Obama foot soldiers pack up after demanding campaign
Campaign's legion of volunteers and exacting ground game led to victory Tuesday night
The 2012 Election
Feds: Drug laws "unchanged" after pot ballot wins
Justice Department, DEA say drug laws "unchanged" after ballot initiatives pass allowing recreational usage of marijuana
Ryan emerges from campaign with higher profile
Friends say the House Budget Committee chairman is likely to stay on Capitol Hill for the immediate future
Democrats hold onto Senate majority; GOP keeps control of House
After Election Day, the congressional landscape remains largely unchanged
Marijuana, same-sex marriage initiatives are winners
Voters break new ground in 2012, approving initiatives affirming same-sex marriage and recreational marijuana
McCaskill wins Missouri Senate over Akin
After fumbles from Republican challenger Todd Akin, Democratic Senator Claire McCaskill will retain her seat in the Senate
World reacts to U.S. election results
President Barack Obama won re-election against Republican candidate, former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney
Americans react to election results
Voters went to polls in the heavily contested presidential race between incumbent U.S. President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney
Romney concedes, thanks supporters
President Barack Obama won re-election against Republican candidate Mitt Romney after voters went to the polls in the heavily contested presidential race
Obama celebrates election win
President Barack Obama won reelection against Republican candidate Mitt Romney
Hispanics, women key to Obama's Nevada win
The Hispanic vote played a major role in President Obama's victory in Nevada
Election confirms deep ideological divide
The results of the presidential election revealed that Americans are extremely polarized politically
As polls close, presidential election results come in
Obama projected to win Michigan, Wis., Iowa and New Hampshire; Ohio and Nevada lean toward Obama
Warren wins Mass. Senate seat
Incumbent Republican Scott Brown defeated in closely-watched Senate race, CBS News projects
Schieffer on Obama win: GOP has to get past this
"Face the Nation" host Bob Schieffer speaks to the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts about President Obama's reelection
Ohio decides 2012 presidential race
Obama's margin of victory turned out to be bigger than Ohio's 18 electoral votes, but it was Ohio that put him over the top
Romney offers words of support for Obama
Romney said it's time to come together, and offered words of support for President Obama
Newt Gingrich: "We were wrong"
Jennifer Granholm and Newt Gingrich speak about what strategies worked and those that didn't in the campaigns
Obama: "We will continue our journey forward"
Obama told supporters in Chicago that he'll return to Washington more inspired and determined
Woodward weighs in on what's next for Obama
Washington Post associate editor Bob Woodward talks about President Obama's challenges
Fla. still undecided with Obama in the lead
Florida is the only state still undecided the morning after the election, though President Obama has a narrow lead
As polls close, congressional election results trickle in
CBS News projects House will remain in Republican control; Warren to beat Brown in Mass. Senate race; McCaskill to beat Akin in Missouri; Kaine to beat Allen in Va.
GOP to retain House majority, CBS News projects
Democrats will not regain control of the House of Representatives, CBS News projects
Exit poll: Close in Colorado, pot initiative up
Very tight race in battleground state that Mr. Obama won four years ago; no gender gap between candidates
Exit poll: Union voters power Obama in Wisconsin
President holds two-to-one advantage among union voters in battleground state; big gender gap, with women favoring president
Politics
Sen. Warren pushes bill to make it easier to declare bankruptcy
Sen. Elizabeth Warren says Americans seeking debt relief face an overly complicated, costly bankruptcy system.
Trump taps Herschel Walker for ambassador to the Bahamas
Herschel Walker, the former football star who unsuccessfully ran for Senate in Georgia in 2022, will be nominated to serve as ambassador to the Bahamas.
Trump lawyers allege juror misconduct in New York criminal case
Heavy redactions obscured almost all information about the accusations themselves.
How TikTok could avoid being banned in the U.S.
The TikTok ban is set to go into effect next month barring a last-minute sale or Supreme Court action.
New federal rule bans "junk fees" on hotels and live event tickets
"People deserve to know upfront what they're being asked to pay," FTC Chair Lina Khan said in announcing crackdown on certain consumer fees.
AOC loses bid to become top Democrat on Oversight Committee
Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia won election to serve as the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, defeating Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Congressional leaders unveil bill to avoid government shutdown
Leaders in Congress unveiled a measure to keep the government funded, facing a Friday night deadline to avert a government shutdown.
