Campaign moments in history: JFK announces run
Today's spotlight: When JFK announced he was running for president. "Prime Time with John Dickerson" airs Monday-Thursday at 7 p.m. ET on the CBS News Streaming Network.
Today's spotlight: When JFK announced he was running for president. "Prime Time with John Dickerson" airs Monday-Thursday at 7 p.m. ET on the CBS News Streaming Network.
Author and historian John A. Farrell joins Major Garrett on "The Takeout" to discuss his book "Ted Kennedy: A Life." Farrell says Kennedy "was like a shark" because, like a shark, if he stopped moving, he would drown. Farrell and Garrett also discuss how Clarence Darrow became the attorney for "the damned."
The 38-year-old Kennedy scion is challenging Senator Ed Markey
50 years ago this summer, Americans saw some monumental highs and lows. On July 18, 1969, then-Sen. Ted Kennedy drove his car off a bridge on Chappaquiddick Island in Massachusetts. Just two days later, Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong stepped onto the moon as the world watched in awe. Then in August, music fans and hippies descended on upstate New York for the three-day Woodstock music festival. Author Elin Hilderbrand weaves these events into her new book, "Summer of '69." Hilderbrand joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the novel.
Yahoo senior political correspondent Jon Ward sat down with CBSN's Elaine Quijano for "Red & Blue" to discuss his new book "Camelot's End." It examines the bitter 1980 primary battle between President Jimmy Carter and Sen. Ted Kennedy and its last effect on the Democratic party.
For most of U.S. history, senators deferred to the president in the process, but that changed in 1987
In this 2015 clip, Sen. John McCain, who died on August 25, 2018, reflects on his friendship with Sen. Ted Kennedy during their time in Congress.
A look back at 60 Minutes’ final moments with the Arizona senator and esteemed Navy veteran
Sen. John McCain's reflections on his relationship with Sen. Ted Kennedy
Tunney was among the youngest people elected to the U.S. Senate in the past century when he won his seat in 1970 at age 36
Some Democrats worry they see echoes of the divisive battle between Carter and Kennedy in the 2016 race between Sanders and Clinton
As the former congressman digs deep into his long history of mental illness and addiction in "A Common Struggle," his brother, Ted Jr., is calling it an "inaccurate and unfair portrayal" of their family
Former Congressman Patrick Kennedy, Sen. Ted Kennedy's youngest child, has a new memoir that digs deep into his long history of mental illness and addiction. It is a story other family members did not want him to tell. His brother, Ted Kennedy Jr., called it an “inaccurate and unfair portrayal of our family.” Kennedy joins the second hour of “CBS This Morning” to discuss why he co-wrote “A Common Struggle.”
Former Rhode Island Congressman Patrick Kennedy writes of his own mental illness and addictions, but he also looks at his parents' problems with alcohol and his mother's depression. Kennedy believes his father, Ted, suffered from post-traumatic stress after two of his brothers were assassinated. Kennedy joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss why he decided to reveal the Kennedy family secrets.
The son of Senator Ted Kennedy opens up about his family's alcoholism -- including his own -- in an effort to help others battle addiction. Lesley Stahl reports.
The son of Senator Ted Kennedy opens up about his family's alcoholism -- including his own -- in an effort to help others battle addiction
How soon will self-driving cars become part of our lives? Bill Whitaker reports; then, the son of Senator Ted Kennedy opens up about his family's alcoholism -- including his own; and, a priest is determined to find forgotten victims of the Holocaust.
This week, Lesley Stahl interviews Patrick Kennedy about his battle with addiction. In 1998, she asked his dad some of the same things
This week, Lesley Stahl interviews Patrick Kennedy about his battle with addiction. In 1998, she asked his dad, the late Sen. Ted Kennedy, some of the same things
A Kennedy son breaks the silence about his and his family’s alcoholism in an effort to help others overcome their own addictions. Lesley Stahl reports on Sunday, October 4 at 7 p.m. ET/PT.
