Biden-Harris announce all-female communications staff
"These qualified, experienced communicators bring diverse perspectives to their work and a shared commitment to building this country back better," Mr. Biden said in a statement
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Kamala Harris calls teen who went viral for painting her portrait
"You really have a gift, my goodness. I was so touched to see it," Vice President-elect Kamala Harris told the 14-year-old artist.
Kamala Harris calls teen artist
Vice President-elect Kamala Harris called a teen artist from California whose painting of her went viral.
GSA allows official Biden transition to begin
The General Services Administration has given President-elect Joe Biden the green light to begin the official transition process for his incoming administration. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joined CBSN to discuss what this means for President Trump's remaining lawsuits, as he continues to refuse to concede.
Transition to Biden formally begins
President-elect Joe Biden can now formally begin his transition to the White House, after the General Services Administration designated him the "apparent winner' of the November election. CBS News' Bofta Yimam joined CBSN AM with details.
Formal Biden transition process can begin
General Services Administration says the official presidential transition process can begin, after weeks of delay. The agency's head, Trump appointee Emily Murphy, made that announcement in a letter Monday night. CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy and CBS News correspondent Nikole Killion join CBSN's Elaine Quijano with the latest.
Biden to make Cabinet announcement
President-elect Joe Biden will announce several Cabinet picks on Tuesday, according to incoming White House chief of staff Ron Klain. CBS News correspondent Nikole Killion joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss how delays to Mr. Biden's official White House transition could end up slowing down the process of nominating Cabinet members.
Trump makes 4th public appearance since election
President Trump made his fourth public appearance since Election Day on Friday, when he held a news conference to discuss his administration's efforts to reduce the price of prescription drugs. The president did not take questions about his unproven claims of widespread voter fraud or his campaign's ongoing efforts to overturn the results of the election. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid and CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe join Lana Zak to discuss.
What the Biden administration could do with executive actions
President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris have promised to reinstate policies and rejoin organizations that President Trump eliminated during that past four years. But there's still more that they can potentially do during their first few days in office. Alan Jenkins, a professor of practice at Harvard Law School, joins CBSN to discuss some of the executive actions the incoming Biden administration may take.
Biden says Trump delay on transition is "hard to fathom"
Mr. Biden also said Thursday he had made his choice for treasury secretary.
Biden considers filling top Cabinet spots
President-elect Joe Biden is forging ahead with the White House transition process despite lack of cooperation from the Trump administration. Mr. Biden is also weighing his options for filling his Cabinet, including possible roles for his former primary rivals Sen. Bernie Sanders and Pete Buttigieg. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN with new details.
Biden warns of "very dark winter" while stressing need for COVID relief
"The idea the president is still playing golf and not doing anything about it is beyond my comprehension," Biden said.
President-elect Biden preparing to take office
White House officials refuse to meet with President-elect Joe Biden or assist his transition team, as President Trump continues to push unfounded claims of voter fraud. But Biden is still moving forward with plans to deal with the pandemic, economy, immigration and climate change. CBS News' Michael George reports on the latest, and then CBS News correspondent Nikole Killion joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss where things stand.
Trump supporters gather for "Million MAGA March"
Trump supporters gathered at Freedom Plaza in Washington D.C. Saturday for the "Million MAGA March," a rally against the projected Biden-Harris win. CBS News national correspondent Errol Barnett joins CBSN with the latest.
Biden to announce his transition team
President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris will deliver remarks Monday on their long term plans for the country and are set to announce his Cabinet picks in the coming weeks. Nikole Killion has the latest.
Kamala Harris, Joe Biden send out wishes for happy Diwali
Diwali, one of the most important holidays in India, symbolizes new beginnings and the triumph of good over evil, and light over darkness.
Harris' sorority celebrates her historic win
Kamala Harris' sorority sisters are celebrating as she prepares to make history as the first woman and first Black American to serve as vice president. Dr. Glenda Glover, the international president and CEO of Alpha Kappa Alpha, joined CBSN to discuss the significance.
