Who is Gary Johnson?
On MSNBC's "Morning Joe," Libertarian presidential nominee Gary Johnson flubbed a question about the epicenter of the refugee crisis in Syria, sparking a social media firestorm in the process
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Candidates on national security
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump fielded questions about national security in the televised Commander-in-Chief Forum last night. Washington Post political reporter Philip Bump joins CBSN to discuss the latest on the campaign trail.
Clinton in NC
Speaking at a campaign rally in Charlotte, North Carolina, Hillary Clinton spoke about her plans to make college more affordable and eliminate student debt. She also took a jab at Donald Trump, saying "everything is a game" to the GOP nominee. See her full remarks.
9/7: Evening News
Donald Trump blasted Hillary Clinton on foreign policy on Wednesday, blaming her for every problem in the Middle East; Elaine Harmon died last year at the age of 95; on Wednesday her ashes were interred at Arlington National Cemetery
Clinton responds to Trump
Hillary Clinton's campaign struck back at Donald Trump's foreign policy speech Wednesday, saying his attacks had a schoolyard quality. Clinton also received a rare an endorsement from the Dallas Morning News editorial board, which usually supports GOP candidates. Nancy Cordes has more.
Trumps defense plan
Donald Trump blasted Hillary Clinton on foreign policy on Wednesday, blaming her for every problem in the Middle East. He also spelled out his proposals for increased spending on the military. Major Garrett reports.
Trump's new attacks
Donald Trump's newest attacks compare Hillary Clinton's email scandal to Watergate. Recent polls show Trump closing the gap on Clinton, suggesting his new campaign strategy may be working. The Washington Post's Amber Phillips joins CBSN to discuss.
9/6: Evening News
For the first time since the Democratic National Convention, Donald Trump is leading a national poll; The touch-up job inside the U.S. Capitol dome is now complete
Electoral vote battle
National polls show the race is still tight. However, the election is not decided by the popular vote, but by the state-by-state battle for 270 electoral votes. CBS News elections director Anthony Salvanto breaks down the vote.
Clinton takes more questions
Hillary Clinton held a press gaggle on her new plane Tuesday for the second straight day. She brushed off renewed accusations from congressional Republicans, saying continued efforts to investigate her were a "fishing expedition." She also zinged Donald Trump on foreign policy in a campaign speech. Nancy Cordes reports.
Trump and Clinton polls
For the first time since the Democratic National Convention, Donald Trump is leading a national poll. But another new poll shows him down 6 points, and Hillary Clinton retains important polling and organizational advantages in battleground states. Major Garrett reports.
9/5: Evening News
The presidential race has just 64 days left and gets underway in earnest after Labor Day weekend; it has been said the only limits are the ones you set for yourself
Trump woos Ohio
The presidential race has just 64 days left and gets underway in earnest after Labor Day weekend. While campaigning in Ohio, Donald Trump took shots at Hillary Clinton and again addressed how he would win over minority voters. Major Garrett reports.
Clinton on campaign jet
After weeks without holding any press conferences, Hillary Clinton fielded questions from the press aboard her new campaign jet. She addressed the email controversy, questions about the Clinton Foundation and her rival, Donald Trump.
Clinton in Cleveland
Hillary Clinton had a frog in her throat while giving a speech in Cleveland Monday. With VP candidate Tim Kaine looking on, Clinton attacked Donald Trump on a number of different points. See her full remarks.
What's next for Clinton?
A new CBS News poll shows that 46 percent of voters across 13 battleground states say that Hillary Clinton's explanations on her emails are getting less believable. Despite this, Clinton still leads over Donald Trump in several key states. CBSN political contributors Leslie Sanchez and Jamelle Bouie join CBSN with more.
9/4: Evening News
Tropical Storm Hermine is regaining strength after striking Florida and may once again become a hurricane; a special four-day program allows 20 young cancer patients and their families to learn to ride and care for horses
Clinton leads Trump
Labor Day marks the beginning of the home stretch for the presidential campaigns. With nine weeks until the election, Hillary Clinton leads Donald Trump in key battleground states. Errol Barnett and CBS News Elections Director Anthony Salvanto have more.
