After losing a key primary in Indiana, Cruz exits race
After losing a key primary in Indiana, Sen. Ted Cruz ended his bid for the White House Tuesday night.
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CBS News' Bob Schieffer has covered 13 presidential elections
CBS News' Bob Schieffer has covered 13 presidential elections -- but none quite like this one. He shares his thoughts on the often surprising and unpredictable nature of the 2016 presidential campaigns.
Republican presidential candidates Ted Cruz and Donald Trump continue to sling insults as Indiana voters headed to the polls
Republican presidential candidates Ted Cruz and Donald Trump continue to sling insults as Indiana voters headed to the polls. Their attacks have overshadowed the Indiana primary, which could be Cruz's final chance to shut down Trump's path to the nomination. Major Garrett reports.
While introducing Ted Cruz at an Indiana rally this weekend,
While introducing Ted Cruz at an Indiana rally this weekend, Carly Fiorina briefly slipped out of sight. And the stumble was not lost on Donald Trump.
With Indiana primary voting underway, Donald Trump fires attacks against Ted Cruz, while Cruz hopes to slow Trump's momentum
With Indiana primary voting underway, Donald Trump fires attacks against Ted Cruz, while Cruz hopes to slow Trump's momentum. CBS News senior political editor Steve Chaggaris and CBSN political contributor Leslie Sanchez join CBSN to discuss.
With Gov. Mike Pence endorsing Cruz and coaching legend Bobby Knight backing Trump, Indiana voters are now faced with a jump ball, begging the question: Hoosier pick, Indiana?
With Gov. Mike Pence endorsing Cruz and coaching legend Bobby Knight backing Trump, Indiana voters are now faced with a jump ball, begging the question: Hoosier pick, Indiana?
Donald Trump has raised allegations about Ted Cruz's father, referencing an unconfirmed report connecting him to the man who shot President John F. Kennedy in 1963
Donald Trump has raised allegations about Ted Cruz's father, referencing an unconfirmed report connecting him to the man who shot President John F. Kennedy in 1963. Hear Ted Cruz respond to reporters, calling Trump a "pathological liar."
Texas Sentator Ted Cruz is 15 points behind Republican front-runner Donald Trump, according to polls conducted in Indiana ahead of today's primary
Texas Sentator Ted Cruz is 15 points behind Republican front-runner Donald Trump, according to polls conducted in Indiana ahead of today's primary. CBS' Major Garrett breaks down why the Indiana primary is a turning point for the Republican race.
Democrat presidential candidate Bernie Sanders is predicting a contested convention and vows to stay in the race
Democrat presidential candidate Bernie Sanders is predicting a contested convention and vows to stay in the race. CBS News congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN with more on how the Vermont senator plans to fight for every delegate.
Republican candidate Ted Cruz is fighting for the political spotlight in Indiana as video of a confrontation between him and a Trump supporter surfaces
Republican candidate Ted Cruz is fighting for the political spotlight in Indiana as video of a confrontation between him and a Trump supporter surfaces. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett joins CBSN with more ahead of another crucial primary.
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Hillary Clinton is laying out a clear example of how she might use her husband, former president Bill Clinton, if she is elected president
Hillary Clinton is laying out a clear example of how she might use her husband, former president Bill Clinton, if she is elected president. Meanwhile, Bernie Sanders is publicly urging superdelegates to reconsider their support for Clinton. Nancy Cordes has more.
Fifty-seven Republican delegates are up for grabs Tuesday in Indiana. Senior Trump advisers expect him to win the majority of Indiana's delegates
Fifty-seven Republican delegates are up for grabs Tuesday in Indiana. Senior Trump advisers expect him to win the majority of Indiana's delegates. A win for Trump could all but seal his nomination. Major Garrett reports.
While campaigning in Indiana one day ahead of the primary, Republican candidate Ted Cruz was confronted by Donald Trump supporters telling him to drop out of the race
While campaigning in Indiana one day ahead of the primary, Republican candidate Ted Cruz was confronted by Donald Trump supporters telling him to drop out of the race. CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers has more on the heated exchange.
Bernie Sanders says the Democrats are headed for a contested convention because rival Hillary Clinton won't be able to pick up enough pledged delegates, meaning the contest will boil down to the will of the superdelegates
Bernie Sanders says the Democrats are headed for a contested convention because rival Hillary Clinton won't be able to pick up enough pledged delegates, meaning the contest will boil down to the will of the superdelegates. Politico senior Washington correspondent Anna Palmer joins CBSN with more ahead of the latest primary contest in Indiana.
One day ahead of the Indiana primary, Ted Cruz is making his case to voters
One day ahead of the Indiana primary, Ted Cruz is making his case to voters. Does he have a chance against GOP frontrunner Donald Trump? Politico senior Washington correspondent Anna Palmer joins CBSN with more details on the Republican rivalry.
