DC votes to end "tipped minimum wage"
A lower pay structure for tipped workers will be phased out, with employers required to pay every staffer at least $16.10 an hour by 2027.
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U.S. apprehends record number of migrants
Border patrol authorities say the number of migrants apprehended at the U.S.-Mexico border could surpass 2 million by the end of September. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez spoke with migrants and officials about the border crossings and joins "CBS News Mornings" from near the border.
Migrants bused to New York and D.C. caught in political battle
The Texas governor has bused thousands of migrants to New York City and Washington, D.C., since April.
Face The Nation: Hochstein, Furman, Bowser
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on energy from Biden's coordinator, Amos Hochstein who says Gulf states have "more room" to boost oil supply; Jason Furman says Democrats' tax plan would "unambiguously bring inflation down"; Mayor Muriel Bowser's federal plan to stop migrants from being tricked onto buses
7/17: Face The Nation
This week on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” with inflation now hitting over 9%, we have a string of guests to talk about the state of the American economy as experts fear a recession is coming. Plus, more on the subpoena to the U.S. Secret Service sent by the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol with member Rep. Adam Kinzinger.
Primary preview: Virginia, D.C. mayor, Alabama Senate runoff
Each of the two GOP candidates in Alabama's U.S. Senate primary runoff Tuesday can say they at one point had Trump's endorsement in the race.
D.C. to require proof of vaccination for many indoor settings
"I don't make any of these types of decisions lightly," Mayor Muriel Bowser said.
D.C. mayor on violent crime rise, reopening
Washington, D.C.'s Mayor Muriel Bowser joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the nationwide increase in violent crime and the push to "defund the police." Plus, she also talks about the rate of COVID-19 vaccinations in her city.
Teacher denied maternity leave after stillbirth
Elizabeth O'Donnell, an elementary school teacher in Washington, D.C., was denied maternity leave last December after delivering a stillborn. Her story inspired a new bill signed into law by Mayor Muriel Bowser. O'Donnell joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss her story.
Sister of D.C mayor dies of COVID-19 complications
The youngest of six siblings, Muriel Bowser, 48, asked the public for "the time and space we need to mourn the loss of Mercia."
D.C. mayor speaks with 60 Minutes
Mayor Muriel Bowser tells Scott Pelley it was "necessary" because "too many Americans… have pledged allegiance to Donald Trump." See the report, Sunday on 60 Minutes.
Security efforts in Washington metro area
Members of Virginia's National Guard have been deployed to D.C. ahead of Inauguration Day. Troops are posted around the Capitol and other parts of Washington. Governor Ralph Northam deployed members at the request of D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser following last week's deadly riot. Northam joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the ongoing security efforts and more.
D.C. mayor asks feds to cancel public gatherings before inauguration
Parking garages near the Capitol will also be closed and blocked off beginning Friday.
Groups call for "storming" of courthouses
The FBI is warning the country's law enforcement agencies to be on alert after groups called for the "storming" of courthouses across the country if President Trump is removed from office before the end of his term. CBS News reporter Nicole Sganga joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss the threat -- plus the sudden resignation of Acting Department of Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf.
D.C. mayor asks feds to boost security for inauguration
"I will tell you that given the events of last week, that this inauguration preparation has to be different than any other inauguration with only 10 days to go," Bowser told "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Muriel Bowser on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser that aired Sunday, January 10, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
D.C. mayor asks feds to boost security for inauguration
Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser said she is asking the federal government to extend a perimeter around the Capitol for the inauguration.
D.C. mayor gives update on U.S. Capitol violence
Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser criticized the federal Capitol Police for their response to the violence Wednesday that disrupted a joint session of Congress to count Electoral College votes. "Obviously it was a failure, or you would not have had police lines breached and people entering the building by breaking windows," Bowser said at a Thursday press conference. Watch the update from officials.
D.C. mayor criticizes Capitol Police response to riots
"Obviously it was a failure or you would not have had police lines breached and people entering the building by breaking windows," Bowser said.
Trump touts massive July 4 fireworks show despite virus concerns
A mile-long firing of 10,000 fireworks will be "the largest in recent memory," said Interior Secretary David Bernhardt.
D.C. paints "Black Lives Matter" on street
Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser had a message painted on a city street near the White House Friday morning: "Black Lives Matter." Bowser also had the section of 16th Street officially named "Black Lives Matter Plaza."
