How the Iowa caucuses work
The Iowa caucuses mark the first contest in the 2024 presidential election. Ed O'Keefe explains how the system works.
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Candidates make final push ahead of Iowa caucuses
Republican candidates rallied supporters across Iowa on Sunday in preparation for Monday's caucuses. Freezing temperatures and snow forced many candidates to change their plans and are raising some fears over turnout. Robert Costa reports.
How many delegates does Iowa have?
Despite a relatively small number of delegates being awarded in the caucus, being first in the nation means all eyes are on Iowa.
Trump's court cases overshadowing Iowa caucuses
The frontrunner in Monday's Iowa caucuses is a man whose legal woes - from 91 criminal indictments to a civil fraud trial - are testing the GOP's willingness to raise him at their standard-bearer once again.
Trump's court cases overshadowing Iowa caucuses
On Monday Republicans in Iowa will caucus for their presidential nominee. The frontrunner is a man whose legal woes, from 91 criminal indictments to a civil fraud trial, are testing the GOP's willingness to raise him as their standard-bearer once again. CBS News chief election & campaign correspondent Robert Costa looks at how Donald Trump's rhetoric and grievances in and out of the courtroom are playing out on the campaign trail.
GOP candidates contend with Iowa winter storm
Heavy snow and subfreezing temperatures have created major campaign challenges for Republican candidates in the final weekend before the Iowa caucuses. The frontrunner, former President Donald Trump, remained comfortably far away from Iowa's polar plains Saturday. Major Garrett reports from Des Moines.
In Iowa, GOP candidates concerned about freezing weather's impact on caucuses
Wind chill may push temperatures as low as -45 F when Iowa Republicans go to caucus Monday night.
What to know heading into Iowa caucuses
Record cold is expected in Iowa for Monday's presidential caucuses. Despite the frigid temperatures, Republican candidates are reaching into all 99 counties ahead of the first contest of the 2024 race. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
Storm impacting GOP race ahead of Iowa caucuses
Just three days before the Iowa caucuses, the state is seeing whiteout conditions and bone-chilling cold, with a blizzard warning set to take effect Saturday. The bad weather has forced Republican contenders to adapt, with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley canceling a series of events. Ed O'Keefe has the latest.
Snow isn't stopping Haley, DeSantis in Iowa
The winter snow storm that will blanket Iowa through the Monday caucuses is not preventing the final push by Republican candidates to woo voters looking for an alternative to front-runner Donald Trump. "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil reports.
Is Iowa a must-win state for GOP candidates?
Ron DeSantis' 2024 campaign manager, James Uthmeier, told CBS News Thursday he doesn't think Iowa is "a must-win state," just days ahead of the caucuses. Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez and Democratic strategist Joel Payne join CBS News to share their views on Iowa and the state of the 2024 presidential campaign.
Three days until the Iowa caucuses
Republican presidential candidates Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis are making their final pitches to voters in Iowa, hoping to sway those who are considering an alternative to former President Donald Trump. The former president attended his New York civil fraud trial on Thursday instead of campaigning in Iowa. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe is keeping up with the 2024 presidential elections.
Record cold in the forecast for Iowa caucuses
Freezing temperatures could impact the upcoming Iowa caucuses on Monday. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
Analyzing Trump fraud trial closing arguments
Former President Donald Trump appeared in a New York courtroom Thursday for closing arguments in his civil fraud trial. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa has more.
DeSantis campaign manager on Christie hot mic
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is betting big on Iowa to give his campaign the momentum it needs to secure the Republican nomination. DeSantis campaign manager James Uthmeier joins "America Decides" to assess the GOP field and the governor's path towards victory.
How Trump's legal woes fit into 2024 strategy
Four days out from the Iowa caucuses, former President Donald Trump attended closing arguments in his civil fraud trial. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns examines how Trump is factoring his court cases into his 2024 campaign strategy.
DeSantis and Haley call each other liars in last debate before Iowa caucuses
A look at exchanges between the two candidates on abortion, immigration and the war in Ukraine.
Trump urges GOP caution on abortion
But, during a town hall while Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley were holding the last Republican debate before the Iowa caucuses, he called getting Roe v. Wade overturned a "miracle" and bragged about his role in it.
GOP field shrinks ahead of Iowa caucuses
The Republican field lost a presidential candidate as former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie called it quits Wednesday. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports on what his departure could mean for the Iowa caucuses.
