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Paul joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how he wants to protect the Fourth Amendment

The Senate will try one more time next weekend to extend government programs that collect cellphone data. One big reason for the holdup is an ongoing protest by Sen. Rand Paul. The presidential candidate and other Republicans blocked a final vote last week. Paul joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how he wants to protect the Fourth Amendment and his new book, "Taking a Stand: Moving Beyond Partisan Politics to Unite America."

May 26, 2015
08:15

2016 GOP Presidential Candidate Rand Paul slammed NSA spying as lawmakers debated an extension of the Patriot Act

2016 GOP Presidential Candidate Rand Paul slammed NSA spying as lawmakers debated an extension of the Patriot Act. CBSN's Kristine Johnson and Vladimir Duthiers have more.

May 20, 2015
01:18

GOP infighting over NSA surveillance program renewal

Senate Majority Leader McConnell dismisses a threat from Rand Paul to filibuster an extension of key Patriot Act provisions

May 17, 2015

Rand Paul: Jeb Bush "fumbled" Iraq question

The Kentucky senator took issue with a few of his GOP colleagues' foreign policy positions in a recent interview

May 14, 2015

Ben Carson announces he's running for president

Carson will be in Detroit for a campaign event Monday

May 3, 2015

Rand Paul asked whether he's an isolationist by Orthodox Jews

Sen. Rand Paul met with several dozen rabbis and Jewish community leaders in Brooklyn Monday

Apr 27, 2015

Rand Paul defends Obama, drone strikes

The presidential candidate says that "there is a valuable use for drones"

Apr 27, 2015

Harry Reid, Rand Paul share a moment on the Senate floor

Sunglasses were donned, fist bumps were casually exchanged -- no big deal, really

Apr 24, 2015

Rand Paul's campaign store pulls sunglasses after complaint

Rand-branded Ray-Bans at "the intersection of politics and cool" are now no more

Apr 22, 2015

Rand Paul: My GOP critics are "lap dogs" for Obama

Kentucky senator and presidential candidate fires back at fellow Republicans who have criticized his approach to foreign policy

Apr 22, 2015

Who will the billionaire Koch brothers back in 2016?

Charles Koch says he's identified five Republicans as favorites in current field of presidential contenders

Apr 22, 2015

Dickerson: Senators need not apply

Do Republicans really think governors make better presidents?

Apr 20, 2015

At N.H. summit, GOP hopefuls take aim at Hillary Clinton

The crowded Republican presidential field unites to attack a common enemy

Apr 18, 2015

Fiorina touts business experience for possible 2016 bid

Fiorina's nail polish, as a reporter noted, is just one thing that sets her apart from the GOP field

Apr 16, 2015

Paul: Clinton Foundation donor policy changes not enough

The Kentucky senator has suggested the past donations undercut Clinton's claims to be an advocate of women's rights

Apr 16, 2015

Rick Perry compares Hillary Clinton to a "pig in a poke"

The former Texas governor also recalled the "exhilarating" experience of entering the 2012 presidential race

Apr 16, 2015

Hillary Clinton pens admiring blurb on Elizabeth Warren

Warren on TIME Magazine's list of the world's 100 most influential people

Apr 16, 2015

Ted Cruz brings in more than $4 million at start of campaign

The money landscape is still a mystery for many of the candidates who have super PACs

Apr 16, 2015

How does Rubio's Facebook buzz stack up against rivals?

The Florida senator announced his 2016 presidential bid on Monday, becoming the third Republican to jump into the race

Apr 14, 2015

Big Talker: Rubio's candidacy, like Obama's, rests on the power of his words

Marco Rubio is the last of the Senate Three to jump into the presidential race - how will he distinguish himself?

Apr 14, 2015

Hillary Clinton's Facebook engagement trounces Cruz, Paul

Her presidential announcement generated more than 10 million interactions on the social media site

Apr 13, 2015

Rand Paul on why a "libertarian-ish" Republican can win

The new presidential candidate talks about his views on immigration and attracting minorities, and what makes him a true conservative

Apr 12, 2015

Iran nuclear negotiations: Who's telling the truth?

The U.S. and Iran are engaged in a war of words about what exactly is in the framework agreement

Apr 12, 2015

Is Hillary Clinton vulnerable on women's rights?

Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul said donations to the Clinton Foundation from countries like Saudi Arabia and Brunei "look really bad"

Apr 12, 2015

What do Rand Paul's venues say about his campaign launch?

