Donald Trump criticized a poll that showed him trailing in Iowa
Donald Trump criticized a poll that showed him trailing in Iowa. Des Moines Register pollster Ann Selzer broke down Ted Cruz's surprising surge with CBSN's Contessa Brewer.
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A new national poll out today shows Ted Cruz has emerged as the strongest challenger to Trump, at just five points behind
A new national poll out today shows Ted Cruz has emerged as the strongest challenger to Trump, at just five points behind. Ben Carson has fallen into fourth place, behind Marco Rubio. CBS News correspondent Julianna Goldman has the latest.
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After two weeks of intense international diplomacy, a historic agreement targeting climate change was made in Paris Saturday; Last year, western New York saw one of its snowiest winters of all time, but so far this season, the city of Buffalo has not had any measurable snowfall.
A new poll out Saturday shows Texas Sen. Ted Cruz ten points ahead of Donald Trump in Iowa for the Republican presidential nomination, 50 days before the first caucuses in the nation
A new poll out Saturday shows Texas Sen. Ted Cruz ten points ahead of Donald Trump in Iowa for the Republican presidential nomination, 50 days before the first caucuses in the nation. Julianna Goldman reports.
Republican rivals, but Sen. Ted Cruz is gaining ground
The latest CBS News/New York Times poll shows Donald Trump well ahead of his Republican rivals, but Sen. Ted Cruz is gaining ground. The poll found 35 percent of GOP primary voters now support Trump, up 13 points from October. Cruz is now in second place with 16 percent. Julianna Goldman reports.
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Divers spent most of the day in the murky waters of the Seccombe Lake in San Bernardino, California; Every year an anonymous, wealthy businessman plays the role of Saint Nick in a special way.
Texas senator Ted Cruz has quietly watched Donald Trump and Ben Carson lead the GOP primary race, reluctant to speak out against either
Texas senator Ted Cruz has quietly watched Donald Trump and Ben Carson lead the GOP primary race, reluctant to speak out against either. But now with his own poll numbers rising and Carson’s falling, Cruz sees an opening to move ahead. Major Garrett reports.
Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz has been known to act out scenes from "The Princess Bride" in public
Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz has been known to act out scenes from "The Princess Bride" in public. Patinkin, who played Inigo Montoya in the film, expresses his disagreement with Cruz's recent comments on terror and asks the candidate to consider quoting his favorite line from the movie.
Marco Rubio has surged into second place with 17 percent support. Ted Cruz jumped to16 percent, tying with Ben Carson
A new poll shows Donald Trump still leading the GOP race, with 27 percent of Republicans nationwide backing the real estate mogul. But Marco Rubio has surged into second place with 17 percent support. Ted Cruz jumped to 16 percent, tying with Ben Carson. Nancy Cordes reports on how Trump's comments about Muslims and a disabled reporter have not hurt him.
Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz says Donald Trump will not be the eventual GOP nominee for president.
Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz says Donald Trump will not be the eventual GOP nominee for president. CBS News Chief White House Correspondent Major Garrett joins CBSN to discuss.
A recent poll shows Cruz in a close second place among voters in Iowa, as the state prepares to hold their caucuses on February 1
Billionaire Donald Trump faces a new challenge from former ally and presidential candidate Ted Cruz. A recent poll shows Cruz in a close second place among voters in Iowa, as the state prepares to hold their caucuses on February 1. Major Garrett reports.
In the latest Iowa presidential primary polls, Ben Carson has again fallen behind, now coming in third behind Donald Trump and Texas Sen. Ted Cruz
In the latest Iowa presidential primary polls, Ben Carson has again fallen behind, now coming in third behind Donald Trump and Texas Sen. Ted Cruz. CBS News White House correspondent Major Garrett spoke to Iowa voters.
CBS News Elections Director Anthony Salvanto discusses results from a new CBS News Battleground Tracker Poll on the 2016 presidential race. Plus, which candidates do voters want to invite to Thanksgiving dinner?
CBS News Elections Director Anthony Salvanto discusses results from a new CBS News Battleground Tracker Poll on the 2016 presidential race. Plus, which candidates do voters want to invite to Thanksgiving dinner?
Donald Trump has 24 percent support, and Dr. Ben Carson, who led two other polls in the past week, is at 23 percent
A new Republican presidential poll by Quinnipiac University shows a virtual tie at the top. Donald Trump has 24 percent support, and Dr. Ben Carson, who led two other polls in the past week, is at 23 percent. Sens. Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz are next. Major Garrett reports.
Republican strategist and CBS News contributor Frank Luntz watched the debate with a focus group of GOP voters
Republican strategist and CBS News contributor Frank Luntz watched the debate with a focus group of GOP voters. Their dial test reveals how the group reacted to what the candidates said, as participants respond second-by-second and phrase-by-phrase by twisting a dial. Luntz joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss his observations.
