Romney: "Hold Us Accountable"
New GOP nominee, joined by Ryan, unveils theme upon departing Florida
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Fact check: Mitt Romney's convention speech
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Excerpts from Mitt Romney's convention speech
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Poll: 1 in 5 say Eastwood was highlight of RNC
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Protests: Occupy Wall Street hits Tampa
Occupy Wall Street protesters spent the first day of the Republican National Convention on Monday storming the streets of Tampa.
At conventions, both parties tout Hispanic lineup
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Kal Penn pokes fun at Clint Eastwood's RNC speech
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Carney: House GOP embraced holding U.S. credit hostage
In response to Paul Ryan's RNC speech in which the GOP Vice Presidential Nominee stated said it was a lack of presidential leadership that led to the downgrade of U.S. debt, White House Press Secretary Jay Carney blamed House Republicans for "holding the full faith and credit of the United States government hostage to a political agenda."
Romney: Dem convention won't be as happy as ours
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Fact-checking Eastwood's speech
In his unconventional convention speech, the actor took some liberties with the truth on issues like unemployment and the Afghanistan war
Eastwood's convention surprise
During a sometimes humorous, other times scathing ad-libbed speech, he sharply criticized the president
Tea Party's post-convention "victory lap"
Even though the movement's firebrands were missing on the main stage, tea party leaders say their message permeated the GOP convention
Ann Romney: Eastwood did "a unique thing"
Mitt Romney's wife also said she is "glad" people saw a softer side of her husband at the Republican National Convention
Romney made his case - will people believe it?
Mitt Romney gave a fine, workmanlike speech. Even with Clint Eastwood.
"2016": Anti-Obama film surprise box office hit
"2016: Obama's America," from conservative Dinesh D'Souza, suggests the president is carrying out an anti-American agenda, based on the teachings of his Kenyan father. CBSNews.com's Ken Lombardi reports.
Bachmann: Tea party doing "victory lap" after GOP convention
Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn., told CBS News on Thursday that though the phrase "tea party" didn't make it onto the GOP convention's prime time stage, the movement's values did.
Cain: GOP convention didn't need to "make a big deal" about tea party
Herman Cain told CBS News on Thursday that he "wasn't surprised" the phrase "tea party" didn't make it onto the GOP convention's prime time stage.
RNC introduces voters to Mitt Romney
The Republican National Convention presented a video detailing the life and political career of GOP Presidential candidate Mitt Romney.
Rubio: Romney will bring a new beginning
Florida Senator Marco Rubio said President Obama is a good man but a "bad president"
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Romney friends describe his faith and compassion
His fellow Mormon churchgoers recounted examples of how Romney affected them
Ann Romney: Clint Eastwood is a "unique guy"
On Mitt Romney's biggest night, it seemed that Clint Eastwood's moment stole the show. Norah O'Donnell and Charlie Rose spoke with Ann Romney about Eastwood's moment.
Clint Eastwood makes surprising speech for Mitt Romney
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After GOP convention, what's next for Romney?
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One marriage, two campaigns: Iowa spouses launch dual campaigns for legislature
Married since 1998, Iowa couple Spencer and Sinikka Waugh now have his-and-hers campaign yard signs, as he pursues a state House seat and she runs for state Senate.
Marine declared dead after falling overboard in Caribbean
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Poll analysis on words voters pick to describe Republican, Democratic parties
Most voters call the Democratic Party weak, while most describe the GOP as extreme.
CIA releases new video aiming to recruit Chinese military officers
The CIA has released a new Mandarin-language recruitment video aimed at Chinese military officers, hoping to persuade those disenchanted with corruption to turn to the U.S.
2 Navy ships collide in the Caribbean Sea, resulting in minor injuries
A U.S. destroyer and a supply ship collided Wednesday during a replenishment at sea.
Judge blocks Pentagon from downgrading Sen. Mark Kelly's military rank, pay
A judge banned the Trump administration from taking adverse action against Kelly after he and other Democratic lawmakers urged military members to "refuse illegal orders."
Judge orders Trump admin. to facilitate return of some deported Venezuelans
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to facilitate the return of Venezuelan migrants who were deported to a Salvadoran prison last year and then released into other countries.
Trump officials oust Abigail Slater as DOJ's antitrust chief, sources say
Top Trump administration officials had decided to terminate Abigail Slater as the Justice Department's antitrust chief just before she announced her departure on social media.
Civil rights attorneys predict charges against Don Lemon, others will be dismissed
Inexperienced prosecutors are testing FACE Act in their case against Don Lemon. But the law has constitutional problems that make it untenable to charge misconduct in a house of worship.
