Kamala Harris calls teen who went viral for painting her portrait
"You really have a gift, my goodness. I was so touched to see it," Vice President-elect Kamala Harris told the 14-year-old artist.
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Kamala Harris calls teen artist
Vice President-elect Kamala Harris called a teen artist from California whose painting of her went viral.
GSA allows official Biden transition to begin
The General Services Administration has given President-elect Joe Biden the green light to begin the official transition process for his incoming administration. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joined CBSN to discuss what this means for President Trump's remaining lawsuits, as he continues to refuse to concede.
Transition to Biden formally begins
President-elect Joe Biden can now formally begin his transition to the White House, after the General Services Administration designated him the "apparent winner' of the November election. CBS News' Bofta Yimam joined CBSN AM with details.
Formal Biden transition process can begin
General Services Administration says the official presidential transition process can begin, after weeks of delay. The agency's head, Trump appointee Emily Murphy, made that announcement in a letter Monday night. CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy and CBS News correspondent Nikole Killion join CBSN's Elaine Quijano with the latest.
Biden to make Cabinet announcement
President-elect Joe Biden will announce several Cabinet picks on Tuesday, according to incoming White House chief of staff Ron Klain. CBS News correspondent Nikole Killion joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss how delays to Mr. Biden's official White House transition could end up slowing down the process of nominating Cabinet members.
Trump makes 4th public appearance since election
President Trump made his fourth public appearance since Election Day on Friday, when he held a news conference to discuss his administration's efforts to reduce the price of prescription drugs. The president did not take questions about his unproven claims of widespread voter fraud or his campaign's ongoing efforts to overturn the results of the election. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid and CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe join Lana Zak to discuss.
What the Biden administration could do with executive actions
President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris have promised to reinstate policies and rejoin organizations that President Trump eliminated during that past four years. But there's still more that they can potentially do during their first few days in office. Alan Jenkins, a professor of practice at Harvard Law School, joins CBSN to discuss some of the executive actions the incoming Biden administration may take.
Biden says Trump delay on transition is "hard to fathom"
Mr. Biden also said Thursday he had made his choice for treasury secretary.
Biden considers filling top Cabinet spots
President-elect Joe Biden is forging ahead with the White House transition process despite lack of cooperation from the Trump administration. Mr. Biden is also weighing his options for filling his Cabinet, including possible roles for his former primary rivals Sen. Bernie Sanders and Pete Buttigieg. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN with new details.
Biden warns of "very dark winter" while stressing need for COVID relief
"The idea the president is still playing golf and not doing anything about it is beyond my comprehension," Biden said.
Biden to announce his transition team
President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris will deliver remarks Monday on their long term plans for the country and are set to announce his Cabinet picks in the coming weeks. Nikole Killion has the latest.
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President-elect Biden preparing to take office
White House officials refuse to meet with President-elect Joe Biden or assist his transition team, as President Trump continues to push unfounded claims of voter fraud. But Biden is still moving forward with plans to deal with the pandemic, economy, immigration and climate change. CBS News' Michael George reports on the latest, and then CBS News correspondent Nikole Killion joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss where things stand.
Kamala Harris, Joe Biden send out wishes for happy Diwali
Diwali, one of the most important holidays in India, symbolizes new beginnings and the triumph of good over evil, and light over darkness.
Trump supporters gather for "Million MAGA March"
Trump supporters gathered at Freedom Plaza in Washington D.C. Saturday for the "Million MAGA March," a rally against the projected Biden-Harris win. CBS News national correspondent Errol Barnett joins CBSN with the latest.
Harris' sorority celebrates her historic win
Kamala Harris' sorority sisters are celebrating as she prepares to make history as the first woman and first Black American to serve as vice president. Dr. Glenda Glover, the international president and CEO of Alpha Kappa Alpha, joined CBSN to discuss the significance.