Election poll breakdown
A CBS News battleground tracker poll show Hillary Clinton leading Donald Trump in crucial states Pennsylvania and North Carolina. CBS News elections director Anthony Salvanto joins CBSN to break down the latest polls.
Trump's challenges
Donald Trump is trying to reach out to minority voters, visiting a predominantly black church in Detroit where he said the reception was "fantastic." This comes after unveiling his immigration plan, and a surprise visit to Mexico. CBS News political director and "Face The Nation" moderator, John Dickerson, joins CBSN with more.
Clinton's email documents
The FBI has taken the unusual step of releasing more documents from its investigation into Hillary Clinton's private email server. The FBI has come under considerable criticism for not bringing charges in the case and says it is releasing these additional materials in the interest of transparency. Paula Reid has more.
Trump visits black church
Donald Trump continues to court black voters in an effort to broaden the appeal of his campaign, which so far has relied overwhelmingly on white support. Dean Reynolds has the latest.
9/1: Evening News
Hermine has been upgraded to a hurricane and is taking aim at Florida; MIT grad students Dennis Lally and Reed Hayes are pioneering the use of virtual reality with seniors
Clinton campaign update
Hillary Clinton was off the campaign trail Thursday, but that didn't stop her VP running mate Tim Kaine and current VP Joe Biden from attacking Donald Trump. Letting Trump dominate the news cycle may be the Clinton campaign's game plan leading up to the election. Nancy Cordes has more.
Trump Ohio rally
Donald Trump talked about his trip to Mexico and bashed Hillary Clinton for alleged corruption while speaking before supporters in Ohio Thursday. See his full remarks.
Tony Dokoupil: Don't just trust me. Make me earn it.
"You come first," declares the new anchor of the Evening News. "Not advertisers. Not politicians. Not corporate interests — including the new owners of CBS."
Trump says if Iran kills protesters, U.S. will "come to their rescue"
As U.S.-Iran tension soars, Trump warns violence against protesters could bring an American intervention: "We are locked and loaded and ready to go."
"Like a horror movie": Survivors, witnesses describe Swiss ski resort fire
As a deadly fire tore through the Le Constellation bar in the Swiss ski town of Crans-Montana, young people trapped inside tried desperately to escape.
Records reveal Minnesota's long history with day care fraud warnings
Audits completed in the past 10 years show that Minnesota has lacked the teeth to properly vet attendance records and go after possible fraudsters proactively.
Grim wait for families as work begins to ID victims of Swiss resort fire
Many of those killed and injured by a fire that tore through a bar in Switzerland's Crans-Montana ski resort were teenagers celebrating the new year.
Trump says he underwent CT scan, not MRI, during October examination
"In retrospect, it's too bad I took it because it gave them a little ammunition," President Trump told The Wall Street Journal.
U.S. reduces proposed tariffs on Italian pasta, Italy says
Steep U.S. import duties targeting 13 Italian pasta makers will be sharply reduced, Italy's foreign ministry said on Jan. 1.
Price hikes hit ACA health insurance plans as subsidies expire
Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight.
Woman killed in suspected mountain lion attack in Colorado
A woman was killed in what appears to be the first fatal mountain lion attack in Colorado in nearly 30 years.
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Venus Williams gets wild card for Australian Open at age 45
Venus Williams, 45, received a wild-card entry to the 2026 Australian Open at Melbourne Park 28 years after her first appearance.
Woman says tea laced with pills given to ex was a chemistry experiment
Esther Jane Stephen, a high school softball coach, was arrested in 2020 in the fatal shooting of her former fiancé Shea Briar in Jay County, Indiana. Prosecutors say Stephen, known as E.J., had attempted to kill him before with a drink laced with ibuprofen.
After Swiss Alps bar fire, a look at America's past nightclub and bar fires
A look at bar and nightclub fires in the United States with significant death tolls and similar risks that led to the tragedies.
U.S. says China military drills near Taiwan "increase tensions unnecessarily"
Chinese war games around Taiwan "unnecessarily" spiked tensions in the region, the U.S. State Department said, calling on Beijing to "cease its military pressure."
Trump says he underwent CT scan, not MRI, during October examination
"In retrospect, it's too bad I took it because it gave them a little ammunition," President Trump told The Wall Street Journal.
