Ohio: Most visited state by presidential candidates
Winning the election will almost surely include winning Ohio, a state heavily traveled by campaigns
Campaign 2012: The Debates
TV ratings slipped for final debate
Nielsen estimates 59.2M watched, compared to 67.2M for 1st and 65.6M for 2nd; Fox News drew more debate viewers than it ever had
How would Romney "indict" Ahmadinejad?
Examining Mitt Romney's proposal to indict the Iranian president
Fact-checking the final presidential debate
Reviewing assertions on Russia, Iran, the size of the military, the economy and energy
GOP debate spin: Romney looked presidential
Republicans, after the final debate, praise Romney as a plausible commander-in-chief and slam the president's aggression as small-minded
Romney opts not to attack on Libya
In third and final presidential debate, Romney steered clear of Libya controversy
In final debate, fierce battle over foreign policy
Obama, Romney trade jabs over Syria, Afghanistan, Libya; a few domestic issues also creep in
Analysis: Debate unlikely to change many minds
President Obama landed more blows on Monday night against a cautious Romney, but that may not translate to votes
The entire third 2012 presidential debate
Between Mitt Romney and President Obama focusing on foreign policy
Final presidential debate analysis
The performances of President Obama and Mitt Romney during their final debate are broken down
Poll: Sizeable win for Obama in final presidential debate
The president wins the third and final debate two to one, say uncommitted voters
Final showdown comes at heated political moment
John Dickerson: Final debate gives Obama, Romney their last big chance to change the dynamic in key battleground states with a single shot
Final presidential debate: How did Obama do?
The president on the offensive during the third debate covering foreign policy
Obama: Military has fewer horses and bayonets
President Obama told Mitt Romney the Navy has fewer ships than in 1916 but the military also has fewer horses and bayonets
Obama to Romney: The 1980's are calling to ask for their foreign policy back
During the third presidential debate, President Obama told Mitt Romney "the 1980's are calling to ask for their foreign policy back" referring to Mr. Romney previously saying Russia was America's biggest geopolitical foe.
10/22: The final presidential debate; Armstrong stripped of Tour de France titles
President Obama and Mitt Romney are set to take the stage for their final debate in the 2012 election season; Then, the gunman's wife from a Ohio spa shooting also dealt with domestic violence; Also, the International Cycling Union stripped Lance Armstrong of seven Tour de France titles
Iran's nuclear capability a hot campaign issue
Neither President Obama or challenger Mitt Romney want Iran to have nuclear bomb capabilities. The candidates differ on the approach to Iran and America's vote could decide when the U.S. acts to stop the country. David Martin reports.
Is China really cheating?
Heated rhetoric from the campaign trail suggest that China is rigging the game in order to export more products. But a closer look suggests otherwise. Bill Whitaker reports.
Transition in Afghanistan hitting road blocks
President Obama wants to hand over the policing of Afghans to its own forces by 2014, but deserters and insider attacks are undermining that transition. Kelly Cobiella reports.
What to expect from the final presidential debate
The third debate between President Obama and Mitt Romney will focus on the president's role as commander in chief and chief foreign policy officer
Ohio voters split on Obama's performance, Romney's past
Ohio is the most hotly contested state in every presidential election and this year is no exception. Though President Obama holds a lead in that state, Dean Reynolds reports on why that lead isn't very large.
Obama expected to defend foreign policy record in 3rd debate
The president will outline his achievements including ending the Iraq war, winding down the Afghanistan war, and killing Osama bin Laden
Romney to hit broader themes in final debate
The Republican presidential nominee will try to connect the struggling economy to national security
Foreign policy the focus for final debate
Obama has cast Romney as willing to play politics with national security; Romney calls president weak on world stage
Second presidential debate: Libya
President Obama and Governor Mitt Romney debate the handling of the deadly attack on the U.S. Consulate in Libya
Politics
Comedian Amber Ruffin pulled from White House Correspondents' Dinner
White House Correspondents Association President Eugene Daniels said that the WHCA board had "unanimously decided we are no longer featuring a comedic performance this year."