Breaking down Christie quitting GOP race
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie ends his bid for the White House. Political strategists Maura Gillepsie and Chuck Rocha join CBS News to discuss the decision and what it means for the rest of the GOP field.
What's next for GOP race after Christie quits
With just five days until the Iowa caucuses, former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie suspends his campaign for president. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe and political director Fin Gomez report from Iowa with the latest on the GOP primaries.
Chris Christie suspends presidential campaign
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie announced Wednesday that he is dropping out of the presidential race, less than a week before the Iowa caucuses. Ed O'Keefe has more from Des Moines.
Chris Christie drops out of presidential race
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie announced Wednesday he is suspending his 2024 presidential campaign at an event in New Hampshire. "It's clear to me tonight, that there isn't a path for me to win the nomination," he said.
Trump leading GOP field before Iowa caucuses
The GOP candidates vying to win over Iowa voters ahead of Monday's caucuses will participate in different events Wednesday. Former President Donald Trump will take part in a Fox News town hall, while Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis will face off in a debate on CNN. CBS News campaign reporter Taurean Small is following the events from Des Moines.
How to watch tonight's Republican presidential debate, the last before the 2024 GOP Iowa Caucus
The GOP candidates square off in their first debate of 2024 -- and final debate before the 2024 Iowa Caucus.
Gisèle Pelicot's ex-husband found guilty in mass rape trial in France
A judge convicted him of drugging and raping her and inviting dozens of other men to do the same.
Wisconsin shooter was in contact with California man plotting his own attack
A California judge issued a restraining order against a 20-year-old man who told FBI agents he'd been messaging with the Wisconsin shooter, authorities and court documents say.
House conservatives revolt over GOP-backed spending bill
House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing a revolt from fellow Republicans over a last-minute measure to keep the government funded and avoid a shutdown.
Teamsters going on strike against Amazon at several locations nationwide
The union says workers at seven facilities will walk off the job this morning. It's an attempt to pressure the e-commerce giant for a labor agreement during the key holiday shopping period.
Stock market plummets after Fed forecasts fewer rate cuts in 2025
The stock market is down sharply today after the Federal Reserve forecast fewer interest rate cuts in 2025 than expected.
Senate set to vote on bill that would expand Social Security to millions
Senators advance bill that would expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, including teachers, firefighters and others with public pensions.
Supreme Court agrees to hear challenge to TikTok ban
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will take up a challenge to a new law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the U.S.
New details of Captagon drug trade exposed with Assad regime's collapse
A CBS News team gained access to a site outside Damascus which holds the precursor chemicals for Captagon, one of the most popular street drugs in the Middle East and beyond.
Teacher, student killed in Wisconsin school shooting identified
Erin West, 42, and Rubi Vergara, 14, were fatally shot Monday morning at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin.
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Wisconsin shooter was in contact with California man plotting his own attack
A California judge issued a restraining order Tuesday against a 20-year-old man who told FBI agents that he had been messaging with the Wisconsin shooter.
Teacher, student killed in Wisconsin school shooting identified
Erin West, 42, and Rubi Vergara, 14, were fatally shot Monday morning at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin.
Teen victim of deepfake porn urges Congress to pass "Take It Down Act"
Elliston Berry's life was turned upside down after a photo she posted on Instagram was digitally altered online to be pornographic.
Stock market plummets after Fed forecasts fewer rate cuts in 2025
The stock market is down sharply today after the Federal Reserve forecast fewer interest rate cuts in 2025 than expected.
Why are the Boeing Starliner astronauts stuck in space?
Here's why NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are stuck, but not stranded, at the International Space Station after launching into space in June.
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Teamsters going on strike against Amazon at several locations nationwide
The Teamsters union says workers at seven facilities will walk off the job Thursday morning. It's an attempt to pressure the e-commerce giant for a labor agreement during the key holiday shopping period.
Stock market plummets after Fed forecasts fewer rate cuts in 2025
The stock market is down sharply today after the Federal Reserve forecast fewer interest rate cuts in 2025 than expected.
U.S. Mint announces 5 historical women on new quarters for 2025. Here's who.
It's the last year the American Women Quarters Program will put historical female figures on reverse side of coins.
U.S. mulls ban on Chinese-made TP-Link routers over national security concerns
TP-Link routers could be banned in the U.S. over national security concerns, according to a report.
