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
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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
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Progressive has narrow lead in nationally-watched NYC DA race
Tiffany Cabán received endorsements from Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren
Mueller to testify in public before House committees
U.S. Rep. Jerry Nadler said special counsel Robert Mueller will appear in an open session July 17, in response to subpoenas by the House Intelligence and Judiciary committees
House passes $4.5 billion border funding bill
It sets up a showdown with the GOP-controlled Senate, and President Trump has threatened to veto the bill even if it does pass the Senate
2020 Daily Trail Markers: How Democrats are prepping for their first debate
It's the eve of the first night of the first 2020 Democratic presidential primary debate. Here's how the candidates are getting ready
TSA chief says hundreds of workers have been deployed to border
TSA Administrator David Pekoske said between 350 to 400 agents have been sent to the border
More than 15,000 asylum seekers returned to Mexico under Trump policy
The Trump administration has vowed to go "full-throttle" and expand the policy along the entire U.S.-Mexico border
Medal of Honor recipient describes brutal battle
Staff Sgt. David Bellavia is the first living soldier to receive the Medal of Honor for his actions in Iraq
Oregon Republicans in hiding to prevent vote on climate bill
The political standoff stems from a bill to reduce carbon emissions
Rep. Duncan Hunter allegedly used campaign funds for 5 affairs
Prosecutors say the California congressman spent thousands of dollars from his campaign on dates with his mistresses
9/11 first responders: McConnell committed to holding vote
The 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund was only funded through 2020, and is running out of money
Senators introduce bill forcing Big Tech to disclose value of user data
This is the second bill that Republican Josh Hawley and Democrat Mark Warner have introduced together
Most 2020 Democrats offer few specifics to meet border crisis
Questions could come soon -- the first presidential primary TV debates are Wednesday and Thursday in Miami and will be co-hosted by a Spanish-language television network
Trouble in Trump country: Many are still "left behind"
Counties that flipped from Obama in 2012 to Trump in 2016 still struggle with subpar job growth and population loss
Staff sergeant becomes first living Iraq vet to receive Medal of Honor
Staff Sgt. David Bellavia received the Medal of Honor for his service in Operation Iraqi Freedom
Incoming CBP chief denies "systemic problem" at detention centers
A recent internal report found that some ICE facilities had inadequate medical care and "significant" food shortages
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Florida city to pay hackers big ransom for seized computer systems
Lake City to fork out $460,000 to retake email and other servers in 2nd ransomware payout by a Florida city in a week
Mueller to testify in public before House committees
U.S. Rep. Jerry Nadler said special counsel Robert Mueller will appear in an open session July 17, in response to subpoenas by the House Intelligence and Judiciary committees
Several dead in shooting at Ford dealership near San Jose
Police characterized the shooting as a "workplace confrontation"
House passes $4.5 billion border funding bill
It sets up a showdown with the GOP-controlled Senate, and President Trump has threatened to veto the bill even if it does pass the Senate
2020 Daily Trail Markers: How Democrats are prepping for their first debate
It's the eve of the first night of the first 2020 Democratic presidential primary debate. Here's how the candidates are getting ready
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Progressive has narrow lead in nationally-watched NYC DA race
Tiffany Cabán received endorsements from Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren
Mueller to testify in public before House committees
U.S. Rep. Jerry Nadler said special counsel Robert Mueller will appear in an open session July 17, in response to subpoenas by the House Intelligence and Judiciary committees
House passes $4.5 billion border funding bill
It sets up a showdown with the GOP-controlled Senate, and President Trump has threatened to veto the bill even if it does pass the Senate
2020 Daily Trail Markers: How Democrats are prepping for their first debate
It's the eve of the first night of the first 2020 Democratic presidential primary debate. Here's how the candidates are getting ready
TSA chief says hundreds of workers have been deployed to border
TSA Administrator David Pekoske said between 350 to 400 agents have been sent to the border
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2 U.S. troops killed in Afghanistan day after Pompeo visits
Pentagon gives no info on circumstances of latest American deaths in 18-year war, as Pompeo suggests peace deal possible by September
House passes $4.5 billion border funding bill
It sets up a showdown with the GOP-controlled Senate, and President Trump has threatened to veto the bill even if it does pass the Senate
More than 15,000 asylum seekers returned to Mexico under Trump policy
The Trump administration has vowed to go "full-throttle" and expand the policy along the entire U.S.-Mexico border
Fewer Americans traveling to Dominican Republic
After eight U.S. tourist deaths, flight bookings plunged nearly 75% from June 1 to June 19 compared to year earlier
Western Europe will face potentially "deadly" heat wave this week
"Hell is coming," said one meteorologist in Spain, where it will be first to feel the impact of extreme temperatures in the coming days
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"The Office" is leaving Netflix for NBC's streaming service in 2021
"I have a lot of questions. Number one, how dare you?"
Bill Cosby appeals conviction over testimony from other accusers
Appeal challenges a judge's view that the women's testimony shows "chilling similarities" and a "signature crime"
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Cardi B pleads not guilty to felony strip club fight charges
The rapper faces two felony counts of attempted assault
Missing YouTuber Desmond "Etika" Amofah found dead in NYC
Police found Etika's body in the East River on Monday, less than a week after he was reported missing
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Florida city to pay hackers big ransom for seized computer systems
Lake City to fork out $460,000 to retake email and other servers in 2nd ransomware payout by a Florida city in a week
Instagram head reflects on foreign interference
"We are trying to understand the details of the risks," Adam Mosseri said
Amazon's Prime Day, starting July 15, is now 48 hours long
Retailer is banking more shoppers will pony up $119 for an annual Prime membership to take part in an expanded sale
Instagram's head insists the app isn't spying on you
Instagram head Adam Mosseri opened up to "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King about how the social media platform targets users
Hacker invades CBS reporters' lives without writing a single line of code
She is a social engineer and a master of disguise who is paid to think like a criminal in order to "hack" the human psyche.
