Senate seats Democrats and Republicans are hoping to flip
There are 35 seats up for election in 2020, and Democrats are hoping to crack the GOP's slim 53-47 majority in November.
North Carolina
Trump threatens Republican convention plans
President Trump says he may pull August's Republican National Convention out of Charlotte, North Carolina if the state's Democratic governor can't guarantee that attendees will be allowed to fill the arena to capacity. The governor says they're relying on data and science to make a decision. Paula Reid reports.
Trump threatens to move Republican National Convention out of North Carolina
The Republican National Convention in Charlotte is expected to kick off August 24.
UNCC student describes campus shooting
At least two people are dead and four others wounded in a shooting at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, officials said. UNCC senior Shamar Crosby described the scene on campus to CBSN's Tanya Rivero.
"Absolute panic" at UNCC shooting
A vigil is planned at the University of North Carolina Charlotte where a gunman killed two people and wounded four others Tuesday. Police charged 22-year-old Trystan Terrell with two counts of murder and other charges overnight. A witness tells CBS News the gunfire inside a classroom began without warning. Chip Reid reports.
UNCC shooting victim Riley Howell "stood out"
Authorities said if it weren't for the heroic student who gave his life to save others during the deadly shooting at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, there may have been even more bloodshed. ROTC participant Riley Howell, 21, confronted Trystan Terrell and fought back when the suspect opened fire inside a classroom Tuesday, according to police. Chip Reid reports.
Drone program helping diagnose patients faster
A North Carolina hospital is pioneering the use of drones to speed up the delivery of critical medical samples across its campus. The drones carry blood and other lab samples for the WakeMed Hospital. Its history-making partnership with UPS is giving a glimpse at how drone deliveries could help save lives. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Conviction overturned in black man's death
A North Carolina appeals court says a white man serving a life sentence for killing an unarmed black man deserves new trial. Chad Copley was found guilty last year of murdering 22-year-old Kouren Rodney-Thomas in 2016 after reporting "hoodlums" in his neighborhood. Mola Lenghi reports.
Flooding & hail hit the South
At least one tornado touched down east of Raleigh, North Carolina. An outbreak of dangerous storms also brought flooding and hail to the South. David Begnaud reports.
Great white sharks off the Carolina coast
A group of migrating great white sharks are suddenly acting like tourists along the Carolina coast. But apparently there's nothing to fear. Meg Oliver explains.
Teen survives shark attack in North Carolina
A 17-year-old girl was bitten by a shark at a North Carolina beach and suffered severe injuries. Fort Macon State Park ranger Paul Terry said that the teen, later identified as Paige Winter, was attacked by a shark while swimming around noon Sunday. Officials said she suffered "deep lacerations to her leg, pelvic, and hand areas."
Man wins lottery using fortune cookie numbers
A North Carolina man has a massive new fortune thanks to a cookie. Charles Jackson is the winner of the more than $344 million Powerball jackpot – the largest lottery prize in North Carolina history. The 66-year-old opted for the $233 million lump sum. The retiree said he's been playing numbers from a fortune cookie.
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.
Teen barely survives unprovoked shark attack
A North Carolina teenager and her dad are sharing the terrifying story of an unprovoked shark attack that nearly took her life. But 17-year-old Paige Winter says she’s not fazed by the experience, and that hopes to transform it into something good for her, the environment and for sharks. Dana Jacobson reports.
Mom finds lost daughter via Find My Friends
A North Carolina mother says a location-sharing app helped her rescue her 17-year-old daughter after she crashed her car and landed at the bottom of a 25-foot ravine. Vladimir Duthiers reports.
Trump to hold rally in North Carolina
President Trump is preparing to hold a 2020 reelection rally in Greenville, North Carolina, Wednesday night. He won the state by just 3 points in 2016. Brian Murphy, a DC correspondent for the Charlotte Observer, joined CBSN to discuss.
