U.S. coronavirus death toll tops 23,000
More than 23,000 people have died from coronavirus across the U.S. Mola Lenghi reports.
Virginia
Boy donates protective gear to hospital
Hospitals are running out of protective equipment for doctors and nurses fighting coronavirus, but while politicians point fingers, a young boy in Virginia is getting things done. Kris Van Cleave shares his story.
Biden meets with Democrats over spending deal
President Biden met with both progressive and moderate congressional Democrats to work on passing a social spending bill. Plus, the Virginia governor's race enters its final weeks with a focus on education. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang, CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe, Axios congressional correspondent Alayna Treene and Wall Street Journal White House reporter Catherine Lucey join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more.
1/16/20: Red and Blue
Senate formally accepts articles of impeachment; Previewing this week's edition of 'The Takeout'.
8/23/19: CBSN Evening News
Dow drops 600+ points over trade war concerns; On The Road: Picture Window.
Atlanta mayor hits campaign trail for McAuliffe in Virginia
Several prominent Democrats are campaigning for Terry McAuliffe in his race for Virginia governor against Republican Glenn Youngkin next month. Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms visited the commonwealth Sunday, and joins Lana Zak on CBSN to discuss the importance of the gubernatorial election for the Democratic Party.
6/4/19: CBSN Evening News
Former Deputy at Stoneman Douglas charged; How 'Tank Man' became a symbol of protest.
Governor's race in Virginia tightens
Recent CBS polling shows former Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe, a Democrat, ahead of his Republican challenger Glenn Youngkin by only three percentage points as the race tightens. CBS News political contributor Sean Sullivan joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero for more on the campaign.
School boards are a "battleground" in Virginia governor's race
School board meetings are being overtaken by fights over vaccine mandates, critical race theory and transgender rights — with the help of GOP operatives.
Jill Biden campaigns for Terry McAuliffe in Virginia amid tight race
The latest CBS News polling released this week shows McAuliffe leading his opponent by just three points among likely voters, 50% to 47%, within the margin of error.
Virginia Republican distances himself from January 6 flag pledge
Former President Trump also called into the rally to voice support for Youngkin.
CBS News poll: Vaccine, economy drive tight Virginia governor's race
McAuliffe narrowly leads Youngkin; Biden and Trump loom large in nationalized contest.
Final stretch in VA, NJ governor races
The races for governor in Virginia and New Jersey are getting tighter with less than a month until Election Day. Political analysts say the results of both of these contests could offer insight into the minds of voters ahead of the 2022 midterm elections. CBS News political reporter Aaron Navarro joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
Race for Virginia's next governor tightens
The gubernatorial race between Democrat Terry McAuliffe and Republican Glenn Youngkin narrows after they participated in the final debate. State political reporter for Politico Zach Montellaro joins CSBN to discuss the upcoming election.
Can Democrats in Virginia and New Jersey replicate the 2020 wins?
Both races could be barometers for both parties for the 2022 midterms.
Virginia governor's race tightens in final weeks
The race for governor in Virginia is getting closer in the final weeks before Election Day. Democrat and former Governor Terry McAuliffe will face off against Republican and political newcomer Glenn Youngkin. Recent polling from The Washington Post shows a statistical dead heat between the two. And this week the nonpartisan "Cook Political Report" also shifted this race from leaning Democrat to a toss up. Brendan Ponton, a reporter for CBS affiliate WTKR-TV, joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the contest.
11 charged in death of Virginia Commonwealth University student
The 19-year-old student was found unresponsive at an off-campus house in February.
Monument honoring abolition of slavery unveiled in Virginia
The monument depicts two 12-foot bronze statues of a woman holding an infant, and a man breaking free from shackles.
Job training program helps bake a brighter future
"Together We Bake," a nonprofit in Virginia, is using baking to teach women in need about business, ownership and being part of a team. Jan Crawford takes a look.
Early voting in Virginia governor's race
Early voting is already underway in Virginia's gubernatorial contest. Virginia Public Radio reporter Michael Pope joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with details on the latest polling and an attempt by Republicans to remove Democratic candidate Terry McAuliffe from the ballot.
Library drones in VA town get books to kids
It's normal for kids to be encouraged to read during the summer months away from school, but with many libraries closed, some have lost access to the free books that make reading possible. Kris Van Cleave looks at a small Virginia community that developed a workaround with the help of "Wing," a drone delivery company launched by Google's parent company.
More flooding is expected in the Northeast and Mid Atlantic states. Torrential rain in Virginia forced the closing of many roads because of rising water, and waist deep water flooded parts of a park in Washington
More flooding is expected in the Northeast and Mid Atlantic states. Torrential rain in Virginia forced the closing of many roads because of rising water, and waist deep water flooded parts of a park in Washington. Vinita Nair reports.
Virginia candidates spar over COVID, abortion
Candidates in the Virginia governor's race, Democrat Terry McAuliffe and Republican Glenn Youngkin, came out swinging on the debate stage Thursday night. Charlotte Rene Woods, local and state government reporter for Charlottesville Tomorrow, spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about the big moments from the night, and fact-checked some of the candidates' claims.
Vaccine mandates and abortion bans fuel Virginia gubernatorial race debate
Republican candidate Glenn Youngkin and Democratic candidate and former Governor Terry McAuliffe deeply differed over their views of COVID-19 vaccination mandates and abortion laws during Thursday night's debate.
Crews end search for 1887 time capsule under former Robert E. Lee statue
A newspaper article from 1887 suggested the copper time capsule contained a "picture of Lincoln lying in his coffin," as well as other memorabilia.
Senate advances funding measure, moving a step closer to ending shutdown
On Day 40 of the shutdown, eight Democrats joined Republicans in advancing a government funding measure, after 14 previous votes fell short.
With costs high and prices low, family farms are at risk
Generations have worked family farms in the U.S. Now, with costs high, prices low and tariffs causing additional difficulties, farmers say they're at risk of losing it all.
State legislators maneuver to preserve history of U.S. Capitol riot
While GOP lawmakers and the Trump administration have downplayed the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot, there are state efforts underway to ensure it's recorded for history.
USDA says states must "immediately undo any steps" to send full SNAP benefits
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, in a late-night Saturday memo, also threatened to impose financial penalties on states that did not comply with the government's new orders.
Virginia Gov.-elect Spanberger warns state heading toward "energy crisis"
With the world's highest concentration of AI data centers, Virginia faces energy costs that Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger aims to lower during her term.
More than 2,000 flights canceled on Sunday as Duffy warns of further reduction
The FAA ordered airlines to cut thousands of flights ahead of this weekend as the agency deals with air traffic controller shortages during the government shutdown.
What's at stake when federal research funding to universities is cut
Federal research funds are at risk as the White House pushes policy changes at universities. Researchers warn the cuts put breakthroughs in medicine, technology and national defense at risk.
MLB's Emmanuel Clase, Luis Ortiz charged with taking bribes to rig pitches for bettors
Federal agents said they arrested Luis Leandro Ortiz Ribera in Boston Sunday and also revealed the indictment against Emmanuel Clase de la Cruz.
Moore says "we're not going to sit on our hands" on redistricting
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, a Democrat, announced last week the creation of a commission to look at mid-decade redistricting.