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As keynote Speaker at the Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner in New York, House Speaker Paul Ryan took some time to joke about Congress and the commander-in-chief.
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As keynote Speaker at the Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner in New York, House Speaker Paul Ryan took some time to joke about Congress and the commander-in-chief.
Even a decade in, the Affordable Care Act's recommendations to cover preventive screening and care without cost-sharing remain confusing and complex.
The former president appeared at the White House for the first time since leaving office in 2017.
The bill, which must still pass the Senate, would not help the uninsured.
The two main contractors who built the inner workings of the Obamacare website told Congress the government never tested the parts together until days before the deadline; and, When the Beatles arrived in America in 1964, Ringo Starr became the band's unofficial photographer, capturing intimate moments from inside Beatlemania.
Many are struck by how a distance of just a few feet determined who survived and who was swept away by the mudslide that destroyed the community in Oso, Wash.; and, seventy-four-year-old Mary Jones was released from prison after serving more than three decades behind bars for a crime committed by an abusive boyfriend.
Search teams have had to resort to using their hands to dig through the thick mud, and cameras are being inserted into air pockets in the hope of finding survivors of a mudslide that struck Oso, Wash.; and, California's long drought has left the Sacramento River so low that for the first time in two decades, the Coleman fish hatchery can't release the first of 12 million baby salmon raised there.
Thousands of people across the country are trying to beat Monday's deadline to enroll in health care insurance coverage. Without coverage, many will be fined $95 or 1 percent of their income; and, There may only be eight days of battery life left to spot the black box that could explain what went wrong with missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370.
ISIS has claimed responsibility for the nightclub attack in Istanbul, saying that the gunman was avenging Turkey's role in Syria's bloody civil war; Tulane medical school in New Orleans prepares its students not just to be good doctors, but also how to include food in the conversation.
President Obama and Vice President-elect Mike Pence went to Capitol Hill Wednesday to ready their parties in the coming war over Obamacare; McDonald's has opened a new restaurant just outside Vatican City -- but locals don't seem to be craving Big Macs
Director of National Intelligence James Clapper told a Senate committee he is more convinced than ever that Russians hacked the DNC during the election; When a child has been hurt, sexually abused or witnessed a horrible crime, dogs often help start the investigation if the child is too traumatized to talk.
From the South to the Northeast, freezing rain, ice and snow are coating the nation's highways, creating a potentially dangerous mix of trouble for holiday travelers; and, at the largest mass producer of oil paintings in the world, thousands of Chinese artists churn out hundreds of millions of dollars worth of oil paintings a year, the majority of which are knockoffs.
The White House finally released the number of Americans who have signed up for Obamacare. Less than one-third of the 106,000 Americans who are counted as enrolled did so by navigating HealthCare.gov; and, California's Filipino community, the largest in the country, is hoping and praying for the safety of friends and relatives affected by Typhoon Haiyan. Many are chipping in to the relief effort, sending medical supplies and meals and raising money for the storm victims.
A strong storm system that dumped more than 2 feet of snow in the higher elevations of Washington state is bringing damaging winds and severe thunderstorms; and, thousands came together in San Francisco to make 5-year-old Miles Scott's wish to be Batman for a day come true.
President Obama acknowledged Tuesday that the administration has lost time due to problems with HealthCare.gov but said the website continues to improve; and, no photograph has ever been found of President Abraham Lincoln delivering the Gettysburg Address. While Professor Christopher Oakley believes he found the president in a photo taken before the speech began, other scholars are skeptical.
While a massive international relief effort is underway, there is little evidence of it on the ground. Tacloban's airport was badly damaged by the typhoon and is currently without power, meaning planes can't land at night and aid workers are struggling to get supplies in; and, Scientists are at a loss to explain what is killing sea stars along the West Coast.
A 20-foot wall of water crashed into Tacloban, sending homes out to sea and ships onto land. Thousands are still missing, makeshift shelters are overflowing and debris-clogged streets and collapsed roads have limited access to the hardest-hit areas; and, veterans were asked to describe their wartime experiences for a new book in exactly six words. Michelle Miller reports that it's helping some veterans find their own voices and begin their emotional recoveries.
President Obama announced he will allow policies canceled due to the Affordable Care Act to be reinstated, at least for one year. Major Garrett asked the president why he promised Americans could keep their insurance while he was promoting the health care law; and, The University of Virginia has given CBS News access to newly enhanced Dallas police recordings that tell the story of the day President John F. Kennedy was assassinated.
A new CBS News poll shows only 49 percent of people think President Obama is trustworthy, down from 60 percent a year ago; and, President Obama awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom -- the nation's highest civilian honor -- to 16 Americans, including Bill Clinton, Oprah Winfrey and Ernie Banks
Snow, ice, wind and rain are wreaking havoc on Thanksgiving holiday travelers, 39 million of whom will hit the roads through the weekend; and, dozens of humpback whales, dolphins and sea lions are chasing an unexplained explosion of anchovies in Monterey Bay. Scientists and tourists have never seen anything quite like it.
