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Biden introduces his national security team

President-elect Joe Biden held a press event in Wilmington, Delaware, to introduce key members of his future administration: Antony Blinken, his nominee for Secretary of State; Alejandro Mayorkas for Secretary of Homeland Security; Avril Haines for Director of National Intelligence; Linda Thomas-Greenfield for U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations; Jake Sullivan as National Security Adviser; and John Kerry as Special Presidential Envoy for Climate. Watch their remarks in full.

Nov 24, 2020
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Secret meeting of Netanyahu, Saudi crown prince

Top leaders from Israel and Saudi Arabia reportedly held their first-ever meeting in secret over the weekend. Israeli media first reported the meeting but Saudi Arabia denied it happened. All of this comes as the Trump administration urges more countries across the region to form ties with Israel to help ramp up pressure against Iran. CBS News State Department and foreign affairs reporter Christina Ruffini joins CBSN to explain the latest developments.

Nov 24, 2020
07:59

Biden's choice for secretary of state

President-elect Joe Biden is expected to formally announce foreign policy veteran Antony Blinken as his nominee for secretary of state on Tuesday. Blinken served as deputy secretary of state in the Obama administration. CBS News State Department reporter Christina Ruffini joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the details.

Nov 23, 2020
08:23

Biden announces national security team

The president-elect named his secretary of state, national security adviser, homeland security secretary, ambassador to the UN and made other key appointments.

Nov 23, 2020

US Deputy Secretary of State Blinken at UN's Geneva office

Biden expected to announce Tony Blinken as secretary of state

Mr. Biden is expected to make the announcement on Tuesday.

Nov 23, 2020

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Biden to name top foreign policy officials

President-elect Joe Biden's Cabinet is coming into sharper focus as he gears up to announce key nominations this week. He has selected Tony Blinken to serve as secretary of state, Linda Thomas-Greenfield as ambassador to the U.N. and Jake Sullivan as his national security adviser. CBS News correspondent Nikole Killion joins CBSN from Wilmington, Delaware, with the latest developments.

Nov 23, 2020
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What is Biden looking for in his Cabinet?

With about two months to go until Inauguration Day, speculation is brewing about who President-elect Joe Biden may select for key roles in his Cabinet. CBS News campaign reporter Bo Erickson joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss some of Mr. Biden's potential picks.

Nov 19, 2020
06:23

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Biden foreign policy adviser Antony Blinken on top global challenges

On "Intelligence Matters," Mike Morell speaks with Antony Blinken about Biden's foreign policy priorities and his approach to top global security challenges.

Sep 25, 2020

Transcript: Biden foreign policy adviser on COVID shortfalls, failures in Syria

In a conversation with "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan, Joe Biden Foreign Policy Adviser Antony Blinken talks scrutiny over the World Health Organization and what a Biden presidency would do different on the global stage.

May 20, 2020

Transcript: Antony Blinken talks with Michael Morell on "Intelligence Matters"

The onetime Biden aide also discusses what a potential the former vice president's foreign policy might look like

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President Biden speaks at an event supporting the Global Coalition to Address Synthetic Drug Threats, on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly in New York City, Sept. 24, 2024.

Biden says Hezbollah leader's killing a "measure of justice" for his victims

President Biden said, "Nasrallah and the terrorist group he led, Hezbollah, were responsible for killing hundreds of Americans over a four-decade reign of terror."

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Helene slams Southeast, killing at least 52; millions without power

Millions of customers in several states were in the dark as Hurricane Helene moved inland from the Big Bend area of Florida's Gulf Coast.

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Maps show voter registration options and deadlines for 2024 election

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Mark Robinson, North Carolina GOP gubernatorial candidate, treated for burns

This follows a bombshell report last week which found that Robinson had posted racist and sexually explicit comments online.

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Pope promises to help abuse victims after meeting survivors in Belgium

On Saturday, Pope Francis acknowledged that the abuse scandal had created "atrocious suffering and wounds," and undermined the faith.

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A birth injury left him in agony. A complex surgery "changed everything"

Tyler Theroux was born with a brachial plexus injury that would eventually leave him depressed and in extreme pain. A complex surgery finally provided relief.

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Belgian priest arrested after deadly night of sex, drugs with British cleric

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The record comes in a season in which the White Sox had multiple double-digit losing streaks and fired manager Pedro Grifol.

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Maps show voter registration options and deadlines for 2024 election

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Arkansas couple accused of trying to sell baby for beer, money

Darien Urban, 21, and Shalene Ehlers, 20, the baby's parents were arrested after they allegedly tried to sell their 2-month-old baby because having three dogs and an infant was "not working."

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Mark Robinson, North Carolina GOP gubernatorial candidate, treated for burns

This follows a bombshell report last week which found that Robinson had posted racist and sexually explicit comments online.

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Ohio man's Halloween display becomes source of joy to cancer patient

Bill Pyles' Halloween display in Oxford, Ohio, often resulted in a steady stream of hate mail from angry neighbors.