Hamas says it agrees to new Gaza ceasefire proposal, but Israel makes counteroffer
Israel said it has made a counter-proposal in "full coordination" with the United States.
Hezbollah warns it could retaliate if Israeli strikes on Lebanon continue
Israel's strike on Beirut Friday came hours after two rockets were fired from Lebanon toward Israel. Hezbollah denied it had launched them.
Protesters rally at Tesla showrooms in U.S., Europe to protest Elon Musk
Protesters are trying to escalate a movement targeting Tesla dealerships and vehicles in opposition to Elon Musk's role in DOGE.
Satanist group attempts to hold Black Mass at Kansas Statehouse, 4 arrested
About 30 members of the Kansas City group Satanic Grotto rallied outside the Statehouse for the separation of church and state on Friday.
Danish minister scolds Trump administration after Greenland trip
Denmark's foreign minister posted a video scolding the Trump administration hours after Vice President JD Vance's visit to Greenland.
U.S. Institute of Peace staff receive termination notices, sources say
The nonprofit institute's mission is to promote conflict resolution and the prevention of conflicts globally.
FDA's top vaccine official forced out, decries RFK Jr.'s "misinformation and lies"
A Department of Health and Human Services official delivered an ultimatum to Dr. Peter Marks: either resign or be fired.
Trump's changes to the Social Security Administration have many seniors alarmed
The average wait time for Social Security calls has doubled in the last six months to 104 minutes.
Trump commutes sentence of Ozy Media founder Carlos Watson convicted of fraud
Prosecutors said Carlos Watson deceived investors and lenders by inflating revenue numbers and suggesting deals were final when they were not. He had been sentenced to 10 years in prison.
Elon Musk makes false claim about billion-dollar National Park survey
In a Fox News interview, Musk claimed DOGE found billions in waste — including a nearly billion-dollar National Park Service survey. No evidence supports that.
UAW's Shawn Fain slams Trump executive order targeting federal unions
UAW president Shawn Fain said Trump's order to end collective bargaining for swath of federal workers would cost 700,000 people their union contracts.
Israeli officials furious that Signal group chat exposed intelligence, sources say
Sources tell CBS News the Signal chat involving senior Trump administration officials included sensitive intelligence Israel provided to the U.S.
RFK Jr. to gut vaccine promotion and HIV prevention office, sources say
Much of the federal government's efforts to buoy lagging childhood vaccination rates have been run through the Office of Infectious Disease and HIV/AIDS Policy.
Federal judge blocks mass firings of CFPB workers
A federal judge has blocked the mass firings of employees at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Trump administration takes steps to formally shutter USAID
The agency notified Congress of its plan to discontinue any USAID functions that do not align with Trump administration priorities.
Appeals court sides with Trump on firing labor, workforce protection board members
President Trump fired Gwynne Wilcox from the National Labor Relations Board and Cathy Harris from the Merit Systems Protection Board.
Utah bans LGBTQ pride flags in government buildings and schools
Republican Gov. Spencer Cox said he chose not to reject the bill because his veto would likely be overridden by the state's Legislature.
Law firm Skadden cuts $100 million pro bono deal with Trump to avoid executive order
President Trump has issued executive orders targeting law firms that have employed his purported political opponents.
Wisconsin attorney general sues Elon Musk to block $1 million payment offers
Billionaire Elon Musk on Friday clarified his reasons for visiting Wisconsin two days ahead of its hotly contested Supreme Court election after deleting a social media post saying he planned to "personally hand over" $2 million.
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United flight from Houston appeared to hit a kite near D.C. airport
A United flight from Houston appeared to have struck a kite while landing at Washington Reagan National Airport on Saturday.
Comedian Amber Ruffin pulled from White House Correspondents' Dinner
White House Correspondents Association President Eugene Daniels said that the WHCA board had "unanimously decided we are no longer featuring a comedic performance this year."
