Biden, Harris, Trump all visit Flight 93 National Memorial
United Flight 93 crashed in a Pennsylvania field when forty passengers and crew members fought back against hijackers on September 11, 2001.
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Harris speaks at watch party after debate
Vice President Kamala Harris spoke at a watch party Tuesday night in Pennsylvania shortly after she debated with former President Donald Trump. "Today was a good day, we've got to work tomorrow," Harris told the crowd. "We've got 56 days to go."
Josh Shapiro weighs in on Harris-Trump debate
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump faced off in a debate Tuesday night in Pennsylvania. Josh Shapiro, the state's Democratic governor, spoke with CBS Evening News anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell about his thoughts on how the night went.
Pennsylvania voters on Harris-Trump debate
What did voters think of Tuesday night's presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump? CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion spoke with a focus group in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, to find out.
Examining Harris and Trump's paths to victory
In the 75 days since the Biden-Trump debate that reshaped the 2024 presidential campaign, polling has shown a razor-tight race. CBS News' Anthony Salvanto and Major Garrett take a closer look at the key battleground states and potential paths to victory.
What Pennsylvanians want from Harris, Trump
Tuesday night is the first, and possibly only time Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump will face off on a debate stage. CBS Pittsburgh politics editor Jon Delano joins to discuss what Pennsylvania voters want to hear, and whether the debate could change their minds.
Spike in women of color voter registrations
Data firm TargetSmart is reporting a surge in young women of color registering to vote ever since Vice President Kamala Harris entered the 2024 race. The spike could spell trouble for former President Donald Trump. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano joins "America Decides" to look at the numbers.
McCormick talks Trump ahead of debate
Pennsylvania is not only home to Tuesday night's presidential debate, but it's also the home of one of the most closely watched Senate races in the country. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns spoke with Republican candidate David McCormick about his support for former President Donald Trump and more.
Harris, Trump virtually tied in battlegrounds
The latest CBS News polling released over the weekend shows Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump remain in a virtual tie in the battleground states of Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania ahead of Tuesday's debate. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto joins to dig through the numbers.
Record turnover among U.S. elections officials
A CBS News investigation found more than one-third of all top elections officials have quit or retired since the 2020 presidential election. Experts worry the inexperience of new supervisors could lead to mistakes. Stephen Stock has details.
Harris adviser lays out debate preparations
Vice President Kamala Harris is in Pittsburgh ahead of Tuesday's debate with former President Donald Trump. Michael Tyler, communications director for the Harris-Walz campaign, joins "America Decides" to discuss Harris' last-minute preparations.
NJ student with sickle cell disease has newfound hope with gene therapy
There's new hope for people with sickle cell disease which affects mainly African Americans. It's gene therapy research at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia that's being called a game changer.
CBS News poll: Democrats lead in Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin Senate races
Democrats are leading in Senate races in Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, but there are still enough undecided voters for all three races to tighten.
New poll on Harris, Trump close race
A new CBS News poll shows Vice President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump in a close race in Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin, three of the battleground states in the 2024 election. CBS News campaign reporters Aaron Navarro and Jake Rosen have more.
How Harris is preparing to debate Trump
Vice President Kamala Harris is in Pennsylvania preparing for the debate against Former President Donald Trump. Sources tell CBS News that Harris has been preparing in mock debates with advisors using lecterns and a setting similar to the debate stage. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
Concerns over collapse of U.S. Steel deal
President Biden is set to block the nearly $15 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel by Japan's Nippon Steel. Hundreds of U.S. Steel workers have rallied in Pittsburgh in support of the deal, and the CEO has warned if it collapses, the company may leave the city and take thousands of jobs with it. Mayor Chris Kelly of West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, joins to discuss the potential consequences.
Harris in Pennsylvania to prep for debate
Vice President Kamala Harris is headed to Pennsylvania to prepare for next week's debate against former President Donald Trump. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more.
Inside Biden's role on Harris' campaign
Vice President Kamala Harris joined President Biden in Pittsburgh Monday for their first official joint campaign appearance since Biden stepped aside and Harris took over as the Democratic presidential nominee. During the rally, Harris spoke about her commitment to keeping American steel jobs in the U.S. CBS News campaign reporter Nidia Cavazos has more on how Biden is trying to help Harris' White House prospects.
Harris in Michigan, Pennsylvania next
Vice President Kamala Harris courted voters in Detroit at a rally where she addressed union members during Labor Day. Harris is headed to a campaign event next in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with President Biden. CBS News campaign reporter Nidia Cavazos has more.
