Winning undecided voters
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump prepare for the first presidential debate, where they will try to sway undecided voters. USA Today's Susan Page joins CBSN to discuss.
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Low debate expectations
The first presidential debate may be one of the most watched television events of the year, but it may be more mellow than expected. Donald Trump will consider the debate a victory if he is able to keep calm. CBS News' Steve Chaggaris and contributors Leslie Sanchez and Lis Smith join CBSN to discuss.
First presidential debate
Mark Alexander, dean of the Villanova School of Law, was part of then Senator Barack Obama's prep team for the presidential debates. Alexander joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss what goes into the preparation for the presidential debate, as HIllary Clinton and Donald Trump get ready to face off Monday.
9/23:Evening News
The deadly police shooting of Keith Lamont Scott has sparked three days of protests in Charlotte, North Carolina; After more than 22 years, Charles Osgood will sign off in his final "CBS Sunday Morning" broadcast on Sunday.
Trump foundation spending
Donald Trump has come under fire for using money from his charity, the Donald J. Trump Foundation, to finance business obligations. If this is true, the Republican presidential nominee could be in violation of IRS rules. Julianna Goldman explains.
Trump in PA
Donald Trump commented on Wednesday night's violent protests in Charlotte and lobbed some attacks at Hillary Clinton during a rally in Pennsylvania on Thursday. See Trump's full remarks.
Trump on debate moderator
Donald Trump says the moderator of Monday's presidential debate should be just a moderator and should not be a fact-checker. Trump suggested that Lester Holt may be harder on him than Clinton. Washington Post reporter Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN to discuss.
9/22: Evening News
Tulsa, Okla., police officer Betty Shelby was charged with first-degree manslaughter in the shooting death of an unarmed black man, Terence Crutcher; according to research, the majority of Americans show some degree of unconscious negative attitudes towards minorities
Debate prep
Hillary Clinton is spending time away from the campaign trail in preparation for the next week's first presidential debate. Meanwhile, Donald Trump is doing just the opposite. Nancy Cordes has more.
Presidential debate preview
Donald Trump's tax proposals would add $5.3 trillion to the federal debt over the next decade, while Hillary Clinton's plan would only raise the debt $200 billion, according to new numbers from a non-partisan budget group. Editor-in-chief of The Hill, Bob Cusack, joins CBSN to discuss how the findings affect the 2016 race going into the first presidential debate.
Trump and black voters
Donald Trump made his pitch to black voters Wednesday, meeting with a handful of supporters in Cleveland, Ohio. But Trump's approach with the demographic has been problematic thus far. Major Garrett has more.
Clinton on defense spending
Much of Hillary Clinton's defense spending plan appears in broad strokes at this point in her campaign. But here's what we know so far.
Trump in Cleveland
Following an introduction from boxing promoter Don King which included the "n-word," Donald Trump spoke at a Cleveland church Wednesday morning. Trump commented on the recent police shootings and asked African-Americans in attendance, "What do you have to lose?" in voting for him. See Trump's full remarks.
Hillary Clinton on taxes
From social security to child care, here's where Hillary Clinton stands on taxes
Clinton on foreign policy
The Democratic nominee was the public face of the Obama administration's foreign policy from 2009 to 2013.
9/20: Evening News
Ahmad Khan Rahami's father says he warned police two years ago that his son might be a terrorist; Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are Oscar winners, humanitarians, and parents to six children
Trump NC rally
In his second rally of the day in North Carolina, Donald Trump slammed Hillary Clinton and called for restrictions on Syrian refugees entering the U.S. See his full remarks.
Trump foundation scrutiny
Donald Trump is facing tough questions about whether his charity, the Donald J. Trump Foundation, used more than $250,000 of other people's money to settle lawsuits against his businesses. The process is known as self-dealing, and it could violate laws governing charity activities. Major Garrett reports.
Clinton's path to 270
With seven weeks left, Hillary Clinton's campaign is working to ease the worries of her donors and supporters. Tighter poll numbers between Donald Trump and Clinton have her team busy spelling out her path to the presidency. Nancy Cordes reports.