Kennedy's former colleagues reflect on his legacy at the dedication of the Edward M. Kennedy Institute of the United States Senate
Sen. Ted Kennedy continues to inspire, more than five years after his death. President Obama will travel to Boston on Monday to help dedicate a new institute in Kennedy's name. It honors the senator's passion, commitment and ability to bridge political gaps. Chip Reid received a tour of the center before its official opening.
More than five years after his death, Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the U.S. Senate hopes to inspire new voters and new senators
Sens. John McCain and Barbara Mikulski and former Sens. Chris Dodd and Olympia Snowe talk about their former colleague on the eve of the opening of the Edward M. Kennedy Institute
In his memoir, Sen. Ted Kennedy feared he'd meet the same fate as his brothers. His son Ted Jr. remembers the bullet proof vests in the hall closet.
President-elect Trump will take office with Republicans in control of the Senate, easing confirmations for his Cabinet nominees.
Fox News host Pete Hegseth, 44, is an Army veteran.
Trump in a statement said the two will work to "dismantle Government Bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure Federal Agencies."
CBS News characterizes control of the House as lean Republican, with a handful of seats still undecided.
Jack Teixeira admitted he illegally posted sensitive military information in online chat rooms.
Trump announced former Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe as his pick to be CIA director.
The long-awaited ruling, related to presidential immunity, could have profound consequences for the case.
At least 12 people were taken to hospitals and residents were urged to shelter in place after an explosion at a Louisville, Kentucky, business.
A Spirit Airlines flight from Florida was damaged by gunfire en route to Haiti and diverted to the neighboring country of the Dominican Republic, the airline said.
Trump in a statement said the two will work to "dismantle Government Bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure Federal Agencies."
After Hurricane Helene, Taylor Schenker found herself with about 200 family photos that didn't belong to her. Now, she's hoping to reunite them with the people they belong to.
Trump says he will nominate Fox News host Pete Hegseth, 44, an Army veteran, to be secretary of defense.
A judge denied bail for Kouri Richins a second time on Tuesday, ordering the Utah mom to remain in jail until she goes on trial for allegedly fatally poisoning her husband in 2022.
Trump announced former Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe as his pick to be CIA director.
Consumer Reports applauds food giant's decision after less-than-expected demand for the meal kits from school districts.
The National Toy Hall of Fame in Rochester, New York, has enshrined a new class of honorees.
Italian authorities say forgers tried to sell fake Picasso, Modiglianis and others with help of complicit auction houses.
Americans have struggled with high grocery costs since inflation soared during the pandemic. Now prices are falling.
Ever use an AirTag to locate lost luggage? Soon airlines will be able to see your bag's AirTag location, too.
Trump in a statement said the two will work to "dismantle Government Bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure Federal Agencies."
Trump says he will nominate Fox News host Pete Hegseth, 44, an Army veteran, to be secretary of defense.
Senator-elect Ruben Gallego has some advice for Democrats: "Go touch grass and meet real Latinos."
Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee has said he has visited Israel more than 100 times over the course of five decades.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has vowed to combat "the chronic disease epidemic in this country" in the Trump administration, with the slogan "Make America Healthy Aagain."
It's not clear how the British Columbia teenager picked up the virus, which has been detected recently in wild birds and poultry in the province, a health official said.
Emergency birth control sales and appointments for IUDs spiked after Election Day over fears of what a Trump presidency could mean for women's reproductive rights.
Consumer Reports applauds food giant's decision after less-than-expected demand for the meal kits from school districts.
Minnesota-based UnitedHealth Group Inc. is the focus of an antitrust lawsuit filed on Tuesday by the United States Department of Justice.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has vowed to combat "the chronic disease epidemic in this country" in the Trump administration, with the slogan "Make America Healthy Aagain."
It's not clear how the British Columbia teenager picked up the virus, which has been detected recently in wild birds and poultry in the province, a health official said.
The rare square 37-carat emerald is the world's most expensive green stone.
Italian authorities say forgers tried to sell fake Picasso, Modiglianis and others with help of complicit auction houses.
Seal-shaped boards decked with bright horizontal lights were less likely to be attacked by great white sharks, researchers found.
Israel faces a Wednesday deadline to increase humanitarian aid to Gaza.
America's largest nonfiction film festival, featuring more than 200 features and shorts, returns to New York City theaters and streaming.
