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It is the peaceful, respectful transition of power that sets our nation apart from those that change leaders with tanks and cannons
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It is the peaceful, respectful transition of power that sets our nation apart from those that change leaders with tanks and cannons
After a campaign like no other, the nation’s 45th chief executive begins his presidency
So many people turned out for the Women’s March on Chicago that organizers canceled their plans to march downtown
Hillary Clinton, along with a bevy of other prominent female politicians, got involved on Twitter to promote the march
Women's March on Washington draws hundreds of thousands of women to nation’s capital as sister protests are held in other cities worldwide
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
From the official Trump inauguration balls to the unofficial celebrations, the guest lists were y-uuuuuge.
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.
Mr. Trump’s past says a lot about how he’ll govern the United States
Students representing the diversity of today's America speak out about fear, hate and possible deportation under a Trump presidency
Chief White House correspondent Major Garrett takes a look at the great experiment undertaken by the American people
The lease for Trump's hotel specifies that no elected officials in the U.S. government can hold it
When a foundation offered to send some Imokalee students to the inauguration, there was significant pushback
The address was "straight out of Donald Trump's campaign," said Dickerson; "he offered unity, but only on his terms"
Within hours of being sworn in, the new presient got down to business with congressional leaders signing nominations for his Cabinet picks
Maryland Rep. Elijah Cummings said “I was hoping he would say more to bring the country together”
The crowd was smaller for the 45th president's inauguration than for Obama's first inauguration, but not historically small
Twitter users noted that, for a moment, the new president's speech sounded like one from "The Dark Knight Returns"
Amid the congratulations, some world leaders express trepidation; "prepare for a rough ride," said one German leader
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
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
The president delivered a 16-minute speech, saying, "from this moment on, it's going to be America First"
The 45th President of the United States of America, Donald Trump delivers his first speech to the country after being offically sworn in.
The highlights from the inauguration of Donald Trump on Jan. 20, 2017 in Washington, D.C.
There were also demonstrations in Portland, New Orleans, New York and Atlanta
Rep. Matt Gaetz accused House Speaker Kevin McCarthy of cutting a "secret side deal on Ukraine" to push through a temporary measure to keep the government running.
Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to swear Laphonza Butler in on Tuesday to replace Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who died last week at the age of 90.
In a brief statement that did not name the congressman, the Capitol Police said it "continues to investigate the facts and circumstances surrounding the fire alarm."
Doug Larsen, a Republican first elected to the North Dakota Senate in 2020, was also a lieutenant colonel in the North Dakota National Guard.
The Supreme Court will hear arguments Tuesday in a case involving the CFPB and how it is funded.
Bernie Kerik has been subpoenaed to testify as a government witness in the October trial of Trump co-conspirators Kenneth Chesebro and Sidney Powell.
Former President Donald Trump appeared in a Manhattan courtroom on Monday as the trial in his civil fraud case got underway.
"It is becoming increasingly clear who the speaker of the House already works for and it's not the Republican conference," far-right GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz said Monday.
Justice Clarence Thomas "took no part in the consideration or decision of this petition."
Rep. Matt Gaetz accused House Speaker Kevin McCarthy of cutting a "secret side deal on Ukraine" to push through a temporary measure to keep the government running.
Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to swear Laphonza Butler in on Tuesday to replace Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who died last week at the age of 90.
In a brief statement that did not name the congressman, the Capitol Police said it "continues to investigate the facts and circumstances surrounding the fire alarm."
Roughly 709,000 Ford-manufactured vehicles featuring EcoBoost engine variants could suffer "catastrophic engine failure," the NHTSA said.
Doug Larsen, a Republican first elected to the North Dakota Senate in 2020, was also a lieutenant colonel in the North Dakota National Guard.
Roughly 709,000 Ford-manufactured vehicles featuring EcoBoost engine variants could suffer "catastrophic engine failure," the NHTSA said.
Americans are more receptive to workers pushing for better pay and working conditions than in decades past, polls show.
"BEWARE!! There's a video out there promoting some dental plan with an AI version of me," Hanks wrote on Instagram.
A BBC investigation found Jeffries and his partner, Matthew Smith, were at the center of an organized operation running sex events, with a middleman recruiting young men.
Apple plans to upgrade the iPhone 15's operating system to prevent it from overheating and becoming uncomfortable to hold.
Rep. Matt Gaetz accused House Speaker Kevin McCarthy of cutting a "secret side deal on Ukraine" to push through a temporary measure to keep the government running.
Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to swear Laphonza Butler in on Tuesday to replace Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who died last week at the age of 90.
In a brief statement that did not name the congressman, the Capitol Police said it "continues to investigate the facts and circumstances surrounding the fire alarm."
Doug Larsen, a Republican first elected to the North Dakota Senate in 2020, was also a lieutenant colonel in the North Dakota National Guard.
The Supreme Court will hear arguments Tuesday in a case involving the CFPB and how it is funded.
Americans are more receptive to workers pushing for better pay and working conditions than in decades past, polls show.
The Food and Drug Administration is warning doctors not to give probiotics to preterm infants.
Bedbugs are popping up in Paris hotels, homes, and even public transport, and with the Olympics just 10 months away, that has city officials' skin crawling.
The approach to fighting sexually transmitted infections has been nicknamed "Doxy-PEP."
During Breast Cancer Awareness month, we're introducing you to two leaders of The Breasties, an all-inclusive community for survivors and others impacted by breast and gynecologic cancers. Chief community officer Trish Michelle and co-founder Paige More join "CBS Mornings" to discuss their personal journeys and how The Breasties is bringing people together and making a difference. They are joined by Dr. Elisabeth Potter, a plastic surgeon who specializes in breast reconstruction and advocated with The Breasties to reverse the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' decision to limit access to reconstruction options for women affected by breast cancer.
