going to be fine, that there's a staying power to it and the things under attack by this president are high water marks for the country." Washington Post chief political correspondent Dan Balz and Obama White House and Clinton 2016 campaign spokeswoman Jennifer Palmieri joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss.
2020 candidates hit battleground states
Former Vice President Joe Biden is defending the Obama administration after his rivals for the Democratic nomination criticized its record on health care and immigration in Wednesday’s presidential debate. Ed O’Keefe reports.
Biden says Trump encourages white supremacy
Former Vice President Joe Biden accused President Trump of inspiring mass shootings in Texas and Pennsylvania. As Biden spoke, the president called his speech "boring." Ed O'Keefe reports.
White House hopefuls visiting Iowa State Fair
Presidential candidates are converging on Iowa as they work to win over voters in the key battleground state. Former Vice President Joe Biden and Gov. Steve Bullock of Montana will deliver crucial soapbox speeches. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joined CBSN to discuss the candidates' strategies.
Biden links Trump to rise in white supremacy
A new poll shows former vice president Joe Biden leading the Democratic field in Iowa. On Thursday, Biden repeated his claim that President Trump encourages white supremacists. Sen. Elizabeth Warren is now in second, up 12% from where she stood with voters four months ago. Sen. Warren is also campaigning in Iowa, and was one of the first Democratic candidates to say the president is a white supremacist. Ed O’Keefe reports.
2020 candidates in Iowa for state fair
2020 presidential candidates are trying to win over voters in Iowa this weekend. Former Vice President Joe Biden leads the pack in a new poll from Monmouth University with 28% support from likely caucus-goers in Iowa. CBS News political reporter Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN from the Iowa State Fair.
John Delaney on why he's focused on Iowa
Former Congressman John Delaney has visited every county in Iowa, but is still trailing in the polls in the Democratic primary race. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns spoke with Delaney about his strategy and why Joe Biden is out in front.
Impact of Biden's "poor kids" gaffe
CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBSN to discuss Joe Biden's comment that "poor kids" are as smart as "white kids." Democratic presidential rival Julian Castro was asked about it and said he thinks Biden simply "got tripped up."
Biden launches first TV ad in Iowa
The 60-second ad will be part of a multimedia ad campaign including digital ads.
Joe Biden to campaign in New Hampshire
While most of the 2020 presidential candidates are headed to California, Joe Biden is on his way to New Hampshire this week. Associated Press political reporter Hunter Woodall joined CBSN to explain the former vice president's strategy.
2020 candidates do faith outreach in S.C.
Former Vice President Joe Biden's campaign hired a faith outreach director Thursday. He also announced new endorsements from 39 religious leaders. 2020 campaign reporter Lacrai Mitchell joins CBSN to discuss how candidates are reaching out to religious communities to gain black votes in South Carolina.
2020 presidential candidates ramp up campus outreach
As the school year kicks off, presidential candidates are looking to students to help them win the White House. This week, South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg and former Vice President Joe Biden both announced new campus outreach programs aimed at mobilizing young voters in America. CBS News 2020 campaign reporter Jack Turman joins CBSN for this edition of 2020 Daily Trail Markers.
2020 Democrats focusing on faith outreach
A number of 2020 Democratic presidential hopefuls are focusing on faith outreach in key battleground states. Michael Wear, the former director of faith outreach for President Obama's 2012 reelection campaign, joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss outreach efforts in the current campaign.
New poll shows Democrats beating Trump
New polling shows that four top Democratic candidates would beat President Trump if the election were held today. Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, and Kamala Harris all led Mr. Trump in the Quinnipiac Poll.
Woman spends $500,000 on anti-Biden ads
Shirley Shawe is spending $500,000 in personal funds on ad time in Iowa and New Hampshire to slam Joe Biden over a business dispute that negatively affected her son's language translation software company years ago. CBS News 2020 campaign reporter Bo Erickson joins CBSN with details.
Biden accused of mistelling military story
Presidential hopeful Joe Biden is on the defensive after reportedly mistelling a story on the campaign trail about a soldier's heroism. Biden reportedly told the story methodically and with great passion -- but reportedly got almost every key detail wrong. Biden is unapologetic, telling media the essence of the story -- military bravery, loss and guilt -- is true. Major Garrett reports.
Do voters care about Biden's gaffes?
Joe Biden has made a string of verbal slip-ups on the campaign trail, but as CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports, many voters in South Carolina are unbothered. She told CBSN's Reena Ninan, some think his gaffes make him more endearing.
Supreme Court says states can count mail ballots that arrive after Election Day
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count mail ballots that are cast by Election Day but arrive later, rejecting a GOP challenge to a Mississippi law.
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U.S.-Iran talks to resume after exchange of strikes, Trump says
President Trump says U.S.-Iran talks will resume, at Tehran's request, after several days of tit-for-tat strikes tested a shaky ceasefire.
Rescue teams continue to find survivors of Venezuela earthquakes
Tens of thousands of people are still presumed to be missing after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela last week.