Senate set to vote on bill that would expand Social Security to millions
Senators advance bill that would expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, including teachers, firefighters and others with public pensions.
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Teen victim of deepfake porn urges Congress to pass "Take It Down Act"
Elliston Berry's life was turned upside down after a photo she posted on Instagram was digitally altered online to be pornographic.
Senate set to vote on bill that would expand Social Security to millions
Senators advance bill that would expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, including teachers, firefighters and others with public pensions.
House conservatives revolt over GOP-backed spending bill
House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing a revolt from fellow Republicans over a last-minute measure to keep the government funded and avoid a shutdown.
Paris Hilton's bill to protect minors at residential treatment facilities heads to president's desk
The 43-year-old heiress and actor has testified about her own experience as a teenager at treatment facilities.
U.S. begins to retaliate against China over hack of telecom networks
The Commerce Department's action is a direct response to China's infiltration of telecom networks earlier this year.
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What are seed oils and do they pose health risks? Here's what to know
Seed oils are making headlines, prompting fears around whether they can have negative effects on your health. Here's what to know.
CDC confirms first severe bird flu case in the U.S.
A person in Louisiana has the first severe illness caused by bird flu in the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Wednesday.
Congo says mysterious disease killing dozens of kids finally identified
"The mystery has finally been solved," Congo's health ministry says, after an unidentified disease outbreak started killing mainly women and children in a remote region.
2 sisters, 7 years apart in age, also receive heart transplants 7 years apart
The sisters share a special bond of getting a second chance at life, which they both received at the age of 38 years old.
Trump could target Affordable Care Act, Medicaid for cuts, experts say
Republicans wants to extend 2017 tax cuts that expire next year and could let ACA subsidies lapse to help pay the tab, according to analysts.
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Gisèle Pelicot's ex-husband found guilty in mass rape trial in France
A French judge has found Gisèle Pelicot's ex-husband guilty of drugging and raping her for years and inviting dozens of other men to do the same.
New details of Captagon drug trade exposed with Assad regime's collapse
A CBS News team gained access to a site outside Damascus which holds the precursor chemicals for Captagon, one of the most popular street drugs in the Middle East and beyond.
Prominent pro-Putin ballet star Sergei Polunin says he's leaving Russia
Ukrainian-born ballet phenom Sergei Polunin was rewarded for backing Putin's attacks on his native country, but he appears to have fallen from Moscow's graces.
China continuing nuclear buildup, strengthening ties to Russia, Pentagon says
A new Pentagon report says China is continuing to expand its nuclear force and has strengthened its ties with Russia over the past year.
Ancient inscription may rewrite Christianity's history, researchers say
The "Frankfurt Silver Inscription" shows the earliest evidence of Christianity north of the Alps.
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The Grateful Dead, Kennedy Center honorees, reflect on the band's legacy
Surviving members of the Grateful Dead, Bobby Weir, Bill Kreutzmann, and Mickey Hart, revisit the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco.
Ben Schwartz, James Marsden on new "Sonic"
Ben Schwartz and James Marsden join "CBS Mornings" to discuss their roles in the highly anticipated sequel "Sonic the Hedgehog 3," distributed by Paramount Pictures.
Kennedy Center honors Grateful Dead
Dave Matthews, Leon Bridges and Derek Trucks led a star-studded tribute to the Grateful Dead at this year's Kennedy Center Honors. Anthony Mason spoke with the band's three surviving core members about their journey to becoming one of the most influential bands in American history.
Megan Thee Stallion asks for restraining order against Tory Lanez
Tory Lanaz, who is serving a 10-year prison sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the feet, is harassing her from prison through surrogates, the petition alleges.
How Nikki Glaser is preparing for Golden Globes hosting gig
Comedian Nikki Glaser, known for her honest style, is gearing up to host the 82nd Annual Golden Globes.
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Supreme Court agrees to hear case about TikTok ban
The Supreme Court said Wednesday it will hear an appeal from TikTok over a federal law that would ban the social media giant if it is not sold by its Chinese parent company. Jan Crawford has more.
Teen victim of deepfake porn urges Congress to pass "Take It Down Act"
Elliston Berry's life was turned upside down after a photo she posted on Instagram was digitally altered online to be pornographic.
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.
