Cop plays basketball with kids
A West Virginia police officer stops to play a round of pickup basketball with neighborhood kids, putting the community in "community policing."
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Cop stops for basketball with neighborhood kids
A police officer in Wheeling, West Virginia, stopped patrolling for an important meeting – a pickup basketball game with some neighborhood kids
West Virginia primary recap
Attorney General Patrick Morissey won the GOP Senate primary in West Virginia Tuesday night and will now face incumbent Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin in the November election. Hoppy Kercheval, the host of "Talkline" on West Virginia Metro News, speaks with Reena Ninan about what this means for the upcoming general election, and the role that President Trump plays in voter opinions.
Blankenship taunted by Mitch McConnell's campaign
McConnell's campaign team responded with a tweet when Don Blankenship came in third in West Virginia primary Tuesday
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Blankenship speaks after polls close
Don Blankenship, the convicted former coal CEO turned GOP Senate candidate, said he felt voters in West Virginia were more concerned with the issues. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe spoke to Blankenship as they waited for the results to come in.
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Convicted former coal executive Don Blankenship addressed supporters after conceding the Republican Senate primary in West Virginia. He blamed his loss on a tweet from President Trump.
West Virginia coal mine explosion
A 2010 coal mine explosion in West Virginia that killed 29 people landed former Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship in prison for one year. After being released from prison, Blankenship launched a bid for U.S. Senate in the state. "60 Minutes" investigated what happened at the Upper Big Branch coal mine during the deadly explosion, as well as Blankenship's role in what went wrong. "60 Minutes" producer Katherine Davis joins CBSN to discuss.
West Virginia voters on election
The West Virginia GOP Senate race was one of the most hotly contested primaries in 2018. CBS News video journalist Nicole Sganga spoke to voters in the state about the candidates and what issues were most important to them.
Drug executives before Congress
A group of top pharmaceutical distribution executives testified before Congress Tuesday about the millions of prescription painkillers that were shipped to two small West Virginia towns. Washington Post reporter Katie Zezima spoke to CBSN about why only one executive apologized, and he was the only one to say his company contributed to the ongoing opioid epidemic.
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West Virginia primary preview
Polls are open in West Virginia where President Trump has weighed in on the Senate primary race. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN with more on what's at stake and why the state GOP is divided.
From inmate to candidate: Who is Don Blankenship?
60 Minutes reported on the conviction of coal king Don Blankenship after a deadly mining explosion. After a year in prison, Blankenship ran for Senate
W.Va. primary concerns top Republicans
A CBS News poll shows President Trump's job approval rating at 40 percent, up from 37 percent in January. But a majority of Americans, 55 percent, still disapprove of the president's performance. That could affect elections in North Carolina, Indiana, Ohio, and West Virginia, where primary contests are being held today. Ed O'Keefe reports.
What to know about Tuesday's West Virginia GOP primary
Coal baron Don Blankenship may be about to capture the Republican nomination -- and that's probably bad news for the GOP
Can Blankenship go onto the general?
The West Virginia GOP primary is Tuesday night and it's proving to be a close race. Of course, the most talked about candidate is Don Blankenship, the former Massey Energy CEO. Blankenship was convicted in 2016 of conspiring to violate federal mine safety standards. National Republicans see West Virginia as the biggest electoral prize in this upcoming midterms due to vulnerable Democratic incumbent Joe Manchin. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
Previewing Trump's decision on Iran deal
President Trump tweeted Monday that he will make an announcement Tuesday about the role the U.S. will play in the future of the Iran nuclear deal. Reuters White House correspondent Jeff Mason joins CBSN to discuss what the Mr. Trump might announce -- as well as his recent involvement with the West Virginia Senate race.
How to watch Tuesday's big primaries
How to watch coverage of West Virginia's Democratic and Republican primary elections Tuesday May 8, 2018. Indiana, Ohio and North Carolina are also holding primaries today
Blankenship fires back against Trump
Former coal executive and West Virginia Senate candidate Don Blankenship is failing to get support from a key Republican: President Trump. But he's pushing back. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe explains.
Families of those killed in mine disaster criticize Blankenship
Blankenship, who's running for a U.S. Senate seat, recently served a year in prison for workplace safety crimes, in relation to the worst mining disaster in 40 years, the explosion at Upper Big Branch mine, in West Virginia in 2010
Blankenship won't rule out third party bid in West Virginia senate race
Blankenship told CBS News he hasn't "ruled out anything" if Attorney General Patrick Morrisey wins the Republican nomination Tuesday
Campaign 2018: Local Matters
The West Virginia primary is just days away, and it's a tight race between three Republican hopefuls. But the candidate sparking the most controversy is former coal CEO Don Blankenship. CBS News video journalist Nicole Sganga reports from Charleston, West Virginia.
