Michigan AG says delaying certification could disenfranchise her state
Dana Nessel joined CBSN to discuss the Trump campaign and Republican lawsuits that seek to delay the certification of Michigan's election results.
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Michigan AG on certification of election
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano on "Red & Blue" to discuss the certification of the state's election results. President Trump and Republicans have filed multiple lawsuits in the state alleging that ineligible ballots were cast and that absentee vote counting boards were being conducted without election inspectors from each party present.
Where the Trump campaign and Republicans' election-related lawsuits stand
The Trump campaign is seeking to block the certification of election results in several key states, alleging with scant evidence ballots were fraudulently cast.
Michigan to halt indoor dining due to surge of COVID-19 cases
The coronavirus restrictions will begin Wednesday and last three weeks.
Michigan announces new COVID restrictions
Governor Gretchen Whitmer's administration on Sunday ordered high schools and colleges to stop in-person classes, closed restaurants to indoor dining and stopped organized sports in a bid to curb Michigan's spiking coronavirus cases. Watch her remarks here.
Their small business was big events — then they had to adapt
The Vintage Market had shows with up to 30,000 in attendance. After the pandemic, its owners found new ways to survive.
Ex-GOP governor on voting for Biden
Former Michigan Governor Rick Snyder joins several other prominent Republican figures in endorsing Joe Biden for president during the campaign. Now Synder says he is looking forward to bipartisan partnership. He joins CBSN AM to explain why he made the public endorsement and what he think the future Republican Party will look like once President Trump leaves office.
Trump pursues election lawsuits
President Trump is refusing to concede the election to Joe Biden and his campaign continues pursuing legal challenges in multiple states. But there has been no evidence to back up his claims of fraud. William and Mary Law School professor Rebecca Green joins CBSN to talk about Mr. Trump's path forward.
Trump campaign files lawsuits in key states
The Trump campaign is pursuing legal action in several key battleground states as Joe Biden edges into the lead in the vote count. Vanita Gupta, president and CEO of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights and former head of the U.S. Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division during the Obama administration, speaks with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about the state of the race.
CBS News: 2020 America Decides
"CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell and the CBS News election team report from our Times Square headquarters with the latest news on the race for the White House.
Trump lawsuits try to stop vote counting in key states
The Trump campaign has filed lawsuits in Pennsylvania, Michigan and Georgia — while requesting a recount in Wisconsin. CBS News has yet to declare a winner. Weijia Jiang has the latest developments.
Judges toss Trump campaign voting lawsuits
The Trump campaign was dealt some legal setbacks after judges in two key swing states tossed out lawsuits over ballot counting. Derek Muller, a professor at the University of Iowa College of Law, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss that and more.
Local Matters: Michigan judge tosses Trump lawsuit
A Michigan judge has dismissed an election lawsuit from the Trump campaign, after CBS News projected that Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden won the state's 16 electoral votes. Riley Beggin, a political reporter for Bridge Michigan, joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" host Elaine Quijano with the latest on the election results from the Great Lake State.
Michigan AG on Biden's success in the state
CBS News is projecting Joe Biden has won Michigan, flipping a state President Trump turned red in 2016. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joins CBSN to discuss Biden's projected victory and how the state plans to make sure every vote is counted.
Michigan 2020 election results: Biden projected winner
There are 16 electoral votes up for grabs in Michigan, a state President Trump won by an extremely narrow margin in 2016.
Trump sues over ballot counting in Michigan, Pennsylvania, Georgia
Lawyers for the Trump campaign are taking legal action in an effort to prevent former Vice President Joe Biden from reaching the 270 electoral votes needed to win the election.
Trump campaign challenges vote counts
The Trump campaign is launching a series of legal challenges to vote counts in multiple states. CBS News campaign reporter Cara Korte joins CBSN with the latest.
Trump calls for Wisconsin recount
CBS News projects that Joe Biden will win the state of Michigan and its 16 electoral college votes. This comes as the Trump campaign is calling for a recount in the state of Wisconsin, which Biden is also presumed to win. CBSN political reporter Catlin Huey-Burns, Associated Press White House reporter Zeke Miller and Wall Street Journal congressional reporter Siobhan Hughes spoke to CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano about the legal challenges the Trump campaign wants to bring, plus the latest on the Senate and House race.
Biden projected to win battleground Michigan
CBS News projects that Joe Biden will win the state of Michigan, bringing him closer to the 270 electoral votes needed to win the presidency. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns, CBS News correspondent Nikole Killion and Washington Post political reporter Eugene Scott join CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss the state of the race so far.
