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Poll: Obama edges Romney in second debate
A CBS News instant poll shows 37 percent of uncommitted voters handing the second presidential debate to President Obama
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A CBS News instant poll shows 37 percent of uncommitted voters handing the second presidential debate to President Obama
In a new Quinnipiac University/CBS News poll, the president's lead over Mitt Romney in Ohio is cut in half from last month
In a new CBS News poll, Mr. Obama continues to hold a very slight lead over Mitt Romney - a lead within the poll's margin of error.
As candidates prepare for final presidential debate, a new CBS News poll shows Obama ahead on foreign policy, terrorism
Uncommitted voters handed President Obama a clear win, 53% to 23%, against Mitt Romney in final, foreign policy-themed debate
A new Quinnipiac University/CBS News/New York Times poll shows a close race in three of the most important battleground states
CBS News' Twitter tool shows Tweet volume rising sharply during the primaries
Analysis of Romney's ascent to the top shows a consistent candidate who knew how to win when it mattered most
Recent polls show a sizable gender gap in voters' support in the campaign between Obama and Romney, which is not unusual for presidential elections
If history is a guide, polls conducted in the month of May aren't necessarily a predictor of who will win in November
Walker became first governor to survive a recall election with strong support from his base and a majority of independents
Most voters in Wisconsin and Virginia agree and voters in all three states do not believe stricter gun laws would help prevent acts of mass violence
Exit Poll Analysis: Conservatives, evangelicals, lower income voters and women propelled the former Pennsylvania senator in the southern state
Exit poll analysis: A very different electorate from last week's primaries in the South gives Romney his third win in the Midwest
Exit poll highlights the problems GOP front-runner Romney is having appealing to more religious and socially conservative voters
Exit poll analysis: Electorates in Wisconsin and Maryland similar to other states Romney won; He may have also been helped by a sense of inevitability
Two states that Barack Obama picked up for the Democrats in the 2008 election are now split, according to a new swing state poll
Quinnipiac University/CBS News/New York Times poll shows Romney closing in on Obama after adding Ryan to the ticket
Most say economy, health care "extremely important" in their vote for president; many say same about Medicare, budget
A CBS News poll shows 50 percent of Americans think Mitt Romney doesn't understand their problems
57 percent of registered voters say it's possible they would vote for a candidate that disagreed with them on the issue of abortion
Despite strong concern about the economy, one-fifth of Americans have paid little attention to the presidential race
Gender gap for both candidates: Obama leads big among women, Romney among men
After delivering well-received speeches at political conventions, Michelle Obama and Ann Romney get high public opinion marks
CBS/NYT poll: Following the Republican and Democratic conventions, more view Obama positively than negatively; more still view Romney negatively
U.S. intelligence recently detected an Iranian plot against former President Donald Trump, two U.S. officials tell CBS News.
U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle is set to testify before the House Oversight Committee on July 22.
Here's a look at what Ohio Senator JD Vance, former President Trump's running mate, has said about some of the major international issues they would have to deal with if they win in November.
Robert F. Kennedy's son posted a video of former President Donald Trump asking for his endorsement.
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife, Nadine, were accused of accepting bribes of gold bars, stacks of cash and a Mercedes.
The sniper radioed to a command post, according to a local law enforcement officer.
Republican vice-presidential nominee JD Vance wrote in his memoir that he "couldn't do it without Usha," his wife.
JD Vance, who grew up poor in Ohio but later became a millionaire venture capitalist, aligns closely with Donald Trump on issues like trade and jobs.
President Biden will hold campaign events in Nevada centered around Black and Latino voters, key pieces to his electorate.
A new rankings list from U.S. News & World Report aims to highlight the top ranked hospitals for different specialized care needs, from cancer to cardiology.
U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle is set to testify before the House Oversight Committee on July 22.
Tom Fenton was a Navy veteran and an award-winning reporter who was known as the dean of American foreign correspondents.
A larger stock of smaller homes could mean more budget-friendly options for buyers.
The bones were first discovered last year during planning for a new building at The Old Bell Hotel in Malmesbury, Wiltshire, in the U.K.
A larger stock of smaller homes could mean more budget-friendly options for buyers.
Apple users can now download an early version of a new iPhone operating system that will be officially released this fall.
JD Vance, who grew up poor in Ohio but later became a millionaire venture capitalist, aligns closely with Donald Trump on issues like trade and jobs.
Vance's most prominent benefactor over the years has been iconoclastic tech investor Peter Thiel, who in recent months said he's not giving money to any politician in 2024.
Social Security is counting on its Login.gov service to shrink lengthy wait times for people who need to call the agency.
U.S. intelligence recently detected an Iranian plot against former President Donald Trump, two U.S. officials tell CBS News.
U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle is set to testify before the House Oversight Committee on July 22.
Here's a look at what Ohio Senator JD Vance, former President Trump's running mate, has said about some of the major international issues they would have to deal with if they win in November.
Robert F. Kennedy's son posted a video of former President Donald Trump asking for his endorsement.
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife, Nadine, were accused of accepting bribes of gold bars, stacks of cash and a Mercedes.
A new rankings list from U.S. News & World Report aims to highlight the top ranked hospitals for different specialized care needs, from cancer to cardiology.
14 students from a Tokyo high school were rushed to a hospital after eating chips marketed as "so spicy that they might cause you pain."
Rite Aid, which has already closed hundreds of stores, is shutting more locations in Michigan and Ohio.
Fitness guru Richard Simmons, who helped millions lose weight by preaching the value of exercise and movement, died Saturday, July 13, 2024, at age 76. In this November 30, 2003 commentary recorded for "Sunday Morning," Simmons offered his advice on dealing with holiday feasts, diets, and the benefits of "moving and grooving."
