Bloomberg takes the path less traveled in 2020 election
He's making Arizona — a state President Trump won in 2016 — a priority as most of his Democratic rivals spend the bulk of their time in early states like Iowa and New Hampshire.
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2020 Daily Trail Markers: Warren takes aim at Bloomberg's billions
Warren took a more direct swing at former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg on Monday than she has taken at any Democrat this cycle
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Bloomberg formally joins 2020 campaign with multimillion-dollar ad blitz
The 77-year-old launched a multimillion-dollar ad campaign Sunday to announce his bid for the Democratic presidential nomination
Bloomberg set for largest one-week political advertising campaign ever
The former New York City mayor has not formally announced that he is running for president, although he has filed the paperwork to do so
Bloomberg files papers for presidential run — but he's not in yet
Bloomberg's team filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission on Thursday that says he would seek the Democratic presidential nomination
Mayor of South Carolina's capital says he would back Michael Bloomberg
"I've encouraged the mayor to run," Columbia Mayor Stephen K. Benjamin told CBS News
"I was wrong": Bloomberg apologizes for stop-and-frisk policy
"I want you to know I realize that I was wrong and I'm sorry," Bloomberg said, backtracking on one of his key anti-crime initiatives
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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi along with Reps. Jim Jordan and Mike Quigley will appear on "Face the Nation" this Sunday
Michael Bloomberg won't file for New Hampshire primary
There is no word yet on whether the former mayor plans to file to appear on the ballot in other states with early contests: Iowa, Nevada and South Carolina
Bloomberg files paperwork in Arkansas to get on the primary ballot
Bloomberg has also filed to get on the primary ballot in Alabama, but has not filed in any early primary states
Bloomberg files paperwork to be on primary ballot in Alabama
This is the first concrete signal that Bloomberg could launch a presidential campaign
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National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien, Sen. John Kennedy and Rep. Eric Swalwell will appear on "Face the Nation" this Sunday
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Bloomberg nears decision on White House run
Bloomberg is set to make a final decision "in the near future," as soon as Monday, said a Democrat who recently spoke with the former mayor about his plans
How Bloomberg hopes to shape Democratic race
Bloomberg has floated the idea of running for president before, but he's never gone this far
Bloomberg says he has "reservations" on current 2020 field
Bloomberg spoke with "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan on his plans for 2020 and the impeachment inquiry against Trump
Bloomberg taking steps to enter presidential race as a Democrat
Bloomberg has dispatched aides to Alabama to file paperwork in the state to run as a Democrat
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Bloomberg takes steps toward 2020 presidential run
The former New York mayor has dispatched aides to Alabama to file paperwork in the state to run as a Democrat
Corporations and guns: How companies are reshaping the gun control debate
While Congress and the White House have resisted increasing restrictions on gun purchases, companies like Dick's Sporting Goods and Walmart are now taking the lead in curtailing sales of firearms or ammunition
Climate advocates share 3 things you can do to help the Earth
Teen climate activist Greta Thunberg says we need a "system change" – but there's still lots you can do to help
Michael Bloomberg rips FDA for teen vaping epidemic
The billionaire philanthropist is pledging $160 million to the fight against vaping and flavored e-cigarettes
Transcript: Michael Bloomberg on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of the interview with former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg airing Sunday, August 11, 2019, on "Face the Nation"
Bloomberg holds off on 2020 endorsement
"I want to elect people that have demonstrated ability to do things and a desire that even when it was unpopular, to go and do the right thing," Bloomberg said
Bloomberg says Trump's words encourage white supremacist violence
In an interview with "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan, Bloomberg also said Trump "encourages racism"
Bloomberg to put $500M into closing all coal plants by 2030
The former New York City mayor slammed politicians who promise to mitigate climate change by 2050
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Trump's declaration that the U.S. will control the Strait of Hormuz and charge fees on cargo has sparked a second day of oil price rises.
Maps show extreme heat and flood threats across U.S.
