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Joe the Plumber, who questioned Obama on his tax plans, dead at 49
Samuel "Joe" Wurzelbacher, who became known as "Joe the Plumber" during the 2008 presidential race, died Sunday.
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Samuel "Joe" Wurzelbacher, who became known as "Joe the Plumber" during the 2008 presidential race, died Sunday.
Robert Carter, 33, adopted three boys, Robert, Giovanni and Kiontae in 2020. After learning the boys had two sisters, Marionna and Makayla, he adopted them as well. All five siblings are now together. CBS News' David Begnaud introduces us to Robert Carter, who as a child aged out of the foster care system without ever being adpoted.
In a news conference, officials said the school bus had collided with a Honda.
Mackenzie Shirilla, 19, was found guilty last week on charges of murder, felonious assault, aggravated vehicular homicide, drug possession and possession of criminal tools.
Ohio voters on Tuesday rejected a proposal that would've made it more difficult to change the state's constitution. Abortion rights supporters are celebrating the outcome of the vote because of a November ballot question on enshrining reproductive rights in the Ohio constitution. CBS News political director Fin Gómez shares takeaways from the result.
In a special election on Tuesday, Ohio voters soundly rejected a GOP-backed measure that would have raised the threshold required to make a change to the state's constitution from a simple majority to 60%. State Republicans were attempting to change the law ahead of a November election in which Ohio voters will decide whether to enshrine abortion protections in the state constitution. Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
The rejection of Ohio Issue 1 keeps in place century-old rules for changing the state constitution, which will govern a November vote on a proposed abortion rights amendment.
Residents of Ohio voted against Issue 1 Tuesday, a special measure that would have increased the threshold to amend the state constitution from a simple majority to 60%. Republicans wanted to change the law ahead of a scheduled vote on abortion rights in November. CBS News reporter Cara Korte has the latest.
Abortion rights supporters in Ohio are claiming victory after voters rejected a measure that would have made it harder to amend the state constitution. State Republicans wanted to change the law ahead of a vote that could codify abortion rights into Ohio's constitution in November. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Ohio voters rejected a proposal known as Issue 1 that would have made it more difficult to amend the state constitution, delivering a crucial victory to abortion rights supporters ahead of a November vote on enshrining reproductive rights in Ohio's constitution. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports from Washington.
Ohio voters reject special election measures; experts warn of foodborne illnesses in school lunches.
Ohio voters on Tuesday definitively rejected a closely watched proposal known as Issue 1 that would've made it more difficult to amend the state constitution, delivering a crucial victory to pro-abortion rights supporters ahead of a November vote on enshrining reproductive rights in the Ohio Constitution. The Associated Press projects the proposed constitutional amendment failed to garner the majority support it needed to pass.
Voters in Ohio rejected a measure known as Issue 1 that would have raised the bar for constitutional amendments on the ballot.
Ohio's special election is underway, with voters deciding whether to raise the threshold to change the state's constitution from 50% to 60%. State Republicans forced the special election in response to an effort to codify abortion rights in Ohio. CBS News reporter Cara Korte has the latest.
Ohio voters are going to the polls Tuesday to cast their ballots in a closely watched special election that could have a major impact on abortion rights in the state. In November, voters will decide if Ohio's constitution should include protections for abortion access. Under current law, changing the constitution requires support from a simple majority of 50% plus one vote. But, the Republican-led legislature set up Tuesday's special election to raise that threshold to 60%. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
Voters in Ohio head to the polls Tuesday to cast their ballots in a closely watched special election that could affect whether the right to abortion is placed in the state constitution this fall. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports from Washington.
Abortion is not directly on the ballot in Ohio's special election Tuesday, but the vote could have a major impact on abortion rights. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns explains.
The proposal, rejected by Ohio voters, would have made it more difficult to amend the state Constitution. The result could have significant ramifications for abortion rights in the state.
Ohio Republicans set in motion a summer special election over a ballot measure that would make it more difficult for voters to pass state constitutional amendments.
It's been six months since a train derailed in the Ohio community of East Palestine, spilling thousands of gallons of toxic materials and leaving some evacuated families in limbo. Half a year later, cleanup continues and the long-term health implications of the derailment remain unknown. Cincinnati Enquirer health reporter Brooks Sutherland joined CBS News to discuss recovery efforts in the town.
Authorities removed 90 living dogs from the property, where an owner was operating a "rescue" facility.
