Obama on Trump
The president addressed a group of supporters Sunday at a fundraiser in Chicago, and decried "the unbelievable rhetoric" from the GOP presidential nominee.
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Trump in trouble?
Top Republican officials are calling for Donald Trump to step down as the head of the GOP ticket amid sexually explicit comments he made in 2005. The Clinton campaign says more voters are open to Clinton after the lewd Trump tape. CBS News senior political editor Steve Chaggaris, and CBSN political contributors Leslie Sanchez and Lynda Tran join with more.
Trump campaign responds
Donald Trump is under fire for sexually explicit comments he made in 2005. Bruce Levell, executive director of The National Diversity Coalition for Donald Trump, joins CBSN to discuss the GOP nominee's relationship with women and minorities.
What should Trump do?
GOP nominee Donald Trump faces new pressure ahead of the second presidential debate after a leaked tape revealed him making sexually explicit comments about women. CBS News senior political editor Steve Chaggaris, USA Today senior political reporter Heidi Przybyla, and New York Time chief national correspondent Mark Leibovich join CBSN to discuss what the Trump campaign needs to do next.
Trump, Clinton face off
How will the Donald Trump fallout from this tape play out in the next presidential debate? And Hillary Clinton now has some more questions to answer than she did 24 hours ago. John Dickerson, host of "Face The Nation" and the political director of CBS News, joins us from Washington University in St. Louis, where Clinton and Trump will face off in their second debate Sunday night.
Trump called on to quit
Melania Trump asked Americans to forgive her husband, but many prominent Republicans are calling on Trump to step aside after the release of a 2005 recording of his vulgar comments about kissing and grabbing women. Major Garrett has the latest.
Clinton's Wall Street speeches
On any other day this may have been the biggest story on the campaign trail: WikiLeaks released portions of Hillary Clinton's closed-door Wall Street speeches. Justice reporter Paula Reid tells us about the leaked speeches.
10/8: Evening News
Melania Trump asked Americans to forgive her husband, but many prominent Republicans are calling on Trump to step aside after the release of a 2005 recording of his vulgar comments about kissing and grabbing women; Sasha Dench, 41, is helping Europe's endangered Bewick's swans migrate south this winter by operating a motorized paraglider for their 4,000-mile journey
Lewd Trump tape's impact
Trump is under fire for lewd comments about women he made in 2005. In the video, Trump can be heard bragging to entertainment reporter Billy Bush about groping and pursuing women. CBS News political editor Steve Chaggaris joins CBSN to discuss how this could affect the 2016 election.
Dickerson on Trump
CBS News political director John Dickerson weighs in on Donald Trump's lewd comments from 2005, and what kind of impact the new video may have on the second debate.
Trump's lewd remarks
The Washington Post published footage Friday from 2005 that shows Donald Trump making lewd comments about women. The remarks were caught on a hot microphone before a segment on "Access Hollywood." Trump called the remarks "locker room banter" and issued an apology "if anyone was offended." Major Garrett reports.
Trump's "locker room" clip
Video of Donald Trump making crude references to women during a "Hollywood Access" outtake has surfaced. Trump defended the language as "locker room banter.''
10/6: Evening News
The Southeast is being threatened by its most powerful hurricane in more than a decade; The Red Cross has set up nearly 50 shelters in Florida, enough space for thousands of people who evacuated their homes.
Polls show Clinton ahead
As Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton prepare for their second debate, new polls show Clinton surging ahead in key battleground states like Florida, Pennsylvania and North Carolina. Meanwhile, thirty former Republican members of Congress released a letter calling Trump unqualified for the presidency. Major Garrett reports.
What's next for Trump?
Mike Pence is praising the top of his ticket for his own perfomance in the vice presidential debate, saying Donald Trump was the real winner. Meanwhile, the GOP nominee has been taking aim at Bill Clinton's past on the campaign trail. Politico senior writer Jake Sherman joins CBSN to discuss.
Trump schooled on Nevada
At a rally in Reno, Nevada, Trump was corrected on the pronunciation of the state's name. The crowd pushed back when he used a pronunciation favored by out-of-staters. CBSN's Vlad Duthiers has the latest.