Survivors speak up to help convict man of murder, sexual assault
David Pearce was convicted of first-degree murder for the deaths of Christy Giles and Hilda Marcela Cabrales after a night of partying in Los Angeles. He was also found guilty of raping seven other women who came forward to testify at his trial.
Protesters rally at Tesla showrooms in U.S., Europe to protest Elon Musk
Protesters are trying to escalate a movement targeting Tesla dealerships and vehicles in opposition to Elon Musk's role in DOGE.
American woman, detained in February by Taliban, released, source says
Zalmay Khalilzad, a former U.S. envoy to Kabul who is working on Taliban hostage releases, posted a picture of Faye Hall smiling with Qatar representatives ahead of her departure from Afghanistan on Saturday.
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Protesters rally at Tesla showrooms in U.S., Europe to protest Elon Musk
Protesters are trying to escalate a movement targeting Tesla dealerships and vehicles in opposition to Elon Musk's role in DOGE.
Trump's changes to the Social Security Administration have many seniors alarmed
The average wait time for Social Security calls has doubled in the last six months to 104 minutes.
Elon Musk's xAI to acquire his X social media platform
The companies are being combined in an all-stock deal that values xAI at $80 billion and X at $33 billion, factoring in the social network's $12 billion debt.
UAW's Shawn Fain slams Trump executive order targeting federal unions
UAW president Shawn Fain said Trump's order to end collective bargaining for swath of federal workers would cost 700,000 people their union contracts.
Federal judge blocks mass firings of CFPB workers
A federal judge has blocked the mass firings of employees at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
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Comedian Amber Ruffin pulled from White House Correspondents' Dinner
White House Correspondents Association President Eugene Daniels said that the WHCA board had "unanimously decided we are no longer featuring a comedic performance this year."
Hamas says it agrees to new Gaza ceasefire proposal, but Israel makes counteroffer
Israel said it has made a counter-proposal in "full coordination" with the United States.
Hezbollah warns it could retaliate if Israeli strikes on Lebanon continue
Israel's strike on Beirut Friday came hours after two rockets were fired from Lebanon toward Israel. Hezbollah denied it had launched them.
Protesters rally at Tesla showrooms in U.S., Europe to protest Elon Musk
Protesters are trying to escalate a movement targeting Tesla dealerships and vehicles in opposition to Elon Musk's role in DOGE.
Satanist group attempts to hold Black Mass at Kansas Statehouse, 4 arrested
About 30 members of the Kansas City group Satanic Grotto rallied outside the Statehouse for the separation of church and state on Friday.
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FDA's top vaccine official forced out, decries RFK Jr.'s "misinformation and lies"
A Department of Health and Human Services official delivered an ultimatum to Dr. Peter Marks: either resign or be fired.
RFK Jr. to gut vaccine promotion and HIV prevention office, sources say
Much of the federal government's efforts to buoy lagging childhood vaccination rates have been run through the Office of Infectious Disease and HIV/AIDS Policy.
Utah becomes first state to ban adding fluoride to public water systems
Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox signed a bill banning fluoride from public water supplies. The ban will take effect in May.
Kansas reports measles outbreak with 23 cases
23 measles cases have been confirmed in Kansas, marking an outbreak for the state, according to local health officials. Ohio has reported 10 cases.
Trump administration to shrink federal health agencies by 20,000 employees
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy will cut 3,500 jobs from the Food and Drug Administration and 2,400 from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Academy apologizes for not naming Oscar-winning Palestinian director in statement
"No Other Land" co-director Hamdan Ballal, witnesses said, was beaten by Israeli settlers in the West Bank, and then detained by the Israeli military.
Hamas says it agrees to new Gaza ceasefire proposal, but Israel makes counteroffer
Israel said it has made a counter-proposal in "full coordination" with the United States.