Simone Biles became the first woman to land a Yurchenko double pike vault internationally. The skill will now be renamed Biles II.
A BBC investigation found Jeffries and his partner, Matthew Smith, were at the center of an organized operation running sex events, with a middleman recruiting young men.
Bedbugs are popping up in Paris hotels, homes, and even public transport, and with the Olympics just 10 months away, that has city officials' skin crawling.
CBS News president Ingrid Ciprian-Matthews said it would be impossible to measure editor Mark Ludlow's contributions, "but we know he has made CBS News better."
Ukraine has lauded U.S. support for its counteroffensive against Russia as bipartisan and says it's "actively" working to ensure more help from Washington.
A concert film covering Beyoncé's Renaissance World Tour is due out in U.S. movie theaters Dec. 1. Tickets are on sale now.
"BEWARE!! There's a video out there promoting some dental plan with an AI version of me," Hanks wrote on Instagram.
Patrick Stewart's new memoir, "Making It So: A Memoir," will be released Tuesday.
They were the first shows to leave the air when the writers strike began May 2 and now will be among the first to return.
Celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of hip-hop have been going on all year, but 25 years ago, one of the most iconic photos in the history of the genre was taken. Jericka Duncan shares how it all came together.
On Wednesday, Oct. 4, FEMA and the FCC will launch a nationwide test of the emergency alert system.
Apple plans to upgrade the iPhone 15's operating system to prevent it from overheating and becoming uncomfortable to hold.
Like other technological advances, the growing use of artificial intelligence in warfighting is a foregone conclusion. But how will AI - proven victorious in games like chess and poker - be developed and deployed on the battlefield, by both the U.S. and its adversaries?
Like other technological advances, the growing use of artificial intelligence in warfighting is a foregone conclusion. But as "Sunday Morning" senior contributor Ted Koppel reports, questions persist on how AI is developed and deployed on the battlefield, by both the U.S. and its adversaries.
Apple announced Saturday it is working on an update to address reports that new iPhone 15 models are overheating. The company said the issue is caused by software bug and the use of certain third-party apps, including Uber and Instagram.
American Drew Weissman, Hungarian Katalin Karikó win 2023 Nobel Prize in medicine for mRNA research behind "the unprecedented rate" of COVID-19 vaccine development.
Research say the oldest collection of footwear in Europe has been discovered in a cave in southern Spain, dating back more than 6,000 years.
The family was looking for a lost gold earring in their garden, but instead they found artifacts dating back more than 1,000 years, officials said.
"People didn't think it could really be done," Marc Friedländer, an associate professor in molecular biology at Stockholm University, told CBS News.
For the first time, scientists in Sweden have analyzed an extinct animal's RNA. They're studying the Tasmanian tiger which has been extinct since the 1930s. Marc Friedländer, associate professor in molecular biology at Stockholm University, joins CBS News to discuss what the breakthrough means for science.
Josh Kruger, a local journalist who rose from homelessness and addiction to serve five years in city government, was shot and killed inside his Point Breeze home early Monday morning.
An AMBER Alert was issued for Charlotte Sena after she disappeared while visiting Moreau Lake State Park Saturday with her family.
Authorities have officially closed Roslin Kruse's cold case murder after DNA profiling led them to the man believed to be her killer.
Gunmen tried to storm the hospital in the Sinaloa state capital of Culiacan to carry out a hit, police said.
Sen. Menendez pleaded not guilty to bribery charges last Wednesday and was released on $100,000 bond.
NASA's new asteroid probe, Psyche, is on track for launching Oct. 12 after a weeklong delay for additional tests.
As new space tour companies change the way we can see our world, a moratorium on spaceflight regulation and participant safety has come to the forefront. In the latest CBS Reports documentary, Mark Strassmann takes a close look at the next great leap for humankind -- and whether regulators and industry stakeholders are striking the right balance between encouraging innovation and ensuring safety.
Descent from the International Space Station closed out an unexpected 371-day stay, the longest flight in U.S. space history.
September's full moon, also known as the harvest moon, will be the last of four consecutive supermoons.
NASA astronaut Frank Rubio is finishing up the longest single flight in U.S. space history at 371 days.
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
Inside South Carolina's "trial of the century" — how investigators built their case
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
What Angelina Fernandes saw the night her mother was accused of murder.
How prosecutors made the case that the Wisconsin man killed his parents Bart and Krista Halderson in July 2021.
Scott Pelley asks Attorney General Merrick Garland about the prosecutions of former President Trump and Hunter Biden, and the investigation of President Biden.
Author Michael Lewis met with FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried more than 100 times. Lewis breaks down the crypto superstar’s rise and fall in his new book, “Going Infinite.”
U2 were the headliners as the Sphere, one of the world's most unique music venues, opened in Las Vegas on Friday. The high-tech venue features more than 1 million LED lights and cost $2.3 billion to create. CBS News senior culture correspondent Anthony Mason has more.
Former President Donald Trump is attending the beginning of the New York state civil fraud trial against his family-owned business. New York State Attorney General Letitia James claims the Trump Organization repeatedly committed fraud on financial statements in order to secure business loans and insurance policies. Trump dismissed the case as a witch hunt and called the attorney general racist. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more details on the case.
Rep. Matt Gaetz has threatened to hold a vote to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy after McCarthy kept the government from shutting down over the weekend via a bipartisan short-term spending bill. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more on how serious the move by Gaetz could be.