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CBSN's political panel breaks down the first presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. The panel discusses the candidates' comments on stop and frisk policing and race relations in America's cities.
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Voters react to debate
A group of undecided voters in a focus group conducted by CBS News contributor and Republican pollster Frank Luntz weighs in on the first presidential debate. The focus group is made up more than 20 undecided voters in the city of Philadelphia, Pa.
Who won the debate?
CBS News elections director Anthony Salvanto, Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez, Democratic strategist Lis Smith, and former John McCain campaign manager Rick Davis join CBSN to discuss who won the first presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. The debate took place at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y.
Breaking down the first debate
The first presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump covered a wide range of topics, from jobs and taxes to the war on ISIS to race relations. Scott Pelley and the CBS News politics team break down the debate and provide analysis.
Clinton on Trump's misogyny
Hillary Clinton got Donald Trump to bring up Rosie O'Donnell after citing the times he'd called women, "pigs, slobs and dogs." See the moment.
Trump debate reaction
Donald Trump tells CBS News' Major Garrett why he called Barack Obama "your president" to Hillary Clinton during the first presidential debate.
Presidential debate part eight
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are asked if they will accept the results of the 2016 debate as legitimate. Donald Trump had previously questioned the validity should he lose the election.
Presidential debate part seven
Donald Trump is asked about a quote in which he says Hillary Clinton does not have the "presidential look." He pivoted to say she doesn't have the stamina to be president.
Presidential debate part five
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump debate the United States' national security and what they propose for cybersecurity.
Presidential debate part six
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton share their views on the United States' nuclear weapons and if they would continue Barack Obama's nuclear policy should they be elected president.
Trump: I never supported the war!
Donald Trump insisted he never support the Iraq War after his 2002 support of the Iraq War was referenced. See the moment.
Presidential debate part four
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton are asked about Trump's past claims that Barack Obama was not born in the United States. This question is part of the Racial Healing portion of the first 2016 presidential debate
Presidential debate part three
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump explain how they will mend the racial divide in the United States during their first debate at Hofstra University in New York.
Trump asks why Clinton's been home
Donald Trump threw a barb at Hillary Clinton about her campaign schedule which Clinton responded to by making a remark about Trump's preparation. See the moment.
Presidential debate part two
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton address the second question of the first 2016 presidential debate which focused on the two candidates' tax plans and how they will use them to revitalize the American economy.
Presidential debate part one
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump address the first question of the first 2016 presidential debate. The section, titled "Achieving Prosperity" focuses on the United States economy and growing income inequality in the country. Watch what Clinton and Trump had to say.
9/26: Evening News
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Senator McCaskill interview
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are set to square off in the first presidential debate Monday night. Senator Claire McCaskill (D-MO) and Rick Davis, John McCain's former campaign manager, joined the CBSN set to preview Hillary Clinton's message during the first presidential debate.
Presidential prediction
Allan Lichtman, a history professor at American University in Washington, D.C., has correctly predicted every presidential election since 1984. This year, according to his book The Keys to the White House, Lichtman predicts Trump will win, although he says there are a few caveats.
Debate watch parties
Monday night's first presidential debate has sparked immense interest, prompting bars and theaters around the country to host debate watch parties. Scott Pelley reports.
North Carolina voters
Election results are not in doubt for most states, whether they are reliably Democratic or Republican. The election will be decided by about a dozen states that could swing either way, including North Carolina. Manuel Bojorquez spoke to voters there on what they want to hear from the candidates and what they think of the race.
Will debate change minds?
John Dickerson, CBS News political director and anchor of "Face the Nation," weighs in on the likelihood of voters changing their minds after Monday night's debate.
9/25: Evening News
Officials are looking into the possibility of whether a shooting at a mall in Burlington, Washington, on Friday night was an act of terror; Charles Osgood hosted his final "CBS Sunday Morning" this week, putting a bow-tie on 22 years at the helm of the show
Election poll update
Hillary Clinton has seen her once-large lead over Donald Trump dwindle both nationally and in key battleground states over the past few weeks. Anthony Salvanto has more on the numbers heading into the first debate.
Clinton-Trump debate
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton will square off in what is predicted to be the most-watched presidential debate in TV history. Paula Reid has more on the candidates' preparations.
25 years after 9/11 attacks, America reflects and remembers
Four former presidents were at the World Trade Center memorial site for 9/11 commemorations, while President Trump spoke at the Pentagon.
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Navy sailor appeared on stage at partisan GOP convention
A Navy sailor who was still on active duty as of this week appeared at the Republican midterm convention on Thursday.
Saudi Arabia's MBS pressed Trump to strike Houthis in Yemen, sources say
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has personally pressed President Trump to take military action against the Iran-backed Houthis, sources tell CBS News.
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Fed rate hike likelihood jumps to nearly 90% after hotter CPI report
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Trump shares more details on $5,000 dividends in exclusive interview
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Nashville airport to be renamed for Dolly Parton after unanimous vote
The Metro Nashville Airport Authority board voted 6-0 on Friday to begin the process of changing the name and said a final name has not been chosen.
