Men who used robocalls to suppress Black votes ordered to register new voters
Right-wing operatives Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman attempted to dissuade voters in predominantly Black neighborhoods from casting mail-in ballots.
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Man found guilty in killings of 8 from another Ohio family
The fatal shootings in April 2016 terrified residents and launched one of the state's most extensive criminal investigations.
Nature: Turkeys in Ohio
We leave you this Sunday morning with some very lucky turkeys living it up at Swan Creek Metropark in Toledo, Ohio. Videographer: Alex Goetz.
Several children hospitalized in central Ohio measles outbreak
The outbreak was also detected in one school, according to the city's public health department.
GOP loses control in some state legislatures
CBS News anchor Anne-Marie Green details how Democrats also did better than expected in down-ballot races, winning back control of some state legislatures, during this year's midterm election.
DEA's most corrupt agent says he's not the only one who laundered cartel money
José Irizarry has admitted that he conspired with Colombian cartels to build a lavish lifestyle of sports cars, jewels and paramours around the world.
Ohio Senate race: J.D. Vance projected as winner over Tim Ryan
The battle for retiring Sen. Rob Portman's seat pitted Republican J.D. Vance against Democratic Rep. Tim Ryan.
J.D. Vance wins election, CBS News projects
Republican J.D. Vance will win the 2022 Senate race in Ohio, CBS News projects. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett and CBS News elections and surveys director Anthony Salvanto break down the numbers.
Trump, Biden trade barbs ahead of midterms
Former President Trump teased a major announcement Monday night when he campaigned for Republican candidates in Ohio. Meanwhile, President Biden made his case to voters in Maryland just one day before the midterm elections. Tony Dokoupil has the latest.
Ohio Senate race tests Trump's hold on GOP
Recent polling shows Republican candidate J.D. Vance with a slight lead over Democrat Tim Ryan in Ohio's highly-contested Senate race. Time magazine's senior Washington correspondent Philip Elliott joins us with a look at how this race could test former President Trump's hold on the Republican Party.
Races tighten with 6 days until Election Day
With six days left until Election Day, many key races are tightening up as control of Congress hangs in the balance. CBS News political director Fin Gomez joins "Red and Blue" to discuss the latest.
Ohio Senate race heats up
Ohio's U.S. Senate candidates took to the stage in a town hall Tuesday hosted by Fox News. Rep. Tim Ryan and J.D. Vance addressed questions about the economy, abortion rights, and the recent attack on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband, Paul. CBS News Political Director Fin Gomez breaks down the key takeaways.
Fishermen accused of stuffing fish with weights plead not guilty
Two men were accused of stuffing five walleye with lead weights and fish fillets during a lucrative fishing tournament on Lake Erie.
Candidates make closing midterms pitch to voters
CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports on the closing arguments from candidates in high-profile midterm races in Pennsylvania, Arizona, Ohio and Texas.
JD Vance, Tim Ryan fight to turn out their voters in tight Ohio Senate race
The two are vying for the seat being vacated by retiring Republican Sen. Rob Portman.
2 dead after plane crashes into car dealership
Two people were killed when their twin-engine plane crashed into a car dealership in Marietta, Ohio. They were scheduled to land just across the border in West Virginia.
Small plane crashes into Ohio car dealership, killing pilot and passenger
The deceased were identified as Timothy Gifford, 49, and Eric Seevers, 45.
Second Ohio Senate debate held
Senate candidates Democrat Rep. Tim Ryan and Republican J.D. Vance faced off Monday night in their second debate, clashing over the economy, immigration and abortion ahead of November’s midterm election for the pivotal Ohio Senate seat. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa reports from Youngstown, Ohio.
Vance, Ryan spar in second – and final – fiery debate in Ohio Senate race
Former President Donald Trump won Ohio by eight points, but recent polls have shown the Senate race as close.
Candidates face off in heated debates
Candidates for Ohio senator and Georgia governor faced off in debates Monday night. Candidates spent much of their nights criticizing their opponent's political record, and relationships to President Biden and former President Trump. CBS News politcal director Fin Gomez has the highlights and previews Tuesday night's debate between Senate candidates in Florida.