Supreme Court to decide on future of TikTok
The Supreme Court plans to hear arguments in January on a challenge to a new law that could lead to the popular social media app TikTok being banned in the U.S. The Biden administration and lawmakers say the Chinese government's ability to collect data from TikTok poses a significant national security risk, while the app and its Chinese parent company ByteDance argue that the law is unconstitutional. CBS News Supreme Court producer Catherine Cole has more.
FAA: Lithium battery fires on flights now occur nearly twice a week
FAA data shows that lithium battery fires on U.S. flights have risen 388% since 2015, now occurring nearly twice a week.
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"Murder hornets" eradicated in the U.S., agriculture officials say
Giant hornets, dubbed "murder hornets," have been eradicated in the U.S., five years after the invasive species was first detected in Washington state.
Coal use hitting record in 2024, which is likely hottest year yet, report says
World coal use is set to reach an all-time high in 2024, the International Energy Agency says, in a year all but certain to be the hottest in recorded history.
How climate change impacted 2024
From record-breaking temperatures to devastating disasters, 2024 brought the world closer to the reality of what climate change looks and feels like. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter reports.
Bronze-Age Britons were cannibalized after massacre, research shows
Researchers determined that dozens of men, women and children were violently killed and cannibalized in Bronze Age-era England.
ClimateWatch: Looking back on 2024’s extreme weather
In this episode of “ClimateWatch,” CBS national environmental correspondent David Schechter looks back at the devastating hurricanes, landslides, flooding and more that impacted the U.S. this year.
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Gisèle Pelicot's ex-husband found guilty in mass rape trial in France
A French judge has found Gisèle Pelicot's ex-husband guilty of drugging and raping her for years and inviting dozens of other men to do the same.
Teacher, student killed in Wisconsin school shooting identified
Erin West, 42, and Rubi Vergara, 14, were fatally shot Monday morning at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin.
Mangione expected to waive extradition, lawyer says
Luigi Mangione, the man indicted on murder charges in the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is expected to waive extradition back to New York, his lawyer said Wednesday. Mangione is currently in custody in Pennsylvania.
New details emerge about teen shooting suspect
We are learning more about the background of a 15-year-old girl who authorities said opened fire Monday at a Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin, killing two people and wounding six others. Ian Lee reports from Madison.
Mangione's lawyer on extradition
An attorney for accused UnitedHealthcare CEO shooter Luigi Mangione said he plans to waive extradition to New York City this week. CBS News New York reporter Ali Baumen has the latest.
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Why are the Boeing Starliner astronauts stuck in space?
Here's why NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are stuck, but not stranded, at the International Space Station after launching into space in June.
NASA delayes return date for astronauts
NASA has delayed the return date for Boeing's Starliner astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports on the decision to keep the two in space.
NASA leader weighs in on Elon Musk, SpaceX and plans for moon rocket
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson says he's optimistic the Trump administration will support the space agency's agenda.
Boeing Starliner crew's return delayed again
Two astronauts who have been stuck in space since June will have to wait until at least the end of March to come home after NASA on Wednesday again pushed back their return date. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer for the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss what's causing the delays.
Starliner astronauts' return delayed again
Two astronauts who have been stuck aboard the International Space Station for months will have to wait even longer to come home. Their planned returned was delayed once again on Tuesday, pushing their earliest return trip back to late March. Manuel Bojorquez has more.
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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.
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.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
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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Stopgap funding bill in limbo after GOP opposition
A bipartisan House deal on a short-term funding measure that would avoid a potential shutdown and keep the government operational through March appeared to have been scrapped Wednesday after President-elect Donald Trump, Vice President-elect JD Vance and some hardline Republican lawmakers came out against it. Nikole Killion has details from Capitol Hill.
"CBS Evening News" headlines for Dec. 18, 2024
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell."
Supreme Court agrees to hear case about TikTok ban
The Supreme Court said Wednesday it will hear an appeal from TikTok over a federal law that would ban the social media giant if it is not sold by its Chinese parent company. Jan Crawford has more.
Mangione expected to waive extradition, lawyer says
Luigi Mangione, the man indicted on murder charges in the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is expected to waive extradition back to New York, his lawyer said Wednesday. Mangione is currently in custody in Pennsylvania.
New details emerge about teen shooting suspect
We are learning more about the background of a 15-year-old girl who authorities said opened fire Monday at a Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin, killing two people and wounding six others. Ian Lee reports from Madison.