The 2012 battlegrounds: Colorado
President Obama turned the state blue in 2008. Can he do it again?
The Battlegrounds
The 2012 battlegrounds: Virginia
Just days before Election Day, the presidential race in Virginia is neck-and-neck
The 2012 battlegrounds: Pennsylvania
Just days before Election Day, Romney hopes to make gains in Pennsylvania
The 2012 battlegrounds: North Carolina
Whether Obama can win North Carolina depends on whether he can mobilize the demographic groups that helped propel him to victory four years ago
The 2012 battlegrounds: New Hampshire
New Hampshire has just four electoral votes, but as the quintessential battleground, the Granite State can't be ignored
One week out, polls as close as ever
Several new national and swing-state surveys show the candidates deadlocked with just seven days left before the election
With eight days to go, polls stay tight
Most surveys reveal that the horserace continues to show no clear leader
Minnesota now in play?
A new poll shows Romney within three points of the president in the historically Democratic state
Going the extra distance for votes in Colorado
Most recent poll in Colorado shows the candidates in a dead heat, which is why both sides are going all out
Pa. among "reach" states tempting Romney camp
The GOP nominee hasn't aired a single TV ad in the Keystone State, but could a last-minute blitz close the gap?
Polls: Romney, Obama neck-and-neck
New polls show the candidates neck-and-neck in several swing states, while Mitt Romney either ties or edges President Obama nationally
Romney edges Obama in tracking polls
Surveys from Gallup and Washington Post/ABC News show Mitt Romney ahead by 3 points among likely voters nationwide
Obama camp pushes back against "unreliable" polls
Eager to rebut signs of slowing momentum, an Obama spokesman says some polls are "worth putting in the waste bin"
New polls show presidential race neck-and-neck
GOP nominee Mitt Romney edges ahead in one survey but loses steam in another; Obama still up in Ohio
Polls: Presidential race is extremely tight
A series of new polls show that Mitt Romney continues keep the race close
Confused by all the polls?
Trend lines are important, but don't try to predict the outcome of the election from any single poll, experts say
Romney ahead nationally, trails in swing states
Daily tracking poll gives the Republican a six-point lead over the president nationally, but two swing state surveys show Mr. Obama comfortably ahead
John Dickerson on Gallup poll: Be skeptical
John Dickerson says the Gallup daily tracking poll showing a big lead for Mitt Romney is an outlier
Poll: Romney lead grows in daily tracking poll
He's now at 52 percent in Gallup's poll and still riding the bounce he received after the first debate
Polls give more good news to Romney
A new Wisconsin poll shows the race tied, while his lead expands slightly in national poll
Poll: Romney inching closer to Obama in Pa.
Romney also posts a slight lead in one national poll
What Obama, Romney need to do in debate
Political analyst Dee Dee Myers and Rich Lowry of the National Review speak about what to expect from the upcoming debate
Will Obama be more aggressive in next debate?
Will President Obama be more aggressive in the upcoming debate against Mitt Romney at New York's Hofstra University
Romney preps for debate round two
The latest details on how Mitt Romney is doing in the polls and what he'll have to do in the upcoming debate
Poll: Romney leading by five points in swing states
A USA Today/Gallup poll links recent gains by Mitt Romney in 12 battleground states to his growing support among women
Politics
Over 300 charged so far: What we know about the Capitol riot arrests
Prosecutors have charged more than 300 people for their alleged roles in the assault on the U.S. Capitol.
Senate prepares to take up $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill
The Senate majority leader said that the Senate will take up President Biden's $1.9 trillion relief bill as early as Wednesday night.
Intelligence bulletin warns of potential for violence at Capitol on March 4
Some militia groups view March 4 as the "true Inauguration Day," based on the historical significance of the date.
"Embarrassed" Cuomo apologizes for "pain I've caused" and says he won't resign
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said he won't leave his post amid sexual harassment allegations.
