Sen. Duckworth on 2024 Democratic Convention
The 2024 Democratic National Convention is heading to Chicago. Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth joined "Red and Blue" to share her reaction.
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Senator calls on FAA to redo seat size test
Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth is introducing legislation Thursday calling on the FAA to redo its seat size testing results. Duckworth, who lost both legs while serving in Iraq, says she questions whether she could evacuate a plane in under 90 seconds, even in normal conditions. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Helping a wounded Ukrainian soldier walk again
Earlier this year, while fighting to protect his country, Alexander Chaika lost his right leg to a Russian artillery shell. Last month he arrived in the U.S. to be fitted for a high-tech prosthetic leg, thanks to the charitable organization Future for Ukraine. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin talks with Chaika about recovering his mobility; with medical teams about the state-of-the-art prosthetics; and with Senator Tammy Duckworth, an American veteran who knows the hard truths of losing a limb in combat.
Sen. Duckworth on protecting abortion rights
Senator Tammy Duckworth, a Democrat from Illinois, joins "Red and Blue" to discuss the fight to protect abortion rights after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, efforts to lower inflation, and President Biden's potential 2024 run for reelection.
Lawmakers push for assault weapons ban
At least 371 mass shootings have been recorded since the start of 2022, according to the Gun Violence Archive, which has led to a growing debate in Congress over how to keep Americans safe. Democratic Senator Tammy Duckworth joins CBS News to discuss the action she is proposing to reduce gun violence nationwide.
Widow advocates for change
One widow is advocating for suicides to be classified as line-of-duty distinctions for police officers after her husband's death in the wake the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers to share Erin Smith's story and how lawmakers are responding.
Senator Duckworth on defense funding bill
The House-passed $768 billion defense funding bill for 2022 is now in the hands of the Senate. It includes a series of changes, including reforming the military justice system to better help survivors of military sexual assault. Senator Tammy Duckworth, a Democrat from Illinois and Purple Heart recipient, joined CBSN to discuss this bill and other legislation Congress is working on.
New infrastructure funding to expand access to transit for disabled
The provision was spearheaded by Senator Tammy Duckworth, a double amputee who cannot use subway stations that don't have a working elevator.
Senator calls for paid leave for pregnancy loss
Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth is pushing for paid leave for pregnancy loss as she shares her own personal story. The legislation introduced Tuesday would give three days of paid leave for women after a pregnancy loss, failed adoption or surrogacy arrangement or unsuccessful fertility procedure. Duckworth shared why this issue is personal to her with CBSN Washington reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns.
Senators announce U.S. donating 750,000 vaccine doses to Taiwan
The self-ruled island complained that China is hindering its efforts to secure the injections amid an outbreak.
Senators introduce bill to make public transit more accessible
"In Chicago, I can't get into some stations because it's three flights of stairs to get to stations," said Duckworth, a double amputee who uses a wheelchair.
Duckworth on anti-Asian attacks, new memoir
Senator Tammy Duckworth, a Democrat from Illinois, joined "CBS This Morning" to discuss her new book, "Every Day is a Gift," a memoir recounting her life from a childhood in Southeast Asia to losing both her legs in Iraq and eventually being elected to the U.S. Senate. Plus, her conversation with the Biden administration on Asian representation, and the recent rise in attacks on Asian-Americans.
Sen. Tammy Duckworth on striving for "that more perfect union"
The former U.S. Army National Guard helicopter pilot talks about her memoir, "Every Day Is a Gift," which explores her life's missions — from a tour in Iraq where she was wounded, to becoming a U.S. senator and mother — and never losing the passion of a patriot.
Tammy Duckworth on a "more perfect union"
The daughter of an American service member and a Thai mother, Tammy Duckworth discovered her love of flying as a U.S. Army National Guard helicopter pilot. Duckworth talked with CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes about her new memoir, "Every Day Is a Gift,” which tells of her life's missions – from being wounded in Iraq to becoming a U.S. Senator and mother – and never losing the passion of a patriot.
Book excerpt: "Every Day Is a Gift" by Sen. Tammy Duckworth
The Illinois Democrat's new memoir tells of what inspired her in her journey from Iraq War veteran to U.S. Senator.
Biden urges Congress to pass gun bills
President Biden is calling on Congress to close background check loopholes and pass an assault weapons ban following the two recent mass shootings in Colorado and Georgia that left 18 people dead. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN AM with the latest.
