9/22/20: Red and Blue
Pres. Trump to name Supreme Court nominee Saturday; Justice Ginsburg to lie in repose at Supreme Court
QAnon
Amazon, Walmart donate to QAnon-supporting politician
State Representative Susan Lynn has posted on social media using QAnon phrases, but denies association with the movement.
Newcomer with QAnon ties wins GOP Senate primary in Delaware
Lauren Witzke, who promoted QAnon conspiracy theories in the past, will challenge incumbent Senator Chris Coons.
Conspiracy theories run wild ahead of election
As the November election draws closer, dangerous conspiracy theories like QAnon are spreading on social media and taking root in the minds of a growing number of voters. TIME national correspondent Charlotte Alter joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Florida Latinos swamped by wild conspiracies
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden is lagging a bit with Latino voters in Florida compared to his margins in other states. Politico's Sabrina Rodriguez spoke to "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano about her latest reporting on a "flood of disinformation" peddling deceptive claims about Democrats in the nation's biggest swing state.
Congressional candidate drops out of race against QAnon booster
The state's Democratic party is now waiting on the Georgia's Secretary of State office to rule on whether they can remove Kevin Van Ausdal's name from the ballots and replace it with another Democrat.
Berlin police break up "anti-coronavirus" protest of 18,000
More than 3,000 officers were deployed to help maintain the demonstration after anti-restriction and far-right supporters took to social media to call on people to arm themselves and take part in the protest.
How to detect misinformation and disinformation
QAnon, a baseless pro-Trump conspiracy theory is spreading both misinformation and disinformation online about the coronavirus pandemic and a number of other topics. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano on "Red & Blue" to discuss the difference between the two terms and why it's significant.
Trump makes it complicated for GOP looking to stay away from QAnon
"I've heard these are people that love our country… so I don't know really anything about it, other than they do supposedly like me," Mr. Trump said.
How social media helps spread QAnon
Amid growing concern about the dangers of QAnon, a pro-Trump conspiracy theory that's been linked to real-world threats, social media companies' responses are coming under scrutiny. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joined CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss.
RNC events spark controversy over Hatch Act
Events at last night's Republican National Convention are raising questions about whether some members of the Trump administration violated the Hatch Act. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN to explain the controversy.
QAnon-supporting candidate says she's invited to White House
Marjorie Taylor Greene, a QAnon-supporting congressional candidate, tweeted Tuesday she has been invited to the White House for President Trump’s acceptance speech on the final day of the Republican National Convention. She is just one of nearly a dozen reported Republican congressional nominees with ties to the conspiracy theory. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joined CBSN’s “Red and Blue” to discuss.
QAnon’s emerging presence in politics
Members of the Trump administration are giving indirect, and sometimes mixed, answers on the president’s position on QAnon, a baseless conspiracy theory the FBI has called a potential domestic terror threat. Last week, President Trump said he didn’t know much about it, other than the followers “like him." CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joined CBSN’s “Red and Blue” to discuss.
Pence on Bannon's arrest and mail-in voting
Vice President Mike Pence joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the arrest of Steve Bannon and the conspiracy theory QAnon. Plus, his claims of widespread fraud in mail-in voting.
8/20: Red and Blue
Final day of the Democratic National Convention; Michigan proposing settlement for Flint residents
Why Trump's refusal to refute QAnon conspiracy theorists matters
Trump said he's "heard" the online conspiracy theorists "are people that love our country." The FBI says theories like QAnon are a growing threat of domestic terrorism.
Trump says he feels badly for Steve Bannon
President Trump said he feels "very badly" for Steve Bannon after his former adviser was arrested on fraud charges today. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joins CBSN to talk about the latest.
Trump on QAnon
In a press conference Wednesday at the White House, President Trump said supporters of the QAnon conspiracy theory are people who "like me very much" and "love our country." "Well I don't know much about the movement, other than I understand they like me very much, which I appreciate, but I don't know much about the movement," the president said.
QAnon conspiracy gains attention
The far-right conspiracy known as QAnon has gained traction on social media, and broke into the mainstream when Marjorie Taylor Greene, a known QAnon supporter won a Republican congressional primary runoff in the state of Georgia. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joins CBSN to discuss the significance.
QAnon backer wins congressional primary in Georgia
The northwest Georgia district is a Republican-stronghold, meaning she will be the likely winner in November.
Some 2020 candidates are QAnon supporters
New York Times reporter Jennifer Steinhauer joins CBSN’s "Red & Blue" to discuss how a number of Republican congressional candidates have come out in support of the QAnon conspiracy theory and how President Trump plays a part in the movement.
