Booker says Trump uses "race like a weapon" to divide country
"I don't give a damn about the politics of it. Racism is racism. And to say nothing in the face of it is to be complicit in that kind of language," Booker told "Face the Nation"
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Booker: Trump uses "race like a weapon"
Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, also a Democratic presidential candidate, joins Margaret Brennan to discuss the fallout of the president's tweets targeting four Democratic congresswomen of color.
Open: This is "Face the Nation"
This week on "Face the Nation," Margaret Brennan talks to GOP Conference Chairwoman Rep. Liz Cheney, Intelligence Committee Chairman Rep. Adam Schiff and 2020 hopeful Sen. Cory Booker. Plus, a new CBS News Battleground Tracker.
7/21: Face The Nation
This week on "Face the Nation," Margaret Brennan talks to GOP Conference Chairwoman Rep. Liz Cheney, Intelligence Committee Chairman Rep. Adam Schiff and 2020 hopeful Sen. Cory Booker. Plus, a new CBS News Battleground Tracker.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Castro says Puerto Rico gov should resign
"This governor can no longer be effective and I believe he should resign," former HUD secretary tells CBS News
On the road with Cory Booker in New Hampshire
Mired low in the polls, Booker tours the Granite State to argue that beating Trump shouldn't be enough for Democrats
Daily Trail Markers: Few Republicans denounce Trump's attacks
A few called on him to apologize, and others implored him to "stop." But Mr. Trump openly dismissed the pleas, and showed no signs of stopping or apologizing
On the road with Cory Booker
Progressive policy differences are playing out on the campaign trail. CBS News campaign reporter Nicole Sganga joins "Red and Blue" to discuss her conversation with 2020 candidate and Senator Cory Booker.
Dems fight for breakout moments in debate
The 2020 presidential race is heating up ahead of part two of the first Democratic debate, which will feature former Vice President Joe Biden, Sen. Bernie Sanders and eight other candidates. Ten presidential hopefuls sparred in the first part of the debate with health care, immigration and the economy among the issues discussed. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett and CBSN political contributor Molly Hooper joined CBSN to break it all down.
Dems pick policy proposals over Trump bashing
Democratic presidential candidates focused on health care, immigration and the economy on night one of the first primary debate in Miami. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined "CBSN AM" to break down the key moments and the biggest issues.
Spanish-speaking candidates stand out at Democratic debate
Cory Booker's stunned look when Beto O'Rourke started speaking Spanish was one of the viral moments from the first night of the debate
Booker says he wouldn't be vice president for a male nominee
"I will tell you this, I would not accept it if a male offered [it to] me, because we should have a female vice president," Booker said
Cory Booker post-debate interview
CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns caught up with U.S. Sen. Cory Booker, who said there were a number of moments where he got to "show voters who I am."
Three Meals: What South Carolina voters want to see in 2020
Democratic voters in this Republican state know they have one shot to influence the election: the primary
Biden, Booker speak after demanding apologies from each other
The two Democratic presidential contenders exchanged fire after Biden referred to his work with segregationist senators
Biden's segregationist senators controversy
Ahead of Congressman Jim Clyburn's "World Famous Fish Fry" in South Carolina, former Vice President Joe Biden's comments on his past working relationship with segregationist senators is dominating the conversation among 2020 candidates. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joined CBSN with the latest.
House committee discusses reparations
For the first time in more than a decade, the House Judiciary Committee held a hearing Wednesday on reparations. The panel considered a bill to study reparations for descendants of Americans who were slaves. Eugene Scott of The Washington Post joins CBSN's Don Dahler for a breakdown.
House hearing on reparations
A House committee met to debate a bill that would study how the U.S. would implement reparations. Supporters include presidential candidate Sen. Cory Booker. Ed O'Keefe reports.
House confronts the "inheritance of slavery" in panel on reparations
Witnesses at the hearing include Sen. Cory Booker, one of the Democratic presidential candidates, writer Ta-Nehisi Coates and actor Danny Glover
House committee holds hearing on reparations
The House Judiciary Committee held a hearing on Wednesday to debate a bill to study how the U.S. would pay reparations to descendants of slaves. Sen. Cory Booker, writer Ta-Nehisi Coates and actor Danny Glover were among the witnesses who testified before the panel. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more.
Booker set to testify on reparations before House subcommittee
Subcommittee is expected to hear testimony from Booker and other witnesses, including actor Danny Glover and author Ta-Nehisi Coates
Dems look to test messages at largest gathering of candidates yet
Nineteen candidates head to Iowa for the state Democratic Party's Hall of Fame Celebration
Most 2020 Democrats tiptoe around impeachment question
Most Democrats running for president aren't explicitly calling for impeachment
McDonald's workers say restaurants are a magnet for crime
Employees of the fast-food chain report gun-toting customers, assaults and other threats in urging OSHA to investigate
Booker unveils plan to protect abortion rights if he wins presidency
The plan includes the creation of a White House Office of Reproductive Freedom, which would be designed to advance abortion rights
Helene slams Florida as Category 4 hurricane then rapidly weakens
More than 2 million customers in Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas were in the dark as Helene moved inland from the Big Bend area of Florida's Gulf Coast.
