Vice presidential debate 2016: 5 things to watch
As Republican Mike Pence and Democrat Tim Kaine meet for their first and only debate Tuesday night, here's a quick guide for what to watch
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Election analysis
Donald Trump's poll numbers took a big hit following the first debate with Hillary Clinton. Will they fall further following the report on his tax returns? CBS News political director John Dickerson has more.
Clinton on Trump's taxes
Donald Trump's tax revelations gave Clinton a chance to chip away at his biggest selling point, his business acumen. Clinton and top Democrats quickly cut ads to capitalize on the news they had been anticipating for months. Nancy Cordes has more.
Trump and tax code
Donald Trump was unapologetic Monday after the New York Times reported that he claimed a business loss of nearly $916 million on his 1995 tax returns. Those losses could have shielded him from paying federal income taxes for years. Trump has not released any of his tax returns and a Trump lawyer has threatened legal action for unauthorized publication of his records, reports Major Garrett.
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Donald Trump was unapologetic Monday after the New York Times reported that he claimed a business loss of nearly $916 million on his 1995 tax returns; Growing up in one of Uganda's largest slums, Phiona Mutesi dropped out of school at the age of six
We the Voters: Healthcare
Does everyone really need health insurance? "We the Voters" answers this question in their latest segment
Trump Foundation cease & desist
The New York attorney general has sent a cease & desist to the Trump Foundation for operating without proper certification. CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid joins CBSN with the latest details.
We the Voters: Lobbying
Lobbyists play a major role in politics. What they actually do, and just how ethical they are, may shock you. "We the Voters" looks at lobbyists in their latest segment.
Clinton vs Trump
Former U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff has endorsed Hillary Clinton for President of the United States. Meanwhile, Donald Trump's tax controversy continues to loom over his campaign. CBSN political contributor Leslie Sanchez and RealClearPolitics' Caitlyn Huey-Burns join CBSN with the latest from the campaign trail.
Top memorable moments from past vice-presidential face-offs
As Mike Pence and Tim Kaine prepare to take the stage together in Farmville, VA Tuesday here's a look at past VP debates
"You're no Jack Kennedy"
Senator Lloyd Bentsen famously told Senator Dan Quayle that he was "no Jack Kennedy," in a 1988 debate. Director of Virginia Center for Politics Dr. Larry Sabato, author of "Landslide: LBJ and Ronald Reagan at the Dawn of New America" Jonathan Darman and presidential historian Doug Wead join CBSN to discuss.
Bush "bullies" Ferraro
In a look back at a past presidential debate, George H.W. Bush slammed Geraldine Ferraro over foreign policy. Director of Virginia Center for Politics Dr. Larry Sabato, author of "Landslide: LBJ and Ronald Reagan at the Dawn of New America" Jonathan Darman and presidential historian Doug Wead join CBSN to discuss.
First VP debate on TV
In the first televised vice presidential debate, Bob Dole faced off against Walter Mondale. Director of Virginia Center for Politics Dr. Larry Sabato, author of "Landslide: LBJ and Ronald Reagan at the Dawn of New America" Jonathan Darman and presidential historian Doug Wead join CBSN to discuss that historic debate.
"Who am I, why am I here?"
In a 1992 debate, Admiral Stockdale famously asked "who am I, why am I here?" Director of Virginia Center for Politics Dr. Larry Sabato, author of "Landslide: LBJ and Ronald Reagan at the Dawn of New America" Jonathan Darman and presidential historian Doug Wead join CBSN to discuss.
Pence, Kaine debate
Tim Kaine and Mike Pence face off on October 4 for their first vice presidential debate. Director of Virginia Center for Politics Dr. Larry Sabato, author of "Landslide: LBJ and Ronald Reagan at the Dawn of New America" Jonathan Darman and presidential historian Doug Wead join CBSN to discuss the potential significance of the debate.
