Alan Simpson, moderate GOP senator who bridged partisan gaps, dead at 93
Relatives and colleagues remember former GOP Sen. Alan Simpson of Wyoming as a figure who was "gifted in crossing party lines."
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Roy Moore announces second campaign for Alabama Senate seat
The Republican is looking to move past his sexual misconduct allegations and face off against Democrat Doug Jones once again
McConnell faces doubts in Senate after Strange's loss
Nearly $10 million spent by a McConnell-backed super PAC couldn't save Strange
Bannon: We are 6-0 on elections, Trump is 5-1
Steve Bannon, President Trump's former chief strategist, advised the president to not get on the wrong side of the people
GOP establishment loses yet another Senate primary
Alabama's Roy Moore is the latest conservative insurgent to beat an establishment candidate in a GOP Senate primary - here are some others
Trump's Alabama reaction
President Trump's support for Sen. Luther Strange (R-AL) wasn't enough to secure a victory his primary race against former judge Roy Moore. White House correspondent for The Hill Jordan Fabian joins CBSN with a look at the political impact.
Trump-backed candidate loses Alabama GOP Senate runoff
President supported Sen. Luther Strange, but Roy Moore had the backing of Steve Bannon and Sarah Palin, among others
Ala. primary runoff
Former Alabama Supreme Court justice Roy Moore won the state's Republican primary runoff - despite that President Trump, who is popular in Alabama, endorsed Moore's opponent. CBS News elections and surveys director Anthony Salvanto discusses the outcome, and CBS News national correspondent Chip Reid reports from Moore's campaign headquarters.
09/26/17: Red and Blue
Polls are closed in the runoff vote for Alabama's Republican primary; Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg sits down with Charlie Rose
Alabama Republican primary
President Trump tweeted his support for Sen. Luther Strange ahead of Tuesday's GOP Senate primary in Alabama. But the president surprised many of Strange's supporters by suggesting last week he is already prepared to regret it; Mr. Trump fears he'll get the blame if Strange loses. Chip Reid reports.
Roy Moore pulls out gun on stage at rally on Alabama election eve
Alabama's Senate runoff is Tuesday and the race is between Moore and incumbent GOP Sen. Luther Strange
Alabama Senate GOP primary
Republicans in Alabama vote today in a closely-watched Senate primary. President Trump tweeted his support for the state's senator, Luther Strange, who was appointed to replace Jeff Sessions when he became attorney general. His challenger, Roy Moore, is backed by the president's former chief strategist, Steve Bannon. Chip Reid reports.
What's up with the Alabama Senate race?
Conservative firebrand Roy Moore and the Trump-endorsed Luther Strange go head-to-head in Tuesday's GOP primary
Pence holds rally
Vice President Mike Pence rallied on behalf of Sen. Luther Strange in Birmingham, Alabama, on Monday night ahead of the Republican primary in the election to replace the U.S. Senate seat that Attorney General Jeff Sessions previously held.
Pence, Bannon campaign for opposing Alabama Senate candidates
Vice President Pence and former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon stumped for different candidates in dueling rallies on the eve of the runoff election
Trump says McCain's health care decisions "tremendous slap in face" to GOP
The president also weighed in on the Alabama GOP primary runoff in the Senate race Tuesday
Trump holds rally with Luther Strange in Alabama — live updates
President Trump went off script in a wide-ranging speech on Friday
Ben Carson boosts Alabama Senate candidate Trump opposes
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Ben Carson's glowing words appeared in an email statement released by the candidate Trump isn't backing
Alabama Senate race: It's Trump vs. Trumpland
The Republican runoff election in Alabama between incumbent Sen. Luther Strange and challenger Roy Moore is Tuesday
Trump-backed Ala. Senate candidate boasts of endorsement
President will hold a rally Friday for Luther Strange in Huntsville, Ala., while Steve Bannon and Sarah Palin have backed Strange's opponent
Who's endorsed whom in the Alabama Senate race?
The GOP runoff special election is Tuesday - and Trump and several of his own supporters have taken opposing sides
Who is Luther Strange, who Trump keeps endorsing?
Strange is facing former state Supreme Court justice Roy Moore in a run-off election on Sept. 26
Senate candidate Roy Moore talks about racial divide between "reds and yellows"
Moore and Luther Strange face a primary runoff election on Sept. 26 for the Alabama Senate seat vacated by Jeff Sessions
Trump to campaign for senate candidate in Ala.
