Rex Tillerson confirmation hearing for secretary of state -- live blog
Tillerson is testifying before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee at his confirmation hearing
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Trump says he will announce pick for secretary of state Tuesday morning
President-elect has been considering former Mass. Gov. Mitt Romney, Sen. Bob Corker of Tennessee, and Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson, for the position
No consensus yet on secretary of state
The search has expanded to include several other candidates, though some of the names on the list "are more serious than others"
Trump's appointments
Washington Post reporter Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN with analysis of President-elect Donald Trump's latest appointments to his Cabinet, including Elaine Chao as secretary of transportation.
Trump's Cabinet picks
President-elect Donald Trump has plans to meet Tuesday with Sen. Bob Corker and Mitt Romney, who's believed to be on the short-list for secretary of state. This comes amid several new appointments to the Trump administration, including Tom Price and Elaine Chao. National political reporter for The Hill, Jonathan Swan, joins CBSN with more.
Trump's top three State contenders: Giuliani, Romney, Petraeus
Giuliani is still the likeliest pick, CBS News' Major Garrett reports, but Mr. Trump is meeting with Romney over dinner Tuesday night
Trump meets with David Petraeus as he mulls secretary of state pick
The former CIA director and retired general is under consideration to become Mr. Trump's secretary of state; Trump meets with Bob Corker and Mitt Romney Tuesday
Battle over secretary of state opening goes public
Some in Trump camp are stepping up attacks on Mitt Romney, an apparent contender for the chief diplomat job
Obama, Trump speak out on Fidel Castro's death in Cuba
Fidel Castro's death sparks reactions from politicians after decades of discord between U.S., island neighbor
Who are the contenders for secretary of state?
Rudy Giuliani, Mitt Romney, David Petraeus, and Bob Corker are all on the president-elect's shortlist
Rand Paul blasts some of Trump's cabinet possibilities
The Kentucky senator told "Face the Nation" that it will be a "very close vote" in the Senate for some of Trump's possible cabinet picks
Trump transition: "stalled...scrambling...on pause"
On Tuesday there were signs of tumult within Trump's transition team at the same time the president-elect is moving closer to filling out his cabinet
Bob Corker weighs in on Steve Bannon, security clearances for Trump's kids
Corker serves as the chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and will oversee the confirmation for secretary of state
Sen. Corker on Trump Cabinet
Republican Sen. Bob Corker of Tennessee is chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee. He supported Donald Trump throughout the 2016 campaign and served on the Trump campaign's national security advisory council starting in October. Corker joins "CBS This Morning" from Capitol Hill to discuss the president-elect's Cabinet choices -- including Stephen Bannon as chief strategist -- and why he thinks top-secret security clearance for Trump's children is not going to happen.
Why are potential Trump VP picks backing out?
Bloomberg Politics managing editor John Heilemann joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss why Donald Trump's potential running mates are backing out and what's going to happen next as FBI director James Comey is questioned by the House Oversight Committee over his recommendation to not press charges against Hillary Clinton in the private email server controversy.
Bob Corker withdraws from Trump veepstakes
The GOP senator is the chairman of the powerful Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Donald Trump takes his VP search on the road
The presumptive GOP nominee is meeting with and campaigning alongside several potential shortlisted running mates
Anti-ISIS forces gaining momentum, says U.S. official
ISIS morale is down--"it's slashing pay, cannot provide services, and is facing internal resistance," says counter-ISIL Special Envoy Brett McGurk
Paul Ryan: Donald Trump's remarks on judge are "textbook definition of a racist comment"
Mitch McConnell also called Trump's comments "outrageous"
Sen. Bob Corker meets with Donald Trump
The Tennessee senator is the highest-ranking elected official to meet with Trump on his home turf
Commentary: Who might be Trump's VP?
The presumptive Republican nominee has limited options when it comes to the bottom half of the ticket
Is the GOP conceding defeat on the nuclear deal with Iran?
Republican opponents of the nuclear agreement with Iran admit they'll have a hard time killing it in Congress
GOP to Congress: Don't be intimidated on Iran deal
After the August recess, Congress is expected to vote on approval of the nuclear agreement with Iran
Corker tells Kerry: "You've been fleeced" on Iran
Obama administration officials defended the Iran deal before a skeptical Senate Foreign Relations Committee
The latest on U.S. attacks on ISIS and the 2016 presidential campaign, with Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tennessee, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum, and others
The latest on U.S. attacks on ISIS and the 2016 presidential campaign, with Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tennessee, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum, and others.
