Herschel Walker confirmed as U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas
The Senate on Tuesday confirmed former football star and Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker to serve as U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas.
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Trump wants Herschel Walker for post
President-elect Donald Trump plans to nominate former football star and 2022 Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker as the U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Trump taps Herschel Walker for ambassador to the Bahamas
Herschel Walker, the former football star who unsuccessfully ran for Senate in Georgia in 2022, will be nominated to serve as ambassador to the Bahamas.
GOP senators stand with Herschel Walker
Amid reports alleging Georgia GOP Senate candidate Herschel Walker paid for an ex-girlfriend to get an abortion in 2009, prominent Republicans have decided to stick by him on the campaign trail. Nikole Killion reports from Atlanta.
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12/6: Red & Blue Georgia runoff special
The last national election of 2022 was held in Georgia on Tuesday, incumbent Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and GOP challenger Herschel Walker are facing off in a runoff contest. Ed O'Keefe is joined by Anthony Salvanto, Caitlin Huey Burns and Robert Costa. Nikole Killion and Skyler Henry report from Georgia.
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Georgia runoff to decide high-stakes Senate race; Trump calls for "termination" of parts of Constitution.
Senate Dems celebrate Warnock's projected win
Incumbent Sen. Raphael Warnock's projected win in Georgia's runoff election will give Senate Democrats a 51-49 majority next year. Meanwhile, the chairman of the January 6 committee said the panel will make criminal referrals to the Justice Department. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
Georgia runoff win extends Democrats' Senate majority
Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock locked in a six-year term by defeating Republican challenger Herschel Walker in Georgia's runoff. The win gives Democrats have 51 seats in the Senate. Nikole Killion has more.
Republicans weigh in on Trump following Georgia Senate runoff
Some Republican Senators are speaking out about former President Trump and his ongoing impact on the party following the loss of GOP candidate Herschel Walker in Georgia's Senate runoff election. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns joins "Red and Blue" to discuss Trump's seemingly waning influence.
Warnock beats Walker in Georgia runoff
Georgia elected Democratic incumbent Sen. Raphael Warnock over Republican Herschel Walker in a Senate runoff. Warnock was able to build up a strong advantage in the early vote, but he also defied party odds as the only Democrat to win statewide in Georgia this election cycle. Nikole Killion reports.
How Warnock won the Georgia runoff
Democrats have added to their majority in the Senate after Sen. Raphael Warnock won reelection in Georgia's runoff election, defeating Republican challenger Herschel Walker. CBS News political contributor Joe Watkins, a former aide to President George H.W. Bush, and CBS News political contributor Antjuan Seawright, a Democratic strategist, discuss the race and what both parties can learn.
The difference a 51-49 Senate majority makes to Democrats
Sen. Raphael Warnock's victory means that Democrats will have a clear majority, instead of the 50-50 split of the last two years.
CBS News projects Warnock wins Georgia Senate runoff
Democrats will now have 51 seats in the U.S. Senate.
CBS News projects Warnock defeats Walker
Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock wins the Georgia runoff election, CBS News projects. He beat Republican challenger Herschel Walker, giving Democrats 51 seats in the Senate. Nikole Killion reports from Atlanta.
Early results suggest tight race in Georgia
Early results in the Senate runoff in Georgia show a tight race between Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock and his GOP challenger, Herschel Walker. CBS News elections and surveys director Anthony Salvanto, CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns and CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa join Ed O'Keefe on "Red and Blue" to discuss.
Long-term impacts of Georgia runoff
As votes in the Georgia runoff election are being tallied, political analysts are examining the long-term effects of the race on Capitol Hill. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns and CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa joined "Red and Blue" to explain the lasting impacts heading into the 2024 presidential election.
Election night in high-stakes Senate runoff
Tuesday was the final chance for voters to cast ballots in the high-stakes Senate runoff election in Georgie between Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock and GOP challenger Herschel Walker. CBS News elections and surveys director Anthony Salvanto, CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion and CBS News' Skyler Henry join "Red and Blue" to discuss the race.
CBS News projects Warnock wins
CBS News projects that incumbent Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock wins reelection to the U.S. Senate in the Georgia runoff election.
