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Remembering 9/11: Andrew Card on the moment everything changed Original
President George W. Bush arrived at Emma E. Booker Elementary School in Sarasota, Fla., on a clear September Tuesday in 2001 to celebrate a surge in reading scores. Teacher Kay Daniels' second-graders were eager to meet him. "It was a beautiful start of the day," Daniels said. "Moms had done hairs, and uniforms were pressed, and everybody was excited." President Bush, she said, "was light, and he was approachable." President George W.
Remembering 9/11: Andrew Card on the moment everything changed
President George W. Bush arrived at Emma E. Booker Elementary School in Sarasota, Fla., on a clear September Tuesday in 2001 to celebrate a surge in reading scores. Teacher Kay Daniels' second-graders were eager to meet him. "It was a beautiful start of the day," Daniels said. "Moms had done hairs, and uniforms were pressed, and everybody was excited." President Bush, she said, "was light, and he was approachable." President George W.
Darline Graham, Lindsey Graham's sister, appointed to fill Senate seat
Follow Darline Graham, Lindsey Graham's sister, appointed to fill Senate seat Updated Tue, July 14, 2026 at 12:38 AM UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Washington — South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster on Monday appointed the late Sen. Lindsey Graham's sister Darline Graham to finish his Senate term, which ends in January. "Lindsey took care of his little sister in years long departed.
Darline Graham Nordone, Lindsey Graham's sister, appointed to fill Senate seat
Follow Darline Graham Nordone, Lindsey Graham's sister, appointed to fill Senate seat Updated Tue, July 14, 2026 at 12:38 AM UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Washington — South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster on Monday appointed the late Sen. Lindsey Graham's sister Darline Graham Nordone to finish his Senate term, which ends in January. "Lindsey took care of his little sister in years long departed.
Darline Graham, Lindsey Graham's sister, appointed to fill Senate seat
Follow Darline Graham, Lindsey Graham's sister, appointed to fill Senate seat Updated Tue, July 14, 2026 at 12:38 AM UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Washington — South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster on Monday appointed the late Sen. Lindsey Graham's sister Darline Graham to finish his Senate term, which ends in January. "Lindsey took care of his little sister in years long departed.
Darline Graham Nordone, Lindsey Graham's sister, appointed to fill Senate seat
Major Garrett Washington — South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster on Monday appointed the late Sen. Lindsey Graham's sister Darline Graham Nordone to finish his Senate term, which ends in January. "Lindsey took care of his little sister in years long departed. It's my honor to ask his little sister Darline Graham to finish his work for him now," McMaster said at an emotional news conference to announce to his appointment for the vacant seat left by Graham's death.
Lindsey Graham's sister set to be tapped to serve out Senate term
Major Garrett Washington — South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster is set to appoint the late Sen. Lindsey Graham's sister Darline Graham Nordone to finish his Senate term, which ends in January, sources familiar with the decision tell CBS News. McMaster is holding a press conference at 4 p.m. to announce his appointment for the vacant seat left by Graham's death. The replacement will be able to serve until at least Jan. 3, when a new Congress convenes. President Trump, Sen.
John Steinbeck Lives with Us Still
Great Americans: John Steinbeck Lives with Us Still Author John Steinbeck smokes a cigarette at his home in Sag Harbor, Long Island. (Bettmann/Getty Images) Sixty years after his death, the novelist’s broken, striving, stubborn country looks a lot like ours. Welcome back to Great Americans, a countdown to our country’s 250th birthday. We’re bringing you a writer we love on an American they love, every weekday between now and July 4.
Netanyahu wants Israel "to draw down to zero the American financial support" Original
The ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran was tested again today by suspected Iranian drone strikes in the Persian Gulf, another spurt of hostilities in a war that has now spread from the Gulf to Lebanon, further complicating White House efforts to close a deal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and stabilize energy prices. With so much at stake — and as the war stretches into its 11th week — our CBS News colleague Major Garrett spoke yesterday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Netanyahu wants Israel "to draw down to zero the American financial support"
The ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran was tested again today by suspected Iranian drone strikes in the Persian Gulf, another spurt of hostilities in a war that has now spread from the Gulf to Lebanon, further complicating White House efforts to close a deal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and stabilize energy prices. With so much at stake — and as the war stretches into its 11th week — our CBS News colleague Major Garrett spoke yesterday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Netanyahu wants Israel "to draw down to zero the American financial support"
2 hours ago Last fall and winter, senior Israeli diplomats urgently contacted officials and television broadcasters across Europe to address a delicate, if unexpected topic: the high camp Eurovision Song Contest. Broadcasters wanted to ban Israel from Eurovision and threatened to boycott the contest over the …
Microsoft Cares About Your Privacy War with Iran is "not over," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says
Major Garrett Amid a fragile U.S. ceasefire with Iran , Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the war with Iran is "not over." In an interview airing Sunday on 60 Minutes, Netanyahu told CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett that highly enriched uranium needs to be taken out of Iran and the country's enrichment facilities need to be dismantled.
