RFK Jr.'s quest to get on the presidential ballot in all 50 states
RFK Jr. denies he's a spoiler who won't be on the ballot in enough states to reach the 270 electoral votes needed to win. He's on the ballot in two states.
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Why the Kennedys endorsed Biden over RFK Jr.
More than a dozen members of independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s family endorsed President Biden in Philadelphia on Thursday. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more.
Kennedy family members endorse Biden
Members of the Kennedy family have endorsed President Biden's reelection campaign even though Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is still running as a third-party candidate for president in 2024. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
Kennedy family members to endorse Biden
Several Kennedy family members will endorse President Biden's reelection bid Thursday in Philadelphia. Some members of the renowned family have already opposed Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s independent campaign for president. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suggests Jan. 6 prosecutions politically motivated
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said in a statement that he's "concerned about the possibility that political objectives motivated the vigor of the prosecution of the J6 defendants."
How might third-party candidates impact 2024?
Democrats are raising concerns that RFK Jr.'s 2024 White House bid could benefit former President Donald Trump in November. Dennis Kucinich, RFK Jr.'s former campaign manager turned congressional candidate, joins "America Decides" to analyze independent candidates and their potential impact on the ballot.
Who is Nicole Shanahan, RFK Jr.'s new running mate?
An unconventional choice, Nicole Shanahan brings youth and considerable wealth to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s long-shot campaign but is little known outside Silicon Valley.
RFK Jr. announces Nicole Shanahan as running mate for independent presidential bid
Nicole Shanahan is a donor and California-based attorney and entrepreneur.
RFK Jr.'s ballot signatures could be invalid in Nevada without VP
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set to name a vice presidential pick on Tuesday, but it will still have to resubmit its ballot signatures to qualify in Nevada.
RFK Jr. teases VP speculation amid push to be on more states' ballots
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s campaign told CBS News that he is considering NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers and former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura as potential running mates.
RFK Jr.'s super PAC airs $7 million ad during Super Bowl
The super PAC aired an ad with images of from his uncle's John F. Kennedy's slogans, clips and a song, and Robert Kennedy Jr. then apologized to members to his family if the ad caused them pain.
DNC accuses RFK Jr. campaign, super PAC of colluding on ballot access effort
The super PAC supporting Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s independent presidential run is investing up to $15 million on ballot access for him.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. mulls running for president as Libertarian
Running as a Libertarian would likely assure RFK Jr. of greater ballot access than if he continues to run as an independent.
Kennedy cousin sues after conviction in teen's 1975 killing was overturned
Michael Skakel was found guilty in 2002 of the 1975 bludgeoning death of Martha Moxley, who lived across the street.
RFK Jr. meets signature threshold in Utah to qualify for ballot
Utah is the first state that Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is running for president as an independent, has met the qualifications to be on the ballot.
Jill Stein announces 2024 presidential bid as Green Party candidate
Jill Stein is presenting herself as a choice "outside the failed two-party system."
How could RFK Jr.'s party switch impact 2024?
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Monday he will run for president as an independent and drop his Democratic primary bid. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa joins to discuss what the party switch could mean for the 2024 race.
RFK Jr. drops Democratic presidential bid to run as independent
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. dropped his Democratic bid for the presidency to run instead as an independent candidate.
Democrats denounce RFK Jr. at hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is challenging President Biden in the 2024 Democratic primary, testified Thursday at a congressional hearing for the Republican-led Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government. The hearing turned into an examination of Kennedy's past comments about COVID-19, vaccinations and other topics, which have been debunked and condemned by many, including his own family members. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett reports.
Assessing Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s campaign
Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified on Capitol Hill Thursday. Kennedy addressed lawmakers on the Republican-led Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government amid backlash over recent antisemitic remarks he made. CBS News' Nikole Killion and Robert Costa join "America Decides" to discuss the candidate's testimony and assess his campaign.
RFK Jr. testifies at House censorship hearing, denies antisemitic comments
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. worked to defend himself against accusations that he traffics in racist and hateful online conspiracy theories, testifying at a House hearing.
House subcommittee hears censorship claims
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified Thursday on Capitol Hill at Republicans' invitation at a hearing on the "weaponization of the federal government." The presidential candidate has been condemned by members of his own family for amplifying false, racist claims about COVID-19 and vaccines. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
Pence touts civility in New Hampshire
2024 presidential hopefuls Mike Pence and Tim Scott are campaigning in New Hampshire this week. CBS News political reporter Cara Korte is in Manchester, New Hampshire, with more on how voters in the Granite State are responding to the candidates.