GOP Senate hopeful defends ad calling McConnell "Cocaine Mitch"
Don Blankenship, who's hoping to become the GOP's Senate candidate in West Virginia, has been harshly critical of McConnell
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Federal judge orders Abrego Garcia's immediate release from ICE custody
A federal judge in Maryland on Thursday ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia's immediate release from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
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The Senate is set to vote Thursday on competing measures to lower health care costs, but both parties' bills are expected to fail. Follow live updates here.
Charlie Kirk murder suspect due in court as judge weighs media access
Prosecutors have charged Tyler Robinson with aggravated murder in the Sept. 10 shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. They plan to seek the death penalty.
Democrats ask for audit to determine if Epstein files were "tampered with"
Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's sex crimes and a group of Democrats are asking for a review of the Epstein case files to determine whether the records have been "tampered" with or concealed, ahead of a release by next week.
What we know about The Skipper, the oil tanker seized by the U.S. near Venezuela
The U.S. seized a 20-year-old oil tanker called The Skipper off the coast of Venezuela on Wednesday, three sources told CBS News. Here's what we know about the boat and the operation.
Severe flooding in Pacific Northwest triggers rescues, road closures
Heavy rain has triggered flooding, rescues and road closures in Washington state, with Gov. Bob Ferguson declaring a statewide emergency.
Disney to invest $1 billion in OpenAI under new licensing agreement
Disney said on Thursday it will make a $1 billion equity investment in OpenAI under a new partnership with the Sora and ChatGPT developer.
Erika Kirk's message to people who celebrated husband's death
Erika Kirk has a message for people who sought to justify the assassination of her late husband, Charlie Kirk.
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An American special forces veteran led the operation to get María Corina Machado out of Venezuela: "The first Nobel Prize winner that we've ever rescued."
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Federal judge orders Abrego Garcia's immediate release from ICE custody
A federal judge in Maryland on Thursday ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia's immediate release from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
Charlie Kirk murder suspect due in court as judge weighs media access
Prosecutors have charged Tyler Robinson with aggravated murder in the Sept. 10 shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. They plan to seek the death penalty.
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Waymo recalls more than 3,000 vehicles due to faulty software
NHTSA said faulty software may cause Waymo vehicles to pass a stopped school bus even when its red lights are flashing or its stop arm is extended.
Justice Department moves to drop charges in international soccer corruption case
Federal prosecutors in New York moved to drop charges against former Fox employee Hernan Lopez and Full Play Group, an Argentine sports media rights company.
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Fed lowers interest rates by 0.25 percentage points in third straight cut
The Federal Reserve is grappling with economic issues including higher inflation and a slowing labor market.
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Federal judge orders Abrego Garcia's immediate release from ICE custody
A federal judge in Maryland on Thursday ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia's immediate release from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
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Democrats ask for audit to determine if Epstein files were "tampered with"
Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's sex crimes and a group of Democrats are asking for a review of the Epstein case files to determine whether the records have been "tampered" with or concealed, ahead of a release by next week.
Marjorie Taylor Greene calls Trump's attacks on her a "very poor reflection on him"
The conservative firebrand, who is retiring from Congress early, and the president are engaged in bitter falling-out.
Miami's mayor-elect believes key to her victory was broad outreach
Miami Mayor-elect Eileen Higgins will be the city's first Democratic mayor in nearly three decades.
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Botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart products includes 51 babies in 19 states
Health officials say an infant botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart baby formula has been expanded to include all illnesses reported since the company began production in 2022.
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CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook speaks at length with former CDC director Dr. Rochelle Walensky about the hepatitis B vaccine and last week's vote by the CDC's vaccine advisory panel to change the recommendation for when children should get their first dose of the vaccine.
Nursing home chain avoids settlement payouts after bankruptcy filing
Genesis HealthCare's bankruptcy case in Dallas will allow the nursing home chain to avoid paying millions of dollars it promised for residents who were injured or died while in its care.
Nuts sold at Wegmans stores in 9 states recalled over salmonella risk
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
Details on CDC Hepatitis B vaccine decision
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's vaccine advisory panel on Friday voted to not recommend the Hepatitis B vaccine for everyone at birth, alarming many in the medical community. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains what to know about the decision and its potential impact.
