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
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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
Gottlieb says FDA could lift J&J vaccine pause with restrictions, warnings
Gottlieb said the vaccine could be reserved for use in older individuals.
Transcript: Scott Gottlieb on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb that aired April 18, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
U.N. ambassador says Biden refugee plan a "first step" to boost admissions
President Biden's decision to maintain the Trump-era ceiling of 15,000 refugee admissions for this year was met with swift backlash.
Transcript: Linda Thomas-Greenfield on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Linda Thomas-Greenfield, U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, that aired Sunday, April 18, 2021, on "Face the Nation.
Macron says Biden is "100% right" to push for more action on climate change
"It's time to deliver. It's time to rush, and President Biden is 100% right to do so," Macron said in an interview with "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Emmanuel Macron on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with French President Emmanuel Macron that aired Sunday, April 18, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
Macron says France close to easing restrictions for vaccinated travelers
France is in its third country-wide lockdown as it confronts another surge in coronavirus infections.
Fauci expects decision on resuming Johnson & Johnson vaccine by Friday
The CDC and FDA jointly recommended last week a pause on the use of Johnson & Johnson's vaccine.
Americans support U.S. engaging globally on climate — CBS News poll
Majority of Americans say issue needs to be addressed right now.
George W. Bush on painting a new vision of immigrants
The former president's latest passion is celebrating the contributions of immigrants to our country (as seen in his book of portraits, "Out of Many, One"), which he hopes will help foster a more respectful attitude – and aid reform.
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Climate change becomes the harp seal's newest threat
This year's tour season was canceled because the ice was too thin for choppers to land.
U.N. ambassador says Biden refugee plan a "first step" to boost admissions
President Biden's decision to maintain the Trump-era ceiling of 15,000 refugee admissions for this year was met with swift backlash.
Transcript: Linda Thomas-Greenfield on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Linda Thomas-Greenfield, U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, that aired Sunday, April 18, 2021, on "Face the Nation.
Macron says Biden is "100% right" to push for more action on climate change
"It's time to deliver. It's time to rush, and President Biden is 100% right to do so," Macron said in an interview with "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Emmanuel Macron on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with French President Emmanuel Macron that aired Sunday, April 18, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
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No one was driving Tesla before crash that killed 2, authorities say
A Harris County constable told local media that there was a person in the front passenger seat and another in a rear passenger seat after the wreck in the Houston suburb of Spring.
"We have hope": Search continues for missing crew of capsized boat
Nine crew members have yet to be found after the boat capsized Tuesday in rough seas in the Gulf of Mexico off Louisiana.
Crowd gathers in Chicago to remember Adam Toledo
The group of people planned to walk around Toledo's neighborhood near where an officer fatally shot him in March.
Manhunt underway in Austin after 3 killed in shooting
Police said they believe the shooting was a "domestic situation" and an isolated incident.
Half of U.S. adults have received at least one COVID vaccination
About 50.4% of the total U.S. adult population have received at least one dose of the vaccine as the global death toll from COVID surpassed 3 million people.
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Gottlieb says FDA could lift J&J vaccine pause with restrictions, warnings
Gottlieb said the vaccine could be reserved for use in older individuals.
Transcript: Scott Gottlieb on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb that aired April 18, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
U.N. ambassador says Biden refugee plan a "first step" to boost admissions
President Biden's decision to maintain the Trump-era ceiling of 15,000 refugee admissions for this year was met with swift backlash.
Transcript: Linda Thomas-Greenfield on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Linda Thomas-Greenfield, U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, that aired Sunday, April 18, 2021, on "Face the Nation.
Macron says Biden is "100% right" to push for more action on climate change
"It's time to deliver. It's time to rush, and President Biden is 100% right to do so," Macron said in an interview with "Face the Nation."
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ACM Awards returns to Nashville after rough year
Nashville has endured many tragedies in the past year, from the downtown bombing to a devastating flood. The Academy of Country Music Awards returns to Nashville in hopes of healing the country music city after a rough year. Janet Shamlian reports.
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ACM Awards 2021: Full list of winners and nominees
Maren Morris leads the way with five nominations, one of them as a member of The Highwomen, which scored a group of the year nomination.
Best movies streaming right now on Netflix
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The revenge thriller "Promising Young Woman": An elegant gut-punch of a film
Oscar-nominee Carey Mulligan talks about her latest film, in which a woman methodically wreaks vengeance after her best friend is sexually assaulted, which has spurred conversations about sexism in Hollywood and female empowerment on screen.
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NASA readies its $80 million Mars helicopter for maiden flight
NASA's test flight early Monday depends on a software fix to overcome a computer commanding issue.
SpaceX Crew Dragon cleared for launch
The flight will mark the third piloted launch of SpaceX's futuristic astronaut ferry ship.
Bezos vows to make Amazon "Earth's Best Employer"
Bezos said in a letter to shareholders that he isn't comforted by the failure of the unionization effort in Bessemer, Alabama.
Facebook reaches 100% renewable-energy milestone
The company said it now buys enough renewable electricity to power all its data centers and offices around the world.