Iran war is "not over" until highly enriched uranium is removed, Israel's Netanyahu says Original
Amid a fragile U.S. ceasefire with Iran, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the war with Iran is "not over." In an interview airing Sunday on 60 Minutes, Netanyahu told CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett that highly enriched uranium needs to be taken out of Iran and the country's enrichment facilities need to be dismantled.
On Iran strikes, Hegseth says, "This is only just the beginning"
Major Garrett With U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran in their second week, tonight, you will hear from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. According to the Pentagon, more than 50,000 members of the U.S. military are involved in the execution of what it calls "Operation Epic Fury." Our CBS News colleague Major Garrett spoke with Hegseth about the war with Iran. The U.S. military said it had already struck 3,000 targets inside Iran when we met with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Friday.
Her children's ADHD diagnosis became the catalyst for a mother to search for her own
Like most mothers, Denise Moss was worried about her son, Kyle. He had trouble concentrating in school and couldn't stay on task. She called him her "hummingbird," as he was in constant motion, but never quite getting anything done. Moss decided to seek help, as a self-described "later in life," stay-at-home mom, she wanted to give her boys the undivided attention she felt she didn't receive during her childhood.
The Washington Hilton's decades-long history with D.C. politics
Washington — Inside the kitchen at the Washington Hilton ahead of Saturday night's White House Correspondents' Dinner are frenetic dinner preparations for about 2,600 people. "So, if it's a three-course, you multiply that by three, we could walk away doing almost 10,000 plates in the kitchen as a whole," Daniel Bennett, the hotel's executive chef, tells CBS News.
Chris Loesch Net Worth
What is Chris Loesch's net worth? Chris Loesch is an American manager, film score composer, and music producer who has a net worth of $3 million. Chris Loesch is a multifaceted professional known for his work as a music producer, business manager, and Second Amendment advocate.
Homeland Security Secretary Noem joins ICE raids in New York City
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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says filming ICE raids is an "accountability measure" Original
As Immigration and Customs Enforcement sweeps have gotten underway at the start of the Trump administration, multiple raids in cities across the U.S. have been filmed and highly publicized. Newly confirmed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says the purpose of recording the raids is to create an "accountability measure." "It's not a spectacle," she told CBS News. "This is our nation's law enforcement — judicial process. The scales of justice are equally applied to everybody.
Trump warns he'll adjourn Congress to make recess appointments. How would that work?
6 hours ago Barack and Michelle Obama share statement over situation affecting daughters Sasha and Malia Former President of the United States Barack Obama and his wife Michelle are showing their support and solidarity for all those affected by the … 9 hours ago 'Furious' Melania Trump 'appalled' over viral autism video of son Barron The world watched on as the Trump family, Donald, Melania and Barron, celebrated the Republican leader getting officially sworn in as the 47th …
Trump warns he'll adjourn Congress to make recess appointments. How would that work?
President Trump is threatening to use his powers to adjourn Congress so he can make recess appointments for at least some of his top Cabinet nominees and their deputies, enabling them to begin running the largest federal departments.
Fetterman to be first sitting Democratic U.S. senator to visit Trump at Mar-a-Lago
Trump meets with GOP senators to push agenda Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania has accepted an invitation from President-elect Donald Trump to meet with him at his Mar-a-Lago estate, according to multiple sources familiar with the plans. "That is the plan. Yes, we are going to have a conversation," Fetterman told CBS News about the upcoming meeting.