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An American special forces veteran led the operation to get María Corina Machado out of Venezuela: "The first Nobel Prize winner that we've ever rescued."
More than 600 British Empire artifacts stolen from U.K. museum
Police said they wanted to talk to four unidentified men, all wearing caps or hoodies, seen in the CCTV images carrying bags in the early hours.
Nobel laureate María Corina Machado makes first public appearance in 11 months
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What we know about The Skipper, the oil tanker seized by the U.S. near Venezuela
The U.S. seized a 20-year-old oil tanker called The Skipper off the coast of Venezuela on Wednesday, three sources told CBS News. Here's what we know about the boat and the operation.
U.S. seizes oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela
President Trump said the U.S. has seized an oil tanker, which Attorney General Pam Bondi said has been "used to transport sanctioned oil from Venezuela and Iran."
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"Waiting to Exhale" stars on 30th anniversary
The iconic movie "Waiting to Exhale," starring Angela Bassett, Whitney Houston, Loretta Devine and Lela Rochon premiered 30 years ago this month. The film, which had an all Black cast and focused on female empowerment, was a box office hit. "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King spoke with the stars of the film about the movie and what Houston would think.
Sombr talks about writing breakout hits
Singer-songwriter Sombr is up for Best New Artist of the Year at the Grammy Awards. He was the only writer on his debut album, "I Barely Know Her." He spoke to Anthony Mason about where his journey began and his whirlwind year.
Carly Pearce on new music
Grammy-winning country music superstar Carly Pearce joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her highly-anticipated fifth studio album, fans relating to the lyrics in her music and being vulnerable.
Joe Bonamassa album pays tribute to B.B. King
Five-time Grammy Award winner Joe Bonamassa may already hold the record for the most No. 1 albums on the Billboard blues albums chart with 29, but he has no plans to stop anytime soon. His upcoming album is a tribute to B.B. King and includes tracks from artists like Aloe Blacc and Eric Clapton. "CBS Mornings" gets a behind-the-scenes look.
Sophie Kinsella, author of bestselling "Shopaholic" novels, dies at 55
Sophie Kinsella, whose real name was Madeleine Wickham, was diagnosed with aggressive brain cancer in 2022.
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Disney to invest $1 billion in OpenAI under new licensing agreement
Disney said on Thursday it will make a $1 billion equity investment in OpenAI under a new partnership with the Sora and ChatGPT developer.
Australia's new social media ban started with a mom saying, "Do something!"
With the world's first social media ban for children and teenagers under 16 now in effect in Australia, its initial political architect reveals it was personally inspired by his wife, for their four children.
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.
How one couple sparked a global movement for a smartphone-free childhood
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Australian teens challenge social media ban
Australia began enforcing a social media ban for kids under the age of 16. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.
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Fossil footprints in Bolivia reveal dinosaurs' awkward attempts to swim
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
CEO of genetics firm says parents have a right to choose unborn child's traits
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Sick ants invite self-sacrifice to save colony: "Come and kill me"
Ant colonies act as one "super-organism" which works to ensure the survival of all, according to a team of scientists.
Mystery owner of ancient foot found in Africa identified, scientists say
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More than 600 British Empire artifacts stolen from U.K. museum
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Arrests across the U.S. have dropped by 25% compared to the onset of the pandemic in 2019, an analysis by the Council on Criminal Justice released Tuesday found.
NYPD warns of rise in 3D-printed ghost guns
Officials warn that more unserialized, untraceable ghost guns found on New York City's streets could soon spread to other areas across the U.S. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
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NASA says Maven spacecraft that was orbiting Mars has gone silent
NASA has lost contact with a spacecraft that's been orbiting Mars for more than a decade.
Black hole spotted blasting winds at 130 million miles per hour
The European Space Agency said that the black hole inside the spiral galaxy NGC 3783 has the mass of 30 million suns.
3-man crew undocks from space station, wrapping up 8-month stay
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"Waiting to Exhale" stars on 30th anniversary
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Abrego Garcia's immediate release ordered
A Maryland judge has ordered the Trump administration to immediately release Kilmar Abrego Garcia from ICE custody. Abrego Garcia was wrongfully deported to El Salvador and was later detained for potential deportation to another country. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
Ex-consumer officials warn of safety risks
Following the death of her daughter, a mother turned her grief into action to help make button batteries harder for kids to access - but the law that passed didn't apply to toys. She tried to get the Consumer Product Safety Commission to apply the standard to toys, but the effort stalled over the summer. The agency has lost key leadership and staff, and now two former CPSC commissioners are issuing warnings to consumers.
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