What do the turnout numbers so far say about 2016?
The turnout numbers from the first four voting contests are in, and the trends seem to be hurting Sanders and helping Trump
Super Tuesday
After an eventful week for both the Democratic and Republican candidates, CBS News director of elections Anthony Salvanto takes a look at what's in store for Super Tuesday
After an eventful week for both the Democratic and Republican candidates, CBS News director of elections Anthony Salvanto takes a look at what's in store for Super Tuesday.
Hillary Clinton expanded her lead over Bernie Sanders with a big primary victory in South Carolina on Saturday
Hillary Clinton expanded her lead over Bernie Sanders with a big primary victory in South Carolina on Saturday. Julianna Goldman has more on how Clinton won, and how it will affect the Sanders campaign.
Donald Trump notches first Senate endorsement
Trump teased the endorsement amid KKK controversy fallout just before his Alabama rally began
Sanders: S.C. loss "as bad as it's going to get"
Vermont Senator said on "Face the Nation" he got "decimated" among older African American voters, but is optimistic about Super Tuesday
Poll: Hillary Clinton up big in key Super Tuesday states
Just days before the Super Tuesday Democratic primary contests, Clinton holds at least a 20-point lead in Georgia, Texas, and Virginia
Super Tuesday: What you need to know
Here's the CBS News guide for what to watch and how things work on the biggest primary day of the year
CBS News projects Hillary Clinton will win the South Carolina Democratic primary
CBS News projects Hillary Clinton will win the South Carolina Democratic primary. Clinton sought to cement her front-runner status with a win over Bernie Sanders in the Palmetto State before voters in several states go to the polls on Super Tuesday. Nancy Cordes has the latest.
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On Super Tuesday, Republicans and Democrats will cast primary votes in 12 states
On Super Tuesday, Republicans and Democrats will cast primary votes in 12 states. Lots of delegates are up for grabs on both sides, meaning Super Tuesday will have a major impact on who is nominated for president by both parties. Washington Post political reporter Philip Bump and Priscilla Alvarez, assistant editor covering national politics at the Atlantic, join “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss the 2016 race.
Clinton hopes S.C. win will sway Super Tuesday voters
Former secretary of state faces off against Sanders in South Carolina Democratic primary
The latest poll shows Hillary Clinton with a significant lead over Bernie Sanders in the South Carolina Democratic primary
The latest poll shows Hillary Clinton with a significant lead over Bernie Sanders in the South Carolina Democratic primary. It’s a key step toward Super Tuesday next week when both parties vote in a dozen states. Nancy Cordes reports from Columbia, South Carolina.
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In a surprise announcement, N.J. Gov. Chris Christie endorsed Donald Trump for the presidency on Friday; A 5-year-old in Maine has an inseparable bond with her duck. Not a toy duck -- a real, live duck.
Democrats are reveling in recent Republican infighting
Democrats are reveling in recent Republican infighting. Many are asking how a divided GOP party can unite the country behind the agenda of change they promise. Nancy Cordes reports from Washington, D.C.
CBS News elections director Anthony Salvanto breaks down the delegate numbers ahead of Super Tuesday
CBS News elections director Anthony Salvanto breaks down the delegate numbers ahead of Super Tuesday.
Former Rep. Mary Bono tweeted that the GOP debate before Super Tuesday was "embarrassing"
Former Rep. Mary Bono tweeted that the GOP debate before Super Tuesday was "embarrassing." She joins CBSN with more on her thoughts on the current state of the Republican Party
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie endorses Donald Trump
The endorsement from Trump's former primary opponent comes only days before Super Tuesday
"Face the Nation" moderator and CBS News political director John Dickerson joins “CBS This Morning” from Washington
"Face the Nation" moderator and CBS News political director John Dickerson joins “CBS This Morning” from Washington to discuss Thursday night's Republican debate and how many delegates are at stake on Super Tuesday.
After a fiery Republican debate Thursday night, Sen. Marco Rubio joins “CBS This Morning” from Houston
After a fiery Republican debate Thursday night, Sen. Marco Rubio joins “CBS This Morning” from Houston to discuss his performance in the final debate before Super Tuesday.
The final Republican debate before Super Tuesday was more like a heavyweight fight
The final Republican debate before Super Tuesday was more like a heavyweight fight, with Marco Rubio as the hard-hitting underdog. Rubio and Ted Cruz hit frontrunner Donald Trump with a verbal flurry. Major Garrett reports from University of Houston, the site of the debate.
After the GOP debate, Major Garrett spoke with Ben Carson who said he felt the CNN Republican debate was the "worst," comparing it to the Roman Colosseum
After the GOP debate, Major Garrett spoke with Ben Carson who said he felt the CNN Republican debate was the "worst," comparing it to the Roman Colosseum. Carson also said he would be closely looking at the results of Super Tuesday to determine if he continues to stay in the race. Watch the full interview.
