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Biden sets tone with call for unity
CBS News senior political analyst and "60 Minutes" correspondent John Dickerson discusses President Biden's inaugural speech and the challenges he faces in the White House.
Moments to remember from Biden-Harris inauguration
The peaceful transfer of power went off without a hitch. Here are some of the extraordinary moments from the inauguration of President Biden and Vice President Harris.
Kamala Harris shatters race and gender barriers
Vice President Kamala Harris made history on Wednesday when she took the oath of office — and broke down multiple barriers. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion shares more.
Legal troubles awaiting Trump
Now that he's left office, former President Trump could soon be facing legal troubles as the protections that have been shielding him are set to expire. CBSN legal analyst Rebecca Roiphe joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss the details.
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Inauguration Live Updates: President Biden moves quickly to implement agenda
"There's no time to start like today," the new president told reporters, hours after his inauguration.
Watch Live: Inauguration Day events after Biden is sworn in
Biden was sworn in as the 46th president on January 20.
Biden signs executive actions on first day as president
The 46th president is undoing some of his predecessor's executive actions.
Senate confirms Biden's first Cabinet nominee
The Senate confirmed Avril Haines to be director of national intelligence on Wednesday evening.
Amanda Gorman reads the inaugural poem "The Hill We Climb"
Amanda Gorman made history Wednesday as the youngest known inaugural poet.
Kamala Harris won't be moving into VP's residence immediately
Vice presidents since Vice President Walter Mondale have been living in the residence at the Naval Observatory in Washington, D.C.
Biden extends student loan payment freeze
On the campaign trail, Mr. Biden promised to address the student loan crisis and supported cancelling $10,000 in debt per borrower.
Recent Trump appointee at NSA placed on leave
Ellis' appointment is now the subject of an investigation by the Defense Department Inspector General.
Get to know Kamala Harris's family
Harris comes from a family of immigrants whose roots and political views shaped her.
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Desperate states turn to National Guard to roll out vaccines
As the death toll mounts, more states are turning to the National Guard to speed up vaccinations around the country.
The $300 million Ponzi schemer and others pardoned by Trump
Attorney who represented victims of $300 million pyramid scam says he is "disgusted" by White House pardon.
Climate activists expect a lot from Biden and aren't afraid to say so
"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."
White House site now allows users to choose their pronouns
The changes may seem minor, but advocates say they're meaningful.
Proud Boys organizer arrested for alleged role in Capitol attack
Joseph Randall Biggs, 37, faces three charges for his alleged role in the deadly attack.
Kamala Harris wears Black designers at inauguration
Michelle Obama also wowed in a monochrome outfit by a Black designer.
Work on Keystone XL pipeline halted
The Obama administration rejected the pipeline, but President Trump revived it and has been a strong supporter.
Democrats take majority in Senate after Biden's inauguration
Vice President Kamala Harris administered the oath of office to Jon Ossoff, Alex Padilla and Raphael Warnock Wednesday afternoon.
Howard students celebrate as Harris makes history
"You have proven that we, as Black women, no longer have to wait in line for the right moment to be the change we want to see in this nation," one student said. "...because of you, Madam Vice President, we are all speaking."
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New York City closing vaccination sites due to lack of supply
The mayor warned on Tuesday that the city was about to run out of vaccine doses.
Should vaccination restore "basic rights" to avoid lockdowns?
Germany's Foreign Minister thinks so, and he's not alone, but his fellow cabinet members, and many experts say vaccination shouldn't bring privileges.
Starbucks and Microsoft tapped to help with vaccinations
Starbucks' CEO liken the company's role in the mass vaccination effort to building a store with one product.
Study shows U.K. COVID variant unlikely to "escape" Pfizer vaccine
New research expands on earlier lab tests, providing further evidence that the widely used vaccine should prove effective against an infectious new strain.
When might you get Biden's $1,400 stimulus check?
President-Elect Joe Biden's proposed $1.9 trillion relief bill could face some hurdles, analysts say.
CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell
CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell
Biden sworn in during historic inauguration
President Biden focused on the theme of unity during his inaugural address Wednesday, two weeks after Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has the latest.
Biden upends controversial Trump policies
President Biden wasted no time getting to work shortly after he was sworn in. He signed several executive orders undoing his predecessor's policies. Senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
Trump skips inauguration and heads to Florida resort
Former President Trump skipped town before President Biden was inaugurated, but CBS News has learned that the TVs on Air Force One were tuned in to the festivities. CBS News correspondent Paula Reid reports.
Kamala Harris shatters race and gender barriers
Vice President Kamala Harris made history on Wednesday when she took the oath of office — and broke down multiple barriers. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion shares more.
