Biden officially secures Electoral College majority
It's been apparent for weeks that Biden won the election — but California certifying its results officially pushed Biden over 270 electors.
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MN absentee ballots that arrive after 8 p.m. on Election Day might not be counted
The court's opinion overruled a consent decree order that allowed absentee ballots postmarked on or before Election Day to be counted if they are returned up to seven days after Election Day.
Trump and Biden make final pitch to voters at last debate
Trump and Biden squared off on the economy, COVID-19, race, climate change and more.
Biden warns of "dark winter" during pandemic
"Come on. There's not another serious scientist in the world that thinks it will be over soon," Biden said during the final debate.
Trump: Separated children were "so well taken care of"
But thousands of migrant children allegedly suffered sexual abuse in U.S. custody, according to HHS documents released last year.
Trump says he is the "least racist person." Biden disagrees
"This guy is a dog whistle about as big as the fog horn," Biden said.
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Final presidential debate: Fact checking Trump and Biden
CBS News fact checked some of what Trump and Biden said about COVID-19, the economy, immigration and more at their final debate.
Final presidential debate strikes a calmer note than the first
After the debate, one of the president's advisers told White House correspondent Paula Reid said the president stuck to the plan.
How to watch the final presidential debate
The debate will be moderated by Kristen Welker of NBC News at Belmont University in Nashville, and topics include the coronavirus pandemic and climate change.
What to watch for in the presidential debate tonight
President Trump and Joe Biden are facing off in their second and final debate before the election.
2020 presidential debates: Timing and topics for Trump and Biden
Only one opportunity now remains for the two candidates to directly debate each other before Election Day.
Debate Commission says it will mute mics at final debate
Trump called it "very unfair" that the debate topics chosen by the moderator will deviate from the traditional focus on foreign policy to include domestic issues.
DNC chair says early-vote numbers point to enthusiasm for Democrats
Perez said Joe Biden is now competing with President Trump in states like Arizona, Texas, Ohio and Iowa.
COVID-19, climate change among topics for presidential debate
NBC News' Kristen Welker is moderating the final presidential debate, which will take place on October 22.
Biden says he'll give answer on court packing before election
Joe Biden has refused to answer so far on whether he supports adding more justices to the Supreme Court.
Biden: Should be "zero discrimination" against transgender people
He said he would just "flat-out change the law," to protect LGBTQ rights.
C-SPAN places Steve Scully on administrative leave
The longtime journalist apologized for his "errors in judgment."
McDaniel accuses "corrupt" commission of canceling debate to shield Biden
The Commission on Presidential Debates canceled this Thursday's face-off after the campaigns wrangled over safety protocols.
Commission on Presidential Debates cancels second debate
The debate had been scheduled for Thursday, October 15.
2nd presidential debate in doubt after Trump balks at virtual format
The Trump campaign argued Thursday night that the debate should proceed as planned on October 15.
Pence refuses to discuss a peaceful transfer of power
"First and foremost, I think we're going to win this election," the vice president said. He then accused the Democratic party of "trying to overturn the results of the last election."
Pence and Harris clash over virus at vice presidential debate
The debate featured sharp exchanges over the coronavirus pandemic, the economy, the Supreme Court and more.
VP debate fact check: Pence and Harris on Supreme Court, Swine Flu and more
Harris and Pence met in Salt Lake City in their only debate before the presidential election.
Pence defends Rose Garden event and White House COVID-19 response
Kamala Harris slammed the response to the pandemic as "the greatest failure of any presidential administration."
Dems launch mobile billboards to attack Pence's handling of COVID-19
Vice President Pence and Senator Kamala Harris will be meeting on stage in Salt Lake City for their only debate Wednesday night.
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Live updates as U.S. gets out to vote on Election Day 2024
Final polls before Election Day 2024 show Trump and Harris tied in key battleground states as Americans await results. See the latest updates and stream live coverage here.
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North Carolina live election results for the 2024 presidential race
Pennsylvania is a key battleground state in the 2024 presidential election between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, with 19 electoral votes at stake. See live results here.
