Trump's speech on terror
In Youngstown, Ohio, Donald Trump delivered remarks detailing his plan to combat terrorism and to "stop the spread of radical Islam." Watch his full speech here.
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Trump's anti-terrorism plan
Donald Trump unveiled his plan to combat terrorism in the United States. In a speech in Youngstown, Ohio, he called for extreme ideological screening of new immigrants to stop the spread of radical Islam. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett joins CBSN with more details.
Biden stumps for Clinton
Vice President Joe Biden campaigned alongside Hillary Clinton in his hometown of Scranton, Pennsylvania. There they hammered home their message that Donald Trump "doesn't care about the middle class." See their full remarks here.
Biden slams Trump
While campaigning with Hillary Clinton in Scranton, Pennsylvania, Vice President Joe Biden took aim at Donald Trump, saying the GOP nominee "doesn't care about the middle class" and "can't be trusted." CBS News Congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN from Scranton to discuss.
Polls on Clinton
A new CBS News battleground tracker poll shows Hillary Clinton continues to increase her lead in key states leading up to the general election. Errol Barnett and CBS News elections director Anthony Salvanto joins "CBS Evening News" for more on Hillary Clinton's growing lead on Donald Trump.
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At least two people are dead as historic floods slam the deep South; Rio de Janeiro's "Christ the Reedemer" statue is one of the top sight-seeing attraction for tourists
Presidential race heating up
With around 12 weeks until Election Day, the fiery campaign rhetoric shows no signs of easing up. Errol Barnett has more.
Trump rallies in Altoona, Pa.
At his second Pennsylvania rally of the day, Donald Trump told his supporters to observe and monitor their polling locations for foul play. Trump said, "The only way we can lose... is if cheating goes on." See Trump's full remarks.
8/12: Evening News
Parts of the Deep South are waist-deep in water; Outside Milwaukee, Wisconsin, there's a kids camp that seems pretty typical -- except for one thing
Trump in Pa.
Donald Trump had a somewhat surprising intro Friday from RNC chairman Reince Priebus. Trump said during the rally he was being sarcastic when he called President Obama the founder of ISIS, but "not that sarcastic." See Trump's full remarks.
Battleground state breakdown
Donald Trump has seen his national poll numbers plummet, but how's he doing in the battleground states? CBS News elections director Anthony Salvanto has more on that.
Trump backtracks
Donald Trump denounced reporters for taking him too literally when he stated that President Obama and Hillary Clinton are the founders of ISIS. Dean Reynolds has more.
Clinton tax returns
According to their 2015 tax returns, Hillary and Bill Clinton jointly made about $10.7 million last year. Clinton is using the release of her tax returns on Friday as a ploy to get Donald Trump to release his. Chip Reid has more.
Trump controversies grow
Donald Trump tweeted that he was being sarcastic when he repeatedly told voters that President Obama "founded" ISIS. TIME magazine's Alex Altman joins CBSN to discuss.
Clinton, Kaine release taxes
Hillary Clinton and Tim Kaine released their tax returns on Friday, in contrast to their rival Donald Trump, who has steadfastly refused to do the same. Trump says he won't release his taxes because he's being audited. CBS News' Steve Chaggaris and Chip Reid join CBSN to discuss.
8/11: Evening News
The DEA has declined to remove marijuana from its list of dangerous drugs in the United States; the "duel in the pool" between Ryan Lochte and Michael Phelps is one of the most famous rivalries of the Olympics.
Trump rallies in Orlando
Donald Trump said all the companies leaving the United States for Mexico made the country, "Boomtown, USA" while speaking at a rally in Orlando Thursday night. Trump also repeated the claim that Barack Obama founded ISIS, saying, "He is the founder. In a true sense." See Trump's full remarks.
Trump: Obama founded ISIS
Donald Trump stated that President Obama is the "founder" of ISIS and Hillary Clinton is the "MVP." Trump's criticism that ISIS rose to prominence during the Obama administration ignores President Bush's role in removing U.S. troops from Iraq. Major Garrett reports.