Biden starts transition without GSA sign-off
President-elect Joe Biden is moving forward with the transition to form a new administration despite President Trump's refusal to concede the election. Biden's team meanwhile announced hundreds of hires even as one government agency continues to block some resources from the president-elect. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Control of the Senate hinges on runoff races
The battle for control of the Senate rests on a pair of high-stakes runoff elections in Georgia. Incumbent Republican Senator David Perdue will face Democratic challenger Jon Ossoff while the state's other incumbent Republican senator, Kelly Loeffler, is up against Democrat Raphael Warnock. Democrats will need to win both races in order for Vice President-elect Kamala Harris to become the tie-breaking vote in the Senate. Siobhan Hughes, a congressional reporter for the Wall Street Journal, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more.
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Pres. Trump fires Defense Secretary Mark Esper; Vice President elect Kamala Harris makes history
Biden-Harris team forges ahead with transition
President-elect Joe Biden is forging ahead with his transition team, announcing plans for several executive orders and creating a COVID-19 task force with top health experts. But so far, the General Services Administration is making the process more challenging by delaying federal resources. Chris Lu, who was involved in President Obama's transition, joined CBSN to explain why the process is important.
Hillary Clinton "really happy and relieved" after Biden-Harris win
Clinton reflected on the progress women have made in the 25 years since she spoke at the United Nations' Fourth World Conference on Women.
What U.S. allies and adversaries in Asia make of Biden and Harris
There's no doubt that President-elect Biden will usher a change in U.S. foreign policy, and that won't necessarily be good news for all leaders across the vast region.
Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, a woman of many firsts
The California senator continues to break down more barriers, as America's first female vice president, first Black vice president, and first Asian American vice president.
Biden transition team focuses on pandemic
President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris hit the ground running on the first work day since they were projected to win the 2020 presidential election. The first item on their agenda is the COVID-19 pandemic. Political contributors Leslie Sanchez and Antjuan Seawright join CBSN to discuss the Biden team's strategy and how President Trump is continuing to fight the election results.
VP debate highlights from the Walz-Vance 2024 showdown
Sen. JD Vance and Gov. Tim Walz met in New York for the CBS News vice presidential debate. Here are the highlights.
Fact checking VP debate claims from Walz and Vance's 2024 faceoff
CBS News is fact checking the biggest claims made by Tim Walz and JD Vance during the vice presidential debate.
CBS News VP debate poll shows voter reactions to Vance-Walz showdown
CBS News poll finds Walz and Vance improved their standing in what debate watchers said was a positive debate.
Israel reports "intense fighting" with Hezbollah militants in Lebanon
Israel says troops carrying out cross-border raids in Lebanon are engaged in "intense fighting" with Hezbollah militants.
Watch a full replay of the Vance-Walz VP debate
The 2024 vice presidential nominees, Republican JD Vance and Democrat Tim Walz, sparred over a wide range of issues in the VP debate, hosted by CBS News.
Trump backs out of "60 Minutes" election special
Vice President Kamala Harris will be featured by "60 Minutes" on Monday, Oct. 7 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Former President Donald Trump has declined to participate, despite previously indicating otherwise.
Trump says he'd veto a federal abortion ban
Former President Donald Trump posted to social media during the vice presidential debate that he would not support a federal abortion ban.
Race to find Helene survivors continues as death toll from storm rises
President Biden said Monday there were reports that 600 people were unaccounted for after Hurricane Helene.
How election deniers are fueling the push to hand count ballots
Numerous studies have shown hand counting votes to be less accurate, but that has not stopped the conspiracy theories.
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Great Lakes mapping effort could reveal hundreds of shipwrecks
The Great Lakes mapping effort will pinpoint hundreds of shipwrecks, illuminate topographical features and identify fisheries, a marine scientist said.
Watch a full replay of the Vance-Walz VP debate
The 2024 vice presidential nominees, Republican JD Vance and Democrat Tim Walz, sparred over a wide range of issues in the VP debate, hosted by CBS News.
Read the full VP debate transcript from the Walz-Vance showdown
Read the full transcript of the vice presidential debate hosted by CBS News between Sen. JD Vance and Gov. Tim Walz.
CBS News VP debate poll shows voter reactions to Vance-Walz showdown
CBS News poll finds Walz and Vance improved their standing in what debate watchers said was a positive debate.
Trump says he would veto a federal abortion ban
Former President Donald Trump posted to social media during the vice presidential debate that he would not support a federal abortion ban.