Michigan secretary of state calls Trump lawsuit "frivolous"
"I am committed to ensuring every valid vote will count, and that only valid votes will count in our state," Jocelyn Benson said on CBSN.
Trump claims 2020 election is being stolen
The Trump campaign has filed lawsuits to stop the vote count in both Michigan and Pennsylvania. The campaign is demanding access to the vote counting sites, and they want to review each ballot. Paula Reid reports.
Biden campaign sees clear path to 270 electoral votes
The Biden campaign feels they have a clear path to 270 electoral votes, with both Arizona and Nevada leaning blue, plus wins projected in both Wisconsin and Michigan. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Michigan secretary of state on Trump campaign lawsuit
After CBS News projects that Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden will win Michigan, the Trump campaign announced Wednesday that it has filed a lawsuit in that state to stop the counting of votes. Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss the suit.
Joe Biden projected to win Michigan
CBS News projects Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden will win the battleground state of Michigan and its 16 electoral votes. "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell anchors this CBS News Special Report from CBS News Election 2020 headquarters in New York City.
What to expect from critical swing states still counting ballots
Hundreds of thousands of ballots remain uncounted in several critical swing states as of Wednesday.
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Harris, Trump back on trail after Trump rally overshadowed by offensive remarks
Former President Donald Trump's campaign sought to distance themselves from an offensive joke about Puerto Rico at Madison Square Garden before Trump spoke.
How the Supreme Court might act in the 2024 election
The Republican National Committee said it filed 130 lawsuits in 26 states ahead of the November general election.
Biden casts early vote in Delaware with Election Day over a week away
President Biden cast his ballot months after opting to abandon his reelection bid and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic nomination.
Safety operation underway at NYC jail housing Sean "Diddy" Combs
An interagency operation is underway at MDC in Brooklyn, the jail where Sean "Diddy" Combs is being held, officials say.
Virginia seeks Supreme Court's intervention in challenge to voter roll purge
Exactly 90 days before Election Day, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced a systematic program to remove from voter rolls people unable to verify their citizenship to the DMV.
Philadelphia DA sues Musk PAC to stop $1 million lottery for voters
Some experts have questioned the legality of Elon Musk's PAC handing out $1 million payments to people who sign a petition backed by the group.
Man pleads guilty to killing, kidnapping Memphis teacher during her jog
Cleotha Abston entered guilty pleas to first-degree murder and especially aggravated kidnapping in the abduction and death of Eliza Fletcher.
NATO: North Korea troops in Russia "sign of Putin's growing desperation"
"The deepening military cooperation between Russia and North Korea is a threat to both the Indo-Pacific and Euro-Atlantic security," NATO Secretary-General says.
Rare dime hidden for decades sells for over $500,000
Three sisters from Ohio inherited the dime after the death of their brother, who had kept it in a bank vault for more than 40 years.
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Man pleads guilty to killing, kidnapping Memphis teacher during her jog
Cleotha Abston entered guilty pleas to first-degree murder and especially aggravated kidnapping in the abduction and death of Eliza Fletcher.
Automation comes to farming, raising concerns among migrant workers
"We don't want to be replaced by machines," said one advocate for immigrant farmworkers.
TGI Fridays suddenly closes more restaurants. Here is where they are.
The restaurant chain is struggling to win back customers are who are turning toward faster-food options.
How the Supreme Court might act in the 2024 election
The Republican National Committee said it filed 130 lawsuits in 26 states ahead of the November general election.
Biden casts early vote in Delaware with Election Day over a week away
President Biden cast his ballot months after opting to abandon his reelection bid and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic nomination.
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Automation comes to farming, raising concerns among migrant workers
"We don't want to be replaced by machines," said one advocate for immigrant farmworkers.
TGI Fridays suddenly closes more restaurants. Here is where they are.
The restaurant chain is struggling to win back customers are who are turning toward faster-food options.
Rare dime hidden for decades sells for over $500,000
Three sisters from Ohio inherited the dime after the death of their brother, who had kept it in a bank vault for more than 40 years.
Robinhood launches contracts to wager on presidential election
The trading platform is the latest to offering investors the option to bet on outcome of the November 5 presidential election.
Philadelphia DA sues Musk PAC to stop $1 million lottery for voters
Suit by DA Larry Krasner comes days after the Justice Department warned that the sweepstakes might violate federal election law.
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How the Supreme Court might act in the 2024 election
The Republican National Committee said it filed 130 lawsuits in 26 states ahead of the November general election.
