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Do conventions still matter?
Some say the conventions have morphed from nominating contests into infomercials and question if they still have a role in American politics
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Some say the conventions have morphed from nominating contests into infomercials and question if they still have a role in American politics
Bob Schieffer says "empathy gap," Isaac and Romney's own reticence will impact GOP gathering to nominate former Mass. Gov. for president
Republican governor says politicians shouldn't have a different message for women voters than they do for men voters
Their agendas are different but the message is the same: Both Democrats and Republicans say the other side will let you down
Republicans want to project a "big tent" image at their national convention -- but fault lines abound
Combining 91 years of political experience at CBS News, "Face the Nation" host Bob Schieffer and White House correspondent Bill Plante share their favorite moments from Republican conventions past.
Political director John Dickerson speaks to the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts about Ann Romney's role on her husband Mitt Romney's campaign.
Mitt Romney's wife Ann speaks to "CBS Evening News" anchor Scott Pelley about some of the most difficult moments of her life, from her battle with breast cancer to her several miscarriages.
As the presumptive nominee heads to Tampa for the Republican National Convention, the GOP pushes for expanded Latino support
While storm not on course to hit Tampa, potential for New Orleans landfall could prompt party to cancel events
The presidential candidate says his views on abortion rights are more lenient than those put forward in the Republican party platform
First day of "Newt University" lectures in Tampa largely a Mitt Romney rally
The former presidential candidate addressed the need for racial diversity in the GOP during a pre-convention "Unity Rally"
Presumptive Republican nominee Mitt Romney picks Sen. Rob Portman of Ohio, a seasoned debate stand-in for the party
Paul Ryan's home town of Janesville, Wis., gave him a hearty sendoff before his trip to the Republican National Convention
Some Republicans wonder if their party's nominee for president is too moderate for the increasingly conservative party. Scott Pelley sat down with Mitt Romney to find how his positions compare to that of the GOP.
Tropical Storm Isaac has thrown Republicans off message as the first day of the RNC convention began and immediately went into recess. Bill Whitaker reports party officials are already dreading competing images of another hurricane hitting New Orleans.
Republican presidential candidate defends his buttoned-up personality with take on the famous Popeye line
Former GOP strategist Frank Luntz says presumptive GOP nominee must show how his business experience can solve voters' problems
The RNC is scheduled to convene on Aug. 27 and will hold its first session on Aug. 28 as Tropical Storm Isaac threatens disruptions due to its proximity to the Florida peninsula
Demonstrations held on the eve of the start of the Republican's nominating convention, which will hold its first session on Aug. 28, 2012
Mitt Romney needs to use his convention speech this week to connect with voters and earn their trust, CBS News political director John Dickerson says
The Chairman of the Republican National Committee, Reince Priebus, officially opened Mitt Romney's national convention then immediately put it in recess for a day, after Tropical Storm Isaac shifted the schedule.
Herman Cain sat down with CBS News' Lindsey Boerma on Sunday before taking the stage at his "Unity Rally" in Tampa, answering questions ranging from his failed presidential bid to who should play him in a movie.
Thousands of Ron Paul loyalists defied threat from Tropical Storm Isaac to hear their champion speak in Tampa
"I'm going to give him a taste of his own conduct," said the former mayor of San Francisco.
The Biden administration announced in April a new rule that expands Title IX's protections to LGBTQ students.
The Medal of Honor is the nation's highest military award for bravery in combat, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian honor.
Former President Donald Trump also disclosed more than $100 million in liabilities for recent legal cases.
"There's no doubt that control of the House runs through New York and runs specifically through the Hudson Valley," said New York Democratic Rep. Pat Ryan.
In North Carolina, Harris took note of falling inflation but added, "Still, we know that many Americans don't yet feel that progress in their daily lives."
The Butler County native has been in Russian prison since 2021.
"Our history is not just about the past, it's about our present and our future," President Biden said in a statement.
The campaign says there will be over 2,800 organizing events in the days leading up to the party's Chicago convention next week.
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"I'm going to give him a taste of his own conduct," said the former mayor of San Francisco.
It marked the first-ever well-preserved mastodon skull excavated in Iowa, state officials said.
When a barefoot woman boarded Jayne Arendt-Verhelst's bus in Minneapolis, she immediately took the shoes off her own feet and gave them to the passenger.
The Biden administration announced in April a new rule that expands Title IX's protections to LGBTQ students.
A U.S. district judge said in her ruling that FuboTV was likely to be successful in proving that the joint venture would violate antitrust laws.
Former President Donald Trump also disclosed more than $100 million in liabilities for recent legal cases.
The landscape is changing radically for Americans buying and selling property, as well as for real estate agents.
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Parents and other caregivers urged to stop using loungers linked to 5 fatalities and an infant bed tied to 1 death.
"I'm going to give him a taste of his own conduct," said the former mayor of San Francisco.
The Biden administration announced in April a new rule that expands Title IX's protections to LGBTQ students.
The Medal of Honor is the nation's highest military award for bravery in combat, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian honor.
Former President Donald Trump also disclosed more than $100 million in liabilities for recent legal cases.
"There's no doubt that control of the House runs through New York and runs specifically through the Hudson Valley," said New York Democratic Rep. Pat Ryan.
Alternatives to the often dreaded pap smear may be on the way for cervical cancer screenings. Here's what to know.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has announced a plan to save five Steward hospitals from closure.
