Ben Stein on the greatness of America
It is the peaceful, respectful transition of power that sets our nation apart from those that change leaders with tanks and cannons
2017 Presidential inauguration
Turning the page: Donald Trump’s first day in office
After a campaign like no other, the nation’s 45th chief executive begins his presidency
Massive march turnout prompts change of plans in Chicago
So many people turned out for the Women’s March on Chicago that organizers canceled their plans to march downtown
Clinton, Democrats show support for Women's March on Washington
Hillary Clinton, along with a bevy of other prominent female politicians, got involved on Twitter to promote the march
Women descend on D.C. to push back against new president
Women's March on Washington draws hundreds of thousands of women to nation’s capital as sister protests are held in other cities worldwide
Inaugural ball performers play Clinton campaign anthem
The Piano Guys played a cover of "Fight Song," and the song's writer and original performer, Rachel Platten, tweeted she did not "approve or endorse" the use of the song
You're on the list: Trump inauguration balls and parties
From the official Trump inauguration balls to the unofficial celebrations, the guest lists were y-uuuuuge.
Change and Challenge: The Inauguration of Donald Trump
As Mr. Trump takes office as the nation's 45th president, will he be an agent of change? CBS News examines an unprecedented new American leader in a special anchored by Gayle King and John Dickerson.
President Donald Trump: Not business as usual
Mr. Trump’s past says a lot about how he’ll govern the United States
The pain of a divided nation felt by children
Students representing the diversity of today's America speak out about fear, hate and possible deportation under a Trump presidency
President Trump delivers blueprint for America in inauguration speech
Chief White House correspondent Major Garrett takes a look at the great experiment undertaken by the American people
D.C. hotel, global deals complicate start of Trump's presidency
The lease for Trump's hotel specifies that no elected officials in the U.S. government can hold it
Florida students at inauguration teaching their own lesson
When a foundation offered to send some Imokalee students to the inauguration, there was significant pushback
John Dickerson on Trump's combative address
The address was "straight out of Donald Trump's campaign," said Dickerson; "he offered unity, but only on his terms"
Amid historically low approval ratings, Trump now has to turn vision into policy
Within hours of being sworn in, the new presient got down to business with congressional leaders signing nominations for his Cabinet picks
Lawmakers react to Trump's inauguration
Maryland Rep. Elijah Cummings said “I was hoping he would say more to bring the country together”
President Trump's inauguration crowd was smaller than Obama's
The crowd was smaller for the 45th president's inauguration than for Obama's first inauguration, but not historically small
Did Trump channel a Batman villain in his inauguration speech?
Twitter users noted that, for a moment, the new president's speech sounded like one from "The Dark Knight Returns"
World leaders react to Donald Trump's inauguration
Amid the congratulations, some world leaders express trepidation; "prepare for a rough ride," said one German leader
White House's LGBT rights web page just disappeared
The government URL which, for years, directed Americans to information on LGBT campaigns and civil rights progress has now vanished, replaced by a sign up page for updates on President Trump
Obama speaks to staff before departing D.C.
Speaking at Andrews Air Force Base before departing for vacation in Palm Springs, Obama said he'll be "right there with" his supporters going forward
Transcript of Trump inauguration speech: Full text
The president delivered a 16-minute speech, saying, "from this moment on, it's going to be America First"
President Trump speaks
The 45th President of the United States of America, Donald Trump delivers his first speech to the country after being offically sworn in.
Inauguration of Donald Trump
The highlights from the inauguration of Donald Trump on Jan. 20, 2017 in Washington, D.C.