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Man fatally shot by ICE in Maine wasn't intended target of warrant, lawmakers say
Maine Sen. Angus King said he told Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin that he wanted a transparent investigation into the shooting in Biddeford.
Trump says Reflecting Pool has been drained for repairs
President Trump said the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was drained for repairs, after weeks of railing against alleged vandals.
States call out big businesses with employees on Medicaid
With the federal Medicaid work requirement looming in January, Democrats are considering state legislation to call out big companies that employ workers enrolled in the safety net health program.
U.S. uses sea drones in combat for first time to attack Iranian port
The U.S. military shared video of what it said was its first use of sea drones in combat, to attack an Iranian submarine and ship maintenance facility.
Inflation eased more than expected in June, CPI report shows
Lower gasoline prices slowed inflation in June, though many household costs remained stubbornly high.
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Video shows NBA's Brandon Clarke stopped by police 6 weeks before his death
Arkansas police said they found bags of capsules containing a green powdery substance in Brandon Clarke's car, which he told them was kratom.
Sen. Lindsey Graham just died of aorta disease. My husband did too.
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Maps show extreme heat and flood threats across U.S.
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Inflation eased more than expected in June, CPI report shows
Lower gasoline prices slowed inflation in June, though many household costs remained stubbornly high.
Trump says Reflecting Pool has been drained for repairs
President Trump said the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was drained for repairs, after weeks of railing against alleged vandals.
New York enacts nation's first statewide moratorium on building new data centers
Building new data centers in New York will be paused for a year in order to allow state officials to establish guidelines protecting residents and the environment, Gov. Kathy Hochul said.
Why gaining full control of Strait of Hormuz has proven so hard for U.S.
Restoring oil tanker traffic in the vital Middle East shipping corridor to prewar levels likely will require a much bigger armada of U.S. warships if not tens of thousands of American troops on Iranian soil, experts say.
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Inflation eased more than expected in June, CPI report shows
Lower gasoline prices slowed inflation in June, though many household costs remained stubbornly high.
States call out big businesses with employees on Medicaid
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AI companies are creating "generative ghosts" of deceased loved ones
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12 states sue to block Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger
The suit poses a new challenge to the $110 billion deal that would unite two of the nation's largest media companies.
Millions of Americans take on debt and drain savings to afford food
A quarter of working-age adults use credit cards to purchase groceries but struggle to repay their debts, a new study finds.
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Trump says Reflecting Pool has been drained for repairs
President Trump said the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was drained for repairs, after weeks of railing against alleged vandals.
Why gaining full control of Strait of Hormuz has proven so hard for U.S.
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States call out big businesses with employees on Medicaid
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Military action against Iran formally restarted last week, Trump told lawmakers
President Trump formally notified Congress that "military action" against Iran restarted last week in a letter obtained by CBS News, as a monthslong ceasefire comes to an end.
Sources: FBI fires 2 analysts who raised concerns about Georgia 2020 election probe
The two analysts expressed concerns that the 2020 election investigation in Fulton County, Georgia, was thin on evidence, sources said.
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States call out big businesses with employees on Medicaid
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Sen. Lindsey Graham just died of aorta disease. My husband did too.
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Common knee surgery may do more harm than good, 10-year study shows
A Finnish study followed patients for 10 years after they had a popular knee surgery. For many, the pain continued or even worsened.
New Jersey works to destroy firefighting foam laced with cancer-linked PFAS
New Jersey is one of more than a dozen states that are working to collect, remove and destroy all of their aqueous film-forming foam.
Departments getting rid of firefighting foam
Fire departments across the U.S. are changing how they extinguish fires. For decades, they used foam that contained so-called "forever chemicals" that are now linked to cancer. More than a dozen states are now working to collect, remove and destroy all of it. Mark Strassmann has more.
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Man describes harrowing escape from wildfire that killed wife and friends
A last minute decision meant Malcolm Timbrell survived one of Spain's deadliest wildfires ever, but his wife and friends were trapped by a wall of flames.
