James Fallows on the message from Joe Biden's inauguration
The Atlantic writer says the new president's inaugural address speaks to an ever-growing nation's resolve and will to succeed in the face of cruel obstacles and divisiveness.
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Thousands of Guard troops will remain in D.C. through mid-March
About 7,000 National Guard troops are currently stationed in the capital.
Firefighter's sign language Pledge was homage to her late father
Georgia fire captain Andrea Hall delivered the Pledge of Allegiance on Inauguration Day — in spoken word and in American Sign Language.
Biden signs executive actions on first day as president
The 46th president is undoing some of his predecessor's executive actions.
Amanda Gorman's books jump to bestsellers after inaugural poem
Youngest inaugural poet says she is "on the floor" that her books are attracting so much interest.
Friends say Kamala Harris has always been fearless
Longtime friends say the nation's new vice president has never been one to back down from her ambitions.
Senate confirms Biden's first Cabinet nominee
The Senate confirmed Avril Haines to be director of national intelligence on Wednesday evening.
Jennifer Lopez speaks Spanish in inauguration performance
In a medley of political songs, Lopez slipped in her own song and also took a moment to say something in Spanish. Here's what she said.
Amanda Gorman makes history as youngest inaugural poet
Amanda Gorman was named the Nation's First Youth Poet Laureate at the age of 19.
President Biden takes office, moving quickly to implement agenda
"There's no time to start like today," the new president told reporters, hours after his inauguration.
Inauguration Day events after Biden is sworn in
Biden was sworn in as the 46th president on January 20.
Cindy McCain says Joe Biden "absolutely ready" to be president
Friends of the president say Mr. Biden has spent his life comforting others, even when facing his own loss.
White House site allows users to choose their pronouns
The changes may seem minor, but advocates say they're meaningful.
Who leads federal agencies until Senate confirms Biden's nominees
Senate committees began to hold hearings on Tuesday for Mr. Biden's Cabinet nominees.
Kamala Harris wears Black designers at inauguration
Michelle Obama also wowed in a monochrome outfit by a Black designer.
New GOP House members write letter to Biden
"It is clear that the partisan divide between Democrats and Republicans does not serve a single American," the freshman legislators say in a letter to the new president.
Climate activists expect a lot from Biden and aren't afraid to say so
"We are not sitting on our hands waiting for action to be taken," one activist said. "We're not afraid to put public pressure on the administration."
Watch inaugural poet Amanda Gorman perform 5 of her poems
Gorman, who read a poem at President Biden's inauguration, has previously performed five original commissioned poems for "CBS This Morning."
Read the full text of Biden's inaugural address
President Biden took the oath of office on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol four years after he attended the inauguration of President Trump as the outgoing vice president.
Biden, in inaugural address, implores Americans to "end this uncivil war"
"Democracy has prevailed," the nation's 46th president proclaimed.
U.S. allies "greatly relieved," but also wary as Biden steps up
"After 4 long years, Europe has a friend in America," said one top EU leader. But will our oldest friends ever think of us as they did before?
Photos: Inauguration of Joe Biden
Thanks to the pandemic and worries over violence, the swearing-in of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris looks very different.
Officer who held back rioters escorted Harris at inauguration
After he alone stood between a mob of Trump supporters and Congressional leaders, Goodman was promoted to acting deputy Senate Sergeant at Arms.
Alpha Kappa Alpha declares January 20 "Kamala D. Harris Day"
The sorority asked members to share photos of their celebrations with the hashtag #KamalaHarrisDay.
Charlie Brotman to announce inaugural parade
Brotman will announce his 17th parade for his 12th president on Wednesday.
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Shannon Taylor wins Democratic primary in Virginia's 1st District
Virginia Democrats are refocusing on a handful of GOP-held seats in Virginia after the state Supreme Court struck down a redrawn congressional map that favored Democrats in all but one district.
Ollivant projected to win GOP primary in battleground Virginia district
Republican Douglas Ollivant will run against Democratic Rep. Eugene Vindman in November.
Virginia's 2nd District to see rematch between Kiggans, Luria
Democrat Elaine Luria, who previously served four years in Congress, lost to Republican Rep. Jennifer Kiggans in 2022.
State Department revokes visa of Brazil's ambassador to the U.S.
A senior State Department official said the visa would be reinstated immediately if Brazil grants diplomatic approval for President Trump's nominee for U.S. ambassador to Brazil, Daniel Perez.
