The full episode of the CBS Evening News from the January 4, 2016 edition.
The White House released President Obama's new plan to reduce gun violence on Monday; the beginning of the New Year is usually when people make a vow to get back in shape
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With less than a month to go before the fist voting contest in Iowa, John Dickerson, CBS News political director and anchor of "Face the Nation," sheds some light on how the race for the White House is shaking out
With less than a month to go before the fist voting contest in Iowa, John Dickerson, CBS News political director and anchor of "Face the Nation," sheds some light on how the race for the White House is shaking out.
Republican presidential candidates spoke out against President Obama's upcoming executive action on gun control
Republican presidential candidates spoke out against President Obama's upcoming executive action on gun control. Major Garrett has more on the response from both sides of the aisle.
In one month, actual presidential voting will begin at the Iowa caucuses, and by the end of 2016, Americans will elect a new president
In one month, actual presidential voting will begin at the Iowa caucuses, and by the end of 2016, Americans will elect a new president. But we still have miles to go in this campaign. “Face the Nation” moderator John Dickerson, CBS News correspondent Nancy Cordes and Wall Street Journal columnist Peggy Noonan join “CBS This Morning” to discuss what’s now at stake.
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on the 2016 election, a look at politics in 2015 and an interview with astronaut Scott Kelly
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on the 2016 election, a look at politics in 2015 and an interview with astronaut Scott Kelly.
"They were literally arguing about something that didn't happen," says the former Florida governor. "I mean, come on, man"
"They were literally arguing about something that didn't happen," says former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, a 2016 presidential candidate, in an interview with "Face the Nation." "I mean, come on, man."
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on battleground tracker poll results, the Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz showdown and more
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on battleground tracker poll results, the Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz showdown and more.
GOP presidential candidate and Florida Sen. Marco Rubio sat down with CBS News' "Face the Nation" to discuss immigration, his fight with rivals Ted Cruz and Donald Trump in an interview airing December 20, 2015
GOP presidential candidate and Florida Sen. Marco Rubio sat down with CBS News' "Face the Nation" to discuss immigration, his fight with rivals Ted Cruz and Donald Trump in an interview airing December 20, 2015.
Dan Balz of the Washington Post, Jeffrey Goldberg of the Atlantic, CBS News contributor Peggy Noonan, and Democratic strategist David Axelrod discuss Florida Sen. Marco Rubio’s difficult path toward the presidency, plagued by criticism from the Cruz camp
Dan Balz of the Washington Post, Jeffrey Goldberg of the Atlantic, CBS News contributor Peggy Noonan, and Democratic strategist David Axelrod discuss Florida Sen. Marco Rubio’s difficult path toward the presidency, plagued by criticism from the Cruz camp.
An extended cut of CBS' "Face the Nation" interview with GOP presidential candidate and Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, which aired on December 20, 2015
An extended cut of CBS' "Face the Nation" interview with GOP presidential candidate and Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, which aired on December 20, 2015
The latest on the state of the 2016 presidential race, with Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, CBS News Elections Director Anthony Salvanto, and others
The latest on the state of the 2016 presidential race, with Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, CBS News Elections Director Anthony Salvanto, and others
Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, says he does not want Russian President Vladimir Putin’s endorsement in the race to the White House
Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, says he does not want Russian President Vladimir Putin’s endorsement in the race to the White House. The GOP presidential candidate says frontrunner Donald Trump should not be honored by Putin’s comments that he is an “outstanding and talented personality.”
Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, criticizes fellow GOP presidential candidate Ted Cruz for skirting the question of immigration legalization while on the campaign trail
Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, criticizes fellow GOP presidential candidate Ted Cruz for skirting the question of immigration legalization while on the campaign trail. The senator from Florida notes “there isn’t that big a difference between him and I on how to approach immigration.”
