A closer look at Tim Walz's background
With Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz chosen as Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate, Ed O'Keefe takes a closer look at the background of the potential next vice president.
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Josh Shapiro speaks at 1st Harris-Walz rally
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro spoke at the first Harris-Walz joint rally in Philadelphia on Tuesday. Shapiro was among the top running mate contenders Harris interviewed before ultimately selecting Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. Political strategists Leslie Sanchez and Chuck Rocha join "America Decides" with analysis.
Trump: Walz would be "worst VP in history"
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Pennsylvania lieutenant governor on Tim Walz
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Harris, Walz to hold first joint rally
With the Democratic ticket complete, Vice President Kamala Harris and her new running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, are about to make their first joint appearance in Philadelphia. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Ed O'Keefe have the latest.
How Tim Walz voted in Congress
Tim Walz spent 12 years in the House of Representatives before becoming Kamala Harris' running mate pick and being Minnesota's governor. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion looks back at his voting record and history in Congress.
Minnesota's Amy Klobuchar on Tim Walz
Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar calls Gov. Tim Walz a close friend and breaks down the reasons why she thinks he is the best choice as Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate. Klobuchar joins CBS News with her take on the 2024 race.
Why Kamala Harris chose Tim Walz
Sources close to Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate selection process say she hit it off with Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz during the vetting process and pointed to his record in public service. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes and CBS News Minnesota's Caroline Cummings break down what's known about Harris' pick. Plus, JD Vance rallies voters in Pennsylvania with his thoughts on Walz.
Marcia Fudge on Harris picking Walz
Marcia Fudge, the co-chair of the Harris presidential campaign and the former housing and urban development secretary, joins CBS News with her take on Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Vice President Kamala Harris' pick for running mate.
Tim Walz's Minnesota record, history
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has spent decades serving the country in different ways. He enlisted in the Army National Guard and worked as a teacher and coach before becoming a House representative for 12 years. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more.
Pawlenty on Walz being Kamala Harris' VP pick
Former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty, a Republican, joined CBS News to talk about Kamala Harris' selection of the current Minnesota governor, Tim Walz, as her running mate. "I know him, I've done a bunch of stuff with him over the years. I like him," Pawlenty said about Walz, "My only problem with him is policy views."
Walz among top contenders for Harris' VP pick
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz last week laid out a new line of criticism against the Republican ticket that has since become one of the most prominent messages of the Democratic Party: That the GOP is just weird. Sources tell CBS News that Walz is one of five Democrats who have emerged as the top contenders to become Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate. CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman is in St. Paul, Minnesota, with more on the potential candidacy of Gov. Walz.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz credited with getting Dems calling Trump "weird"
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Athlete paralyzed skiing completes marathon
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Flooding continues in Midwest
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Emmer on Biden and Trump's first 2024 debate
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Mall of America's security team will start using facial recognition software as part of safety plan
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Minnesota dam partially fails after flooding
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Raging water erodes side of Minnesota dam
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Minnesota homeowners react to historic flooding
Some Minnesota homeowners have lost everything in this week's severe flooding and more rain remains in the forecast. Tom Hanson has more.
House partially collapses into Rapidan Dam
Images show the banks along a Minnesota dam eroding after historic flooding in the Midwest. Water swept through the area of Mankato, destroying and absorbing a home and a park. CBS News' Tom Hanson reports.
Cleanup from major flooding begins in Midwest
Residents in Iowa and South Dakota's Big Sioux River Valley are starting to clean up after record-breaking floods re-carved neighborhoods this week. CBS News Minnesota reporter Jonah Kaplan has more from North Sioux City, South Dakota.
Aerial images show raging water flowing around Rapidan Dam in southern Minnesota
New aerial images from Tuesday morning show strong water continuing to rush around a dam in southern Minnesota.
Minnesota National Guard activated amid flood
Severe flooding is affecting millions of people in the Midwest. In Minnesota, the National Guard has been activated to help against rising waters. CBS News correspondent Tom Hanson has more from Mankato.
Iowa dealing with historic flooding
President Biden issued a disaster declaration for parts of Iowa affected by historic flooding, while rains in southern Minnesota are being blamed for a potential dam failure. Meanwhile, North Texas is expecting severe heat as temperatures soar near the triple digits. CBS News Texas' Bo Evans and CBS News Minnesota's Jonah Kaplan report.
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Iran lashes out with missiles as Israel says war still intensifying
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Watch Live: Sen. Markwayne Mullin's confirmation hearing for DHS Secretary
President Trump announced Sen. Markwayne Mullin as his pick to replace embattled DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.
Official warns some airports could shut down if TSA sick calls climb
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Watch Live: Gabbard, intel officials testify at hearing on threats to U.S.
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and other top officials are testifying before the Senate Intelligence Committee about national security threats facing the U.S.
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Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton projected to win Democratic Senate primary
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Senate begins marathon debate on SAVE America Act under pressure from Trump
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USPS wants to raise the price of a first-class stamp as high as 95 cents
USPS Postmaster General David Steiner said raising the price of stamps would "largely solve" the agency's financial woes.
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USPS wants to raise the price of a first-class stamp as high as 95 cents
USPS Postmaster General David Steiner said raising the price of stamps would "largely solve" the agency's financial woes.
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USPS wants to raise the price of a first-class stamp as high as 95 cents
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Arizona alleges Kalshi engaged in illegal gambling, election wagering
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Watch Live: Gabbard, intel officials testify at hearing on threats to U.S.
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A dad's colon cancer spread to lungs. He says what happened next was a miracle.
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Dr. Oz pledges to tackle hospice fraud: "Do not steal from the American people"
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Millions of Americans skip meals, stretch medication to afford health care
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Belgian soldiers to protect Jewish sites as Iran war fuels antisemitism
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Woman hospitalized after being startled by humanoid robot
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Iran lashes out with missiles as Israel says war still intensifying
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Venezuela defeats U.S. 3-2 for its first World Baseball Classic title
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Behind the rise of The Last Dinner Party
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Inside the Vanity Fair Oscar party
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Nancy Guthrie investigation "becomes much harder" as time goes on, expert says
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Melissa Etheridge opens up about new music
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Woman on viral Coldplay "kiss cam" speaks out
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Landmark social media trial continues
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U.S. hospitals, insurers turn to AI for claims
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Solar farm development faces pushback
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Jury deliberates in social media trial
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Discovery of 1949 whale recording could unlock mysteries of ocean
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Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
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NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
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What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
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In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
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Nancy Guthrie investigation "becomes much harder" as time goes on, expert says
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Kouri Richins found guilty on all charges
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Alleged pipe bomber argues charges should be tossed under Jan. 6 pardons
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Kouri Richins convicted of murdering husband
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Video shows meteor streaking across the sky
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7-ton meteor identified as likely cause of boom heard across Ohio
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