California man "genuinely remorseful" for role in 2016 election interference
California native Richard Pinedo pleads guilty to one count of identity fraud in connection to the government's investigation into Russian meddlilng
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Donald Trump Christmas ornament @ $149
Donald Trump Christmas ornament turns icon of winning presidential campaign into bauble
Will Melania Trump move to the White House?
There is "obvious sensitivity" to pulling her son out of school mid-year, according to the Trump transition team
Top Trump adviser speaks out on agenda, white nationalism
Steve Bannon, chief strategist for Donald Trump's White House, discusses his "economic" nationalism, why "darkness is good"
Donald Trump demands apology from "very rude" "Hamilton" cast
Donald Trump calls for the theater to be a "safe and special place" after he says Vice President-elect Mike Pence was “harassed” at "Hamilton" show
Donald Trump's national security picks signal sharp shift
Jeff Sessions tapped to serve as attorney general in trio of picks for Donald Trump's national security team
Congressional Dems concerned by Trump's early appointments
The Congressional Black Caucus called attorney general pick Jeff Sessions’ civil rights record “appalling”
Trump's team
A look at President Donald Trump's cabinet and inner circle
Donald Trump taps Republican congressman for CIA director
GOP incumbent member of Congress picked to run Central Intelligence Agency
Fake news creator claims he put Trump in White House
"Honestly, people are definitely dumber," Paul Horner told The Washington Post to explain the explosion of his made-up content
San Francisco teacher's Trump lesson plan stirs controversy
High school teacher takes on post-election question of whether teachers are supposed to educate or advocate
GOP senator, a Trump critic, weighs in on Steve Bannon, Cabinet picks
Sen. Jeff Flake of Arizona comments on Steve Bannon as a top White House strategist, Rudy Giuliani as a possible secretary of state
Live updates: Trump transition to the White House
The latest news on what's going on with the presidential transition - Trump reacts to Fidel Castro's death, pans Green Party's recount efforts
Trump on Clinton prosecutor: "I'm going to think about it"
Clinton "did some bad things," Trump told "60 Minutes," but said the Clintons are ultimately "good people"
Trump hedges on some campaign promises on "60 Minutes"
When it comes to marriage equality, health care, and divisive rhetoric, Trump indicates to "60 Minutes" his views are complicated
Trump aide: Clinton, Obama must quell protests
Kellyanne Conway, who ran Trump's campaign, said Sunday that the GOP businessman won a "decisive victory" in the Electoral College and has a "mandate" to govern
Gingrich: Trump needs a “very aggressive first year”
The former House speaker told "Face the Nation" that D.C. requires winners to give it a good shove early on, otherwise nothing happens
Sanders on Trump: We must "hold him accountable”
The former 2016 hopeful says Democrats need to think hard about why they lost and focus less on fundraising among the "liberal elite"
The view of voters in West Virginia coal country
Ted Koppel visits McDowell County, where Trump bested Clinton by a four-to-one margin, and finds voters in desperate straits
Top Trump aide gives new details on president-elect's next move
President-elect has busy few days ahead of him as he enters into flurry of transitioning to the White House
Universities struggle with racially charged incidents after Trump victory
University of Oklahoma student has been temporarily suspended for racist messages sent on group chat to black freshman at University of Pennsylvania
Clinton's loss spurs supporters to leave uplifting messages for campaign
Democratic presidential nominee's supporters mourn her defeat in some touching ways
On "60 Minutes," Trump weighs Twitter use as president
President-elect frequently used social media tool over the last year to wage White House campaign
Trump transition team begins minority outreach
The ten-point policy outline includes a "plan for urban renewal"
Shots fired during Trump protest in Oregon
Confrontation turns violent as hundreds marched through Portland, disrupting traffic and spray-painting graffiti
Politics
What's behind the push for a fourth stimulus check
As the IRS distributes the $1,400 stimulus payments, some lawmakers say the money won't last three months.
IRS sending millions more additional stimulus checks
Another 2.3 million payments are landing in bank accounts and mailboxes, with some people getting "plus-up" payments.
Investigative reporter Michael Isikoff discusses Jamal Khashoggi's murder
CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett spoke with Yahoo News' Isikoff for this week's episode of "The Takeout" podcast.
White House confirms plans to evacuate 18,000 Afghans who helped U.S.
"Those who helped us are not going to be left behind," President Biden said Thursday.
Pence explains that he lacked the authority to reject electoral votes
The former vice president was addressing a Reagan Foundation gathering on the future of the GOP.
10 states end enhanced unemployment benefits June 26
An estimated 2.5 million workers will be affected when 10 states opt-out of enhanced benefit programs at the end of week.
U.S. outlaws imports of Chinese-made product used in solar panels
The ban on silica-based products comes after a U.S. investigation concluding a Chinese company is using forced labor to make its products.
Black farmers have their debt-relief funding halted
A Florida judge is the latest to block funding designed to help Black farmers pay off their longstanding USDA loans.
Teamsters vow to unionize Amazon from "coast to coast"
One of the largest unions in the country voted on a resolution Thursday to make unionizing Amazon workers a top priority.