GOP presidential candidate and Florida Sen. Marco Rubio is running a new campaign advertisement targeting “all of us who feel out of place in our own country”
GOP presidential candidate and Florida Sen. Marco Rubio is running a new campaign advertisement targeting “all of us who feel out of place in our own country.”
John Dickerson, CBS News political director and host of "Face the Nation”, considers whether Bernie Sanders is running out of time to close the gap with Hillary Clinton
John Dickerson, CBS News political director and host of "Face the Nation”, considers whether Bernie Sanders is running out of time to close the gap with Hillary Clinton. Dickerson also looks at why Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio have been arguing over immigration.
Paul called on Rubio to resign because he's missed so many Senate votes while campaigning for president, but Rubio says he's running for president "so these votes will matter again"
Sen. Rand Paul called on Sen. Marco Rubio to resign because he's missed so many Senate votes while campaigning for president, but Rubio says he's running for president "so these votes will matter again."
The Florida senator and GOP presidential candidate tells "Face the Nation" that "everyone running on the Republican side supports strong, conservative positions" on immigration
The Florida senator and GOP presidential candidate tells "Face the Nation" that "everyone running on the Republican side supports strong, conservative positions" on immigration.
Rubio explained to CBS' Face the Nation why he missed the critical vote, and he took a swipe at Sen. Rand Paul.
Rubio explained to CBS' Face the Nation why he missed the critical vote, and he took a swipe at Sen. Rand Paul
Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio, two Republican U.S. senators who share a Cuban heritage, are debating immigration reform on the campaign trail. Major Garrett reports
Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio, two Republican U.S. senators who share a Cuban heritage, are debating immigration reform on the campaign trail. Major Garrett reports.
During Tuesday's fifth GOP debate, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio and Texas Sen. Ted Cruz jab at each over stripping the NSA of its bulk metadata collection program
During Tuesday's fifth GOP debate, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio and Texas Sen. Ted Cruz jab at each over stripping the NSA of its bulk metadata collection program.
CBS News political director and “Face the Nation” moderator John Dickerson joins “CBS This Morning” from Las Vegas
CBS News political director and “Face the Nation” moderator John Dickerson joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss Tuesday night's GOP presidential race in Las Vegas.
The senate voted Wednesday night to repeal much of Obamacare, but it failed to pass new gun control measures
The senate voted Wednesday night to repeal much of Obamacare, but it failed to pass new gun control measures. They included an expansion of background checks to gun shows and online purchases and preventing those on the terror watchlist from buying guns or ammunition. Four Republican senators voted in favor of expanded background checks, but presidential candidate Marco Rubio was not among them. Rubio joins “CBS This Morning" to discuss the issue of gun violence in the U.S.
In his new ad, GOP presidential candidate Marco Rubio claims "what happened in Paris could happen here."
In his new ad, GOP presidential candidate Marco Rubio claims "what happened in Paris could happen here." Meanwhile, frontrunner Donald Trump is defending some controversial 9/11 remarks. CBS News senior political editor Steve Chaggaris joins CBSN with more on the candidates.
CBS News Elections Director Anthony Salvanto discusses results from a new CBS News Battleground Tracker Poll on the 2016 presidential race. Plus, which candidates do voters want to invite to Thanksgiving dinner?
CBS News Elections Director Anthony Salvanto discusses results from a new CBS News Battleground Tracker Poll on the 2016 presidential race. Plus, which candidates do voters want to invite to Thanksgiving dinner?
Deportation and amnesty for undocumented immigrants has become a hot-button issue in the Republican presidential primary
Deportation and amnesty for undocumented immigrants has become a hot-button issue in the Republican presidential primary. Washington Post national political reporter Robert Costa spoke to CBSN about the growing debate.
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U.S. launches "self-defense strikes" on Iran, says warships came under fire
As President Trump again voiced optimism that Iran will "make a deal" to end the war, Tehran declared itself the regulator of Strait of Hormuz shipping.