Donald Trump to battleground states
Former President Donald Trump and running mate Ohio Sen. JD Vance are off the campaign trail for Labor Day before campaign events this week in Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Wisconsin, key battleground states in the 2024 election. CBS News campaign reporter Libby Cathey has more.
Harris, Walz busy Labor Day on campaign
Democrats are holding events in the key battleground states of Pennsylvania and Wisconsin as the Labor Day holiday weekend marks the final phase of the 2024 election. CBS News campaign reporter Aaron Navarro has more of Vice President Kamala Harris' event with President Biden, and what Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is up to in the Midwest.
Can Harris campaign get voter turnout in PA environmental justice community?
Chester is what climate activists call an "environmental justice community," a place where climate change and pollution disproportionately affect underserved populations.
Danelo Cavalcante pleads guilty on escape charges from Chester County Prison
Danelo Cavalcante pleaded guilty to escape charges on Friday in Chester County, about a year after a manhunt that drew nationwide attention.
New images of evidence from Trump shooting
The FBI has released new images of evidence from the Trump assassination attempt, including the gunman's firearm, his backpack and an improvised explosive device that was found in the trunk of his car following the incident. CBS News Justice Department reporter Robert Legare has more.
Kelce brothers podcast soars to "New Heights" with Wondery deal
Jason and Travis Kelce's "New Heights" podcast deal gives Amazon's Wondery ad sales and distribution rights.
"Everyone was targeted" in Wisconsin school shooting, police say
A "combination of factors" appear to have led a 15-year-old student to carry out the school shooting, police in Madison, Wisconsin, say.
Russia says suspect detained in killing of top general in Moscow blast
Russian officials say a man has been detained over the killing of Lt. General Igor Kirillov, who led Russia's chemical and biological weapons unit.
Indiana conducts first execution in 15 years, puts quadruple killer to death
An Indiana man, Joseph Corcoran, convicted of killing four people including his brother and his sister's fiancé decades ago was put to death, without any independent witness, marking the state's first execution in 15 years.
CEO murder suspect Luigi Mangione indicted by Manhattan DA
Luigi Mangione was indicted Tuesday by the Manhattan district attorney in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Explosion kills 2 soldiers in suspected booby trap by drug cartel
Before the blast, the soldiers had discovered the dismembered bodies of three people, officials said.
Congressional leaders unveil bill to avoid government shutdown
Leaders in Congress unveiled a measure to keep the government funded, facing a Friday night deadline to avert a government shutdown.
Congo says mysterious disease killing dozens of kids finally identified
"The mystery has finally been solved," Congo's health ministry says, after an unidentified disease outbreak started killing mainly women and children in a remote region.
Boeing Starliner crew's return to Earth delayed yet again
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have been stuck in space for months longer than expected, and will not return to Earth until at least March 2025 at the earliest, NASA indicated.
2 parents, 3 young children found dead in Utah home; teen hospitalized
The dead were two adults, an 11-year-old boy, and two girls ages 9 and 2, according to police.
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Complete mastodon jaw discovered in New York homeowner's backyard
A complete and well-preserved jaw that once belonged to an ancient mastodon has been unearthed from the yard of a home in New York's Hudson Valley.
Sen. Warren pushes bill to make it easier to declare bankruptcy
Sen. Elizabeth Warren says Americans seeking debt relief face an overly complicated, costly bankruptcy system.
2 parents, 3 young children found dead in Utah home; teen hospitalized
The dead were two adults, an 11-year-old boy, and two girls ages 9 and 2, according to police.
Indiana conducts first execution in 15 years, puts quadruple killer to death
An Indiana man, Joseph Corcoran, convicted of killing four people including his brother and his sister's fiancé decades ago was put to death, without any independent witness, marking the state's first execution in 15 years.
Trump taps Herschel Walker for ambassador to the Bahamas
Herschel Walker, the former football star who unsuccessfully ran for Senate in Georgia in 2022, will be nominated to serve as ambassador to the Bahamas.
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Sen. Warren pushes bill to make it easier to declare bankruptcy
Sen. Elizabeth Warren says Americans seeking debt relief face an overly complicated, costly bankruptcy system.
Coal use hitting record in 2024, which is likely hottest year yet, report says
World coal use is set to reach an all-time high in 2024, the International Energy Agency says, in a year all but certain to be the hottest in recorded history.
Social Security Fairness Act could restore benefits, but policies still cause hardship
"In essence, this money has been stolen from all of us for all these years," said an 84-year-old woman whose late husband's Social Security benefits were slashed. "It's not fair."