Neo-Nazi at Trump rally
A self-described Neo-Nazi caused controversy while holding a sign that read "Research Holocaust revisionism" at a Trump rally Wednesday night. CBSN's Vlad Duthiers has the details.
VP debate spin
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton defended their running mates following the vice presidential debate. CBS News senior political editor Steve Chaggaris joins CBSN to discuss the VP debate and the upcoming presidential debate.
10/5: Evening News
After ripping through Haiti and Cuba, Hurricane Matthew is making its way to the Bahamas; six years after he lost all his limbs in an explosion in Afghanistan, John Peck has human arms again
Trump in Nevada
Donald Trump campaigned in Reno, Nevada, on Wednesday, hoping to gain support in the ever crucial battleground state. During his speech, he praised Mike Pence's debate performance. He also slammed Bill Clinton. See his full remarks here.
Bill Clinton heckled
A woman in the crowd shouted that Bill Clinton was a "rapist" and "harms women" at a rally in Canton, Ohio, while the former president was campaigning for Hillary Clinton. CBSN's Jamie Yuccas has more.
Impact of VP debate
Bloomerg politics co-managing editor John Heilemann tells Scott Pelley why the Clinton campaign feels positive about Tim Kaine's debate performance, and gives a preview of Sunday's showdown between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump.
Polling uncommitted voters
Frank Luntz was with 28 uncommitted voters in Ohio after the vice presidential debate concluded. He spoke with them about whether they were swayed one way or the other after watching Pence and Kaine battle it out on the debate stage. Luntz, a CBS News contributor and pollster, joins CBSN from Cleveland, Ohio.
Senator Klobuchar interview
Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota defended Tim Kaine's debate performance. She compared the heated exchanges and interruptions to family arguments and praised Kaine's character. Klobuchar joined CBSN's Vlad Duthiers and Reena Ninan to talk about Pence and Kaine's goals and ultimate impacts.
VP Debate Part 12
The running mates make their final pitches to the American public.
Darline Graham Nordone, Lindsey Graham's sister, appointed to fill Senate seat
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster announced his pick to fill the vacancy left by Sen. Lindsey Graham's death.
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Trump orders more Iran strikes after vowing to "keep" Strait of Hormuz, charge fees
President Trump says the U.S. will "probably run" the Strait of Hormuz, as dueling attacks with Iran continue over control of the strategic waterway.
Man fatally shot by ICE in Maine was not intended target of warrant, lawmakers say
Maine Sen. Angus King said he told Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin that he wanted a transparent investigation into the shooting in Biddeford.
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Video shows NBA's Brandon Clarke stopped by police 6 weeks before his death
Arkansas police said they found bags of capsules containing a green powdery substance in Brandon Clarke's car, which he told them was kratom.
Military action against Iran formally restarted last week, Trump told lawmakers
President Trump formally notified Congress that "military action" against Iran restarted last week in a letter obtained by CBS News, as a monthslong ceasefire comes to an end.
Judge rebukes Trump and DOJ over IRS lawsuit in scathing decision
U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams said President Trump's lawsuit against the IRS had been filed for an "improper purpose."
Investigation
Innocent bystander shot by police is one of dozens of cases nationwide
CBS News reviewed police records, body camera footage, court documents and local news reports to find more than 50 cases of innocent bystanders shot by police.
Sources: FBI fires 2 analysts who raised concerns about Georgia 2020 election probe
The two analysts expressed concerns that the 2020 election investigation in Fulton County, Georgia, was thin on evidence, sources said.
Sen. Lindsey Graham just died of aorta disease. My husband did too.
Lindsey Graham's aorta tore at 71. Grant Wahl's burst at 49. One is common and age-driven; the other is inherited, silent, and findable.
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Video shows NBA's Brandon Clarke stopped by police 6 weeks before his death
Arkansas police said they found bags of capsules containing a green powdery substance in Brandon Clarke's car, which he told them was kratom.
Sen. Lindsey Graham just died of aorta disease. My husband did too.
Lindsey Graham's aorta tore at 71. Grant Wahl's burst at 49. One is common and age-driven; the other is inherited, silent, and findable.
Sources: FBI fires 2 analysts who raised concerns about Georgia 2020 election probe
The two analysts expressed concerns that the 2020 election investigation in Fulton County, Georgia, was thin on evidence, sources said.
