Watch CBS News
In a new poll released by Quinnipiac University, El Paso Congressman Beto O'Rourke (D) now trails incumbent Senator Ted Cruz (R) by 5 percentage points. Dallas Morning News political writer Gromer Jeffers spoke to CBSN about what O'Rourke is doing to win over the moderates that make up nearly a quarter of the electorate.
What percentage of each state identifies as conservative or liberal? The answers aren't always obvious
At a rally for Sen. Ted Cruz in Houston, President Trump said a "globalist" is a person "who wants the globe to do well, frankly, but not caring our country so much." He went on to say there is an "old-fashioned" word that he embraced: A "nationalist."
Recent polls show Texas Sen. Ted Cruz is leading Democratic challenger Rep. Beto O'Rourke. But he's still getting help on the campaign trail from his former rival, President Trump. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
Migrant caravan heads north despite warnings to end journey; Soldier and his military dog travel the road to recovery together
"We need to see record turnout and as you're seeing here today, so many people are telling us it's the first time they voted"
They were once bitter enemies. Now, they need each other
President Trump is holding a "Make America Great Again" rally this week in Houston, where Sen. Ted Cruz is in a close Senate race with Rep. Beto O'Rourke. Scott Braddock, editor at Quorum Report, joins CBSN's Tony Dokoupil with the latest.
The Texas Democrat said he does "think there's enough there for impeachment"
Cruz is leading O'Rourke in a closely watched Senate race in Texas
Texas Senate candidates Ted Cruz and Beto O'Rourke faced off in their final debate Tuesday night. Scott Braddock, editor at Quorum Report, joined CBSN from Austin, Texas with more on this heated debate.
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and his Democratic opponent, Rep. Beto O'Rourke, D-El Paso, faced off in their second and final debate before the Nov. 6 election. See some of the highlights here.
Sen. Cruz, one time presidential hopeful, is now fighting to keep his Senate seat ahead of the midterms. Sean Sullivan, congressional reporter for the Washington Post, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" with Tuesday's political headlines.
One of the biggest midterm races is in Texas where Sen. Ted Cruz is being challenged by Democratic Rep. Beto O'Rourke
One of the biggest races in the 2018 midterms is in Texas, where Sen. Ted Cruz is being challenged by Democratic Rep. Beto O'Rourke. The candidates will have a debate Tuesday night. Aman Batheja, political editor for The Texas Tribune, joined CBSN to discuss what to expect.
His third-quarter fundraising breaks an 18-year-old record
Chamber will reconvene after midterms, enabling vulnerable Democrats to campaign in their home states
CBS News speaks to both candidates as incumbent Ted Cruz finds himself in a close race against Beto O'Rourke in the deeply-red state
Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas, who sits on the Senate Judiciary Committee, says he believes Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh will be confirmed. Cruz is in the middle of a tough re-election fight. Bianna Golodryga spoke to him at a campaign stop outside Dallas about Kavanaugh and President Trump's mocking of Christine Blasey Ford, who accuses Kavanaugh of sexual assault.
Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz tells "CBS This Morning" co-host Bianna Golodryga that President Trump "speaks for himself" when he criticized Christine Blasey Ford, who has accused Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault.
Democrat Beto O'Rourke declined to hold a previously canceled debate with Sen. Ted Cruz this weekend. Cruz thought he would have to remain in Washington for votes related to Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation, which has been delayed as the FBI investigates a sexual assault allegation made against the judge. O'Rourke instead recorded a campaign ad from his kitchen while streaming it on Facebook. Republicans are attacking the congressman over what they see as his lack of substance. Aman Batheja, political editor for The Texas Tribune, joined CBSN to discuss the state of the race.
After Republican Sen. Ted Cruz accused Sen. Dianne Feinstein or her staff of leaking Christine Blasey Ford's allegations against Brett Kavanaugh, Feinstein interrupted to say she didn't leak it and she believed her staff did not either.
Cruz and his wife Heidi were seen leaving the restaurant as protesters chanted "we believe survivors"
Republican Senator Ted Cruz and Democratic Rep. Beto O'Rourke clashed Friday during the first debate of the surprisingly close Texas senate race. Gromer Jeffers, a political writer for the Dallas Morning News, and a moderator at the debate, joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss the key moments.
Ted Cruz posted a video on Twitter captioned "In Beto O'Rourke's own words" that generated enthusastic responses from O'Rourke supporters
South Korea's opposition-controlled National Assembly voted to impeach acting President Han Duck-soo, further deepening the country's political crisis.