Trump could target Affordable Care Act, Medicaid for cuts, experts say
Republicans wants to extend 2017 tax cuts that expire next year and could let ACA subsidies lapse to help pay the tab, according to analysts.
Argentinian President Javier Milei plans to attend Trump inauguration
Milei is the first world leader expected to be in Washington, D.C. for President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, though arrangements are underway for others to join.
Electoral College meets today to cast ballots in 2024 election
Electors are voting in each state to formalize President-elect Donald Trump's victory over Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 election.
New York judge rejects Trump presidential immunity claim in "hush money" case
Trump's lawyers said his conviction in state court should not stand because he was elected president after his conviction.
TikTok CEO meets with Trump ahead of January ban
Trump had warm words about TikTok and its near-term future earlier Monday, as the app faces a U.S. ban that's set to go into effect next month unless its Chinese-owned parent company cuts ties with it.
Trump sues Des Moines Register over poll, promises more media lawsuits
President-elect Donald Trump's lawsuit against the Des Moines Register comes on the heels of ABC's agreement to pay $15 million to settle a defamation lawsuit he filed earlier this year.
TikTok asks Supreme Court to block ban as deadline nears
TikTok and its parent company ByteDance have asked the Supreme Court to temporarily pause a law that would ban the app in the U.S.
Trump claims government knows where drones originated
President-elect Donald Trump claimed the federal government wants to "keep people in suspense" on the mystery drones.
Trump says federal workers who don't want to return to the office will be fired
President-elect Donald Trump said federal workers who don't want to work in the office will be fired, despite a union deal to allow federal workers to continue to telework into 2029.
Trump announces Japanese firm SoftBank plans to invest $100 billion in U.S.
President-elect Donald Trump pledged expedited approvals for any company that invests at least $1 billion in the U.S. SoftBank's investment will focus on AI and emerging technology.
Man with Glock switch in his underwear arrested outside Pentagon
Suspect Kaleel Nagbe had a loaded firearm and attempted to flee with Pentagon police clinging to his car.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar says presidential pardon process "cries out for reform"
Sen. Amy Klobuchar said the entire presidential pardoning process "cries out for reform" following President Biden's record number of commutations made in a single day last week.
Rep. Mike Waltz says Orbán "clearly has a good relationship" with Trump
Rep. Mike Waltz said President-elect Donald Trump has a good relationship with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who he said also has ""regular engagement" with Russia amid its war with Ukraine.
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Sen. Warren pushes bill to make it easier to declare bankruptcy
Sen. Elizabeth Warren says Americans seeking debt relief face an overly complicated, costly bankruptcy system.
2 parents, 3 young children found dead in Utah home; teen hospitalized
The dead were two adults, an 11-year-old boy, and two girls ages 9 and 2, according to police.
Indiana conducts first execution in 15 years, puts quadruple killer to death
An Indiana man, Joseph Corcoran, convicted of killing four people including his brother and his sister's fiancé decades ago was put to death, without any independent witness, marking the state's first execution in 15 years.
Trump taps Herschel Walker for ambassador to the Bahamas
Herschel Walker, the former football star who unsuccessfully ran for Senate in Georgia in 2022, will be nominated to serve as ambassador to the Bahamas.
Megan Thee Stallion asks for restraining order against Tory Lanez
Tory Lanaz, who is serving a 10-year prison sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the feet, is harassing her from prison through surrogates, the petition alleges.
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Sen. Warren pushes bill to make it easier to declare bankruptcy
Sen. Elizabeth Warren says Americans seeking debt relief face an overly complicated, costly bankruptcy system.
Coal use hitting record in 2024, which is likely hottest year yet, report says
World coal use is set to reach an all-time high in 2024, the International Energy Agency says, in a year all but certain to be the hottest in recorded history.
Social Security Fairness Act could restore benefits, but policies still cause hardship
"In essence, this money has been stolen from all of us for all these years," said an 84-year-old woman whose late husband's Social Security benefits were slashed. "It's not fair."
What to know about Frontier Airlines' $299 "GoWild!" annual pass
Here's what to know about Frontier's "GoWild!" unlimited flight deal, an "all you can fly" offer that costs $299.
Japan's Honda and Nissan to begin merger talks, report says
The automakers are reportedly considering a merger to compete against large EV makers.
Politics
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Sen. Warren pushes bill to make it easier to declare bankruptcy
Sen. Elizabeth Warren says Americans seeking debt relief face an overly complicated, costly bankruptcy system.
