Noose displayed near Missouri voting booths draws complaints
The acting chair of the Missouri Democratic Party said the "symbol's purpose is to stoke the fires of racial prejudice and strike fear in the hearts of people of color."
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Texas early voting surpasses total turnout from 2016 election
As of Friday, the last day of early voting in Texas, over 9 million people have already voted in the state.
The Deciders: Two young voters pushing for change in this election
Lauren Ethredge and Ramon Contreras convey a sense of hope: a young generation leading others to create the change they want to see.
"We remain on high alert": Acting DHS secretary on election security
With just a week left until Election Day, Chad Wolf, acting secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, sat down with CBS News for an exclusive interview to discuss what Americans can expect and prepare for during and after November 3.
Texas Supreme Court limits ballot drop off sites to one per county
The order would drastically limit the number of drop off sites in the state's largest counties.
Former felons in Florida cast their first ballots in early voting
"It was amazing. When I put that pen to the paper, I finally got a voice."
Dozens of ballots destroyed after fire set at Boston dropbox
Officials called the alleged arson "a disgrace to democracy, a disrespect to the voters fulfilling their civic duty, and a crime."
Pa. court: Ballots with mismatched signatures to be accepted
The Trump campaign previously asked a federal district court judge to deem signature mismatches unconstitutional.
"Seinfeld" cast reuniting to raise money for Texas Democrats
The cast of the "show about nothing" is reuniting for "A Fundraiser About Something" — to turn Texas blue.
Miami officer facing discipline for wearing Trump mask at voting site
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez called the officer's behavior "unacceptable," and said disciplinary measures will be taken.
Threatening emails sent to Florida voters linked to overseas servers
The emails warned Florida residents to "vote for Trump on Election Day or we will come after you."
Opposing candidates for Utah governor release joint ad
"We can disagree without hating each other," Republican candidate Spencer Cox said.
Poll worker fired for turning away voters with "Black Lives Matter" shirts
"That was pretty bad," a county election commission spokeswoman said. "They were not supposed to be turned away."
Ballot drop box fire prompts investigation for suspected arson
More than 200 ballots were in the damaged ballot box, the mayor of Baldwin Park said.
SCOTUS nixes motion against Pennsylvania mail ballot extension
The court split 4-4, with Chief Justice John Roberts taking liberals' side.
California: GOP can no longer deploy "unauthorized" drop boxes
But the state GOP said Padilla and Becerra "didn't know the facts and didn't bother to learn them before accusing us" of wrongdoing.
"Vote like Trump": Campaign embraces mail-in voting in ad blitz
Despite the president's crusade against absentee voting, his campaign posted a flurry of ads encouraging supporters to do just that
Giuliani's daughter endorses Biden to end Trump's "reign of terror"
"I may not be able to change my father's mind, but together, we can vote this toxic administration out of office," Giuliani said.
Hundreds of election-linked lawsuits add to mail-in voting uncertainty
More than 300 lawsuits have been filed in 46 states contesting election rules, leading to questions over how early votes will be counted.
A behind-the-scenes look at how mail-in ballots are processed
After co-election commissioners Giblin and Stavisky receive a person's ballot comes the most consequential moment in its journey — signature verification.
Iowa Supreme Court sides with GOP over absentee ballot request forms
The Trump campaign and Republican Party filed lawsuits to invalidate absentee ballot request forms pre-filled with voters' personal information.
Record number of early voters met by long wait times at polls
Voters across several states are showing up in record numbers to cast their ballots early for the presidential election.
Michelle Obama, LeBron James team up to encourage early voting
"It's now up to us to do everything in our power to get our friends and family ready to vote early and safely together," Obama said. "We can't leave anyone behind."
Va. officials seek voter registration extension after website crash
A severed fiber optic cable was blamed for the website outage on the last scheduled day of registration, but officials are working to "make up for the time lost."
LeBron James' voting organization kicks off soccer star campaign
The move comes as early voting has been underway in multiple states across the country.
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Inside Trump's White House: a new occupant in one of the prime offices
West Wing office space has long been a status symbol in official Washington where proximity and access to the president can equate to influence.
Venezuelan opposition leader who says he defeated Maduro meets with Biden
The United States and many European countries have rejected Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's claim of winning the election.
Poll analysis: 4 years on, GOP disapproval of Jan. 6 attack continues to soften
Most Americans would oppose Trump pardons for Jan. 6 attack, while Republicans would favor these pardons.
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Pentagon agrees to historic legal settlement with LGBTQ+ veterans
If approved by a federal judge, the agreement means the military would help thousands of veterans seek honorable discharges.
Trump transition falling short of hiring goals, sources say
Offer letters is expected to go out Monday to political appointees in Trump's incoming administration, sources say.
Biden heads to New Orleans today amid mourning over New Year's truck attack
The FBI is investigating the incident as an act of terrorism.
