Men who used robocalls to suppress Black votes ordered to register new voters
Right-wing operatives Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman attempted to dissuade voters in predominantly Black neighborhoods from casting mail-in ballots.
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Biden says democracy itself is on the ballot
President Biden warned that America's democratic traditions are in peril, less than a week before the midterm elections. He said democracy itself is under threat from election deniers, fueling a rise in political violence and voter intimidation. Thanksgiving will cost consumers about 13.5% more compared to last year thanks to inflation, a market research firm says. And in Game 4 of the World Series, the Houston Astros threw a combined no-hitter against the Philadelphia Phillies, winning 5-0 to tie the series at two games apiece.
Biden says "democracy is on the ballot" in midterms speech
The midterms are less than a week away, and a slew of 2020 election deniers are running for office.
GOP appears to gain midterm momentum
The latest CBS News Battleground Tracker polling shows Republicans are estimated to gain an even bigger majority in the House than what was anticipated only weeks ago. But Democrats are hoping former President Barack Obama's midterm campaign tour may give them a last-minute boost. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett discussed.
NYPD: Threat of extremist violence at polls
The New York Police Department has issued a warning for poll workers, politicians and voters about an uptick in extremist rhetoric ahead of the election. Officials are investigating alleged voter intimidation tactics in several states. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga joins anchors Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Greene with more on these threats.
Arizona voter intimidation reported
The sheriff of Maricopa County, Arizona, is responding and stepping up security after allegations of voter intimidation. CBS News reporter Musadiq Bidar has details on the situation.
Early voting turnout breaking records two weeks before Election Day
More than 7.5 million people have already cast their ballots, but there are disturbing reports of alleged voter intimidation by election fraud conspiracists.
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Sen. John Fetterman on depression, recovery, and "making up any lost time"
The Pennsylvania Senator talks about his "downward spiral" that led to a diagnosis of major depression, how his health scare affected his family, and his reasons for feeling hopeful for the future.
Pope Francis presides over Palm Sunday mass after hospital discharge
The 86-year-old pontiff received antibiotics administered intravenously during his three-day hospital stay.
San Diego State hits buzzer-beater to reach title game, will face UConn
San Diego State erased a 14-point second-half deficit to reach its first-ever national championship game.
Trump faces felony charge, source says
The charges stem from alleged hush money paid to adult film star Stormy Daniels.
At least 26 dead, dozens more injured as tornadoes hit across the U.S.
The monster storm spawned deadly tornadoes that shredded homes and shopping centers in Arkansas, and collapsed a theater roof during a heavy metal concert in Illinois.
Alex Murdaugh moved to protective custody unit of South Carolina prison
The disgraced former South Carolina attorney was sentenced to life in prison for the double murder of his wife and son.
Why Wisconsin's Supreme Court race has broken campaign spending records
The race is attracting national attention and has implications for the 2024 election, abortion access and voting laws.
What it would mean if U.S. designated Mexican drug cartels as terror organizations
What to know about the use of the Foreign Terrorist Organization designation and how it would be used against cartels.
Drug trafficking blamed as homicides soar in Costa Rica
Costa Rica had become an "enormous warehouse" of drugs and an operations center for exports to Europe, authorities said.
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Sen. John Fetterman on depression, recovery, and "making up any lost time"
The Pennsylvania Senator talks about his "downward spiral" that led to a diagnosis of major depression, how his health scare affected his family, and his reasons for feeling hopeful for the future.
One killed, 3 injured in parking lot shooting outside L.A. Trader Joe's
One of the suspects was captured following a police pursuit.
One killed after tornado strikes Delaware; severe weather slams Northeast
The Northeast was hit by the same massive storm system which had already produced several deadly tornadoes in the Midwest and South on Friday.
San Diego State hits buzzer-beater to reach title game, will face UConn
San Diego State erased a 14-point second-half deficit to reach its first-ever national championship game.
Alex Murdaugh moved to protective custody unit of South Carolina prison
The disgraced former South Carolina attorney was sentenced to life in prison for the double murder of his wife and son.
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What does Donald Trump's indictment mean for his businesses?
Criminal charges filed against the former president could further tarnish the Trump Organization's reputation, experts say.
Meghan Markle wins defamation lawsuit filed by her half-sister
The lawsuit said the royal made "false and malicious statements" in her 2021 Oprah Winfrey interview and elsewhere.