In a rare Sunday session, Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, was among senior Republicans who criticized Sen. Ted Cruz-Texas for accusing Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of lying
In a rare Sunday session, Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, was among senior Republicans who criticized Sen. Ted Cruz-Texas for accusing Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of lying.
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, a Republican candidate for president, took to social media to apologize for making a joke about Vice President Joe Biden
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, a Republican candidate for president, took to social media to apologize for making a joke about Vice President Joe Biden. CBSN's Meg Oliver and Vladimir Duthiers show us the comments he made at a dinner for Michigan Republicans.
He joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss why he wants to be president and his chances to win
Cruz became the first major candidate to jump into the 2016 presidential race. He joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss why he wants to be president and his chances to win.
Politicians like Sen. Rand Paul and Gov. Chris Christie are not worried about Cruz announcing first
The official Republican presidential campaign is still a one-man race. Cruz's campaign announcement comes while other potential candidates are getting ready to launch their own campaigns. As Nancy Cordes reports, politicians like Sen. Rand Paul and Gov. Chris Christie are not worried about Cruz announcing first.
CBS News contributor Peggy Noonan joins "CBS This Morning" to weigh in on what it means for the election
Sen. Ted Cruz became the first Republican candidate to enter the presidential race. Wall Street Journal columnist and CBS News contributor Peggy Noonan joins "CBS This Morning" to weigh in on what it means for the election.
Cruz will launch his campaign Monday morning at a rally in Lynchburg, Virginia
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz announced his presidential campaign on Twitter overnight, becoming the first major Republican to enter the race. Cruz will launch his campaign Monday morning at a rally in Lynchburg, Virginia. Chip Reid reports.
More than a dozen are wooing thousands of conservative activists at the annual gathering
From Jeb Bush to Gov. Scott Walker, the 2016 presidential campaign is focused on a parade of potential Republican candidates. More than a dozen are wooing thousands of conservative activists at the annual gathering known as CPAC. Nancy Cordes reports from the conference in National Harbor, Maryland.
CBS News Senior Political Editor Steve Chaggaris talks about which potential candidates came to the Iowa Freedom Summit to introduce themselves to conservative activists ahead of 2016, and who skipped the gathering
CBS News Senior Political Editor Steve Chaggaris talks about which potential candidates came to the Iowa Freedom Summit to introduce themselves to conservative activists ahead of 2016, and who skipped the gathering.
High Velocity, As Goes Texas, The Ride of His Life
What makes the AR-15 style rifle the weapon of choice for mass shooters? Then, how Ted Cruz vs. Beto O'Rourke could predict America's political future. Plus, riding the waves of Nazaré with Garrett McNamara
Number of unaccompanied migrant children in custody on the rise
As of Friday, 18,000 unaccompanied migrant children were in U.S. custody at the border, and the number continues to grow each day. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez spoke with Lana Zak on CBSN about why the Biden administration hasn't been able to clear the backlog. He also discussed dueling visits to the border by Republican and Democratic lawmakers, and the Biden administration's next move to preserve the DACA program.
Injured Lindsey Vonn completes final training run ahead of Olympic race
"Just because it seems impossible to you doesn't mean it's not possible," Vonn says.
White House removes Trump post with racist footage of Obamas hours after defending it
The footage is included in a video that promotes false claims that the 2020 presidential election was rigged against Mr. Trump.
Authorities tow car from Nancy Guthrie's home after new message
Local and federal authorities said "investigators are actively inspecting the information provided in the message for its authenticity" regarding the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
Bad Bunny lyrics to know before his Super Bowl halftime show
With Bad Bunny headlining a historic Super Bowl halftime show, we highlight some of his most impactful lyrics in Spanish and English.
Zelenskyy says U.S. gave Ukraine, Russia a deadline for agreement to end war
If the June deadline is not met, the Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, Zelenskyy told reporters.
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Lutnick and Epstein were in business together, Epstein files show
Though the commerce secretary has called his interactions with Epstein as "limited," the two were in business together four years after Epstein's 2008 guilty plea.
Purported Nancy Guthrie ransom note demanded bitcoin. Could it be tracked?
Cryptocurrency transactions are often thought to be anonymous and untraceable. That's a misconception, experts tell CBS News.
Hungary's Orbán to attend inaugural meeting of Trump's "Board of Peace"
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán attended the launch of the initiative last month in the Swiss ski resort of Davos.
Pentagon says it's cutting ties with "woke" Harvard
The Pentagon says it will cut ties with Harvard University, ending graduate-level military training, fellowship and certificate programs.