Man pleads guilty to trying to kill romantic rival with gift-wrapped bomb
As he opened the gift box, the victim heard a hissing sound right before the bomb detonated, Department of Justice officials said.
Ohio Senate race heats up ahead of midterms
Republican JD Vance and Democratic Congressman Tim Ryan are making some of their final pitches to voters ahead of Election Day in a closely watched Senate race in Ohio. CBS News political director Fin Gomez joined CBS News with the latest.
Ohio Senate candidate Rep. Tim Ryan
CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa sits down with Democratic congressman and Ohio Senate candidate Tim Ryan on "Red and Blue" a month ahead of the midterm elections. Ryan shares his reaction to Monday's debate against Republican J.D. Vance, and discusses the support he's getting from the party and the key issues his campaign is focused on.
Officers who shot at Jayland Walker return to duty due to staffing shortage
The eight Ohio police officers who fired dozens of rounds at Jayland Walker have returned to duty.
Walker denies allegation he paid for an abortion
Herschel Walker, the Georgia Republican nominee for Senate, has denied an allegation made in a report by The Daily Beast that he paid for a woman he was dating to have an abortion back in 2009. Plus, in 2021, the National Archives warned attorneys for former President Donald Trump about missing White House documents. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa, and CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane, report on the latest.
Trump orders "total and complete blockade" of sanctioned oil tankers in Venezuela
President Trump's declaration comes as the administration heaps pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
House won't vote on health care tax credit extension, angering GOP moderates
An 11th-hour effort by moderate Republicans to put an extension on the floor for a vote failed Tuesday night.
Nick Reiner being charged with first-degree murder in parents' deaths
Officials in Los Angeles held a news conference about the killings of Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner, who were found dead in their home Sunday.
Brown shooting investigators release new "enhanced" footage of person of interest
In several zoomed-in videos police say were captured on the East Side of Providence approximately two hours before the shooting, the person of interest is seen walking on a sidewalk and looking around.
Hegseth won't release video of U.S. "double tap" strike that killed 2 survivors
Democrats have called on the Pentagon to release the full video of the "double-tap" U.S. strike that killed two survivors who were alive after an initial strike.
Trump doubles number of countries facing travel bans or restrictions
President Trump on Tuesday more than doubled the list of countries subject to his travel ban or to heavy restrictions, bringing the total number of nations affected to 39.
Judge denies request to temporarily block construction of White House ballroom
A federal judge in Washington, D.C., put limits on what construction crews can do on the project over the next two weeks.
Former top vaccine official sues Trump administration over her firing
Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo succeeded Anthony Fauci in leading the vaccine research division at the National Institutes of Health.
Trump says he'll deliver prime-time address to nation tonight
President Trump said he will deliver an address live to the nation Wednesday at 9 p.m.
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Oregon hospital races to build a tsunami shelter as FEMA fights to cut funding
Columbia Memorial Hospital near Oregon's coastline is forging ahead with emergency plans in case of a major earthquake or tsunami.
Former Harvard morgue manager sentenced for selling body parts
A former morgue manager at Harvard Medical School was sentenced to eight years in prison for stealing and selling body parts donated for scientific research, the DOJ said.
House won't vote on health care tax credit extension, angering GOP moderates
An 11th-hour effort by moderate Republicans to put an extension on the floor for a vote failed Tuesday night.
Jared Kushner's private equity firm backs out of Paramount's bid for Warner Bros.
The exit came a week after Paramount Skydance made its $108.4 billion all-cash offer to Warner Bros. Discovery.
Former top vaccine official sues Trump administration over her firing
Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo succeeded Anthony Fauci in leading the vaccine research division at the National Institutes of Health.
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Jared Kushner's private equity firm backs out of Paramount's bid for Warner Bros.
The exit came a week after Paramount Skydance made its $108.4 billion all-cash offer to Warner Bros. Discovery.
Millions of Hyundai and Kia owners can get free repairs from settlement
Automakers Hyundai and Kia have reached a settlement with dozens of states over anti-theft technology in models of their vehicles.
These are the most popular internet services of 2025, as AI gains traction
Global internet traffic rose 19% this year as people rely more on tech for daily communication and entertainment, a new report finds.
