11/2: Red and Blue
A look at Georgia's tight Senate race; Over half of midterm GOP candidates question 2020 election results.
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Georgia Senate candidates hold rallies as Election Day approaches
Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock and Republican challenger Herschel Walker are both holding rallies today. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins us from Walker's rally with the latest on the tight race.
Delta pilots authorize strike, but walkout remains unlikely
Airline unions are seeking big pay increases and could have leverage because of labor shortages as travel rebounds.
Georgia voters "realize what's at stake"
Georgia's Senate race between Republican Herschel Walker and Democrat Raphael Warnock remains extremely close in the final week before Election Day. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins "Red and Blue" from Augusta, Georgia, to discuss the latest.
Supreme Court won't block Graham testimony
The U.S. Supreme Court denied a request by Senator Lindsey Graham to shield him from having to testify in Fulton County, Georgia's investigation into former President Trump's possible efforts to sway the outcome of the 2020 election. CBS News' Lana Zak has more.
Pennsylvania Senate race among toss-ups
The CBS News Battleground Tracker has five Senate races labelled as toss-ups. With one week left until Election Day, both parties are bringing heavy hitters onto the campaign stage. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe discussed some of those key races and what may be impacting them in the final days of the midterms.
Obama hits campaign trail for Democrats
Democrats are hoping campaign appearances by President Biden and former President Obama will help boost candidates in key states. CBS News political director Fin Gomez joins Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green with more.
Candidates make final push for votes
With just a week to go until Election Day, candidates are making their final pitches to sway voters. Races in battleground states like Pennsylvania and Georgia are crucial as they could help determine which party controls Congress. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joined "CBS News Mornings" to discuss.
Final stretch to Georgia midterms
With just a week to go until election day, Georgia Senate candidates Sen. Raphael Warnock and Herschel Walker are in a dead heat. They now make their final pleas to the people of Georgia. Nikole Killion reports from Atlanta, Georgia.
Georgia campaigns heat up ahead of election
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp faced off against Stacey Abrams in their final debate ahead of Election Day. Meanwhile, the race between Senator Raphael Warnock and Herschel Walker is tightening. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joined CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss.
Democrats aim to energize Black Georgia voters
Democrats are trying to shore up support, including among Black voters, with just days to go until the midterm elections. Nikole Killion has more from Georgia.
Close Senate and gubernatorial races in Georgia
CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins "Red and Blue" to discuss the latest on the gubernatorial and Senate races in Georgia eight days before Election Day. She shares a portion of her interview with Senator Raphael Warnock, including what he had to say about the importance of Black voters in the state and the prospects of a runoff against Herschel Walker.
Carter Center to monitor elections in 3 states
One program of The Carter Center, founded by former President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, helps fledgling democracies conduct free and fair elections, mostly by sending observers to monitor voting. They're doing that again this year, but the election they are monitoring may surprise you. Correspondent Barry Petersen reports from Atlanta.
Vince Dooley, legendary Georgia football coach, dies at 90
Dooley coached the Georgia Bulldogs from 1964 to 1988, a stretch that included six Southeastern Conference titles, 20 bowl games and a 1980 national championship.
Obama stumps for Georgia Democrats Senator Raphael Warnock and Stacey Abrams
Former President Barack Obama is visiting Georgia today to boost support for Democrats in the state. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins us with the latest from the campaign trail in Georgia.
Obama campaigning for Dems in Georgia
Former President Barack Obama will be in Atlanta on Friday to campaign for Democratic candidates in Georgia running for U.S. Senate and governor. Democrats are making their final push to sway voters across the country as they try to maintain their majority in Congress. CBS News political reporter Aaron Navarro discussed.
Midterm races tighten across U.S.
Candidates are making their final push ahead of the 2022 midterm elections. According to the U.S. Elections Project, nearly 16 million people have already cast their ballot by either early voting or by mail. CBS News political contributor, Sean Sullivan, deputy politics editor for campaigns at The Washington Post, joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss.
Herschel Walker faces 2nd abortion accusation
Herschel Walker, the Republican candidate in Georgia's U.S. Senate race, is being accused by a second woman of paying for her abortion. Walker dismissed it as "foolishness." With less than two weeks until the midterms, he is in a tight race against incumbent Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest.
