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Trump slams McConnell over timing of postmaster general hearing
President Trump is criticizing Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senate Republicans for scheduling the postmaster general to testify just days before the Republican National Convention. Ben Tracy reports.
8/26: Red and Blue
Day 3 of the 2020 Republican National Convention; Pres. Trump speaks on violence in Wisconsin
8/27: Red and Blue
Final night of the Republican National Convention; Tropical storm Laura strikes in the Gulf Coast
8/25: Red and Blue
Day 2 of the 2020 Republican National Convention; Secy. of State Pompeo to appear at 2020 RNC
Trump calls off GOP convention in Jacksonville
President Trump says he is canceling the Jacksonville portion of the Republican National Convention, citing what he called a "flare-up" of coronavirus cases in Florida. Weijia Jiang has the latest.
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.
Melania Trump's campaign role
Melania Trump will speak Thursday on her husband's policies for women, families and children. She will also talk about what kind of first lady she'd be -- a topic that's been overshadowed since she delivered the now-infamous address at the summer's Republican National Convention. Julianna Goldman reports.
Dickerson interviews Obama
President Obama says Donald Trump is unprepared for the oval office. Mr. Obama told CBS News Trump's statements that the U.S. might not stand with NATO allies shows a lack of readiness on foreign policy. "Face the Nation" moderator and CBS News political director John Dickerson joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss his interview with the president.
Ted Koppel interviews Trump
"Sunday Morning" senior contributor Ted Koppel joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss Donald Trump's acceptance speech and preview his interview with the Republican nominee. Watch the full interview this weekend on "Sunday Morning."
Luntz on Trump's speech
CBS News contributor and Republican strategist Frank Luntz joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the tone of Donald Trump's acceptance speech and how he predicts Trump will poll after Thursday night at the GOP convention.
Trump's acceptance speech tone
Donald Trump's acceptance speech for the Republican Party's nomination lasted one hour and 15 minutes. Trump promised to fight for the American people and make the country better than the grim picture he painted of it now. Major Garrett reports on the speech and how it compares to Republican acceptance speeches of past years.
Thiel's speech makes history
Silicon Valley billionaire Peter Thiel made history in Cleveland Thursday night. The Paypal co-founder became the first speaker to acknowledge being gay at a Republican convention. Gayle King spoke to Thiel after his speech about why he supports Donald Trump.
Trump's acceptance speech
CBS News political director and "Face the Nation" moderator John Dickerson joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss whether Donald Trump's "dark" acceptance speech was effective in uniting the Republican party, his appeal to the LGBTQ community and the impact of his daughter's speech.
Trump accepts GOP nomination
The Republican National Convention finished with a clear message from the party's new leader. Donald Trump told the world he will solve America's problems and vowed to protect the people from powerful interests that have let them down. In a speech that painted a picture of a country in decline, Trump promised to restore public safety and create millions of jobs. Major Garrett reports from the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland.
Donald Trump at RNC
Donald Trump formally accepts the 2016 Republican nomination for president at the RNC on Thursday night. Trump said he will restore safety to the country in a time of crisis, citing recent terror attacks and violence towards law enforcement. He also emphasized themes of his campaign such as "making America first again" by protecting borders, increasing job opportunity and reducing the national debt.
Trump on LGBTQ rights
The final night of the Republican National Convention featured more talk about LGBTQ rights than any previous GOP convention. Major Garrett, Nancy Cordes and Steve Chaggaris joined CBSN to discuss.
Ivanka Trump RNC analysis
Ivanka Trump took her introduction for her father as an opportunity to praise Donald Trump's record with women. Major Garrett, Leslie Sanchez and Nancy Cordes joined CBSN with more on that.
Dem reaction to Trump speech
Democrats like Hillary Clinton took to Twitter throughout Donald Trump's RNC speech to share their thoughts. Major Garrett, Nancy Cordes and Leslie Sanchez joined CBSN with more on that.
