CBS News poll: Trump leads in early states, where campaigning hasn't closed gap
Early-state voters differ on abortion and how much the eventual GOP nominee should appeal to moderates.
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Tennessee governor signs bill to cut Nashville council in half
Republican lawmakers and Tennessee's governor have given their final signoff on a push to cut Democratic-leaning Nashville's metro council in half.
Kansas Republicans pick election conspiracy promoter as their new leader
Republicans narrowly chose a former Kansas secretary of state candidate who promoted election conspiracies to lead it for the next two years.
Jan. 6 committee transcripts show link between Trump, Nevada fake electors
New transcripts released on Wednesday by the House Jan. 6 panel reveal Trump and his allies played a direct role in the Nevada Republican Party's phony elector scheme in 2020.
Republicans announce Milwaukee will be site of 2024 national convention
The party was deciding between Milwaukee or Nashville as the site where the party's presidential nominee will be officially named.
Trump returns to the political stage
Former President Donald Trump returned to the political stage with a speech at the North Carolina Republican Convention on Saturday. Nick Ochsner, chief investigative reporter at CBS affiliate WBTV in Charlotte, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to the overall message of Mr. Trump's address. Read more here.
Pompeo's RNC speech under investigation for possible Hatch Act violation
Pompeo delivered his speech to the Republican National Convention from a hotel in Jerusalem, where he was visiting as part of a multi-day swing through the Middle East and Africa.
House Dems ask for probe into potential Hatch Act violations during RNC
House Democrats say that administration officials used their positions to bolster Trump's reelection campaign.
Leonard Cohen estate rebukes "Hallelujah" use at RNC
The estate has accused the RNC of politicizing and exploiting the iconic song.
Four people tested positive for COVID-19 at RNC in Charlotte
The RNC said it had diligent safety protocols in place.
Julián Castro on "The Takeout"
Former HUD Secretary Julián Castro joins Major to talk about his encounter with violating the Hatch Act while in office in 2016 compared to how President Trump and current administration officials are using public venues for activities during the Republican National Convention, on this week’s episode of the "The Takeout with Major Garrett."
Trump hits campaign trail after RNC
President Trump hit the campaign trail Friday, one day after formally accepting his party's nomination for president. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett, CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge, and CBS News political contributor Molly Hooper join CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Trump heads to New Hampshire after RNC
President Trump is holding a campaign rally in New Hampshire Friday evening, just a day after giving his big speech at the Republican National Convention. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joined CBSN with the latest from the White House.
Trump touts "law and order" message
President Trump focused on a message of law and order as he accepted the Republican Party nomination for a second term. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins CBSN with more on that and other political news.
Protesters confront Rand Paul outside White House after RNC
Shouted at Kentucky senator demanding he acknowledge Breonna Taylor's shooting death in her Louisville apartment in March.
Takeaways from night four of the RNC
CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joined "CBS This Morning" to discuss the final night of the Republican National Convention, and where the race for president stands now that both conventions are over. Plus, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing protests against racial injustice.
Trump's speech at RNC
President Trump accepted his party's nomination for president in a lengthy speech that stretched nearly an hour and a half, painting a contrast between his vision for the country and Joe Biden's. Watch his speech.
Ivanka Trump speech at RNC
President Trump's daughter, Ivanka, introduced him on Thursday at the Republican National Convention as he prepared to formally accept the party's nomination for reelection. "Washington has not changed Donald Trump. Donald Trump changed Washington," she said. Watch her speech.
Ann Dorn speech at RNC
The widow of a retired St. Louis police officer who was shot to death during a violent night of protests in the city addressed the Republican National Convention on Thursday night. "Violence and destruction are not legitimate forms of protest ... President Trump understands this and has offered federal help to restore order in our communities," she said. Watch her speech.
8/27: Red and Blue
Final night of the Republican National Convention; Tropical storm Laura strikes in the Gulf Coast
Anti-Trump Republicans offer alternative to RNC
A group of anti-Trump Republicans and Independents have organized a counter-convention to the RNC. The organizers of the Convention on Founding Principles based the event around basic American ideals that the Republican Party has abandoned under President Trump. Mindy Finn, convention co-organizer and executive director of Stand Up Republic, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: It's Trump's turn, again, at the RNC
The fourth and final night of the Republican National Convention comes at a crisis point for this country.
Trump to accept GOP nomination
President Trump is expected to call for law and order in his speech at the Republican National Convention where he will also accept the party's renomination for president. Weijia Jiang reports.