Man carrying ammunition arrested near Trump National Golf Club before president's visit
Federal authorities arrested a man who appeared to be monitoring security-planning activities at Trump National Golf Club in LA County ahead of the president's Southern California visit.
U.S. has used nearly all its stockpile of long-range missiles, sources say
CBS News has previously reported that the U.S. has dwindling stockpiles of defensive interceptors and long-range missiles.
Mike Lindell stepping down as MyPillow CEO to focus on Minnesota governor's race
Mike Lindell is stepping down as CEO of MyPillow to focus on his campaign for governor of Minnesota, the company announced Tuesday.
FBI not conducting civil rights probe into ICE shooting in Maine, sources say
The deadly encounter between an ICE officer and Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero on July 13 in Biddeford, Maine, is the latest in a growing string of clashes between civilians and ICE agents.
House Ethics probing Rep. Max Miller for alleged domestic violence, drug use
The House Ethics Committee announced that it is opening a probe into allegations that Rep. Max Miller may have engaged in domestic violence or drug use.
Behind closed doors, Trump, White House aides hope Rep. Max Miller exits race
Some White House officials hope embattled GOP Rep. Max Miller exits his congressional race immediately, and President Trump has expressed a similar sentiment, multiple sources say.
Pirro brought box of evidence to show Trump what caused Reflecting Pool damage
U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro was seen with a large box as she left the White House Monday after her meeting with President Trump.
Senate Judiciary Committee advances Blanche's nomination for attorney general
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted along party lines to advance Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general.
Senate candidate Haley Stevens stands firm on backing U.S. military aid to Israel
Michigan Rep. Haley Stevens, one of two Democrats in the primary for her party's Senate nomination, stands firm on backing U.S. military aid to Israel and claims opponent Abdul El-Sayed doesn't recognize Israel's right to exist.
What to know about primaries in 5 states today: Michigan, Virginia and more
Voters are deciding primary races Tuesday in five states: Michigan, Virginia, Missouri, Kansas and Washington.
Trump raises concerns in call with Rep. Max Miller amid abuse allegations
Ohio Rep. Max Miller's reelection campaign has been upended by allegations Miller assaulted his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, and their 2-year-old daughter.
More Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool charges dropped by Pirro's office
Since Friday, D.C. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's office has dropped charges against three more people accused of vandalism.
Justice Dept. moves to dismiss Jan. 6 class action lawsuit
The Justice Department argued that the Jan. 6, 2021, rioters had until Jan. 6, 2023, to sue the federal government under the Federal Tort Claims Act, missing the deadline to file a lawsuit by over two years.
Senate candidate El-Sayed questions assumption Michigan voters are moderates
Populist Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens top the Democratic field going into Tuesday's Senate primary. Former Rep. Mike Rogers is running unopposed for the GOP nomination.
Trump administration finalizes AI framework, official says
The order asks AI companies to share previews of powerful new models with the government before they are released to the public.
Trump says oil companies should cut gas prices after making "too much money"
President Trump said U.S. oil companies made "too much money" from high oil prices. "I'm not happy about it," he added.
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Ollivant projected to win GOP primary in battleground Virginia district
Republican Douglas Ollivant will run against Democratic Rep. Eugene Vindman in November.
Idaho In-N-Out shooting victims remembered by loved ones: "She lit up a room"
Three people were killed and seven others were wounded in the Saturday attack in Twin Falls, Idaho. The gunman died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, officials said.
State Department revokes visa of Brazil's ambassador to the U.S.
A senior State Department official said the visa would be reinstated immediately if Brazil grants diplomatic approval for President Trump's nominee for U.S. ambassador to Brazil, Daniel Perez.
Man carrying ammunition arrested near Trump National Golf Club before president's visit
Federal authorities arrested a man who appeared to be monitoring security-planning activities at Trump National Golf Club in LA County ahead of the president's Southern California visit.
SpaceX shows strong growth in its first earnings report since IPO
Elon Musk's rocket, satellite and AI provider reported quarterly revenue of $7.8 billion, topping Wall Street forecasts.
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SpaceX shows strong growth in its first earnings report since IPO
Elon Musk's rocket, satellite and AI provider reported quarterly revenue of $7.8 billion, topping Wall Street forecasts.
Chipotle removes jalapenos linked to Minnesota salmonella outbreak
The restaurant chain said it pulled the peppers and replaced them with product from another grower amid a food-poisoning probe.