The 2024 Democratic convention starts today. Here's what to know.
The convention, where Kamala Harris will officially be recognized as the Democratic nominee, takes place this week in Chicago.
Blinken: It's "decisive moment" in Mideast cease-fire talks
Mediators have spent months trying to halt the fighting, efforts that gained new urgency amid rising fears of an all-out war across the Middle East.
2 Americans reportedly among 6 missing as boat sinks off Sicily in Italy
Italy's Coast Guard says a boat sank after being hit by a storm off Sicily, leaving U.S. nationals among six people missing.
Perdue recalls more than 167,000 pounds of frozen chicken nuggets and tenders
Perdue Foods is recalling more than 167,000 pounds of frozen chicken nuggets and tenders after some customers reported finding metal wire embedded in the products.
Who's speaking at the 2024 DNC? Here's the list of speakers
Three presidents, leaders in Congress and other prominent members of the party are expected to address the Democratic National Convention.
Torrential rains cause flooding in NYC, N.J., Connecticut
At least 100 people were evacuated by search and rescue teams in Connecticut due to severe flooding, Gov. Ned Lamont said.
House GOP claims Biden committed impeachable offenses, but next steps unclear
House Republicans have released their initial impeachment inquiry report into President Biden, alleging an abuse of power and obstruction of justice, covering familiar ground. But their next steps are highly uncertain.
Plea deal coming? George Santos hearing set for today on Long Island
Former Congressman George Santos is expected to plead guilty Monday in federal court to some of the 23 counts against him.
Indian doctors refuse to end strike after trainee's rape and murder
10 days after a young female medic was killed in a brutal rape attack in India, her fellow doctors are refusing to work until changes are made.
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Who is speaking at the 2024 DNC? Here's the list of speakers for the Democratic convention
Three presidents, leaders in Congress and other prominent members of the party are expected to address the Democratic National Convention.
Biden's speech headlines DNC Day 1 schedule. See today's full agenda.
Democrats from across the country are descending on Chicago for the convention, where the party will rally around Harris — and her new running mate — as the party's nominees.
Labor unions to get prime billing on first night of DNC
At least seven labor union leaders will speak in Chicago. Teamsters President Sean O'Brien, who spoke at the RNC, will not.
These are the top 10 destinations for Labor Day travel
Labor Day weekend will mark the end of the summer travel season. Here's how Americans are capping it off.
Plea deal coming? George Santos hearing set for today on Long Island
Former Congressman George Santos is expected to plead guilty Monday in federal court to some of the 23 counts against him.
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Perdue recalls more than 167,000 pounds of frozen chicken nuggets and tenders
Perdue Foods is recalling more than 167,000 pounds of frozen chicken nuggets and tenders after some customers reported finding metal wire embedded in the products.
These are the top 10 destinations for Labor Day travel
Labor Day weekend will mark the end of the summer travel season. Here's how Americans are capping it off.
Judge temporarily blocks launch of new Venu Sports streaming service
A U.S. district judge said in her ruling that FuboTV was likely to be successful in proving that the joint venture would violate antitrust laws.
Trump's finances boosted by crypto and sales of branded Bibles
Former President Donald Trump also disclosed more than $100 million in liabilities for recent legal cases.
Rules for buying and selling a home are changing. Here's what to know.
The landscape is changing radically for Americans buying and selling property, as well as for real estate agents.
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Biden's speech headlines DNC Day 1 schedule. See today's full agenda.
Democrats from across the country are descending on Chicago for the convention, where the party will rally around Harris — and her new running mate — as the party's nominees.
Who is speaking at the 2024 DNC? Here's the list of speakers for the Democratic convention
Three presidents, leaders in Congress and other prominent members of the party are expected to address the Democratic National Convention.
House GOP claims Biden committed impeachable offenses, but next steps unclear
House Republicans have released their initial impeachment inquiry report into President Biden, alleging an abuse of power and obstruction of justice. But their next steps are highly uncertain.
Harris-Walz ticket sharpens contrast with Trump-Vance on health care
As Democrats convene in Chicago, Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz together are raising the prominence of health care as a 2024 election issue.
