8/6: Evening News
The number of Zika cases in the United States topped 1,800 this week, mostly from travel to foreign countries; A new statue of Lucille Ball was unveiled on what would have been her 105th birthday, as seen on Buffalo.com.
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Trump campaign tries to recover
Campaigning in Indiana and Ohio, Republican vice presidential nominee Mike Pence tried to rally his party behind Donald Trump after a troublesome week for the campaign. This tactical change comes after polls nationally and in 11 key battleground states show Trump losing ground to Hillary Clinton. Errol Barnett reports.
Clinton's poll numbers up
CBS News' director of elections Anthony Salvanto weighs on on what's driving the big shift to Clinton in the latest polls.
Trump numbers fall
National polls show Hillary Clinton has opened a seven-point lead over Donald Trump, who is coming off a rough week of missteps, reports Dean Reynolds.
Kaine: Trump is "confused"
Hillary Clinton's running mate Sen. Tim Kaine, who has served on the Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees, responds to Donald Trump's claim that he saw a video of "money pouring off a plane," referring to the $400 million cash payment the U.S. sent to Iran. Watch Kaine's full interview with Norah O'Donnell Friday on "CBS This Morning."
8/4: Evening News
The CDC says aerial spraying of a pesticide in Miami's Zika zone was very effective; over 47,000 veterans are homeless and 13,000 live on the streets
Obama ISIS press conference
President Obama addressed the nation from the Pentagon Thursday. He said ISIS admits it's likely to lose key strongholds in the Middle East and gave an update on the U.S. fight against Zika. Obama also discussed the payment made to Iran which many saw as a ransom payment. See the president's full remarks.
Clinton pulls ahead
New polls show that Hillary Clinton is pulling ahead in 3 battleground states. What is behind the new surge? Nancy Cordes reports.
Obama press conference
President Obama insisted the $400 million transferred to Iran was not a ransom and not secret during a press conference Thursday. He also said Donald Trump's claims that the Nov. election might be rigged are "ridiculous." Margaret Brennan has more
Obama on ISIS analysis
At a news conference Thursday, President Obama addressed the United States' effort to combat ISIS, the 400 million dollar payment made to Iran, and the 2016 campaign. CBS News senior political editor Steve Chaggaris and vice president of The Heritage Foundation James Carafano join CBSN to break down the president's remarks.
Trump in Maine
After the most turbulent week in his campaign, Donald Trump drew big crowds in Maine. He used most of his speaking time to attack Hillary Clinton. Major Garrett has more.
Trump in Maine
At a rally in Maine Thursday, Donald Trump said again that he watched video of Iran receiving money from the U.S. Trump's own campaign has said that video doesn't exist. He also railed against Muslim immigration. See Trump's full remarks.
Tim Kaine interview
In an interview with Norah O'Donnell, Hillary Clinton's running mate Tim Kaine was questioned about Clinton's email history. The interview will air Friday on "CBS This Morning."
Clinton in Vegas
Hillary Clinton dealt with a protester and bashed Donald Trump for union busting during a rally in Las Vegas Thursday. See Clinton's full remarks.
8/3 Evening News
Donald Trump said at a rally Wednesday his campaign has never been so well united -- but those close to him say otherwise; The views from the millennium tower were well worth the 2.1 million dollars Pat and Jerry Dobson paid for their two-bedroom apartment
GOP vs Trump
The past week, Donald Trump has done and said a number of unpopular things. Even some fellow Republicans are admonishing the Republican presidential candidate. CBSN's political panel examines the situation.
Campaign chaos
Donald Trump's campaign destabilization is making headlines this week, but John Dickerson says the campaign has been in that state for awhile. The CBS News political director and host of "Face the Nation" joins CBSN to talk about how the campaign is running out of time to get it together.
Clinton Colorado rally
At a rally in Colorado, Hillary Clinton threw jabs at Donald Trump's outsourcing of product manufacturing. She did so while wearing a scarf made at a Denver factory she visited earlier in the day. See her full remarks.
Dickerson on campaign turmoil
CBS News Political Director and host of "Face the Nation" John Dickerson offers his insight on the week so far in the race for the White House.
Clinton benefiting from Trump
Hillary Clinton's campaign thought they would have to deal with more fallout from the DNC email hack or more questions about Clinton's own email honesty this week. Instead, the spotlight has been largely off the Democratic presidential candidate thanks to her opponent. Nancy Cordes has more.