FIFA slashes some World Cup ticket prices after global fan backlash
FIFA slashed the price of some World Cup tickets following a worldwide backlash, with some final seats available for $60.
Family of late Zappos CEO alleges mysterious will is a "scam"
The family of Tony Hsieh, who died at 46, is disputing a will that emerged in 2025, allegedly from a Pakistani man with no ties to the businessman.
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Oregon hospital races to build a tsunami shelter as FEMA fights to cut funding
Columbia Memorial Hospital near Oregon's coastline is forging ahead with emergency plans in case of a major earthquake or tsunami.
Capitol replaces statue of Robert E. Lee with civil rights icon Barbara Rose Johns
The U.S. Capitol has begun displaying a statue of a teenaged Barbara Rose Johns as she protested poor conditions at her segregated Virginia high school.
House won't vote on health care tax credit extension, angering GOP moderates
An 11th-hour effort by moderate Republicans to put an extension on the floor for a vote failed Tuesday night.
Trump orders "total and complete blockade" of sanctioned oil tankers in Venezuela
President Trump on Tuesday called for a "total and complete blockade" on all sanctioned oil tankers that enter or depart Venezuela, as the administration heaps pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
Former top vaccine official sues Trump administration over her firing
Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo succeeded Anthony Fauci in leading the vaccine research division at the National Institutes of Health.
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Measles outbreaks worsen in South Carolina, Arizona and Utah
Nationally, the measles case count is nearing 2,000 for a disease that has been considered eliminated in the U.S. since 2000, a result of routine childhood vaccinations.
He made his brothers see a cardiologist. Each had advanced heart disease.
Kevin Murray was his family's health watchdog. His vigilance helped his brothers "avoid a real catastrophe."
Millions of Americans could see health plan costs double as ACA credits vanish
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
Vaccine vote signals turbulence for immunization policy, public trust
Clinicians and epidemiologists warn the decision could unravel decades of progress and expose newborns to a deadly, preventable disease.
Botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart products includes 51 babies in 19 states
Health officials say an infant botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart baby formula has been expanded to include all illnesses reported since the company began production in 2022.
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Trump orders "total and complete blockade" of sanctioned oil tankers in Venezuela
President Trump on Tuesday called for a "total and complete blockade" on all sanctioned oil tankers that enter or depart Venezuela, as the administration heaps pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
Bondi suspects reportedly trained where Islamist separatists have been for years
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said that the terror attack on Jewish people at Bondi Beach was "motivated by ISIS ideology."
Dinosaur tracks showing "herds moving in synchrony" found in Italy
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
Video shows couple trying to stop Bondi attackers: "Bravery and selflessness"
Newly revealed video footage shows a couple in their 60s trying to stop the gunmen right before the attack on a Hanukkah celebration at Australia's Bondi Beach.
Woman's phone found over 2 years after she vanished in wilderness
A missing woman's phone has been found in Australia's Tasmanian wilderness more than two years after she disappeared, police said.
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Reporter details dinner with Reiner family
The Hollywood Reporter's Steven Zeitchik wrote an article detailing a dinner he had with Rob, Michele, Nick and his sister Romy Reiner at the Toronto International Film Festival 10 years ago. Zeitchik says, in hindsight, the conversations he had with them sheds light on a "dark dynamic" within the family. Zeitchik joined CBS News to discuss.
Nick Reiner will not be in court today due to medical reasons, attorney says
Nick Reiner, who is being held in connection with the murder of his parents Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, will not be in court on Tuesday due to medical reasons, his attorney said.
Matt Rife tackles holiday chaos in new show
Comedian Matt Rife is known for poking fun at everything and everyone. Now, he's taking on Santa. He joins "CBS Mornings" to preview his new Netflix special, "Matt Rife: Unwrapped - A Christmas Crowd Work Special."
Storied career of "the king of country music"
George Strait, known as "the king of country music," has racked up more than 60 number one hits and the most certified platinum albums of any country artist. "CBS Mornings" takes a look back at the Kennedy Center honoree's storied career.
Hugh Jackman, Kate Hudson on "Song Sung Blue"
Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson are starring in one of this year's most anticipated movies, "Song Sung Blue," which is based on the real-life story of Mike and Claire Sardina. They join "CBS Mornings" to discuss their upcoming roles.
