When did Obama label consulate attack "terror"?
Fact-checking claims made during second presidential debate over timeline of labeling Libyan attack "act of terror"
Campaign 2012: The Debates
Candidates lock it down in prep for last debate
As the last presidential debate gets close, the latest national polls show the race for the White House is neck-and-neck
Why no one has been right about Libya
John Dickerson: Obama and Romney keep tripping up on what happened in Benghazi; They will get one more chance
What they didn't say at the debates
With the domestic policy portions of the debates now in the past, several issues were starved for time - or ignored altogether
Fact-checking the vice presidential debate
In the one-and-only vice presidential debate, Joe Biden and Paul Ryan went head-to-head over issues ranging from Iran, to job creation, to Medicare
Gingrich: Biden on Benghazi will "haunt" Obama
Newt Gingrich, Jennifer Granholm spar over who won the vice presidential debate, Obama response to Libya
Obama, Romney spar in contentious town hall debate
Taking questions from voters on issues ranging from Libya to education, the candidates aggressively challenged each other throughout the debate
Did Obama deem Libya attacks a terrorist act?
Debate moderator Candy Crowley sided with President Obama in the town hall debate -- but the reality isn't so clean cut
Fact-checking Romney's "binders" claim
Did Mitt Romney approach women's groups for help finding qualified female applicants to work in top government positions?
Nielsen: 65.6M watched 2nd presidential debate
First debate between Obama and Romney drew higher rating - 67 million - but second was highest second debate since 1992
Obama's debate performance helped among women
Romney's appeal to this highly prized demographic may have backfired when he talked about "binders full of women"
Conservatives hit debate moderator Candy Crowley
Partisans once again criticize the moderator of a presidential debate. Are they scapegoating - or do they have a point?
Obama and Romney square off on the economy
Here's what the presidential candidates had to say on taxes, energy, pay equity for women, and how to handle trade disputes with China
Fact checking Romney's oil production claim
The GOP presidential nominee accused Obama of cutting licenses and permits on federal land and lowering oil production
Obama, Romney appeal to women in 2nd debate
Both candidates made personal appeals to women; Romney's "binders" comment may have backfired
Ryan: Libya not Romney's weakest debate moment
The Republican VP nominee said the debates have gone "very well" for him and Romney
Fact-checking the second presidential debate
President Obama and Mitt Romney tackled questions on everything from the attack on the U.S. post in Libya to energy production
Analysis: Tougher Obama rebounds in second debate
After previous listless performance, spirited president lands blows against Mitt Romney during contentious town hall debate
The president's narrow victory
John Dickerson says Obama won Tuesday night's slugfest, but Romney will live to fight another day
Second presidential debate marked by heated exchanges
CBS News political director John Dickerson and National Journal White House correspondent Major Garrett offer insight
Obama wins debate for undecided voters: Poll
President Obama and Mitt Romney hit each other early and often in their second debate
Hofstra debate will showcase listening skills
Obama and Romney can argue with each other, but are they good listeners? Can Romney boost his ratings among women?
The entire second 2012 presidential debate
The full second presidential debate between Mitt Romney and President Obama at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y. on October 16, 2012
Second presidential debate: Comparing Romney and President Bush
President Obama and Governor Mitt Romney debate differences, similarities between Romney's policies and those of President George W. Bush
Green tech bankruptcy gives Romney debate fodder
Electric car battery maker is the latest taxpayer-supported green tech company with bad news
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Palestinian Columbia activist detained by DHS at citizenship interview
A Columbia protest leader was taken into custody at a citizenship interview, his lawyers say, as the Trump administration pushes to deport fellow Columbia activist Mahoud Khalil.
JD Vance drops Ohio State football trophy at White House
JD Vance nearly fumbled Ohio State's college football championship trophy in a White House celebration Monday.
State Department wants staff to report alleged anti-Christian bias during Biden's term
President Trump's Secretary of State Marco Rubio is asking staff to report allegations of anti-Christian bias during the Biden era, including actions taken for opposition to vaccines or personal pronoun choice.
Official who oversaw shrinking of USAID departs State Department
Peter Marocco left his role as Director of the Office of Foreign Assistance, after overseeing cuts to USAID.
El Salvador's Bukele says he won't return Kilmar Abrego Garcia to U.S.
El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele said "of course I'm not going to do it" about returning Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man deported to an El Salvadoran prison.
Judge weighs Tufts student's bid for release during challenge to detention
Rumeysa Ozturk, a 30-year-old doctoral student at Tufts University, was detained on March 25 after her visa was revoked.