Biden starts transition without GSA sign-off
President-elect Joe Biden is moving forward with the transition to form a new administration despite President Trump's refusal to concede the election. Biden's team meanwhile announced hundreds of hires even as one government agency continues to block some resources from the president-elect. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Control of the Senate hinges on runoff races
The battle for control of the Senate rests on a pair of high-stakes runoff elections in Georgia. Incumbent Republican Senator David Perdue will face Democratic challenger Jon Ossoff while the state's other incumbent Republican senator, Kelly Loeffler, is up against Democrat Raphael Warnock. Democrats will need to win both races in order for Vice President-elect Kamala Harris to become the tie-breaking vote in the Senate. Siobhan Hughes, a congressional reporter for the Wall Street Journal, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more.
What U.S. allies and adversaries in Asia make of Biden and Harris
There's no doubt that President-elect Biden will usher a change in U.S. foreign policy, and that won't necessarily be good news for all leaders across the vast region.
11/09/20: Red and Blue
Pres. Trump fires Defense Secretary Mark Esper; Vice President elect Kamala Harris makes history
Biden rolls out COVID-19 advisory board
The president-elect's COVID-19 advisory board comprises 13 doctors and scientists.
Ex-GOP governor on voting for Biden
Former Michigan Governor Rick Snyder joins several other prominent Republican figures in endorsing Joe Biden for president during the campaign. Now Synder says he is looking forward to bipartisan partnership. He joins CBSN AM to explain why he made the public endorsement and what he think the future Republican Party will look like once President Trump leaves office.
The women who paved the way for Kamala Harris
Senator Kamala Harris' ascension to the second-highest elected office of the United States was paved by other women who ran for vice president going back to the 1980s. Nikole Killion looks at Harris' rise in politics and the women who tried before her.
Priebus on Biden win, Trump not conceding
President Trump's former chief of staff Reince Priebus joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris' historic win and Mr. Trump not conceding.
Nancy Guthrie ransom note, believed to be from abductor, said she died, sources say
Authorities believe two ransom notes addressed to Nancy Guthrie's family — including a note that said she had died — were likely sent by the person or group of people who abducted her.
Senate passes landmark housing affordability bill after bipartisan breakthrough
The Senate passed a bill aimed at lowering housing costs on Monday after a major breakthrough and rare bipartisan consensus.
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Iran to let nuclear inspections resume as talks continue, Vance says
Vance says Iran agreed to let international nuclear inspectors back into the country during a "very, very good" first day of negotiations with the U.S.
Judge blocks Trump administration's database of Americans' personal info
U.S. District Judge Sparkle Sooknanan said the administration violated the law when it created a centralized database of Americans' personal records.
2 killed, including police officer, in shooting in Montreal
The suspect was shot and killed "right away," according to police, and there was no immediate word on a possible motive.
Supreme Court reinstates murder conviction in disappearance of Etan Patz
Etan Patz walked out of his New York City home headed for a school bus stop in May of 1979. He never made it to school and has never been found.
"Alligator Alcatraz" shutting down permanently, sources tell CBS News Miami
Closing Florida's "Alligator Alcatraz" has been the subject of speculation for the past two months.
Who is Andy Burnham, the man likely to be Britain's next prime minister?
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is resigning, and the man widely expected to replace him is a fellow Labour Party lawmaker known as the "King of the North."
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Trump expected to meet with defense contractors Wednesday amid Iran talks
The Trump administration has been ratcheting up pressure on defense contractors to prioritize production and American manufacturing capabilities over shareholder payouts.
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Trump says proof that vandals cut Reflecting Pool will be provided in court
President Trump has insisted that vandals, rather than questionable craftsmanship, are responsible for the enduring problems following the Reflecting Pool's $14.7 million sealant job.
Senate passes landmark housing affordability bill after bipartisan breakthrough
The Senate passed a bill aimed at lowering housing costs on Monday after a major breakthrough and rare bipartisan consensus.
Nancy Guthrie ransom note, believed to be from abductor, said she died, sources say
Authorities believe two ransom notes addressed to Nancy Guthrie's family — including a note that said she had died — were likely sent by the person or group of people who abducted her.
Bipartisan housing bill aims to boost homeownership. Could it work?
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which has rare bipartisan support, would make it harder for major investors to hoard homes.
Coke and Pepsi rolling out QR codes linked to ingredient information
The QR codes will take soda drinkers to a website listing more than 140 beverage ingredients and their nutritional content.
