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Democrats kicking off virtual convention as Biden leads Trump in latest polls; Aesha Ash makes history at NYC's School of American Ballet
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Trump and Biden attending first presidential debate; 91-year-old professor's virtual teaching goes viral during pandemic
Biden found to be "healthy," "fit" to be president, according to physical
The president said the physical went "great." But there were a couple of health issues noted by the White House physician.
CBO releases report on Biden spending bill
The Biden administration's major spending bill is one step closer to a vote in Congress as lawmakers get a report on its cost. Plus, President Biden meets with the leaders of Mexico and Canada. CBS News Radio White House correspondent Steven Portnoy, USA Today White House correspondent Courtney Subramanian and AP White House reporter Zeke Miller join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the latest.
Biden talks infrastructure bill in New Hampshire
President Biden visited an aging bridge in New Hampshire that will get repaired under the new infrastructure bill. Now, Democrats are trying to move forward with passing a major social and climate spending package. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes, Wall Street Journal political reporter Eliza Collins and Washington Post national political reporter Eugene Scott join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the latest.
Reports of political tensions in West Wing
The White House is pushing back against rumors of tension between the president and vice president's offices. CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Joel Payne spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about the issues Vice President Kamala Harris faces.
In Paris, VP Harris seeks to strengthen ties, stay out of headlines
If you were in Paris this week, you could be forgiven for not knowing that Vice President Kamala Harris was here too.
U.S. and France form new diplomatic pacts
Vice President Kamala Harris met with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Thursday, months after the U.S. struck a submarine deal with Australia that sunk a prior contract between Australia and France, angering the French. On Wednesday, Harris said the U.S. committed to joining an international climate change initiative in cooperation with France and the U.S. will support France's initiative to work with the international community to advance cybersecurity. CBS News correspondent Elaine Cobbe joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero from Paris to discuss.
Harris in France to mend relations with Paris
Vice President Kamala Harris is in France this week in an effort to mend relations with one of America's oldest allies. Relations between Paris and Washington hit a low point earlier this year due to a submarine deal signed by the U.S., the U.K. and Australia that effectively canceled a similar deal that France had already signed with Australia. CBS News correspondent Elaine Cobbe joins CBSN AM from Paris with the latest.
National politics in Virginia governor's race
Democrats in Virginia are trying to turn out the vote for gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe. President Biden took the stage in Arlington, Virginia, on Tuesday night on behalf of the Democratic contender with polls showing the race remains close between McAuliffe and Republican challenger Glenn Youngkin. The president focused part of his speech on tying Youngkin to GOP governors in the South and his relationship with former President Trump. Zach Montellaro, a state politics reporter for Politico, joined CBSN to discuss the campaign.
Harris to campaign in Virginia for McAuliffe
Former Governor Terry McAuliffe is hoping to get a big boost in the close Virginia governor's race when Vice President Kamala Harris heads to the state Thursday, and former President Barack Obama is slated to go to Virginia this weekend. Julia Manchester, a reporter for The Hill, joins CBSN AM with the latest on the race.
Kamala Harris inspires women of color as first on major party ticket
Campaign aides say Senator Kamala Harris' speech on Wednesday will deliver a vision for a more inclusive nation based on her own experiences. Nikole Killion reports.
Kamala Harris to officially accept VP nomination
Senator Kamala Harris will become the third woman to accept the vice presidential nomination during the third day of the Democratic National Convention. Ed O'Keefe has the latest on the big event.
8/25: Red and Blue
Day 2 of the 2020 Republican National Convention; Secy. of State Pompeo to appear at 2020 RNC
Democrats kick off virtual convention
Democrats are gathering this week to formally nominate Joe Biden as the party's candidate for president. This year, however, the Democratic National Convention will take place online due to the coronavirus. Ed O'Keefe has the latest.
2020 Democratic National Convention preview
Monday kicks off the 2020 Democratic National Convention amid the coronavirus pandemic. CBS News contributors Terry Sullivan and Joel Payne weigh in on what to expect. Sullivan is the former campaign manager for Senator Marco Rubio's presidential campaign. Payne is the former director of African American advertising for Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign.
