James Fallows on the message from Joe Biden's inauguration
The Atlantic writer says the new president's inaugural address speaks to an ever-growing nation's resolve and will to succeed in the face of cruel obstacles and divisiveness.
The Atlantic writer says the new president's inaugural address speaks to an ever-growing nation's resolve and will to succeed in the face of cruel obstacles and divisiveness.
About 7,000 National Guard troops are currently stationed in the capital.
Georgia fire captain Andrea Hall delivered the Pledge of Allegiance on Inauguration Day — in spoken word and in American Sign Language.
Youngest inaugural poet says she is "on the floor" that her books are attracting so much interest.
Longtime friends say the nation's new vice president has never been one to back down from her ambitions.
The Senate confirmed Avril Haines to be director of national intelligence on Wednesday evening.
In a medley of political songs, Lopez slipped in her own song and also took a moment to say something in Spanish. Here's what she said.
Amanda Gorman was named the Nation's First Youth Poet Laureate at the age of 19.
The 46th president is undoing some of his predecessor's executive actions.
"There's no time to start like today," the new president told reporters, hours after his inauguration.
Friends of the president say Mr. Biden has spent his life comforting others, even when facing his own loss.
The changes may seem minor, but advocates say they're meaningful.
"It is clear that the partisan divide between Democrats and Republicans does not serve a single American," the freshman legislators say in a letter to the new president.
Gorman, who read a poem at President Biden's inauguration, has previously performed five original commissioned poems for "CBS This Morning."
"We are not sitting on our hands waiting for action to be taken," one activist said. "We're not afraid to put public pressure on the administration."
Senate committees began to hold hearings on Tuesday for Mr. Biden's Cabinet nominees.
Michelle Obama also wowed in a monochrome outfit by a Black designer.
President Biden took the oath of office on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol four years after he attended the inauguration of President Trump as the outgoing vice president.
"Democracy has prevailed," the nation's 46th president proclaimed.
"After 4 long years, Europe has a friend in America," said one top EU leader. But will our oldest friends ever think of us as they did before?
After he alone stood between a mob of Trump supporters and Congressional leaders, Goodman was promoted to acting deputy Senate Sergeant at Arms.
Biden was sworn in as the 46th president on January 20.
The sorority asked members to share photos of their celebrations with the hashtag #KamalaHarrisDay.
Brotman will announce his 17th parade for his 12th president on Wednesday.
Candy, firecrackers and prayers as the tiny village of Thulasendrapuram finds inspiration and joy in the 1st U.S. Vice President from South Asia.
"He's ultimately responsible," former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Former New York Rep. George Santos is no longer running for Congress, he announced Tuesday on X.
Trump's bid for sweeping immunity lands before the Supreme Court, which will hear a case Thursday over whether he can face federal charges related to an alleged effort to overturn the 2020 election.
Jurors in former President Donald Trump's trial in New York heard testimony from a former media executive about his efforts to bury negative stories about Trump before the 2016 presidential election.
Regulators prohibit new noncompetes, which impede millions of U.S. workers from getting a better job.
Trump made 10 social media posts that were "threatening, inflammatory," prosecutors said, arguing he should pay a fine for each post.
The Senate advanced the foreign aid package, which includes a provision that could lead to a ban on TikTok, after months of disagreement in Congress.
As of the end of March, more than 187,000 Ukrainians have arrived in the U.S. under the Uniting for Ukraine program, resettling with resounding efficiency and relatively little controversy.
The NYPD made several arrests at a pro-Palestinian protest outside NYU's Stern School of Business in Gould Plaza.
Tesla reports slide in earnings and revenue, but investors cheered by pledge to accelerate rollout of cheaper vehicles.
"He's ultimately responsible," former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Don Steven McDougal, a family friend, was indicted by a Polk County grand jury in connection with the death of an 11-year-old girl.
The Federal Aviation Administration said the aircraft was carrying two people at the time.
Trump's bid for sweeping immunity lands before the Supreme Court, which will hear a case Thursday over whether he can face federal charges related to an alleged effort to overturn the 2020 election.
Tesla reports slide in earnings and revenue, but investors cheered by pledge to accelerate rollout of cheaper vehicles.
Regulators prohibit new noncompetes, which impede millions of U.S. workers from getting a better job.
Customers who rely on government assistance programs can get same perks as Prime members, for less.
UnitedHealth said it paid the criminals behind attack that crippled hospitals and pharmacies to protect sensitive patient data.
Former President Donald Trump could receive a large windfall from his newly public media company, Trump Media & Technology Group.
"He's ultimately responsible," former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Former New York Rep. George Santos is no longer running for Congress, he announced Tuesday on X.
Trump's bid for sweeping immunity lands before the Supreme Court, which will hear a case Thursday over whether he can face federal charges related to an alleged effort to overturn the 2020 election.
Jurors in former President Donald Trump's trial in New York heard testimony from a former media executive about his efforts to bury negative stories about Trump before the 2016 presidential election.
Regulators prohibit new noncompetes, which impede millions of U.S. workers from getting a better job.
UnitedHealth said it paid the criminals behind attack that crippled hospitals and pharmacies to protect sensitive patient data.
Warmer weather is prime time for ticks that can carry Lyme disease and other illnesses. Here's how to spot them and get rid of them.
