Virginia Dem: Northam "sacrificed" credibility
Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, tells Margaret Brennan that both Gov. Ralph Northam and Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax should step down.
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Fallout from Virginia blackface scandal
Virginia's governor, Democrat Ralph Northam, told CBS earlier this month that he's "not going anywhere" after admitting he once donned blackface in the 1980s. Richmond Times-Dispatch political columnist Jeff Schapiro spoke to CBSN's "Red & Blue" about how that could lead to an all-black ticket in the state in 2021.
Governor Ralph Northam on "The Takeout"
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam joined Major Garrett to talk about the future of COVID-19 regulations in the state, critical race theory as well as the investigation into New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on this week's episode of "The Takeout."
Virginia makes Juneteenth a paid state holiday
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam announced he's making Juneteenth -- a day that commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. -- an official holiday in a state that was once home to the capital of the Confederacy. CBSN's Tanya Rivero reports.
Robert E. Lee statue removed from Richmond
The state of Virginia has taken down one of the nation's largest Confederate monuments, a 12-ton bronze statue of General Robert E. Lee on Richmond's historic Monument Avenue. Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about what the statue's removal means for the community and the push to address racial injustice.
Seven Black men executed for 1951 rape granted posthumous pardons
The case attracted pleas for mercy and in recent years has been denounced as an example of racial disparity in the use of the death penalty.
Virginia governor says he'll let New Yorkers decide Cuomo's fate
On "The Takeout" podcast this week, host Major Garrett talked with Governor Ralph Northam about topics ranging from COVID to fellow Governor Andrew Cuomo.
Virginia governor signs probation reform bill alongside Meek Mill
"I'll make sure I'll be able to deliver and close every bridge I can to help fix the system because I was affected by that," Meek Mill said Thursday.
Lee Carter on his campaign for Virginia governor
In Virginia's Democratic gubernatorial primary election on Tuesday, five candidates are competing to challenge Republican nominee Glenn Youngkin in the race to succeed Governor Ralph Northam. One of the candidates, Virginia Delegate Lee Carter, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss some of his progressive policy proposals, including a plan to use newly legalized cannabis sales to fund reparations for Black and indigenous communities, and why he wants to "own the label" as a self-proclaimed socialist.
Crowded race for governor in Virginia
Jeff Schapiro, political columnist for the Richmond Times-Dispatch, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to break down the latest in the Virginia governor's race and discuss the political influence of former Senator John Warner, who died this week at 94.
What's next for Democrats?
Democratic Party officials are celebrating a gubernatorial victory in Virginia, but is it really an indication that the party is making a comeback after losing the presidency in 2016? The New York Times' Robert Draper weighs in.
Democrats win in VA, NJ
Democrats are celebrating victories in the first major statewide elections since President Trump won the White House one year ago. Washington Post congressional reporter Ed O'Keefe breaks down what unfolded in the closely-watched Virginia governor's race.
Tuesday's election results
Democrats swept the first high-profile state races since President Trump's election one year ago. Democratic Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam defeated former Republican National Committee chairman Ed Gillespie in Virginia's governor race, and in New Jersey, Democrat Phil Murphy beat Republican Kim Guadagno. Washington Post congressional reporter and CBS News contributor Ed O'Keefe joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss why voters rejected Republicans.
Voters elect Democrats
Democrats are celebrating wins in two important gubernatorial elections. In New Jersey, Phil Murphy beat Republican Kim Guadagno 56 to 42 percent. In Virginia, Democrat Ralph Northam beat Ed Gillespie 54 to 45 percent. Chip Reid reports.
Election results panel
Democrats won the governor's races in New Jersey and even Virginia, where President Trump had thrown his support behind Republican Ed Gillespie. CBSN political contributor and Washington Post reporter Ed O'Keefe and CBSN political contributor and RealClearPolitics national political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns join "Red & Blue" to discuss.
Election Night review
One year after President Trump's stunning election win, how did he factor into the 2017 elections? CBS News director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto analyzes the results from Virginia.
Va. Gov. race
Virginia voters on Tuesday chose Democratic Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam as their next governor. Outgoing Democratic Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe weighs in on the election and future of his party's future.
Latest races
Polls closed a short time ago in Virginia and New Jersey races for governor. CBS News director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto, CBS News contributor and congressional reporter for the Washington Post Ed O'Keefe, CBSN political contributor and GOP strategist Leslie Sanchez and CBSN political contributor and Democratic strategist Zerlina Maxwell discuss what to watch in this race, and what it might mean for the 2018 midterms.
