Where America's lowest earners just got a raise
July 1 brought minimum wage hikes to workers in 2 states and 15 cities and counties, but many remain stuck at $7.25
Iowa
"Superhero" window washers surprise kids at Iowa hospital
"We believe laughter and smiles are the best medicine," Blank Children's Hospital spokesperson says in Des Moines
Iowa flash flood takes one man's life
One person is dead after being swept away in floodwaters in Iowa. Police said 66-year-old Larry Cotlar died Saturday when he was swept away in floodwater after his van stalled on a flooded north Des Moines street.
Des Moines, Iowa, begins cleanup following historic flooding
3 to 8 inches of rain fell across Des Moines area Saturday night; a local sportscaster died after being swept away by floodwaters
Iowa court blocks 72 hour waiting period for abortions
The ruling comes after Planned Parenthood of Iowa and the American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa filed suit
Man gets Reese's with no peanut butter, company responds
An Iowa man opened up a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup only to find there was no peanut butter inside; the company learned of the snafu and sent a care package to make up for it
Iowa primary election
Democrat Fred Hubbell will take on Governor Kim Reynolds in Iowa's gubernatorial election in November. Kathie Obradovich, political columnist for the Des Moines Register, joins CBSN to discuss the issues both candidates will campaign on heading into November.
GOP Sen. Ernst says Pruitt "did lie" and is "undercutting" Trump
The Iowa Republican said it looks like Pruitt is "trying to undermine the president's promises to American farmers"
Primary election results: Polls closed in all 8 states — live updates
Elections are being held in California, Alabama, Iowa, Mississippi, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico and South Dakota
After primary win, Zach Wahls is one step closer to becoming Iowa's youngest state senator
Wahls, who gained attention for his speech in defense of gay marriage, is now the Democratic candidate for Iowa state Senate District 37
Local Matters: Eyeing the Iowa primary
Rachel Stassen-Berger, a political reporter for the Des Moines Register, discusses the Iowa primary as Gov. Kim Reynolds aims to win a full term in office.
How to watch Tuesday's primaries
On Tuesday June 5, Alabama, California, Iowa, Mississippi, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico and South Dakota hold primary elections
What you need to know about today's primaries
Eight states are holding primaries on Tuesday, and the outcome will affect the November midterms in a major way
Local Matters: Iowa primary preview
Tuesday in Iowa, Democratic voters will decide which of five candidates will take on Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds in the state's gubernatorial election in November. Reynolds is seeking her first full term as governor of the Hawkeye State. There are also races in the state's first and third congressional districts that are expected to be closely contested, as the incumbent Republicans face challenges from Democrats. Rachel Stassen-Berger, political editor for the Des Moines Register, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" with the latest.
Local Matters: Iowa abortion law, primaries
An Iowa judge has temporarily blocked the state's restrictive abortion law amid challenges from Planned Parenthood and the ACLU. The decision comes just days before the state's primaries, where a crowded field of candidates is looking to take on Republican Governor Kim Murphy. James Lynch, a political writer for The Gazette, joins CBSN to discuss the biggest issues in Iowa.
Iowa judge agrees to block most restrictive abortion law in the country
Attorneys for the state and Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds told the judge they agreed to prevent the law from taking effect on July 1 after discussions with three groups challenging the law
Authorities: Mom pulled boy into path of train in murder-suicide
Police have ruled the death of a 36-year-old woman and her 8-year-old son a murder-suicide
Iowa primary preview
Six Democrats are jockeying for position ahead of Iowa's June 5th gubernatorial primary. Iowa public opinion researcher Ann Selzer spoke to CBSN about who's leading the pack, as well as what issues are most important to Democrats in the state.
Man says dog shot him in the leg while playing on the couch
Man says that his pit bull-Labrador mix must have disabled the safety on the gun in his belly band and stepped on the trigger
Governor signs six-week abortion ban into law
It marks the strictest abortion restrictions in the nation
"Heartbeat" abortion bill, nation's toughest, OK'd by Iowa lawmakers
Would ban most abortions once fetal heartbeat is detected, usually around 6 weeks into a pregnancy; would almost surely draw court challenge
Kidnap drama involving 2 boys unfolds in Iowa
They were found safe but no word on fate of alleged abductor; authorities said me might be armed and suicidal
Grandmother of starved teen sentenced in her death
Carla Bousman admitted in court she didn't seek medical care for the girl, who was 56 pounds when she died
Will Trump face a primary challenger?
CBSN political contributor and Boston Herald columnist Michael Graham joins CBSN to discuss what might happen if President Trump faces a primary challenge ahead of the 2020 election.
400-year-old masterpiece found in attic could be worth millions
Someone found the painting about two years ago while looking for Civil War flags
Trump crackdown highlights judge vacancy crisis pushing D.C. courts to brink
The D.C. courts have for years been hampered by judicial vacancies that have led to a backlog of cases and slowed the administration of justice.
Jimmy Kimmel delivers first monologue since show was taken off the air
Jimmy Kimmel returned to his late-night show just less than a week after network broadcaster ABC pulled "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" over remarks he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
United Airlines briefly grounds all flights across U.S. and Canada
United Airlines asked the FAA to issue a ground stop for its flights in the U.S. for the second time in less than two months, citing a technical problem.
Mexican national dies in ICE custody after arrest in San Bernardino County
The 39-year-old man was scheduled for surgery on an abscess when he died, ICE officials said.
Zelenskyy says he's surprised after Trump argues Ukraine can regain all its land
President Trump said Ukraine is "in a position to fight and WIN all of Ukraine back in its original form" — a shift that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said took him by surprise.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan rejects Trump's "bigoted" claims about sharia law
President Trump suggested Tuesday that London officials want to "go to sharia law," a comment London Mayor Sadiq Khan's office called "bigoted" and "appalling."
White House suggests U.N. escalator mishap with Trump "doesn't look like a coincidence"
A malfunctioning escalator and teleprompter at the United Nations' headquarters drew President Trump's frustration.
Ryan Routh guilty in Trump assassination attempt, tries to stab himself after verdict
Ryan Routh was found guilty of all five charges, which included attempted assassination of a major presidential candidate and assaulting a federal officer.
Secret Service disrupts telecom network that threatened NYC during U.N. gathering
Early analysis shows the network was used for communication between foreign governments and individuals known to U.S. law enforcement.