Democrats urge Republicans to rescind RFK Jr. invitation to testify
Democratic presidential hopeful Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expected to testify before a House panel Thursday.
RFK Jr. condemned over false claim that COVID was "ethnically targeted"
In videotaped remarks, Kennedy suggested the virus was designed to spare Ashkenazi Jews and Chinese people, drawing accusations of racism and antisemitism.
Biden says "order must prevail" on college campuses amid protests
President Biden said "no," the National Guard should not intervene in the protests.
At Trump trial, Stormy Daniels' ex-lawyer details interactions with Michael Cohen
An attorney who represented two women seeking payments in 2016 for their silence about alleged sexual encounters with Donald Trump is continuing his testimony.
Where pro-Palestinian university protests are happening around the world
College campus protests in solidarity with Palestinians amid Israel's war with Hamas in the Gaza Strip are spreading far beyond the U.S.
Captain of dive boat faces sentencing for fire that killed 34
Jerry Boylan, was found guilty in 2023 of one count of misconduct or neglect of ship officer, colloquially known as seaman's manslaughter for the deaths of 33 passengers and one crew member on the dive boat Conception.
Elderly Missouri man charged in 1966 stabbing death of Illinois woman
James Barbier, 79, is charged with first-degree murder in the 1966 stabbing death of 18-year-old Karen Snider at her home in Calumet City.
IRS says number of audits about to surge. Here's who it is targeting.
The IRS is tapping Inflation Reduction Act funding to hire more agents and go after more tax cheats. Here's where it is focusing.
Military concludes airstrike in Syria last May killed civilian, not terrorist
U.S. Central Command initially said an airstrike in May 2023 had killed a senior al Qaeda leader in Syria, but an investigation has concluded it actually killed an innocent civilian.
Biden calls ally Japan "xenophobic," along with China and Russia
President Biden blamed the countries' economic performance on xenophobia.
Halle Berry joins senators to announce menopause legislation
Actress Halle Berry joined with a group of bipartisan senators on Thursday to announce new legislation to promote menopause research, training and education.
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Employer who fired 78-year-old must now pay her $78,000
A Georgia senior living community fired an elderly worker shortly after honoring her as an employee of the year, regulators allege.
Captain of dive boat Conception faces sentencing for fire that killed 34
Jerry Boylan, was found guilty in 2023 of one count of misconduct or neglect of ship officer, colloquially known as seaman's manslaughter for the deaths of 33 passengers and one crew member on the dive boat Conception.
15 Oregon police cars burned overnight at training facility
Authorities in Portland say an arsonist set fire to at least 15 police cars at a training facility early Thursday.
IRS says number of audits about to surge. Here's who it is targeting.
The IRS is tapping Inflation Reduction Act funding to hire more agents and go after more tax cheats. Here's where it is focusing.
Military concludes airstrike in Syria last May killed civilian, not terrorist
U.S. Central Command initially said an airstrike in May 2023 had killed a senior al Qaeda leader in Syria, but an investigation has concluded it actually killed an innocent civilian.
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Employer who fired 78-year-old must now pay her $78,000
A Georgia senior living community fired an elderly worker shortly after honoring her as an employee of the year, regulators allege.
IRS says number of audits about to surge. Here's who it is targeting.
The IRS is tapping Inflation Reduction Act funding to hire more agents and go after more tax cheats. Here's where it is focusing.
Nearly 8 tons of beef sold at Walmart recalled due to E. coli risk
The recalled beef came from Cargill Meat Solutions in the form of burger patties and ground chuck.
Taylor Swift back on TikTok as Universal reaches deal with platform
Licensing deal resolves months-long dispute that had record label Universal pulling its artists' music off the video platform.
"Belligerent" United passenger faces hefty fine. Here's how much.
A man's physical and verbal threats caused the United flight from London to Newark, New Jersey, to divert to Bangor, Maine.
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Whistleblower at key Boeing supplier dies after sudden illness
Joshua Dean was a quality inspector at Spirit AeroSystems, which builds the bulk of the 737 Max for Boeing, and recently died from a fast-spreading infection.
In a first, an orangutan is seen using a medicinal plant to treat injury
Researchers say an orangutan appeared to treat a wound with medicine from a tropical plant.
Military concludes airstrike in Syria last May killed civilian, not terrorist
U.S. Central Command initially said an airstrike in May 2023 had killed a senior al Qaeda leader in Syria, but an investigation has concluded it actually killed an innocent civilian.
