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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is considering ending presidential campaign, 2 sources say Nicole Shanahan, RFK Jr.'s running mate, suggested the two might back Trump's bid for the presidency. updated 5M ago

Babysitter pleads guilty in death of a man she injured as baby in 1984 A former babysitter has pleaded guilty to manslaughter for the 2019 death of a man she was accused of disabling as an infant in 1984. 2H ago

DNC centers abortion rights as women tell personal stories Democrats are assailing Republicans' record on abortion rights, and women are telling their personal stories. 2H ago

2 guilty in "brutal revenge killings" of man and woman kidnapped in D.C. Two men were convicted in a complicated and deadly 2017 scheme to kidnap and murder a man and woman for revenge in Washington, D.C. 2H ago

The job market was weaker than earlier reported, new data shows New government data shows the job market was weaker than earlier reported. That could pave the way to a September rate cut. 3H ago

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Hundreds of proposals in Project 2025 match Trump's policies CBS News identified at least 270 proposals in Project 2025 matching former President Trump's policies and promises. 5M ago

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is considering ending presidential campaign, 2 sources say Nicole Shanahan, RFK Jr.'s running mate, suggested the two might back Trump's bid for the presidency. updated 5M ago

Activist accused of working for Chinese intel decades after Tiananmen Square Yuanjun Tang once protested against the Chinese Communist Party during the 1989 Tiananmen Square demonstrations, court documents said. 1H ago

DNC centers abortion rights as women tell personal stories Democrats are assailing Republicans' record on abortion rights, and women are telling their personal stories. 2H ago

DNC speakers to address immigration tonight as party embraces tougher border measures Democrats have coalesced around tougher messaging around border security amid record levels of migrant crossings. updated 47M ago

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Mpox is "not the new COVID," World Health Organization says The World Health Organization declared an international health emergency over the spread of mpox in Africa, but says it's not the next coronavirus. Aug 20

Why Americans are traveling to Vermont and Oregon to die Medical aid in death is legal in 10 states and the District of Columbia. But only Oregon and Vermont explicitly allow out-of-state people who are terminally ill to die with assistance there. Aug 20

"Boy Meets World" actress Danielle Fishel reveals breast cancer diagnosis The 43-year-old actress, who shared the news in the latest episode of her "Pod Meets World" podcast, said "learning from the experiences of others" motivated her to share the diagnosis. Aug 19

Harris-Walz ticket sharpens contrast with Trump-Vance on health care As Democrats convene in Chicago, Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz together are raising the prominence of health care as a 2024 election issue. Aug 19

Perdue recalls more than 167,000 pounds of frozen chicken nuggets and tenders Perdue Foods is recalling more than 167,000 pounds of frozen chicken nuggets and tenders after some customers reported finding metal wire embedded in the products. Aug 19

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Jupiter spacecraft completes first moon-Earth flyby, ESA says The European Space Agency's Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer flew past Earth on Aug. 20, capturing unique images along the way. 4H ago

Divers recover remains from superyacht that sank off Sicily 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. 2H ago

Police raid Andrew Tate's home probing alleged sex crimes against minors Romanian officials say influencer Andrew Tate's home was raided in a probe over alleged crimes including trafficking of minors and sexual intercourse with a minor. 7H ago

Crocodile kills woman bathing in a river in Indonesia After spotting a sandal and a body part in the river, villagers reported the incident to police who killed the reptile. 9H ago

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Alicia Silverstone gives heath update after eating possibly toxic fruit Alicia Silverstone gave a health update after she filmed herself eating a fruit fans identified as toxic to humans. 3H ago

John Legend explains why he supports Kamala Harris John Legend tells "CBS Mornings" co-anchor Tony Dokoupil about his passion for politics and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris' 2024 bid for president. 6H ago

FKA twigs on new adaptation of "The Crow" FKA twigs joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her new film ,"The Crow," where she plays Shelly, a character whose love story transforms her perspective on romance. She shares what drew her to this adaptation, how it differs from the 1994 cult classic and gives a sneak peek into her upcoming music. 9H ago 05:07

John Legend on endorsing Kamala Harris In an exclusive interview with "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil, 12-time Grammy Award winner John Legend shares why he's backing Vice President Kamala Harris for president. 9H ago 04:29

Jennifer Lopez files for divorce from Ben Affleck after months of speculation Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce from Ben Affleck Tuesday in Los Angeles County Superior Court, just over a month after the couple celebrated their second wedding anniversary. 19H ago

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Technology These apps aim to fight loneliness 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. 7H ago 04:43

Here's how to freeze your credit after Social Security number breach Should I freeze my credit? Here's what experts say, and how to stop bad actors from accessing your file. Aug 19

How AI powered robots are helping small farms 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. Mar 28 03:27

How to spot AI, disinformation in 2024 race 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. Aug 15 05:34

Google: Iran cyberattack targetting U.S. politics 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. Aug 14 01:04

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Science The Climate Election: The problem with power, explained 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. Aug 19 01:54

The rising energy demands of data centers 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. Aug 15 03:31

Where Hurricane Ernesto is headed next 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. Aug 14 03:20

Watch the Park Fire grow to be one of California's largest ever 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. Aug 14 01:34

How much will an EV really cost me? Here's what to know. There are plenty of considerations for those interested in making the investment, according to industry experts. Aug 14

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Kansas mom gets life in prison after toddler fatally shoots 4-year-old sister Prosecutors said the gun sat on the couch at least 12 minutes before Mariann Belair's young son picked it up and shot his sister. 3H ago

Watch Live: Ex-politician accused in Vegas reporter's murder may take stand Robert Telles is expected to take the stand in his own defense Wednesday. The former elected official is accused of killing a Las Vegas journalist. updated 40M ago

New video shows gunman outside Trump rally site before shooting New video shows the Trump rally shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, walking by vendor tents less than two hours before he opened fire on July 13. 4H ago

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Jupiter spacecraft completes first moon-Earth flyby, ESA says The European Space Agency's Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer flew past Earth on Aug. 20, capturing unique images along the way. 4H ago

Photos of the blue supermoon show August's rare lunar phenomenon The first of 2024's four consecutive supermoons, the blue moon will reach peak illumination on Monday and will shine brightly through Wednesday. Aug 19

When and where to see August's rare supermoon blue moon 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. Aug 19

Perseid meteor shower seen raining over Stonehenge in stunning photo 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." Aug 20

NASA says Starliner landing decision possible next week Seventy-one days after launch, NASA finally nears a decision on whether Boeing's Starliner will return to Earth with, or without, a crew. Aug 14

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Notable Deaths in 2024 A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity. Aug 19 49 photos

Summer music 2024 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. Aug 16 74 photos

Evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case 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. Aug 14 26 photos

Clues and evidence in the John McCabe case A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along? Jun 22 33 photos

Donald Sutherland 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." Jun 20 49 photos