Ocasio-Cortez urges Democrats to "choose a new path" in DNC speech
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York made her primetime Democratic National Convention debut.
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Vice President Kamala Harris joins President Biden onstage at first night of DNC; Photobooths making a comeback with Gen Z.
DNC chair breaks down Biden's speech
Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the first night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, where President Biden and Hillary Clinton delivered speeches.
Moments that shaped first day of the DNC
During day one of the Democratic National Convention, President Biden's keynote speech underscored his achievements while setting the stage for Kamala Harris' nomination. Reproductive rights were a key focus, with speeches from Hillary Clinton and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez energizing the crowd.
Biden kicks off first day of DNC
President Joe Biden wrapped up the first day of the DNC with a speech reflecting on his long career and paving the way for Kamala Harris' official nomination. Harris, who got the biggest applause of the night, was endorsed by key Democratic figures, including Hillary Clinton and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
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President Biden passes the torch to VP Kamala Harris in speech at Democratic National Convention; Rare blue supermoon lights up the night sky.
DNC Day 2: Here's what to expect from the second day of the Democratic convention
Democrats from across the country are returning for Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention as the party continues to rally around its new ticket.
DNC Night 1: Biden says "I love the job, but I love my country more" in keynote speech
The first night of the Democratic National Convention walked the line between "thank you Joe" and "we are moving forward."
Watch: President Biden delivers DNC address
President Biden closed out the opening night of the 2024 Democratic National Convention with a speech touting his Oval Office achievements, criticizing former President Donald Trump and throwing his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris. See Biden's full remarks.
Jasmine Crockett gives emotional DNC speech
Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett briefly choked up while giving an emotional address at the Democratic National Convention as she recounted meeting Vice President Kamala Harris for the first time. Crockett also compared the backgrounds of Harris and former President Donald Trump.
Hillary Clinton says "the future is here, it's in our grasp," in energetic DNC speech
Hillary Clinton spoke at the first night of the Democratic National Convention.
Mallory McMorrow warns about Project 2025
Michigan state Sen. Mallory McMorrow took the stage on the first night of the Democratic National Convention to warn about Project 2025, the detailed blueprint for the next Republican president.
A new generation of protesters takes on DNC
With the DNC back in Chicago, thousands are once again protesting. Mark Strassmann spoke with new organizers and those who took part in the infamous 1968 demonstrations about what they expect to see this year.
Delaware state senator on Biden's legacy
Delaware state Sen. Sarah McBride discusses President Biden's legacy and the "pride and gratitude" Democrats have for him ahead of his keynote speech on the first night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
Why Chicago was selected to host DNC 2024
The 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago will be the first time the Windy City has hosted the convention since 1996. Adriana Diaz breaks down why Chicago was picked to host this year's DNC.
Katherine Clark on Biden dropping out of race
Democratic Rep. Katherine Clark, the House minority whip, joined CBS News to discuss the Democratic National Convention, President Biden's decision to step aside and former President Donald Trump's continued attacks against Vice President Kamala Harris.
Trump defends personal attacks against Harris
Former President Trump is campaigning in several battleground states as the Democratic National Convention is happening in Chicago. Caitlin Huey-Burns spoke with the former president, who defended his use of personal attacks against Vice President Kamala Harris. Then, Robert Costa helps dissect Trump's strategy.s
GOP, Democratic strategists on DNC, 2024 race
Democratic strategist Chuck Rocha and Republican strategist Matt Gorman joined CBS News to discuss President Biden's night 1 address at the Democratic National Convention, former President Donald Trump's ongoing attacks against Vice President Kamala Harris and the current state of the 2024 presidential race.
Jesse Jackson gets standing ovation at DNC
Rev. Jesse Jackson received a standing ovation when he appeared on stage in a wheelchair at the Democratic National Convention on Monday. The 82-year-old civil rights activist has been battling Parkinson's disease for years.
DNC kicks off in Chicago
The Democratic National Convention began Monday as thousands of delegates arrived in the city. The convention follows a weekend bus tour of western Pennsylvania for Vice President Kamala Harris, as both she and former President Trump are campaigning heavily in the key battleground state. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Breaking down Day 1 of the DNC
President Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden are set to speak Monday at the DNC, but they won't be heard from again after that. Nancy Cordes breaks down that decision and other important moments from Day 1 of the DNC.
