Joe Kennedy III stumps for Warren as he mulls Senate bid

Lebanon, New Hampshire — Poised in the corner of an unassuming third-floor office suite, the heir apparent to one of America’s most enduring political dynasties touted his pick for president. “If I didn’t think Warren would make a good president…” Representative Joe Kennedy III of Massachusetts paused mid-sentence. “I am wholeheartedly behind her. I stand by her,” the 38-year-old Democratic lawmaker…

Man parks smart car in kitchen so Dorian won’t blow it away

A Florida man was concerned his beloved smart car would get blown away in Hurricane Dorian this week, so he moved it to a very safe place. The inside of his house. Jacksonville native Patrick Eldridge told CBS News he put his smart car inside his house on Tuesday morning, adding that his “wife was impressed that I was right…

“The View” co-host Meghan McCain sounds off on gun control

Meghan McCain sounded off against gun control during the season debut of “The View,” saying she is “not going to live without guns.” The panel was discussing the deadly mass shooting in west Texas when the conservative co-host gave her take Tuesday.During the show, co-host Whoopi Goldberg pointed out the suspect in the shooting was able to purchase his assault-style…

Calendar: Week of September 2

Here’s a look at the week ahead on our “Sunday Morning” Calendar:        Monday is Labor Day, a celebration of America’s workers, as well as the unofficial farewell to summer. Crowds gather outside the New York Stock Exchange on October 28, 1929, following the crash that would hurl the United States into a Great Depression. Library of Congress…

Sara Nelson, the new face of labor unions

The woman dancing around the picket line is Sara Nelson, president of the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA. Don’t be fooled by her playfulness; she’s been called “the most powerful labor leader in the country.” Her steeliness came through in a speech she gave – a call to arms, really – to the AFL-CIO on January 20, 2019, in the midst…

Almanac: Air bags

On September 1, 1998, air bags became mandatory in all new cars and light trucks in the U.S., subsequently saving tens of thousands of lives. CBS News September 1, 1998 – 21 years ago today – was the day all new cars and light trucks in the U.S. were required to have air bags in the front seats, a feature…

2020 Daily Trail Markers: And then there were 20…

Kirsten Gillibrand ends presidential campaign FILE: Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York, a 2020 Democratic presidential candidate, during “We The People” Summit at Warner Theatre in Washington, D.C.  on April 1, 2019 Brendan Smialowski / AFP / Getty Images And then there were 20… Kirsten Gillibrand quit the presidential race Wednesday. The two-term female senator and former congresswoman from a…

Woman angry at Biden buys $500,000 in ads against him

A wealthy private citizen named Shirley Shawe has purchased $500,000 in ad time in early-voting states to slam Joe Biden over a business dispute that negatively affected her son’s company years ago. The ad, which has little to do with 2020 issues, instead focuses on a bit of business arcana, the Delaware Chancery Court system, which was formed to adjudicate business…

Kamala Harris releases digital ad highlighting Iowa bus tour

Senator Kamala Harris’ team is launching a new digital advertisement highlighting her recent five-day bus tour across Iowa. The spot features clips of Harris at speaking to crowds at campaign stops across the state highlighting issues like teacher pay and her conversations with Iowans at the Iowa State Fair, a Baptist church, a farm and a mobile home community.”One of…

Biden calls health care a “personal” fight in new Iowa ad

Biden & Harris spar over health care at debate In a new emotional appeal to Iowa caucus voters, former Vice President Joe Biden is putting the fight for access to adequate health care at the top of his to do list, telling supporters that safeguarding the Obama-era Affordable Care Act “is personal to me.” Personal | Joe Biden for President…

Eddie Murphy to host SNL after 35 years

It’s been 35 years since Eddie Murphy screamed, “Live from New York, it’s Saturday night!” But on December 21, the comedian will return to host “Saturday Night Live” once again, SNL announced Monday on Twitter.The SNL alum last hosted an episode of the show in 1984. Murphy returned with other former cast members for the show’s 40th anniversary episode in…

Companies make millions off kid influencers, with little oversight

Watch the new CBSN Originals documentary, “Kid Influencers: Few Rules, Big Money,” in the video player above.  Lots of parents share pictures and videos of their children on social media, but now a growing number are actually making a living at it. The companies that showcase the content of these kid influencers are making millions in the process, while the rules…

Calendar: Week of August 26

Here’s a look at the week ahead on our “Sunday Morning” Calendar:      Monday brings the 36th annual MTV Music Video Awards, featuring performances by the Jonas Brothers and Taylor Swift, among others. MTV Music Video Awards, telecast live from the Prudential Center, Newark, N.J., Monday, August 26 at 8 p.m. ET on MTV Vote! Here are the six…

“Twinfluencers” multiply on social media

Watch the new CBSN Originals documentary, “Kid Influencers: Few Rules, Big Money,” in the video player above. The full hour special premieres on CBSN Sunday, August 25, at 8 p.m., 11 p.m. and 2 a.m. ET. Being a twin can be a big plus for social media influencers of all ages. At the 2019 VidCon convention for video creators, there was an…

How to watch the MTV Video Music Awards

Sebastian Maniscalco talks hosting the VMA’s MTV’s Video Music Awards are Monday night. The show will feature performances from some of music’s biggest stars, including Queen Latifah, Lizzo and Lil Nas X. Missy Elliott, who is also performing, will receive the show’s highest honor, the Video Vanguard Award. The VMAs will also mark comedian Sebastian Maniscalco’s debut as an awards…

Tom Brady's application for “Tom Terrific” trademark denied

Tom Brady just suffered a rare loss — his trademark application has been denied by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The New England Patriots quarterback tried to trademark “Tom Terrific” earlier this summer. The office refused the request made by the six-time Super Bowl champion Thursday because of the phrase’s association with another famous athlete: “The applied-for mark consists of…

Bei Bei the panda celebrates last birthday in U.S. before move to China

Washington — Bei Bei, a giant panda at the Smithsonian National Zoo in the nation’s capital, turned 4 years old on Thursday, marking a bittersweet milestone that signals the end of his time living in the U.S. One of the zoo’s fan favorites, Bei Bei’s caretakers marked his birthday with a cake laced with all the trimmings: fruit juice, fiber biscuits, pears, bananas,…

New poll finds most Americans don't want Trump to be impeached

The majority of Americans oppose removing President Trump through impeachment, according to a new poll by Monmouth University, even as his approval ratings remain low.According to the Monmouth poll released Thursday, 35% of Americans support impeaching Mr. Trump and removing him from office, while 59% of Americans oppose that course of action. Only 41% of Americans want the House Judiciary…

The Obamas' first film, “American Factory,” debuts on Netflix

The first documentary produced by Barack and Michelle Obama for Netflix debuted on Wednesday. Called “American Factory,” it explores what befell workers of an Ohio General Motors plant that closed following the 2008 financial crisis and was later bought by a Chinese company. Directed by veteran independent filmmakers Steven Bognar and Julia Reichert, the film looks at the economic and personal…

Biden launches first TV ad in Iowa

White House hopefuls visiting Iowa State Fair Joe Biden has launched his first 60-second television ad in Iowa, targeting the Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Quad City and Sioux City markets. The ad, titled “Bones,” makes the case for Biden’s ability to take on President Trump in 2020. “We know in our bones this election is different,” the ad says. “The…