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Twitter unveils plan to limit QAnon activity in new crackdown
Twitter announced that they are blocking and suspending content on Twitter that has to do with the QAnon conspiracy theory as supporters "coordinate abuse" on the platform.
Twitter takes down QAnon-linked accounts
Twitter is removing thousands of accounts linked to QAnon, a conspiracy theory group that has been spreading disinformation and harassing people online. QAnon followers, often seen at Trump rallies, believe in conspiracy theories about global child sex trafficking and so-called Deep State efforts to take down the president. They recently organized to harass actress and model Chrissy Teigen after linking her, without evidence, to Jeffrey Epstein.
QAnon conspiracy supporter wins primary
Colorado restaurant owner and gun activist Lauren Boebert, an enthusiast for the QAnon conspiracy theory, defeated incumbent Congressman Scott Tipton in the Republican primary, while Democrat John Hickenlooper won his party's Senate primary. CBSN has details.
QAnon supporter defeats 5-term congressman endorsed by Trump
Lauren Boebert said of the right-wing conspiracy theory, "if this is real, then it could be really great for our country."
Israeli War Cabinet member Benny Gantz resigns from government
Benny Gantz, a popular centrist former military chief, joined Netanyahu's government shortly after the Oct. 7 Hamas attack in a show of unity.
Trump and Biden neck and neck nationally and in battlegrounds — CBS News poll
There have been small shifts as Biden draws more Trump opposition; but Trump holds edge on many qualities.
France's Macron dissolves parliament, calls for snap legislative elections
The move comes as the first projected results from France on Sunday put the far-right National Rally party well ahead in the European Union's parliamentary election.
Carlos Alcaraz beats Alexander Zverev to win first French Open title
The match marked the first time a men's final at Roland Garros didn't include at least one of Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic or Roger Federer since 2004.
Haitian Prime Minister Garry Conille discharged from hospital
Haitian Prime Minister Garry Conille, who was sworn in just last week, was hospitalized for an undisclosed condition.
Body believed to be missing TV doctor Michael Mosley found in Greece
A body believed to be the missing British doctor and TV presenter Michael Mosley was found on the Greek island of Symi, police said.
Huge section of Wyoming highway collapses, blocking critical transit route
A huge section of the Wyoming mountain highway Teton Pass collapsed in a landslide Saturday. Officials said it will be closed indefinitely.
India's Narendra Modi sworn in for third term as prime minister
This third consecutive term may hold more challenges for the popular but polarizing leader than his past decade in power.
Howard University cuts ties with Sean "Diddy" Combs after assault video
Howard University announced it is cutting ties to Sean "Diddy" Combs, rescinding his honorary degree and disbanding a scholarship program in his name.
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Caitlin Clark on Olympics roster snub: "Just gives you something to work for"
Clark, who brought millions of new fans to the WNBA after a record-breaking collegiate career, was not included on the U.S. roster that AP published Saturday. No official announcement has been made.
FDA warns microdose chocolate may lead to seizures
Illnesses have been reported across four states in connection with Diamond Shruumz-brand microdosing chocolate bars, the FDA said.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation," June 9, 2024
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan and World Food Programme executive director Cindy McCain join Margaret Brennan.
At least 10 hurt in Wisconsin shooting incident, police say
At least 10 people, ranging in age from 14-23, were hurt during a Madison, Wisconsin shooting, police said.
Howard University cuts ties with Sean "Diddy" Combs after assault video
Howard University announced it is cutting ties to Sean "Diddy" Combs, rescinding his honorary degree and disbanding a scholarship program in his name.
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When students graduate debt-free
Total student loan debt in the U.S. is now nearly $1.8 trillion, and experts say young people are delaying buying homes and starting families because of it. So, what could the lives of students look like when they graduate debt-free?
Mortgage closing fees are in the hot seat. Here's why feds are looking into them.
As home prices nationwide continue to climb, the federal government is looking into a recent spike in upfront costs associated with buying a house.
As consumers pump the brakes on EV purchases, hybrid production ramps up
Interest in hybrids is growing, with 31% of consumers considering a hybrid for their next purchase.
Kia recalls nearly 460,000 Tellurides, tells drivers to park outside
Kia is advising Telluride owners to park their vehicle outside because of fire concerns with the SUV's power seat controls.
United Airlines passengers to see targeted ads on seat-back screens
United Airlines is personalizing in-flight marketing as the carrier seeks to cash in on passenger data.
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"Famine could happen" south of Gaza amid Israel-Hamas war, Cindy McCain says
Cindy McCain, the executive director of the World Food Programme, said on "Face that Nation" that the south of Gaza is "right on the edge" of famine amid the war between Israel and Hamas
Full transcript of "Face the Nation," June 9, 2024
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan and World Food Programme executive director Cindy McCain join Margaret Brennan.
