DOJ Official: 2016 Russian election hack looked to hurt Clinton
U.S. Assistant Attorney General John Demers tells 60 Minutes the 2016 Russian election hack was "certainly looking to hurt Hillary Clinton."
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Takeaways from day 3 of the DNC
Former Trump White House chief of staff Reince Priebus, CBS News contributor Maria Elena Salinas and Former Hillary Clinton campaign manager Robby Mook join "CBS This Morning" to discuss the historic third day of the Democratic National Convention.
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Harris accepts VP nomination after Obama delivers scathing Trump rebuke
"I pledge to you that we will act boldly and deal with our challenges honestly. We will speak truths," Harris said.
Recapping day three of the DNC
Senator Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic nomination for Vice President Wednesday during the third night of the Democratic National Convention. CBS News chief Washington correspondent, Major Garrett; CBSN political reporter, Caitlin Huey-Burns; CBS News correspondent Nikole Killion; CBS News political analyst Leslie Sanchez and CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Joel Payne join Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Hillary Clinton's DNC speech
2016 Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton slammed President Trump in her speech on Wednesday at the Democratic National Convention, and said that "Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are going to give us so much more to vote for." "Let's set our sights higher than getting one man out of the White House," she said. Watch her speech.
8/19: Red and Blue
Day 3 of the 2020 Democratic National Convention; Concerns grow for voting by mail in November
Democrats push for support from women
The Democratic National Convention is continuing to put the spotlight on prominent women as the party looks to build support from women this November. Emily's List president Stephanie Schriock joined CBSN to discuss the Biden-Harris ticket and why women of color on the ballot are going to change the future of the Democratic Party.
Hillary Clinton to speak at DNC
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is set to speak at the Democratic National Convention Wednesday night. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano for a closer look at what message she's aiming to get across.
2020 Democratic National Convention preview
Monday kicks off the 2020 Democratic National Convention amid the coronavirus pandemic. CBS News contributors Terry Sullivan and Joel Payne weigh in on what to expect. Sullivan is the former campaign manager for Senator Marco Rubio's presidential campaign. Payne is the former director of African American advertising for Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign.
Biden won't go to DNC in person
Joe Biden will not travel to the site of the Democratic National Convention in Milwaukee to accept the nomination next week. Bill Glauber, a reporter for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, joined CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss how people in the key swing state have been reacting to this year's DNC.
Does Trump care about winning popular vote?
President Trump won the Electoral College in 2016 despite getting 3 million fewer votes than Hillary Clinton. In his latest column for The New York Times, CBS News political analyst Jamelle Bouie argues that Trump doesn't appear to care about winning a wider base of support. Bouie joined CBSN to discuss.
The Clintons remember the "joy" of knowing John Lewis
Lewis worked closely with both Bill and Hillary Clinton through the Clinton, Bush and Obama administrations.
The Clintons on John Lewis' legacy
In an exclusive interview with "CBS This Morning," former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton comment on how Americans can honor his memory. They told Gayle King that Congress should pass a new voting rights bill, named after Lewis, and they exhorted Americans to get out and vote in November.
The Clintons remember Congressman John Lewis
In an exclusive interview with "CBS This Morning," former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton reflected on Congressman John Lewis' legacy and their longtime friendship with him.
Trump replaces his campaign manager
President Trump is making major changes to his campaign staff, demoting Brad Parscale and replacing him with Bill Stepien. CBS News political analyst Leslie Sanchez joined CBSN to discuss what the move tells us about the Trump campaign and how his current strategy compares to 2016.
Dangers of the QAnon conspiracy theories
American conspiracy theories are entering a dangerous new phase, according to a new piece from The Atlantic. It delves into the dangers that could lie ahead if we dismiss conspiracy theories, like that of the pro-Trump QAnon. Adrienne LaFrance, executive editor of The Atlantic, wrote the story and joined CBSN to discuss.
Supreme Court hears two major controversies
The Supreme Court heard arguments via teleconference this week on two highly controversial issues: President Trump's tax records, and the Electoral College. Ilya Shapiro, director of the Robert A. Levy Center for Constitutional Studies at the Cato Institute, joins CBSN to explain the latest developments.
Looking back on Trump's decision to fire Comey
On May 9, 2017, President Trump fired FBI director James Comey. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett and CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge join Lana Zak to look back at the impact of the crucial moment in the Trump presidency.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Ohio wraps up mail-in primary
Ohio was originally scheduled to vote on March 17.