Biden dominates Ryan
Joe Biden dominated Paul Ryan during a vice presidential debate in 2012. Director of Virginia Center for Politics Dr. Larry Sabato, Author of "Landslide: LBJ and Ronald Reagan at the Dawn of New America" Jonathan Darman and presidential historian Doug Wead join CBSN to discuss.
"Say it ain't so Joe"
In an iconic showdown, Sarah Palin and Joe Biden took aim at each other during the vice presidential debate in 2008. Director of Virginia Center for Politics Dr. Larry Sabato, Author of "Landslide: LBJ and Ronald Reagan at the Dawn of New America" Jonathan Darman and presidential historian Doug Wead join CBSN to discuss.
Kaine, Pence predictions
Tim Kaine and Mike Pence will face off in the vice presidential debate on Tuesday, October 4. The debate will be moderated by CBSN's Elaine Quijano. CBSN political contributor Leslie Sanchez and CBS News contributor and editor of NewYorker.com Nick Thompson joins CBSN to discuss the impact this debate may have.
Trump on Clinton fidelity
Donald Trump attacked Hillary Clinton, implying that she was not faithful to her husband former president Bill Clinton. CBSN political contributor Leslie Sanchez and CBS News contributor and editor of NewYorker.com Nick Thompson join CBSN to discuss.
Did Trump avoid taxes?
A New York Times report says that Donald Trump may have avoided paying taxes for years. CBSN political contributor Leslie Sanchez and CBS News contributor and editor of NewYorker.com Nick Thompson joins CBSN to discuss.
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After an attempt from Donald Trump to shift negative focus towards Bill Clinton's infidelity in the 1990s, the focus has shifted to Trump's finances going back to the same era; A pizza place in California is getting automated, with robots doing a good part of the pizza making
Trump tax scandal
After an attempt from Donald Trump to shift negative focus towards Bill Clinton's infidelity in the 1990s, the focus has shifted to Trump's finances going back to the same era. Errol Barnett has more on the story.
Trump rally in Pa.
Donald Trump unleashed a scorching speech Saturday night at a rally in Manheim, Pennsylvania. Trump suggested Hillary Clinton was unfaithful in her marriage and that she "could be crazy." See Trump's full remarks.
California police protests
There are protests in the suburbs of Los Angeles and San Diego this weekend following the deaths of two black men at the hands of police. Carter Evans has the story.
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With the election nearly five weeks away Donald Trump is opening a new line of attack on Hillary Clinton - targeting former President Bill Clinton's past infidelity; Elon Musk, the California billionaire behind Tesla and SpaceX, has unveiled plans to turn the planet next door into a tourist attraction
U.S. warns of possible Russian retaliation for Ukrainian missile strike
The U.S. embassy in Ukraine says Russia could launch a "significant air attack" on Kyiv after U.S.-made missiles were fired into Russia's Bryansk region.
Bomb cyclone in Northwest causes vast power outages, kills at least 1
A major storm swept across the northwestern U.S., battering the region with strong winds and rain, causing widespread power outages and downing trees that killed at least one person.
"Unknown and unauthorized third party" has gained access to Gaetz depositions
The leaked materials include the sworn deposition of the minor with whom former Rep. Matt Gaetz allegedly had sex.
Susan Smith seeking her freedom 30 years after drowning her 2 young sons
Susan Smith, the South Carolina mother convicted of killing her two sons by rolling her car into a lake in 1994 with the boys strapped in their seats inside, is asking a parole board to free her.
Trump picks Linda McMahon for education secretary
Linda McMahon is a co-chair of President-elect Donald Trump's transition team and was the Small Business Administrator in his first term.
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Katt Williams says he passed Marine boot camp, but there's no record of it
For years, actor and comedian Katt Williams has claimed he lied about his age as a teenager to join the Marines and passed boot camp before being drummed out. The Marines have no record of him ever serving.
