CBSNews.com Executive Washington Editor Steve Chaggaris talks with RealClearPolitics Political Reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns about this year's most competitive Senate races and why Democrats have cause to worry about losing their majority.
In his commentary from 1997, Bob Schieffer remembers the pre-television days of political campaigning.
A Silicon Valley hotel is investing in one of these high-tech hospitality machines, which can bring things like extra towels to guests' rooms. More robot butlers are expected to pop up at other hotels after the beta test. KPIX's Don Ford reports.
A hospital in Kearney, Nebraska, is operational after a wave of flash flood waters burst through the windows of the cafeteria.
A protestor giving an interview to the media was interrupted by tear gas in Ferguson, Missouri, where residents are demanding answers after the police shooting of 18-year-old Mike Brown.
Iraqi Ministry of defense video released on Wednesday showed dozens of Yazidis being evacuated from mountains near Sinjar in northern Iraq.
Though skies were cloudy, conditions were good as the rocket carrying DigitalGlobe's WorldView 3 remote sensing satellite made its way into space. The satellite is the most powerful Earth-imaging spacecraft ever built for the commercial market.
Kindergarten teacher Jen Speed talks about the first signs of her students' left handedness on this national holiday. KOTV's Rick Wells reports.
A Colorado Springs homeowner alerted workers that a bear was camping out in their truck. The 250-pound black bear climbed through the passenger window and helped himself to one of the worker's turkey sandwiches. KCNC's Jennifer Brice reports.
The Providence, Rhode Island area was slammed with rain leading to heavy flash flooding in the streets. CBS affiliate WPRI has the story.
Why is a famous attorney known for liberal causes like same-sex marriage now backing a more conservative case against teacher tenure? Lawyer David Boies and journalist Campbell Brown join the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts to discuss why they're working together for education reform.
The co-founder of the Weinstein Company shares his reaction to Robin Williams' death and fond memories of the comedic genius on "CBS This Morning."
The new movie "The Giver" is based on a popular book in which a boy learns the dark underside of his futuristic society. His mother, played by Katie Holmes, is responsible to making sure civilians follow the government's strict rules. Katie Homes and Harvey Weinstein, one of the producers, join the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts to talk about their upcoming film.
Scrabble's new national champion is 24-year-old Conrad Bassett-Bouchard from Portland, marking a departure from the older generation of players who have traditionally dominated the board game. Jim Axelrod reports.
"CBS This Morning" takes a look at some headlines from around the globe
Researchers at Harvard say well over 1.5 million heart-related deaths worldwide can be blamed on eating too much salt. Nearly 58,000 lives could be saved every year in the U.S. alone by cutting sodium intake in half. Cardiologist Dr. Tara Narula joins the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts to talk about this latest evidence.
Kevin Ward Sr., father of Kevin Ward Jr. who was killed on a racetrack Sunday by NASCAR star driver Tony Stewart, is demanding answers about his son's death. Don Dahler reports on what Ward is saying about the incident.
A study in the New England Journal of Medicine found that people consume twice the amount of salt that doctors recommend. Also, Texas researchers found that anti-inflammatory drugs could help the health of breast cancer survivors. Alison Harmelin has the day's top health news.
Cisco is laying off about 6,000 workers as part of a restructuring. Plus, Amazon is launching a mobile credit card processing app. Jill Wagner reports on the day's top MoneyWatch headlines.
Astrobotic, a team from Pittsburgh, is one of 18 teams competing in the Google Lunar XPrize, a race to get to the moon with a $30 million payoff. It recently completed an important test at the Mojave Air and Space Port. CNET's Tim Stevens is following the competition.
A five-day cease fire continues in the Middle East, despite a shaky start, as talks between Israel and Hamas are happening in Cairo, Egypt. Just after the truce was annouced last night, Hamas launched rockets and Israeli forces responded with airstrikes on Gaza. Norah O'Donnell reports.
David Writebol, whose wife Nancy is being treated for Ebola, told "CBS This Morning" that he is pleased with his wife's progress. Norah O'Donnell reports.
After knocking the president for his policy decisions in Syria, Hillary Clinton met with Barack Obama on Martha's Vineyard Wednesday. They were at the same birthday party for a mutual friend. Norah O'Donnell reports.
Ferguson, Missouri, is shaken after another night of violence protests, which the police attempted to keep in check by firing tear gas and smoke grenades. Mark Strassmann reports from Ferguson, where the police chief says better race relations is now his top priority.
Theaters on Broadway dimmed their marquee lights Wednesday night in tribute to Robin Williams. Plus, Justin Bieber pleads guilty to charges of careless driving and resisting arrest. Danielle Nottingham takes a look at the day's top entertainment stories in this Eye on Entertainment.
