What to know about Tuesday's West Virginia GOP primary
Coal baron Don Blankenship may be about to capture the Republican nomination -- and that's probably bad news for the GOP
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How to watch Tuesday's big primaries
How to watch coverage of West Virginia's Democratic and Republican primary elections Tuesday May 8, 2018. Indiana, Ohio and North Carolina are also holding primaries today
Previewing Trump's decision on Iran deal
President Trump tweeted Monday that he will make an announcement Tuesday about the role the U.S. will play in the future of the Iran nuclear deal. Reuters White House correspondent Jeff Mason joins CBSN to discuss what the Mr. Trump might announce -- as well as his recent involvement with the West Virginia Senate race.
Teachers strike in Pueblo, Colorado
For the first time in 2018, teachers went on strike in a state that voted for a Democratic presidential candidate this millennium: Colorado. Caitlin Emma, an education reporter for Politico Pro, joins CBSN to discuss why the conditions in Pueblo, Colorado, aren't that different from the ones teachers faced in West Virginia, Oklahoma or Arizona.
Can Blankenship go onto the general?
The West Virginia GOP primary is Tuesday night and it's proving to be a close race. Of course, the most talked about candidate is Don Blankenship, the former Massey Energy CEO. Blankenship was convicted in 2016 of conspiring to violate federal mine safety standards. National Republicans see West Virginia as the biggest electoral prize in this upcoming midterms due to vulnerable Democratic incumbent Joe Manchin. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
Blankenship fires back against Trump
Former coal executive and West Virginia Senate candidate Don Blankenship is failing to get support from a key Republican: President Trump. But he's pushing back. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe explains.
Families of those killed in mine disaster criticize Blankenship
Blankenship, who's running for a U.S. Senate seat, recently served a year in prison for workplace safety crimes, in relation to the worst mining disaster in 40 years, the explosion at Upper Big Branch mine, in West Virginia in 2010
Blankenship won't rule out third party bid in West Virginia senate race
Blankenship told CBS News he hasn't "ruled out anything" if Attorney General Patrick Morrisey wins the Republican nomination Tuesday
Campaign 2018: Local Matters
The West Virginia primary is just days away, and it's a tight race between three Republican hopefuls. But the candidate sparking the most controversy is former coal CEO Don Blankenship. CBS News video journalist Nicole Sganga reports from Charleston, West Virginia.
Local Matters: W.Virginia governor's race
Three Republican frontrunners for their party's nomination to run for governor of West Virginia participated in a heated debate Tuesday. Patrick Morrisey, Evan Jenkins and Don Blankenship are locked in a tight race to face off against Democrat Joe Manchin. Brad McElhinny, statewide correspondent for West Virginia Metronews, joins "Red & Blue" to provide an inside look at the race.
Blankenship hits McConnell in campaign ad
Republican Senate candidate Don Blankenship refers to the Senate Majority Leader as "Cocaine Mitch" in his new campaign ad. Three leading candidates in the GOP primary will face off in a debate tonight. Hoppy Kercheval, host of Metronews Talkline in West Virginia, breaks down the latest on the race.
GOP Senate hopeful defends ad calling McConnell "Cocaine Mitch"
Don Blankenship, who's hoping to become the GOP's Senate candidate in West Virginia, has been harshly critical of McConnell
In West Virginia, ex-con candidate compounds GOP problems
Republicans have a chance in November in Trump-friendly West Virginia, but one GOP contender isn't helping
Mom of missing W.Va. girl Aliayah Lunsford guilty of murder
Lena Marie Lunsford Conaway reported her 3-year-old daughter missing in 2011
Woman accused of decapitating man
A woman has been accused of decapitating a man. Roena Mills has been charged with second-degree murder. Court documents tell a gruesome story. Riley Phillips of CBS affiliate WVNS-TV reports from Princeton, West Virginia.
Va. woman accused of beheading man, then making bizarre request
Roena Cheryl Mills charged in the death of a West Virginia man who was decapitated, authorities say
Trump off script
President Trump literally threw away prepared remarks Thursday at a tax roundtable in West Virginia. He opted instead to mainly focus on illegal immigration, trade and his views on Sen. Joe Manchin. Meanwhile, EPA administrator Scott Pruitt is facing criticism over several of his actions within the department. He is facing three separate audits from the EPA's inspector general. Bloomberg chief Washington correspondent Kevin Cirilli joins CBSN to break down the latest political developments.
Trump on Stormy Daniels
President Trump on Thursday made his first public comments about his lawyer Michael Cohen's 2016 payment of $130,000 to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, who alleges she had a sexual encounter with Mr. Trump in 2006. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett joins CBSN to discuss the latest development as well as Mr. Trump's immigration rhetoric at Thursday's tax roundtable.
Trump on illegal immigration, crime
President Trump, speaking at what was billed as a tax reform event in West Virginia, instead launched into a speech about illegal immigrants and crime.