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Local pushback grows against AI data centers
A frenzy of development to support the artificial intelligence boom is prompting pushback from communities who say they don't want data centers in their backyards. Technology journalist Jacob Ward joins CBS News to discuss.
These are the most popular internet services of 2025, as AI gains traction
Global internet traffic rose 19% this year as people rely more on tech for daily communication and entertainment, a new report finds.
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.
How computers in classrooms impact students
Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath, a neuroscientist and director at LME Global, joins "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" to discuss his new book "The Digital Delusion," where he examines the impact of increased reliance on computers in classrooms. Horvath also talks about his recent article in The Free Press, a Paramount publication.
Spotify says it's investigating after thousands of users report outages
Tens of thousands of Spotify users reported outages on Monday, with some saying they had lost access to their playlists.
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Dinosaur tracks showing "herds moving in synchrony" found in Italy
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
Fossil footprints in Bolivia reveal dinosaurs' awkward attempts to swim
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
CEO of genetics firm says parents have a right to choose unborn child's traits
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
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Former Harvard morgue manager sentenced for selling body parts
A former morgue manager at Harvard Medical School was sentenced to eight years in prison for stealing and selling body parts donated for scientific research, the DOJ said.
Police ask public for help on Brown gunman
Police in Providence, Rhode Island, are asking the public for more help as the manhunt continues for the shooter who opened fire at Brown University over the weekend. CBS News' Anna Schecter and Katrina Kaufman report.
Early details on Nick Reiner murder charges
Los Angeles officials announced Tuesday that Nick Reiner will be charged with two counts of first-degree murder for the deaths of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner. CBS News' Adam Yamaguchi reports on what we know. Then, retired FBI special agent Mary Ellen O'Toole and CBS News legal contributor Caroline Polisi break down the charges.
Nick Reiner being charged with first-degree murder in parents' deaths
Officials in Los Angeles held a news conference about the killings of Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner, who were found dead in their home Sunday.
Brown shooting investigators release "enhanced" footage of person of interest
In several zoomed-in videos police say were captured on the East Side of Providence approximately two hours before the shooting, the person of interest is seen walking on a sidewalk and looking around.
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Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
"Wet lava ball" exoplanet may have an atmosphere, evidence shows
Super-Earth TOI-561b is about 40 times closer to its host star than Mercury is to the sun.
NASA says Maven spacecraft that was orbiting Mars has gone silent
NASA has lost contact with a spacecraft that's been orbiting Mars for more than a decade.
Black hole spotted blasting winds at 130 million miles per hour
The European Space Agency said that the black hole inside the spiral galaxy NGC 3783 has the mass of 30 million suns.
3-man crew undocks from space station, wrapping up 8-month stay
Russian Soyuz crews are now spending eight months aboard the space station instead of six to stretch supplies and lower costs.
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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
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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"Son of Sam": A serial killer's reign of terror
Calling himself the "Son of Sam" in a letter left at one of the crime scenes, David Berkowitz claimed voices were ordering him to kill -- starting in the summer of 1976, he went on a 13-month spree of impulse killings in New York City that left six dead and seven injured
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Homes swamped after levee breach in Washington
Overnight, a levee was breached on the White River in Pacific, Washington, after days of heavy rain and flooding in the region. Carter Evans reports.
Louisiana immigration crackdown continues
Border Patrol agents have been making arrests as an immigration crackdown in Louisiana continues. CBS News' Kati Weis has more.
South Carolina confirms 138 cases of measles
South Carolina's Department of Health has confirmed 138 reported cases of measles. The outbreak began in October. Dr. William Schaffner, professor of infectious diseases for Vanderbilt Medical Center, joins CBS News to discuss.
Why one woman is cutting back on holiday spending
Lori Peloso looks forward to giving gifts every Christmas, but for the New Jersey mom, this year was different. Peloso made a decision to spend time with friends and family and not money on gifts. Elaine Quijano reports.
Heroes praised after deadly Bondi Beach shooting
The first funerals are being held for the 15 people killed in the mass shooting on Australia's Bondi Beach. They'd been celebrating the first night of Hanukkah. As Anna Coren reports, it's a story of heroism, as well.