Political adviser on DNC, Kamala Harris
Ashley Etienne, a CBS News political contributor and former communications director for Vice President Kamala Harris, spoke to CBS News' Nancy Cordes about the first night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, the focus on Black women and how it's a full circle moment with Harris at the top of the Democratic ticket.
Swiftie at DNC on excitement for Harris
CBS News' Ed O'Keefe spoke to a Taylor Swift fan who came to the Democratic National Convention Monday in an outfit dedicated to the singer and Vice President Kamala Harris. She spoke about the excitement surrounding the Harris-Walz ticket.
Arrests made during protests near DNC
Protests are planned throughout the week at the Democratic National Convention calling for an end to U.S. aid to Israel over its war with Hamas. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has the latest on the demonstrations, where police have made some arrests.
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Mike Johnson wants Ethics panel to keep Matt Gaetz report secret
The Republican leader argued releasing the report about Trump's attorney general pick would set a "terrible precedent."
Trump's defense secretary pick was probed for alleged sexual assault in 2017
President-elect Donald Trump's choice for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, was investigated for alleged sexual assault in 2017, officials in Monterey, Calif. confirm.
How to watch the Tyson vs. Paul fight tonight
Jake Paul and Mike Tyson are set to fight in a major professional boxing match tonight. Here's how to watch and what time the bout starts.
What to know about RFK Jr.'s stances on key health issues
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump's pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, has raised controversy on topics ranging from vaccines to fluoride to food.
Judge says death row inmate Melissa Lucio is "actually innocent"
Melissa Lucio has been on death row in Texas since she was convicted in the death of her 2-year-old daughter in 2008.
Officers took nude photos from women during traffic stops, feds say
David McKnight and Julian Alcala allegedly searched the phones for nude photos, then used their own phones to take pictures.
Some U.S. women are being asked to prepay for their baby
Pregnant women say health care providers are billing them to deliver their babies earlier then expected. Patient advocates say that's unethical.
Democratic senators ask DOJ, Pentagon to investigate any Musk contact with Putin
Elon Musk, the world's richest man, has taken on a large role in President-elect Donald Trump's orbit.
Tropical Storm Sara pounds Central America with heavy rains
Mexican authorities warned the storm could cause "intense rains" over the resort-studded Yucatan Peninsula.
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Trump's win could sharply raise the cost of electric vehicles. Here's why
Americans looking to purchase EVs may want to do so quickly, as the incoming administration is likely to axe a $7,500 tax credit.
Laken Riley murder suspect was "hunting for females," prosecutor says
Jose Ibarra, who entered the U.S. illegally, is charged with murder in the February killing, which helped fan the immigration debate during this year's presidential campaign.
Democratic senators ask DOJ, Pentagon to investigate any Musk contact with Putin
Elon Musk, the world's richest man, has taken on a large role in President-elect Donald Trump's orbit.
First monkeys, now "feral" emus on the loose in South Carolina
Police in Horry County, South Carolina, said this week that they are searching for two missing emus that have been evading capture for months: "We are not emu-sed."
Can Trump dismantle the Department of Education? It won't be easy, experts say
"One thing I'll be doing very early in the administration is closing up the Department of Education in Washington, D.C.," President-elect Trump vowed in 2023.
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Trump's win could sharply raise the cost of electric vehicles. Here's why
Americans looking to purchase EVs may want to do so quickly, as the incoming administration is likely to axe a $7,500 tax credit.
Social Security bill to expand benefits is in the hands of the Senate
The Social Security Fairness Act, which would increase benefits for 2.8 million retirees, has bipartisan support but time running out.
How much money will Mike Tyson and Jake Paul make for their big fight?
Mike Tyson, a boxing legend, and Jake Paul, a social media legend, are ready to throw down. Financially, they'll both come out winners.
Some U.S. women are being asked to prepay for their baby
Pregnant women say health care providers are billing them to deliver their babies earlier than expected. Patient advocates say that's unethical.
After two stamp hikes, the USPS lost nearly $10 billion in 2024
The U.S. Postal Service's loss widened in fiscal 2024, although revenue rose slightly after two stamp hikes this year.
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Trump's win could sharply raise the cost of electric vehicles. Here's why
Americans looking to purchase EVs may want to do so quickly, as the incoming administration is likely to axe a $7,500 tax credit.
Democratic senators ask DOJ, Pentagon to investigate any Musk contact with Putin
Elon Musk, the world's richest man, has taken on a large role in President-elect Donald Trump's orbit.
