8/22: America Decides
How Vice President Kamala Harris is preparing for the keynote address at the Democratic National Convention, and an inside look at Harris' upbringing and her early political career.
How Vice President Kamala Harris is preparing for the keynote address at the Democratic National Convention, and an inside look at Harris' upbringing and her early political career.
Deja Foxx, a content creator and former Kamala Harris 2020 campaign staffer, delivered remarks at the Democratic National Convention about the role Planned Parenthood played in her life. Foxx joins CBS News with more on her work for the Harris 2024 campaign.
The final day of the Democratic National Convention will conclude with Vice President Kamala Harris' address in Chicago. This comes after Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's speech accepting the nomination on Harris' ticket. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports as some speculate if a surprise is in store for the DNC.
Vice President Kamala Harris will reportedly discuss her background and her time as a prosecutor during her Democratic National Convention address in Chicago to accept the party's nomination. CBS News political director Fin Gomez has more.
New York Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm sought the Democratic nomination for president back in 1972. Vice President Kamala Harris will be the first Black woman to accept that nomination from the Democratic Party. Shola Lynch, the director of "Chisholm '72: Unbought & Unbossed," joins CBS News with how Chisholm opened a door that Harris entered.
Project 2025 has been a recurring theme at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. The conservative blueprint ushered by the Heritage Foundation came up during Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's address as he accepted the vice presidential nomination. CBS News campaign reporter Aaron Navarro has more on CBS News Confirmed's fact check of Project 2025 claims at the DNC.
Former President Donald Trump will tour the U.S.-Mexico border Thursday in Arizona to inspect wall construction initatives and speak about immigration. CBS News campaign reporter Olivia Rinaldi reports.
Pro-Palestinian protesters march near DNC; body of Mike Lynch recovered in yacht wreck off the coast of Italy
Oprah Winfrey opens up to "CBS Mornings" about her decision to endorse Kamala Harris for the 2024 presidential election.
Speakers at the Republican National Convention said if Vice President Kamala Harris wins the White House, there will be bipartisan support for immigration reform. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez breaks down how Republicans and Democrats are addressing voters' concerns about immigration.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz delivered his Democratic National Convention address in Chicago Wednesday. Walz channeled his past as a school sports coach and touched on some policy goals for the Harris-Walz ticket. "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil reports. Also, Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez and Democratic strategist Joel Payne join CBS News with more on fact checking Walz' address.
Kamala Harris will make history as the first woman of color to accept a major party's presidential nomination. Her journey began in California, where she launched her political career, leading her to the Democratic National Convention.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz officially accepted the Democratic vice presidential nomination in a speech at the DNC. CBS News' Robert Costa and Nancy Cordes analyze the potential impact of Walz's words on the presidential race moving forward.
Speaking with "CBS Mornings," Oprah Winfrey shares why she felt compelled to step into the political spotlight and endorse Kamala Harris at the Democratic National Convention.
VP Harris to accept Democratic presidential nomination tonight; Voters discuss confidence in the U.S. election system.
Ahead of Kamala Harris' keynote address on the final night of the Democratic National Convention, Michael Tyler, communications director for the Harris-Walz campaign, outlines how the vice president will connect with voters.
CBS News chief political analyst John Dickerson and contributor Ashley Etienne break down what to expect on day four of the Democratic National Convention as Vice President Kamala Harris is poised to accept her party's nomination for president on Thursday.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz formally accepted the nomination to be on Vice President Kamala Harris' ticket Wednesday while addressing the crowd at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang breaks down his address, and CBS News campaign reporter Shawna Mizelle has more on how young delegates envision the Democratic party in the future.
The DNC's decision is part of the Harris campaign's strategy to shore up support among young voters ahead of the November election.
Vice President Kamala Harris will formally accept the Democratic party nomination for president, capping the four-day convention.
Gus Walz sat in the front row for the biggest moment of his father's life, and his pride exploded out of him.
Former President Bill Clinton and Democratic leaders make case for Harris-Walz ticket; Biden presses Netanyahu to get cease-fire deal done.
VP nominee Tim Walz told the crowd at the DNC, "We got 76 days. That's nothing. There'll be time to sleep when we're dead."
Before Tim Walz was a governor, he was a teacher and coach. Ben Ingman was one of Walz's student-athletes and told the Democratic National Convention about his experiences with Walz.