Sierra Butler was offered the opportunity to be just one of two people enrolled in a clinical trial looking at a therapy that could put her lupus into remission.
U.S. intelligence recently detected an Iranian plot against former President Donald Trump, two U.S. officials tell CBS News.
The discovery of $224 million of cocaine marked yet another major seizure of the drugs concealed alongside the tropical fruit.
Here's a look at what Ohio Senator JD Vance, former President Trump's running mate, has said about some of the major international issues they would have to deal with if they win in November.
The Jalisco New Generation drug cartel has reportedly killed call center workers who try to quit.
The bones were first discovered last year during planning for a new building at The Old Bell Hotel in Malmesbury, Wiltshire, in the U.K.
Rain already falls on Venus, but it took more than 14 minutes for Missy Elliott's The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" to reach the planet.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
Season 26 of the CBS reality TV show "Big Brother" premieres on Wednesday. Sixteen new house guests will compete and strategize to evict one of their own each week to try and be the last person standing. The prize is $750,000. "Entertainment Tonight" host Nischelle Turner visited the house and even entered a one-day competition.
"90210" stars like Jennie Garth and Brian Austin Green paid tribute, and Alyssa Milano commented on her "complicated relationship" with Shannen Doherty.
In an exclusive interview with "CBS Mornings," Kate Hudson opens up about her debut album "Glorious," the personal stories behind the songs and how her children inspired her musical journey.
Apple users can now download an early version of a new iPhone operating system that will be officially released this fall.
AT&T on Friday disclosed that hackers had accessed records of calls and texts of "nearly all" its cellular customers for a six-month period between May 1, 2022, and Oct. 31, 2022. Jo Ling Kent reports.
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.
AT&T disclosed yet another major data breach on Friday. The company said a third party illegally downloaded call and text records for nearly all its 109 million customers with accounts between May and October 2022. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent is following this story.
It's more important than ever to scrutinize what you see online. These three tips from CBS News Confirmed will help you know what to trust.
The melting of glaciers and polar ice sheets causes water to move closer to the equator, fattening the planet and slowing its rotation, according to a recent study.
Spade-toothed whales are the world's rarest, with no live sightings ever recorded. Until, perhaps, now. One may have washed up onto a New Zealand beach.
Symptoms among the new bird flu cases included "fever, chills, coughing and sore throat/runny nose," alongside pink eye and eye tearing, a CDC spokesperson confirmed Monday.
The image released Friday depicts two merging galaxies, nicknamed "the Penguin and the Egg," that are about 100,000 light years apart, a surprisingly close distance in astronomical terms.
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season got off to a deadly start as Hurricane Beryl tore across the Caribbean, Mexico and eventually the U.S.
The discovery of $224 million of cocaine marked yet another major seizure of the drugs concealed alongside the tropical fruit.
The Jalisco New Generation drug cartel has reportedly killed call center workers who try to quit.
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife, Nadine, were accused of accepting bribes of gold bars, stacks of cash and a Mercedes.
Sen. Bob Menendez tried to shift the blame to his wife, Nadine Menendez, but was found guilty on all 16 felony counts for a scheme involving bribery and business favors.
Cellphone video from Saturday shows attendees at former President Donald Trump's rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, pointing toward the suspect and trying to alert police of his presence two minutes before he fired at Trump.
Rain already falls on Venus, but it took more than 14 minutes for Missy Elliott's The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" to reach the planet.
It has been two years since NASA's James Webb telescope gave us a stunning first look at the depth of our universe. To commemorate the achievement, NASA has released new images showing two distant galaxies interacting with each other. Jane Rigby, astrophysicist and a senior project scientist for the Webb telescope at NASA, joins CBS News to discuss.
The image released Friday depicts two merging galaxies, nicknamed "the Penguin and the Egg," that are about 100,000 light years apart, a surprisingly close distance in astronomical terms.
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket suffered a catastrophic engine failure as it launched a batch of Starlink satellites into orbit Thursday night, the first time in nearly a decade the rocket has failed. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more on that and the latest images from the James Webb Space Telescope.
The engine failure blamed for stranding 20 Starlink satellites in a low, non-survivable orbit was caused by a liquid oxygen leak.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
The actor, recipient of a lifetime achievement Academy Award, was renowned for such films as "MASH," "Klute," "Don't Look Now," "Ordinary People," and "The Hunger Games."
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
JD Vance, the newly named 2024 running mate for former President Donald Trump, toured the stage at the Republican National Convention with Donald Trump Jr. on Tuesday afternoon. Vance is expected to address the convention later in the week.
A woman is dead after a tree fell on a home during severe storms near Cedar Lake, Indiana, on Monday. The National Weather Service reported at least 10 tornadoes as dangerous storms hit the Chicago area and northwest Indiana for a second night. That weather is expected to hit the East Coast over the next two days. CBS News Chicago reporter Marissa Perlman has more.
The England national football team is looking for a new leader after manager Gareth Southgate announced his resignation Tuesday. England fell to Spain in the Euro 2024 final over the weekend. Jane Dougall, sports news journalist for the BBC, joined CBS News with more on the move.
CBS News has learned U.S. intelligence officials detected an Iranian plot against former President Donald Trump before Trump's rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday. There's no information, however, suggesting the threat was connected to the assassination attempt on Trump at the rally. CBS News national security contributor Samantha Vinograd has more.
NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Davis says he is in shock, angry and humiliated following an incident that took place on a United Airlines flight Saturday and ended with Davis in handcuffs. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has more.