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President Trump used his executive power to participate in the White House tradition of pardonting the national Thanksgiving turkey this week. At 42 lbs., is "Corn" the biggest political turkey of 2020? Not according to the National Journal's Josh Kraushaar, who spoke to "Red and Blue" host Elaine Quijano about his biggest political turkeys of the year.
Early voting in the highly-watched race begins Tuesday.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Democratic challenger Amy McGrath faced off Monday evening in the first and possibly only debate in the Kentucky Senate race. Topics included the federal response to the coronavirus crisis, the Supreme Court nomination, and the fallout from Breona Taylor's death at the hands of police officers.
McGrath faced a surprisingly narrow race despite raising over $40 million ahead of the primary.
Partial results are in for Tuesday's primary elections in New York, Kentucky and Virginia. With a record number of absentee ballots cast, it could be days until the winners are announced. Early numbers show progressive Democrats making gains against members of the party establishment. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and director of the Institute for Rural Journalism and Community Issues at the University of Kentucky Al Cross join Red and Blue's Elaine Quijano to break down the results.
Primary candidate Charles Booker has gained traction in recent weeks over Amy McGrath.
Several Democratic candidates will face off in Tuesday's primary in Kentucky for the chance to challenge Republican incumbent and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell in the fall. Political reporter Daniel Desrochers from the Lexington Herald-Leader joins CBSN to discuss the political climate and how the Black Lives Matter movement is impacting the race.
Amy McGrath is suddenly fending off an insurgent challenger: State Representative Charles Booker with just about a week to go before the primary.
Amy McGrath, who narrowly lost a congressional race in 2018, is challenging Mitch McConnell in the 2020 Senate race
McConnell's reelection campaign account was suspended Thursday after posting a video showing threats against him
Former congressional candidate Amy McGrath joined the race earlier this month
Former astronaut running for Arizona seat raises more than a number of Democratic presidential contenders
McConnell is the least popular senator in the country, with a disapproval rating of 50% in his home state
The candidate said she would have voted to confirm Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court and then just hours later changed her mind
The haul breaks multiple records including the most money ever raised in a single day by a Senate campaign
Amy McGrath, a Marine combat aviator who narrowly lost a House race to an incumbent Republican in Kentucky, has set her sights on an even more formidable target: Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe has more on the latest developments.
"Everything that's wrong in Washington had to start some place," McGrath says of McConnell
President Trump is in Kentucky Saturday evening to rally for Republican incumbent Rep. Andy Barr
The spot was released the same week that Trump's former campaign chairman Paul Manafort was convicted for financial fraud and his former personal lawyer entered guilty pleas on tax evasion and campaign finance violations
Retired Marine fighter pilot Amy McGrath won Tuesday's Democratic primary for Congress in Kentucky's sixth district by defeating Lexington mayor Jim Gray. Gray was seen as the Democratic establishment's preferred candidate. McGrath will face incumbent Republican Rep. Andy Barr in November's general election. Daniel Desrochers, political reporter for the Lexington Herald-Leader, joins CBSN to discuss the race.
Meet some of the inspiring women running for office across the country this year
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
Dnipro bears the brunt of Moscow's first retaliatory strike after Ukraine fires U.S.-made missiles into Russia, and Ukraine claims Moscow may have used an ICBM.
The state's highest court ruled a special prosecutor's decision to re-indict Smollett violated his constitutional rights after Cook County prosecutors previously dropped charges against him.
Billionaires Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy say the Department of Government Efficiency has targets in mind for cost cutting.
A woman told police she was sexually assaulted in 2017 by Pete Hegseth, according to a detailed, newly-released police report. He is now President-elect Trump's choice for defense secretary.
These are the president's top advisers and the highest-ranked U.S. officials. Here's what they do — and some issues they're likely to face if confirmed by the Senate.
Cristian Fernando Gutierrez-Ochoa — the son-in-law of Jalisco New Generation cartel leader "El Mencho" — was arrested in Riverside, California, officials said.
As record travelers prepare to fly for Thanksgiving, here's what to know about transporting food through TSA checkpoints.
A new potential case of bird flu in a California child without known contact with infected animals is raising concerns about a potential pandemic. Dr. Céline Gounder explains what to know.
These are the president's top advisers and the highest-ranked U.S. officials. Here's what Cabinet members do — and some issues they're likely to face if confirmed by the Senate.
Cristian Fernando Gutierrez-Ochoa — the son-in-law of Jalisco New Generation cartel leader "El Mencho" — was arrested in Riverside, California, officials said.
Warehouse chain follows rival Costco in raising amount its 7.5 million members must pay to shop at BJ's stores.
Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos — the two richest people on the planet — are squabbling over social media. No, really.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
Warehouse chain follows rival Costco in raising amount its 7.5 million members must pay to shop at BJ's stores.
Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos — the two richest people on the planet — are squabbling over social media. No, really.
Billionaires Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy say the Department of Government Efficiency has targets in mind for cost cutting.
McDonald's wants to make dining at its restaurants affordable for customers again with new value offerings.
The proposed breakup calls for Google to sell its industry-leading Chrome web browser and impose restrictions designed to prevent its Android smartphone software from favoring its search engine.
These are the president's top advisers and the highest-ranked U.S. officials. Here's what Cabinet members do — and some issues they're likely to face if confirmed by the Senate.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
Billionaires Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy say the Department of Government Efficiency has targets in mind for cost cutting.
An Alabama prisoner convicted of the 1994 murder of a female hitchhiker is slated Thursday to become the third person executed in the U.S., and Alabama, by nitrogen gas.
A woman told police she was sexually assaulted in 2017 by Pete Hegseth, according to a detailed, newly released police report. He is now President-elect Trump's choice for defense secretary.