Gov. John Kasich says he is "confident" the race will head "north" soon and is confident with where his campaign is right now
Gov. John Kasich says he is "confident" the race will head "north" soon and is confident with where his campaign is right now. The Ohio governor told CBS News Chief White House Correspondent Major Garrett that the American people will respond to his positive outlook as they head out to vote on Super Tuesday and beyond, including in his home state of Ohio. Watch the full interview.
Presidential candidate Donald Trump says he thinks he had the best performance so far in the final debate before Super Tuesday in an interview with CBSN
Presidential candidate Donald Trump says he thinks he had the best performance so far in the final debate before Super Tuesday in an interview with CBSN. CBS News Chief White House Correspondent Major Garrett also spoke with Trump about his real estate deals, whether he can beat Cruz in Texas and his strategy to lock down the nomination. Watch the full interview.
GOP candidates face off in final debate before Super Tuesday
Only five Republicans remain in a field that originally had 17 candidates
Hillary Clinton is polling well with minority supporters as the Democratic campaign trail moves through South Carolina and southern Super Tuesday states
Hillary Clinton is polling well with minority supporters as the Democratic campaign trail moves through South Carolina and southern Super Tuesday states. Bernie Sanders needs to make a dent in those numbers if he hopes to keep his campaign going. Nancy Cordes reports.
The 2024 Democratic convention starts today. Here's what to know.
The convention, where Kamala Harris will officially be recognized as the Democratic nominee, takes place this week in Chicago.
Blinken: It's "decisive moment" in Mideast cease-fire talks
Mediators have spent months trying to halt the fighting, efforts that gained new urgency amid rising fears of an all-out war across the Middle East.
Poll: Gender gap, enthusiasm, economy make for tight Harris-Trump race
Harris leads Trump nationally in CBS News 2024 presidential poll, but it's even across the battlegrounds.
House GOP claims Biden committed impeachable offenses, but next steps unclear
House Republicans have released their initial impeachment inquiry report into President Biden, alleging an abuse of power and obstruction of justice, covering familiar ground. But their next steps are highly uncertain.
2 Americans reportedly among 6 missing as boat sinks off Sicily in Italy
Italy's Coast Guard says a boat sank after being hit by a storm off Sicily, leaving U.S. nationals among six people missing.
Who's speaking at the 2024 DNC? Here's the list of speakers for the Democratic convention
Three presidents, leaders in Congress and other prominent members of the party are expected to address the Democratic National Convention.
Plea deal coming? George Santos hearing set for today on Long Island
Former Congressman George Santos is expected to plead guilty Monday in federal court to some of the 23 counts against him.
Perdue recalls more than 167,000 pounds of frozen chicken nuggets and tenders
Perdue Foods is recalling more than 167,000 pounds of frozen chicken nuggets and tenders after some customers reported finding metal wire embedded in the products.
John Aprea, "The Godfather Part II" and "Full House" actor, dies at 83
John Aprea landed his first break in the 1967 Steve McQueen classic "Bullitt" before landing the role of young Salvatore "Sal" Tessio in "The Godfather Part II."
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DNC Day 1 schedule includes Biden speech. Here's what else is on today's agenda.
Democrats from across the country are descending on Chicago for the convention, where the party will rally around Harris — and her new running mate — as the party's nominees.
Who is speaking at the 2024 DNC? Here's the list of speakers for the Democratic convention
Three presidents, leaders in Congress and other prominent members of the party are expected to address the Democratic National Convention.
Labor unions to get prime billing on first night of DNC
At least seven labor union leaders will speak in Chicago. Teamsters President Sean O'Brien, who spoke at the RNC, will not.
These are the top 10 destinations for Labor Day travel
Labor Day weekend will mark the end of the summer travel season. Here's how Americans are capping it off.
Plea deal coming? George Santos hearing set for today on Long Island
Former Congressman George Santos is expected to plead guilty Monday in federal court to some of the 23 counts against him.
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Perdue recalls more than 167,000 pounds of frozen chicken nuggets and tenders
Perdue Foods is recalling more than 167,000 pounds of frozen chicken nuggets and tenders after some customers reported finding metal wire embedded in the products.
These are the top 10 destinations for Labor Day travel
Labor Day weekend will mark the end of the summer travel season. Here's how Americans are capping it off.
Judge temporarily blocks launch of new Venu Sports streaming service
A U.S. district judge said in her ruling that FuboTV was likely to be successful in proving that the joint venture would violate antitrust laws.
Trump's finances boosted by crypto and sales of branded Bibles
Former President Donald Trump also disclosed more than $100 million in liabilities for recent legal cases.
