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Zimmerman accused the candidates of "maliciously publishing false and misleading" tweets about his shooting of Trayvon Martin to "garner votes in the black community."
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Zimmerman accused the candidates of "maliciously publishing false and misleading" tweets about his shooting of Trayvon Martin to "garner votes in the black community."
Tonight in Las Vegas, six Democratic candidates will take to the debate stage, including former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg. This will be his first debate in the presidential race. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports from Las Vegas, and political strategists Antjuan Seawright and Leslie Sanchez join CBSN with analysis.
The top six Democratic presidential candidates will face off in tonight's Las Vegas debate. It's the first time former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg will be on the stage. CBS News correspondent Nikole Killion and CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns have the latest on what to expect.
Michael Bloomberg will face off against five other Democratic presidential candidates on the debate stage in Las Vegas tonight for the first time. As CBS News' Laura Podesta reports, the other candidates in the field are taking aim at the billionaire's entry into the race.
To appear onstage in Charleston on February 25, Democratic candidates have to meet a delegate or polling threshold.
To appear on stage in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Democratic candidates have to meet a delegate or polling threshold.
Democrats in Nevada are already voting in Saturday’s caucus, the next event in the presidential race. The newest poll shows Bernie Sanders leading Joe Biden by seven points, with four other contenders bunched up behind them. Most are focusing on a rival who won’t be on the ballot, former New York mayor Mike Bloomberg. Major Garrett breaks down some of the opposition the billionaire former Republican is facing over his unorthodox approach.
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The Time magazine correspondent says progressive candidates are pushing for advances in health care, child care and income inequality that older generations might equate with communism
Candidates seeking to participate will need to meet either a polling or delegate threshold to take part in the event.
We're getting a fresh look at how the race is shaping up in Nevada among Democratic contenders for the White House. CBS News 2020 campaign reporters Cara Korte and LaCrai Mitchell join CBSN from Las Vegas and Charleston, South Carolina.
Democrats are also proposing a bill to prevent an official nominated by the president to intervene in a case involving the president.
The Democratic 2020 candidates now set their sights on Nevada, South Carolina and the Super-Tuesday states.
According to CBS News’ exit polls, New Hampshire primary voters that helped Bernie Sanders to victory were largely “very liberal,” young, and with incomes less than $50,000. Buttigieg by contrast won wealthier voters, as well as late deciders and those worried about “electability.” Anthony Salvanto joins “CBS This Morning” to break down the exit poll data.
Senator Bernie Sanders came out on top in the New Hampshire primary, but former mayor Pete Buttigieg and Senator Amy Klobuchar weren't far behind. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined CBSN AM with more on what these results mean as the race to the White House heats up.
Senator Bernie Sanders has won the New Hampshire primary, but a majority of Democratic voters opted for one of the more moderate candidates, former mayor Pete Buttigieg or Senator Amy Klobuchar, who finished a close second and third. CBS News' Laura Podesta joined CBSN AM with the latest from the campaign trail in New Hampshire.
Senator Bernie Sanders is one step closer to taking on President Trump in November after winning nearly 26% of the primary vote in New Hampshire yesterday. Moderates Pete Buttigieg and Senator Amy Klobuchar finished second and third. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe and CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns join CBSN from Manchester with the latest.
Former NYC mayor's tax hikes would be easier to implement than those of some rivals, but would raise less money.
Pete Buttigieg is still leading the delegate count after Bernie Sanders narrowly won the New Hampshire primary Tuesday evening. The biggest surprise, however, came from Amy Klobuchar's strong third place finish. Major Garrett is in New Hampshire reporting on what the final vote count means for the future of the Democratic primary campaigns still in the race.
Bernie Sanders, who defeated Hillary Clinton by a wide margin in the New Hampshire primary in 2016, just barely eked out a 2% margin of victory over Pete Buttigieg on Tuesday evening. The night's surprise came from Amy Klobuchar, whose momentum over the last few days propelled her to third place, leaving Elizabeth Warren and Joe Biden behind. Ed O'Keefe breaks down highlights from the first-in-the-nation primary.
CBS News projects Sen. Sanders wins NH Primary; Andrew Yang drops out of 2020 Presidential Race
Pete Buttigieg finished second and Amy Klobuchar third. Elizabeth Warren and Joe Biden aren't projected to get any delegates.
The New Hampshire primary brought to the surface issues that divided Democratic voters – often pitting Sanders on one side against Buttigieg and Klobuchar on the other.
CBS News director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto joins CBSN with a look at the process leading up to CBS News projecting Bernie Sanders as the winner of the New Hampshire primary.
After polls closed in New Hampshire, the primary vote is leaning toward Bernie Sanders while Pete Buttigieg and Amy Klobuchar fight for second. CBS News projects Joe Biden and Elizabeth Warren are not on pace to win any delegates. CBS News elections and surveys director Anthony Salvanto joins CBSN with the latest.
The Biden administration announced in April a new rule that expands Title IX's protections to LGBTQ students.
The Medal of Honor is the nation's highest military award for bravery in combat, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian honor.
In North Carolina, Harris took note of falling inflation but added, "Still, we know that many Americans don't yet feel that progress in their daily lives."
"I'm going to give him a taste of his own conduct," said the former mayor of San Francisco.
U.S. assessments are that Iran will not seek to disrupt ongoing cease-fire negotiations in Doha aimed at ending the Hamas-Israel war.
The landscape is changing radically for Americans buying and selling property, as well as for real estate agents.
Judge Kenneth King is ordered to attend training "to address the underlying issues that contributed to this incident," according to 36th District Court Chief Judge William McConico.
"There's no doubt that control of the House runs through New York and runs specifically through the Hudson Valley," said New York Democratic Rep. Pat Ryan.