Hillary Clinton endorses Joe Biden for president
The 2016 Democratic presidential nominee endorsed Biden during a virtual "Women's Town Hall" focusing on how women were responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hillary Clinton endorses Joe Biden
Former Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton endorsed Joe Biden for the job Tuesday. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns spoke to CBSN's Reena Ninan about the impact of Clinton's endorsement, as well as the latest on an accusation of sexual assault against Biden by a former staffer.
The significance of a woman running mate
Joe Biden has said he intends to choose a woman as his running mate. CBS News political unit associate producer Sarah Ewall-Wice and CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns looked back at the first two female VP nominees and the significance they had at the time.
Clintons send more than 400 pizzas to hospital staff
"We need leaders like you in this tough time," one ER doctor wrote after receiving the pizza.
Former campaign managers preview SC debate
The Democratic presidential candidates will take the stage in Charleston, South Carolina, on Tuesday night ahead of the state’s primary. CBS News political contributors Terry Sullivan and Robby Mook, Marco Rubio and Hillary Clinton's respective 2016 campaign managers, join "CBS This Morning" to discuss what to expect from the candidates.
Iowa caucus technical failure is a "big blow" to Democrats
"This is a big blow for the Democrat party and the entire process," Terry Sullivan, who managed Marco Rubio's 2016 campaign, told "CBS This Morning."
China hikes tariffs on U.S. goods to 84%, as EU also hits back
China said it will hike its levies on U.S. imports to 84% after President Trump hit Chinese goods with 104% tariff
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RFK Jr. encourages people to get measles vaccine amid deadly outbreak
Kennedy's comments mark the first time he has publicly urged people to get the measles vaccine since becoming HHS secretary.
Trump's sweeping new tariffs in effect, including 104% on China
The tariffs on imports from dozens of countries kicked in Wednesday, including 104% on goods from China, dramatically ramping up a potential global trade war.
Stocks gyrate as nervous investors eye intensifying trade war
The S&P 500 is approaching a bear market, with stocks down almost 20% from their mid-February peak, as trade war intensifies.
Trump's would-be assassin sought weapon to shoot down his plane, DOJ says
The Justice Department says Ryan Routh tried to acquire anti-aircraft weapons to shoot down Donald Trump's plane.
Virginia shooting kills 3 and wounds 3 others; suspects in custody
Authorities said "all suspects" were in custody Wednesday morning after a shooting in Virginia killed three people and injured three more.
Death toll tops 100 in roof collapse at nightclub in Dominican Republic
The roof of the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo collapsed on a crowd, killing at least 113 people and leaving many others injured or trapped under rubble.
Judge rules for Associated Press in White House access dispute
A federal judge granted the Associated Press' request for a preliminary injunction and ordered White House officials to restore its access to certain spaces.
National Recording Registry adds Elton John, Celine Dion, "Hamilton," more
Other audio selected by the Library of Congress to be preserved for future generations include recordings by Chicago, Miles Davis, Helen Reddy, Steve Miller Band, Tracy Chapman, the soundtrack of Minecraft, and the Windows 95 chime.
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Police seek tips after 1997 Jane Doe homicide victim is identified
A person found skeletal remains in 1997. Over 25 years later, police have identified them and are investigating the case as a homicide.
Boutique vet clinics look to revamp pet care by focusing on service
A new breed of veterinary clinic is changing how pets — and their owners — are treated. "I'd rather see four pets a day," one vet said.
Video shows Idaho police shooting knife-wielding teen with autism
Victor Perez remained hospitalized in critical condition Tuesday after having nine bullets removed from his body and having his leg amputated, his aunt said.
Stocks gyrate as nervous investors eye intensifying trade war
The S&P 500 is approaching a bear market, with stocks down almost 20% from their mid-February peak, as trade war intensifies.
Virginia shooting kills 3 and wounds 3 others; suspects in custody
Four people were charged in connection with a shooting that killed three people and wounded three others in Virginia, authorities said.
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Boutique vet clinics look to revamp pet care by focusing on service
A new breed of veterinary clinic is changing how pets — and their owners — are treated. "I'd rather see four pets a day," one vet said.
Stocks gyrate as nervous investors eye intensifying trade war
The S&P 500 is approaching a bear market, with stocks down almost 20% from their mid-February peak, as trade war intensifies.
China hikes tariffs on U.S. goods to 84%, as EU also hits back
China said it will hike its levies on U.S. imports to 84% after President Trump hit Chinese goods with 104% tariff
Lego opens $1 billion plant in Vietnam it says will be all green
Lego opened a $1 billion factory in Vietnam it says will make toys without adding planet-warming gas to the atmosphere by relying entirely on clean energy.
