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"We do not need four more years of bluster and bumbling and chaos," Barack Obama told the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
"America, hope is making a comeback," Michelle Obama said at the Democratic convention, alluding to her husband's iconic 2008 campaign on hope.
"We have seen that movie before, and we all know that the sequel is usually worse," Obama said of a second Trump term in his DNC address.
The second gentleman recalled his childhood growing up in New Jersey and California, to his career as an entertainment lawyer, to meeting Vice President Kamala Harris.
Kenyan officials say 8 police officers are suspected of helping an alleged serial killer who purportedly confessed to murdering 42 women escape a Nairobi jail.
Rep. Matt Gaetz led the effort to oust Kevin McCarthy from the speakership.
Voters in Arizona and Montana will be able to decide in November whether they want to protect the right to an abortion in their state constitutions.
Russia's military says it downed 45 Ukrainian drones, including 11 in the Moscow region, in Kyiv's biggest drone attack to date amid Ukraine's ongoing Kursk incursion.
Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce from Ben Affleck Tuesday in Los Angeles County Superior Court, just over a month after the couple celebrated their second wedding anniversary.
The Democratic National Convention continues on Wednesday as Day 3 gets underway in Chicago.
The hunter, a 32-year-old man, was seriously injured both in the mauling and in the shooting, authorities said.
"We have seen that movie before, and we all know that the sequel is usually worse," Obama said of a second Trump term in his DNC address.
"America, hope is making a comeback," Michelle Obama said at the Democratic convention, alluding to her husband's iconic 2008 campaign on hope.
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff recalled his childhood growing up in New Jersey and California and shared the story of meeting his now wife, Vice President Kamala Harris.
Harris is vowing to pass the first federal ban on price gouging, a pledge that comes after grocery prices have surged 25% since 2020.
United announced a special schedule that adds flights to the biggest college football matchups of the season.
Mike Lynch, an icon of British entrepreneurship, is one of six people missing after his luxury yacht sank during a violent storm.
Improper installation of electrical component in affected cars could expose it to water, raising risk of "thermal event," the recall states.
Harley-Davidson said it is "saddened by the negativity on social media," but added it is dropping some DEI goals.
The Democratic National Convention continues on Wednesday as Day 3 gets underway in Chicago.
"We have seen that movie before, and we all know that the sequel is usually worse," Obama said of a second Trump term in his DNC address.
"America, hope is making a comeback," Michelle Obama said at the Democratic convention, alluding to her husband's iconic 2008 campaign on hope.
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff recalled his childhood growing up in New Jersey and California and shared the story of meeting his now wife, Vice President Kamala Harris.
JB Pritzker spent much of his speech blasting Donald Trump calling him a "con artist" and saying the only thing he was rich in was "stupidity."
The World Health Organization declared an international health emergency over the spread of mpox in Africa, but says it's not the next coronavirus.
Medical aid in death is legal in 10 states and the District of Columbia. But only Oregon and Vermont explicitly allow out-of-state people who are terminally ill to die with assistance there.
The 43-year-old actress, who shared the news in the latest episode of her "Pod Meets World" podcast, said "learning from the experiences of others" motivated her to share the diagnosis.
As Democrats convene in Chicago, Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz together are raising the prominence of health care as a 2024 election issue.
Perdue Foods is recalling more than 167,000 pounds of frozen chicken nuggets and tenders after some customers reported finding metal wire embedded in the products.
The governor acknowledged that 10 killings were related to the dispute between warring factions of the Sinaloa cartel.
Kenyan officials say 8 police officers are suspected of helping an alleged serial killer who purportedly confessed to murdering 42 women escape a Nairobi jail.
A bus carrying Shiite Muslim pilgrims from Pakistan to Iraq crashed in central Iran, killing at least 28 people, an Iranian official says.
Russia's military says it downed 45 Ukrainian drones, including 11 in the Moscow region, in Kyiv's biggest drone attack to date amid Ukraine's ongoing Kursk incursion.
The U.K. military says a ship was hit by 3 missiles in the Red Sea, leaving it "not under command" in the latest apparent attack by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels.
Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce from Ben Affleck Tuesday in Los Angeles County Superior Court, just over a month after the couple celebrated their second wedding anniversary.
Psychic medium and New York Times bestselling author Matt Fraser joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new book, "Don't Wait Till You're Dead: Spirits' Advice from the Afterlife."
Los Lonely Boys, the Texas trio known for their Grammy-winning hit "Heaven," return with their first album in over a decade, "Resurrection."