Trump continues attack on congresswomen
President Trump at a campaign rally on Wednesday doubled down on his racist remarks about four progressive congresswomen of color. After singling out Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, the crowd changed "send her back." CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports from a rally at Greenville, North Carolinam.
Trump's tweets resonate with supporters
President Trump took his attacks on four Democratic lawmakers to a raucous campaign rally in North Carolina. His supporters chanted "send her back," Wednesday night, echoing the president's racist tweet that the four women of color should "go back" to the countries they came from. Paula Reid reports.
Trump rally highlights "dividing line" in US
President Trump is firing up his base of supporters by once again slamming the female congresswomen known as “the Squad.” This time, mentioning them by name. It happened during a rally held Wednesday night in Greenville, North Carolina. The crowd started chanting “send her back” about Rep. Ilhan Omar who was born in Somalia but is a U.S. citizen. Major Garrett reports.
Trump "not happy" with "send her back" chant
President Trump says he disagrees with the "send her back" chant directed at Rep. Ilhan Omar at his rally in North Carolina last night. The chant came after the president tweeted that Omar and three other Democratic congresswomen of color should "go back" where they came from. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes and AP White House reporter Jill Colvin joined CBSN with more on the fallout.
Trump took heat from family over racist rally chants
CBS News has learned President Trump took a lot of heat from his own family over racist chants at a North Carolina rally. Weijia Jiang reports.
Trump disavows racist chant at family's urging
In the face of outrage, President Trump is trying to disavow a racist chant from his own supporters at a rally in North Carolina. CBS News has learned that the president’s own family is part of the reason for his decision. Paula Reid reports.
Trump keeps up attacks on Rep. Ilhan Omar
President Trump has not backed down from his criticism of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, one day after attempting to distance himself from the "send her back" chants at his rally in North Carolina. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang and Politico congressional reporter Melanie Zanona joined CBSN to discuss that and other political news of the day.
Young couple found murdered in Canada
Chynna Deese and Lucas Fowler were found dead in what authorities are describing as "horrific circumstances" last week in British Columbia, Canada. One of Fowler's friends spoke with CBSN about this tragic loss.
Dogs allowed back in state's breweries
Brewery owners in the state said the law, which overturned a previous restriction, is good for business. Dog owners should be able to drop in and "have a pint," said one local lawyer.
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U.S. to resume "neighborhood checks" for citizenship applications
The Trump administration is reinstating a long-dormant practice of conducting "neighborhood checks" to vet immigrants applying for U.S. citizenship.
Cracker Barrel to return to its old logo after backlash
Last week, Cracker Barrel announced that it was changing its logo to remove the image of a man sitting in a chair leaning against a barrel, and replacing it with a logo that only featured the chain's name.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announce engagement, share proposal photos
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced the news of their engagement with photos of the ring and proposal on Instagram.
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Texas man arrested for allegedly making bomb threats outside ICE facility
A Dallas man was arrested for allegedly approaching an ICE facility and claiming he had a bomb, a senior Homeland Security official tells CBS News.
Florida could be next big target for GOP redistricting before 2026 elections
Florida has plans to target three to five House seats held by Democrats.
Trump's move to fire Lisa Cook could give him leverage over Fed board, analysts say
Removing a top Fed official threatens to shake investor confidence in the central bank's long-standing independence, according to Wall Street observers.
Jack Smith lawyers say basis of ethics probe against him is "imaginary"
An ethics probe has been launched into Jack Smith's handling of two investigations of Donald Trump before the 2024 election.
Utah ordered to redraw congressional map, seat for Democrats possible
Although unrelated, the Utah ruling comes amid redistricting issues throughout the country, most notably in Texas and California.
Powerball estimated jackpot jumps to $815 million, game's 7th biggest
Wednesday night's Powerball jackpot will be an estimated $815 million, the game's seventh biggest, with an approximate cash value of $367.9 million, after no one won Monday's $750 million grand prize.