A look at the carefully charted course of the newest presidential candidate

Apr 10, 2015

Smoke billows over Beirut's southern suburbs after Israeli strike, as seen from Baabda

Deaths soar as Israel and Hezbollah clash despite cease-fire push

Hezbollah allegedly fires a barrage of some 250 rockets at northern Israel after dozens are killed in Israeli strikes in Lebanon.

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Thanksgiving travel week faces several possible obstacles

Airports and highways are expected to be jam-packed during Thanksgiving week, a holiday period likely to end in another record day for air travel in the U.S.

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Cargo plane crashes into Lithuanian home, killing one and injuring two

DHL plane crashes in Lithuania amid concern over Russian sabotage

A DHL cargo plane crash landed in Lithuania, killing one crew member, but authorities say it's too soon to link it to suspected Russian sabotage operations.

4H ago

17 people missing after tour boat sinks on Red Sea diving trip

Authorities in Egypt say a luxury yacht that set off with 45 people from the Red Sea port of Ghalib for a week-long diving trip sank, with 28 rescued and 17 still missing.

1H ago

Charlotte airport workers walk off job at start of busy holiday travel week

Service workers at Charlotte Douglas International Airport have gone on strike at the start of a busy week of Thanksgiving travel to protest what they say are unlivable wages.

4H ago

Poll: Trump starts on positive note as most approve of transition handling

Democrats say they're concerned or scared Trump will threaten their rights, but fewer than half feel motivated to oppose him.

Nov 24

Best-selling novelist Barbara Taylor Bradford dies at 91

Barbara Taylor Bradford was one of the world's most popular and wealthiest writers, her net worth estimated at more than $200 million.

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Microsoft 365 is experiencing an outage. Here's what to know.

Microsoft said it's investigating an issue impacting access to Microsoft 365 and its Teams app.

1H ago

A team of researchers has warned about "pink cocaine" for over a year

The death of music star Liam Payne has thrust "pink cocaine," sometimes also called Tusi, into the national spotlight. The National Drug Early Warning System predicted its rise back in 2023.

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Microsoft 365 is experiencing an outage. Here's what to know.

Microsoft said it's investigating an issue impacting access to Microsoft 365 and its Teams app.

1H ago

Best-selling novelist Barbara Taylor Bradford dies at 91

Barbara Taylor Bradford was one of the world's most popular and wealthiest writers, her net worth estimated at more than $200 million.

1H ago

Thanksgiving travel week faces several possible obstacles

Airports and highways are expected to be jam-packed during Thanksgiving week, a holiday period likely to end in another record day for air travel in the U.S.

2H ago

A team of researchers has warned about "pink cocaine" for over a year

The death of music star Liam Payne has thrust "pink cocaine," sometimes also called Tusi, into the national spotlight. The National Drug Early Warning System predicted its rise back in 2023.

14H ago

Connecticut couple charged in $1 million Lululemon theft operation

A couple from Connecticut is charged with allegedly orchestrating a retail theft operation that may have cost Lululemon as much as $1 million.

17H ago

MoneyWatch

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Microsoft 365 is experiencing an outage. Here's what to know.

Microsoft said it's investigating an issue impacting access to Microsoft 365 and its Teams app.

1H ago

Charlotte airport workers walk off job at start of busy holiday travel week

Service workers at Charlotte Douglas International Airport have gone on strike at the start of a busy week of Thanksgiving travel to protest what they say are unlivable wages.

4H ago

Hyundai, Kia recall more than 208,000 electric vehicles over power loss issue

Car dealers will inspect and replace the control unit and a fuse if needed, as well as update software.

14H ago

Who is Scott Bessent? What to know about Trump's Treasury secretary pick.

If confirmed, Bessent would runn the department that manages the nation's finances as well as its tax agency, the Internal Revenue Service.

Nov 22

Trump Ally Bessent Says Yellen Using Post To Aid Biden 2024 Bid

Trump selects Scott Bessent for Treasury secretary

Scott Bessent, the founder of the Connecticut-based hedge fund Key Square Group, had been making a full-court press for the post.

Nov 23

Politics

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Congress stalemate causing backlog in aid applications after Helene

Helene ransacked western North Carolina on Sept. 27, leaving a path of devastation, death and an economic calamity from which the state will need years to recover.

14H ago

H.R. McMaster says coming months are "really critical" for Ukraine

Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster said that Russia and Ukraine are both incentivized to make "as many gains on the battlefield as they can before the new Trump administration comes in."

18H ago

Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Nov. 24, 2024

On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sen. Rand Paul and Tammy Duckworth join Margaret Brennan.