Virginia gubernatorial race
Virginia currently has two Democratic senators and a Democratic governor, but in tonight's gubernatorial race, this Republican candidate is seeking to pull an upset with his Trumpian message.
Trump weighs in on VA race
President Trump is urging his supporters to vote for Republican Ed Gillespie in Virginia, while Democrat Ralph Northam is hammering the president in his campaign. Politico national political reporter Gabe Debenedetti joins CBSN to discuss the Trump factor in this important race.
Virginia governor's race
President Trump has been tweeting his support for Republican Ed Gillespie ahead of the gubernatorial race in Virginia, but Democrat Ralph Northam has a slight edge in the polls. CBSN political contributor and Democratic strategist Lynda Tran breaks down the national implications of the race in Virginia.
Latest about DNC
Former interim Democratic National Committee Chair Donna Brazile reportedly says in her new book that she considered trying to replace Hillary Clinton with then-Vice President Joe Biden -- just weeks before the election. CBSN political contributor and Democratic strategist Nomiki Konst, Democratic strategist and contributor for The Hill Michael Starr Hopkins and Democratic strategist and Martin O'Malley's former deputy campaign manager Lis Smith join CBSN to discuss the latest DNC drama and its effect on the Virginia gubernatorial race.
McConnell goal
Majority Leader Mitch McConnell renewed his doubts about Steve Bannon's primary threats on Tuesday, and said the party's goal is to "nominate people who can actually win." Michael Steel, managing director for Hamilton Place Strategies and former press secretary to House Speaker John Boehner, joined "Red and Blue" to discuss whether these threats are actually a problem for the GOP -- whether the White House should get more involved in the race for governor in Virginia.
GOP "Strat Chat"
CBSN political contributor and Republican strategist Alex Conant joined "Red and Blue" to break down how GOP infighting could affect the party in 2018, and how Republican leaders are getting involved in the Virginia gubernatorial race.
Trump tax bill
President Trump pushed for his tax policy in Pennsylvania on Wednesday, amid recent feuds with people in his own party and attacks on the press. CBSN political contributor and TIME White House correspondent Zeke Miller joined CBSN to discuss the White House's tax plan -- and former President Obama's re-entry into public politics.
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Trump gives Iran ultimatum to reopen Strait of Hormuz before 48-hour deadline
President Trump's threat comes after CENTCOM's commander said that Iran's ability to threaten the Strait of Hormuz had been "degraded."
Robert Mueller, former FBI director and special counsel, dies at 81
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
Trump threatens to use ICE for airport security amid worsening delays
Wait times aren't expected to improve until government funding is restored and TSA officers receive paychecks.
Iranian strikes on towns near Israel's main nuclear research center injure over 100
Iran struck two communities near Israel's main nuclear research center late Saturday, leaving at least 90 people wounded in the southern part of the country.
Cuba suffers second nationwide power outage in less than a week
Humanitarian organizations began delivering aid to Cuba by air Friday, including solar panels, food and medicine.
Senate blocks voting bill's amendment on trans athletes during weekend session
Democrats are expected to eventually block the broader legislation.
More than 230 rescued amid severe floods in Hawaii; more rain expected
Raging waters lifted homes and cars and prompted evacuation orders for 5,500 people north of Honolulu, though they were later lifted.
BTS kicks off global tour with South Korea concert
Local reports estimate that roughly 40,000 people gathered across central Seoul to watch K-pop band BTS reunite.
Possible meteorite crashes into Houston area home, officials say
A possible meteorite crashed into a Houston area house on Saturday night, tearing through the roof and two stories of the home, officials said.
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Supreme Court to consider deadlines for late-arriving mail ballots
The Supreme Court will consider whether states can count mail ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but arrive after.
Possible meteorite crashes into Houston area home, officials say
A possible meteorite crashed into a Houston area house on Saturday night, tearing through the roof and two stories of the home, officials said.
Couple on unusual activity at neighbor's home: "I think they finally killed him"
When Gary Herbst, described by his Minnesota neighbors as confrontational, disappeared on July 8, 2013, it appeared he walked out on his wife and teenage son. Years later, a startling discovery would confirm what neighbors thought they might have witnessed.
Senate blocks voting bill's amendment on trans athletes during weekend session
Democrats are expected to eventually block the broader legislation.