Experts say evidence in the Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash in Kazakhstan points to a possible midair explosion, not an encounter with a flock of birds.
Israel says it's targeting Houthi military sites in Yemen's rebel-held capital city, Sanaa.
A judge ruled that a woman who says she was raped by Jay-Z and Sean "Diddy" Combs when she was 13 can proceed anonymously, for now, in her lawsuit against the rap moguls.
A plane passenger taken into custody after boarding a Delta flight from Seattle to Hawaii without a boarding pass.
The man accused of setting a woman on fire aboard a Brooklyn subway train is due back in court Friday.
Osamu Suzuki, the charismatic former boss of Japanese mini-vehicle maker Suzuki Motor Corp., has died.
The probe will focus on the findings of a recent investigative news program on alleged actions of Sara Netanyahu, the prime minister's wife, officials said.
Japanese death-row inmate Chisako Kakehi, dubbed the "Black Widow" after she used cyanide to kill her elderly lovers, has died in a detention center at age 78, officials say,
Richard Parsons was known as a skilled negotiator, a diplomat and a crisis manager.
Baltimore's victory over Houston averaged 24.3 million viewers, while Kansas City's win at Pittsburgh averaged 24.1 million, according to early viewer figures released by Nielsen.
A plane passenger taken into custody after boarding a Delta flight from Seattle to Hawaii without a boarding pass.
A judge ruled that a woman who says she was raped by Jay-Z and Sean "Diddy" Combs when she was 13 can proceed anonymously, for now, in her lawsuit against the rap moguls.
Christmas came early for pygmy hippo parents at the Metro Richmond Zoo in Virginia.
Osamu Suzuki, the charismatic former boss of Japanese mini-vehicle maker Suzuki Motor Corp., has died.
Richard Parsons was known as a skilled negotiator, a diplomat and a crisis manager.
Baltimore's victory over Houston averaged 24.3 million viewers, while Kansas City's win at Pittsburgh averaged 24.1 million, according to early viewer figures released by Nielsen.
The OpenAI issue was caused by an "upstream provider," according to the artificial intelligence organization.
Bargain hunters are busy amid seasonal discounts and "going out of business" sales by at least two retailing chains.
Cabrera is county commissioner of District 6, which represents parts of Coral Gables, Hialeah and the City of Miami.
President Biden's final holiday in office will take place largely out of the public eye.
Here's what to know about the United States' involvement with building and operating the Panama Canal.
Marianne Williamson sought the Democratic presidential nomination in 2020 and 2024.
Ryan Wesley Routh is being held in Miami awaiting trial in Fort Pierce.
Busy lives have many of us juggling multiple tasks at once, but is that really multitasking? Here's what expert Linda Stone has learned about the myth of multitasking.
A growing number of young people are receiving prescriptions for GLP-1 weight loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy. Janet Shamlian examines why.
A voluntary recall was issued for a line of raw and frozen pet food after a cat died of bird flu.
The FDA has raised the level of a Costco egg recall, warning of the risk of severe illness or death due to potential salmonella contamination. Over 10,000 cartons of Kirkland brand organic eggs sold at stores across the South are affected. Customers are urged to discard or return eggs marked with Julian code 327 and a use-by date of Jan. 5, 2025.
With flu levels rising, Dr. Rabia De Latour shares ways to support your immune system and stay healthy during the holidays.
Osamu Suzuki, the charismatic former boss of Japanese mini-vehicle maker Suzuki Motor Corp., has died.
Researchers say human-caused climate change dealt people an average of nearly six weeks of extra extreme heat in 2024, while also fueling more destructive storms.
Authorities have found 12 skeletons buried in clandestine graves in Mexico's northern Chihuahua state near the U.S. border, officials say.
Experts say evidence in the Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash in Kazakhstan points to a possible midair explosion, not an encounter with a flock of birds.
South Korea's opposition-controlled National Assembly voted to impeach acting President Han Duck-soo, further deepening the country's political crisis.
Baltimore's victory over Houston averaged 24.3 million viewers, while Kansas City's win at Pittsburgh averaged 24.1 million, according to early viewer figures released by Nielsen.
A judge ruled that a woman who says she was raped by Jay-Z and Sean "Diddy" Combs when she was 13 can proceed anonymously, for now, in her lawsuit against the rap moguls.