Woman linked to 14 poisoning murders is sentenced to death
Sararat Rangsiwuthaporn, 36, is accused of swindling thousands of dollars from her victims before killing them with cyanide.
DeSantis' Canadian drug import plan goes nowhere after FDA approval
Florida sued the FDA over what it said was a "reckless delay" in approving its drug importation plan. Now, nearly a year after the FDA gave the state the green light, the program has yet to begin.
SpaceX launches Super Heavy-Starship, with Trump there to watch
President-elect Donald Trump was on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket.
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Target tumbles 20% after its earnings fall short. Here's what happened.
Target stock tumbled almost 20% in pre-market trading after reporting earnings that fell short of forecasts. Here what's going on.
Bomb cyclone in Northwest causes vast power outages, kills at least 1
A major storm swept across the northwestern U.S., battering the region with strong winds and rain, causing widespread power outages and downing trees that killed at least one person.
Carcass of massive endangered whale washes ashore in Alaska
The carcass was comparable to the width of a college basketball court and female, according to biologists.
How Laken Riley's death sent "a reality shock" through a college town
For many students, Athens, Georgia, no longer feels like the safe haven they once thought it was, after the killing of Laken Riley.
Susan Smith seeking her freedom 30 years after drowning her 2 young sons
Susan Smith, the South Carolina mother convicted of killing her two sons by rolling her car into a lake in 1994 with the boys strapped in their seats inside, is asking a parole board to free her.
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Target tumbles 20% after its earnings fall short. Here's what happened.
Target stock tumbled almost 20% in pre-market trading after reporting earnings that fell short of forecasts. Here what's going on.
Frontier Airlines is adding 16 new routes. Here's where they are.
Frontier is expanding service across 21 airports in the U.S. and Caribbean. Here are the new routes the carrier will service.
Here's what Trump's FCC pick, Brendan Carr, wrote in Project 2025
Brendan Carr wrote Project 2025's chapter on overhauling the Federal Communications Commission. Here's what to know.
H&R Block, Intuit drop on report that Musk's DOGE may develop a tax app
H&R Block, Intuit stock dropped amid a report that Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency may develop a tax filing app.
Here's what to know about bacteria in Tom's of Maine's toothpaste
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
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U.S. to provide anti-personnel mines to Ukraine, official says
Ukraine has been one of the most mined countries in the world since Russia's invasion in 2022, and Ukraine is inundated with anti-personnel mines.
As he retires, Ohio lawmaker recalls 2017 shooting at House GOP baseball practice
As he gets ready to retire, GOP Rep. Brad Wenstrup often thinks about the day Rep. Steve Scalise, one of the House Republican leaders, was shot during a baseball practice.
Pentagon solves 1 UFO mystery but still probing case of "large orange orb"
Director of Pentagon office probing UFOs showed Congress 3 cases it's resolved, but also discussed 3 — out of nearly two dozen — still under active investigation.
Trump picks Linda McMahon for education secretary
Linda McMahon is a co-chair of President-elect Donald Trump's transition team and was the Small Business Administrator in his first term.
As Biden nears Trump's number of judicial confirmations, GOP may slow the process
The Senate has confirmed 217 of Mr. Biden's selections to serve on the federal bench and are aiming to approve more before Republicans take control.
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Florida Gov. DeSantis' Canadian drug import plan goes nowhere after FDA approval
Florida sued the FDA over what it said was a "reckless delay" in approving its drug importation plan. Now, nearly a year after the FDA gave the state the green light, the program has yet to begin.
As "walking pneumonia" spreads, ER visits surge for sick babies
CDC data shows rates of Mycoplasma pneumoniae have surged in babies.
Trump taps Dr. Mehmet Oz to lead key Medicare and Medicaid agency
Dr. Mehmet Oz unsuccessfully ran for Senate in 2022. Now he's Trump's choice to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Here's what to know about bacteria in Tom's of Maine's toothpaste
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
Canada's internal battle over medically assisted dying for mental illness
Canada legalized medically assisted dying in 2016. It was set to expand to patients suffering solely from mental illness last year, but it hasn't — yet.