Biden criticizes "Neanderthal thinking" behind lifting mask mandates
Governors in Texas and Mississippi are reversing their mask mandates before high-risk groups are fully vaccinated.
Democrats limit eligibility for stimulus checks in Senate COVID bill
President Biden agreed to a demand by moderate Democrats to begin phasing out stimulus checks at a faster rate.
Fewer Americans might get a $1,400 stimulus check
Millions of households may get cut out of the next round of stimulus checks amid deal to lower the income phaseout.
Top House leaders recommend Shalanda Young for OMB director
Biden's original nominee for the post, Neera Tanden, withdrew her nomination Tuesday after concluding there was "no path forward" to be confirmed.
Alabama Senate votes to make hormone therapy for trans youth a felony
Health care professionals who attempt to provide gender-affirming care could face up to 10 years in prison.
D.C. National Guard chief says Pentagon took hours to send troops to Capitol
Major General William Walker, commanding general of the D.C. National Guard, testified before senators on the January 6 assault on the Capitol.
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Indian journalist speaks out against threats for reporting on protests
Indian journalist Barkha Dutt is speaking out against intimidation and death threats she and other journalists have faced while reporting on the months-long protests by farmers.
Asteroid the size of the Golden Gate Bridge to zoom by Earth
The largest and fastest asteroid to pass by Earth this year is nearly here.
U.S. trial to resume for woman who killed British teen in car crash
The family of Harry Dunn, who was hit in a head-on crash by Anne Sacoolas in England, says they're still suffering "beyond belief" as a Virginia court takes the case back up.
COVID "vaccine passports" could be "Pandora's box" for privacy
Some governments, including the U.S., are considering COVID-19 immunity certificates to inject the tourism industry back to life and revive businesses.
Deaths mount in ruthless response to Myanmar's anti-coup protests
At least 8 more people killed by security forces as medics, educators and journalists are targeted in a bid to quash demands for democracy.
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Over 300 charged so far: What we know about the Capitol riot arrests
Prosecutors have charged more than 300 people for their alleged roles in the assault on the U.S. Capitol.
Retailers put brakes on state moves to scrap mask mandates
Second-most populous state says face coverings are no longer required, but shoppers will still need them.
1 in 3 U.S. nonprofits may close as a result of pandemic
Among the most vulnerable nonprofits are those involved in the arts, but organizations in all sectors are in danger.
IRS paid taxpayers $3 billion in interest due to late refunds
Tax agency's backlog of unprocessed returns surged amid the pandemic, leading to a 50% spike in interest payments.
Senate prepares to take up $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill
The Senate majority leader said that the Senate will take up President Biden's $1.9 trillion relief bill as early as Wednesday night.
Politics
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Over 300 charged so far: What we know about the Capitol riot arrests
Prosecutors have charged more than 300 people for their alleged roles in the assault on the U.S. Capitol.
Senate prepares to take up $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill
The Senate majority leader said that the Senate will take up President Biden's $1.9 trillion relief bill as early as Wednesday night.
Intelligence bulletin warns of potential for violence at Capitol on March 4
Some militia groups view March 4 as the "true Inauguration Day," based on the historical significance of the date.
"Embarrassed" Cuomo apologizes for "pain I've caused" and says he won't resign
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said he won't leave his post amid sexual harassment allegations.
Biden criticizes "Neanderthal thinking" behind lifting mask mandates
Governors in Texas and Mississippi are reversing their mask mandates before high-risk groups are fully vaccinated.
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1 in 3 U.S. nonprofits may close as a result of pandemic
Among the most vulnerable nonprofits are those involved in the arts, but organizations in all sectors are in danger.
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Dine-in cinema chain Alamo Drafthouse files for bankruptcy
Most locations will continue to operate as usual, but three theaters are closing for good, the company says.
Jahmil French, "Degrassi" star, has died at 29
"Degrassi" and "Soundtrack" coworkers shared messages about French on social media.
