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
Trump signs memo to eliminate student loan debt for disabled vets
The policy change will eliminate "hundreds of millions of dollars" of student loan debt, the president said
Democrats condemn Trump move to extend migrant detentions
Top Democrats accused the White House of a "cruel agenda" for a new rule that would allow for indefinite detention of children and families
U.S. deficit will top $1 trillion next year, watchdog says
Over the next decade, the U.S. will spend about $1.2 trillion more than it takes in every year, CBO estimates
70 mayors tell Trump that cutting food stamps will "harm our economy"
Mayors across the U.S. are urging the Trump administration to abandon a plan to cut food aid to 3.1 million people
Trump says gun deaths are a public health emergency but his solutions are ambiguous
President Trump hasn't made it entirely clear what he wants to do about gun violence
Trump addresses veterans in Kentucky
President Trump spoke at the American Veterans 75th National Convention
Trump accuses Danish prime minister of making "nasty" remark
Upon departure, the president touted the economy, talked about the sudden cancellation of his trip to Denmark, and also said he has "an appetite" for background checks
Bernie Sanders releases plan to strengthen unions
The Sanders campaign unveiled the plan ahead of the AFL-CIO convention in Iowa on Wednesday
Parkland shooting survivors propose gun control plan
March for Our Lives leaders unveil the Peace Plan for a Safer America, aiming to get at the root causes of gun violence
Trump administration unveils rule to detain migrant families longer
The White House hopes to upend a landmark court settlement that has governed the care of migrant children in U.S. custody for two decades
World
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Spacewalk installs key upgrade to station
The new port will allow two U.S. commercial crew ships to dock at the space station at the same time
Cardinal George Pell loses appeal of sex abuse convictions
Australian court upholds unanimous jury verdict that most senior Catholic to be found guilty of sexually abusing kids molested two choirboys in late 1990s
Smoke plumes from Amazon rainforest fires spotted from space
The sky in Sao Paulo, Brazil, went dark Monday due to the smoke carried in from nearly 1,700 miles away
Trump postpones meeting with Danish leader over refusal to sell Greenland
President scraps trip to Denmark for now and puts off meeting with Danish prime minister, who said Greenland is "not for sale"
Migrants stranded off Italy rescued after 19 days at sea
Italy's interior minister banned migrant rescue vessels from docking in Italy
U.S.
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Trump signs memo to eliminate student loan debt for disabled vets
The policy change will eliminate "hundreds of millions of dollars" of student loan debt, the president said
Here's how many of Fidelity's 401(k) accounts have $1 million
Still, only 1% of the firm's 401(k) plans have amassed that level of savings, while most people have far less
Trump retweets quote calling him "second coming of God"
The president promoted a quote by known conspiracy theorist claiming "the Jewish people in Israel love him like he's the King of Israel"
Democrats condemn Trump move to extend migrant detentions
Top Democrats accused the White House of a "cruel agenda" for a new rule that would allow for indefinite detention of children and families
U.S. deficit will top $1 trillion next year, watchdog says
Over the next decade, the U.S. will spend about $1.2 trillion more than it takes in every year, CBO estimates
Politics
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Trump signs memo to eliminate student loan debt for disabled vets
The policy change will eliminate "hundreds of millions of dollars" of student loan debt, the president said
Democrats condemn Trump move to extend migrant detentions
Top Democrats accused the White House of a "cruel agenda" for a new rule that would allow for indefinite detention of children and families
U.S. deficit will top $1 trillion next year, watchdog says
Over the next decade, the U.S. will spend about $1.2 trillion more than it takes in every year, CBO estimates
70 mayors tell Trump that cutting food stamps will "harm our economy"
Mayors across the U.S. are urging the Trump administration to abandon a plan to cut food aid to 3.1 million people
Trump says gun deaths are a public health emergency but his solutions are ambiguous
President Trump hasn't made it entirely clear what he wants to do about gun violence
Entertainment
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Rescue pup to star in "Lady and the Tramp" remake
Just last year, Monte was living in a shelter – now he's on the road to fame
Woodstock at 50, in the words, and music, of those who were there
A half-century after a mass of humanity converged on a farm in Bethel, N.Y. for three days of peace and music, musicians and concert-goers recall a unique moment for their generation
Revitalizing a Detroit neighborhood with objects left behind
The Heidelberg Project now attracts an estimated 200,000 visitors a year
Sebastian Maniscalco talks hosting the VMA's
Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco is well known for getting a lot of laughs with his observational comedy. His four-show run at New York’s Madison Square Garden earlier this year, broke records for ticket sales. It was the highest-grossing comedy event in North America, according to Billboard, beating the record set by Dave Chappelle in 2014. Sebastian is getting ready to host the MTV Video Music Awards next week. He joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss how he is preparing for his very first gig as an award show host.
