Biden struggles early in presidential debate with hoarse voice
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Recapping the first 2024 Biden-Trump debate
Thursday night, voters watched as President Biden meandered and stumbled through answers that amplified concerns about his age while former President Donald Trump said a lot of things that weren't true. CBS News' Jarred Hill, Weijia Jiang, Taurean Small and Olivia Rinaldi recap the first 2024 presidential debate between the two candidates.
Recap of Biden and Trump's first 2024 debate
Get highlights, key takeaways and analysis of President Biden and former President Donald Trump's first presidential debate of the 2024 election, hosted by CNN, on Thursday night. Watch special post-debate coverage, featuring original reporting and interviews, on CBS News 24/7.
Reviewing Trump and Biden's debate claims
CBS News reviewed claims made by President Biden and former President Donald Trump during the first 2024 presidential debate on Thursday. CBS News' Major Garrett breaks down two fact-checks from the CBS News Confirmed team.
Undecided voters in North Carolina on debate
CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang spoke with five voters --- three undecided, one President Biden supporter, and one supporter of former President Donald Trump -- in Raleigh, North Carolina, about their reactions to the first 2024 presidential debate. Here's what they had to say.
Political strategists on Trump-Biden debate
Democratic political strategist and CBS News political contributor Joel Payne and communications manager and former Marco Rubio campaign strategist Terry Sullivan give insight into how presidential candidates prepare for debates, share takeaways from the first 2024 debate between President Biden and former President Donald Trump, and talk about what's next for the 2024 campaign cycle.
Undecided voters frustrated by debate
CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang spoke with five voters -- three undecided, one Biden supporter and one Trump supporter -- in Raleigh, North Carolina about their reactions to the first 2024 presidential debate. Here's what they had to say.
Marco Rubio reacts to Trump-Biden debate
Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida, a potential Trump running mate, spoke to CBS News late Thursday after the first 2024 presidential debate. The Republican senator weighed in on former President Donald Trump's performance, and addressed issues and policies discussed throughout the CNN-hosted debate.
Biden calls Trump a liar after debate
President Biden delivered brief remarks to supporters at a watch party after Thursday's debate with former President Donald Trump. "I can't think of one thing he said that was true," said Mr. Biden of Trump's answers during the debate, adding that he needs to "beat this guy."
Trump, Biden tear into each other's records
President Biden and former President Donald Trump tore into each other's records during Thursday night's presidential debate, hosted by CNN. CBS News' Robert Costa and John Dickerson discuss how the candidates handled their responses.
Fact-checking Biden-Trump debate
CBS News fact-checked some of the claims President Biden and former President Donald Trump made during Thursday's presidential debate. CBS News' Major Garrett breaks down three quick fact-checks.
Campaign sources react to Biden-Trump debate
CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa spoke with campaign officials from both parties to discuss the performance of President Biden and former President Donald Trump in Thursday's presidential debate.
Biden struggles with hoarse voice in debate
President Biden struggled with a hoarse and raspy voice throughout the first 2024 presidential debate with former President Donald Trump. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes spoke with Biden campaign officials, who said the president has had a cold for the past few days.
Former Obama writer on Biden-Trump debate
In a historic first, a sitting U.S. president will debate his predecessor Thursday night. David Litt, former Obama speechwriter, joins CBS News to preview the event. Then, campaign reporter Nidia Cavazos shares what she's been hearing from Latino voters in Las Vegas ahead of the debate.
How Biden and Trump differ on immigration
Immigration is one of the major topics expected to be addressed during Thursday night's presidential debate. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez explains how each candidate plans on tackling the issue.
Dickerson on what to watch in 1st 2024 debate
President Biden and former President Donald Trump will face off for 90 minutes Thursday night with no audience, no prepared notes allowed and their mics muted when it's not their turn to speak. CBS News chief political analyst explains what to look for. Then, CBS News' Fin Gómez and Aaron Navarro join with more from the debate venue.
