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The Dow Jones finished up over 1,500 points and the S&P and Nasdaq each hit fresh record highs on Wednesday after President-elect Trump won the 2024 race. Bank stocks were among the biggest risers and bitcoin also reached a new record high. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger has more on Wednesday's market performance.
Vice President Kamala Harris conceded the 2024 presidential election to President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday in a speech to her supporters at Howard University. "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell leads a special report.
CBS News projects that Republicans have flipped the Senate and could take control of the House. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has a look at what the makeup of Congress will be as Donald Trump is projected to return to the Oval Office.
CBS News rates the battleground state of Pennsylvania as leaning toward former President Donald Trump. President Biden won the state in 2020.
Republicans will take control of the Senate after Sen. Deb Fischer's victory in Nebraska, CBS News projects. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane, John Dickerson and Margaret Brennan break down how the GOP ended up here.
Former President Donald Trump will win the battleground state of Georgia, CBS News projects. President Biden won the Peach State in 2020.
Former President Donald Trump will win the battleground state of North Carolina, CBS News projects. Major Garrett and Anthony Salvanto break down how the projection was made.
Vice President Kamala Harris will win Oregon and Washington, CBS News projects. Control of the U.S. Senate is leaning Republican. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane looks at other key races that could determine which party controls Congress.
Former President Donald Trump will win Iowa, CBS News projects. John Dickerson breaks down the latest national exit poll results.
Vice President Kamala Harris is leading among Latino voters in Arizona and Nevada, CBS News exit polls suggest. However, Harris is underperforming among the group compared to President Biden's 2020 numbers. CBS News chief political analyst John Dickerson breaks down the data.
CBS News projects a Florida ballot measure that would have enshrined the right to abortion will fail, keeping in place a six-week ban put in place by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Vice President Kamala Harris is leading former President Donald Trump among women nationally, a new CBS News exit poll shows. John Dickerson breaks down the numbers.
Democrat Josh Stein will be the next governor of North Carolina, CBS News projects. A September CNN report accused Mark Robinson, Stein's opponent, of allegedly making a series of explosive comments about politics, sex and race on an adult website more than a decade ago. Maurice DuBois joins to examine the paths to victory in the presidential race.
Republican West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice will win his state's Senate race, flipping the seat red, CBS News projects. Scott MacFarlane looks at other key races that could determine control of Congress.
Former President Donald Trump will win West Virginia and Indiana, CBS News projects. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett and CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto break down the first race projections of the 2024 election.
In Michigan, union votes could prove to be crucial to the winning candidate. Jericka Duncan has more.
A candidate needs to win 270 Electoral College votes to win the presidency. Ed O'Keefe takes a look at some of the ways each candidate can get there.
Republicans win control of the House of Representatives after also retaking the Senate, CBS News projects.
Trump's election victory was a product of voter discontent with the state of the country, the economy and a desire for change, and he made inroads with some Democratic groups.
Law enforcement and intelligence agencies across the federal government are assembling operation centers in preparation for Election Day. CBS News' David Becker, Nicole Sganga and Catherine Cole have more.
Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is hoping to flip the state's open Senate seat from blue to red. Hogan joins CBS News to assess the state of his campaign one day out from Election Day.
Disinformation is still spreading in the final hours before Election Day. CBS News Confirmed executive editor Rhona Tarrant joins to debunk some of the latest conspiracy theories.
Reproductive rights are a major factor in the 2024 presidential election for many voters. Democratic Sen. Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire joins CBS News to discuss her decision to open up about needing reproductive care after suffering a miscarriage.
As Election Day closes in, former President Donald Trump made stops in the battleground states of North Carolina and Pennsylvania. He is ending the day in Michigan, where he wrapped up his campaigns in 2016 and 2020. Caitlin Huey Burns has details.
With Election Day hours away, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are making their final push in a race that voters will likely decide in a few key battleground states. CBS News' Weijia Jiang, Caitlin Huey-Burns, Ed O'Keefe and Kabir Khanna have more.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
Dnipro bears the brunt of Moscow's first retaliatory strike after Ukraine fires U.S.-made missiles into Russia, and Ukraine claims Moscow may have used an ICBM.
Sarah McBride, set to be the first transgender member of Congress, talked with CBS News' Scott MacFarlane and commented on the GOP's effort to restrict bathroom use.
The state's highest court ruled a special prosecutor's decision to re-indict Smollett violated his constitutional rights after Cook County prosecutors previously dropped charges against him.
Billionaires Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy say the Department of Government Efficiency has targets in mind for cost cutting.
A woman told police she was sexually assaulted in 2017 by Pete Hegseth, according to a detailed, newly-released police report. He is now President-elect Trump's choice for defense secretary.
Cristian Fernando Gutierrez-Ochoa — the son-in-law of Jalisco New Generation cartel leader "El Mencho" — was arrested in Riverside, California, officials said.
As record travelers prepare to fly for Thanksgiving, here's what to know about transporting food through TSA checkpoints.
A new potential case of bird flu in a California child without known contact with infected animals is raising concerns about a potential pandemic. Dr. Céline Gounder explains what to know.
While some are bullish, other experts warn of investment risks as what comes next is impossible to know.
Donald Trump's proposed tariffs could raise costs for U.S. consumers, economists say. Here's how much grocery bills could rise.
Sarah McBride, set to be the first transgender member of Congress, talked with CBS News' Scott MacFarlane and commented on the GOP's effort to restrict bathroom use.
Kennedy's team is weighing a significant rewrite of the FDA's rules.
These are the president's top advisers and the highest-ranked U.S. officials. Here's what Cabinet members do — and some issues they're likely to face if confirmed by the Senate.