Trump administration picks Matt Gaetz, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Pete Hegseth and Elon Musk have sexual misconduct allegations in their past
More on Gaetz ethics probe Matt Gaetz, Pete Hegseth, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Elon Musk are all in line to serve as top government leaders. All have faced varying degrees of sexual misconduct allegations. The president's picks to carry out his agenda reflect an incoming administration hostile to the norms of the "Me Too" movement.
Trump taps Russ Vought, one of the authors of Project 2025, to lead budget office again
Breaking down Trump's latest Cabinet picks President-elect Donald Trump is expected to name Russ Vought to lead the Office of Management and budget, according to two sources close to the transition. If confirmed, this will be Vought's second time in the role. He served as OMB director during Trump's first term, too.
Trump expected to nominate Kristi Noem as Homeland Security secretary
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Trump expected to nominate Kristi Noem as Homeland Security secretary
Washington — President-elect Donald Trump is expected to name South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem as his nominee for Secretary of Department of Homeland Security, two sources familiar with the transition discussions confirm to CBS News. CNN first reported the development, which comes as Trump makes a slew of announcements for nominations for top roles in his incoming administration. Noem, a Republican governor, had been among a list of possible running mates for Trump earlier this year.
See the list of Trump Cabinet picks and more White House appointments so far
Trump team signs transition agreement With Republicans taking control of the Senate, many of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees are likely to face an easy path to confirmation, even some who may be controversial. The president-elect is aiming to announce all of his Cabinet-level picks by Thanksgiving. On Nov. 21, former Rep. Matt Gaetz, Trump's pick to be attorney general, withdrew from consideration, and a new choice was announced a few hours later.
With election anxieties high, a lesson in accepting defeat offers hope for future of democracy
On the eve of Election Day, tensions are high and voters are feeling anxious — that's been a theme throughout this entire election season. "There's a lot of drama everywhere. People have lost contact with humanity," said voter Connie Wilson. The U.S. was also an anxious country when George Washington took the first oath of office at Federal Hall in Lower Manhattan. The fledgling nation was riddled with debt, the Constitution was weak and the judicial system was in its infancy.
Rural Georgia voters weigh in ahead of election as residents find common ground Original
In Metter, Georgia, where the community is still cleaning up after Hurricane Helene, electrician Brad Jones is concerned about what feels like the next storm — the election. "From the economy standpoint, from the border standpoint to cost of groceries, there's a lot riding on this election," Jones said. Jones, a longtime member and now chairman-elect of the county Board of Commissioners, supports former President Donald Trump, along with most of his neighbors.
How some politicians are fighting back against gerrymandering
In North Carolina, Democratic state Senate candidate Kate Barr is knocking on doors and meeting voters in a district just outside of Charlotte — but she's not running to win. In fact, she admits that she can't win. "We live in a gerrymandered district," said Barr. "I actually live in a gerrymandered state." Gerrymandering, a portmanteau made from combining former Massachusetts Gov.
Omaha neighborhood sees quiet lawn sign battle between red and blue dots
In the heart of an Omaha neighborhood is a sea of blue dots painted on lawn signs. Local resident Jason Brown and his wife, Ruth, first thought of the idea this summer and began spray painting them one at a time. At first, they debated putting words over the dot, but quickly decided to keep it simple. "Two hundred went to 400 went to 1,000 went to 1,800," Ruth said. Nebraska awards electoral votes by congressional district, and Omaha is at the heart of the state's second district.
How election deniers are fueling the push to hand count ballots
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How hand count conspiracies are gaining traction Gillespie County, Texas — For the last year, Mark Cook has been preaching a kind of low-tech, election-doubting gospel in political battlegrounds across the country. "But we're told: trust the machines...and that is a way to manipulate an election," Cook recently said at an event in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Whitewater rafters with differing politics aim to bridge the partisan divide on Nantahala River trip Original
North Carolina raft trip seeks to bridge divides On the western edge of the battleground state of North Carolina cuts the Nantahala River and an unlikely spot for an experiment in reconciliation. About 30 Americans went there to navigate the Nantahala on rafts while probing the limits of political estrangement. They are liberals and conservatives, independents and libertarians — sure to oppose one another on all manner of ideas and issues.
State election workers say threats are escalating ahead of 2024 vote
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State election workers say threats are escalating ahead of 2024 vote: "A heightened state of anxiety"
With less than two months to go until Election Day, and with former President Donald Trump continuing to repeat baseless claims that the 2020 election was stolen, the issue of election integrity will likely remain at the forefront of many voters' minds. Election officials from seven battleground states convened in Atlanta last week to compare notes and prepare for Election Day.
Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch highlights stories of how "law has really exploded" in new book
Washington — Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch in "Over Ruled: The Human Toll of Too Much Law" throws the book at the law, telling the story of what he sees as a nation at risk from an explosion of new laws.
Joe Biden's legacy after historic decision to give up 2024 reelection campaign
President Joe Biden on Sunday became the first presumptive nominee to give up the nomination at this point in the process, weeks before the convention and months after he had won enough delegates to clinch the nomination. His presidency began on the steps of the U.S. Capitol, where days before insurrectionists overran the U.S. Capitol, on Jan. 6, 2021.
Software developers want AI to give medical advice. But how accurate is it?
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Software developers want AI to give medical advice, but questions abound about accuracy
Software designers are testing specialized AI-powered chatbots that can give medical advice and diagnose conditions — but questions abound about accuracy. This spring, Google unveiled an "AI Overview" feature where answers from the company's chatbot started to appear above typical search results, including for health-related queries. While it might have sounded like a good idea in theory, there have been issues around health advice offered by the software.
Software developers want AI to give medical advice, but questions abound about accuracy
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2 senior House Democrats believe Biden could leave 2024 race in days
Donation concerns amid pressure on Biden Two senior House Democrats tell CBS News they believe that President Biden could leave the 2024 presidential race in three to five days, after a pressure campaign from top lawmakers in his own party, including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. The lawmakers did not have insight into the precise timing of such a move.
Amid a divisive political landscape, advertisers bet on unity Original
Advertisers bank on unity amid political divide Johnsonville, Wisconsin — Jamie Schmelzer is not a mental health professional — he's a marketing executive for meat processing giant Johnsonville. But the inflamed and antagonistic state of U.S. politics has led his company to shift gears somewhat in its message. "We do not pretend that we have what it takes to save America," Schmelzer told CBS News.
Following death of Willie Mays, Rickwood Field game takes on renewed significance Original
Rickwood Field game takes on renewed significance Birmingham, Alabama — Before Willie Mays electrified fans with the New York Giants and made "The Catch" in the 1954 World Series, he patrolled centerfield at Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Alabama, as a teenager in 1948. "Willie was something else," Rev. William Greason said of Mays, who died Tuesday at the age of 93.
Trump, Biden debate will face obstacles in bypassing commission, co-chair predicts
Two presidential debates have been announced — without the involvement of the Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD) — putting the CPD in a rare and potentially perilous void of irrelevance. Commission co-chairman Frank Fahrenkopf, a veteran of 33 presidential and vice presidential clashes, isn't convinced President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will go through with debates announced for June 27 on CNN and Sept. 10 on ABC.
House is heading toward "nuclear" war over Ukraine funding, one top House GOP leader says
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House heading toward "nuclear" war over Ukraine funding, one GOP leader says
There's a "50-50" chance of a government shutdown in early March, says House Financial Services Chairman Patrick McHenry, of North Carolina, and it's House Speaker Mike Johnson's fear of being ousted that will determine the outcome. And at the same time, McHenry says the House is heading to a procedural "nuclear" war over funding for Ukraine. "I think the odds [of a shutdown] are 50-50 at this point," McHenry, Republican of North Carolina, told CBS News on "The Takeout" this week.
House is heading toward "nuclear" war over Ukraine funding, one top House GOP leader says Original
There's a "50-50" chance of a government shutdown in early March, says House Financial Services Chairman Patrick McHenry, of North Carolina, and it's House Speaker Mike Johnson's fear of being ousted that will determine the outcome. And at the same time, McHenry says the House is heading to a procedural "nuclear" war over funding for Ukraine. "I think the odds [of a shutdown] are 50-50 at this point," McHenry, Republican of North Carolina, told CBS News on "The Takeout" this week.
Top National Security Council cybersecurity official on institutions vulnerable to ransomware attacks - "The Takeout" Original
Hospitals and schools are two kinds of institutions that are most vulnerable to ransomware attacks carried out by mostly Russian cyber criminals, according to Ann Neuberger, deputy national security adviser for cyber and emerging technology. Now, U.S. officials are racing to raise cyber defenses at hospitals and public school systems, and they're turning to artificial intelligence tools for help.
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