High-stakes Georgia runoff to decide Senate seat
The Senate runoff in Georgia between Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and Republican Herschel Walker is coming down to the wire. Nikole Killion has the latest.
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Georgia voters head to polls in runoff
Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock and Republican challenger Herschel Walker made their final pitch to voters Monday in Georgia's Senate runoff election. Tia Mitchell, Washington correspondent for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joined CBS News to discuss the candidates' strategies.
Election day in Georgia
It's election day in Georgia for the critical run-off race for the last Senate seat. Incumbent Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and Republican challenger Herschel Walker made their final campaign stops before voters officially headed to the polls. Nikole Killion reports.
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Georgia runoff to decide high-stakes Senate race; Trump calls for "termination" of parts of Constitution.
Candidates fight for every Georgia runoff vote
The U.S. Senate runoff between Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and GOP challenger Herschel Walker is being held Tuesday in Georgia. Nearly 2 million voters have already cast their ballots amid the frantic fight to the finish. Nikole Killion reports.
High-stakes Georgia Senate runoff
Early voter turnout in the key Senate runoff between Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and his GOP challenger Herschel Walker has shattered records ahead of Tuesday's election. CBS News political director Fin Gomez and CBS News politics reporter Aaron Navarro join "Red and Blue" to discuss the latest on the race and more about Democrats' plans for 2024.
Georgia Senate runoff election day nears
Incumbent Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and Republican challenger Herschel Walker are making their final pitches to voters for Tuesday’s Georgia Senate race. It is the only remaining Senate midterm race in the nation. Nikole Killion reports.
Georgia Senate runoff will be Tuesday
The Senate runoff in Georgia will not determine which party controls the Senate, but it could decide which party has more influence in the chamber. Incumbent Democratic Sen. Raphael Warncok and Republican challenger Herschel Walker spent the weekend making their their closing cases to outstanding voters about why they deserve the job. Nikole Killion reports.
Warnock, Walker make final pitch before Georgia runoff
CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports from Atlanta on what's at stake in Tuesday's runoff election for the Senate in Georgia.
Final blitz for Georgia Senate runoff
Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and Republican Herschel Walker are making their last pitches to undecided voters in a pivotal runoff in Georgia’s U.S. Senate race. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion is in Atlanta.
Early voting ends in Georgia's Senate runoff
Georgia election officials are reporting heavy turnout in the state on the last day of early voting ahead of Tuesday's Senate runoff election. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joined Catherine Herridge to discuss.
Last day of early voting in Georgia runoff
Friday is the final day of early voting in Georgia for the state's razor-thin Senate runoff race. Sen. Raphael Warnock and his Republican challenger Herschel Walker will make their final pleas to voters this weekend ahead of Tuesday's runoff. Nikole Killion reports from Sandy Springs, Georgia.
Obama to hold Georgia rally for Warnock
Former President Barack Obama is returning to Georgia to build support for Sen. Raphael Warnock in his runoff election against Republican candidate Herschel Walker. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion discusses the latest in the widely watched race.
One week until Election Day in Georgia runoff
More than 300,000 people voted early Monday in Georgia, breaking the previous single-day record. With one week until runoff election day, Senate candidates are kicking their campaigns into high gear. Shannon McCaffrey, politics reporter with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joins CBS News to discuss the race.
Early voting in Georgia runoff breaks records
CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joined CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green with a look at the new records set by early voter turnout for Georgia's Senate runoff, what's next in the campaign and other news from Capitol Hill.
Georgia sets one-day early voting record in Senate runoff
The runoff election between Sen. Raphael Warnock and Herschel Warnock will be Dec. 6.
These issues are driving Georgia voters
Early voting is underway in the Georgia runoff election between Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and Republican challenger Herschel Walker. Associated Press deputy Washington bureau chief Steven Sloan joined CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss the larger effect of the race on Capitol Hill and the issues driving a record number of early voters to the polls.
Early voting for Georgia Senate runoff
Early voting is underway in Georgia for the runoff between Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock and Republican challenger Herschel Walker. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins "Red and Blue" with the latest on the race.