Republican Luther Strange will face off with former Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore in a runoff on Sept. 26.
Report: Bannon breaks with Trump in Alabama senate race
The former White House chief strategist is said to be backing Roy Moore against the Trump-endorsed Luther Strange
Israel-Iran war enters second week with more strikes
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that any military action by the U.S. in the escalating war with Israel would be "very, very dangerous for everybody."
Mahmoud Khalil arrives in New Jersey after release from ICE custody
Mahmoud Khalil arrived at Newark Airport after a federal judge ordered his release from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention in Louisiana.
U.S. has begun evacuations of Americans from Israel, Huckabee says
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee's announcement comes days after confusion about whether the U.S. government would be assisting American citizens evacuating from Israel.
Trump administration's cuts to National Science Foundation blocked
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from making drastic cuts to research funding that is provided by the National Science Foundation.
American among 3 arrested in Mexican fentanyl bust
The arrests were conducted as part of a joint operation between American and Mexican authorities.
Vance, in L.A., calls Sen. Alex Padilla "José Padilla"
Vice President JD Vance criticized Gov. Gavin Newsom in Los Angeles on Friday, and referred to Sen. Alex Padilla as "José Padilla."
3 dead in North Dakota tornado; heavy storm damage in Minnesota
Three people are dead in North Dakota, and tens of thousands are without power in northern Minnesota after powerful winds swept across the upper Midwest Friday and overnight Saturday.
Superyacht that sank with tech magnate on board salvaged
Salvage crews are working on a complex operation to bring a superyacht that sank off Sicily last year ashore for further investigation.
Man arrested after fatal shooting at Utah "No Kings" rally released
Salt Lake District Attorney Sim Gill's office said Friday that it was unable to decide on charges against Arturo Gamboa, who had been jailed on suspicion of murder following the June 14 shooting.
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Weaver Nut Company recalls chocolate nonpareils over undeclared allergens
Multiple batches of chocolate nonpareils produced by Weaver Nut Company, Inc. and sold across the U.S. have been recalled due to potential undeclared milk allergens, the Food and Drug Administration said.
Mahmoud Khalil arrives in New Jersey after release from ICE custody
Mahmoud Khalil arrived at Newark Airport after a federal judge ordered his release from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention in Louisiana.
American among 3 arrested in Mexican fentanyl bust
The arrests were conducted as part of a joint operation between American and Mexican authorities.
Man arrested after fatal shooting at Utah "No Kings" rally released
Salt Lake District Attorney Sim Gill's office said Friday that it was unable to decide on charges against Arturo Gamboa, who had been jailed on suspicion of murder following the June 14 shooting.
Tesla to debut robotaxi service in Austin, Texas on June 22
Tesla is giving a select group of people the chance to try out its robotaxis this weekend in Austin, Texas.
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Trump says "maybe" he'll try to fire Fed chief Jerome Powell
President Trump entertained the idea of firing Jerome Powell on Friday, a legally untested and contentious move.
Tesla to debut robotaxi service in Austin, Texas on June 22
Tesla is giving a select group of people the chance to try out its robotaxis this weekend in Austin, Texas.
Kroger says it will close 60 stores over the next 18 months
Kroger said all employees at the affected stores will be offered jobs at other locations.
Meta and Oakley pair up to launch new AI glasses
Meta and sportswear brand Oakley introduced new AI glasses Friday called Oakley Meta HSTN.
U.S. home sale prices reach record of almost $400,000, report finds
Home sale prices are at a record high, but buyers are nevertheless paying below sellers' asking prices, research shows.
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Trump administration's cuts to National Science Foundation blocked
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from making drastic cuts to research funding that is provided by the National Science Foundation.
Trump says "maybe" he'll try to fire Fed chief Jerome Powell
President Trump entertained the idea of firing Jerome Powell on Friday, a legally untested and contentious move.
Appeals court rules Louisiana's Ten Commandments law is unconstitutional
A panel of three federal appellate judges has ruled that a Louisiana law requiring the Ten Commandments to be posted in each of the state's public school classrooms is unconstitutional.
Trump on DNI Tulsi Gabbard's Iran assessment: "She's wrong"
President Trump said his intelligence director was "wrong" when she testified Iran wasn't building a nuclear weapon.
Trump hints at "deal" with Harvard — as judge lets Harvard keep enrolling foreign students
Harvard can continue hosting foreign students, a federal judge ruled Friday.