Graham says Tuberville is an "outlier" on Putin and Ukraine
Sen. Lindsey Graham said his Republican colleague Sen. Tommy Tuberville is an "outlier" within the party when it comes to his stance on Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukraine.
Transcript: Sen. Chris Coons on "Face the Nation," June 9, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with Sen. Chris Coons, Democrat of Delaware, on "Face the Nation" that aired on June 9, 2024.
Transcript: Sen. Lindsey Graham on "Face the Nation," June 9, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with Sen. Lindsey Graham, Republican of South Carolina, on "Face the Nation" that aired on June 9, 2024.
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After an MS diagnosis, this man started running marathons
Derek Stefureac has reversed the progression of his multiple sclerosis by embracing exercise, doctors said.
FDA approves first RSV vaccine for adults in their 50s
The RSV vaccine by GSK was previously approved only for adults 60 and older.
New COVID variant KP.3 climbs to 25%, now largest in CDC estimates
The strain is "very, very similar" to the JN.1 variant from earlier this year.
These ultrasound mobile units are helping pregnant women in cities lacking care
To help bridge the gap between pregnant women and healthcare, non-profit March of Dimes has rolled out mobile units with ultrasound capabilities.
Proposed heat rules for California would keep workers, schoolchildren cool
Proposed state standards to protect indoor workers from extreme heat would extend to schools. The rules come as climate change is bringing more frequent and intense heat waves, causing schools nationwide to cancel instruction.
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Haitian Prime Minister Garry Conille discharged from hospital
Haitian Prime Minister Garry Conille, who was sworn in just last week, was hospitalized for an undisclosed condition.
France's Macron dissolves parliament, calls for snap legislative elections
The move comes as the first projected results from France on Sunday put the far-right National Rally party well ahead in the European Union's parliamentary election.
Israeli War Cabinet member Benny Gantz resigns from government
Benny Gantz, a popular centrist former military chief, joined Netanyahu's government shortly after the Oct. 7 Hamas attack in a show of unity.
What we know about the raid that rescued 4 Israeli hostages from Gaza
Scores of hostages are believed to be held in densely populated areas or inside Hamas' labyrinth of tunnels, making such operations extremely complex and risky.
India's Narendra Modi sworn in for third term as prime minister
This third consecutive term may hold more challenges for the popular but polarizing leader than his past decade in power.
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Howard University cuts ties with Sean "Diddy" Combs after assault video
Howard University announced it is cutting ties to Sean "Diddy" Combs, rescinding his honorary degree and disbanding a scholarship program in his name.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus on "Tuesday" and podcast "Wiser Than Me"
Acclaimed for her comic characters on "Seinfeld" and "Veep," the actress now stars in the drama "Tuesday," as a mother with a terminally-ill daughter; and hosts the podcast, "Wiser Than Me," sharing conversations with older women she admires.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus on "Tuesday," podcast "Wiser Than Me"
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, acclaimed for her comedic characters on "Seinfeld" and "Veep," stars in a dramatic role in "Tuesday," as a mother struggling with the imminent death of her terminally-ill daughter. Correspondent Natalie Morales talks with Louis-Dreyfus about the film's fantastical elements (including a talking parrot as the harbinger of death); and about her podcast, "Wiser Than Me," in which she shares conversations with older women she admires and absorbs their life lessons.
Lionel Richie on the continuing power of "We Are the World"
Four decades ago, Lionel Richie and Michael Jackson teamed up to write a charity song to raise funds to fight famine in Africa – and they got the biggest stars of the music world in the same room with producer Quincy Jones to record it.
Lionel Richie on the making of "We Are the World"
Four decades ago, Lionel Richie and Michael Jackson teamed up to write a charity song to raise funds to fight famine in Africa – and they got the biggest stars of the music world in the same room with producer Quincy Jones to record it. Richie talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about the making of "We Are the World," and how – following the new Netflix documentary, "The Greatest Night in Pop" – the song is back on the charts, continuing to raise millions for those in need.
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YouTube implementing tougher policy on gun videos to protect youth
YouTube announced this week it is updating its policy on firearm videos to keep potentially dangerous content from reaching underage users.
Stock market rallies around AI boom
Artificial intelligence is reshaping American life, including changing the investment landscape as AI-related stocks are booming. CBS News' John Dickerson examines some of the best performers to explain which industries make up the AI revolution.
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.
Could better safety tech help protect kids from hot cars?
The law requires car manufacturers to install rear seat reminder alerts in new passenger cars by 2025. The government is weighing whether to go beyond that mandate to require occupant detection technology.