Trump, Xi "don't have any plans" to speak, trade representative says
U.S. trade representative Jamieson Greer said President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping "don't have any plans" to speak amid an escalating trade war between the two countries.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 13, 2025
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, U.S. trade representative Jamieson Greer and former top FDA official Dr. Peter Marks join Margaret Brennan.
Transcript: U.S. trade representative Jamieson Greer on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 13, 2025
The following is the transcript of an interview with U.S. trade representative Jamieson Greer that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 13, 2025.
Transcript: Rep. Ro Khanna on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 13, 2025
The following is the transcript of an interview with Rep. Ro Khanna, Democrat of California, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 13, 2025.
Transcript: Minneapolis Fed president Neel Kashkari on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 13, 2025
The following is the transcript of an interview with Neel Kashkari, the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 13, 2025.
Transcript: Dr. Peter Marks on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 13, 2025
The following is the full transcript of an interview with Dr. Peter Marks, former head of FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, a portion of which aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 13, 2025.
Pennsylvania man arrested, charged after arson at Governor's Residence
Cody Balmer was charged with attempted murder, terrorism and other counts after officials said he intentionally set a fire at the Pennsylvania Governor's Residence.
Former top health official criticizes RFK Jr. for downplaying measles deaths
Dr. Peter Marks said that the deaths of unvaccinated children is "just not acceptable."
White House releases results from President Trump's physical
President Trump underwent the physical on Friday at Walter Reed Hospital.
Sen. Bernie Sanders makes surprise appearance at Coachella
Sen. Bernie Sanders, who had a rally earlier in Los Angeles, urged young people to "stand up and fight" at the music festival.
Trump tariff plans bring wide concern about financial impact — CBS News poll
President Trump's approvals on economy and inflation dip, as Wall Street has one of its most volatile weeks in recent years.
State Department says Maryland man mistakenly deported is "alive and secure"
In a filing on Saturday, the U.S. State Department, however, did not address a judge's demands that the Trump administration detail what steps it is taking to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the United States.
Trump administration vows release of RFK assassination files within days
The Trump administration could release files on the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy — the U.S. health secretary's father — within days, after decades of public fascination about the killing.
U.S. intelligence report favors incumbent Ecuadorian president in election
Ahead of the Ecuadorian presidential elections Sunday, CBS News has learned a U.S. intel assessment favors the incumbent president, viewing him as better for U.S. interests.
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Palestinian Columbia activist detained by DHS at citizenship interview
A Columbia protest leader was taken into custody at a citizenship interview, his lawyers say, as the Trump administration pushes to deport fellow Columbia activist Mahoud Khalil.
Here's why your cup of coffee could soon cost even more
Coffee prices have already surged to record highs because of extreme weather. U.S. tariffs could push costs up even more.
Taxpayers in 13 states can file after April 15, IRS says. Here's where.
The IRS has given taxpayers in many states more time to file their taxes past the April 15 deadline due to natural disasters. Here's what to know.
Starbucks is changing its barista dress code. Here's the new look.
Starbucks is creating a new dress code for store employees in an effort to revamp its cafes. Here are the new guidelines.
Suspect arrested for attacks at Tesla facility and GOP HQ in New Mexico
A suspect has been arrested in connection to a February arson attack at a Tesla facility in New Mexico and last month's alleged attack at the Republican Party of New Mexico headquarters.
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Here's why your cup of coffee could soon cost even more
Coffee prices have already surged to record highs because of extreme weather. U.S. tariffs could push costs up even more.
Taxpayers in 13 states can file after April 15, IRS says. Here's where.
The IRS has given taxpayers in many states more time to file their taxes past the April 15 deadline due to natural disasters. Here's what to know.
Starbucks is changing its barista dress code. Here's the new look.
Starbucks is creating a new dress code for store employees in an effort to revamp its cafes. Here are the new guidelines.
Trump considers pause on auto tariffs, says carmakers need more time
President Trump is considering exempting U.S. automakers from paying steep tariffs that could damage the industry.
Mark Zuckerberg called to testify in Meta's antitrust trial
The case could determine whether Mark Zuckerberg's company might have to divest WhatsApp and Instagram.
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Palestinian Columbia activist detained by DHS at citizenship interview
A Columbia protest leader was taken into custody at a citizenship interview, his lawyers say, as the Trump administration pushes to deport fellow Columbia activist Mahoud Khalil.
JD Vance drops Ohio State football trophy at White House
JD Vance nearly fumbled Ohio State's college football championship trophy in a White House celebration Monday.