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Video captures giant squid in the U.S. for the first time ever
NOAA said the squid was about 10-12 feet and it appeared to wrap its tentacles around an underwater camera
Almanac: Sex researcher Alfred Kinsey
The biologist who achieved fame with a pair of best-selling books about male and female sexual behavior was born on June 23. 1894
Seeing red: Mankind gets closer to Mars
NASA and SpaceX are both readying unmanned missions to the Red Planet, with the goal of putting human-filled boots on the ground
Apollo 11 50th anniversary: 50 photos from the moon
50 photos to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the moon landing
Seal learns to sing "Star Wars" theme song
A grey seal named Zola was a standout
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San Francisco bans e-cigarette sales
Vaping sales ban pits city against one of its best-known hometown startups, the e-cigarette maker Juul Labs Inc.
Nursing home costs rising even faster than health care
For many older Americans, affording long-term care can be financially ruinous, researchers say
AbbVie to buy Botox maker Allergan for $63 billion
The acquisition aims to diversify AbbVie beyond its top-selling drug Humira, which will soon lose patent protection
Coffee could help you burn fat, new study finds
New research says a cup of caffeine could help you lose weight by stimulating brown fat, the fat in your body that keeps you warm by burning calories
Trump signs executive order on health care cost transparency
The executive order aims to provide patients costs for procedures ahead of time
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"The Office" is leaving Netflix for NBC's streaming service in 2021
"I have a lot of questions. Number one, how dare you?"
Fewer Americans traveling to Dominican Republic
After eight U.S. tourist deaths, flight bookings plunged nearly 75% from June 1 to June 19 compared to year earlier
San Francisco bans e-cigarette sales
Vaping sales ban pits city against one of its best-known hometown startups, the e-cigarette maker Juul Labs Inc.
Instant Pots to bibles: Where Trump's China tariffs could hit
Some items subject to the latest round of proposed tariffs on Chinese goods may surprise consumers
Nursing home costs rising even faster than health care
For many older Americans, affording long-term care can be financially ruinous, researchers say
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Several dead in shooting at Ford dealership near San Jose
Police characterized the shooting as a "workplace confrontation"
New photos show Utah student before she mysteriously disappears
Mackenzie Lueck can be seen wearing black sweat pants and a light-colored sweater, carrying a small black backpack, large blue purse and brown suitcase
Community honors fallen officer with touching nostalgic photo
KeAndre Colenburg was just 2-years-old when Officer Michael Langsdorf saved him from a burning house
Missing Utah student last seen in a park with unknown person
Her Lyft driver told investigators that the 23-year-old met an unknown individual, put her bag in the person's car, and left
Bill Cosby appeals conviction over testimony from other accusers
Appeal challenges a judge's view that the women's testimony shows "chilling similarities" and a "signature crime"
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SpaceX launches Falcon Heavy rocket
SpaceX launched a Falcon Heavy rocket for its third flight, carrying 24 small science and technology satellites into multiple orbits for the Pentagon, NASA and a variety of other agencies. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joins "CBSN AM" to explain the goals of the complex mission and what happened.
3 astronauts complete "once-in-a-lifetime ride" home after 204-day stay in orbit
A Russian cosmonaut, a Canadian and a NASA astronaut return to Earth late Monday after station stay
SpaceX Falcon Heavy makes dramatic night launch
SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket carrying 24 satellites heads into orbit; also on board: portions of the cremated remains of 152 space enthusiasts
SpaceX faces difficult rocket launch
SpaceX is expected to launch a Falcon Heavy rocket carrying 24 satellites for the Defense Department and the ashes of 100 people, including those of actor James Doohan, who played "Scotty" on "Star Trek." Founder Elon Musk called the launch the company's most difficult to date. Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green have more.
NASA discovery could signal life on Mars
NASA scientists say its Curiosity rover discovered high amounts of methane gas on Mars. On Earth, the gas is typically produced by living things. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joins CBSN to discuss if this observation could mean there's life on Mars.
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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
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Mount Everest deaths: Inside a deadly climbing season
A look at a treacherous 2019 climbing season on the world's highest peak
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NBC removing "The Office" from Netflix in 2021
NBC announced Tuesday it will remove "The Office" from Netflix starting in 2021. The show, one of the most popular shows on Netflix, will be added to NBC's own streaming service.
House passes $4.5 billion immigration bill
Democrats have whisked a $4.5 billion bill through the House aimed at improving conditions for thousands of families and other migrants whose sheer numbers have overwhelmed federal immigration authorities. The mostly party-line 230-195 vote sets up a showdown with the Senate, whose Republican leaders plan approval of a bipartisan bill this week.
Mueller to publicly testify
Special counsel Robert Mueller has agreed to testify by issue of a subpoena before both the House Judiciary Committee and House Intelligence Committee in an open session on July 17, 2019. Tanya Rivero reports.
Mueller to testify publicly before 2 House panels
Robert Mueller has agreed to testify publicly July 17 before the House Judiciary and Intelligence committees after both panels issued subpoenas to him Tuesday evening. CBSN legal contributor Keir Dougall and CBS News intelligence reporter Olivia Gazis join CBSN with the latest from Washington.
Sen. Braun on the crisis at the border
One hundred migrant children were transported back to a controversial facility Tuesday, one day after they left. Republican Sen. Mike Braun of Indiana joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss what he believes are the best next steps to address immigration.