Search and rescue operations continue after a police helicopter crashed into a crowded pub in Glasgow, Scotland. Several people were killed, 14 remain in the hospital with serious injuries; and, 29-year-old Jenny Hatch has Down syndrome and won a court battle to decide for herself where she wanted to live, becoming an icon for the developmentally disabled. Her story has inspired others dealing with similar disabilities.
A Metro-North commuter en route from Poughkeepsie, N.Y., to Grand Central Terminal in New York City derailed early in the morning when it reached a sharp curve in the Bronx. Four people are dead and more than 60 suffered injuries; and, A rescue operation is under way in the recently flood-ravaged Boulder, Colo., area, where professional photographer Heather Knierim began a project to help people save photographs damaged in the floodwaters.
Two weeks after a gunman opened fire at Los Angeles International Airport, the union representing the airport police is suggesting a police officer delayed medical aid by erroneously reporting the TSA officer was dead; and, Steve Winter's innovative techniques have allowed him to capture intimate scenes of the most elusive cats. His work has led him to become a conservation advocate.
The National Transportation Safety Board said there was nothing wrong with the brakes of the Metro-North commuter train that derailed in New York City Sunday, killing four people and injuring dozens of others; and, Jeff Glor rode along in one electric car that went zero to 60 miles per hour in 2.5 seconds -- the kind of power and promise that spurred Formula 1 to launch an electric car racing series next year.
A federal judge in New York said the NSA's phone record collection program is legal, writing that it "represents the government's counter-punch to terrorism"; and, Steve Hartman meets one woman who has dedicated her life to making sure every child has a home. But Taylor presented a particular challenge -- until she realized he belonged with her.
President Trump announced a deal to grant the U.S. control of more than 60 billion barrels of proven Venezuelan oil reserves.
In June, the FBI quietly lowered some of the standards it uses when it conducts background checks on would-be federal agents and other personnel.
Rescuers pulled out survivors and helicopters ferried people to safety as Nepal and China raced to respond after catastrophic flash floods killed hundreds of people.
A Department of Homeland Security spokesperson said Milo Yiannopoulos "chose to overstay his welcome."
President Trump insists Iran is "begging to make a deal" to end the war, but Tehran, and crucially China, say his economic warfare tactics will fail.
The ruling marks a blow to the federal government's long-delayed effort to prosecute Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who is accused of developing the plot to crash planes into the Pentagon and World Trade Center.
The Lindsay Clancy trial jury continued their deliberations Friday and it could be days before they reach a verdict, a legal expert says.
He was placed on unpaid leave from his job at the White House after it was determined he used his position to make bets on what President Trump would say in speeches.
The international airport in Nashville, Tennessee, would be renamed for Dolly Parton under a proposal by Tennessee's governor.
The ruling marks a blow to the federal government's long-delayed effort to prosecute Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who is accused of developing the plot to crash planes into the Pentagon and World Trade Center.
He was placed on unpaid leave from his job at the White House after it was determined he used his position to make bets on what President Trump would say in speeches.
On a path in Austin, Texas, a chance meeting changed the lives of two men with one thing in common.
The White House said President Trump will "pay tribute to the brave first responders who put their lives on the line."
The international airport in Nashville, Tennessee, would be renamed for Dolly Parton under a proposal by Tennessee's governor.
President Trump announced a deal to grant the U.S. control of more than 60 billion barrels of proven Venezuelan oil reserves.
Juul plans to market the new device under the brand name Juul2, along with updated versions of its tobacco- and menthol-flavored cartridges.
Trading of sports event contracts on Kalshi constitutes gambling, appeals court rules in siding with Nevada officials.
New federal labor figures forecast the fastest-growing U.S. job sectors over the next decade.
David Booth, the founder of Dimensional Fund Advisors, says the key to investing — and life — is to stay calm in the face of uncertainty.
The ruling marks a blow to the federal government's long-delayed effort to prosecute Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who is accused of developing the plot to crash planes into the Pentagon and World Trade Center.
He was placed on unpaid leave from his job at the White House after it was determined he used his position to make bets on what President Trump would say in speeches.
President Trump announced a deal to grant the U.S. control of more than 60 billion barrels of proven Venezuelan oil reserves.
A federal judge has again blocked President Trump's bid to erase his hush money conviction in New York.
The White House said President Trump will "pay tribute to the brave first responders who put their lives on the line."
Juul plans to market the new device under the brand name Juul2, along with updated versions of its tobacco- and menthol-flavored cartridges.
Caused by parasites spread via Anopheles mosquitoes, malaria can cause symptoms including nausea, headache and intense waves of fever and chills.
U.S. officials have confirmed cases of a parasitic illness tied to lettuce in three more states: Georgia, Tennessee and Texas.
Patients taking the first-of-a-kind pill, called daraxonrasib, lived for a median of 13.2 months compared with 6.7 months for chemotherapy recipients, studies showed.
Dr. Laura Cox, an assistant professor at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, explains how our dietary patterns play a significant role in our gut and long-term brain health.
A California couple were in a Nepali village when an avalanche of powerful waters ripped down from the high Himalayas toward them.