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Army doctor reaches plea deal in sexual misconduct case

Maj. Michael Stockin, an Army physician accused by more than 40 patients of sexual misconduct, has reached a plea deal with prosecutors, his attorney says.

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Southwest is renovating its cabins. Here's what the planes will look like.

Bigger bins and premium-priced seating with added legroom are just some of the changes the carrier is betting will win over customers.

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Hurricane Helene hits homeowners already facing soaring insurance costs

Rising Florida home insurance rates, which surged 45% from 2017 to 2022, are likely to keep climbing along with the mercury, experts say.

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Loophole in law means potentially deadly furniture is still being sold by major retailers, advocacy group cautions.

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White House urges dockworkers and East Coast ports to avoid strike

A government task force is ready to help minimize supply-chain disruptions in case of a prolonged East Coast port strike, Biden administration says

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Biden says Hezbollah leader's killing a "measure of justice" for his victims

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Mark Robinson, North Carolina GOP gubernatorial candidate, treated for burns

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Despite suspending his campaign, the independent presidential candidate was fighting to have his name restored to the state's ballot.

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A birth injury left him in agony. A complex surgery "changed everything"

Tyler Theroux was born with a brachial plexus injury that would eventually leave him depressed and in extreme pain. A complex surgery finally provided relief.

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Amazon, Walmart still sell older dressers that pose tip-over risk, CR finds

Loophole in law means potentially deadly furniture is still being sold by major retailers, advocacy group cautions.

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Officials claim the changes "had no bearing" on Boar's Head's now-shuttered plant.

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Alcohol can increase your cancer risk. Here's what experts want you to know.

Many Americans are unaware of the connection between drinking and cancer risk, despite growing research that points to the negative health impacts of alcohol.

Sep 27

Gov. Newsom signs law to shed light on newborn DNA storage, prompted by 10-year CBS News California investigation

Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law prompted by a decade-long CBS News California investigation into California's newborn genetic biobank.

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Biden says Hezbollah leader's killing a "measure of justice" for his victims

President Biden said, "Nasrallah and the terrorist group he led, Hezbollah, were responsible for killing hundreds of Americans over a four-decade reign of terror."

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Belgian priest arrested after deadly night of sex, drugs with British cleric

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Pope promises to help abuse victims after meeting survivors in Belgium

On Saturday, Pope Francis acknowledged that the abuse scandal had created "atrocious suffering and wounds," and undermined the faith.

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Naomi Campbell, banned from running charity, calls probe "flawed"

A U.K. watchdog identified "multiple instances of misconduct" in the running of Campbell's charity Fashion for Relief.

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At least 66 dead after flooding, landslides in Nepal's capital; dozens missing

Landslides and flooding caused by rainfall have killed at least 66 people in Nepal. Dozens of others are missing, police said Saturday.

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From the archives: Maggie Smith

Dame Maggie Smith, whose luminous career included two Academy Awards and a Tony, died on Friday, September 27, 2024, at age 89. In this "Sunday Morning" profile that aired January 20, 2002, correspondent Eugenia Zukerman talked with Smith about her roles, which ranged from Shakespeare's Desdemona to Harry Potter's Professor Minerva McGonagall; and about her grandmother's advice that she never appear on the stage. Zukerman also talked with "Gosford Park" director Robert Altman and producer Bob Balaban about the actress' on-screen magic.

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2024 New York Film Festival opens with star-filled lineup

The festival, which runs through Oct. 14, features new films starring Adrien Brody, Daniel Craig, Tilda Swinton, Julianne Moore, Saoirse Ronan, Naomi Watts and Bill Murray.

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Richard Powers talks new book "Playground"

Richard Powers has been writing for decades, after a career as a computer programmer. In 2019, his nature-inspired book "The Overstory" took home a Pulitzer Prize. His newest book, "Playground," also focuses on the natural world, this time paying homage to our oceans, celebrating their beauty and raising concern for the future. Jeff Glor has more.

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How V.E. Schwab is redefining fantasy

Author V.E. Schwab has written nearly two dozen books since making her debut in 2011. Her novels feature modern characters and twisty plots, and are helping redefine the fantasy genre. Dana Jacobson has more.

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Preview: Chris Martin and Jonny Buckland of Coldplay

In this preview of an interview to be broadcast on "CBS Sunday Morning" September 29, correspondent Anthony Mason talks with Chris Martin and Jonny Buckland of the rock band Coldplay about their massively-successful world tour.

Sep 27
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Top staff leave OpenAI amid for-profit push

Top U.S. artificial intelligence startup OpenAI took a hit Thursday after three of its top executives exited the company. The departures come as CEO Sam Altman is reportedly preparing to turn OpenAI into a traditional for-profit company. Connie Guglielmo, senior vice president focused on AI edit strategy for CNET, joins CBS News to examine the future of the startup.

Sep 26
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Super Micro Computer shares plunge on report of federal probe

Super Micro Computer's stock price fell sharply after the Wall Street Journal reported the company faces a federal investigation.

