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Most of them are already in the key state criticizing each other and pitching voters who will go to the polls a week from Friday

The Republican candidates meet Saturday night in South Carolina for a debate hosted by CBS News. Most of them are already in the key state criticizing each other and pitching voters who will go to the polls a week from Friday, but Donald Trump was hundreds of miles away Thursday, speaking to about 10,000 fans at a rally in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Julianna Goldman reports.

Feb 12, 2016
02:29

The full episode of the CBS Evening News from the February 6, 2016 edition.

With three days to go before the New Hampshire primaries, GOP frontrunners Donald Trump, Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio will all be looking for ways to elevate themselves in Saturday night's debate; overtime pay will be high for San Francisco and Santa Clara police officers after Sunday's Super Bowl, but who's footing the bill?

Feb 6, 2016
12:02

With three days to go before the New Hampshire primaries, GOP frontrunners Donald Trump, Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio will all be looking for ways to elevate themselves in Saturday night's debate

Feb 6, 2016
02:52

The ongoing CBS News investigation of the Wounded Warrior Project prompted a question in Thursday night’s Republican debate

The ongoing CBS News investigation of the Wounded Warrior Project prompted a question in Thursday night’s Republican debate. In another response to the investigation, Charity Navigator, a national evaluator of charities, put the Wounded Warrior Project on its watch list. Chip Reid reports.

Jan 30, 2016
03:05

Hollywood Reporter TV editor Marisa Guthrie joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the impact of the Trump-less debate

Fox News said in a statement that chairman Roger Ailes spoke with Donald Trump three times before Thursday night's debate. The statement said Trump offered to scrap his boycott plans if Fox News donated $5 million to his veterans charities. Fox News denied the request because it "could not engage in a quid pro quo." Hollywood Reporter TV editor Marisa Guthrie joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the impact of the Trump-less debate.

Jan 29, 2016
03:57

CBS News political director and “Face the Nation” moderator John Dickerson joins “CBS This Morning”

CBS News political director and “Face the Nation” moderator John Dickerson joins “CBS This Morning” from New Hampshire to discuss how Donald Trump's absence from the Fox New Republican debate Thursday night affects the primary race.

Jan 29, 2016
02:22

Kim Strassel, who writes the “Potomac Watch” weekly column in the Wall Street Journal, joins "CBS This Morning"

Kim Strassel, who writes the “Potomac Watch” weekly column in the Wall Street Journal, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the impact of the billionaire's decision to skip Thursday night's Fox News Republican debate, the last before Iowa caucuses.

Jan 28, 2016
02:45

Claiming he is being treated unfairly by Fox News, Republican front-runner Donald Trump says he will not participate in Thursday's GOP debate

Claiming he is being treated unfairly by Fox News, Republican front-runner Donald Trump says he will not participate in Thursday's GOP debate. For analysis, former John McCain campaign manager Rick Davis joins CBSN.

Jan 27, 2016
06:17

Rick Davis, campaign manager for John McCain's 2008 presidential bid, joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss Donald Trump's decision

Rick Davis, campaign manager for John McCain's 2008 presidential bid, joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss Donald Trump's decision to skip Thursday night's GOP debate on Fox News, the last before the Iowa caucuses.

Jan 27, 2016
02:58

The full episode of the CBS Evening News from the January 15, 2016 edition

The Dow dropped nearly 400 points Friday as a massive selloff to begin 2016 continued; When police officer Ryan Davis lost his partner Jethro in the line of duty, it left a huge hole.

Jan 15, 2016
20:30

Donald Trump and Ted Cruz continually attacked one another in Thursday's Republican debate, ending months of mutual admiration where the two mostly praised one another

Donald Trump and Ted Cruz continually attacked one another in Thursday's Republican debate, ending months of mutual admiration where the two mostly praised one another. Major Garrett reports the feud has spilled over to the campaign trail.

Jan 15, 2016
02:19

Less than three weeks before the first primary votes are cast, GOP rivals Donald Trump and Ted Cruz are fighting for the lead in Iowa

Less than three weeks before the first primary votes are cast, GOP rivals Donald Trump and Ted Cruz are fighting for the lead in Iowa. “Face the Nation” moderator and CBS News political director John Dickerson joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss Thursday night's GOP debate and the 2016 race.

Jan 15, 2016
02:24

Ted Cruz put Donald Trump in his crosshairs during Thursday night's Republican debate by saying his "New York values' may not fall in line with those of Republicans

Ted Cruz put Donald Trump in his crosshairs during Thursday night's Republican debate by saying his "New York values' may not fall in line with those of Republicans. Trump countered by talking about New York following 9/11. CBSN's debate panel has more.

Jan 15, 2016
05:32

In the latest GOP debate, Donald Trump and Ted Cruz argued over whether or not Cruz could actually serve as president because he was born in Canada, even though his parents were and are American citizens

In the latest GOP debate, Donald Trump and Ted Cruz argued over whether or not Cruz could actually serve as president because he was born in Canada, even though his parents were and are American citizens. CBSN's debate panel discussed the exchange.

Jan 15, 2016
08:08

Republican presidential candidate Carly Fiorina explains her opening comments during the GOP debate on Thursday, where she took aim at Hillary Clinton

Republican presidential candidate Carly Fiorina explains her opening comments during the GOP debate on Thursday, where she took aim at Hillary Clinton.