What to know about Frontier Airlines' $299 "GoWild!" annual pass
Here's what to know about Frontier's "GoWild!" unlimited flight deal, an "all you can fly" offer that costs $299.
Japan's Honda and Nissan to begin merger talks, report says
The automakers are reportedly considering a merger to compete against large EV makers.
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Sen. Warren pushes bill to make it easier to declare bankruptcy
Sen. Elizabeth Warren says Americans seeking debt relief face an overly complicated, costly bankruptcy system.
Trump taps Herschel Walker for ambassador to the Bahamas
Herschel Walker, the former football star who unsuccessfully ran for Senate in Georgia in 2022, will be nominated to serve as ambassador to the Bahamas.
Trump lawyers allege juror misconduct in New York criminal case
Heavy redactions obscured almost all information about the accusations themselves.
How TikTok could avoid being banned in the U.S.
The TikTok ban is set to go into effect next month barring a last-minute sale or Supreme Court action.
New federal rule bans "junk fees" on hotels and live event tickets
"People deserve to know upfront what they're being asked to pay," FTC Chair Lina Khan said in announcing crackdown on certain consumer fees.
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Congo says mysterious disease killing dozens of kids finally identified
"The mystery has finally been solved," Congo's health ministry says, after an unidentified disease outbreak started killing mainly women and children in a remote region.
2 sisters, 7 years apart in age, also receive heart transplants 7 years apart
The sisters share a special bond of getting a second chance at life, which they both received at the age of 38 years old.
Trump could target Affordable Care Act, Medicaid for cuts, experts say
Republicans wants to extend 2017 tax cuts that expire next year and could let ACA subsidies lapse to help pay the tab, according to analysts.
Alabama woman doing well after gene-edited pig kidney transplant
Towana Looney, a 53-year-old Alabama woman, is now free from years of dialysis after receiving an experimental pig kidney transplant last month.
A look at sugar and its impact on kids
Author Emily Oster talks about new research linking early sugar exposure to chronic diseases.
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U.K. court clears seizure of millions in unpaid taxes from Andrew Tate
A British court has cleared police to seize $3.3 million from misogynist social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother to cover unpaid taxes.
Explosion kills 2 soldiers in suspected booby trap by drug cartel
Before the blast, the soldiers had discovered the dismembered bodies of three people, officials said.
U.S. asked to extradite accused mastermind of journalist's murder
Damaso Lopez Serrano — who is known as "Mini Lic" — is accused of ordering the 2017 killing of award-winning journalist Javier Valdez.
Congo says mysterious disease killing dozens of kids finally identified
"The mystery has finally been solved," Congo's health ministry says, after an unidentified disease outbreak started killing mainly women and children in a remote region.
Russia says suspect detained in killing of top general in Moscow blast
Russian officials say a man has been detained over the killing of Lt. General Igor Kirillov, who led Russia's chemical and biological weapons unit.
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Megan Thee Stallion asks for restraining order against Tory Lanez
Tory Lanaz, who is serving a 10-year prison sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the feet, is harassing her from prison through surrogates, the petition alleges.
How Nikki Glaser is preparing for Golden Globes hosting gig
Comedian Nikki Glaser, known for her honest style, is gearing up to host the 82nd Annual Golden Globes.
Nikki Glaser on being Golden Globes host
The New York Times called comedian Nikki Glaser "comedian of the year" for her knockout HBO special, "Someday You'll Die." It received Emmy, Grammy and Golden Globe nominations. And now, Glaser is taking on a new project — hosting the Golden Globes. She joins "CBS Mornings."
Idris Elba on "Sonic the Hedgehog 3"
The highly anticipated "Sonic the Hedgehog 3" hits theaters this Friday, introducing a fierce new enemy, Shadow. Six-time Emmy nominee Idris Elba reprises his role as Knuckles and shares how he got back up to speed for the action-packed sequel.
"Star Trek II," "Dirty Dancing" among films named to National Film Registry
Among the 25 films selected by the Library of Congress to be preserved for future generations are the Coen Brothers' "No Country for Old Men," "The Social Network," Cheech & Chong's "Up in Smoke," and "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre."
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2024 space exploration and advancements
2024 has been a big year for space exploration, with the shift towards privately financed missions fueling major innovations. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood discusses the latest on the Boeing Starliner astronauts who have been stuck at the International Space Station for months, the Odysseus moon lander, Space X and NASA.
Could Trump prevent a TikTok ban?
TikTok is asking the Supreme Court to pause a law that could ban the app in the U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said that he has a "warm spot" in his heart for the social media app. CBS News Supreme Court producer Catherine Cole has more.