Trump campaign in chaos
Donald Trump said at a rally Wednesday his campaign has never been so well united - but those close to him say otherwise. Fellow Republicans are starting to turn on Trump and his own running mate, Mike Pence, is contradicting Trump by endorsing John McCain and Paul Ryan. Major Garrett has more.
White House defends Iran payment
The Obama administration is being accused of paying $400 million dollars worth of "ransom" for the release of four American hostages in January. CBS News foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan joins CBSN with the latest from the White House.
Trump vs GOP
Republican nominee Donald Trump is at odds with his own party and is saying that he is not ready to endorse House Speaker Paul Ryan and Arizona Sen. John McCain in their re-election efforts. Republican strategist Kevin Sheridan and national political reporter for The Hill Jonathan Swan join CBSN to discuss the GOP war of words.
8/2: Evening News
Less than two weeks after a Republican convention that stressed party unity, Donald Trump has said he won't endorse two of his most prominent Republican colleagues; according to the old saying, "you can't reinvent the wheel," but when it comes to the ferris wheel, cities across the globe are doing just that
Obama vs. Trump
President Obama challenged the Republican establishment Tuesday to drop Donald Trump. The president called Trump "unfit" and "woefully unprepared" for the White House. CBS News foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan joins CBSN with the latest on the president's attacks against Trump.
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Adviser to Iran's supreme leader says "ball is in Trump's court"
It remains unclear how close the U.S. and Iran are to striking a deal to end the Iran war amid continued hostilities between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah.
Becerra advances in California governor's race, CBS News projects
CBS News projects that Democratic former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra has advanced in the primary for the 2026 California governor's race. A second candidate in the race has not yet been projected to advance.
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After deadly bus crash, investigators probe company's links to other carriers
The company that operated a bus involved in a deadly crash in Virginia last week has ties to a broader network of travel firms, including one shut down by regulators a decade ago, a CBS News investigation has found.
FBI fires analysts who worked on memo about Catholic extremist ideology
The five fired FBI analysits were involved in the creation of a withdrawn internal 2023 intelligence memo on "Radical Traditionalist Catholic" ideology, sources said.
Heightened security for Trump attending NBA Finals includes ban on bags at MSG
As President Trump prepares to watch the New York Knicks take on the San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden, officials are planning for a heightened security posture, sources said.
DOJ confirms in court papers the "anti-weaponization fund" isn't going forward
In a pair of legal filings Friday, the Justice Department stated in writing for what appears to be the first time that a controversial $1.7 billion "anti-weaponization fund" will not continue.
Graham Platner faces another controversy days ahead of Maine Senate primary
This week, the New York Times reported allegations of Platner's "unsettling" behavior toward women he dated, including one claim that he was physically abusive, which Platner denies.
Judge refers DOJ lawyers for possible discipline over handling of transgender care probe
U.S. District Judge Mary McElroy had lambasted Justice Department lawyers in a decision last month and accused them of misrepresenting and withholding information.
Trump says he wants Pulte to "start the process" of shrinking intel office
President Trump told the Wall Street Journal he may even want to terminate the Office of the Director of National Intelligence altogether.
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Park ranger dies after falling into crevasse on America's tallest peak
The National Park Service said a ranger in Alaska fell into a crevasse and died on North America's tallest mountain.
FBI fires analysts who worked on memo about Catholic extremist ideology
The five fired FBI analysits were involved in the creation of a withdrawn internal 2023 intelligence memo on "Radical Traditionalist Catholic" ideology, sources said.
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After deadly bus crash, investigators probe company's links to other carriers
The company that operated a bus involved in a deadly crash in Virginia last week has ties to a broader network of travel firms, including one shut down by regulators a decade ago, a CBS News investigation has found.
The job market is much stronger than economists expected. Why?
Americans say it's tough to find a job, but employers just added a surprisingly strong 172,000 new hires in May.
Graham Platner faces another controversy days ahead of Maine Senate primary
This week, the New York Times reported allegations of Platner's "unsettling" behavior toward women he dated, including one claim that he was physically abusive, which Platner denies.
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The job market is much stronger than economists expected. Why?
Americans say it's tough to find a job, but employers just added a surprisingly strong 172,000 new hires in May.
Second Facebook privacy settlement payment is coming soon
The additional payouts come from uncashed settlement funds and will be issued to eligible claimants beginning on June 9.
Employers added 172,000 jobs in May, surging past expectations
The labor market continues to show strength despite rising inflation and concerns about slowing economic growth.
