Inside a secure Arizona facility printing election ballots
The Runbeck Election Services facility in Phoenix will print about 35 million ballots for eight states this election.
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Belief in the ballot in Maricopa County, AZ
Republican election officials in Maricopa County, Arizona, are working to restore faith in elections amid former President Trump’s false claims that the 2020 election was stolen.
Arizona election officials work to restore confidence in results
Republican election officials in Maricopa County, Arizona, are working to restore faith in elections amid former President Trump's false claims that the 2020 election was stolen.
Arizona election officials subjected to violent threats
Republican officials in Maricopa County, Arizona, have faced threats after speaking out in defense of election results.
Evictions surge in Phoenix as rent increases prompt housing crisis
Since March of last year, Maricopa County has led the nation in the number of eviction filings.
Arizona to halt some new home construction due to water supply issues
A government report released earlier this month revealed Arizona's booming population will outgrow its drought-stricken water supply if action isn't taken.
Maricopa County seeks sanctions against Kari Lake: "Enough really is enough"
A judge dismissed the former gubernatorial candidate's lawsuit last week.
GOP-controlled Arizona county refuses to certify 2022 midterm election results
If the results aren't included in the state's tally, it would flip the victor in at least two close races from a Republican to a Democrat.
Dengue fever case in Arizona may have been locally acquired, officials say
Arizona may be just the second state so far this year to have a case that stemmed from a locally acquired infection.
Arizona House, governor races still toss-ups
The race for Arizona governor is still a toss-up, as are two House races. Some are complaining about how long it's taking to count all the ballots but state officials say this wait not abnormal. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini is in Phoenix with the latest.
Arizona official addresses voting issues
Arizona's assistant secretary of state, Allie Bones, joins CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Jeff Glor to discuss voting machine issues in Maricopa County.
Arizona voter intimidation reported
The sheriff of Maricopa County, Arizona, is responding and stepping up security after allegations of voter intimidation. CBS News reporter Musadiq Bidar has details on the situation.
Iowa man arrested for threatening Arizona election official
Mark Rissi allegedly threatened a Maricopa County election official with hanging, lynching and torches.
GOP push to audit election results began in Pennsylvania, report shows
Calls to review the ballots in the 2020 election sparked quietly among GOP lawmakers in Pennsylvania, according to a report by The Washington Post. Rosalind Helderman, an investigative reporter for The Washington Post, joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" host Elaine Quijano to detail how the audits played out.
Deadline looms for Maricopa County election audit
The Maricopa County election audit is in its seventh week as Republican lawmakers from both Pennsylvania and Georgia have begun observing the audit process in Arizona. Political experts worry this could potentially lead to other attempts to find fraudulent ballots from the 2020 presidential election. Jim Nintzel, executive editor at the Tucson Weekly, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss.
Officials call for end to election audit
The mostly Republican board of supervisors in the largest county in Arizona are calling for an end to the highly unusual post-election audit of ballots there. Jim Nintzel, the executive editor for Tucson Weekly, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" with more on the controversy in Maricopa County.
Maloney on January 6th investigation
Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon is refusing to appear before the House Select Committee investigating the January 6th Capitol insurrection as former President Trump claims executive privilege. New York Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney joined CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss the latest.
Findings of Maricopa County ballot review
The final report of the Republican-led ballot review of the 2020 presidential election in Maricopa County is expected to be released to Arizona's Senate today. CBS News obtained a draft of the report which once again confirms that President Biden defeated former President Donald Trump last November. CBS News political reporter Adam Brewster joins CBSN AM to discuss.
Arizona election review affirms Biden's win
The review of 2020 election results in Maricopa County, Arizona has concluded and reaffirms that President Biden won the county and the state. CBS News senior White House correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports. Then, CBS News political reporter Adam Brewster joins CBSN anchor Lana Zak to discuss what else is in the report and what the results could mean for other election challenges.
Biden won Arizona in 2020, draft of report on GOP-ordered review shows
According to the draft, his roughly 45,000-vote margin of victory in the state's most populous county even expanded by a few hundred votes.
Arizona 2020 ballot review to be made public September 24
The GOP-led state Senate ordered a full hand recount and review of ballots and voting machines in Maricopa County earlier this year, after Biden's victory had been certified.
Texas governor to sign restrictive voting bill
New restrictions will be placed on voting in Texas once Governor Greg Abbott signs a new election bill into law. Meantime, the Arizona Senate is releasing new documents about the controversial election audit that's currently underway in Maricopa County. CBS News political reporter Adam Brewster joins CBSN "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the latest.
Arizona election review delayed again due to COVID-19
Arizona Senate president Karen Fann said in a statement that three members of the audit team are "quite sick."
Firm finalizes Arizona election audit report
Republicans in the Arizona state Senate will receive the report from the firm that conducted an audit of Maricopa County's 2020 election results. Christina Ruffini spoke with Tucson Weekly Executive Editor Jim Nintzel about why we won't know what's in the report right away and why election officials and experts alike say the findings, regardless of what they are, won't be credible.