Elon Musk recently met with Iran's ambassador to U.N.
Elon Musk's meeting comes as the Iranians seek a channel into President-elect Donald Trump's orbit.
Can Trump dismantle the Department of Education? It won't be easy, experts say
"One thing I'll be doing very early in the administration is closing up the Department of Education in Washington, D.C.," President-elect Trump vowed in 2023.
Mike Johnson wants Ethics panel to keep Matt Gaetz report secret
The Republican leader argued releasing the report about Trump's attorney general pick would set a "terrible precedent."
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What to know about RFK Jr.'s stances on key health issues
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump's pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, has raised controversy on topics ranging from vaccines to fluoride to food.
Now's the perfect time for your flu and COVID shots. Here's why.
If you still haven't gotten your COVID or flu shot, now is the time so you'll stay protected throughout the season, according to doctors.
Some U.S. women are being asked to prepay for their baby
Pregnant women say health care providers are billing them to deliver their babies earlier than expected. Patient advocates say that's unethical.
What to know about Trump's HHS pick, RFK Jr.
Public health expert and CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss President-elect Donald Trump's choice for HHS secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has a long record of criticizing vaccines and has spread false and misleading claims about their safety.
FDA vaccines chief hopes for common ground with RFK Jr.
The FDA's Dr. Peter Marks says he hopes to keep his job under a second Trump term, and urges Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to "keep an open mind."
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Elon Musk recently met with Iran's ambassador to U.N.
Elon Musk's meeting comes as the Iranians seek a channel into President-elect Donald Trump's orbit.
Rights group says weapons from U.S. allies fueling Sudan's forgotten war
Amnesty International says there are weapons from the U.S.-allied UAE and even France in Sudan's civil war, helping fuel the world's worst humanitarian crisis.
Tropical Storm Sara pounds Central America with heavy rains
Mexican authorities warned the storm could cause "intense rains" over the resort-studded Yucatan Peninsula.
Oldest member of Japan's royal family, Princess Yuriko, dies at 101
Princess Yuriko became the sister-in-law of Japan's World War II-era Emperor Hirohito when she married his brother Prince Mikasa.
Jets scrambled after Russia spy plane spotted near U.K. airspace
The Royal Navy also shadowed Russian military vessels passing through the English Channel this week, officials said.
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Ali Larter on unexpected chemistry with Billy Bob Thornton in "Landman"
Set in the world of West Texas oil rigs, "Landman" explores big oil's impact on communities and the complex relationship between Angela and Tommy, played by Ali Larter and Billy Bob Thornton.
How much money will Mike Tyson and Jake Paul make for their big fight?
Mike Tyson, a boxing legend, and Jake Paul, a social media legend, are ready to throw down. Financially, they'll both come out winners.
How to watch the Tyson vs. Paul fight tonight
Jake Paul and Mike Tyson are set to fight in a major professional boxing match tonight. Here's how to watch and what time the bout starts.
Ali Larter talks "Landman"
Ali Larter stars as Angela in the Paramount+ series ""Landman,"" created by Taylor Sheridan. Set in the intense world of West Texas oil rigs, Larter navigates the life as the ex-wife of Billy Bob Thornton's character in West Texas.
Mike Tyson to take on Jake Paul
Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson is returning to the boxing ring Friday against social media star Jake Paul. Tyson, who retired in 2005, last fought in 2020 during an exhibition with former four-division world champion Roy Jones Jr.
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"Human … Please die": Chatbot responds with threatening message
In an online conversation about aging adults, Google's Gemini AI chatbot responded with a threatening message, telling the user to "please die."
Meta facing courtroom battle
On Wednesday, a judge allowed a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit to move forward that accuses Meta of creating an illegal monopoly with Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady explains.
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.
The Guardian to stop posting on X, calling it "a toxic media platform"
The Guardian says benefits of being on Elon Musk's social media platform X are outweighed by its "often disturbing content."
Amazon debuts Amazon Haul with "crazy low prices." Here's what to know.
Amazon rolls out a new shopping service, dubbed Amazon Haul, that sells items for $20 or less.
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Scientists say biggest coral in the world discovered in the Pacific
Scientists say they've discovered a "mega coral" three times bigger than the previous record holder - so huge they initially thought it was a shipwreck.