High-stakes Georgia runoff to decide Senate seat
The Senate runoff in Georgia between Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and Republican Herschel Walker is coming down to the wire. Nikole Killion has the latest.
Polls close in Georgia Senate runoff
Polls are now closed in Georgia, where Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock is defending his Senate seat against Republican challenger Herschel Walker in a runoff election. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joined John Dickerson on "Prime Time" from Atlanta to discuss the latest.
Final day of voting in Georgia Senate runoff
Tuesday is the final day of voting in Georgia's hotly contested Senate runoff. Democratic incumbent Senator Raphael Warnock is looking to defend his seat against Trump-backed challenger Herschel Walker. CBS News political reporter Aaron Navarro discussed the latest in Norcross, Georgia.
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Trump says Iran war could wrap up in 2-3 weeks as gas prices rise
President Trump indicated the Iran war may wrap up "very soon" and he could abandon efforts to force Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as the war pushes U.S. gas prices over $4.
Trump signs order on mail-in ballots and federally run voter lists
President Trump has long wanted to place additional restrictions on mail-in voting, which he has called "mail-in cheating."
Jamie Dimon says AI could help shorten work week, cure cancer
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon thinks AI will shorten the work week and lead to medical breakthroughs, while acknowledging the technology's potential impact on the nation's workforce.
Trump to give "important update on Iran" tonight in prime-time speech
President Trump is planning to deliver a prime-time address Wednesday night to "provide an important update on Iran," the White House said, as the president faces critical decisions in the monthlong war.
American journalist Shelly Kittleson kidnapped in Iraq
American journalist Shelly Kittleson was kidnapped in Baghdad on Tuesday, according to two sources familiar with the matter as well as an Iraqi official.
Trump plans to attend Supreme Court arguments in birthright citizenship case
President Trump is planning to go to the Supreme Court on Wednesday as the justices take up his executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship, a major test of his immigration agenda.
Jamie Dimon says rejecting capitalism is "dead wrong" in CBS News interview
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon shares his thinking on capitalism, AI, prediction markets and more in an interview with "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
Hegseth lifts suspension of Army pilots who flew by Kid Rock's house
Just hours earlier, an Army spokesperson said the crew had been suspended from flying while the Army conducts a formal investigation into why the Apache helicopters flew near Kid Rock's Nashville house.
Tiger Woods says he's "stepping away" to seek treatment after car crash
Tiger Woods announced Tuesday that he's "stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment" after pleading not guilty to charges including driving under the influence.
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Hegseth lifts suspension of Army pilots who flew by Kid Rock's house
Just hours earlier, an Army spokesperson said the crew had been suspended from flying while the Army conducts a formal investigation into why the Apache helicopters flew near Kid Rock's Nashville house.
Tiger Woods says he's "stepping away" to seek treatment after car crash
Tiger Woods announced Tuesday that he's "stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment" after pleading not guilty to charges including driving under the influence.
Jamie Dimon says rejecting capitalism is "dead wrong" in CBS News interview
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon shares his thinking on capitalism, AI, prediction markets and more in an interview with "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
Jamie Dimon: JPMorgan could offer prediction market services to investors
The JPMorgan Chase CEO said the bank may one day introduce prediction market features, but said "there's a bunch of stuff we won't do" in that space.
Trump signs order on mail-in ballots and federally run voter lists
President Trump has long wanted to place additional restrictions on mail-in voting, which he has called "mail-in cheating."
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Jamie Dimon says rejecting capitalism is "dead wrong" in CBS News interview
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon shares his thinking on capitalism, AI, prediction markets and more in an interview with "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
Jamie Dimon: JPMorgan could offer prediction market services to investors
The JPMorgan Chase CEO said the bank may one day introduce prediction market features, but said "there's a bunch of stuff we won't do" in that space.
Jamie Dimon says AI could help shorten work week, cure cancer
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon thinks AI will shorten the work week and lead to medical breakthroughs, while acknowledging the technology's potential impact on the nation's workforce.
Americans saving less for retirement — that's a "warning sign," experts say.
Full-time employees cut their 401(k) participation and contribution rates last year amid an affordability crunch, new research shows.
Jamie Dimon: I don't know if Iran war will be "tipping point" for recession
Jamie Dimon told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil that "what's more important for the future of the world is that this war successfully conclude."