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Weaver Nut Company recalls chocolate nonpareils over undeclared allergens
Multiple batches of chocolate nonpareils produced by Weaver Nut Company, Inc. and sold across the U.S. have been recalled due to potential undeclared milk allergens, the Food and Drug Administration said.
After her heart started to fail, a first-of-its-kind surgery saved her life
Sue Baker was told that she had two options after her heart started to fail after years of intervention: Enter palliative care, or try an experimental surgery.
CDC reports jump in high blood pressure deaths linked to excessive drinking
A new report from the CDC shows a jump in high blood pressure deaths linked to excessive drinking.
Kids' cough syrup recalled due to microbial contamination
Little Remedies® Honey Cough Syrup was voluntarily recalled due to the presence of Bacillus cereus, which can cause two types of food-borne illnesses, and loss of shelf-stability.
U.S. plans to combat "man-eater" screwworms with a facility of flies
The facility will breed millions of sterile New World screwworm flies at Moore Air Base, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said Wednesday.
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U.S. has begun evacuations of Americans from Israel, Huckabee says
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee's announcement comes days after confusion about whether the U.S. government would be assisting American citizens evacuating from Israel.
American among 3 arrested in Mexican fentanyl bust
The arrests were conducted as part of a joint operation between American and Mexican authorities.
French scientists discover new blood type in Guadeloupe woman
Thanks to DNA sequencing, the discovery of new blood groups has accelerated in recent years.
Hot air balloon catches fire and falls, killing at least 8 people
Footage shared by local media showed billows of smoke coming from the balloon in flames as it hurtled towards the ground in Brazil on Saturday.
Superyacht that sank with tech magnate on board salvaged
Salvage crews are working on a complex operation to bring a superyacht that sank off Sicily last year ashore for further investigation.
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Grace Potter performs "Paris"
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Grace Potter formed her first band in college before her successful solo career. In 2008, before her Grammy nods and sold-out tours, she recorded a solo album in Los Angeles with a legendary producer and elite studio musicians. That album was never released — until Potter finally convinced the label to release the long-awaited treasure last month. From "Medicine," here is Grace Potter with "Paris."
Grace Potter performs "Medicine"
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Grace Potter formed her first band in college before her successful solo career. In 2008, before her Grammy nods and sold-out tours, she recorded a solo album in Los Angeles with a legendary producer and elite studio musicians. That album was never released — until Potter finally convinced the label to release the long-awaited treasure last month. From "Medicine," here is Grace Potter with "Medicine."
Grace Potter performs "Before the Sky Falls"
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Grace Potter has had a successful solo career. In 2008, before her Grammy nods and sold-out tours, she recorded a solo album in Los Angeles with a legendary producer and elite studio musicians. That album was never released -— until Potter finally convinced the label to release the long-awaited treasure last month. From "Medicine," here is Grace Potter with "Before the Sky Falls."
Lukas Nelson on new album, "American Romance"
Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Lukas Nelson releases his solo album "American Romance" and opens up to Anthony Mason about the personal journey that inspired him to step away from his father Willie Nelson's tour and his band Promise of the Real.
Larry Charles opens up in new memoir
In his new memoir "Comedy Samurai," legendary writer and director Larry Charles opens up about working behind the scenes of some of TV and film's most daring comedies, from "Curb Your Enthusiasm" to "Entourage."
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AI's human imitation brings dangers
"Godfather of AI" Yoshua Bengio said concerns about the technology are not just about it taking jobs, but also the risks of training it to imitate humans. Tech journalist Yasmin Khorram has more on its "sociopathic tendencies."
Amazon CEO: AI will mean fewer corporate jobs
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy says artificial intelligence will lead to fewer corporate jobs at the company. Technology journalist Jacob Ward, host of "The Rip Current" podcast, joins CBS News to discuss how AI is already reshaping the workforce.
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.
Robotic heart transplant makes history
In a medical first, surgeons at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center in Houston successfully performed a fully robotic heart transplant on a 45-year-old patient. He now says he's living a brand-new life. Janet Shamlian reports.
Amazon CEO says rollout of generative AI will reshape company's workforce
Andy Jassy, CEO of Amazon, said he expects the company to reduce its workforce over the next few years as it rolls out more generative AI and agents.
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Trump administration's cuts to National Science Foundation blocked
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from making drastic cuts to research funding that is provided by the National Science Foundation.