State Department wants staff to report alleged anti-Christian bias during Biden's term
President Trump's Secretary of State Marco Rubio is asking staff to report allegations of anti-Christian bias during the Biden era, including actions taken for opposition to vaccines or personal pronoun choice.
Official who oversaw shrinking of USAID departs State Department
Peter Marocco left his role as Director of the Office of Foreign Assistance, after overseeing cuts to USAID.
El Salvador's Bukele says he won't return Kilmar Abrego Garcia to U.S.
El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele said "of course I'm not going to do it" about returning Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man deported to an El Salvadoran prison.
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Why donated organs are left unused
One of every three donated kidneys never gets transplanted. CBS News explores why a growing number are being discarded.
Study projects how much cancer is caused by CT scans
A new study is projecting how radiation from computed tomography imaging, or CT scans, could lead to future cancers.
Ex-FDA official: RFK Jr.'s autism claims could give "people false hope"
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed Friday that new research will find the cause of the "autism epidemic" by September. Dr. Peter Marks, the former top vaccines official at the Food and Drug Administration, warns on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that "giving people false hope is something you should never do."
Former top health official criticizes RFK Jr. for downplaying measles deaths
Dr. Peter Marks said that the deaths of unvaccinated children is "just not acceptable."
How HHS cuts could affect physical, mental health
In his first network TV interview since becoming Health and Human Services Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sat down with Dr. Jon LaPook. Kennedy said he was not familiar with cuts to programs that could have a devastating impact on infectious diseases and mental health.
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Protecting the polar bear capital of the world
CBS Minnesota station WCCO brings you to the polar bear capital of the world, where warming Arctic waters are putting the town on edge.
Kim Kardashian to testify in 2016 Paris jewelry theft trial, lawyer says
The trial stems from a jewelry heist in October 2016 during which Kim Kardashian was held at gunpoint in her luxury Paris apartment by masked men.
Couple arrested for selling exotic cats including white tigers and puma
The couple is suspected of raising desert lynxes and servals, a wild cat native to Africa, as well as hybrid species created by crossing these breeds with domestic cats, police said.
Antoni Gaudi, designer of the Sagrada Familia, put on path to sainthood
Antoni Gaudi was a devout Catholic and believed the construction of Barcelona's Sagrada Familia basilica was his way to make amends with God for the sins of the modern world.
Witchcraft accusations putting hundred at risk of attacks, death
Belief in witchcraft remains common in many rural communities along the west African coast, including Ghana.
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Kim Kardashian to testify in 2016 Paris jewelry theft trial, lawyer says
The trial stems from a jewelry heist in October 2016 during which Kim Kardashian was held at gunpoint in her luxury Paris apartment by masked men.
Katy Perry sings "What a Wonderful World" during historic spaceflight
Pop star Katy Perry, one of the six women aboard Blue Origin's spaceflight, explained why she chose not to sing one of her own songs during the historic journey.
David Oyelowo on "Government Cheese"
Award-winning actor David Oyelowo joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his latest role in "Government Cheese," where he plays a formerly incarcerated man trying to rebuild his life and reconnect with his family. The show marks his first major comedy role.
Aaron Carter faced "tremendous pressure" as a child star, sister says
Angel Carter, the twin sister of the late Aaron Carter, opened up about her brother's struggles growing up as a child star in a new Paramount+ documentary.
Aaron Carter doc gives raw look into family's journey with addiction, loss
"The Carters: Hurts to Love You," directed by Soleil Moon Frye, is an intimate look at a family thrust into the spotlight.
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Mark Zuckerberg called to testify in Meta's antitrust trial
The case could determine whether Mark Zuckerberg's company might have to divest WhatsApp and Instagram.
Blue Origin crew talks historic spaceflight
Blue Origin's all-female crew includes "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King, pop star Katy Perry, NASA rocket scientist Aisha Bowe, civil rights activist Amanda Nguyen, film producer Kerianne Flynn and award-winning journalist Lauren Sanchez. Ahead of their launch, they spoke about their nerves, excitement and the historic spaceflight.
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.
Vanessa O'Brien reflects on historic journey
Explorer Vanessa O'Brien joins "CBS Mornings" to reflect on her record-breaking journey from Mount Everest to the bottom of the ocean to space aboard Blue Origin's sixth crewed mission, completing the "Explorers' Extreme Trifecta."
Expert describes weightlessness in space
"CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King, along with five other women are launching to space. CBS News' Bill Harwood discusses the flight and describes what the crew will experience during the approximately 10 minutes in orbit.