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Trump plans to attend Supreme Court arguments in birthright citizenship case
President Trump is planning to go to the Supreme Court on Wednesday as the justices take up his executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship, a major test of his immigration agenda.
Judge orders Trump admin. to restore legal status of migrants allowed in under Biden
A federal judge directed the Trump administration to restore the legal status of migrants allowed into the U.S. under a now-defunct Biden administration program for asylum-seekers who arrived at the southern border.
Trump to give "important update on Iran" tonight in prime-time speech
President Trump is planning to deliver a prime-time address Wednesday night to "provide an important update on Iran," the White House said, as the president faces critical decisions in the monthlong war.
Hegseth lifts suspension of Army pilots who flew by Kid Rock's house
Just hours earlier, an Army spokesperson said the crew had been suspended from flying while the Army conducts a formal investigation into why the Apache helicopters flew near Kid Rock's Nashville house.
Trump signs order on mail-in ballots and federally run voter lists
President Trump has long wanted to place additional restrictions on mail-in voting, which he has called "mail-in cheating."
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States pay contractors millions to comply with Trump law to cut Medicaid rolls
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will add red tape and restrictions for those seeking Medicaid and SNAP benefits. And the costs to update computer systems that determine eligibility for those programs will be steep.
Hockey player diagnosed with Stage IV cancer at 26: "It was surreal"
David Lyon is one of the rising number of young adults to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer.
What to know about the "wild, wild West" of viral peptide claims
Here's what to know about peptides, what they can and can't do, and what's driving viral claims about possible health benefits online.
CDC's acting chief promises a return to stability in a tumultuous moment
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, head of the National Institutes of Health and interim leader of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told staff a permanent CDC director could be nominated soon. "I know that it has been such a difficult year," he said.
FDA says billionaire's claims about cancer drug Anktiva are misleading
Federal health officials posted a warning about misleading statements by biotech billionaire Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong about his company's bladder cancer drug Anktiva.
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American journalist Shelly Kittleson kidnapped in Iraq
American journalist Shelly Kittleson was kidnapped in Baghdad on Tuesday, according to two sources familiar with the matter as well as an Iraqi official.
Iran war's impact is spreading beyond oil, hitting helium and aluminum
Shortages of helium, a byproduct of natural gas processing, could create problems for semiconductor and medical equipment manufacturers.
Hegseth slated for House testimony amid Iran war pressure, sources say
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is tentatively expected to testify publicly before the House Armed Services Committee on April 29, according to two sources familiar with the plans.
Police find drug-smuggling tunnel with rail system and cranes in Spain
Police said two people headed the network, including one person considered to be the "narco-architect" and "mastermind of the tunnels."
Premature babies who escaped Gaza war finally reunited with families
Palestinian parents separated from their premature newborns by the war in Gaza finally get to meet their children for the first time.
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Crew that flew Apache helicopters near Kid Rock's house suspended
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
Taylor Swift sued for trademark infringement
Taylor Swift is being sued by Las Vegas performer Maren Wade who has accused the superstar of trademark infringement over her latest album, "The Life of a Showgirl." Wade is the creator of the "Confessions of a Showgirl" podcast, which started as a column in 2014.
Sharon Stone talks new season of "Euphoria"
Sharon Stone reflected on her legendary career as she discussed joining the cast of "Euphoria," working with the show's creator, Sam Levinson, and how she has advocated for women in the entertainment industry.
Taylor Swift sued for trademark infringement over "The Life of a Showgirl"
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
Barbie Dream Fest disappoints some attendees
A Barbie Dream Fest event in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, generated backlash from attendees over its allegedly underwhelming experience. Jessica Nova, who drove in from Atlanta for the occasion, joins CBS News to recount her experience.
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Inside Apple's relationship with China
CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the codependent relationship between Apple and China, a country that manufactures hundreds of millions of iPhones every year.
Jamie Dimon: JPMorgan could offer prediction market services to investors
The JPMorgan Chase CEO said the bank may one day introduce prediction market features, but said "there's a bunch of stuff we won't do" in that space.
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.
Company tries to make flying car of the future
Many have dreamed of a future with flying cars, eliminating traffic on the morning commute. One company is trying to make that dream a reality. Itay Hod reports.
