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Democrats scored victories in Ohio, Kentucky and Virginia on Tuesday. Political strategists Ashley Etienne and Devin O'Malley join "America Decides" to assess the electoral results and preview more of Wednesday's Republican debate.
Tuesday brought key victories for Democrats across the country. Quentin Fulks, principal deputy manager of the Biden 2024 campaign, joins CBS News to discuss what the results could mean for the president's reelection bid.
Democrats secured key victories on election night 2023. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes examines how the issue of abortion rights impacted the outcomes.
The abortion rights issue drove voters to the polls in Tuesday's elections. In Ohio, voters overwhelmingly approved an amendment that enshrines abortion access in the state's constitution. In Virginia, Democrats who campaigned on abortion rights took control of the state legislature. Jericka Duncan has more.
Danica Roem, the first openly trans state senator in Virginia, campaigned on raising teacher pay, increasing access to health care and preventing gun violence.
Tuesday night's elections resulted in big wins for abortion rights, with Ohio voters choosing to enshrine the right to abortion in their constitution and Democrats winning key races in Kentucky and Virginia. CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan and CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa have more.
On Tuesday in Ohio, voters passed a measure securing abortion rights into their state constitution, while in the battleground state of Virginia, Democrats took control of the state Legislature to fend off a 15-week abortion ban pushed by Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin. It's the latest win for abortion rights groups and loss for the GOP, as Republicans grapple with their 2024 strategy. Robert Costa reports from Washington, D.C.
The outcome is a sharp loss for Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin, who exerted a great deal of energy, money and political capital on an effort to secure a GOP trifecta.
Schuyler VanValkenburg, a Democrat, won a critical seat in Virginia's state Senate, unseating an incumbent Republican.
Voters in Ohio are weighing in a proposal to establish a constitutional right to abortion. CBS News exit poll data on the ballot measure estimates Ohio Issue 1 as lean "yes." CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto is following the results as polls close.
Voters headed to the polls in several states on Tuesday to weigh in on key contests and ballot measures covering issues including abortion, marijuana legalization and abolishing wealth taxes. "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell anchors a special edition of "America Decides."
Abortion is on Tuesday's ballot in Ohio. CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan speaks with voters and explains what happens once the results are in -- both if the amendment passes and if it fails.
CBS News is closely tracking Ohio, where voters are deciding on an abortion rights ballot measure Tuesday. And Virginia — where the entire state legislature is up for grabs, which could help determine the future of a 15-week abortion ban in the Old Dominion. Anthony Salvanto, Jericka Duncan and Robert Costa have more.
Access to abortion was a key issue at the ballot box in 2022. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes and Wall Street Journal senior political correspondent Molly Ball join "America Decides" to discuss if Democrats can rely on it to mobilize voters again in 2023.
Control of the Virginia State Legislature is on the ballot Tuesday, and results could be decisive for abortion rights and offer a bellwether for President Biden in the battleground state. CBS News politics reporter Zak Hudak has more.
Virginia is one of the most closely watched states in the 2023 election cycle. Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin speaks with CBS News campaign reporter Olivia Rinaldi about his party's prospects in the state.
Alcohol was believed to be a factor when an off-duty U.S. Park Police officer killed another officer in a shooting over the weekend, police said.
Biden gives last-minute endorsements to Democratic candidates for the state Legislature, with abortion access at stake and as his own approval ratings have been suffering.
A rise in antisemitism has been seen across the country following the start of the war between Israel and Hamas. Only on "CBS Mornings," Virginia's Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin discusses his state executive directive to combat the rise in antisemitic incidents.
The suspect allegedly strangled and abducted a female UVA student before crashing his car near the school's campus and fleeing Wednesday night.
Some Republican Party heavyweights are pushing Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin to challenge former President Trump in the Republican primary. Donors are meeting next month in Virginia Beach to rally behind Youngkin. CBS News' Robert Costa reports.
CBS News has learned that some of the country's biggest Republican donors are ramping up efforts to get Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin to enter the 2024 race for president. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa has more.
Tropical Storm Ophelia was downgraded to a post-tropical low but continued to pose a threat of coastal flooding and flash floods.
Neither the state party nor the House Democratic caucus has publicly called for Susanna Gibson to end her campaign.
Marvin Jones started writing letters to the students who had bullied him in high school — and found an unexpected friend.
Scott Bessent, the founder of the Connecticut-based hedge fund Key Square Group, had been making a full-court press for the post.
Trump's sentencing in the "hush money" case has been delayed by a New York judge.
Russia's new intermediate-range ballistic missile has NATO members on edge after the missiles were used in a strike on Ukraine early Thursday morning.
Republican Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer of Oregon, who narrowly lost her reelection bid earlier this month, received strong backing from union members in her district.
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated a critic of COVID-19 health measures to lead the Food and Drug Administration.
Most Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio, live there legally through Temporary Protected Status, which President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to end.
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza — also known as bird flu — is killing layer hens and reducing the nation's egg supply.
Alice Brock, whose Massachusetts-based eatery helped inspire Arlo Guthrie's deadpan Thanksgiving standard, "Alice's Restaurant," has died at age 83.
In a brief statement, NATO said Trump and its secretary general, Mark Rutte, met on Friday in Palm Beach, Florida.
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."
Alice Brock, whose Massachusetts-based eatery helped inspire Arlo Guthrie's deadpan Thanksgiving standard, "Alice's Restaurant," has died at age 83.
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated a critic of COVID-19 health measures to lead the Food and Drug Administration.
Ernie and Cheryl Johnson had planned to hold onto their late son Michael's quirky key collection forever. But then they met 6-year-old Cooper Kivett.
Most Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio, live there legally through Temporary Protected Status, which President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to end.
