Trump poll finds Biden ahead in key states
CBS News has learned internal Trump campaign polling shows Joe Biden is leading the president in several key states. That includes Florida, North Carolina and Arizona. Ed O'Keefe reports.
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Pulse nightclub shooting 3 years later
Three years after a gunman massacred 49 people and wounded many others at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, the anniversary was being observed Wednesday with somber memorial gatherings. In a proclamation, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ordered state flags to be lowered to half staff and asked Floridians to pause to remember the victims of the 2016 shooting at the Pulse nightclub.
Trump paints dire picture if he loses 2020
President Trump launched his bid for a second term by painting a scary picture of America's future if he is not re-elected. The president rallied with thousands of supporters in Orlando to officially start the campaign, while he faced turmoil back in Washington. He accused his critics of "un-American conduct," lashed out at the press and claimed that Democrats "want to destroy our country." Weijia Jiang reports.
Trump campaign manager slams polling
President Trump held a kickoff rally with thousands of supporters in Orlando Tuesday night. In a speech that resembled 2016, he talked about voters' fears and slammed Democrats. A recent Quinnipiac University poll finds Democratic frontrunner Joe Biden leading Mr. Trump in Florida by nine points. It also shows the president trailing other Democrats in that state. CBS News' Major Garrett spoke exclusively with the president's campaign manager Brad Parscale who claims that polling nowadays is severely flawed.
Conditions at Homestead, Fla., detention center
Miami Herald immigration reporter Monique O. Madan joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to talk about the immigration crisis on the border, where Madan gave an in-depth account of the conditions migrant children face at the Homestead Detention Center in Florida.
Activists: Detention center is "prison-like"
While in Florida, some of the Democratic hopefuls are spotlighting the nation's largest shelter for unaccompanied migrant children. Senators Elizabeth Warren and Amy Klobuchar visited the facility south of Miami this week. Some immigration advocates have described the conditions inside the privately run shelter as "prison-like." Manuel Bojorquez reports.
HHS secretary on Homestead center
In an interview with Manuel Bojorquez, Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar addressed the conditions at a controversial detention center for migrant children in Homestead, Florida. He said they were trying to reunite children with their families as quickly as possible.
Inside the Homestead detention center
CBS News captured exclusive video from inside the controversial migrant detention center in Homestead, Florida. Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar gave Manuel Bojorquez a brief tour and pushed back against criticism of the facility.
Exclusive look at Homestead migrant facility
CBS News got an exclusive look into the controversial migrant facility in Homestead, Florida. Manuel Bojorquez talked with Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar about conditions at the migrant shelter. Bojorquez joined CBSN with more on his visit.
Florida cop dragged by car during traffic stop
A police officer in Florida was dragged nearly 100 yards after the person he pulled over began to drive off during a traffic stop. The driver now faces an attempted murder charge.
Woman killed by flesh-eating bacteria
The family of a Florida woman who died after being infected by a flesh-eating bacteria at the beach is sounding the alarm. Lynn Fleming died late last week at the age of 77 after walking along a popular Gulf of Mexico beach near her home and contracting necrotizing fasciitis, a rare but deadly bacterial infection that kills the body's soft tissue. Jericka Duncan reports.
Woman dies of flesh-eating bacteria
A Florida woman died after being infected by a rare flesh-eating bacteria at a beach. Her death comes after a 12-year-old girl contracted a similar bacteria while on vacation. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.
Green iguanas wreak havoc on Sunshine State
A spike in the number of green iguanas in Florida has prompter the state's wildlife agency to encourage homeowners to kill the reptiles whenever possible. Experts are saying climate change could be contributing to their growing numbers. Joseph Wasilewski, a conservative biologist for Natural Selections of South Florida, joins CBSN to discuss the invasion.
Drivers pose potential danger on the beach
Beachgoers are being urged to stay vigilant this summer amid an alarming number of injuries, and even deaths, caused by drivers on the beach. A series of recent accidents is forcing some Florida communities to reconsider the long-standing tradition of allowing vehicles on some beaches. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Dangers of beach driving
A series of recent accidents is forcing some Florida communities to reconsider a tradition of allowing vehicles on the beach. Some sunbathers have even been hit. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Explosion at Florida shopping mall injures 20
A vacant pizza restaurant exploded at a South Florida shopping plaza, injuring more than 20 people as large chunks of concrete flew through the air. Investigators are now trying to figure out what happened. Peter King reports.