Supreme Court won't hear Trump's appeal of E. Jean Carroll sexual abuse case
A unanimous federal jury found that a preponderance of evidence supported Carroll's claim that Mr. Trump sexually abused her.
Soccer star's wife and 2 children killed in Venezuela earthquakes, team says
The wife and two children of Argentine soccer star Lucas Trejo died after powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, his team said.
Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to fire Fed's Lisa Cook as legal case continues
The Supreme Court allowed Lisa Cook to continue in her post as a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors while legal proceedings over President Trump's attempt to fire her continue.
Former NFL star Chris Johnson says he's been diagnosed with ALS
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Putin says Ukrainian strikes on infrastructure causing "problems" for Russia
Ukraine has intensified strikes on Russia recently, targeting energy and logistics infrastructure.
Woman killed, 2 injured in series of Florida alligator attacks
Officials say people and pets should keep a safe distance away from the water to limit the chances of an alligator encounter.
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Ex-NBA players Malik Beasley, Ed Davis indicted for sports gambling
Former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis have been indicted on illegal sports gambling charges, authorities announced Monday.
Supreme Court expands presidential firing power, overturning 90-year-old ruling
The Supreme Court overturned a 90-year-old decision that allowed Congress to shield members of certain independent agencies from being fired by the president at will.
Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to fire Fed's Lisa Cook as legal case continues
The Supreme Court allowed Lisa Cook to continue in her post as a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors while legal proceedings over President Trump's attempt to fire her continue.
Teaching the Declaration of Independence with hashtags 250 years later
Educators are finding engaging ways to teach the Declaration of Independence on the 250th anniversary of its signing.
Supreme Court says states can count mail ballots that arrive after Election Day
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count mail ballots that are cast by Election Day but arrive later, rejecting a GOP challenge to a Mississippi law.
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Supreme Court expands presidential firing power, overturning 90-year-old ruling
The Supreme Court overturned a 90-year-old decision that allowed Congress to shield members of certain independent agencies from being fired by the president at will.
Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to fire Fed's Lisa Cook as legal case continues
The Supreme Court allowed Lisa Cook to continue in her post as a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors while legal proceedings over President Trump's attempt to fire her continue.
Comcast plans to split into 2 companies, spinning off NBCUniversal
Current shareholders would receive shares in both companies under the planned split, Comcast said Monday.
Gadget prices have fallen for decades. Then AI happened.
The race to build AI data centers is leading to a global shortage of memory chips, driving up the cost of personal electronics.
Trump vows immediate 100% tariff if countries levy digital services tax
Countries that tax U.S. companies offering digital products and services would immediately face a 100% tariff on their exports to the U.S., President Trump said.
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Supreme Court expands presidential firing power, overturning 90-year-old ruling
The Supreme Court overturned a 90-year-old decision that allowed Congress to shield members of certain independent agencies from being fired by the president at will.
Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to fire Fed's Lisa Cook as legal case continues
The Supreme Court allowed Lisa Cook to continue in her post as a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors while legal proceedings over President Trump's attempt to fire her continue.
Supreme Court says states can count mail ballots that arrive after Election Day
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count mail ballots that are cast by Election Day but arrive later, rejecting a GOP challenge to a Mississippi law.
Supreme Court rejects case over COVID-19 vaccine mandate for healthcare workers
The dispute arose after New York's Department of Health issued an emergency rule that required healthcare workers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Supreme Court turns away Alan Dershowitz's defamation case against CNN
The Supreme Court declined to take up former Harvard law professor Alan Dershowitz's case alleging CNN defamed him.
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Former NFL star Chris Johnson says he's been diagnosed with ALS
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Mom gets answers after fighting for diagnosis: "Something's wrong"
Michelle Williams struggled with high blood pressure and swelling for years before she was finally diagnosed with an unusual condition.
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.
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Putin says Ukrainian strikes on infrastructure causing "problems" for Russia
Ukraine has intensified strikes on Russia recently, targeting energy and logistics infrastructure.
Rescue teams continue to find survivors of Venezuela earthquakes
Tens of thousands of people are still presumed to be missing after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela last week.
Police say 5 killed, 2 arrested after shooting at German youth center
German police say 2 people are in custody and 5 were killed in a rare shooting that took place at a youth center in Stade, near Hamburg.
Soccer star's wife and 2 children killed in Venezuela earthquakes, team says
The wife and two children of Argentine soccer star Lucas Trejo died after powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, his team said.
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U.S.-Iran talks to resume after exchange of strikes, Trump says
President Trump says U.S.-Iran talks will resume, at Tehran's request, after several days of tit-for-tat strikes tested a shaky ceasefire.
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Olivia Wilde, Edward Norton on "The Invite"
Olivia Wilde and Edward Norton, stars of "The Invite" preview the film, which explores the unraveling and evolution of two very different marriages over the course of an unforgettable evening. The two discuss if they brought any of their own experiences to the movie and Wilde, who also directed the film, shares why she was initially reluctant to star in it.