Biden sets tone with call for unity
CBS News senior political analyst and "60 Minutes" correspondent John Dickerson discusses President Biden's inaugural speech and the challenges he faces in the White House.
The Uplift — Stories That Inspire
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Amanda Gorman reads the inaugural poem "The Hill We Climb"
Amanda Gorman made history Wednesday as the youngest known inaugural poet.
Frontline nurse performs "Amazing Grace" at COVID-19 memorial
A video of Michigan-based nurse Lori Marie Key went viral in April after she was filmed singing "Amazing Grace" to her hospital coworkers.
Girl's virtual lemonade stand catches eye of Biden's inaugural team
Morgan Marsh McGlone, 8, of Wisconsin will deliver a virtual speech Wednesday night during President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration.
Lamar Jackson thanks Bills fans after charity raises $400,000
It's not the first time the fanbase has proven to be both generous and gracious.
"Helps the soul": Chorus finds a way to perform from cars
Using their car radios and some tech savvy, the Luminous Voices chamber choir in Calgary found a way to sing together from a distance.
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Reverb | The QAnon Effect
What started out as a fringe conspiracy theory in 2017 has recently spread into the mainstream. Dozens of people linked to the baseless QAnon conspiracy theory ran for federal office in 2020, and two were elected to Congress. This CBSN Originals documentary explores how QAnon has taken root amid challenging times and a growing distrust in American institutions, and what it means for the future of the country.
Reverb | A City Under Surveillance
The Detroit Police Department is using facial recognition technology and a network of surveillance cameras to combat the city’s high crime rates. But critics say the technology has racial bias built into it and has even landed innocent people behind bars. In this documentary, CBSN Originals explores the debate over high-tech policing that promises to make our communities safer yet at the same time threatens our civil liberties.
Reverb | Gun Fight, Part One
In the first episode of this two-part documentary, CBSN Originals explores an armed backlash to new gun laws. Mass shootings in Virginia have mobilized the fight for more regulation, but some counties won't enforce laws they say infringe on their residents' constitutional rights.
Reverb | Gun Fight, Part Two
In the second episode of this two-part documentary, CBSN Originals follows a growing movement of militias refusing to comply with new gun regulations. As the country navigates a pandemic, economic shutdowns and political unrest, gun sales are soaring and gun rights activists argue Americans should be armed now more than ever.
Reverb | Losing Las Vegas
The economic fallout from COVID-19 hit Las Vegas harder than any other major city in the nation, devastating households far from the famous Strip. Though the lights are flickering on once again, uncertainty still looms. This episode of CBSN Originals reveals how some Las Vegas workers are navigating a tough new reality with no end in sight.
CBS Village — Diverse Voices & Communities
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Kamala Harris wears Black designers at inauguration
Michelle Obama also wowed in a monochrome outfit by a Black designer.
NAACP head slams police response to pro-Trump protest
NAACP President Derrick Johnson said police responded to Black Lives Matter protesters "as if they were criminals."
Amanda Gorman reads the inaugural poem "The Hill We Climb"
Amanda Gorman made history Wednesday as the youngest known inaugural poet.
Bianca Smith hopes to "inspire other women" after joining Red Sox
The 29-year-old will join the Boston Red Sox organization as a minor league coach based at the team's player development complex in Fort Meyers, Florida.
Get to know Kamala Harris' family
Harris comes from a family of immigrants whose roots and political views shaped her.
Inaugural poet Gorman's historic performance
Amanda Gorman was named the nation's First Youth Poet Laureate at 19. Now at 22, she is delivering her original composition, "The Hill We Climb" at the 59th presidential inauguration as the youngest known inaugural poet. Gorman, who has performed five commissioned poems for "CBS This Morning" in the past, tells Anthony Mason about writing a poem for this moment, her preparation for big performances and how poetry helped her overcome a speech impediment.
Why Americans' constitutional ignorance has experts worried
The United States' constitution is a 233-year-old rule book for American life and governance, that's especially relevant right now.
8-year-old to be featured on Inauguration Day
At just 8-years-old, Cavanaugh Bell from Maryland will be among those featured during the presidential inauguration's primetime special, "Celebrating America." Throughout the pandemic, he's been delivering supplies and building mobile pantries for communities in need. Now, he's taking on a larger role and will be introducing musician Justin Timberlake. Mireya Villarreal caught up with Cavanaugh ahead of the big day.
Chris Rock: Truth, therapy and punchlines
The comedian-writer-director discusses therapy during COVID, forgiveness, vaccinations, and stretching himself as an actor in the drama series "Fargo."
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Work on Keystone XL pipeline halted
The Obama administration rejected the pipeline, but President Trump revived it and has been a strong supporter.