Oprah Winfrey spoke with CBS News about why she's publicly supporting Kamala Harris for president, saying, "All of the freedoms that I have enjoyed, the successes that I have enjoyed, I feel that they're on the line and at stake in this moment."
Millions of customers in several states were in the dark as Helene moved inland from the Big Bend area of Florida's Gulf Coast.
Federal prosecutors have charged three Iranian hackers for allegedly targeting members of former President Donald Trump's presidential campaign as part of a "wide-ranging" cyber scheme.
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."
Here are the rules of the CBS News vice presidential debate between JD Vance and Tim Walz.
Officials claim the changes "had no bearing" on Boar's Head's now-shuttered plant.
City officials shared clips of boats slammed into homes and a residence burning amid the floodwaters as they conducted water rescue operations.
Israel's leader softens his stance on a U.S.-backed cease-fire proposal with Hezbollah, but deadly strikes in Lebanon continue as he addresses the U.N.
Indicted NYC Mayor Eric Adams pleaded not guilty to federal bribery and campaign finance charges at his arraignment Friday.
Many Americans are unaware of the connection between drinking and cancer risk, despite growing research that points to the negative health impacts of alcohol.
A NASA astronaut and a Russian cosmonaut will join the Starliner astronauts for a normal tour of duty
The car attempted to make a pass on a two-lane road and struck two other vehicles, the state Highway Patrol said Friday.
Loophole in law means potentially deadly furniture is still being sold by major retailers, advocacy group cautions.
Officials claim the changes "had no bearing" on Boar's Head's now-shuttered plant.
Here are the rules of the CBS News vice presidential debate between JD Vance and Tim Walz.
Loophole in law means potentially deadly furniture is still being sold by major retailers, advocacy group cautions.
Grocery costs barely rose last month, according to Friday's report, and energy costs dropped 0.8%, led by cheaper gasoline.
A government task force is ready to help minimize supply-chain disruptions in case of a prolonged East Coast port strike, Biden administration says
A top investor in Trump Media & Technology Group has shed most of its position in the Truth Social owner, according to a filing.
Former President Donald Trump announced the new watch line on Truth Social, describing the timepieces as "truly special."
Despite suspending his campaign, the independent presidential candidate was fighting to have his name restored to the state's ballot.
Here are the rules of the CBS News vice presidential debate between JD Vance and Tim Walz.
Grocery costs barely rose last month, according to Friday's report, and energy costs dropped 0.8%, led by cheaper gasoline.
Indicted NYC Mayor Eric Adams pleaded not guilty to federal bribery and campaign finance charges at his arraignment Friday.
"I don't think we know who's going to win Michigan yet," Rep. Debbie Dingell told chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett on "The Takeout" podcast.
Loophole in law means potentially deadly furniture is still being sold by major retailers, advocacy group cautions.
Officials claim the changes "had no bearing" on Boar's Head's now-shuttered plant.
Many Americans are unaware of the connection between drinking and cancer risk, despite growing research that points to the negative health impacts of alcohol.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law prompted by a decade-long CBS News California investigation into California's newborn genetic biobank.
Ten deaths have been linked to now-recalled Boar's Head products.
There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect for either storm however, the waves from Issac could cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions in the Azores
In October 2022, Phoebe Plummer and Anna Holland threw two cans of Heinz tomato soup over the artwork at London's National Gallery.
Enrique Ariza was convicted of "persecution, harassment" and other crimes against Claudia Julieta Duque, the prosecutor's office said.
U.K. regulators found "serious misconduct" by Naomi Campbell's Fashion for Relief charity, disqualifying her from running a charity in Britain for five years.
South Korea is poised to criminalize possessing or looking at sexually explicit AI-manipulated deepfake photos or video.
In this preview of an interview to be broadcast on "CBS Sunday Morning" September 29, correspondent Anthony Mason talks with Chris Martin and Jonny Buckland of the rock band Coldplay about their massively-successful world tour.
A simple cocktail recipe, from the author of the New York Times bestseller, "Barefoot Contessa at Home."
U.K. regulators found "serious misconduct" by Naomi Campbell's Fashion for Relief charity, disqualifying her from running a charity in Britain for five years.