Second Walker abortion accuser comes forward
A second anonymous woman has come forward accusing Georgia GOP Senate candidate Herschel Walker of encouraging her to get an abortion almost 30 years ago. Walker continues to deny this and the previous accusation. Nikole Killion reports from Capitol Hill
Herschel Walker accused by second woman of paying for abortion
Walker denied the accusation on the campaign trail.
Second woman alleges Walker paid for her abortion
A second woman has alleged that Georgia Republican Senate candidate Herschel Walker paid for her to have an abortion, this time in 1993. This comes after another woman previously accused him of also paying for her abortion in 2009. Walker has denied both claims. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joined CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss.
Second woman claims Walker paid for her abortion
Georgia Republican Senate candidate Herschel Walker is denying new accusations that he paid for a second woman to have an abortion. The woman, identified as Jane Doe, said she had a 6-year relationship with Walker while he was still married and in the NFL. Nikole Killion reports.
More than 1 million people have voted early in Georgia
With just under two weeks until election day, voters have consistently shattered previously held turnout records in the state each day of early voting.
In Georgia, GOP seeks to persuade 2020 skeptics to vote
Republican volunteers are knocking on doors in Georgia.
Appeals court rules Lindsey Graham must testify in Georgia election probe
A federal appeals court says Sen. Lindsey Graham must testify before a special grand jury investigating whether then-President Trump and others illegally tried to influence the 2020 election in Georgia.
Trump says Mexican leader agrees to "effectively closing" southern border
Trump's claims President Claudia Sheinbaum "agreed to stop migration through Mexico." She says she "explained" what Mexico was already doing.
Bidens spending last Thanksgiving as president on Nantucket
"Whatever bumps and bruises we were suffering, we put it all aside and celebrated Thanksgiving in Nantucket," President Biden wrote in his 2017 book "Promise Me, Dad."
Dentist accused of poisoning wife allegedly tried to have detective killed
Police have called James Craig's alleged plot to kill Angela Craig a "heinous, complex and calculated murder."
Canada weighing how to retaliate if Trump imposes 25% tariffs
A full-blown trade war between the U.S. and Canada could lead to a recession in both countries, economist says.
What businesses are open and closed on Thanksgiving Day?
Need to shop on Thanksgiving? Here's what stores, restaurants, and other businesses are open and closed on Turkey Day.
Israel and Hezbollah both claiming ceasefire violations on Day 2
Less than two full days into a ceasefire, Israel's military and Hezbollah were both claiming isolated breaches of the deal.
Chilling details emerge after Montana camper's brutal murder
Dustin Kjersem's death was initially reported as a bear attack after his girlfriend found his body in a tent on Oct. 12.
Alabama A&M says player is stable, hours after announcing his death
Linebacker Medrick Burnett Jr. sustained a head injury in an October game against Alabama State and has been hospitalized since.
Stowaway caught after getting aboard Delta flight from NYC to Paris
The woman boarded Delta Flight No. 264 from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, CBS News learned. She was discovered while the plane was in midair and was taken into custody in Paris.
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This is how retailers get you to spend more money
As the holiday shopping season kicks off, here are five ways retailers try to get consumers to spend.
Dentist accused of poisoning wife allegedly tried to have detective killed
Police have called James Craig's alleged plot to kill Angela Craig a "heinous, complex and calculated murder."
The Indigenous foods Native American chefs urge people to try
Celebrating Thanksgiving and Native American Heritage Day this week highlights the importance of recognizing indigenous cuisines in the United States and the authentic, sustainable food it offers.
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour book hits stores Friday. Here's what to know.
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour book goes on sale Friday. Here's the only place to buy it, how much it costs and what you'll get.
Canada weighing how to retaliate if Trump imposes 25% tariffs
A full-blown trade war between the U.S. and Canada could lead to a recession in both countries, economist says.
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This is how retailers get you to spend more money
As the holiday shopping season kicks off, here are five ways retailers try to get consumers to spend.
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour book hits stores Friday. Here's what to know.