Philadelphia singer Jessy Kyle created a new bra inspired by her medical journey, which included a heart attack and kidney transplant.
Parents and other caregivers urged to stop using loungers linked to 5 fatalities and an infant bed tied to 1 death.
ABC News Australia's Nate Byrne is being praised both for how he handled the on-air panic attack as well as the visibility he's bringing to mental health.
The strike on Wadi al-Kfour in Nabatieh province is among the deadliest in Lebanon since the Hezbollah militant group and Israeli military started trading strikes on Oct. 8.
A 19-year-old giant panda named Ying Ying has given birth to twins, becoming the oldest known first-time panda mom.
The Butler County native has been in Russian prison since 2021.
The HMS Hawke was torpedoed by a German U-boat on October 15, 1913. Just 70 sailors survived.
Chinese-based tour operators said North Korea will soon allow visitors to the mountainous northern city of Samjiyon.
Jools Lebron is taking TikTok by storm with her "demure" videos, transforming a simple word into a powerful statement on confidence and mindfulness. We looked into the trend.
Jools Lebron's viral TikTok videos have given new meaning to the word "demure." We break down what it means.
Academy Award-nominated actor Elliot Page and actress Hillary Baack star in the heartfelt film "Close to You," exploring themes of love, identity and the challenges of returning home.
Following a nine-month investigation into the death of "Friends" star Matthew Perry, five people, including two doctors, one of his assistants and an alleged drug dealer, have been criminally charged.
"The Hollywood Squares" became an American cultural institution and made Peter Marshall a household name.
Should I freeze my credit? Here's what experts say, and how to stop bad actors from accessing your file.
Artificial intelligence and misinformation remain a threat this election year. So how can you spot what's real and what's not? Darren Linvill, co-director of the Media Forensics Hub at Clemson University, joins CBS News with tips.
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.
Iran has launched a sweeping, months-long cyberattack targeting both the Democratic and Republican presidential campaigns, according to a new report by Google. Nicole Sganga has details.
Staring at an iPad screen too much may keep little kids from learning to control their emotions, a new study finds.
There are hundreds of data centers across the U.S., most of which are run by big tech firms, and their seemingly endless rows of servers are consuming huge amounts of electricity. Ben Tracy takes a look at how one of those companies, Google, is turning to renewable energy sources to power them.
Hurricane Ernesto is gaining strength in the Caribbean after drenching Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Now the storm is moving north into the Atlantic, where it's expected to continue strengthening as it heads toward Bermuda. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez and WCBS chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn have more.
On July 24, a burning car was pushed over an embankment in Chico, California. Within three days, it became one of the 10 largest wildfires in state history. Within nine days, it was among the top four. Still burning at over 429,000 acres, firefighters continue to tackle the historic blaze. Using data from Cal Fire, CBS News put together an animation to show just how quickly and far the flames have spread.
There are plenty of considerations for those interested in making the investment, according to industry experts.
Joro spiders have hearts that are able to withstand the loud and bustling noises of big cities, according to a study published on Monday.
Susan Lorincz, a White woman accused of killing her neighbor Ajike "A.J." Owens, a Black woman, during a dispute in Ocala, Florida, has been found guilty of manslaughter.
Susan Lorincz, 60, faces up to 30 years in prison at sentencing for the shooting death of her neighbor, Ajike "A.J." Owens.
Lisa Jeanine Findley, 53, faces federal charges of mail fraud and aggravated identity theft.
The manhunt for a convicted murderer who escaped from custody is over. Police found Ramone Alston early Friday morning at a hotel outside of Charlotte, North Carolina, more than a hundred miles from the Hillsborough hospital parking lot he ran from on Tuesday.
The escaped killer of a 1-year-old girl who fled from a medical transport van, Ramone Alston, was captured days later in a hotel in the Charlotte, N.C. suburb of Kannapolis, authorities said.
August's full moon, a rare blue moon and supermoon, will look full starting today. Here's what time it will peak and where you should look.
CBS News spoke with the astrophotographer behind the viral photo about his mission to drive people to look at the night sky before it changes "within the period of our lifetime."
Seventy-one days after launch, NASA finally nears a decision on whether Boeing's Starliner will return to Earth with, or without, a crew.
NASA held a press briefing Wednesday and announced a decision will be coming on how the Boeing Starlink capsule crew stuck at the International Space Station will proceed with their mission in space. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser has more.
The historic, privately financed space flight will carry humans above Earth's ice caps for the first time.
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Giant pandas from China make their return to the U.S. – and we have a first look at the bears at the San Diego Zoo. Two high school sweethearts who haven't seen each other in decades reconnect and fall in love all over again. Plus, a former NFL player quits playing football to start a new career helping people.
Hurricane Ernesto pounds Bermuda, and its effects are being felt up the East Coast. Meanwhile, a woman was arrested for her role in a scheme to steal Graceland and defraud Elvis Presley’s family. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener.
Hurricane Ernesto has made landfall on the island of Bermuda. The storm's effects, including strong swells and dangerous rip currents, are forecast for the East Coast today.
The Democratic National Convention will begin in Chicago next week. The city is preparing for tens of thousands of people to either attend the gathering or protest in the streets.
Kamala Harris unveiled her "Opportunity Economy" plan during a campaign speech in North Carolina on Friday. During her first major policy pitch to working and middle class voters, she emphasized a push to lower prescription drug prices and a potential federal ban on grocery price gouging.