Biden asks Amy Klobuchar to undergo vetting as possible running mate
The Minnesota senator is one of several contenders being scrutinized by Biden aides ahead of a final decision.
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Klobuchar asked to undergo vetting for VP
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has asked Senator Amy Klobuchar to undergo formal vetting as he narrows his list of potential running mates. CBS News 2020 campaign reporter Bo Erickson joined CBSN to discuss the latest.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Klobuchar being vetted by Biden as veep
The request for information from potential running mates like Klobuchar "is underway," a senior Biden campaign aide tells CBS News.
Dems prep for first debate
Immigration is expected to be a top issue at the first Democratic presidential debate. Ten of the 25 candidates meet in Miami, while another 10 will face off in another debate. Ed O'Keefe has the details.
Amy Klobuchar post-debate interview
CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe caught up with U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar after the debate. Klobuchar said she wanted to show that in the end, the Democratic candidate will be running against President Trump and she wanted to highlight her differences with the president. CBSN's Elaine Quijano, CBSN political contributor Molly Hooper, CBSN political contributor and Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright, Democratic strategist at 270 Strategies Hari Sevugan and CBSN political contributor and Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez discuss Klobuchar's standout moments and her challenges.
Klobuchar downplays Democratic differences after first debate
2020 Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Amy Klobuchar joins moderator Margaret Brennan to discuss President Trump's meeting with Kim Jong Un and the first Democratic debate.
Klobuchar's plan to help aging Americans
2020 Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Amy Klobuchar is unveiling a comprehensive proposal to help older Americans and their families. Her plan would tackle chronic conditions like Alzheimer's, strengthen Medicare and Social Security and reduce drug costs and creating personal savings accounts to help Americans save for retirement. Klobuchar joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the details of her new proposal.
Klobuchar's health care plan for seniors
2020 Democratic presidential candidate Senator Amy Klobuchar is focusing on a new health care proposal for senior citizens. The aim is to help people with Alzheimer's and other chronic conditions. Klobuchar joined CBSN to explain her proposal and also weigh in on the looming ICE raids, citizenship questions and Robert Mueller's upcoming testimony.
Klobuchar clinches key endorsement in N.H.
Democratic senator and 2020 presidential candidate Amy Klobuchar clinched a key endorsement from Debora Pignatelli, the highest-ranking Democratic lawmaker in the Granite State. CBS News campaign reporter Nicole Sganga joins CBSN to discuss Klobuchar's campaign strategy in the key primary state.
Democratic primary debate preview
Tonight we'll hear from 10 of the Democratic presidential candidates in the second primary debate. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined CBSN from Detroit with a look at what to expect.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar spin room interview
Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota said she wanted to focus in the second debate on President Trump. CBS News political reporter Ed O'Keefe caught up with Klobuchar in the post-debate spin room to discuss the debate.
Klobuchar tours key battleground states
Democratic candidate Amy Klobuchar is back in Iowa for the annual Steak Fry. The Minnesota lawmaker spent the lead-up to the event touring other key battleground states. CBS News 2020 campaign reporter Bo Erickson joined CBSN to discuss why these states were important to the Klobuchar campaign.
2020 Dems gather in Iowa for steak fry
Seventeen of the 19 Democrats running for president descended on the Polk County Steak Fry in Iowa on Saturday. The candidates are hoping to court voters in the first-in-the-nation contest state.
Issues on tap in Democratic debate tonight
Twelve candidates will take the stage tonight for the 4th Democratic presidential debate. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joined CBSN from the site of the debate in Westerville, Ohio.
24 Iowa leaders endorse Warren
Twenty-four Iowa leaders have announced they're endorsing Senator Elizabeth Warren for president. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" with more on how this impacts her campaign.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Klobuchar raises $1.1 million
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar announced she recieved $1.1 million in campaign donations in 24 hours after Tuesday's Democratic debate. Klobuchar is wasting no time getting back on the campaign trail, visiting all 10 counties in New Hampshire in just 30 hours. CBS News 2020 Campaign reporter Nicole Sganga joins CBSN for this edition of 2020 Daily Trail Markers.
Amy Klobuchar and husband talk 2020 campaign
2020 Democratic presidential candidate Amy Klobuchar and her husband are on the campaign trail. The two sat down with CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns to discuss her candidacy and how their lives have changed since she announced her bid.
Amy Klobuchar: "I am going to focus on the issues"
2020 Democratic presidential candidate and Senator Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota speaks to CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns in Des Moines, Iowa. Klobuchar discussed her plan to win votes in the Midwest, but evaded a question about Hillary Clinton's suggestion that Representative Tulsi Gabbard is being "groomed" by Russia. Watch part of their discussion here.
