Blankenship will pursue West Virginia Senate seat in third-party bid
Blankeship lost the Republican primary in early May, and West Virginia has a "sore loser" clause that could affect his bid to run on the Constitution Party ticket
West Virginia
Cop plays basketball with kids
A West Virginia police officer stops to play a round of pickup basketball with neighborhood kids, putting the community in "community policing."
Cop stops for basketball with neighborhood kids
A police officer in Wheeling, West Virginia, stopped patrolling for an important meeting – a pickup basketball game with some neighborhood kids
West Virginia primary recap
Attorney General Patrick Morissey won the GOP Senate primary in West Virginia Tuesday night and will now face incumbent Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin in the November election. Hoppy Kercheval, the host of "Talkline" on West Virginia Metro News, speaks with Reena Ninan about what this means for the upcoming general election, and the role that President Trump plays in voter opinions.
Blankenship taunted by Mitch McConnell's campaign
McConnell's campaign team responded with a tweet when Don Blankenship came in third in West Virginia primary Tuesday
GOP races set stage for midterm elections
Voters in West Virginia, Ohio and Indiana have set the stage for three pivotal Senate races in November, with Republicans battling to keep control.
Commentary: A very good election night for the GOP
Avoiding disaster, Republicans nominate a slew of electable candidates in races Democrats need to win
Blankenship speaks after polls close
Don Blankenship, the convicted former coal CEO turned GOP Senate candidate, said he felt voters in West Virginia were more concerned with the issues. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe spoke to Blankenship as they waited for the results to come in.
Patrick Morrisey projected to win West Virginia primary
"Don't feel sorry for me," Don Blankenship told supporters
Updated election results
Convicted former coal executive Don Blankenship addressed supporters after conceding the Republican Senate primary in West Virginia. He blamed his loss on a tweet from President Trump.
West Virginia coal mine explosion
A 2010 coal mine explosion in West Virginia that killed 29 people landed former Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship in prison for one year. After being released from prison, Blankenship launched a bid for U.S. Senate in the state. "60 Minutes" investigated what happened at the Upper Big Branch coal mine during the deadly explosion, as well as Blankenship's role in what went wrong. "60 Minutes" producer Katherine Davis joins CBSN to discuss.
West Virginia voters on election
The West Virginia GOP Senate race was one of the most hotly contested primaries in 2018. CBS News video journalist Nicole Sganga spoke to voters in the state about the candidates and what issues were most important to them.
Drug executives before Congress
A group of top pharmaceutical distribution executives testified before Congress Tuesday about the millions of prescription painkillers that were shipped to two small West Virginia towns. Washington Post reporter Katie Zezima spoke to CBSN about why only one executive apologized, and he was the only one to say his company contributed to the ongoing opioid epidemic.
6 months before midterms, both parties face challenges – CBS News poll
Voters wait for Democrats' ideas. Trump's impact could weigh on GOP
West Virginia primary preview
Polls are open in West Virginia where President Trump has weighed in on the Senate primary race. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN with more on what's at stake and why the state GOP is divided.
From inmate to candidate: Who is Don Blankenship?
60 Minutes reported on the conviction of coal king Don Blankenship after a deadly mining explosion. After a year in prison, Blankenship ran for Senate
W.Va. primary concerns top Republicans
A CBS News poll shows President Trump's job approval rating at 40 percent, up from 37 percent in January. But a majority of Americans, 55 percent, still disapprove of the president's performance. That could affect elections in North Carolina, Indiana, Ohio, and West Virginia, where primary contests are being held today. Ed O'Keefe reports.
What to know about Tuesday's West Virginia GOP primary
Coal baron Don Blankenship may be about to capture the Republican nomination -- and that's probably bad news for the GOP
Can Blankenship go onto the general?
The West Virginia GOP primary is Tuesday night and it's proving to be a close race. Of course, the most talked about candidate is Don Blankenship, the former Massey Energy CEO. Blankenship was convicted in 2016 of conspiring to violate federal mine safety standards. National Republicans see West Virginia as the biggest electoral prize in this upcoming midterms due to vulnerable Democratic incumbent Joe Manchin. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
Previewing Trump's decision on Iran deal
President Trump tweeted Monday that he will make an announcement Tuesday about the role the U.S. will play in the future of the Iran nuclear deal. Reuters White House correspondent Jeff Mason joins CBSN to discuss what the Mr. Trump might announce -- as well as his recent involvement with the West Virginia Senate race.
How to watch Tuesday's big primaries
How to watch coverage of West Virginia's Democratic and Republican primary elections Tuesday May 8, 2018. Indiana, Ohio and North Carolina are also holding primaries today
Blankenship fires back against Trump
Former coal executive and West Virginia Senate candidate Don Blankenship is failing to get support from a key Republican: President Trump. But he's pushing back. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe explains.
Families of those killed in mine disaster criticize Blankenship
Blankenship, who's running for a U.S. Senate seat, recently served a year in prison for workplace safety crimes, in relation to the worst mining disaster in 40 years, the explosion at Upper Big Branch mine, in West Virginia in 2010
Blankenship won't rule out third party bid in West Virginia senate race
Blankenship told CBS News he hasn't "ruled out anything" if Attorney General Patrick Morrisey wins the Republican nomination Tuesday
Campaign 2018: Local Matters
The West Virginia primary is just days away, and it's a tight race between three Republican hopefuls. But the candidate sparking the most controversy is former coal CEO Don Blankenship. CBS News video journalist Nicole Sganga reports from Charleston, West Virginia.
Justice Department releases initial trove of Epstein files under new law
The Justice Department has released records from the Epstein files, the first documents to come to light under a new law signed by President Trump.
Motive sought after suspect in Brown shooting, MIT professor's murder found dead
The Brown University shooting suspect was found dead in a storage unit in New Hampshire. Authorities believe he is also responsible for killing an MIT professor.
U.S. strikes ISIS targets in Syria, after killing of 2 soldiers and interpreter
The airstrikes on ISIS targets are being conducted in response to the killing of two U.S. Army soldiers and an civilian contractor by a lone terrorist in Palmyra, Syria.
Over 500 pages in Epstein files were entirely blacked out, CBS News finds
The Justice Department released thousands of new photos and records on Jeffrey Epstein on Friday, but at least 550 pages in the documents are fully redacted.
Greg Biffle's wife texted "we're in trouble" before crash, her mother says
Cathy Grossu, the mother-in-law of retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, said she had seen the family a day before the fatal crash.
Justice Dept. appealing decision tossing out James Comey and Letitia James cases
A federal judge ruled that Lindsey Halligan, the prosecutor who secured the indictments against them, was unlawfully appointed to her role as interim U.S. attorney.
How to view the Epstein files, and initial takeaways from the first documents
The Justice Department has disclosed thousands of files and photos related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, following years of pressure from lawmakers and abuse survivors.
Investigators struggled to ID Brown suspect while gunman went on to kill again
The manhunt for the Brown University shooter was complicated by the early misidentification of a person of interest and limited, low-quality video footage.
Rob Reiner's friends and colleagues share fond and funny memories
Friends and colleagues of Rob Reiner sat down with CBS News to share personal anecdotes and fond memories of him following the news of his tragic death.