North Carolina kicks off mail-in voting
Mail-in voting kicked off in the key swing state of North Carolina on Friday, with a record 600,000 ballots sent out. Ed O'Keefe has more.
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9/3/20: Red and Blue
Memo to cut Federal funding from 'anarchist' cities; NC election officials voting twice is illegal.
Trump suggests supporters illegally vote twice to test mail-in voting
Intentionally voting twice is a fraud and felony in most states. It's also a felony in North Carolina to solicit a person to vote twice.
North Carolina starts sending absentee ballots
North Carolina is the first state in the country to begin sending out absentee ballots. This comes after President Trump told residents in the state to vote both by mail and in-person -- which is illegal. Meanwhile, Democratic nomineeJoe Biden holds a slight lead over the president in state polls. WBTV chief investigative reporter Nick Ochsner joined CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss all things North Carolina.
9/2/20: Red and Blue
Latest political news from Washington D.C.; Wilmington NC now first American WW2 Heritage City
2 children missing after car is swept away in North Carolina
A woman was rescued, but her children, ages 4 and 5, remained missing, officials said.
Man set free after 1976 conviction vacated
64-year-old Ronnie Long, who has always said he was innocent of raping a woman in 1976, was suddenly released late last week after the state of North Carolina admitted it could no longer defend the case and asked a court to vacate his convictions. Only on "CBS This Morning," Erin Moriarty spoke to Ronnie Long in his first sit-down interview since his release.
Wrongfully-convicted man freed after 44 years in prison speaks out
Jailed in 1976, Ronnie Long was cleared of all charges after appeals court determined he was a victim of "extreme and continuous police misconduct"
Four people tested positive for COVID-19 at RNC in Charlotte
The RNC said it had diligent safety protocols in place.
Man recreates wife's favorite gift after suffering strokes
The best present anniversary present ever – the same anniversary present as always.
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Trump re-nominated in North Carolina
President Trump spoke to supporters in Charlotte, North Carolina on Monday as he was officially re-nominated for a second term. It comes as the CBS News Battleground Tracker currently lists the state as a tossup. Nick Ochsner, chief investigative reporter at CBS affiliate WBTV in Charlotte, joined CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss.
Republican National Convention kicks off
Just minutes after being nominated for a second term by delegates, President Trump took the stage to make the attack that Democrats are rigging the election through mail-in voting. Ben Tracy has more details.
GOP formally nominates Trump for reelection
President Trump made a surprise appearance at the Republican National Convention on Monday, as party members formally nominated him in a roll call on the opening day of the convention. CBS News' Skyler Henry joins CBS Los Angeles with the latest.
Police and protesters clash again in Charlotte ahead of RNC
Third night in row of demonstrations against the gathering and for racial justice.
Preserving history during a pandemic
He demos old barns and structures and turns them into something beautiful — one piece of reclaimed wood at a time.
Man convicted in murder of Michael Jordan's father gets parole date
Larry Demery was sentenced to life in prison after he pleaded guilty to first-degree murder of the NBA legend's 56-year-old father, who was shot dead in 1993 in North Carolina.
Doctor says UNC Chapel Hill's COVID outbreak is "not surprising"
"We're putting so many pressures on these kids to get back into school, into college, but without doing it the right way," Dr. Dyan Hes said.
Colleges see COVID-19 clusters
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has decided to implement distance learning for its students just days after they arrived and clusters of COVID-19 formed. Other campuses are facing their own bouts of the coronavirus as more video emerges of students partying in packed groups without masks. David Begnaud reports.
Oldest living American celebrates birthday
"I just live right, all I know," said Hester Ford, who is either 115 or 116 years old.
Aquarium collecting coins in waterfall to help pay for animal care
The North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores is transforming the forgotten change into cold, hard cash.
5.1 magnitude earthquake shakes North Carolina
It's the largest earthquake to hit the state since 1916. It was felt as far away as Tennessee and South Carolina.
Cleanup underway after Isaias hits the East Coast
At least nine people were killed and some 3 million homes and businesses lost power when Isaias tore through a dozen states. Mola Lenghi takes a look.
Isaias spawns deadly tornado, brings flooding and power outages
By early Wednesday morning, Isaias had weakened, with maximum sustained winds around 40 mph.
Isaias brings strong winds and heavy rain
Tropical Storm Isaias is sweeping along the East Coast after making landfall as a Category 1 hurricane last night in North Carolina. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joined CBSN to discuss where Isaias is heading next, and what kind of damage it could do.
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Ukraine agrees to peace deal, only "minor details" left, official says
A push by the Trump administration to end Russia's war on Ukraine appears to make headway, with Kyiv saying Zelenskyy could visit D.C. within days to finalize a deal.
Trump administration orders review of refugees who entered under Biden, memo shows
The Trump administration has directed a review of refugees admitted under former President Joe Biden, part of an effort to identify potential reasons that would disqualify them from being able to stay.
Noem made decision not to turn around deportation flights after judge's order, DOJ says
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem made the final decision to allow a group of deportees to be handed over to El Salvador after a judge said their flights must be returned to the U.S., the DOJ said.
Accusations of "sedition" spark uproar. Here's what the law says.
Six Democratic lawmakers are facing federal inquiries after they recorded a video urging military service members not to follow unlawful orders, a message President Trump alleged was "seditious."
Swalwell sues housing official who's made multiple criminal referrals for Trump critics
Trump housing official Bill Pulte also submitted criminal referrals for investigations into Sen. Adam Schiff, New York Attorney General Letitia James and Federal Reserve Board member Lisa Cook.
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How an innocent woman's name was tied to the Jan. 6 pipe bombs
The FBI has ruled the woman out as a suspect in the 2021 plot, sources said, but only after her name circulated on social platforms and a conservative news site.
FBI opens inquiry into Democrats over "illegal orders," lawmakers say
The group appeared in a video last week that called on service members and members of the intelligence community to "refuse illegal orders."
National Park Service to hike entrance fees for foreign visitors
The fee change for international visitors will impact 11 national parks, including the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone and Yosemite, according to the Interior Department.
Maps show where storms threaten Thanksgiving travel across the U.S.
Two storm systems are forecast to bring rain, snow and powerful winds to various parts of the U.S. this week, in the days leading up to Thanksgiving.