The 9 states where teachers have it worst
With educators rallying for better pay and working conditions, here's a closer look at their compensation
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Stocks plunge amid trade war fears; SpaceX launches reused rocket to ISIS
West Virginia firefighters among victims in deadly crashes
Two crashes killed five people in West Virginia over the weekend
4-day school week in Oklahoma
Oklahoma teachers are among the lowest paid in the U.S. Now many schools in the state have shortened the school week to 4 days to save money and keep teachers happy without raising salaries. CBS News' Omar Villafranca reports from Harrah, Oklahoma, and then CBSN spoke to Bob Gragg, a school superintendent who chose to make the change.
West Virginia leaders reach deal to end teachers strike
Gov. Jim Justice reaches agreement to end teacher walkout that shuttered state's schools for nine days
Deal to end West Virginia teachers strike
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice announced that a deal has been reached to end the statewide teachers strike. The governor said on Twitter that the teachers will receive 5 percent raises. Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green report.
Rules for buying and selling a home are changing. Here's what to know.
The landscape is changing radically for Americans buying and selling property, as well as for real estate agents.
George Santos expected to plead guilty in fraud case
Former New York congressman George Santos is expected to enter a guilty plea in federal court Monday on Long Island.
Supreme Court maintains block on entirety of Biden's new Title IX rule
The Biden administration announced in April a new rule that expands Title IX's protections to LGBTQ students.
Suspect, security guard exchange fire outside Air Force base
Base officials said a suspect in a dark sedan began shooting at the main entry gate of the facility around 4:30 a.m.
Video shows behind-the-scenes of Celine Dion's Olympics performance
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Mother and her 2 children among 10 killed in Israeli strike in Lebanon
The strike on Wadi al-Kfour in Nabatieh province is among the deadliest in Lebanon since the Hezbollah militant group and Israeli military started trading strikes on Oct. 8.
When and where to see August's rare supermoon blue moon
August's full moon, a rare blue moon and supermoon, will look full starting today. Here's what time it will peak and where you should look.
Willie Brown threatens to sue Trump over helicopter ride story
"I'm going to give him a taste of his own conduct," said the former mayor of San Francisco.
John Lewis statue replaces more than 100-year-old Confederate monument
The large bronze statue of the late civil rights icon leader and Georgia congressman John Lewis replaced a Confederate monument that stood there for more than 110 years.
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"Indiana Jones and The Temple of Doom" hat fetches $630,000 at auction
There were 37 bids for the iconic hat won by Harrison Ford, who played the intrepid archaeologist, Indiana Jones, according to the auction house Propstore.
Suspect, security guard exchange fire outside Air Force base
Base officials said a suspect in a dark sedan began shooting at the main entry gate of the facility around 4:30 a.m.
George Santos expected to plead guilty in fraud case
Former New York congressman George Santos is expected to enter a guilty plea in federal court Monday on Long Island.
John Lewis statue replaces more than 100-year-old Confederate monument
The large bronze statue of the late civil rights icon leader and Georgia congressman John Lewis replaced a Confederate monument that stood there for more than 110 years.
Suspect identified in 1980 cold case killing of UT nursing student
Deck Brewer was identified as a suspect in connection to Susan Leigh Wolfe's cold case killing in 1980 when she was a nursing student at the University of Texas.
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Judge temporarily blocks launch of new Venu Sports streaming service
A U.S. district judge said in her ruling that FuboTV was likely to be successful in proving that the joint venture would violate antitrust laws.
Trump's finances boosted by crypto and sales of branded Bibles
Former President Donald Trump also disclosed more than $100 million in liabilities for recent legal cases.
Rules for buying and selling a home are changing. Here's what to know.
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Here's how to freeze your credit after Social Security number breach
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Feds warn against some baby loungers, cradle swings amid 6 deaths
Parents and other caregivers urged to stop using loungers linked to 5 fatalities and an infant bed tied to 1 death.
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George Santos expected to plead guilty in fraud case
Former New York congressman George Santos is expected to enter a guilty plea in federal court Monday on Long Island.
Willie Brown threatens to sue Trump over helicopter ride story
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Supreme Court maintains block on entirety of Biden's new Title IX rule
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Trump says Medal of Freedom "equivalent" to and "better" than Medal of Honor
The Medal of Honor is the nation's highest military award for bravery in combat, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian honor.
Trump's finances boosted by crypto and sales of branded Bibles
Former President Donald Trump also disclosed more than $100 million in liabilities for recent legal cases.
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This protocol can save overheating patients. Few states require it.
The National Association of EMS Officials recommends "Cool First, Transport Second" for patients whose body temperature is over 104 degrees.
Few states use protocol for heat illness
When you call 911, you expect the ambulance to rush you to the hospital - but doing that could actually jeopardize a patient experiencing extreme heat illness. National recommendations call for cooling patients before transporting them, but most states do not require that lifesaving protocol.
Alternatives to the traditional pap smear are on the way. Here's what to know.
Alternatives to the often dreaded pap smear may be on the way for cervical cancer screenings. Here's what to know.
Governor announces plan to save 5 Steward hospitals in Massachusetts
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has announced a plan to save five Steward hospitals from closure.
