God, guns and gays: Dems embrace the old third rails of politics
In the 2020 presidential primary, candidates are embracing topics that were once considered taboo in politics
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Cory Booker renews push to end controversial ICE program
Booker's proposal seeks to end ICE's practice of effectively training and deputizing local law enforcement as federal immigration agents
Cory Booker releases plan to reduce gun suicides
The presidential hopeful has proposed a raft of gun control measures, including federal licensing for firearms
2020 Democratic hopefuls' Mother's Day posts on their moms
While they may not agree on everything, many of the 2020 Democratic candidates have one thing in common: They love their moms
Cory Booker unveils "Justice Academy" to recruit, teach volunteers
Democratic presidential candidate says the program will teach volunteers community organizing skills
Cory Booker and Ayanna Pressley introduce bill to address maternal mortality
The bill aims to substantially extend the amount of time Medicaid covers postpartum women
2020 Democratic contenders recap
Sen. Cory Booker unveiled his new proposal to tackle gun violence safety. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns, Sean Sullivan, a CBSN political contributor and Washington Post reporter, and CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe join CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the latest 2020 Democratic contender news.
The Democratic presidential candidates the Trumps have donated to
Before they were 2020 candidates and he was in the White House, the president and his family donated to some Democratic contenders
Sen. Cory Booker on his economic plan
Senator Cory Booker says the economy is booming thanks to Obama-era policies, not President Trump. The Democratic presidential hopeful joins CBSN with more on what he'd do for the economy if he wins in 2020.
Sen. Cory Booker on Mideast policy
Sen. Cory Booker weighs in on the violent Israel-Gaza clashes over the weekend. The Democratic presidential hopeful speaks to CBSN about why he disagrees with President Trump's approach to the conflict in the Mideast.
Sen. Cory Booker on "common sense" gun policy
Senator Cory Booker is unveiling his new plan to prevent gun violence. The 2020 Democratic presidential hopeful joins CBSN to offer more details about his proposal and why he thinks it could pass in Congress.
Cory Booker on plan to curb gun violence
Sen. Cory Booker is a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and a candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination. On Monday Booker unveiled his new plan to prevent gun violence in the U.S. It calls for a national gun licensing program to keep guns out of the wrong hands. His plan would also ban assault rifles, limit handgun purchases to one a month, and close loopholes that allow abusive partners to buy a gun. As part of the Road to 2020, Booker joins "CBS This Morning" to reveal the details of his plan. He also comments on the Trump administration's plan to send a U.S. aircraft carrier and a bomber task force to areas closer to Iran.
Cory Booker unveils "bold" plan to curb gun violence
Booker's proposal is the most extensive gun violence prevention proposal of any presidential candidate to date
Democrats consider holding AG in contempt
Testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Attorney General William Barr defended his decision not to charge President Trump with obstruction of justice and the way he summarized, and ultimately released, special counsel Robert Mueller's findings. CBSN legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe joined "CBSN AM" to discuss the implications of Barr's testimony.
2020 Democrats question Barr's credibility
President Trump called Attorney General William Barr's summary "really, really solid," but a number of 2020 presidential hopefuls called into question Barr's summary of the special counsel report, his relationship with the White House, and his credibility. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and Washington Post national political reporter Dave Weigel join CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the reaction from the 2020 field.
2020 Democrats call for William Barr to resign after Mueller report hearing
Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet, who announced his presidential candidacy on "CBS This Morning" Thursday, said Barr should resign
Booker makes "environmental justice" central to White House bid
Former Newark mayor is making environmental degradation's impact on poor communities a top issue in his campaign
2020 Democrats fundraise off of Biden's entry into the race
Former Vice President Joe Biden announced Thursday he's running for president
Rep. Tom Malinowski weighs in on 2020 race
Rep. Tom Malinowski is weighing in on the 2020 presidential race and the Mueller report. The New Jersey Democrat explains to CBSN why he's supporting Sen. Cory Booker and why he's "not there yet" when it comes to impeachment proceedings against President Trump.
Will pot legalization sway the vote in 2020?
65 percent of Americans think marijuana should be legal, but 56 percent said the issue wouldn't sway their vote for a candidate across party lines
Transcript: Sen. Cory Booker on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of the interview with Democratic Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey that aired Sunday, April 21, 2019, on "Face the Nation"
Booker details health care & immigration plans
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Cory Booker sat down with Margaret Brennan last week to discuss his 2020 bid.
Open: This is Face the Nation, April 21
TUNE IN: This week on "Face the Nation," Bob Schieffer talks to House Oversight Committee Chairman Elijah Cummings and Sen. Mike Lee. We'll also sit down with Robert Caro and a panel of authors. And we have more of Margaret Brennan's interview with Democratic presidential candidate Cory Booker.