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North Carolina live election results for the 2024 presidential race
North Carolina is a key battleground state in the 2024 presidential election between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, with 16 electoral votes at stake. See live results here.
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Georgia live election results for the 2024 presidential race
Georgia is a key battleground state in the 2024 presidential election between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, with 16 electoral votes at stake. See live results here.
Fact checking Election Day 2024 claims
Throughout Election Day, the CBS News' Confirmed and investigative unit will be fact checking reports around the 2024 election, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.
Pennsylvania officials say "bad-faith" challenges target over 3,500 voters
"It's about disenfranchising voters in a swing state and overturning the outcome of an election," said Josh Maxwell, chair of the Board of Commissioners in Chester County.
Trump Media released earnings on Election Day. Here's what to know.
Trump Media & Technology Group's main asset is the social media app Truth Social. Here's how it's performing.
What one stock market gauge is predicting about the presidential race
One market strategist notes a pattern based on whether the S&P 500 rises or falls between the end of July and Halloween.
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Live Senate election results for 2024's high-stakes races
Democrats are facing strong headwinds as they seek to defend their narrow 51-49 majority in the Senate. Follow live 2024 election results here.
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Live House election results for 2024 races
Democrats and Republicans are vying to win control of the House of Representatives in the 2024 election. Follow the results here as votes come in.
Exit poll results for the 2024 election show democracy, economy top issues
CBS News national exit polls tell us who voted, what issues were on their minds, whether they voted for Kamala Harris or Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election — and why.
Who is the richest U.S. president ever?
Here's how former presidents stack up against each other in terms of their peak wealth.
Why Trump can vote in the 2024 election even after his felony conviction
Former President Donald Trump cast his ballot in Palm Beach, Florida, in the 2024 presidential election.
Here's how Harris and Trump's tax plans would impact your taxes
Harris and Trump both have proposed historically large tax overhauls. Here's what to know.
FBI warns that fake videos are spreading election misinformation
The FBI said that a number of fabricated clips mimicking official statements and news organizations are spreading false information.
How much money do U.S. senators make?
Congress has control over its own members' salary, but has kept their pay frozen for 15 years.
Why early election returns may not hold up as the night goes on
Election results that look like victory for one candidate at 10 p.m. could shift the other way at 11:30 p.m., or even later. And it may take days to find out who won.
Election Day freebies and discounted meals, rides and more
From Krispy Kreme doughnuts to Johnny Rickets' shakes, businesses across the country are offering deals to voters.
How Black voter turnout could impact the 2024 presidential race
Both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have been vying to gain Black voters' support as Election Day 2024 unfolds.
Pennsylvania investigating reports of fraudulent voter registration applications
Former President Donald Trump has mischaracterized investigations into a number of voter registration applications in Pennsylvania.
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Fact checking Election Day 2024 claims
Throughout Election Day, the CBS News' Confirmed and investigative unit will be fact checking reports around the 2024 election, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.
Trump Media released earnings on Election Day. Here's what to know.
Trump Media & Technology Group's main asset is the social media app Truth Social. Here's how it's performing.
What one stock market gauge is predicting about the presidential race
One market strategist notes a pattern based on whether the S&P 500 rises or falls between the end of July and Halloween.
"Fat Leonard" sentenced to 15 years in massive Navy bribery case
Leonard Glenn Francis, known as "Fat Leonard," masterminded an unprecedented bribery and fraud scheme targeting the U.S. Navy.
Here's how old the typical U.S. homebuyer is today
Homeowners in the U.S. are getting older as the dream of buying a house slips further out of reach for many Americans.
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One market strategist notes a pattern based on whether the S&P 500 rises or falls between the end of July and Halloween.
Here's how old the typical U.S. homebuyer is today
Homeowners in the U.S. are getting older as the dream of buying a house slips further out of reach for many Americans.
Who is the richest U.S. president ever?
Here's how former presidents stack up against each other in terms of their peak wealth.
Home Depot co-founder Bernie Marcus dies at 95
Home Depot co-founder Bernard "Bernie" Marcus helped launch the home improvement chain in 1978.