Author Emma Brown on raising a boy
Washington Post investigative reporter and author Emma Brown joins "CBS This Morning" with her new book, "To Raise a Boy: Classrooms, Locker Rooms, Bedrooms, and the Hidden Struggles of American Boyhood." In the wake of the #MeToo movement, Brown asked herself, "How will I raise my son to be different?" That question led to her traveling the country, speaking to hundreds of coaches, educators, parents and boys. She talks about her research, the challenges boys face, and what parents and educators can do to better raise and support them.
Technology
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Amazon redesigns app logo after some said previous one resembled Hitler
Amazon quietly rolled out a new design last month.
Chinese hackers exploit Microsoft software bug to steal U.S. data
Targets include American universities, defense contractors, law firms and infectious-disease researchers.
Google to stop letting advertisers track users across the open internet
Search giant is phasing out third-party cookies in Chrome, but will still personalize ads using technologies it calls less invasive.
Volvo plans to phase out gas cars by 2030
"There is no long-term future for cars with an internal combustion engine," Volvo's chief technology officer said.
Twitter will label misleading COVID-19 vaccines posts
The social media company will also be introducing a 5-strike policy to "further reduce the spread of potentially harmful and misleading" information.
Science
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Asteroid the size of the Golden Gate Bridge to zoom by Earth
The largest and fastest asteroid to pass by Earth this year is nearly here.
"A dose of her own medicine": Dolly Parton gets COVID vaccine
Just before getting her first dose of the Moderna vaccine, Parton sang a new rendition of "Jolene" to fit the occasion: "Vaccine, vaccine, vaccine, vaccine, I'm begging of you please don't hesitate."
CDC finalizing guidance on what's safe for those who are vaccinated
It's likely to be safe for those who have received the COVID-19 vaccine to have small gatherings with others who are vaccinated.
Johnson & Johnson CEO touts "ease" of single-shot vaccine distribution
Four million doses are being shipped out Monday of the newly-approved coronavirus vaccination, with 100 million promised by the end of June.
Iceberg larger than New York City breaks off in Antarctica
"Over coming weeks or months, the iceberg may move away; or it could run aground and remain close to Brunt Ice Shelf," Professor Dame Jane Francis, Director of British Antarctic Survey, said in a press release.
Health
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Retailers put brakes on state moves to scrap mask mandates
Second-most populous state says face coverings are no longer required, but shoppers will still need them.
Doctors, officials react to Texas' reversal of COVID-19 restrictions
"Yes, we are on the cusp of a change with the coronavirus," said Dr. Neeta Ogden. "That kind of end is in sight but it's still too early."
COVID "vaccine passports" could be "Pandora's box" for privacy
Some governments, including the U.S., are considering COVID-19 immunity certificates to inject the tourism industry back to life and revive businesses.
Germans' rejection of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine hinders COVID fight
Early trial data and government refusal to approve the shot for over-65s, despite mounting evidence that it works well, have led to thousands of doses going unused.
Texas to lift statewide mask mandate
"Please hear me clearly: At this level of cases, with variants spreading, we stand to completely lose the hard-earned ground we have gained," CDC Director Rochelle Walensky told reporters on Monday.
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Fewer Americans might get a $1,400 stimulus check
Millions of households may get cut out of the next round of stimulus checks amid deal to lower the income phaseout.
It could take Black workers 100 years to catch up as biz leaders
Black workers are dramatically underrepresented in leadership roles, according to McKinsey.
Retailers put brakes on state moves to scrap mask mandates
Second-most populous state says face coverings are no longer required, but shoppers will still need them.
Schumer says "we'll have the votes" to pass COVID relief bill
The Senate majority leader said that the Senate will take up President Biden's $1.9 trillion relief bill as early as Wednesday.
Reese's new peanut butter cup has no chocolate
This new candy is certainly for peanut butter lovers, and it was aptly named.