Labor unions to get prime billing on first night of DNC
At least seven labor union leaders will speak in Chicago. Teamsters President Sean O'Brien, who spoke at the RNC, will not.
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Harris-Walz ticket sharpens contrast with Trump-Vance on health care
As Democrats convene in Chicago, Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz together are raising the prominence of health care as a 2024 election issue.
Perdue recalls more than 167,000 pounds of frozen chicken nuggets and tenders
Perdue Foods is recalling more than 167,000 pounds of frozen chicken nuggets and tenders after some customers reported finding metal wire embedded in the products.
10 hospitalized as about 100 experience heat illness at Colorado air show
Amid extreme heat at the Pikes Peak Air Show in Colorado Springs Saturday afternoon, around 100 people were treated for heat-related illness, 10 of whom were hospitalized, officials said.
This protocol can save overheating patients. Few states require it.
The National Association of EMS Officials recommends "Cool First, Transport Second" for patients whose body temperature is over 104 degrees.
Few states use protocol for heat illness
When you call 911, you expect the ambulance to rush you to the hospital - but doing that could actually jeopardize a patient experiencing extreme heat illness. National recommendations call for cooling patients before transporting them, but most states do not require that lifesaving protocol.
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Indian doctors refuse to end strike after trainee's rape and murder
10 days after a young female medic was killed in a brutal rape attack in India, her fellow doctors are refusing to work until changes are made.
2 Americans reportedly among 6 missing as boat sinks off Sicily in Italy
Italy's Coast Guard says a boat sank after being hit by a storm off Sicily, leaving U.S. nationals among six people missing.
Ukrainian forces strike 2 key bridges in Russia's Kursk area
The bridge attacks, apparently aimed at thwarting a Russian counter-push in Kursk, could mean that Kyiv intends to seek a foothold in the region.
Volcano erupts in Russia after powerful magnitude-7.0 earthquake
The Shiveluch volcano spewed an ash column as high as 5 mils above sea level and released a gush of lava, TASS reported Sunday morning.
Blinken: It's "decisive moment" in Mideast cease-fire talks
Mediators have spent months trying to halt the fighting, efforts that gained new urgency amid rising fears of an all-out war across the Middle East.
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John Aprea, "The Godfather Part II" and "Full House" actor, dies at 83
John Aprea landed his first break in the 1967 Steve McQueen classic "Bullitt" before landing the role of young Salvatore "Sal" Tessio in "The Godfather Part II."
Carl Hiaasen on "Bad Monkey" becoming a TV series
His comic novels set in Florida target the darkness which can cloud the Sunshine State. Now, Hiaasen's 2013 bestseller about a failed detective, murder, and a misbehaving monkey is an Apple TV+ series starring Vince Vaughn.
Author Carl Hiaasen on his love for Florida
Florida native Carl Hiaasen has written about his beloved state in a series of bestselling comedic novels that target the darkness which can cloud the Sunshine State. "60 Minutes' correspondent Lesley Stahl talks with Hiaasen about his love affair with Florida; and visits the Florida Keys location of "Bad Monkey," a new Apple TV+ series adapted from Hiaasen's 2013 bestseller about a failed detective, murder, and a misbehaving monkey.
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including two-time Oscar-nominated actress Gena Rowlands ("A Woman Under the Influence," "Gloria").
The distinctive voices of Carol Kane
In her latest film, "Between the Temples," Oscar-nominated actress Carol Kane plays a retired music teacher who is determined to be bat mitzvahed. Kane talks with correspondent Nancy Giles about how her own mother inspired her character; how Andy Kaufman taught her the "language" that their characters, Latka and Simka, spoke on the TV series "Taxi"; and how, as a student, she resisted the opinion of a doctor who said she should never set foot on stage.
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Here's how to freeze your credit after Social Security number breach
Should I freeze my credit? Here's what experts say, and how to stop bad actors from accessing your file.
How to spot AI, disinformation in 2024 race
Artificial intelligence and misinformation remain a threat this election year. So how can you spot what's real and what's not? Darren Linvill, co-director of the Media Forensics Hub at Clemson University, joins CBS News with tips.
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.
Google: Iran cyberattack targetting U.S. politics
Iran has launched a sweeping, months-long cyberattack targeting both the Democratic and Republican presidential campaigns, according to a new report by Google. Nicole Sganga has details.
