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Harris prepares to deliver keynote address at DNC; Group seeks to bridge U.S. civic divide through conversation
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A nonprofit group is hoping to bridge the U.S. political divide by using a unique initiative that brings together people from opposite sides of the political spectrum. Jim Axelrod explains.
Vice President Kamala Harris will take the stage Thursday at the Democratic National Convention, a long way from where she grew up and first honed her political chops in Northern California. Nikole Killion takes a look at the early days of the historic Democratic presidential nominee.
A former politician charged in the 2022 slaying of Las Vegas Review-Journal reporter Jeff German testified for the second day Thursday in his own murder trial. Robert Telles told the jury that he did not kill the reporter who had written critical articles about him. Carter Evans reports from the courthouse.
Former President Donald Trump visited Arizona Thursday, where he toured the U.S. southern border in his ongoing effort to tie the thorny issue of immigration to his opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports from the campaign trail.
Nancy Cordes and Robert Costa examine what to look for in the final day of the Democratic National Convention, and what to expect from the Harris and Trump campaigns as we get closer to Election Day.
CBS News' Ian Lee got an up-close look at how a Ukrainian drone team near the Russian border prepared to launch a $400 drone that can haul four pounds of explosives up to five miles, targeting Russian armor, vehicles and troops inside Russia.
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell."
Vice President Kamala Harris will reintroduce herself to the American people Thursday night as she gives the closing address on the last day of the Democratic National Convention. Her campaign said that she will use the most consequential speech of her political career to tell her story. Ed O'Keefe reports from Chicago.
Vice President Kamala Harris will deliver a speech accepting the Democratic presidential nomination to close out the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
Appearing in Arizona, Donald Trump used a stretch of wall and a pile of steel beams to illustrate his approach to securing the border.
Nicole Shanahan, RFK Jr.'s running mate, suggested the two might back Trump's bid for the presidency.
Gov. Tim Walz formally accepted the vice presidential nomination on the third night of the Democratic National Convention.
The remains of at least 2 people were brought ashore from the luxury superyacht that belonged to the wife of British tech mogul Mike Lynch, which sank off Sicily.
According to a new CBS News poll, Republicans are about half as likely as Democrats to say they're very confident in their state's voting system.
Russia's military says it downed 45 Ukrainian drones, including 11 in the Moscow region, in Kyiv's biggest drone attack to date amid Ukraine's ongoing Kursk incursion.
"We do not need four more years of bluster and bumbling and chaos," Barack Obama told the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
Syracuse is one of more than 130 communities that shared $3 billion in federal awards this year to reconnect neighborhoods segregated by highway planners in the 1900s.
A nonprofit group is hoping to bridge the U.S. political divide by using a unique initiative that brings together people from opposite sides of the political spectrum. Jim Axelrod explains.
In Michigan, Republican Ottawa County Clerk Justin Roebuck is no stranger to skepticism about the election process from fellow GOP voters. But Roebuck is trying to convince them that the data doesn't lie. Adriana Diaz has more.
With the DNC back in Chicago, thousands are once again protesting. Mark Strassmann spoke with new organizers and those who took part in the infamous 1968 demonstrations about what they expect to see this year.
There are hundreds of data centers across the U.S., most of which are run by big tech firms, and their seemingly endless rows of servers are consuming huge amounts of electricity. Ben Tracy takes a look at how one of those companies, Google, is turning to renewable energy sources to power them.
Hannah Cvancara rock climbs, snowboards, surfs and hikes. But while her amputation hasn't stopped her at all, the military has, rejecting her from the U.S. Navy. Natalie Morales explains.
In this episode of "Person to Person with Norah O'Donnell," O'Donnell speaks with CVS Health CEO and author Karen Lynch about her life and career.
In this episode of Person to Person with Norah O’Donnell, O’Donnell speaks with author and professor Adam Grant about his newest book, as he discusses unlocking your hidden potential.
In this episode of Person to Person with Norah O’Donnell, O’Donnell speaks with author and professor Arthur Brooks about his partnership with Oprah Winfrey and the key to living a happier life.
In this episode of Person to Person with Norah O’Donnell, O’Donnell speaks with Senator Mitt Romney about his place in the Republican party, his family’s influence and what’s next for him in politics.
In this episode of Person to Person with Norah O’Donnell, O’Donnell speaks with Dolly Parton about her new book on her costumes and clothing and her new rock album.