Infrastructure pact would boost machinery and other companies
Bipartisan $953 billion deal to upgrade the nation's roads, bridges and other transport systems will spur growth, analysts say.
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"Strawberry supermoon" captured in incredible photos
While the name of June's full moon doesn't actually refer to its color, it can be seen as a pinkish hue during moonrise and moonset.
Children among 64 killed in Ethiopian military airstrike
A doctor who managed to reach the area after Ethiopian soldiers blocked medical teams from responding said that it was a "horrible" scene.
600 unmarked graves discovered at former children's school in Canada
"Hundreds of First Nations children went to Marieval Indian Residential School and did not leave," Chief Bobby Cameron said in a statement Thursday.
U.S. outlaws imports of Chinese-made product used in solar panels
The ban on silica-based products comes after a U.S. investigation concluding a Chinese company is using forced labor to make its products.
Former Philippine President Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III dies at 61
The son of two of Asia's most prominent democracy icons, "Noynoy" built on his family's legacy with a mission to tackle corruption, and saw is nation thrive.
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What's behind the push for a fourth stimulus check
As the IRS distributes the $1,400 stimulus payments, some lawmakers say the money won't last three months.
IRS sending millions more additional stimulus checks
Another 2.3 million payments are landing in bank accounts and mailboxes, with some people getting "plus-up" payments.
Live Updates: Desperate search for survivors after condo building collapse
At least one person is dead and dozens unaccounted for. President Biden declared a state of emergency for Florida. The search for a cause is just beginning.
Companies pressured to disclose their climate change risks
Investors — and securities regulators — want to know more about how vulnerable big businesses are to global warming.
Nearly 100 unaccounted for after deadly high-rise collapse in Florida
At least one person is confirmed dead after much of a multi-story condominium building collapsed into a huge pile of rubble in Surfside, near Miami Beach, authorities said.
Politics
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What's behind the push for a fourth stimulus check
As the IRS distributes the $1,400 stimulus payments, some lawmakers say the money won't last three months.
IRS sending millions more additional stimulus checks
Another 2.3 million payments are landing in bank accounts and mailboxes, with some people getting "plus-up" payments.
Investigative reporter Michael Isikoff discusses Jamal Khashoggi's murder
CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett spoke with Yahoo News' Isikoff for this week's episode of "The Takeout" podcast.
White House confirms plans to evacuate 18,000 Afghans who helped U.S.
"Those who helped us are not going to be left behind," President Biden said Thursday.
Pence explains that he lacked the authority to reject electoral votes
The former vice president was addressing a Reagan Foundation gathering on the future of the GOP.
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Britney Spears apologizes to fans in first post since hearing
"I apologize for pretending like I've been OK the past two years… I did it because of my pride and I was embarrassed to share what happened to me," Spears wrote in an Instagram caption posted Thursday.
Best movies streaming right now on Netflix
Looking for something fresh to watch? Here are the top films available on the streaming platform.
Samuel L. Jackson, Liv Ullmann and Elaine May to receive Honorary Oscars
Actor and activist Danny Glover will also receive the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award at the Academy's Governors Awards ceremony in January 2022.
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Loki becomes 1st major queer character in Marvel Cinematic Universe
The show's director said it was her "goal" to acknowledge Loki's sexual orientation.
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Teamsters vow to unionize Amazon from "coast to coast"
One of the largest unions in the country voted on a resolution Thursday to make unionizing Amazon workers a top priority.
Microsoft debuts Windows 11 in first big update in 6 years
Newest version of Microsoft's flagship operating system to become available later this year for those with Windows 10.
John McAfee found dead in Spanish prison after court OKs extradition
The tech entrepreneur, a pioneer of antivirus software, was facing charges of tax evasion in the U.S.
NSA opens doors to new "collaboration center" as cyberthreats mount
The agency's newly launched facility is meant to serve as a gathering point for government and private sector cybersecurity experts.
Americans losing more money to mobile payment scams, report says
The nonprofit U.S. Public Interest Research Group [PIRG] says top issues include scams, trouble using accounts and poor customer service.
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"Strawberry supermoon" captured in incredible photos
While the name of June's full moon doesn't actually refer to its color, it can be seen as a pinkish hue during moonrise and moonset.
Third spacewalk to install new solar arrays for space station
The new roll-out solar arrays are part of an upgrade to counteract age-related degradation in the lab's original panels.
U.S. drought brings plague of grasshoppers: "They're everywhere"
Federal agriculture officials are launching what could become their largest grasshopper-killing campaign since the 1980s.
Space balloon touts 20-mile high trip above Earth. Price: $125,000.
Space Perspective wants to send 8 people on tourist excursions that shows them a 20-mile high view of Earth and the stars.
NASA working to fix Hubble Space Telescope computer glitch
Engineers are confident they can return the Hubble Space Telescope to service after it was sidelined by a computer problem.
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Delta Plus: India raises alarm over a new COVID mutant
As the U.S. grapples with the spread of the Delta variant, India has just labeled a new COVID strain mutated from it a "variant of concern."
You've been vaccinated. So do you need a vaccine card?
