Venezuela opposition leader arrested, released amid tense crackdown
Venezuela opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was arrested and released amid a tense protest crackdown.
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North Carolina GOP passes election changes
North Carolina's Republican legislature on Wednesday overrode the Democratic governor's veto on hurricane disaster relief legislation that includes controversial election provisions. The bill overhauls how elections are administered in the state, effectively expanding the party's control over the process. CBS News election law expert David Becker joins to examine the impact of the changes.
Trump election interference case dismissed
The election interference case against President-elect Donald Trump was dismissed Monday after special counsel Jack Smith requested the case end as Justice Department policy forbids the "prosecution of a sitting president." Prosecutors could decide to charge Trump again after he leaves office. Nikole Killion reports.
U.S. recognizes Edmundo González as Venezuela's president-elect
The Biden administration had previously said Edmundo González had earned the most votes in the disputed election, but had fallen short of acknowledging him as president-elect.
Trump flips Arizona, completing sweep of all 7 battleground states
President-elect Donald Trump picks up 11 more electoral votes in Arizona, a battleground state Biden won in 2020.
U.S. accuses Russia of election misinfo
Amid the home stretch to election day, U.S. law enforcement and intelligence officials issued a new warning on foreign interference. On Friday, they declassified intelligence and confirmed Russia is behind a fabricated viral video spreading lies about early voting. Moscow denied the claims.
Trump wins Nevada, flipping battleground state, CBS News projects
President-elect Donald Trump picks up Nevada, a battleground state the GOP hadn't won since 2004.
Group seeks to address deep political divisions
For Americans celebrating the results of the presidential election, or those who were left discouraged, it's too soon for big thoughts like how to bridge the political divide in the U.S. But that is not the case for one man in particular. Jim Axelrod has more.
Trump wins North Carolina, CBS News projects
Former President Donald Trump is projected to win North Carolina over Vice President Kamala Harris, with 16 electoral votes at stake.
Trump takes Wisconsin, clinches presidency, CBS News projects
Wisconsin was a key battleground state in the 2024 presidential election between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, with 10 electoral votes at stake.
How Trump broadened his base of support
President-elect Donald Trump's victory saw him win support from many different demographics, while Vice President Kamala Harris lost support among Latino voters. Major Garrett digs into the numbers.
Harris delivers concession address
Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a concession address Wednesday from her alma mater Howard University after she called President-elect Donald Trump and congratulated him on his victory. Harris told supporters she was "so proud of the race we ran and the way we ran it." Nancy Cordes reports from Washington.
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Harris says campaign sees boost in support from Puerto Ricans following Trump rally in NYC; Lung cancer on the rise in nonsmoking Asian women in U.S.
Trump wins Michigan, CBS News projects
Michigan was a key battleground state in the 2024 presidential election between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, with 15 electoral votes at stake. See live results here.
Trump wins Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania, a key battleground state in the 2024 presidential election between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, has 19 electoral votes. See the results here.
Voters decide on abortion rights
Voters in 10 states voted on enshrining reproductive rights in their state's constitution. "CBS Mornings Plus" co-anchor Adriana Diaz breaks down the results.
What exit polls show about the gender gap
CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe explains how the gender gap played a role in the 2024 presidential race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.
Trump wins Georgia, CBS News projects, flipping a battleground state
Georgia is a key battleground state in the 2024 presidential election between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, with 16 electoral votes at stake.
Wisconsin leans Trump, CBS News rates
CBS News rates the battleground state of Wisconsin as leaning Republican for former President Donald Trump. CBS News' Major Garrett and Robert Costa report on whether Vice President Kamala Harris and Trump will speak to their respective supporters on election night.
Michigan secretary of state on voter turnout
Democratic Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson tells CBS News that the battleground state will likely have most of its ballots counted "in the next few hours." Meanwhile, CBS News projected former President Donald Trump will win Kansas as all seven battleground states remain toss-ups.
Ohio, Mississippi, Colorado projected
CBS News projected former President Donald Trump would win Ohio and Mississippi, while Vice President Kamala Harris is projected to win Colorado. CBS News' Janet Shamlian and Jericka Duncan report on voter turnout and ballot counting in battleground states.
When will we know the presidential election results? A state-by-state guide
In many key states in the 2024 election, it may take a while to know who has won — and much longer to get official, certified results.
Raffensperger on record turnout and more
Georgia's 2024 presidential election results are trickling in. Earlier Tuesday, false bomb threats at some poll sites delayed voting. Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger joins CBS News to discuss.
How does the Electoral College work?
Kamala Harris or Donald Trump will need to secure at least 270 votes in the Electoral College to win the 2024 presidential election.
Exit polls show who independents are voting for
Early 2024 election exit polls revealed which presidential candidate independent voters in the battleground states of Georgia, North Carolina and Pennsylvania are voting for. CBS News chief political analyst John Dickerson breaks it down.
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Iran says obstacles remain, but acknowledges deal taking shape with U.S.
As the Trump administration signals hope for a possible deal, Iran says obstacles linger, and "frequent changes" in U.S. positions aren't helping.