Trump speech reception
Donald Trump spoke for over 70 minutes Friday night at the Republican National Convention. Nancy Cordes, Major Garrett and Leslie Sanchez joined CBSN to discuss how his words were received on the convention floor.
Donald Trump speech analysis
Donald Trump delivered his acceptance speech for the Republican presidential nomination Thursday at the RNC. Steve Chaggaris, Nancy Cordes and Leslie Sanchez joined CBSN with analysis.
Ivanka Trump at RNC
Donald Trump's daughter and businesswoman Ivanka Trump addressed the RNC on Thursday night. She spoke about being inspired by her father's work and the ethics he instilled in her. She also voiced her support for gender and wage equality. Watch the full speech here.
Peter Thiel at RNC
Peter Thiel, founder of PayPal and Silicon Valley entrepreneur, addressed the RNC. Thiel said the "government is broken," blaming Clinton's "incompetence." He also addressed LGBT issues, saying he is proud to be "gay, Republican and American."
Reince Priebus speaks
RNC chairman Reince Priebus addressed the crowd at the GOP convention. Priebus urged the GOP to unite under shared values of hard work, the American dream and respect for the constitution.
7/21: Evening News
It's the final night of the Republican National Convention and Donald Trump will accept the nomination for president; on the final night, CBS News' John Dickerson and Bob Schieffer weigh in on the highs and lows of the Republican National Convention so far
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Iran bombards U.S. allies after escalating war kills 3 American soldiers
Iran attacks Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan and a ship in the Strait of Hormuz as at least 3 U.S. forces are killed and dozens wounded in the escalating conflict.
Tropical Storm Bertha strengthens, threatening Gulf Coast. See its path.
Tropical Storm Bertha is the second named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season.
Trump to impose 50% tariffs on Canadian hockey sticks, alcohol, other goods
President Trump is imposing 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods, from hockey equipment to alcoholic beverages, escalating the trade dispute between the two countries.
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Nearly 100 U.S. service members injured in Iranian strikes this month
Almost 100 American service members have been injured in strikes on bases in the Middle East this month, most of whom have returned to duty, U.S. officials said.
Appeals court denies Biden bid to block release of tapes with biographer, for now
An appeals court denied former President Joe Biden's attempt to keep the Justice Department from giving a conservative think tank redacted transcripts and audio recordings of conversations with his biographer.
Key Arizona primaries to watch today
Arizona has traditionally been a red state, and six of its nine House representatives are Republicans.
FDA still probing Taylor Farms lettuce despite false positive test
The FDA said that as of Sunday, it had not found any "confirmed positive sample results for product testing" in the cyclosporiasis outbreak.
NYT moves to quash subpoenas for phone records of reporters and family members
The New York Times moved to quash subpoenas that sought phone records of the reporters and their relatives, including the spouses of two reporters and one reporter's mother.
Melinda French Gates on perimenopause: It took 3 doctors to diagnose me
Melinda French Gates talked about menopause and her philanthropic focus on women's health in the debut episode of Norah O'Donnell's "Healthful" podcast.
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Novo Nordisk sues Eli Lilly, accusing it of false advertising
The lawsuit alleges that Eli Lilly misled consumers by using outdated clinical trial data to make its drugs appear more effective than Novo's.
Ford recalls nearly 388,000 vehicles over seat issue
The recall affects certain 2020-2027 Aviator and 2020-2026 Explorer vehicles.
Melinda French Gates on perimenopause: It took 3 doctors to diagnose me
Melinda French Gates talked about menopause and her philanthropic focus on women's health in the debut episode of Norah O'Donnell's "Healthful" podcast.
Supreme Court will review Alaska's bid to seize plane over 6-pack of beer
The pilot, Kenneth Jouppi, argues that taking his 1969 Cessna would violate the Eighth Amendment's "Excessive Fines Clause."
Video appears to show United employee threatening to call ICE on customer
A United Airlines employee appears to have been caught on video threatening to call U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on a passenger last week at San Francisco International Airport.
