Biden proposes "Bidencare" plan that includes public option
Biden said during Thursday's debate that he would push for a version of Obamacare that includes a public option.
2020 Democratic Primary Debates
All the Democratic candidates who ran for president in 2020
These are the candidates who launched a bid for the presidency in 2020, aiming to deny Trump a second term.
Wisconsinites brave coronavirus fears and long lines to vote
Some voters said they were prepared to spend hours in line.
Joe Biden says "we've had enough debates"
"My focus is just dealing with this crisis right now," the former vice president said.
Biden and Sanders go head-to-head in 11th Democratic debate
With the coronavirus pandemic at the top of Americans' minds, it was the first topic of discussion between the two Democratic presidential candidates.
Coronavirus takes center stage at Democratic debate
Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden were both asked about how they'd address the spread of the coronavirus if they were president.
How to watch the Democratic debate between Biden and Sanders
Sunday's debate was moved from Arizona to Washington, D.C., due to concerns about the coronavirus.
March Democratic debate to be held without an audience
Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders are set to face off in Arizona on March 15.
Democrats try to stop Sanders' momentum in fiery debate
But almost no candidate was unscathed in the debate, which took place just four days before the pivotal South Carolina primary and one week ahead of Super Tuesday.
Moments you might've missed during the debate
Michael Bloomberg made a reference to a bizarre and comical Times Square stalwart unique to New York City.
Debate watchers most impressed by Sanders, Biden — CBS News poll
But many say this 10th debate made them nervous about the Democratic field.
Warren: Progressives have "exactly one chance" to make change happen
Warren told CBS News after the tenth Democratic debate that her track record demonstrates why she should be the progressive candidate to win the party's presidential nomination.
Sanders: "The truth is, nothing I am saying is radical"
Bernie Sanders was also pressed about his comments on "60 Minutes" about Fidel Castro, saying "Cuba is a dictatorship. I've said that 8 million times."
Full transcript of the South Carolina Democratic debate
Seven Democratic candidates met on stage in South Carolina for the last debate before the state's primary and Super Tuesday.
8 top moments from the South Carolina Democratic debate
The 10th debate of the presidential primary cycle was the last before the pivotal South Carolina primary Saturday.
Biden says winning by "one point is enough" in South Carolina
Biden said winning South Carolina by even one percentage point would be "enough" for him to stay in the race.
Democrats pressed on how they would respond to coronavirus
Democrats vying for the presidential nomination said they would boost federal funding for the Centers for Disease Control and the National Institutes of Health and improve relations with U.S. allies.
Why drug costs are top issue for South Carolina voters
A third of residents in the Palmetto State report not being able to afford prescribed medication, survey shows.
South Carolina Democratic debate edition — Daily Trail Markers
What to watch for from the candidates in Tuesday night's debate.
Bloomberg and NDAs: How these agreements work
Critics say the legal restrictions muzzle employees — and there is recent precedent for freeing them to speak.
Knives out for Bloomberg from the start of Nevada debate
Democratic presidential candidates took aim at Bloomberg's billionaire status and derogatory remarks about women.
Eight standout moments from the Nevada Democratic debate
Wednesday's debate in Nevada is the last before Saturday's caucuses, the third Democratic presidential nominating contest of 2020.
Democrats clash in fiery Las Vegas debate
Michael Bloomberg was welcomed to his very first presidential debate with a fusillade of attacks generally reserved for front-runners.
CBS News announces moderators for South Carolina debate
"CBS Evening News" anchor Norah O'Donnell and "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King will moderate the debate.
Who has qualified for the South Carolina Democratic debate?
To appear onstage in Charleston on February 25, Democratic candidates have to meet a delegate or polling threshold.
Politics
Coronavirus relief deal still elusive as Pelosi details outstanding issues
Pelosi placed the blame for the ongoing stalemate squarely on the Trump administration.
2020 Election Live Updates: Biden and Trump head to Florida
The two candidates will hold events in Tampa just hours apart.
Before death, candidate said GOP asked him to "pull votes" from Dem
The Star Tribune reports Adam Weeks told a friend he was recruited by Republicans to siphon votes away from Democratic Rep. Angie Craig.
SCOTUS upholds mail-in ballot extension in North Carolina
Under the Supreme Court's order, mailed ballots postmarked on or before Election Day must be received by 5 p.m. on November 12 in order to be counted.
DHS chief claims some deported parents "have chosen to separate" from their kids
Wolf was asked about a recent court filing that said 545 parents who were separated from their children at the southern border have yet to be located.
Facebook, Twitter and Google CEOs face Senate grilling
Six days before the election, the heads of America's largest tech companies defended their regulation of online speech.
SCOTUS denies GOP effort to fast-track ruling on Pa. ballot deadline
The Supreme Court declined to expedite a ruling on a Pennsylvania court ruling extending the deadline for absentee ballots.
What swing states say about state of the U.S. economy
An uneven recovery has left electorally crucial states in the dumps, while others are bouncing back. Ohio, Georgia and Arizona tell the tale.
The races that could determine who controls the Senate
Although the presidential race is at the top of everyone's mind, there are also several heated Senate races this year.