Vietnam vets say opposing Trump's arch is about being "loyal to the country"
"I think it's just disrespectful to those that I served with who didn't come back," a veteran suing to stop construction of the arch told CBS News.
Alleged gunman outside White House had run-ins with Secret Service, sources say
Sources identified the 21-year-old suspect as Nasire Best of Dundalk, Maryland, and documents obtained by CBS News show Best previously blocked a White House entry lane in June 2025.
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Iran's supreme leader is holed up in undisclosed location, U.S. intel says
Officials at the highest levels of the Iranian government say they don't know where Mojtaba Khamenei is and have no way to contact him directly, relying instead on a network of couriers.
Efforts to stop California chemical leak on new trajectory, officials say
More than 50,000 people in California remain evacuated due to an Orange County chemical leak that prompted Gov. Newsom to request that President Trump issue a Federal Emergency Declaration.
Suspects wanted by FBI for robbing athletes' homes arrested in Chile
The thieves stole jewelry, high-end watches and souvenirs such as sports jerseys, among other belongings, police said.
DOJ says it scrubbed news releases about Jan. 6 criminal cases from its website
The Justice Department acknowledges it has removed from its website news releases about criminal cases related to the Jan. 6, 2021 riot, calling the information "partisan propaganda."
Ebola death toll climbs in Congo as new infections confirmed in Uganda
The WHO chief says there have been 220 suspected deaths in the ongoing Ebola outbreak as Ugandan health authorities report two new Ebola infections.
How the "Payam Method" keeps the joy in learning piano
From improvising classical music to playing songs students like, the approach by Payam Music focuses on student enjoyment while learning piano.
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American Music Awards air tonight with star-studded performances
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Vietnam vets say opposing Trump's arch is about being "loyal to the country"
"I think it's just disrespectful to those that I served with who didn't come back," a veteran suing to stop construction of the arch told CBS News.
What's open and closed for Memorial Day 2026?
Most retail stores will be open for business on Memorial Day, while post offices will be closed. Here's what to know.
Alleged gunman outside White House had run-ins with Secret Service, sources say
Sources identified the 21-year-old suspect as Nasire Best of Dundalk, Maryland, and documents obtained by CBS News show Best previously blocked a White House entry lane in June 2025.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 24, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Kevin Hassett, White House National Economic Council director, and Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Democrat of Maryland, join Nancy Cordes.
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What's open and closed for Memorial Day 2026?
Most retail stores will be open for business on Memorial Day, while post offices will be closed. Here's what to know.
AI is driving more job cuts and weighing on hiring, economists say
Economists say AI is reshaping the U.S. labor market by suppressing hiring even as overall job losses remain limited.
House lawmakers launch insider trading probe into Kalshi and Polymarket
Rep. James Comer is requesting information from Kalshi and Polymarket on how the prediction markets guard against insider trading.
Kevin Warsh sworn in as new Fed chair, replacing Powell
Kevin Warsh has vowed to preserve the Fed's independence over monetary policy, telling lawmakers he will never "predetermine" interest rates at the president's request.
This factor may determine whether you get rich. You don't control it.
Landing a good-paying job may not be enough to buy a home. A new study finds family wealth plays an outsized role in who becomes a homeowner.
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DOJ says it scrubbed news releases about Jan. 6 criminal cases from its website
The Justice Department acknowledges it has removed from its website news releases about criminal cases related to the Jan. 6, 2021 riot, calling the information "partisan propaganda."
Vietnam vets say opposing Trump's arch is about being "loyal to the country"
"I think it's just disrespectful to those that I served with who didn't come back," a veteran suing to stop construction of the arch told CBS News.
N.J. governor requests access to Delaney Hall ICE facility amid protests
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is asking ICE to let her inside the Delaney Hall detention center in Newark.
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Iran's supreme leader is holed up in undisclosed location, U.S. intel says
Officials at the highest levels of the Iranian government say they don't know where Mojtaba Khamenei is and have no way to contact him directly, relying instead on a network of couriers.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 24, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Kevin Hassett, White House National Economic Council director, and Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Democrat of Maryland, join Nancy Cordes.
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Second Ebola treatment center set on fire in epicenter of disease's outbreak
Angry residents of a town at the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo attacked and burned a tent that was part of a health center where people are being treated for the virus.
The latest details on the Ebola outbreak
Officials have increased the number of countries in Africa at risk for Ebola from three to 10. A third entry point is open for Americans traveling from certain high-risk countries back into the U.S. Holly Williams reports.
What to know about a leaking California chemical tank that may explode
The tank at GKN Aerospace is estimated to contain 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate, a volatile chemical used to produce plastics.
Ebola kills 3 Red Cross workers in the Congo, organization says
The three workers, who fell ill in March and died in May, were "among the first known victims of the outbreak," the Red Cross said.
Teen's mystery illness solved: "It took 18 years to get an answer"
Lucia Adarve had a long list of symptoms that no one could diagnose. Her mother Lisa was determined to find an answer.
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Experts from Thai rescue join efforts to save 7 trapped in Laos cave
Seven Laotian villagers entered a cave five days ago searching for gold and were trapped inside after heavy rain triggered flash flooding.