Tires emit huge volumes of particles and chemicals as they roll along the highway, and researchers are only beginning to understand the threat. One byproduct of tire use, 6PPD-q, is in regulators' crosshairs after it was found to be killing fish.
Cancer, heart disease, respiratory illnesses and kidney dysfunction among the health consequences of a warming planet.
To reduce recidivism, some rural counties are hiring community health workers or peer support specialists to connect people leaving custody to mental health, substance use treatment, medical services and jobs.
"He's ultimately responsible," former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Six men have been arrested on suspicion of involvement in the drug's transport, a Swedish customs official said.
The Netzah Yehuda Battalion of the Israel Defense Forces has faced criticism for its conduct. Will the U.S. take action?
At least 77 students from the women-only college at Cambridge University were recruited to the code breaking station during World War II.
The photo of Prince Louis is said to have been taken by his mother Catherine, Princess of Wales.
Surprise guests, a broken foot and a history-making headliner.
Eric Church is revered as one of country music's most respected figures, often described as Nashville's renegade. But he admits that even after his success, he sometimes still sees himself as an outsider.
Angel Carter Conrad talks about her brother Aaron Carter, his death and how she hopes his legacy and previously unheard music can help others.
Emmy and Tony Award-winning actress Bebe Neuwirth is back on Broadway, starring as Fraulein Schneider in the new revival of "Cabaret."
Chanel Miller, celebrated for her profound memoir "Know My Name," steps into a new creative realm with her children's book, "Magnolia Wu Unfolds It All." The story, both written and illustrated by Miller, follows two young friends on an adventurous quest through New York City to return misplaced socks from Magnolia's parents' laundromat.
Customers who rely on government assistance programs can get same perks as Prime members, for less.
Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo is at the center of a global competition for semiconductor dominance. It's a battle that also puts her at the center of two of the hottest global national security hotspots. Lesley Stahl of 60 Minutes spoke with Raimondo for the broadcast.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Senators give the green light to a foreign aid package that includes a possible ban on TikTok in the U.S. Here's what experts say could happen next.
More than 100 nations, including the United States, have agreed to protect 30% of the world's oceans by 2030.
Relatively few Americans say they know a lot about President Biden's initiatives to combat climate change, according to a CBS News poll. Carolyn Kissane, a New York University global affairs associate dean and professor, joins CBS News with more on Biden's climate policies.
A photo taken two days after the sinking of the RMS Titanic apparently shows the iceberg that doomed the so-called unsinkable ship in 1912. CBS News' John Dickerson has details.
Despite how terrifying sharks might seem, the creatures are critical to the survival of the world's oceans. Oceans generate 50% of the oxygen on the planet and absorb 90% of excess heat created by global warming. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy spoke with conservationists in the Bahamas.
A new CBS poll finds that most of the public favors the U.S. taking steps to address climate change. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto breaks down the numbers.
Climate change could cause a $38 trillion income loss per year globally by 2049, according to a new study by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research. CBS News' Lilia Luciano breaks down the numbers.
Don Steven McDougal, a family friend, was indicted by a Polk County grand jury in connection with the death of an 11-year-old girl.
Six men have been arrested on suspicion of involvement in the drug's transport, a Swedish customs official said.
Larry Webb confessed to shooting and killing Susan and Natasha "Alex" Carter, who had been missing for 24 years, officials said.
The Justice Department announced a $138.7 million settlement with victims of former USA Gymnastics physician Larry Nassar. The civil settlement stems from allegations that the FBI failed to properly investigate sexual abuse claims against Nassar. CBS News Justice Department reporter Robert Legare has more.
Over 100 victims of Larry Nassar, who was convicted of sexual abuse and child pornography, will receive a settlement from the Justice Department.
In November 2023, NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft stopped sending "readable science and engineering data."
In two weeks, Boeing's Starliner spacecraft is scheduled to launch its first piloted test flight, bringing two veteran NASA astronauts to the International Space Station. Astronaut Matt Dominick joined CBS News from the ISS to talk about the mission and life in space.
A process called cryopreservation allows cells to remain frozen but alive for hundreds of years. For some animal cells, the moon is the closest place that's cold enough.
The Lyrid meteor show is set to peak as the week begins.
April's full moon, known as the Pink Moon, will reach peak illumination on Tuesday, but it will appear full from Monday morning through Thursday morning.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
We look back at the life and career of the longtime host of "Sunday Morning," and "one of the most enduring and most endearing" people in broadcasting.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Dozens of arrests have been made in recent days as police moved to clear pro-Palestine protesters at several colleges throughout the U.S. Nancy Chen has the latest.
David Pecker, the former publisher of the National Enquirer, detailed an alleged "catch and kill" scheme in which his paper would buy the rights to damaging stories about former President Donald Trump during his 2016 campaign and never publish them. Pecker testified it was this scheme that ultimately led to the payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels. Robert Costa reports.
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News" with Maurice DuBois.
Tuesday marked day six of the historic New York criminal trial of former President Donald Trump. Daniel Horwitz, a former Manhattan assistant district attorney, joins "America Decides" to examine the case.
President Biden campaigned in Florida on Tuesday ahead of a 6-week ban that takes effect next week. CBS News campaign reporter Aaron Navarro has details from the trail.