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Live updates as U.S. gets out to vote on Election Day 2024
Final polls before Election Day 2024 show Trump and Harris tied in key battleground states as Americans await results. See the latest updates and stream live coverage here.
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North Carolina live election results for the 2024 presidential race
Pennsylvania is a key battleground state in the 2024 presidential election between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, with 19 electoral votes at stake. See live results here.
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North Carolina live election results for the 2024 presidential race
North Carolina is a key battleground state in the 2024 presidential election between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, with 16 electoral votes at stake. See live results here.
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Georgia live election results for the 2024 presidential race
Georgia is a key battleground state in the 2024 presidential election between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, with 16 electoral votes at stake. See live results here.
Fact checking Election Day 2024 claims
Throughout Election Day, the CBS News' Confirmed and investigative unit will be fact checking reports around the 2024 election, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.
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What to know about fluoride in water following RFK Jr.'s health claims
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s recent comments on fluoride are prompting questions about its safety in drinking water. Here's what to know.
Election day stress? Here are last-minute tips, according to experts
As tensions mount on Election Day 2024, here are some last-minute tips to ease stress and anxiety, according to experts.
"Dawson's Creek" alum James Van Der Beek announces cancer diagnosis
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
How people in recovery hope to change the political landscape
Run for Recovery, a new program, offers a boot camp for people in recovery from substance use who dream of holding political office.
Idaho public health department restricted from giving COVID-19 vaccines
Experts say Southwest District Health in Idaho is the first public health department in the nation to be restricted from giving COVID-19 vaccines.
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4 teens wounded in fight on train involving axe, samurai sword
The teenagers involved were on their way to secondary school, police sources said.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fires his defense minister
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and defense minister Yoav Gallant have repeatedly been at odds over the war in Gaza.
Fleeing civilians say Israeli siege and strikes killing dozens in Gaza
"There is no food or drink," one north Gaza resident fleeing from Israel's devastating offensive said. "Hunger has killed us."
Finalist for Prince William's Earthshot Prize already brightening lives
See how one of the 15 finalists for Prince William's 2024 Earthshot Prize Awards is already helping people live their dreams.
Video captures moment soccer player killed by lightning strike
A local Peruvian soccer match was called off due to weather, but as players left the field, lighting struck, killing one man and wounding five others.
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Minneapolis musician Tyka Nelson, Prince's sister, dies at 64
Minneapolis musician Tyka Nelson, Prince's only full sibling, died Monday.
"Wizard of Oz" ruby slippers up for auction 19 years after being stolen
Judy Garland's iconic ruby slippers from "The Wizard of Oz" are on the auction block nearly two decades after a thief stole the iconic shoes, an attempt to pull off "one last score."
From the archives: Music legend Quincy Jones
Producer, composer and arranger Quincy Jones died Sunday, November 3, 2024, at age 91. In this "Sunday Morning" report that originally aired on March 9, 2008, correspondent John Blackstone talked with the impresario about his indelible mark on contemporary music - from being hired by Lionel Hampton at age 15, to his collaborations with icons like Frank Sinatra, to spotting the untapped potential of a young Michael Jackson.
Cole Hauser on "Yellowstone" character
Actor Cole Hauser joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the return of the hit series "Yellowstone," the Dutton family's fight to protect their land, and his role as Rip Wheeler.
Music legend Quincy Jones dies at 91
Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music legend who collaborated with everyone from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra, has died at 91, his family announced.
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Officials sound alarm over fake election videos
Three top government agencies are calling out two fabricated videos spreading lies about early voting, and they say a familiar foe is to blame. Nicole Sganga has more.
In Elon Musk's "election integrity" community on X, false claims proliferate
Elon Musk is encouraging X users to report instances of voter fraud in a new group on the platform. Many of the posts are unsubstantiated or false.
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.
Reddit stock price soars after social media player reports rare profit
Reddit's stock leaps nearly 40% after the social media company reported a quarterly profit amid strong user growth.
Report probes phone companies over robocalls
While scam phone calls have slightly decreased in the last three years, scam texts have tripled. A consumer report found that phone companies need to do more to prevent robocalls and texts for customers. CBS News correspondent Nancy Chen has more.
