7 takeaways from the Democratic Party platform on climate
Vice President Kamala Harris hasn't yet rolled out her climate policy, but the Democratic Party platform released this week devotes seven pages to the topic.
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Breaking down RFK Jr.'s endorsement of Trump
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. threw his support Friday behind former President Donald Trump, the GOP presidential nominee, saying in remarks in Phoenix that he was endorsing Trump because he saw no viable path to the White House. Robert Costa has more on what Kennedy's endorsement might mean for the campaign.
RFK Jr. suspends campaign and backs Trump
The race for the White House has entered a new phase after Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suspended his long-shot bid for the presidency and joined forces with former President Donald Trump. It comes one day after Vice President Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic nomination for president. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports from the campaign trail.
Iran's campaign hacking efforts: What we know
U.S. intelligence agencies said this week that Iran was responsible for hacking into former President Donald Trump's White House campaign. Iran denies the allegations, but in a joint statement, top intel agencies say Iran's efforts to interfere with the upcoming election go beyond just the Trump campaign. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd has more on that and some of the other top national security stories of the week.
Will RFK Jr.'s supporters go to Trump?
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced Friday he's suspending his independent presidential campaign and endorsing Donald Trump, but is it a given Trump will get votes from RFK's supporters? CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
Harris campaign reacts to RFK Jr. news
Kamala Harris' campaign is making a play for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s supporters after Kennedy announced he is suspending his independent presidential campaign. CBS News campaign reporter Aaron Navarro has more.
RFK Jr. suspends campaign, endorses Trump
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has suspended his long-shot bid for the White House and endorsed former President Donald Trump. CBS News campaign reporter Alli Novelo has more.
RFK Jr. announcement coming
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plans to address the nation Friday and sources tell CBS News he is considering ending his campaign for president. RFK Jr. may endorse former President Donald Trump's campaign, which could impact the state of the 2024 race. CBS News campaign reporter Allison Novelo reports.
Donald Trump campaign for president
Former President Donald Trump is discussing some of the top issues for voters in the 2024 election while touring battleground states. This comes as Democrats unite around Kamala Harris' campaign at the Democratic National Convention. CBS News campaign reporter Olivia Rinaldi breaks down how the Trump campaign is reacting to its position in recent polls and messaging at the DNC.
Kamala Harris DNC speech strategy
Vice President Kamala Harris worked on her speech for the Democratic National Convention meticulously, according to CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang. She reports on Day 4 of the DNC and has more CBS News Confirmed fact checking on some of Harris' claims.
Harris, Trump harness pop stars for race
Star power was present at the Republican National Convention and the Democratic National Convention, where influencers and influential people used their voice to rally delegates and convention attendees. Marc Malkin, a senior culture and events editor at Variety, joins CBS News with more.
Harris speech vision, Kinzinger at DNC
Vice President Kamala Harris outlined her vision for America with her at the helm during the keynote address at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Montgomery, Alabama, Mayor Steven Reed reacts to the Harris' speech, and CBS News political strategist Leslie Sanchez has more on the Republican presence at the DNC.
Delegates weigh in on Harris' policies
Before Vice President Kamala Harris delivered her DNC speech in Chicago, "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil spoke with convention delegates about her policies. Even though she is the nominee, many said they weren't sure about her positions on key issues.
Watch: Kamala Harris' full speech at the 2024 DNC
Rewatch Vice President Kamala Harris' full remarks at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
Kamala Harris speech at DNC targets Trump, Project 2025
Vice President Kamala Harris' speech at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago highlighted joy and unity among Americans, but it also noted the threats she believes former President Donald Trump could bring to the White House and the foreign powers who would want him at the helm of the U.S. "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil has more, and Sean Sullivan, a campaign editor for The Washington Post, joins CBS News with more on the 2024 election.
Fact-checking Harris' DNC nomination speech
CBS News' Confirmed team dives into Vice President Kamala Harris' key statements from her nomination speech. They break down her claims on issues like the national debt and tariffs, revealing which are true and which are misleading.
Key takeaways from night 4 of the DNC
CBS News political contributor Joel Payne breaks down the key moments from the final night of the 2024 Democratic National Convention.
DNC Day 4: Kamala Harris makes history
Vice President Kamala Harris made history by accepting the presidential nomination on the last night of the 2024 Democratic National Convention. The night was filled with powerful speeches, celebrations and highlighted Harris' path to the DNC stage.
Harris DNC speech addresses Middle East
Vice President Kamala Harris addressed matters of national security and conflict abroad during her Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Harris noted the cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas, Iranian threats to the U.S. and the NATO alliance. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab has more.