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.
How TikTok could avoid being banned in the U.S.
The TikTok ban is set to go into effect next month barring a last-minute sale or Supreme Court action.
Nima Momeni guilty of murder in killing of Cash App founder Bob Lee
Nima Momeni has been found guilty of second-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of Cash App founder Bob Lee, a verdict reached by a San Francisco jury after seven days of deliberations.
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Coal use hitting record in 2024, which is likely hottest year yet, report says
World coal use is set to reach an all-time high in 2024, the International Energy Agency says, in a year all but certain to be the hottest in recorded history.
How climate change impacted 2024
From record-breaking temperatures to devastating disasters, 2024 brought the world closer to the reality of what climate change looks and feels like. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter reports.
Bronze-Age Britons were cannibalized after massacre, research shows
Researchers determined that dozens of men, women and children were violently killed and cannibalized in Bronze Age-era England.
ClimateWatch: Looking back on 2024’s extreme weather
In this episode of “ClimateWatch,” CBS national environmental correspondent David Schechter looks back at the devastating hurricanes, landslides, flooding and more that impacted the U.S. this year.
Sustainable gift-giving: How to reduce waste
According to the Center for Biological Diversity, the U.S. creates nearly 6 billion tons more waste in December than in other months. The nonprofit says about 25% of returned products end up in landfills. Sandra Goldmark, a circular economy expert and associate dean at the Columbia University Climate School, joins CBS News to share examples of sustainable, environmentally friendly gifts for everyone on your list.
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U.K. court clears seizure of millions in unpaid taxes from Andrew Tate
A British court has cleared police to seize $3.3 million from misogynist social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother to cover unpaid taxes.
Explosion kills 2 soldiers in suspected booby trap by drug cartel
Before the blast, the soldiers had discovered the dismembered bodies of three people, officials said.
DA accused of firing at fugitive, hitting home with family inside
Chris Stanford is facing a reckless endangerment charge after shooting at a fugitive several times and hitting a home that had a family inside.
U.S. asked to extradite accused mastermind of journalist's murder
Damaso Lopez Serrano — who is known as "Mini Lic" — is accused of ordering the 2017 killing of award-winning journalist Javier Valdez.
Indiana conducts first execution in 15 years, puts quadruple killer to death
An Indiana man, Joseph Corcoran, convicted of killing four people including his brother and his sister's fiancé decades ago was put to death, without any independent witness, marking the state's first execution in 15 years.
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Starliner astronauts' return delayed again
Two astronauts who have been stuck aboard the International Space Station for months will have to wait even longer to come home. Their planned returned was delayed once again on Tuesday, pushing their earliest return trip back to late March. Manuel Bojorquez has more.
Boeing Starliner crew's return to Earth delayed yet again
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have been stuck in space for months longer than expected, and will not return to Earth until at least March 2025 at the earliest, NASA indicated.
When you can see the Cold Moon, 2024's final full moon
December's full moon, known as the Cold Moon, is the last full moon of 2024. Here's when it peaks and why it's called the Cold Moon.
Here's when, where the Geminid meteor shower will be visible during peak
One of the best meteor showers of the year is about to peak. Here's how to watch and where you can catch the Geminids.
Learning from the Ingenuity helicopter's crash landing on Mars
Engineers now say they understand the most likely cause of the Ingenuity helicopter's crash landing on Mars earlier this year.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
Summer music heats up 2024
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.
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Jeff Bezos meeting with Trump at Mar-a-Lago
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is slated to meet with President-elect Donald Trump Wednesday at Mar-a-Lago after Amazon pledged to donate $1 million to Trump's inauguration fund. CBS News political reporter Libby Cathey has more.
Details on bill to avert government shutdown
Congress has unveiled its stopgap bill to keep the government funded until spring. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has a look at what's included in the measure.
Terrorism charge for CEO shooting suspect
Luigi Mangione was indicted Tuesday on 11 charges, including murder in the first degree and murder as a crime of terrorism, for allegedly killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson earlier this month in New York City. CBS News correspondent Jarred Hill has more.
Search for motive in Wisconsin shooting
Police searching for a motive in this week's Madison, Wisconsin, school shooting say "everyone was targeted" and that a "combination of factors" appear to have led the 15-year-old student to open fire. A teacher and student were killed and six others were hospitalized. CBS News correspondent Ian Lee has more.
Government funding bill unveiled
Congressional leaders have unveiled a stopgap bill to keep the government funded through March 14, 2025. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest from Capitol Hill.