Americans pack Florida beach for Apollo launch
“I just hope they make it successfully and have no problem,” said a man who’d traveled from California to see Apollo 11 launch to the moon on July 16, 1969.
Prosecutors urge no bail for Jeffrey Epstein
Federal prosecutors revealed in court Monday that authorities found "piles of cash," "dozens of diamonds," and an expired passport with Jeffrey Epstein's picture and a fake name during a raid of his Manhattan mansion earlier this month. The judge will decide Thursday whether to grant bail on the sex trafficking charges. CBS News' Tom Hanson reports on the hearing, and CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins CBSN to discuss the factors the judge will consider.
Epstein denied bail in sex trafficking case
A federal judge in New York ruled that wealthy financier Jeffrey Epstein must remain behind bars until trial on charges of sexually abusing numerous teen girls. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins CBSN with more on the breaking news.
What to expect in U.S. heat wave
The high dew points (which measure moisture in the atmosphere) are usually seen in Florida and the South, but there are exceedingly high dew points in the Upper Midwest. CBS News climate and weather contributor Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN to discuss what to expect in the heat wave.
DeSantis blasts ousted Florida health official who questioned data
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis insisted an ousted Florida official failed to listen to scientists and superiors.
Mysterious disease ravages Gulf Coast's coral
A devastating and mysterious underwater disease is sweeping down on the coast of Florida and infecting the regions' coral. Scientists do not yet know what the disease is, but it has already infected half of the coral species in the region. For our "Earth Matters" series, Mark Phillips reports from the Gulf of Mexico, where some scientists are fighting back.
SpaceX launches Falcon 9 rocket
Thursday's launch marks SpaceX's 18th cargo run to the International Space Station. The Dragon supply ship atop the Falcon 9 was making its third trip to the lab complex, this time loaded with 5,000 pounds of crew supplies, equipment and high-tech science gear, including a low-tech container of bright green Nickelodeon "slime" for educational outreach. Watch the rocket launch here.
Florida accused of manipulating data
The woman who designed Florida's COVID-19 dashboard says she was forced to resign after voicing concerns over being told to delete coronavirus data. Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried is now requesting more information on the potentially manipulated data, and she joined CBSN to discuss.
Third shark attack in Florida in three days
A second shark attack in three days has hit a Florida beach community known as "the shark bite capital of the world." Eighteen-year-old Reed Zipperer was bitten at New Smyrna Beach Monday while surfing. Zipperer needed 19 stitches in his left hand. This attack, plus the two at New Smyrna Beach, means three people were bitten within 72 hours along Florida’s coast.
Iran's exiled crown prince urges Trump to intervene soon so regime "finally collapses"
In an interview with CBS News' Norah O'Donnell on Monday, Iran's exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi said, "We need action to be taken."
Trump slaps 25% tariffs on any countries that do business with Iran
President Trump said Monday he's imposing 25% tariffs on all countries that do business with Iran, as the administration pressures the Iranian government amid anti-regime protests.
Minnesota, Twin Cities file lawsuit in effort to stop ICE surge in state
The state of Minnesota, along with the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, are suing Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and other federal officials in an effort to stop the surge of federal law enforcement officials coming into the state.
Deputy to Lindsey Halligan fired over James Comey case
Lindsey Halligan's deputy in the U.S. attorney's office in the Eastern District of Virginia, Robert McBride, was fired after refusing to lead the prosecution of James Comey, a source said.
Warren says Congress could work with Trump to cap credit card rates
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, a progressive Democrat from Massachusetts, said she told President Trump Congress can cap credit card rates if he pushes for it.
Sen. Mark Kelly sues Hegseth to block move to cut rank, pension
Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly filed a lawsuit against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth seeking to block the Pentagon's efforts to downgrade his retirement rank and pay.
U.S. allows Mexico to provide oil to Cuba despite Trump's vow to cut off supply
Mexico has become a key fuel supplier to Cuba since Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro's capture by the U.S.
Maps show why Greenland is so important as the Arctic warms
As the Earth warms, new shipping routes from one side of the globe to the other are opening around Greenland, making the vast island a strategic priority for superpowers.
Mom warns of risks after daughter's death revealed links to online nihilists
Jaimee Seitz said her daughter was convinced to take her own life by members of the online True Crime Community, or TCC, who glorify mass shootings, violence and nihilism.