North Carolina governor's race rocked by CNN report on GOP candidate
North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson posted a slew of incendiary, explicit and racist comments on a pornographic website more than a decade ago, according to CNN.
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Whitewater rafters aim to bridge partisan divide on Nantahala River trip
A group of about 30 rafters probed the limits of political estrangement on the Nantahala River.
North Carolina raft trip seeks to bridge divides
A group of about 30 Americans with diverse political leanings recently embarked on a rafting trip along a North Carolina river. The goal of the journey wasn't to change minds or persuade anyone to any point of view, but simply to forge connections across a seemingly widening divide. Major Garrett has the story.
North Carolina town hit with record rainfall: "Once every 1,000 years"
Several North Carolina towns saw historic rainfall Monday. One street in particular recorded more rain than the area has likely seen in 1,000 years.
Will there be another Harris-Trump debate?
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris traveled to battleground states Thursday for the first time since their debate earlier this week. Before speaking at a rally, Trump took to social media to announce he would not debate Harris again, although the former president has changed his mind about debating in the past. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
Georgia judge drops 2 counts against Trump
On Thursday, a judge dismissed two criminal counts against former President Donald Trump in the Georgia 2020 election case. Plus, Vice President Kamala Harris and Trump returned to the campaign trail for the first time since Tuesday's debate. CBS News' Nikole Killion, Nancy Cordes and Caitlin Huey-Burns have the latest.
North Carolina governor: If Harris wins state, "she is the next president"
"There's no question about it. It's close here in North Carolina," North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Cooper: Harris knows North Carolina is "in play"
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, who was considered to be Kamala Harris' running mate, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that if the vice president wins his state, "she is the next president of the United States."
Where are Harris and Trump campaigning?
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are both traveling through battleground states this week. The Harris campaign officially launched its "fighting for reproductive freedom" bus tour Tuesday in Florida. Meanwhile, Trump is scheduled to address a Fraternal Order of Police event in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Friday. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns and CBS News campaign reporter Aaron Navarro have more.
Donald Trump to battleground states
Former President Donald Trump and running mate Ohio Sen. JD Vance are off the campaign trail for Labor Day before campaign events this week in Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Wisconsin, key battleground states in the 2024 election. CBS News campaign reporter Libby Cathey has more.
Cook Political Report on Harris support
Non-partisan political analysis provided by the Cook Political Report shows North Carolina as a toss-up, a slight shift as the 2024 election approaches. Jessica Taylor, the senate and governors editor for The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter, joins CBS News with the data on the battleground state.
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper on Harris
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper spoke with CBS News from the floor at the Democratic National Convention about why he thinks Kamala Harris should be president, the sense of excitement at the convention and the current state of politics in the Tar Heel State.
Trump to hit major battleground states
Former President Donald Trump will return to the campaign trail with stops in Pennsylvania, Michigan, Nevada, Arizona and North Carolina. This comes as the DNC plays out in Chicago and a recent CBS News poll shows an even race in battleground states between Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. CBS News' Jake Rosen has more.
Harris lays out proposal for economic relief
Vice President Kamala Harris laid out an economic agenda she seeks to implement in the first 100 days if elected president. Her proposal includes an expansion of the Child Tax Credit, helping first-time home buyers with their down payments and banning price gouging for groceries. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.
Kamala Harris unveiling economic plan
Vice President Kamala Harris will lay out the details of her economic plan and proposed policies if she is elected president in November. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes previews the campaign event in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Escaped killer caught in North Carolina hotel
Ramone Alston, a convicted murderer who escaped from a transport van earlier this week, was recaptured overnight at a hotel near Charlotte, North Carolina. Alston, serving a life sentence, had been on the run for three days after fleeing during a hospital transfer.
Escaped convict arrested after 3 days on run
The manhunt for a convicted murderer who escaped from custody is over. Police found Ramone Alston early Friday morning at a hotel outside of Charlotte, North Carolina, more than a hundred miles from the Hillsborough hospital parking lot he ran from on Tuesday.
South Asian voters on enthusiasm for Harris
For the first time, South Asian voters will be represented at the top of a presidential ticket with Vice President Kamala Harris. On Friday, she will hold a rally in North Carolina, where South Asians are the largest and fastest-growing Asian voting bloc. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul spoke with voters about the 2024 race.
Trump outlines economic plan
Former President Donald Trump outlined his economic plan Wednesday at a campaign stop in North Carolina, using Tic Tacs to demonstrate inflation under the Biden administration. CBS News campaign reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
North Carolina nurse, 91, has no plans of retiring
Ninety-one-year-old Phyllis Blackwelder has seen and treated it all as a nurse, with more than a half-century of service. But while there have been plenty of changes in medicine over the years, her love of the job has never wavered.