Rules for buying and selling a home are changing. Here's what to know.
The landscape is changing radically for Americans buying and selling property, as well as for real estate agents.
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DNC Day 1 schedule includes Biden speech. Here's what else is on today's agenda.
Democrats from across the country are descending on Chicago for the convention, where the party will rally around Harris — and her new running mate — as the party's nominees.
Who is speaking at the 2024 DNC? Here's the list of speakers for the Democratic convention
Three presidents, leaders in Congress and other prominent members of the party are expected to address the Democratic National Convention.
House GOP claims Biden committed impeachable offenses, but next steps unclear
House Republicans have released their initial impeachment inquiry report into President Biden, alleging an abuse of power and obstruction of justice. But their next steps are highly uncertain.
Labor unions to get prime billing on first night of DNC
At least seven labor union leaders will speak in Chicago. Teamsters President Sean O'Brien, who spoke at the RNC, will not.
Harris-Walz ticket sharpens contrast with Trump-Vance on health care
As Democrats convene in Chicago, Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz together are raising the prominence of health care as a 2024 election issue.
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Harris-Walz ticket sharpens contrast with Trump-Vance on health care
As Democrats convene in Chicago, Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz together are raising the prominence of health care as a 2024 election issue.
Perdue recalls more than 167,000 pounds of frozen chicken nuggets and tenders
Perdue Foods is recalling more than 167,000 pounds of frozen chicken nuggets and tenders after some customers reported finding metal wire embedded in the products.
10 hospitalized as about 100 experience heat illness at Colorado air show
Amid extreme heat at the Pikes Peak Air Show in Colorado Springs Saturday afternoon, around 100 people were treated for heat-related illness, 10 of whom were hospitalized, officials said.
This protocol can save overheating patients. Few states require it.
The National Association of EMS Officials recommends "Cool First, Transport Second" for patients whose body temperature is over 104 degrees.
Few states use protocol for heat illness
When you call 911, you expect the ambulance to rush you to the hospital - but doing that could actually jeopardize a patient experiencing extreme heat illness. National recommendations call for cooling patients before transporting them, but most states do not require that lifesaving protocol.
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Indian doctors refuse to end strike after trainee's rape and murder
10 days after a young female medic was killed in a brutal rape attack in India, her fellow doctors are refusing to work until changes are made.
2 Americans reportedly among 6 missing as boat sinks off Sicily in Italy
Italy's Coast Guard says a boat sank after being hit by a storm off Sicily, leaving U.S. nationals among six people missing.
Ukrainian forces strike 2 key bridges in Russia's Kursk area
The bridge attacks, apparently aimed at thwarting a Russian counter-push in Kursk, could mean that Kyiv intends to seek a foothold in the region.
Volcano erupts in Russia after powerful magnitude-7.0 earthquake
The Shiveluch volcano spewed an ash column as high as 5 mils above sea level and released a gush of lava, TASS reported Sunday morning.
Blinken: It's "decisive moment" in Mideast cease-fire talks
Mediators have spent months trying to halt the fighting, efforts that gained new urgency amid rising fears of an all-out war across the Middle East.
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John Aprea, "The Godfather Part II" and "Full House" actor, dies at 83
John Aprea landed his first break in the 1967 Steve McQueen classic "Bullitt" before landing the role of young Salvatore "Sal" Tessio in "The Godfather Part II."
Carl Hiaasen on "Bad Monkey" becoming a TV series
His comic novels set in Florida target the darkness which can cloud the Sunshine State. Now, Hiaasen's 2013 bestseller about a failed detective, murder, and a misbehaving monkey is an Apple TV+ series starring Vince Vaughn.
Author Carl Hiaasen on his love for Florida
Florida native Carl Hiaasen has written about his beloved state in a series of bestselling comedic novels that target the darkness which can cloud the Sunshine State. "60 Minutes' correspondent Lesley Stahl talks with Hiaasen about his love affair with Florida; and visits the Florida Keys location of "Bad Monkey," a new Apple TV+ series adapted from Hiaasen's 2013 bestseller about a failed detective, murder, and a misbehaving monkey.
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including two-time Oscar-nominated actress Gena Rowlands ("A Woman Under the Influence," "Gloria").
The distinctive voices of Carol Kane
In her latest film, "Between the Temples," Oscar-nominated actress Carol Kane plays a retired music teacher who is determined to be bat mitzvahed. Kane talks with correspondent Nancy Giles about how her own mother inspired her character; how Andy Kaufman taught her the "language" that their characters, Latka and Simka, spoke on the TV series "Taxi"; and how, as a student, she resisted the opinion of a doctor who said she should never set foot on stage.
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Here's how to freeze your credit after Social Security number breach
Should I freeze my credit? Here's what experts say, and how to stop bad actors from accessing your file.