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."
Tony Dokoupil and Adriana Diaz co-host "CBS Mornings Plus," airing weekdays on CBS-owned stations in Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Detroit and Miami, and streaming on CBS News 24/7.
Top U.S. artificial intelligence startup OpenAI took a hit Thursday after three of its top executives exited the company. The departures come as CEO Sam Altman is reportedly preparing to turn OpenAI into a traditional for-profit company. Connie Guglielmo, senior vice president focused on AI edit strategy for CNET, joins CBS News to examine the future of the startup.
Super Micro Computer's stock price fell sharply after the Wall Street Journal reported the company faces a federal investigation.
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.
Meta AI will talk to you in the voice of a handful of celebrities, Mark Zuckerberg announced today.
CBS News found the song has been used in more than 4,500 TikTok videos alone, with some users believing it's a song released by Bieber.
Nine years after it was negotiated, the Paris Climate Agreement continues to serve as a blueprint for global environmental goals. Todd Stern, the top U.S. negotiator for the deal, outlines the years-long process it took to reach the landmark agreement in his new book, "Landing the Paris Climate Agreement: How It Happened, Why It Matters and What Comes Next." Stern joins CBS News to look back at the talks.
Florida is bracing for the wrath of Hurricane Helene. A common question that scientists face during natural disasters like this is: Has climate change impacted their severity? CBS News Miami investigative reporter Jim Defede and CBS News Texas investigative reporter Brian New break down how lawmakers and residents in their states view climate change amid natural disasters.
Three houses have collapsed into the ocean in Rodanthe, North Carolina, in less than a week — and they're likely not the last. Here's why.
President Biden touted his administration's climate progress at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday. But in California, lawmakers have often been ahead of the federal government's climate policy, although they are not always aligned. CBS News California investigative correspondent Julie Watts has more.
Some of California's Democratic state politicians say they are voting against clean energy measures and climate legislation for economic reasons connected to their constituents. CBS News Sacramento's Julie Watts reports.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams appeared in court Friday and pleaded not guilty to federal charges against him. CBS News' Nikki Battiste was in court while the Adams' arraignment took place.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams was arraigned Friday, a day after a federal indictment outlined alleged crimes Adams carried out involving a foreign government. CBS News' Nikki Battiste was in court.
Enrique Ariza was convicted of "persecution, harassment" and other crimes against Claudia Julieta Duque, the prosecutor's office said.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is set to be arraigned Friday on federal charges that include bribery, conspiracy and campaign finance charges. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Investigators say the suspicious timing of doing a load of laundry and a call to 911 focused their attention on a former state trooper and his potential role in his wife's death.
A NASA astronaut and a Russian cosmonaut will join the Starliner astronauts for a normal tour of duty
The Soyuz landing in Kazakhstan sets the stage for launch of a SpaceX Crew Dragon flight to the space station Thursday.
For the next two months, Earth will have a "mini-moon" when a small asteroid temporarily orbits the planet. Scientists say the asteroid, which is only 33 feet long, will enter Earth's gravity in a horseshoe orbit September 29 before leaving on November 25. Most people won't get a glimpse of this mini-moon though, it's too small to see without professional equipment.
The asteroid was discovered in August and is set to become a mini-moon, spinning around Earth in a horseshoe shape for about two months.
NASA's "Hidden Figures," whose work helped put men on the moon, were honored Wednesday in a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
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?
In this preview of an interview to be broadcast on "CBS Sunday Morning" September 29, correspondent Anthony Mason talks with Chris Martin and Jonny Buckland of the rock band Coldplay about their massively-successful world tour.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams appeared in court Friday and pleaded not guilty to federal charges against him. CBS News' Nikki Battiste was in court while the Adams' arraignment took place.
Hurricane Helene battered Florida before it became a tropical storm sweeping through Georgia. Six governors have declared states of emergency. CBS News' Dave Malkoff reports from Atlanta.
Bigger bins and more leg room are just some of the changes Southwest Airlines is betting will be big with customers.
Vice Presidential candidates JD Vance and Tim Walz are set to debate on CBS News before the November election. This comes as Vice President Kamala Harris travels to the U.S.-Mexico border and Donald Trump meets with Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy. CBS News' Nikole Killion and Camilo Montoya-Galvez report.