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How 2024 races may affect U.S. climate policy
The presidential race and high-profile congressional contests may be dominating election coverage and fundraising, but many local and state elections are poised to affect the nation's progress on climate action and the shift toward clean energy. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff has more.
Halloween weather breaks records
East Coast and southern U.S. states experienced high temperatures this Halloween, with the heat forecast set to break records. CBS News 24/7 anchor Lana Zak reports on the weather and how New Yorkers celebrated the festivities.
New research on climate and extreme weather
A new report from the World Weather Attribution group has found that the 10 deadliest weather events of the last 20 years were intensified by manmade climate change. CBS News climate correspondent David Schecter has more.
The Climate Election: Transportation, explained
Transportation is a lifeline, but experts say it's aging, underfunded and unable to withstand more frequent and intense extreme weather events. And if changes aren't made quickly, the EPA says the costs will be "steep," with hundreds of billions of dollars of damage every year.
The Climate Election: Disaster recovery
Hurricane Helene is one of the deadliest hurricanes to make landfall in the mainland U.S. For many places across Florida, Tennessee and the Carolinas, recovery could take months or even years — and the next president will play a vital role in what that process looks like when they take office in three months. Here's what to know about Project 2025, former President Donald Trump's and Vice President Kamala Harris' stances on extreme weather, disaster recovery, and the root of the increasing frequency and power of storms — climate change.
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Georgia dealing with bomb threats
Several polling locations in Georgia have received bomb threats throughout Election Day. Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said some appear to have originated from Russia. Nikole Killion has more
4 teens wounded in fight on train involving axe, samurai sword
The teenagers involved were on their way to secondary school, police sources said.
White supremacist planned to blow up power site, feds say
Skyler Philippi, 24, has been charged with attempting to use a weapon of mass destruction and attempting to destroy an energy facility.
2 killed, 4 wounded by Mexico's National Guard near U.S. border
Colombia's foreign ministry said that all of the victims were migrants who had been "caught in the crossfire."
Kenyan man convicted of plotting 9/11-style attack on U.S.
A Kenyan man was convicted Monday of plotting a 9/11-style attack on a U.S. building on behalf of the terrorist organization al-Shabab.
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Cargo ship brings science gear, holiday treats to space station crew
With an Election Day docking, the cargo ship delivered 3 tons of supplies and equipment, including an unusual wooden satellite.
The Taurid meteor showers will peak a week apart in November
Two sister meteor showers are already flashing across night skies — and will peak a week apart.
"Halloween comet" disintegrates after flying close to the sun, video shows
NASA confirmed its sun-observing spacecraft captured the moment when the comet Atlas broke into chunks this week as it passed close to the sun.
Chinese space station gets new crew
A Chinese spacecraft carrying a three-person crew, including the country's first female space engineer, has successfully docked with China's orbiting space station. The launch comes as Beijing works to expand its space exploration and put a person on the moon by 2030.
China's space station gets new crew as Beijing advances Xi's "space dream"
A new crew of three Chinese astronauts, including the country's only woman spaceflight engineer, entered the Tiangong space station following an early morning launch into orbit.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
Clues and evidence in the John McCabe case
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
Summer music heats up 2024
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
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Early exit polls on North Carolina voters
Early North Carolina exit poll data revealed that among the small number of voters who decided their presidential pick in the last week, 58% chose Vice President Kamala Harris and 37% voted for former President Donald Trump. CBS News chief political analyst John Dickerson and "60 Minutes" correspondent Cecilia Vega discuss what the data shows for the state's gender gap and Latino voters.
Projection: Justice wins West Virginia race
Republican West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice will win his state's Senate race, flipping the seat red, CBS News projects. Scott MacFarlane looks at other key races that could determine control of Congress.
First states with projected winners in 2024
Former President Donald Trump will win West Virginia and Indiana, CBS News projects. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett and CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto break down the first race projections of the 2024 election.
Trump's plans for election night
Former President Donald Trump discussed the 2024 election turnout and how he's feeling on election night with CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa.
Union votes could be key in Michigan
In Michigan, union votes could prove to be crucial to the winning candidate. Jericka Duncan has more.