Trump with pastors
Donald Trump spoke in Orlando Thursday before a group of 700 evangelical pastors. Trump said this was the most important election the country had ever had and asked for prayers. He also repeated his claim that Hillary Clinton and President Obama "founded ISIS." See Trump's full remarks.
Clinton's economic plan
Hillary Clinton presented a major economic speech in Michigan Thursday. Clinton said she would allow people to refinance their student loan debt and vowed to stop TPP. See her full remarks.
Clinton's economic plan
Hillary Clinton laid out her plans for the economy in a speech on Thursday, where she slammed Trump's economic rhetoric and said she will stop the Trans-Pacific Partnership. CBS News congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes and national political reporter for the Washington Post, Abby Phillip, join CBSN with analysis.
Who's responsible for ISIS?
Donald Trump is blaming President Obama and Hillary Clinton for "founding" ISIS. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin joins CBSN with more details on the rise of the terror group.
Trump's ISIS claims
Donald Trump is making headlines for another round of contoversial comments. He said that President Obama is the "founder" of ISIS and Hillary Clinton is the "MVP" of the terror group. This comes as the Republican National Committee is denying that they "warned" they would reallocate funds for the Trump Campaign. National politics reporter for Politico, Eli Stokols, joins CBSN to discuss.
8/10: Evening News
Donald Trump used the Second Amendment to shoot himself in the foot Tuesday; the waterpark where a freak accident led to the death of a 10-year-old reopened Wednesday
Man scales Trump Tower
A man climbed up the side of the Trump Tower Wednesday. The climber scaled the building for nearly three hours before the NYPD grabbed him and dragged him inside. CBSN's Tony Dokoupil has more from the scene of the scaling.
Trump revisits disputed claims about election security and declassifies documents
In a primetime address, President Trump alleged the U.S. election system falls "catastrophically short," revisiting a topic that has drawn his attention for years — and making claims that election experts have heavily disputed.
Fact checking Trump speech on election security
President Trump is delivering a speech on election security Thursday night at the White House.
Universities get funding from foreign entities on U.S. watch lists, records show
The State Department is cracking down on universities accepting funding from foreign entities on U S. government watch lists.
Thousands of election-focused workers cut during Trump's 2nd term
Since the beginning of his second administration, the government has cut thousands of workers who were tasked with ensuring secure elections in the U.S.
U.S. concludes another night of Iran strikes amid battle over Strait of Hormuz
Iran said it would attack "all infrastructure in the region" if President Trump follows through on his threats to attack Iranian civilian infrastructure.
Cyclosporiasis outbreak possibly traced to lettuce from Mexico used by Taco Bell
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell is being investigated as a possible source for a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people.
Trump falsely alleges voting machines are "vulnerable" and "easily compromised"
President Trump alleged voting machines and ballot-counting systems are "extremely exposed to attack" — but experts say voting machines are subject to intense controls.
Maps show wildfire smoke forecast, air quality alerts in swath of U.S.
Heavy smoke from several large wildfires blazing in Canada and Minnesota is engulfing large swaths of the Midwest and Northeast U.S. this week.
At least 2 dead in Central Texas flooding as torrential rain slams region
More than a foot of rain has fallen since Monday, triggering dangerous flash flooding in Central Texas.
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Trump revisits disputed claims about election security and declassifies documents
In a primetime address, President Trump alleged the U.S. election system falls "catastrophically short," revisiting a topic that has drawn his attention for years — and making claims that election experts have heavily disputed.
Trump falsely alleges voting machines are "vulnerable" and "easily compromised"
President Trump alleged voting machines and ballot-counting systems are "extremely exposed to attack" — but experts say voting machines are subject to intense controls.
Fact checking Trump speech on election security
President Trump is delivering a speech on election security Thursday night at the White House.
Blanche holds meeting with Epstein accusers after Tillis' request
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche met with accusers of Jeffrey Epstein following a demand to do so by a Republican senator whose support is crucial to advancing his nomination to lead the Justice Department.