President Trump announced a deal to grant the U.S. control of more than 60 billion barrels of proven Venezuelan oil reserves.
Carlos Tellez Sanchez had worked at a car dealership in Dallas during the day and drove for Uber Eats at night to support his family.
Anil Goel sent his family in the U.S. a photo of his tour group at the Nepal-Tibet border just before the area was hit by a wall of mud and water.
Caused by parasites spread via Anopheles mosquitoes, malaria can cause symptoms including nausea, headache and intense waves of fever and chills.
In the days since her death, Dolly Parton has become the most-streamed artist in the world and might be getting an airport named after her. Nicole Valdes has more.
The international airport in Nashville, Tennessee, would be renamed for Dolly Parton under a proposal by Tennessee's governor.
Closing arguments in the trial of a man accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur's murder are expected on Monday. CBS News' Jared Ochacher spoke with one of Shakur's former collaborators, rapper E-40, about the late artist.
Zac Brown of the Zac Brown Band joins "CBS Mornings" to reflect on his friendship with Dolly Parton and her enduring legacy.
Tributes pour in for country music icon and humanitarian Dolly Parton. Thousands of fans signed a petition asking officials to name Nashville's airport after her. Plus, her family is sharing more information.
Employee attitudes toward AI are closely tied to their age and generational concerns, according to Glassdoor.
Hospitals, technology firms and other companies could soon be at risk from AI-enabled cyberattacks, according to a new open letter from more than 100 signatories.
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.
Microsoft founder and computer pioneer Bill Gates changed the world forever with his technological innovation. Now, Gates is warning that the development of artificial intelligence without strong oversight and regulation could threaten society as we know it. MIT professor Max Tegmark shares his concerns.
A series of lawsuits accused tech giant Meta of purposefully designing social media apps to entice users and cause social media addiction. Meta will pay out $17 billion in a landmark settlement. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.
Marmots, not bears, are the largest "true" hibernating mammal, UCLA marmot researchers Katie Adler and Emily Renkey say. The two share more fun facts about these cute creatures and explain how to vote for the fattest marmot.
NASA's new telescope could change the way we see space. With a wide-field camera that will reveal an area up to 200 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope, and an orbit a million miles from Earth, the Nancy Grace Roman telescope is expected to find tens of thousands of unknown exoplanets.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States, breaking a record last set during the Dust Bowl – just another step in the escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with climate journalist Jeff Goodell and atmospheric scientist Maria Molina about how changes in Earth's climate are increasing the likelihood that extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
Attorneys finalized jury instructions with the judge Friday after witness testimony wrapped Thursday in the trial of Duane Davis, also known as "Keefe D," who's accused of orchestrating the drive-by shooting that killed Tupac Shakur in 1996. Davis has denied the allegations. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
The jury in the trial of Lindsay Clancy, the woman accused of murdering her three young children, is still deliberating on whether to accept her postpartum psychosis defense. Shanelle Kaul reports and Caroline Polisi provides legal analysis.
British right-wing political commentator Milo Yiannopoulos, who supported President Trump's agenda, is being held by ICE for allegedly overstaying his visa. Nancy Cordes has the details.
Jurors went home for the weekend Friday with deliberations set to resume Monday morning in the trial of Lindsay Clancy. Clancy has admitted to killing her three young children, but is arguing she was suffering from postpartum psychosis. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
The jury in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial went home Friday after asking questions about Clancy's medication and the knife used in her suicide attempt. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul reports.
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
The newly discovered object looks like a star the size of our solar system, but produces 100 billion times more energy than any star.
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 crossed the Northern Hemisphere Wednesday, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See photos and video from the best viewing locations.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Milo Yiannopoulos placed in ICE custody; Clancy jury still undecided after 9 hours.
Coming up on 25 years since the September 11th terrorist attacks, the effort to bring to justice the alleged mastermind, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, has hit a major obstacle. CBS News has learned a military judge ruled this week that his confessions made to FBI agents at Guantanamo Bay were not voluntary and cannot be used at his trial, now set for June of 2028. Those FBI agents are featured in an upcoming CBS documentary, "Daughters of 9/11," which airs Friday, September 11, on CBS and Paramount Plus.
Amy and Jamie Shinneman plan to run their fifth marathon together in Sydney, Australia, on Aug. 30 as part of their mission to race all eight Abbott World Marathon Majors. But what sets them apart from other individual runners is that they compete together as a team. Amy has Bethlem myopathy, a rare form of muscular dystrophy, so Jamie pushes her in a racing wheelchair. They hope their story can inspire others with disabilities to chase big dreams, too.
Dan Wolken, senior writer for Yahoo Sports, joins CBS News to preview the upcoming U.S. Open tennis tournament.
Sixty-three years after the March on Washington, thousands gathered Friday in the nation's capitol for a Defend the Vote rally and warned that voting rights are under attack again. Earlier this year, the Supreme Court weakened a key provision of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, making it harder for people to challenge voting maps they argued were racially discriminatory. Tylik McMillan, national director of youth and college for the NAACP and one of the speakers at Friday's march, joins CBS News to talk about the day.