Meta is selling $3.99 monthly subscriptions for Instagram Plus
The new paid tier adds features like longer stories and deeper metrics as Meta looks to diversify revenue beyond advertising.
The U.S. is minting more millionaires than ever. Here's why.
A stock market boom is elevating more Americans into the ranks of the nation's millionaires, a new study finds.
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Becerra advances in California governor's race, CBS News projects
CBS News projects that Democratic former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra has advanced in the primary for the 2026 California governor's race. A second candidate in the race has not yet been projected to advance.
Colombia's Petro accuses Trump of intervening in his country's election
Colombian President Gustavo Petro argues the U.S. has chosen to align against his government and back forces he identifies as complicit in the drug trade.
No bags, no watch parties: What to expect when Trump attends NBA Finals
As President Trump prepares to watch the New York Knicks take on the San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden, officials are planning for a heightened security posture, sources said.
FBI fires analysts who worked on memo about Catholic extremist ideology
The five fired FBI analysits were involved in the creation of a withdrawn internal 2023 intelligence memo on "Radical Traditionalist Catholic" ideology, sources said.
DOJ confirms in court papers the "anti-weaponization fund" isn't going forward
In a pair of legal filings Friday, the Justice Department stated in writing for what appears to be the first time that a controversial $1.7 billion "anti-weaponization fund" will not continue.
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In Congo, doctors face Ebola with little protection: "We live with fear"
Travel bans and conflict have disrupted supply chains in the Democratic Republic of Congo, leaving health workers without Ebola tests and protective gear needed to contain the outbreak.
FDA moves ahead with safety study of abortion pill mifepristone
The FDA is moving ahead with a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, a step that could create a path for the Trump administration to restrict access to the medication.
Upcoming billing change could make pregnancy pricier
Come January, pregnancy care physician billing codes will change from a bundled system to an à la carte one.
Possible flesh-eating screwworm case in Texas, USDA says
A possible case of the flesh-eating New World screwworm is being investigated in Texas, the USDA reported Wednesday.
WHO massively scales back number of suspected Ebola cases in Congo
While 330 Ebola infections are confirmed in central Africa and huge challenges remain, hundreds more suspected cases "have been cleared out," the WHO says.
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Colombia's Petro accuses Trump of intervening in his country's election
Colombian President Gustavo Petro argues the U.S. has chosen to align against his government and back forces he identifies as complicit in the drug trade.
Putin sees "no point" in meeting with Zelenskyy to discuss ending war
President Zelenskyy chided Putin in his first public message to the Russian leader, who called it "boorish" on Friday.
Mom of American missing in Japan says they argued over ChatGPT
James "Weston" Higginbotham went missing one week ago while on a family vacation in Japan.
Rare Roman-era gold ring found by metal detectorist
The Ilminster Ring was originally found by an amateur metal detectorist in 2018 and bought this week for more than $100,000.
Thieves who stole 2,500-year-old gold relics from museum sentenced
A Netherlands court said the three men warranted a custodial sentence "because of the nature and gravity" of their crime.
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Anthony Head, "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Ted Lasso" star, dies at 72
Anthony Head played librarian and mentor Rupert Giles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and recently appeared in "Ted Lasso."
What to expect ahead of the 2026 Tony Awards
The 2026 Tony Awards are taking place at New York City's Radio City Music Hall on Sunday, June 7, at 8 p.m. ET. Tony Award-winning actress Laura Benanti joins with her take on Broadway's biggest night.
Nick Jonas talks new movie "Power Ballad"
Nick Jonas speaks with "CBS Mornings" about starring in the new film "Power Ballad." He explains how he reflected on his own life for the movie, why it's relatable and what it was like working with Paul Rudd. Jonas also reveals what's next for him.
Pope Leo XIV is visiting Spain
Pope Leo XIV is visiting Spain during the same time that musician Bad Bunny is expected to be there. CBS News' Chris Livesay has more on a potential meeting.
Laverne Cox on career, trauma and healing
Laverne Cox made history as the first openly transgender actress nominated for a primetime Emmy for her role in "Orange is the New Black" - but before her award-winning career she almost quit Hollywood. She speaks to "CBS Mornings" about confronting her childhood trauma, her healing journey and more.
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Anthropic on global pause on AI development
Anthropic is urging a pause in AI development amid growing concerns about future risks, though some experts question the company's motives. Vicky Ge Huang, a reporter for The Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News with more details.
Alarm over computer "worms" created with AI
Experts are warning about computer "worms" created with AI that can infect devices and harm users without restraint. University of Toronto professor Nicolas Papernot 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.