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Novo Nordisk sues Eli Lilly, accusing it of false advertising
The lawsuit alleges that Eli Lilly misled consumers by using outdated clinical trial data to make its drugs appear more effective than Novo's.
Ford recalls nearly 388,000 vehicles over seat issue
The recall affects certain 2020-2027 Aviator and 2020-2026 Explorer vehicles.
Trump to impose 50% tariffs on Canadian hockey sticks, alcohol, other goods
President Trump is imposing 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods, from hockey equipment to alcoholic beverages, escalating the trade dispute between the two countries.
What to know about Taylor Farms amid the cyclospora outbreak
The nation's largest recent cyclospora outbreak has put one of America's biggest produce suppliers under renewed scrutiny.
Judge temporarily halts Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
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2 more convictions tossed in plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Whitmer
A state appeals court has set aside convictions for two men involved in a 2020 plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Appeals court denies Biden bid to block release of tapes with biographer, for now
An appeals court denied former President Joe Biden's attempt to keep the Justice Department from giving a conservative think tank redacted transcripts and audio recordings of conversations with his biographer.
Supreme Court will review Alaska's bid to seize plane over 6-pack of beer
The pilot, Kenneth Jouppi, argues that taking his 1969 Cessna would violate the Eighth Amendment's "Excessive Fines Clause."
Key Arizona primaries to watch today
Arizona has traditionally been a red state, and six of its nine House representatives are Republicans.
NYT moves to quash subpoenas for phone records of reporters and family members
The New York Times moved to quash subpoenas that sought phone records of the reporters and their relatives, including the spouses of two reporters and one reporter's mother.
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Melinda French Gates on perimenopause: It took 3 doctors to diagnose me
Melinda French Gates talked about menopause and her philanthropic focus on women's health in the debut episode of Norah O'Donnell's "Healthful" podcast.
Melinda French Gates on perimenopause
Melinda French Gates recalled to Norah O'Donnell on "Healthful" that she started getting perimenopause symptoms in her early 40s. "I kind of couldn't believe it because I just finished having my last child in my late 30s," French Gates said. French Gates added it took three doctors to diagnose her symptoms and to get her the right treatments.
FDA says it's still investigating Taylor Farms
The FDA says Taylor Farms lettuce is still the focus of their ongoing cyclospora investigation, despite a false positive test announced Sunday. Carter Evans reports.
Severely ill prisoners granted early release are left stuck behind bars
Prisoners with severe medical conditions can be granted compassionate release, but without a long-term care facility willing to accept them, many continue to wait in prison as their conditions worsen.
FDA still probing Taylor Farms lettuce despite false positive test
The FDA said that as of Sunday, it had not found any "confirmed positive sample results for product testing" in the cyclosporiasis outbreak.
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U.S. soldier killed in Iraq identified as 30-year-old from North Carolina
Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton, 30, of North Carolina, was "decommissioning ammunition and an accident happened," Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.
Tourists stabbed near famed Acropolis in Athens, Greece
A man stabbed two tourists near the ancient Acropolis in Athens, Greece's top tourist attraction, police said.
Trump to impose 50% tariffs on Canadian hockey sticks, alcohol, other goods
President Trump is imposing 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods, from hockey equipment to alcoholic beverages, escalating the trade dispute between the two countries.
Exclusive
Nearly 100 U.S. service members injured in Iranian strikes this month
Almost 100 American service members have been injured in strikes on bases in the Middle East this month, U.S. officials said.
Video of Moroccan man dying while pinned down by police sparks anger in Italy
The death of a Moroccan man as he was detained by Italian police in Bologna has sparked anger and a formal investigation.
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Josh Duhamel talks "Ransom Canyon"
Josh Duhamel talks with "CBS Mornings" about starring in "Ransom Canyon," how much he knew about ranch life before the show and his growing family.
Oprah expanding her podcast
Oprah Winfrey announced she's expanding her podcast, "The Oprah Podcast." Starting on Tuesday, two new episodes will drop weekly. She spoke to "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about her decision and revealed more about the guests she's had appear on the podcast.
