Michael Bloomberg says Democratic debates don't "really matter that much"
Michael Bloomberg tells CBS News he won't accept campaign donations that would qualify him for the debates.
Michael Bloomberg tells CBS News he won't accept campaign donations that would qualify him for the debates.
U.S. intelligence officials say North Korea could launch a short-range missile test or rocket engine test at any time. They are also watching for a long-range test, which they say is possible, but not expected until after the start of the New Year. Gordon Chang, author of "Nuclear Showdown: North Korea takes on the world" joins CBSN to discuss the latest escalation.
Newly-released emails are providing details into President Trump’s controversial decision to withhold defense funds to Ukraine. The issue led Mr. Trump’s impeachment— something he’s now using as a a rallying cry. Chip Reid reports.
For the first time in more than two centuries, there will be no Christmas Mass at Notre Dame cathedral. A tradition that is endured since 1803 has fallen victim to the devastating fire in April. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
A court in Saudi Arabia has sentenced five people to death for the murder of Washington Post Columnist Jamal Khashoggi. Saudi state TV says three others have been given prison time. Khashoggi went into the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, Turkey, in October last year and never walked out. Charlie D'Agata is following the case from London.
There are big storms in the West and the Southeast Monday morning, which is bad news for a record number of more than 115 million Americans expected to travel by car, train or plane over the holidays. Rain and flash flooding in South Florida shut down Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport overnight. One traveler said driving through the flooding was like "looking out a boat cabin window." The TSA estimates 42 million people will pass through its security checkpoints over the holidays, nearly 4% more than last year. Читать дальше...
For the first time in 200 years, France’s Notre Dame cathedral will not celebrate Christmas Mass. The building, which is more than 850 years old, is still being restored after a devastating fire in April. Imtiaz Tyab reports on how people in Paris will celebrate Christmas without the annual tradition.
A review by the Center for Auto Safety found that the more than 35,000 cabs licensed in nine of the 10 U.S. cities with the most taxis are not required by their regulators to get safety recalls fixed before picking up passengers. The center is now calling for change, sending letters demanding taxi cab fleets be required to address all open safety recalls before they carry passengers. Kris Van Cleave reports.
One of the longest serving members of President Trump's cabinet is revealing to CBS News the advice he gave the president on impeachment. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson said he spoke with the president about not "giving up," calling the impeachment "very immature." In a wide-ranging interview with Jericka Duncan, Secretary Carson also explained why he has concerns about possible reparations for descendants of slavery.
In our series The 2020's, we're exploring the big topics that will dominate the conversation in the next decade. In Monday’s installment, our focus is on climate change. Over the last 10 years, sea levels have risen at an alarming rate. Biodiversity is reportedly declining faster than at any time in human history, and millions of people have been affected by extreme weather, like hurricanes and floods. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli discusses what we can expect over the next decade.
Our series Three Meals reveals what is on voters’ minds across the country. In our latest report, we went to Hampton, Fredericksburg and Alexandria in Virginia for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The state, once red, has recently trended blue. CBS News contributor Steve Inskeep of NPR's “Morning Edition” and “Up First” drove through Virginia to talk with voters.
Over the past 60 years, Oscar-winner Jeff Bridges has gone from child actor to leading heartthrob to laid-back “counterculture” icon. But he’s also a bit of a Renaissance man, adding painting, music and photography to his artistic repertoire. His photography is the subject of a new book. Anthony Mason recently spent time with Bridges in Los Angeles.
The small Southern California town of Solvang is famous for its Danish-style architecture and holiday displays. This time of year, it transforms itself into one of the country's most festive Christmas villages. Jamie Yuccas shows how a high-tech display is using drones for the first time to light up the sky.
A newly released email is refueling the argument over President Trump’s impeachment. The email shows a White House official directed a freeze in military aid to Ukraine about 90 minutes after Mr. Trump’s phone call to Ukraine’s president that led to the House impeachment inquiry. Chip Reid reports.
A barge carrying 600 gallons of diesel fuel sank in waters off the Galápagos Islands early Sunday, prompting emergency cleanup operations.
Saudi Arabia has sentenced five people to death in the killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata spoke to CBSN about what comes next in the case that prompted an international outcry.
Millions of people will be hitting the roads, rails or skies this holiday season. But for some, it's already been a rocky start. As Mola Lenghi reports, rain and flooding resulted in flight delays and cancellations.
Boeing fired its CEO, Dennis Muilenburg, who has been front and center as the company's reputation and bottom line were damaged by two deadly crashes. Kris Van Cleave reports.
When and how to reopen parts of the economy have become central topics of political discussion. Some states have moved forward with lifting lockdowns, but some fear it is too early and these reopening could lead to a resurgence in coronavirus cases. Washington Post national correspondent Philip Bump joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss why reopening the economy is such a complicated issue.
The U.S. is tracking North Korea's every move after new satellite images were released that could indicate the country is stepping up production of long-range missiles. Those missiles could potentially reach the U.S. mainland. Barry Petersen reports from South Korea.
Senator Chuck Schumer has presented new evidence that shows the Trump administration put a hold on military aid to Ukraine shortly after President Trump's July phone call with the Ukrainian president. The revelation is one more reason why Democrats are arguing for witnesses in a Senate trial. Chip Reid reports.
At 96, Al Quattrocchi is still hard at work, creating hundreds of wooden toys. He gives them away to kids in need in time for the holidays. Mark Strassmann shares his story.
Nearly half the country went shopping this past Saturday, known as Super Saturday. They spent $34 billion, which is even more than what shoppers spent on Black Friday. Adriana Diaz has the details.
Boeing says it will try to rebuild trust in its planes with a new chief executive. The world's largest aerospace company announced the firing of embattled CEO Dennis Muilenburg on Monday. In a statement, Boeing calls the move "necessary to restore confidence," and promised "full transparency." Muilenburg was under pressure for months over his handling of a crisis caused by two 737 Max plane crashes. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Congress is taking its fight into the holidays. A lawyer for the House Judiciary Committee says Democrats are open to impeaching President Trump again if new evidence of obstruction emerges. The comment was part of a petition to interview former White House counsel Don McGahn. And in a letter to colleagues, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer wrote that leaving new evidence out of a Senate trial "would be to turn a willfully blind eye to the facts." That brought pushback from his Republican counterpart, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. Читать дальше...