Trump asks for another delay of sentencing for New York "hush money" criminal conviction
The sentencing for Trump's felony conviction was originally scheduled for July 11, and is currently set for Friday.
Biden bans new offshore oil and gas drilling in most U.S. coastal waters
President Biden is taking executive action to protect more than 625 million acres of the American ocean from offshore drilling, the White House announced.
Congress certifies Trump's 2024 victory, 4 years after Capitol attack
Congress formally cemented President-elect Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 presidential election after counting the votes of the Electoral College.
4 years after Capitol attack, Trump pardons cloud future of Jan. 6 cases
With Trump's pledge to issue pardons and shut down the investigation, many of those who breached the Capitol four years ago could see their convictions erased.
A 2022 law changed how Congress counts electoral votes. Here's how.
Monday's joint session will be governed by a revised set of procedures that clarify the vice president's role, a change aimed at preventing attempts to overturn election results.
Biden signs Social Security bill that enhances benefits for millions
New law means police officers, teachers and others with public pensions will now collect their full Social Security benefits.
Melania Trump documentary will be released by Amazon Prime Video this year
Melania Trump is the focus of a new documentary that's set for release by Amazon Prime Video later this year, the company announced Sunday.
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 5, 2025
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader John Thune join Margaret Brennan.
Thune has privately told Trump that Hegseth has the votes to be confirmed, sources say
When asked for comment, a spokesman for Senate Majority Leader John Thune said "two things we don't discuss publicly: Whip counts and private conversations with the president."
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Nancy Pelosi says violence of Jan. 6 "didn't end that day"
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Sunday the violence of Jan. 6, 2021, "didn't end that day," accusing president-elect Donald Trump of stoking continued violence in the aftermath of the attack on the Capitol.
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Thune says he'll help Trump understand "what's realistic" in the Senate
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he's committed to helping Donald Trump "achieve success" when he returns to the White House.
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FDA sets limits on lead in some baby foods
But consumer advocates say the Food and Drug Administration's new guidance on lead limit in baby food doesn't go far enough.
Deputies responding to "bananas situation" find monkey in a pink tutu
A monkey in a pink tutu was captured by deputies after slipping out of a Missouri home.
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New Orleans officials knew risk years before Bourbon Street attack
A confidential report warned that bollards needed to be fixed. New Orleans didn't start to replace them for five years.
See photos of snow in Washington, D.C.
Multiple inches of snow were recorded in Washington, D.C., and the surrounding area on Monday.
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FDA sets limits on lead in some baby foods
But consumer advocates say the Food and Drug Administration's new guidance on lead limit in baby food doesn't go far enough.
Giant bluefin tuna the size of a motorcycle sells for $1.3 million
It is the second highest price paid at the opening auction of the year in Tokyo's main fish market since comparable data started being collected in 1999.
Winter storm brings power outages, leaving consumers in the dark
Hundreds of thousands of households across southern and eastern U.S. states were without power Monday.
Insurers limit coverage of prosthetic limbs, questioning medical need
Only 30% of beneficiaries who lost a limb in 2016 received a prosthesis within three years, a report found.
Walt Disney and FuboTV to combine their online live TV businesses
The proposed merger would join two internet TV bundles that together have 6.2 million subscribers.
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Venezuelan opposition leader who says he defeated Maduro meets with Biden
The United States and many European countries have rejected Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's claim of winning the election.
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Pentagon agrees to historic legal settlement with LGBTQ+ veterans
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Trump transition falling short of hiring goals, sources say
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FDA sets limits on lead in some baby foods
But consumer advocates say the Food and Drug Administration's new guidance on lead limit in baby food doesn't go far enough.
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USGA warns of link between alcohol, cancer
The U.S. Surgeon General has called for new warning labels on alcoholic beverages that warn of a link between drinking and cancer. The announcement sent shares of alcohol stocks tumbling, but such labels are still a long way off, especially with the change in presidential administrations just two weeks away. Here's what to know about the warning.
Surgeon general calls for alcohol cancer warning
The U.S. surgeon general is now recommending a new label on alcohol products that warns of the risks of cancer, similar to the warning labels on cigarettes. A new advisory says alcohol consumption is one of the leading preventable causes of cancer, behind smoking and obesity. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
Flu emergency room visits now "very high" nationwide, CDC says
Several Western states are seeing rates worse than last year's peak of flu season.
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Woman arrested after poisoned Christmas cake kills 3 family members
Three women died and three other relatives fell ill after eating the cake during a family get-together on December 23, officials said.
Giant bluefin tuna the size of a motorcycle sells for $1.3 million
It is the second highest price paid at the opening auction of the year in Tokyo's main fish market since comparable data started being collected in 1999.
Venezuelan opposition leader who says he defeated Maduro meets with Biden
The United States and many European countries have rejected Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's claim of winning the election.