Surfboards with lights could deter shark attacks: "Invisibility cloak"
Seal-shaped boards decked with bright horizontal lights were less likely to be attacked by great white sharks, researchers found.
Trump officials likely to reverse drilling waste "methane fee" EPA is imposing
Oil and natural gas companies will have to pay a federal fee if they emit methane above certain levels under a rule being finalized by the Biden administration that incoming Trump officials are likely to reverse.
Site of ancient, key battle in Iraq found using spy satellite images
1970s-era U.S. spy satellite imagery has led archeologists to what they believe is the site of a seventh-century battle that was decisive in the spread of Islam in the region.
Who is Lee Zeldin, Trump's pick for EPA head?
President-elect Donald Trump announced on Monday that he would nominate former Republican Rep. Lee Zeldin of New York to lead the Environmental Protection Agency. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter joins to discuss the move.
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Laken Riley murder suspect was "hunting for females," prosecutor says
Jose Ibarra, who entered the U.S. illegally, is charged with murder in the February killing, which helped fan the immigration debate during this year's presidential campaign.
Testimony begins in Laken Riley murder trial
The murder trial has begun for Jose Ibarra, the man accused of killing Laken Riley while she was on a run back in February. Her murder became a hot-button topic on the campaign trail after it was revealed that Ibarra had entered the country illegally. CBS News reporter Jared Eggleston has more.
Officers took nude photos from women during traffic stops, feds say
David McKnight and Julian Alcala allegedly searched the phones for nude photos, then used their own phones to take pictures.
Trial for Laken Riley murder suspect begins
The trial has begun for Jose Ibarra, the man accused of murdering Laken Riley, a nursing student whose body was found on the University of Georgia campus. Riley's death in February became a rallying cry for some political candidates after it was revealed that Ibarra entered the country illegally. CBS News producer Jared Eggleston has more.
Some Chicago street festivals not paying city for police overtime
City law requires festival producers to reimburse the city for police overtime worked at their events, but records requests show the city is not retroactively charging for it.
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Far side of the moon once had erupting volcanoes, lunar soil shows
Researchers analyzed lunar soil brought back by China's Chang'e-6, the first spacecraft to return with a haul of rocks and dirt from the little-explored far side.
When you can see the Beaver Moon, 2024's final supermoon
November's full moon, known as the Beaver Moon, is the last supermoon of 2024. Here's when it peaks and why it's called the Beaver Moon.
Astronauts decline to answer questions about post-flight medical issue
Medical issues aside, the astronauts described a water leak in June that triggered a blizzard in the International Space Station's airlock.
Cargo ship brings science gear, holiday treats to space station crew
With an Election Day docking, the cargo ship delivered 3 tons of supplies and equipment, including an unusual wooden satellite.
The Taurid meteor showers will peak a week apart in November
Two sister meteor showers are already flashing across night skies — and will peak a week apart.
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What RFK Jr. could mean for public health
President-elect Donald Trump has selected Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as his pick to run the Department of Health and Human Services. Kennedy has a history of making false claims about vaccine safety, and wants to remove fluoride from drinking water despite its benefits for reducing cavities. Dr. Jon LaPook takes a look at what his role in the next administration could mean for health care in the U.S.
Texas court clears way for Roberson execution
The Texas Supreme Court has made a decision that will allow the controversial execution of Robert Roberson to proceed. Roberson was found guilty of killing his 2-year-old daughter in 2002 and his lethal injection had been set for October 17, but it was halted after state lawmakers issued a subpoena to have him testify at the Capitol. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian has more.
More Israeli strikes on Hezbollah targets
Israel carried out more strikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon Friday, leveling a building in Beirut. The attack comes as a top Iranian official is vowing to support the Lebanese and the U.S. pushes for a cease-fire. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer has more.
Source: Iran said it won't try to kill Trump
A source tells CBS News that Iran communicated to the U.S. that it would not try to kill Donald Trump. The news comes after the Biden administration told the Iranians in September that killing Trump would be seen as an act of war. The Justice Department is prosecuting at least two people who were allegedly part of Iranian murder-for-hire plots to kill then-candidate Trump.
Testimony begins in Laken Riley murder trial
The murder trial has begun for Jose Ibarra, the man accused of killing Laken Riley while she was on a run back in February. Her murder became a hot-button topic on the campaign trail after it was revealed that Ibarra had entered the country illegally. CBS News reporter Jared Eggleston has more.