French scientists discover new blood type in Guadeloupe woman
Thanks to DNA sequencing, the discovery of new blood groups has accelerated in recent years.
Plastic bag bans and fees work to curb litter, study says
Researchers conducted the first systematic review of policies around the U.S. to limit plastic bag use.
SpaceX Starship upper stage explodes during countdown to engine test firing
A SpaceX Starship upper stage exploded during ramp-up to an expected engine test firing at the company's Starbase facility on the Texas Gulf Coast. It's an apparent major setback for the program.
Honda hails successful test of reusable rocket as it seeks space sector entry
Japan's second-biggest carmaker, Honda, has successfully tested an experimental reusable rocket, the company says, as it seeks to expand into the space sector.
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American among 3 arrested in Mexican fentanyl bust
The arrests were conducted as part of a joint operation between American and Mexican authorities.
Brother-in-law of cartel kingpin "El Mencho" sentenced to 30 years in U.S. prison
José González Valencia, brother-in-law of the fugitive Jalisco New Generation boss known as "El Mencho," was sentenced Friday to 30 years in U.S. federal prison following his 2017 arrest.
Man accused of attempting to kidnap mayor
More details are emerging about a man's apparent attempt to enter Memphis Mayor Paul Young's home. CBS News' Nicole Vadles reports.
More on Combs' former assistant's testimony
Sean "Diddy" Combs' former assistant, Brendan Paul, testified Friday in the music mogul's sex trafficking and racketeering trial. He is expected to be one of the prosecutors' final witnesses. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the latest details.
Boelter was "prepper" who gave wife "bailout plan," affidavit states
Recently unsealed court documents shed more light on the mindset and actions of the man accused of shooting two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses.
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Why did SpaceX's Starship explode?
SpaceX's Starship rocket exploded in Texas on Wednesday night as it was preparing for a test launch. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has the details.
Video shows SpaceX Starship explosion at Texas launch site
A SpaceX Starship exploded at a launch site in Texas Wednesday night, bursting into a massive fireball.
SpaceX Starship upper stage explodes during countdown to engine test firing
A SpaceX Starship upper stage exploded during ramp-up to an expected engine test firing at the company's Starbase facility on the Texas Gulf Coast. It's an apparent major setback for the program.
See NASA's image of an intense X-class solar flare
The solar flare peaked at 5:49 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory said.
Honda hails successful test of reusable rocket as it seeks space sector entry
Japan's second-biggest carmaker, Honda, has successfully tested an experimental reusable rocket, the company says, as it seeks to expand into the space sector.
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Attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
Summer music heats up 2025
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
"No Kings": Protesters across country march against Trump, Musk
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
Jason Corbett murder: A look at the evidence
In August 2015, former FBI agent Tom Martens and his daughter Molly Corbett admitted killing her Irish-born husband Jason Corbett, insisting they beat him in self-defense
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Women's football league championship to air
The Tennessee Trojans, the Atlanta Truth and the Mississippi Panthers are just three of the growing number of teams in the Women's National Football Conference, the first women's tackle football league. The league's championship will be broadcast to a national audience today for the first time. Here's how the players are redefining the sport.
Grace Potter performs "Paris"
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Grace Potter formed her first band in college before her successful solo career. In 2008, before her Grammy nods and sold-out tours, she recorded a solo album in Los Angeles with a legendary producer and elite studio musicians. That album was never released — until Potter finally convinced the label to release the long-awaited treasure last month. From "Medicine," here is Grace Potter with "Paris."
Grace Potter performs "Medicine"
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Grace Potter formed her first band in college before her successful solo career. In 2008, before her Grammy nods and sold-out tours, she recorded a solo album in Los Angeles with a legendary producer and elite studio musicians. That album was never released — until Potter finally convinced the label to release the long-awaited treasure last month. From "Medicine," here is Grace Potter with "Medicine."
Grace Potter performs "Before the Sky Falls"
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Grace Potter has had a successful solo career. In 2008, before her Grammy nods and sold-out tours, she recorded a solo album in Los Angeles with a legendary producer and elite studio musicians. That album was never released -— until Potter finally convinced the label to release the long-awaited treasure last month. From "Medicine," here is Grace Potter with "Before the Sky Falls."
Dangerous heat wave to sweep the U.S.
On the first day of summer, authorities are warning about a dangerous heat wave that will affect much of the country. Triple-digit temperatures are set to break records. The heat will rise this weekend and last through the week.