Virginia Democrats pick nominees for key off-year election
The gubernatorial candidates are already set for the highly anticipated, off-year election.
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In governor's race, Democrat Abigail Spanberger makes appeal based on her bio
Former Rep. Abigail Spanberger is attempting to win the Virginia governor's office after her party lost the race in 2021.
"No Kings" protests draw crowds in cities across U.S.
Cities large and small across the U.S. saw crowds gather Saturday for planned "No Kings" protests against President Trump.
Gun rights supporters rally in Virginia
The threat of violence from white supremacist groups meant a heavy police presence in Richmond, Virginia, as thousands of gun rights supporters rallied on the Capitol grounds. Jeff Pegues reports.
Thousands flock to gun rights rally
People are on edge in Richmond, Virginia, on Sunday night as thousands of Second Amendment advocates — plus militia members and neo-Nazis — descend on the state capitol for a gun rights rally. Police are locking down the site of Monday's demonstration and firearms have been banned as officials say there's credible intelligence of possible violence. Jeff Pegues reports.
More arrests of white supremacist group members
More members of a violent white supremacist group were arrested in Georgia on Friday, fueling concerns that a rally to be held Monday at the State Capitol in Richmond, Va., attracting pro-gun activists, may turn violent. Correspondent Jeff Pegues reports from Richmond.
FBI cracks down on white supremacist groups
The FBI crackdown continues on white supremacist groups ahead of a pro-gun rally in Virginia. Three more suspected members of a nationwide neo-Nazi group were arrested in Georgia. Jeff Pegues reports.
FBI arrests suspected white supremacists
Three suspected white supremacists, who are alleged members of a violent extremist group, have been arrested on firearms charges. They were planning to be at an upcoming gun rally in Virginia. Jeff Pegues reports.
Virginia approves Equal Rights Amendment
Virginia became the 38th state to vote in favor of the Equal Rights Amendment, meeting the threshold necessary to make it part of the U.S. Constitution. However, the ERA could still face significant legal and legislative challenges. Julie Suk, a professor at the City University of New York, joined "Red & Blue" to explain what comes next.
Virginia approves Equal Rights Amendment
Virginia has become the 38th state to approve the Equal Rights Amendment, which would officially prohibit discrimination based on sex. The measure was approved by Congress back in 1972, but in the 1980s, momentum stalled after just 35 states passed it, three short of the three-fourths majority needed for ratification. Jan Crawford reports on what supporters are hoping from this most recent vote.
Soldiers killed in Afghanistan ID'd
The army has released the names of two soldiers killed by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan over the weekend. They are Staff Sergeant Ian Mclaughlin of Newport News, Virginia, and Private First Class Miguel Villalon of Joliet, Illinois. Both were on their first combat deployment when they were hit by an IED in Kandahar Province. The Taliban has claimed responsibility for the attack.
Bloomberg campaign eyeing Super Tuesday
The Iowa caucuses are less than a month away, but not every campaign is focusing on the state. Michael Tubbs, co-chair of the Bloomberg campaign, joins "Red and Blue" to discuss the former mayor's strategy.
Three Meals: Virginia voters on 2020
Our series Three Meals reveals what is on voters’ minds across the country. In our latest report, we went to Hampton, Fredericksburg and Alexandria in Virginia for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The state, once red, has recently trended blue. CBS News contributor Steve Inskeep of NPR's “Morning Edition” and “Up First” drove through Virginia to talk with voters.
Death toll rises after volcano erupts
Days after a volcano erupted on New Zealand's White Island, termors are preventing the recovery of the bodies of the victims still there. The death toll rose to eight, after two people who had been hospitalized died. Ramy Inocencio reports.
Kehinde Wiley responds to Confederate statues
Many people across the South are fighting to take down statues of Confederate heroes. But a new monument in Richmond, Virginia, the formal capital of the Confederacy, sends a very different message. Anthony Mason spoke to the artist, Kehinde Wiley, who says he wants to create a new narrative.
Bloomberg kicks off presidential campaign
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg kicked off his presidential campaign in Virginia, and was immediately attacked by his rivals. He's already spending millions on a new ad campaign. Ed O'Keefe reports.
