Stories of #ThatMexicanThing take over Twitter

Politics in the exam room? A new study suggests patient care may vary depending on whether the doctor is a Democrat or a R LONDON - Wearing a fitness tracker may help you keep tabs on how many steps you take, but the devices themselves - even with the lure o Moderator Elaine Quijano of CBS News watches as Republican vice-presidential nominee Gov. Mike Pence, right, shakes hands with Democratic vice-presidential nominee Sen. Tim Kaine during the vice-presidential debate at Longwood University in Farmville, Va., Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2016.

Analysis: Pence steadied Trump ship but couldn’t defend some of his running mate’s missteps

In the first and only vice presidential matchup between Pence and Democrat Tim Kaine, Pence employed a decidedly professional tone in a bid to soften the GOP nominee's most controversial remarks. His effort to make the case for the ticket outshined his running mate and his opponent, but it came at a cost - he had to sidestep most of Trump's more damaging statements on the trail.

Dad jokes and confusion: Here’s the vice presidential debate, in tweets

Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine and Indiana Gov. Mike Pence traded barbs from Longwood University in the first and only vice presidential debate Tuesday night, with both candidates working to further their campaign's chances of succeeding come November. CBS correspondent Elaine Quijano moderated the event.

VP Debate: Not-So-Lofty Expectations Ahead Of Single Debate

The sole Vice Presidential candidates debate will get underway Tuesday evening, but there's little expectation the audience will be as large as the first debate between Presidential nominees Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, held last week at Hofstra Unveristy in Hampstead, N.Y. Gov. Mike Pence and Sen. Tim Kaine will spend 90 minutes on stage at Longwood University in Farmville, Va., discussing at least 10 different topics from security to economic reform. The VP candidates' debate will not include a town-hall audience, opting instead for questions from a single moderator: Elaine Quijano of CBS News.

Donald Trump is trying out a new defense for allegedly not paying his federal income taxes

Donald Trump has a new defense for the report that he could have avoided paying federal income taxes for 18 years. At a campaign rally in Arizona on Tuesday, the Republican presidential candidate blamed his opponent Hillary Clinton for not enacting stricter tax laws when she was a senator from New York.

Everything you need to know before tonighta s vice presidential debate

After the massive viewing numbers for the first debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, their running mates will take the stage tonight in an effort to sway undecided voters. Virginia's Democratic Senator Tim Kaine and Indiana's Republican Governor Mike Pence will meet in Virginia for their first and only debate as vice presidential candidates.

Hoeven: Corps, Minnesota DNR should solve diversion dispute

A U.S. senator from North Dakota says the Army Corps of Engineers and Minnesota regulators should find creative ways to solve a dispute over a planned Red River diversion around the Fargo area. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources on Monday rejected a permit application by the Fargo-Moorhead Diversion Authority for construction of an upstream dam to hold back water in times of serious flooding.

Phoenix VA builds new backlog; 200 veterans die waiting for care

The Phoenix Veterans Affairs office is still improperly canceling veterans' appointments, has built up a new backlog of cases - and at least one veteran is likely dead because of it, the department's inspector general said in a new report Tuesday. Two years after they first sounded the alarm about secret waiting lists leaving veterans struggling for care at the Phoenix VA, investigators said some services have improved, and cleared the clinic of allegations that top officials ordered staff to cancel appointments.

Man jailed on $25M bond after shooting at officers

Authorities say that a woman's body was found inside an SUV in North Carolina that had a note on it warning that the vehicle had deadly cyanide salts inside. Authorities say that a woman's body was found inside an SUV in North Carolina that had a note on it warning that the vehicle had deadly cyanide salts inside.

VIEWERSa GUIDE: Low-key VP candidates get debate spotlight

Kesling told News 2 This Morning that if this were a movie script that it would be rejected because directors would call what happened too h FILE - In this Sept. 7, 2016, file photo, tables are in place for the media for the Oct. 4 vice presidential debate at Longwood University in Farmville, Va.

Our View: Take a look at vice-president candidate’s voting records

As Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia and Gov. Mike Pence of Indiana face each other tonight, they will likely seek to outline what they will do if they become vice president. Pence's House votes from 2007 to 2012, the last half of his 12 years in Congress, are compared to votes cast by current House Speaker Paul Ryan.

Minnesota agency denies permit for Red River diversion plan

Supporters of a Red River diversion channel around the Fargo and Moorhead area said they are determined to start on the $2.1 billion flood-control project even though the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announced Monday it would not approve a permit considered to be the final hurdle for construction. Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney said he's surprised by the state's decision to turn down a dam to hold back water during serious flooding but believes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has the authority to move forward.

Queens Bankruptcy Attorney Bruce Feinstein, Esq. Explains Chapter 11…

Bruce Feinstein, Esq., an experienced bankruptcy attorney in Queens, New York, speaks about recent news from agencies like Politifact that have shed light on Donald Trump's various bankruptcies. With the first 2016 presidential debate over and the U.S. presidential campaign coverage reaching a fever pitch, various personal topics about both major party candidates have been covered.

Democratic Gains in House Depend on Clinton’s Success

Maine Democrat Emily Cain, seen here bowing her head in prayer at the Franco American Heritage Center's monthly La Rencontre last month, is running in a district where Trump is beating Clinton. Even before Donald Trump became the GOP presidential nominee, House Democrats heralded Hillary Clinton's candidacy as the key to winning battleground races in all manner of swing districts.

Recent Past Offers Clues About the Veep Showdown

No doubt, there's never as much portent in a running mate debate as when the two presidential nominees square off, and the rhetorical fireworks won't come close to what we've already seen from the ticket toppers. But this time looks to be special for other reasons, mainly having to do with genuine substance, which is why undecided voters and Beltway insiders have good reason to devote 90 minutes to watching television Tuesday night.

Republican Senators Blocked From Political Victories

Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., was among the Republican senators facing re-election who unsuccessfully tried to get bills passed. Republican senators on the 2016 ballot left the Capitol last week without quite as many accomplishments to tout as they would have hoped.