19H ago

Duckworth says Trump Pentagon pick is "flat-out wrong" about women in combat

Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth said that Pete Hegseth is "flat-out wrong" in his view that women should not serve in the military in combat roles.

20H ago

Transcript: Rep.-elect Sarah McBride on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Nov. 24, 2024

The following is a transcript of an interview with Rep.-elect Sarah McBride, Democrat of Delaware, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Nov. 24, 2024.

19H ago

HealthWatch

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A study to devise nutritional guidance just for you

When it comes to eating healthy, all of us respond to foods differently. The National Institutes of Health's new nutrition study hopes to finally provide Americans a personalized answer to the question: "What should I eat?"

Nov 24

A study to personalize nutrition guidance just for you

From the four food groups to the Food Pyramid, the U.S. government has long offered guidance to Americans hoping to eat a healthier diet. But there's growing scientific consensus that when it comes to eating healthy, all of us respond to foods differently. And to prove it, the National Institutes of Health has embarked on the most ambitious nutrition study ever, hoping to finally provide Americans a personalized answer to the question: "What should I eat?" Correspondent Lee Cowan reports.

Nov 24
05:46

New treatments offer hope for older patients with a deadly cancer diagnosis

Glioblastoma typically kills within 18 months, but a new type of treatment has kept Nadya El-Afandi's scans clear 17 months after diagnosis.

Nov 23

1 infant dead in California, 9 hospitalized in latest listeria outbreak

Laboratory findings show that Yu-Shang Food ready-to-eat meat and poultry products were making people sick, the CDC said.

Nov 22

E. coli outbreak in St. Louis sickens 106, hospitalizes 2

More than half of the cases involve students, parents and guests of Rockwood Summit High School who attended events where food from Andre's Banquets and Catering was served.

Nov 22

World

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Chinese trans woman awarded thousands over forced electroshock therapy

Trans performance artist Ling'er says she was forced to undergo electroshock treatments at a hospital in China that left her with a heart condition.

22M ago

Best-selling novelist Barbara Taylor Bradford dies at 91

Barbara Taylor Bradford was one of the world's most popular and wealthiest writers, her net worth estimated at more than $200 million.

1H ago

17 people missing after Egyptian tour boat sinks on Red Sea diving trip

Authorities in Egypt say a luxury yacht that set off with 45 people from the Red Sea port of Ghalib for a week-long diving trip sank, with 28 rescued and 17 still missing.

1H ago

Deaths soar as Israel and Hezbollah clash despite cease-fire push

Hezbollah allegedly fires a barrage of some 250 rockets at northern Israel after dozens are killed in Israeli strikes in Lebanon.

updated 38M ago

Over 30 stranded whales saved by people lifting them on sheets

Officials praised as "incredible" the efforts made by hundreds of people to help save the foundering pilot whales.

2H ago

Entertainment

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"Wicked," "Gladiator II" soar at box office

While "Gladiator II" earned $55 million at the box office domestically, "Wicked" soared with $114 million. It was the biggest pre-Thanksgiving weekend opening since the COVID-19 pandemic, with the two movies earning the nickname "Glicked."

2H ago
02:59

Best-selling novelist Barbara Taylor Bradford dies at 91

Barbara Taylor Bradford was one of the world's most popular and wealthiest writers, her net worth estimated at more than $200 million.

1H ago

WE tv Presents:"The Evolution Of The Relationship Reality Show"

Chuck Woolery, host of "Love Connection" and "Scrabble," dies at 83

Chuck Woolery was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and earned a daytime Emmy nomination in 1978.

updated 36M ago

What makes a martini a martini?

There are very few American inventions more American than the martini – a classic cocktail of gin and vermouth, garnished with lemon. But today, a martini's ingredients may be up for debate.

23H ago

Mick Fleetwood plays to the future in Maui

Last year's horrific wildfires turned Lahaina into a disaster zone, and destroyed the Fleetwood Mac founder's club, Fleetwood's on Front Street. Today, Mick Fleetwood is determined to rebuild, saying, "There has to be music."

Nov 24

Technology

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How AI can help to plan your next vacation

More than one third of travelers says they've incorporated artificial intelligence into their travel planning, according to a recent survey. CBS News compared how efficient booking a trip with the help of AI is compared to doing the research yourself.

2H ago
06:01

Microsoft 365 is experiencing an outage. Here's what to know.

Microsoft said it's investigating an issue impacting access to Microsoft 365 and its Teams app.