How Bloomberg could impact 2020 race
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg made his first campaign appearance of the 2020 presidential race in Virginia on Monday, and he is already facing attacks from his Democratic rivals. Scott Detrow, a political correspondent for NPR, and Dan Balz, chief correspondent for the Washington Post, spoke to CBSN's "Red & Blue" about where the billionaire fits into the race.
11/14/19: CBSN Evening News
2 dead, several injured in Calif. school shooting; WWII's only U.S. black female Army battalion.
11/14: CBS Evening News
At least 2 dead in shooting at California high school; All-black Women's Army Corps unit still fighting for recognition
Manhunt intensifies for Marine deserter
Police in Roanoke, Virginia, are searching for a Marine deserter accused of murder. The manhunt prompted schools and some businesses to close. Chip Reid reports.
Democrats win key elections
The results of Tuesday's election could signal trouble for Republicans. Democrats won key elections in Virginia. As Ed O'Keefe reports, Republicans are especially concerned about the suburbs in Pennsylvania, a battleground state.
What do election results mean for 2020?
As Democrats celebrate election victories in Kentucky and Virginia, what do these outcomes mean for the 2020 election? Democratic strategist Joel Payne and Republican strategist Joseph Pinion joined CBSN with more.
Democrats celebrate election victories
Democrats are claiming election victories in Kentucky and Virginia. Larry Sabato, director of University of Virginia's Center for Politics, joins CBSN with more on the results from the two states.
FTN focus group
Face the Nation traveled to Richmond to talk politics with a group of Virginians one month into the new administration. We asked, how do voices outside Washington feel about President Trump?
FTN Web Extra: Bernie Sanders warns GOP healthcare plan will "devastate rural America"
In this "Face the Nation" Web Extra, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, warns of the effects the Republican healthcare plan could have on rural states like West Virginia
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Zelenskyy alleges Russia is abducting Ukrainian kids, training them to fight
This is the first time Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made this accusation, which may constitute a war crime.
Children "held like criminals" inside ICE detention center
More than 6,300 children under 18 – almost all with no criminal record – have been detained by federal immigration authorities during President Trump's second term, with nearly half held at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center in Texas.
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Trump recently edited possible U.S.-Iran agreement, source says
President Trump's changes included somewhat significant changes, according to a source with knowledge of the negotiations.
4th U.S. strike this week on alleged drug boat kills 3 people
More than 200 people have been killed in the monthslong campaign against alleged drug boats traversing the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific.
1 of 2 possible Ebola patients in Brazil tests negative amid Congo outbreak
The WHO said these five cases exemplify that recovery from the illness is possible, even without approved treatments or vaccines.
Colombian presidential election headed for runoff
Far-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella and far-left Ivan Cepeda are advancing to a runoff in Colombia's Presidential Election.
Rain threatens search for 2 gold miners still missing in Laos cave
A Laos rescue organization said that the water level inside the cave had receded enough for the four miners to leave with divers.
New drug nearly doubles survival rates in some pancreatic cancer patients, study says
New research shows a medication called daraxonrasib is helping people with advanced pancreatic cancer live longer.
Platner's wife told campaign about sexually explicit texts he sent other women
The wife of Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner told his campaign in 2025 about sexual messages he had sent to other women.
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Zelenskyy says "more pressure" is needed to get Putin to negotiate peace deal
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that he hopes "we are on the way" to a U.S. drone deal
Suspect accused of killing 3 elderly men in Hawaii charged with murder
The suspect accused of killing three elderly men in a rural part of Hawaii's Big Island has been charged with murder, among a number of other offenses, police said Sunday.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 31, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and former Vice President Mike Pence join Margaret Brennan.
Pence on Trump's weaponization fund: "My hope is the administration will drop it"
Former Vice President Mike Pence said on Sunday that he hopes the administration will drop its new "anti-weaponization fund" that has sparked pushback on Capitol Hill among Republicans.
4th U.S. strike this week on alleged drug boat kills 3 people
More than 200 people have been killed in the monthslong campaign against alleged drug boats traversing the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific.
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5 economic signals suggest U.S. consumers are feeling the strain
Consumers have kept the economy chugging along despite financial pressures. But some signs suggest they could be losing steam, experts say.
Why have tomato prices surged nearly 40% in a year?