U.S. uses sea drones in combat for first time to attack Iranian port
The U.S. military shared video of what it said was its first use of sea drones in combat, to attack an Iranian submarine and ship maintenance facility.
Astronomer's name deciphered from ancient Mayan ruins for first time
The name "White-chested Fox" was found in drawings dating from 400 BC to 900 AD at the San Bartolo-Xultun archaeological site.
Why gaining full control of Strait of Hormuz has proven so hard for U.S.
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Climbers found dead in Italian Alps week after going missing
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States sue to block Paramount-WBD merger
A coalition of a dozen states on Monday sued to block Paramount Skydance's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, posing a new challenge to the $110 billion deal that would unite two of the nation's largest media companies. Paramount Skydance is the parent company of CBS News. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports.
Mick Jagger on music and politics
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"Jurassic Park" star dies at 78
Actor Sam Neill, who starred in "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at the age of 78, his family said in a statement. Neill had been battling cancer, but his family said he had beaten it and his death was unexpected.
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Sam Neill, "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano" star, dies at 78
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
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Apple files lawsuit against OpenAI
Apple is suing OpenAI over apparently stolen trade secrets that may be linked to hardware ambitions. CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins with more.
AI companies are creating "generative ghosts" of deceased loved ones
Startups are using emails, photos and voice recordings to create AI simulations that family and friends can interact with after a loved one's death.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Family says they're forced to sell home to help power data centers
Georgia Power says building a new transmission line will require acquiring more than 300 parcels of land, including residential properties.
Apple sues OpenAI, accusing ChatGPT maker of stealing trade secrets
Apple alleges that OpenAI and two of its employees stole trade secrets and engaged in a "pattern of misconduct."
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Astronomer's name deciphered from ancient Mayan ruins for first time
The name "White-chested Fox" was found in drawings dating from 400 BC to 900 AD at the San Bartolo-Xultun archaeological site.
Disclosure Foundation head on new UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of UFO files, spanning 19 videos and more. Jordan Flowers, executive director of the Disclosure Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss.
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2,000-year-old gold rings and human bones found by archaeologists
Archaeologists have discovered eight human skeletons, bronze and gold jewelry and other artifacts indicating a ceremonial burial of wealthy people.
Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
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Apple files lawsuit against OpenAI
Apple is suing OpenAI over apparently stolen trade secrets that may be linked to hardware ambitions. CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins with more.
Witnesses on ICE shooting in Maine
Witnesses are describing what they saw during the moments after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent fatally shot a man in Maine. One source with knowledge of the investigation says Joan Sebastian Guerrero was killed during the encounter. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
Judge's stunning rebuke of Trump, DOJ
U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams slammed President Trump, his lawyers, and the Justice Department over a lawsuit against the IRS, saying it was filed for an "improper purpose." CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
Latest news on fatal ICE shooting in Maine
Protests erupted in Maine after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent fatally shot 26-year-old Joan Sebastian Guerrero, according to a source with knowledge of the investigation. CBS News' Michael George reports.
Deputy U.S. marshal shot dead serving arrest warrant in Louisiana, agency says
A deputy U.S. marshal was shot and killed while serving an arrest warrant on a fugitive in Louisiana, authorities say. The suspect is in custody.
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Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
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Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
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NASA astronauts operate on space station's broken robot arm
The orbital surgery on the International Space Station returned the Canadian-built robot arm to full health after its "wrist" joint failed last month.
NASA prepares to launch rescue to save telescope from falling to Earth
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
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Astronomers find type of sugar in space
Astronomers have found a type of sugar, called erythrulose, in space. CBS News' Errol Barnett reports.
Judge's stunning rebuke of Trump, DOJ
U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams slammed President Trump, his lawyers, and the Justice Department over a lawsuit against the IRS, saying it was filed for an "improper purpose." CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.