Philadelphia singer, cancer survivor launches flexible bra line
Philadelphia singer Jessy Kyle created a new bra inspired by her medical journey, which included a heart attack and kidney transplant.
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Turkey wildfires raging for a 3rd day, worsened by windy and dry weather
More than 130 fires have erupted across Turkey in the past week, according to Turkey's Disaster and Emergency Management Directorate.
Video shows behind-the-scenes of Celine Dion's Olympics performance
Céline Dion shared an inside look at the lead-up to her spectacular performance during the 2024 Paris Olympics' opening ceremony.
Fire breaks out at home of priceless works by Van Gogh, Monet
Somerset House said staff and the public were safe and artworks were not in the area of the fire
Russian missile strike sparks blaze in Ukraine
A Russian missile strike caused a blaze in Ukraine on Saturday as forces in Ukraine pushed into Russia's Kursk border region, injuring two people.
Brawl breaks out in Turkish parliament amid debate over jailed colleague
The extraordinary session of the Turkish Grand National Assembly was called to debate the case of Can Atalay, who was elected from prison.
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"Indiana Jones and The Temple of Doom" hat fetches $630,000 at auction
There were 37 bids for the iconic hat won by Harrison Ford, who played the intrepid archaeologist, Indiana Jones, according to the auction house Propstore.
Video shows behind-the-scenes of Celine Dion's Olympics performance
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Travis performs "Gaslight"
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Travis performs "Home"
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Travis performs "Raze the Bar"
Formed in Scotland in 1990, Travis' rise began during the peak of Brit-pop. The success of their album "The Man Who" launched the quartet into worldwide fame. Now from their newest, full-length studio album "L.A. Times," here's Travis with "Raze the Bar."
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Here's how to freeze your credit after Social Security number breach
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How to spot AI, disinformation in 2024 race
Artificial intelligence and misinformation remain a threat this election year. So how can you spot what's real and what's not? Darren Linvill, co-director of the Media Forensics Hub at Clemson University, joins CBS News with tips.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Google: Iran cyberattack targetting U.S. politics
Iran has launched a sweeping, months-long cyberattack targeting both the Democratic and Republican presidential campaigns, according to a new report by Google. Nicole Sganga has details.
Tablet use linked to angry outbursts among todders, study finds
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The rising energy demands of data centers
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Where Hurricane Ernesto is headed next
Hurricane Ernesto is gaining strength in the Caribbean after drenching Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Now the storm is moving north into the Atlantic, where it's expected to continue strengthening as it heads toward Bermuda. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez and WCBS chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn have more.
Watch the Park Fire grow to be one of California's largest ever
On July 24, a burning car was pushed over an embankment in Chico, California. Within three days, it became one of the 10 largest wildfires in state history. Within nine days, it was among the top four. Still burning at over 429,000 acres, firefighters continue to tackle the historic blaze. Using data from Cal Fire, CBS News put together an animation to show just how quickly and far the flames have spread.
How much will an EV really cost me? Here's what to know.
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Joro spiders seem to know how to stay chill in big cities, study finds
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George Santos expected to plead guilty in fraud case
Former New York congressman George Santos is expected to enter a guilty plea in federal court Monday on Long Island.
Suspect identified in 1980 cold case killing of UT nursing student
Deck Brewer was identified as a suspect in connection to Susan Leigh Wolfe's cold case killing in 1980 when she was a nursing student at the University of Texas.
Woman who shot, killed neighbor convicted
A Florida jury has found a woman guilty of manslaughter in a case that drew national protest and put a new spotlight on the state's "Stand Your Ground" law. Susan Lorincz, who is White, now faces up to 30 years in prison for shooting and killing neighbor Ajike Owens, who is Black, through a closed door.
White woman guilty of killing neighbor
Susan Lorincz, a White woman accused of killing her neighbor Ajike "A.J." Owens, a Black woman, during a dispute in Ocala, Florida, has been found guilty of manslaughter.
Jury convicts White Florida woman in shooting death of her Black neighbor
Susan Lorincz, 60, faces up to 30 years in prison at sentencing for the shooting death of her neighbor, Ajike "A.J." Owens.
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Perseid meteor shower seen raining over Stonehenge in stunning photo
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NASA says Starliner landing decision possible next week
Seventy-one days after launch, NASA finally nears a decision on whether Boeing's Starliner will return to Earth with, or without, a crew.
NASA on Boeing Starlink crew in space
NASA held a press briefing Wednesday and announced a decision will be coming on how the Boeing Starlink capsule crew stuck at the International Space Station will proceed with their mission in space. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser has more.
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Travis performs "Gaslight"
Formed in Scotland in 1990, Travis' rise began during the peak of Brit-pop. The success of their album "The Man Who" launched the quartet into worldwide fame. Now from their newest, full-length studio album "L.A. Times," here's Travis with "Gaslight."
Travis performs "Home"
Formed in Scotland in 1990, Travis' rise began during the peak of Brit-pop. The success of their album "The Man Who" launched the quartet into worldwide fame. Now from their newest, full-length studio album "L.A. Times," here's Travis with "Home."