Cory Booker drops out of presidential race
"I will carry this fight forward — I just won't be doing it as a candidate for president this year," Booker wrote.
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Booker says impeachment trial could be "big blow" to his campaign
Booker warned President Trump's impeachment trial and other issues could hinder his strategy to winning in Iowa.
Booker appeals for donations to keep campaign afloat
The New Jersey senator has not qualified for the next Democratic presidential debate in Los Angeles later this month.
How Cory Booker wants to reform college and pro sports
Booker, who played football at Stanford, would press for law allowing student athletes to make money from the use of their name and likeness
2020 Democrats reveal final 3rd-quarter fundraising totals
The contenders in the presidential race are revealing how much their campaigns took in from July through September
Cory Booker raises millions after threatening to drop out
Booker's campaign said it needed to raise $1.7 million at the end of September to stay competitive and expand operations
Bon Jovi sends fundraising plea for Cory Booker
The New Jersey native emailed Senator Booker's supporters Saturday asking for campaign donations
Booker warns lack of fundraising could end his 2020 campaign
"The next 10 days will determine whether Cory Booker can stay in this race and compete to win the nomination," Addisu Demissie, Booker's presidential campaign manager, wrote in a memo
2020 Democratic candidates embrace the selfie line
How the 2020 Democratic contenders are integrating the photo line into their digital strategy
Cory Booker wants federal gov't to plant billions of trees
His new bill also plans to restore over 2 million acres of wetlands and to re-establish the Civilian Conservation Corps, a New Deal-era work program
Booker speaks on gun violence and white nationalism
The 2020 candidate is speaking at the historic Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina
Booker slams Biden as "an architect of mass incarceration"
"I'm disappointed that it's taken Joe Biden years and years until he was running for president to actually say he made a mistake"
Unlikely Senate allies put aside politics to reform criminal justice
"We live in a nation where our criminal justice system is still deeply biased against low-income people. And this was a step," Booker said
On the road with Cory Booker in New Hampshire
Mired low in the polls, Booker tours the Granite State to argue that beating Trump shouldn't be enough for Democrats
Most 2020 Democrats offer few specifics to meet border crisis
Questions could come soon -- the first presidential primary TV debates are Wednesday and Thursday in Miami and will be co-hosted by a Spanish-language television network
Booker set to testify on reparations before House subcommittee
Subcommittee is expected to hear testimony from Booker and other witnesses, including actor Danny Glover and author Ta-Nehisi Coates
DNC announces candidates participating in first Democratic primary debates
Fourteen of the candidates met both criteria for the debates
Booker unveils plan to protect abortion rights if he wins presidency
The plan includes the creation of a White House Office of Reproductive Freedom, which would be designed to advance abortion rights
Cory Booker renews push to end controversial ICE program
Booker's proposal seeks to end ICE's practice of effectively training and deputizing local law enforcement as federal immigration agents
Cory Booker releases plan to reduce gun suicides
The presidential hopeful has proposed a raft of gun control measures, including federal licensing for firearms
Cory Booker unveils "Justice Academy" to recruit, teach volunteers
Democratic presidential candidate says the program will teach volunteers community organizing skills
Cory Booker and Ayanna Pressley introduce bill to address maternal mortality
The bill aims to substantially extend the amount of time Medicaid covers postpartum women
Sen. Cory Booker on his economic plan
Senator Cory Booker says the economy is booming thanks to Obama-era policies, not President Trump. The Democratic presidential hopeful joins CBSN with more on what he'd do for the economy if he wins in 2020.
Sen. Cory Booker on Mideast policy
Sen. Cory Booker weighs in on the violent Israel-Gaza clashes over the weekend. The Democratic presidential hopeful speaks to CBSN about why he disagrees with President Trump's approach to the conflict in the Mideast.
Sen. Cory Booker on "common sense" gun policy
Senator Cory Booker is unveiling his new plan to prevent gun violence. The 2020 Democratic presidential hopeful joins CBSN to offer more details about his proposal and why he thinks it could pass in Congress.
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Former felons in Florida cast their first ballots in early voting
"It was amazing. When I put that pen to the paper, I finally got a voice."
How Trump and Biden are spending the final days of the campaign
In the last few days of the 2020 campaign, Trump is holding more big campaign events than Biden, who says that "massive crowds" aren't "appropriate" right now.