When a barefoot woman boarded Jayne Arendt-Verhelst's bus in Minneapolis, she immediately took the shoes off her own feet and gave them to the passenger.
Janine Oberrotman, 98, and Dhilan Stanley, 14, met a little over a year ago at the Illinois Holocaust Museum, and it was friendship at first listen.
The raccoon had just stolen a slice of cheese, a harmless caper, until it became clear to everyone that this mammal had bitten off way more than it could chew.
Isle au Haut, Maine, has a population of about 50 people. Its only businesses are a gift shop and a general store.
Over the last seven years, the Detroit Mechanix have lost every single game, marking the longest losing streak in U.S. professional sports history.
Harris prepares to deliver keynote address at DNC; Group seeks to bridge U.S. civic divide through conversation
Walz to introduce himself to the nation on Day 3 of the DNC; How a local GOP official in Michigan is working to build trust in the election process
Harris to accept nomination while campaigning in Wisconsin; Highway that split community in 1960s to be demolished
Democratic National Convention kicks off in Chicago; Daytime talk show legend Phil Donahue dies at age 88
Hurricane Ernesto lashes Bermuda; How a father-daughter’s home renovation became a story of resilience after loss
Robert Telles was asked to read a message showing his wife wondered where he was about the time reporter Jeff German was killed.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked exploratory drilling for a lithium project in Arizona that tribal leaders say will harm land they've used for religious and cultural ceremonies for centuries.
CBS News fact checks some of the comments made on the fourth and final night of the 2024 Democratic National Convention.
Rewatch Vice President Kamala Harris' full remarks at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
The DNC was a star-studded event that culminated in Kamala Harris accepting the nomination.
Florida, long a top destination for LGBTQ+ tourists, quietly pulled the "LGBTQ Travel" section from its website sometime in the past few months.
The average out-of-network ATM fee climbed to $4.77 this year, a 4-cent increase from 2023, a new survey found.
The U.S. Postal Service said the proposed changes would go into effect in 2025. One critic calls it a "recipe for a death spiral."
The Canadian government has ordered the country's two major freight railroads to enter binding arbitration.
Pumpkin spice is a huge market in the U.S., with flavors dating back to the colonial era and a spice mix first sold in the 1930s.
Florida, long a top destination for LGBTQ+ tourists, quietly pulled the "LGBTQ Travel" section from its website sometime in the past few months.
CBS News fact checks some of the comments made on the fourth and final night of the 2024 Democratic National Convention.
Rewatch Vice President Kamala Harris' full remarks at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
The DNC was a star-studded event that culminated in Kamala Harris accepting the nomination.
Vice President Kamala Harris formally accepted the Democratic presidential nomination to close out the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
The updated COVID-10 shots for fall 2024 are rolling out earlier than last year.
Ready for pumpkin season? Here's what to know about the health benefits of this seasonal squash — and the products packed with sugar to be aware of.
Around 1.7% of women have tried artificial insemination to have a baby.
Researchers analyzed 651 commercially produced infant and toddler foods across 10 different grocery chains in the U.S., finding nearly 60% failed to meet nutritional standards.
Local police said a preliminary investigation shows the child's grandmother left the baby in the rear seat of the car.
As Ukraine pushes a shock incursion into Russia, a drone unit tasked with supporting the mission tells CBS News why the inexpensive weapons are so vital.
Divers have recovered all of the victims of the Bayesian superyacht that sank off the coast of Sicily in southern Italy.
Dramatic images from Iceland show lava spewing from a fissure almost two-and-a-half miles long as the Reykjanes peninsula sees its 6th eruption since December.
A woman plunged into a 26 feet deep sinkhole in Kuala Lumpur when the pavement she was on caved in, burying her alive, Malaysian authorities said.
The Canadian government has ordered the country's two major freight railroads to enter binding arbitration.
As the "CBS Mornings" Mixtape Music Competition narrows down to its top three, we visit finalists Kyndle Wylde, Andrea Hall and Dylan Rockoff to learn more about their musical journeys.
Tune in on Sept. 3 to find out who will be named the winner of the "CBS Mornings" Mixtape Music Competition.
The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences announced the special awards to be presented at next month's News & Documentary Emmy ceremonies.
As the Democratic National Convention continues, "The Daily Show's" Ronny Chieng shifts the focus to the music chosen by politicians.
Speaking with "CBS Mornings," Oprah Winfrey shares why she felt compelled to step into the political spotlight and endorse Kamala Harris at the Democratic National Convention.