Early voting for Georgia's Senate runoff
Early voting is underway in Georgia's U.S. Senate runoff between Democratic incumbent Raphael Warnock and Republican candidate Herschel Walker. Early voting will continue through Friday, ahead of Election Day on December 6. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins "CBS News Mornings" with the latest.
Supreme Court denies Trump's bid to withhold taxes
The Supreme Court denies former President Donald Trump's request to withhold his taxes from Congress. Plus, longtime Trump ally, Sen. Lindsey Graham, testifies before the special grand jury investigating efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election in Georgia. CBS News political contributor Sean Sullivan joined CBS News' Omar Villafranca to discuss.
Georgia court upholds early runoff voting
Counties in Georgia will be able to offer early voting for the Senate runoff election this Saturday. The Georgia Court of Appeals denied an attempt to prevent this action on Monday. CBS News political director Fin Gomez joins the show to discuss this decision and what viewers should know about the runoff election.
Judge says Georgia law allows Saturday voting for Senate runoff
A judge has ruled that Georgia law allows counties to offer early voting on the Saturday after Thanksgiving.
Georgia Democrats sue to open up early voting on Saturday of Thanksgiving weekend
State election law prohibits any early voting within two days of a holiday, and Saturday, Nov. 26 falls two days after Thanksgiving this year.
Arizona Democrats win; D.C. leadership fight
CBS News projects Democrat Katie Hobbs as the winner in the Arizona governor's race, beating out Trump-backed Kari Lake. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joined Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss this victory for Democrats and the upcoming leadership votes in the U.S. House and Senate.
Campaigning starts in Georgia's Senate runoff
The race for Georgia senator is heading to a runoff. Candidates Sen. Raphael Warnock, a Democrat, and Republican Herschel Walker are working overtime to rally support during a shorter campaigning period. Shannon McCaffrey, politics reporter at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joins CBS News to discuss the race, which will not decide control of the chamber.
Fuel shortages hinder Hurricane Milton cleanup efforts in Florida
Hurricane Milton killed at least 23 people when it tore across central Florida, flooding barrier islands and spawning deadly tornadoes.
Geologists map hundreds of landslides triggered by Helene
Using laser scans and GPS cameras, accurate down to one inch, the U.S. Geological Survey has so far mapped more than 600 landslides caused by Hurricane Helene.
Harris releases medical records, physician says she is in "excellent health"
The Harris campaign views the release as an opportunity to turn the conversation towards the physical health and mental acuity of her opponent.
Walz pheasant hunts with Beretta as campaign makes appeal to gun owners
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz trekked through tall grass for hours, but didn't get one shot off all day.
Heavy bombardment in Gaza as U.N. says Lebanon peacekeepers fired on again
The U.N. peacekeeping force in Lebanon said its headquarters in Naqoura was hit again, with a peacekeeper struck by gunfire late Friday and in stable condition.
1 killed, several wounded in shooting near Tennessee State University in Nashville
Some of those who were being treated at area hospitals were suspected to have been involved in the shooting, police said.
Last-known images of Montana missing mom caught on tape
After six years with no arrest and no publicly named suspect, Missoula, Montana, police released video of missing woman Jermain Charlo to "48 Hours" hoping to generate leads.
Rare deluge floods parts of the Sahara desert for the first time in decades
A rare deluge of rainfall left blue lagoons of water amid the palm trees and sand dunes of the Sahara desert.
Rare comet may be visible to the naked eye. Here's where to look.
Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS has an 80,000 year orbit and, it just so happens, that it is now approaching its closest pass to Earth.
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Hurricane Milton leaves path of destruction across Florida, at least 16 dead
More than 2 million homes and businesses still had no power after Hurricane Milton hit Florida hard.
Last-known images of Montana missing mom caught on tape
After six years with no arrest and no publicly named suspect, Missoula, Montana, police released video of missing woman Jermain Charlo to "48 Hours" hoping to generate leads.
Walz pheasant hunts with Beretta as campaign makes appeal to gun owners
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz trekked through tall grass for hours, but didn't get one shot off all day.
High-speed chase leads to clues in man's abduction & "revenge" murder
Two men have been convicted of first-degree murder and kidnapping of Ray Wright whose whereabouts remain a mystery.