Dow soars 900 points on strong corporate profits, hopes of Iran deal
Stocks notched new record highs on Tuesday as oil prices dipped and companies reported healthy profits.
More adult children live at home now than during the pandemic
One woman in her mid-30s said her $60,000 annual income wasn't enough to cover all her bills after a breakup, leading her to move back home.
"Peanut butter" pay raises are out, as employers shift to merit hikes
Here's what employees can expect for a raise in 2027 as companies move away from broad-based pay increases.
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Shannon Taylor wins Democratic primary in Virginia's 1st District
Virginia Democrats are refocusing on a handful of GOP-held seats in Virginia after the state Supreme Court struck down a redrawn congressional map that favored Democrats in all but one district.
Ollivant projected to win GOP primary in battleground Virginia district
Republican Douglas Ollivant will run against Democratic Rep. Eugene Vindman in November.
Virginia's 2nd District to see rematch between Kiggans, Luria
Democrat Elaine Luria, who previously served four years in Congress, lost to Republican Rep. Jennifer Kiggans in 2022.
State Department revokes visa of Brazil's ambassador to the U.S.
A senior State Department official said the visa would be reinstated immediately if Brazil grants diplomatic approval for President Trump's nominee for U.S. ambassador to Brazil, Daniel Perez.
Man carrying ammunition arrested near Trump National Golf Club before president's visit
Federal authorities arrested a man who appeared to be monitoring security-planning activities at Trump National Golf Club in LA County ahead of the president's Southern California visit.
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Chipotle suspected in salmonella outbreak
At least 110 people have fallen ill from salmonella in Minnesota, the vast majority of whom reported having eaten at the Mexican chain Chipotle. Tom Hanson has the story.
Michigan reports 2 cyclosporiasis deaths
Two people have died of cyclosporiasis in Michigan, officials said Monday, as the state battles the worst outbreak of the disease in the country. Carter Evans has the details.
Michigan health officials report 2 deaths among cyclosporiasis cases
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.
RFK Jr., Oz blame ACA enrollment drop on fraud, but experts cite rising costs
Rising premiums forced many people in Affordable Care Act plans to give up their coverage. But the Trump administration claims a huge drop in enrollment is almost entirely due to its fraud crackdown.
She went to "hell and back" for a diagnosis. Then her sister showed symptoms.
Megan Kaverman's weight gain, fatigue, high blood pressure and other symptoms were dismissed for years before she was diagnosed with a rare heart disease.
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State Department revokes visa of Brazil's ambassador to the U.S.
A senior State Department official said the visa would be reinstated immediately if Brazil grants diplomatic approval for President Trump's nominee for U.S. ambassador to Brazil, Daniel Perez.
U.S. has used nearly all its stockpile of long-range missiles, sources say
CBS News has previously reported that the U.S. has dwindling stockpiles of defensive interceptors and long-range missiles.
Nazi ships, mammoth bones emerge as Danube River dries up
Water levels on the Danube River have dropped so low that dozens of World War II German battleships – and even the remains of an ancient woolly mammoth — are emerging into view.
Dramatic photos show lava spewing from Fuego volcano in Guatemala
Guatemalan officials on Monday began evacuating two villages near the Fuego volcano due to the ongoing eruption.
Gaza holds mass funeral for extended family recovered from wartime rubble
Authorities described this as the Gaza Strip's biggest mass funeral since the war began, mourning dozens of people, including women and children, recently recovered from the rubble.
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Ariana Grande on her plans to take break
One day after announcing she'll step back from the spotlight after her tour ends, Ariana Grande spoke directly to fans at Monday night's show in Chicago. The singer said the decision was her own and "was made from a thoughtful and empowered place."
Jordan Roth talks "The Shards"
Tony Award-winning producer Jordan Roth talks about starring in the "The Shards" and describes what it was like to go from behind the scenes on Broadway to making his major on-screen acting debut.
Hollywood on hot streak at the box office
"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" leapt straight to the top of the box office this weekend. Its $360 million opening weekend debut is the biggest in U.S. history. Marlow Stern, chief correspondent at Variety, joins CBS News to discuss all the latest movie news.
"My Favorite Person" takes over socials
A social media trend encouraging users to share what they love about their favorite person is bringing light to TikTok and other platforms.
