Poll: Trump gets edge over Biden nationally, across battlegrounds after debate
Following debate, age factors in, and race shifts in Trump's direction after the first 2024 presidential debate.
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Poll: After debate, higher numbers of voters don't think Biden should be running
Some Democrats question Biden's ability to campaign in the 2024 presidential election, divide over whether he should be the nominee, after voters say Trump won debate.
Poll: In debate, Democrats want more forceful Biden, GOP wants polite Trump
Few think they'll learn something in the debate Thursday that would change their minds.
2 years after Roe's overturn, majorities concerned about risks to pregnant women
Biden leads Trump on the issue of abortion, but the economy is more of a factor for voters right now.
The new generation gap: Young voters and the 2024 election
A look at young voters and the 2024 election.
CBS News poll analysis: Should Trump have immunity? Should all presidents?
Most Americans don't believe Trump should have immunity from criminal prosecution for actions taken while he was president. Some Republicans disagree.
Poll analysis: Do Trump and Biden have the mental and cognitive health to serve?
Do Joe Biden and Donald Trump have the mental and cognitive health to serve as president? A quarter of American voters say neither one does.
Trump and Biden neck and neck nationally and in battlegrounds — CBS News poll
There have been small shifts as Biden draws more Trump opposition; but Trump holds edge on many qualities.
Views of Trump trial unchanged following verdict — CBS News poll
Half the country says Trump is not fit to be president; Republicans call the trial unfair, according to CBS News poll.
Poll: Most believe Trump probably guilty of crime as his NYC trial comes to an end
As Donald Trump's New York criminal trial concludes, most Americans believe he's probably guilty of a crime but are much less sure about what the jury will decide.
Poll: Abortion rights draws support as most in Florida call current law "too strict"
Trump leads comfortably in Florida, as more say he'd improve their finances.
Abortion access finds wide support, but inflation, immigration fears propel Trump
Is the issue of abortion offsetting the drag on President Biden stemming from inflation nationally and immigration in a state like Arizona?
CBS News poll: Democrats start out ahead in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin Senate races
Senators Bob Casey in Pennsylvania and Tammy Baldwin in Wisconsin lead right now, but many voters are undecided
CBS News poll: Biden-Trump race tight in Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin
In Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania, both Biden and Trump elicit feelings of worry, anger and nostalgia, according to latest CBS News poll.
Even those who care most about climate have heard little of Biden's policies
Those who prioritize climate change feel somewhat unsatisfied — more of them feel Biden has done too little.
Climate politics and the bottom line — CBS News poll
Many Americans see an economic cost to combating climate change.
Poll: Big majority of Americans favor taking steps to reduce climate change
People who have experienced extreme weather are especially likely to say climate change needs to be addressed right away.
Poll: How Ukraine aid views shaped by Cold War memories, partisanship…and Trump
Views also connect to U.S. role in the world; Republicans trust Trump over the Pentagon for information.
Rising numbers say Biden should encourage Israel to stop Gaza actions
President's handling hits new lows; Democrats have grown less supportive of aid to Israel.
Trump leads Biden narrowly in Georgia, as general election comes into focus
Trump's policies are seen as more likely than Biden's to improve voters' finances.
Most Americans see state of the union as divided
A third of Americans want to hear more from President Biden. They'll get that chance today.
Haley's support boosted by her appeal to independents, women
But former President Donald Trump still has a commanding hold on members of his own party.
Poll: Voters remember Trump's economy as good, boosting Trump to lead over Biden
A new CBS News poll finds Trump leads Biden by four points nationally.
Many Americans feel speaking about race draws more criticism than encouragement
CBS News poll finds Americans overwhelmingly oppose banning books that include matters of race.
Poll: Most Black Americans see more opportunities than parents
CBS News poll finds most Black Americans see more opportunities than their parents had but say efforts to promote racial diversity haven't gone far enough.
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A look at past attacks against U.S. presidents and candidates
Direct assaults against presidents, presidents-elect, and candidates have occurred on 15 separate occasions in the U.S., with five resulting in death, according to a 2008 report compiled by the Congressional Research Service.
Trump says bullet "pierced the upper part of my right ear" at rally
"I knew immediately that something was wrong in that I heard a whizzing sound, shots, and immediately felt the bullet ripping through the skin," former President Trump wrote.