Experts point to several factors, from tariffs to weather, behind the rapid price increase in the humble tomato.
Southwest revises its overweight passenger rules. Here's what's changing.
Southwest is walking back some recent changes in its policies for passengers who require a second seat.
Data center frenzy is spurring a jobs boomlet for blue-collar workers
The rush to build thousands of U.S. data centers is driving demand for some workers, though economists project fewer permanent jobs.
Treasury Dept. is weighing a $250 bill with Trump's image
The department said it is preparing for the banknote in response to legislation proposed last year.
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Zelenskyy says "more pressure" is needed to get Putin to negotiate peace deal
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that he hopes "we are on the way" to a U.S. drone deal
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 31, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and former Vice President Mike Pence join Margaret Brennan.
Pence on Trump's weaponization fund: "My hope is the administration will drop it"
Former Vice President Mike Pence said on Sunday that he hopes the administration will drop its new "anti-weaponization fund" that has sparked pushback on Capitol Hill among Republicans.
4th U.S. strike this week on alleged drug boat kills 3 people
More than 200 people have been killed in the monthslong campaign against alleged drug boats traversing the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific.
Exclusive
Zelenskyy alleges Russia is abducting Ukrainian kids, training them to fight
This is the first time Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made this accusation, which may constitute a war crime.
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New drug nearly doubles survival rates in some pancreatic cancer patients, study says
New research shows a medication called daraxonrasib is helping people with advanced pancreatic cancer live longer.
Woman diagnosed with cancer after minor symptoms: "Couldn't believe it"
Candace Tucker thought her symptoms were benign. A colonoscopy led to an alarming diagnosis.
Trump directs CDC to align with assessment calling for fewer childhood vaccines
Earlier this year, the CDC announced updated recommendations that would reduce the number of recommended immunizations for children from 17 to 11.
Kenyan court blocks opening of U.S. Ebola quarantine center on air base
U.S. government plans to open a quarantine center for Americans exposed to Ebola on an air base in Kenya have been temporarily halted by a court order.
Ebola, hantavirus outbreaks raise questions about Trump's health agency cuts
Infectious disease specialists say the viruses are unlikely to become pandemics, but some are still raising concerns about the federal health response.
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Diver details "heartwarming" moments after miners emerged from Laos cave
Lead rescue diver Mikko Paasi said it took him a moment to realize the four trapped miners had "self-rescued."
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Zelenskyy alleges Russia is abducting Ukrainian kids, training them to fight
This is the first time Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made this accusation, which may constitute a war crime.
Transcript: Former Vice President Mike Pence on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 31, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with former Vice President Mike Pence that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 31, 2026.
Transcript: Sen. Chris Murphy on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 31, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Chris Murphy, Democrat of Connecticut, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 31, 2026.
Checking out The Human Library
At a very special library in Copenhagen, Denmark, the "books" being checked out are actual human beings, who offer 30-minute conversations on a wealth of subjects – allowing "readers" a better understanding of humanity.
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Rare photos of Beatles' final ticketed concert
No one knew it at the time, but the Beatles performed their final ticketed concert 60 years ago in San Francisco. Anne Makovec shows us a new collection of rare photos from that historic night.
5/31: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: Marilyn Monroe at 100; former first lady Jill Biden; children detained at the ICE facility in Dilley, Texas; living "books" at The Human Library; pickleball superstar Anna Leigh Waters; and the Undercroft beneath the Lincoln Memorial opens to the public.
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including legendary jazz saxophonist Sonny Rollins.
Marilyn Monroe at 100
She was, and remains, one of cinema's most brilliant stars. Norma Jeane Baker, known to the world as Marilyn Monroe, died in 1962 at age 36, but she left a legacy of classic films, fashion, and a carefully-crafted celebrity image.
Marilyn Monroe at 100
She was, and remains, one of cinema's most brilliant stars. Norma Jeane Baker, known to the world as Marilyn Monroe, died in 1962 at age 36, but she left a legacy of classic films, fashion, and a carefully-crafted celebrity image. To mark the centenary of her birth, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures is launching an exhibition, "Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood Icon." Correspondent Tracy Smith talks with those studying the sex symbol's life and career, and those who are preserving her film persona.
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Why did Trump postpone signing an order on AI?