How to spot AI, disinformation in 2024 race
Artificial intelligence and misinformation remain a threat this election year. So how can you spot what's real and what's not? Darren Linvill, co-director of the Media Forensics Hub at Clemson University, joins CBS News with tips.
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.
Google: Iran cyberattack targetting U.S. politics
Iran has launched a sweeping, months-long cyberattack targeting both the Democratic and Republican presidential campaigns, according to a new report by Google. Nicole Sganga has details.
Tablet use linked to angry outbursts among todders, study finds
Staring at an iPad screen too much may keep little kids from learning to control their emotions, a new study finds.
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The rising energy demands of data centers
There are hundreds of data centers across the U.S., most of which are run by big tech firms, and their seemingly endless rows of servers are consuming huge amounts of electricity. Ben Tracy takes a look at how one of those companies, Google, is turning to renewable energy sources to power them.
Where Hurricane Ernesto is headed next
Hurricane Ernesto is gaining strength in the Caribbean after drenching Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Now the storm is moving north into the Atlantic, where it's expected to continue strengthening as it heads toward Bermuda. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez and WCBS chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn have more.
Watch the Park Fire grow to be one of California's largest ever
On July 24, a burning car was pushed over an embankment in Chico, California. Within three days, it became one of the 10 largest wildfires in state history. Within nine days, it was among the top four. Still burning at over 429,000 acres, firefighters continue to tackle the historic blaze. Using data from Cal Fire, CBS News put together an animation to show just how quickly and far the flames have spread.
How much will an EV really cost me? Here's what to know.
There are plenty of considerations for those interested in making the investment, according to industry experts.
Joro spiders seem to know how to stay chill in big cities, study finds
Joro spiders have hearts that are able to withstand the loud and bustling noises of big cities, according to a study published on Monday.
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New smash and grab laws in California
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday signed a series of bills into law aimed at cracking down on smash and grab robberies. Elise Preston reports.
Georgia deputy killed while responding to a domestic dispute call
Major Ashley Henson of the Paulding County Sherriff's Office said the deputies were "ambushed."
Did a Wisconsin man's lies lead to the murders of his parents?
When Bart and Krista Halderson suddenly disappeared in July 2021, their son, Chandler, alerted police. A search of a popular social media app helped lead investigators to a gruesome discovery.
Letters offer a rare look inside the mind of "The Dexter Killer"
Mark Twitchell, a Canadian filmmaker, is dubbed "The Dexter Killer" because of the numerous links between the TV series and his real-life crimes.
Santos expected to plead guilty to fraud charges
George Santos, the ousted former Republican congressman from New York, is expected to plead guilty next week to federal fraud charges, CBS News has learned. Santos faces 23 charges including money laundering, wire fraud and falsifying records.
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When and where to see August's rare supermoon blue moon
August's full moon, a rare blue moon and supermoon, will look full starting today. Here's what time it will peak and where you should look.
Perseid meteor shower seen raining over Stonehenge in stunning photo
CBS News spoke with the astrophotographer behind the viral photo about his mission to drive people to look at the night sky before it changes "within the period of our lifetime."
NASA says Starliner landing decision possible next week
Seventy-one days after launch, NASA finally nears a decision on whether Boeing's Starliner will return to Earth with, or without, a crew.
NASA on Boeing Starlink crew in space
NASA held a press briefing Wednesday and announced a decision will be coming on how the Boeing Starlink capsule crew stuck at the International Space Station will proceed with their mission in space. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser has more.
SpaceX to launch private Crew Dragon flight around Earth's poles
The historic, privately financed space flight will carry humans above Earth's ice caps for the first time.
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Summer music 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.
Evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case
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.
Clues and evidence in the John McCabe case
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8/18: The Takeout: Robby Mook
Robby Mook, former campaign manager for Hillary Clinton, talks about Kamala Harris' impact on the 2024 election cycle, how her honeymoon with the electorate reflects in polls and the challenges that only female candidates face when running for the Oval Office.
Trump, Harris both campaign hard in Pennsylvania
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Trump are both setting their sights on Pennsylvania, a key battleground state. Both have been campaigning hard in the Keystone State with many more stops expected before Election Day. Weijia Jiang reports.
Photobooths make comeback with Gen-Z
Photobooths are beginning to make a small comeback thanks to Gen-Z. Itay Hod explains why the old-fashioned technology is appealing to a younger generation.
New smash and grab laws in California
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday signed a series of bills into law aimed at cracking down on smash and grab robberies. Elise Preston reports.
Alain Delon, iconic French actor, dies at age 88
Alain Delon, the iconic French actor known for films like "Purple Noon" and "Le Samourai," died Sunday at age 88.