What to know about Kamala Harris
President Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential nominee after announcing he is exiting the 2024 race. Ed Gordon looks at her life and career.
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A look at Biden's political career
President Biden's announcement to drop out of the 2024 presidential race marked a historic moment in his decades-long career in politics. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett takes a look back.
Chris Murphy on Biden ending reelection bid
Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut says he believes Americans will be surprised by the Vice President Kamala Harris they will see in the next few weeks and months. He joins CBS News to talk about President Biden's decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race and more.
How Kamala Harris would change the 2024 race
Vice President Kamala Harris has emerged as the front-runner to become the Democratic nominee for president. "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan discusses how Harris would change the 2024 presidential election if she's selected as the party's nominee.
Inside Biden's decision to drop out of race
President Biden made his decision to end his 2024 reelection campaign within the last 24 hours leading up to his historic announcement on Sunday. CBS News' Nancy Cordes, Scott MacFarlane and John Dickerson has more on Mr. Biden's decision and Vice President Kamala Harris emerging as the front-runner to become the Democratic presidential nominee.
Endorsements pour in for Harris from Congress
CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports on Democratic lawmakers and others who are throwing their support behind Vice President Kamala Harris following President Biden's decision to end his campaign. And Democratic strategist Joel Payne joined CBS News to discuss some of the mechanics at play inside the party.
New details on what led to Biden decision
CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has new reporting on what led to President Biden's decision to end his reelection campaign and what happened after Biden's announcement.
Rep. Adam Smith on Biden decision to drop out
Rep. Adam Smith, the ranking Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee, told CBS News that the potential elevation of Vice President Kamala Harris to the top of the Democratic ticket "jolts the campaign in a way that it needs to be jolted" following President Biden's decision to end his reelection bid.
Political strategists on Biden decision
Republican strategist Terry Sullivan and Democratic strategist Joel Payne joined CBS News to react to President Biden's decision to end his reelection campaign and the potential matchup between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.
Trump says next debate should be on Fox News
Former President Donald Trump posted on social media Sunday that, in the wake of President Biden's decision to leave the 2024 race, this fall's presidential debate should be on Fox News instead of ABC. Norah O'Donnell anchored CBS News' special report on Biden's decision to end his reelection campaign.
Sen. Peter Welch on Biden decision to drop out
Sen. Peter Welch, a Democrat from Vermont who had called on President Biden to leave the 2024 race, said he's not endorsing any candidate right now when asked if he would back Vice President Harris for the White House. Biden announced Sunday he's ending his reelection campaign.
Biden's brother on decision to drop out
One of President Biden's two younger brothers, Frank Biden, said in his opinion the president's health "absolutely" played a role in his decision to end his 2024 campaign. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.
Obama not endorsing Vice President Harris yet
Former President Barack Obama's statement on President Biden's decision to end his reelection campaign noticeably didn't include an endorsement for Vice President Kamala Harris. CBS News' Norah O'Donnell, Robert Costa, Ed O'Keefe, John Dickerson and Margaret Brennan have more on that.
What we know about Biden decision to drop out
President Biden announced Sunday he is ending his reelection campaign and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris for the Oval Office. Norah O'Donnell anchored CBS News' special report.
Rep. Jim Himes on Biden decision to drop out
Rep. Jim Himes, the ranking Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, called for President Biden to drop out of the 2024 presidential race following Biden's NATO press conference. He joined CBS News to discuss Biden's Sunday decision to end his reelection bid.
Trump reacts to Biden decision to drop out
Former President Donald Trump spoke by phone with CBS News' Robert Costa about President Biden's decision to end his reelection campaign. Trump called it a shock to the country and that he wasn't sure if Vice President Kamala Harris would be the Democratic nominee.
Election laws and Biden's decision to drop out
President Biden's decision to end his reelection campaign leads to questions about election law and the ability for the Democratic Party's nominee to appear on ballots in all 50 states. David Becker, executive director of the Center for Election Innovation and Research, joined CBS News to talk about that.