Investigation
Innocent bystander shot by police is one of dozens of cases nationwide
CBS News reviewed police records, body camera footage, court documents and local news reports to find more than 50 cases of innocent bystanders shot by police.
AI companies are creating "generative ghosts" of deceased loved ones
Startups are using emails, photos and voice recordings to create AI simulations that family and friends can interact with after a loved one's death.
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AI companies are creating "generative ghosts" of deceased loved ones
Startups are using emails, photos and voice recordings to create AI simulations that family and friends can interact with after a loved one's death.
12 states sue to block Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger
The suit poses a new challenge to the $110 billion deal that would unite two of the nation's largest media companies.
Millions of Americans take on debt and drain savings to afford food
A quarter of working-age adults use credit cards to purchase groceries but struggle to repay their debts, a new study finds.
High energy costs from Iran war heighten pressure on struggling farmers
As the agriculture industry in Louisiana contends with major energy cost hikes brought on by the Iran war, some farmers are unsure if their businesses will survive.
Bipartisan housing bill becomes law after Trump refuses to sign it
A landmark housing bill automatically became law overnight after President Trump declined to sign it.
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Military action against Iran formally restarted last week, Trump told lawmakers
President Trump formally notified Congress that "military action" against Iran restarted last week in a letter obtained by CBS News, as a monthslong ceasefire comes to an end.
Sources: FBI fires 2 analysts who raised concerns about Georgia 2020 election probe
The two analysts expressed concerns that the 2020 election investigation in Fulton County, Georgia, was thin on evidence, sources said.
Judge rebukes Trump and DOJ over IRS lawsuit in scathing decision
U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams said President Trump's lawsuit against the IRS had been filed for an "improper purpose."
Who could replace Lindsey Graham in the Senate after his sudden death?
South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham's sudden death late Saturday has set off a scramble for who will succeed him in the Senate.
Darline Graham Nordone, Lindsey Graham's sister, appointed to fill Senate seat
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster announced his pick to fill the vacancy left by Sen. Lindsey Graham's death.
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Sen. Lindsey Graham just died of aorta disease. My husband did too.
Lindsey Graham's aorta tore at 71. Grant Wahl's burst at 49. One is common and age-driven; the other is inherited, silent, and findable.
Common knee surgery may do more harm than good, 10-year study shows
A Finnish study followed patients for 10 years after they had a popular knee surgery. For many, the pain continued or even worsened.
New Jersey works to destroy firefighting foam laced with cancer-linked PFAS
New Jersey is one of more than a dozen states that are working to collect, remove and destroy all of their aqueous film-forming foam.
Departments getting rid of firefighting foam
Fire departments across the U.S. are changing how they extinguish fires. For decades, they used foam that contained so-called "forever chemicals" that are now linked to cancer. More than a dozen states are now working to collect, remove and destroy all of it. Mark Strassmann has more.
U.S. citizen working in Congo tests positive for Ebola, CDC says
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said the outbreak is the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak recorded on the continent.
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Music group "still shocked" after bandmates killed in small plane crash
Surviving members of the beloved Bahamian musical group Da Pond Band are speaking out about their friends who were killed when a small plane crashed in the Bahamas on Friday, killing 10 people.
Military action against Iran formally restarted last week, Trump told lawmakers
President Trump formally notified Congress that "military action" against Iran restarted last week in a letter obtained by CBS News, as a monthslong ceasefire comes to an end.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
British counterterrorism police lead probe into murder of politician
British counterterrorism police are now leading the investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe after "new information and evidence" came to light.
Trump says U.S. reinstating Iran blockade in Strait of Hormuz
Trump says the U.S. will be known as "THE GUARDIAN OF THE HORMUZ STRAIT," and will charge 20% on all cargo shipped via the waterway to cover security costs.
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Entertainment
"Jurassic Park" star dies at 78
Actor Sam Neill, who starred in "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at the age of 78, his family said in a statement. Neill had been battling cancer, but his family said he had beaten it and his death was unexpected.
Extended interview: Sean Evans
Vladimir Duthiers speaks with Sean Evans about how he came to host "Hot Ones," his interview with Conan O'Brien, who he would like to see on the show and more.