Geologists map hundreds of landslides triggered by Helene
Using laser scans and GPS cameras, accurate down to one inch, the U.S. Geological Survey has so far mapped more than 600 landslides caused by Hurricane Helene.
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Boeing says it's cutting 10% of its workforce, or about 17,000 employees
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg wrote in a memo that the aerospace giant is cutting 10% of its 170,000 workforce.
7-Eleven to close more than 400 locations. Here's what to know.
Convenience-store chain 7-Eleven is closing hundreds of "underperforming" stores in North America, its Japanese-owner said.
Here's who would benefit from Trump's tax plan on car loan interest
Donald Trump is proposing making interest on car loans tax-deductible. But the benefit would mostly help high earners.
Cards Against Humanity offers to pay nonvoters to go to the polls
Cards Against Humanity counters move earlier in the month by pro-Trump super PAC funded by tech billionaire Elon Musk.
Florida gas stations are in need of fuel. Here's how long it could take.
There's a lot of gasoline headed to Florida, but power must first be restored for terminals to receive it.
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Walz pheasant hunts with Beretta as campaign makes appeal to gun owners
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz trekked through tall grass for hours, but didn't get one shot off all day.
Harris releases medical records, physician says she is in "excellent health"
The Harris campaign views the release as an opportunity to turn the conversation towards the physical health and mental acuity of her opponent, former President Donald Trump.
As Trump puts spotlight on Colorado city, mayor calls gang claims exaggerated
The mayor and police chief of Aurora, Colorado, are pushing back on claims that the city is "overtaken by Venezuelan gangs."
How Arizona voters view the divisive issue of immigration
How to secure the U.S.-Mexico border — and what to do about immigrants, legal and illegal, once they enter the U.S. — remain top concerns for voters.
Trump campaign requested use of military aircraft for final stage of campaign
Former President Donald Trump's campaign requested military assets to enhance his security in the final weeks of the campaign, two sources said.
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Her little sister needed a kidney. The donation let them both live their dreams
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Your friend loves a candidate you hate. Can your relationship survive?
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Revisiting the Nintendo Wii fitness craze
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Consumer Reports calls for federal ban on baby walkers. Here's why.
Banned in Canada for 20 years, baby walkers send thousands of U.S. children to hospital emergency rooms every year.
Fisher-Price recalls more than 2 million infant swings after 5 deaths
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Rare deluge floods parts of the Sahara desert for the first time in decades
A rare deluge of rainfall left blue lagoons of water amid the palm trees and sand dunes of the Sahara desert.
Alex Salmond, former Scottish First Minister, dies at 69
Alex Salmond served as first minister of Scotland from 2007 to 2014 and was leader of the Scottish National Party on two occasions.
World's largest man-made lake is being parched by drought
Zambia's electricity blackouts have been caused by a severe drought in the region that has left the critical Kariba dam with insufficient water to run its hydroelectric turbines.
Heavy bombardment in Gaza as U.N. says Lebanon peacekeepers fired on again
The U.N. peacekeeping force in Lebanon said its headquarters in Naqoura was hit again, with a peacekeeper struck by gunfire late Friday and in stable condition.
New mayor takes office days after predecessor was beheaded
Gustavo Alarcón, a doctor, was sworn in days after his predecessor was killed and beheaded.
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Waxahatchee performs "Tigers Blood"
Singer-songwriter Katie Crutchfield grew up near Waxahatchee Creek in Alabama. When she dropped out of college to pursue a career in music, she used the creek's name as a stage name and began performing as Waxahatchee. In the decade that followed, she toured the country countless times and recorded six critically acclaimed albums. Now here is Waxahatchee with the title track from her new album, "Tigers Blood."
Waxahatchee performs "Right Back to It"
Singer-songwriter Katie Crutchfield grew up near Waxahatchee Creek in Alabama. When she dropped out of college to pursue a career in music, she used the creek's name as a stage name and began performing as Waxahatchee. In the decade that followed, she toured the country countless times and recorded six critically acclaimed albums. Now, from her latest album "Tigers Blood," here is Waxahatchee with "Right Back to It."