1H ago

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.

Mar 28
03:27

A new generation of shopping cart, with GPS and AI

At a Price Chopper outside Kansas City, shoppers are test driving the new Caper Cart, featuring digital screens, GPS, cameras equipped with artificial intelligence, and packaging scanners that spit out coupons. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti looks at the technology used to "reinvent the wheel" of the shopping cart.

Nov 24
04:05

Who has the best Black Friday tech prices?

Black Friday is almost here, but some of the hottest tech items are already on sale. CNET senior editor Lisa Eadicicco joins CBS News to discuss high-demand gifts and what retailers offer the best prices.

Nov 22
03:28

Science

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Dishing up space food

At the Johnson Space Food Systems Laboratory in Houston, NASA scientists develop dishes – freeze-dried, heat-stabilized, or irradiated – to serve on the International Space Station. Correspondent David Pogue checks out what's on the menu in Earth orbit.

Nov 24
03:47

How are U.S. winters permanently changing?

This winter, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted above-average temperatures throughout the U.S. because of a "slowly developing" La Niña pattern. CBS News Sacramento meteorologist Tracy Humphrey reports on the changing winter conditions.

Nov 22
03:56

Emperor penguin found on Australian beach released at sea after 20 days of care

The only emperor penguin known to have swum from Antarctica to Australia was released at sea 20 days after he waddled ashore on a popular tourist beach.

Nov 22

Iceland volcano flares in region's 7th eruption in one year

A volcano erupted in southern Iceland, near the town of Grindavík and the Blue Lagoon spa, marking the region's seventh eruption in a year.

Nov 21

How collecting pine cones helps renew Oregon forests after wildfires

Conservationists are teaming up with the U.S. Forest Service and logging companies to clear scorched land and make room for new reforestation projects.

Nov 20

Crime

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Crime

Menendez Brothers to appear in court

Erik and Lyle Menendez, who are serving life sentences for the 1989 murder of their parents, will appear virtually in court Monday for a hearing addressing the brothers' habeas corpus petition that seeks to vacate their murder convictions for lesser charges like manslaughter. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston has the latest.

2H ago
01:29

Venezuelan gangs trying to recruit kids from migrant families, NYPD says

There is growing concern among the police over an increase in Venezuelan gang activity across New York City.

10H ago

Law enforcement raises warning over "pink cocaine"

Law enforcement is raising alarm bells over a drug called pink cocaine. It doesn't actually contain cocaine, but is instead a combination of other substances. Tom Hanson has more on the spread of the potentially deadly drug.

15H ago
02:30

Connecticut couple charged in $1 million Lululemon theft operation

A couple from Connecticut is charged with allegedly orchestrating a retail theft operation that may have cost Lululemon as much as $1 million.

17H ago

Fugitive Kaitlin Armstrong caught after answering ad for a yoga instructor

When cyclist Anna Moriah "Mo" Wilson was murdered in Texas, U.S. Marshals assigned to the case used a unique tactic to track down her suspected killer in Costa Rica and bring the fugitive to justice.

Nov 24

Space

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Blue Origin launches 6 tourists to the edge of space

Marc and Sharon Hagle, both making their second space flight, were among the passengers for the NS-28 mission.

Nov 22

Blue Origin launches 9th space tourism flight

The ninth Blue Origin space tourism flight launched from West Texas Friday morning. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood and space expert Scott Heidler offered analysis of the flight.

Nov 22
13:00

Trump, Musk attend SpaceX launch

President-elect Donald Trump attended SpaceX's sixth flight test of its Super Heavy-Starship on Tuesday with CEO Elon Musk. The burgeoning friendship between the two men played a key role in Trump's reelection, with Musk now set to run a government efficiency agency in the coming months. CBS News political reporter Jake Rosen and Politico aviation reporter Oriana Pawlyk join "America Decides" with more.

Nov 19
10:13

SpaceX launches Super Heavy-Starship, with Trump there to watch

President-elect Donald Trump was on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket.

Nov 19

Far side of the moon once had erupting volcanoes, lunar soil shows

Researchers analyzed lunar soil brought back by China's Chang'e-6, the first spacecraft to return with a haul of rocks and dirt from the little-explored far side.

Nov 15

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Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos

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The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield

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Evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case

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Summer music heats up 2024

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Retail credit card rates hit all-time high

The average rate on credit cards from some of America's biggest retailers has soared to an all-time high of more than 30%, according to personal finance site Bankrate. That's up from just over 24% in 2021. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has a look at the rates.