NBA stars, "Steve Urkel" actor pile into growing cannabis biz
Jaleel White, who portrayed the quirky nerd in the 1990s sitcom "Family Matters," is launching a cannabis line.
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Climate change becomes the harp seal's newest threat
This year's tour season was canceled because the ice was too thin for choppers to land.
Half of U.S. adults have received at least one COVID vaccination
About 50.4% of the total U.S. adult population have received at least one dose of the vaccine as the global death toll from COVID surpassed 3 million people.
NASA readies its $80 million Mars helicopter for maiden flight
NASA's test flight early Monday depends on a software fix to overcome a computer commanding issue.
Gottlieb says FDA could lift J&J vaccine pause with restrictions, warnings
Gottlieb said the vaccine could be reserved for use in older individuals.
Fauci expects decision on resuming Johnson & Johnson vaccine by Friday
The CDC and FDA jointly recommended last week a pause on the use of Johnson & Johnson's vaccine.
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The DEA is taking back meds to save lives
The Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day invites folks from across the country to clean out their medicine cabinets to safely and anonymously turn in unwanted prescription drugs. The next Take Back Day is April 24, 2021, from 10am - 2pm.
Half of U.S. adults have received at least one COVID vaccination
About 50.4% of the total U.S. adult population have received at least one dose of the vaccine as the global death toll from COVID surpassed 3 million people.
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.
Gottlieb says FDA could lift J&J vaccine pause with restrictions, warnings
Gottlieb said the vaccine could be reserved for use in older individuals.
Fauci expects decision on resuming Johnson & Johnson vaccine by Friday
The CDC and FDA jointly recommended last week a pause on the use of Johnson & Johnson's vaccine.
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FedEx cellphone policy under scrutiny after deadly shooting
Employees at the Indianapolis facility couldn't get to their cellphones to call family or alert police.
Moderna plans to have third vaccine booster shot ready by fall
A booster shot could provide extra protection against COVID-19 variants, according to drugmakers.
Women can't win when they push for higher pay, study finds
Call for women to "lean in" may only go so far — especially for high-achieving women empowered to ask for more.
NJ deli valued at $100 million. That scares one top investor.
Top hedge fund manager frets that the market may be "possibly in the process of breaking completely."
NBA great Dwyane Wade becomes part owner of the Utah Jazz
"This goes way beyond the dream I had to just play basketball in the NBA," Wade said.
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Crowd gathers in Chicago to remember Adam Toledo
The group of people planned to walk around Toledo's neighborhood near where an officer fatally shot him in March.
Manhunt underway in Austin after 3 killed in shooting
Police said they believe the shooting was a "domestic situation" and an isolated incident.
3 dead and 3 hurt in shooting at Wisconsin bar
Police said Sunday evening that a person of interest is in custody.
Why Crosley Green's freedom still hangs in the balance
Inside Green's long-awaited and emotional homecoming, and why his newfound freedom could be short-lived.
Tamir Rice's family asks Justice Department to reopen case
Rice's family wants federal prosecutors to convene a grand jury to consider charges against the police officers.
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NASA readies its $80 million Mars helicopter for maiden flight
NASA's test flight early Monday depends on a software fix to overcome a computer commanding issue.
Life aboard the International Space Station
One of the most out-of-this-world travel destinations is 250 miles above the Earth, where scientific studies include the effects of long-term exposure to weightlessness, and the feasibility of extended travel into deep space.
NASA astronaut returns safely to Earth after six months in space
Astronaut Kate Rubins arrived in a parachute landing southeast of the town Dzhezkazgan, Kazakhstan.
Soyuz crew heads home, SpaceX Crew Dragon prepped for launch
Three space station fliers returned to Earth amid preparations for SpaceX Crew Dragon launch Thursday.
SpaceX wins $2.9 billion contract for NASA moon lander
The contract covers an unpiloted test flight and a flight to carry two astronauts to the lunar surface.
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Locked up for half his life, Crosley Green tastes freedom
A federal judge says Crosley Green was wrongfully convicted of murder. "48 Hours" spends the first hours of freedom with the Florida man.
Prince Philip through the years
Prince Philip, who died at age 99, was the patriarch of the British royal family.
Inside the night that led to Kat West's mysterious death
Authorities who investigated the death of the 42-year-old stay-at-home mom retraced not only the night of her death, but also her online life.
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How to navigate a competitive housing market
Competition in the U.S. housing market is fierce this spring, with surging demand and record-low inventory. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins CBSN to discuss how sellers and buyers can be prepared.
The DEA is taking back meds to save lives
The Drug Enforcement Administration's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day invites folks from across the country to clean out their medicine cabinets to safely and anonymously turn in unwanted prescription drugs. The next Take Back Day is April 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Does the Supreme Court Need Reform?
This CBSN Originals documentary in the "Speaking Frankly" series examines growing calls to overhaul the Supreme Court.
ACM Awards returns to Nashville after rough year
Nashville has endured many tragedies in the past year, from the downtown bombing to a devastating flood. The Academy of Country Music Awards returns to Nashville in hopes of healing the country music city after a rough year. Janet Shamlian reports.
The Student Debt Dilemma
This CBSN Originals documentary in the "Speaking Frankly" series delves into the growing demands to cancel student debt.