Paige Johnson's remains were found in 2020 by a hiker near the area investigators had searched after the teen disappeared in 2010.
Illinois megadonor Richard Uihlein was the top donor backing a special election ballot measure aimed at stopping a constitutional amendment on abortion in Ohio.
Presidential election cycles often feel very turbulent, but the truth is, it's the same story in most states across the U.S. From 2008 through 2020, only 10 states voted for nominees from both political parties. Amy Walter, editor-in-chief and publisher of the Cook Political Report, joined "America Decides" to discuss which states are true toss-ups, and which states may be vulnerable to flip.
Additional charges related to the Ohio train derailment, combined with a drop in shipments, more than halved the company's profits.
President Biden said, "I feel good," after the White House announced he had tested positive for COVID-19 and was experiencing mild symptoms.
The Republican National Convention is occurring amid one of the most dramatic weeks in politics in history.
The FBI is investigating whether the shooter was a politically motivated homegrown domestic violent extremist, and investigators are combing through his background.
A tree, located between the Trump rally shooter and the sniper team closest to him, may have impaired the team's line of sight, according to a CBS News analysis.
Airline officials say they are aware of a series of incidents where cans have ruptured, resulting in an onboard mess and reports of about 20 injuries to employees so far this summer.
Terrell Davis and his wife, Tamiko, discussed the moment the former Denver Broncos star was handcuffed in front of his children and other passengers on a United Airlines flight.
Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro said the sailors' court martial contained "significant legal errors that rendered them fundamentally unfair."
Millions of Americans absorbed a dizzying political news cycle this past weekend, a series of extraordinary headlines for an already divided electorate.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
Millions of Americans absorbed a dizzying political news cycle this past weekend, a series of extraordinary headlines for an already divided electorate.
For years, Tennessee has required anyone convicted of prostitution while HIV-positive to register as a sex offender for life. To settle DOJ and ACLU discrimination suits, the state has agreed to reverse course.
Old images of former President Donald Trump were recirculated on social media in the days after his attempted assassination to push false claims about his condition.
The committee's Republican chairman subpoenaed U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle as Republicans ramp up efforts to investigate the assassination attempt.
The popular cooler bags are back in stock at Trader Joe's stores today. Some locations are setting purchasing limits.
Nearly 7,000 pounds of hot dogs were produced and distributed without being inspected, federal government says.
Baby formula maker Reckitt said tornado damage to an Indiana warehouse could affect supplies of its nutrition products.
The dinosaur fossil of a Stegosaurus nicknamed Apex fetched 10 times its estimate at a Sotheby's auction on Wednesday.
JD Vance's 2016 memoir "Hillbilly Elegy" is getting a sales bump after the Ohio senator was picked to run alongside former President Donald Trump.
The Republican National Convention is occurring amid one of the most dramatic weeks in politics in history.
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
Millions of Americans absorbed a dizzying political news cycle this past weekend, a series of extraordinary headlines for an already divided electorate.
For years, Tennessee has required anyone convicted of prostitution while HIV-positive to register as a sex offender for life. To settle DOJ and ACLU discrimination suits, the state has agreed to reverse course.
Old images of former President Donald Trump were recirculated on social media in the days after his attempted assassination to push false claims about his condition.
For years, Tennessee has required anyone convicted of prostitution while HIV-positive to register as a sex offender for life. To settle DOJ and ACLU discrimination suits, the state has agreed to reverse course.
Nearly 7,000 pounds of hot dogs were produced and distributed without being inspected, federal government says.
At least 36 have been hospitalized after eating the mushroom "edibles."
A workout that mindlessly tones your arms while getting some cardio in? If it sounds too good to be true, that's because it may be. Here's what experts say.
Growing share of Americans say they have skipped medical care or getting prescription drugs because of the cost.
NASA says the Deorbit Vehicle will drive the lab to a controlled re-entry and breakup in 2030 to close out three decades of operation.
The remains of a medieval palace that may have housed the early peoples between the 9th and 13 centuries was uncovered in Rome.
Jack Black said he has put all future creative plans on hold after Tenacious D bandmate Kyle Gass made a controversial comment about the Trump rally shooting.
Residents of a Toronto suburb tell CBS News they're worried a U.S. company may be emitting a cancer-causing gas in their community.
Britain's King Charles III donned a ceremonial crown and robe to give a speech opening the U.K.'s first left-leaning parliament in 14 years.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
The armorer on Alec Baldwin movie "Rust" filed to have her involuntary manslaughter conviction overturned, days after Baldwin's trial over a fatal on-set shooting collapsed due to withheld evidence.
