How Kamala Harris' education at a black college shaped her
Harris' former sorority sisters are hoping that the third presidential debate, located at a historically black college, will give her candidacy a boost
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John Hickenlooper drops out of presidential race
Multiple people familiar with his plans have said in recent days that Hickenlooper will spend time mulling a possible bid for the U.S. Senate
Kamala Harris releases "Medicare for All" proposal
The health care plan Harris is proposing would immediately give Americans the option to buy into a "Medicare for All" system
Harris to propose decriminalizing marijuana at the federal level
A former California prosecutor, Harris has objected to the legalization of marijuana in the past
Kamala Harris continues to clarify her stance on Medicare for All
The senator has given some conflicting answers on what sort of health care policy she supports and how she would pay for it
Kamala Harris introduces plan to lower prescription drug prices
This is at least the fourth policy proposal from Harris that promises to use powers of the presidency if Congress does not act
Harris proposes $100B plan to increase minority homeownership
2020 Demcoratic hopeful has already pitched a tax cut aimed at decreasing the racial wealth gap
Hickenlooper shakes up presidential campaign staff
Several changes to the former Colorado governor's staff were announced after his finance director left to join Beto O'Rourke's campaign
"Birther" tweet targets Harris. 2020 Dems rushed to her defense.
A viral tweet that Donald Trump Jr tweeted — and then deleted — said she is "not an American Black"
Hickenlooper rails against socialism in speech targeting Sanders
"I fundamentally disagree that we should do away with the democratic, regulated capitalism that has guided this country for over 200 years"
Kamala Harris defends record as prosecutor in South Carolina speech
"Let me be clear: self-appointed political commentators do not get to define who we are and what we believe," Harris said Saturday
Harris to push back on prosector record criticisms in speech
The 2020 presidential candidate will be focusing on her prosecutorial record in a speech in South Carolina Saturday
Hickenlooper looks to expand access to long-acting contraception
Hickenlooper's plan to expand access to contraception is based off a similar initiative he championed in Colorado
Kamala Harris wants Justice Department to vet new abortion laws
The campaign says the "preclearance" provision is modeled after a similar requirement in the Voting Rights Act of 1965
John Hickenlooper releases plan to reduce gun violence today
The 2020 Democratic presidential candidate and former governor is calling for national gun licenses and raising the legal age to own a firearm
Harris in renewed focus on maternal mortality rate among blacks
2020 presidential candidate's legislation comes after CDC study finds that black women are more likely to die of pregnancy-related causes
Some Democratic voters think impeachment could backfire politically
"I don't think it's going to go over well with middle America at all...I think it would hurt us in the 2020 election"
Kamala Harris introduces plan to end gender pay gap
The California Democrat would exact financial penalties from companies that fail to comply
John Hickenlooper to lay out first foreign policy proposal
As the contenders for the 2020 race have been solidified, domestic policy has taken center stage among the candidates
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SCOTUS rules Wisconsin ballots must be received by Election Day
Wisconsin is one of about 30 states that require absentee ballots be received by Election Day to be counted.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Why not make Election Day a national holiday?
Voting experts urged that declaring Election Day a federal holiday wouldn't solve any of the frustrating problems we're now seeing.
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, Mr. Trump is holding more big campaign events than Biden, who said 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."
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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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Fatal police shooting sparks protest in Philadelphia
One witness told CBS Philly that he and several others tried to get Wallace to drop the knife prior to the shooting.
Wildfires explode in California, forcing more than 60,000 evacuations
Two wildfires are raging out of control in Orange County. At least two firefighters have been hospitalized with severe burns.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Why not make Election Day a national holiday?
Voting experts urged that declaring Election Day a federal holiday wouldn't solve any of the frustrating problems we're now seeing.
Brown University students create guide outlining activism on campus
Students at the university created a guide outlining the history of racism, capitalism and activism on campus.
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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SCOTUS rules Wisconsin ballots must be received by Election Day
Wisconsin is one of about 30 states that require absentee ballots be received by Election Day to be counted.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Why not make Election Day a national holiday?
Voting experts urged that declaring Election Day a federal holiday wouldn't solve any of the frustrating problems we're now seeing.
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, Mr. Trump is holding more big campaign events than Biden, who said 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.
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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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Wildfires explode in California, forcing more than 60,000 evacuations
Two wildfires are raging out of control in Orange County. At least two firefighters have been hospitalized with severe burns.
"Murder hornets" in America: What you need to know
Growing up to two inches long, this killer insect can decapitate 40 honeybees per minute.
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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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.
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.
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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
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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.