4 killed in Madrid gas explosion
A tower of smoke rose from a building, where repairs were being done to a gas boiler, and billowed through Toledo Street near the city's center.
U.S. allies "greatly relieved," but also wary as Biden steps up
"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?
Should COVID vaccination restore "basic rights" to avoid lockdowns?
Germany's Foreign Minister thinks so, and he's not alone, but his fellow cabinet members, and many experts say vaccination shouldn't bring privileges.
Kamala Harris' ancestral village in India revels on Inauguration Day
Candy, firecrackers and prayers as the tiny village of Thulasendrapuram finds inspiration and joy in the 1st U.S. Vice President from South Asia.
U.S.
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Recent Trump appointee at NSA placed on leave
Ellis' appointment is now the subject of an investigation by the Defense Department Inspector General.
White House site allows users to choose their pronouns
The changes may seem minor, but advocates say they're meaningful.
Kamala Harris won't be moving into vice president's residence immediately
Vice presidents since Vice President Walter Mondale have been living in the residence at the Naval Observatory in Washington, D.C.
Proud Boys organizer arrested for alleged role in Capitol attack
Joseph Randall Biggs, 37, faces three charges for his alleged role in the deadly attack.
SpaceX launches another 60 Starlink satellites
SpaceX has now launched more than 1,000 Starlink internet relay satellites.
Politics
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Inauguration Live Updates: President Biden moves quickly to implement agenda
"There's no time to start like today," the new president told reporters, hours after his inauguration.
Recent Trump appointee at NSA placed on leave
Ellis' appointment is now the subject of an investigation by the Defense Department Inspector General.
White House site allows users to choose their pronouns
The changes may seem minor, but advocates say they're meaningful.
Kamala Harris won't be moving into vice president's residence immediately
Vice presidents since Vice President Walter Mondale have been living in the residence at the Naval Observatory in Washington, D.C.
Senate confirms Biden's first Cabinet nominee
The Senate confirmed Avril Haines to be director of national intelligence on Wednesday evening.
Entertainment
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Jennifer Lopez speaks Spanish in inauguration performance
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.
Watch inaugural poet Amanda Gorman perform 5 of her poems
Gorman, who read a poem at President Biden's inauguration, has previously performed five original commissioned poems for "CBS This Morning."
Sarah Thomas will be the first woman to referee a Super Bowl
Thomas will work as a down judge at Super Bowl LV in Tampa Bay next month.
Kamala Harris wears Black designers at inauguration
Michelle Obama also wowed in a monochrome outfit by a Black designer.
New movies coming in 2021 and beyond: The most anticipated films on the way
From the Marvel Cinematic Universe to the next "Fast and Furious" film, here's when to expect all the biggest flicks.
Technology
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White House site allows users to choose their pronouns
The changes may seem minor, but advocates say they're meaningful.
Richard Branson company launches rocket from under plane's wing
Virgin Orbit asserts its method offers maximum flexibility since the launching Boeing 747s could take off from airports anywhere.
Twitter suspends Congresswoman over election fraud claims
Republican Congresswoman from Georgia condemned big tech companies for "silencing" conservative views.
A protected right? Free speech and social media
Social media – hailed as an organizing tool for pro-democracy rallies – has also become a forum for conspiracy theories, racism and disinformation. What are the implications of tech companies "de-platforming" users (even a president) for speech that enflames?
Moon rocket test firing aborted after engine shutdown
It was not immediately clear what went wrong or what will be needed to fix it.
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Climate activists expect a lot from Biden and aren't afraid to say so
"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."
Desperate states turn to National Guard to roll out vaccines
As the death toll mounts, more states are turning to the National Guard to speed up vaccinations around the country.
U.K. COVID variant detected across U.S. as nation races to distribute vaccine
Health officials are trying to stay ahead of the virus by vaccinating as many people as possible — but it hasn't been easy.
"Super puff" exoplanet is as big as Jupiter but 10 times lighter
The "cotton candy" planet is challenging everything astronomers thought about the formation of gas giants.
Software blamed for moon rocket engine shutdown
Engineers are debating whether to carry out another test firing before pressing ahead toward launch
Health
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New York City closing vaccination sites due to lack of supply
The mayor warned on Tuesday that the city was about to run out of vaccine doses.
Desperate states turn to National Guard to roll out vaccines
As the death toll mounts, more states are turning to the National Guard to speed up vaccinations around the country.
Should COVID vaccination restore "basic rights" to avoid lockdowns?
Germany's Foreign Minister thinks so, and he's not alone, but his fellow cabinet members, and many experts say vaccination shouldn't bring privileges.
Doubling up on masks could help keep COVID away, research shows
It creates more of an "obstacle course" for particles to make their way through into the body, research shows.