Trump rally attendees react to shooting: "I thought it was firecrackers"
Eyewitnesses at a rally of former President Donald Trump's described a chaotic scene on Saturday after he was rushed off stage with blood visible on his face after shots were fired.
Biden makes statement after Trump rally shooting: "It's sick"
The person believed to have fired shots during former President Donald Trump's rally is dead, the Secret Service said.
Trump rally shooter killed by Secret Service sniper, officials say
Sources said the gunman was armed with a rifle and was standing on an elevated structure outside of the cordoned-off rally area, about 200 yards from Trump's rally stage.
Trump allies and opponents react after shots fired at rally
The Secret Service says former president and presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump is safe following the incident.
Trump injured but safe after rally shooting; attendee and shooter dead
Secret Service rushed the stage and took former President Donald Trump away in a motorcade after shots were fired during a Pennsylvania rally today.
RNC in Milwaukee has law enforcement on heightened awareness
Changes to the security plan were planned after former President Donald Trump was injured in a shooting at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday evening.
Fears grow about election deniers' influence after bizarre decision in Nevada race
A county in Nevada is the third in recent months to have a local official refuse to certify election results.
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After three decades, Florida "killer clown" case ends with unexpected twist
The 1990 murder of Marlene Warren, shot by someone dressed as a clown, haunted the public and investigators as the case went unsolved for more than 30 years.
A look at past attacks against U.S. presidents and candidates
Direct assaults against presidents, presidents-elect, and candidates have occurred on 15 separate occasions in the U.S., with five resulting in death, according to a 2008 report compiled by the Congressional Research Service.
Trump says bullet "pierced the upper part of my right ear" at rally
"I knew immediately that something was wrong in that I heard a whizzing sound, shots, and immediately felt the bullet ripping through the skin," former President Trump wrote.
Trump rally attendees react to shooting: "I thought it was firecrackers"
Eyewitnesses at a rally of former President Donald Trump's described a chaotic scene on Saturday after he was rushed off stage with blood visible on his face after shots were fired.
Biden makes statement after Trump rally shooting: "It's sick"
The person believed to have fired shots during former President Donald Trump's rally is dead, the Secret Service said.
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Here's how to learn if your data was stolen in AT&T's massive hack
AT&T said it learned about the hack in April, but it delayed alerting customers due to federal investigations. Here's what to know.
Delta apologizes after reacting to post calling employees' Palestinian flag pins "Hamas badges"
Beginning July 15, the airline is also changing its uniform policy due to the incident.
Paris Olympics ticket scams grow ahead of the summer games
Here are the different kinds of scams to be aware of if you're planning on going to the Paris Olympics.
Beastie Boys sue Chili's parent company for copyright infringement
The iconic band claims Brinker International used portions of their hit song "Sabotage" in a Chili's ad without permission.
Inflation may be cooling, but car insurance rates are revving up. Here's why.
Auto insurance has gone up 19.5% since June of last year, according to the latest Consumer Price Index data. The reason? Getting T-boned by inflation.
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A look at past attacks against U.S. presidents and candidates
Direct assaults against presidents, presidents-elect, and candidates have occurred on 15 separate occasions in the U.S., with five resulting in death, according to a 2008 report compiled by the Congressional Research Service.
Trump says bullet "pierced the upper part of my right ear" at rally
"I knew immediately that something was wrong in that I heard a whizzing sound, shots, and immediately felt the bullet ripping through the skin," former President Trump wrote.
Trump rally attendees react to shooting: "I thought it was firecrackers"
Eyewitnesses at a rally of former President Donald Trump's described a chaotic scene on Saturday after he was rushed off stage with blood visible on his face after shots were fired.
Biden makes statement after Trump rally shooting: "It's sick"
The person believed to have fired shots during former President Donald Trump's rally is dead, the Secret Service said.
Trump rally shooter killed by Secret Service sniper, officials say
Sources said the gunman was armed with a rifle and was standing on an elevated structure outside of the cordoned-off rally area, about 200 yards from Trump's rally stage.
