7 takeaways from the Democratic Party platform on climate
Vice President Kamala Harris hasn't yet rolled out her climate policy, but the Democratic Party platform released this week devotes seven pages to the topic.
Vice President Kamala Harris hasn't yet rolled out her climate policy, but the Democratic Party platform released this week devotes seven pages to the topic.
The Defense Department announced that the Biden administration is sending $125 million in new military aid to Ukraine as the country marks its Independence Day today. The support comes after Ukraine's surprise incursion into Russia's Kursk region opened up another front in the fighting. Meanwhile, Reuters is reporting that Russia and Ukraine are set to exchange 115 prisoners following mediation from the United Arab Emirates.
Gov. Walz's security detail has been stepped up dramatically since he officially accepted the nomination for Democratic vice presidential nomination.
Several Republican-led states are challenging the legality of President Biden's immigration program to offer legal status and a path to U.S. residency for unauthorized immigrants married to American citizens. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
The DNC was a star-studded event that culminated in Kamala Harris accepting the nomination.
Maya Harris, Kamala Harris' sister, spoke glowingly about the vice president's attitude as she addressed the Democratic National Convention Thursday. See Harris' full speech.
Thursday night, Kamala Harris will become the first woman of color to officially accept a major party's nomination for president of the United States. But some may still be asking: who is Kamala Harris and how did she get here? CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
Several sources are telling CBS News that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is considering ending his presidential campaign. His running mate Nicole Shanahan has said that Kennedy, who is addressing the country Friday, is contemplating throwing his support behind Donald Trump. Trump campaign senior adviser Danielle Alvarez joined CBS News to discuss the development.
Talks for an Israel-Hamas cease-fire deal are supposed to continue in Cairo but there are questions about a U.S.-backed "bridging proposal" being enough for both parties. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio has more.
A White House readout on President Biden's call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu detailed the conversation topics, including Israel's defense against Iran and the urgency of a cease-fire deal with Hamas. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio reports as some warn of a wide conflict with Hezbollah if a deal is not reached.
The DNC's decision is part of the Harris campaign's strategy to shore up support among young voters ahead of the November election.
Gov. Tim Walz's coaching background came out during his speech accepting the Democratic nomination for vice president Wednesday night at the DNC. See Walz's full remarks.
Poet and activist Amanda Gorman addressed the Democratic National Convention Wednesday night, reciting her poem "This Sacred Scene."
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said the Democratic Party is the party of "real freedom" while addressing the Democratic National Convention Wednesday night. See Shapiro's full remarks.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer joined CBS News from the Democratic National Convention to speak about recent comments made by former President Donald Trump, political violence she's been a target of, Kamala Harris' campaign and what she expects to hear from Tim Walz's DNC speech.
House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi bashed Donald Trump for his actions surrounding Jan. 6 and celebrated the Harris-Walz campaign and Democrats as a whole while addressing the Democratic National Convention Wednesday night. See Pelosi's full remarks.
Former President Bill Clinton addressed the Democratic National Convention Wednesday, speaking in support of Vice President Kamala Harris and attesting to her background as a public servant. See Clinton's full remarks.
Former adviser to Vice President Pence Olivia Troye and former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan, both Republicans, spoke at Day 3 of the Democratic National Convention Wednesday night, calling on fellow Republicans to vote for Kamala Harris instead of Donald Trump in November.
Democratic strategist Joel Payne and Republican strategist Hogan Gidley joined CBS News to discuss Gov. Tim Walz's upcoming DNC speech and the latest fundraising numbers for the Harris and Trump campaigns.
Ian Sams is the senior national spokesperson for the Harris-Walz campaign and acted as national press secretary for Kamala Harris's presidential campaign in the leadup to the 2020 election. Sams joined CBS News to discuss Harris' 2024 campaign so far.
CBS News political contributor Ashley Etienne is also the former communications director for Vice President Harris. She commented on what she expects from Bill Clinton's address at the Democratic National Convention and offered her thoughts on Michelle Obama's Tuesday night speech and Nancy Pelosi's upcoming Wednesday night remarks.
There were noticeable differences at Donald Trump's Wednesday rally due the the security failures that allowed for the assassination attempt on July 13. CBS News Homeland Security and Justice reporter Nicole Sganga has more on that.
