President Biden wins Democratic caucuses in Iowa
After Democrats ditched the typical Iowa caucus tradition, the results of the state's contest were released on Super Tuesday with little fanfare.
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Krispy Kreme is giving out free donuts on Super Tuesday
March 5 is Super Tuesday and Krispy Kreme is celebrating what it calls "Doughmocracy" on the super-sized election day by giving out free donuts.
Taylor Swift posts message about voting on Super Tuesday
The pop star, who has 282 million followers on Instagram, posted a message on her stories reminding people that today is the presidential primary for more than a dozen states.
Vermont town lets 16-, 17-year-olds to vote
Many young Americans in Brattleboro, Vermont, are heading to the polls for the first time this Super Tuesday following a successful campaign to lower the town's voting age to 16 and 17. The push to let more teens vote in certain races began several years ago and has faced plenty of hurdles. Rio Daims, who worked on the youth vote campaign in 2018, joined CBS News to talk about the change.
Ex-MLB star shakes up California Senate race
On this Super Tuesday in California, voters are set to narrow down the field to two candidates in the special election to fill Sen. Dianne Feinstein's seat. A race once dominated by established Democrats sees an unexpected twist with the entry of Steve Garvey, a Republican former baseball star who has made significant inroads despite a low-key campaign.
Immigration a top issue on Super Tuesday
Immigration is again a top issue this election cycle. President Biden and former President Donald Trump made competing trips to the southern border in Texas last week. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya Galvez is in Eagle Pass, Texas, with the latest.
Biden faces Super Tuesday protest vote
President Biden is virtually running unopposed, but several Democrats are moving to vote "uncommitted" on Super Tuesday over the president's response to the Israel-Hamas war. Last month in Michigan, uncommitted ballots carried 13% of the state's total primary vote. Youssef Chouhoud, assistant professor of political science for Christopher Newport University, joined CBS News to discuss the vote.
What you need to know about Super Tuesday
On a critical Super Tuesday, voters in 15 states and one territory cast their ballots in a defining moment for both political parties. As former President Donald Trump faces off against Nikki Haley, the battle for more than a third of the delegates could reshape the future of the GOP.
Which Super Tuesday states have "uncommitted" on the ballot?
The method of voting "uncommitted" was used in Michigan to protest President Biden's response to the war in Gaza.
3/5: CBS Morning News
Voters head to polls for Super Tuesday; France votes to make abortion a constitutional right.
Polls open for Super Tuesday
Republicans in 15 states are heading to the polls for Super Tuesday and they could be bringing the death knell for Nikki Haley's campaign with Donald Trump expected to sweep the races. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry has more.
Can you register to vote at the polls today?
Several of the 15 states holding their primaries or caucuses on Super Tuesday allow same-day voter registration.
What to watch for on Super Tuesday
A third of all delegates in the Republican presidential primary are up for grabs this week. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett shares what to look out for on Super Tuesday.
Poll: Trump leads Biden before Super Tuesday
New CBS News polling shows Donald Trump with an advantage over President Biden with one day until Super Tuesday. CBS News' Robert Costa and Ed O'Keefe join to go over the numbers.
Why SCOTUS kept Trump on the 2024 ballot
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday reversed a Colorado Supreme Court decision that barred former President Donald Trump from the state's primary ballot due to his actions on Jan. 6. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford breaks down the ruling. Then, Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold joins with her reaction.
3/4: America Decides
Over a third of delegates up for grabs on Super Tuesday; Biden to deliver State of the Union address on Thursday.
When do Super Tuesday polls close tonight? Here's how late you can vote
Voters in 16 states and one U.S. territory are making their voices heard on Super Tuesday. Here is what time polling places opened, and how late voters can cast their ballots.
Haley campaigns in Texas before Super Tuesday
Former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley is rallying support in Texas before that state and 14 others hold primaries on Tuesday. Haley hopes to remain competitive with former President Donald Trump, the current GOP front-runner. CBS News campaign reporter Taurean Small is following the latest in the 2024 presidential elections.
Which states voted on Super Tuesday? Full list of states and the delegates at stake
There were hundreds of delegates up for grabs for both Democrats and Republicans on Super Tuesday.
What to expect on Super Tuesday
Fifteen states and one U.S. territory will vote Tuesday in the next step toward electing the upcoming president. Former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley is still in the Republican nomination race, hoping to win some delegates Tuesday against the current GOP front-runner, former President Donald Trump. CBS News political director Fin Gomez reports.