Appeals court orders release of Arizona Senate audit records
An Arizona appeals court ruled the documents maintained by contractors conducting the recount are public.
Passengers start to disembark cruise ship stricken by hantavirus
A Dutch-flagged cruise ship that was hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak reached Spain's Canary Islands early Sunday morning.
War with Iran is "not over," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the war with Iran is "not over" because there's still highly enriched uranium that needs to be removed from the country.
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Iranian state media says Tehran has responded to peace proposal
President Trump said Saturday he "expects to hear very soon" from the Iranians.
CBS News Radio: A beacon of broadcast journalism signs off
Founded nearly a century ago, CBS Radio, featuring legends such as Edward R. Murrow, Robert Trout and Charles Osgood, created the template for broadcast journalists. But on May 22, CBS will end its heralded radio service.
Watch our full interview with Spencer Pratt
Former reality TV star Spencer Pratt opened up about his run for mayor of Los Angeles in an exclusive interview with CBS News.
Audio captures moment Frontier plane fatally struck pedestrian
The plane was evacuated because of smoke in the aircraft after the collision, according to the flight crew.
Kristin Smart search concludes in Northern California with no remains found
The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office has concluded its latest search connected to the disappearance of Kristin Smart, but officials say her remains were not recovered.
11 hospitalized in possible Miami boat explosion, officials say
Several people were hurt after a possible boat explosion Saturday near the Haulover Sandbar in Miami, Florida.
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Principal who tackled gunman: "God's hand was on all of us"
Kirk Moore, the Oklahoma principal who tackled a gunman, sits down with CBS News for a network exclusive interview airing Monday on "CBS Mornings."
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A city rises again from the ashes – but will it be strong enough?
In Los Angeles, rebuilding after last year's devastating wildfires has been a race to the status quo, with speed winning out over safety and strength.
Motherless daughters: Coming together
Twenty years ago, Hope Edelman, author of the bestseller "Motherless Daughters," founded a global support network for women who, like her, were young when their mothers died – to share tears, sisterhood and affirmation.
Supreme Court ruling ushers in a new era of gerrymandering
The Supreme Court has ruled that, under the Voting Rights Act, Congressional districts can no longer be drawn along racial lines, but can be shaped by partisan aims. The result: A dash to re-draw voting districts in several states. What does this portend for democracy?
How did a wealthy widow wind up dead below a staircase in her mansion?
Beverly Hills detectives responding to the death of 67-year-old Violet Yacobi — who was found on the marble floor below a staircase in her mansion — suspected foul play and her dentist son, and wondered if the family fortune was a motive for murder.
Watch our full interview with Spencer Pratt
Former reality TV star Spencer Pratt opened up about his run for mayor of Los Angeles in an exclusive interview with CBS News.
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Fed unlikely to cut interest rates until 2027, Bank of America says
A "hawkish" turn at the Fed and stubbornly high inflation could delay interest rate cuts, according to Bank of America economists.
What the Trump administration's latest tariff blow means for businesses
A trade court's ruling this week against a 10% U.S. tariff is narrow in scope, offering limited relief to importers. Here's what to know.
ABC accuses the FCC of violating free speech rights over "The View"
ABC filed a petition with the FCC claiming that the agency's scrutiny of "The View" threatens to "chill critical protected speech."
Employers added 115,000 jobs in April, blowing past forecasts
Hiring once again exceeded forecasts, with employers adding far more than the projected gains of 65,000.
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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Transcript: Sen. Mark Kelly on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 10, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Mark Kelly, Democrat of Arizona, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 10, 2026.
Transcript: Energy Secretary Chris Wright on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 10, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Energy Secretary Chris Wright that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 10, 2026.
Supreme Court ruling ushers in a new era of gerrymandering
The Supreme Court has ruled that, under the Voting Rights Act, Congressional districts can no longer be drawn along racial lines, but can be shaped by partisan aims. The result: A dash to re-draw voting districts in several states. What does this portend for democracy?
Watch our full interview with Spencer Pratt
Former reality TV star Spencer Pratt opened up about his run for mayor of Los Angeles in an exclusive interview with CBS News.
Pentagon says 1 survivor after latest strike on alleged drug boat kills 2
The U.S. military's latest strike on an alleged drug-trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean killed two men Friday while leaving one survivor.
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Passengers start to disembark cruise ship stricken by hantavirus
A Dutch-flagged cruise ship that was hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak reached Spain's Canary Islands early Sunday morning.
Hantavirus cruise passengers to be evacuated
In just hours, the cruise ship at the center of a deadly hantavirus outbreak is expected to arrive in the Canary Islands. All the passengers will then be evacuated to their home countries, including 17 Americans. Ramy Inocencio reports and Dr. Jon LaPook has more on the virus.
WHO director arrives in Canary Islands to oversee hantavirus cruise evacuation
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
A deadly diagnosis almost derailed a mom's dream. Her husband gave her hope.
Maralee Lellio always dreamed of having a large family. A Stage IV cancer diagnosis almost caused her to lose hope.