Preview of "The Angry Birds Movie 3"
"CBS Mornings" exclusively reveals the trailer for "The Angry Birds Movie 3." The film stars Jason Sudeikis and debuts in theaters on Dec. 23.
Top moments from BET Awards
The 2026 BET Awards included star-studded performances, a tribute to Lauryn Hill and more. Nate Burleson reports on the night's biggest moments.
Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce wedding rumors
RoseMarie Terenzio, John F. Kennedy Jr.'s former chief of staff, talks with "CBS Mornings" about planning his secret wedding to Carolyn Bessette nearly 30 years ago, and if Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce could pull off a secret wedding as rumors swirl about their big day.
Alan Jackson gives emotional farewell concert
Five years ago, Alan Jackson shared that he has a degenerative nerve condition that affects his balance called Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, which he was first diagnosed with a decade prior.
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How trains drove American history
The transcontinental railroad changed just about everything in America: transportation, communications, commerce, cities, politics, even our perception of time. Correspondent David Pogue visits Steamtown National Historic Site, in Scranton, Pa., home to Big Boy, the biggest functioning steam train in the world, to learn how trains helped define an expansive America.
California creates AI job trend tracker
California now has the nation's first dashboard to publicly track artificial intelligence-related job trends, ones created and ones lost. As of now, early findings show no evidence of rising statewide unemployment from jobs exposed to AI. Till von Wachter, a faculty director of the California Policy Lab at UCLA, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
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.
Gadget prices have fallen for decades. Then AI happened.
The race to build AI data centers is leading to a global shortage of memory chips, driving up the cost of personal electronics.
Apple, Microsoft announce price hikes
Apple and Microsoft announced they're hiking prices for some electronic products, including computers and XBOX consoles, citing a shortage of memory chips. CNET editor-at-large Scott Stein weighs in.
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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.
Seahorses and seadragons, some of Nature's most curious creatures
Seahorses are unique ocean inhabitants with a head like a horse, a pouch like a kangaroo, a tail like a monkey, and the ability to camouflage themselves like a chameleon. They also exhibit an unconventional gender dynamic, in that the males do the work of carrying around fertilized eggs. Correspondent Conor Knighton goes in search of these fascinating fish – and their equally fascinating cousins, seadragons – at the Birch Aquarium at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in California.
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Alex Murdaugh to return to court
Alex Murdaugh is expected back in court in South Carolina on Monday for the first time since the state Supreme Court overturned his convictions for killing his son and wife. Skyler Henry reports.
Detective believes 6-year-old's mother was killed in next room while he slept
For most of his life, Reggie Reed has wondered who murdered his mother Selonia Reed decades ago in Hammond, Louisiana. A fresh look at the evidence ultimately implicated the man he called his "rock" — Reginald Reed Sr., the man who lovingly raised him.
Michigan parents charged with murder after boy found to be 250+ pounds
Two Flint Township, Michigan, parents, are facing several charges, including second-degree murder, in the death of their 7-year-old son, who was 255 pounds and abused and neglected, according to the Genesee County prosecutor.
Billionaire Leon Black testifies on Epstein
Billionaire Leon Black testified before the House Oversight Committee on Friday. After Black ended the interview, the committee issued two subpoenas. Democratic Rep. Suhas Subramanyam of Virginia, a member of the House Oversight Committee, joins "The Takeout" to discuss this and the U.S. strike on Iran.
Minnesota fraud suspect arrested in Somalia after 4 years on the run, officials say
Abdikerm Eidleh, accused of playing a key role in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme, was arrested in Somalia after more than four years, federal officials said.
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NASA prepares to launch rescue to save telescope from falling to Earth
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
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."
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High winds and heat are fueling Utah's out-of-control wildfires; Iranian drones target Bahrain after U.S. strikes Iran.
Supreme Court favors mail-in ballots
The Supreme Court ruled Monday in a 5-4 decision that mail-in ballots can be counted if they're cast by Election Day, even if they arrive afterward, crushing a Republican challenge to a Mississippi law. CBS News' Major Garrett has the latest.
Reflecting on Patrick Henry's famous speech
To celebrate 250 years of America, CBS News contributor David Begnaud shows how six top debate competitors from around the country joined together to recite parts of Patrick Henry's famous "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death" speech. The fiery address is often credited for helping push the colonies toward revolution.
Extreme heat and GLP-1 drugs
More than 10% of Americans say they use GLP-1 drugs. But experts warn some side effects from the drugs could lead to dehydration, especially in extreme heat. Nutritionist Keri Glassman explains.
Supreme Court rules on Trump's firings
The Supreme Court ruled Monday that President Trump cannot fire Fed governor Lisa Cook while legal proceedings continue, but that his firing of Federal Trade Commission member Rebecca Slaughter was lawful. CBS News' Jan Crawford and contributors Rebecca Roiphe and Jessica Levinson have the latest.