Senator Duckworth drops ultimatum to top White House officials
Senators Tammy Duckworth and Mazie Hirono had vowed to vote no on any "non-diversity nominees" until Asian Americans are named to more high level positions in the Biden administration.
Duckworth calls for "deeper investigation" into anti-Asian crimes
Senator Tammy Duckworth wants to know if hate crimes against Asian Americans are underreported.
Transcript: Tammy Duckworth on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Illinois Democrat Senator Tammy Duckworth that aired Sunday, March 21, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Duckworth calls for "deeper investigation" into spa shootings motive
Senator Tammy Duckworth says a "deeper investigation" is needed to determine whether the shooting that left eight people dead was racially motivated.
Democrats turn to environmental justice in inequality fight
Legislators are set to introduce a pair of bills focused on fighting "environmental injustice."
Duckworth discusses rise in anti-Asian American hate crimes
"I still get asked, 'Where are you from originally?'" the Illinois Democratic senator says.
Senator Duckworth speaks out on anti-Asian bias
Senator Tammy Duckworth of Illinois joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss the recent spike in violent attack against Asian Americans. She also weighs in on recent sexual harassment allegations against New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, and why she says President Biden's former nominee for budget director, Neera Tanden, faced discrimination during the confirmation process.
Senator Duckworth on Trump impeachment trial
The Senate voted to table a measure introduced by Kentucky Republican Senator Rand Paul that sought to dismiss President Trump's impeachment trial as unconstitutional. Senator Tammy Duckworth, a Democrat from Illinois, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with her reaction to the vote, plus the controversy over the Senate filibuster and her thoughts on President Biden's Cabinet nominees.
Senator Duckworth delivers emotional appeal
Senator Tammy Duckworth of Illinois, an Iraq War veteran, addressed a joint session of Congress to say she would never have imagined there would be an attempt of a violent overthrow at the U.S. Capitol. This comes hours after a swarm of pro-Trump protesters stormed the Capitol, sparking a lockdown and a pause to the counting of electoral votes. Watch her remarks here.
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Kevin McCarthy removed as House speaker in historic vote
"The office of speaker of the House of the United States House of Representatives is hereby declared vacant," said Rep. Steve Womack, who was presiding over the chamber.
Kevin McCarthy won't run for speaker again
Rep. Patrick McHenry of North Carolina is serving as speaker pro tempore.
McCarthy has been ousted as speaker of the House. Here's what happens next.
The House on Tuesday voted to remove California Republican Kevin McCarthy from his position as House speaker. Here's what comes next.
"Apocalyptic" bus crash near Venice kills at least 21, authorities say
The bus crashed in the Mestre suburb of Venice on Tuesday after falling several meters from an elevated street. Two children were among the dead.
New York judge issues gag order after Trump posts about clerk in civil trial
"Consider this statement a gag order forbidding all parties from posting" on social media about members of the court staff, Judge Arthur Engoron said.
Who voted to oust McCarthy as speaker? See the final tally
Eight House Republicans and 208 House Democrats voted to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Here's what the roll call looked like.
Neighbors react after Craig Ross, Jr. charged with kidnapping 9-year-old girl
Police are working to see if Ross, 46, is linked to any other alleged crimes.
FDA authorizes Novavax's updated COVID vaccine
Many previously vaccinated Americans will be eligible to get Novavax for the first time.
Emergency alert test will sound Oct. 4 on all U.S. cellphones
On Wednesday, Oct. 4, FEMA and the FCC will launch a nationwide test of the emergency alert system.
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Army plans to overhaul recruiting efforts to attract more young Americans
The Army's recruiting improved last fiscal year but still fell short of its goals by about 10,000 enlistments.
Why did Matt Gaetz move to oust McCarthy?
There are a number of reasons Rep. Matt Gaetz has offered for ousting Kevin McCarthy as speaker.
Cruise defends safety record after woman pinned under self-driving taxi
Cruise, the company that operates the driverless taxi, said its vehicles are safer than rideshares operated by humans.
Florida man executed by lethal injection for killing 2 women
Michael Zack III, 54, who killed two women after meeting them a day apart in north Florida bars in 1996, was put to death Tuesday evening.
Kevin McCarthy won't run for speaker again
Rep. Patrick McHenry of North Carolina is serving as speaker pro tempore.