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour book goes on sale Friday. Here's the only place to buy it, how much it costs and what you'll get.
Canada weighing how to retaliate if Trump imposes 25% tariffs
A full-blown trade war between the U.S. and Canada could lead to a recession in both countries, economist says.
What businesses are open and closed on Thanksgiving Day?
Need to shop on Thanksgiving? Here's what stores, restaurants, and other businesses are open and closed on Turkey Day.
Has tipping reached a tipping point?
A November 2023 survey from the Pew Research Center found that 72% of people think tipping is expected in more places than it was five years ago.
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A look at Trump's campaign promise to recognize North Carolina's Lumbee Tribe
Then-candidate Donald Trump in September promised that he would sign legislation to grant federal recognition to the Lumbee Tribe.
Bidens spending last Thanksgiving as president on Nantucket, a family tradition
"Whatever bumps and bruises we were suffering, we put it all aside and celebrated Thanksgiving in Nantucket," President Biden wrote in his 2017 book "Promise Me, Dad."
Trump says Mexican leader agrees to "effectively closing" southern border
Trump's claims President Claudia Sheinbaum "agreed to stop migration through Mexico." She says she "explained" what Mexico was already doing.
Zuckerberg meets with Trump at Mar-a-Lago
The tech CEO has been seeking to change his company's perception on the right following a rocky relationship with President-elect Donald Trump.
Ex-Sen. Bob Menendez seeks new trial
Former Sen. Bob Menendez, a Democrat from New Jersey, was convicted of 16 felony counts in July.
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New Mexico man awarded $412 million for botched penile injections
The man's attorneys said the punitive and compensatory damages total the largest amount to ever be awarded by a jury in a medical malpractice case in the U.S.
Why does eating turkey make you sleepy? Thanksgiving fatigue, explained.
Tired from your Thanksgiving feast? You're not alone. But is it the tryptophan in turkey that leads to our food comas? Here's what experts say.
Thanksgiving foods cats and dogs can (and can't) eat
Can cats and dogs eat turkey and other Thanksgiving foods? Here's what experts say about what is safe and not.
A toddler got a nasal swab test. So why was the bill $445?
An Illinois mom got stuck with a big bill after taking her 3-year-old to the ER but never seeing a doctor. "It's mind-blowing," she said.
Why we eat turkey on Thanksgiving, according to history
Why is Thanksgiving traditionally associated with turkey and other specific foods? We asked a history expert why we eat what we do on the holiday.
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Missing hiker found alive after surviving 6 weeks in Canada wilderness
A missing hiker was found alive this week in the remote Canadian wilderness, where he had been missing since October.
Dog found 9 days after escaping from plane at Paris airport
Amalka, a female, slipped out of a carrier cage on November 19 during an unloading operation.
Canada weighing how to retaliate if Trump imposes 25% tariffs
A full-blown trade war between the U.S. and Canada could lead to a recession in both countries, economist says.
Doctor suspected of killing 8 patients: "Lust for murder"
"The accused appears to have had no motive for killing the people other than the act of killing itself," prosecutors said.
Tennis star Iga Swiatek gets one-month suspension in doping case
Iga Swiatek is a 23-year-old from Poland who was ranked No. 1 most of the past two seasons but is now at No. 2.
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Taylor Swift's Eras Tour book hits stores Friday. Here's what to know.
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour book goes on sale Friday. Here's the only place to buy it, how much it costs and what you'll get.
Former TV host Charlie Rose settles sexual harassment lawsuit
In settling, the three plaintiffs said they assign no "ill intent" to Rose and realize now that his conduct could be subject to interpretation.
Sean "Diddy" Combs denied bail again ahead of sex trafficking trial
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers again asked the rapper be released on bond ahead of his trial, but the request was denied.
Grateful Dead remembers band member Phil Lesh
Members of the iconic band, the Grateful Dead, reflected on the impact bandmate Phil Lesh had on their lives and said they had hoped to play together again.
Grateful Dead bandmates remember Phil Lesh
Iconic band The Grateful Dead, is remembering one of the band's original members, Phil Lesh, who died in October at 84 years old. The surviving original members of the band credit Lesh for the impact he made in each of their lives and revealed they were hoping to play together one more time.