Klobuchar: Voters "have a home with me"
Senator Amy Klobuchar believes her standing as a moderate Democrat will give her the edge in the 2020 presidential campaign. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns caught up with Klobuchar in Des Moines, Iowa, where the two discussed the differences between Klobuchar's campaign and Senator Elizabeth Warren's. Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBSN to talk about that and other news from the campaign trail.
Biden apologizes for 1988 "lynching" comment
Former Vice President Joe Biden is apologizing for comparing Bill Clinton's impeachment proceedings to a "partisan lynching" in 1998. President Trump just came under fire for making a similar remark. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBSN from Iowa with more.
Tim Ryan drops out of 2020 presidential race
Ohio Congressman Tim Ryan has dropped out of the Democratic presidential race. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" with more on that and other developments on the campaign trail.
Group of black activists endorse Warren
Senator Elizabeth Warren has been endorsed by a group of more than 100 black activists. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and Politico national political reporter Elena Schneider joined CBSN with the latest on the 2020 race.
Iowa reacts to the 5th Democratic debate
With 75 days to go before the Iowa caucus, debate watchers in Des Moines, Iowa, said they had seen many of the Democrats when they came to Iowa, where they could give longer answers. Others said they liked the civility on stage before many of the night's major jabs. CBS News campaign reporter Adam Brewster reports on the reaction in Iowa.
Amy Klobuchar spin room interview
Senator Amy Klobuchar took on South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg's lack of experience at Wednesday's Democratic debate, saying that she thinks he's qualified "but I think I am more qualified." Klobuchar spoke to Ed O'Keefe in the spin room in Atlanta.
Biden's VP search underway
Joe Biden's search for a running mate is well underway. He has said he will choose a woman, and sources tell CBS News he's seriously considering five to eight potential picks. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and Washington Post national politics reporter Sean Sullivan joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the veepstakes in the age of coronavirus.
8 children killed in mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, police say
Eight children and teens were killed early Sunday in a mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana. The suspected shooter is also dead.
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Trump says more negotiations with Iran will be held in Islamabad
President Trump threatened attacks on bridges and power plants if Iran did not accept a deal.
What it could take for the U.S. to remove highly enriched uranium from Iran
The fate of the Iran war centers on highly enriched uranium, an essential ingredient for nuclear weapons. A post-Soviet-era operation that could inform a U.S. recovery mission in Iran.
How dangerous trucking companies escape their past and get back on the road
As truck traffic increases, government and industry haven't been able to stop thousands of so-called "chameleon carriers," with deadly consequences.
5 wounded in shooting near University of Iowa, including 3 students
Officers from the Iowa City Police Department heard gunfire while responding to a report of a large fight, the department said.
U.K. police probe if Iranian proxies are behind attacks on Jewish sites
U.K. counterterrorism police are investigating a spate of arson attacks against Jewish sites in London.
Former judges speak out on Trump admin's immigration court purges
Following President Trump's promise of mass deportations of undocumented immigrants, more than 200 immigration judges have been fired, forced out or retired, and are being replaced by what are advertised as "deportation judges."
1 dead after small plane crashes into Florida yard
One person was killed after a Cessna plane crashed into the yard of a home near Tampa, Florida, on Sunday morning.
How the dispute between Trump and Pope Leo escalated
President Trump has lobbed insults at Pope Leo XIV in response to his criticisms of the war in Iran, marking an unusually pronounced rupture between the leaders of the world's most powerful country and the world's largest Christian denomination.
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Canada's leader describes ties to U.S. as "weaknesses that we must correct"
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said in a video address released Sunday that Canada's strong economic ties to the United States were once a strength but are now a weakness that must be corrected.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 19, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz and former Attorney General Eric Holder join Margaret Brennan.
Mike Waltz says U.S. is "never going to take an approach of trust" with Iran
U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz said Sunday that the U.S. is "never going to take an approach of trust" with Iran as U.S. officials are set to head to Islamabad for a second round of talks this week.
5 wounded in shooting near University of Iowa, including 3 students
Officers from the Iowa City Police Department heard gunfire while responding to a report of a large fight, the department said.
8 children killed in mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, police say
Eight children and teens were killed early Sunday in a mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana. The suspected shooter is also dead.
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Judge blocks Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna until antitrust suit resolved
The deal, approved by the FCC, would create a company that owns 265 television stations in 44 states and Washington, D.C.
Airlines cut routes in response to rising jet fuel costs amid Iran war
Rising jet fuel prices are forcing airlines to cut routes and trim schedules.
Oil prices plummet after Iran says Strait of Hormuz is "completely open"
Prices dropped after Iran's foreign minister said the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open" for the remainder of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
Here's who is spending money on AI subscriptions, and how much they cost
Households are starting to make room in their budgets for spending on generative AI subscriptions, new data shows.