Man who survived hantavirus 24 years ago, but lost mom and sister, recounts experience
In 2002, Zermeño found out he contracted hantavirus after cleaning the family house following the death of his mother and sister. He had been exposed to rodent droppings and became infected.
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Transcript: Sen. Mark Kelly on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 10, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Mark Kelly, Democrat of Arizona, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 10, 2026.
Transcript: Energy Secretary Chris Wright on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 10, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Energy Secretary Chris Wright that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 10, 2026.
CBS News Radio: A beacon of broadcast journalism signs off
Founded nearly a century ago, CBS Radio, featuring legends such as Edward R. Murrow, Robert Trout and Charles Osgood, created the template for broadcast journalists. But on May 22, CBS will end its heralded radio service.
Passengers start to disembark cruise ship stricken by hantavirus
A Dutch-flagged cruise ship that was hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak reached Spain's Canary Islands early Sunday morning.
Putin says Ukrainian conflict nearing end amid Victory Day celebrations
The Victory Day celebrations didn't include a show of heavy weapons for the first time in nearly two decades.
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Martin Short: Facing tragedy with joy
When you learn what Martin Short has endured in his private life, as captured in the hilarious and heartbreaking documentary "Marty: Life Is Short," the comedian's irrepressibly sunny attitude is all the more astonishing.
Extended interview: Martin Short
In this web exclusive, correspondent Tracy Smith sits down with comedian Martin Short, star of "SCTV," "Saturday Night Live" and "Only Murders in the Building," to talk about how director Lawrence Kasdan convinced him to become the subject of the documentary, "Martin: Life Is Short." They also discuss applying his childhood fantasies in show business; experiencing grief and loss as a young man; his first professional job on "Godspell" with Gilda Radner; and the value of reading his own reviews. He also describes his treasured characters like Ed Grimley, Nathan Thurm and Jiminy Glick.
Martin Short: Facing tragedy with joy
For more than 50 years, comedian Martin Short has been a bright spot on any stage or screen. And when you know what he has endured in his private life, his irrepressibly sunny attitude is all the more astonishing. "Marty: Life Is Short," a hilarious and heartbreaking Netflix documentary, tells of the personal tragedies that Short has endured since childhood – and how he has risen above them. Correspondent Tracy Smith talks with Short and director Lawrence Kasdan about grief and loss being met with laughter and joy.
Martha Stewart: How to make an omelet
In her latest book, "The Martha Way," Martha Stewart shares her classic methods for cooking – the building blocks essential to every home chef.
Behind the scenes of Met Gala glam
Adriana Diaz goes behind the scenes with her prep ahead of this year's Met Gala.
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Online learning platform Canvas hacked
The online learning platform Canvas, which is used by 30 million students around the world, was hacked Thursday in a massive cyberattack. The platform is used by thousands of schools, including major universities. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Canvas back online after cyberattack hit learning platform for U.S. schools
A system that thousands of schools and universities use was offline due to a cyberattack.
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.
Here's how AI can help with retirement planning, and where it struggles
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.
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.
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What's in the released UFO files?
The Pentagon released UFO documents on Friday, with President Trump telling the public to "have fun" deciding for itself what is going on. Carter Evans reports.
Trump: UFO files released for transparency
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said it's time for the American people see it for themselves, as the Pentagon started releasing previously classified documents related to UFOs and UAPs. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more.
"The Age of Disclosure" director on UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released and declassified numerous files on UFOs, including eyewitness testimony, photos and reports. Government knowledge of non-human intelligent life was the subject of the documentary "The Age of Disclosure," released in February. Its director and producer, Dan Farah, joins CBS News to discuss.
Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
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.
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Beverly Hills 911
Beverly Hills detectives try to figure out how a widow ended up dead below a staircase in her mansion. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
How did a wealthy widow wind up dead below a staircase in her mansion?
Beverly Hills detectives responding to the death of 67-year-old Violet Yacobi — who was found on the marble floor below a staircase in her mansion — suspected foul play and her dentist son, and wondered if the family fortune was a motive for murder.
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.
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UFO files reveal astronauts saw mysterious objects and lights in 1972
NASA's Apollo 17 crew reported seeing three mysterious dots and sparks that resembled fireworks, according to new files released by the Pentagon.
Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
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.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
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Sen. Mark Kelly on Defense budget request
Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that the Trump administration's request for a $1.5 trillion Defense Department budget is "outrageous," adding that it's "nearly the amount that the rest of the world pays for its defense."
Open: "Face the Nation," May 10, 2026
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," amid the fragile ceasefire with Iran, Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly join. Plus Democratic Rep. Ted Lieu discusses whether his party can take control of the House in November and former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb has the latest on the hantavirus outbreak.
Netanyahu on what's needed to end Iran war
The Iran war is "not over" because highly enriched uranium still needs to be removed from Iran, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says. Watch Netanyahu's interview, Sunday on 60 Minutes.
Nature: Mares and foals
We leave you this Mother's Day Sunday with mares caring for their foals in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Videographer: Kevin Kjergaard.
Pat Seftel on Mother's Day
Filmmaker Josh Seftel talks with his mother, Pat, about a day devoted to moms.