Last week, President Trump was expected to sign an executive order on artificial intelligence, but abruptly postponed the event. Politico White House reporter Diana Nerozzi joins to examine what happened.
Is AI a helpful tool for finding love?
Dating apps are matching up with artificial intelligence as romance-seekers demand new ways to find love. Venture capitalist Matt Shumer joins "CBS Mornings" with more details.
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.
Examining the public sentiment on AI
Pope Leo has released the first encyclical of his papacy, focusing on humanity and, in part, warning of the risks posed by the growing use of artificial intelligence. The message comes amid growing dissent among young people over AI. Nicholas Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic, joins to discuss.
Google worker arrested over Polymarket bets
A Google employee has been arrested for allegedly using insider information to make $1 million on Polymarket. Dustin Gouker, publisher of the Event Horizon newsletter on prediction markets, joins CBS News to discuss.
Science
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New species of blue octopus discovered 5,900 feet underwater
The new species, named Microeledone galapagensis, has a blue hue, which is believed to be the rarest color in nature.
What we know about new UFO file release
The Pentagon has released another batch of never-before-seen files on reported UFO sightings. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
Atlantic hurricane season is coming up. Here's what NOAA predicts.
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is quickly approaching, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is releasing its forecast for what to expect.
2 humpback whales swam record-breaking distance, photos reveal
The pictures represent the longest-distance ever seen between two pictures of the same humpback whale, researchers said.
Live chicks hatched from artificial eggshell, biotech company says
Independent scientists say the technology, while impressive, lacks some components to be truly considered an artificial egg.
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Suspect accused of killing 3 elderly men in Hawaii charged with murder
The suspect accused of killing three elderly men in a rural part of Hawaii's Big Island has been charged with murder, among a number of other offenses, police said Sunday.
Deputy Spivey on Trial
A TV bailiff accused of murdering his wife is determined to prove his innocence. "48 Hours" correspondent Natalie Morales reports.
TV bailiff accused in wife's shooting death: "I didn't pull the trigger"
Renard Spivey says he was trying to protect himself when he says his wife Patricia confronted him at gunpoint in their Houston home.
California voters' top concern includes crime
In California, voters across the state head to the polls next week to choose new leaders. In Los Angeles, the race for mayor is hotly contested, and so is the issue of crime. Adam Yamaguchi is there with more.
Pam Bondi testifying on Epstein
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi was heckled by Epstein abuse survivors before she entered a closed-door interview to testify for House Oversight Committee members about the Justice Department's Epstein probe. CBS News' Jake Rosen reports.
Space
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NASA taps 2 companies to develop buggies for its moon base program
The FLEX Rover will be equipped to carry two astronauts and traverse hundreds of miles of lunar terrain.
Blue Origin assesses impact of New Glenn explosion
Blue Origin assess the impact of Thursday's New Glenn explosion, prompting concern about NASA moon program delays.
Blue micromoon makes rare appearance this weekend
A rare blue micromoon will appear in night skies this weekend. Here's what to expect.
NASA's moon base plans include landers, buggies and drones for 2028 mission
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin, Astrolab, Lunar Outpost and Firefly Aerospace are awarded with hundreds of millions of dollars in NASA contracts for the first phase of its moon base plans.
China launches spacecraft with astronaut set to remain in space for a year
China has launched the Shenzhou 23 spacecraft with three astronauts heading to its space station.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
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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5/31/2026: Germany Rearms; Freezing the Biological Clock
First, why Germany is rearming, modernizing its military. And, a look at how egg freezing offers options for women, despite the cost and concerns.
5/31: CBS Weekend News
Trump slams artists who pulled out of "Freedom 250" events in social media posts; Israel expands offensive in Lebanon as U.S. and Iran continue talks.
Rare photos of Beatles' final ticketed concert
No one knew it at the time, but the Beatles performed their final ticketed concert 60 years ago in San Francisco. Anne Makovec shows us a new collection of rare photos from that historic night.
Residents near Hollywood sign on tourism issues
Residents say the growing number of tourists near the Hollywood sign is creating a chaotic and dangerous situation. Jeff Nguyen reports.
High prices keeping Americans from buying new cars
For decades, buying a new car was a milestone. Now, for a lot of Americans, it's starting to look more like a luxury. Carter Evans reports.