Minor league baseball players get first MLB contract
Minimum salaries will rise by tens of thousands of dollars under a collective bargaining agreement players approved.
Laundress fabric conditioners recalled over carcinogen risk
Safety regulators say the products could contain ethylene oxide, which can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and eye and skin burns.
Teen burned at McDonald's while using deep fryer, Department of Labor says
Since 2018, the Department of Labor has seen an alarming increase in federal child labor violations, according to a news release.
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Sen. John Fetterman on depression, recovery, and "making up any lost time"
The Pennsylvania Senator talks about his "downward spiral" that led to a diagnosis of major depression, how his health scare affected his family, and his reasons for feeling hopeful for the future.
GOP hopeful criticizes DeSantis over delayed support of Trump before indictment
The long-shot 2024 presidential candidate says he can take Trump's agenda "further than he ever did."
Why Wisconsin's Supreme Court race has broken campaign spending records
The race is attracting national attention and has implications for the 2024 election, abortion access and voting laws.
Trump faces felony charge, source says
The charges stem from alleged hush money paid to adult film star Stormy Daniels.
What it would mean if U.S. designated Mexican drug cartels as terror organizations
What to know about the use of the Foreign Terrorist Organization designation and how it would be used against cartels.
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CDC says multi-state salmonella outbreak that hospitalized 3 is linked to flour
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have warned people not to eat raw cookie dough while the investigation continues.
Laundress fabric conditioners recalled over carcinogen risk
Safety regulators say the products could contain ethylene oxide, which can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and eye and skin burns.
FDA evaluating "safety concerns" over dental devices used by thousands
A CBS News and KHN investigation found that a dental appliance called the AGGA has been used by more than 10,000 patients, and multiple lawsuits allege it has caused grievous harm to patients.
Expert insight to your common fertility questions
Will I struggle to get pregnant? Does age affect fertility? We talked to experts about your common fertility questions.
Millions are about to lose Medicaid. Here's why — and what to do.
For the first time in three years, states will check if people enrolled in the health care program still qualify. Many don't.
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Pope Francis presides over Palm Sunday mass after hospital discharge
The 86-year-old pontiff received antibiotics administered intravenously during his three-day hospital stay.
Drug trafficking blamed as homicides soar in Costa Rica
Costa Rica had become an "enormous warehouse" of drugs and an operations center for exports to Europe, authorities said.
Behind the making of Panama's $100-a-cup coffee
Panama grows some of the world's best coffee, but no brew may be more coveted than the "Geisha" varietal.
Taliban close women-run Afghan station for playing music
A Taliban official says a women-run radio station in Afghanistan's northeast was closed for playing music during the holy month of Ramadan.
What it would mean if U.S. designated Mexican drug cartels as terror organizations
What to know about the use of the Foreign Terrorist Organization designation and how it would be used against cartels.
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Cisco and the NFL defended Super Bowl LVII [PAID CONTENT]
Former NFL star meets with a Cisco engineer and NFL's Chief Information Security Officer to discuss how the tech giant defended the big game from cyberattacks.
Gwyneth Paltrow lawsuit: When skiers collide, who is at fault?
The jury ruled that Paltrow was not at fault because she was the "downhill" skier at the time of the accident.
Recipe: Semolina Sticks
A savory dish, courtesy of chef Alon Shaya, adapted from a Hungarian Jewish family cookbook that was rescued from looting during the Holocaust.
Neil Diamond on coming to terms with his Parkinson's diagnosis
Preview: In an interview to be broadcast on "CBS Sunday Morning" April 2, the legendary singer-songwriter talks about his health, his career, and the Broadway production of "A Beautiful Noise," a musical based on his life.
Neil Diamond on his life becoming a Broadway musical
In this preview of an interview to be broadcast on "Sunday Morning" April 2, legendary singer-songwriter Neil Diamond talks with correspondent Anthony Mason about the Broadway production of "A Beautiful Noise," a musical based on his life.
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Cisco and the NFL defended Super Bowl LVII [PAID CONTENT]
Former NFL star meets with a Cisco engineer and NFL's Chief Information Security Officer to discuss how the tech giant defended the big game from cyberattacks.
Want to work in AI? This job pays six figures — no coding required
Companies in a range of industries are looking for people to help train the emerging crop of "generative" AI tools.
