Obama on Trump
The president addressed a group of supporters Sunday at a fundraiser in Chicago, and decried "the unbelievable rhetoric" from the GOP presidential nominee.
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What should Trump do?
GOP nominee Donald Trump faces new pressure ahead of the second presidential debate after a leaked tape revealed him making sexually explicit comments about women. CBS News senior political editor Steve Chaggaris, USA Today senior political reporter Heidi Przybyla, and New York Time chief national correspondent Mark Leibovich join CBSN to discuss what the Trump campaign needs to do next.
Trump in trouble?
Top Republican officials are calling for Donald Trump to step down as the head of the GOP ticket amid sexually explicit comments he made in 2005. The Clinton campaign says more voters are open to Clinton after the lewd Trump tape. CBS News senior political editor Steve Chaggaris, and CBSN political contributors Leslie Sanchez and Lynda Tran join with more.
Trump campaign responds
Donald Trump is under fire for sexually explicit comments he made in 2005. Bruce Levell, executive director of The National Diversity Coalition for Donald Trump, joins CBSN to discuss the GOP nominee's relationship with women and minorities.
Nature: Sandhill cranes
We leave you this Sunday morning in Indiana, among the sandhill cranes at the Jasper-Pulaski Fish and Wildlife Area in Medaryville. Videographer: Jamie McDonald.
Passage: Jane Pauley
This week marks the 40th anniversary of the day a young newswoman from Indiana took her place as co-anchor of the "Today" show. And now, almost 40 years to the day, Jane Pauley takes over as host of "CBS Sunday Morning," following in Charles Osgood's footsteps.
Trump, Clinton face off
How will the Donald Trump fallout from this tape play out in the next presidential debate? And Hillary Clinton now has some more questions to answer than she did 24 hours ago. John Dickerson, host of "Face The Nation" and the political director of CBS News, joins us from Washington University in St. Louis, where Clinton and Trump will face off in their second debate Sunday night.
Clinton's Wall Street speeches
On any other day this may have been the biggest story on the campaign trail: WikiLeaks released portions of Hillary Clinton's closed-door Wall Street speeches. Justice reporter Paula Reid tells us about the leaked speeches.
Trump called on to quit
Melania Trump asked Americans to forgive her husband, but many prominent Republicans are calling on Trump to step aside after the release of a 2005 recording of his vulgar comments about kissing and grabbing women. Major Garrett has the latest.
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Melania Trump asked Americans to forgive her husband, but many prominent Republicans are calling on Trump to step aside after the release of a 2005 recording of his vulgar comments about kissing and grabbing women; Sasha Dench, 41, is helping Europe's endangered Bewick's swans migrate south this winter by operating a motorized paraglider for their 4,000-mile journey
Lewd Trump tape's impact
Trump is under fire for lewd comments about women he made in 2005. In the video, Trump can be heard bragging to entertainment reporter Billy Bush about groping and pursuing women. CBS News political editor Steve Chaggaris joins CBSN to discuss how this could affect the 2016 election.
Dickerson on Trump
CBS News political director John Dickerson weighs in on Donald Trump's lewd comments from 2005, and what kind of impact the new video may have on the second debate.
Trump's lewd remarks
The Washington Post published footage Friday from 2005 that shows Donald Trump making lewd comments about women. The remarks were caught on a hot microphone before a segment on "Access Hollywood." Trump called the remarks "locker room banter" and issued an apology "if anyone was offended." Major Garrett reports.
Trump's "locker room" clip
Video of Donald Trump making crude references to women during a "Hollywood Access" outtake has surfaced. Trump defended the language as "locker room banter.''
Polls show Clinton ahead
As Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton prepare for their second debate, new polls show Clinton surging ahead in key battleground states like Florida, Pennsylvania and North Carolina. Meanwhile, thirty former Republican members of Congress released a letter calling Trump unqualified for the presidency. Major Garrett reports.
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The Southeast is being threatened by its most powerful hurricane in more than a decade; The Red Cross has set up nearly 50 shelters in Florida, enough space for thousands of people who evacuated their homes.