The pivotal post-Election Day dates you need to know
Long after the "I voted" stickers go into the trash, there are a series of deadlines outlined in federal law and the Constitution that dictate what happens between Election Day and the inauguration.
Jared Kushner says Black Americans must "want to be successful"
Kushner said President Trump's polices can help Black people "break out of the problems that they're complaining about."
Lizzo campaigns for Biden in Michigan
Lizzo isn't the only celebrity who hit the campaign trail this weekend.
Pompeo's RNC speech under investigation for possible Hatch Act violation
Pompeo delivered his speech to the Republican National Convention from a hotel in Jerusalem, where he was visiting as part of a multi-day swing through the Middle East and Africa.
Why not make Election Day a national holiday?
Voting advocates support it, but election experts say getting the day off isn't the right approach to bolster turnout.
Pence unlikely to attend Barrett vote after aides test positive
Senate Democratic leaders said Pence presiding over the confirmation vote would be a "violation of common decency and courtesy."
More early votes have already been cast than in 2016
Associated Press tally shows 58.6 million ballots cast so far in person or by mail, eclipsing the 58 million in 2016.
Senate on track to confirm Barrett to Supreme Court in final vote
The Senate confirmation vote is expected to occur Monday evening.
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U.S. troops link rare cancers, other illnesses to remote base
Service members believe their rare cancers and other illnesses stem from their time served on the Karshi-Khanabad base after 9/11.
Lawmaker who defended teacher's beheading faces probe
Samuel Paty was murdered in the street outside his school, sparking outrage and rallies supporting freedom of expression in France.
Thailand rocked by protests as prime minister won't step down
"We see the people need change in Thailand," a TV anchor said. "We've been under a dictatorship for the past seven years."
Qatar condemned for "disturbing" exams of women passengers
Australia condemns treatment of female passengers who were subjected to invasive examinations.
Hurricane Zeta forms in the Atlantic
The formation of Zeta puts the 2020 hurricane season one name storm away from tying the all-time record.
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LeBron to executive produce documentary on 1921 Tulsa massacre
Researchers have estimated that between 150 and 300 men, women, and children were killed, but have yet to find graves that hold their bodies.
"Murder hornets" in America: What you need to know
Growing up to two inches long, this killer insect can decapitate 40 honeybees per minute.
Former felons in Florida cast their first ballots in early voting
"It was amazing. When I put that pen to the paper, I finally got a voice."
How Trump and Biden are spending the final days of the campaign
In the last few days of the 2020 campaign, Trump is holding more big campaign events than Biden, who says that "massive crowds" aren't "appropriate" right now.
Washington Football Team head coach finishes cancer treatment
Rivera celebrated a his win over cancer with a hall full of doctors and nurses cheering him on.
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Former felons in Florida cast their first ballots in early voting
"It was amazing. When I put that pen to the paper, I finally got a voice."
How Trump and Biden are spending the final days of the campaign
In the last few days of the 2020 campaign, Trump is holding more big campaign events than Biden, who says that "massive crowds" aren't "appropriate" right now.
The pivotal post-Election Day dates you need to know
Long after the "I voted" stickers go into the trash, there are a series of deadlines outlined in federal law and the Constitution that dictate what happens between Election Day and the inauguration.
Jared Kushner says Black Americans must "want to be successful"
Kushner said President Trump's polices can help Black people "break out of the problems that they're complaining about."
Lizzo campaigns for Biden in Michigan
Lizzo isn't the only celebrity who hit the campaign trail this weekend.
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LeBron to executive produce documentary on 1921 Tulsa massacre
Researchers have estimated that between 150 and 300 men, women, and children were killed, but have yet to find graves that hold their bodies.
Lizzo campaigns for Biden in Michigan
Lizzo isn't the only celebrity who hit the campaign trail this weekend.
Eva Longoria on living a life of advocacy
Award-winning actress Eva Longoria and activist Henry R. Muñoz III co-created the "Momento Latino" coalition, uniting over 130 organizations to take action on issues faced by the Latinx community. They are also two of the executive producers for a CBS special airing Monday night called "Essential Heroes: A Momento Latino Event." Longoria will also co-host the special along with Gloria Estefan and Ricky Martin.