Democrats prepare for unconventional convention
This week’s Democratic National Convention will be virtual for the first time in history because of the coronavirus pandemic. A recent CBS News battleground tracker poll shows Democrats like Joe Biden's choice of Kamala Harris as his running mate. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Biden and Harris call for nationwide mask order
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden is calling on all governors to implement a mask mandate for every American and his running mate Kamala Harris is criticizing the Trump administration on the coronavirus vaccine. Ed O'Keefe reports.
How the Biden-Harris ticket will impact 2020
Prominent politicians, celebrities and activists are praising Joe Biden's historic choice for a running mate. Senator Kamala Harris could become the country's first female, first Black and first South Asian American vice president, should Biden win the election. The co-founder of Black Voters Matter, LaTosha Brown, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" with more on how the Biden-Harris ticket will impact the 2020 race.
Trump attacks Harris following Biden pick
President Trump is testing out attacks against the newly-minted Biden-Harris team and trying to weaken Biden's lead in the polls among suburban voters. Weijia Jiang reports.
Biden and Harris give first speech as running mates
Joe Biden on Wednesday explained to America why he picked Kamala Harris as his running mate, as Harris made her case for removing and defeating the president. Ed O'Keefe reports.
8/20: Red and Blue
Final day of the Democratic National Convention; Michigan proposing settlement for Flint residents
8/19: Red and Blue
Day 3 of the 2020 Democratic National Convention; Concerns grow for voting by mail in November
8/18: Red and Blue
Day 2 of the 2020 Democratic National Convention; Colleges struggling to reopen during pandemic
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Dek: 2020 Democratic National Convention kicks off; The role of the progressives in the 2020 election
Trump settles IRS lawsuit, sets up $1.7B fund for claims of "weaponization"
President Trump had accused the Treasury Department and IRS of unlawfully allowing a government contractor to leak his tax returns and those of his sons and company.
Jury unanimously dismisses Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI
The jury dismissed all charges due to the statute of limitations.
Inside the "troubled teen" industry, when help sometimes does more harm
A CBS News investigation into youth residential treatment programs finds allegations of abuse, a lack of federal oversight, and families left to navigate a multibillion-dollar industry largely on their own.
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Iran war "re-escalation risks" keep oil prices volatile as talks stagger on
Oil prices remain volatile due to Iran war "re-escalation risks," as Tehran says it has shared another set of revised peace deal terms with the U.S.
U.S. announces Ebola-related travel restrictions amid outbreak in Congo, Uganda
The Trump administration announced it's restricting people who don't have U.S. passports from entering the country if they have been in Congo, South Sudan or Uganda amid the Ebola outbreak.
Judge rules some key evidence can be used in Luigi Mangione's state trial
A New York judge ruled Monday on whether evidence found in Luigi Mangione's backpack during his arrest can be used during his state trial.
Supreme Court tells lower courts to take new look at 2 voting rights cases
At issue in the cases was who can bring lawsuits in federal court to address potential violations of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
Divers find bodies of 4 tourists in Maldives sea cave
Italy's Foreign Ministry said Monday rescuers have located the bodies of four Italian divers who were believed to be deep inside an underwater cave in a Maldive atoll.
Fighter jets' crews eject from air show crash: "A lot of luck involved"
The Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho was locked down following the midair crash during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show.
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Jury unanimously dismisses Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI
The jury dismissed all charges due to the statute of limitations.
U.S. announces Ebola-related travel restrictions amid outbreak in Congo, Uganda
The Trump administration announced it's restricting people who don't have U.S. passports from entering the country if they have been in Congo, South Sudan or Uganda amid the Ebola outbreak.
Tornado levels family's brand new house: "Most terrifying thing I've experienced"
A mother and daughter hid in the basement of the home they moved into just two weeks ago when a destructive tornado tore across their Nebraska community.
Cuba's leader says country poses "no threat" to U.S. after military drone report
The Trump administration has placed intense pressure on Cuba's communist leadership.
Supreme Court tells lower courts to take new look at 2 voting rights cases
At issue in the cases was who can bring lawsuits in federal court to address potential violations of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
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Jury unanimously dismisses Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI
The jury dismissed all charges due to the statute of limitations.
NextEra Energy to acquire Dominion in a $67 billion utility deal
The combined company will serve about 10 million utility customers across Florida, Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina.
Is the answer to the housing crunch right in your own backyard?