Hudson Meek, the 16-year-old actor known for his performance in the 2017 film "Baby Driver," died Dec. 21 in Alabama, authorities said.
Beyoncé surprised fans by bringing out Shaboozey to perform "Sweet Honey Buckiin," and Post Malone joined her for "Levii's Jeans."
Angel Blue, who was recently named Classical Music's "Vocalist of the Year," is set to perform the title role in "Aida" at the Metropolitan Opera. Known for her Grammy-winning performances, Blue will take the stage in New York beginning on Dec. 31. She joins "CBS Mornings Plus."
The OpenAI issue was caused by an "upstream provider," according to the artificial intelligence organization.
New artificial intelligence features appeared across the tech landscape this year, from the latest iPhone to chatbots like Google's Gemini. Adam Auriemma, the editor-in-chief at CNET, joins CBS News 24/7 with more.
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.
A robotic exosuit may seem like science fiction, but a team of South Korean researchers is turning the concept into reality. CBS News' Leah Mishkin explains how the new tech is helping people with disabilities walk on their own.
TVs are some of the most popular items to fly off store shelves during the holidays. But this year, experts say shoppers are going bigger than ever. CBS News' Jeff Wagner explains.
Space agencies worldwide are gearing up missions in 2025 to expand humanity's horizons, from the moon and Mars to asteroids and beyond.
Tahlequah has a newborn girl, years after she made headlines for carrying her dead calf for 17 days.
An ancient shipwreck that dates back to the 7th century B.C.E. has been removed from waters off Spain, two decades after its discovery in 1994.
The 2024 winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, happens on Saturday, Dec. 21, and is marked with traditions and celebrations around the world.
This week a group of plaintiffs in Missouri, Kansas, California and Florida filed a class-action lawsuit against dozens of companies and organizations, claiming they've falsely promoted how easy it is to recycle plastics. CBS News Los Angeles climatologist Marina Jurica has the details.
Authorities have found 12 skeletons buried in clandestine graves in Mexico's northern Chihuahua state near the U.S. border, officials say.
The man accused of setting a woman on fire aboard a Brooklyn subway train is due back in court Friday.
Japanese death-row inmate Chisako Kakehi, dubbed the "Black Widow" after she used cyanide to kill her elderly lovers, has died in a detention center at age 78, officials say,
A pizza delivery worker, upset over a tip, allegedly repeatedly stabbed a pregnant woman at a Florida motel, a sheriff's office says.
Ryan Routh, the man accused of trying to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump near his Florida golf course, could have his trial delayed as his lawyer mounts a legal defense. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more on the latest developments.
Space agencies worldwide are gearing up missions in 2025 to expand humanity's horizons, from the moon and Mars to asteroids and beyond.
New analysis techniques and decades-old research helped NASA scientists identify an unusual black hole in a distant galaxy.
Here's why NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are stuck, but not stranded, at the International Space Station after launching into space in June.
NASA has delayed the return date for Boeing's Starliner astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports on the decision to keep the two in space.
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson says he's optimistic the Trump administration will support the space agency's agenda.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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 seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
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.
Israeli airstrikes struck multiple targets inside Yemen on Thursday, including its international airport. The head of the United Nations' World Health Organization was inside during the attack. Also on Thursday in Gaza, Israel hit a TV broadcast van, killing five journalists inside, according to the Hamas-run health ministry. Israel claims its strike targeted militants who were "posing as journalists."
President-elect Donald Trump's incoming "border czar" Tom Homan told The Washington Post that under the incoming administration, immigration authorities will again put families with children in detention centers, a policy halted by the Biden administration in 2021. He also acknowledged that some children of undocumented immigrants were born in the U.S., making them citizens who can't be deported. Homan said it will be the parents' choice whether to let their families be separated.
Severe storms in the South, including tornadoes, delay travel and leave a trail of destruction. Meanwhile, the incoming Trump administration reveals immigration plans. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.
Questions mount over the crash of a passenger airliner in Kazakhstan that killed 38 people on board and injured 29 others. Russian officials blamed the crash on a bird strike, but some aviation experts are casting doubt. CBS News' Chris Livesay has more.
Across southeast Texas, there were multiple sightings of tornadoes Thursday. In Dallas, storms brought flash flooding. Meanwhile, a powerful atmospheric river hammered California, Oregon and Washington state, leaving thousands without power.