Biden visits 2 swing states on Labor Day
President Biden held events in Wisconsin and Pennsylvania on Labor Day, as the midterm elections loom. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice has more about the president's agenda.
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Biden delivers remarks on Labor Day
President Biden is visiting two key battleground states this Labor Day to highlight what the White House calls "the dignity of American workers." He is delivering remarks in Wisconsin and Pennsylvania. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports from Washington, and then CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice joins us from Pennsylvania to discuss the significance two months ahead of midterm elections.
Biden heading out on the campaign trail
President Biden is heading out on the campaign trail to battleground states hoping to invigorate Democratic voters in key midterm elections. Over the next two weeks, the president will visit voters in Pennsylvania, Ohio and Wisconsin, touting recent economic wins and pushing for abortion rights. Ed O'Keefe reports from Washington.
The Dish: Joe and Shaina Papach
Joe Papach and his wife Shaina opened The Harvey House in Madison, Wisconsin, to pair their culinary expertise with their Midwestern roots. Dana Jacobson has more for The Dish.
Jacob Blake’s uncle talks seeking justice
It has been two years since the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin. CBS News’ Tony Dokoupil and Lana Zak speak with Justin Blake, Jacob’s uncle, on the family’s push for justice.
Wisconsin school board bans teachers from displaying pride flag
More than 13,000 people have signed an online petition opposing the Kettle Moraine policy.
Man charged with 1992 murders in apparent revenge for snowmobile crash
"He started to think about the accident that killed his father. Those thoughts led to him going to the home of Tanna Togstad," the complaint says.
Schools face widespread teacher shortage
The U.S. Labor Department is reporting at least 280,000 fewer teachers are working now than before the COVID-19 pandemic. CBS News' Lilia Luciano and Tanya Rivero sit down with Vicki Bayer, an interim superintendent for the Green Bay Area Public School District, to discuss the challenges her own school district is facing and how they're being addressed.
Recap of Tuesday's primary election results
Several states voted in key primary races on Tuesday. Republican strategist Doug Heye and Democratic strategist Ray Zaccaro join Scott MacFarlane on "Red and Blue" to break down the results.
Trump's influence in GOP shows in primaries
Former President Donald Trump's preferred candidate, Tim Michels, won Wisconsin's GOP gubernatorial primary, beating an opponent endorsed by former Vice President Mike Pence. Other Trump-backed candidates also won nominations in primaries Tuesday. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel political reporter Corrinne Hess joins CBS News to discuss.
Trump's influence with GOP primary voters
Tuesday's primary results in Wisconsin are again showing the influence former President Trump has over Republican voters. But GOP candidates could be facing some tough Democratic opponents in the November general elections. CBS News political reporter Aaron Navarro breaks down the latest results.
Impact of Mar-a-Lago raid on GOP primaries
Primaries are being held in four states Tuesday: Wisconsin, Minnesota, Vermont and Connecticut. CBS News political director Fin Gomez joined "Red and Blue" to discuss how the recent FBI search of Trump's home and his political endorsements could impact the elections.
Wisconsin GOP governor's race in dead heat
Wisconsin holds its primary elections on Tuesday and the GOP gubernatorial primary is in a dead heat. CBS News political reporter Aaron Navarro joins "Red and Blue" with a look at how the influence of former President Trump is playing a major role in the race.
Wisconsin gubernatorial primary features another Trump-Pence proxy battle
Wisconsin is one of four states holding primaries on Tuesday, along with Connecticut, Vermont and Minnesota.
Trump wins CPAC straw poll, teases 2024 plans
Attendees at the CPAC conference in Texas overwhelmingly chose Donald Trump as their preferred 2024 Republican nominee. CBS News political director Fin Gomez breaks down what that means for the party as the former president teases another White House run.
10 years after Oak Creek tragedy, Sikh American community advocates for change
Years later, the community is still lobbying to get improved hate crime tracking data and federal funding for security.
Viktor Orban speaks at CPAC
CBS News political director Fin Gomez joined Nikki Battiste and David Begnaud with an update on the Arizona primary election, where Trump-backed ally Kari Lake won the GOP nomination for governor, and details about the Conservative Political Action Conference in Dallas, where controversial Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban spoke Thursday.
Republicans announce Milwaukee will be site of 2024 national convention
The party was deciding between Milwaukee or Nashville as the site where the party's presidential nominee will be officially named.