Ford recalls nearly 1.4 million pickup trucks due to gearshift issue
The recall affects F-150 vehicles quipped with a six-speed automatic transmission produced between March 12, 2014, and Aug. 18, 2017, according to NHTSA.
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Canada's leader describes ties to U.S. as "weaknesses that we must correct"
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said in a video address released Sunday that Canada's strong economic ties to the United States were once a strength but are now a weakness that must be corrected.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 19, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz and former Attorney General Eric Holder join Margaret Brennan.
Mike Waltz says U.S. is "never going to take an approach of trust" with Iran
U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz said Sunday that the U.S. is "never going to take an approach of trust" with Iran as U.S. officials are set to head to Islamabad for a second round of talks this week.
Transcript: Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 19, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Obama administration Attorney General Eric Holder that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 19, 2026.
Transcript: Amos Hochstein on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 19, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Amos Hochstein, Biden administration senior energy adviser and Middle East negotiator, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 19, 2026.
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New CDC pick may face "threat to follow ideology over evidence," ex-official says
Former Trump Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams described Dr. Erica Schwartz as a "home run pick."
Trump signs executive order to research psychedelics for mental health
The order will open the door for more research into psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine, sources told CBS News earlier this week.
Mom's labor turns into fight for life after 1 symptom: "I think I'm about to die"
Casey Gould wanted to be a mom her whole life. Her long-awaited pregnancy went smoothly — until she saw something alarming.
Dr. Erica Schwartz nominated for CDC director
President Trump nominated a new director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday. Dr. Erica Schwartz is a former deputy surgeon general and retired Coast Guard rear admiral.
RFK Jr. defends proposed 12% health budget cut, measles response in House testimony
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before the House Ways and Means Committee on Thursday, kicking off an expected sprint of seven budget hearings he'll attend over the next week.
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Canada's leader describes ties to U.S. as "weaknesses that we must correct"
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said in a video address released Sunday that Canada's strong economic ties to the United States were once a strength but are now a weakness that must be corrected.
Transcript: Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 19, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Obama administration Attorney General Eric Holder that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 19, 2026.
Transcript: Amos Hochstein on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 19, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Amos Hochstein, Biden administration senior energy adviser and Middle East negotiator, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 19, 2026.
Transcript: U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 19, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Mike Waltz, U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 19, 2026.
Transcript: Former U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 19, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with first Trump administration surgeon general Dr. Jerome Adams that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 19, 2026.
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4/19: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: The purge of immigration judges; seeking accountability in trucking accidents; Don Cheadle and Ayo Edebiri on Broadway; portraitist Michael Shane Neal; the legacy of woodworker George Nakashima; an operatic car salesman; and Earth Day stories of advances in sustainability.
A portrait of portraitist Michael Shane Neal
Michael Shane Neal, perhaps America's greatest living portraitist, recently fulfilled a long-held ambition: to paint a living president. He talks with correspondent Martha Teichner about producing a portrait of former President Joe Biden. He also discusses "being in the zone" while painting a portrait; following in the footsteps of famed artists Everett Raymond Kinstler and John Singer Sargent; and becoming a TikTok fashion icon.
"Proof": Don Cheadle and Ayo Edebiri make their Broadway bows
The celebrated actors are both making their Broadway debuts in a revival of David Auburn's Tony- and Pulitzer Prize-winner "Proof," about a brilliant mathematics professor with mental-health issues, and his daughter with issues of her own.
Extended interview: Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle
In this web exclusive, actors Ayo Edebiri ("The Bear") and Don Cheadle ("Hotel Rwanda") talk with Tracy Smith about making their Broadway debuts in the revival of "Proof." They also discuss their love of live theater, and the early roles that inspired their passion for acting.
"Proof": Don Cheadle and Ayo Edebiri make their Broadway bows
Celebrated actors Don Cheadle and Ayo Edebiri are both making their Broadway debuts in a revival of David Auburn's Tony- and Pulitzer Prize-winner "Proof," about a brilliant mathematics professor with mental-health issues, and his daughter with issues of her own. Cheadle and Edebiri talk with Tracy Smith about exploring the dynamics of a parent-child relationship, and how their off-stage relationship helps them on-stage.
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Cementing a more sustainable alternative to concrete
The process of making 30 billion tons of concrete every year produces more carbon pollution than all the world's ships and planes put together. Now, the North Carolina and Denmark-based Biomason is using biotechnology, including naturally-occurring microbes, to create "biocement" that's just as sturdy but emits much less CO2. David Pogue reports.