Judge blocks Pentagon's Anthropic risk label
A judge has temporarily blocked the Pentagon's attempt to designate Anthropic as a supply chain risk. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins with analysis.
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Snowy owl, cheetah among 40 species granted international protection
According to a recent report, nearly one in four species catalogued by the CMS are threatened with extinction on a worldwide scale.
Everything to know about NASA's moon mission launching this week
NASA is poised to launch four astronauts April 1 on a historic nine-day trip around the moon and back. Here's everything to know about the Artemis II mission.
Arctic sea ice hits lowest winter level as heat records are shattered worldwide
Arctic sea ice levels are crucial to Earth's climate because, without the ice reflecting sunlight, more heat energy goes into the oceans.
Sharks in Bahamas test positive for caffeine, painkillers, cocaine
Marine biologists found detectable levels of caffeine, cocaine and the over-the-counter painkillers in the blood of 28 sharks.
What to know about the "wild, wild West" of viral peptide claims
Here's what to know about peptides, what they can and can't do, and what's driving viral claims about possible health benefits online.
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Defense in Kirk case questions bullet analysis
Lawyers for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk are asking to delay a preliminary hearing set for May, arguing the defense team needs time to review ATF analysis they contend "could not" connect a bullet fragment recovered during Kirk's autopsy with the rifle found near the scene of the crime. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins to unpack the development.
New details on Tiger Woods arrest report
Tiger Woods had bloodshot eyes, was "sweating profusely" and had "extremely dilated" pupils after a rollover car crash last week, an arrest report shows. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has the details.
Police find drug-smuggling tunnel with rail system and cranes in Spain
Police said two people headed the network, including one person considered to be the "narco-architect" and "mastermind of the tunnels."
Questions about bullet used to kill Charlie Kirk
Lawyers for Tyler Robinson, the man charged with killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, are looking to review an analysis that couldn't conclusively connect a bullet fragment recovered during an autopsy to the rifle found near the scene. CBS News' Carter Evans reports.
Lawyers for Kirk suspect ask to delay hearing
A new court filing reveals defense attorneys for Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk, claim an ATF analysis could not conclusively connect the bullet that killed Kirk to the gun Robinson allegedly used. Now the lawyers are asking to delay Robinson's preliminary hearing to review the evidence. Carter Evans reports.
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Smooth countdown continues for Artemis II moon mission
Forecasters continue to predict an 80% chance of favorable weather on Wednesday for the launch of four astronauts on a flight to the moon.
Countdown begins for long-awaited Artemis II moon mission
Countdown clocks began ticking Monday, setting the stage for launch of the Artemis II moon mission early Wednesday evening.
These 4 astronauts are about to make history on flight around the moon
NASA's Artemis II astronauts — three space station veterans and a Canadian rookie — stand out even in an astronaut corps full of super achievers.
Everything to know about NASA's moon mission launching this week
NASA is poised to launch four astronauts April 1 on a historic nine-day trip around the moon and back. Here's everything to know about the Artemis II mission.
Artemis II astronauts say they're "ready to go" for moon launch
The countdown to launch of the Artemis II crew's flight around the moon begins Monday at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
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Previewing NASA's Artemis II launch
NASA is planning to launch its first crewed mission in over 50 years with its Artemis II flight on Wednesday from Florida's Kennedy Space Center.
Extended interview: Jamie Dimon
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon speaks with "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil about the advancement of artificial intelligence, the war in Iran's effect on the U.S. economy, prediction markets and more.
Boy born with rare defect gets heart transplant
Born with a rare heart defect, Wyatt Lopez was about a year old when he checked into the hospital. It took almost a whole year before he checked back out -- with a tuxedo, a little parade and a brand new heart. Tony Dokoupil has the story.
Jamie Dimon acknowledges struggles across society
The head of JPMorgan Chase is acknowledging that the American dream is slipping out of reach for many. Jamie Dimon spoke to Tony Dokoupil, saying he's on a crusade to change that.
NASA readies Artemis II for historic moon mission
The countdown to launch of the Artemis II mission, NASA's first piloted moonshot in half a century, proceeded smoothly as engineers and technicians prepared the agency's giant Space Launch System rocket and Orion crew capsule for fueling and blastoff. Mark Strassmann has more.