While some are bullish, other experts warn of investment risks as what comes next is impossible to know.
Donald Trump's proposed tariffs could raise costs for U.S. consumers, economists say. Here's how much grocery bills could rise.
Warehouse chain follows rival Costco in raising amount its 7.5 million members must pay to shop at BJ's stores.
Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos — the two richest people on the planet — are squabbling over social media. No, really.
Billionaires Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy say the Department of Government Efficiency has targets in mind for cost cutting.
While some are bullish, other experts warn of investment risks as what comes next is impossible to know.
Sarah McBride, set to be the first transgender member of Congress, talked with CBS News' Scott MacFarlane and commented on the GOP's effort to restrict bathroom use.
Kennedy's team is weighing a significant rewrite of the FDA's rules.
These are the president's top advisers and the highest-ranked U.S. officials. Here's what Cabinet members do — and some issues they're likely to face if confirmed by the Senate.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
Kennedy's team is weighing a significant rewrite of the FDA's rules.
A new potential case of bird flu in a California child without known contact with infected animals is raising concerns about a potential pandemic. Dr. Céline Gounder explains what to know.
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the latest on bird flu as new cases raise alarms among health officials. There have been 53 confirmed human cases across seven states this year. Health officials in California are reporting a possible case in a child who had no known contact with an infected animal.
The FDA says America's food supply is still "one of the safest in the world," despite some recent high-profile recalls and outbreaks.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
Former president Jair Bolsonaro and 36 other people were indicted for allegedly attempting a coup to keep him in office after his defeat in the 2022 elections.
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.
The amulet was found during an ongoing excavation project in Hadrianopolis, an ancient city near Karabük, Turkey.
The leaders are accused of crimes against humanity and war crimes over the war in Gaza and the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel.
Dnipro bears the brunt of Moscow's first retaliatory strike after Ukraine fires U.S.-made missiles into Russia, and Ukraine claims Moscow may have used an ICBM.
Connie Nielsen opens up about returning as Lucilla in "Gladiator II," reuniting with director Ridley Scott and exploring her character's emotional journey.
Singer-songwriter Shelby Lynne opens up about her new album and how her friendships helped save her when she thought her recording career could be over.
Making his feature directorial debut, Malcolm Washington brings August Wilson's Pulitzer-winning play to the screen with help from his father, Denzel Washington and siblings John David and Katia
Ahead of the sequel's release, Connie Nielsen joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about stepping back into the world of Ridley Scott's epic saga and her character's emotional journey.
After overcoming years of personal struggles, Grammy winner Shelby Lynne is back with her first album in years. She tells Anthony Mason why her return to recording came as a surprise, even to her.
While some are bullish, other experts warn of investment risks as what comes next is impossible to know.
Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos — the two richest people on the planet — are squabbling over social media. No, really.
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.
The proposed breakup calls for Google to sell its industry-leading Chrome web browser and impose restrictions designed to prevent its Android smartphone software from favoring its search engine.
Reddit says it's investigating after users on Wednesday reported problems connecting to the online forum.
Conservationists are teaming up with the U.S. Forest Service and logging companies to clear scorched land and make room for new reforestation projects.
Large wildfires fueled by climate change have destroyed tens of millions of acres of forests in the Pacific Northwest in recent years. Jonathan Vigliotti explores a major effort underway to restore those forests.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed new protections for giraffes, saying their populations are threatened by poaching, habitat loss and climate change.
The carcass was comparable to the width of a college basketball court and female, according to biologists.
Former leaders and climate experts have issued a letter calling the U.N.'s annual climate meeting "no longer fit for purpose." Recently, CBS News spoke with U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm about the summit and what the incoming Trump presidency means for clean energy and climate change. The conversation took place before the president-elect made his pick for energy secretary.
Cristian Fernando Gutierrez-Ochoa — the son-in-law of Jalisco New Generation cartel leader "El Mencho" — was arrested in Riverside, California, officials said.
The FBI has arrested a Florida man who's accused of plotting to bomb the New York Stock Exchange. CBS News New York reporter Allen Devlin has more.
Colin Gray and his son, Colt Gray, were both indicted in the Sept. 4 shooting that killed two students and two teachers and injured others.
A judge on Wednesday found Jose Ibarra guilty on all 10 counts in the murder of University of Georgia student Laken Riley. Ibarra was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Edward Kelley distributed a "kill list" and videos containing images of FBI employees to another person as part of his "mission," prosecutors say.
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.
President-elect Donald Trump was on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket.
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.
November's full moon, known as the Beaver Moon, is the last supermoon of 2024. Here's when it peaks and why it's called the Beaver Moon.
Medical issues aside, the astronauts described a water leak in June that triggered a blizzard in the International Space Station's airlock.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
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.
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.
Lowriders, with their vintage American automobiles, are turning the hobby’s bad-boy reputation on its head. This Sunday, Bill Whitaker travels to New Mexico, a hub of lowrider culture.
The 30-year fixed mortgage rate appears to be rising as buyers await a good time to enter the market. Maria Avellaneda, an associate broker for Keller Williams NYC, joins CBS News with more.
Rep. Sean Casten, a Democrat from Illinois, tells CBS News he still wants the House Ethics Committee findings on former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz to be made public. This comes as Capitol Hill reacts to news of Gaetz withdrawing from consideration for attorney general.
The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant, the former defense minister of the Jewish State. CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer has more.
Former Michigan Rep. Fred Upton is weighing in on Matt Gaetz's decision to withdraw from consideration for attorney general. Upton joins CBS News with more on the House Ethics report on Gaetz's conduct.