Halle Berry joins senators to announce menopause legislation
Actress Halle Berry joined with a group of bipartisan senators on Thursday to announce new legislation to promote menopause research, training and education.
Biden says "order must prevail" on college campuses amid protests
President Biden said "no," the National Guard should not intervene in the protests.
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Halle Berry joins senators to announce menopause legislation
Actress Halle Berry joined with a group of bipartisan senators on Thursday to announce new legislation to promote menopause research, training and education.
Pregnancy-related deaths fall to pre-pandemic levels, new data shows
New CDC data shows about 680 women in the U.S. died during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth in 2023, a decline from the previous year.
UnitedHealth Group CEO reports cyberattack
UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty disclosed that a cyberattack on one of its subsidiaries earlier this year might affect up to a third of all Americans.
Ground beef tested negative for bird flu, USDA says
The USDA tested 30 samples from states with herds infected by H5N1.
Johnson & Johnson offers $6.5 billion to settle talc cancer lawsuits
Plaintiffs have three months to vote on whether to approve a proposed legal settlement that would resolve nearly all talc lawsuits.
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Where pro-Palestinian university protests are happening around the world
College campus protests in solidarity with Palestinians amid Israel's war with Hamas in the Gaza Strip are spreading far beyond the U.S.
5 people die from drinking poison potion in Santeria "power" ritual
Police said the victims mixed the potion themselves and drank it "to acquire some certain kind of powers."
Why Israel is so determined to launch a ground offensive in Rafah
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly rejects international pressure to call off an offensive on the southern Gaza city of Rafah.
Meet Scar: "Monster" catfish may have broken a U.K. record
It took nearly an hour and four people to get the 143-pound catfish out of the lake: "My wrist is still hurting from reeling."
Police in Mexico say bones found at charred pit are of "animal origin"
Mexico City's chief prosecutor disputed a volunteer group's claims that human remains and other evidence had been found at the site.
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Walker Hayes shares his battle with addiction in new album
Three years ago, Walter Hayes burst onto the music scene with "Fancy Like," a song that became a sensation and established his presence in the country music world.
Rosie O'Donnell joining cast of "And Just Like That..."
O'Donnell shared a photo of a script for season three, episode one of the Max show, revealing her character's name is Mary.
William and Kate share photo of Princess Charlotte on her 9th birthday
"Happy 9th Birthday, Princess Charlotte!" the Prince and Princess of Wales said in a social media post with a new photo of their daughter taken by Kate.
Jeff Daniels on new challenging role
Emmy Award-winning actor Jeff Daniels says he's playing one of his most challenging roles yet. He stars in the new Netflix limited series "A Man in Full," created by Hollywood heavyweights David E. Kelley and Regina King, who also serves as a director. Daniels portrays Charlie Croker, a tough-talking real estate mogul facing bankruptcy. He must defend his empire and his family against enemies attempting to exploit his fall from grace.
Last-minute mother’s day book ideas
Still searching for the perfect Mother’s Day gift? Sarah Gelman, Amazon Books Editorial Director, shares her top book picks for all kinds of moms.
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Closing arguments in Google antitrust trial
Closing arguments begin Thursday in the Justice Department's antitrust lawsuit against Google. The government and more than a dozen states say Google has turned its search engine into an illegal monopoly, while Google says people like to use the engine and could change their search habits at anytime. Matthew Perlman, senior competition reporter for Law 360, joined CBS News to discuss the case.
How AI is used to fight seasonal allergies
Pollen counters are turning to artificial intelligence as seasonal allergies worsen due to climate change. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff explains how technology is changing the long and tedious process of pollen counting.
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.
Exploring ethics of advanced AI assistants
Artificial intelligence assistants may soon be able to do much more than play your favorite music or call your mom, but some Google researchers warn about possible ethical dilemmas. CBS News reporter Erica Brown has more.
Newspapers accuse artificial intelligence companies of stealing content
A newly-filed lawsuit targets two of the biggest generative AI platforms in the world, Open AI, the creators of ChatGPT and Microsoft's Copilot AI program.
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Summer heat waves already deadly in Asia, and it's still spring
Much of Asia is sweltering under a heat wave that one expert calls "by far the most extreme event in world climatic history."
Face of Neanderthal woman revealed 75,000 years after she died
Shanidar Z's skull — thought to be the best preserved Neanderthal find this century — "was as flat as a pizza," experts said.
G7 agrees to phase out coal power
The group of nations in the G7 have announced an agreement to phase out coal power plants by 2035. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.