Accessory Dwelling Units, or ADUs, are small, fully-functional secondary homes located on the same property as a main home, usually in the backyard, filling a vital need where housing has proved scant or expensive.
CBS News poll finds many voice frustration with Trump's economic approach
Gas prices, inflation weigh on Americans. Many see lack of clarity on what's happening in Iran.
Ice cream sold in 17 states recalled for potential metal fragments
No injuries have been reported because of the issue, the Food and Drug Administration said.
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U.S. announces Ebola-related travel restrictions amid outbreak in Congo, Uganda
The Trump administration announced it's restricting people who don't have U.S. passports from entering the country if they have been in Congo, South Sudan or Uganda amid the Ebola outbreak.
Cuba's leader says country poses "no threat" to U.S. after military drone report
The Trump administration has placed intense pressure on Cuba's communist leadership.
Supreme Court tells lower courts to take new look at 2 voting rights cases
At issue in the cases was who can bring lawsuits in federal court to address potential violations of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
Trump settles IRS lawsuit, sets up $1.7B fund for claims of "weaponization"
President Trump had accused the Treasury Department and IRS of unlawfully allowing a government contractor to leak his tax returns and those of his sons and company.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 17, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Ambassador Alexander Yui, Taiwan's Representative to the U.S., join Margaret Brennan.
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Ebola strain in latest outbreak has no vaccine, no treatment
The virus behind the latest Ebola outbreak is the Bundibugyo virus, which is less common and there is no vaccine or treatment.
U.S. announces Ebola-related travel restrictions amid outbreak in Congo, Uganda
The Trump administration announced it's restricting people who don't have U.S. passports from entering the country if they have been in Congo, South Sudan or Uganda amid the Ebola outbreak.
Inside the "troubled teen" industry, when help sometimes does more harm
A CBS News investigation into youth residential treatment programs finds allegations of abuse, a lack of federal oversight, and families left to navigate a multibillion-dollar industry largely on their own.
Hantavirus-hit cruise ship arrives in Netherlands
The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put world health authorities on alert.
Religious anti-abortion center finds opportunity in town without OB-GYNs
A crisis pregnancy center in Sandpoint, Idaho, wants to expand women's healthcare three years after the labor and delivery unit at the town's hospital closed and its OB-GYNs moved out of state.
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198 pounds of cocaine found hidden in Kim Kardashian brand underwear
A truck driver was sentenced to over 13 years in prison for smuggling $9.4 million worth of cocaine in a shipment of Skims, Kim Kardashian's shapewear brand.
Ebola strain in latest outbreak has no vaccine, no treatment
The virus behind the latest Ebola outbreak is the Bundibugyo virus, which is less common and there is no vaccine or treatment.
Cuba's leader says country poses "no threat" to U.S. after military drone report
The Trump administration has placed intense pressure on Cuba's communist leadership.
Police kill escaped tiger after it injures man in Germany
It is believed the tiger was owned by a woman who describes herself as Germany's "Tiger Queen," CBS News partner BBC News reported.
Divers find bodies of 4 Italians in Maldives sea cave
Italy's Foreign Ministry said Monday rescuers located the bodies of four Italian divers who were believed to be deep inside an underwater cave in a Maldive atoll.
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2-time "Survivor" contestant on 50th season
Rob Cesternino, a 2-time "Survivor" castaway, talks about the upcoming "Survivor 50" finale, who he think will make the final three and who is his favorite to win the game.
Hayden Panettiere opens up in new memoir
Golden Globe-nominated actor Hayden Panettiere shares her story and opens up about life in the spotlight as a young actor, postpartum depression and her healing journey.
5/17: Sunday Morning "By Design"
Jane Pauley hosts our annual look at design. Featured: Tiny homes in your backyard; Louis Vuitton; Adobe house construction; Finland's Marimekko; domino art; Philadelphia food favorites; chandeliers; Longwood Gardens; rare maps; and director Jon Favreau of "The Mandalorian and Grogu."
"Call Her Daddy" podcast host Alex Cooper announces pregnancy
"Call Her Daddy" host Alex Cooper said on Instagram that she and husband Matt Kaplan are expecting their first child.
Director Jon Favreau on "The Mandalorian and Grogu"
Jon Favreau, creator of the "Star Wars" series "The Mandalorian," has now brought the father-son relationship of Pedro Pascal's bounty hunter and his charge "Baby Yoda" to the big screen.