Special counsel files key brief in Trump case, but it remains under seal
The special counsel's filing is expected to provide the most comprehensive look at the evidence federal prosecutors have compiled in their case against former President Donald Trump.
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How CBS News tracked down romance scammers preying on Americans
Chocolates, flowers and gold mines: A CBS News investigation reveals the lengths scammers go to to romance and rob unsuspecting Americans.
Trump says he'll meet with Zelenskyy at Trump Tower
Former President Donald Trump announced he will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in New York City.
Harris to call for tougher security measures during trip to southern border
Vice President Kamala Harris will deliver remarks in Douglas, Arizona, her first trip to the U.S.-Mexico border since becoming the Democratic nominee for president.
NYC mayor slated for arraignment on federal bribery, campaign finance charges
NYC Mayor Eric Adams is scheduled to appear in court today after his indictment on federal bribery and wire fraud charges.
New Chinese nuclear attack submarine sank, U.S. officials says
The U.S. official said it was "not surprising" that China's navy would conceal it. The submarine's current status is unknown.
Israel hammers Hezbollah as U.S. and France push for a cease-fire
President Biden and his French counterpart say an Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire is needed now to avoid a potentially "much broader conflict."
Maps show Helene's path as it batters Florida and Southeast
Maps show possible storm surge, rainfall levels and more as Helene, once a major hurricane and now a tropical storm, moves inland from Florida's Gulf Coast over Georgia.
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams faces arraignment on federal indictment
NYC Mayor Eric Adams is scheduled to appear in court today after his indictment on federal bribery and wire fraud charges.
New Chinese nuclear attack submarine sank, U.S. officials says
The U.S. official said it was "not surprising" that China's navy would conceal it. The submarine's current status is unknown.
Harris to call for tougher security measures during trip to southern border
Vice President Kamala Harris will deliver remarks in Douglas, Arizona, her first trip to the U.S.-Mexico border since becoming the Democratic nominee for president.
Iranian hackers charged in alleged targeting of Trump campaign, sources say
The FBI launched probes earlier this summer after both the Trump and then-Biden campaigns experienced attempted phishing schemes targeting people associated with the candidates, sources told CBS News in August.
Alabama carries out nation's second nitrogen gas execution
Alan Eugene Miller was convicted of killing three men in 1999 and the state had previously attempted to execute him by lethal injection in 2022.
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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
A top DJT investor says it has sold most of its shares in Trump Media
A top investor in Trump Media & Technology Group has shed most of its position in the Truth Social owner, according to a filing.
Trump debuts new merch: Watches selling for up to $100,000
Former President Donald Trump announced the new watch line on Truth Social, describing the timepieces as "truly special."
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.
Old newspaper dispensers deliver Narcan overdose reversal drug instead of news
Thirteen states in Appalachia join others in placing free boxes of naloxine in metal dispensers once used for newspapers, as part of Save a Life Day.
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams faces arraignment on federal indictment
NYC Mayor Eric Adams is scheduled to appear in court today after his indictment on federal bribery and wire fraud charges.
Michigan will remain competitive until Election Day, Rep. Debbie Dingell predicts
"I don't think we know who's going to win Michigan yet," Rep. Debbie Dingell told chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett on "The Takeout" podcast.
Harris to call for tougher security measures during trip to southern border
Vice President Kamala Harris will deliver remarks in Douglas, Arizona, her first trip to the U.S.-Mexico border since becoming the Democratic nominee for president.
Iranian hackers charged in alleged targeting of Trump campaign, sources say
The FBI launched probes earlier this summer after both the Trump and then-Biden campaigns experienced attempted phishing schemes targeting people associated with the candidates, sources told CBS News in August.
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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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.
Boar's Head plants nationwide now part of law enforcement investigation, USDA says
Ten deaths have been linked to now-recalled Boar's Head products.
Free COVID tests are back. But there are more accurate tests for sale.
The latest round of COVIDTests.gov will again rely on less sensitive "antigen" tests.
Old newspaper dispensers deliver Narcan overdose reversal drug instead of news
Thirteen states in Appalachia join others in placing free boxes of naloxine in metal dispensers once used for newspapers, as part of Save a Life Day.
Harris' emphasis on maternal health care pays dividends with Black women voters
Polls are showing renewed support from Black women voters for the Democratic ticket. Vice President Kamala Harris has backed key health priorities for Black women.
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New Chinese nuclear attack submarine sank, U.S. officials says
The U.S. official said it was "not surprising" that China's navy would conceal it. The submarine's current status is unknown.
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How CBS News tracked down romance scammers preying on Americans
Chocolates, flowers and gold mines: A CBS News investigation reveals the lengths scammers go to to romance and rob unsuspecting Americans.