Here's how much an iPhone could cost with Trump's tariffs on China
U.S. tariffs on China could add hundreds of dollars to the cost an iPhone, a recent analysis shows.
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Trump's sweeping new tariffs in effect, including 104% on China
President Trump's tariffs on imports from dozens of countries kicked in Wednesday, including 104% on goods from China, dramatically ramping up a potential global trade war.
Trump's would-be assassin sought weapon to shoot down his plane, DOJ says
The Justice Department says Ryan Routh tried to acquire anti-aircraft weapons to shoot down Donald Trump's plane.
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RFK Jr. encourages people to get measles vaccine amid deadly outbreak
Kennedy's comments mark the first time he has publicly urged people to get the measles vaccine since becoming HHS secretary.
Trump overstates the number of U.S. factories lost since NAFTA
President Trump claims 90,000 factories have shuttered since the free trade agreement took effect, but more recent data shows the figure is misleadingly high.
Underfunding threatens suicide prevention lifeline's mission
Nationwide, calls increased 40% soon after the three-digit number was officially launched in 2022.
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RFK Jr. encourages people to get measles vaccine amid deadly outbreak
Kennedy's comments mark the first time he has publicly urged people to get the measles vaccine since becoming HHS secretary.
Underfunding threatens suicide prevention lifeline's mission
Nationwide, calls increased 40% soon after the three-digit number was officially launched in 2022.
Scientists hope far-UVC light could help stop the next airborne pandemic
The emerging technology offers an alternative to conventional UVC light, which is used to sanitize surfaces but can harm the skin and eyes.
RFK Jr. cuts lead poisoning team helping tribes, local health departments
The CDC's team of lead poisoning experts remained off the job a week after the sweeping HHS layoffs.
Mexico confirms country's first human death from H5N1 bird flu
A 3-year-old girl in western Mexico died after contracting bird flu, Mexican health authorities said.
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Colombian mayor seeks info after biologist's dismembered body found
A mayor in Colombia has offered a reward worth more than $11,000 for information after an Italian biologist's dismembered body was discovered in a suitcase.
China hikes tariffs on U.S. goods to 84%, as EU also hits back
China said it will hike its levies on U.S. imports to 84% after President Trump hit Chinese goods with 104% tariff
Powerful cartel commander, 8 other members killed in Colombia
Days after the death of a top Gulf Clan commander, the military said it had killed eight more of the cartel's members and taken two captive.
Ancient altar found in jungle apparently used for child sacrifices
The discovery shows the cultural interaction between the Maya of Tikal and Teotihuacan's elite between 300 and 500 A.D., archaeologists said.
Trump's sweeping new tariffs in effect, including 104% on China
President Trump's tariffs on imports from dozens of countries kicked in Wednesday, including 104% on goods from China, dramatically ramping up a potential global trade war.
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E.A. Hanks on life on the open road
Journalist and author E.A. Hanks joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her new book "The 10," a personal journey across Interstate 10 tracing her late mother's life and confronting childhood trauma.
Joe Keery on letting go of "Stranger Things"
Known for playing Steve on "Stranger Things," actor Joe Keery is embracing a new kind of fame with his music. He talks to Anthony Mason about his breakout single, vulnerability on his new album "The Crux" and how Chicago shaped his sound.
2025 National Recording Registry additions: Elton John, Celine Dion, Amy Winehouse and "Hamilton"
Other audio selected by the Library of Congress to be preserved for future generations include recordings by Chicago, Miles Davis, Helen Reddy, Steve Miller Band, Tracy Chapman, the soundtrack of Minecraft, and the Windows 95 chime.
Geri Halliwell-Horner's journey from Spice Girls to bestselling author
Geri Halliwell-Horner looks back at her time as a Spice Girl and talks about her transition to becoming an author.
Will Richard on winning NCAA national title
The Florida Gators won their first NCAA basketball title since 2007. Will Richard, who hit four three-pointers in the first half, speaks about the big win, what he'll remember from this season and the next steps in his career.
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How AI is trained not to spread abuse
New documents obtained by Business Insider show how companies are testing artificial intelligence models to prevent the spread of extreme information about abusive topics. Effie Webb, a tech news fellow at Business Insider, joins CBS News with more.
Here's how much an iPhone could cost with Trump's tariffs on China
U.S. tariffs on China could add hundreds of dollars to the cost an iPhone, a recent analysis shows.
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.