Trump taps Herschel Walker for ambassador to the Bahamas
Herschel Walker, the former football star who unsuccessfully ran for Senate in Georgia in 2022, will be nominated to serve as ambassador to the Bahamas.
Trump lawyers allege juror misconduct in New York criminal case
Heavy redactions obscured almost all information about the accusations themselves.
How TikTok could avoid being banned in the U.S.
The TikTok ban is set to go into effect next month barring a last-minute sale or Supreme Court action.
New federal rule bans "junk fees" on hotels and live event tickets
"People deserve to know upfront what they're being asked to pay," FTC Chair Lina Khan said in announcing crackdown on certain consumer fees.
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Congo says mysterious disease killing dozens of kids finally identified
"The mystery has finally been solved," Congo's health ministry says, after an unidentified disease outbreak started killing mainly women and children in a remote region.
2 sisters, 7 years apart in age, also receive heart transplants 7 years apart
The sisters share a special bond of getting a second chance at life, which they both received at the age of 38 years old.
Trump could target Affordable Care Act, Medicaid for cuts, experts say
Republicans wants to extend 2017 tax cuts that expire next year and could let ACA subsidies lapse to help pay the tab, according to analysts.
Alabama woman doing well after gene-edited pig kidney transplant
Towana Looney, a 53-year-old Alabama woman, is now free from years of dialysis after receiving an experimental pig kidney transplant last month.
A look at sugar and its impact on kids
Author Emily Oster talks about new research linking early sugar exposure to chronic diseases.
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U.S. asked to extradite accused mastermind of journalist's murder
Damaso Lopez Serrano — who is known as "Mini Lic" — is accused of ordering the 2017 killing of award-winning journalist Javier Valdez.
Congo says mysterious disease killing dozens of kids finally identified
"The mystery has finally been solved," Congo's health ministry says, after an unidentified disease outbreak started killing mainly women and children in a remote region.
Russia says suspect detained in killing of top general in Moscow blast
Russian officials say a man has been detained over the killing of Lt. General Igor Kirillov, who led Russia's chemical and biological weapons unit.
Bronze-Age Britons were cannibalized after massacre, research shows
Researchers determined that dozens of men, women and children were violently killed and cannibalized in Bronze Age-era England.
Argentinian President Javier Milei plans to attend Trump inauguration
Milei is the first world leader expected to be in Washington, D.C. for President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, though arrangements are underway for others to join.
Entertainment
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Megan Thee Stallion asks for restraining order against Tory Lanez
Tory Lanaz, who is serving a 10-year prison sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the feet, is harassing her from prison through surrogates, the petition alleges.
How Nikki Glaser is preparing for Golden Globes hosting gig
Comedian Nikki Glaser, known for her honest style, is gearing up to host the 82nd Annual Golden Globes.
Nikki Glaser on being Golden Globes host
The New York Times called comedian Nikki Glaser "comedian of the year" for her knockout HBO special, "Someday You'll Die." It received Emmy, Grammy and Golden Globe nominations. And now, Glaser is taking on a new project — hosting the Golden Globes. She joins "CBS Mornings."
Idris Elba on "Sonic the Hedgehog 3"
The highly anticipated "Sonic the Hedgehog 3" hits theaters this Friday, introducing a fierce new enemy, Shadow. Six-time Emmy nominee Idris Elba reprises his role as Knuckles and shares how he got back up to speed for the action-packed sequel.
"Star Trek II," "Dirty Dancing" among films named to National Film Registry
Among the 25 films selected by the Library of Congress to be preserved for future generations are the Coen Brothers' "No Country for Old Men," "The Social Network," Cheech & Chong's "Up in Smoke," and "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre."
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Technology
2024 space exploration and advancements
2024 has been a big year for space exploration, with the shift towards privately financed missions fueling major innovations. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood discusses the latest on the Boeing Starliner astronauts who have been stuck at the International Space Station for months, the Odysseus moon lander, Space X and NASA.
Could Trump prevent a TikTok ban?
TikTok is asking the Supreme Court to pause a law that could ban the app in the U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said that he has a "warm spot" in his heart for the social media app. CBS News Supreme Court producer Catherine Cole has more.
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.
How TikTok could avoid being banned in the U.S.
The TikTok ban is set to go into effect next month barring a last-minute sale or Supreme Court action.