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Student loan borrowers face "nightmare" service as repayments resume
Student loan borrowers facing problems with their servicer shouldn't have to repay their debt until the issues are resolved, 19 state attorneys general say.
Google wants to make your email inbox "less spammy." Here's how.
Search giant is taking action to deter bulk senders of email messages, including fraudsters.
Big Three automakers idle thousands of workers as UAW strike rages on
Ford, General Motors and Stellantis blame widening UAW strike for mass furloughs and warn of more possible layoffs.
Dish Network fined $150,000 for leaving junk satellite too low in space
Dish was supposed to dispose of its satellite farther out into "junk orbit" — but the device ran out of fuel.
Meta proposes charging $13 a month for ad-free Instagram in Europe
Meta said it may offer a paid-subscription service to comply with European Union privacy rules restricting personalized ads.
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Army plans to overhaul recruiting efforts to attract more young Americans
The Army's recruiting improved last fiscal year but still fell short of its goals by about 10,000 enlistments.
Why did Matt Gaetz move to oust McCarthy?
There are a number of reasons Rep. Matt Gaetz has offered for ousting Kevin McCarthy as speaker.
Kevin McCarthy won't run for speaker again
Rep. Patrick McHenry of North Carolina is serving as speaker pro tempore.
Who voted to oust McCarthy as speaker? See the final tally
Eight House Republicans and 208 House Democrats voted to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Here's what the roll call looked like.
Cuellar carjacking highlights crime in nation's capital
While violent crime is trending down nationwide, it's up 39% in Washington, D.C., compared with last year, and motor vehicle theft rose by 106%.
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FDA authorizes Novavax's updated COVID vaccine
Many previously vaccinated Americans will be eligible to get Novavax for the first time.
Possible health care strike looms
In another potential strike, negotiations are ongoing between Kaiser Permanente and a coalition of unions representing tens of thousands of health care workers. If a deal isn't met, the workers voted to go on strike starting Wednesday morning. CBS News' Anna Werner reports.
More big strikes loom, with health care and casino workers set to walk
Americans are more receptive to workers pushing for better pay and working conditions than in decades past, polls show.
FDA investigating baby's death linked to probiotic given by hospital
The Food and Drug Administration is warning doctors not to give probiotics to preterm infants.
Paris is crawling with bedbugs. They're even riding the trains.
Bedbugs are popping up in Paris hotels, homes, and even public transport, and with the Olympics just 10 months away, that has city officials' skin crawling.
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"Apocalyptic" bus crash near Venice kills at least 21, authorities say
The bus crashed in the Mestre suburb of Venice on Tuesday after falling several meters from an elevated street. Two children were among the dead.
Meta proposes charging $13 a month for ad-free Instagram in Europe
Meta said it may offer a paid-subscription service to comply with European Union privacy rules restricting personalized ads.
Plans for a Sphere venue in London met with furious opposition
Plans to open a second Sphere music venue in east London have been met with staunch opposition by local residents.
Women in Greenland ask Denmark for compensation over forced birth control
Decades ago, about 4,500 young Inuit women in Greenland had IUDs inserted without consent.
Pope suggests blessings for same-sex unions possible — with conditions
Pope Francis was responding to five conservative cardinals who challenged him to affirm church teaching on homosexuality.
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Plans for a Sphere venue in London met with furious opposition
Plans to open a second Sphere music venue in east London have been met with staunch opposition by local residents.
Brothers Osborne say fourth album marks a "fresh start"
Brothers Osborne's fourth album, self-titled "Brothers Osborne," was released last month.
Keegan-Michael Key's journey into comedy
Emmy winner Keegan-Michael Key and his wife, award-winning director and producer Elle Key, join "CBS Mornings" to discuss their new book "The History of Sketch Comedy."
Brothers Osborne's new album embraces change
Brothers Osborne released their self-titled, fourth studio album last month, working for the first time with producer Mike Elizondo. John and T.J. Osborne tell CBS News' Anthony Mason how Elizondo helped them experiment musically, and how major life changes led them to a new sound.
Fleetwood Mac icon Stevie Nicks gets her own Barbie doll
Stevie Nicks now has her own Barbie, Mattel announced. The $55 doll is already sold out.
