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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro spoke at the first Harris-Walz joint rally in Philadelphia on Tuesday. Shapiro was among the top running mate contenders Harris interviewed before ultimately selecting Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. Political strategists Leslie Sanchez and Chuck Rocha join "America Decides" with analysis.
Donald Trump is not mincing his words when it comes to Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz joining the 2024 Democratic presidential ticket. In a campaign fundraising email circulated Tuesday, the former president said Walz would be "the worst VP in history." Danielle Alvarez, senior adviser to the Trump campaign, joins "America Decides" to discuss.
On Tuesday, Vice President Kamala Harris announced that Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz would be her 2024 running mate ahead of their first joint rally in Philadelphia. Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Austin Davis joins "America Decides" with his reaction to the pick.
Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate Tim Walz, governor of Minnesota, held their first joint rally in Philadelphia Tuesday night. Harris said she found exactly what she was looking for in a running mate with Walz: a fighter for the working class and a leader who believes in the promise of America. Walz thanked Harris for trusting him on this presidential campaign and talked about his experience serving in the National Guard, working as a public school teacher and serving in Congress.
With the Democratic ticket complete, Vice President Kamala Harris and her new running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, are about to make their first joint appearance in Philadelphia. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Ed O'Keefe have the latest.
Tim Walz spent 12 years in the House of Representatives before becoming Kamala Harris' running mate pick and being Minnesota's governor. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion looks back at his voting record and history in Congress.
Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar calls Gov. Tim Walz a close friend and breaks down the reasons why she thinks he is the best choice as Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate. Klobuchar joins CBS News with her take on the 2024 race.
Sources close to Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate selection process say she hit it off with Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz during the vetting process and pointed to his record in public service. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes and CBS News Minnesota's Caroline Cummings break down what's known about Harris' pick. Plus, JD Vance rallies voters in Pennsylvania with his thoughts on Walz.
Marcia Fudge, the co-chair of the Harris presidential campaign and the former housing and urban development secretary, joins CBS News with her take on Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Vice President Kamala Harris' pick for running mate.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has spent decades serving the country in different ways. He enlisted in the Army National Guard and worked as a teacher and coach before becoming a House representative for 12 years. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more.
Former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty, a Republican, joined CBS News to talk about Kamala Harris' selection of the current Minnesota governor, Tim Walz, as her running mate. "I know him, I've done a bunch of stuff with him over the years. I like him," Pawlenty said about Walz, "My only problem with him is policy views."
Kamala Harris has selected Tim Walz, the popular two-term governor of Minnesota, as her VP running mate, selecting a Midwestern Democrat to join her on the ticket.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz last week laid out a new line of criticism against the Republican ticket that has since become one of the most prominent messages of the Democratic Party: That the GOP is just weird. Sources tell CBS News that Walz is one of five Democrats who have emerged as the top contenders to become Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate. CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman is in St. Paul, Minnesota, with more on the potential candidacy of Gov. Walz.
"Weird" is the word of the moment in the election cycle, and many are crediting Gov. Tim Walz, who is among the names being vetted as presumptive nominee Kamala Harris' running mate, with kicking off the trend.
Mason Branstrator's life changed when he was paralyzed at 17. But that hasn't stopped him from playing sports and competing in a marathon. Mason, 20, just completed the wheelchair race at Grandma's Marathon in Duluth, Minnesota.
Residents in Waterville, Minnesota, are still waiting to start their cleanup efforts from this week's devastating floods because the water has not yet fully receded. CBS News correspondent Tom Hanson is in Waterville with the latest.
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, a Republican from Minnesota, told CBS News that former President Donald Trump would tout achievements from his administration when he matches up with President Biden in Thursday night's presidential debate. Emmer also spoke about the unique format of the debate and the role abortion will play in it.
Extreme flooding caused a more-than-100-year-old dam to partially fail this week in Minnesota, and officials say the structure is in "imminent failure condition." CBS News' Tom Hanson is at the dam with the latest.
Raging floodwaters continues to erode the west side of Minnesota's Rapidan Dam, causing a house to partially collapse into the Blue Earth River. CBS News Minnesota has more.
Some Minnesota homeowners have lost everything in this week's severe flooding and more rain remains in the forecast. Tom Hanson has more.
After a slew of gun-related incidents in the past few years, Mall of America is stepping up their security measures by adding facial recognition technology to their arsenal.
Images show the banks along a Minnesota dam eroding after historic flooding in the Midwest. Water swept through the area of Mankato, destroying and absorbing a home and a park. CBS News' Tom Hanson reports.