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Senate passes landmark housing affordability bill after bipartisan breakthrough
The Senate passed a bill aimed at lowering housing costs on Monday after a major breakthrough and rare bipartisan consensus.
Bipartisan housing bill aims to boost homeownership. Could it work?
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which has rare bipartisan support, would make it harder for major investors to hoard homes.
Coke and Pepsi rolling out QR codes linked to ingredient information
The QR codes will take soda drinkers to a website listing more than 140 beverage ingredients and their nutritional content.
Polymarket launches probe after report alleges deceptive marketing
A Wall Street Journal investigation found that the prediction market paid content creators to produce videos of fake trades purporting to show big financial gains.
How growing inequality is worsening Social Security's financial crunch
Faster income growth for top U.S. earners has eroded Social Security's tax base, fueling calls to raise or eliminate the payroll tax cap.
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Trump says proof that vandals cut Reflecting Pool will be provided in court
President Trump has insisted that vandals, rather than questionable craftsmanship, are responsible for the enduring problems following the Reflecting Pool's $14.7 million sealant job.
Senate passes landmark housing affordability bill after bipartisan breakthrough
The Senate passed a bill aimed at lowering housing costs on Monday after a major breakthrough and rare bipartisan consensus.
Bipartisan housing bill aims to boost homeownership. Could it work?
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which has rare bipartisan support, would make it harder for major investors to hoard homes.
Judge blocks Trump administration's database of Americans' personal info
U.S. District Judge Sparkle Sooknanan said the administration violated the law when it created a centralized database of Americans' personal records.
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Trump expected to meet with defense contractors Wednesday amid Iran peace talks
The Trump administration has been ratcheting up pressure on defense contractors to prioritize production and American manufacturing capabilities over shareholder payouts.
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Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo top 1,000, deaths surpass 250, officials say
Confirmed Ebola cases in the outbreak in eastern Congo have reached 1,003, including 254 deaths, officials said, and tracing those who've been in contact with patients remains a major challenge.
Affordable healthcare emerges as a voter priority in purple Nevada
The Trump administration's cuts to Medicaid and SNAP may complicate Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo's reelection chances.
6/21: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Lee Cowan. Featured: Birthright citizenship; the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library unveiled; Shooter Jennings releases recordings by his father, Waylon Jennings; comedian John Mulaney; childhood obesity; and the secrets of seahorses and seadragons.
Fighting childhood obesity, for a healthier, longer life
In 1970, about 1 in 20 children were affected by obesity; today, it's 1 in 5. Dr. Jonathan LaPook looks at programs aimed at helping kids (and their families) get healthy the old-fashioned way, by eating right and exercising.
Fighting childhood obesity, for a healthier, longer life
In 1970, about 1 in 20 children were affected by obesity; today, it's 1 in 5, with diet and exercise both key factors in the increase. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jonathan LaPook looks at programs aimed at helping kids get healthy the old-fashioned way, by eating right and exercising, while helping decrease the risk of problems tied to obesity later in life, such as diabetes, heart disease, and even cancer.
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2 killed, including police officer, in shooting in Montreal
The suspect was shot and killed "right away," according to police, and there was no immediate word on a possible motive.
Who is Andy Burnham, the man likely to be Britain's next prime minister?
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is resigning, and the man widely expected to replace him is a fellow Labour Party lawmaker known as the "King of the North."
Protests sparked by Kushner-backed resort plans gain steam in Albania
Plans backed by investors including Jared Kushner for a luxury resort in Albania drew protests that have grown into an anti-corruption movement.
Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo top 1,000, deaths surpass 250, officials say
Confirmed Ebola cases in the outbreak in eastern Congo have reached 1,003, including 254 deaths, officials said, and tracing those who've been in contact with patients remains a major challenge.
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Iran to let nuclear inspections resume as talks continue, Vance says
Vance says Iran agreed to let international nuclear inspectors back into the country during a "very, very good" first day of negotiations with the U.S.
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Clive Davis collaborator remembers music mogul
After decades of building some of America's greatest hits, legendary music executive Clive Davis died Monday at 94. Narada Michael Walden, a singer-songwriter and record producer who worked closely with Davis, joins CBS News to reflect on the music mogul's legacy.