Trick-or-treating in the age of COVID
Halloween is just around the corner, but this year's trick-or-treating will take a different, uniquely scary form. Michael George reports on how to give out candy in the age of the coronavirus.
"Sunday Morning" Matinee: A "Wicked" voting song
It's election season, and to encourage voter registration and turnout, current Broadway and touring company members of the musical "Wicked," including original cast members Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel, perform in a new video: "Voting – A Special Dispatch From Oz," with lyrics by the show's composer and author Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman. To learn more, visit www.vote.org.
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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.
GM expected to announce details of GMC Hummer EV
The zero-emissions "supertruck" is among 20 electric models the company plans to develop and sell globally by 2023.
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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.
Wildfire explodes in California, forcing about 60,000 to evacuate
Around 60,000 people have been ordered to leave Santiago Canyon as powerful Santa Ana winds trigger a Red Flag Warning in the region.
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.
Hurricane Zeta forms in the Atlantic
The formation of Zeta puts the 2020 hurricane season one name storm away from tying the all-time record.
"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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Newark scales back on reopening as coronavirus cases rise
Newark, New Jersey is reversing course on reopening as cases rise around the city.
Is the rise in U.S. COVID cases because of more testing?
President Trump has repeatedly claimed that the rise in coronavirus cases is because of widespread testing, but that's not the full story.
How does coronavirus spread? When will a vaccine be available? Your questions, answered
Here are answers to some of your questions about COVID-19 as the U.S. sees a spike in new cases.
Walmart sues U.S. over its responsibility in opioid crisis
Retailer gets legal jump on feds amid questions over whether its pharmacies may have fueled drug epidemic.
How Americans feel about taking a potential COVID-19 vaccine
Two major clinical trials for coronavirus vaccines are resuming in the United States, after being paused over safety concerns.
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NYU researchers in showdown with Facebook over data collection
Social network wants researchers to stop collecting data showing who is being micro-targeted by political ads.
Dow plunges 900 points as coronavirus cases keep rising
Among the few companies seeing shares go up as Election Day nears: Stay-at-home economy stalwarts Amazon and Zoom
Postal Service awards $5 million contract to DeJoy's former company
Annual pay rate to move mail across a 700-mile highway route is one of the highest among 1,600 USPS contracts last quarter.
Dunkin' Donuts in talks to be bought by Arby's owner
Restaurant operator Inspire Brands looking to expand its growing portfolio of fast-food chains.
What Big Tech can expect from next administration
Tech companies fear that a "blue wave" would bring more lawsuits, data privacy laws or even new enforcement agencies.
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Parents of missing Florida woman determined to solve case
A young woman vanished from her Florida condo in January 2006 and has not been seen since. Where is Jennifer Kesse?
Member of far-right group charged with rioting at George Floyd protests
Ivan Harrison Hunter, a self-described member of far-right group Boogaloo Bois, has been charged with one count of rioting
Police officer fired after fatally shooting Black teen in Illinois
Marcellis Stinnette, 19, was killed during the incident and his girlfriend was seriously wounded.
White teen girl sentenced for plot to attack Black churchgoers
Police in 2019 said they thwarted a "potentially horrific incident" when classmates found the girl's plans for a knife attack at a historically Black Georgia church.
Did this phantom figure abduct Jennifer Kesse?
A young woman vanishes from her Florida condo. Security footage captures a person calmly parking her car — is this the kidnapper?
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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.
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.
NASA scientists elated with asteroid sampling mission
Images from the spacecraft give researchers confidence an attempt to collect samples from an asteroid was successful.
Space station crew returns to Earth after 195-day mission
NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy and two cosmonauts head home to close out action-packed space flight.
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From the MCU to streaming favorites, here's everything we know about Marvel's upcoming releases
Just 54 photos of dogs getting treats
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The most haunted places in America
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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.
A Nation In Need: A Stimulus Checklist
It's been months since the first coronavirus stimulus checks went out, and with no end to the pandemic in sight, many Americans are in desperate need of additional help. CBS News congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes and economist Lisa Cook join CBSN's Lana Zak for a special look into what’s needed to keep the U.S. economy going and what Americans are hoping for in the next round of assistance.