What went wrong with polls in 2016? Can we trust them now?
Failures in state level polling led to shock in 2016. Has anything changed in 2020?
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Live Updates: Parts of U.S. and Europe face new COVID-19 restrictions
More new virus cases were reported globally on Wednesday than ever before.
59 bodies found in hidden graves in Mexico
Guanajuato has been the scene of bloody turf battles between the Jalisco cartel and the Sinaloa cartel.
Germany imposes partial lockdown to control COVID's spread
German Chancellor Angela Merkel urged people to stay home in November so families and friends can meet again during the Christmas season.
Woman beheaded and 2 others killed in knife attack at French church
Attack comes as nation on high alert over tensions related to publication of caricatures of the Muslim Prophet Muhammad in the French satirical magazine, Charlie Hebdo.
Wisconsin faces "urgent" COVID crisis as U.S. cases surge
"There is an imminent risk to you, your family members, your friends, your neighbors, and the people you care about," said Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers.
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Live Updates: Parts of U.S. and Europe face new COVID-19 restrictions
More new virus cases were reported globally on Wednesday than ever before.
Former Miss America Leanza Cornett dies at age 49
The Jacksonville native, a mother of two, suffered a brain injury after a fall earlier this month.
Coronavirus relief deal still elusive as Pelosi details outstanding issues
Pelosi placed the blame for the ongoing stalemate squarely on the Trump administration.
Watch Live: Boston Mayor Marty Walsh gives COVID-19 update
Massachusetts' confirmed case count has surged past 150,000, with more than 1,000 new confirmed cases reported for a fifth consecutive day.
Nursing homes reporting PPE shortages again
Almost 3,000 nursing homes reported less than a week's worth of N95 masks and other personal protective gear on hand.
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Coronavirus relief deal still elusive as Pelosi details outstanding issues
Pelosi placed the blame for the ongoing stalemate squarely on the Trump administration.
2020 Election Live Updates: Biden and Trump head to Florida
The two candidates will hold events in Tampa just hours apart.
Before death, candidate said GOP asked him to "pull votes" from Dem
The Star Tribune reports Adam Weeks told a friend he was recruited by Republicans to siphon votes away from Democratic Rep. Angie Craig.
SCOTUS upholds mail-in ballot extension in North Carolina
Under the Supreme Court's order, mailed ballots postmarked on or before Election Day must be received by 5 p.m. on November 12 in order to be counted.
DHS chief claims some deported parents "have chosen to separate" from their kids
Wolf was asked about a recent court filing that said 545 parents who were separated from their children at the southern border have yet to be located.
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LeBron James wants parade for Dodgers and Lakers
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti didn't dismiss the idea.
Chrissy Teigen opens up about losing baby in emotional essay
"He just wouldn't survive this, and if it went on any longer, I might not either," Teigen wrote of losing her son, who she and husband John Legend had already named Jack, at 20 weeks.
Los Angeles Dodgers win World Series for first title since 1988
They defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 in Game 6 to gain the seventh championship in franchise history. They were in the World Series three out of the last four years.
Jamie Foxx's sister, DeOndra Dixon, has died at 36
Dixon, who had Down syndrome, was an ambassador for the Global Down Syndrome Foundation.
Technology
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Facebook, Twitter and Google CEOs face Senate grilling
Six days before the election, the heads of America's largest tech companies defended their regulation of online speech.
GM sells out first year of production of its electric Hummer
The next version of the truck, the $100,000 Hummer EV 3X, isn't scheduled to begin production until the fall of 2022.
California court says Uber, Lyft drivers are employees, not contractors
The decision is a major milestone in the transportation companies' labor battle with the state.
Instagram apologizes for incorrectly flagging #EndSARS posts as false
On social media, in both Nigeria and across the world, supporters of the protesters used #EndSARS to express support for the movement.
Amazon offers 1-hour pickup at Whole Foods stores across U.S.
Curbside pickup increasingly in demand as pandemic changes consumer behavior in ways that could prove permanent.
Science
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SpaceX engine swap should clear way for astronaut launch
SpaceX is replacing two suspect engines in the Falcon 9 rocket that will boost four astronauts to the space station.
Hurricane Zeta hits Louisiana as strong Category 2 storm
Hurricane Zeta made landfall near Cocodrie, Louisiana, on Wednesday with 110 mph winds and quickly approached Mississippi and Alabama.
Telescope gives closer look at asteroid worth $10,000 quadrillion
16 Psyche is one of the most massive objects in the solar system's main asteroid belt — and it appears to be made entirely of metal worth approximately $10,000 quadrillion.
Firefighters rescue little owl from California wildfire
A crew with the Orange County Fire Authority saved a little owl from the Silverado Fire, an official said.
85 "murder hornets" killed, 13 captured alive: "Only the start"
Researchers were disturbed to see a children's playset only about 30 feet away form the nest.
Health
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Live Updates: Parts of U.S. and Europe face new COVID-19 restrictions
More new virus cases were reported globally on Wednesday than ever before.
