Democrats push Joe Biden to release Supreme Court short list
Progressives say Democrats are half a century behind conservatives on using the issue of judicial nominees to galvanize voters.
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Biden picks up more delegates with Wyoming caucus win
Biden, the presumptive Democratic nominee, remains over 700 delegates away from the 1,999 needed to clinch the nomination.
Bernie Sanders: "Choice is pretty clear" between Biden and Trump
The Vermont senator said "the American people are gonna have to make a fundamental decision" in November.
Sanders on backing Biden, beating Trump
Bernie Sanders joins Tony Dokoupil for his first network TV interview since endorsing Joe Biden. After dropping out of the 2020 race and backing his former rival, Sanders said he believes the vast majority of his supporters will rally behind Biden in November. Although Sanders acknowledged that "everybody in American knows" how different the two are, he stressed that the "choice is pretty clear" when deciding between Biden and President Donald Trump. The Vermont senator is also asked about his thoughts regarding the recent sexual assault allegation against Joe Biden, reportedly stemming from a 1993 encounter with a Senate aide. Biden's campaign has denied the allegation, calling it "untrue" and saying the alleged incident "absolutely did not happen."
Elizabeth Warren endorses Joe Biden
Senator Elizabeth Warren is the last of the major 2020 Democratic presidential contenders to endorse Joe Biden. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joined CBSN to discuss the impact.
Sanders says opposing Biden is "irresponsible"
Sanders ended his presidential campaign last week and endorsed Biden on Monday.
Cardi B interviews Sanders on endorsing Biden
Rapper Cardi B sat down with Bernie Sanders for an interview on Instagram Live Tuesday. She asked the Vermont senator about why he chose to endorse Joe Biden for president after he suspended his campaign. The duo's public appearance is a comfort to some election watchers who worried about whether Sanders' base would follow him in supporting Biden.
Obama endorses Biden for president
Former President Barack Obama delivered his long-awaited endorsement of Joe Biden for president on Tuesday. Washington Post national politics reporter and CBSN contributor Sean Sullivan joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss Obama's support for his former vice president.
Obama: "I am proud to endorse Joe Biden to be president"
"I believe Joe has all the qualities we need in a president right now," the former president said.
Bernie Sanders endorses Joe Biden for 2020
Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden took a significant step toward uniting the Democratic Party when Sanders endorsed his former 2020 rival for president. The two politicians said they are forming joint task forces on issues including health care, immigration and climate change. Sanders announced his support on a video call between the two that was broadcast online, throwing support behind Biden three months earlier than when he backed Hillary Clinton in 2016. Ed O'Keefe explains what Biden's latest endorsement means for the campaign trail.
Joe Biden wins Wisconsin primary
The in-person primary was held Tuesday, one day before Bernie Sanders suspended his campaign.
Sanders endorses Biden and more political headlines
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders endorsed Joe Biden Monday. And President Trump is putting together a "Council to Re-Open America." CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and Yahoo! News White House correspondent Hunter Walker join CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Analysis of Sanders endorsing Biden
Bernie Sanders officially endorsed Joe Biden for president on Monday in an attempt to show that the Democratic Party is united against President Trump. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN to discuss what Sanders' endorsement means.
Bernie Sanders endorses Joe Biden
Bernie Sanders officially endorsed Joe Biden for the presidency via live-stream video from their respective homes. "We need you in the White House," Sanders said to Biden. Watch their remarks.
Sanders endorses Biden: "We need you in the White House"
The livestream announcement marks a step towards unity for the Democratic Party.
Joe Biden wins Alaska primary
Alaska moved to a ranked-choice primary this year, and switched to a 100% vote by mail system due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Alaska Dems says they received twice as many ballots than in 2016
Joe Biden is the Democratic Party's presumptive nominee after Sanders suspended his campaign earlier this week, although Sanders remained on the ballot in Alaska.
What it was like covering the 2020 campaign
CBS News campaign reporters Cara Korte, Zak Hudak, Tim Perry, Jack Turman and Bo Erickson joined CBSN to break down their takeaways from covering the Democratic presidential primary for the past year.
Biden adopts parts of Sanders' policies on health care and student debt
Biden said he now favors dropping the Medicare eligibility age by five years.
Bernie Sanders suspends 2020 campaign
Bernie Sanders suspended his presidential campaign on Wednesday, giving Joe Biden a clear route to the Democratic nomination. Sanders told his supporters his path to victory was "virtually impossible," and that continuing his campaign would interfere with the fight against coronavirus. Ed O'Keefe explains how the Vermont senator intends to keep fighting for his platform despite pulling himself out of the running for 2020.
