Clinton: Dems lacked "national advertising campaign" before midterms
Former president says Democrats lacked national message: "The people who were against us felt more strongly than the people who were for us"
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For Republicans, midterm hits just keep rolling
Alaska race pitting incumbent Democrat against GOP's Dan Sullivan was too close to call on election night; not any more
After close call, Virginia Democratic Sen. Mark Warner wins reelection
Warner faced an unexpectedly stiff challenge from Republican strategist Ed Gillespie, but he narrowly prevailed
Post-midterm showdowns already taking shape?
Obama has earned a reputation for keeping congressional Republicans at arm's length, but after Election Day losses, he knows change is coming
How the GOP could shake up U.S. energy policy
The Republican-controlled House and Senate might try to delay or derail key White House initiatives
Republicans have control over Congress - now what?
Frustration among voters was evident in this midterm election, and their message is clear
Obama to Americans who voted for change: "I hear you"
President makes first comments since GOP captured control of the Senate from Democrats and expanded their majority in the House
Legalize-marijuana movement gains "significant" wins
Advocates set their sights set on 2016, pushing for a vote in "game-changer" state where pot is already approved for medical use
Voters nationwide pony up big bucks for conservation measures
Election Day was not just about the Republican landslide - it was also a boon for environmental initiatives
Christie on GOP Senate: "We need to get things done"
New Jersey governor thinks Republicans having control of both houses of Congress means "tough issues" will go to Obama's desk
Obama's O'bummer
John Dickerson: The Republican party ran against Obama, and the president lost big-time
Obama staff isn't sugar-coating GOP's takeover of Congress
Following an era of unprecedented gridlock, Republicans are poised to fortify their hold on the House and take control of the Senate
Marijuana activists eye new targets after election wins
Preparing legalization drives in several states; other issues on ballots included minimum wage, abortion, gun laws, sugary drinks
Gov. Dannel Malloy leads in the Connecticut governor's race
Democratic incumbent Dannel Malloy and Republican Tom Foley are facing off for the second time
Democrat claims victory in narrow Colo. governor's race
Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper was locked in a tough re-election fight against Republican challenger Bob Beauprez
Ballot measures: Marijuana, abortion, gun sales and more
Oregon joins Colorado and Washington in allowing use of marijuana by adults
Republican Elise Stefanik youngest woman ever elected to Congress
With a landslide win, the 30-year-old New York Republican has made history
Charlie Baker bests Martha Coakley in Massachusetts governor's race
Baker managed to chip away the double-digit lead Coakley held for months
Thom Tillis ousts Sen. Kay Hagan in North Carolina
The Republican state lawmaker narrowly defeats the incumbent Democrat after enduring this year's most expensive race
Rick Scott ekes out a win in Florida governor's race
Charlie Crist, the former Republican-governor-turned-Democrat, was challenging Republican Gov. Rick Scott
Meet George P.: The next generation of Bush family elected
Jeb's son and George H.W.'s grandson becomes the first Bush to win election on his first try
American Idol alum Clay Aiken falls short in bid for Congress
Singer running as a Democrat in North Carolina's second congressional district fails to unseat his Republican opponent
After midterms, GOP projected to hold the House of Representatives
Amid the focus on Senate and gubernatorial races, Republicans notch a less-noticed but still important victory
2014 Midterm Elections: GOP vies for control of the Senate
Republicans projected to win in key states of Iowa, North Carolina, Kansas, Georgia, Arkansas and Colorado
2014 Midterm Elections: Mitch McConnell projected to win Kentucky Senate race
The Republican leader is projected to win a sixth term and may become the next Senate majority leader
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Election Live Updates: Trump campaigns out West as Biden focuses on virus
More than 71 million Americans have already cast their ballots, roughly 51% of the overall total from 2016.
U.S. charges 8 alleged Chinese agents in repatriation scheme
The eight individuals allegedly stalked and harassed a Chinese citizen living in New Jersey in an attempt to force him to return to China.
Watch Live: Facebook, Twitter and Google CEOs face Senate grilling
Jack Dorsey, Mark Zuckerberg and Sundar Pichai defend their approach to moderating online speech.
Whitmer on Trump's response to kidnapping plot: "I don't think it's funny"
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer said his response to the plot against her "tells you everything you need to know about the character of this president."
What's the status of a second $1,200 stimulus check?
Senators adjourned on Monday, virtually killing any chance of clinching another aid package before Election Day.
"We remain on high alert": Acting DHS secretary on election security
With just a week left until Election Day, Chad Wolf, acting secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, sat down with CBS News for an exclusive interview to discuss what Americans can expect and prepare for during and after November 3.
Trump campaign site "defaced" in apparent hack
President Trump's campaign website briefly showed a message from someone claiming to have compromised devices belonging to Mr. Trump and his relatives.
Former FBI special agent on election threat posed by Russia, China, Iran
On "Intelligence Matters," Mike Morell speaks with Clint Watts about the potential election intereference threats posed by these three countries.
Texas Supreme Court limits ballot drop off sites to one per county
The order would drastically limit the number of drop off sites in the state's largest counties.
Biden heads to Georgia as Trump turns to Midwest
Tuesday marks one week before Election Day, as some form of voting is already underway in all 50 states.
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Live Updates: 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.
Women begin national strike in Poland over abortion ban
"We take unpaid leave. We are closing the shops. Or quite simply – we won't go to work," a group of women's rights activists said.