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Jury unanimously dismisses Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI
The jury dismissed all charges due to the statute of limitations.
Jury to start deliberations in OpenAI trial
A nine-person jury will begin deliberations Monday in Elon Musk's $150 billion civil lawsuit against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Rachel Metz, artificial intelligence reporter for Bloomberg, joins with more.
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.
An adobe renaissance
For thousands of years, civilizations around the world have built houses out of earth – whether it be mud brick, wattle and dab or rammed earth. But adobe (the practice of making mudbricks) has now become today's "it" building material, from museums around the world designed using adobe, to do-it-yourselfers constructing homes from the very dirt beneath their feet. Correspondent Conor Knighton looks at the history of adobe, and how ancient adobe materials are being merged with 3-D printing techniques.
Atlanta residents report Waymo traffic jams
Atlanta residents say they're waking up to traffic jams of self-driving Waymo vehicles confused by neighborhood signage.
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El Niño could bring "double whammy" of high tide flooding, NOAA warns
The upcoming El Niño could trigger frequent and widespread flooding in coastal areas around the United States, even when storms aren't actively taking place, scientists warn.
New dinosaur weighing as much as 9 elephants identified by scientists
The long-necked herbivore is the largest ever found in Southeast Asia, researchers said.
How a growing El Niño will affect 2026 hurricane season in Atlantic, Pacific
The last time an El Niño pattern occurred was in 2023, when the Eastern Pacific hurricane season produced 20 tropical systems.
NASA spacecraft to fly past Mars on voyage to rare metal asteroid
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid.
Emperor penguins in focus as Antarctica talks start in Japan
Greater protections for endangered emperor penguins and how to manage growing tourism are topping the agenda at talks on Antarctica in Japan.
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198 pounds of cocaine found hidden in Kim Kardashian brand underwear
A truck driver was sentenced to over 13 years in prison for smuggling $9.4 million worth of cocaine in a shipment of Skims, Kim Kardashian's shapewear brand.
Judge rules on evidence in Mangione trial
New York Judge Gregory Carro ruled Monday that a gun and notebook found in the search of Luigi Mangione's possessions can be used as evidence in his state murder trial. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has the latest.
Teens arrested after Texas shootings
Three people are in custody after a string of shootings in Austin, Texas. CBS News' Ian Lee reports.
Judge rules on Mangione backpack evidence
A New York judge ruled Monday that certain evidence from Luigi Mangione's backpack can be used in his state trial for the alleged murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has the latest.
Luigi Mangione in court for state case
Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is appearing in court Monday for a hearing on his New York state case. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
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SpaceX launches cargo ship to International Space Station
The International Space Station-bound SpaceX Cargo Dragon is loaded with 6,500 pounds of needed equipment, research gear and crew supplies.
NASA maps show Earth's brightest and darkest regions at night
Researchers expected to find "a gradual increase in artificial light at night," but instead saw "much more nuanced patterns," NASA said.
NASA spacecraft to fly past Mars on voyage to rare metal asteroid
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid.
UFO files reveal astronauts saw mysterious objects and lights in 1972
NASA's Apollo 17 crew reported seeing three mysterious dots and sparks that resembled fireworks, according to new files released by the Pentagon.
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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Jury to start deliberations in OpenAI trial
A nine-person jury will begin deliberations Monday in Elon Musk's $150 billion civil lawsuit against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Rachel Metz, artificial intelligence reporter for Bloomberg, joins with more.
Where things stand between the U.S. and Iran
President Trump has ramped up his warnings against Iran as the Strait of Hormuz remains mostly closed. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean has the latest.
Trump, DOJ settle $10 billion lawsuit
President Trump and the Justice Department reached a settlement Monday in his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS and Treasury Department over his leaked tax returns. CBS News' Jake Rosen has more.
Eye Opener: Extreme weather impacts millions
Storms rip across parts of the Midwest, spawning more than a dozen powerful tornadoes. Plus, two fighter jets collide at an air show in Idaho. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.
"Dear David": Celebrating our pets
In this week's "Beg-Knows America," CBS News contributor David Begnaud shares two inspiring stories of everyday Americans: a former journalist founded an organization to help pet owners grieve their loss and a retiring meteorologist is celebrated for helping shelter animals get adopted.