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Over 300 charged so far: What we know about the Capitol riot arrests
Prosecutors have charged more than 300 people for their alleged roles in the assault on the U.S. Capitol.
New bid for hate crime laws in Wyoming, 1 of 3 states without them
Wyoming lawmakers on Tuesday introduced a bill aimed at combating hate crimes in the state where Matthew Shepard was killed in 1998.
Live pipe bomb found at Iowa polling place, police confirm
Authorities evacuated the Lakeside Center in the city of Ankeny after the device was spotted but later re-opened it for balloting.
Student wounded in Arkansas high school shooting
The incident took place inside Watson Chapel Junior High School as students switched classes Monday morning. The suspect, a fellow classmate, is in custody.
Americans behind Nissan exec's brazen escape from Japan face justice
Ex-Green Beret Michael Taylor and his son don't deny masterminding Carlos Ghosn's cinema-worthy escape to Lebanon in a speaker box.
Space
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Asteroid the size of the Golden Gate Bridge to zoom by Earth
The largest and fastest asteroid to pass by Earth this year is nearly here.
Japanese billionaire seeks 8 people for free trip to the moon
"I will pay for the entire journey. I have bought all the seats, so it will be a private ride," Yusaku Maezawa said.
Spacewalkers start power system upgrade
Multiple spacewalks planned to upgrade the space station's aging power system
She came to the U.S. with $300. Now she's part of NASA's Mars mission.
Much like the name of the rover, Diana Trujillo persevered.
Maiden flight of Blue Origin rocket slips to late 2022
The launch will come a year later than planned after Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin lost out on a major Space Force contract.
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Best looks from Golden Globes' nontraditional show
The Hollywood Foreign Press offered professionally shot photos while others posted on their social media accounts.
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Madeleine McCann disappearance: Was a monster hiding in plain sight at a vacation resort?
An inside look at the investigation into Christian Brueckner, the new suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann.
"The Deliveryman Murders": How investigators connected the cases
Two men are shot and killed at their homes 2,800 miles apart by a man delivering a package – how a car full of clues helped solve the murders.
Photos: Rare snowfall blankets the Mediterranean
An unusual winter weather pattern brought snow to places that rarely see it.
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What we learned from hearings on Capitol assault
Several top U.S. intelligence, military and security officials testified before a joint Senate committee hearing on the breakdown of communication surrounding the January 6th attack on the Capitol. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge and former California Representative Jane Harman joined CBSN to explain the major takeaways from the hearing.
"Sunday Morning": Full Episode 2/28
Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, Serena Altschul talks with experts about the dangers of avalanches. Plus: Lee Cowan looks at the enduring popularity of the late TV painting instructor Bob Ross; Mo Rocca interviews actor LeVar Burton; Nancy Giles harmonizes with Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr., founding members of The 5th Dimension; Tracy Smith talks with actress Ellen Pompeo about the future of "Grey's Anatomy"; Erin Moriarty investigates allegations of sexual harassment by former female employees of McDonald’s and its franchisees; and Jim Gaffigan ponders the one-year anniversary of the coronavirus lockdown.
"60 Minutes": Full Episode 2/28
The efforts to ramp up COVID-19 vaccinations; Then, never-before-seen video of the attack on Al Asad Airbase; And, Colson Whitehead: The 60 Minutes interview
Cuomo apologizes but says he won't resign
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo addressed the sexual harassment allegations against him for the first time. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN to discuss what this could mean for Cuomo's political future.
"A Shot of Hope: Vaccine Questions Answered"
Dr. Anthony Fauci and other top experts answer coronavirus vaccine questions as part of “A Shot of Hope,” a CBSN special about the rollout and distribution of coronavirus vaccines across the U.S. Anchored by Tanya Rivero, this CBSN special hour focuses on the latest medical updates, the status of vaccine distribution, the struggle to get back to work and school, and the trust and access issues among minority communities.