CBS News poll: Elizabeth Warren tops Democrats' wish list for VP
Many Democrats say picking a woman helps the ticket. The economy and outbreak factor into presidential race.
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Elizabeth Warren dropping out after disappointing Super Tuesday finish
In a call with campaign staff Thursday morning, Warren said her campaign "has made a lasting difference."
Warren is assessing her campaign after Super Tuesday losses
After a disappointing finish in Super Tuesday primaries, including her home state of Massachusetts, Warren is speaking to her team to assess the future of her campaign.
Warren pitches herself as new center of Democratic Party
"We find ourselves barreling toward another primary along the same lanes as 2016: one for an insider, one for an outsider," she said Monday. "Democratic voters should have more choice than that."
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.
Warren drafts document to release people from NDAs with Bloomberg
During the presidential debate Wednesday, Warren called on Bloomberg to release people from NDAs in a contentious exchange.
George Zimmerman sues Buttigieg and Warren for defamation
Zimmerman accused the candidates of "maliciously publishing false and misleading" tweets about his shooting of Trayvon Martin to "garner votes in the black community."
Elizabeth Warren gets coveted Iowa newspaper endorsement
Iowa's caucuses are February 3, the first nominating contest in the nation.
Warren lands key endorsements ahead of New Hampshire primary
The endorsements come at a critical time for Warren, who has fallen significantly in recent polling out the Granite State
2020 candidates link arms on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, who sparred last week over alleged comments made at a 2018 meeting, walked arm in arm at a parade in Columbia, South Carolina.
New York Times endorses 2 candidates for president for first time
The paper gave its thumbs-up to Elizabeth Warren and Amy Klobuchar, both senators who represent divergent strains in the Democratic Party.
Warren criticizes Bloomberg for financial disclosure extension
Bloomberg was given a 45-day extension to file his personal financial disclosure with the FEC, which means his financial filings won't be public until after Super Tuesday.
"I think you called me a liar": Audio of post-debate chat released
Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders have been at odds over a meeting they had in 2018 about the 2020 election and taking on Trump.
Sanders, Warren spar over whether he said a woman couldn't win
They addressed a disputed December 2018 meeting, during which Warren claims Sanders told her a woman couldn't win in 2020. After the debate, the two candidates appeared to have a tense conversation caught by cameras.
Warren claims Sanders said a woman couldn't win the presidency
"Among the topics that came up was what would happen if Democrats nominated a female candidate. I thought a woman could win; he disagreed," Warren said in a statement Monday.
Warren "disappointed" by negative script from Sanders campaign
Both Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders will be at Tuesday's debate.
Warren reignites feud with Biden over bankruptcy policy
In releasing her plan on how the U.S. should handle personal bankruptcies, Warren brings up a fight she had with Biden while he was a senator and she was a professor.
Castro endorses Warren for president days after dropping out
"Theres one candidate I see who's unafraid to fight like hell to make sure America's promise will be there for everyone," Castro said in a video
Elizabeth Warren made $1.9 million for legal work over 30 years
Warren released an updated financial disclosure regarding income she earned from legal work while she was a professor.
New Warren ad attacks Bloomberg ... on Bloomberg TV
"Some people have figured out, you know, it would be a lot cheaper to spend a few hundred mil just buying the presidency instead of paying that 2% wealth tax," the 2020 candidate said in the new ad.
Warren rolls out "transition" version of "Medicare for All"
Warren said the transition to full Medicare for All would take three years
Elizabeth Warren to Bill Gates: I will explain my wealth tax to you
Gates — worth an estimated $109 billion — wondered if he'd pay $100 billion under her plan to target country's largest fortunes
Elizabeth Warren leading Joe Biden in new Quinnipiac poll
The poll comes on the heels of a CNN poll that showed Biden with the widest lead in months
Warren's joke during LGBTQ town hall goes viral
When asked how she would respond to a supporter who believes marriage is between one man and one woman, Warren responded with a joke
Warren clarifies pledge on fundraisers if she's the nominee
Warren had previously told CBS News that high-dollar fundraisers run counter to the message of her campaign
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$15 minimum wage a sticking point as Biden pushes COVID rescue plan
Most GOP lawmakers are balking at including the increase to $15 per hour in the president's COVID relief package.
Google PAC won't give to lawmakers who objected to Electoral College
Nearly 150 Republican members of Congress voted to overturn the 2020 presidential election results.
Biden orders DOJ to phase out private prison contracts
More than 14,000 federal inmates are incarcerated in private prisons.
White House briefings to include American Sign Language interpreters
The National Association of the Deaf called the move a "historic win."
Army updates grooming standards to foster inclusion and diversity
Under updated requirements, short ponytails will be allowed, and phrases with racist connotations will be removed from regulations.
DOJ rescinds memo used to justify separations of migrant families
To this day, advocates have been struggling to locate more than 600 migrant parents. President Biden has pledged to create a task force to help locate them.