New details on SpaceX IPO plans
SpaceX is going public this month, and it could be the largest-ever stock market debut. As it plans this move, SpaceX has amended the language in its IPO filing to address the company's growing need for water, particularly to expand its data centers. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady reports, and University of California, Riverside, associate professor Shaolei Ren joins to discuss.
Meta is selling $3.99 monthly subscriptions for Instagram Plus
The new paid tier adds features like longer stories and deeper metrics as Meta looks to diversify revenue beyond advertising.
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El Niño could bring more widespread coral bleaching, NOAA warns
The expected arrival of El Niño this summer could trigger another mass coral bleaching event, which would be the fifth on record, researchers said.
Scientists find yeast in frozen mummy's guts, use it to make bread
More than 5,300 years ago, Oetzi the Iceman was strolling through the Alps on the border of Austria and Italy when he was killed by an arrow in the back.
Meteor lights up southern Michigan
Days after a meteor exploded over New England, another fireball was spotted, visible in the Midwest to the Northeast. Rob Marciano has more.
Ancient coin, mysterious markings found under Notre Dame cathedral
A team of archaeologists at the iconic cathedral is digging straight down and back in time, to Roman Paris 2,000 years ago.
NASA taps 2 companies to develop buggies for its moon base program
The FLEX Rover will be equipped to carry two astronauts and traverse hundreds of miles of lunar terrain.
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Marine veteran fights off armed attackers
A Marine veteran was working on his truck in front of his home in Oxon Hill, Maryland, this week, when four teens tried to rob him at gunpoint. That is when his military training kicked in. Tom Hanson reports.
Judge orders detention of ex-CIA official found with $40 million in gold bars
Former CIA official David Rush was arrested in May after FBI agents found gold bars worth about $40 million at his home while probing whether he had lied about his educational and military background, according to court records.
Man attacks 21-year-old over lake access
Steven Dana, 70, is facing multiple charges, including attempted murder, after a video emerged of him attacking a 21-year-old man who was riding a jet ski in Massachusetts' Lake Maspenock with friends. CBS News Boston's Anna Meiler reports.
Man gets life in prison for double murder scheme in affair with au pair
Brendan Banfield, a former IRS law enforcement officer, claimed he shot Joseph Ryan after he came across Ryan attacking his wife.
Thieves who stole 2,500-year-old gold relics from museum sentenced
A Netherlands court said the three men warranted a custodial sentence "because of the nature and gravity" of their crime.
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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.
Sun erupts with 3 solar flares, raising chances of northern lights for U.S.
Three solar flares burst from the sun this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States.
NASA reluctantly gives up on lost orbiter: "Best Mars mission ever"
NASA officials said the $582 million MAVEN orbiter could not be recovered after a problem on the far side of Mars late last year, and that its extraordinarily successful mission was at an end.
Blue Origin vows to resume New Glenn launches despite explosion
Damage to Blue Origin's lone launch pad in the wake of last week's spectacular explosion was not as severe as initially feared, the company said.
NASA taps 2 companies to develop buggies for its moon base program
The FLEX Rover will be equipped to carry two astronauts and traverse hundreds of miles of lunar terrain.
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School requires freshmen to go on 55-mile hike
For more than five decades, St. Benedict's Preparatory School in Newark, New Jersey, has required its freshmen to go on a mandatory five-day, 55-mile hike on the Appalachian Trail. Steve Hartman explains why in "On the Road."
Marine veteran fights off armed attackers
A Marine veteran was working on his truck in front of his home in Oxon Hill, Maryland, this week, when four teens tried to rob him at gunpoint. That is when his military training kicked in. Tom Hanson reports.
Farmers struggling despite positive jobs report
U.S. employers added 172,000 jobs in May, according to the Labor Department, a better-than-expected jobs report. But in the heart of Wisconsin's farm country, many farmers are facing a different reality as they struggle with tariffs and rising fuel and fertilizer costs amid the Iran war. Nikole Killion has more.
Controversy swirls around Graham Platner
Just days to go before the Senate primary in Maine, Democratic candidate Graham Platner insists he won't drop out of the race despite a new report from The New York Times in which three women who dated Platner detailed behavior they found "unsettling." It's the latest issue facing the fledgling political hopeful. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
State Department on World Cup preparations
The World Cup starts next week, hosted by the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Millions from around the world will travel to watch them. State Department deputy spokesperson Mignon Houston joins "The Takeout" to discuss the plan.