Trump says Harris hates Israel
Former President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social Thursday claiming Vice President Kamala Harris "hates Israel," a potential response to Harris' remarks about the cease-fire deal being brokered between Israel and Hamas. CBS News campaign reporter Jake Rosen has more.
Kamala Harris DNC speech highlights
Vice President Kamala Harris addressed the Democratic National Convention in Chicago Thursday with a speech about her heritage, her stark thoughts on another term for former President Donald Trump and the direction she would take as president of the U.S. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa reports.
Watch: Kamala Harris' full DNC speech
Vice President Kamala Harris talked about her experience and policy goals while knocking former President Donald Trump on several issues, including his part in the Jan. 6 insurrection, as she accepted the Democrats' nomination for president at the DNC Thursday night. See Harris' full remarks.
Fact checking DNC 2024 Day 4 speeches of Harris, Sen. Bob Casey
CBS News fact checks some of the comments made on the fourth and final night of the 2024 Democratic National Convention.
Harris accepts historic nomination, calls on nation to move past division
"The path that led me here in recent weeks was no doubt unexpected," Harris said of her nomination. "But I'm no stranger to unlikely journeys."
These Republicans denounced Trump and endorsed Harris at the DNC
Several Republicans took to the stage at the DNC and urged their fellow Republicans and independents to back Vice President Kamala Harris in November.
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U.S. carries out new strikes on Iran after Trump threatened "a beating"
The U.S. carried out strikes on Iran on Wednesday night after President Trump earlier threatened the country with "a beating" following U.S. and Saudi Arabia's joint strikes on Iranian proxies in Iraq.
Blanche's nomination for AG on hold over fate of DOJ's "anti-weaponization fund"
Republican Sen. John Cornyn has demanded formal modifications to an agreement the Justice Department made with President Trump to settle his lawsuit against the IRS.
Sen. Paul: "Very real chance" Fauci could be prosecuted after Senate hearing
Hours after Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment in response to all questions during a Senate hearing, Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky told CBS News he believes Fauci could be prosecuted.
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Trump-affiliated companies distance themselves from Trump-IRS deal
Top Senate Democrats sought answers about Trump IRS deal from mining company Kaz Resources, cryptocurrency companies World Liberty Financial and prediction markets Polymarket and Kalshi.
Birx says Fauci hearing shows there's still anger over handling of COVID
Dr. Deborah Birx offered "The Takeout" her takeaways on what the contentious Senate hearing with former colleague Dr. Anthony Fauci says about the nation's ability to move on from COVID.
DOJ asking secretive court to remove Afghan woman allegedly tied to terror plot
The DOJ is seeking to deport an Afghan woman who prosecutors allege is an "alien terrorist," in the first-ever test case before a secretive court that has never convened since it was created three decades ago.
Fed holds interest rates steady, but 3 officials vote for hike
Fed officials are leaving their benchmark rate unchanged for a fifth straight meeting, a sign they expect inflation to ease.
Actor Jared Leto accused of criminal sexual conduct by 4 women
Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.
New DOJ rule would allow immigration judges to hold lawyers in contempt
The Justice Department is proposing a new rule to empower federal immigration judges to hold attorneys, their clients and witnesses in contempt if they violate court orders.
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DOJ asking secretive court to remove Afghan woman allegedly tied to terror plot
The DOJ is seeking to deport an Afghan woman who prosecutors allege is an "alien terrorist," in the first-ever test case before a secretive court that has never convened since it was created three decades ago.
Husband of North Carolina woman missing in Grenada doesn't suspect foul play
The husband of a North Carolina woman who went missing last week while visiting the Caribbean island of Grenada said Wednesday he believes "there was no foul play" in her disappearance.
Lindsay Clancy murder trial centers on ex's 911 call: "She killed the kids"
Prosecutors allege Lindsay Clancy made a "calculated decision" in killing her kids, while the defense says she was overmedicated and suffering from extreme postpartum psychosis.
Birx says Fauci hearing shows there's still anger over handling of COVID
Dr. Deborah Birx offered "The Takeout" her takeaways on what the contentious Senate hearing with former colleague Dr. Anthony Fauci says about the nation's ability to move on from COVID.
New DOJ rule would allow immigration judges to hold lawyers in contempt
The Justice Department is proposing a new rule to empower federal immigration judges to hold attorneys, their clients and witnesses in contempt if they violate court orders.
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Why are workers at leading AI companies calling for a slowdown in AI development?