Jan 14, 2016
09:36

The Republican presidential frontrunner is facing skepticism and ridicule from critics in both the political and digital worlds

The Republican presidential frontrunner is facing skepticism and ridicule from critics in both the political and digital worlds, but Donald Trump is defending his plan. CBS News contributor and NewYorker.com editor Nicholas Thompson joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss how feasible his proposal would be.

Dec 17, 2015
02:59

During the final GOP debate of 2015 Tuesday night, candidates duked it out over the best way to keep Americans safe from terrorism

During the final GOP debate of 2015 Tuesday night, candidates duked it out over the best way to keep Americans safe from terrorism. Major Garrett reports.

Dec 16, 2015
02:04

Donald Trump takes some time to talk with CBS News senior political editor Steve Chaggaris inside the spin room after the fifth Republican debate in Las Vegas

Donald Trump takes some time to talk with CBS News senior political editor Steve Chaggaris inside the spin room after the fifth Republican debate in Las Vegas.

Dec 16, 2015
01:44

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie joins “CBS This Morning” from Las Vegas to discuss the fifth Republican presidential debate in Las Vegas

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie joins “CBS This Morning” from Las Vegas to discuss the fifth Republican presidential debate in Las Vegas. He discusses no-fly zones and how he would respond if Russia violated them.

Dec 16, 2015
04:42

CBS News political director and “Face the Nation” moderator John Dickerson joins “CBS This Morning” from Las Vegas

CBS News political director and “Face the Nation” moderator John Dickerson joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss Tuesday night's GOP presidential race in Las Vegas.

Dec 16, 2015
02:30

Republican primary frontrunner Donald Trump discussed his performance after the final GOP debate of 2015 with CBS News White House correspondent Major Garrett

Republican primary frontrunner Donald Trump discussed his performance after the final GOP debate of 2015 with CBS News White House correspondent Major Garrett.

Dec 16, 2015
03:07

Presidential hopeful Dr. Ben Carson told CBSN's Contessa Brewer he thought he regained some of the momentum lost in recent political polls

Presidential hopeful Dr. Ben Carson told CBSN's Contessa Brewer he thought he regained some of the momentum lost in recent political polls.

Dec 16, 2015
07:33

Los Angeles schools shut down after terror threat, final Republican debate of 2015 and more stories you're clicking on

Los Angeles schools shut down after terror threat, final Republican debate of 2015 and more stories you're clicking on.

Dec 15, 2015
00:31

Ted Cruz has seen a surge in an Iowa poll ahead of the final Republican primary debate of 2015.

Ted Cruz has seen a surge in an Iowa poll ahead of the final Republican primary debate of 2015. CBS News elections director Anthony Salvanto broke down the numbers for CBSN.

Dec 15, 2015
07:28

President Obama says U.S. hitting ISIS "harder than ever", Wall Street on edge after Friday dive, and more of the stories you're clicking on

President Obama says U.S. hitting ISIS "harder than ever", Wall Street on edge after Friday dive, and more of the stories you're clicking on.

Dec 14, 2015
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Police release new videos of person of interest as Brown shooting manhunt continues

Police on Monday renewed their search for the gunman who killed two Brown University students and wounded nine others.

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Trump files $10B lawsuit against the BBC over editing of his Jan. 6 speech in documentary

President Trump filed a defamation lawsuit against the BBC on Monday over a documentary that spliced parts of his Jan. 6, 2021, speech on the Ellipse.

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U.S. military hits 3 more alleged drug boats in Pacific, killing 8

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White House ballroom to be completed in Summer 2028, Park Service says

President Trump's White House ballroom addition is expected to be finished a few months before the 2028 elections.

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Sen. Mark Kelly talks with reporters in Dirksen building on Tuesday, October 28, 2025.

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The Pentagon says it is "escalating" a probe into Sen. Mark Kelly, one of six Democratic lawmakers who urged service members to "refuse illegal orders."

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Brown University students recall barricading on campus: "Felt dystopian"

One Brown student recalled barricading for four hours in the Sciences Library building after a gunman shot and killed two students at a nearby engineering building on Saturday.

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New York Attorney General Letitia James said UPS "played the Grinch" by allegedly shorting seasonal workers on their pay.

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Touting Warner Bros. offer, Netflix execs vow to keep releasing movies

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U.S. military hits 3 more alleged drug boats in Pacific, killing 8

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Pentagon "escalating" review of Sen. Kelly over video on illegal orders

The Pentagon says it is "escalating" a probe into Sen. Mark Kelly, one of six Democratic lawmakers who urged service members to "refuse illegal orders."

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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."

Dec 13

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"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.

Dec 12

CDC advisory committee (ACIP) meets in Atlanta to discuss childhood vaccine schedule changes

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Clinicians and epidemiologists warn the decision could unravel decades of progress and expose newborns to a deadly, preventable disease.

Dec 12

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Dec 11

Extended interview: Dr. Rochelle Walensky

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U.S. military hits 3 more alleged drug boats in Pacific, killing 8

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Director Rob Reiner, center, speaks at press conference flanked by HBO's Chris Albrecht, right, and

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In this Aug. 15, 2010 "Sunday Morning" profile, actor, writer and director Rob Reiner talked with Russ Mitchell about starring in the classic sitcom "All in the Family," and directing such hits as "Stand By Me," "The Princess Bride," "When Harry Met Sally" and "A Few Good Men."

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President Trump signed an executive order restricting states from creating their own regulations for artificial intelligence. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has more.

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College grads struggling to launch careers

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Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth

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