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U.S. reduces proposed tariffs on Italian pasta, Italy says
Steep U.S. import duties targeting 13 Italian pasta makers will be sharply reduced, Italy's foreign ministry said on Jan. 1.
Trump administration delays tariff increases on furniture, kitchen cabinets
The one-year delay comes as President Trump has rolled back some other import duties amid affordability concerns.
Price hikes hit ACA health insurance plans as subsidies expire
Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight.
What's open on New Year's Day 2026? See which stores are operating.
Banks, post offices and major stock exchanges will be closed in observance of the federal holiday, but some stores are open.
Federal appeals court blocks Hawaii's tourist tax on cruise ships
The levy, which would impose a new 11% tax on the gross fares paid by a cruise ship's passenger, was set to go into effect at the start of 2026.
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Records reveal Minnesota's long history with day care fraud warnings
Audits completed in the past 10 years show that Minnesota has lacked the teeth to properly vet attendance records and go after possible fraudsters proactively.
White House aiming to get final approval for Trump-backed ballroom by March
The Trump administration is aiming to move a planned 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom through the federal government's review process at a rapid clip, with final approvals as soon as early March.
4 takeaways from NYC Mayor Mamdani's inauguration speech
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani made bold promises for his administration in his first speech.
U.S. says China military drills near Taiwan "increase tensions unnecessarily"
Chinese war games around Taiwan "unnecessarily" spiked tensions in the region, the U.S. State Department said, calling on Beijing to "cease its military pressure."
Trump says he underwent CT scan, not MRI, during October examination
"In retrospect, it's too bad I took it because it gave them a little ammunition," President Trump told The Wall Street Journal.
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Price hikes hit ACA health insurance plans as subsidies expire
Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight.
Some states ban junk food from SNAP benefits
In 2026, several states are set to prohibit individuals from purchasing certain junk food items using their federal benefits. Meg Oliver has the details.
Flu cases spiking this holiday season, CDC data shows
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 32 jurisdictions are showing "high" or "very high" levels of flu.
New California tortilla law aims to decrease birth defects in Latino babies
Mom-and-pop shops will be exempt from this change, but big manufacturers in California will need to start adding folic acid to tortillas beginning January 1.
Advances in treatment for Alzheimer's disease
The number of Americans with Alzheimer's disease is expected to double from 7 million in 2020 to 14 million by 2060, according to the CDC. However, advances in treatment options are giving more people hope in slowing the decline. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks it down.
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"Like a horror movie": Survivors, witnesses describe Swiss ski resort fire
As a deadly fire tore through the Le Constellation bar in the Swiss ski town of Crans-Montana, young people trapped inside tried desperately to escape.
Venus Williams gets wild card for Australian Open at age 45
Venus Williams, 45, received a wild-card entry to the 2026 Australian Open at Melbourne Park 28 years after her first appearance.
Grim wait for families as work begins to ID victims of Swiss resort fire
Many of those killed and injured by a fire that tore through a bar in Switzerland's Crans-Montana ski resort were teenagers celebrating the new year.
Trump says if Iran kills protesters, U.S. will "come to their rescue"
As U.S.-Iran tension soars, Trump warns violence against protesters could bring an American intervention: "We are locked and loaded and ready to go."
U.S. says China military drills near Taiwan "increase tensions unnecessarily"
Chinese war games around Taiwan "unnecessarily" spiked tensions in the region, the U.S. State Department said, calling on Beijing to "cease its military pressure."
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Rosé talks rise in music industry and doubts
K-pop star Rosé is up for three Grammy nominations, including Record and Song of the Year. She spoke with "CBS Mornings" about her rise to fame and the doubts she still has at times.
France defends granting George Clooney and his family French citizenship
George Clooney and his wife, Amal Clooney, were granted French citizenship because "they contribute, through their distinguished actions, to France's international influence and cultural outreach," the French government said.
Notable works entering the public domain in 2026
Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
Noah Wyle on authenticity of "The Pitt"
The hit series "The Pitt" has earned praise for its realistic look at the pressures facing health care workers. Chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook spoke to the star of the show, Noah Wyle, for "CBS Sunday Morning." Wyle talked about how the cast prepared for their roles beyond learning their lines before shooting the series even began.