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California urges avoiding wild mushrooms after deaths, liver transplants
More than three dozen cases of death cap mushroom poisonings have been reported in California since November, health officials said.
Zelenskyy says U.S. gave Ukraine, Russia a deadline for agreement to end war
If the June deadline is not met, the Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, Zelenskyy told reporters.
Pentagon says it's cutting ties with "woke" Harvard
The Pentagon says it will cut ties with Harvard University, ending graduate-level military training, fellowship and certificate programs.
Truck driver spends decades carving a scale model masterpiece of New York City
Beginning in 2004, Joe Macken carved all five boroughs of New York City out of balsa wood, every site and stadium, and every bridge and building. His creation consists of almost 1 million structures.
Heightened security from dozens of local, federal agencies ahead of Super Bowl
More than 35 local, state and federal agencies have been working for the last 18 months to prepare for Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, California.
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Lutnick and Epstein were in business together, Epstein files show
Though the commerce secretary has called his interactions with Epstein as "limited," the two were in business together four years after Epstein's 2008 guilty plea.
Dow crosses 50K for first time as stocks enjoy best day since May 2025
Resurgent technology stocks drove the rebound after a volatile week, while bitcoin also recouped losses.
Purported Nancy Guthrie ransom note demanded bitcoin. Could it be tracked?
Cryptocurrency transactions are often thought to be anonymous and untraceable. That's a misconception, experts tell CBS News.
Prediction markets soar ahead of the Super Bowl
Emboldened by loosened restrictions from federal regulators, prediction markets look to cash in on Super Bowl Sunday.
See the 43 drugs available on new discounted drug site TrumpRx
Here's what to know about TrumpRx, including how it works, who can use it, and how much money it can save.
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Some Team USA athletes speak out about politics at home
Skier Chris Lillis said he was "heartbroken about what's happened in the United States," while skater Amber Glenn said she "will not just be quiet."
Zelenskyy says U.S. gave Ukraine, Russia a deadline for agreement to end war
If the June deadline is not met, the Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, Zelenskyy told reporters.
Appeals court endorses Trump policy of denying bond hearings to many ICE detainees
A federal appeals court on Friday endorsed the Trump administration's policy of holding broad groups of immigration detainees without access to bond hearings, a major legal victory for President Trump.
Pentagon says it's cutting ties with "woke" Harvard
The Pentagon says it will cut ties with Harvard University, ending graduate-level military training, fellowship and certificate programs.
Trump says he "didn't see" image depicting Obamas as apes in social media post
President Trump late Friday addressed a video posted to his social media account that included a racist depiction of Barack and Michelle Obama as apes, telling reporters he didn't see the part that showed the former president and first lady.
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Her deadly diagnosis only had 1 warning sign. Here's how she survived.
Becca Valle, then 37, enrolled in a cutting-edge clinical trial after surgery removed an aggressive tumor from her brain.
California urges avoiding wild mushrooms after deaths, liver transplants
More than three dozen cases of death cap mushroom poisonings have been reported in California since November, health officials said.
See the 43 drugs available on new discounted drug site TrumpRx
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White House launches TrumpRx discounted drug site
The Trump administration launched its new TrumpRx direct-to-consumer prescription drug listing site late Thursday, part of a push to offer medication at steep discounts.
Officials warn against drinking raw milk after baby dies from listeria
The New Mexico Department of Health said officials believe the baby contracted listeria after their mother drank raw milk during pregnancy.
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Hungary's Orbán to attend inaugural meeting of Trump's "Board of Peace"
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán attended the launch of the initiative last month in the Swiss ski resort of Davos.
Skier Eileen Gu sports a personalized, detail-studded ski suit at Olympics
Gu qualified for the women's slopestyle final wearing an outfit with details inspired by her Chinese heritage and her personal quirks.
Some Team USA athletes speak out about politics at home
Skier Chris Lillis said he was "heartbroken about what's happened in the United States," while skater Amber Glenn said she "will not just be quiet."
Swiss skier Franjo von Allmen wins first gold medal of Milano Cortina Games
The second gold medal of the Milano Cortina Games was awarded to Frida Karlsson of Sweden in the women's 10km+10km skiathlon.
Injured Lindsey Vonn completes final training run ahead of Olympic race
"Just because it seems impossible to you doesn't mean it's not possible," Vonn says.
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The Barr Brothers perform "Another Tangerine"
Montreal-based brothers Andrew and Brad Barr released their debut album in 2010 and have won some of Canada's top music awards for their indie sound. Performing from their first album in eight years, "Let it Hiss," here's The Barr Brothers performing "Another Tangerine."
The Barr Brothers perform "Naturally"
Montreal-based brothers Andrew and Brad Barr released their debut album in 2010 and have won some of Canada's top music awards for their indie sound. Performing from their first album in eight years, "Let it Hiss," here's The Barr Brothers performing "Naturally."