Black National Convention focusing on Black issues
The Black National Convention kicks off Friday night at 7 p.m. ET. The free virtual stream aims to focus on issues important to the Black community, and how to use the vote this November to create lasting change. Rukia Lumumba, co-producer of the Black National Convention and co-director of the Electoral Justice Project of the Movement for Black Lives, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano on "Red & Blue" to discuss the event.
Trump to speak at RNC tonight
President Trump will close out the Republican National Convention tonight by formally accepting the party's nomination for a second term. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins CBSN with more on that and reaction to the convention so far.
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Trump's civil fraud trial in New York begins Monday. Here's what to know.
The former president, sons Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump and the Trump Organization are fighting a $250 million lawsuit alleging widespread fraud.
Garland discusses the process behind Trump, Hunter Biden prosecutions
Attorney General Merrick Garland told "60 Minutes" about the process used in the special counsel investigations into former President Donald Trump and Hunter Biden.
Newsom taps Laphonza Butler to fill Feinstein's Senate seat
The death of Sen. Dianne Feinstein left an open seat in the Senate for California.
McCarthy says "I'll survive" after Gaetz moves to oust him
"I think we need to rip off the Band-Aid," Rep. Matt Gaetz said of his plan to oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy from his leadership role.
Biden tells Congress to "get to work" after averting government shutdown
Hours before a midnight deadline, Congress passed a short-term funding bill to keep the government running for 45 days.
At least 9 killed when church roof collapses in Mexico, officials say
Police said about 100 people were inside the Santa Cruz church when the roof collapsed in the Mexican city of Ciudad Madero.
NTSB probing deadly semi-truck crash that spurred ammonia leak evacuation
At a press conference on Sunday afternoon, NTSB board member Tom Chapman said a preliminary investigation determined that the accident was caused when the driver of a semitruck pulled to the right of the road in reaction to another vehicle.
Late-night talk shows coming back following end of writers strike
They were the first shows to leave the air when the writers strike began May 2 and now will be among the first to return.
Tim Wakefield, beloved Red Sox knuckleballer, dead at 57
Beloved former Red Sox pitcher Tim Wakefield died at the age of 57, the team announced on Sunday.
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Trump's civil fraud trial in New York begins Monday. Here's what to know.
Former President Donald Trump, sons Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, and the Trump Organization are fighting a $250 million lawsuit alleging widespread fraud.
Newsom taps Laphonza Butler to fill Feinstein's Senate seat
The death of Sen. Dianne Feinstein left an open seat in the Senate for California.
Unlawful crossings along southern U.S. border reach yearly high
For only the second time in U.S. history, migrant apprehensions along the southern border surpassed 2 million in a single fiscal year, federal data obtained by CBS News shows.
Damar Hamlin plays in first regular-season NFL game since cardiac arrest
After being a healthy scratch during the first three weeks of the 2023 season, Hamlin was used on the Bills' special teams unit for kick returns Sunday.
Student loan payment requirements have resumed. Here's what to know.
Americans with student loan debt need to begin repaying their loans again after a hiatus of more than three years.
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Late-night talk shows coming back following end of writers strike
They were the first shows to leave the air when the writers strike began May 2 and now will be among the first to return.
Student loan payment requirements have resumed. Here's what to know.
Americans with student loan debt need to begin repaying their loans again after a hiatus of more than three years.
Biden tells Congress to "get to work" after averting government shutdown
Hours before a midnight deadline, Congress passed a short-term funding bill to keep the government running for 45 days.
Donald Trump expects to attend start of New York civil trial Monday
Former President Donald Trump expects to attend at least the first day of the civil trial pitting him and the Trump Organization against New York Attorney General Letitia James.
75,000 health care workers could soon strike in five states
The walkout by Kaiser Permanente nurses, orderlies and other workers would represent the biggest health care strike in U.S. history.
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Trump's civil fraud trial in New York begins Monday. Here's what to know.
Former President Donald Trump, sons Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, and the Trump Organization are fighting a $250 million lawsuit alleging widespread fraud.
Newsom taps Laphonza Butler to fill Feinstein's Senate seat
The death of Sen. Dianne Feinstein left an open seat in the Senate for California.
NY governor calls last-minute disaster assistance "unconscionable"
"It's tone-deaf to what states like New York and many others are going through," said Hochul on "Face the Nation" Sunday morning.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation," Oct. 1, 2023
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul join Margaret Brennan.
McCarthy says his "priority" is border security
Congress passed a short-term funding bill to avert a government shutdown that lacked new funding for Ukraine.
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Your anxiety questions, answered by experts
Anyone can feel anxious, but determining if you have an anxiety disorder takes a medical diagnosis. Here's what experts say about causes, treatments and symptoms.