Smashed windows, chaotic confrontation near inauguration
There were also demonstrations in Portland, New Orleans, New York and Atlanta
Politics
Microsoft official says Iranian cyber activity has increased
Microsoft senior vice president of customer security Tom Burt says the company saw "an incredible increase, a spike in [cyber] activity, once the United States announced it was withdrawing from the nuclear treaty"
Why Trump's pick to head Labor Dept scares worker advocates
As a lawyer, the son of the late Supreme Court judge fought against laws constraining big corporations
Americans who experienced hate call racist Trump rhetoric "heartbreaking"
"You have to recognize the message, the destructiveness of the message, the ugliness of the intent behind it"
Intel chief Dan Coats creates dedicated election security role
The newly created election threats executive (ETE), as the position will be known, will serve as Coats' main adviser on threats to election security
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Castro says Puerto Rico gov should resign
"This governor can no longer be effective and I believe he should resign," former HUD secretary tells CBS News
Trump took heat from family over racist chants at rally
On Friday, however, the president said his family did not advise him — they merely talked to him
Bullock takes a break from the campaign trail to reconnect with his past
The Montana governor and presidential candidate took the "oldest road in Iowa" to the house where his great-great-grandfather lived and took in some of the family lore from second cousins in Lowell, Iowa
CBS News Eye on Trends: The latest from the CBS News Election & Survey Unit
A recap of latest polls and data-driven studies from the CBS News Election & Survey Unit
House Dems ask prosecutors if DOJ policy prevented Trump indictment in Cohen case
Prosecutors closed a federal investigation into campaign finance violations tied to former Trump attorney Michael Cohen this week
Trump says his black friends asked him to help A$AP Rocky
The rapper is currently detained in Sweden as police finish an investigation into an alleged assault in Stockholm
U.S. expands "Remain in Mexico" policy to Rio Grande Valley
The move means asylum seekers will now be sent to a Mexican state the U.S. government warns Americans travelers not to visit because of widespread crime and the risk of being kidnapped
Owning slaves doesn't make person racist, says New Hampshire lawmaker
Renewed discussions of racism in America have emerged in light of the president's recent tweets and North Carolina rally, where Trump supporters chanted, "Send her home" about Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar
Trump and Melania meet with Buzz Aldrin to remember moon landing
President Trump and the first lady are taking pictures with the remaining Apollo 11 crew and family
U.S. Treasury sanctions target senior Hezbollah operative
The Trump administration is continuing what it describes as its maximum pressure campaign
Vote on 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund to be held Tuesday
Sen. Rand Paul blocked the Senate from voting to reauthorize the fund this week
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Microsoft official says Iranian cyber activity has increased
Microsoft senior vice president of customer security Tom Burt says the company saw "an incredible increase, a spike in [cyber] activity, once the United States announced it was withdrawing from the nuclear treaty"
Ragu recalls pasta sauce over possible plastic contamination
Five types of the pasta sauce are being recalled nationwide, including at retailers such as Walmart
Record-high temperatures could scorch U.S. economy
Climate change has the potential to sap the U.S. economy more than tariffs or other man-made threats
State of emergency declared in Wisconsin after electrical fires
The declaration authorizes the activation of the National Guard if necessary and directs state agencies to provide assistance
Why Trump's pick to head Labor Dept scares worker advocates
As a lawyer, the son of the late Supreme Court judge fought against laws constraining big corporations
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Microsoft official says Iranian cyber activity has increased
Microsoft senior vice president of customer security Tom Burt says the company saw "an incredible increase, a spike in [cyber] activity, once the United States announced it was withdrawing from the nuclear treaty"
Why Trump's pick to head Labor Dept scares worker advocates
As a lawyer, the son of the late Supreme Court judge fought against laws constraining big corporations
Americans who experienced hate call racist Trump rhetoric "heartbreaking"
"You have to recognize the message, the destructiveness of the message, the ugliness of the intent behind it"
Intel chief Dan Coats creates dedicated election security role
The newly created election threats executive (ETE), as the position will be known, will serve as Coats' main adviser on threats to election security
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Castro says Puerto Rico gov should resign
"This governor can no longer be effective and I believe he should resign," former HUD secretary tells CBS News
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At least 10 killed in explosion at gas factory in central China
Another 19 people were seriously injured and five others are missing