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and other AI leaders say they support pacing the rapid advancement of AI's capabilities.
FTC sues Hims & Hers, alleging it shared health data with Meta, Snap
Telehealth platform disclosed users' "most private" health info and locked consumers into subscriptions, regulators allege.
Why are airlines banning humanoid robots from flights?
Three major U.S. airlines have quietly changed their policies to ban humanoid and animal-like robots from their flights.
Fed holds interest rates steady, but 3 officials vote for hike
Fed officials are leaving their benchmark rate unchanged for a fifth straight meeting, a sign they expect inflation to ease.
Schools are testing pepper-spraying drones to stop shooters
Schools in three states will be equipped with drones this coming academic year that aim to find and deter active shooters within seconds.
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DOJ asking secretive court to remove Afghan woman allegedly tied to terror plot
The DOJ is seeking to deport an Afghan woman who prosecutors allege is an "alien terrorist," in the first-ever test case before a secretive court that has never convened since it was created three decades ago.
Blanche's nomination for AG on hold over fate of DOJ's "anti-weaponization fund"
Republican Sen. John Cornyn has demanded formal modifications to an agreement the Justice Department made with President Trump to settle his lawsuit against the IRS.
Acting CDC director says Fauci "abused the place of power" during pandemic
The acting director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday accused Dr. Anthony Fauci of an abuse of power during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Birx says Fauci hearing shows there's still anger over handling of COVID
Dr. Deborah Birx offered "The Takeout" her takeaways on what the contentious Senate hearing with former colleague Dr. Anthony Fauci says about the nation's ability to move on from COVID.
Sen. Paul: "Very real chance" Fauci could be prosecuted after Senate hearing
Hours after Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment in response to all questions during a Senate hearing, Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky told CBS News he believes Fauci could be prosecuted.
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Extended Interview: Jay Bhattacharya
Rob Gutman speaks with Jay Bhattacharya, director of the National Institutes of Health and acting director of the CDC, about Dr. Anthony Fauci's actions during the pandemic, the possible origins of COVID-19, vaccines and more.
Acting CDC director on Fauci's testimony
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, the director of the National Institutes of Health and the acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention spoke with Matt Gutman about Dr. Anthony Fauci's hearing on Wednesday and other health issues that affect many Americans.
Fauci invokes the Fifth over 100 times
Dr. Anthony Fauci faced an angry Senate hearing on Wednesday, with Republicans confronting him over diary entries and his handling of the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Nikole Killion has more.
FTC sues Hims & Hers, alleging it shared health data with Meta, Snap
Telehealth platform disclosed users' "most private" health info and locked consumers into subscriptions, regulators allege.
The gut's link to Parkinson's — and more takeaways from this week's "Healthful"
"Ask a Doctor" columnist Dr. Trisha Pasricha joined "Healthful" to discuss the brain-gut connection.
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Husband of North Carolina woman missing in Grenada doesn't suspect foul play
The husband of a North Carolina woman who went missing last week while visiting the Caribbean island of Grenada said Wednesday he believes "there was no foul play" in her disappearance.
Elephants that died in Kenya likely poisoned by cyanide-tainted tomatoes
Fifteen elephants in southern Kenya are suspected to have been poisoned by cyanide-contaminated tomatoes, according to wildlife authorities.
FIFA hits Argentina with World Cup charges for scuffle, political banner
A list of disciplinary cases opened by FIFA against Argentina also includes "discriminatory chants and gestures" by fans.
Teen hitman guilty of U.K. murder plot for Swedish crime group with Iran links
A 19-year-old Norwegian hitman was found guilty of an assassination plot after sending selfies with weapons to his girlfriend and friends.
2 firefighters die in Greece as others fight massive blaze in France
Two firefighters died in a blaze on the Greek island of Crete Wednesday while crews in France confronted a wildfire four times the size of Paris, officials said.
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Zoe Saldaña on new season of "Lioness"
Zoe Saldaña tells "CBS Mornings" why this season of "Lioness" is demanding, how the series challenges the actors and what it's like working with Taylor Sheridan.
Singer-songwriter Glen Hansard killed in motorcycle crash
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
Actor Jared Leto accused of criminal sexual conduct by 4 women
Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.
William Shatner and daughter Melanie recall fighting Stage 4 cancer together
Actor William Shatner and his daughter, Melanie Shatner Gretsch, recall how they helped each other as they fought Stage 4 cancer side by side.
William Shatner, daughter on cancer journeys
Legendary actor William Shatner and his daughter Melanie Shatner Gretsch are opening up about their battles with Stage 4 cancer nearly at the same time as each other. Both are now cancer-free and share how they helped each other through the challenging time.