Rep. Byron Donalds previews first 2024 debate
What can voters expect from former President Donald Trump at Thursday night's presidential debate? Trump ally and Florida Republican Rep. Byron Donalds joins "America Decides" for a preview.
The first presidential debate of 2024 is tonight. Here's what to know.
The details on the moderators, where it's happening and how to watch the first 2024 presidential debate between Biden and Trump.
How to watch the first presidential debate between Biden and Trump
The countdown is on for the first head-to-head debate of 2024 between President Biden and former President Donald Trump.
Issues that could come up at 1st 2024 debate
President Biden and former President Donald Trump are expected to tackle several issues important to voters during Thursday night's debate. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent, Camilo Montoya-Galvez and Shawna Mizelle walk through some of them.
Biden, Trump foreign policy plans in 2nd term
With wars raging in Gaza and Ukraine, foreign policy is expected to come up in Thursday night's debate. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan joins with more.
Biden, Trump to go after each other's records
President Biden and former President Donald Trump are set to face off in the first 2024 presidential debate on Thursday night. Political strategists Ashley Etienne and Matt Gorman, and CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett, join "America Decides" with analysis.
How voters are watching the first 2024 debate
Millions across the U.S. are expected to tune into Thursday night's presidential debate. But how exactly will they be watching this historic event? CBS News campaign reporter Taurean Small has the answer.
How close is 2024 race before 1st debate?
CBS News is learning more about how each candidate is performing in the battleground states ahead of Thursday night's debate. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto has the latest.
Biden campaign official looks ahead to debate
President Biden touched down in Georgia on Air Force One earlier Thursday for the first 2024 debate. He spent the week preparing at Camp David. Quentin Fulks, principal deputy manager for the Biden campaign, joins "America Decides" to preview the faceoff with former President Donald Trump.
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Iran says U.S. "crossed the point of no return" with attacks on ports
President Trump insists the ceasefire with Iran remains in effect despite an exchange of attacks that Tehran says "crossed the point of no return."
Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
Virginia Supreme Court tosses out congressional map that favored Democrats
The congressional redistricting referendum was passed by Virginia voters last month and would have given Democrats a more favorable map.
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The Pentagon's release of files might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
Trump ally Farage says elections mark "historic shift in British politics"
One U.K. lawmaker says big election losses for the ruling Labour Party and its main rivals show the de-facto two-party system is "not just dying, it is dead."
Canvas back online after cyberattack hit learning platform for U.S. schools
A system that thousands of schools and universities use was offline due to a cyberattack.
Employers added 115,000 jobs in April, blowing past forecasts
Hiring once again exceeded forecasts, with employers adding far more than the projected gains of 65,000.
A blocked camera, a 13-minute gap: Details emerge on WHCD attack
A CBS News visual investigation is revealing new details of an alleged assassination attempt on President Trump at this year's White House Correspondents' Dinner.
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Virginia Supreme Court tosses out congressional map that favored Democrats
The congressional redistricting referendum was passed by Virginia voters last month and would have given Democrats a more favorable map.
Deputy who killed Black man at grandma's home convicted of homicide
Trial jurors said they couldn't agree on the more serious charge of murder, prompting the judge to declare a mistrial on that count.
Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
Employers added 115,000 jobs in April, blowing past forecasts
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Kirk Moore, the Oklahoma principal who tackled a gunman, sits down with CBS News for a network exclusive interview airing Monday on "CBS Mornings."
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U.S. trade court rules against Trump's 10% tariffs
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Trump ally Farage says elections mark "historic shift in British politics"
One U.K. lawmaker says big election losses for the ruling Labour Party and its main rivals show the de-facto two-party system is "not just dying, it is dead."