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Can climate change really create zombie fungi, like in "The Last of Us"?
As the HBO series "The Last of Us" returns, fans wonder: How much of the chilling storyline about a fungal zombie pandemic is rooted in reality?
NOAA could face 25% budget cut, slashing climate research, in draft proposal
An internal government document proposes significant changes for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, hitting its research functions hardest.
Ancient jawbone found in sea linked to mysterious human ancestors
Relatively little is known about Denisovans, an extinct group of human cousins that interacted with Neanderthals and Homo sapiens.
Scientists map part of a mouse's brain that's so complex it looks like a galaxy
Thanks to a mouse watching clips from "The Matrix," scientists have created the largest functional map of a brain to date.
Ancient altar found in jungle apparently used for child sacrifices
The discovery shows the cultural interaction between the Maya of Tikal and Teotihuacan's elite between 300 and 500 A.D., archaeologists said.
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Pennsylvania arson suspect's alleged plans
The suspect tied to a fire at Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's official residence could be in court as soon as Wednesday. State authorities say 38-year-old Cody Balmer is currently hospitalized for a medical event "not connected to Sunday's incident." Police say Balmer planned to beat Governor Shapiro with a hammer if he found him. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul has more.
Gravedigger arrested for reselling burial sites after removing corpses
Police also believe the ex-worker took valuables, such as gold jewelry, from the bodies of those to be buried.
Couple arrested for selling exotic cats including white tigers and puma
The couple is suspected of raising desert lynxes and servals, a wild cat native to Africa, as well as hybrid species created by crossing these breeds with domestic cats, police said.
Deacon killed in shooting at church Easter egg hunt in Mississippi
A deacon was shot and killed after an Easter egg hunt hosted by his church in Gulfport, Mississippi, on Saturday, according to the church and local police.
Suspect charged in fire at Shapiro residence
A Pennsylvania man has been arrested and charged with attempted murder, terrorism and other offenses in connection with a fire at Gov. Josh Shapiro's residence in Harrisburg, according to court documents. Police said it was arson. Shapiro and his family evacuated the home and were not harmed. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
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Highlights of Gayle King's Blue Origin flight
Watch highlights of "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King's historic Blue Origin spaceflight with an all-women crew, from the launch to when the capsule safely touched down in West Texas.
Katy Perry sings "What a Wonderful World" during historic spaceflight
Pop star Katy Perry, one of the six women aboard Blue Origin's spaceflight, explained why she chose not to sing one of her own songs during the historic journey.
Katy Perry reacts after Blue Origin flight
Pop star Katy Perry spoke about her experience on Blue Origin's rocket shortly after she, "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King, journalist and philanthropist Lauren Sánchez, former NASA rocket scientist Aisha Bowe, civil rights activist Amanda Nguyen and film producer Kerianne Flynn safely returned to Earth. She talked about bringing a daisy on the flight, singing Louis Armstrong's "What a Wonderful World" and the "collective energy" in the capsule.
Gayle King shares best part about space trip
After exiting the Blue Origin capsule, "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King spoke about what she experienced during her trip to space and revealed the song Katy Perry sang when they returned to their seats after experiencing weightlessness.
Recapping Gayle King's trip to space
"CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King joined five other women on Blue Origin's launch to space Monday morning. "CBS Mornings" co-host Nate Burleson and featured host Vladimir Duthiers recap the historic flight and moment when King experienced weightlessness.
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Future of mistakenly deported man uncertain
The Trump administration and the Salvadoran government are both refusing to return a wrongly deported Maryland man to the U.S. despite a Supreme Court order. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi, Camilo Montoya-Galvez and Jake Rosen have the latest.
How Americans are reacting to Trump's tariffs
A new CBS News poll shows 75% of Americans think President Trump's tariffs will raise prices in the short-term, while 49% think the tariffs will bring more manufacturing jobs to the United States. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang spoke with Americans in New England for their thoughts on the levies.
Salvadoran president on mistaken deportation
President Trump met with Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele on Monday at the White House. During the meeting, Bukele said he would not release a Maryland man deported to El Salvador by mistake. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
HHS halts data collection on health issues
Public health data collection has been halted in several key areas as Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. slashes funding across HHS agencies and departments. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder joins to take a look at which programs have been affected and how the move could impact researchers' ability to collect data on issues facing public health.
Who benefits from latest tariff exemptions?
The Trump administration is exempting smartphones, computers and other electronics from the full wrath of its trade war with China. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has the details.