Warning over leaving kids in cars
Many newer vehicles have built-in technology that is meant to remind drivers that a child is in the back seat of a car, which can be deadly on a hot day. But a Louisiana family warns the technology isn't good enough to prevent a tragedy. National consumer correspondent Ash-har Qurairshi reports.
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Las Vegas sets new heat record
A massive heat dome is currently sulking over California, Texas, and parts of the Southwest. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has more details from Las Vegas, which broke a daily record at 111 degrees Fahrenheit Thursday.
Rare juvenile T. rex fossil found by children in North Dakota to go on display
The "Teen Rex" is one of just four young T. rex fossils that have been found on Earth.
Joro spider photos: Get up close and personal as they trek north
Joro spiders can lay up to 500 eggs in a single sac and can parachute themselves "tens to hundreds of miles" away through the sky. These photos show where they've landed so far.
Wary of giant, parachuting Joro spiders? Here's what to know.
They're big, they're scary-looking and they float through the air — but Joro spiders are also among the "shyest" spiders researchers have ever found.
Maps show how "Tornado Alley" has shifted in the U.S.
"Tornado Alley" used to refer to the central Plains region, but research shows new areas of the Midwest and Southeast now face a greater threat.
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At least 10 hurt in Wisconsin shooting incident, police say
At least 10 people, ranging in age from 14-23, were hurt during a Madison, Wisconsin shooting, police said.
She survived being shot at point-blank range. Who wanted Nicki Lenway dead?
Nicki Lenway was no stranger to violence -- the 33-year old worked crime scenes for the Minneapolis Police Department. But she never imagined she'd find herself fighting for her life after being gunned down in a parking lot.
Texas girl played dead to survive shooting that killed her family
A Texas family is gunned down in a deadly home invasion — but the shooter unknowingly leaves behind a witness.
Canadian-Austrian auto parts billionaire arrested on sexual assault charges
Frank Stronach was arrested on sexual assault charges spanning decades, police said.
FBI releases O.J. Simpson investigation documents to the public
The FBI released 475 pages of documents related to the O.J. Simpson investigation for the 1994 double homicides of his former wife Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman.
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Virgin Galactic chalks up 7th commercial sub-orbital space flight
It was the final flight of Virgin's Unity spaceplane while the company transitions to a more capable spacecraft.
From the archives: Bill Anders, Apollo 8 and the "Earthrise" photo
Astronaut Williams Anders died Friday, June 7, 2024, at the age of 90. In this "CBS Sunday Morning" story originally broadcast December 23, 2018, Anders and his fellow crewmates from Apollo 8, James Lovell and Frank Borman, talked with Lee Cowan about becoming the first humans to circle the moon, and of the photograph they brought back: the first image of the Earth above the lunar surface. Dubbed "Earthrise," it showed humanity the beauty and fragility of our home planet, and helped invigorate the environmental movement.
William Anders, former Apollo 8 astronaut, dies in plane crash
William Anders, who snapped one of the most iconic images of the space age, was killed when his small plane went down off the coast of Washington state.
Boeing's Starliner successfully docks with space station
The Starliner crew had to work around thruster problems and more helium leaks, but pulled off a successful space station docking.
Boeing Starliner docks at space station
Boeing's Starliner capsule, with a crew of two, docked at the International Space Station Thursday after troubleshooting some technical malfunctions. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood breaks down how NASA maneuvered through the challenges to achieve the Starliner's next step in space.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Summer music heats up 2024
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographer Ed Spinelli.
Becky Bliefnick texted about fear of her estranged husband
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
The hunt for Forrest Fenn's treasure
Forrest Fenn hid a treasure somewhere in the Rocky Mountains. Five men died searching for it.
The Circleville letters: You've got hate mail
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
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Pink: The 60 Minutes Interview
Pink still feels like an underdog, 25 years into her successful music career. She explains why she feels that way.
Restaurant sales expected to break records
Restaurant sales are on track to break records this year, despite inflation. Elise Preston explains why.
Tornado alley appears to be expanding
Multiple deadly tornadoes have struck the U.S. in recent weeks. Scientists say that for the past few decades, the area known as tornado alley appears to be expanding. Dave Malkoff has the story.
Wyoming’s climate-friendly green energy plan
Wyoming is the nation’s top coal mining state, but Republican Gov. Mark Gordon is a leading voice on climate-friendly energy projects. Amid pushback, Gordon has set a net-negative emissions goal.
Iran's push to crush its critics abroad
Iranian dissidents living abroad say they’re spied on, as intelligence agencies worldwide accuse Iran of a global campaign to intimidate, abduct, and assassinate its critics and perceived enemies.