’60 Minutes’ bungles interview with President-elect Trump

Two score and eight years ago, the first episode of "60 Minutes" was broadcast over CBS. A jewel in the crown of American television journalism, it has, since autumn 1968, offered many examples of how television can contribute in important ways to the civic conversation.

Trump recalls concession call from Clinton on election night

Speaking during a 60 Minutes interview to be aired on Sunday, President-elect Donald Trump praised his election opponent, Hillary Clinton, calling her "very strong and very smart." Appearing with the incoming First Lady Melania Trump and four of his children, Trump recalled the call Mrs. Clinton made to the GOP nominee the night of the election, after her defeat had become clear.

Trump to face federal jury this month in Trump University case

Within a few weeks of winning the White House, President-elect Donald Trump could face another group of U.S. citizens, a federal jury in California, courtesy of a lawsuit by former students of his now-defunct Trump University who claim they were defrauded by a series of real-estate seminars. A hearing in federal court in San Diego is set for Thursday, and the trial is scheduled to begin on Nov. 28, barring any delays or if Trump decides to settle the case.

The Hillary conundrum

Hillary Clinton, holding hands with her husband, former President Bill Clinton, waves to a crowd outside a New York hotel as she arrives to speak to her staff and supporters after losing the race for the White House, Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016. Earlier in the day she conceded the race to Republican president-elect Donald Trump.

Clinton to deliver concession speech within the hour

Donald Trump delivered his victory speech from his election night event at the New York Hilton in Midtown Manhattan. "But to be really historic, you have to do a great job," said Trump, promising to make the American people proud of his work as president.

Trump headed to surprise victory in US presidential election

Donald Trump is heading toward a surprise victory in Tuesday's US presidential election, winning one battleground state after another in what would be one of the biggest upsets in American election history. Trump has so far picked up 232 electoral votes against Hillary Clinton's 209.

Clinton Cruises To Victory In Connecticut, Grabs 7 Electoral Votes

Hillary Clinton won the popular vote Tuesday in Connecticut, the state she called home while a law student at Yale University, NBC News projected shortly after the polls closed. The announcement on television drew some applause and a "Yay Hillary!" from the crowd at the Sheraton Stamford, where supporters of U.S. Rep. Jim Himes had gathered to watch election results.

Clinton casts her ballot: ‘It is the most humbling feeling’

Seeking to become the nation's first female president, Hillary Clinton cast her ballot Tuesday and settled down to wait for the country to make its choice. The Democratic nominee and her husband, former President Bill Clinton, voted at an elementary school near their home in suburban New York before greeting supporters waiting for her outside.

Hillary and Bill Clinton, Tim Kaine Vote as Donald Trump Calls Campaign an “Amazing Process”

Trump's son, Eric, meanwhile, told MSNBC that his father will concede the election if he loses and the results are "legit and fair." In Indianapolis, 50-year old homemaker Ranita Wires said she voted for Hillary Clinton because she trusts her, but said "this has been the worst," and she's "so glad it's over."

Janet Reno, former US attorney general, dies at age 78

Janet Reno, who was the first woman to serve as U.S. attorney general but also became the epicenter of multiple political storms during the Clinton administration, died early Monday. She was 78. Reno died from complications of Parkinson's disease, her goddaughter Gabrielle D'Alemberte said, adding that Reno spent her final days at home in Miami surrounded by family and friends.

Barack Obama is now viewed more positively than Ronald Reagan was in 1988

Pollster.com 's Charles Franklin was a little ahead of the curve Sunday morning when he pointed out that President Obama's approval rating right now is among the highest Election-Day approval ratings in recent history. Franklin tracked recent survey results by party to evaluate Obama's approval, finding that, at 52.1 percent on average, he's viewed more positively now than Ronald Reagan was at the end of his second term, but not as positively as was Bill Clinton at the end of his.

Janet Reno, first U.S. woman attorney general, dies aged 78: reports

Former U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno testifies before the 9-11 commission in the Hart Senate office building on Capitol Hill in Washington April 13, 2004. Former U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno greets the media next to acaricature of a journalist and fisherman with the the saying in spanish'A reporter lives here,' at the back porch of her home in Miami,September 4, 2001.

Bruce Springsteen Will Join POTUS, FLOTUS and Hillary Clinton in Monday’s Final Rally

Bruce Springsteen is set to join a powerful lineup of guests that includes President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, Bill Clinton, Chelsea Clinton and Jon Bon Jovi on Monday night in Hillary Clinton's final rally at Independence Mall in Philadelphia. Springsteen will perform alongside Bon Jovi and urge Pennsylvanians, one of the largest groups of Clinton supporters, to turn out for Clinton on Tuesday.

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Which 15 states could decide the 2016 presidential election? You might be surprised

Early voting is underway all across the United States with Election Day just over two days away. The Grand Canyon State hasn't voted for a Democratic presidential candidate since Bill Clinton in 1996, but Democrats believe that increased Hispanic voter registration will keep things competitive.