Why is Super Tuesday important? Here's how the vote could shape 2024 elections
Why is Super Tuesday important? Democrats and Republicans in 15 states and one territory will be voting Tuesday in 2024 primaries and caucuses, with over a third of all the delegates in each party up for grabs.
Candidates ready for Super Tuesday showdown
The candidates are gearing up for Super Tuesday tomorrow, the busiest day of the primary campaign. Former President Trump won three GOP caucuses Saturday, adding to his lead in delegates.
What is Super Tuesday and how does today's voting work?
Fifteen states and a U.S. territory hold their 2024 nominating contests on Super Tuesday this year. Here's what there is to know and how the voting works.
3/3: The Takeout: Joe Klein and John Ellis
For this edition of "The Takeout," Major Garrett speaks to political analysts and hosts of the "Night Owls" podcast, Joe Klein and John Ellis. Ahead of the Super Tuesday primaries, the trio discuss all things politics, from President Biden's age, to the war in Gaza, to the happenings on the 2024 campaign trail.
Trump looking to Super Tuesday
Former President Trump is hoping to increase his lead for the Republican nomination over Nikki Haley on Super Tuesday. Meanwhile, President Biden's reelection campaign is set to begin in earnest this week. Skyler Henry reports.
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Pacific Palisades fire burns in Los Angeles, Eaton fire kills 5
The Palisades, Eaton, Hurst and Sunset fires are burning in Southern California, forcing tens of thousands of people to evacuate. Here are the latest updates.
Fire hydrants ran dry due extreme demand in Pacific Palisades, officials say
Three large water tanks in the Pacific Palisades area ran out by early Wednesday morning, officials said, reducing water pressure for fire hydrants at higher elevations.
Maps show where fires are burning right now in L.A. area
Updating maps of Southern California show where wildfires, like the Palisades Fire and Eaton Fires, are burning across Los Angeles.
Sunset Fire sparks in Runyon Canyon area of the Hollywood Hills
The fire broke out just after 5:30 p.m. and is said to have burned about 20 acres of vegetation.
Why would Trump want Greenland and the Panama Canal?
Donald Trump says the U.S. needs control of Greenland and the Panama Canal "for national security." Here's why both places are so important.
Trump claims Jan. 6 rioters didn't have guns, but several admitted they did
A CBS News review shows several Jan. 6 rioters were charged with carrying firearms while they were on the grounds of the Capitol.
Dockworkers and port operators strike labor deal, again dodging strike
Automation was at the center of a long-running labor dispute that threatened to close East and Gulf Coast ports.
Jimmy Carter lies in state at the U.S. Capitol as Americans pay their respects
Former President Jimmy Carter is being remembered in six days of state funeral events.
Alito says he talked to Trump about law clerk before filing in "hush money" case
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito spoke with President-elect Donald Trump about a former law clerk the day before Trump went to the high court in a push to delay the sentencing in his New York hush-money case.
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Alito says he talked to Trump about law clerk before filing in "hush money" case
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito spoke with President-elect Donald Trump about a former law clerk the day before Trump went to the high court in a push to delay the sentencing in his New York hush-money case.
Fire hydrants ran dry due extreme demand in Pacific Palisades, officials say
Three large water tanks in the Pacific Palisades area ran out by early Wednesday morning, officials said, reducing water pressure for fire hydrants at higher elevations.
How to help victims of Southern California wildfires
Nonprofit groups are working to distribute essential supplies to those impacted.
Map shows where air quality is being affected by Los Angeles wildfires
As thousands of acres burn across Southern California, wildfire smoke is causing poor air quality in the region and beyond.
Dockworkers and port operators strike labor deal, again dodging strike
Automation was at the center of a long-running labor dispute that threatened to close East and Gulf Coast ports.
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Dockworkers and port operators strike labor deal, again dodging strike
Automation was at the center of a long-running labor dispute that threatened to close East and Gulf Coast ports.
Los Angeles wildfires disrupt television, entertainment industry
Jimmy Kimmel Live and other TV productions went dark Wednesday as fires spread. It's unclear when they'll resume.
Tax refund delays still plague millions of Americans, report says
Millions of taxpayers continue to struggle with delays in refunds from the IRS, a new tax advocate report says.
Fact-checkers to Mark Zuckerberg: We never censored anything
Fact-checking firms that teamed with Meta are refuting CEO Mark Zuckerberg's suggestion linking their work to censorship.
Elon Musk's DOGE says it's hiring. Here are the jobs it wants to fill.
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy's Department of Government Efficiency says it's now hiring. Here's how to apply.