Larry King files for divorce from his 7th wife
The 85-year-old talk show host is seeking to end his 22 year marriage to Shawn King; he's been married 8 times to 7 different women and has 5 kids
Technology
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Instagram says there's "no truth" to new hoax post, so don't share it
The fake notice has already fooled many of your friends and many celebrities
Facebook will let users hide off-Facebook activity
Users will be able to control Facebook Pixel and other tools the company uses to collect user data on other sites
More than 20 Texas local governments hit by ransomware attack
Cyberattack typically spreads through malicious links in emails and has crippled a string of cities in recent years
Proposed laws could change how consumers get smartphones repaired
Twenty states are considering so-called "Right to Repair" bills to allow electronics to be fixed without jeopardizing quality or voiding warranties
Coming soon to Netflix: Movie trailers crafted by AI
Streaming giant is investing in tech that can automate part of the trailer-making process for its massive library
Science
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Smoke plumes from Amazon rainforest fires spotted from space
The sky in Sao Paulo, Brazil, went dark Monday due to the smoke carried in from nearly 1,700 miles away
Black hole possibly swallowed neutron star, causing ripples in space
The cosmic collision could be the first example of a black hole colliding with a neutron star — possibly offering new insights into the expansion of the universe
World's largest highway overpass for wildlife on track in Calif.
$87 million bridge will enable all sorts of species to cross in search of food, mates, space without risk of becoming roadkill and aid conservation efforts
500 million bees drop dead in Brazil in 3 months
Lab research pointed to pesticides with neonicotinoids and fipronil — products banned in Europe — as the main cause of death
NASA program "OMG" trying to find out how fast Greenland's ice is melting
Ice lost in Greenland means higher sea levels around the world. "Oceans Melting Greenland," a NASA program in its fourth year, is studying the melt.
Health
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Wisdom teeth removal contributes to opioid crisis, experts warn
Many who have their wisdom teeth removed are prescribed opioid painkillers – but there may be a better, safer option
How much a family with good health insurance spent last year
Employee health care costs have risen twice as fast as wages—those with coverage pay thousands of dollars more
U.S. won't give flu vaccines to migrants in border detention centers
Three migrant children have died in the past year from the flu
What parents should know about dietary supplements for kids
"A pill isn't going to make you do better on a test... A pill won't help you make the varsity team. Food will, exercise will, studying will."
Planned Parenthood exits Title X program, rejects "gag order"
"For too many people struggling to make ends meet, it may be that they may go without care," said Planned Parenthood's new leader, Alexis McGill Johnson
MoneyWatch
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How much a family with good health insurance spent last year
Employee health care costs have risen twice as fast as wages—those with coverage pay thousands of dollars more
Why Trump's payroll tax cut wouldn't do much for the economy
As the White House vacillates over another another tax cut, economists of all political stripes say: Don't bother
Here's how many of Fidelity's 401(k) accounts have $1 million
Still, only 1% of the firm's 401(k) plans have amassed that level of savings, while most people have far less
U.S. deficit will top $1 trillion next year, watchdog says
Over the next decade, the U.S. will spend about $1.2 trillion more than it takes in every year, CBO estimates
Why U.S. Steel, a showcase for Trump, is laying off workers
Donald Trump has touted his steel tariffs as bolstering U.S. Steel, but market stagnation is hurting demand
Crime
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Crime
Gun sellers use Facebook Marketplace loophole
Guns are being bought and sold online through a loophole in Facebook Marketplace. Secondhand gun sellers often post misleading listings for gun accessories at a marked-up price, in order to get around Facebook's rules. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joins CBSN with details.