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OpenAI interested in AI wearables
OpenAI's president says it is working on wearable and hardware options for its AI chatbots like ChatGPT. CNET editor-at-large Scott Stein joins CBS News to discuss this and other technology headlines.
Why are workers at leading AI companies calling for a slowdown in AI development?
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and other AI leaders say they support pacing the rapid advancement of AI's capabilities.
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.
FTC sues Hims & Hers, alleging it shared health data with Meta, Snap
Telehealth platform disclosed users' "most private" health info and locked consumers into subscriptions, regulators allege.
Why are airlines banning humanoid robots from flights?
Three major U.S. airlines have quietly changed their policies to ban humanoid and animal-like robots from their flights.
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How plants feel
Science shows us that, even though plants don't have brains, they seem to have a nervous system that responds to touch in remarkable ways. Robert Krulwich and puppeteer Barnaby Dixon explore the science of thigmomorphogenesis (the phenomenon of plants reacting to outside stimulae), a discussion that plants the seeds for a song.
Nearly 30 beluga whales sent to the U.S.
Nearly 30 beluga whales were sent to aquariums across the U.S. in a multinational emergency operation after their home aquarium in Canada shuttered. Jared Ochacher reports.
SpaceX launches first rocket since IPO
Elon Musk's aerospace company, SpaceX, launched its massive Starship rocket in its first test flight since the company went public. Since achieving the largest IPO in history, SpaceX's stock has dropped drastically. Mark Strassmann takes a look.
Wildfire smoke continues to shroud U.S.
Millions of people are enduring dangerous air quality as Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds the skies. Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan, explains how climate change is worsening wildfires.
How AI data centers impact the environment
New York has become the first state to impose a temporary moratorium on data center development while state lawmakers lay the groundwork to assess environmental and social impacts. Dr. Mike Weinstein, the director of sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University, explains what we know about the wider environmental impact data centers.
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Lindsay Clancy murder trial centers on ex's 911 call: "She killed the kids"
Prosecutors allege Lindsay Clancy made a "calculated decision" in killing her kids, while the defense says she was overmedicated and suffering from extreme postpartum psychosis.
New testimony in Lindsay Clancy's trial
On the second day of the triple murder trial of a Massachusetts mom who killed her three children, the judge heard new testimony and evidence. Prosecutors asked her ex-husband to describe the moment he returned home on Jan. 24, 2023. Shanelle Kaul reports on the details.
911 call played in Lindsay Clancy trial
Wednesday marked the second day of the high-profile trial against Lindsay Clancy. She's charged with three counts of first-degree murder and facing life in prison for the killings of her three children in 2023. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul reports.
Salman Rushdie attacker convicted in federal trial over 2022 stabbing
A man has been convicted of federal terrorism charges in the 2022 stabbing of author Salman Rushdie.
Teen hitman guilty of U.K. murder plot for Swedish crime group with Iran links
A 19-year-old Norwegian hitman was found guilty of an assassination plot after sending selfies with weapons to his girlfriend and friends.
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Russian Soyuz brings three home after 8 months at space station
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship blasts off on 13th test flight
An upgraded version of the world's most powerful rocket is key to landing NASA astronauts on the moon in the agency's Artemis program.
Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
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Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
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Soccer groups criticize new FIFA plan
A little more than a month after a very successful World Cup, FIFA, the world governing body of soccer, is cooking up something new. It's given member organizations and clubs until Sept. 19 to sign off on a proposed plan to sell shares of its most prestigious tournaments, and it's causing some controversy. Margaret Fleming, who reports on the business of soccer for Front Office Sports, has more.
A look at heavy flooding across Northeast
Dangerous flash floods hit the Northeast this week as heavy rains and thunderstorms inundated the area. Videos show the chaos and damage. Some footage has no sound.
Dr. Anthony Fauci in October 2020 on COVID-19
From October 2020, Dr. Jon LaPook's interview with Dr. Anthony Fauci about the COVID-19 pandemic.
BTS won't submit music for 2027 Grammy Awards
Maria Sherman, music reporter at the Associated Press, joins "The Daily Report" to break down what BTS' refusal to submit music for the 2027 Grammy Awards over a new category means as the band returns from an extended hiatus.
Iran war expands with Saudi Arabia's entrance
Iran on Wednesday launched a barrage of missiles at American forces in the Middle East. This comes as the U.S. and Saudi Arabia strike Tehran-backed militias in Iraq. Ret. U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Robert Murrett joins with analysis.