Robert Mueller, former FBI director and special counsel, dies at 81
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
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Jury finds Elon Musk liable for misleading investors during Twitter purchase
A jury has found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors by deliberately driving down Twitter's stock price in the tumultuous months leading up to his 2022 acquisition of the social media company.
CBS News Radio to shut down after nearly a century of broadcasting
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Getting ready to fly? Here are 3 ways to track TSA wait times.
Security lines are stretching up to 2 hours at some airports amid TSA staffing shortages. Here's how to check wait times before you leave.
Are the Trump administration's efforts to lower oil and gas prices working?
With gas closing in on $4 a gallon, the Trump administration is pulling multiple levers to tame energy prices. The results have been mixed.
Nearly 90,000 bottles of children's ibuprofen recalled across the U.S.
A pharmaceutical company issued the recall after receiving complaints of "gel-like mass and black particles" in the product, the FDA said.
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Supreme Court to consider deadlines for late-arriving mail ballots
The Supreme Court will consider whether states can count mail ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but arrive after.
Senate blocks voting bill's amendment on trans athletes during weekend session
Democrats are expected to eventually block the broader legislation.
Robert Mueller, former FBI director and special counsel, dies at 81
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
Trump threatens to use ICE for airport security amid worsening delays
Wait times aren't expected to improve until government funding is restored and TSA officers receive paychecks.
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Trump is strategizing means to seize Iran's nuclear stockpiles, sources say
The Trump administration has been strategizing methods and options to secure or extract Iran's nuclear materials, according to multiple sources, as the military campaign against Tehran enters a more uncertain phase.
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More parents are refusing routine newborn preventative care, study finds
Doctors fear that skepticism, fueled by anti-science sentiment and mistrust, is extending beyond vaccines to other proven, routine care.
Complex procedure saves officer with chest pain, heart condition
Transit Officer Paul DeGeorge thought his son was lying on him. Then he realized something much scarier was happening.
Judge blocks parts of RFK Jr.'s vaccine agenda, including revised schedule
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
Changes in organ donor status can fall through cracks in the system
Patchwork state policies and limited federal oversight have led to a fragmented system for tracking organ donor status.
A dad's colon cancer spread to lungs. He says what happened next was a miracle.
Spencer Laird was diagnosed with colon cancer at 26. At 30, he was told it had returned and spread to his lungs, with one tumor the size of a golf ball.
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Iranian strikes on towns near Israel's main nuclear research center injure over 100
Iran struck two communities near Israel's main nuclear research center late Saturday, leaving at least 90 people wounded in the southern part of the country.
Cuba suffers second nationwide power outage in less than a week
Humanitarian organizations began delivering aid to Cuba by air Friday, including solar panels, food and medicine.
2 skiers killed, 5 hurt in northern Italy avalanche
A total of 25 skiers were on the mountainside where the avalanche occurred, but most had escaped.
BTS kicks off global tour with South Korea concert
Local reports estimate that roughly 40,000 people gathered across central Seoul to watch K-pop band BTS reunite.
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Trump is strategizing means to seize Iran's nuclear stockpiles, sources say
The Trump administration has been strategizing methods and options to secure or extract Iran's nuclear materials, according to multiple sources, as the military campaign against Tehran enters a more uncertain phase.
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Sneak preview of Propstore's latest auction
"CBS Saturday Morning" gets a sneak peek of Propstore's offerings for next week's live auction of more than 1,000 items from some of Hollywood's most iconic films.
Breaking down how Spotify pays musicians
Streaming platforms changed the way people purchase and listen to music, but they've also changed how artists get paid for their work. "CBS Saturday Morning" visits the Spotify offices to learn about how some artists are earning big bucks on the platform, and how some are still struggling.
BTS kicks off global tour with South Korea concert
Local reports estimate that roughly 40,000 people gathered across central Seoul to watch K-pop band BTS reunite.
Buffalo Traffic Jam performs "Hanging On Hope"
Best friends Frankie Cassidy and Nathan Ross formed Buffalo Traffic Jam as students at Montana State University. Dorm room jam sessions progressed into a sold-out worldwide tour as the duo garnered acclaim for their stripped-down sound and heartfelt lyrics. Here is Buffalo Traffic Jam performing "Hanging On Hope."