Bank Robbery Foiled by Customer
Caught on Tape: A bank customer tackled a would-be robber in St. Francis, Wis. Police are looking at surveillance video to identify the suspect.
Officer saves baby in runaway shopping cart
A normal day turned into a nightmare for one Wisconsin mom, when a shopping cart carrying her baby rolled out of a store parking lot and headed straight for oncoming traffic. Amazingly, a police officer managed to show up just in the nick of time. And, his life-saving heroics were caught on tape by his dashboard camera. Footage courtesy WQOW.
Trump endorsements
Donald Trump endorsed Paul Ryan and John McCain at his rally in Wisconsin. The long-awaited endorsement comes after he snubbed the Speaker of the House and Senator earlier this week. Watch his full remarks here.
Around 15 vehicles fell through the ice in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, during the city's Winterfest celebration
Around 15 vehicles fell through the ice in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, during the city's Winterfest celebration. Dive teams were called to get the vehicles out of the water. The city's fire department told CBS Milwaukee affiliate WDJT-TV that drivers parked on the ice at their own risk and would be responsible for the damage to their vehicles.
Juvenile arrested in Lily Peters' death
An arrest has been made one day after 10-year-old Lily Peters was found dead near a walking trail in western Wisconsin. The juvenile suspect and Peters knew each other, authorities said. Watch their remarks here.
Biden blames Trump for "stoking violence"
Joe Biden has not traveled to Wisconsin, but President Trump is planning to visit Kenosha on Tuesday after days of protests over the police shooting of Jacob Blake. Politico national correspondent Natasha Korecki joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the latest on the campaign trail.
Polls: Biden leading in 2 key swing states
The latest CBS News Battleground Tracker estimates Joe Biden with a slight lead over President Trump in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. CBS News director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to break it down.
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Air Force officer prayed while "free-falling" after being shot down in Iran
Badly wounded and alone in Iran's desert, downed U.S. Air Force officer Dude 44 Bravo evaded capture for days as the Iranian forces and the U.S. military searched for him.
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Oil prices near 4-month high as Iran and Oman delay Strait of Hormuz talks
Iran and Oman delay a meeting to discuss control of the Strait of Hormuz as fighting between Iran's Houthi allies and Saudi Arabia raises the stakes for global energy markets.
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Pardon brokers offer to "put pressure on the president" — at sky-high costs
Hidden cameras captured lobbyists as they tried to woo a potential client interested in obtaining a pardon from President Trump.
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Loopholes and shady practices taint U.S. surrogacy industry
Lured by promises of payment and a desire to help other families, surrogates discover they have few protections from practices that cast a "dark shadow" over the industry.
As AI rhetoric heats up, Congress stalls on action
Some House Democrats are calling on Speaker Mike Johnson to delay the congressional recess expected at the end of the week until lawmakers pass AI safeguards.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei: "For too long the industry lied" about AI risks
The head of the artificial intelligence company calls the exponential rate of AI developments a "warning sign," with risks for humanity, and says, "We need to slow down." He talks with "Sunday Morning" about possible steps forward.
Clancy trial holdout juror faced domestic violence allegation, records show
The juror, who has not been identified, was charged with one count of domestic violence in 2021. The charge was dismissed.
Missile crisis: The hard truths about America's military arsenal
In the early days of the war against Iran, the U.S. fired off thousands of long-range, precision-guided missiles. Now, with a depleted arsenal, the Pentagon seeks to replenish its stockpiles, an effort that will cost billions and take years.
Senate returns today for final legislative sprint ahead of midterms
The Senate is returning to Washington from a five-week recess, with several priorities to address before leaving town next month to take to the campaign trail.
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Ross Fire still burning, with over 90,000 acres scorched
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
Senate returns today for final legislative sprint ahead of midterms
The Senate is returning to Washington from a five-week recess, with several priorities to address before leaving town next month to take to the campaign trail.
Amazon halts use of 21 Air after plane overshot Miami runway
Amazon says it has decided to suspend its operations with 21 Air after one of the carrier's planes overshot a runway in Miami, killing five people.
Alexander Zverev wins U.S. Open, beating American Ben Shelton
Germany's Alexander Zverev won his second Grand Slam after finally taking home his first major title earlier this year at the French Open.
U.S. wins fifth straight women's FIBA World Cup, beating France 97-79
Despite the final score, this one wasn't easy; the Americans faced their biggest deficit in the tournament in a long time.