Instagram users under 16 will need parental OK to livestream, Meta says
Instagram users under 16 won't be able to livestream or unblur nudity in direct messages they've received without parental approval.
China pulls TikTok deal over tariffs
TikTok faced a Saturday deadline to find a U.S. buyer or face a potential ban. President Trump announced an extension on Friday. A deal was at the finish line but China pulled back due to Trump's tariff announcement. CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has the details.
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Ancient altar found in jungle apparently used for child sacrifices
The discovery shows the cultural interaction between the Maya of Tikal and Teotihuacan's elite between 300 and 500 A.D., archaeologists said.
Scientists hope far-UVC light could help stop the next airborne pandemic
The emerging technology offers an alternative to conventional UVC light, which is used to sanitize surfaces but can harm the skin and eyes.
Dire wolf pups born 12,500 years after extinction, company says
Colossal Biosciences said it used ancient DNA from the extinct species to create three dire wolf pups named Romulus, Remus and Khaleesi.
Rocket carrying NASA's Jonny Kim, 2 cosmonauts docks with space station
The craft carrying astronaut Jonny Kim and two Russian cosmonauts docked with the space station. They're scheduled for an eight-month stay.
Geomagnetic storms could bring northern lights show to parts of U.S.
The northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, are forecast tonight after they were visible in parts of Washington, Montana and Alaska on Friday.
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Police seek tips after 1997 Jane Doe homicide victim is identified
A person found skeletal remains in 1997. Over 25 years later, police have identified them and are investigating the case as a homicide.
Colombian mayor seeks info after biologist's dismembered body found
A mayor in Colombia has offered a reward worth more than $11,000 for information after an Italian biologist's dismembered body was discovered in a suitcase.
Powerful cartel commander, 8 other members killed in Colombia
Days after the death of a top Gulf Clan commander, the military said it had killed eight more of the cartel's members and taken two captive.
Daughter uses podcast to try to solve dad's unsolved 2002 murder
Madison McGhee has spent tens of thousands of dollars and interviewed dozens of people to try to solve her father's murder.
Lori Vallow Daybell's Arizona trial continues with witness testimony
Lori Vallow Daybell is accused in Arizona of conspiring to murder her estranged husband, Charles Vallow.
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Former Navy SEAL makes first space trip
NASA astronaut Jonny Kim is making his first trip to space. It's the latest accomplishment for the former Navy SEAL and Harvard-trained doctor. Mark Strassmann sat down with Kim before his launch and traces his remarkable journey to the stars.
Stars cheer Gayle King's journey to space
With just days to go before liftoff, Gayle King gets a surprise sendoff on "CBS Mornings" from friends and famous faces including Tom Hanks, William Shatner, Bill Nye and Megan Rapinoe.
Revisit the 2024 total solar eclipse with photos and videos
As Americans wait for the next chance to see a total solar eclipse from the U.S., here's a look back at the 2024 event.
Rocket carrying NASA's Jonny Kim, 2 cosmonauts docks with space station
The craft carrying astronaut Jonny Kim and two Russian cosmonauts docked with the space station. They're scheduled for an eight-month stay.
SpaceX Fram2 crew back on Earth
A wealthy bitcoin entrepreneur and three other adventurers returned to Earth aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule after 55 passes above the North and South Poles. CBS News' Bill Harwood has more.
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"Hands Off!": Americans across country protest Trump, Musk
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets, in Washington, D.C. and other cities across the United States, in opposition to the policies of Donald Trump, in the largest protests since he returned to the presidency.
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The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
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.
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Mac Phipps reflects on his case
Mac Phipps was convicted of manslaughter after prosecutors used his lyrics as evidence. Now, he joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss the fight to protect artists' First Amendment rights.
Concerns over tariff impact on clothing
President Trump's tariffs could drive up the cost of clothing. According to a 2023 estimate, 97% of shoes and clothes sold in the U.S. are imported, creating concern among businesses.
Eye Opener: Trump's tariffs take effect
President Trump's newest tariffs took effect overnight, on almost every good imported into the U.S. Also, more than 100 people were killed when a nightclub's roof collapsed in the Dominican Republic. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.
Trump's latest tariffs take effect
President Trump's latest tariffs took effect Wednesday on dozens of countries. The president says more than 70 countries have contacted the White House about the tariffs. CBS News' Weijia Jiang has the latest.
How AI is trained not to spread abuse
New documents obtained by Business Insider show how companies are testing artificial intelligence models to prevent the spread of extreme information about abusive topics. Effie Webb, a tech news fellow at Business Insider, joins CBS News with more.