America's deadliest mass shootings
These are the deadliest mass shootings in American history
Wave of threats renews debate over how to combat domestic terrorism
"We have to label this for what it is, and we've got to be honest and not make excuses," Fran Townsend says
Sneak peek: Death After Midnight
"48 Hours" Presents: A Colorado mom of three shot dead in her bedroom -- was it murder or suicide? "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty has the latest in the case Saturday, August 24 at 10/9c on CBS.
Ransomware attack hits over 20 Texas towns
Government computers in 22 Texas towns were targeted in a ransomware attack. Days after the coordinated attack, many of the local governments weren't able to get back online. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joined CBSN to discuss.
Space
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Spacewalk installs key upgrade to station
The new port will allow two U.S. commercial crew ships to dock at the space station at the same time
Black hole possibly swallowed neutron star, causing ripples in space
The cosmic collision could be the first example of a black hole colliding with a neutron star — possibly offering new insights into the expansion of the universe
NASA's step forward in new moon plan
NASA has moved a step closer in resuming human space missions since the program was shuttered in 2011. CBS News' Marc Liverman reports from Huntsville, Alabama, where NASA announced it will manage the building of the new human lunar lander.
NASA picks Alabama space center for moon lander program
The lander is a critical element in NASA's plans to return astronauts to the moon in 2024
Milky Way black hole emits mysterious light flare
Scientists spot a flare of light coming from a black hole in the Milky Way. Syracuse University physics professor Duncan Brown explains to CBSN how the mysterious event may have occurred.
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Jason Corbett murder: A look at the evidence
In August 2015, former FBI agent Tom Martens and his daughter Molly Corbett admitted killing her Irish-born husband Jason Corbett, insisting they beat him in self-defense with a brick paver and a baseball bat because Jason was choking Molly and threatening to kill her
Michael Gargiulo case: Stabbing deaths of three women linked to suspected serial killer
Investigators link murders of Tricia Pacaccio, Ashley Ellerin and Maria Bruno to same suspect: Michael Gargiulo
The worst movies of 2019
The worst films of the year star big name actors, including Keanu Reeves, Anne Hathaway, and Chris Hemsworth.
The Oddities & Curiosities Expo
A traveling exhibition of gothic and occult art, sideshow performers, and bizarre specimens stopped outside Chicago, where CBS News photographer Jake Barlow took in the odd sights
New York's Central Park
America's first major landscaped public park, the 840-acre park in Manhattan welcomes more than 37 million visitors every year
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White House defends immigration detention
The Trump administration has announced changes to its immigration policy regarding the Flores settlement agreement. The new policy would allow the government to detain migrant families longer. Bob Cusack of The Hill joined CBSN to discuss that and the day's other political news.
Gun sellers use Facebook Marketplace loophole
Guns are being bought and sold online through a loophole in Facebook Marketplace. Secondhand gun sellers often post misleading listings for gun accessories at a marked-up price, in order to get around Facebook's rules. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joins CBSN with details.
Parkland students introduce gun control plan
March for Our Lives, a group founded by Parkland school shooting survivors, has proposed an ambitious array of gun control proposals, including a national gun registry and a ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines. Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke was one of the first to endorse it.
A climate reckoning in the heartland
A historic flood in March 2019 left much of America's heartland under water. Grain farmers already struggling to bounce back from the Chinese trade war must now grapple with the realities of climate change that threaten to change the future of farming forever. Now, some farmers are implementing practices that could potentially reverse the effects of climate change – and provide a bigger profit. In this CBSN Originals documentary, Adam Yamaguchi travels to Nebraska, where he meets two farmers on different paths, both determined to pass their legacies on to the next generation.
Migrant families could be detained longer
The Trump administration announced changes to a decades-old agreement that protected migrant families from being held in detention centers for more than 20 days. CBS News reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez explains how the changes, if upheld, could affect immigrants at the border.