D.C. mayor asks Trump to withdraw military and federal presence
Mayor Muriel Bowser said she had ended the state of emergency in the city, since protests were primarily peaceful.
Fires flare near White House as protests continue
Tensions between demonstrators and D.C. police were rising during a third straight night of unrest over George Floyd's death.
Mayors urge bipartisan action on gun control
Mayors across the country are asking Washington to take action on gun control. CBS News' Adriana Diaz sat down with four mayors, from different political parties, whose cities have been shaken by gun violence: Dayton, Ohio Mayor Nan Whaley, Parkland, Florida Mayor Christine Hunschofsky, Virginia Beach Mayor Bobby Dyer, and Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser. They want to see bipartisan gun safety legislation following the mass shootings in Dayton and El Paso.
D.C. mayor sends Trump letter asking for reimbursement for parade
Bowser said that the district's Emergency Planning and Security Fund will be depleted by the end of 2019
Trump trial hears testimony from lawyer for Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal
Prosecutors in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York called their fifth witness to the stand as proceedings continued Tuesday.
White House considers welcoming some Palestinians from Gaza as refugees
The Biden administration is considering bringing certain Palestinians fleeing war-torn Gaza to the U.S. as refugees, according to internal federal government documents obtained by CBS News.
New details emerge after 4 officers killed in shooting in Charlotte
A U.S. Marshals Service fugitive task force was attempting to serve a warrant in Charlotte when the shooting started, the police said.
Pro-Palestinian protests spread, get more heated as schools' reactions differ
Dozens of protesters took over a building at Columbia University in New York in the latest escalation of demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war that have spread to college campuses nationwide.
Maps show where dangerous summer heat could impact U.S.
Last summer, hundreds of millions of people were faced with triple-digit temperatures across the U.S. This year, it could happen again.
DOJ will move to reclassify marijuana in historic shift, sources say
The proposal would recognize the medical uses of cannabis and acknowledge it has less potential for abuse than some other drugs.
Trump held in contempt for violating gag order in "hush money" trial. Here's why.
Judge Juan Merchan said Trump violated the order nine times in recent weeks and fined him $1,000 for each violation.
Japan Airlines flight canceled after captain got drunk, "disorderly" at hotel
The captain's behavior required an alternate crew be flown in from Japan, the airline said.
Greene threatens vote on ousting Mike Johnson
If Rep. Majorie Tayler Greene invokes the motion the vacate, "it will not succeed," House Democrats said in a statement Tuesday.
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Clear is now enrolling people for TSA PreCheck at these airports
There's a new way to enroll in TSA PreCheck and skip long airport security lines. Here is where it's offered.
Cats died after drinking raw milk from bird flu-infected cows
Cat deaths and neurological disease are "widely reported" around farms where the H5N1 bird flu virus was detected, health officials say.
Dave and Buster's to allow betting on arcade games
Friends will soon be able to bet against each other on who will win Skee-Ball.
White House considers welcoming some Palestinians from Gaza as refugees
The Biden administration is considering bringing certain Palestinians fleeing war-torn Gaza to the U.S. as refugees, according to internal federal government documents obtained by CBS News.
Ex-Tesla worker says he lost job despite sacrifices, including sleeping in car
One ex-Tesla employee's post about the shock of losing his job amid a round of layoffs is sparking a workplace debate.
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Clear is now enrolling people for TSA PreCheck at these airports
There's a new way to enroll in TSA PreCheck and skip long airport security lines. Here is where it's offered.
Dave and Buster's to allow betting on arcade games
Friends will soon be able to bet against each other on who will win Skee-Ball.
Ex-Tesla worker says he lost job despite sacrifices, including sleeping in car
One ex-Tesla employee's post about the shock of losing his job amid a round of layoffs is sparking a workplace debate.
These are the most dangerous jobs in America
Wyoming and North Dakota had the highest rate of employee fatalities, according to an analysis from labor union AFL-CIO
Chicago Tribune, other major newspapers accuse artificial intelligence companies of stealing content
A newly-filed lawsuit targets two of the biggest generative AI platforms in the world, Open AI, the creators of ChatGPT and Microsoft's CoPiot AI program.
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White House considers welcoming some Palestinians from Gaza as refugees
The Biden administration is considering bringing certain Palestinians fleeing war-torn Gaza to the U.S. as refugees, according to internal federal government documents obtained by CBS News.