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Trump pardon recipients face congressional probe over "pay-to-play" questions
Democrats are investigating clemency recipients who may have obtained favorable treatment from Trump or his advisers.
A blocked camera, a 13-minute gap: Details emerge on WHCD attack
A CBS News visual investigation is revealing new details of an alleged assassination attempt on President Trump at this year's White House Correspondents' Dinner.
U.S. strikes 2 Iranian ports as American warships come under fire
Three U.S. Navy destroyers transiting the Strait of Hormuz came under attack on Thursday, and the U.S. struck on two Iranian ports abutting the strait, putting into question an increasingly fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire.
5 states monitoring passengers who departed ship stricken by hantavirus
American passengers who left the MV Hondius cruise ship in April are being monitored for hantavirus in at least five states, health officials said.
Tennessee approves new congressional map dissolving majority Black district
Tennessee Republicans earlier Thursday approved a measure to overturn the state's ban on mid-decade redistricting.
Cyberattack shutters Canvas learning platform for schools across the U.S.
A system that thousands of schools and universities use was offline due to a cyberattack.
U.S. trade court rules against Trump's 10% tariffs
The tariffs were put in place in February, days after the Supreme Court struck down President Trump's previous round of sweeping "Liberation Day" tariffs.
Accused WHCD shooter seeks to disqualify Pirro, Blanche because they attended event
Attorneys for accused White House Correspondents' Dinner shooter Cole Allen asked a judge to disqualify Jeanine Pirro and other senior Justice Department leaders from the case because they were present during the incident.
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Cyberattack shutters Canvas learning platform for schools across the U.S.
A system that thousands of schools and universities use was offline due to a cyberattack.
USPS proposal would allow handguns to be sent through the mail
The Justice Department argues the patchwork of state laws around guns makes it difficult to take them across state lines for lawful purposes like target shooting, hunting and self-defense.
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Spencer Pratt compares his fledgling political career to Obama's national rise
Spencer Pratt has said he was compelled to launch his unlikely mayoral run after his home was destroyed in last year's devastating Los Angeles wildfires.
Federal judge finds DOGE's elimination of humanities grants "unlawful"
Three of the nation's major scholarly groups challenged the Trump administration's cuts to humanities grants.
U.S. trade court rules against Trump's 10% tariffs
The tariffs were put in place in February, days after the Supreme Court struck down President Trump's previous round of sweeping "Liberation Day" tariffs.
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U.S. trade court rules against Trump's 10% tariffs
The tariffs were put in place in February, days after the Supreme Court struck down President Trump's previous round of sweeping "Liberation Day" tariffs.
Can AI help you figure out how much money you need to retire?
As more people turn to chatbots for financial advice, experts say AI offers both pros and cons for retirement planning. Here's what to know.
AI is as a top cause of layoffs, accounting for 26% of April's job cuts
New data shows artificial intelligence is the most cited reason for layoffs, even as economists debate whether it is truly displacing workers.
Snack mixes recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination
Mexican street corn-inspired trail mix made by Illinois food company was sold at Target and other retailers, as well as online.
That discount at the pharmacy counter may pack hidden costs
The new TrumpRx program relies partly on connecting consumers with discount coupons offered by drugmakers. For insured patients, though, using a coupon can prove dicey.
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Accused WHCD shooter seeks to disqualify Pirro, Blanche because they attended event
Attorneys for accused White House Correspondents' Dinner shooter Cole Allen asked a judge to disqualify Jeanine Pirro and other senior Justice Department leaders from the case because they were present during the incident.
USPS proposal would allow handguns to be sent through the mail
The Justice Department argues the patchwork of state laws around guns makes it difficult to take them across state lines for lawful purposes like target shooting, hunting and self-defense.
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Spencer Pratt compares his fledgling political career to Obama's national rise
Spencer Pratt has said he was compelled to launch his unlikely mayoral run after his home was destroyed in last year's devastating Los Angeles wildfires.