Minibus crashes into elephant, killing 3 people in Uganda national park
Three people died and four others were injured after their vehicle collided with an elephant in Murchison Falls National Park, police said on Monday.
Ebola death toll climbs in Congo as new infections confirmed in Uganda
The WHO chief says there have been 220 suspected deaths in the ongoing Ebola outbreak as Ugandan health authorities report two new Ebola infections.
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Iran says obstacles remain, but acknowledges deal taking shape with U.S.
As the Trump administration signals hope for a possible deal, Iran says obstacles linger, and "frequent changes" in U.S. positions aren't helping.
Suspects wanted by FBI for robbing athletes' homes arrested in Chile
The thieves stole jewelry, high-end watches and souvenirs such as sports jerseys, among other belongings, police said.
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American Music Awards air tonight with star-studded performances
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Extended interview: Patti LaBelle
It's been some 50 years since Patti LaBelle first sang her hit song "Lady Marmalade." As she marks her 82nd birthday, LaBelle talks to correspondent Tracy Smith about her career and what's next.
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Patti LaBelle on being called a legend: "I have earned it"
Patti LaBelle said she's "having fun living it down" as the legendary singer marks her 82nd birthday.
The legendary Patti LaBelle
Legendary singer Patti LaBelle has been performing for six decades. Correspondent Tracy Smith talks with LaBelle at her hometown of Philadelphia as she marks her 82nd birthday.
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CBS News poll finds most doubt government will ensure AI used appropriately
Amid concern about AI taking jobs, people see a range of motives by AI companies.
Ring founder on the Fire Watch feature
As thousands evacuate their homes in Southern California to flee the Sandy Fire, Ring doorbell and security cameras are helping residents and emergency crews stay informed and stay safe. Ring founder Jamie Siminoff joins CBS News to discuss the Fire Watch feature.
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.
Stanford student on how AI impacted his class
A recent opinion piece in The New York Times spotlighted the impact of artificial intelligence on the 2026 graduating class at one of the world's most prestigious universities. The author, Stanford student Theo Baker, joins to discuss.
Why Google's Gemini Spark AI agent could be a game changer
AI tools that autonomously perform tasks for users mark a major step forward from chatbots, according to tech experts.
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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.
El Niño could bring "double whammy" of high tide flooding, NOAA warns
The upcoming El Niño could trigger frequent and widespread flooding in coastal areas around the United States, even when storms aren't actively taking place, scientists warn.
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Suspects wanted by FBI for robbing athletes' homes arrested in Chile
The thieves stole jewelry, high-end watches and souvenirs such as sports jerseys, among other belongings, police said.
Husband convicted of hiring hitman to kill NYC art dealer in Brazil
Daniel Sikkema faces a mandatory sentence of life in prison. Brent Sikkema was stabbed to death in his Rio de Janeiro townhouse in 2024.
New details on Saturday's White House shooting
The alleged gunman in Saturday's shooting at the White House had tried to gain access to the White House last year. Natalie Brand reports.
Why Kouri Richins jurors decided Utah mom was a killer
At Kouri Richins' sentencing for the murder of Eric Richins, her husband and father of their three sons, she declared her innocence to the court and to her children. But for jurors on the case, the evidence told a different story.
Possible shots heard from White House
Several shots were heard from the White House property on Saturday. Aaron Navarro reports from the location after Secret Service told him to get down immediately.
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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.
SpaceX launches more powerful Super Heavy-Starship rocket
Perfecting SpaceX's mammoth rocket will be critical to NASA's plans for returning astronauts to the surface of the moon.
SpaceX launch of more powerful Super Heavy-Starship rocket scrubbed at last minute
The new rocket features a host of upgrades intended to improve safety and performance of the world's most powerful rocket.
SpaceX to explore "the true nature of the universe" as it plans IPO
Elon Musk's SpaceX is moving ahead with plans to go public in what some expect will be the biggest IPO ever.
SpaceX launches cargo ship to International Space Station
The International Space Station-bound SpaceX Cargo Dragon is loaded with 6,500 pounds of needed equipment, research gear and crew supplies.
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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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5/24/2026: Booms, Busts and Bubbles; Sculpting Evolution; The Payam Method
First, examining lessons from the Wall Street crash of 1929. Then, a report on mouse DNA and the fight against Lyme disease. And, inside the "Payam Method" for learning piano.
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Crack in California chemical tank a positive sign, but explosion fears remain; details emerging on potential U.S.-Iran peace deal.
Living with coyotes
Once found only in parts of the West and Southwest, coyotes have dramatically expanded their range, and are now found in every state except Hawaii. Conor Knighton looks at how these animals have become part of the urban landscape in places like Chicago, and what roles they play — in history, in Native American stories, in art and in today's urban and suburban ecosystems.
New York's Trail of the Fallen
Charlie D'Agata reports on the trail just south of West Point Military Academy that honors America's fallen patriots.
Summer kicks off with gas and grocery costs up
Americans are now paying 20% more for food than four years ago. Inflation rose nearly 1% this month, mainly due to higher gas prices. Shanelle Kaul reports.