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Alito says he talked to Trump about law clerk before filing in "hush money" case
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito spoke with President-elect Donald Trump about a former law clerk the day before Trump went to the high court in a push to delay the sentencing in his New York hush-money case.
Trump claims Jan. 6 rioters didn't have guns, but several admitted they did
A CBS News review shows several Jan. 6 rioters were charged with carrying firearms while they were on the grounds of the Capitol.
Photos show Carter funeral procession, lying in state in Capitol Rotunda
Former President Jimmy Carter has been lying in state in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda, the 35th person in American history to receive such an honor.
Capitol Police arrest man with machete amid Carter visitation
U.S. Capitol Police said they found the machete and other knives during a security screening.
Massachusetts law aims to prevent repeat of Steward Health Care crisis
The law is intended to prevent the financial maneuvers Steward used to siphon money away from direct patient care.
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How Olivia Munn's cancer journey sparked life-saving test for Alison Hall
"Inside Edition" correspondent Alison Hall opens up about her breast cancer battle and how Olivia Munn's own experience with early detection inspired her to take a life-saving risk assessment test.
How bad is the California wildfire smoke for health?
Tens of thousands of people are evacuating Los Angeles as wildfires blaze across the region, emitting dangerous smoke. Here's how it impacts health.
New norovirus strain might be driving wave of cases, CDC data suggests
Lower immunity to the new GII.17 strain could be leading to more infections.
Scientists: "Toxic" semen could kill female mosquitoes, curb disease spread
Female mosquitoes are targeted because only they bite and drink blood, thereby spreading diseases such as malaria and dengue fever.
Shortage of primary care doctors in U.S. comes down to money — and respect
More medical schools say they will no longer charge tuition. But evidence suggests it will take a lot more than a free ride.
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Iran puts on show of force with war games ahead of Trump's second term
Weeks before Trump's inauguration, Iran is preparing for potential threats to its nuclear facilities – and for the possible domestic reaction.
Mexico president addresses fentanyl production after Trump's tariff threat
President Claudia Sheinbaum's statement on Mexico's anti-drug campaign follows President-elect Donald Trump's threats to impose tariffs over drug trafficking.
Why would Trump want Greenland and the Panama Canal?
Donald Trump says the U.S. needs control of Greenland and the Panama Canal "for national security." Here's why both places are so important.
Iran frees Italian journalist held for 3 weeks with no explanation
It's believed that Iran detained Italian journalist Cecilia Sala to use as a bargaining chip for the release of two Iranians held by Italy and the U.S.
Scientists: "Toxic" semen could kill female mosquitoes, curb disease spread
Female mosquitoes are targeted because only they bite and drink blood, thereby spreading diseases such as malaria and dengue fever.
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How Olivia Munn's cancer journey sparked life-saving test for Alison Hall
"Inside Edition" correspondent Alison Hall opens up about her breast cancer battle and how Olivia Munn's own experience with early detection inspired her to take a life-saving risk assessment test.
Julia Michaels on new song with Maren Morris
Julia Michaels, a six-time Grammy nominee known for writing hits for artists like Dua Lipa and Justin Bieber, shares a first look at "Scissors," her upcoming collaboration with Maren Morris.
Amazon Books on top reads for 2025
Amazon Books' editorial director Sarah Gelman joins "CBS Mornings" with recommendations to help reset your life in January and become the best version of yourself in 2025.
"Wicked" leads with 4 Screen Actors Guild Award nominations
The Screen Actors Guild Awards nominations canceled an in-person announcement planned for Wednesday morning due to devastating wildfires and winds in the Los Angeles area.
Second man charged in Liam Payne's death surrenders to Argentine police
David Ezequiel Pereyra, 21, surrendered Monday to police in Barracas, south of Buenos Aires.
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Fact-checkers to Mark Zuckerberg: We never censored anything
Fact-checking firms that teamed with Meta are refuting CEO Mark Zuckerberg's suggestion linking their work to censorship.
Implications of Meta's decision
Nick Thompson, CEO of "The Atlantic" and former editor-in-chief of "Wired," discusses the consequences of Meta's decision to end its fact-checking program and the rise of self-policing in a "post-information" age.
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.
AI is center stage at 2025 CES
The 2025 Consumer Electronics Show was underway in Las Vegas on Tuesday. The annual trade conference spotlights some of the newest technological innovations from companies across the globe. Jason Hiner, editor-in-chief for tech news site ZDNET joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Meta to stop fact-checking on Instagram, Facebook
Meta, parent company of Facebook and Instagram, announced Tuesday that its platforms will eliminate their third-party fact-checking systems. NPR correspondent Shannon Bond joins "The Daily Report" to discuss what that could mean for users moving forward.