Sen. Nicole Mitchell's vote helps defeat call for her own resignation in Minnesota Senate
A motion in the Minnesota Senate to call for the resignation of bemired DFL Sen. Nicole Mitchell failed Tuesday. This came after a GOP-led effort to strip her of voting powers failed Monday.
DOJ will move to reclassify marijuana in historic shift, sources say
The proposal would recognize the medical uses of cannabis and acknowledge it has less potential for abuse than some other drugs.
Congressional Black Caucus chairman on Biden's efforts to appeal to Black voters
With economic development at the forefront, the Biden campaign is tapping Vice President Kamala Harris to win over Black voters.
Who are Trump's potential VP picks? Here are some who are in the running
Some of the names coming up most consistently have been on Trump's list for months, while other candidates seem to be sliding out of favor.
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Cats died after drinking raw milk from bird flu-infected cows
Cat deaths and neurological disease are "widely reported" around farms where the H5N1 bird flu virus was detected, health officials say.
U.S. bans most uses of paint-stripping solvent after dozens of deaths
Methylene chloride, a toxic chemical, is linked to at least 88 deaths since 1980, federal regulators say.
Walmart to close health centers in retreat from offering medical care
In an abrupt switch, Walmart plans to shut 51 health clinics in six states and pull the plug on telemedicine services.
16,000 people with disabilities are in institutions. Here's what experts say should change.
"It is against the basic civil and human rights that we have established are a key part of American identity," one advocate tells CBS News. "Community living should be the rule, rather than the exception."
Bird flu in raw milk? Experts warn against unpasteurized dairy products
Unlike pasteurized milk, which undergoes a process that kills harmful bacteria, experts say raw milk can carry pathogens that make you sick.
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Former UFC champion Francis Ngannou says his 15-month-old son died
"Life is so unfair to hit us where it hurts the most," former UFC champ Francis Ngannou said in a heartbreaking post.
Japan Airlines flight canceled after captain got drunk, "disorderly" at hotel
The captain's behavior required an alternate crew be flown in from Japan, the airline said.
Kenya leader vows to help "victims of climate change" as flood deaths mount
President William Ruto has promised help for Kenyans as unusually heavy monsoon rains burst a dam and unleash deadly floods and mudslides.
King Charles returns to public work with visit to London cancer center
Britain's monarch, King Charles III, had put his official public duties on hold for weeks as he undergoes treatment for an unspecified cancer.
Man arrested in London over sword attack that left a child dead
Social media video appeared to show the suspect trying to hide behind bushes while carrying a long bladed weapon.
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2024 Tony Award nominations announced
See who's nominated for the 77th annual Tony Awards. The Tonys will air live on CBS and Paramount+ on Sunday, June 16.
Major Tony Award nominations announced
Only on CBS Mornings, Tony Award-winning actors Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Renée Elise Goldsberry announced the nominations in six key categories for the 77th Annual Tony Awards.
King Charles returns to public work with visit to London cancer center
Britain's monarch, King Charles III, had put his official public duties on hold for weeks as he undergoes treatment for an unspecified cancer.
Paramount CEO Bob Bakish to step down amid sale discussions
Paramount said long-time CEO Bob Bakish will leave the company, which is in discussions to explore a sale or merger.
Justin Hartley shifts gears in new drama "Tracker"
Justin Hartley stars as Colter Shaw, a rugged survivalist who traverses the country to locate missing people and collect rewards, in the new CBS show "Tracker."
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Chicago Tribune, other major newspapers accuse artificial intelligence companies of stealing content
A newly-filed lawsuit targets two of the biggest generative AI platforms in the world, Open AI, the creators of ChatGPT and Microsoft's CoPiot AI program.
New technology could help allergy sufferers
If you think allergies are worse this year, you aren't imagining it. CBS News correspondent Dave Malkoff shows us how a hyperlocal pollen count could help people manage symptoms better.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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.
Inside the development of chip production
The U.S. is ramping up its chip production while trying to block China from dominating the market.
Romance scam victims speak out
After delving into the world of romance scams, CBS News followed up with several victims whose ordeals were highlighted. Jim Axelrod shares their stories.
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Videos show where cicadas have already emerged in the U.S.
The bugs emit a loud, droning buzzing sound when they emerge – signaling they are ready to mate.
Officials warning of hotter temps this summer
Officials from the National Weather Service and the CDC are already warning Americans about record-high temperatures in the coming months thanks to seasonal changes in the La Niña climate pattern. With these rising temperatures, there's also a higher risk of wildfires and droughts. Scott Dance, a climate reporter for The Washington Post, joined CBS News to discuss the forecast.