Rain already falls on Venus, but it took more than 14 minutes for Missy Elliott's The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" to reach the planet.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
Season 26 of the CBS reality TV show "Big Brother" premieres on Wednesday. Sixteen new house guests will compete and strategize to evict one of their own each week to try and be the last person standing. The prize is $750,000. "Entertainment Tonight" host Nischelle Turner visited the house and even entered a one-day competition.
NASA says the Deorbit Vehicle will drive the lab to a controlled re-entry and breakup in 2030 to close out three decades of operation.
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
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.
Apple users can now download an early version of a new iPhone operating system that will be officially released this fall.
AT&T on Friday disclosed that hackers had accessed records of calls and texts of "nearly all" its cellular customers for a six-month period between May 1, 2022, and Oct. 31, 2022. Jo Ling Kent reports.
The melting of glaciers and polar ice sheets causes water to move closer to the equator, fattening the planet and slowing its rotation, according to a recent study.
Spade-toothed whales are the world's rarest, with no live sightings ever recorded. Until, perhaps, now. One may have washed up onto a New Zealand beach.
Symptoms among the new bird flu cases included "fever, chills, coughing and sore throat/runny nose," alongside pink eye and eye tearing, a CDC spokesperson confirmed Monday.
The image released Friday depicts two merging galaxies, nicknamed "the Penguin and the Egg," that are about 100,000 light years apart, a surprisingly close distance in astronomical terms.
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season got off to a deadly start as Hurricane Beryl tore across the Caribbean, Mexico and eventually the U.S.
For years, Tennessee has required anyone convicted of prostitution while HIV-positive to register as a sex offender for life. To settle DOJ and ACLU discrimination suits, the state has agreed to reverse course.
The six people who were found dead this week in a Thailand hotel room are believed to have been poisoned, officials say. Investigators say they found cyanide in the cups of the victims, who have been identified as two Vietnamese-Americans and four Vietnamese nationals. CBS News correspondent Ian Lee has more.
Nearly 17 pounds total of fentanyl, heroin and cocaine were found in the car. More than 1,610 pounds of illegal drugs were seized in the region last week, according to Customs and Border Protection.
A young gas station operator in Wisconsin was stabbed to death on June 12. Authorities have never named a suspect in the murder until now.
President Santiago Peña said the record discovery, code-named "Operation Sweetness," added to a string of "very sad episodes" in Paraguay.
NASA says the Deorbit Vehicle will drive the lab to a controlled re-entry and breakup in 2030 to close out three decades of operation.
Rain already falls on Venus, but it took more than 14 minutes for Missy Elliott's The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" to reach the planet.
It has been two years since NASA's James Webb telescope gave us a stunning first look at the depth of our universe. To commemorate the achievement, NASA has released new images showing two distant galaxies interacting with each other. Jane Rigby, astrophysicist and a senior project scientist for the Webb telescope at NASA, joins CBS News to discuss.
The image released Friday depicts two merging galaxies, nicknamed "the Penguin and the Egg," that are about 100,000 light years apart, a surprisingly close distance in astronomical terms.
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket suffered a catastrophic engine failure as it launched a batch of Starlink satellites into orbit Thursday night, the first time in nearly a decade the rocket has failed. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more on that and the latest images from the James Webb Space Telescope.
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 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."
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders spoke on the second night of the 2024 Republican National Convention, recalling memories from her time as White House press secretary during the Trump administration. Sanders sat down with "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell on the third night of the RNC to reflect on her speech.
There is growing pressure on President Biden to withdraw from the 2024 race, with warnings coming from top Democrats. "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell leads special coverage from the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
Former President Donald Trump took his seat at the 2024 Republican National Convention ahead of Kimberly Guilfoyle's speech. "I know the measure of the man that stands before us. Donald Trump will never stop fighting for you," said Guilfoyle.
Wisconsin, where the GOP has gathered for the 2024 Republican National Convention, is one of the most closely contested battleground states. According to a Marquette University Law School poll in June, Wisconsin voters are likely evenly split on President Biden and former President Donald Trump. Jessie Opoien, political reporter with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, joins CBS News to discuss.
CBS News has learned President Biden is considering sweeping changes to the Supreme Court if reelected. The proposals include term limits for all nine justices, an enforceable ethics code and a constitutional amendment eliminating broader immunity for presidents and officeholders. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins to unpack the plan.