Here's who's performing on New Year's Eve to ring in 2026
Here's what to know about the lineup of performances scheduled for New Year's Eve, as crowds gather in Times Square to ring in 2026.
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Economic oasis emerges in the Arizona desert
Arizona is fast becoming a major hub for computer chip production thanks to what's being called the largest foreign direct investment in U.S. history. Kris Van Cleave takes us to a sprawling campus in Phoenix that is providing thousands of jobs while reducing America's reliance on overseas products.
OpenAI hiring for head safety executive to mitigate AI risks
The company's investment in safety prevention comes amid growing concerns over the potential harm of artificial intelligence.
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.
Instacart ending AI price tests for retailers
Instacart says its ending its controversial system of using AI price tests for retailers. Earlier this month, an investigation by Consumer Reports and progressive think tank Groundwork Collaborative found that Instacart's algorithmic pricing charged various prices for the same item from the same store. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Tech companies push for data centers
Massive tech companies wanting to build more data centers in the U.S. are lobbying for support among Americans, according to a recent report by POLITICO. Gabby Miller joins CBS News with more on her reporting.
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2025 was so hot it pushed Earth past critical climate change mark
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Dinosaur tracks showing "herds moving in synchrony" found in Italy
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
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Woman says tea laced with pills given to ex was a chemistry experiment
Esther Jane Stephen, a high school softball coach, was arrested in 2020 in the fatal shooting of her former fiancé Shea Briar in Jay County, Indiana. Prosecutors say Stephen, known as E.J., had attempted to kill him before with a drink laced with ibuprofen.
Fallout grows over freezing of child care funds
After the Trump administration paused federal assistance to child care centers in Minnesota, parents are now wondering if their kids' day care is in jeopardy, as the government investigates fraud claims. Jonah Kaplan has been following this developing story.
Epstein survivors decry delay in releasing files
There may be millions of documents the Justice Department still needs to release from the case against convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. By law, those files were required to be made public nearly two weeks ago. Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
Day care in Minneapolis vandalized after viral video purporting fraud
A Minneapolis day care says that vandals damaged the facility early this week, after a YouTube video purporting to expose fraud among day cares in the Twin Cities metro area went viral.
New Orleans marks 1 year since terror attack
New Orleans is marking one year since 14 people were killed and dozens more were injured in a terror attack on the city's iconic Bourbon Street. Kati Weis spoke to the family of one of the victims about how they're remembering their loved one.
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NASA's search for next lunar rover
NASA astronauts took their first drive on the moon 54 years ago. Now, three companies are competing for a NASA contract to build a new lunar rover for use starting with the Artemis 5 mission in 2030. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Artemis 2 astronauts rehearse countdown for upcoming moon launch
NASA is gearing up to send four Artemis astronauts on looping test flight around the moon in 2026.
Woman is first wheelchair user launched into space
A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
Blue Origin safely launches wheelchair user to space and back
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
Jared Isaacman, billionaire who's flown with SpaceX, confirmed to lead NASA
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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Rosé talks rise in music industry and doubts
K-pop star Rosé is up for three Grammy nominations, including Record and Song of the Year. She spoke with "CBS Mornings" about her rise to fame and the doubts she still has at times.
Man describes deadly Swiss Alps bar fire
Around 40 people were killed in a fire that happened at a bar at a popular ski resort in the Swiss Alps during New Year's celebrations. More than 100 were injured. Ramy Inocencio reports.
2026 kicks off with busy holiday travel
The first Friday of 2026 is expected to be one of the busiest holiday travel days with more than 47,000 U.S. flights scheduled to take off. More than 122 million Americans traveled over the past two weeks during the holiday season, according to AAA.
Softball coach, ex-player arrested for murder
Prosecutors allege an Indiana high school softball coach enlisted a former player in a plot to murder her ex-fiancé in January 2020. Anne-Marie Green reports for "48 Hours."
Millions facing health care cost increases
Enhanced tax credits that have helped reduce the cost of health insurance for the vast majority of Affordable Care Act enrollees expired overnight as 2026 arrived, cementing higher health costs for millions of Americans at the start of the new year. Nicole Sganga reports.