The National Toy Hall of Fame in Rochester, New York, has enshrined a new class of honorees.
Celebrating his Texas roots, Grammy-winning artist Leon Bridges releases "Leon," an album he calls a love letter to the city of Fort Worth.
In today's Mornings Memory, we revisit a 1992 interview with NASCAR legend Richard Petty, who shared his story of resilience after surviving a horrific crash with only a broken ankle.
Touring his new album "Leon," singer-songwriter Leon Bridges talks with Anthony Mason about his music, his connection to Texas and the power of staying grounded.
When climate disasters hit, important memories stored in photos and other artifacts can be lost forever. Dave Malkoff takes a look at how technology is being used to help preserve those memories.
As votes were tallied and it became clear that Trump was on his way to victory, the deluge of posts questioning the integrity of the election fell to a trickle.
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.
In Carrara, Italy, a studio is using robots to create sculptures, a move that has traditional sculptors concerned about the future of Italian art. Bill Whitaker explores the clash between technology and heritage on "60 Minutes."
The app crashed the same day Starbucks introduced its holiday menu, preventing customers from placing mobile orders.
Seal-shaped boards decked with bright horizontal lights were less likely to be attacked by great white sharks, researchers found.
Oil and natural gas companies will have to pay a federal fee if they emit methane above certain levels under a rule being finalized by the Biden administration that incoming Trump officials are likely to reverse.
1970s-era U.S. spy satellite imagery has led archeologists to what they believe is the site of a seventh-century battle that was decisive in the spread of Islam in the region.
President-elect Donald Trump announced on Monday that he would nominate former Republican Rep. Lee Zeldin of New York to lead the Environmental Protection Agency. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter joins to discuss the move.
Multiple wildfires are burning across the Northeastern U.S. and crews say they are making some headway as they battle a massive wildfire in Southern California. Tom Hanson and Tina Patel have the latest.
A judge denied bail for Kouri Richins a second time on Tuesday, ordering the Utah mom to remain in jail until she goes on trial for allegedly fatally poisoning her husband in 2022.
A judge on Tuesday sentenced former Massachusetts Air National Guard member Jack Teixeira to 15 years in prison for leaking classified Pentagon documents on social media. The 22-year-old pleaded guilty to six counts of violating the Espionage Act in March. CBS News Justice Department reporter Robert Legare has more.
Officials who responded to a burning body found a dog nearby. The animal refused to leave the scene.
A paramedic has told a court hearing a civil suit brought by a woman accusing Conor McGregor of raping her in a hotel room that she was found with significant injuries.
Jack Teixeira admitted he illegally posted sensitive military information in online chat rooms.
Medical issues aside, the astronauts described a water leak in June that triggered a blizzard in the International Space Station's airlock.
With an Election Day docking, the cargo ship delivered 3 tons of supplies and equipment, including an unusual wooden satellite.
Two sister meteor showers are already flashing across night skies — and will peak a week apart.
NASA confirmed its sun-observing spacecraft captured the moment when the comet Atlas broke into chunks this week as it passed close to the sun.
A Chinese spacecraft carrying a three-person crew, including the country's first female space engineer, has successfully docked with China's orbiting space station. The launch comes as Beijing works to expand its space exploration and put a person on the moon by 2030.
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.
An explosion in Louisville, Kentucky, injured several people on Tuesday at the Givaudan Sense Colour plant, a company that produces coloring for soft drinks. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff reports.
The genetic testing company 23andMe is cutting 40% of its workforce and ending its therapeutics program as its stock price continues to plummet. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has more on what this means for its customers.
A federal judge in Louisiana has temporarily blocked a law that would have required public schools to display the Bible's Ten Commandments in classrooms. CBS News reporter Kati Weis has more on the ruling.
A third plane was hit by gunfire in Haiti amid a surge in gang violence. The FAA banned flights to the country for a month following the incidents, which are being investigated by the FBI. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has the latest.
Sixty-eight-year-old Bill Cundiff completed the remarkable feat of running a marathon in all 50 states. He accomplished the feat over the course of 22 years, working around a full work schedule, the COVID-19 pandemic and open heart surgery.