Sep 26

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.

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Here are the celebrity voices Meta now uses for its AI chatbots

Meta AI will talk to you in the voice of a handful of celebrities, Mark Zuckerberg announced today.

Sep 25

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Bieber song about "'Diddy' party" is likely AI-generated, researchers say

CBS News found the song has been used in more than 4,500 TikTok videos alone, with some users believing it's a song released by Bieber.

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Book excerpt: "Revenge of the Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell

The author revisits his 2000 bestseller "The Tipping Point," to examine the flip side of that earlier book's lessons about studying social change. Among the topics he covers: Cheetah reproduction.

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50 "exceptionally well-preserved" Viking skeletons unearthed in Denmark

The Viking burial ground, used during the 9th and 10th centuries, was discovered on the southern outskirts of the village of Åsum.

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How the 2015 Paris Agreement came together

Nine years after it was negotiated, the Paris Climate Agreement continues to serve as a blueprint for global environmental goals. Todd Stern, the top U.S. negotiator for the deal, outlines the years-long process it took to reach the landmark agreement in his new book, "Landing the Paris Climate Agreement: How It Happened, Why It Matters and What Comes Next." Stern joins CBS News to look back at the talks.

Sep 26
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Climate change views in Florida and Texas

Florida is bracing for the wrath of Hurricane Helene. A common question that scientists face during natural disasters like this is: Has climate change impacted their severity? CBS News Miami investigative reporter Jim Defede and CBS News Texas investigative reporter Brian New break down how lawmakers and residents in their states view climate change amid natural disasters.

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Arkansas couple accused of trying to sell baby for beer, money

Darien Urban, 21, and Shalene Ehlers, 20, the baby's parents were arrested after they allegedly tried to sell their 2-month-old baby because having three dogs and an infant was "not working."

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At least 17 killed in 2 mass shootings in the same town in South Africa

A search was underway for the suspects, national police spokesperson Brig. Athlenda Mathe said in a statement regarding the two mass shootings in South Africa.

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Army doctor reaches plea deal in sexual misconduct case

Maj. Michael Stockin, an Army physician accused by more than 40 patients of sexual misconduct, has reached a plea deal with prosecutors, his attorney says.

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Eric Adams pleads not guilty

New York City Mayor Eric Adams appeared in court Friday and pleaded not guilty to federal charges against him. CBS News' Nikki Battiste was in court while the Adams' arraignment took place.

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams arraigned

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SpaceX launches two-man crew on flight to space station

Crew Dragon's two astronauts will join two Starliner fliers for a five-month tour of duty aboard the International Space Station.

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SpaceX prepares to launch crewed mission

Later today, the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft is set to launch a crewed mission to the International Space Station. The craft is also set to bring back the two astronauts who have been waiting for a ride home since June.

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Crew Dragon set for first Cape Canaveral launch to space station

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Pope promises to help abuse victims after meeting survivors in Belgium

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Maps show voter registration options and deadlines for 2024 election

Arkansas couple accused of trying to sell baby for beer, money

Mark Robinson, North Carolina GOP gubernatorial candidate, treated for burns

Ohio man's Halloween display becomes source of joy to cancer patient

Army doctor reaches plea deal in sexual misconduct case

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Hurricane Helene hits homeowners already facing soaring insurance costs

Amazon, Walmart still sell older dressers that pose tip-over risk, CR finds

Key U.S. inflation gauge shows prices continued cooling in August

White House urges dockworkers and East Coast ports to avoid strike

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Biden says Hezbollah leader's killing a "measure of justice" for his victims

Maps show voter registration options and deadlines for 2024 election

Mark Robinson, North Carolina GOP gubernatorial candidate, treated for burns

Supreme Court denies RFK Jr.'s bid to be reinstated to New York ballot

How the VP debate rules will work for the Walz-Vance 2024 showdown

HealthWatch

A birth injury left him in agony. A complex surgery "changed everything"

Amazon, Walmart still sell older dressers that pose tip-over risk, CR finds

USDA had cut back on listeria testing, ahead of deadly Boar's Head outbreak

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Biden says Hezbollah leader's killing a "measure of justice" for his victims

Belgian priest arrested after deadly night of sex, drugs with British cleric

Pope promises to help abuse victims after meeting survivors in Belgium

Naomi Campbell, banned from running charity, calls probe "flawed"

At least 66 dead after flooding, landslides in Nepal's capital; dozens missing

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From the archives: Maggie Smith

2024 New York Film Festival opens with star-filled lineup

Richard Powers talks new book "Playground"

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Top staff leave OpenAI amid for-profit push

Super Micro Computer shares plunge on report of federal probe

How AI powered robots are helping small farms

Here are the celebrity voices Meta now uses for its AI chatbots

Bieber song about "'Diddy' party" is likely AI-generated, researchers say

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Book excerpt: "Revenge of the Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell

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Why are houses collapsing on Outer Banks?

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Arkansas couple accused of trying to sell baby for beer, money

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SpaceX prepares to launch crewed mission

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