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Cruise defends safety record after woman pinned under self-driving taxi
Cruise, the company that operates the driverless taxi, said its vehicles are safer than rideshares operated by humans.
Google wants to make your email inbox "less spammy." Here's how.
Search giant is taking action to deter bulk senders of email messages, including fraudsters.
Meta proposes charging $13 a month for ad-free Instagram in Europe
Meta said it may offer a paid-subscription service to comply with European Union privacy rules restricting personalized ads.
Study: ChatGPT can make workers perform worse
A new study on OpenAi's ChatGPT may make you reconsider how you use artificial intelligence to carry out your daily work tasks. Madeline Berg, media editor at Insider, joins CBS News to discuss the study.
Sam Bankman-Fried's trial set to begin
Jury selection is set to begin Tuesday in the highly anticipated trial of Sam Bankman-Fried, who prosecutors allege defrauded investors in FTX, the cryptocurrency exchange he co-founded. Bankman-Fried has pleaded not guilty to the charges, which include wire and securities fraud as well as money laundering, and and, if convicted, could spend the rest of his life in prison. CBS News Senior Business and Tech Correspondent Jo Ling Kent reports on the once-revered wunderkind’s fall from grace.
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Arizona moves to end Saudi farming deal
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has moved to end a farming deal with a subsidiary of a major Saudi dairy company. Since 2015, Fondomonte has pumped huge amounts of groundwater from beneath the earth's surface to grow alfalfa in the rural Arizona desert. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has more.
3 scientists win Nobel for capturing a "blurry" glimpse of electrons
A trio of scientists won the Nobel Prize in physics for managing to do something that had always eluded humankind: Spotting electrons zipping around in an atom.
2 scientists share Nobel for enabling COVID-19 vaccines
American Drew Weissman, Hungarian Katalin Karikó win 2023 Nobel Prize in medicine for mRNA research behind "the unprecedented rate" of COVID-19 vaccine development.
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.
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Florida boy, 11, shoots 2 after Pop Warner football practice
The 11-year-old boy retrieved a gun from an unlocked box in his mother's car after Pop Warner practice and opened fire, police said.
Cuellar carjacking highlights crime in nation's capital
While violent crime is trending down nationwide, it's up 39% in Washington, D.C., compared with last year, and motor vehicle theft rose by 106%.
Neighbors react after Craig Ross, Jr. charged with kidnapping 9-year-old girl
Police are working to see if Ross, 46, is linked to any other alleged crimes.
Feds target international fentanyl supply chain with ties to China
Prosecutors unsealed eight separate indictments in Florida that targeted mostly chemical companies and executives based in China.
Woman who planned robbery of slain college student convicted of murder
Krystal Diane Pinkins helped plan the robbery that left 22-year-old Adam Simjee dead.
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NASA rover spots 6,000-foot-tall dust devil on Mars
The Perseverance rover was near Mars' Jezero Crater when it spotted the towering dust devil.
How to watch rare "ring of fire" solar eclipse this month
A rare "ring of fire" solar eclipse will move across the U.S. on Oct. 14. NASA shared a viewing map and timeline.
NASA's Psyche asteroid probe getting "lucky" fix before launch
NASA's new asteroid probe, Psyche, is on track for launching Oct. 12 after a weeklong delay for additional tests.
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.
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Becky Bliefnick texted about fear of her estranged husband
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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.”
Missing New York 9-year-old found alive
A 9-year-old girl who went missing in New York over the weekend has been found alive after a massive search. A suspect is in custody, police said. Jericka Duncan reports.
Arizona moves to end Saudi farming deal
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has moved to end a farming deal with a subsidiary of a major Saudi dairy company. Since 2015, Fondomonte has pumped huge amounts of groundwater from beneath the earth's surface to grow alfalfa in the rural Arizona desert. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has more.
”The success, it caused problems,” says “The Blind Side” author
Author of “The Blind Side,” Michael Lewis, says he was “a little shocked” to learn former NFL player Michael Oher was suspicious of the Tuohy family.
Senators to visit China amid growing tensions
A bipartisan delegation of U.S. senators will travel to China next week. The visit comes amid a time of persistent disagreement over policies concerning Taiwan, the South China Sea and what the U.S. calls genocide of the country's Uyghur population. Patrick Cronin, Asia-Pacific security chair at the Hudson Institute, joins CBS News to discuss what's at stake for the visit.