Joe Biden says he has "great confidence" in Hunter
The president-elect and Dr. Jill Biden are appearing on CBS' "A Late Show with Stephen Colbert" on Thursday night.
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"CBS Evening News" headlines for December 17, 2020
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell."
Biden addresses investigation into his son
You can see more of Stephen Colbert's interview with President-elect Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden on "The Late Show" on CBS.
Joe Biden downplays recent gaffes
Former Vice President Joe Biden addressed a series of recent gaffes during a Wednesday appearance on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert." CBS News 2020 campaign reporter Bo Erickson discusses how voters are responding to Biden's recent slip-ups.
Biden defends gaffes on Colbert, jokingly calls him Jimmy Kimmel
"Any gaffe that I have made — and I've made gaffes like every politician I know has — have been not about the substance of issue," Biden said
Jon Stewart fires back at Mitch McConnell over 9/11 victims fund
"I beg of you, meet with [first responders] tomorrow," Stewart said to McConnell "But you know what? If you're busy, I get it"
Swalwell says he's running for president
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California announced he is joining the 2020 presidential race. In an appearance on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" on Monday, Swalwell said he intends to make gun violence a key focus of his campaign.
Howard Stern talks about "wild" Trump on Colbert
Stern said things would be different if Hillary Clinton had come on his show – and he explained why Bernie Sanders is his "hero"
Gayle King reveals new video from R. Kelly interview
"I know older women ... I love women," Kelly says in the clip, deflecting a question about why he continues seeing young women
Meghan McCain: I won't forget Trump's comments about my father
"I really want it made very clear that the Trumps had beef with me then and in the words of Cardi B, they're going to have beef with me forever," Meghan McCain told Stephen Colbert
Kirsten Gillibrand formally enters 2020 race with Colbert appearance
The New York senator said her first priority as president would be to "restore what's been lost" in America
Gillibrand announces 2020 bid
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand has joined a growing list of Democrats who said they intend to run for president. The announcement came during a taping of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert."
Stephen Colbert and Hugh Jackman remember Stan Lee on "The Late Show"
"Today, the world lost a legend," Colbert said
Julia Louis-Dreyfus honored for career achievement in comedy
"Veep" actress and "Seinfeld" alum is 21st person to be honored with the award by the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Behind the songs of Jon Batiste's new album
Jon Batiste, bandleader of "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert," is out with a new album called "Hollywood Africans." In an interview with "CBS This Morning" co-host John Dickerson, Batiste plays and talks through the songs, "Kenner Boogie," "St. James Infirmary," "What a Wonderful World," and "Don’t Stop."
Colbert claims he has Kavanaugh’s 1982 day planner
The "Late Show" host joked one entry supposedly reads, "Remember to save calendar as future evidence"
Tiffany Haddish tells Colbert she doesn’t need a man
Haddish got naughty on the "Late Show" set
N.C. law could increase damage from hurricanes like Florence
State lawmakers banned using recent climate science to plan for the consequences of rising sea levels
Colbert challenges bearded Alex Trebek to trivia face-off
Colbert says there cannot be two "Colbeards"
Stephen Colbert "not surprised" by Leslie Moonves’ exit
Colbert said, "It's never a good sign when you're the subject of a Ronan Farrow double-dip"
Issa Rae shares advice from Shonda Rhimes on "The Late Show”
Rae told Stephen Colbert that one of her biggest issues is trying not to upset people
Colbert calls for "accountability" from CBS CEO Les Moonves
"Late Show" host Stephen Colbert spoke up about the sexual misconduct allegations against his boss, CBS CEO Les Moonves
Ocasio-Cortez explains democratic socialism on the "Late Show"
The 28-year-old activist who defeated powerful Democratic Rep. Joe Crowley in Tuesday's primary appeared on the "Late Show"
How late-night's joint cold open came about
Both Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Fallon's late-night shows ran the same cold open Tuesday night, a first time for both. The idea was Colbert's. He called Fallon Tuesday and the "Tonight Show" host quickly agreed. Jimmy Kimmel was on vacation and totally off the grid, but Conan O'Brien also agreed right away to join in.
Bill Clinton's interview with Colbert
Former President Clinton was offered a second chance to discuss the #MeToo movement and the Monica Lewinsky scandal. Despite the friendly overture, Mr. Clinton took the same tone as in earlier interviews. CBSN's primary night panel - CBS News correspondent Ed O'Keefe, CBSN contributor Caitlin Huey-Burns of RealClearPolitics, Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez, and Democratic strategist Hari Sevugan -- discusses Mr. Clinton's recent comments.
California Gov. Newsom announces redistricting effort to counter Texas GOP
As Texas hurtles toward a flashpoint on a GOP effort to redraw congressional districts, California Democrats are answering with a plan of their own.
DOJ fires, charges staffer who threw sandwich at federal agents deployed in D.C.
Sean Dunn, who worked as a Justice Dept. lawyer, admitted he threw a sandwich at a Customs and Border Protection officer deployed in D.C.
Kremlin gives details about Trump-Putin summit as Europe braces
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to London, a day before a critical U.S.-Russia summit in Alaska.
Judge blocks Trump administration guidance targeting DEI programs in schools
In her ruling, U.S. District Judge Stephanie Gallagher found that the Education Department violated the law when it threatened to cut federal funding from educational institutions that continued with DEI initiatives.
Costco says it won't sell mifepristone abortion pill
Costco said it won't stock mifepristone after coming under pressure from conservative investors, activists.
Federal building housing DHS and ICE in NYC evacuated after report of suspicious powder
The building at 26 Federal Plaza in Lower Manhattan was evacuated on Thursday afternoon following reports of a suspicious white powder.
As Social Security turns 90, its problems are only mounting with age
As Social Security celebrates its 90th anniversary today, concerns are growing over its funding and recent staffing cuts.
U.S. warships deployed to disputed waters after Chinese ships collided
The U.S. sent two warships to a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, where two Chinese ships recently collided while chasing a boat from the Philippines.
Prosecutors seek death penalty in fatal shooting of Border Patrol agent
Teresa Youngblut is charged with murder in the fatal shooting of David Maland during a traffic stop in northern Vermont.