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She signed up for a complicated clinical trial. It may cure her lupus
Sierra Butler was offered the opportunity to be just one of two people enrolled in a clinical trial looking at a therapy that could put her lupus into remission.
3 Colorado poultry workers test presumptively positive for bird flu
The three were culling poultry at a farm when they showed mild symptoms, including pink eye and common respiratory infections, state health officials said.
New York City's Sob Parlour provides space to cry in peace — for a price
You might've heard of rage rooms — places to smash things to relieve some stress — but how about a place to go cry in comfort?
Map shows states where COVID levels are "high" or "very high" this summer
Nationwide, the CDC says the COVID virus level in wastewater is now "high" for the first time since last winter.
These lifestyle changes could prevent nearly half of cancer deaths, study finds
Researchers at the American Cancer Society found more than 40% of all cancer deaths among U.S. adults could be linked to lifestyle risks that can be changed.
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Son of Asia's richest man gets married in extravagant wedding
The celebrations of Anant Ambani marrying Radhika Merchant took place at the Ambani-owned Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai and the family home.
Man arrested in the U.K. after human remains found in dumped suitcases
The Metropolitan Police said a 34-year-old suspect has been detained at a train station in the city of Bristol.
Barbora Krejcikova beats Jasmine Paolini in thrilling Wimbledon women's final
Krejcikova is a 28-year-old from the Czech Republic who added this trophy to her championship at the French Open in 2021.
French sports minister takes dip in the Seine weeks before Paris Olympics
French sports minister Amélie Oudéa-Castéra, dressed in a body suit, dove into the famous river.
Princess Kate to attend Wimbledon men's final in rare public appearance
Kate, wife of heir to the throne Prince William, will be in the Royal Box on Centre Court to watch defending champion Carlos Alcaraz play Novak Djokovic.
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Richard Simmons, fitness guru, dies at age 76
Richard Simmons devoted his life to making people sweat with his "Sweatin' to the Oldies" workout videos.
Attorney: "Rust" cinematographer's family to pursue justice
Gloria Allred, an attorney for Halyna Hutchins' parents and sister, said she "respectfully disagrees" with the court's decision.
From the archives: Sex therapist Dr. Ruth Westheimer
Dr. Ruth Westheimer, the radio/TV host and bestselling author who had an impact on millions with her frank talk on sex, died Friday, July 12, 2024 at age 96. In this profile from correspondent Martha Teichner that originally aired on "CBS Sunday Morning" on February 17, 2002, Westheimer talked about championing sexual literacy, having fun being "Dr. Ruth," and what she was looking for in a companion.
World Series of Poker
Tens of thousands descended in Las Vegas for the World Series of Poker. A record number of entrants are in this year's event. Jeff Glor has more.
Judge dismisses "Rust" case against Alec Baldwin
A judge Friday tossed out the manslaughter case against Alec Baldwin in the "Rust" movie set shooting. The case fell apart when the defense successfully argued that the prosecution withheld evidence. Elise Preston was inside the court when it happened.
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AT&T says customer data exposed in big data breach
AT&T on Friday disclosed that hackers had accessed records of calls and texts of "nearly all" its cellular customers for a six-month period between May 1, 2022, and Oct. 31, 2022. Jo Ling Kent reports.
What we know about latest AT&T data breach
AT&T disclosed yet another major data breach on Friday. The company said a third party illegally downloaded call and text records for nearly all its 109 million customers with accounts between May and October 2022. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent is following this story.
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.
3 tips to spot misinformation online
It's more important than ever to scrutinize what you see online. These three tips from CBS News Confirmed will help you know what to trust.
AT&T data breach under investigation
The FCC and law enforcement officials are investigating a massive data breach disclosed by AT&T where hackers accessed records of calls and texts of nearly all of the company's cellular customers from about two years ago. Daniel Ives, managing director and senior equity analyst for Wedbush Securities, joined CBS News to discuss the breach.
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3 Colorado poultry workers test presumptively positive for bird flu
The three were culling poultry at a farm when they showed mild symptoms, including pink eye and common respiratory infections, state health officials said.
James Webb Space Telescope captures galaxies merging
The image released Friday depicts two merging galaxies, nicknamed "the Penguin and the Egg," that are about 100,000 light years apart, a surprisingly close distance in astronomical terms.