Johnson demands Ukraine's Zelenskyy fire ambassador amid Trump rift
Republicans are claiming election interference after Zelenskyy visited Pennsylvania earlier this week.
Israel hammers Hezbollah as U.S. and France push for a cease-fire
President Biden and his French counterpart say an Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire is needed now to avoid a potentially "much broader conflict."
World's longest-serving death row inmate cleared of 1966 murders
The ruling by Tokyo's Shizuoka District Court brought an end to Iwao Hamakada's status as the world's longest serving death row inmate.
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Nevada Supreme Court orders dismissal of Nathan Chasing Horse sex abuse case
The Nevada Supreme Court left open a possibility for charges to be refiled.
Cate Blanchett on "Disclaimer"
Academy Award-winning actor Cate Blanchett joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her new psychological thriller, "Disclaimer."
Disney+ to hike prices and crack down on password sharing
Disney follows in the footsteps of Netflix in looking to convert Disney+ password-borrowers into paying customers.
Disney+ cracks down on password sharing
Disney+ is the latest of the major platforms to crack down on sharing outside of the home. The company announced Wednesday that users will have to pay $6.99 a month for each additional user on the basic plan, which includes ads, or $9.99 for those with the ad-free option, and only one additional member is allowed per account.
Hoda Kotb says she's leaving NBC's "Today" show
Hoda Kotb has been the co-anchor of "Today" for more than five years.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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.
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.
Why are houses collapsing on Outer Banks?
Three houses have collapsed into the ocean in Rodanthe, North Carolina, in less than a week — and they're likely not the last. Here's why.
California officials on climate change laws
President Biden touted his administration's climate progress at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday. But in California, lawmakers have often been ahead of the federal government's climate policy, although they are not always aligned. CBS News California investigative correspondent Julie Watts has more.
California Democrats on gas, oil
Some of California's Democratic state politicians say they are voting against clean energy measures and climate legislation for economic reasons connected to their constituents. CBS News Sacramento's Julie Watts reports.
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Details emerge on suspect after 3 family members killed in Vermont
A search of Brian Crossman Jr.'s cell phone found multiple internet searches related to serial killers and unresolved murders, police said.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams faces arraignment on federal indictment
NYC Mayor Eric Adams is scheduled to appear in court today after his indictment on federal bribery and wire fraud charges.
Inside look at Ghana romance scam operations
Men and women in the U.S. looking for love online are being tricked by young men trained to scam them. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta followed the money all the way to Ghana.
Why Eric Adams was indicted
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is facing decades in prison if convicted on federal charges unsealed Thursday. Adams denies any wrongdoing. CBS News crime and public safety senior coordinating producer Anna Schecter reports.
Eric Adams denies federal charges
A defiant Eric Adams denied allegations made in a federal indictment that was unsealed Thursday. Adams is now the first sitting mayor in New York City's history to be indicted on federal charges. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports following Adams' remarks.
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2 cosmonauts, NASA astronaut return to Earth after marathon mission
The Soyuz landing in Kazakhstan sets the stage for launch of a SpaceX Crew Dragon flight to the space station Thursday.
"Mini-moon" to temporarily orbit Earth
For the next two months, Earth will have a "mini-moon" when a small asteroid temporarily orbits the planet. Scientists say the asteroid, which is only 33 feet long, will enter Earth's gravity in a horseshoe orbit September 29 before leaving on November 25. Most people won't get a glimpse of this mini-moon though, it's too small to see without professional equipment.
Earth will get a second moon for nearly 57 days this year
The asteroid was discovered in August and is set to become a mini-moon, spinning around Earth in a horseshoe shape for about two months.
NASA's "Hidden Figures" honored in Congressional Gold Medal ceremony
NASA's "Hidden Figures," whose work helped put men on the moon, were honored Wednesday in a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony.
When and how to see September's Harvest Moon
The September Harvest Moon will see a partial lunar eclipse, peaking the night of Tuesday, Sept. 17.
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Hurricane Helene makes landfall
Hurricane Helene has made landfall in Florida, about 10 miles away from Perry. The Category 4 storm is now expected to head north through Georgia, where it will carry dangerous winds and flooding that could lead to landslides in southern Appalachia.
Helene to bring life-threatening storm surge
The National Hurricane Center is raising the alarm about a life-threatening storm surge from Helene after it makes landfall in Florida on Thursday night. Some parts of Florida's Gulf Coast could see water levels above 15 feet. CBS News meteorologist and hurricane expert David Yeomans looks at the storm's path and the dangerous storm surge threatening the region.
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.
Inside look at Ghana romance scam operations
Men and women in the U.S. looking for love online are being tricked by young men trained to scam them. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta followed the money all the way to Ghana.
An inside look at an elaborate romance scam
Operating out of underground boiler rooms across Ghana, online criminal syndicates prey on older Americans, running sophisticated scams that break hearts and empty bank accounts. Ghanaian scammers told CBS News they prefer targeting men as they are easier to trap and less likely to report the scam because of their deep shame. Debora Patta reports.