Trump on foreign policy
America's relationship with the rest of the world plays a big part in Republican nominee Donald Trump's overall platform
9/19: Evening News
Less than 50 hours after the first explosion, police arrested a suspect in the bombings in New York City and Seaside Park, N.J.; on Friday night, an SUV broke down in Tulsa, Oklahoma, minutes later, the driver -- who was an unarmed African American -- was shot and killed by a white police officer
Trump on terror
Donald Trump has labeled the recent incidents in the U.S. "Islamic terrorism," and gave himself a pat on the back for calling the New York explosion a bomb before investigators confirmed a cause. Major Garrett reports.
Clinton on terror
Hillary Clinton is presenting herself as the only candidate who knows how to take on terrorists at home and abroad. She told college students in Philadelphia and reporters in New York that dangerous times call for steady leadership and experience. Nancy Cordes has the latest.
Clinton woos millennials
Hillary Clinton reached out to younger voters at a campaign rally in Philadelphia Monday. See Clinton's full remarks.
Clinton on bombings
Discussing the recent bombings in New York and New Jersey, Hillary Clinton said "I am prepared to, ready to actually take on those challenges, not engage in a lot of irresponsible, reckless rhetoric." See her full remarks.
Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, striking down Trump's order
The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
How the Supreme Court ruled on Trump's agenda this term
The court's decisions cemented Mr. Trump's authority over vast swathes of the government, while delivering significant setbacks to his agenda in other areas.
Details emerge of Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding events at MSG
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding plans include a rehearsal dinner and a late-night celebration at Madison Square Garden in New York City, according to sources familiar with the security planning.
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U.S.-Iran peace efforts inch along, mired by Israel's fight with Hezbollah
A long-term U.S.-Iran peace deal may depend on a separate agreement between Israel and Lebanon. Analysts say that presents a problem.
House GOP agenda stalls over holdouts' insistence on SAVE America Act
The holdouts blocked Speaker Mike Johnson's plan to merge the SAVE America Act with the annual defense policy bill before sending it over to the Senate.
Maps show heat dome forecast to scorch major U.S. cities this week
A heat wave will blast much of the eastern U.S. this week, and forecasters say temperatures will feel even hotter because of the high humidity that's arriving with it.
LeBron James to leave Lakers, play elsewhere in 24th NBA season
James, 41, played eight seasons with the Lakers and led the franchise to its 17th NBA championship in the 2019-2020 season.
House sinks Rep. Rashida Tlaib's second war powers resolution on Lebanon
The House voted Tuesday on an updated version of the measure after Democratic leaders opposed the original language.
Rescuers cling to hope for survivors 6 days after Venezuela earthquakes
The earthquakes that hit Venezuela 6 days ago may have damaged or destroyed 58,000 buildings, NASA says, as rescuers race the clock to find survivors.
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House GOP agenda stalls over holdouts' insistence on SAVE America Act
The holdouts blocked Speaker Mike Johnson's plan to merge the SAVE America Act with the annual defense policy bill before sending it over to the Senate.
How the Supreme Court ruled on Trump's agenda this term
The court's decisions cemented Mr. Trump's authority over vast swathes of the government, while delivering significant setbacks to his agenda in other areas.
Consumers need protection from AI agents, lawmaker says
Sen. Mark Warner wants to create a federal registry of trusted AI agents and ensure autonomous bots operate like fiduciaries.
Details emerge of Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding events at MSG
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding plans include a rehearsal dinner and a late-night celebration at Madison Square Garden in New York City, according to sources familiar with the security planning.
Egg producers reach federal and state settlement after price-fixing probe
Three U.S. egg producers will be required to provide 53 million eggs to food banks and to pay a $3.3 million financial penalty.
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Consumers need protection from AI agents, lawmaker says
Sen. Mark Warner wants to create a federal registry of trusted AI agents and ensure autonomous bots operate like fiduciaries.
