November 8, 2020 By Mark Hosenball and Jonathan Landay WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Two former senior U.S. intelligence officials – Michael Morell and Avril Haines – have emerged as leading contenders to serve as Director of National Intelligence or run the CIA in President-elect Joe Biden’s administration, several current and former […]
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Biden likely to rely on trusted inner circle as he staffs new administration
FILE PHOTO: Democratic 2020 U.S. presidential nominee Joe Biden and his family celebrate onstage at his election rally, after the news media announced that Biden has won the 2020 U.S. presidential election over President Donald Trump, in Wilmington, Delaware, U.S., November 7, 2020. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst November 8, 2020 By Trevor […]
Full transcript of “Face the Nation” on November 8, 2020
On this “Face the Nation” broadcast moderated by Margaret Brennan: Rep. Cedric Richmond, (D) Louisiana, Biden campaign co-chair Sen. Joe Manchin, (D) West Virginia Sen. Pat Toomey, (R) Pennsylvania Dr. Scott Gottlieb, Former FDA Commissioner Reporting and insight from: Paula Reid, CBS News White House Correspondent Mark Strassmann, CBS News National Correspondent Bob […]
George W. Bush urges unity in congratulating Biden and Harris
Washington — Former President George W. Bush, the only living Republican ex-president, extended congratulations to President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on Sunday while appealing to the American people to come together in the wake of a bruising political campaign. In a statement, Mr. Bush revealed he spoke […]
Alex Trebek, beloved “Jeopardy!” host, dies at 80
Alex Trebek, the beloved “Jeopardy!” host who was a nightly fixture in millions of American homes for more than 35 years, has died after a battle with pancreatic cancer, the show announced Sunday. He was 80 years old. “Jeopardy! is saddened to share that Alex Trebek passed away peacefully at […]
Thank you Tegel: Berliners bid emotional farewell to Cold War airport
November 8, 2020 BERLIN (Reuters) – Berlin’s venerable Tegel airport hosted its final flight on Sunday, a Paris-bound Air France plane that left to cheers and a fountain salute from the terminal’s fire engines. First opened to commercial aviation in 1960, Tegel was one of the main gateways linking West […]
Bolivians decorate skulls with sunglasses and cigarettes to honor the dead
November 8, 2020 By Santiago Limachi and Monica Machicao LA PAZ (Reuters) – Bolivians celebrated the Day of Skulls over the weekend, a colorful tradition rooted in ancient indigenous beliefs that is meant to bring good fortune and protection by honoring the dead. Known as “ñatitas,” the skulls are decorated […]
Gottlieb says Biden to take office at likely “apex” of coronavirus surge
Washington — Former Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb predicted Sunday that by the time President-elect Joe Biden is inaugurated in January, the nation will be at the apex of the latest wave of the coronavirus pandemic. “The reality is that by the time the president-elect takes office, […]
Transcript: David Becker on “Face the Nation”
The following is a transcript of an interview with CBS News election law expert David Becker that aired Sunday, November 8, 2020, on “Face the Nation.” MARGARET BRENNAN: We want to take a closer look now at some of the legal questions the President’s team is raising, with CBS News […]
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake jolts New England
People in Rhode Island, Connecticut and New Hampshire also felt the quake. November 8, 2020, 4:52 PM • 3 min read Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Email this article An earthquake struck Sunday off the coast of Massachusetts, jolting residents throughout New England, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. […]