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End of student loans grace period a potentially perilous time for borrowers
The 12-month grace period for student loan borrowers ended Sept. 30. The "on-ramp" period helped borrowers struggling to make payments avoid the risk of defaulting and hurting their credit score.
How much do striking dockworkers make? Here are their salaries.
Thousands of East and Gulf Coast dockworkers are on strike and demanding higher pay. Here's how much they earn.
Congress is trying to force carmakers to keep AM radio
AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act would require AM radios in electric vehicles, even though automakers claim electric motors interfere with the signal.
What products could be affected by the port strike?
Dockworkers are walking picket lines at major East and Gulf coast ports, with consumers likely to feel the impact in coming weeks should it continue.
Airbnb giving Hurricane Helene victims free temporary housing
The company's nonprofit arm is partnering with local organizations to place displaced residents in free housing on a short-term basis.
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VP debate highlights from the Walz-Vance 2024 showdown
Sen. JD Vance and Gov. Tim Walz met in New York for the CBS News vice presidential debate. Here are the highlights.
Fact checking VP debate claims from Walz and Vance's 2024 showdown
CBS News is fact checking the biggest claims made by Tim Walz and JD Vance during the vice presidential debate.
CBS News VP debate poll shows voter reactions to Vance-Walz showdown
CBS News poll finds Walz and Vance improved their standing in what debate watchers said was a positive debate.
Watch JD Vance's closing statement from the 2024 VP 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.
Watch Tim Walz's closing statement from the 2024 VP debate
Gov. Tim Walz touted Vice President Kamala Harris' coalition of supporters, praising her for bringing "joy" to politics.
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Harris and Trump talk about insulin cost, but a law Walz signed does more
Gov. Tim Walz signed a law in 2020 that goes further to cut costs than other state laws. Now, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are vying for support from people with diabetes.
Home hospice care in the spotlight as Jimmy Carter turns 100
The vast majority of hospice patients choose to receive care at home, like 98-year-old Joan Prum of Connecticut — and former President Jimmy Carter.
The biggest health risks from Hurricane Helene flooding
Hurricane Helene's massive rains and flooding is a major health and safety risk for residents exposed to potential waterborne illnesses and other dangers.
The "Galaxy Gas" trend whipping up controversy on social media
"Galaxy Gas" is a new spin on an old drug — nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas or "whippets" — and it's taken over social media.
Embattled Steward Health Care CEO Ralph de la Torre to resign
The Senate approved a resolution on Wednesday that was intended to hold Ralph de la Torre in criminal contempt for failing to testify before a committee.
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Former U.K. leader says in book that Queen Elizabeth II had bone cancer
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says in his memoir that he "had known for a year or more" that Queen Elizabeth II had bone cancer.
U.S. bomb from WWII explodes at airport in Japan; 80 flights canceled
A number of unexploded bombs dropped by the U.S. military during World War II have been unearthed in the area, officials said.
Bird flu kills 47 tigers, 3 lions and a panther in Vietnam zoos
The World Health Organization says there have been increasing reports of deadly outbreaks among mammals caused by influenza viruses, including H5N1.
Israel's Netanyahu vows to retaliate for Iranian missile attack
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to retaliate for Iran's missile attack, saying Tehran will "pay for it."
Claudia Sheinbaum takes office as Mexico's first female president
Claudia Sheinbaum's presidential victory came 70 years after women won the right to vote in Mexico.
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Former U.K. leader says in book that Queen Elizabeth II had bone cancer
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says in his memoir that he "had known for a year or more" that Queen Elizabeth II had bone cancer.
Frank Fritz, star of "American Pickers," dies at 60
Frank Fritz starred for more than a decade on the History Channel program "American Pickers."
John Amos, "Roots" and "Good Times" actor, dies at 84
John Amos was best known for his roles in "Roots" and the 1970s sitcom "Good Times."
Weezer reflect on 30 years of "The Blue Album"
Rivers Cuomo and Patrick Wilson, the two remaining original members, revisited their 1994 debut album as part of their "Voyage to the Blue Planet" tour.
Kate McKinnon on new book and life after SNL
The Emmy-winning comedian and former "SNL" star joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her first book, "The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science," a young readers' adventure about three sisters and a mad scientist.
