Kamala Harris' ancestral village in India revels on Inauguration Day
Candy, firecrackers and prayers as the tiny village of Thulasendrapuram finds inspiration and joy in the 1st U.S. Vice President from South Asia.
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Yellen calls for "big" action at Senate confirmation hearing
Incoming Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden said he hopes the full Senate can vote on Yellen's confirmation on Thursday.
A viewer's guide to Joe Biden's inauguration
Biden's inauguration comes amid a months-long pandemic and massive security in response to threats of violence from extremists.
3 former presidents will attend Biden's inauguration
President Trump and President Carter, who is 96, will not be attending President-elect Biden's inauguration.
Trump issues late-night pardons on eve of inauguration
President-elect Joe Biden arrived in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday ahead of his inauguration.
Biden signs orders reversing major Trump immigration policies
Through another proclamation, President Biden ordered officials to pause wall construction along the U.S.-Mexico border within seven days.
Biden to propose bill to offer legal status to millions of immigrants
Farm workers and undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. children would be placed on an expedited pathway to U.S. citizenship.
Trump releases farewell address
After an assault on the Capitol and a second impeachment, President Trump tried to remind Americans of his agenda.
Girl's virtual lemonade stand catches eye of Biden's inaugural team
Morgan Marsh McGlone, 8, of Wisconsin will deliver a virtual speech Wednesday night during President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration.
2 National Guard members removed from inauguration
"We are not taking any chances," said Jonathan Hoffman, a Pentagon spokesperson. "If there is any reason that somebody's name is brought to the attention of the command, they are being removed from the line."
Biden and Harris honor COVID-19 victims on eve of inauguration
President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris will attend a memorial honor COVID-19 victims on Tuesday.
Online vendors still peddling t-shirt promoting Capitol riot
One shirt reads "Battle for Capitol Hill Veteran," while another makes false accusations against President-elect Joe Biden.
Here are the celebrities joining Biden's star-studded inauguration
Country star Garth Brooks was announced as a performer Monday, after what he called "a very sweet ask" from incoming first lady Dr. Jill Biden.
How to talk with kids about the inauguration
President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration is sure to look different from previous years' ceremonies, and talking to children about the event could bring some challenges with thousands of National Guard troops standing by and the National Mall empty. Parents can still take steps to make sure children understand the significance of the historic day. Karen Aronian, a parenting and education expert who holds a doctorate in education, joins CBSN AM to discuss.
Biden's inaugural parade to include many stars
Musicians, Olympic athletes, local heroes and viral TikTok stars are among those taking part in the mostly virtual parade.
Biden bids emotional farewell to Delaware before leaving for inauguration
The president-elect delivered remarks before making the trip to Washington.
Trump expected to issue pardons while Senate set to reconvene
Confirmation hearings will begin Tuesday for some key members of President-elect Joe Biden's Cabinet.
"We're coming for you": New videos from inside the U.S. Capitol riot
Of the 1,000 people who may have entered the Capitol on January 6, federal investigators are focusing on extremist groups that may have scoped out the building and trained for the assault.
Joe Biden's "Day One" actions and his promises for his first 100 days
In speeches, interviews, and in at least 49 published plans released during his presidential campaign, Biden talked about the actions he'd take in the earliest days of his administration.
Starbucks shut some NYC stores ahead of Inauguration Day
Coffee chain cites "abundance of caution" after decision to temporarily close stores because of potential unrest.
What we can expect from Biden's inaugural address
The president-elect spent the weekend working through a major homework assignment: The first speech of his presidency.
Meet Kamala Harris' "secret weapon": Her sorority sisters
Members of the country's first Black sorority, which the vice president-elect joined while at Howard University, discuss what Harris' success means to them.
Small protests held at heavily guarded state Capitols
President Trump remained out of sight in his final weekend in office, facing a second impeachment trial in the Senate.
National Guard troops being vetted as they arrive to guard Capitol
Security officials are concerned about an insider attack or other threat from service members involved in securing the inauguration.
History-making woman kicker invited to Biden inauguration
"The glass ceilings are breaking," she wrote, including the Twitter handle for Vice President-elect Kamala Harris.
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Cotton pushes bill to help critical infrastructure defend against drone threat
Cotton says current law leaves U.S. power grids, wastewater plants, and other high-risk sites exposed to emerging drone threats.
Justice Department eases restrictions on some marijuana products
The order places FDA-approved products containing marijuana and state-regulated medical marijuana products at a lower drug classification.
Senate adopts budget resolution in effort to fund ICE
The Senate adopted a budget resolution after a six-hour "vote-a-rama," with the GOP moving forward to fund ICE without Democrats.
All U.S. attorney's offices must assign a prosecutor to new fraud division: Memo
In the memo, Assistant Attorney General Colin McDonald said detailing a prosecutor from each U.S. attorney's office is aimed to help "execute a nationwide strategy to eliminate fraud in every district."
Judge blocks Virginia from using new House maps, 1 day after redistricting vote
A state court judge on Wednesday blocked Virginia from moving forward with a redistricting effort that passed a day earlier, a roadblock in Democrats' efforts to redraw the state's congressional maps.
"A breaking point": Inside the 68-day DHS shutdown
In a department built to respond to catastrophic threats, employees have been reduced to bartering for office supplies.
Senate defeats Democrats' 5th attempt to limit Trump's war powers in Iran
The Senate rejected another attempt to rein in President Trump's ability to use further military force against Iran, marking Democrats' fifth effort to do so since the war began eight weeks ago.