Tourist killed by elephant while she was bathing animal at sanctuary
A stressed elephant killed a Spanish tourist while she was bathing the animal at a sanctuary in southern Thailand, police said.
Justin Trudeau to resign as Canada's prime minister and Liberal Party leader
Justin Trudeau's leadership has faced significant challenges in the wake of the COVID crisis, leading to a loss of confidence among Canadians from various backgrounds.
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Arthur Brooks on why small New Year's resolutions are better
Harvard professor Arthur Brooks says making smaller New Year's resolutions can actually help them stick and lead to greater happiness.
Big winners from the Golden Globes
Demi Moore accepted her first-ever Golden Globe award for her role in the horror movie "The Substance." Other big winners include the musical "Emilia Perez" and the drama "The Brutalist," which won best film. Entertainment Tonight's Nischelle Turner has more.
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Nikki Glaser made her hosting debut at the 82nd Golden Globes, where "Emilia Perez" and "Shogun" each won four awards. Entertainment Tonight's Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner share the night's biggest moments.
June Squibb on her "Thelma" role
June Squibb, best known for her Oscar-nominated role in "Nebraska," stars in the action-comedy "Thelma." She plays a grandmother determined to outsmart a scammer. She joins "CBS Mornings."
Netflix's "The Home Edit" stars on new book
The stars of Netflix's "The Home Edit" are teaching kids to organize with their new book, "The Rainbow Cleanup." Joanna Teplin and Clea Shearer share their tips for creating tidy spaces.
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What to know about car rental app Turo
The car rental app Turo is working to understand how two of its vehicles were used in the deadly New Orleans attack and Cybertruck bombing in Las Vegas. The Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside of President-elect Donald Trump's Las Vegas hotel and the electric truck used in the New Orleans attack were both rented via Turo. New York Times technology reporter Eli Tan joins CBS News 24/7 to explain how the app and its background check process work.
Apple's Siri settlement could mean money for consumers — what to know
Apple will pay $95 million to settle allegations that its Siri virtual assistant violated people's privacy by eavesdropping on mobile device users.
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.
The legal grounds for a TikTok ban delay
President-elect Donald Trump requested that the Supreme Court suspend the TikTok ban until after he takes office while he works on a political resolution. University of Minnesota Law School associate professor Alan Rozenshtein breaks down the legal basis for the request.
Apple agrees to pay $95 million to settle Siri eavesdropping claims
Apple surreptitiously activated Siri to record user conversations through iPhones and other devices, court finds.
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Jimmy Carter's environmental legacy
As the U.S. Capitol prepares to honor former President Jimmy Carter, Rolling Stone climate reporter Jeff Goodell looks back on his environmental legacy.
U.K.'s biggest dinosaur footprint site discovered: "So surreal"
It is hoped the discovery will provide clues about how dinosaurs interacted, as well as their size and the speeds at which they moved.
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Northern lights may be visible in parts of the U.S. New Year's Eve
Solar storms may bring northern lights to several states in the northern U.S. just in time for New Year's Eve, but cloud cover may put a damper on festivities.
New species, including "blob-headed" fish, identified across world in 2024
Hundreds of new species across the globe were identified by scientists in 2024.
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FBI releases New Orleans attacker video
The FBI has released new video in the probe of the New Orleans Bourbon Street attack that occurred on New Year's Day. CBS News' Omar Villafranca reports.
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Security is tight in Washington, D.C., four years after the Capitol attack during the 2020 election certification process. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports on the measures taken to keep the nation's capital safe.
Some Jan. 6 rioters had prior records
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New Orleans officials knew risk years before Bourbon Street attack
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Woman arrested after poisoned Christmas cake kills 3 family members
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NASA probe beams home update after record-breaking flyby of sun
NASA said scientists began receiving more detailed telemetry — or "housekeeping data" — from the spacecraft on New Year's Day.
When and where to see the Quadrantids, 2025's first meteor shower
The first meteor shower of 2025 is about to peak. Here's how to watch and where you can see the Quadrantids.
Space debris weighing over 1,000 pounds crashes into Kenya village
Officials said they were investigating fragments of metal, believed to be from a rocket, that crashed into a village in the country's south.
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Vice President Kamala Harris commented on the 2024 election certification process in Congress four years after the Capitol attack. Harris carried out her duty presiding over a joint session of Congress as each state result was read out loud and certified.
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The FBI has released new video in the probe of the New Orleans Bourbon Street attack that occurred on New Year's Day. CBS News' Omar Villafranca reports.
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Security is tight in Washington, D.C., four years after the Capitol attack during the 2020 election certification process. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports on the measures taken to keep the nation's capital safe.
Trump's 2024 election victory certified
President-elect Donald Trump's 2024 election victory was certified by Congress during a joint session led by Vice President Kamala Harris. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports from Capitol Hill.