Buffalo Traffic Jam performs "Forgot Your Roots"
Best friends Frankie Cassidy and Nathan Ross formed Buffalo Traffic Jam as students at Montana State University. Dorm room jam sessions progressed into a sold-out worldwide tour as the duo garnered acclaim for their stripped-down sound and heartfelt lyrics. Here is Buffalo Traffic Jam performing "Forgot Your Roots."
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Jury finds Elon Musk liable for misleading investors during Twitter purchase
A jury has found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors by deliberately driving down Twitter's stock price in the tumultuous months leading up to his 2022 acquisition of the social media company.
White House unveils AI framework for Congress
The White House unveiled a national framework for how it wants Congress to address concerns about artificial intelligence. Technology journalist Jacob Ward joins CBS News to discuss the outline and AI concerns.
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.
AI version of Val Kilmer to star in new movie
Val Kilmer was originally set to star in "As Deep as the Grave" before he died last year, never shooting a scene of the movie. But Kilmer will still star in the film thanks to generative AI, which is artificial intelligence that can generate new content by analyzing existing content. Jo Ling Kent has more.
Risks of excessive screen time for adults
More than 80% of adults say they go online at least several times per day and research indicates that even adults' fully-formed brains can suffer negative consequences from excessive screen time. Dr. Sue Varma breaks down risks, tips to reduce your screen time and why adults are spending more time on screens.
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Discovery of 1949 whale recording could unlock mysteries of ocean
The song is that of a humpback whale and was recorded by scientists in March 1949 in Bermuda, researchers said.
Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
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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Couple on unusual activity at neighbor's home: "I think they finally killed him"
When Gary Herbst, described by his Minnesota neighbors as confrontational, disappeared on July 8, 2013, it appeared he walked out on his wife and teenage son. Years later, a startling discovery would confirm what neighbors thought they might have witnessed.
Wife of Joseph Duggar charged with child endangerment after his arrest
Kendra Duggar was charged with multiple misdemeanors a day after husband Joseph Duggar's arrest.
5 more defendants plead guilty in Feeding Our Future fraud scheme
Five people who were charged in connection to the Feeding Our Future scheme pleaded guilty to wire fraud this week.
See police bodycam video of Justin Timberlake's DWI arrest on Long Island
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
Justice Department subpoenas James Comey
Federal prosecutors in Miami subpoenaed former FBI Director James Comey as part of a probe into Obama-era intelligence officials, two sources familiar with the investigation tell CBS News. Jake Rosen reports.
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Possible meteorite crashes into Houston area home, officials say
A possible meteorite crashed into a Houston area house on Saturday night, tearing through the roof and two stories of the home, officials said.
Eileen Collins on breaking barriers in space
Retired NASA astronaut and Air Force Col. Eileen Collins joins "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss her groundbreaking journey to become the first woman to pilot the Space Shuttle and the first to command a Space Shuttle mission.
Repaired moon rocket heads back to launch pad for April 1 blastoff
After a trip back out to the launch pad, NASA's Artemis II rocket will be readied for a historic flight to the moon.
Video shows meteor streaking across the sky
A meteoroid was spotted streaking across the sky in 10 states. In some areas, there was also a loud boom, similar to an explosion. NASA says the meteor, which was traveling 45,000 mph in the sky, fragmented - causing the bright fireball and loud boom.
7-ton meteor identified as likely cause of boom heard across Ohio
Some residents immediately feared the sound was an explosion, according to CBS affiliate WOIO, but weather service officials say it appears to have been a meteor.
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What the Neighbors Saw
Late at night a couple watches as a rolled-up carpet is carted out of a nearby home. Soon after they learn the combative neighbor who lived there is missing. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
Hawaii flooding: Video from the ground and air
Heavy rains have hit Hawaii, causing major flooding on its most populous island, Oahu, and forcing thousands to evacuate.
The Dish: Danny's
Dan Abrams' newest venture Danny's offers patrons a quintessential New York City dining experience. The menu by executive chef Ed Tinoco spotlights fun twists on American classics.
Sneak preview of Propstore's latest auction
"CBS Saturday Morning" gets a sneak peek of Propstore's offerings for next week's live auction of more than 1,000 items from some of Hollywood's most iconic films.
Eileen Collins on breaking barriers in space
Retired NASA astronaut and Air Force Col. Eileen Collins joins "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss her groundbreaking journey to become the first woman to pilot the Space Shuttle and the first to command a Space Shuttle mission.