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Ross Fire still burning, with over 90,000 acres scorched
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
Nashville airport to be renamed for Dolly Parton after unanimous vote
The Metro Nashville Airport Authority board voted 6-0 on Friday to begin the process of changing the name and said a final name has not been chosen.
How lower-paid workers are getting their biggest pay raise in years
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Fed rate hike likelihood jumps to nearly 90% after hotter CPI report
Investors believe the Fed will raise borrowing costs as it works to tame inflation, which has risen a full percentage point since the Iran war started.
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Navy sailor appeared on stage at partisan GOP convention
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Record-setting cyclospora outbreak is over, U.S. health officials say
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said there is no longer a risk of people getting sick with cyclosporiasis from this outbreak and is confident that all related iceberg lettuce is off the market.
Here's the projected Social Security COLA for 2027, according to AARP
The official 2027 COLA will be announced on Oct. 14, but some senior citizens' groups are already forecasting the benefits bump retirees can expect.
CPI rose at 3.4% pace in August, raising odds of Fed rate hike this month
The report comes at a pivotal moment for the Federal Reserve, which is scheduled to meet next week to decide whether to hike interest rates.
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Navy sailor appeared on stage at partisan GOP convention
A Navy sailor who was still on active duty as of this week appeared at the Republican midterm convention on Thursday.
Saudi Arabia's MBS pressed Trump to strike Houthis in Yemen, sources say
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Afghan woman dubbed an "alien terrorist" deported in obscure court's first case
An Afghan permanent resident living in Texas has been deported after the Justice Department accused her of being an "alien terrorist," in the first such case of its kind.
How would consumers feel a U.S. ban on Canadian booze and other products?
One Canadian whiskey maker has found a workaround to Trump's Canadian alcohol ban.
Where does the case against the alleged 9/11 plotters stand?
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Record-setting cyclospora outbreak is over, U.S. health officials say
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said there is no longer a risk of people getting sick with cyclosporiasis from this outbreak and is confident that all related iceberg lettuce is off the market.
Coroner releases details on 2 infant deaths in Pennsylvania measles outbreak
Neither infant was old enough to be vaccinated. The first dose of the measles vaccine is typically given at around 1 year of age.
How donating blood could reveal clues about your own health
Amid a national blood supply crisis, Dr. Courtney Lawrence sat down with Norah O'Donnell to talk about donating blood, health myths and more.
A generation of kids suffers as Trump destabilizes immigrant families
Children in immigrant families are facing multiple health threats from President Trump's policies.
NYC officials release unseen post-9/11 air quality documents
New York City officials released thousands of previously unseen documents questioning the air quality at Ground Zero following the 9/11 attacks.
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Suspects in $6 million romance scam targeting women extradited to U.S.
The men, who were arrested in the South African city of Cape Town in 2021, are set to be handed over to officials from the FBI.
Saudi Arabia's MBS pressed Trump to strike Houthis in Yemen, sources say
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Sweden's election could mark major milestone for Europe's populist right
Once shunned over its extremist roots, the Sweden Democrats could enter government for the first time as voters weigh immigration, crime and Sweden's political transformation.
American woman allegedly smuggled drugs for free trip to Japan
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Diesel hits record $6 a gallon as Houthis take key Red Sea territory
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Nashville airport to be renamed for Dolly Parton after unanimous vote
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Sandra Bullock and Lee Pace sat down with Adriana Diaz to discuss "Practical Magic 2," which premieres Friday.
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Stella Parton says her sister Dolly was prepared and at peace when she died
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Dolly Parton's sister on star's life, death
Dolly Parton's sister, Stella, sits down with Gayle King for her first interview since Dolly's death to discuss her sister's legendary life. Stella Parton says the country star was "definitely prepared" and at peace when she died last month.
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Are bioweapons a looming AI threat?
Some tech insiders are sounding the alarm on the dangers of artificial intelligence, which could be used to disable critical infrastructure or create biological weapons. Dr. Céline Gounder weighs in.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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AI could "kill us all," researcher says
Two tech insiders are sounding the alarm on artificial intelligence. Former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon warns that AI could "kill us all," and now former Google DeepMind researcher Alex Turner warns that society is "just not prepared."
Ex-Anthropic researcher warns AI could grow "smart enough to kill us"
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Ig Nobel prizes go to scientists studying cockroach milk, nose-blowing, more
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NASA plans to launch new space telescope
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Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here's what to do if you see one.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
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Suspects in $6 million romance scam targeting women extradited to U.S.
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Lindsay Clancy trial juror on deliberations
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Where does the case against the alleged 9/11 plotters stand?
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Ex-FBI agent on hunt for alleged 9/11 planner
"Daughters of 9/11," a new documentary airing on CBS on Friday, follows two women who lost their fathers in the attacks and are demanding alleged mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed be held accountable. Their journey leads them to Retired FBI Special Agent Frank Pellegrino, who spent more than a decade hunting for Mohammed and eventually questioned him. Pellegrino joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
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NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
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NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
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NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
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