Congress reacts to Biden decision to drop out
Democrats and Republicans in Congress are voicing their opinions on President Biden's decision to end his reelection campaign, with several Democrats endorsing Vice President Harris and Republicans like House Speaker Mike Johnson calling for Biden to resign. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
Harris statement on Biden decision to drop out
Vice President Kamala Harris said she would do everything in her power to unite the Democratic Party and the country in her effort to defeat former President Donald Trump after President Biden decided to end his reelection campaign and endorse her for the White House. CBS News' Nancy Cordes, Ed O'Keefe, Robert Costa and Margaret Brennan have more.
The historic nature of Biden's decision
President Biden's decision to end his reelection campaign is a historic one for many reasons. CBS News' Robert Costa has more on that.
Klobuchar on Biden decision to end campaign
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, a Democrat from Minnesota, joined CBS News to share her thoughts on President Biden's historic decision to end his reelection campaign and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for the White House.
Obama, Trump Jr., others react to Biden news
Former President Barack Obama and others are reacting to President Biden's decision to end his 2024 campaign and endorse Vice President Harris for president. CBS News' Norah O'Donnell, Robert Costa, Ed O'Keefe and Margaret Brennan have more.
Read Biden's letter announcing his withdrawal from the presidential race
President Biden announced his decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race in a letter addressing the American people. Read it here.
Coons gets emotional speaking about Biden
Sen. Chris Coons, who serves President Biden's home state of Delaware, got choked up while speaking about the president's connection to the state. Coons called Biden, "The greatest Delawarian in our history."
Sen. Chris Coons on Biden's legacy
Sen. Chris Coons, from President Biden's home state of Delaware, joined CBS News to react to President Biden's historic decision to end his reelection campaign.
U.S. officials' response to Alex Pretti shooting causes anger among some at DHS
"When we gaslight and contradict what the public can plainly see with their own eyes, we lose all credibility," one DHS official said.
Bovino, some Border Patrol agents set to leave Minneapolis
Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino and some of his agents are expected to soon leave the Minneapolis area, two sources tell CBS News.
Visual investigation of Minnesota shooting at odds with official statements
Bystander videos verified by CBS News show the scene from multiple angles before and during the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.
Private jet crashes at Maine airport; 6 on board presumed dead, police say
The police in Bangor, Maine, said all six people on a private business jet are presumed dead after the plane crashed in a snowstorm at Bangor International Airport.
Walz: Trump agrees to consider reducing federal surge in Minnesota
Gov. Tim Walz says that he and President Trump shared a phone call Monday morning, during which he says the president agreed to consider a reduction of federal immigration enforcement forces in Minnesota following the second fatal shooting of a resident by federal agents.
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Some Border Patrol agents in Alex Pretti shooting had body cams, officials confirm
Two U.S. officials tell CBS News some of the Border Patrol agents involved in the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis had body cameras. Also on Monday, President Trump and Gov. Walz both confirmed they are in conversation about scaling down the federal surge in Minnesota.
U.S. carrier strike group enters Middle East region after Iran warning
The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group has crossed into Central Command, the Middle East region that includes Iran, a U.S. official told CBS News.
Ye, formerly Kanye West, reveals brain injury, apologizes for antisemitic remarks
In a full-page ad in the Wall Street Journal, Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, revealed that the right frontal lobe of his brain was injured in a car accident 25 years ago.
What Trump officials say and what videos show in Alex Pretti's killing
Federal agents shot and killed a Minnesota ICU nurse in south Minneapolis on Saturday.
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Bovino, some Border Patrol agents set to leave Minneapolis
Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino and some of his agents are expected to soon leave the Minneapolis area, two sources tell CBS News.
Tax season starts today. Here's when you'll get your refund in 2026.
The IRS started accepting tax returns on Jan. 26. Here's everything you need to know about getting your tax refund.
Winter storm brings warnings about heart attack risk of shoveling snow
Cardiologists say shoveling snow can increase a person's risk of experiencing a heart attack.
Ye, formerly Kanye West, reveals brain injury, apologizes for antisemitic remarks
In a full-page ad in the Wall Street Journal, Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, revealed that the right frontal lobe of his brain was injured in a car accident 25 years ago.
Bettors wagered millions on expected snowfall across the U.S.
This weekend's snowstorm could prove to be lucrative for some online bettors.
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Tax season starts today. Here's when you'll get your refund in 2026.
The IRS started accepting tax returns on Jan. 26. Here's everything you need to know about getting your tax refund.