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Woman linked to 14 poisoning murders is sentenced to death
Sararat Rangsiwuthaporn, 36, is accused of swindling thousands of dollars from her victims before killing them with cyanide.
U.S. to provide anti-personnel mines to Ukraine, official says
Ukraine has been one of the most mined countries in the world since Russia's invasion in 2022, and Ukraine is inundated with anti-personnel mines.
Hong Kong jails 45 democracy activists, sparking criticism
The democracy advocates were charged in Hong Kong under a Beijing-imposed national security law in 2021 for their involvement in an unofficial primary election to pick opposition candidates.
Canada's internal battle over medically assisted dying for mental illness
Canada legalized medically assisted dying in 2016. It was set to expand to patients suffering solely from mental illness last year, but it hasn't — yet.
Jennifer Lawrence, Malala Yousafzai team up for new film about Afghan women
Jennifer Lawrence and Malala Yousafzai join Afghan filmmaker Sahra Mani to reveal the struggles of women living under Taliban rule in the documentary, "Bread & Roses."
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Katt Williams says he passed Marine boot camp, but there's no record of it
For years, actor and comedian Katt Williams has claimed he lied about his age as a teenager to join the Marines and passed boot camp before being drummed out. The Marines have no record of him ever serving.
"Gladiator II" actors talk sequel, preparations and more
Actors Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn and Fred Hechinger talk about the upcoming release of "Gladiators II," 25 years after the original "Gladiator" movie, and what it was like working with director Ridley Scott.
Sarah Gelman on best holiday cookbooks
Amazon Books Editorial Director Sarah Gelman shares her top cookbook recommendations to help you create festive and comforting meals this holiday season.
Joey McIntyre on new holiday rom-com
New Kids on the Block's Joey McIntyre steps into Christmas as the star of "Jingle Bell Love," a holiday rom-com premiering on Roku.
Danny Trejo trades action for archaeology
In his new series "Mysteries Unearthed," Danny Trejo explores some of the world's most fascinating historical finds with experts and historians.
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SpaceX successfully tests Starship
SpaceX successfully launched its Super Heavy-Starship rocket from Texas for its sixth test flight Tuesday with its CEO Elon Musk and President-elect Donald Trump looking on. CBS News correspondent Jason Allen has more on the launch.
Here's what Trump's FCC pick, Brendan Carr, wrote in Project 2025
Brendan Carr wrote Project 2025's chapter on overhauling the Federal Communications Commission. Here's what to know.
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's Chrome browser could be sold
The Justice Department is reportedly asking a judge to force Google's parent company to sell its Chrome browser following a ruling that declared the company's search engine practices an illegal monopoly.
How this new car runs without gas or electricity
As climate change intensifies, the race for a more eco-friendly car has revved up. Itay Hod reports on the newest twist on travel.
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Energy Secretary Granholm on Trump presidency
Former leaders and climate experts have issued a letter calling the U.N.'s annual climate meeting "no longer fit for purpose." Recently, CBS News spoke with U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm about the summit and what the incoming Trump presidency means for clean energy and climate change. The conversation took place before the president-elect made his pick for energy secretary.
Parts of Great Barrier Reef dying at record rate, alarmed researchers say
Parts of the Great Barrer Reef have suffered the highest coral mortality on record, Australian researchers say, and they fear the rest of it has suffered a similar fate.
Long-term effects of Trump plans for oil, gas
President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to "drill, baby, drill" on Day 1 in office. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter joins to take a closer look at the environmental impact of some of Trump's potential energy and climate policies.
How climate change impacts the economy
2024 is on pace to be the hottest year on record worldwide. CBS News Los Angeles meteorologist and climatologist Marina Jurica reports that extreme weather events cost the global economy over $2 trillion in the last 10 years.