Democratic presidential candidate Cory Booker
Margaret Brennan sat down for an interview with Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, on April 13, 2019.
Florida man arrested for making threats to members of Congress
John Kless is accused of making threatening calls to U.S. Reps. Rashida Tlaib and Eric Swalwell and Sen. Cory Booker, and allegedly made threats against Rep. Ilhan Omar in those calls
Helene slams Florida as Category 4 hurricane then rapidly weakens
Over 4 million customers in six states were in the dark as Helene moved inland from the Big Bend area of Florida's Gulf Coast.
Maggie Smith, "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey" actress, has died
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim later in her career in roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."
Hurricane Helene videos show massive flooding and rescue efforts
City officials shared clips of boats slammed into homes and a residence burning amid the floodwaters as they conducted water rescue operations.
Video shows rescue of man, dog sailing during Hurricane Helene
Video shows a Coast Guard member descending into the choppy ocean from a helicopter to reach the man and dog.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams arrives for arraignment on federal indictment
NYC Mayor Eric Adams faces arraignment Friday after his indictment on federal bribery and campaign finance charges.
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.
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.
Deadly strikes in Lebanon go on as Netanyahu shifts tone on cease-fire
Israel's leader softens his stance on a U.S.-backed cease-fire proposal with Hezbollah, but deadly strikes in Lebanon continue before his U.N. speech.
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.
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Hurricane Helene videos show massive flooding and rescue efforts
City officials shared clips of boats slammed into homes and a residence burning amid the floodwaters as they conducted water rescue operations.
Video shows rescue of man, dog sailing during Hurricane Helene
Video shows a Coast Guard member descending into the choppy ocean from a helicopter to reach the man and dog.
Dryer cycle becomes key clue at the scene of an Idaho mother's death
Investigators say the suspicious timing of doing a load of laundry and a call to 911 focused their attention on a former state trooper and his potential role in his wife's death.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams arrives for arraignment on federal indictment
NYC Mayor Eric Adams faces arraignment Friday after his indictment on federal bribery and campaign finance 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.
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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 arrives for arraignment on federal indictment
NYC Mayor Eric Adams faces arraignment Friday after his indictment on federal bribery and campaign finance 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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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.
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.
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Deadly strikes in Lebanon go on as Netanyahu shifts tone on cease-fire
Israel's leader softens his stance on a U.S.-backed cease-fire proposal with Hezbollah, but deadly strikes in Lebanon continue before his U.N. speech.
Maggie Smith, "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey" actress, has died at 89
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."
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.
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Maggie Smith, "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey" actress, has died at 89
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."
"CBS Mornings Plus" debuts third hour of live coverage on Monday, Sept. 30
Tony Dokoupil and Adriana Diaz co-host "CBS Mornings Plus," airing weekdays on CBS-owned stations in Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Detroit and Miami, and streaming on CBS News 24/7.
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.
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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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Dryer cycle becomes key clue at the scene of an Idaho mother's death
Investigators say the suspicious timing of doing a load of laundry and a call to 911 focused their attention on a former state trooper and his potential role in his wife's death.
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 arrives for arraignment on federal indictment
NYC Mayor Eric Adams faces arraignment Friday after his indictment on federal bribery and campaign finance 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.
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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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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.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
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?
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With the U.S. facing a critical blood shortage, Dr. Jennifer Ashton shares the life-saving impact of blood donations.
"48 Hours" on suspicious bathtub death
Kendy Howard, a 48-year-old wife and mother, was found dead in her bathtub with a gunshot wound to the head. Evidence at the scene led investigators to take a hard look at her husband, a former Idaho state trooper. Did he have the know-how to get away with murder? Correspondent Peter Van Sant has a preview of this week's all-new "48 Hours."
Kindness 101: A lesson in admiration
In the latest "Kindness 101" segment, Steve Hartman and his kids tell the story of a young girl who finds inspiration in an unexpected figure, teaching us all about admiration.
Impacts of a potential port strike
At least 25,000 dockworkers at East and Gulf Coast ports could walk off the job next week, impacting about half of the country's imports and possibly sending prices higher for consumers. Negotiations between the workers' union and the employers face a Tuesday deadline.
Helene hits Florida, moves over Georgia
Hurricane Helene, now a tropical storm, marks the third time in just over a year that a tropical system has hit Florida's northeastern Gulf Coast. The storm, which made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane, has been blamed for at least three deaths so far as it moves over Georgia.