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Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei: "For too long the industry lied" about AI risks
The head of the artificial intelligence company calls the exponential rate of AI developments a "warning sign," with risks for humanity, and says, "We need to slow down." He talks with "Sunday Morning" about possible steps forward.
Trump admin. to send $500 checks to nearly 1 million ACA enrollees
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
See how your income tax bracket could change for 2027
The adjustment could provide financial relief for taxpayers who find that more of their income is taxed at lower rates, a Bloomberg analysis suggests.
How lower-paid workers are getting their biggest pay raise in years
Some workers are seeing stronger wage growth by switching jobs, while others are "job-hugging" because of AI, research shows.
Fed rate hike likelihood jumps to nearly 90% after hotter CPI report
Investors believe the Fed will raise borrowing costs as it works to tame inflation, which has risen a full percentage point since the Iran war started.
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As AI rhetoric heats up, Congress stalls on action
Some House Democrats are calling on Speaker Mike Johnson to delay the congressional recess expected at the end of the week until lawmakers pass AI safeguards.
Senate returns today for final legislative sprint ahead of midterms
The Senate is returning to Washington from a five-week recess, with several priorities to address before leaving town next month to take to the campaign trail.
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Pardon brokers offer to "put pressure on the president" — at sky-high costs
Hidden cameras captured lobbyists as they tried to woo a potential client interested in obtaining a pardon from President Trump.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 6, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed and Utah Gov. Spencer Cox join Weijia Jiang.
Transcript: Utah Gov. Spencer Cox on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 13, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, a Republican, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 13, 2026.
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Pennsylvania woman dies of measles complications, Jefferson County Coroner reports
A 40-year-old woman died on Saturday from complications associated with measles, the coroner reported.
Strange symptom and a "weird" referral led to surprise Stage 4 cancer diagnosis
Kate Ping thought she was just stressed out. A nurse practitioner's surprising recommendation led to a shocking diagnosis.
Trump admin. to send $500 checks to nearly 1 million ACA enrollees
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
Record-setting cyclospora outbreak is over, U.S. health officials say
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said there is no longer a risk of people getting sick with cyclosporiasis from this outbreak and is confident that all related iceberg lettuce is off the market.
Coroner releases details on 2 infant deaths in Pennsylvania measles outbreak
Neither infant was old enough to be vaccinated. The first dose of the measles vaccine is typically given at around 1 year of age.
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Iran's proxies using Yemen to compound war's impact on oil prices
An attack on a Saudi Arabian pipeline and a simmering war between the Saudis and Iran's Houthi allies in Yemen are pushing oil prices up.
Shark attacks, injures surfer at popular beach in Australia
Scientists believe increasingly crowded waters and rising ocean temperatures are shifting sharks' migratory patterns, which may be contributing to a rise in attacks.
Sweden faces political uncertainty as election deals far-right a blow
Sweden's left-wing opposition are holding a slim lead after an election that saw the far-right's share of the vote
Israeli official calls for revocation of "NAZA" filmmakers' citizenship
The documentary "NAZA" includes interviews with purported Israeli intelligence officers who claim the systematic use of AI-powered targeting systems in Gaza.
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Oil prices near 4-month high as Iran and Oman delay Strait of Hormuz talks
Iran and Oman delay a meeting to discuss control of the Strait of Hormuz as fighting between Iran's Houthi allies and Saudi Arabia raises the stakes for global energy markets.
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Céline Dion makes triumphant return
Céline Dion, who stepped back from performing in 2022 after announcing a rare autoimmune and neurological disorder, returned to the stage over the weekend for her long-awaited comeback tour. Adriana Diaz reports.
Celine Dion returns to the stage
Canadian superstar Celine Dion returned to the stage in Paris this weekend, for her first full concert in six years, and the first of 26 shows.
Diane von Furstenberg on life, love, and a wrap dress
One of the most important names in fashion for nearly 50 years, Diane von Furstenberg has long empowered women, with practical, feminine clothing, most famously embodied by her '70s wrap dress.
Extended interview: Diane von Furstenberg
In this web exclusive, fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg talks with correspondent Alina Cho about the origin and legacy of the wrap dress; aging; and the lessons she learned from her mother, a Holocaust survivor. She also discusses her annual DVF Awards (now in its 17th year), which celebrate women of accomplishment.