Federal judge finds DOGE's elimination of humanities grants "unlawful"
Three of the nation's major scholarly groups challenged the Trump administration's cuts to humanities grants.
U.S. trade court rules against Trump's 10% tariffs
The tariffs were put in place in February, days after the Supreme Court struck down President Trump's previous round of sweeping "Liberation Day" tariffs.
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5 states monitoring hantavirus ship passengers
After almost a full day of sailing, the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship is slowly closing in on its destination, about 600 nautical miles away from Spain's Canary Islands. Tom Hanson has more details, and Dr. Jon LaPook has more about the virus.
What we know about hantavirus cases tied to deadly cruise ship outbreak
Health officials have identified at least eight confirmed or suspected cases of hantavirus tied to an outbreak on the M/V Hondius cruise ship.
5 states monitoring passengers who departed ship stricken by hantavirus
American passengers who left the MV Hondius cruise ship in April are being monitored for hantavirus in at least five states, health officials said.
Snack mixes recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination
Mexican street corn-inspired trail mix made by Illinois food company was sold at Target and other retailers, as well as online.
Trump promised cheaper drugs. Some prices dropped. Many others shot up.
Since his second term started, President Trump has introduced a flurry of initiatives aimed at taming the excesses of the pharmaceutical industry.
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U.S. strikes 2 Iranian ports as American warships come under fire
Three U.S. Navy destroyers transiting the Strait of Hormuz came under attack on Thursday, and the U.S. struck on two Iranian ports abutting the strait, putting into question an increasingly fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire.
What we know about hantavirus cases tied to deadly cruise ship outbreak
Health officials have identified at least eight confirmed or suspected cases of hantavirus tied to an outbreak on the M/V Hondius cruise ship.
Is the Iranian regime really in a "state of collapse" as Trump claims?
As Trump pushes for a deal with an Iranian regime he portrays as deeply fractured, analysts say power in Tehran may be shifting, but that doesn't mean disarray.
5 states monitoring passengers who departed ship stricken by hantavirus
American passengers who left the MV Hondius cruise ship in April are being monitored for hantavirus in at least five states, health officials said.
Dozens of cocaine packages seized in Pacific, 11 rescued from shipwreck
The Mexican navy helped rescue shipwrecked sailors and retrieve bales of illicit drugs that had been dumped into the ocean.
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Spencer Pratt compares his fledgling political career to Obama's national rise
Spencer Pratt has said he was compelled to launch his unlikely mayoral run after his home was destroyed in last year's devastating Los Angeles wildfires.
Surprising "Survivor" tribal council ceremony
(Warning: Spoilers ahead!) "CBS Mornings" reveals details of the latest "Survivor 50" episode and elimination ceremony, which had another surprise for the castaways.
Exclusive preview of "I Will Find You"
"CBS Mornings" has an exclusive preview of the new Netflix series "I Will Find You," which is based on Harlan Coben's 2023 novel. Coben, who is also an executive producer on the series, talks about what inspired the story and how closely he worked on the Netflix adaptation.
Documentary explores maternal healthcare
Christy Turlington Burns, the founder and president of the nonprofit "Every Mother Counts," speaks about her new documentary, which explores the state of maternal healthcare following the end of Roe v. Wade. She discusses the different risks for women and why this is personal for her.
How Ted Turner transformed media
Ted Turner, who died on Wednesday at age 87, was a global media titan. Amol Sharma, a financial editor for The Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News with more insight.
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Cyberattack shutters Canvas learning platform for schools across the U.S.
A system that thousands of schools and universities use was offline due to a cyberattack.
Can AI help you figure out how much money you need to retire?
As more people turn to chatbots for financial advice, experts say AI offers both pros and cons for retirement planning. Here's what to know.
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.