Strong earthquake rocks Greek capital; buildings seriously damaged
The quake sparked limited power cuts and communication problems around Athens and the fire brigade reported receiving calls about people being trapped in elevators
2 British oil tankers seized by Iran in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Revolutionary Guard says it has seized British oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz; a second tanker was confirmed seized later on Friday
Congress considers crackdown on trophy hunting
A bill known as the CECIL Act takes aim at trophy hunting imports – but some say these hunts help conservation more than hurt it
U.S. expands "Remain in Mexico" policy to Rio Grande Valley
The move means asylum seekers will now be sent to a Mexican state the U.S. government warns Americans travelers not to visit because of widespread crime and the risk of being kidnapped
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Teen rapper found guilty of 2016 murder
"The Race" rapper faces between 5 and 99 years in prison
Beyoncé just dropped an album and the Bey Hive is in love
Beyoncé's "The Lion King: The Gift" album is a tribute to Africa and features Blue Ivy's singer-writer debut
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Star Trek shows on display at 2019 San Diego Comic-Con
Star Trek beams into Comic-Con International Hall H for the first time Saturday
"Cats" trailer unveils all-star cast as felines
Some Twitter users used words like "weird" "disturbing" and "horrifying" to describe the cat makeovers.
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Doorbell cams raise privacy fears and concerns about bias
Critics say Amazon's Ring appears to stir up fears of crime even as rates are falling. Others say the cams
Some FaceApp privacy concerns may be overblown
Wired editor-in-chief Nick Thompson tells CBSN there's little evidence to back up photo fears around Russian-owned app
SpaceX's Elon Musk says he can put a man on Mars in four years
Preview: The aerospace entrepreneur tells "CBS Sunday Morning" he is thinking bigger, and faster, about manned missions to the Moon and the Red Planet
Uber glitch overcharges customers 100 times their fares
One passenger complained she was charged $1,308 on her credit card instead of $13.08, prompting a fraud alert
FaceApp sparks myths and privacy fears. Here's where your photos go
Consumers flocked to the app to get a glimpse of their older selves, but fears are growing over its privacy policy
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Record-high temperatures could scorch U.S. economy
Climate change has the potential to sap the U.S. economy more than tariffs or other man-made threats
SpaceX's Elon Musk says he can put a man on Mars in four years
Preview: The aerospace entrepreneur tells "CBS Sunday Morning" he is thinking bigger, and faster, about manned missions to the Moon and the Red Planet
Building Giant Magellan, the world's largest telescope
The telescope's resolution will be ten times better than that of the Hubble Space telescope
Wildfires could grow exponentially as climate warms
Drier conditions are a key factor behind the biggest wildfires, and researchers say we're likely to see more in the future
Lunar eclipse on 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 launch
The lunar spectacle falls on the same date when, five decades earlier, Apollo 11 began its voyage to the moon
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After 7 kids get cancer, chemical in city's water scrutinized
Ripon, California, is just one of dozens of cities across the country dealing with the possibly harmful chemical
Know the signs of heat stroke before it's too late
Record-breaking temperatures are expected in at least 14 different states by this weekend
Ebola outbreak in Congo declared a global health emergency
The virus spread this week to a city of two million people
Data show "tsunami" of opioids across U.S. as death toll rose
Pharmaceutical firms shipped 76 billion oxycodone and other pills to drugstores as opioid epidemic was worsening
Drugstore chain CVS developing home kidney dialysis device
Drugstore chain starts trials of machine that could change life for millions of patients and upend a $35 billion market
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Ragu recalls pasta sauce over possible plastic contamination
Five types of the pasta sauce are being recalled nationwide, including at retailers such as Walmart
Record-high temperatures could scorch U.S. economy
Climate change has the potential to sap the U.S. economy more than tariffs or other man-made threats
Why Trump's pick to head Labor Dept scares worker advocates
As a lawyer, the son of the late Supreme Court judge fought against laws constraining big corporations
Behind the protests in Puerto Rico, a tale of economic woe
Outrage over the governor's leaked private remarks is heightening anger over widespread poverty and high unemployment
"Save Chick-fil-A law" signed by Texas governor bans "adverse actions" against companies because of religious views
The new law comes after San Antonio barred the fast-food chain from its airport because of its LGBTQ views
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Prisoners released under First Step Act
More than 3,000 people have been released from prison or halfway houses across the country under the First Step Act. It was signed by the president last year. Mola Lenghi reports.