Virginia Supreme Court tosses out congressional map that favored Democrats
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Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see"
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Accused WHCD shooter seeks to disqualify Pirro, Blanche because they attended event
Attorneys for accused White House Correspondents' Dinner shooter Cole Allen asked a judge to disqualify Jeanine Pirro and other senior Justice Department leaders from the case because they were present during the incident.
USPS proposal would allow handguns to be sent through the mail
The Justice Department argues the patchwork of state laws around guns makes it difficult to take them across state lines for lawful purposes like target shooting, hunting and self-defense.
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Tracking hantavirus cases tied to cruise ship
Global health officials are working to track down passengers who departed a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship weeks ago, including multiple Americans. Meanwhile, for the first time on Thursday, President Trump addressed the response to the deadly outbreak. Tom Hanson has the latest on the cruise ship and Dr. Celine Gounder breaks down what to know about the virus.
5 states monitoring hantavirus ship passengers
After almost a full day of sailing, the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship is slowly closing in on its destination, about 600 nautical miles away from Spain's Canary Islands. Tom Hanson has more details, and Dr. Jon LaPook has more about the virus.
What we know about hantavirus cases tied to deadly cruise ship outbreak
Health officials have identified at least eight confirmed or suspected cases of hantavirus tied to an outbreak on the M/V Hondius cruise ship.
5 states monitoring passengers who departed ship stricken by hantavirus
American passengers who left the MV Hondius cruise ship in April are being monitored for hantavirus in at least five states, health officials said.
Snack mixes recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination
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Trump ally Farage says elections mark "historic shift in British politics"
One U.K. lawmaker says big election losses for the ruling Labour Party and its main rivals show the de-facto two-party system is "not just dying, it is dead."
Massive 11,000-carat ruby unearthed by miners in Myanmar
State-run media reported that the newly found rough ruby was discovered in mid-April, just after the traditional New Year festival.
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Iran says U.S. "crossed the point of no return" with attacks on ports
President Trump insists the ceasefire with Iran remains in effect despite an exchange of attacks that Tehran says "crossed the point of no return."
Bear kills woman in Japan, 2 more fatal attacks suspected
Japan confirmed the first fatal bear attack of 2026 after a record 13 deaths last year.
Volcano erupts in Indonesia, killing at least 3 hikers, police say
Three hikers in an off-limits area died in an eruption of Indonesia's Mount Dukono volcano, police said.
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Ben Abraham on his rise in music
Australian musician Ben Abraham has worked with multiple singers, from Sara Bareilles to Ben Platt. The singer-songwriter speaks to "CBS Mornings" about the highs and lows of his music journey and how he hopes he can "make a difference" through his art.
Dana White breaks down UFC 328
UFC president and CEO Dana White joins "CBS Mornings" to break down UFC 328, which is being held this weekend. The main event features undefeated champion Khamzat Chimaev defending his middleweight belt against former champion Sean Strickland.
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Exclusive preview of "I Will Find You"
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Online learning platform Canvas hacked
The online learning platform Canvas, which is used by 30 million students around the world, was hacked Thursday in a massive cyberattack. The platform is used by thousands of schools, including major universities. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Canvas back online after cyberattack hit learning platform for U.S. schools
A system that thousands of schools and universities use was offline due to a cyberattack.
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.
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Google unveils screenless Fitbit
Fitness trackers started as devices for measuring workouts, but now they are designed for 24/7 monitoring and the passive collection of health data. Fitbit announced its latest device, called the Fitbit Air, to compete with other screenless trackers like the Whoop. Tech journalist Lexi Savvides joins CBS News with more.
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Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
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Trump administration fires board overseeing National Science Foundation
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A CBS News visual investigation reveals new details in an alleged assassination attempt on President Trump at this year's White House Correspondents' Dinner.
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President Trump has insisted for days that a peace deal with Iran is close. But on Thursday he said "it might not happen, but it could happen any day." The uncertainty comes as gas prices in the U.S. continue to rise due to the conflict. Nancy Cordes reports.
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