Nima Momeni guilty of murder in killing of Cash App founder Bob Lee
Nima Momeni has been found guilty of second-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of Cash App founder Bob Lee, a verdict reached by a San Francisco jury after seven days of deliberations.
Science
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Coal use hitting record in 2024, which is likely hottest year yet, report says
World coal use is set to reach an all-time high in 2024, the International Energy Agency says, in a year all but certain to be the hottest in recorded history.
How climate change impacted 2024
From record-breaking temperatures to devastating disasters, 2024 brought the world closer to the reality of what climate change looks and feels like. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter reports.
Bronze-Age Britons were cannibalized after massacre, research shows
Researchers determined that dozens of men, women and children were violently killed and cannibalized in Bronze Age-era England.
ClimateWatch: Looking back on 2024’s extreme weather
In this episode of “ClimateWatch,” CBS national environmental correspondent David Schechter looks back at the devastating hurricanes, landslides, flooding and more that impacted the U.S. this year.
Sustainable gift-giving: How to reduce waste
According to the Center for Biological Diversity, the U.S. creates nearly 6 billion tons more waste in December than in other months. The nonprofit says about 25% of returned products end up in landfills. Sandra Goldmark, a circular economy expert and associate dean at the Columbia University Climate School, joins CBS News to share examples of sustainable, environmentally friendly gifts for everyone on your list.
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DA accused of firing at fugitive, hitting home with family inside
Chris Stanford is facing a reckless endangerment charge after shooting at a fugitive several times and hitting a home that had a family inside.
U.S. asked to extradite accused mastermind of journalist's murder
Damaso Lopez Serrano — who is known as "Mini Lic" — is accused of ordering the 2017 killing of award-winning journalist Javier Valdez.
Indiana conducts first execution in 15 years, puts quadruple killer to death
An Indiana man, Joseph Corcoran, convicted of killing four people including his brother and his sister's fiancé decades ago was put to death, without any independent witness, marking the state's first execution in 15 years.
Luigi Mangione indicted in New York
The man arrested in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson earlier this month has been indicted in New York on murder charges. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced the charges against Luigi Mangione on Tuesday. CBS News' Lilia Luciano and Anna Schecter break them down.
1 killed, 9 injured after shooting, fiery crash in Baltimore suburb of Towson, police say
One person was killed and nine others were injured after a shooting and fiery crash in the Baltimore suburb of Towson, authorities said.
Space
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Space
Starliner astronauts' return delayed again
Two astronauts who have been stuck aboard the International Space Station for months will have to wait even longer to come home. Their planned returned was delayed once again on Tuesday, pushing their earliest return trip back to late March. Manuel Bojorquez has more.
Boeing Starliner crew's return to Earth delayed yet again
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have been stuck in space for months longer than expected, and will not return to Earth until at least March 2025 at the earliest, NASA indicated.
Here's when, where the Geminid meteor shower will be visible during peak
One of the best meteor showers of the year is about to peak. Here's how to watch and where you can catch the Geminids.
When you can see the Cold Moon, 2024's final full moon
December's full moon, known as the Cold Moon, is the last full moon of 2024. Here's when it peaks and why it's called the Cold Moon.
Learning from the Ingenuity helicopter's crash landing on Mars
Engineers now say they understand the most likely cause of the Ingenuity helicopter's crash landing on Mars earlier this year.
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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.
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.
Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
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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Government funding bill unveiled
Congressional leaders have unveiled a stopgap bill to keep the government funded through March 14, 2025. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest from Capitol Hill.
Luigi Mangione indicted in New York
The man arrested in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson earlier this month has been indicted in New York on murder charges. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced the charges against Luigi Mangione on Tuesday. CBS News' Lilia Luciano and Anna Schecter break them down.
What to know about Cash App murder verdict
Tech consultant Nima Momeni has been found guilty of second-degree murder in the 2023 stabbing of Cash App founder Bob Lee. CBS News Bay Area reporter Lauren Toms has more details.
Gilgo Beach suspect charged with 7th murder
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heurmann has been charged with a seventh murder. He has pleaded not guilty in the murders of six other women. CBS News New York reporter Carolyn Gusoff has more.
2024 space exploration and advancements
2024 has been a big year for space exploration, with the shift towards privately financed missions fueling major innovations. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood discusses the latest on the Boeing Starliner astronauts who have been stuck at the International Space Station for months, the Odysseus moon lander, Space X and NASA.