Dozens of Marineland's whales coming to U.S. through rescue plan
Dozens of beluga whales are set to be relocated from the shuttered Canadian theme park to aquariums across the United States through an international emergency rescue effort, officials said.
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Trump Media to sell faster access to president's Truth Social posts
"Markets already move on Truth Social posts," the company's chief executive said in the Truth API announcement.
Airlines say permanent daylight saving time won't be simple
Adjusting to permanent daylight saving time would cause significant disruptions to schedules and operations, an airline trade group said.
Teleprompter operator made over $100K betting on Trump speeches
After detecting suspicious activity on the teleprompter operator's account, Kalshi investigated and then referred the case to federal regulators.
Nearly 736,000 Pillsbury rolls recalled over possible glass contamination
The recall includes cases of Pillsbury "Hard Roll Dough" and "Kaiser Roll Dough" bread rolls, which are marketed to businesses.
Foreclosures surged 21% in the first half of 2026, new data shows
The state with the biggest jump in foreclosure activity was Idaho, where filings increased 59% compared to the same time last year.
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Trump revisits disputed claims about election security and declassifies documents
In a primetime address, President Trump alleged the U.S. election system falls "catastrophically short," revisiting a topic that has drawn his attention for years — and making claims that election experts have heavily disputed.
Trump falsely alleges voting machines are "vulnerable" and "easily compromised"
President Trump alleged voting machines and ballot-counting systems are "extremely exposed to attack" — but experts say voting machines are subject to intense controls.
Fact checking Trump speech on election security
President Trump is delivering a speech on election security Thursday night at the White House.
Blanche holds meeting with Epstein accusers after Tillis' request
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche met with accusers of Jeffrey Epstein following a demand to do so by a Republican senator whose support is crucial to advancing his nomination to lead the Justice Department.
Thousands of election-focused workers cut during Trump's 2nd term
Since the beginning of his second administration, the government has cut thousands of workers who were tasked with ensuring secure elections in the U.S.
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FDA approves new cholesterol pill
The FDA has approved a new daily cholesterol pill that works differently from popular statins and may deliver better results for some people. Dr. Corey Bradley, a cardiologist at Columbia University's Irving Medical Center, joins "CBS Evening News" to discuss.
FDA names likely cyclosporiasis source
The FDA has identified Taylor Farms as the likely source of lettuce contaminated with the parasite behind cyclosporiasis, as the outbreak grows. Mark Strassmann reports.
Cyclosporiasis outbreak possibly traced to lettuce from Mexico used by Taco Bell
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell is being investigated as a possible source for a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people.
Doctors question plan to screen military members for low testosterone
Doctors raised a range of concerns about a testosterone screening policy announced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, which is likely to be costly to implement.
Introducing Norah O'Donnell's new health podcast
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Dozens of Marineland's whales coming to U.S. through rescue plan
Dozens of beluga whales are set to be relocated from the shuttered Canadian theme park to aquariums across the United States through an international emergency rescue effort, officials said.
U.S. designates cartel on Texas border as foreign terrorist organization
The Juárez Cartel and Los Viagras joined six other Mexican criminal organizations that the U.S. considers terrorist groups.
Climate extremes fuel explosive wildfires in Canada and western U.S.
One climatologist said "a perfect storm" of climate extremes primed the western U.S. for one of its worst fire seasons in a decade. Meanwhile, Canadian wildfire smoke fills the air.
Councilwoman shot, husband killed in Mexico near U.S. border
Maria de Jesus Quijada was shot at while traveling in a vehicle with her family. Her husband did not survive.
From Balogun's red card to an upset run, some of the World Cup's biggest stories
Spain is looking to secure a World Cup victory for the first time in 16 years, and Argentina enters Sunday hoping to become back-to-back champions.