GOP senators balk at $1.9 trillion price tag for Biden's COVID-19 bill
Some Republican senators have raised concerns about passing another relief bill so soon after passing $1 trillion legislation.
Biden says U.S. will have vaccines for 300 million Americans by end of summer
Biden promised it will be "this spring" when any American who wants a COVID-19 vaccine will be able to get one.
Senate rejects GOP motion challenging Trump impeachment trial
The former president faces a Senate trial on a single article of impeachment: incitement of insurrection.
Biden administration boosting weekly supply of COVID-19 vaccine doses
The new orders will enable the federal government to vaccinate 300 million Americans.
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Federal judge temporarily blocks Biden's deportation moratorium
U.S. District Judge Drew Tipton agreed to pause the policy while he considered a lawsuit filed by Texas' Republican attorney general.
Biden presses Putin on Navalny arrest, arms treaty in first phone call
The White House said the president raised concerns about Navalny's arrest and Russia's treatment of protesters.
Couple allegedly flew to rural area to skip vaccine line
Chief Angela Demit said White River First Nation was selected for vaccines given the "remoteness, elderly and high-risk population, as well as limited access to health care."
India court says groping a child through clothes isn't sexual assault
The Bombay High Court's verdict cleared a man accused of molesting a 12-year-old girl, but the controversial ruling could end up in the Supreme Court.
Iran says American dual-national sentenced to prison for spying
Judiciary official says the man had been free on bail but was re-arrested while trying to flee the country.
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$15 minimum wage a sticking point as Biden pushes COVID rescue plan
Most GOP lawmakers are balking at including the increase to $15 per hour in the president's COVID relief package.
Google PAC won't give to lawmakers who objected to Electoral College
Nearly 150 Republican members of Congress voted to overturn the 2020 presidential election results.
White House briefings to include American Sign Language interpreters
The National Association of the Deaf called the move a "historic win."
Baseball Hall of Fame voting yields no new members for 2021
Curt Schilling, Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were the closest in voting by members of the Baseball Writers' Association of America.
Army updates grooming standards to foster inclusion and diversity
Under updated requirements, short ponytails will be allowed, and phrases with racist connotations will be removed from regulations.
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$15 minimum wage a sticking point as Biden pushes COVID rescue plan
Most GOP lawmakers are balking at including the increase to $15 per hour in the president's COVID relief package.
Google PAC won't give to lawmakers who objected to Electoral College
Nearly 150 Republican members of Congress voted to overturn the 2020 presidential election results.
Biden orders DOJ to phase out private prison contracts
More than 14,000 federal inmates are incarcerated in private prisons.
White House briefings to include American Sign Language interpreters
The National Association of the Deaf called the move a "historic win."
Army updates grooming standards to foster inclusion and diversity
Under updated requirements, short ponytails will be allowed, and phrases with racist connotations will be removed from regulations.
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Baseball Hall of Fame voting yields no new members for 2021
Curt Schilling, Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were the closest in voting by members of the Baseball Writers' Association of America.
NBA star expected to make full recovery after cancer surgery
The cancer was discovered after Levert was traded to the Indiana Pacers.
Cicely Tyson releases new memoir
96-year-old stage and screen icon Cicely Tyson opens up to Gayle King about her impressive career and personal life, which she wrote about in her new memoir, "Just As I Am."
A generational showdown between Brady and Mahomes
The old guard is taking on the new guard in Super Bowl LV in Tampa.
UCLA gymnast's floor routine goes viral
UCLA Gymnastics scored a major victory with a season-opening win against Arizona State that included a floor routine from Nia Dennis that went viral.
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Northeast hit with reports of major internet outage
Web users in the region say they're having trouble accessing Facebook, Google, Zoom and other services.
Twitter permanently bans "MyPillow guy" Mike Lindell
Twitter says Lindell kept violating its policy aimed at fighting disinformation. The ardent Trump backer insists Trump beat Biden.
SpaceX launches a record 143 satellites
It was the most satellites ever launched by a single rocket
1,800 Instacart workers laid off. No one agrees on who fired them.
Delivery company says it's cutting workers at the request of grocery stores. Stores say they weren't consulted.
Twitter bans account linked to Iran's leader after Trump threat
Post shows image of Trump playing golf in the shadow of a drone and declares that "revenge is certain."
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BlackRock tells CEOs to prepare for a zero-emissions economy
World's largest asset manager tells its portfolio companies to cut emissions to net zero in 30 years — and provide details.
Meet the people paying a reported $55 million to fly to the ISS
The proposed historic mission is aiming for a January 2022 launch date aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon.
First known U.S. case of Brazilian COVID-19 variant confirmed
Minnesota officials say the person who has recently traveled to Brazil. It's not clear if the variant causes a more serious illness than the novel coronavirus.