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Congress is trying to force carmakers to keep AM radio
AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act would require AM radios in electric vehicles, even though automakers claim electric motors interfere with the signal.
Sony PlayStation Network outage throws gamers into hourslong disarray
Sony's PlayStation Network went down, frustrating gamers around the world who complain they weren't able to sign in to their accounts.
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.
Verizon customers report widespread outages
Verizon customers reported their mobile phone service was down in cities across the U.S., giving them only SOS mode.
The science of how planes remain in the air
Aerospace engineer Emily Calandrelli joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss how planes remain in the air, despite some scientific uncertainty. She also reveals details about her space-bound adventure and her "Stay Curious" book series.
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Type of firefly could be first on federal endangered species list
The Bethany Beach firefly is the first lightning bug species to be considered for protections under the Endangered Species Act.
How climate change threatens plants, animals
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.
Book excerpt: "Revenge of the Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell
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.
50 "exceptionally well-preserved" Viking skeletons unearthed in Denmark
The Viking burial ground, used during the 9th and 10th centuries, was discovered on the southern outskirts of the village of Åsum.
How the 2015 Paris Agreement came together
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.
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Man gets prison for cloning giant sheep for captive trophy hunting
Arthur "Jack" Schubarth allegedly used tissue and testicles from large sheep hunted in Central Asia and the U.S. to create hybrid sheep for captive trophy hunting.
Trump golf course plot not guilty plea
Ryan Wesley Routh, the suspect who allegedly plotted an assassination attempt in Florida against former President Donald Trump, pleaded not guilty to five counts against him Monday. CBS News' Cristian Benavides has the latest after Routh's court appearance.
NYC Mayor Adams asks court to dismiss bribery charge
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is asking a judge to dismiss one of the five federal corruption charges against him.
Victims of modern slavery forced to work in U.K. McDonald's, BBC finds
Two Czech brothers allegedly ran a gang that forced 16 people into modern slavery, working at a McDonald's and other businesses in the U.K.
Drug cartel surveillance cameras found on palm trees near border
The city on the border with Arizona has suffered years of violence between drug cartels fighting for control of the border crossing.
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Webb telescope detects carbon dioxide on surface of Pluto's largest moon
Researchers used observations from the Webb Telescope to identify carbon dioxide and hydrogen peroxide on the surface of Charon, Pluto's largest moon.
SpaceX Crew Dragon brings 2 fresh crew members to space station
A SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft caught up with the International Space Station and moved in for docking Sunday.
SpaceX launches two-man crew on flight to space station
Crew Dragon's two astronauts will join two Starliner fliers for a five-month tour of duty aboard the International Space Station.
SpaceX prepares to launch crewed mission
Later today, the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft is set to launch a crewed mission to the International Space Station. The craft is also set to bring back the two astronauts who have been waiting for a ride home since June.
Crew Dragon set for first Cape Canaveral launch to space station
A NASA astronaut and a Russian cosmonaut will join the Starliner astronauts for a normal tour of duty
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Highlights from JD Vance-Tim Walz vice presidential debate
Ohio Sen. JD Vance and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz faced off in their first and only scheduled vice presidential debate at the CBS Broadcast Center in New York City. Here are the highlights and analysis.
6 moments from Walz-Vance VP debate
Vice presidential candidates Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance met in New York City on Tuesday night for their first and likely only 2024 showdown. Here are some highlights from the CBS News debate.
Poll finds generally positive debate tone
CBS News polled voters nationally after Tuesday's vice presidential debate on the tone and who they think won. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto breaks down the results.
Sen. Mark Kelly defends Harris after VP debate
Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona joins "America Decides" post-debate to defend the Harris-Walz ticket's plans on immigration, the economy and more.
Trump and Harris campaigns react to VP debate
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Ohio Sen. JD Vance faced off in the only scheduled vice presidential debate Tuesday, hosted by CBS News. CBS News' Major Garrett, Nancy Cordes, Robert Costa, Ed O'Keefe and Caitlin Huey-Burns give their post-debate analysis and share how the Trump and Harris campaigns are reacting.