The New York Times is celebrating the tenth anniversary of its popular Mini Crossword, a bite-sized version of the classic puzzle. For the past decade, Joel Fagliano has been the mastermind behind the Mini, crafting it daily for the Times' website and app. Fagliano joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his journey.
King Charles visits the English town of Southport, where 3 young girls were killed in a stabbing attack, a day after Taylor Swift met with some of the survivors.
Should I freeze my credit? Here's what experts say, and how to stop bad actors from accessing your file.
Artificial intelligence and misinformation remain a threat this election year. So how can you spot what's real and what's not? Darren Linvill, co-director of the Media Forensics Hub at Clemson University, joins CBS News with tips.
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.
Iran has launched a sweeping, months-long cyberattack targeting both the Democratic and Republican presidential campaigns, according to a new report by Google. Nicole Sganga has details.
Staring at an iPad screen too much may keep little kids from learning to control their emotions, a new study finds.
Before Ernesto was a hurricane, it was a tropical storm. But that's all it took to wipe out electricity for nearly all of the U.S. Virgin Islands and half of Puerto Rico. And it's not just an island problem. Extreme weather across the entire U.S. is taking a toll on infrastructure that is being used long past its life expectancy. As we get closer to Election Day, CBS Los Angeles' Marina Jurica tells us what to know about the intersection of climate and energy.
There are hundreds of data centers across the U.S., most of which are run by big tech firms, and their seemingly endless rows of servers are consuming huge amounts of electricity. Ben Tracy takes a look at how one of those companies, Google, is turning to renewable energy sources to power them.
Hurricane Ernesto is gaining strength in the Caribbean after drenching Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Now the storm is moving north into the Atlantic, where it's expected to continue strengthening as it heads toward Bermuda. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez and WCBS chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn have more.
On July 24, a burning car was pushed over an embankment in Chico, California. Within three days, it became one of the 10 largest wildfires in state history. Within nine days, it was among the top four. Still burning at over 429,000 acres, firefighters continue to tackle the historic blaze. Using data from Cal Fire, CBS News put together an animation to show just how quickly and far the flames have spread.
There are plenty of considerations for those interested in making the investment, according to industry experts.
The governor acknowledged that 10 killings were related to the dispute between warring factions of the Sinaloa cartel.
Kenyan officials say 8 police officers are suspected of helping an alleged serial killer who purportedly confessed to murdering 42 women escape a Nairobi jail.
Joshua Zimmerman escaped from the DeSoto County Courthouse in Hernando, Mississippi in June.
The ex-Minneapolis police officer convicted of killing George Floyd has been transferred to a federal prison in Texas almost nine months after he was stabbed in a different facility.
With the jury out of the courtroom, the judge Tuesday questioned Robert Telles directly for several minutes about whether he wanted to risk answering questions under oath from prosecutors.
The first of 2024's four consecutive supermoons, the blue moon will reach peak illumination on Monday and will shine brightly through Wednesday.
August's full moon, a rare blue moon and supermoon, is lighting up the night sky this week. Here's what time it peaks and where you should look.
CBS News spoke with the astrophotographer behind the viral photo about his mission to drive people to look at the night sky before it changes "within the period of our lifetime."
Seventy-one days after launch, NASA finally nears a decision on whether Boeing's Starliner will return to Earth with, or without, a crew.
NASA held a press briefing Wednesday and announced a decision will be coming on how the Boeing Starlink capsule crew stuck at the International Space Station will proceed with their mission in space. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser has more.
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.
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?
The actor, recipient of a lifetime achievement Academy Award, was renowned for such films as "MASH," "Klute," "Don't Look Now," "Ordinary People," and "The Hunger Games."
In a rousing speech Tuesday night at the Democratic National Convention, former first lady Michelle Obama recounted Kamala Harris' past, took a dig at Donald Trump's comments about "Black jobs" and called on Democrats to come out to vote. See Obama's full remarks.
Former President Barack Obama closed out Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention with a speech that touched on Donald Trump's worldview and Kamala Harris' qualifications for president while calling for unity among Americans. See Obama's full remarks.
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff remembered his earliest days with Vice President Kamala Harris as he addressed the Democratic National Convention Tuesday night. See Emhoff's full remarks.
Mesa, Arizona, Mayor John Giles, a Republican, praised Vice President Kamala Harris and President Biden for reaching across the aisle and called on moderates to turn the page and "put adults in the room where our country deserves." See Giles' full remarks.
Maryland Senate candidate Angela Alsobrooks remembered an early policy of Vice President Kamala Harris and made the case for Harris against former President Donald Trump while addressing the Democratic National Convention Tuesday night. See Alsobrooks' full remarks.