Tablet use linked to angry outbursts among todders, study finds
Staring at an iPad screen too much may keep little kids from learning to control their emotions, a new study finds.
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The rising energy demands of data centers
There are hundreds of data centers across the U.S., most of which are run by big tech firms, and their seemingly endless rows of servers are consuming huge amounts of electricity. Ben Tracy takes a look at how one of those companies, Google, is turning to renewable energy sources to power them.
Where Hurricane Ernesto is headed next
Hurricane Ernesto is gaining strength in the Caribbean after drenching Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Now the storm is moving north into the Atlantic, where it's expected to continue strengthening as it heads toward Bermuda. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez and WCBS chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn have more.
Watch the Park Fire grow to be one of California's largest ever
On July 24, a burning car was pushed over an embankment in Chico, California. Within three days, it became one of the 10 largest wildfires in state history. Within nine days, it was among the top four. Still burning at over 429,000 acres, firefighters continue to tackle the historic blaze. Using data from Cal Fire, CBS News put together an animation to show just how quickly and far the flames have spread.
How much will an EV really cost me? Here's what to know.
There are plenty of considerations for those interested in making the investment, according to industry experts.
Joro spiders seem to know how to stay chill in big cities, study finds
Joro spiders have hearts that are able to withstand the loud and bustling noises of big cities, according to a study published on Monday.
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New smash and grab laws in California
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday signed a series of bills into law aimed at cracking down on smash and grab robberies. Elise Preston reports.
Georgia deputy killed while responding to a domestic dispute call
Major Ashley Henson of the Paulding County Sherriff's Office said the deputies were "ambushed."
Did a Wisconsin man's lies lead to the murders of his parents?
When Bart and Krista Halderson suddenly disappeared in July 2021, their son, Chandler, alerted police. A search of a popular social media app helped lead investigators to a gruesome discovery.
Letters offer a rare look inside the mind of "The Dexter Killer"
Mark Twitchell, a Canadian filmmaker, is dubbed "The Dexter Killer" because of the numerous links between the TV series and his real-life crimes.
Santos expected to plead guilty to fraud charges
George Santos, the ousted former Republican congressman from New York, is expected to plead guilty next week to federal fraud charges, CBS News has learned. Santos faces 23 charges including money laundering, wire fraud and falsifying records.
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When and where to see August's rare supermoon blue moon
August's full moon, a rare blue moon and supermoon, is lighting up the night sky this week. Here's what time it peaks and where you should look.
Perseid meteor shower seen raining over Stonehenge in stunning photo
CBS News spoke with the astrophotographer behind the viral photo about his mission to drive people to look at the night sky before it changes "within the period of our lifetime."
NASA says Starliner landing decision possible next week
Seventy-one days after launch, NASA finally nears a decision on whether Boeing's Starliner will return to Earth with, or without, a crew.
NASA on Boeing Starlink crew in space
NASA held a press briefing Wednesday and announced a decision will be coming on how the Boeing Starlink capsule crew stuck at the International Space Station will proceed with their mission in space. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser has more.
SpaceX to launch private Crew Dragon flight around Earth's poles
The historic, privately financed space flight will carry humans above Earth's ice caps for the first time.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Summer music 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.
Evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case
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.
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?
Donald Sutherland
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."
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8/18: The Takeout: Robby Mook
Robby Mook, former campaign manager for Hillary Clinton, talks about Kamala Harris' impact on the 2024 election cycle, how her honeymoon with the electorate reflects in polls and the challenges that only female candidates face when running for the Oval Office.
Trump, Harris both campaign hard in Pennsylvania
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Trump are both setting their sights on Pennsylvania, a key battleground state. Both have been campaigning hard in the Keystone State with many more stops expected before Election Day. Weijia Jiang reports.
Photobooths make comeback with Gen-Z
Photobooths are beginning to make a small comeback thanks to Gen-Z. Itay Hod explains why the old-fashioned technology is appealing to a younger generation.
New smash and grab laws in California
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday signed a series of bills into law aimed at cracking down on smash and grab robberies. Elise Preston reports.
Alain Delon, iconic French actor, dies at age 88
Alain Delon, the iconic French actor known for films like "Purple Noon" and "Le Samourai," died Sunday at age 88.