How Joe Biden became the presumptive nominee — polling analysis
An exit poll analysis of the Democratic primaries — how Biden beat Sanders.
Bernie Sanders drops out of presidential race
Senator Bernie Sanders says he will suspend his 2020 presidential campaign. He admitted that his path to victory is virtually impossible. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Sanders on difficult decision to drop out
Senator Bernie Sanders released a video explaining his decision to suspend his presidential campaign, saying that while he believes he is "winning the ideological battle,"he is too far behind Joe Biden in the delegate count to have a path to victory. Watch a portion of his statement.
Bernie Sanders drops out of presidential race
Bernie Sanders announced Wednesday that he will be suspending his presidential campaign, effectively making Joe Biden the presumptive Democratic nominee. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss.
Bernie Sanders ends campaign, clearing way for Biden
"I wish I could give you better news, but I think you know the truth," Sanders told supporters.
11 killed, including children, in Golan Heights as Israel blames Hezbollah
The strike, the deadliest attack on an Israeli target since the fighting between the two foes erupted in October, raised fears of a broader conflagration in the region.
Trump tells Christian voters "they won't have to vote anymore" if he's elected
Trump, who is the Republican Party's candidate for president, made his remarks at the end of a speech at a conservative Christian event.
U.S., Japan to announce upgrade in military cooperation
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is expected to announce the enhancement of U.S. Forces Japan into a three-star command that will help the U.S. more closely work alongside Japanese forces.
Harris has begun "thorough" process to pick VP, campaign manager says
Vice President Kamala Harris is looking at "probably one of the most important processes and decisions that she will make," her campaign manager told CBS News in an exclusive interview in Arizona.
3 members of gospel quartet The Nelons killed in plane crash
The group was traveling to join the Gaither Homecoming Cruise to Alaska, according to a statement from Gaither Music Group.
Israeli airstrike hits girls' school in central Gaza, killing at least 30
Israel's military deployed multiple airstrikes in Deir Al-Balah, one of the areas most populated with displaced families in central Gaza, killing at least 30 people at a girls' school.
Team USA's first medal at the Paris Olympics came in synchronized diving
Sarah Bacon, 27, and Kassidy Cook, 29, won silver in Saturday's 3-meter synchronized springboard competition at the Aquatics Centre.
Cooler temperatures help firefighters after California's largest wildfire explodes
Cooler temperatures and an increase in humidity on Saturday could help slow the Park Fire, the largest blaze so far this year in California.
DOJ says TikTok collected U.S. user views on sensitive issues
TikTok employees used an internal system to gather sensitive data about U.S. users, federal officials said.
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Apple reaches its first-ever union deal with workers at a Maryland store
The three-year deal will increase pay by an average of 10% and offer other benefits to workers at a store in the Baltimore suburb of Towson.
Cooler temperatures help firefighters after California's largest wildfire explodes
Cooler temperatures and an increase in humidity on Saturday could help slow the Park Fire, the largest blaze so far this year in California.
U.S. wins first gold medal at Paris Olympics
Katie Ledecky won bronze in the women's 400-meter freestyle, while Team USA won silver in the women's 4x100-meter freestyle.
Trump tells Christian voters "they won't have to vote anymore" if he's elected
Trump, who is the Republican Party's candidate for president, made his remarks at the end of a speech at a conservative Christian event.
DOJ says TikTok collected U.S. user views on sensitive issues
TikTok employees used an internal system to gather sensitive data about U.S. users, federal officials said.
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Apple reaches its first-ever union deal with workers at a Maryland store
The three-year deal will increase pay by an average of 10% and offer other benefits to workers at a store in the Baltimore suburb of Towson.
DOJ says TikTok collected U.S. user views on sensitive issues
TikTok employees used an internal system to gather sensitive data about U.S. users, federal officials said.
In more than 200 U.S. cities, $1 million only gets you a starter home
Half of all U.S. states have at least one city where a relatively modest residence costs $1 million, according to a new analysis.
The more wealth you have, the happier you get, research finds
Multimillionaires are much happier than the merely well off, suggesting life satisfaction continues to improve the wealthier you are.
Charles Barkley dunks on NBA's new broadcast deal: "It just sucks."
"Inside the NBA" host Charles Barkley is decrying the NBA's new broadcast pact, saying Warner Bros. Discovery's TNT "never had a chance."
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U.S., Japan to announce upgrade in military cooperation
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is expected to announce the enhancement of U.S. Forces Japan into a three-star command that will help the U.S. more closely work alongside Japanese forces.
Trump tells Christian voters "they won't have to vote anymore" if he's elected
Trump, who is the Republican Party's candidate for president, made his remarks at the end of a speech at a conservative Christian event.
