Maura Healey makes history as first openly lesbian U.S. governor
Healey, the state attorney general, was previously a civil rights lawyer who led the first state challenge to the Defense of Marriage Act, which banned same-sex marriage.
Healey, the state attorney general, was previously a civil rights lawyer who led the first state challenge to the Defense of Marriage Act, which banned same-sex marriage.
She had filed a defamation lawsuit against Dershowitz after accusing a number of prominent men, including Prince Andrew, of sexually exploiting her when she was 17 and 18 years old.
Control of Congress and hundreds of critical offices around the country are at stake in Tuesday's midterm elections.
The economy has been front and center in the minds of many voters and throughout the campaign season. CBS News national correspondent Errol Barnett looks at the issue of the economy by the numbers, with another dive into the "Pulse of the Nation."
The Democratic National Committee says it has spent a historic amount on ads ahead of Election Day -- and a big chunk of that targeted Black and Latino voters specifically. Brad Woodhouse, a senior adviser for the DNC, joins "Red and Blue" to discuss the committee's efforts to sway voters.
The guitarist disclosed in 2017 that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
Violent crime became a key issue on the campaign trail in the weeks leading up to Election Day. The outcome of the midterms will not only dictate the balance of power in Congress for the next two years. It will also dictate how Congress will respond to the issue of violent crime for years to come. CBS News political contributor Joel Payne, a Democratic strategist, and Matt Gorman, vice president of Targeted Victory and a longtime Republican strategist, joined CBS News to discuss.
2022 has been full of history-making news stories and many of them are a big part of what's driving voters to the polls. CBS News national correspondent Errol Barnett discusses the news events on voters' minds in "The Pulse of the Nation."
Something that only ever happens once per decade could affect the 2022 midterms. CBS News national correspondent Errol Barnett is tracking "The Pulse of the Nation" and examining how redistricting is shaking up the election.
Scott MacFarlane takes a look at what Democrats and Republicans each need to accomplish to win control of the House and Senate.
An unidentified person purchased the winning Powerball ticket in Altadena, California. The historic drawing was delayed by half a day. Christina Ruffini has the details.
Millions along Florida's Atlantic coast are bracing for what could be a rare November hurricane -- the first since 1985. The Weather Channel's Mike Bettes is tracking the storm.
Republicans need just small gains to put Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell back in charge of the Senate and make House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy speaker of the House. President Biden is already bracing for changes. Nancy Cordes has more.
John Dickerson and Robert Costa break down what races should be paid attention to as both parties battle for control of Congress.
Republicans are hoping to win control of the House and Senate with a "red wave," while Democrats are looking to surprise the political pundits and hold their majorities. Nikole Killion has the latest on some of the key races.
The country's most closely watched and most expensive Senate race is coming down to the wire in Pennsylvania. Democrat John Fetterman and Republican Mehmet Oz are in a dead heat, with control of the Senate hanging in the balance. Jericka Duncan has more.
Wisconsin's Republican Sen. Ron Johnson is seeking his third term in office as he faces Democratic challenger Mandela Barnes. Democrats think they can flip the seat because President Biden won the state in 2020. Adriana Diaz has the latest on the race.
The first exit polls have been released before results start to trickle in. Vladimir Duthiers takes a look at what voters said was on their minds as they headed to the ballot box.
Americans already hit by video-conferencing overload may not applaud news that the technology is coming to cars.
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell."
Proposal would gradually require employers to pay every staffer a $16.10 minimum wage by 2027.
The media company added 12.1 million Disney+ customers in the most recent quarter, bumping total subscriber base above Netflix.
The ruling comes in response to a lawsuit brought by Anita Green, an openly transgender woman, who was not allowed to compete in a Miss Oregon beauty pageant.
Although polls showed a tight race in the summer and early fall, recent polls showed Abbott opening up a double-digit lead.
President Biden has a message for Americans heading to the polls: "Democracy is on the ballot." CBS News Chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more on the elections and the president's efforts to garner more votes for Democrats.