Gov. Tim Walz will officially accept the Democratic nomination for vice president Wednesday night at the DNC. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has a preview of Walz's remarks.
CBS News political director Fin Gómez and Washington Post White House bureau chief Toluse Olorunnipa discuss the impact of having Republican speakers at the Democratic National Convention and what could be coming for RFK Jr.'s campaign.
Tommy Vietor and his "Pod Save America" co-hosts were among the first to call on President Biden to end his reelection campaign after Biden's debate against former President Donald Trump earlier this summer. Vietor, a former Obama spokesman, joined CBS News to discuss the DNC, Kamala Harris' campaign and Biden's decision to drop out of the race.
Satellite images taken after Hurricane Helene hit North Carolina show washed-out streets and buildings, downed trees, and more.
The U.S. military on Friday struck multiple Houthi targets in Yemen a week after the Pentagon blamed the Houthis for an unsuccessful "complex attack" near U.S. Navy ships.
Political candidates, elected officials and election workers are some of the potential targets, the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI warned.
The close calls resulted from a spike in aircraft that included planes, helicopters and drones arriving in western North Carolina in the wake of Hurricane Helene.
Trump is returning Saturday to Butler, Pennsylvania, for a rally at the site of the first assassination attempt against him.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp endorsed former President Donald Trump, despite Trump's criticism of him over 2020 presidential election.
Former New York Gov. David Paterson and his stepson were attacked in New York City on Friday night.
Meanwhile, Hurricane Leslie strengthened into a Category 1 storm in the eastern Atlantic, but it also was not yet deemed a threat to land.
Dolly Parton said the $1 million will go to the Mountain Ways Foundation, an organization dedicated to providing immediate assistance to Hurricane Helene flood victims.
On the website of the Mountain River Family Campground, old customers and total strangers began reserving campsites, leaving comments like, "I know we can't come."
Dolly Parton said the $1 million will go to the Mountain Ways Foundation, an organization dedicated to providing immediate assistance to Hurricane Helene flood victims.
A federal judge denied a request by a Black student in Texas for a court order his lawyers say would have allowed him to return to his high school without fear of having his previous punishment over his hairstyle resume.
The close calls resulted from a spike in aircraft that included planes, helicopters and drones arriving in western North Carolina in the wake of Hurricane Helene.
Deadly flooding from Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina has disrupted the underground nests of yellow jackets, bees and other insects.
With one major medical supplier's production hubs closed, hospitals say they are rationing IV fluid bags and employing other conservation measures.
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon "has not endorsed a candidate," bank says, refuting former president's claim on social media.
Outside of Florida, roughly 99% of homeowners that sustained flooding are not covered, Insurance Information Institute estimates.
The Social Security Administration will set its 2025 cost-of-living adjustment within days. Here's what the experts say.
Trump Media exec's exit comes as Truth Social's parent company is ordered to hand over nearly 800,000 shares to an investor.
Sen. JD Vance and Gov. Tim Walz met in New York for the CBS News vice presidential debate. Here are the highlights.
CBS News is fact checking the biggest claims made by Tim Walz and JD Vance during the vice presidential debate.
CBS News poll finds Walz and Vance improved their standing in what debate watchers said was a positive debate.
Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance said Americans "need a new direction" as he closed out the only VP debate before the November election.
Gov. Tim Walz touted Vice President Kamala Harris' coalition of supporters, praising her for bringing "joy" to politics.
Deadly flooding from Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina has disrupted the underground nests of yellow jackets, bees and other insects.
With one major medical supplier's production hubs closed, hospitals say they are rationing IV fluid bags and employing other conservation measures.
It centers around a sweeping new weekly metric called "acute respiratory illness."
A majority of kids have school-related worries and there are ways to help ease their stress. A psychiatrist shares tips.
Apple cider is a seasonal treat, but there are health risks when it comes to drinking unpasteurized products. Here's what to know.
A French judge in the trial of dozens of men accused of raping an unconscious woman decided to allow the public to see some video recordings of the alleged rapes.
The U.S. military on Friday struck multiple Houthi targets in Yemen a week after the Pentagon blamed the Houthis for an unsuccessful "complex attack" near U.S. Navy ships.
A 31-year-long treasure hunt that drew in thousands of enthusiasts across France appears to have come to an end.
"The parents looked, didn't see any signs of a bite or scratches or saliva, and didn't seek getting a rabies vaccine," a health official said.