Residents in Iowa and South Dakota's Big Sioux River Valley are starting to clean up after record-breaking floods re-carved neighborhoods this week. CBS News Minnesota reporter Jonah Kaplan has more from North Sioux City, South Dakota.
Severe flooding is affecting millions of people in the Midwest. In Minnesota, the National Guard has been activated to help against rising waters. CBS News correspondent Tom Hanson has more from Mankato.
President Biden issued a disaster declaration for parts of Iowa affected by historic flooding, while rains in southern Minnesota are being blamed for a potential dam failure. Meanwhile, North Texas is expecting severe heat as temperatures soar near the triple digits. CBS News Texas' Bo Evans and CBS News Minnesota's Jonah Kaplan report.
Mobile phone footage circulating online appeared to show the Azerbaijani aircraft making a steep descent before slamming into the ground in a fireball.
Toy stores and the toy industry are warning that Trump's pledge to add tariffs to Chinese imports could harm their businesses.
Pilgrims lined up to walk through the great Holy Door at the entrance of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome as Christmas marks the start of the 2025 Holy Year celebration.
A massive Russian missile and drone barrage on Ukraine's energy infrastructure on Christmas morning was "inhumane," Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said.
A body was found in the wheel well of United Airlines Flight 202, which left Chicago for Hawaii on Dec. 24, the airline said.
Authorities in Mississippi say a "desperate" and "very dangerous" convicted murderer, Drew Johnson, is back in custody after escaping from prison Tuesday.
Chairlifts at two different resorts in the French Alps broke down on Tuesday, stranding hundreds in two separate incidents.
Defense lawyers say the former longtime CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch may have dementia, prompting a competency hearing.
A voluntary recall was issued for a line of raw and frozen pet food after a cat died of bird flu.
Toy stores and the toy industry are warning that Trump's pledge to add tariffs to Chinese imports could harm their businesses.
Tahlequah has a newborn girl, years after she made headlines for carrying her dead calf for 17 days.
Agents found 30 brick-like packages of cocaine inside the backpacks, located in a wooded area in Washington near the U.S. border with Canada.
A voluntary recall was issued for a line of raw and frozen pet food after a cat died of bird flu.
A body was found in the wheel well of United Airlines Flight 202, which left Chicago for Hawaii on Dec. 24, the airline said.
Toy stores and the toy industry are warning that Trump's pledge to add tariffs to Chinese imports could harm their businesses.
A voluntary recall was issued for a line of raw and frozen pet food after a cat died of bird flu.
Defense lawyers say the former longtime CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch may have dementia, prompting a competency hearing.
Last-minute grocery items and gifts can be found on Christmas Day, but many retailers and chains may be closed today.
More than 5,000 workers were expected to take part in walkout that ends later on Christmas Eve, their union says.
Ryan Wesley Routh is being held in Miami awaiting trial in Fort Pierce.
President Biden signed legislation Christmas Eve to make the bald eagle officially the U.S. national bird.
Among the new laws signed by President Biden are Paris Hilton's bill to protect institutionalized teenagers and a bill to address hazing on college campuses.
Former President Bill Clinton was released from a hospital in Washington. D.C., on Christmas Eve, following an overnight stay for treatment of a fever and flu.
President Biden has signed the annual defense authorization bill into law.
A growing number of young people are receiving prescriptions for GLP-1 weight loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy. Janet Shamlian examines why.
The FDA has raised the level of a Costco egg recall, warning of the risk of severe illness or death due to potential salmonella contamination. Over 10,000 cartons of Kirkland brand organic eggs sold at stores across the South are affected. Customers are urged to discard or return eggs marked with Julian code 327 and a use-by date of Jan. 5, 2025.
With flu levels rising, Dr. Rabia De Latour shares ways to support your immune system and stay healthy during the holidays.
Seasonal illnesses are increasing just days away from the holidays. The CDC reports positive flu tests are up 9% in the most recent week and cases of whooping cough are six times last year's rate. Dr. Susannah Hills, an ear, nose and throat specialist at Columbia University Medical Center, explains how to stay safe.
Despite the hype over artificial intelligence in medicine, the systems require consistent monitoring and staffing to put in place and maintain.
Chairlifts at two different resorts in the French Alps broke down on Tuesday, stranding hundreds in two separate incidents.
King Charles III was joined at Christmas services by close members of the royal family, including Prince William and Kate — but Prince Andrew was notably absent.