Google unveils screenless Fitbit
Fitness trackers started as devices for measuring workouts, but now they are designed for 24/7 monitoring and the passive collection of health data. Fitbit announced its latest device, called the Fitbit Air, to compete with other screenless trackers like the Whoop. Tech journalist Lexi Savvides joins CBS News with more.
Former OpenAI board members testify in trial
The high-stakes OpenAI trial pitting tech giants Elon Musk and Sam Altman against each other is wrapping up its second week with testimony from former board members. Ashley Gold, Axios senior tech policy reporter, joins CBS News to discuss.
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Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have atmosphere, study says
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
Bill Nye on the Artemis II moon mission
Bill Nye The Science Guy, the chief ambassador of The Planetary Society, joins CBS News 24/7 Mornings with more after meeting the Artemis II crew in person after their successful mission around the moon.
Trump administration fires board overseeing National Science Foundation
The Trump administration has fired all 22 current members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation, one dismissed member says.
AI used to reveal face of victim fleeing Mount Vesuvius eruption
Archaeologists found the victim holding a terracotta mortar, which they interpret as an improvised attempt to shield his head.
In a first, endangered orangutan seen using canopy bridge to cross road
Rapid development has been shrinking the jungle habitat of the critically endangered species, and fatal conflicts with people have been increasing.
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Mother of missing woman in Bahamas speaks out
The search for Michigan mother Lynette Hooker headed into a fifth week as Coast Guard investigators seek to question the owners of a sailboat that was moored near the Hooker's vessel when she went missing. Cristian Benavides reports.
CBS News finds security gaps at Hilton Hotel
CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga returned to the Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C., to better understand the security surrounding the White House Correspondents' Dinner. What she found was a 13-minute gap in security camera coverage in the moments leading up to the shooting.
DOJ yet to authenticate possible Epstein note
A federal judge has made public an apparent suicide note written by convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Correspondents' dinner shooting analysis
A CBS News team analyzed the security footage of the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting. Nicole Sganga breaks down what we learned.
Investigation of correspondents' dinner attack
A CBS News visual investigation reveals new details in an alleged assassination attempt on President Trump at this year's White House Correspondents' Dinner.
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Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have atmosphere, study says
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
Artemis crew surprises 5-year-old aspiring astronaut with special gift
The Artemis II team gained a new member, and the crew made sure their youngest teammate had the right stuff for space.
Artemis II crew reveals what snack they ate right after splashdown
The Artemis II astronauts said they actually really enjoyed the space food, but it was a familiar candy they enjoyed after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean.
Artemis II astronauts talk mission toilet troubles: "We made do"
The plumbing issues aboard the Orion capsule became headline news in the early days of the historic Artemis II mission.
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Artemis crew tells kids moon flight was "the best roller coaster ride"
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New study on AAPIs and Trump changes
According to a new study from the Asian American Foundation, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders are more likely than other Americans to say that recent federal policy changes have negatively impacted their communities. Norman Chen, its CEO, joins "The Daily Report" with more.
Analyzing Trump's efforts to lower drug costs
President Trump has made cutting drug prices a centerpiece of his second term. He's announced deals with major drug companies and launched TrumpRx, where cash-paying patients could find discounted medicines. But a new analysis finds that the reality is more complicated. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder has more.
Spencer Pratt on his chances of becoming L.A. mayor
The race for Los Angeles mayor is heating up following a spirited first debate on Wednesday night. Spencer Pratt, a registered Republican, spoke with CBS News correspondent Adam Yamaguchi about his campaign in the non-partisan race.
U.S. intercepts Iran attack: CENTCOM
The U.S. confirmed that three of its military vessels came under Iranian fire in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday. According to CENTCOM, no U.S. assets were struck and forces were able to intercept the attack. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd has more.
Man shows how a mistake can become a lesson
Guy Goma walked into a BBC interview for an IT job, but was mistaken for an expert and was rushed on air. Twenty years later, he reflects on how a screw-up can turn into a moment of grace.