75,000 health care workers could soon strike
About 75,000 workers in the Kaiser Permanente health care system could soon hit the picket lines. It would be the largest in health care strike in U.S. history. Their labor contract expires at midnight Saturday. Tom Wait has the latest.
75,000 health care workers could soon strike in five states
The walkout by Kaiser Permanente nurses, orderlies and other workers would represent the biggest health care strike in U.S. history.
Rocker bassinets potentially deadly for babies, safety regulator warns
5in1 Rocker Bassinets sold online at Walmart.com and other websites pose suffocation, strangulation and fall hazards, regulators warn.
2 professors hope to diversify the medical field ahead of National Latino Physician Day
They hope to change the number of Hispanics choosing a career in medicine by highlighting their community's achievements on October 1 for National Latino Physician Day.
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At least 9 killed when church roof collapses in Mexico, officials say
Police said about 100 people were inside the Santa Cruz church when the roof collapsed in the Mexican city of Ciudad Madero.
Turkey strikes Kurdish militant targets in Iraq after Ankara bombing
Turkey's defense ministry says it carried out raids on 20 Kurdish rebel targets in northern Iraq after a suicide attack on a government building in the Turkish capital.
Nightclub fire in Murcia, Spain, leaves at least 13 dead
The fire started around 6 a.m. in the popular Teatre nightclub and quickly tore through the venue, according to Spain's state news agency EFE.
Dog caught in driver's seat of moving car in speed camera photo in Slovakia
According to police, the real driver of the car said the dog had unexpectedly jumped into his lap.
6 miners killed, 15 trapped after Zimbabwe gold mine collapses
Rescue operations were underway on Saturday at Beyhose mine in the gold rich town of Chegutu, about 60 miles west of Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe.
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Late-night talk shows coming back following end of writers strike
They were the first shows to leave the air when the writers strike began May 2 and now will be among the first to return.
The story of an iconic hip-hop photo
Celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of hip-hop have been going on all year, but 25 years ago, one of the most iconic photos in the history of the genre was taken. Jericka Duncan shares how it all came together.
"Trust" author Hernan Diaz on his love for "the music of English"
The novelist's Pulitzer Prize-winning bestseller is a kaleidoscopic look at the world of the stratospherically rich. He talks about the influence of Edith Wharton on his work, and the miracle of validation that came after years of writing without recognition.
Joan Baez at peace
In a new documentary, "Joan Baez I Am a Noise," the singer-activist opens up about her 60-year career and her life on the front lines of social change.
"Trust" author Hernan Diaz
Brooklyn-based novelist Hernan Diaz won this year's Pulitzer Prize for his bestseller "Trust," a kaleidoscopic look at the world of the stratospherically rich. He talks with correspondent Martha Teichner about how his childhood in Argentina and Sweden informed his perspective on American life and history; his love of the English language; the influence of Edith Wharton on his writing; and the miracle of validation that came after years of writing without recognition.
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Can AI be trusted in warfare?
Like other technological advances, the growing use of artificial intelligence in warfighting is a foregone conclusion. But how will AI - proven victorious in games like chess and poker - be developed and deployed on the battlefield, by both the U.S. and its adversaries?
AI: The next battlefield
Like other technological advances, the growing use of artificial intelligence in warfighting is a foregone conclusion. But as "Sunday Morning" senior contributor Ted Koppel reports, questions persist on how AI is developed and deployed on the battlefield, by both the U.S. and its adversaries.
Apple seeks fix for overheating iPhone 15 issue
Apple announced Saturday it is working on an update to address reports that new iPhone 15 models are overheating. The company said the issue is caused by software bug and the use of certain third-party apps, including Uber and Instagram.
OpenAI's ChatGPT gets new advancements
ChatGPT has become even more advanced in its ability to inform and interact with users. OpenAI confirmed Wednesday the artificial intelligence-powered system can now browse the internet to provide users with the most up-to-date information when previously it only used data up to September 2021. OpenAI also announced this week that ChatGPT can now "see, hear, and speak" with users through newly rolled-out features. Kyle Wiggers, senior enterprise reporter at TechCrunch, joined CBS News to talk about the updates.
Google antitrust trial enters third week
The government's antitrust case against Google is now entering its third week, but efforts by the tech giant to close off testimony to the public are raising questions about transparency in the Justice Department's biggest monopoly trial in more than 20 years. Nico Grant, a technology reporter at the New York Times, joined CBS News to discuss the case.
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Scientists say they've found Europe's oldest "prehistoric footwear"
Research say the oldest collection of footwear in Europe has been discovered in a cave in southern Spain, dating back more than 6,000 years.