Bettors wagered millions on expected snowfall across the U.S.
This weekend's snowstorm could prove to be lucrative for some online bettors.
Google to pay $68 million over allegations it eavesdropped on users
Class-action lawsuit alleged that Google's voice assistant illegally recorded and shared private conversations with advertisers.
Feds yank contracts with Booz Allen Hamilton after Trump tax leak
Treasury Department ends contracts with consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton after a former contractor leaked tax returns, including info for President Trump.
X and Grok AI users can still digitally undress people without consent
As the European Union announces an investigation, the Grok chatbot tells CBS News, "Yes, tools like me should face meaningful regulation."
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Senators continue to press for answers over death of Renee Good
Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee said the Justice Department's "refusal to investigate is a complete abdication of responsibility."
Bovino, some Border Patrol agents set to leave Minneapolis
Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino and some of his agents are expected to soon leave the Minneapolis area, two sources tell CBS News.
American Dennis Coyle marks 1 year of detention in Afghanistan
Dennis Coyle, 64, was abducted from his Kabul apartment last year and has been held in near-solitary confinement by the Taliban.
Walz: Trump agrees to consider reducing federal surge in Minnesota
Gov. Tim Walz says that he and President Trump shared a "productive" phone call Monday morning, during which he says the president agreed to consider a reduction of federal immigration enforcement forces in Minnesota.
Feds yank contracts with Booz Allen Hamilton after Trump tax leak
Treasury Department ends contracts with consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton after a former contractor leaked tax returns, including info for President Trump.
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Winter storm brings warnings about heart attack risk of shoveling snow
Cardiologists say shoveling snow can increase a person's risk of experiencing a heart attack.
Heart failure threatened her pregnancy. A first-of-its-kind procedure saved it.
Cassandra King was thrilled to be pregnant after years of fertility struggles and multiple miscarriages. Then a sudden cardiac event threatened everything.
Loss of measles-free status would be "cost of doing business," new CDC deputy says
After a year of ongoing measles outbreaks that have sickened more than 2,400 people, the United States is poised to lose its status as a measles-free country.
Measles cases surge in South Carolina as U.S. risks elimination status
An infectious disease physician and former CDC official said he does not "have faith" that the U.S. is "handling measles very well."
Tylenol not linked to autism, new study shows
A review of studies published in The Lancet found no link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism, contradicting the Trump administration's recent claims.
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American Dennis Coyle marks 1 year of detention in Afghanistan
Dennis Coyle, 64, was abducted from his Kabul apartment last year and has been held in near-solitary confinement by the Taliban.
X and Grok AI users can still digitally undress people without consent
As the European Union announces an investigation, the Grok chatbot tells CBS News, "Yes, tools like me should face meaningful regulation."
Cyclist knocked off bike by kangaroo, recovers to win Tour Down Under
Jay Vine was knocked from his bike when two large kangaroos bounced onto the road on a high speed section.
Israel says remains of last hostage recovered from Gaza
Israel's military says the remains of Ran Gvili, the last person whose body was taken hostage into Gaza, have been recovered.
Lightning injures 89 at rally for former Brazilian President Bolsonaro
Lightning struck near a rally of supporters of Brazil's former far-right president Jair Bolsonaro in Brasilia, injuring 89 people, according to the fire department.
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Ye, formerly Kanye West, reveals brain injury, apologizes for antisemitic remarks
In a full-page ad in the Wall Street Journal, Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, revealed that the right frontal lobe of his brain was injured in a car accident 25 years ago.
Sundance Film Festival leaving Park City, Utah
After more than 40 years, the Sundance Film Festival is leaving its longtime host of Park City, Utah, and heading to Boulder, Colorado. Sarah Horbacewicz reports.
The adventures of Lauren Hutton, the original supermodel
As the face of Revlon, Lauren Hutton – called a "believable beauty" – became the highest-paid model in history, and still holds the record for most cover appearances on American Vogue. She talks about her adventurous life of no regrets.
The adventures of Lauren Hutton
She didn't set out to be a model, or an actress, and several agencies rejected the gap-toothed Lauren Hutton, before Eileen Ford gave her a shot. As the face of Revlon, Hutton became the highest-paid model in history, and still holds the record for most cover appearances on American Vogue. She talks with Anthony Mason about her adventurous life of no regrets – from living among the bushmen of the Kalahari, to a near-fatal motorcycle accident in 2000. Even of the low points she says, "I'd do it again in a second."