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Jimmy Carter's fight against climate change
The wildfires in California are the latest in a string of natural disasters made worse by climate change. Former President Jimmy Carter was one of the first U.S. officials to draw attention to man-made issues impacting the environment. Gus Speth, a member and chair of the Council on Environmental Quality during Carter's presidency, joins "The Daily Report."
What is Biden's legacy on climate change?
Officials on Wednesday afternoon briefed President Biden about the massive wildfires in Southern California fueled by climate change. Slashing Mr. Biden's climate regulations is at the top of President-elect Donald Trump's to-do list. CBS News environmental correspondent David Schecter joins "America Decides" to look at the outgoing president's record on the issue.
Biden offers aid to California to fight fires
Multiple fires are burning in the Los Angeles area, forcing thousands to flee their homes and destroying hundreds of buildings. President Biden approved a major disaster declaration Wednesday afternoon to help California boost the ranks of those battling the blazes. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston has more from Malibu.
Scientists: "Toxic" semen could kill female mosquitoes, curb disease spread
Female mosquitoes are targeted because only they bite and drink blood, thereby spreading diseases such as malaria and dengue fever.
Jimmy Carter's environmental legacy
As the U.S. Capitol prepares to honor former President Jimmy Carter, Rolling Stone climate reporter Jeff Goodell looks back on his environmental legacy.
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ATF urges police to reevaluate reselling used firearms
Police should reconsider reselling their used guns, the ATF said, pushing back against a policy linked to over 1,000 deaths between 2019 and 2023.
Capitol Police arrest man with machete amid Carter visitation
U.S. Capitol Police said they found the machete and other knives during a security screening.
George Santos gets delay in sentencing so he can make more podcasts
Disgraced former Rep. George Santos had his February sentencing delayed until April so he can keep making new episodes of his podcast.
Cartel threatens to kill famed singer: "Last time you will receive a warning"
Photos of a banner threatening the lives of Natanael Cano and several other artists circulated on social media over the weekend.
Yellowstone Park shooter spewed racist views before attack, prosecutors say
Prosecutors said the gunman expressed white supremacist and antisemitic views before the shooting at Yellowstone National Park.
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NASA studies options to rein in cost of Mars Sample Return mission
NASA hopes a revised plan will get Mars samples back to Earth faster and cost less than the agency's original plan.
Webb telescope spots record number of stars in distant galaxy
A phenomenon called gravitational lensing turned a galaxy into a "hall of mirrors of cosmic proportions," allowing for the discovery.
NASA probe beams home update after record-breaking flyby of sun
NASA said scientists began receiving more detailed telemetry — or "housekeeping data" — from the spacecraft on New Year's Day.
When and where to see the Quadrantids, 2025's first meteor shower
The first meteor shower of 2025 is about to peak. Here's how to watch and where you can see the Quadrantids.
Space debris weighing over 1,000 pounds crashes into Kenya village
Officials said they were investigating fragments of metal, believed to be from a rocket, that crashed into a village in the country's south.
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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 Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
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.
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California councilwoman on evacuations
L.A. City Councilmember Nithya Raman told CBS News Los Angeles the latest updates on the Sunset Fire burning in the Hollywood Hills on Wednesday evening. She urged anyone in the evacuation order area to leave calmly and immediately. CBS News Los Angeles' Mike Rogers reports on the traffic.
New blaze erupts in Hollywood Hills
Los Angeles Fire Department spokesperson Margaret Stewart called the fire burning in the Hollywood Hills "very dangerous and explosive." She describes the mandatory evacuation zones and ongoing efforts to fight the fires.
Firefighter team briefly runs out of water
A state of emergency was declared in California as multiple wildfires destroyed homes near L.A. and killed at least 5 people. CBS News Los Angeles' Joy Benedict reports that some firefighters ran out of water, but got help from other departments. Rachel Kim interviews a resident looking for "a sign of hope to get over this devastation." Gio Insignares has more on an active fire-fight.
Flames spread along California beachside homes
Video shows five California beachside homes burning furiously on Wednesday evening amid the Los Angeles wildfires. CBS News Los Angeles' Laurie Perez reports on the line of devastation down the coast.
Los Angeles officials give update on fires
Los Angeles officials briefed reporters about the wildfires scorching the area in Southern California. Los Angeles County is under a state of emergency as the flames are upending the lives of tens of thousands who have been forced to abandon their homes.