Family looking for lost earring instead finds Viking-era burial treasures
The family was looking for a lost gold earring in their garden, but instead they found artifacts dating back more than 1,000 years, officials said.
Scientists take step toward "being able to resurrect extinct species"
"People didn't think it could really be done," Marc Friedländer, an associate professor in molecular biology at Stockholm University, told CBS News.
Scientists recover RNA from extinct species
For the first time, scientists in Sweden have analyzed an extinct animal's RNA. They're studying the Tasmanian tiger which has been extinct since the 1930s. Marc Friedländer, associate professor in molecular biology at Stockholm University, joins CBS News to discuss what the breakthrough means for science.
Tropical storm warnings along East Coast
What could soon be Tropical Storm Ophelia is moving closer to the U.S. East Coast, the National Hurricane Center said, and a tropical storm warning is in effect from Cape Fear, North Carolina, to Fenwick Island, Delaware. CBS News Baltimore's Janay Reece has an update on how locals there are preparing for the storm. And Lynette Charles, meteorologist for The Weather Channel, has a forecast for where the storms could be most severe.
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Amber Alert issued for 9-year-old girl in upstate New York
Charlotte Sena disappeared Saturday evening in Moreau Lake State Park, about 190 miles north of New York City.
Illinois man convicted of killing his wife speaks out: "I'm innocent."
Prosecutors say evidence, including damning cellphone searches and texts, led them to Tim Bliefnick for the February murder of Becky Bliefnick.
Son's coach ID'd as Florida mom's killer decades after her murder
Joseph Mills, a coach and role model to the victim's youngest son, was sentenced to life in prison without parole 41 years after the rape and murder of Linda Slaten in her Lakeland home.
New video released in Philadelphia lootings
Philadelphia police on Friday released new surveillance video in a looting rampage that occurred across the city earlier this week, in an effort to identify and arrest more suspects. The video shows a large group of masked looters using hammers to smash their way into a store.
4 Baton Rouge officers charged in connection with "brave cave" scandal
The Baton Rouge Police Department is under scrutiny as the FBI opened a civil rights investigation into allegations that officers assaulted detainees in an obscure warehouse known as the "brave cave."
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Investigating space tourism safety regulation
As new space tour companies change the way we can see our world, a moratorium on spaceflight regulation and participant safety has come to the forefront. In the latest CBS Reports documentary, Mark Strassmann takes a close look at the next great leap for humankind -- and whether regulators and industry stakeholders are striking the right balance between encouraging innovation and ensuring safety.
3 space station crew members back on Earth after U.S.-record year in space
Descent from the International Space Station closed out an unexpected 371-day stay, the longest flight in U.S. space history.
How to see the harvest supermoon
September's full moon, also known as the harvest moon, will be the last of four consecutive supermoons.
NASA astronaut closing out record-setting yearlong space station flight
NASA astronaut Frank Rubio is finishing up the longest single flight in U.S. space history at 371 days.
Why NASA retrieved samples from an asteroid
NASA is celebrating the successful end of a 7-year, $1 billion mission to collect and return a sample from the asteroid Bennu. CBS News' Mark Strassmann has more on the mission. And Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss the significance of the samples.
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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 crime scene evidence that convicted Alex Murdaugh
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Notable Deaths in 2023
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Young witness found herself at the scene of a crime
What Angelina Fernandes saw the night her mother was accused of murder.
Chandler Halderson case: An inside look
How prosecutors made the case that the Wisconsin man killed his parents Bart and Krista Halderson in July 2021.
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Space Tourism: The Next Great Leap | CBS Reports
In the aftermath of the Titan submersible tragedy, extreme travel has come under fresh scrutiny. But one industry stands out for both its allure and the lack of regulation protecting participants' safety: space tourism. CBS Reports explores the next great leap for humankind and whether regulators and industry stakeholders are striking the right balance between encouraging innovation and ensuring safety.
AG Merrick Garland: The 60 Minutes Interview
Scott Pelley asks Attorney General Merrick Garland about the prosecutions of former President Trump and Hunter Biden, and the investigation of President Biden.
Michael Lewis’ new book on Sam Bankman-Fried
Author Michael Lewis met with FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried more than 100 times. Lewis breaks down the crypto superstar’s rise and fall in his new book, “Going Infinite.”
The story of an iconic hip-hop photo
Celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of hip-hop have been going on all year, but 25 years ago, one of the most iconic photos in the history of the genre was taken. Jericka Duncan shares how it all came together.
10/1/2023: Attorney General; The Rise and Fall of Sam Bankman-Fried
First, Merrick Garland on the independence of Trump and Hunter Biden investigations.Then, Michael Lewis’ new book on Sam Bankman-Fried.