Ariana Grande to step out of public eye
A representative for pop star Ariana Grande says the singer is planning to step out of the public eye after wrapping her ongoing Eternal Sunshine Tour amid "endless, ongoing public scrutiny." Grande has also dropped out of the London-based musical "Sunday in the Park with George," which is set to open next year.
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SpaceX shows strong growth in its first earnings report since IPO
Elon Musk's rocket, satellite and AI provider reported quarterly revenue of $7.8 billion, topping Wall Street forecasts.
Top AI execs may meet with Trump officials
Top executives from leading artificial intelligence companies are set to meet with White House officials, according to media reports. Ian Krietzberg, an AI correspondent for Puck News, has more.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Trump administration finalizes AI framework, official says
The order asks AI companies to share previews of powerful new models with the government before they are released to the public.
U.S. probes cyberattack on water systems
Lauryn Williams, the deputy director and senior fellow of the Strategic Technologies Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins to discuss the U.S. probe into Iran possibly targeting water systems in Michigan and Minnesota.
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Dramatic photos show lava spewing from Fuego volcano in Guatemala
Guatemalan officials on Monday began evacuating two villages near the Fuego volcano due to the ongoing eruption.
Rare footage of humpback whale birth captured on drone video
The footage is believed to be only the fourth complete humpback whale birth ever recorded on film anywhere in the world and the first-ever captured by drone.
Rare video shows humpback whale birth
A photographer operating a drone off the coast of Australia captured a humpback whale giving birth. It's believed to be the first time such a birth has been recorded by a drone.
How plants feel
Science shows us that, even though plants don't have brains, they seem to have a nervous system that responds to touch in remarkable ways. Robert Krulwich and puppeteer Barnaby Dixon explore the science of thigmomorphogenesis (the phenomenon of plants reacting to outside stimulae), a discussion that plants the seeds for a song.
Nearly 30 beluga whales sent to the U.S.
Nearly 30 beluga whales were sent to aquariums across the U.S. in a multinational emergency operation after their home aquarium in Canada shuttered. Jared Ochacher reports.
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Lindsay Clancy speaks in court for first time
Lindsay Clancy, the woman accused of first-degree murder in the deaths of her three children, spoke in court Tuesday. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Lindsay Clancy testifies in court
Lindsay Clancy, the woman accused of killing her three young children in what her defense says was an episode of postpartum psychosis, testified in court for the first time on Tuesday as her trial progresses. Shanelle Kaul has more.
Idaho In-N-Out shooting victims remembered by loved ones: "She lit up a room"
Three people were killed and seven others were wounded in the Saturday attack in Twin Falls, Idaho. The gunman died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, officials said.
Police actions in Guthrie case under scrutiny
The Wall Street Journal's Valerie Bauerlein joins CBS News to discuss her reporting on crucial missteps made by authorities in the days following the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie.
Officials give update on Spokane fire arrest
A man is under arrest for allegedly setting one of three major wildfires in the Spokane, Washington, area. Meanwhile, thousands have been evacuated from the area as fires rage. KREM reporter Regan Gallo has more.
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Wayward SpaceX rocket to slam into moon, leave 16-foot-deep crater
The impact will not be visible to the naked eye, but photos are expected to come from a lunar satellite at a later time.
Russian Soyuz brings three home after 8 months at space station
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship blasts off on 13th test flight
An upgraded version of the world's most powerful rocket is key to landing NASA astronauts on the moon in the agency's Artemis program.
Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
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Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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DHS: Man dies in ICE custody in New Jersey
The Department of Homeland Security has confirmed the death of a detainee at a controversial immigration center in New Jersey. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
Breaking down El-Sayed vs. Stevens in Michigan
Michigan Democrats Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens are facing off in a key Senate primary on Tuesday. Ed O'Keefe has the details.
Lindsay Clancy speaks in court for first time
Lindsay Clancy, the woman accused of first-degree murder in the deaths of her three children, spoke in court Tuesday. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Latest on El-Sayed vs. Stevens
Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens are wrapping up their Democratic Senate primary in Michigan on Tuesday. CBS News' Fin Gómez has the latest reporting on the race and political strategists Chuck Rocha and Terry Sullivan share their thoughts.
Lindsay Clancy testifies in court
Lindsay Clancy, the woman accused of killing her three young children in what her defense says was an episode of postpartum psychosis, testified in court for the first time on Tuesday as her trial progresses. Shanelle Kaul has more.