Biden casts early vote in Delaware with Election Day over a week away
President Biden cast his ballot months after opting to abandon his reelection bid and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic nomination.
Virginia seeks Supreme Court's intervention in challenge to voter roll purge
Exactly 90 days before Election Day, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced a systematic program to remove from voter rolls people unable to verify their citizenship to the DMV.
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Harris, Trump back on trail after Trump MSG rally overshadowed by offensive remarks
Former President Donald Trump's campaign sought to distance themselves from an offensive joke about Puerto Rico at Madison Square Garden before Trump spoke.
House Republicans, Justice Department face off over Biden audiotapes
The House Judiciary Committee sued Attorney General Merrick Garland to try to force him to turn over recordings of the president's special counsel interview.
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McDonald's to start selling Quarter Pounders again due to E. coli test results
McDonald's says Quarter Pounders will be back on the menu at hundreds of its restaurants after testing ruled out beef patties as the source of an E. coli outbreak.
McDonald's beef patties test negative for E. coli in Colorado
Colorado has seemingly eliminated one ingredient in the McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburger E. coli outbreak as a cause for death and dozens of illnesses.
Politics is now more important for daters. A relationship expert shares tips.
Here's how to bring up the topic productively, according to a relationship expert.
She was in pain for years. A rare condition was to blame.
Jill Becher spent more than three years in agonizing pain. After one surgery failed, a riskier treatment provided relief.
McDonald's E.coli outbreak expands
The deadly E.coli outbreak linked to McDonald's quarter pounder hamburgers has infected at least 75 people in 13 states. One person in Colorado has died. The source of the outbreak has not been confirmed.
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Woman found alive after surviving snake bite, days in wilderness
A 48-year-old woman has been found alive in the remote alpine wilderness of southeastern Australia, where she went missing earlier this month.
Yomif Kejelcha breaks half-marathon world record by one second
Yomif Kejelcha finished strongly in the Spanish city of Valencia to set a time of 57 minutes, 30 seconds.
NATO: North Korea troops in Russia "a sign of Putin's growing desperation"
"The deepening military cooperation between Russia and North Korea is a threat to both the Indo-Pacific and Euro-Atlantic security," NATO Secretary-General says.
World "miles short' of emissions goals to curb climate change, U.N. says
Greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere reached record highs in 2023, the U.N. warned, with countries falling "miles short" of what is needed to curb devastating global warming.
Political upheaval in Japan after snap election leaves no clear winner
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba vowed to stay in office despite his party's ruling coalition falling short of a majority for the first time since 2009.
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Timothée Chalamet surprises crowd at NYC look-alike contest
Timothée Chalamet surprised the crowd at his own look-alike contest at Washington Square Park in Manhattan.
A visit with "Mr. Baseball" Bob Uecker
During six undistinguished seasons in the major leagues, Bob Uecker never played an inning for the Milwaukee Brewers. But during his more than half-century as the team's play-by-play announcer, he has become a mascot for the game.
A visit with "Mr. Baseball" Bob Uecker
During six undistinguished seasons in the major leagues, Bob Uecker never played an inning for the Milwaukee Brewers. But during more than half a century as the team's play-by-play announcer, he has become a mascot for the game – and for the city of his birth. He talks with "60 Minutes" correspondent Jon Wertheim about his love for baseball, and how it has manifested in his adjacent careers as actor, commercial pitchman, and TV talk show guest.
Stevie Nicks on "The Lighthouse," her rallying cry for women's rights
The lead singer-songwriter for the superstar band Fleetwood Mac who became a superstar solo artist talks about her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something."
Stevie Nicks on speaking out
Stevie Nicks became a superstar as lead singer and songwriter for the '70s band Fleetwood Mac, and a platinum-selling solo artist. She talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about composing her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something" following the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade. She also discusses the loss of her bandmate Christine McVie in 2022, and how she continues to pay tribute to her.
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Apple Intelligence rollout begins
Your iPhone could become a whole lot smarter Monday with the launch of Apple Intelligence, introducing a slew of AI features on eligible devices. CNET editor-at-large Bridget Carey joined CBS News to discuss the new features.
What to know about Apple's AI features
Apple is gradually rolling out its new AI features it announced over the summer, including for email, Siri and an image tool. However, users will need an iPhone 15 pro or above to access the features. The company has struggled recently with iPhone sales and it's hoping the new tools entice customers to trade up.
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.