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including the iconic Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani.
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Google to pay $68 million over allegations it eavesdropped on users
Class-action lawsuit alleged that Google's voice assistant illegally recorded and shared private conversations with advertisers.
X and Grok AI users can still digitally undress people without consent
As the European Union announces an investigation, the Grok chatbot tells CBS News, "Yes, tools like me should face meaningful regulation."
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.
Microsoft says outage affecting several services has been resolved
Microsoft services were down for thousands of users, according to tracking service Downdetector.
Snapchat's parent company settles lawsuit
Snapchat's parent company, Snap Inc., settled a lawsuit surrounding allegations of social media addiction burdening users. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
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Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
Cow develops technique to scratch herself
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
Dogs can learn by eavesdropping: study
Have you ever wondered if your dog is eavesdropping on you? A new study published in the Journal of Science found that some dogs are not only listening, but are also learning words. Lead scientist Dr. Shany Dror joins CBS News to discuss.
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Walz: Trump agrees to consider reducing federal surge in Minnesota
Gov. Tim Walz says that he and President Trump shared a "productive" phone call Monday morning, during which he says the president agreed to consider a reduction of federal immigration enforcement forces in Minnesota.
"Narco sub" sinks with more drugs aboard after record cocaine haul seized
Police were assisted by the navy and air force, as well as the U.K. and U..S authorities, in difficult weather conditions.
Latest news on Alex Pretti shooting
Homeland Secretary Kristi Noem claimed Alex Pretti attacked Border Patrol officers before he was fatally shot in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This comes as more Trump administration officials react to the incident. CBS News' Lana Zak and Natalie Brand report.
Political strategists on Pretti shooting
Political strategists Kristian Ramos and Rina Shah join CBS News with their reactions to Border Patrol killing Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Differing accounts of Alex Pretti shooting
The federal government's accounts of the most recent shooting in Minneapolis, Minnesota, involving immigration officials, appear to clash with evidence emerging. CBS News' Lana Zak has more.
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Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
More on Virgin Galactic all-female space crew
Virgin Galactic is sending an all-female research team to space. Kellie Gerardi, who is leading the crew, joins "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" to discuss the goals of the mission.
NASA's Artemis II mission clears big hurdle
Inch by inch, NASA's Artemis II moon rocket lumbered along its four-mile commute from the Vehicle Assembly Building to launch pad 39-B. Mark Strassmann is at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida with more.
NASA hauls Artemis II moon rocket to launch pad for February flight
Four Artemis II astronauts plan to fly around the moon and back next month, traveling farther from Earth than any humans before them.
NASA begins Artemis II rollout to launchpad
NASA is beginning its rollout of its Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft as preparations for the Artemis II mission enter their final stage.
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Thousands in South without power after storm
A thick coating of ice brought down trees and electrical lines in the southern U.S., knocking out power for hundreds of thousands. Meanwhile, the winter storm upended air travel. CBS News' Nicole Valdes and Olivia Rinaldi report.
Snow still falling in New England
Lingering snow from this weekend's massive winter storm is still falling in parts of New England Monday. At least 12 deaths have been attributed to the weather event. CBS News Philadelphia meteorologist Andrew Kozak has a look at the forecast and CBS News correspondent Tom Hanson reports from Boston.
Inside the hearings over ICE Minnesota
Minnesota state and local officials are trying to argue in court that the federal deployment of immigration agents in Minneapolis is illegal. Two separate hearings Monday will focus on the ongoing surge in the state, one weighing whether the Trump administration's operations are constitutional and another looking at evidence related to the killing of Alex Pretti. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman reports.
What's expected of Tom Homan in Minneapolis?
The White House has announced it is sending border czar Tom Homan to Minneapolis following the fatal Border Patrol shooting of Alex Pretti over the weekend. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
Update on Pretti killing, White House response
37-year-old Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse, was shot and killed by U.S. Border Patrol on Saturday in Minneapolis. CBS News' Lana Zak, Nancy Cordes and Katrina Kaufman have more.