The tame beluga had been nicknamed "Hvaldimir," combining the Norwegian word for whale - hval - and the first name of Russia's president.
Dolly Parton said the $1 million will go to the Mountain Ways Foundation, an organization dedicated to providing immediate assistance to Hurricane Helene flood victims.
A 31-year-long treasure hunt that drew in thousands of enthusiasts across France appears to have come to an end.
A hair and makeup artist claims that country music star Garth Brooks raped her five years ago in a Los Angeles hotel. Brooks denies the claims and says he went to court to stop the woman from filing the lawsuit.
Rock star Bruce Springsteen spoke out in a video and said Trump should be disqualified from ever being president again.
From "Frasier" to blockbuster films, reboots are everywhere this fall. Variety TV critic Aramide Tinubu breaks down the nostalgia-driven trend and why eight of the 10 highest-grossing films of all time are either reboots or sequels.
Google brings new interactive summary cards to Gmail inboxes to help users track purchases, events.
AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act would require AM radios in electric vehicles, even though automakers claim electric motors interfere with the signal.
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.
Sony's PlayStation Network went down, frustrating gamers around the world who complain they weren't able to sign in to their accounts.
Verizon customers reported their mobile phone service was down in cities across the U.S., giving them only SOS mode.
The northern lights could dazzle millions of Americans in some northern states this weekend.
The Bethany Beach firefly is the first lightning bug species to be considered for protections under the Endangered Species Act.
In this episode of "Climate Watch: Protecting the Planet," CBS News senior environmental correspondent Ben Tracy speaks to scientists and experts about the growing number of critically endangered plants and animals and how humans can help.
The author revisits his 2000 bestseller "The Tipping Point," to examine the flip side of that earlier book's lessons about studying social change. Among the topics he covers: Cheetah reproduction.
The Viking burial ground, used during the 9th and 10th centuries, was discovered on the southern outskirts of the village of Åsum.
Former New York Gov. David Paterson and his stepson were attacked in New York City on Friday night.
A shooting on a SEPTA bus critically injured a teenage boy and led to a pursuit throughout Philadelphia Friday evening.
A French judge in the trial of dozens of men accused of raping an unconscious woman decided to allow the public to see some video recordings of the alleged rapes.
Political candidates, elected officials and election workers are some of the potential targets, the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI warned.
Three officers charged in connection to the beating death of Tyre Nichols received mixed verdicts Thursday in Memphis, Tennessee. CBS News' Elise Preston breaks down the trial's results.
The northern lights could dazzle millions of Americans in some northern states this weekend.
Despite an apparent problem with one of two strap-on boosters, the Vulcan reached orbit and otherwise performed as expected.
Researchers used observations from the Webb Telescope to identify carbon dioxide and hydrogen peroxide on the surface of Charon, Pluto's largest moon.
A SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft caught up with the International Space Station and moved in for docking Sunday.
Crew Dragon's two astronauts will join two Starliner fliers for a five-month tour of duty aboard the International Space Station.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
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.
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.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
Former President Donald Trump is set to return to the site of the first assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday with an "extremely enhanced" security apparatus. Meanwhile, former President Barack Obama is expected to campaign for Vice President Kamala Harris starting Thursday. CBS News political correspondent Caitlyn Huey-Burns and CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes have the latest.
A new study from the Edith Cowan University in Australia says leisurely travel can help slow down the aging process by helping to "alleviate chronic stress, dampen over-activation of the immune system and encourage normal functioning of the self-defense system." The study's lead researcher Fangli Hu joins CBS News 24/7 to discuss the findings.
A lawsuit filed Thursday accused country music singer Garth Brooks of alleged sexual assault and battery. Brooks denied it and said he filed his own lawsuit last month against the plaintiff for "extortion and defamation of character." CBS News correspondent Jamie Yuccas reports.
The FBI and the Department of Homeland Security's joint intelligence bulletin highlighted the threat of domestic extremism ahead of the U.S. election, saying extremists could target polling sites and rallies with physical attacks, swatting and doxxing. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd has more on the bulletin, rising Middle East tensions and alleged Russian hacking.
Climate change affects the conditions that trigger tree leaves to change colors in autumn. CBS News climate correspondent Dave Malkoff explains the factors that contribute to fall foliage.