A new potential case of bird flu in a California child without known contact with infected animals is raising concerns about a potential pandemic. Dr. Céline Gounder explains what to know.
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the latest on bird flu as new cases raise alarms among health officials. There have been 53 confirmed human cases across seven states this year. Health officials in California are reporting a possible case in a child who had no known contact with an infected animal.
The FDA says America's food supply is still "one of the safest in the world," despite some recent high-profile recalls and outbreaks.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
Florida sued the FDA over what it said was a "reckless delay" in approving its drug importation plan. Now, nearly a year after the FDA gave the state the green light, the program has yet to begin.
Former president Jair Bolsonaro and 36 other people were indicted for allegedly attempting a coup to keep him in office after his defeat in the 2022 elections.
A volcano erupted in southern Iceland, near the town of Grindavík and the Blue Lagoon spa, marking the region's seventh eruption in a year.
The amulet was found during an ongoing excavation project in Hadrianopolis, an ancient city near Karabük, Turkey.
The leaders are accused of crimes against humanity and war crimes over the war in Gaza and the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel.
Dnipro bears the brunt of Moscow's first retaliatory strike after Ukraine fires U.S.-made missiles into Russia, and Ukraine claims Moscow may have used an ICBM.
Connie Nielsen opens up about returning as Lucilla in "Gladiator II," reuniting with director Ridley Scott and exploring her character's emotional journey.
Singer-songwriter Shelby Lynne opens up about her new album and how her friendships helped save her when she thought her recording career could be over.
Making his feature directorial debut, Malcolm Washington brings August Wilson's Pulitzer-winning play to the screen with help from his father, Denzel Washington and siblings John David and Katia
Ahead of the sequel's release, Connie Nielsen joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about stepping back into the world of Ridley Scott's epic saga and her character's emotional journey.
After overcoming years of personal struggles, Grammy winner Shelby Lynne is back with her first album in years. She tells Anthony Mason why her return to recording came as a surprise, even to her.
Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos — the two richest people on the planet — are squabbling over social media. No, really.
The proposed breakup calls for Google to sell its industry-leading Chrome web browser and impose restrictions designed to prevent its Android smartphone software from favoring its search engine.
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.
Reddit says it's investigating after users on Wednesday reported problems connecting to the online forum.
A study found that Elon Musk is the most common celebrity used in deepfake scams.
Conservationists are teaming up with the U.S. Forest Service and logging companies to clear scorched land and make room for new reforestation projects.
Large wildfires fueled by climate change have destroyed tens of millions of acres of forests in the Pacific Northwest in recent years. Jonathan Vigliotti explores a major effort underway to restore those forests.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed new protections for giraffes, saying their populations are threatened by poaching, habitat loss and climate change.
The carcass was comparable to the width of a college basketball court and female, according to biologists.
Former leaders and climate experts have issued a letter calling the U.N.'s annual climate meeting "no longer fit for purpose." Recently, CBS News spoke with U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm about the summit and what the incoming Trump presidency means for clean energy and climate change. The conversation took place before the president-elect made his pick for energy secretary.
Cristian Fernando Gutierrez-Ochoa — the son-in-law of Jalisco New Generation cartel leader "El Mencho" — was arrested in Riverside, California, officials said.
The FBI has arrested a Florida man who's accused of plotting to bomb the New York Stock Exchange. CBS News New York reporter Allen Devlin has more.
Colin Gray and his son, Colt Gray, were both indicted in the Sept. 4 shooting that killed two students and two teachers and injured others.
A judge on Wednesday found Jose Ibarra guilty on all 10 counts in the murder of University of Georgia student Laken Riley. Ibarra was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Edward Kelley distributed a "kill list" and videos containing images of FBI employees to another person as part of his "mission," prosecutors say.
President-elect Donald Trump attended SpaceX's sixth flight test of its Super Heavy-Starship on Tuesday with CEO Elon Musk. The burgeoning friendship between the two men played a key role in Trump's reelection, with Musk now set to run a government efficiency agency in the coming months. CBS News political reporter Jake Rosen and Politico aviation reporter Oriana Pawlyk join "America Decides" with more.
President-elect Donald Trump was on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket.
Researchers analyzed lunar soil brought back by China's Chang'e-6, the first spacecraft to return with a haul of rocks and dirt from the little-explored far side.
November's full moon, known as the Beaver Moon, is the last supermoon of 2024. Here's when it peaks and why it's called the Beaver Moon.
Medical issues aside, the astronauts described a water leak in June that triggered a blizzard in the International Space Station's airlock.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
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 bomb cyclone that is moving away from the West and toward the Midwest turned deadly. This comes as another weather system is headed toward the West. CBS News Sacramento's Sakura Gray reports.
There were some private concerns among lawmakers over Matt Gaetz's efforts to become attorney general for President-elect Donald Trump's second term, CBS News' Nikole Killion reports. Also, Fin Gómez breaks down the latest on allegations made against Pete Hegseth, Trump's pick for secretary of defense.
Winds pushed over a tree into a home and killed a mother while she was showering in Washington, according to local fire officials. This comes as a deadly bomb cyclone that slammed the West Coast moves toward the Midwest with high winds and rain. CBS News' Jessica Burch has the latest forecast, and Carter Evans reports from Renton, Washington.
As contempt for cancel culture and self-censorship on college campuses continues to drive a political divide across the country, Jon Wertheim reports on a new start-up university, the University of Austin. Sunday on 60 Minutes.
A police report on alleged sexual assault apparently perpetrated by Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's pick for secretary of state, has emerged as lawmakers meet with the president-elect's nominee. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi reports.