Using the ocean to power data centers
The renewable energy company Panthalassa says it has a solution to the proliferation of AI data centers, which consume massive amounts of energy and are the cause of increased carbon pollution: sea-based data centers, powered by wave energy.
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.
Using the ocean to power data centers
The renewable energy company Panthalassa says it has a solution to the proliferation of AI data centers, which consume massive amounts of energy and are the cause of increased carbon pollution: sea-based data centers, powered by wave energy. Correspondent David Pogue examines what Panthalassa's alternative to land-based data centers may mean.
Can Allbirds take flight as an AI company?
The struggling shoe brand Allbirds announced it is exiting the footwear business and re-inventing itself as an artificial intelligence company. Max Darrow has more from San Francisco.
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Cementing a more sustainable alternative to concrete
The process of making 30 billion tons of concrete every year produces more carbon pollution than all the world's ships and planes put together. Now, the North Carolina and Denmark-based Biomason is using biotechnology, including naturally-occurring microbes, to create "biocement" that's just as sturdy but emits much less CO2. David Pogue reports.
Breeding a better bread
Over the past century, the cultivation and processing of wheat has led to strains of grain that are less nutritious, less flavorful, and more vulnerable to climate change. The researchers at Breadlab, at Washington State University, are trying to breed varieties of whole grains that are better for farmers, consumers – and taste buds. David Pogue reports.
Using the ocean to power data centers
The renewable energy company Panthalassa says it has a solution to the proliferation of AI data centers, which consume massive amounts of energy and are the cause of increased carbon pollution: sea-based data centers, powered by wave energy.
Using the ocean to power data centers
The renewable energy company Panthalassa says it has a solution to the proliferation of AI data centers, which consume massive amounts of energy and are the cause of increased carbon pollution: sea-based data centers, powered by wave energy. Correspondent David Pogue examines what Panthalassa's alternative to land-based data centers may mean.
First major forecast for 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is released
Colorado State University has released its annual Atlantic hurricane forecast, predicting 13 named storms and six hurricanes may develop during the 2026 season.
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Police give update on Louisiana mass shooting
Officials in Louisiana held a news conference after 10 people were shot in a domestic disturbance that left eight children dead. Corporal Chris Bordelon of the Shreveport Police Department, Mayor Tom Arceneaux and Chief Wayne Smith provided updates on Sunday afternoon.
5 wounded in shooting near University of Iowa, including 3 students
Officers from the Iowa City Police Department heard gunfire while responding to a report of a large fight, the department said.
8 children killed in mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, police say
Eight children and teens were killed early Sunday in a mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana. The suspected shooter is also dead.
Investigators team up to solve mystery of missing Iowa teen
After Jade Colvin, a missing Iowa teenager, is tracked to a remote farm, photos discovered on an old cellphone reveal important clues.
Over 1,000 bone fragments found in Mexico City ahead of World Cup
Mexico City and Guadalajara are preparing to host World Cup games in June, with protesters denouncing the government's failure to properly investigate the disappearances.
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Blue Origin New Glenn rocket puts satellite payload into wrong orbit
The launching appeared to go off without a hitch, but a problem prevented the rocket's upper stage from putting its payload into the correct orbit.
Artemis II crew on historic moon mission and what it means for Earth
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
Artemis II astronauts still awed by moonshot experience: "It was otherworldly"
The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.
"God of chaos" asteroid will pass close to Earth in 3 years, NASA says
People on the ground in the Eastern Hemisphere will be able to observe the asteroid with their own eyes, weather permitting, according to NASA.
Artemis II astronauts welcomed home to Houston after historic moonshot
The Artemis II astronauts flew back to the Johnson Space Center in Houston Saturday to cheers and applause from family members and hundreds of NASA workers.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
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Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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José Andrés on food's role in U.S. history
Chef José Andrés, who became an American citizen in 2014, says food is both tradition and "also our future. The strength of America depends on how we feed ourselves but also how we feed the world."
Turning recordings of animals into music
Stewart Copeland, best known as the drummer with The Police, teamed up with naturalist Martyn Stewart for "Wild Concerto." Their album combines music with the sounds of animals.
Rachel Goldberg-Polin | 60 Minutes Interview
When Hamas abducted her son Hersh, Rachel Goldberg-Polin became the face of the hostage crisis in Israel. Since his murder, she says she has learned that the constant pain of grief is a "badge of love.
Tour Stewart Copeland's studio
The Police drummer gives Bill Whitaker a tour of his Los Angeles studio, where custom percussion, rare instruments, and nature-inspired sounds come together in his latest project, "Wild Concerto."
U.S. eyes Iran's highly enriched uranium
The fate of the Iran war centers on highly enriched uranium, an essential ingredient for nuclear weapons. A post-Soviet-era operation that could inform a U.S. recovery mission in Iran.