Ted Cruz hopes to sway enough delegates from Donald Trump to force a contested convention in July
Ted Cruz hopes to sway enough delegates from Donald Trump to force a contested convention in July. RealClearPolitics' Rebecca Berg explains if Cruz's plan is possible.
Indiana is not what Ted Cruz anticipated one day before the state's primary
Donald Trump's strong lead in the polls in Indiana is not what Ted Cruz anticipated one day before the state's primary. Trump says that the Republican nomination is virtually his if he wins Indiana. CBS' Major Garrett has the latest on the race.
The latest poll in Indiana shows Trump leading Cruz by 15 points
Presidential candidate Ted Cruz is counting on Tuesday's Indiana primary to keep rival Donald Trump from the Republican nomination. But the latest poll there shows Trump leading Cruz by 15 points and John Kasich far behind in third. Major Garrett reports.
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Donald Trump was campaigning in Indiana on Sunday, where a double digit win would put him on track to secure the majority of delegates needed to win the nomination; the Gila River Indian community is considered by the National Institutes of Health to be one of the most obese communities in America
No one was safe from a good roasting at the hands of the president during Saturday night's White House Correspondents' Dinner
No one was safe from a good roasting at the hands of the president during Saturday night's White House Correspondents' Dinner. Among the highlights were jokes at the expense of both the Democrat and Republican presidential candidates. Jamie Yuccas has more.
Donald Trump was campaigning in Indiana on Sunday, where a double digit win would put him on track to secure the majority of delegates needed to win the nomination
Donald Trump was campaigning in Indiana on Sunday, where a double digit win would put him on track to secure the majority of delegates needed to win the nomination. While the delegate math works against Democrat Bernie Sanders, he called on super delegates to flip their support and vowed to stay through the convention. Julianna Goldman has more.
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on what will
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on what will the presidential campaign landscape look like after Indiana's primary on Tuesday.
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Ahead of Tuesday's primaries in Indiana, Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders joined thousands of protesting workers outside a Carrier factory in the state's capital
Ahead of Tuesday's primaries in Indiana, Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders joined thousands of protesting workers outside a Carrier factory in the state's capital. The air conditioner and furnace maker is moving thousands of jobs to Mexico. Mark Strassmann has more.
How the Iran war united, and then divided Trump and Netanyahu
Trump has appeared during the Iran war to lose patience with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who may now find himself "stuck."
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Israel and Hezbollah have reached a Lebanon ceasefire agreement after their fighting delayed progression of the U.S.-Iran deal, a diplomat tells CBS News.
James Burrows, co-creator of "Cheers" and prolific director, dies at 85
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
2 trains collide in England, causing "a number of" injuries, U.K. official says
One passenger told BBC News, "I felt like I'd been in a bomb explosion" after two trains collided north of London Friday.
Questions swirl after 1-year-old boy fatally shot by police in Mississippi
A police shooting in Senatobia, Mississippi, that left a 1-year-old child dead has ignited simmering tensions between police and Black residents in the small town.
Italy nixes envoy's visit as leader Meloni "stunned" by Trump's remarks
Italian outlet says after a meeting at the G7 summit, Trump said Meloni had "begged me to take a picture with her," and he "felt sorry for her."
DOJ rebuffs judge's demand to state "anti-weaponization" fund is dead
A senior Justice Department official called a judge's demand for a declaration on the status of the "anti-weaponization" fund "unnecessary."
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James Burrows, co-creator of "Cheers" and prolific director, dies at 85
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Military unveils new $400 million Air Force One plane gifted by Qatar
The Air Force unveiled the Boeing 747-8 that will serve as the new Air Force One, providing the first look at the $400 million luxury plane.
DOJ rebuffs judge's demand to state "anti-weaponization" fund is dead
A senior Justice Department official called a judge's demand for a declaration on the status of the "anti-weaponization" fund "unnecessary."
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The Air Force unveiled the Boeing 747-8 that will serve as the new Air Force One, providing the first look at the $400 million luxury plane.
DOJ rebuffs judge's demand to state "anti-weaponization" fund is dead
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Italy nixes envoy's visit as leader Meloni "stunned" by Trump's remarks
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Air Force unit faces flu outbreak weeks after vaccine mandate dropped
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Busy Philipps on her late ADHD diagnosis
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Drummer rediscovers his rhythm after setback
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Arrests of immigrant parents create mental health crisis for children
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2 trains collide in England, causing "a number of" injuries, U.K. official says
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U.K. actress accused of trying to smuggle $208M of meth into Australia
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Tay Keith, Grammy-nominated producer, found dead in Nashville at 29
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