A bridge linking two northern states in Brazil collapsed, sending cars and trucks plunging into the river below. A sulphuric acid spill is complicating the rescue operation.
Pilgrims lined up to walk through the great Holy Door at the entrance of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome as Christmas marks the start of the 2025 Holy Year celebration.
A massive Russian missile and drone barrage on Ukraine's energy infrastructure on Christmas morning was "inhumane," Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said.
Angel Blue, who was recently named Classical Music's "Vocalist of the Year," is set to perform the title role in "Aida" at the Metropolitan Opera. Known for her Grammy-winning performances, Blue will take the stage in New York beginning on Dec. 31. She joins "CBS Mornings Plus."
Netflix will have one of its biggest days Wednesday since the site launched in 1998 when it airs two NFL games for the first time.
The appeal had asked the court to reinstate charges, including involuntary manslaughter, against Alec Baldwin.
Just shy of his 70th birthday, Denzel Washington has a new line to add to an already impressive résumé.
Burt, the iconic Saltwater crocodile that appeared alongside Paul Hogan and Linda Kozlowski in the hit movie, was believed to be more than 90 years old.
New artificial intelligence features appeared across the tech landscape this year, from the latest iPhone to chatbots like Google's Gemini. Adam Auriemma, the editor-in-chief at CNET, joins CBS News 24/7 with more.
A robotic exosuit may seem like science fiction, but a team of South Korean researchers is turning the concept into reality. CBS News' Leah Mishkin explains how the new tech is helping people with disabilities walk on their own.
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.
TVs are some of the most popular items to fly off store shelves during the holidays. But this year, experts say shoppers are going bigger than ever. CBS News' Jeff Wagner explains.
Despite the hype over artificial intelligence in medicine, the systems require consistent monitoring and staffing to put in place and maintain.
Tahlequah has a newborn girl, years after she made headlines for carrying her dead calf for 17 days.
An ancient shipwreck that dates back to the 7th century B.C.E. has been removed from waters off Spain, two decades after its discovery in 1994.
The 2024 winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, happens on Saturday, Dec. 21, and is marked with traditions and celebrations around the world.
This week a group of plaintiffs in Missouri, Kansas, California and Florida filed a class-action lawsuit against dozens of companies and organizations, claiming they've falsely promoted how easy it is to recycle plastics. CBS News Los Angeles climatologist Marina Jurica has the details.
Humans aren't alone when it comes to yawning — all vertebrates do it. But why? An expert explains the likely reason behind this "evolutionarily ancient" act.
Agents found 30 brick-like packages of cocaine inside the backpacks, located in a wooded area in Washington near the U.S. border with Canada.
Authorities in Mississippi say a "desperate" and "very dangerous" convicted murderer, Drew Johnson, is back in custody after escaping from prison Tuesday.
Former Philadelphia Eagles running back Wendell Smallwood Jr. pleaded guilty to federal fraud charges.
Authorities are revealing more details surrounding the killing of a woman who was set on fire while sleeping on the New York City subway.
Luigi Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, appeared in court in New York City and pleaded not guilty to murder and terrorism charges. His lawyer criticized what he called the case's political nature as Mangione was led into the hearing with his hands shackled.
New analysis techniques and decades-old research helped NASA scientists identify an unusual black hole in a distant galaxy.
Here's why NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are stuck, but not stranded, at the International Space Station after launching into space in June.
NASA has delayed the return date for Boeing's Starliner astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports on the decision to keep the two in space.
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson says he's optimistic the Trump administration will support the space agency's agenda.
Two astronauts who have been stuck in space since June will have to wait until at least the end of March to come home after NASA on Wednesday again pushed back their return date. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer for the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss what's causing the delays.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
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.
Twice a year, between 100 and 150 student Santas and Mrs. Clauses from as far away as Europe enroll at the Northern Lights Santa Academy in Atlanta for a three-day boot camp where they will learn to become professional Christmas entertainers. Skyler Henry has details.
In Midland, Texas, four pastors from different denominations decided to exchange pulpits for one day in order to deliver a message about tolerance and acceptance to their congregations and the community. Jason Allen has more.
Jericka Duncan takes a look at how Christmas and Hanukkah are being marked around the world and even aboard the International Space Station.
A growing number of young people are receiving prescriptions for GLP-1 weight loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy. Janet Shamlian examines why.
If President-elect Donald Trump follows through on his threat of imposing new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China, it could have major repercussions for the U.S. toy industry. Kelly O'Grady explains.