Millions of Americans are getting CDC-issued "vaccination record" cards. Here's what to do with them.
Some COVID shots may be linked to rare heart problems in teens: CDC
The warning will come after a CDC advisory panel said data suggests a "likely association" between the vaccines and rare cases of heart inflammation in teens and young adults.
California triplets celebrate major milestone
The Tran triplets were born just four minutes apart, and now the Orange County sisters are preparing to deliver a trio of babies over the next four months.
Americans most likely to be evicted are least likely to be vaccinated
Experts worry that a wave of evictions around the U.S. this summer could lead to more coronavirus deaths.
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Should remote workers be reimbursed for their energy bills?
Remote workers are powering their computers all day as temperatures rise, making air conditioning a necessity, too.
What's behind the push for a fourth stimulus check
As the IRS distributes the $1,400 stimulus payments, some lawmakers say the money won't last three months.
10 states end enhanced unemployment benefits June 26
An estimated 2.5 million workers will be affected when 10 states opt-out of enhanced benefit programs at the end of week.
Homes are unaffordable in 4 out of 10 U.S. counties
Across the U.S., homes are "getting closer to becoming unaffordable in most counties," one real estate expert said.
Americans most likely to be evicted are least likely to be vaccinated
Experts worry that a wave of evictions around the U.S. this summer could lead to more coronavirus deaths.
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Watch Live: Derek Chauvin to be sentenced in death of George Floyd
Former police officer Derek Chauvin will be sentenced Friday afternoon in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
2021 on track to be deadliest year of U.S. gun violence in 2 decades
Nearly 10,000 people have been killed this year alone from gun violence.
Here's what to expect in Derek Chauvin's sentencing
Chauvin could face up to 40 years in prison but state guidelines could suggest a shorter term.
Drake Bell pleads guilty to crimes involving a minor
Bell is scheduled to be sentenced July 12 after pleading guilty to two charges.
Police find bodies of 2 sisters in Florida canal
Nearly eight hours after the first body was found, another one was discovered about 500 feet away.
Space
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"Strawberry supermoon" captured in incredible photos
While the name of June's full moon doesn't actually refer to its color, it can be seen as a pinkish hue during moonrise and moonset.
Third spacewalk to install new solar arrays for space station
The new roll-out solar arrays are part of an upgrade to counteract age-related degradation in the lab's original panels.
Solving the space laundry issue
How do astronauts do laundry in space? They don't. They wear their underwear, gym clothes and everything else until they can't take the filth and stink anymore, then junk them. NASA wants to change that. CBS Los Angeles has the details.
Space balloon touts 20-mile high trip above Earth. Price: $125,000.
Space Perspective wants to send 8 people on tourist excursions that shows them a 20-mile high view of Earth and the stars.
NASA working to fix Hubble Space Telescope computer glitch
Engineers are confident they can return the Hubble Space Telescope to service after it was sidelined by a computer problem.
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Florida beachfront condo collapses
Search-and-rescue efforts continue in the rubble where part of the 12-story Champlain Towers South condo building once stood.
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Cayley Mandadi death: A look at her final hours
After attending a music festival with her boyfriend in October 2017, Cayley Mandadi died from injuries she sustained that day -- but what exactly caused her death?
Ted Bundy: The serial killer's final years
Notorious serial killer Ted Bundy's murder spree ended when he was caught shortly after attacking several women at Florida State University in Tallahassee.
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Employment in America: A Shifting Workforce
CBSN and CBS MoneyWatch present "Employment in America: A Shifting Workforce." The special, anchored by Lana Zak, takes a look at the state of employment as a result of the coronavirus pandemic and includes valuable information for job seekers and career changers.
Dozens unaccounted for after Florida condo collapse
Dozens of people remain unaccounted for after a high-rise condo collapsed in Florida. Authorities confirmed at least one person was killed early Thursday in the town of Surfside. Search and rescue crews are still making their way through the rubble and debris looking for any survivors. CBS News correspondents Manuel Bojorquez, David Begnaud and Mark Strassmann have the latest on the investigation and the reunification process for families. Then, Surfside commissioner Nelly Velasquez joins CBSN's Lana Zak for her take on the tragedy.
U.S. coronavirus vaccinations lagging
The U.S. is now averaging fewer than 300,000 first doses of coronavirus vaccines per day. The slowing pace comes as a new AP report reveals how effective these vaccines actually are. Dr. Payal Patel, an infectious diseases physician at the University of Michigan medical school, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the nation's vaccination effort and a new threat to our recovery on the horizon.
Extreme weather raises economic concerns
The rise of extreme weather conditions is posing harm to businesses who may not be financial prepared. In 2020, extreme weather cost the insurance industry over $70 billion, according to The Demex Group. Stephen Bennett, co-founder and chief product officer of The Demex Group and chairman of the American Meteorological Society's Committee on Financial Weather and Climate Risk, joins CBSN's Lana Zak with more on how businesses can prepare for these potential risks.
More than 2 dozen migrant families reunited in past week
The Biden administration says it has reunited 24 separated migrant families over the past week, bringing the total number of reunifications to 37. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the latest happening at the border.