Waxahatchee performs "Crowbar"
Singer-songwriter Katie Crutchfield grew up near Waxahatchee Creek in Alabama. When she dropped out of college to pursue a career in music, she used the creek's name as a stage name and began performing as Waxahatchee. In the decade that followed, she toured the country countless times and recorded six critically acclaimed albums. Now, from her latest album "Tigers Blood," here is Waxahatchee with "Crowbar."
"Men in Black" director talks new memoir
Barry Sonnenfeld, director of the popular "Men in Black" films, is taking readers behind the scenes with his new memoir, "Best Possible Place, Worst Possible Time." The book covers memorable moments from Sonnenfeld's 40 years in Hollywood, from the strange to the hilarious.
Leaked court documents in TikTok lawsuit
More than a dozen states are suing TikTok for allegedly getting children hooked on the wildly popular video-sharing app. Internal court documents leaked this week claim ByteDance, TikTok's China-based parent company, have long known the app and its algorithm can harm the mental health of children.
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TikTok knew app was harmful to kids, lawsuit says
Just days after multiple states sued TikTok for allegedly designing the app to addict children, new details have emerged about how they say the company does it. Jo Ling Kent reports.
U.S. probing telecom hack linked to China
U.S. officials are investigating an apparent China-linked hack of major American telecommunications companies. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga has the details.
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 to use your phone's night mode to capture the northern lights
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Musk, Tesla unveil long-awaited "Cybercab" robotaxi
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How wildlife reacts to changing climate
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What are the northern lights?
Many Americans were able to spot the northern lights Thursday and may have another chance to do so Friday as the aurora borealis remains visible. CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Zoe Mintz breaks down the phenomenon and also looks at the latest U.S. forecast.
Renowned scientist's ashes dropped into eye of Hurricane Milton as tribute
The ashes were released into the eye of the hurricane Tuesday night, less than 24 hours before Milton made landfall.
Republicans seek aid after voting against it
Several Florida Republicans are now demanding more funds to boost recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, but they have previously voted against measures providing disaster relief. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter joins "America Decides" to discuss.
Climate change impacting U.S. migration
The rising frequency and strength of storms like Milton and Helene has some people rethinking where they live, with scientists saying climate change is a major factor in the increase in these powerful storms. Jesse Keenan, associate professor of sustainable real estate and urban planning at Tulane University, joins CBS News to discuss climate change's impact on human migration.
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Last-known images of Montana missing mom caught on tape
After six years with no arrest and no publicly named suspect, Missoula, Montana, police released video of missing woman Jermain Charlo to "48 Hours" hoping to generate leads.
High-speed chase leads to clues in man's abduction & "revenge" murder
Two men have been convicted of first-degree murder and kidnapping of Ray Wright whose whereabouts remain a mystery.
The investigation into Jermain Charlo's disappearance
On June 15, 2018, Jermain Charlo never returned to her home on the Flathead Reservation near Missoula, Montana. Follow the timeline for a deep dive into the young mother's disappearance and how her family has kept her memory alive.
Toxic mushrooms send 11 people to hospital in Central Pennsylvania
A fire company in Central Pennsylvania said nearly a dozen people got sick from mushrooms in Peach Bottom Township.
Transit systems focusing on fare evaders to win back riders wary about crime
Transportation hubs nationwide are trying to win back riders who haven't returned since the pandemic.
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Maps show best areas in U.S. to see northern lights
Maps show where the northern lights may be visible over the United States.
Stunning images show Hurricane Milton from space
Images from space show the progress of Hurricane Milton towards the western coast of Florida.
SpaceX launches European asteroid probe as hurricane weather closes in
Despite an initially dismal forecast, SpaceX got a break in the weather to send Europe's Hera asteroid probe on its way.
Stormy weather, approaching hurricane, threaten launch delays
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Maps show which states could see northern lights this weekend
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Millions see the northern lights in the U.S.
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Sahara Desert flooding after torrential rainfall
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Boeing plans to cut 10% of global workforce
Aviation giant Boeing said it plans to cut 10% of its global workforce, or around 17,000 employees, amid a month-old strike that has idled its factories. An S&P Global report estimates the company is losing $1 billion a month from the demonstration. Elise Preston has the details.