Egg producers reach federal and state settlement after price-fixing probe
Three U.S. egg producers will be required to provide 53 million eggs to food banks and to pay a $3.3 million financial penalty.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding rumors fuel big bets on prediction markets
The impending wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce has already generated more than $4.5 million in wagers, according to Kalshi.
Less than 40% of U.S. households can afford a starter home, study finds
The typical non-homeowner household earns about $7,000 less than what's needed to buy an entry-level home, according to LendingTree.
AI could make people dull, one scientist fears. Here's why.
AI tends to "play it safe within a user's preferences," nudging people toward more conventional choices, according to computational social scientist Sandra Matz.
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House GOP agenda stalls over holdouts' insistence on SAVE America Act
The holdouts blocked Speaker Mike Johnson's plan to merge the SAVE America Act with the annual defense policy bill before sending it over to the Senate.
How the Supreme Court ruled on Trump's agenda this term
The court's decisions cemented Mr. Trump's authority over vast swathes of the government, while delivering significant setbacks to his agenda in other areas.
House sinks Rep. Rashida Tlaib's second war powers resolution on Lebanon
The House voted Tuesday on an updated version of the measure after Democratic leaders opposed the original language.
Supreme Court says nation's top copyright official can keep job for now
The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it won't allow President Trump to remove the nation's top copyright official.
Supreme Court takes up challenges to AR-15 bans
The Supreme Court agreed to take up challenges to so-called assault-weapons bans in Cook County, Illinois, and Connecticut.
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What is the viral trend looksmaxxing?
Looksmaxxing is a viral and controversial trend that encourages young men to maximize their appearance. Adam Yamaguchi shows why it's resonating with some people.
He dreamed of becoming a physician assistant. New loan rules may thwart him.
Starting July 1, the government will cap what graduate students may borrow in federal loans, forcing many toward private lenders with higher interest rates.
Here's what to know about Medicare's new GLP-1 weight-loss drug program
For the first time, Medicare will cover GLP-1 drugs prescribed solely for weight loss for eligible beneficiaries at a $50 monthly copay.
Former NFL star Chris Johnson says he's been diagnosed with ALS
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Mom gets answers after fighting for diagnosis: "Something's wrong"
Michelle Williams struggled with high blood pressure and swelling for years before she was finally diagnosed with an unusual condition.
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U.S. announces new bank alert targeting powerful drug cartel
Two men and nine companies are accused of being tied to a cartel-linked fuel theft ring intended to evade taxes while generating tens of millions of dollars annually.
House sinks Rep. Rashida Tlaib's second war powers resolution on Lebanon
The House voted Tuesday on an updated version of the measure after Democratic leaders opposed the original language.
Arrests made after bomb attack targets reporter threatened by mafia
Sigfrido Ranucci had just returned home at the time of the explosion, and his daughter had walked by a half-hour before, his employer said.
Rescuers cling to hope for survivors 6 days after Venezuela earthquakes
The earthquakes that hit Venezuela 6 days ago may have damaged or destroyed 58,000 buildings, NASA says, as rescuers race the clock to find survivors.
Prince Harry "exploring every option" to bring family on U.K. visit
Prince Harry's request for taxpayer-funded police protection during a visit home this summer was reportedly rejected by U.K. authorities.
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Taylor Swift's history with MSG, from talent competition to wedding bash
Taylor Swift has had a decadeslong history with Madison Square Garden, performing there as early as 2003 and even celebrating her 30th birthday at the venue.
Clues at MSG fuel Swift-Kelce wedding rumors
Crews were seen unloading covered equipment from trucks into Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, fueling rumors that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce could be holding their wedding there this weekend.
Details emerge of Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding events at MSG
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding plans include a rehearsal dinner and a late-night celebration at Madison Square Garden in New York City, according to sources familiar with the security planning.