Sam Neill, "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano" star, dies at 78
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
7/12: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Tracy Smith. Featured: The only successful coup in U.S. history; Behind the scenes of "The Pitt"; Trump's monumental reimagining of Washington, D.C.; singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams; "Take Me Home, Country Roads"; and a Tuscany tradition: wine barrel races.
Milepost: David Attenborough
This week, British documentarian Sir David Attenborough, who turned 100 years old in May, broke the record for oldest nominee for a Primetime Emmy Award, earning two nominations this year.
Technology
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AI companies are creating "generative ghosts" of deceased loved ones
Startups are using emails, photos and voice recordings to create AI simulations that family and friends can interact with after a loved one's death.
Family says they're forced to sell home to help power data centers
Georgia Power says building a new transmission line will require acquiring more than 300 parcels of land, including residential properties.
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.
Apple sues OpenAI, accusing ChatGPT maker of stealing trade secrets
Apple alleges that OpenAI and two of its employees stole trade secrets and engaged in a "pattern of misconduct."
AI slop floods social media, report says
A new report from AI detector Pangram found that AI-generated content is flooding socials like X and Reddit, with LinkedIn accounting for nearly two-thirds of all AI content detected. Pangram CEO and co-founder Max Spero joins CBS News to discuss his findings.
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Science
Disclosure Foundation head on new UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of UFO files, spanning 19 videos and more. Jordan Flowers, executive director of the Disclosure Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss.
Watch: Pentagon releases 19 new UFO videos
The Defense Department released a fourth batch of UFO files on Friday, nearly one month after its third drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
2,000-year-old gold rings and human bones found by archaeologists
Archaeologists have discovered eight human skeletons, bronze and gold jewelry and other artifacts indicating a ceremonial burial of wealthy people.
Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
The American innovation that made millions of others possible
From the lightbulb to the airplane, to medical breakthroughs and the internet age, the past 250 years have been defined by America's intrepid intellect.
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Investigation
Innocent bystander shot by police is one of dozens of cases nationwide
CBS News reviewed police records, body camera footage, court documents and local news reports to find more than 50 cases of innocent bystanders shot by police.
Investigating police shootings of bystanders
A CBS News investigation found that no federal agency is tracking police shootings of innocent bystanders, making it difficult to hold officers accountable. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
British counterterrorism police lead probe into murder of politician
British counterterrorism police are now leading the investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe after "new information and evidence" came to light.
Kansas woman convicted of double murder after three trials
Mike Sisco and his girlfriend Karen Harkness were gunned down in her Topeka, Kansas, home in 2002. Authorities believed it was a crime of passion. Sisco's daughter set out to help prove it was her mother, Dana Chandler, who was responsible.
Apalachee High School shooting suspect set to change plea, documents show
Colt Gray is scheduled to appear in Barrow County Superior Court on July 24 for a plea hearing, court documents show.
Space
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Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
NASA astronauts operate on space station's broken robot arm
The orbital surgery on the International Space Station returned the Canadian-built robot arm to full health after its "wrist" joint failed last month.
NASA prepares to launch rescue to save telescope from falling to Earth
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
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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.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Summer music highlights of 2026
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
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?
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
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Latest on Sen. Mitch McConnell health update
Sen. Mitch McConnell released an update on his health over the weekend after questions swirled about his well-being. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.
U.S. begins third night of Iran strikes
The U.S. is carrying out a third consecutive night of airstrikes Monday against Iran, CENTCOM says. National security analyst Joe Cirincione joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Longtime staffers, reporter remember Graham
Lee Holmes, Sen. Lindsey Graham's former chief counsel, Kevin Bishop, Graham's former communications director, and NOTUS congressional reporter Paul Kane join Major Garrett to remember Graham, who died suddenly over the weekend.
A look back at Sen. Lindsey Graham's life
Sen. Lindsey Graham died suddenly over the weekend. "The Takeout" host Major Garrett breaks down his life and legacy.
What to know about Darline Graham Nordone
Sen. Lindsey Graham's sister, Darline Graham Nordone, was announced as his interim replacement on Monday as the state prepares to hold a special election. Graham died unexpectedly over the weekend. Nikole Killion reports.