If confirmed, Bessent would runn the department that manages the nation's finances as well as its tax agency, the Internal Revenue Service.
Scott Bessent, the founder of the Connecticut-based hedge fund Key Square Group, had been making a full-court press for the post.
A jury ruled that Walmart must pay a former employee almost $35 million after finding that the retailer defamed him.
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza — also known as bird flu — is killing layer hens and reducing the nation's egg supply.
The Universal Service Fund was created by Congress in 1996.
In a brief statement, NATO said Trump and its secretary general, Mark Rutte, met on Friday in Palm Beach, Florida.
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated a critic of COVID-19 health measures to lead the Food and Drug Administration.
Republican Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer of Oregon, who narrowly lost her reelection bid earlier this month, received strong backing from union members in her district.
If confirmed, Bessent would runn the department that manages the nation's finances as well as its tax agency, the Internal Revenue Service.
Scott Bessent, the founder of the Connecticut-based hedge fund Key Square Group, had been making a full-court press for the post.
Glioblastoma typically kills within 18 months, but a new type of treatment has kept Nadya El-Afandi's scans clear 17 months after diagnosis.
Laboratory findings show that Yu-Shang Food ready-to-eat meat and poultry products were making people sick, the CDC said.
More than half of the cases involve students, parents and guests of Rockwood Summit High School who attended events where food from Andre's Banquets and Catering was served.
Researchers have identified a chemical in certain tap water across the United States as chloronitramide anion. Here's what to know.
Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.
In a brief statement, NATO said Trump and its secretary general, Mark Rutte, met on Friday in Palm Beach, Florida.
Under the Philippine penal code, such public remarks may constitute a crime and can be punishable by a jail term and fine.
The police chief killed himself with his own weapon as marines, National Guard and soldiers closed in to try to arrest him, prosecutors said.
Russia's new intermediate-range ballistic missile has NATO members on edge after the missiles were used in a strike on Ukraine early Thursday morning.
Daisy's mission is two-fold: To waste scammers' time so they can't speak to real people and to draw attention to fraud by warning consumers to be vigilant.
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."
Alice Brock, whose Massachusetts-based eatery helped inspire Arlo Guthrie's deadpan Thanksgiving standard, "Alice's Restaurant," has died at age 83.
Delicious menu suggestions from top chefs, cookbook authors, food writers, restaurateurs, and the editors of Food & Wine magazine.
Ridley Scott returns to ancient Rome with "Gladiator II" nearly 25 years after the Oscar-winning original.
Nearly 25 years after the original "Gladiator" won five Academy Awards, Ridley Scott returns with "Gladiator II," out Nov. 22. Elizabeth Palmer speaks with the director about bringing his epic vision back to life.
Black Friday is almost here, but some of the hottest tech items are already on sale. CNET senior editor Lisa Eadicicco joins CBS News to discuss high-demand gifts and what retailers offer the best prices.
Daisy's mission is two-fold: To waste scammers' time so they can't speak to real people and to draw attention to fraud by warning consumers to be vigilant.
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.
Australian legislators introduced a landmark bill Thursday to ban social media for children under 16. CBS News London's Leigh Kiniry reports on what this could mean for social media companies.
The Department of Justice on Wednesday filed a motion calling for Google to sell its Chrome search engine, arguing in court documents that "the playing field is not level." The Justice Department is also recommending dissolving any contracts in which Google is the default search engine on devices such as iPhones. Kelly O'Grady explains.
This winter, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted above-average temperatures throughout the U.S. because of a "slowly developing" La Niña pattern. CBS News Sacramento meteorologist Tracy Humphrey reports on the changing winter conditions.
The only emperor penguin known to have swum from Antarctica to Australia was released at sea 20 days after he waddled ashore on a popular tourist beach.
A volcano erupted in southern Iceland, near the town of Grindavík and the Blue Lagoon spa, marking the region's seventh eruption in a year.
Conservationists are teaming up with the U.S. Forest Service and logging companies to clear scorched land and make room for new reforestation projects.
Large wildfires fueled by climate change have destroyed tens of millions of acres of forests in the Pacific Northwest in recent years. Jonathan Vigliotti explores a major effort underway to restore those forests.
The police chief killed himself with his own weapon as marines, National Guard and soldiers closed in to try to arrest him, prosecutors said.
Former general Mario Montoya and his family are barred from traveling to the U.S., Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.
Prosecutors said eight people were detained following searches carried out in Belgium and the Netherlands earlier this month.
The man was arrested on an unrelated carjacking warrant and admitted to killing his roommate and her pet.
Leilani Simon was spared the maximum punishment of life without a chance of parole.
Marc and Sharon Hagle, both making their second space flight, were among the passengers for the NS-28 mission.
The ninth Blue Origin space tourism flight launched from West Texas Friday morning. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood and space expert Scott Heidler offered analysis of the flight.
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.
President-elect Donald Trump was on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket.
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.
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.
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Both the NFL and NBA have issued alerts this week warning players that a recent series of break-ins and robberies at the homes of athletes may not be a coincidence.
Two men form a friendship over their love of the U.S. A group helps make travel more comfortable for kids with autism. Plus, more heartwarming stories.
The holidays are often called the season of giving, but for cybercriminals, it's the season of hacking. This year, corporate giants have suffered paralyzing cyberattacks, and a new study found that 86% of ransomware attacks hit on a holiday or weekend. Here's what to know about staying safe online.
Israel is targeting Hezbollah in a new wave of deadly airstrikes in central Beirut. Lebanese civil defense officials say the attacks have killed at least 11 and wounded more than 60. Meanwhile in Gaza, the United Nations said this week that humanitarian aid delivery was "grinding to a halt" in the territory.