Tidal to label AI-generated music
Music streaming service Tidal has launched a new policy that will flag any music detected as being fully-generated by AI. Tony Gervino, executive vice president and editor-in-chief of Tidal, joins CBS News to discuss.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding rumors fuel big bets on prediction markets
The impending wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce has already generated more than $4.5 million in wagers, according to Kalshi.
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Consumers need protection from AI agents, lawmaker says
Sen. Mark Warner wants to create a federal registry of trusted AI agents and ensure autonomous bots operate like fiduciaries.
AI could make people dull, one scientist fears. Here's why.
AI tends to "play it safe within a user's preferences," nudging people toward more conventional choices, according to computational social scientist Sandra Matz.
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.
U.S. eases restrictions on Mythos AI model
The Trump administration is allowing Anthropic to restore access to its Mythos 5 AI model for a select group of U.S. companies and federal agencies. New York Times tech reporter Sheera Frenkel joins CBS News to discuss.
How trains drove American history
The transcontinental railroad changed just about everything in America: transportation, communications, commerce, cities, politics, even our perception of time. Correspondent David Pogue visits Steamtown National Historic Site, in Scranton, Pa., home to Big Boy, the biggest functioning steam train in the world, to learn how trains helped define an expansive America.
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NASA strives to save doomed telescope
NASA is in a race against time as the Swift Observatory telescope in orbit sinks closer to Earth. CBS News consultant William Harwood explains the $30 million salvage operation.
Fossil found in drawer turns out to be first dinosaur bone from Antarctica
Dinosaur fossils are rare to find in Antarctica because of the unforgiving ice caps. But millions of years ago, the region was populated by lush forests.
NASA prepares to launch rescue to save telescope from falling to Earth
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
Ancient Egyptian burial site reveals centuries of changing traditions
Human and animal remains unearthed in Egypt's Nile Delta reveal changing funerary practices over some 600 years, and the evolution of a key site itself.
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U.S. announces new bank alert targeting powerful drug cartel
Two men and nine companies are accused of being tied to a cartel-linked fuel theft ring intended to evade taxes while generating tens of millions of dollars annually.
Suspect in D.C. Israeli murders back in court
The man accused of killing two Israeli embassy staffers in Washington, D.C., is back in court today. CBS News crime and public safety unit's senior coordinating producer Anna Schecter has more on the case.
Arrests made after bomb attack targets reporter threatened by mafia
Sigfrido Ranucci had just returned home at the time of the explosion, and his daughter had walked by a half-hour before, his employer said.
Over half a million dollars stolen from ATMs in "jackpotting" scheme
Four men are accused of stealing more than half a million dollars from ATMs in Connecticut, in a "jackpotting scheme," authorities said.
Monaco attack injures at least 3
Officials say a bomb went off at a residential building in Monaco, leaving at least three people injured, including a Ukrainian businessman. Chris Livesay reports.
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NASA prepares to launch rescue to save telescope from falling to Earth
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
Telescope snaps most detailed photo yet of Milky Way's heart
Euclid is on a mission to chart one-third of the sky in the hopes of shedding light on the enduring mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
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."
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6/27: CBS Weekend News
High winds and heat are fueling Utah's out-of-control wildfires; Iranian drones target Bahrain after U.S. strikes Iran.
Is the birthright citizenship fight over?
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 against President Trump's executive order to get rid of birthright citizenship. Professor Bill Ong Hing, a founding director of the Immigration and Deportation Defense Clinic at the University of San Francisco, joins with more.
Breaking down birthright citizenship ruling
The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday against President Trump's attempt to ban birthright citizenship. CBS News' Weijia Jiang and legal contributor Jan Levinson have more.
Clues at MSG fuel Swift-Kelce wedding rumors
Crews were seen unloading covered equipment from trucks into Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, fueling rumors that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce could be holding their wedding there this weekend.
Tidal to label AI-generated music
Music streaming service Tidal has launched a new policy that will flag any music detected as being fully-generated by AI. Tony Gervino, executive vice president and editor-in-chief of Tidal, joins CBS News to discuss.