Hezbollah warns it could retaliate if Israeli strikes on Lebanon continue
Israel's strike on Beirut Friday came hours after two rockets were fired from Lebanon toward Israel. Hezbollah denied it had launched them.
Protesters rally at Tesla showrooms in U.S., Europe to protest Elon Musk
Protesters are trying to escalate a movement targeting Tesla dealerships and vehicles in opposition to Elon Musk's role in DOGE.
Specialized U.S. Navy dive team, engineers join recovery search for 4 soldiers
A specialized U.S. Navy dive team and a group of Polish engineers have joined the recovery operation for the four U.S. soldiers who went missing in Lithuania.
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Academy apologizes for not naming Oscar-winning Palestinian director in statement
"No Other Land" co-director Hamdan Ballal, witnesses said, was beaten by Israeli settlers in the West Bank, and then detained by the Israeli military.
Comedian Amber Ruffin pulled from White House Correspondents' Dinner
White House Correspondents Association President Eugene Daniels said that the WHCA board had "unanimously decided we are no longer featuring a comedic performance this year."
Lucy Dacus performs "For Keeps"
Singer-songwriter Lucy Dacus is back with her first solo project in four years. "Forever Is A Feeling" follows Dacus' whirlwind, Grammy-winning success with the supergroup Boygenius. She wrote the songs on tour and was inspired by her romance with bandmate Julien Baker. Now, from "Forever Is A Feeling," here is Lucy Dacus with "For Keeps."
Lucy Dacus performs "Big Deal"
Singer-songwriter Lucy Dacus is back with her first solo project in four years. "Forever Is A Feeling" follows Dacus' whirlwind, Grammy-winning success with the supergroup Boygenius. She wrote the songs on tour and was inspired by her romance with bandmate Julien Baker. Now, from "Forever Is A Feeling," here is Lucy Dacus with "Big Deal."
Lucy Dacus performs "Ankles"
Singer-songwriter Lucy Dacus is back with her first solo project in four years. "Forever Is A Feeling" follows Dacus' whirlwind, Grammy-winning success with the supergroup Boygenius. She wrote the songs on tour and was inspired by her romance with bandmate Julien Baker. Now, from "Forever Is A Feeling," here is Lucy Dacus with "Ankles."
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Growing demand to power AI, cryptocurrency
As cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence advancements are made, U.S. demand for the energy needed to power massive mining and data centers grows. David Turk, former deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss how much energy the U.S. needs and the potential environmental impacts.
Waltz's Venmo showed his contacts — even after bombshell report on Signal chat
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles was among the contacts listed in Waltz's Venmo account.
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.
Lawsuit against OpenAI over newspaper copyright can proceed, judge rules
Several newspapers have sued OpenAI and Microsoft, seeking to end the practice of using their stories to train artificial intelligence chatbots.
What is Signal, the app used by Trump's team
The Senate Intelligence Committee heard testimony on Tuesday from key players involved in a group chat on the messaging app Signal, in which the U.S.'s highly sensitive plans to bomb Houthi targets in Yemen were discussed inadvertently with a journalist. President Trump said that his administration would investigate the government's use of Signal. CBS News contributor and former CIA official Andrew Boyd has more on what it is and how it's used.
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Is carbon capture a solution to the climate crisis?
Carbon capture chemically removes CO2 from the air, to store or recycle into products. But is this technology – underwritten by the fossil fuel industry – an effective means to address climate change?
Is carbon capture a solution to the climate crisis?
As a tool to address rising greenhouse gas emissions, carbon capture chemically removes carbon dioxide from the air, to store or recycle into products. The company behind a new plant to be opened this summer claims the facility will remove 500,000 tons of CO2 a year. But is this form of carbon capture – underwritten by the fossil fuel industry – an effective means to address climate change? Correspondent David Pogue looks at the technology behind this initiative, and the controversy it has raised.
Bones of mammoths butchered for their tusks unearthed by archaeologists
Remains of five mammoths were found archaeologists from the Austrian Academy of Sciences said Thursday in a news statement.