Study shows U.K. COVID variant unlikely to "escape" Pfizer vaccine
New research expands on earlier lab tests, providing further evidence that the widely used vaccine should prove effective against an infectious new strain.
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Desperate states turn to National Guard to roll out vaccines
As the death toll mounts, more states are turning to the National Guard to speed up vaccinations around the country.
Starbucks and Microsoft tapped to help with vaccinations
Starbucks CEO liken the company's role in the mass vaccination effort to building a store with one product.
What a Biden presidency means for your wallet
Agenda includes more stimulus checks, student loan forgiveness and stronger protections for workers.
Doctors locked out from Houston hospital, treat patients in parking lot
The locks on Heights Hospital were changed overnight. A notice from a lawyer cited more than $1 million in back rent.
Biden extends student loan payment freeze
On the campaign trail, Mr. Biden promised to address the student loan crisis and supported cancelling $10,000 in debt per borrower.
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Proud Boys organizer arrested for alleged role in Capitol attack
Joseph Randall Biggs, 37, faces three charges for his alleged role in the deadly attack.
"Oath Keeper" coordinated other militia members in riot, charges say
Three people face conspiracy charges as prosecutors investigate evidence they planned to obstruct the Electoral College vote.
Woman suspected of stealing Pelosi's laptop faces new charges
The amended criminal complaint cites a video in which Williams allegedly instructs a man to put on gloves before he touched Pelosi's laptop.
Martin Shkreli denied early prison release for second time
Shkreli claimed that mental health issues have weakened his immune system and made him more susceptible to contracting the coronavirus.
Woman investigated for allegedly stealing Pelosi's computer surrenders
A caller who identified themselves as the former partner of Riley Williams told authorities that she planned to give the device to a friend who would sell it to Russia's foreign intelligence service, a claim that authorities are investigating but have not yet confirmed.
Space
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SpaceX launches another 60 Starlink satellites
SpaceX has now launched more than 1,000 Starlink internet relay satellites.
"Super puff" exoplanet is as big as Jupiter but 10 times lighter
The "cotton candy" planet is challenging everything astronomers thought about the formation of gas giants.
Software blamed for moon rocket engine shutdown
Engineers are debating whether to carry out another test firing before pressing ahead toward launch
Richard Branson company launches rocket from under plane's wing
Virgin Orbit asserts its method offers maximum flexibility since the launching Boeing 747s could take off from airports anywhere.
Moon rocket test firing aborted after engine shutdown
It was not immediately clear what went wrong or what will be needed to fix it.
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New movies coming in 2021 and beyond: The most anticipated films on the way
From the Marvel Cinematic Universe to the next "Fast and Furious" film, here's when to expect all the biggest flicks.
Photos: Inauguration of Joe Biden
Thanks to the pandemic and worries over violence, the swearing-in of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris looks very different.
The evidence that convicted Charles Bryant
An inside look at the investigation into the murder of Jackie Vandagriff.
Newest dog breeds: From tiny toys to massive mastiffs
Have you heard of the Belgian Laekenois? The Cesky terrier? Sloughi? You have now.
How U.S. presidents aged in office
How it started and how its going in America's highest office.
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Hindsight is 2020: An Unprecedented Election
When a pandemic, a racial reckoning, and rampant misinformation converged, Americans were faced with an election unlike any other. This CBSN documentary follows voters around the country as they grapple with who they're voting for, how they're voting and the issues supercharging the stakes.
Legal troubles awaiting Trump
Now that he's left office, former President Trump could soon be facing legal troubles as the protections that have been shielding him are set to expire. CBSN legal analyst Rebecca Roiphe joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss the details.
Biden's road to the White House
President Biden began his career in politics in 1973 as the junior United States senator from Delaware. Now, nearly 50 years after his journey began, he has taken office as the 46th president of the United States. Robert Hoopes, president of VOX Global and who served as Biden's chief of staff during the 2012 Democratic National Convention, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to reflect on the president's career in public service.
Biden works on packed legislative agenda
President Biden wasted no time getting to work after taking the oath of office. He signed several executive actions and prepared legislation to be sent to Congress. CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Lynda Tran, and CBS News political analyst and Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss what is on the Biden administration's legislative agenda and how easy it will be to get it through Congress.
CBSN Originals: "The QAnon Effect"
What started out as a fringe conspiracy theory in 2017 has recently spread into the mainstream. Dozens of people linked to the baseless QAnon conspiracy theory ran for federal office in 2020, and two were elected to Congress. This CBSN Originals documentary explores how QAnon has taken root amid challenging times and a growing distrust in American institutions, and what it means for the future of the country.