DOJ says TikTok collected U.S. user views on sensitive issues
TikTok employees used an internal system to gather sensitive data about U.S. users, federal officials said.
Trump says he will continue outdoor rallies with more Secret Service protection
Former President Donald Trump made the comments on his social media platform Truth Social two weeks after a bullet grazed his ear at a campaign rally.
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Harris campaign chief signals she would keep Biden's border crackdown
In June, President Biden enacted a partial ban on asylum claims at the U.S.-Mexico border using his executive authority.
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What fuels an Olympian? 3 athletes share what they eat in typical day.
We asked three Olympic athletes — gymnast Suni Lee, rugby player Steph Rovetti and swimmer Cullen Jones — what they eat in a day. Here's what they said.
Boar's Head recalls liverwurst across the U.S. over listeria risk
Amid a widening listeria outbreak, Boar's Head is recalling all of its liverwurst products sold nationwide, as well as some deli meats.
Latest shingles vaccination may also help delay dementia, study finds
There may be new hope against dementia after recent research that found the latest shingles vaccine appears to delay the onset of the memory-impairing condition.
Could "rock solid" beds at Olympics impact athletes? A sleep expert weighs in.
The Olympic village beds are "rock solid," according to some athletes on social media. Oh, and there's no AC. A sleep expert explains how these conditions could impact performance.
This Olympic swimmer almost drowned as a kid. Now, he's a lesson advocate.
Prompted by a near-drowning experience as a child, Olympic swimmer Cullen Jones is now a swim lesson advocate. Here are his top tips to stay safe.
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U.S., Japan to announce upgrade in military cooperation
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is expected to announce the enhancement of U.S. Forces Japan into a three-star command that will help the U.S. more closely work alongside Japanese forces.
U.S. wins first gold medal at Paris Olympics
Katie Ledecky won bronze in the women's 400-meter freestyle, while Team USA won silver in the women's 4x100-meter freestyle.
11 killed, including children, in Golan Heights as Israel blames Hezbollah
The strike, the deadliest attack on an Israeli target since the fighting between the two foes erupted in October, raised fears of a broader conflagration in the region.
Samoa boxing coach dies at Olympic Village, officials say
Lionel Elika Fatupaito died from a cardiac arrest on Friday, shortly before the 2024 Games' opening ceremony, the AFP reported.
Inside the Olympic venue 10,000 miles from Paris: Tahiti
The village of Teahupo'o on the tropical island of Tahiti – nearly 10,000 miles away from the French mainland – will serve as the location for the Olympic surfing competition.
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How a father's death inspired a son's art
Rising Nashville star Stephen Wilson Jr. has a sound that blends country, rock and grunge. His debut album, "søn of dad", has its roots in tragedy: His father's death in 2018. Wilson said it's that painful moment that made the sprawling, 22-track album possible. Jeff Glor has more.
Timberlake's lawyer claims singer wasn't intoxicated when arrested for DWI
Lawyers for singer Justin Timberlake claim their client was not intoxicated when he was arrested for driving while intoxicated in the Hamptons in June.
Video game voice and motion actors announce second strike over AI concerns
Physical performances by actors are being treated as "data," said SAG-AFTRA Chief Contracts Officer Ray Rodriguez said at a news conference.
Jennifer Aniston responds to JD Vance's "childless cat ladies" remark
"Mr. Vance, I pray that your daughter is fortunate enough to bear children of her own one day," Jennifer Aniston said.
Meet Team USA's Olympic athletes for the 2024 Paris Games
Hundreds of the nation's top athletes will represent Team USA in Paris at the 2024 Olympics.
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CrowdStrike says 97% of Windows sensors are online
One week after the global computer outage, Windows systems are nearly fully operational, according to CrowdStrike.
Jennifer Wexton makes House floor speech using AI
Rep. Jennifer Wexton of Virginia delivered what is believed to be the first speech ever from the House floor using artificial intelligence voice technology. Wexton was diagnosed last year with a rare neurological disorder that robbed her of her ability to speak clearly.
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.
Meta warns of sextortion scams
Social media giant Meta is issuing a warning over the increasing number of sextortion scams where fake profiles are used to get people to send nude photographs and then threaten to release them unless victims pay up. On Wednesday, Meta said it has removed 6,300 Instagram accounts of scammers in Nigeria who frequently target adult men in the U.S.
3 reasons tech stocks, once hot, are suddenly not
A tech selloff caused the Nasdaq and S&P 500 to have their worst days since 2022. Here's why tech stocks are fading.
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Wildfires rage in Canada and California
In Canada, a fast-moving fire has ravaged the resort town of Jasper, Alberta. In Northern California, fires have burned 164,000 acres of land. CBS News Sacramento reporter Kayla Moeller joins from Chico, California, with more on the wildfires.