Why bats are vital to the ecosystem
Bats have often been called scary and spooky but experts say they play an important role in our daily lives. CBS News' Danya Bacchus explains why the mammals are so vital to our ecosystem and the threats they're facing.
Doctor on lessons from Flint water crisis
Pediatrician Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, whose work has spurred official action on the Flint water crisis, told CBS News that it's stunning that "we continue to use the bodies of our kids as detectors of environmental contamination." She discusses ways to support victims of the water crisis, the ongoing work of replacing the city's pipes and more in this extended interview.
Flint residents on 10 years of water crisis
Ten years ago, a water crisis began when Flint, Michigan, switched to the Flint River for its municipal water supply. The more corrosive water was not treated properly, allowing lead from pipes to leach into many homes. CBS News correspondent Ash-har Quraishi spoke with residents about what the past decade has been like.
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4 officers killed in Charlotte operation
Four law enforcement officers were killed and another four injured during a U.S. Marshals Service fugitive task force operation in Charlotte, North Carolina, Monday. A suspect was killed during the standoff, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg police chief. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez has the latest confirmed information.
"Potential serial killer" arrested after 2 women found dead in Florida
Authorities say they may have stopped a serial killer from striking again, after a man confessed to murdering two women.
Schemes targeting seniors account for $3.4 billion in reported losses, FBI says
Reports of elder fraud crimes increased by 14% in 2023, according to a new federal report.
What to know about the Karen Read murder trial
Witness testimony continues Tuesday in the murder trial of Karen Read, a woman accused in the death of her Boston police officer boyfriend. Read's defense team argues she is the victim of an elaborate cover-up and is being framed by a group of people that includes law enforcement while prosecutors claim she hit officer John O'Keefe with her vehicle during a snowstorm in 2022.
Colorado mother's death mystery
The death of 49-year-old Suzanne Morphew, a Colorado mother who went missing over three years ago, has been officially declared a homicide, according to a newly released autopsy report. This revelation comes two years after prosecutors dropped murder charges against her husband just as he was about to stand trial.
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New NASA images show iconic Horsehead Nebula in unprecedented detail
The Horsehead Nebula, which NASA has called "one of the most distinctive objects in our skies," is located in the constellation Orion.
Astronauts confident Boeing's Starliner is finally ready for crew flights
Astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams say they have complete confidence in the Starliner despite questions about Boeing's safety culture.
Man who hoped to be first Black astronaut in 1960s finally heading to space
In 1961, Ed Dwight was selected by President John F. Kennedy to enter an Air Force training program known as the path to NASA's Astronaut Corps. But he ultimately never made it to space.
Spacecraft spots "spiders" scattered across surface of Mars
The creepy patterns were observed by the European Space Agency's ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter.
Veteran taikonaut, 2 rookies launched to Chinese space station
The Shenzhou 18 crew will replace three taikonauts aboard the Chinese space station who are wrapping up a six-month stay.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
PHOTOS: Baltimore bridge collapses after cargo ship rams into overpass
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.
Could an Alabama woman have shot herself twice?
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?
CBS newsman Charles Osgood (1933-2024)
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.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
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Haiti transitional council: What to know
Haiti's transitional council moved Tuesday to select a new prime minister. The council is tasked with helping form a new government before a February 2026 deadline. Garry Pierre-Pierre, a journalist and founder of the Haitian Times, joins CBS News with more.
Student loan forgiveness deadlines
Americans seeking federal student loan forgiveness benefits must consolidate their loans before the midnight Tuesday deadline. Medora Lee, a USA Today money and personal finance reporter, joins CBS News with more.
Trump lashes out after contempt ruling
Former President Donald Trump decried Judge Juan Merchan's contempt of court ruling Tuesday after Merchan found Trump had violated a gag order in the New York criminal trial against him. CBS News' Errol Barnett and Jericka Duncan report.
4 officers killed in Charlotte operation
Four law enforcement officers were killed and another four injured during a U.S. Marshals Service fugitive task force operation in Charlotte, North Carolina, Monday. A suspect was killed during the standoff, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg police chief. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez has the latest confirmed information.
King Charles returns to royal duties
King Charles III returned to his public duties after receiving treatment for cancer earlier in the year. King Charles and Queen Camilla visited a hospital and cancer treatment facility Tuesday. Charlotte Gallagher with BBC News, a CBS News partner, has more.