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Warren, Coons introduce bill to strengthen oversight of ICE and CBP
Amid negotiations with the White House, the pair of Democrats is pitching the bill as an enforcement mechanism to go alongside the changes they're seeking.
NATO allies shrug off Hegseth no-show, adjust to slimmed-down U.S. role
America's NATO allies say they're not disappointed by top Trump administration officials skipping summits, as they ramp up their own regional defenses.
Senate fails to advance DHS funding, teeing up partial shutdown
The Senate failed to advance a measure to fund the Department of Homeland Security on Thursday, paving the way for another partial government shutdown without a last-minute breakthrough.
Border czar announces Minnesota immigration operation surge is ending
Border czar Tom Homan announced Thursday that Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota is concluding, with a drawdown of federal immigration officers set to occur over the course of next week.
Senators hear from immigration officials, state leaders on Minnesota surge
The leaders of three major immigration agencies and top Minnesota officials testified before the Senate Homeland Security Committee about the administration's immigration operations.
Trump's EPA revokes the "endangerment finding." Here's what to know.
The Trump administration says greenhouse gases emitted from sources like cars, trucks and power plants will no longer be regulated by the federal government.
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Voluntary departures hit record high as detained immigrants lose hope
Vilma Palacios is one of thousands who have given up their immigration cases and voluntarily left the U.S. after being detained. More detainees are opting for voluntary departure than ever before, a CBS News analysis found.
Justice Department fires U.S. attorney hours after judges picked him for the job
A panel of judges in New York appointed a new top federal prosecutor in Albany after a Trump nominee was found to be serving unlawfully — but within hours, the Justice Department said it had fired the judges' new hire.
Bondi had list of a Democratic lawmaker's Epstein files "search history"
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Mystery of the missing minute from Epstein jail video solved
Documents that were part of the Epstein files release help explain why a video released from the night of Epstein's death was missing one minute close to midnight.
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Monk who led peace walk to D.C. tells CBS News peace "begins from within"
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One marriage, two campaigns: Iowa spouses launch dual campaigns for legislature
Married since 1998, Iowa couple Spencer and Sinikka Waugh now have his-and-hers campaign yard signs, as he pursues a state House seat and she runs for state Senate.
Trump admin moves to end "universally hated" start/stop feature for cars
The EPA said it will end credits for the start/stop feature, which shuts off gas engines when cars are idle to save fuel.
Marine declared dead after falling overboard in Caribbean
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Poll analysis on words voters pick to describe Republican, Democratic parties
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Trump admin moves to end "universally hated" start/stop feature for cars
The EPA said it will end credits for the start/stop feature, which shuts off gas engines when cars are idle to save fuel.
FTC warns Apple's Tim Cook over alleged political bias in Apple News app
The Federal Trade Commission sent a letter to Tim Cook one day after President Trump circulated a report raising questions about Apple News' practices.
Southwest's new boarding process off to bumpy start
Some travelers are finding they don't have storage above their seats when they get on the plane because early boarders are taking up the overhead bins.
Trump officials oust Abigail Slater as DOJ's antitrust chief, sources say
Top Trump administration officials had decided to terminate Abigail Slater as the Justice Department's antitrust chief just before she announced her departure on social media.
Some job-seekers are paying thousands of dollars just to land an interview
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One marriage, two campaigns: Iowa spouses launch dual campaigns for legislature
Married since 1998, Iowa couple Spencer and Sinikka Waugh now have his-and-hers campaign yard signs, as he pursues a state House seat and she runs for state Senate.
Marine declared dead after falling overboard in Caribbean
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Moderna says FDA refuses its application for new mRNA flu vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration is refusing to consider Moderna's application for a new flu vaccine made with mRNA technology, the company said.
What to know about a new study on coffee, tea and dementia risk
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said the results of the study on coffee drinkers having lower risk of dementia should be taken "with a massive grain of salt."
Thousands of mothers were flagged to police over flawed drug tests at childbirth
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Obamacare sign-ups drop, but the extent won't be clear for months
Experts say Affordable Care Act sign-up data won't be clear until people who were enrolled have paid — or not — their new, often much higher, premiums.
Hospital flooded by Hurricane Helene to be rebuilt in another flood plain
Ballad Health, the nation's largest state-sanctioned hospital monopoly, plans to rebuild Unicoi County Hospital in Tennessee on land that two climate modeling companies say is at risk of flooding.
