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The right to vote has always been a hallmark of U.S. democracy. But is it explicitly outlined in the Constitution? "We the Voters" finds out.
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The right to vote has always been a hallmark of U.S. democracy. But is it explicitly outlined in the Constitution? "We the Voters" finds out.
Donald Trump on Wednesday called his new hotel in Washington D.C. the most coveted piece of real estate in town, other than the White House. Trump also congratulated Newt Gingrich for his controversial interview with Megyn Kelly. See Trump's full remarks.
Hillary Clinton used Donald Trump's new hotel opening in Washington D.C. against him while speaking at a rally in Florida, pointing out the GOP nominee's use of illegal immigrants for construction. This comes as a new poll shows Trump with a seven-point lead among Florida independent voters. Washington Post columnist Dana Milbank and Politico chief polling analyst Steve Shepard joins CBSN to discuss the latest from the campaign trail.
Hillary Clinton celebrated her birthday Wednesday with two campaign stops in Florida, the first of which was at Lake Worth. While there, Clinton said Donald Trump uses undocumented workers. See Clinton's full remarks.
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According to cyber security group CarbonBlack, Pennsylvania is the state most vulnerable to an Election Day hack in 2016. CBS News homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues went to Philadelphia to examine the risks the state faces.
Donald Trump gave a raucous speech to his supporters in Tallahassee, Florida, on Tuesday night. Trump asked those at the rally if he should get his employees off Obamacare, and also responded to Joe Biden's pseudo-challenge to a fight. See Trump's full remarks.
Hillary Clinton slammed Donald Trump during her rally Tuesday for his continued claims that the presidential election will be "rigged" against him. CBS News Congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes is in Florida with the Clinton campaign.
The Obama administration said that insurance premiums on the health care exchange will rise by an average of 22 percent next year, and Donald Trump is now using the issue to attack Hillary Clinton in the final two weeks of the campaign. Major Garrett reports.
Clinton is spending the week in Florida, North Carolina and Iowa, the battleground states with the biggest early voting programs. Also, WikiLeaks' latest release of hacked emails included one that seems to contradict something President Obama told CBS News in a March 2015 interview. Nancy Cordes reports.
Clinton is spending the week in Florida, North Carolina and Iowa, the battleground states with the biggest early voting programs; The World Series begins Tuesday night between the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Indians
Local party organizations and churches have teamed up during early voting in North Carolina to mobilize black voters with "Souls to the Polls." The event encourages churchgoers to head straight to the polls after worshiping on Sunday.
Hillary Clinton came out swinging against Donald Trump at a campaign event in Coconut Creek, Florida, Tuesday, saying that by refusing to confirm he'll accept the results of the election, Trump is "making an unprecedented attack on our democracy." Clinton also mused that Trump would've called George Washington a "loser" for stepping down after eight years. See Clinton's full remarks.
Donald Trump rallied supporters in Tampa Monday night, bashing Hillary Clinton for lying while falsely saying the U.S. homicide rate is at its highest point in 45 years. Trump also once again said Mexico would pay for his proposed border wall despite saying Saturday the U.S. would pay for the wall, with the hope of being reimbursed by Mexico at a later time. See Trump's full remarks.
As Hillary Clinton's lead in the polls grows, Donald Trump fights to preserve his path to the presidency. Trump isn't completely convinced by the polls. He lashed out at the media for what he calls "phony polls." CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett joins CBSN with the latest.
Hillary Clinton campaigned Monday in New Hampshire with Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren, who blasted Trump for his recent comments labeling Clinton a "nasty woman." As Clinton pulls away from Trump, she is shifting some of her focus to help Democrats win control of the Senate. Nancy Cordes reports.
Donald Trump has seven campaign stops scheduled in Florida on Monday and Tuesday. It's a desperate push for the state's 29 electoral votes in a race Trump now acknowledges he's losing. Major Garrett has more.
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Donald Trump took aim at the media and Hillary Clinton during a rally in St. Augustine, Florida, Monday. Trump said the polls, nearly all of which have him losing, were rigged and amount to a form of voter suppression. See Trump's full remarks.
This year has been marked by a number of protest movements representing wide swath of the political spectrum. But do any of those protests work? We the Voters examines the power of political protests.
Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren had some fiery words for Donald Trump while campaigning with Hillary Clinton in New Hampshire Monday. "Nasty women vote," Warren said, referencing Trump calling Clinton a "nasty woman" during the final debate. See Warren and Clinton's full remarks.