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Zuckerberg meets with Trump at Mar-a-Lago
The tech CEO has been seeking to change his company's perception on the right following a rocky relationship with President-elect Donald Trump.
Australian parliament approves law to ban under-16s from social media
Australia's full legislature has now passed a bill that will soon ban children under the age of 16 from using most social media platforms.
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.
AI grandma tool helps fend off phone scams
British phone company Virgin Media O2 has developed an AI-generated grandmother to talk to scammers all day and waste their time so you don't have to. CBS News Confirmed executive producer Melissa Mahtani has more on the "grandma" and how you can protect yourself from phone scams.
Starbucks impacted by ransomware attack on software vendor
Starbucks managers forced to rely on manual systems to handle baristas' pay, but customers unaffected.
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NASA shows off image of U.S. military's abandoned "city under the ice"
Scientists now have a clearer picture of Camp Century, an abandoned U.S. military base long hidden under the ice in Greenland, thanks to a NASA research team's good luck.
Divided U.N. negotiations for plastic treaty
Negotiators are far apart as the United Nations tries to work out the world's first treaty to curb plastic pollution. Issues creating roadblocks include limiting new manufacturing of plastic and the potential phasing out of some chemicals. For more on the talks, CBS News was joined by Erin Simon, vice president and head of plastic waste and business for the World Wildlife Fund in the U.S.
Honolulu hopes to identify long-unclaimed bodies with advanced DNA testing
Forensic pathologists hope advanced DNA testing technology will enable them to attach names to all the unidentified people at the Honolulu Medical Examiner's Office.
Dishing up space food
At the Johnson Space Food Systems Laboratory in Houston, NASA scientists develop dishes – freeze-dried, heat-stabilized, or irradiated – to serve on the International Space Station. Correspondent David Pogue checks out what's on the menu in Earth orbit.
How are U.S. winters permanently changing?
This winter, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted above-average temperatures throughout the U.S. because of a "slowly developing" La Niña pattern. CBS News Sacramento meteorologist Tracy Humphrey reports on the changing winter conditions.
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Dentist accused of poisoning wife allegedly tried to have detective killed
Police have called James Craig's alleged plot to kill Angela Craig a "heinous, complex and calculated murder."
Doctor suspected of killing 8 patients: "Lust for murder"
"The accused appears to have had no motive for killing the people other than the act of killing itself," prosecutors said.
Chilling details emerge after Montana camper's brutal murder
Dustin Kjersem's death was initially reported as a bear attack after his girlfriend found his body in a tent on Oct. 12.
1,400 tons of drugs, "narco subs" found on new Pacific trafficking route
More than 400 people were arrested in the operation targeting oceans, coasts, rivers and ports around the globe in October and November.
Sean "Diddy" Combs denied bail again ahead of sex trafficking trial
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers again asked the rapper be released on bond ahead of his trial, but the request was denied.
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Webb telescope captures stunning new image of the "Sombrero galaxy"
The Sombrero galaxy, named for its resemblance to the Mexican hat, is about 30 million light-years from Earth.
Blue Origin launches 6 tourists to the edge of space
Marc and Sharon Hagle, both making their second space flight, were among the passengers for the NS-28 mission.
Blue Origin launches 9th space tourism flight
The ninth Blue Origin space tourism flight launched from West Texas Friday morning. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood and space expert Scott Heidler offered analysis of the flight.
Trump, Musk attend SpaceX launch
President-elect Donald Trump attended SpaceX's sixth flight test of its Super Heavy-Starship on Tuesday with CEO Elon Musk. The burgeoning friendship between the two men played a key role in Trump's reelection, with Musk now set to run a government efficiency agency in the coming months. CBS News political reporter Jake Rosen and Politico aviation reporter Oriana Pawlyk join "America Decides" with more.
SpaceX launches Super Heavy-Starship, with Trump there to watch
President-elect Donald Trump was on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket.
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"Mornings Memory": Harvesting cranberries
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Pro Volleyball Federation's Whitney Bower
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Trump memorandum of understanding with DOJ
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