Is technology helping humans avoid loneliness or is it making it worse? Kasley Killam, a social health expert, joins CBS News with more details on how technology can help people connect offline.
Should I freeze my credit? Here's what experts say, and how to stop bad actors from accessing your file.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Artificial intelligence and misinformation remain a threat this election year. So how can you spot what's real and what's not? Darren Linvill, co-director of the Media Forensics Hub at Clemson University, joins CBS News with tips.
Iran has launched a sweeping, months-long cyberattack targeting both the Democratic and Republican presidential campaigns, according to a new report by Google. Nicole Sganga has details.
Dramatic images from Iceland show lava spewing from a fissure almost two-and-a-half miles long as the Reykjanes peninsula sees its 6th eruption since December.
Before Ernesto was a hurricane, it was a tropical storm. But that's all it took to wipe out electricity for nearly all of the U.S. Virgin Islands and half of Puerto Rico. And it's not just an island problem. Extreme weather across the entire U.S. is taking a toll on infrastructure that is being used long past its life expectancy. As we get closer to Election Day, CBS Los Angeles' Marina Jurica tells us what to know about the intersection of climate and energy.
There are hundreds of data centers across the U.S., most of which are run by big tech firms, and their seemingly endless rows of servers are consuming huge amounts of electricity. Ben Tracy takes a look at how one of those companies, Google, is turning to renewable energy sources to power them.
Hurricane Ernesto is gaining strength in the Caribbean after drenching Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Now the storm is moving north into the Atlantic, where it's expected to continue strengthening as it heads toward Bermuda. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez and WCBS chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn have more.
On July 24, a burning car was pushed over an embankment in Chico, California. Within three days, it became one of the 10 largest wildfires in state history. Within nine days, it was among the top four. Still burning at over 429,000 acres, firefighters continue to tackle the historic blaze. Using data from Cal Fire, CBS News put together an animation to show just how quickly and far the flames have spread.
Since his 2021 arrest in Scotland, Nicholas Rossi has done a series of bizarre TV interviews, insisting he's an innocent Irishman.
Robert Telles was asked to read a message showing his wife wondered where he was about the time reporter Jeff German was killed.
The man accused of igniting the Park Fire, which has grown to be California's fourth-largest wildfire ever, has pleaded not guilty to a charge of arson, prosecutors said Thursday.
A former politician charged in the 2022 slaying of Las Vegas Review-Journal reporter Jeff German testified for the second day Thursday in his own murder trial. Robert Telles told the jury that he did not kill the reporter who had written critical articles about him. Carter Evans reports from the courthouse.
Attorneys for Alabama death row inmate Carey Dale Grayson asked a federal judge to block his scheduled execution by nitrogen gas.
The European Space Agency's Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer flew past Earth on Aug. 20, capturing unique images along the way.
The first of 2024's four consecutive supermoons, the blue moon will reach peak illumination on Monday and will shine brightly through Wednesday.
August's full moon, a rare blue moon and supermoon, is lighting up the night sky this week. Here's what time it peaks and where you should look.
CBS News spoke with the astrophotographer behind the viral photo about his mission to drive people to look at the night sky before it changes "within the period of our lifetime."
Seventy-one days after launch, NASA finally nears a decision on whether Boeing's Starliner will return to Earth with, or without, a crew.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
The actor, recipient of a lifetime achievement Academy Award, was renowned for such films as "MASH," "Klute," "Don't Look Now," "Ordinary People," and "The Hunger Games."
Vice President Kamala Harris made history by accepting the presidential nomination on the last night of the 2024 Democratic National Convention. The night was filled with powerful speeches, celebrations and highlighted Harris' path to the DNC stage.
Vice President Kamala Harris addressed matters of national security and conflict abroad during her Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Harris noted the cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas, Iranian threats to the U.S. and the NATO alliance. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab has more.
Vice President Kamala Harris made history becoming the first Black and Indian woman to accept a major political party's nomination for president on the last night of the Democratic National Convention. Also, Donald Trump visits the southern border, vowing severe punishment for migrants who commit crimes. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.
Former President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social Thursday claiming Vice President Kamala Harris "hates Israel," a potential response to Harris' remarks about the cease-fire deal being brokered between Israel and Hamas. CBS News campaign reporter Jake Rosen has more.
Vice President Kamala Harris addressed the Democratic National Convention in Chicago Thursday with a speech about her heritage, her stark thoughts on another term for former President Donald Trump and the direction she would take as president of the U.S. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa reports.