Pope still won't wear mask despite "this lady called COVID"
Francis, 83, again eschewed a protective mask even when he greeted a few maskless clergymen.
Turkish leaders condemn Charlie Hebdo cartoon of Erdogan
Erdogan said he had not looked at the cartoon and had nothing to say about the "dishonorable" publication, as tensions rise between Turkey and France.
Qatar forced women on 10 flights to undergo invasive exams
Qatar apologized after authorities forcibly examined female passengers to try to identify who might have given birth to a newborn found abandoned at the airport.
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Live Updates: 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.
Election Live Updates: Trump campaigns out West as Biden focuses on virus
More than 71 million Americans have already cast their ballots, roughly 51% of the overall total from 2016.
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.
Live updates: Hurricane Zeta targets Louisiana
Zeta is expected to slam New Orleans with a direct hit on Wednesday. The Category 2 storm is gaining strength as it moves north in the Gulf of Mexico.
How much Americans plans to spend on holiday gifts this year
With the economy still hurting from the coronavirus, consumers say they are cinching their Santa belts.
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Election Live Updates: Trump campaigns out West as Biden focuses on virus
More than 71 million Americans have already cast their ballots, roughly 51% of the overall total from 2016.
U.S. charges 8 alleged Chinese agents in repatriation scheme
The eight individuals allegedly stalked and harassed a Chinese citizen living in New Jersey in an attempt to force him to return to China.
Watch Live: Facebook, Twitter and Google CEOs face Senate grilling
Jack Dorsey, Mark Zuckerberg and Sundar Pichai defend their approach to moderating online speech.
Whitmer on Trump's response to kidnapping plot: "I don't think it's funny"
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer said his response to the plot against her "tells you everything you need to know about the character of this president."
What's the status of a second $1,200 stimulus check?
Senators adjourned on Monday, virtually killing any chance of clinching another aid package before Election Day.
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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.
Dodgers win first World Series since 1988
The Los Angeles Dodgers took home their first World Series title in 32 years Tuesday night - the franchise's seventh championship overall. It was a baseball season clouded by the coronavirus pandemic. That was true even during the final game of the series, when third baseman Justin Turner was diagnosed with the virus and forced to leave the Dodgers dugout. Jamie Yuccas reports from Los Angeles.
Jamie Foxx's sister, DeOndra Dixon, has died at 36
Dixon, who had Down syndrome, was an ambassador for the Global Down Syndrome Foundation.
Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton are engaged
Stefani announced their engagement on Instagram.
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Watch Live: Facebook, Twitter and Google CEOs face Senate grilling
Jack Dorsey, Mark Zuckerberg and Sundar Pichai defend their approach to moderating 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.
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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.
Zeta takes aim at U.S. Gulf Coast after drenching Mexico
Zeta is expected to regain strength as it moves over the Gulf of Mexico, prompting authorities to issue hurricane warnings in Louisiana and Mississippi.
Coral reef taller than Empire State Building found off Australia
It's the first to be discovered in over 120 years.
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.
"Murder hornets" destroyed as officials search for more nests
Crews wearing thick protective suits vacuumed the invasive insects from a tree into large canisters.
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Live Updates: 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.
Doctors urge flu shots in light of COVID-19. Here's what you need to know.
Why is getting a flu shot so important this year? Are there enough flu shots to go around?
Pope still won't wear mask despite "this lady called COVID"
Francis, 83, again eschewed a protective mask even when he greeted a few maskless clergymen.
"No shortcuts" taken on COVID vaccine safety, top official says
Operation Warp Speed is on track to have vaccines before the end of the year, retired Lieutenant General Paul Ostrowski said.
Hospitals across 38 states report increase in coronavirus patients
COVID-19 is spreading faster than ever in the U.S., with the highest one-week average of new cases since the pandemic began.
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Watch Live: CEOs of Facebook, Twitter and Google face Senate grilling
Jack Dorsey, Mark Zuckerberg and Sundar Pichai defend their approach to moderating online speech.
How much Americans plans to spend on holiday gifts this year
With the economy still hurting from the coronavirus, consumers say they are cinching their Santa belts.
Stocks sink as coronavirus cases continue to spread globally
Optimism the pandemic may have been brought under control dissipates as infections rise in Europe and the U.S.
Senate adjourns without passing COVID bill before Election Day
The Senate has adjourned until November 9, making it unlikely that Congress will pass a relief bill ahead of the election.
Bank of America ends pandemic pay, citing "business as usual"
Financial giant, with $12 billion in profits this year, had been offering some workers an extra $400 a month.
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"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.
Police fatally shoot Black man, sparking protests in Philadelphia
One witness told CBS Philly that he and several others tried to get the man with the knife to drop it prior to the shooting.
Daughters of scam artist on growing up on the run
Their mom took on different identities, including posing as an heiress to the Estée Lauder fortune
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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.
SpaceX launches 60 Starlink internet satellites from Cape Canaveral
With Saturday's launch, SpaceX has put 895 Starlinks into orbit, 180 of them — more satellites than any other company owns -- in less than three weeks.
NASA confirms successful asteroid sample collection
Photographs indicated the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft captured much more than the minimum amount needed for mission success.
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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
Just 54 photos of dogs getting treats
Everything is terrible – except for these amazing photos by German photographer Christian Vieler-Kircher
The most haunted places in America
Looking to be scared witless? Try these abandoned mental hospitals, "haunted" hotels, and more.
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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.