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Menendez Brothers to appear in court

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"Wicked," "Gladiator II" soar at box office

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Orlando Pride win NWSL championship game

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Rand Paul

Paul joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how he wants to protect the Fourth Amendment

2016 GOP Presidential Candidate Rand Paul slammed NSA spying as lawmakers debated an extension of the Patriot Act

GOP infighting over NSA surveillance program renewal

Rand Paul: Jeb Bush "fumbled" Iraq question

Ben Carson announces he's running for president

Rand Paul asked whether he's an isolationist by Orthodox Jews

Rand Paul defends Obama, drone strikes

Harry Reid, Rand Paul share a moment on the Senate floor

Rand Paul's campaign store pulls sunglasses after complaint

Rand Paul: My GOP critics are "lap dogs" for Obama

Who will the billionaire Koch brothers back in 2016?

Dickerson: Senators need not apply

At N.H. summit, GOP hopefuls take aim at Hillary Clinton

Fiorina touts business experience for possible 2016 bid

Paul: Clinton Foundation donor policy changes not enough

Rick Perry compares Hillary Clinton to a "pig in a poke"

Hillary Clinton pens admiring blurb on Elizabeth Warren

Ted Cruz brings in more than $4 million at start of campaign

How does Rubio's Facebook buzz stack up against rivals?

Big Talker: Rubio's candidacy, like Obama's, rests on the power of his words

Hillary Clinton's Facebook engagement trounces Cruz, Paul

Rand Paul on why a "libertarian-ish" Republican can win

Iran nuclear negotiations: Who's telling the truth?

Is Hillary Clinton vulnerable on women's rights?

​What do Rand Paul's venues say about his campaign launch?

Deaths soar as Israel and Hezbollah clash despite cease-fire push

Thanksgiving travel week faces several possible obstacles

DHL plane crashes in Lithuania amid concern over Russian sabotage

17 people missing after tour boat sinks on Red Sea diving trip

Charlotte airport workers walk off job at start of busy holiday travel week

Poll: Trump starts on positive note as most approve of transition handling

Best-selling novelist Barbara Taylor Bradford dies at 91

Microsoft 365 is experiencing an outage. Here's what to know.

A team of researchers has warned about "pink cocaine" for over a year

U.S.

Microsoft 365 is experiencing an outage. Here's what to know.

Best-selling novelist Barbara Taylor Bradford dies at 91

Thanksgiving travel week faces several possible obstacles

A team of researchers has warned about "pink cocaine" for over a year

Connecticut couple charged in $1 million Lululemon theft operation

MoneyWatch

Microsoft 365 is experiencing an outage. Here's what to know.

Charlotte airport workers walk off job at start of busy holiday travel week

Hyundai, Kia recall more than 208,000 electric vehicles over power loss issue

Who is Scott Bessent? What to know about Trump's Treasury secretary pick.

Trump selects Scott Bessent for Treasury secretary

Politics

Congress stalemate causing backlog in aid applications after Helene

H.R. McMaster says coming months are "really critical" for Ukraine

Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Nov. 24, 2024

Duckworth says Trump Pentagon pick is "flat-out wrong" about women in combat

Transcript: Rep.-elect Sarah McBride on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Nov. 24, 2024

HealthWatch

A study to devise nutritional guidance just for you

A study to personalize nutrition guidance just for you

New treatments offer hope for older patients with a deadly cancer diagnosis

1 infant dead in California, 9 hospitalized in latest listeria outbreak

E. coli outbreak in St. Louis sickens 106, hospitalizes 2

World

Chinese trans woman awarded thousands over forced electroshock therapy

Best-selling novelist Barbara Taylor Bradford dies at 91

17 people missing after Egyptian tour boat sinks on Red Sea diving trip

Deaths soar as Israel and Hezbollah clash despite cease-fire push

Over 30 stranded whales saved by people lifting them on sheets

Entertainment

Entertainment

"Wicked," "Gladiator II" soar at box office

Best-selling novelist Barbara Taylor Bradford dies at 91

Chuck Woolery, host of "Love Connection" and "Scrabble," dies at 83

What makes a martini a martini?

Mick Fleetwood plays to the future in Maui

Technology

Technology

How AI can help to plan your next vacation

Microsoft 365 is experiencing an outage. Here's what to know.

How AI powered robots are helping small farms

A new generation of shopping cart, with GPS and AI

Who has the best Black Friday tech prices?

Science

What do Rand Paul's venues say about his campaign launch?