Around 40 million Americans carry some level of student debt, but are they the only ones paying a price? We the Voters takes a look.
Candidates who win this state have won the presidency in every election since 1964, but with Election Day around the corner, Scott Pelley finds a state divided.
North Carolina is one of 30 states where early-voting for the presidential election is now underway. But in a state where 27 people were killed earlier this month by floods from Hurricane Matthew, many flood victims are struggling to even make it to the voting booth. Jamie Yuccas has more.
The Biden administration has agreed to a prisoner swap with Russia to secure the release of U.S. citizens Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan and Alsu Kurmasheva.
The Democratic Party began the formal vote to nominate Vice President Kamala Harris for president on Thursday.
Israel's military says it killed Hamas military commander Mohammed Deif in Gaza weeks before the assassinations of 2 other leaders of Hamas and Hezbollah.
The legislation would bolster the Child Tax Credit, aiming to provide relief to lower-income families.
Airlines would be required to put kids 13 and under next to an accompanying adult for free under a new proposed rule.
U.S. Border Patrol agents made fewer than 60,000 migrant apprehensions along the U.S.-Mexico border in July, the lowest number since September 2020.
"I didn't know she was Black until a number of years ago when she happened to turn Black and now she wants to be known as Black," the former president said.
British police have charged a 17-year-old with murder over a stabbing attack that left three little girls dead and several more in critical condition.
Police in India tell CBS News an American woman was found chained to a tree in a jungle, and she told them her husband left her to "die there."
Police said that Shawn Gossett, 25, started the fire "with the intent to burn the house down."
The legislation would bolster the Child Tax Credit, aiming to provide relief to lower-income families.
The Biden administration has agreed to a prisoner swap with Russia to secure the release of U.S. citizens Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan and Alsu Kurmasheva.
Cal Fire said that "wildfires have scorched a staggering" amount of acres as hundreds of structures have been destroyed.
Airlines would be required to put kids 13 and under next to an accompanying adult for free under a new proposed rule.
The legislation would bolster the Child Tax Credit, aiming to provide relief to lower-income families.
Airlines would be required to put kids 13 and under next to an accompanying adult for free under a new proposed rule.
Breakfast-all-day lovers can get their appetite's worth of the chain's buttermilk pancakes for $5 between now and September 15.
United and Delta are pausing flights to and from Tel Aviv as concerns grow about a possible widening Middle East conflict.
Etsy Insider members will receive free shipping on purchases and discounts on certain products, among other perks.
The legislation would bolster the Child Tax Credit, aiming to provide relief to lower-income families.
The Biden administration has agreed to a prisoner swap with Russia to secure the release of U.S. citizens Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan and Alsu Kurmasheva.
Airlines would be required to put kids 13 and under next to an accompanying adult for free under a new proposed rule.
U.S. Border Patrol agents made 56,000 migrant apprehensions along the U.S.-Mexico border in July, the lowest number since September 2020.
Delegates affiliated with the "uncommitted" movement have requested that a doctor who has been on the ground in Gaza be given a speaking slot at Chicago's Democratic convention in August.
Chemotherapy deserts are expanding across the United States as hospitals winnow services to save money, creating financial and logistical hurdles for rural patience seeking cancer treatment.
A new study highlights new risk factors for dementia, as well as 12 previously known risk factors, and ways to combat them.
People are surprisingly reluctant to reach out to old friends, despite the proven benefits of social connection, according to a new study.
Portion control is key, say researchers in examining levels of lead, cadmium and arsenic in cocoa-laden products.
An additional 3,500 tons of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products sold under the Boar's Head and Old Country brands have been added to the initial recall.
Team USA won the men's four rowing competition at the 2024 Paris Olympics, a historic win in a category not won since 1960.
The Biden administration has agreed to a prisoner swap with Russia to secure the release of U.S. citizens Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan and Alsu Kurmasheva.
Police in India tell CBS News an American woman was found chained to a tree in a jungle, and she told them her husband left her to "die there."
Israel's military says it killed Hamas military commander Mohammed Deif in Gaza weeks before the assassinations of 2 other leaders of Hamas and Hezbollah.
Their bodies were dangling from their climbing ropes when they were found at an altitude of around 2,000 meters the rescue group said.