Smart home security tips for personal and cyber protection
ZDNet Editor-in-Chief Jason Hiner explains best practices for setup and success of smart home security systems.
EV tax credit likely to get updated with proposed battery source requirements
Those requirements apply to a $7,500 tax credit.
Twitter removes tweets about "Trans Day of Vengeance"
Social media platform angers supporters and critics of trans rights alike by taking down tweets regarding planned protest.
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Plants unleash ultrasonic cries for help when stressed, study finds
And if you listen closely, the type of sound the plant is making could tell you what's wrong.
T. rex's ferocious image may have just taken a hit
The classic image of Tyrannosaurus rex flashing giant teeth might be wrong. New research suggests they were likely covered by scaly lips.
Study: Warming climate could spawn more storms
Storms like the one that tore through Mississippi last week, killing several dozen people, could become more common due to climate change, according to a new study. Atmospheric scientist Dr. Walker Ashley, a professor at Northern Illinois University, and one of the study's lead authors, joins CBS News' John Dickerson on "Prime Time" about what these findings could mean.
Fiona, Ian being retired as hurricane names after deadly storms
In the future, Ian's former spot will be replaced with Idris and Fiona will be replaced with Farrah, WMO announced.
Lab-grown mammoth meatball unveiled
A lab-grown meatball made using the genetic information of the extinct woolly mammoth was unveiled at a science museum in the Netherlands this week.
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Alex Murdaugh moved to protective custody unit of South Carolina prison
The disgraced former South Carolina attorney was sentenced to life in prison for the double murder of his wife and son.
Drug trafficking blamed as homicides soar in Costa Rica
Costa Rica had become an "enormous warehouse" of drugs and an operations center for exports to Europe, authorities said.
Police name three individuals linked to NYC gay bar slayings
The NYPD is asking for the public's help in finding the three men, who all have New York City addresses.
Trump expected to surrender Tuesday in New York
Former President Donald Trump is expected to turn himself in to authorities in New York on Tuesday after he was indicted by a grand jury on charges in connection to hush money payments that were made to adult film star Stormy Daniels. Robert Costa has details.
"Rust" assistant director pleads guilty to gun charge in movie set death
David Halls was sentenced to six months of probation after agreeing to plead guilty to the charge.
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Astronomers find "the cow" 180 million light years away
"The cow" is a rare kind of star explosion that happens when it's too bright and evolves too quickly: "Put simply, they are weird, and this new observation makes them even weirder."
Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit to cut 85% of its workforce
Rocket company is halting its operations indefinitely after failing to secure new funds following scrubbed mission.
Boeing's Starliner faces another launch slip, this time to late-July
Boeing had hoped to launch its first crew to the International Space Station in 2020, but major softwar problems in 2019 delayed test flights.
Recent cosmic explosion likely the "brightest of all time," NASA says
The signal from this burst, experts found, had been traveling for about 1.9 billion years before reaching Earth.
Five planets aligning in the sky this week
Five planets will be lining up in the sky in March and experts say the last Tuesday of the month will be the best night to see it. Senior CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood joins Errol Barnett and Lilia Luciano with more.
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Rare photos from the 1976 Chowchilla bus kidnapping
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Sen. John Fetterman discusses his depression, recovery
In an interview days before his release from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, the Pennsylvania Senator talked with "Sunday Morning" anchor Jane Pauley about his "downward spiral" that led to a diagnosis of major depression. He also talks about sharing news of his difficulties publicly, how his health scare affected his family, and his reasons for feeling hopeful for the future.
The Secretary and the Border | Sunday on 60 Minutes
Sharyn Alfonsi reports from the U.S.-Mexico border and interviews homeland security secretary Alejandro Mayorkas about the large number of migrants trying to enter the U.S.
Fire and Ice | Sunday on 60 Minutes
Bill Whitaker returns to Iceland to report on a volcano that erupted in 2021 and now boasts a new landscape of molten rock and snow. Whitaker explores the discoveries Icelandic scientists have made in forecasting eruptions and could apply to similar volcanoes around the world.
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At least 7 dead after tornadoes tear through South, Midwest; Victoria Elizondo uses food to honor her community and heritage.
Brian Dunne performs "Bad Luck"
Brian Dunne joins this week's Saturday Sessions. The critically acclaimed singer-songwriter started playing guitar at 6. Now, he's making his solo television debut, ahead of a national tour and new music release. Here is Brian Dunne with "Bad Luck."