What's next for Trump?
Mike Pence is praising the top of his ticket for his own perfomance in the vice presidential debate, saying Donald Trump was the real winner. Meanwhile, the GOP nominee has been taking aim at Bill Clinton's past on the campaign trail. Politico senior writer Jake Sherman joins CBSN to discuss.
Trump schooled on Nevada
At a rally in Reno, Nevada, Trump was corrected on the pronunciation of the state's name. The crowd pushed back when he used a pronunciation favored by out-of-staters. CBSN's Vlad Duthiers has the latest.
Neo-Nazi at Trump rally
A self-described Neo-Nazi caused controversy while holding a sign that read "Research Holocaust revisionism" at a Trump rally Wednesday night. CBSN's Vlad Duthiers has the details.
VP debate spin
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton defended their running mates following the vice presidential debate. CBS News senior political editor Steve Chaggaris joins CBSN to discuss the VP debate and the upcoming presidential debate.
Trump in Nevada
Donald Trump campaigned in Reno, Nevada, on Wednesday, hoping to gain support in the ever crucial battleground state. During his speech, he praised Mike Pence's debate performance. He also slammed Bill Clinton. See his full remarks here.
Bill Clinton heckled
A woman in the crowd shouted that Bill Clinton was a "rapist" and "harms women" at a rally in Canton, Ohio, while the former president was campaigning for Hillary Clinton. CBSN's Jamie Yuccas has more.
Impact of VP debate
Bloomerg politics co-managing editor John Heilemann tells Scott Pelley why the Clinton campaign feels positive about Tim Kaine's debate performance, and gives a preview of Sunday's showdown between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump.
VP debate aftermath
Last night, both Tim Kaine and Mike Pence came into the debate with specific goals in mind and stuck to them. Mike Pence wanted to show a calm demeanor to his running mate, where as Time Kaine wanted to show that even Mike Pence doesn't agree with some of Donald Trump's policies. Nancy Cordes has more.
10/5: Evening News
After ripping through Haiti and Cuba, Hurricane Matthew is making its way to the Bahamas; six years after he lost all his limbs in an explosion in Afghanistan, John Peck has human arms again
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.
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."
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.
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.
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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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.
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.
How to navigate tough conversations at the Thanksgiving table
A seventh grade media literacy class in New York is learning how to have difficult but empathetic questions as they combat misinformation.
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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.
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.
How Trump's economic agenda could affect mortgage rates in 2025
Here's what a noted housing expert thinks will happen to mortgage rates next year as Donald Trump outlines his priorities.
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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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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.
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.
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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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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.
Accused "Pink Panthers" member among 11 nabbed in cocaine bust
Police in the Balkans arrested 11 alleged members of a criminal syndicate responsible for smuggling cocaine from South America to Europe, officials said.
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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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Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
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.
Evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case
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.
Summer music heats up 2024
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.
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Giving thanks for a special home in America
This Thanksgiving, CBS News New York's Jessi Mitchell introduces us to a family who is spending their holiday giving thanks to not only their family, but the special place they call home.
Inside the real history of Thanksgiving
Historian Kenneth C. Davis, the bestselling author of "Don't Know Much About History" and "The World in Books," joined "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss the history behind Thanksgiving and some of the traditions that go along with the holiday.
"Mornings Memory": Harvesting cranberries
Thanksgiving isn't complete without a side of cranberries, but it's pretty tough work to harvest them. That's what a CBS News crew discovered on this day in 2002.
Pro Volleyball Federation's Whitney Bower
Atlanta Vibe setter Whitney Bower, 23, joined "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss the upcoming second season of the Pro Volleyball Federation and the draft of collegiate players held earlier this week.
Trump memorandum of understanding with DOJ
Officials with the Biden administration said Tuesday that President-elect Donald Trump's transition team has yet to agree to terms on a memorandum of understanding with the Justice Department, which will allow for the processing of security clearance requests. CBS News national security contributor Samantha Vinograd has more.