India lost its vultures, and scientists say humans have paid the price
Scientists say a common painkiller used on cattle wiped out India's vultures, resulting in half a million human deaths in just 5 years.
Man arrested in connection with Park Fire
Wildfires are spreading across the western U.S. and Canada. In Northern California, the Park Fire has burned over 71,000 acres, and officials have arrested a 42-year-old man on suspicion of arson for starting the fire. CBS News national correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.
Italian archaeologists make stunning underwater discovery
The discovery includes "thousands of marble slabs" in "hundreds of different shapes" found in a submerged ancient city.
Wildfires burning across western U.S., Canada
Multiple wildfires on the West Coast and in Canada have forced thousands of people to evacuate. Crews are fighting flames in California, Oregon, Utah and Idaho. CBS News national correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
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Deputy in Sonya Massey shooting had troubled past
CBS News has learned that the sheriff's deputy charged with murder in the shooting of Sonya Massey worked for six different law enforcement agencies in four years. He was also discharged from the Army in 2016 for misconduct after receiving a DUI. Roxana Saberi reports.
2 Sinaloa cartel leaders arrested in Texas
Two leaders of the notorious Sinaloa cartel, including one of the sons of the imprisoned drug lord "El Chapo," Joaquín Guzmán López, were apprehended Thursday in Texas. Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, a cofounder of Sinaloa, was lured to Texas by López, according to sources. Manuel Bojorquez has details.
How the FBI captured 2 Sinaloa cartel leaders
The FBI arrested the leader of Mexico's notorious Sinaloa cartel and a son of Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman near El Paso on Thursday. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez is in Irving, Texas, with more details.
Sonya Massey autopsy report released
An autopsy report released Friday confirms Sonya Massey, the Illinois woman who was fatally shot inside her home earlier this month by a sheriff's deputy, died from a gunshot wound to the head. CBS News correspondent Roxana Saberi has the latest from Chicago.
Cartel leader was duped by El Chapo's son to orchestrate arrest in U.S., sources say
One of El Chapo's sons duped Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada into boarding a plane on Thursday, telling him they were going to look at property in Mexico, a person familiar with the investigation confirmed to CBS News.
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Astronauts aboard ISS amid Starliner issues
Engineers say they're still troubleshooting issues discovered aboard the Boeing Starliner spacecraft that took NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams into space. They were originally supposed to spend eight days aboard the International Space Station. They've now been up there for almost eight weeks.
Boeing's Starliner space capsule faces crucial tests
NASA and Boeing managers are increasingly confident the Starliner capsule is good to go for re-entry and landing.
NASA releases never-seen-before images of Peacock galaxy
The Chandra X-ray observatory was launched on July 23, 1999.
Moon fests, moon movie and full moon mark 55th anniversary of Apollo 11 landing
The cosmos is providing a full moon for the 55th anniversary of the first lunar landing this weekend, and plenty of other events honor Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin's giant leap.
Marking 55 years since Apollo 11 moon landing
This weekend marks 55 years since the historic Apollo 11 moon landing. Retired NASA astronaut Leroy Chiao joins CBS News to look back on the small step for man and giant leap for mankind.
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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.
Clues and evidence in the John McCabe case
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
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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."
Becky Bliefnick texted about fear of her estranged husband
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.
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Several killed in rocket attack on Golan Heights
Several people were killed, including children, in a rocket attack on a soccer field in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights Saturday. Israel has blamed the Iranian-backed militant group Hezbollah, who have denied responsibility. It marks the deadliest attack on Israeli civilians since Oct. 7. Debora Patta reports from Tel Aviv.
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Paris Olympics underway after soggy opening ceremony; At La Côte d'Or, contemporary chefs push French gastronomy forward.
Stephen Wilson Jr. performs "Year To Be Young 1994"
Rising Nashville star Stephen Wilson Jr. is best known for his blend of country, rock and grunge. His debut album "søn of dad" is soaring up the charts. From "søn of dad," here is Stephen Wilson Jr. with "Year To Be Young 1994."
Stephen Wilson Jr. performs "Grief Is Only Love"
Rising Nashville star Stephen Wilson Jr. has a sound that blends country, rock and grunge. His debut album "søn of dad" is soaring up the charts. From "søn of dad," here is Stephen Wilson Jr. with "Grief Is Only Love."
Stephen Wilson Jr. performs "Patches"
Rising Nashville star Stephen Wilson Jr. is best known for his blend of country, rock and grunge. His debut album "søn of dad" is soaring up the charts. From "søn of dad," here is Stephen Wilson Jr. with "Patches."