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Gisèle Pelicot recounts ex-husband's "unthinkable" crimes in first U.S. TV interview
In a conversation to air on "CBS Sunday Morning" Feb. 15, Gisèle Pelicot discusses how she has moved on in her life after testifying against her ex-husband in a notorious mass rape trial in France.
CIA releases new video aiming to recruit Chinese military officers
The CIA has released a new Mandarin-language recruitment video aimed at Chinese military officers, hoping to persuade those disenchanted with corruption to turn to the U.S.
Iran blackmails jailed protesters' families, offering leniency for loyalty
Iranian authorities have presented the families of jailed protesters "an inhumane dilemma," offering reprieve in exchange for public acquiescence.
Russia blocks WhatsApp as it pushes state-backed alternative on citizens
The messaging platform WhatsApp says Russia has "attempted to fully block" its service inside the country, "to drive people to a state-owned surveillance app."
NATO allies shrug off Hegseth no-show, adjust to slimmed-down U.S. role
America's NATO allies say they're not disappointed by top Trump administration officials skipping summits, as they ramp up their own regional defenses.
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Constance Zimmer on "The Lincoln Lawyer"
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James Van Der Beek dies after cancer battle
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James Van Der Beek of "Dawson's Creek" dies at 48
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Looking back at James Van Der Beek's life
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The Federal Trade Commission sent a letter to Tim Cook one day after President Trump circulated a report raising questions about Apple News' practices.
Russia blocks WhatsApp as it pushes state-backed alternative on citizens
The messaging platform WhatsApp says Russia has "attempted to fully block" its service inside the country, "to drive people to a state-owned surveillance app."
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 did investigators recover Nancy Guthrie's doorbell footage?
Many are questioning how Nancy Guthrie's Google Nest surveillance footage was recovered days after officials said it was disconnected with no active subscription to store video.
TikTok to launch local feed that taps users' geolocation data
The social media platform changed its privacy policy last month, inviting users to allow it to track their specific location.
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Impact of climate change on Winter Olympics
The Winter Olympics in Milan need artificial snow due to climate change and warmer weather. Athletes say man-made snow makes terrain more difficult and unpredictable. Rob Marciano reports on its impact.
Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
Cow develops technique to scratch herself
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White tent set up on Nancy Guthrie's porch
Investigators have set up a white tent in front of the home of Nancy Guthrie. The 84-year-old mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie has not been since since January 31. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has more.
Lawmakers blast Pam Bondi on Epstein files
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Black gloves found in Nancy Guthrie search
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Black gloves found in Nancy Guthrie search, sources say
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Anger at Pam Bondi hearing over Epstein files
Attorney General Pam Bondi clashed with some lawmakers at her House Judiciary Committee hearing over the Epstein files and their release. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.
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ULA rocket has booster problem while launching classified Space Force payloads
A United Launch Alliance Vulcan rocket carrying classified Space Force payloads suffered a booster problem but apparently made an otherwise "nominal" ascent to space, the company said.
New space station crew eager for Wednesday launch
The new crew will replace four station fliers who returned to Earth ahead of schedule last month due to a medical issue.
What led NASA to delay Artemis II launch
NASA's first crewed moon mission in more than 50 years has been delayed until March at the earliest. During a routine dress rehearsal of the launch, persistent liquid hydrogen leaks were discovered in the Artemis II rocket. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood breaks it down.
NASA hopes to fix Artemis II moon rocket leak with on-pad repair
NASA plans to test the planned leak repair with a second dress rehearsal fueling test later this month.
NASA delays Artemis II launch
NASA delayed the Artemis II moon rocket launch after a hydrogen leak was found during a wet dress rehearsal, the agency announced Tuesday. CBS News senior space consultant Bill Harwood has the latest.
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In 2024, Gisèle Pelicot became the public face of sexual abuse as the center of a notorious mass rape trial in France, during which her ex-husband was found guilty of drugging her unconscious and inviting dozens of men to abuse her. In this preview of her first U.S. broadcast interview, Pelicot explains to Seth Doane why she felt it was important to go public about her horrifying story. Watch the full interview on "CBS Sunday Morning" February 15.
Ukrainian Olympian banned over tribute helmet
Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych has been disqualified from the Milan Cortina Games over his use of a helmet that honors athletes killed in Russia's war on his country. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Seth Doane has more.
White tent set up on Nancy Guthrie's porch
Investigators have set up a white tent in front of the home of Nancy Guthrie. The 84-year-old mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie has not been since since January 31. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has more.
Minnesota AG reacts to announced ICE drawdown
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Trump EPA rolls back "endangerment finding"
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