Consumer watchdog cautions companies against snooping on workers
Surveillance tech has expanded abilities of firms to track employees, often without their consent, fed agency says.
Young designers push for new emojis with Black, mixed-race hairstyles
A community-based group of young designers in London has big plans to expand the world of emojis, to reflect their own styles, and to quash "texturism."
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Neil deGrasse Tyson shares cosmic journey
Neil deGrasse Tyson explores the cosmos in his new book, "Merlin's Tour of the Universe," where he answers readers' questions on galaxies, black holes and more. He joins "CBS Mornings" to share more his cosmic journey.
World "miles short' of emissions goals to curb climate change, U.N. says
Greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere reached record highs in 2023, the U.N. warned, with countries falling "miles short" of what is needed to curb devastating global warming.
Why U.S. is seeing record-high October temps
In parts of the U.S., it's been spooky warm, with some places setting records for heat. As we get ready for Halloween, CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter has been taking a closer look at these records and how climate change is heating up trick or treating.
How climate voters could impact 2024 election
Environmental activists are working in battleground states to energize climate-focused voters ahead of Election Day. CBS News senior coordinating producer of climate Tracy Wholf has more.
Stark U.N. emissions report on climate change
A new report from the United Nations says the world is way off target when it comes to cutting greenhouse gas emissions and avoiding the worst threats of climate change. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter has more.
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Man pleads guilty to killing, kidnapping Memphis teacher during her jog
Cleotha Abston entered guilty pleas to first-degree murder and especially aggravated kidnapping in the abduction and death of Eliza Fletcher.
Feds sweep NYC jail where Sean "Diddy" Combs is being held
The NYC jail where Sean "Diddy" Combs is being held was targeted with an interagency operation, federal prison officials said.
Axe missing after camper's brutal murder as killer remains at large
Dustin Kjersem was initially reported to have been killed by a bear — but officials soon discovered he was actually the victim of a brutal homicide.
Gérard Depardieu skipping sex assaults hearing, lawyer says
Actor Gérard Depardieu, who is facing trial for the alleged sexual assaults of two women on a film set in 2021, won't appear before a criminal court in Paris on Monday due to health reasons, his lawyer said.
A woman is fatally shot in her bathroom. Who pulled the trigger?
After Minnesota nurse Alex Pennig was found dead in her bathroom, her friend Matthew Ecker told investigators she shot herself. But evidence at the scene left detectives with some big questions about how Pennig died.
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SpaceX Dragon crew taken to medical facility
NASA says three NASA astronauts and one Russian cosmonaut were taken to a medical facility for additional evaluation after splashing down to Earth Friday morning in the SpaceX Dragon Capsule. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss the mission.
SpaceX Dragon Capsule splashes down
Three NASA astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut returned to Earth early Friday in the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule Endeavour, capping a record-setting 235-day mission to the International Space Station. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood has more.
Space station crew gets medical evaluation after record 235-day mission
The Crew Dragon splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico a month later than planned, setting a SpaceX endurance record in the process.
4 large asteroids, including 1 the size of a skyscraper, speed past Earth
Four huge asteroids — and a fifth that's much smaller — are passing Earth on Thursday in their closest approaches to the planet ever recorded.
Four space station crew members head for Friday return to Earth
Spending a month longer than planned aboard the ISS, three NASA astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut are finally headed home.
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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.
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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.
Clues and evidence in the John McCabe case
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"Beg-Knows America" heads to Chattanooga
In this week's "Beg-Knows America," David Begnaud heads to Chattanooga, connecting with locals who share their personal journeys and inspiring acts of kindness.
"Bob's Burgers" actor faces Jan. 6 sentencing
Jay Johnston, who appeared on shows like "Bob's Burgers" and "Arrested Development," will be sentenced Monday after he was convicted of using a stolen shield to shove police who were protecting the Capitol during the Jan. 6 riot. Legal analyst Robin Nunn joined CBS News to discuss the case.
Trump doubles down on deportation promise
At his Madison Square Garden rally on Sunday, former President Donald Trump again promised to carry out "the largest deportation program in American history" if he's elected. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
New CBS News poll shows Harris and Trump tied
With just eight days until Election Day, a new CBS News poll has Kamala Harris and Donald Trump locked in a virtual tie both nationally and collectively across battleground states. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more on how the campaigns are closing out the race.
Newspapers decline to make 2024 endorsement
The Washington Post and the Los Angeles Times are both experiencing resignations and mass subscription cancelations after the newspapers announced they would not endorse a candidate for president in 2024. CBS News correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more.