Shania Twain returns to Las Vegas with her third residency, "Come On Over," at Planet Hollywood. The show celebrates her record-breaking album and reflects on her career.
Longtime MTV "The Challenge" host TJ Lavin discusses the new season, his favorite part of hosting and why the series has become a global phenomenon.
StubHub faces allegations of misleading customers by adding significant fees at the final checkout stage, a practice known as "drip pricing." This tactic has prompted a lawsuit from Washington D.C.'s attorney general, who claims that StubHub's hidden fees can increase the total cost of tickets by up to 40%.
Shania Twain, whose album "Come On Over" remains the best-selling by a female solo artist, is set to return to Las Vegas for her third residency at Planet Hollywood. Anthony Mason sat down with the country-pop superstar to discuss her career, songwriting and iconic looks.
"Harold and the Purple Crayon" hits theaters on Friday and brings the classic story to life — with a modern twist.
Etsy Insider members will receive free shipping on purchases and discounts on certain products, among other perks.
Google search showed users financial products that could cost them $1,000 more than others.
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.
Microsoft said some of its 365 apps are experiencing problems, with the problems coming less than two weeks after the CrowdStrike outage.
OpenAI, the makers of ChatGPT, are launching SearchGPT, a highly-anticipated search engine powered by artificial intelligence that gives users real-time information from across the internet. Kylie Robison, senior AI reporter for the Verge, joined CBS News to discuss how it works.
Patterns like those of birds and bees are influencing Dutch scientists' research on "self-flying" swarms of tiny drones.
As of Wednesday evening, California's Park Fire has grown to more than 389,000 acres and is only 18% contained. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has been following the developments.
As of Monday evening, California's Park Fire had burned through 370,000 acres -- roughly half the size of Rhode Island. It's the biggest fire in the Golden State since 2020. CBS News national correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti has more.
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.
Scientists say a common painkiller used on cattle wiped out India's vultures, resulting in half a million human deaths in just 5 years.
The Department of Defense says the man accused of plotting the Sept. 11 attacks, Khalid Shaikh Mohammad, along with two alleged accomplices, have reached a plea deal that allows them to avoid the death penalty.
Jody Hall allegedly paid pregnant female inmates in the Tarrant County Jail to put their unborn babies up for adoption.
The Sangamon County Sheriff's Department has released several 911 calls related to the death of Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old Black woman who called the emergency hotline reporting a possible prowler and was shot and killed by a deputy sent to protect her. In one call, Massey's mother can be heard begging the dispatcher: "Please don't send combative policemen that are prejudiced." Anna Schecter, senior coordinating producer for CBS News' crime and public safety unit, has the details.
Debra Mae Carter, who helped a Christian radio show host bilk senior citizens out of millions of dollars, was sentenced to life in prison on Tuesday.
Officials released video showing the detained suspect, who is accused of leading the largest "narco sailboat" organization in the world.
A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifted off from Florida's Cape Canaveral on Tuesday, carrying a secret payload for the U.S. Space Force into orbit for a national security mission. The launch also marked the 100th national security mission carried out by ULA. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joins with more.
Tuesday's flight was the Atlas 5's final national security mission as builder United Launch Alliance transitions to new Vulcan rockets.
SpaceX put 67 Starlinks into orbit while Boeing carried out successful tests of its Starliner capsule.
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.
NASA and Boeing managers are increasingly confident the Starliner capsule is good to go for re-entry and landing.
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.
Simone Biles and Suni Lee are competing in the women's gymnastics all-around final Thursday. Former Team USA gymnast Shawn Johnson East, who won four medals at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, discusses the competition as it's the first time two former Olympic all-around champions will face off at the Games.
A major prisoner swap is underway between the U.S. and Russia that includes Americans Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan and Alsu Kurmasheva. Michael George anchored CBS News' special coverage of the release.
A new proposed rule would ban airlines from charging families fees to sit together on a flight and would also mandate refunds or free rebooking if family seating is not available. U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, a potential vice president contender for the Harris campaign, discusses the crackdown on airline junk fees.
The Biden administration has agreed to a prisoner swap with Russia to secure the release of U.S. citizens Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan and Alsu Kurmasheva. Nate Burleson anchored CBS News' special report.
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder discusses the importance of getting screened for lung cancer. The disease claims the lives of about 370 Americans every day and is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S. However, a new survey shows 62% of people are not familiar with life-saving screenings.