Planet's deepest blue hole discovered but depth remains a mystery
Blue holes are considered an "oasis" for marine life — but the Taam Ja' Blue Hole off the coast of Mexico remains largely mysterious.
How AI is used to fight seasonal allergies
Pollen counters are turning to artificial intelligence as seasonal allergies worsen due to climate change. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff explains how technology is changing the long and tedious process of pollen counting.
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Captain of dive boat Conception faces sentencing for fire that killed 34
Jerry Boylan, was found guilty in 2023 of one count of misconduct or neglect of ship officer, colloquially known as seaman's manslaughter for the deaths of 33 passengers and one crew member on the dive boat Conception.
15 Oregon police cars burned overnight at training facility
Authorities in Portland say an arsonist set fire to at least 15 police cars at a training facility early Thursday.
Hearing for man accused of killing Bob Lee
A court hearing will be held in California on Thursday for Nima Momeni, the 38-year-old man accused of murdering Cash App founder Bob Lee. Momeni was arrested last year for allegedly stabbing Lee to death in San Francisco. He has pleaded not guilty. Jonah Owen Lamb, senior reporter for the San Francisco Standard, joined CBS News to discuss the case.
Elderly Missouri man charged in 1966 stabbing death of Calumet City woman
James Barbier, 79, is charged with first-degree murder in the 1966 stabbing death of 18-year-old Karen Snider at her home in Calumet City.
Woman arrested after friend shot dead in uncompleted suicide pact
Family members said Heavenly Faith Garfield and the victim had been discussing the pact for several weeks, the affidavit says.
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Meet the NASA astronauts on Starliner flight
Boeing is set to launch its first-ever spaceflight with humans next week. The Starliner spacecraft will lift off from Florida on Monday night for a multi-day mission to the International Space Station. Commander Barry "Butch" Wilmore and pilot Sunny Williams, two seasoned NASA astronauts who are a part of the mission, join CBS News to go over the flight.
New NASA images show iconic Horsehead Nebula in unprecedented detail
The Horsehead Nebula, which NASA has called "one of the most distinctive objects in our skies," is located in the constellation Orion.
Astronauts confident Boeing's Starliner is finally ready for crew flights
Astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams say they have complete confidence in the Starliner despite questions about Boeing's safety culture.
Man who hoped to be first Black astronaut in 1960s finally heading to space
In 1961, Ed Dwight was selected by President John F. Kennedy to enter an Air Force training program known as the path to NASA's Astronaut Corps. But he ultimately never made it to space.
Spacecraft spots "spiders" scattered across surface of Mars
The creepy patterns were observed by the European Space Agency's ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter.
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PHOTOS: Baltimore bridge collapses after cargo ship rams into overpass
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
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Closing arguments in Google antitrust trial
Closing arguments begin Thursday in the Justice Department's antitrust lawsuit against Google. The government and more than a dozen states say Google has turned its search engine into an illegal monopoly, while Google says people like to use the engine and could change their search habits at anytime. Matthew Perlman, senior competition reporter for Law 360, joined CBS News to discuss the case.
Hearing for man accused of killing Bob Lee
A court hearing will be held in California on Thursday for Nima Momeni, the 38-year-old man accused of murdering Cash App founder Bob Lee. Momeni was arrested last year for allegedly stabbing Lee to death in San Francisco. He has pleaded not guilty. Jonah Owen Lamb, senior reporter for the San Francisco Standard, joined CBS News to discuss the case.
Analysis of Biden comments on campus protests
President Biden on Thursday addressed the campus protests over the war in Gaza, saying the National Guard should not be brought in to deal with the demonstrations, but that violent protests were not acceptable. CBS News national security contributor Samantha Vinograd commented on the public safety factors in the president's comments and CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe provided details on what prompted Mr. Biden to speak about the campus protests now.
New hearing over Trump gag order
Prosecutors in Donald Trump's New York criminal trial urged the judge to hold the former president in contempt of court for more gag order violations days after he was penalized for nine posts on social media and his campaign website. The judge did not immediately rule on the additional four alleged violations. CBS News correspondent Errol Barnett has more.
President Biden addresses campus protests
President Biden on Thursday delivered remarks from the White House about the protests over the war in Gaza that have gripped college campuses across the country. "There's the right to protest," Biden said, "but not the right to cause chaos." Biden also said there was no place in America for antisemitism, Islamophobia, racism or hate speech. Nate Burleson anchored CBS News' special report.