Judge temporarily halts Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
Judge pauses in Paramount-WBD merger
A judge has granted a temporary restraining order to temporarily block the Paramount Skydance-Warner Bros. Discovery merger from happening. CBS News' Jake Rosen reports. Paramount Skydance is the parent company of CBS News.
Christopher Nolan describes challenges of creating "The Odyssey"
"The Odyssey," which was shot in six countries, pulled in more than $260 million worldwide over the weekend.
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Exclusive discounts from CBS Mornings Deals
On this edition of CBS Mornings Deals, we show you items that will help improve your everyday lifestyle. Visit cbsdeals.com to take advantage of these exclusive deals today. CBS earns commissions on purchases made through cbsdeals.com.
Can you spot an AI image? Quiz shows how difficult it has become.
An AI expert said the telltale signs people once relied on, such as distorted fingers, unnatural eyes, or other obvious visual flaws, have largely disappeared as technology has improved.
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.
Erin Brockovich on data center regulation
New York is now the first state to temporarily ban data center construction, paving the way for others to follow suit. Environmental advocate Erin Brockovich joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Mayor to homeowner losing sleep over data center plant: "Consider selling"
Noise from a Mississippi plant powering Elon Musk's xAI data centers in the area is causing migraines, ringing ears and sleepless nights, residents say.
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Wildfire smoke continues to shroud U.S.
Millions of people are enduring dangerous air quality as Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds the skies. Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan, explains how climate change is worsening wildfires.
How AI data centers impact the environment
New York has become the first state to impose a temporary moratorium on data center development while state lawmakers lay the groundwork to assess environmental and social impacts. Dr. Mike Weinstein, the director of sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University, explains what we know about the wider environmental impact data centers.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomer's name deciphered from ancient Mayan ruins for first time
The name "White-chested Fox" was found in drawings dating from 400 BC to 900 AD at the San Bartolo-Xultun archaeological site.
Disclosure Foundation head on new UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of UFO files, spanning 19 videos and more. Jordan Flowers, executive director of the Disclosure Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss.
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Tourists stabbed near Acropolis in Athens
Two Greek American tourists were stabbed near the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, police said. CBS News' Anna Coren has more.
Details emerge on suspect in NYC fire
More details are emerging about the Army veteran accused of starting a fire outside a federal building in lower Manhattan on Monday. CBS News' Tom Hanson has more.
Details of suspect in NYC explosion
A U.S. Army veteran was arrested after he set off fireworks and started a fire outside of a Manhattan building, which houses federal agencies, including ICE, the FBI said. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more details.
D4vd to appear for court hearing
Musician D4vd will be in court in Los Angeles on Tuesday for a preliminary hearing in a murder case. Prosecutors will present evidence, claiming he is responsible for the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Lilia Luciano reports.
Fire set outside NYC federal building
A former U.S. Army soldier is in custody after allegedly starting a fire and setting off fireworks in front of a federal building in New York City on Monday. The building houses dozens of agencies, including the FBI and ICE. Tom Hanson reports.
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Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
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Tropical Storm Bertha threatens Gulf Coast
Tropical Storm Bertha formed on Monday, threatening the Gulf Coast. Meanwhile in the Midwest, severe storms caused flooding in Des Moines, Iowa, and several tornadoes were spotted in northern Wisconsin. Lana Zak reports.
Tourists stabbed near Acropolis in Athens
Two Greek American tourists were stabbed near the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, police said. CBS News' Anna Coren has more.
Key Arizona primary races to wwatch
Arizona voters head to the polls Tuesday for some key primary races, including the GOP contest for governor and House District 1. CBS News' Taurean Small breaks it down.
Details emerge on suspect in NYC fire
More details are emerging about the Army veteran accused of starting a fire outside a federal building in lower Manhattan on Monday. CBS News' Tom Hanson has more.
U.S. hits Iran with 10th night of strikes
The U.S. struck Iran for a tenth night as CBS News reports that nearly 100 service members have been injured on multiple bases in the Middle East this month. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata and Aaron Navarro have more.