Teen rapper found guilty of 2016 murder
"The Race" rapper faces between 5 and 99 years in prison
American citizen accused of becoming ISIS sniper
Asainov, a naturalized U.S. citizen born in Kazakhstan, appeared in federal court in Brooklyn on Friday
Twice-deported man charged in killing of Iowa mom and her kids
Guatemalan was booted out of the U.S. in 2010 and 2011, but he's accused of killing a mother and her 2 kids in Des Moines, Iowa this week
4 Chicago cops fired over alleged coverup of teen's shooting
The city's Fraternal Order of Police condemned the dismissals, and the officers were not criminally charged in connection with the black teen's killing
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How realistic is a mission to Mars?
SpaceX founder Elon Musk says it's doable to send astronauts to the moon within two years and to Mars in the next four years. How realistic is that? CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joins CBSN from the Kennedy Space Center with a look at the challenges involved.
50 Years Later: Apollo 11 on the "CBS This Morning" podcast
The podcast will travel back in time in the coming days to reflect on the historic launch and landing
SpaceX's Elon Musk says he can put a man on Mars in four years
Preview: The aerospace entrepreneur tells "CBS Sunday Morning" he is thinking bigger, and faster, about manned missions to the Moon and the Red Planet
Building Giant Magellan, the world's largest telescope
The telescope's resolution will be ten times better than that of the Hubble Space telescope
NASA pleads for steady funding for moon mission
NASA's goal of landing astronauts on the moon in 2024 won't be possible without steady funding from Congress
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Manson Family murders: The terrifying story in pictures
A look at the cult slayings that shocked – and scared – America
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Evidence photos from the police shooting of Danroy "DJ" Henry Jr.
Evidence from the scene of Pace University student DJ Henry’s fatal encounter with Officer Aaron Hess in Mount Pleasant, N.Y.
Apollo 11 50th anniversary: 50 photos from the moon
50 photos to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the moon landing
Deadliest highway in every state
These are the highways with the highest rate of fatal crashes
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Hormone "microdosing" growing non-binary trend
Doctors are prescribing low doses of hormones — "microdoses" — as more individuals begin to identify as non-binary. Calvin Gilbert, a nurse practitioner at Lyon-Martin health services in San Francisco, joined CBSN to discuss the growing trend.
Governor of Puerto Rico pressured to resign
Gov. Ricardo Rossello is fighting to stay in power despite calls for his resignation. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard is one of three Democratic presidential hopefuls who have also called for the Puerto Rico governor to step down. She joined CBSN to discuss Rossello's widespread disapproval.
Veterans honor a fallen soldier
During the Vietnam War, Army Pfc. Leonard Nitzsche was killed. Members of his platoon felt like they never had a chance to say goodbye. So they found a way to honor him decades later. Steve Hartman has their story on the road.
Americans on the impact of "go back" taunt
At a campaign rally for President Trump, supporters chanted "send her back," amid his feud with Rep. Ilhan Omar. Those words have had a lasting impact on others, who have heard that same taunt growing up. Jamie Yuccas has their story.
Prisoners released under First Step Act
More than 3,000 people have been released from prison or halfway houses across the country under the First Step Act. It was signed by the president last year. Mola Lenghi reports.