Watch Live: Boston Mayor Marty Walsh gives COVID-19 update
Massachusetts' confirmed case count has surged past 150,000, with more than 1,000 new confirmed cases reported for a fifth consecutive day.
Nursing homes reporting PPE shortages again
Almost 3,000 nursing homes reported less than a week's worth of N95 masks and other personal protective gear on hand.
Midwest hospitalizations on the rise as COVID-19 cases surge
Hospitals in the Midwest and the Great Plains are overwhelmed with coronavirus patients — a 50% spike in the last month in the U.S.
Germany imposes partial lockdown to control COVID's spread
German Chancellor Angela Merkel urged people to stay home in November so families and friends can meet again during the Christmas season.
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What swing states say about state of the U.S. economy
An uneven recovery has left electorally crucial states in the dumps, while others are bouncing back. Ohio, Georgia and Arizona tell the tale.
U.S. economy rebounded strongly in the third quarter
Growth grew at a record annual rate of 33.1%, regaining much of the ground it had lost in the coronavirus recession.
Las Vegas job losses take toll: "I cry and pray a whole lot"
Economic fallout from COVID-19 was "a punch in the gut" to thousands of workers on and off the famous Vegas Strip.
USPS mail delivery is getting worse, putting ballots at risk
First-class mail had "awful" on-time delivery rates in October, with 14% of mail arriving late, one expert says.
"Who the hell elected you?" Big Tech defends itself against charges of political bias
Jack Dorsey, Mark Zuckerberg and Sundar Pichai defend their approach to moderating online speech.
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More looting hits Philadelphia despite curfew
Overnight order followed two straight nights of unrest that led to scores of arrests and dozens of police injuries.
FBI warns of "imminent" ransomware attacks on hospital systems
Experts say cybercriminals, likely from eastern Europe, perhaps with Kremlin ties, are seeking money as COVID surges but aren't targeting election systems.
"48 Hours" podcast: "My Life of Crime" with Erin Moriarty
An immersive, true-crime podcast for fans of "48 Hours"
NXIVM founder Keith Raniere sentenced to 120 years in prison
A jury convicted Raniere on seven charges, including sex trafficking, racketeering, and forced labor conspiracy, in 2019.
FBI agent reveals quest to outsmart swindling seductress
For decades, moving from state to state, the FBI says Dana Lawrence swindled victims – wealthy businessmen, a pilot, a rabbi, a private school administrator and her own friends and lovers.
Space
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SpaceX engine swap should clear way for astronaut launch
SpaceX is replacing two suspect engines in the Falcon 9 rocket that will boost four astronauts to the space station.
Telescope gives closer look at asteroid worth $10,000 quadrillion
16 Psyche is one of the most massive objects in the solar system's main asteroid belt — and it appears to be made entirely of metal worth approximately $10,000 quadrillion.
More water and ice found on the moon
NASA scientists have found evidence of more water and ice on the moon than previously known. KPIX-TV reporter Kiet Do has details.
Moon may have a lot more water than once thought
Studies suggest there could be ice stored in permanently shadowed "cold traps" at lunar polar regions.
NASA plans November 14 launch for next SpaceX Crew Dragon
The launch will mark the first operational flight by SpaceX's commercially developed Crew Dragon spacecraft.
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The most popular dog breeds in America
The American Kennel Club has released its latest list of the nation's most beloved breeds.
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"Murder hornets" in America: What you need to know
Growing up to two inches long, this killer insect can decapitate 40 honeybees per minute.
The disappearance of Jennifer Kesse
Fourteen years after Jennifer Kesse vanished, her parents Drew and Joyce Kesse are leading the investigation into their daughter's case.
All about Marvel's upcoming movies and TV shows
From the MCU to streaming favorites, here's everything we know about Marvel's upcoming releases
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Sisters create designer wheelchair covers
Izzy Keane, who has spina bifida, used to always decorate her wheelchair for holidays and birthdays. She and her sister, Ailbhe, decided they wanted to help other wheelchair users express themselves this way. So the two sisters from Ireland started their own company for designer wheel covers, Izzy Wheels.
Trump defends record on "60 Minutes"
In an interview that's made headlines this week, Lesley Stahl presses President Trump on once-again rising coronavirus cases and what his priorities would be if re-elected. Stahl also speaks with Mr. Trump's running mate, Vice President Mike Pence.
Joe Biden makes his case to "60 Minutes"
The former vice president talks with Norah O'Donnell about the pandemic, taxes, the Supreme Court, and the "stark" differences between himself and President Trump. O'Donnell also speaks with Mr. Biden's running mate, California Senator Kamala Harris.
CBSN Originals: "Generation Climate"
A generation that grew up witnessing a world with a rapidly changing climate is coming of age. Now, Gen Z climate activists are bringing a sense of urgency to mobilizing social and political movements across the nation. As the world is running out of time, these young activists have made it their mission to fight for its future.
America's Right to Vote
"America's Right to Vote" showcases Caitlin Huey-Burns' on-the-ground reporting on voting rights and voter access in battleground states including Ohio, Michigan, Florida, and Georgia with a specific focus on barriers to voting for minority communities. The special also highlights improvements to the process and ways access to voting has increased across the country.