Former President Donald Trump also disclosed more than $100 million in liabilities for recent legal cases.
"I'm going to give him a taste of his own conduct," said the former mayor of San Francisco.
It marked the first-ever well-preserved mastodon skull excavated in Iowa, state officials said.
When a barefoot woman boarded Jayne Arendt-Verhelst's bus in Minneapolis, she immediately took the shoes off her own feet and gave them to the passenger.
The Biden administration announced in April a new rule that expands Title IX's protections to LGBTQ students.
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.
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.
Former President Donald Trump also disclosed more than $100 million in liabilities for recent legal cases.
The landscape is changing radically for Americans buying and selling property, as well as for real estate agents.
Should I freeze my credit? Here's what experts say, and how to stop bad actors from accessing your file.
Parents and other caregivers urged to stop using loungers linked to 5 fatalities and an infant bed tied to 1 death.
"I'm going to give him a taste of his own conduct," said the former mayor of San Francisco.
The Biden administration announced in April a new rule that expands Title IX's protections to LGBTQ students.
The Medal of Honor is the nation's highest military award for bravery in combat, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian honor.
Former President Donald Trump also disclosed more than $100 million in liabilities for recent legal cases.
"There's no doubt that control of the House runs through New York and runs specifically through the Hudson Valley," said New York Democratic Rep. Pat Ryan.
Alternatives to the often dreaded pap smear may be on the way for cervical cancer screenings. Here's what to know.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has announced a plan to save five Steward hospitals from closure.
Philadelphia singer Jessy Kyle created a new bra inspired by her medical journey, which included a heart attack and kidney transplant.
Parents and other caregivers urged to stop using loungers linked to 5 fatalities and an infant bed tied to 1 death.
ABC News Australia's Nate Byrne is being praised both for how he handled the on-air panic attack as well as the visibility he's bringing to mental health.
A 19-year-old giant panda named Ying Ying has given birth to twins, becoming the oldest known first-time panda mom.
The Butler County native has been in Russian prison since 2021.
The HMS Hawke was torpedoed by a German U-boat on October 15, 1913. Just 70 sailors survived.
Chinese-based tour operators said North Korea will soon allow visitors to the mountainous northern city of Samjiyon.
The woman was found dead "because of being constricted and bitten by the snake," a police spokesman said.
Jools Lebron is taking TikTok by storm with her "demure" videos, transforming a simple word into a powerful statement on confidence and mindfulness. We looked into the trend.
Jools Lebron's viral TikTok videos have given new meaning to the word "demure." We break down what it means.
Academy Award-nominated actor Elliot Page and actress Hillary Baack star in the heartfelt film "Close to You," exploring themes of love, identity and the challenges of returning home.
Taylor Swift kicked off the latest leg of her record-breaking Eras Tour on Thursday, her first performance since canceling three shows in Vienna due to an alleged terror plot from ISIS. While Swift did not address the plot or cancellations, heightened security measures were in place.
Following a nine-month investigation into the death of "Friends" star Matthew Perry, five people, including two doctors, one of his assistants and an alleged drug dealer, have been criminally charged.
Should I freeze my credit? Here's what experts say, and how to stop bad actors from accessing your file.
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.
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.
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.
Staring at an iPad screen too much may keep little kids from learning to control their emotions, a new study finds.
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.
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.
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.
There are plenty of considerations for those interested in making the investment, according to industry experts.
Joro spiders have hearts that are able to withstand the loud and bustling noises of big cities, according to a study published on Monday.
Susan Lorincz, a White woman accused of killing her neighbor Ajike "A.J." Owens, a Black woman, during a dispute in Ocala, Florida, has been found guilty of manslaughter.
Susan Lorincz, 60, faces up to 30 years in prison at sentencing for the shooting death of her neighbor, Ajike "A.J." Owens.
Lisa Jeanine Findley, 53, faces federal charges of mail fraud and aggravated identity theft.
The manhunt for a convicted murderer who escaped from custody is over. Police found Ramone Alston early Friday morning at a hotel outside of Charlotte, North Carolina, more than a hundred miles from the Hillsborough hospital parking lot he ran from on Tuesday.
The escaped killer of a 1-year-old girl who fled from a medical transport van, Ramone Alston, was captured days later in a hotel in the Charlotte, N.C. suburb of Kannapolis, authorities said.
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."
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 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.
The historic, privately financed space flight will carry humans above Earth's ice caps for the first time.
The Perseid meteor shower peaked in the night skies of Sunday into Monday, giving astronomy fans one of the best shows of 2024 as they looked to the skies.
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 look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
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."
On the day of his death, "Friends" star Matthew Perry was injected with three shots of ketamine by his personal assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, according to a plea agreement Iwamasa reached with federal prosecutors. Perry had been introduced to the drug in a clinical setting to help treat depression, but investigators said he later turned to illegal sources. Adam Yamaguchi reports from Los Angeles.
When a barefoot woman boarded Jayne Arendt-Verhelst's bus in Minneapolis, she immediately took the shoes off her own feet and gave them to the passenger. Steve Hartman has the story in "On the Road."
New rules that will impact real estate agents, homebuyers and sellers will take effect this weekend as part of a groundbreaking antitrust settlement earlier this year. Under the new rules, it will now be standard practice to negotiate commissions with agents. Jo Ling Kent examines the changes.
A Florida jury returned a guilty verdict Friday in the trial of a White woman who fatally shot her Black neighbor last year. Prosecutors said the defendant, Susan Lorincz, had yelled at the victim's children while they were playing outside. When Ajike "A.J." Owens went over to confront Lorincz, she was killed. Mark Strassmann has details on the verdict.
The Democratic National Convention kicks off Monday in the Windy City, and security is tight as Chicago prepares for thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters. Ed O'Keefe has the latest.