Clive Davis dies at 94
Legendary music executive Clive Davis, who helped shape the careers of generations of artists including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston, has died at 94. Jim Aswad, executive editor for Variety, joins CBS News to discuss Davis' life.
Clive Davis, legendary music executive, dies at age 94
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
"Supergirl" director Craig Gillespie
"Supergirl" director Craig Gillespie joins CBS News 24/7 to discuss his adaptation of the film, which stars Milly Alcock and Jason Momoa, and premieres Friday.
Danny McBride on masculinity, new book
Actor and comedian Danny McBride talks about his new book, "Thrilling Tales of Modern Men," which is a short story collection that dives into modern masculinity. McBride, known for playing over confident characters, says he wanted to make the book an extension of what he's delivered on TV.
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Use of AI, deepfakes growing in U.S. elections
Artificial intelligence-generated images, videos and deepfakes are becoming more common in political advertising to attack opponents or influence Americans' opinions. CBS News political director Fin Gómez joins to discuss.
Waymo recalls robotaxis after some vehicles entered construction zone
The recall follows multiple incidents in which Waymo robotaxis drove past ramp-closure signs and into freeway construction zones.
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.
Americans on AI's future impact
A Pew survey shows 40% of Americans think AI's future impact will be negative. MIT Sloan professor Eric So joins CBS News with more details.
Where to get the latest CBS Mornings Deals
On this edition of CBS Mornings Deals, we show you items that will help improve your everyday lifestyle. Visit cbsdeals.com to take advantage of these exclusive deals today. CBS earns commissions on purchases made through cbsdeals.com.
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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.
6/21: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Lee Cowan. Featured: Birthright citizenship; the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library unveiled; Shooter Jennings releases recordings by his father, Waylon Jennings; comedian John Mulaney; childhood obesity; and the secrets of seahorses and seadragons.
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.
Watch: Pentagon releases 6 new UFO videos
The Defense Department released a third batch of UFO files on Friday, three weeks after its second drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
Goblin shark seen alive in natural deep-sea habitat for the first time
The goblin shark had only previously been seen when caught by fishermen and they died shortly afterward.
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Nancy Guthrie ransom note, believed to be from abductor, said she died, sources say
Authorities believe two ransom notes addressed to Nancy Guthrie's family — including a note that said she had died — were likely sent by the person or group of people who abducted her.
2 killed, including police officer, in shooting in Montreal
The suspect was shot and killed "right away," according to police, and there was no immediate word on a possible motive.
Officials: 2 killed in Montreal shooting
Authorities say at least two people, including a police officer, were killed during a shooting in a Montreal, Canada, neighborhood on Monday. Police say the suspect was also killed. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Etan Patz murder conviction reinstated
The Supreme Court on Monday reinstated a murder conviction against Pedro Hernandez in the 1979 disappearance of 6-year-old Etan Patz. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Latest on Charlie Kirk case
A Utah judge in the Charlie Kirk case is set to rule on potential sanctions against prosecutors over comments allegedly made to the media. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
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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."
NASA chief defends choice of all-male crew for Artemis III mission
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Space station crew briefly moves to "safe haven" amid concerns over leaks
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
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Expert: U.S. deal gives Iran "material benefits"
Much remains for the U.S. and Iran to negotiate before reaching a final deal, but debate over which side benefits most from the talks is underway. Mona Yacoubian, director of the Middle East program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins with analysis.
Messi becomes World Cup all-time leading scorer
Soccer legend Lionel Messi made history during the Argentina-Austria match on Monday afternoon, becoming the leading goal scorer in World Cup history. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady reports from Boston.
Trump-backed populist elected Colombian president
Abelardo de la Espriella, a Trump-backed conservative candidate who has never held public office, narrowly won Colombia's presidential runoff election Sunday. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano reports.
Use of AI, deepfakes growing in U.S. elections
Artificial intelligence-generated images, videos and deepfakes are becoming more common in political advertising to attack opponents or influence Americans' opinions. CBS News political director Fin Gómez joins to discuss.
New poll shows Americans' thoughts on Iran war
A CBS News poll finds Americans want the war with Iran to end, and a majority say it caused more problems than it solved. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto has the numbers.