Watch: Satellite video tracks Beryl's deadly 2-week journey
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season got off to a deadly start as Hurricane Beryl tore across the Caribbean, Mexico and eventually the U.S.
Archaeologists unearth 4,000-year-old temple and theater in Peru
Archaeologists say the discovery could shed light on early religious practices in the region.
Stegosaurus skeleton auction likely to draw millions — and criticism
The largest stegosaurus skeleton ever found is expected to fetch millions of dollars at auction in New York next week, likely fueling objections from paleontologists.
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After three decades, Florida "killer clown" case ends with unexpected twist
The 1990 murder of Marlene Warren, shot by someone dressed as a clown, haunted the public and investigators as the case went unsolved for more than 30 years.
Attorney: "Rust" cinematographer's family to pursue justice
Gloria Allred, an attorney for Halyna Hutchins' parents and sister, said she "respectfully disagrees" with the court's decision.
Man arrested in the U.K. after human remains found in dumped suitcases
The Metropolitan Police said a 34-year-old suspect has been detained at a train station in the city of Bristol.
Why judge dismissed Alec Baldwin "Rust" case
A judge dismissed Alec Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter case after a motion from the actor's defense team Friday. Baldwin faced charges for the 2021 accidental shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins while on the set of his film "Rust." Entertainment attorney Tre Lovell joins with analysis.
Alec Baldwin's "Rust" shooting case dismissed
A judge dismissed actor Alec Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter case after a motion from the actor's defense team Friday afternoon. Baldwin faced charges for the 2021 accidental shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins while on the set of his film "Rust." CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson, entertainment attorney Tre Lovell and CBS News correspondent Elise Preston join to unpack the development.
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NASA celebrates Webb telescope anniversary
It has been two years since NASA's James Webb telescope gave us a stunning first look at the depth of our universe. To commemorate the achievement, NASA has released new images showing two distant galaxies interacting with each other. Jane Rigby, astrophysicist and a senior project scientist for the Webb telescope at NASA, joins CBS News to discuss.
James Webb Space Telescope captures galaxies merging
The image released Friday depicts two merging galaxies, nicknamed "the Penguin and the Egg," that are about 100,000 light years apart, a surprisingly close distance in astronomical terms.
FAA investigating SpaceX rocket failure
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket suffered a catastrophic engine failure as it launched a batch of Starlink satellites into orbit Thursday night, the first time in nearly a decade the rocket has failed. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more on that and the latest images from the James Webb Space Telescope.
SpaceX Falcon 9 rockets grounded following launch failure
The engine failure blamed for stranding 20 Starlink satellites in a low, non-survivable orbit was caused by a liquid oxygen leak.
SpaceX Falcon in-flight catastrophic failure
The engine powering a SpaceX rocket's second launch stage suffered a catastrophic failure, and possibly an explosion, while carrying another batch of Starlink internet satellites from California on Thursday, company founder Elon Musk posted early Friday on social media. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more on what happened and the new images released from the James Webb Space Telescope.
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Heightened security in Milwaukee for RNC
CBS News' Major Garrett is in Milwaukee ahead of the 2024 Republican National Convention. He says he's seen more police presence following Saturday's shooting at former President Donald Trump's rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Trump says bullet pierced part of right ear
Former President Donald Trump posted a statement on Truth Social on Saturday night after shots were fired at his Pennsylvania rally. In the post, he thanked law enforcement for their quick response and said he was "shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of my right ear."
Trump rally witness on "bullets whizzing by"
Eyewitness Melissa Shaffert recalled hearing what sounded like fireworks at former President Donald Trump's rally Saturday before she said chaos ensued. Shaffert tells CBS News' Margaret Brennan about what she saw.
Eyewitness on hearing pops at Trump rally
Witness Josh Drespling said he was at Saturday's Trump rally in Pennsylvania when he heard pops of gunfire. He tells CBS News' Margaret Brennan what he saw.
Doctor details treating victim at Trump rally
Dr. Jim Sweetland is an ER physician who was on the scene at former President Donald Trump's rally Saturday in Pennsylvania when shots rang out. He told CBS News about administering CPR to an audience member who had been hit. (Warning: This video contains disturbing language and violent content.)