Major winter storm threatens Midwest with heavy snow
Over 8 inches of heavy snowfall are being reported in some Midwestern cities, with more to come this week.
Gray whales are starving and dying off at an alarming rate
As long as yellow school bus and weighing as much as 20 cars, the eastern North Pacific gray whale is a gentle giant – and lately it has run into trouble.
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Teacher never misses class, even during chemotherapy
Kelly Klein is balancing virtual learning with her chemotherapy by doing both at once.
Wisconsin pharmacist will plead guilty to tampering with vaccine
The Department of Justice said Steven Brandenburg has agreed to plead guilty to removing vials of the Moderna vaccine from a hospital refrigerator.
Biden says U.S. will have vaccines for 300 million Americans by end of summer
Biden promised it will be "this spring" when any American who wants a COVID-19 vaccine will be able to get one.
Biden administration boosting weekly supply of COVID-19 vaccine doses
The new orders will enable the federal government to vaccinate 300 million Americans.
Beyond Meat and PepsiCo partner to create plant-based foods
News of the collaboration sent Beyond Meat's shares to their largest single-day gain since its IPO in 2019.
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CVS, Walgreens blamed for slow vaccine rollout in nursing homes
"People are absolutely dying right now who didn't have to," said the chief medical officer of one assisted living chain.
Where to find the real "hi-filt" masks, and how to spot the fakes
The fit of a mask is as important as its filtration ability, experts say. So is avoiding the many counterfeits.
Disney removing "negative depictions of natives" from Jungle Cruise
Popular Disneyland and Disney World ride "needed a refresh," according to an executive with the entertainment giant.
BlackRock tells CEOs to prepare for a zero-emissions economy
World's largest asset manager tells its portfolio companies to cut emissions to net zero in 30 years — and provide details.
New bill would decriminalize selling sex in New York
Advocates say most don't willingly enter the sex trade and shouldn't be criminalized for their own exploitation.
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Man charged after allegedly wearing varsity jacket during Capitol riot
Brian Gundersen, 26, was arrested after multiple people recognized the jacket from photos of the January 6 riot and contacted the FBI, according to court documents filed Monday.
Wisconsin pharmacist will plead guilty to tampering with vaccine
The Department of Justice said Steven Brandenburg has agreed to plead guilty to removing vials of the Moderna vaccine from a hospital refrigerator.
What we know about the Capitol riot arrests
As of Tuesday, authorities had charged at least 158 people in federal court.
India court says groping a child through clothes isn't sexual assault
The Bombay High Court's verdict cleared a man accused of molesting a 12-year-old girl, but the controversial ruling could end up in the Supreme Court.
Two Virginia police officers fired over Capitol riot
The two Rocky Mount officers seen in a photo inside the U.S. Capitol are already facing federal criminal charges.
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Meet the people paying a reported $55 million to fly to the ISS
The proposed historic mission is aiming for a January 2022 launch date aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon.
SpaceX launches a record 143 satellites
It was the most satellites ever launched by a single rocket
SpaceX launches more satellites
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket boosted a record 143 small satellites into a polar orbit on Sunday in the company's first dedicated "rideshare" mission. CBSN's Lana Zak reports.
Bad weather forces SpaceX to call off plans for launch
SpaceX will make another attempt to launch its Transporter 1 "rideshare" mission Sunday.
SpaceX launches another 60 Starlink satellites
SpaceX has now launched more than 1,000 Starlink internet relay satellites.
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Best and worst Super Bowl halftime shows
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Wildest celebrity fashion
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Notable Deaths in 2021
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The search for the killer of Tracey Harris
For 30 years, investigators only had one suspect -- until a witness revealed the real killer.
New movies coming in 2021 and beyond: The most anticipated films on the way
From the Marvel Cinematic Universe to the next "Fast and Furious" film, here's when to expect all the biggest flicks.
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No one elected to Baseball Hall of Fame class of 2021
For the first time since 2013, no players were voted entry into the Baseball Hall of Fame class of 2021. Watch the announcement by Tim Mead, president of the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Full interview: Dr. Deborah Birx on "Face the Nation"
Former White House coronavirus response coordinator talks exclusively with "Face the Nation" in her first interview since leaving the Trump task force.
"Face the Nation" — full episode
This week on "Face the Nation," President Biden takes office and is immediately faced with overwhelming challenges. His first priority: COVID-19.
Hindsight is 2020: An Unprecedented Election
When a pandemic, a racial reckoning, and rampant misinformation converged, Americans were faced with an election unlike any other. This CBSN documentary follows voters around the country as they grapple with who they're voting for, how they're voting and the issues supercharging the stakes.
Company busy making Super Bowl products
Employees at one Minnesota company are busing turning out a slew of products ahead of Super Bowl LV, including posters, pennants, pins and other collectibles. CBS Los Angeles reports.