Diane von Furstenberg on life, love, and a wrap dress
Diane von Furstenberg has been one of the most important names in fashion for nearly 50 years, whose brand has long empowered women, with practical, feminine clothing (most famously embodied by her '70s wrap dress). In Venice, correspondent Alina Cho visits with von Furstenberg, who talks about her life's journey, which she calls a miracle thanks to a mother who survived the Holocaust.
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Political debate over AI heats up
The political debate over AI regulations and data centers is heating up ahead of the 2026 midterms. Dan Kanninen, former Battleground Director for the Harris Presidential Campaign and Alex Vogel, former deputy counsel for the Republican National Committee, join with more.
Anthropic CEO on monitoring AI development
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent that companies need to ensure every generation of AI model being released is properly tested. Kent joins to break down her interview.
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.
Dangers of AI evading humans to complete tasks
In a recent article in The Free Press, CBS News contributor Patrick McGee said "we are getting uncomfortably close" to situations where an AI agent evades or eliminates humans to complete tasks. McGee joins "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" to discuss. The Free Press is a Paramount publication.
As AI rhetoric heats up, Congress stalls on action
Some House Democrats are calling on Speaker Mike Johnson to delay the congressional recess expected at the end of the week until lawmakers pass AI safeguards.
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Anthropic CEO says "exponential" growth of AI is a "warning sign"
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
First-ever adult T. rex trackway found in North Dakota
Paleontologists have identified the first known trackway made by a full-grown Tyrannosaurus rex, and the discovery was made in the North Dakota badlands.
Ig Nobel prizes go to scientists studying cockroach milk, nose-blowing, more
Ten research teams were honored at a satirical science awards ceremony that was hosted outside the U.S. for the first time due to travel concerns. A study of cockroach milk was among the winners.
Vote on the fattest marmot now
Marmots, not bears, are the largest "true" hibernating mammal, UCLA marmot researchers Katie Adler and Emily Renkey say. The two share more fun facts about these cute creatures and explain how to vote for the fattest marmot.
NASA plans to launch new space telescope
NASA's new telescope could change the way we see space. With a wide-field camera that will reveal an area up to 200 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope, and an orbit a million miles from Earth, the Nancy Grace Roman telescope is expected to find tens of thousands of unknown exoplanets.
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New details on Clancy holdout juror
The holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial faced a domestic violence charge in 2021, but it was later dismissed, police records show. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Lindsay Clancy juror speaks out
Paula Devlin, a juror in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, sat down with Shanelle Kaul to share her experience with the high-profile case and tense deliberations that ultimately ended in a mistrial.
Man arrested in death of Tasia Fortune, woman found hanging from tree
Mississippi police have arrested a man in the death of Tasia Fortune, a Black woman found hanging from a tree last month.
State of al‑Qaeda 25 years after 9/11 attacks
25 years after 9/11, we rarely hear about the state of the organization responsible for the attacks. The Atlantic recently put out a piece on al-Qaeda that says in part, "analysts can't decide if the terrorist organization is all but defunct or more threatening than ever." The article's author, Graeme Wood, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
New terror threats against U.S. post 9/11
The FBI is warning of potential attacks on 9/11 remembrance ceremonies as terrorist groups call for new strikes on U.S. soil. Anna Schecter has more.
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NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
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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.
Dolly Parton: An extraordinary life in pictures
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
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.
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.
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Political debate over AI heats up
The political debate over AI regulations and data centers is heating up ahead of the 2026 midterms. Dan Kanninen, former Battleground Director for the Harris Presidential Campaign and Alex Vogel, former deputy counsel for the Republican National Committee, join with more.
Anthropic CEO on monitoring AI development
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent that companies need to ensure every generation of AI model being released is properly tested. Kent joins to break down her interview.
Dangers of AI evading humans to complete tasks
In a recent article in The Free Press, CBS News contributor Patrick McGee said "we are getting uncomfortably close" to situations where an AI agent evades or eliminates humans to complete tasks. McGee joins "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" to discuss. The Free Press is a Paramount publication.
Inside the USS George Washington
The USS George Washington recently replaced the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Middle East, quickly becoming the backbone of the U.S. operation against Iran. Tom Hanson gets an exclusive look onboard the aircraft carrier.
Elena Rybakina on her first U.S. Open title
Elena Rybakina, who defeated Aryna Sabalenka in three sets to win her first U.S. Open title, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her victory.