Venus will pass between the Earth and sun on Saturday
Our planet's closest and brightest neighbor will pass approximately between the Earth and sun this week, in what's called an inferior conjunction.
New evidence about dark energy may be "cusp of a major discovery"
The new findings come from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), which sits on a telescope at the Kitt Peak National Observatory in Arizona.
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Survivors speak up to help convict man of murder, sexual assault
David Pearce was convicted of first-degree murder for the deaths of Christy Giles and Hilda Marcela Cabrales after a night of partying in Los Angeles. He was also found guilty of raping seven other women who came forward to testify at his trial.
Utah law to protect child influencers
Utah is establishing legal protections for children who are social media influencers. This comes as cases of abuse emerge among parents with kids in the industry. Tiffany Li, a technology attorney, joins CBS News with more details.
Case of stepson allegedly held captive
A judge held a hearing in the case against a Connecticut woman accused of keeping her stepson captive for 20 years. This comes as the man's biological mother speaks out about the alleged abuse.
Second South Carolina inmate on death row chooses firing squad
Mikal Mahdi, who pleaded guilty to murder for killing a police officer in 2004, is scheduled to be executed April 11.
Lawyers say execution of morbidly obese inmate could be botched
Lawyers for convicted murderer Michael Tanzi say that his weight and health conditions could cause a lethal injection cocktail to fail.
Space
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Mae Jemison on making history in space and inspiring change on Earth
Dr. Mae Jemison, the first woman of color in space, shares wisdom and encouragement with "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King ahead of King's upcoming Blue Origin launch.
When, where to see the March partial solar eclipse
Astronomy fans figuring out where and what time to see the March 29, 2025, partial solar eclipse can check out a map from NASA.
William Shatner offers Gayle King advice before women-led space flight
William Shatner, who became the oldest person to travel to space at age 90, is offering encouragement and practical advice to Gayle King and the all-female crew launching April 14.
Democrats warn of cuts to space office
Democratic members of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee are warning that Department of Government Efficiency cuts to the Office of Space Commerce at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration could harm American interests. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports.
What to know as Gayle King gears up for April space flight
Gayle King will step out of her comfort zone and into a space suit alongside Katy Perry, Lauren Sánchez, Aisha Bowe, Amanda Nguyen and Kerianne Flynn.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Husband pieces together wife's last movements to find out how she was killed
A look into a grieving husband Jan Cilliers' investigative work after his wife Christy Giles and her friend Hilda Marcela Cabrales died after a night out.
The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
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.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
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Here Comes the Sun: David Macaulay and more
Author David Macaulay sits down with Martha Teichner to discuss how he’s found ways to explain things in his last two dozen books over the course of his fifty-plus-year career. Then, Conor Knighton visits the Black Beauty Ranch in East Texas to learn how the newly named Humane World for Animals is caring for and protecting animals across the globe. “Here Comes the Sun” is a closer look at some of the people, places and things we bring you every week on “CBS Sunday Morning.”
"Dead Girls Don't Talk"
A man charged with murder for poisoning two women tells a friend, "dead girls don't talk." Brave survivors speak out on their behalf. "48 Hours" contributor Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Hundreds of millions of bees mysteriously dying
The beekeeping industry is in crisis over the shocking and unexplained deaths of hundreds of millions of bees over the last eight months. It could impact all of the U.S., as bees are responsible for pollinating over a third of the nation's crops. Janet Shamlian has the story.
New York woman introduces thousands to gymnastics
Opportunity is the first step to being great at just about anything. Jericka Duncan reports on the Gymnastics Foundation in New York City, launched by Wendy Hilliard, to empower those in underserved communities to learn gymnastics.
Vance visits Greenland as Trump demands control
For months, President Trump has said he wants to take control of Greenland as a U.S. territory and refused to rule out force. But Vice President JD Vance used a much more conciliatory tone than his boss during a visit there. Holly Williams has more.