Scientists say biggest coral in the world discovered in the Pacific
Scientists say they've discovered a "mega coral" three times bigger than the previous record holder - so huge they initially thought it was a shipwreck.
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Woman linked to 14 poisoning murders is sentenced to death
Sararat Rangsiwuthaporn, 36, is accused of swindling thousands of dollars from her victims before killing them with cyanide.
Susan Smith seeking her freedom 30 years after drowning her 2 young sons
Susan Smith, the South Carolina mother convicted of killing her two sons by rolling her car into a lake in 1994 with the boys strapped in their seats inside, is asking a parole board to free her.
Court sees texts from Laken Riley's mother
Video of the last moments Laken Riley was seen alive and the final texts between her and her mother were shown in court Tuesday. Jose Ibarra, an undocumented Venezuelan immigrant, is on trial for the murder of the 22-year-old nursing student. Manuel Bojorquez has the latest.
Last frantic texts sent by Laken Riley's mother revealed in court
Prosecutors say Jose Ibarra killed Laken Riley after a struggle, and data from Riley's smartwatch shows her heart stopped beating at 9:28 a.m.
Chicago owed nearly $20 million in police overtime for special events
The police department has spent $22.6 million in overtime this year for officers working special events — only about $2 million of which has been reimbursed to the city.
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Trump, Musk attend SpaceX launch
President-elect Donald Trump attended SpaceX's sixth flight test of its Super Heavy-Starship on Tuesday with CEO Elon Musk. The burgeoning friendship between the two men played a key role in Trump's reelection, with Musk now set to run a government efficiency agency in the coming months. CBS News political reporter Jake Rosen and Politico aviation reporter Oriana Pawlyk join "America Decides" with more.
SpaceX launches Super Heavy-Starship, with Trump there to watch
President-elect Donald Trump was on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket.
Far side of the moon once had erupting volcanoes, lunar soil shows
Researchers analyzed lunar soil brought back by China's Chang'e-6, the first spacecraft to return with a haul of rocks and dirt from the little-explored far side.
When you can see the Beaver Moon, 2024's final supermoon
November's full moon, known as the Beaver Moon, is the last supermoon of 2024. Here's when it peaks and why it's called the Beaver Moon.
Astronauts decline to answer questions about post-flight medical issue
Medical issues aside, the astronauts described a water leak in June that triggered a blizzard in the International Space Station's airlock.
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Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
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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.
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Summer music heats up 2024
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Ethics committee to meet amid Gaetz pressure
The House Ethics Committee will meet Wednesday and potentially vote on whether to release its findings on Matt Gaetz, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for attorney general who's been embroiled by allegations of sexual misconduct, illicit drug use and other accusations. Trump has been unwavering in his support of Gaetz, saying he's not reconsidering his AG choice. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane and Katrina Kaufman have the latest.
UN says gangs looted aid trucks in Gaza
United Nations agencies confirm gangs violently looted dozens of aid trucks in Gaza. And speaking from Beirut Tuesday, where meetings were taking place regarding a possible cease-fire in the Israel-Hezbollah conflict, U.S. envoy Amos Hochstein called the talks "constructive." CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports.
U.S. military suicide rate rises
The rate of active-duty U.S. service members who committed suicide has risen over the last two years, according to numbers from the Pentagon. Josh McCain, CEO of Big Sky Bravery, a non-profit focused on supporting active-duty Special Operations forces, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the alarming numbers and what can be done to help.
SpaceX successfully tests Starship
SpaceX successfully launched its Super Heavy-Starship rocket from Texas for its sixth test flight Tuesday with its CEO Elon Musk and President-elect Donald Trump looking on. CBS News correspondent Jason Allen has more on the launch.
Trump's plans for freedom of the press, media
President-elect Donald Trump told Fox News Digital on Monday that it is "vital to have a free and fair open media or press" but if he's not "treated fairly, however, that will end." NPR reporter David Folkenflik has more.