Trump and Harris focus on economic issues
Former President Donald Trump hit the campaign trail in the battleground state of North Carolina, where he gave remarks about his economic agenda. His opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, is also planning to speak in North Carolina later this week. She is expected to touch on her plan for the economy and highlight some of the successes of the Biden-Harris administration on the heels of a positive inflation report. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa has details.
Trump to North Carolina for campaign
Former President Donald Trump will hold a campaign rally in Ashville, North Carolina, on Wednesday to discuss the economy and potential policy proposals. CBS News campaign reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
Walz to Denver, Boston for campaign
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will campaign in Colorado and Massachusetts Wednesday as former President Donald Trump and running mate JD Vance tour battleground states North Carolina and Michigan. CBS News political director Fin Gomez has the latest in the 2024 election.
Certification of 2024 election under threat
With less than three months to go until Election Day, a watchdog group is warning of threats to the certification of the 2024 election. Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, also known as CREW, published a new report identifying 35 county officials who have previously refused to certify election results and may be in a position to do so again. Noah Bookbinder, president and CEO of CREW, joins "America Decides" to unpack the findings.
Trump to hit battleground states ahead of DNC
Former President Donald Trump is set to hit the campaign trail in the battleground states of North Carolina and Pennsylvania this week after facing questions about his event schedule. CBS News campaign reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more. Then, political strategists Ashley Etienne and Kevin Sheridan join with analysis.
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Iran says U.S. "crossed the point of no return" with attacks on ports
President Trump insists the ceasefire with Iran remains in effect despite an exchange of attacks that Tehran says "crossed the point of no return."
Pentagon begins release of UFO files
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement on the release that the files, "hidden behind classifications, have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
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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."
What scientists will be looking for as government UFO files are released
The Pentagon's release of files might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
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.
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.
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.
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Deputy who killed Black man at grandma's home convicted of homicide
Trial jurors said they couldn't agree on the more serious charge of murder, prompting the judge to declare a mistrial on that count.
Pentagon begins release of UFO files
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement on the release that the files, "hidden behind classifications, have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
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.
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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."
Apparent bear attack kills missing hiker in Montana's Glacier National Park
The body of a missing hiker killed in an apparent bear attack has been found in Glacier National Park in Montana, park officials say.
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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.
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.
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.
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Pentagon begins release of UFO files
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement on the release that the files, "hidden behind classifications, have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
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.
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Tracking hantavirus cases tied to cruise ship
Global health officials are working to track down passengers who departed a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship weeks ago, including multiple Americans. Meanwhile, for the first time on Thursday, President Trump addressed the response to the deadly outbreak. Tom Hanson has the latest on the cruise ship and Dr. Celine Gounder breaks down what to know about the virus.
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.
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Iran says U.S. "crossed the point of no return" with attacks on ports
President Trump insists the ceasefire with Iran remains in effect despite an exchange of attacks that Tehran says "crossed the point of no return."
Bear kills woman in Japan, 2 more fatal attacks suspected
Japan confirmed the first fatal bear attack of 2026 after a record 13 deaths last year.
Volcano erupts in Indonesia, killing at least 3 hikers, police say
Three hikers in an off-limits area died in an eruption of Indonesia's Mount Dukono volcano, police said.
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.
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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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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.
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.
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
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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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Pentagon begins release of UFO files
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement on the release that the files, "hidden behind classifications, 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.
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.
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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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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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Trump reacts to hantavirus outbreak
Global officials continue to monitor potential cases of hantavirus after a deadly outbreak onboard a cruise ship. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.
Major escalation in Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. and Iran traded attacks in the strait of Hormuz, but the Trump administration insists the ceasefire remains. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports, and retired U.S. Marine Corps. Col. Ray Gerber joins with more insight.
Protests against redistricting in some states
At the Tennessee capitol in Nashville, protesters demonstrated on Thursday against legislation that would break up the state's only Democratic seat. The new map would give Republicans a better chance at winning every congressional seat in November. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Tracking hantavirus cases tied to cruise ship
Global health officials are working to track down passengers who departed a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship weeks ago, including multiple Americans. Meanwhile, for the first time on Thursday, President Trump addressed the response to the deadly outbreak. Tom Hanson has the latest on the cruise ship and Dr. Celine Gounder breaks down what to know about the virus.
Impact of rising gas prices across U.S.
The average price of gas in the U.S. is now up to $4.55 per gallon, an increase of more than 50% since the war with Iran began. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger explains how the spike is impacting consumer spending.