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From the archives: Pat Oliphant and the art of political cartoons
Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Pat Oliphant, whose acidic drawings skewering political figures were syndicated in as many as 500 publications around the world, died on July 13, 2026 at age 90. In this April 16, 2000 "Sunday Morning" story, Oliphant talked with Morley Safer about caricature, censorship, and the influence of the first great political cartoonist, 19th century French master Honoré Daumier, whose grotesque drawings of King Louis Philippe led to a curtailment of press freedom in France in 1835.
George Santos to try hand as contestant in grueling TV reality show
George Santos has worn many hats: swindler, congressman, prison inmate, podcast host. The obvious next gig? Reality TV show contestant.
"Jurassic Park" star Sam Neill's cause of death revealed
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
Behind the "Better in Person" talk show
Author and journalist Stephen Dubner, who rose to fame when he co-wrote The New York Times bestseller "Freakonomics," talks with "CBS Mornings" about launching his own weekly talk show on YouTube, "Better in Person." Dubner discusses how the show got its start, his wide range of guests and why he decided to self-finance it.
Insider at "The Wolf of Wall Street" firm opens up: "My lifestyle was insane"
The Paramount+ documentary "The Real Wolf of Wall Street" gives an inside look at Jordan Belfort's scandal-ridden firm, Stratton Oakmont.
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Erin Brockovich on data center regulation
New York is now the first state to temporarily ban data center construction, paving the way for others to follow suit. Environmental advocate Erin Brockovich joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Mayor to homeowner losing sleep over data center plant: "Consider selling"
Noise from a Mississippi plant powering Elon Musk's xAI data centers in the area is causing migraines, ringing ears and sleepless nights, residents say.
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.
Mississippi residents decry data center plant
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Meta announces new safety features
Meta announced it is introducing new features to help protect teens using Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp, including alerting a parent if their child discusses self-harm with one of its AI chatbots. Kelly O'Grady explains.
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How AI data centers impact the environment
New York has become the first state to impose a temporary moratorium on data center development while state lawmakers lay the groundwork to assess environmental and social impacts. Dr. Mike Weinstein, the director of sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University, explains what we know about the wider environmental impact data centers.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
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.
Watch: Pentagon releases 19 new UFO videos
The Defense Department released a fourth batch of UFO files on Friday, nearly one month after its third drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
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U.S. designates cartel on Texas border as foreign terrorist organization
The Juárez Cartel and Los Viagras joined six other Mexican criminal organizations that the U.S. considers terrorist groups.
Woman speaks in support of Blanche at hearing
Antioch, Illinois, mother Jennifer Bos voiced her support for Todd Blanche at his confirmation hearing to become attorney general. Bos advocates for stricter immigration policy after her daughter was allegedly murdered by an illegal immigrant.
Sons of man killed by ICE agent speak out
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New details emerge in Nolan Wells case
Newly obtained GPS data from the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources tracks the movements of the boat that Mississippi teen Nolan Wells was on before he went missing. Wells was found dead after a Fourth of July boat trip to Horn Island with friends. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the latest on the investigation.
Councilwoman shot, husband killed in Mexico near U.S. border
Maria de Jesus Quijada was shot at while traveling in a vehicle with her family. Her husband did not survive.
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When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
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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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Trump speaks on elections | Special Report
President Trump on Thursday delivered a primetime address about election security where he railed against China. Tony Dokoupil anchored CBS News' special report.
Doctor on wildfire smoke health risks
Millions of Americans across the Northeast and Midwest were under air quality alerts this week as smoke from Canadian and Minnesota wildfires settled in. At the same time, some of those same areas saw severe heat. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder has more.
Sen. Warner slams Trump's primetime speech
Sen. Mark Warner joins CBS News with his reaction to President Trump's primetime address on Thursday about U.S. election security.
Trump rails against China in primetime speech
President Trump addressed the U.S. in a primetime speech on Thursday night about election security, launching allegations against China. Tony Dokoupil anchored CBS News' special report.
Judge slams Trump, DOJ over IRS lawsuit
This week, a federal judge slammed President Trump, his lawyers, and the Justice Department over the president's lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more details and analysis.