The Barr Brothers perform "Run Right Into It"
Montreal-based brothers Andrew and Brad Barr released their debut album in 2010 and have won some of Canada's top music awards for their indie sound. Performing from their first album in eight years, "Let it Hiss," here's The Barr Brothers performing "Run Right Into It."
Skier Eileen Gu sports a personalized, detail-studded ski suit at Olympics
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Bad Bunny lyrics to know before his Super Bowl halftime show
With Bad Bunny headlining a historic Super Bowl halftime show, we highlight some of his most impactful lyrics in Spanish and English.
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Super Bowl fans warned to keep drones at home with flights banned over big game
The FAA says it is collaborating with the FBI to detect, track and assess unauthorized drone activity at the Super Bowl.
Ukrainian military drone simulator adapted for video gamers in world first
Gamers across the world can now recreate drone strikes in Ukraine from the comfort of their own home, with this newly released game.
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.
How will AI transform the workforce?
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger talks about how companies are using artificial intelligence, the discussion around the technology and how it's impacting the workforce.
Tesla, Waymo leaders defend product safety
Executives from Waymo and Tesla defended their self-driving vehicle technology in testimony before the Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports and Ian Krietzberg, an AI correspondent at the digital media company Puck, has more.
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Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
Cow develops technique to scratch herself
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
Almanac: January 18
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Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
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Latest in Nancy Guthrie disappearance
Authorities said Friday they were inspecting an apparent new message relating to the disappearance of "Today" host Savannah Guthrie's mom, Nancy, after the family reported her missing from her home on Sunday.
Luigi Mangione has outburst after hearing
Luigi Mangione had an outburst after a hearing on Friday in which the judge announced that his New York State trial will begin on June 8. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman is following the case.
Authorities tow car from Nancy Guthrie's home after new message
Local and federal authorities said "investigators are actively inspecting the information provided in the message for its authenticity" regarding the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
Investigators vetting Guthrie ransom note
Friday marked six days since Nancy Guthrie's apparent abduction, and Guthrie's three children have been posting on social media hoping to reach whoever may have taken her. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez reports and former FBI counterintelligence operative Eric O'Neill has more.
Mangione claims double jeopardy
Luigi Mangione had an outburst in a New York courtroom on Friday after a judge scheduled his state trial to begin before his federal case. The UnitedHealthCare CEO murder suspect claimed "this is the same trial twice" and called it "double jeopardy." CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
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What led NASA to delay Artemis II launch
NASA's first crewed moon mission in more than 50 years has been delayed until March at the earliest. During a routine dress rehearsal of the launch, persistent liquid hydrogen leaks were discovered in the Artemis II rocket. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood breaks it down.
NASA hopes to fix Artemis II moon rocket leak with on-pad repair
NASA plans to test the planned leak repair with a second dress rehearsal fueling test later this month.
NASA delays Artemis II launch
NASA delayed the Artemis II moon rocket launch after a hydrogen leak was found during a wet dress rehearsal, the agency announced Tuesday. CBS News senior space consultant Bill Harwood has the latest.
NASA begins mission to map the boundaries of our heliosphere
A NASA mission is underway to map the heliosphere, which is a huge protective bubble around the solar system that was created by the sun.
NASA moon launch off until March due to issues during tests
NASA says it can't try until March at the earliest to send a crewed spacecraft on a flight around the moon and back, due to hydrogen leaks during testing of the Artemis II rocket.
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Robert Kraft's Super Bowl ad tackles hate
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft's Blue Square Alliance Against Hate was launched in 2025, following the success of his 2023 Blue Square campaign, to help combat antisemitism and hate in all forms. "CBS Saturday Morning" sits down with Kraft to learn more.
The Barr Brothers perform "Another Tangerine"
Montreal-based brothers Andrew and Brad Barr released their debut album in 2010 and have won some of Canada's top music awards for their indie sound. Performing from their first album in eight years, "Let it Hiss," here's The Barr Brothers performing "Another Tangerine."
The Barr Brothers perform "Naturally"
Montreal-based brothers Andrew and Brad Barr released their debut album in 2010 and have won some of Canada's top music awards for their indie sound. Performing from their first album in eight years, "Let it Hiss," here's The Barr Brothers performing "Naturally."
The Barr Brothers perform "Run Right Into It"
Montreal-based brothers Andrew and Brad Barr released their debut album in 2010 and have won some of Canada's top music awards for their indie sound. Performing from their first album in eight years, "Let it Hiss," here's The Barr Brothers performing "Run Right Into It."
How drones impact Super Bowl security
While drones give Super Bowl viewers some of the coolest shots of the game, they also impact security. "CBS Saturday Morning" explores how.