John Phelan out as Navy secretary in latest high-profile Trump admin. departure
Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving his role effective immediately, chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said Wednesday.
Trump administration reaches $1.25 million settlement with Carter Page
The FBI obtained four warrants under FISA to monitor Carter Page, who served as an informal adviser to President Trump during his 2016 campaign.
"Let the pope have his say": Pennsylvania Catholics caught between Trump and Pope Leo
In a key Pennsylvania county, many Catholic voters are closely watching the Iran war and President Trump's feud with Pope Leo XIV.
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Family "is heartbroken" to learn soldier's wife won't be released by ICE after all
The wife of Sgt. First Class Jose Serrano is being held at an ICE detention center in El Paso.
Rep. David Scott becomes 5th member of 119th Congress to die in office
Democratic Rep. David Scott, who represented Georgia in the House for more than two decades, has become the fifth member of the 119th Congress to die in office.
Rep. David Scott, longtime Georgia lawmaker, dead at 80
U.S. Rep. David Scott, who represented Georgia's 13th District for over two decades, has died at 80 years old.
Iran's military more capable than Trump admin. is acknowledging, sources say
About half of Iran's stockpile of ballistic missiles and its associated launch systems were still intact as of the start of the ceasefire in early April, officials said.
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DOJ readies up to $3.5 billion in law enforcement grants, 1 year after steep cuts
The focus on immigration and law enforcement comes one year after the department terminated or delayed funding for victims services, criminal justice researchers and more.
Operation Metro Surge drained $610 million from Minnesota's economy, filing says
State and local agencies say they were forced to spend big and fast without any warning.
Virginia voters approve new congressional map favoring Democrats, CBS News projects
Virginia voters on Tuesday approved a new congressional map that would give Democrats an advantage in 10 House districts, leaving just one safe Republican seat, CBS News projects.
Duffy on AI replacing air traffic controllers: "That's not gonna happen"
"Am I gonna replace a controller and have AI manage the airspace? The answer to that is hell no, that's not gonna happen," Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told CBS News.
Contract reveals fundraising deal for Trump's East Wing overhaul
The agreement, which was signed this fall, ensures donor anonymity, establishes a fee structure and institutes a ban on foreign contributions.
Lawmakers demand answers at hearing on hospice fraud
Congress asks experts, advocates and victims how to combat hospice fraud, after a CBS News investigation uncovered widespread signs of potential fraud in California.
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Mysterious "golden orb" found in deep sea in 2023 is finally identified
Scientists spent over two years identifying a mysterious object found off the coast of Alaska in 2023.
Cotton pushes bill to help critical infrastructure defend against drone threat
Cotton says current law leaves U.S. power grids, wastewater plants, and other high-risk sites exposed to emerging drone threats.
Justice Department eases restrictions on some marijuana products
The order places FDA-approved products containing marijuana and state-regulated medical marijuana products at a lower drug classification.
Judge approves $425 million Capital One settlement. Here's what to know.
The settlement stems from claims Capital One paid lower interest on older savings accounts while offering higher rates on a similar product.
Police seek 17-year-old suspect in shooting near University of Iowa
Iowa City police are searching for a 17-year-old suspect charged in connection with a shooting that injured five near the University of Iowa over the weekend.
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Judge approves $425 million Capital One settlement. Here's what to know.
The settlement stems from claims Capital One paid lower interest on older savings accounts while offering higher rates on a similar product.
Victim has "nothing left" as AI fuels a surge in crypto fraud schemes
One woman's entire life savings was stolen from her by sophisticated scammers who used artificial intelligence to perfectly manipulate her.
Rents around the U.S. are growing more slowly than they have in years
The cost of renting a home, which surged during the pandemic, is showing signs of returning to earth, new data shows.
Crypto mogul sues Trump family's World Liberty Financial, alleging fraud
Sun alleges that World Liberty Financial froze the digital tokens he had purchased, locking him out of assets worth as much as $1 billion.
Anthropic investigating possible breach of its Mythos AI model
The AI company behind the chatbot Claude is looking into a report of unauthorized access to Mythos from one of its third-party vendor environments.
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Cotton pushes bill to help critical infrastructure defend against drone threat
Cotton says current law leaves U.S. power grids, wastewater plants, and other high-risk sites exposed to emerging drone threats.
Justice Department eases restrictions on some marijuana products
The order places FDA-approved products containing marijuana and state-regulated medical marijuana products at a lower drug classification.
Senate adopts budget resolution in effort to fund ICE
The Senate adopted a budget resolution after a six-hour "vote-a-rama," with the GOP moving forward to fund ICE without Democrats.
All U.S. attorney's offices must assign a prosecutor to new fraud division: Memo
In the memo, Assistant Attorney General Colin McDonald said detailing a prosecutor from each U.S. attorney's office is aimed to help "execute a nationwide strategy to eliminate fraud in every district."
Judge blocks Virginia from using new House maps, 1 day after redistricting vote
A state court judge on Wednesday blocked Virginia from moving forward with a redistricting effort that passed a day earlier, a roadblock in Democrats' efforts to redraw the state's congressional maps.
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Medigap premiums leap, and consumers have few alternatives
Millions of people rely on the supplemental insurance to offset the deductibles, copayments, and other costs faced by enrollees in the traditional Medicare program.
Food stamp work rules don't increase employment, researchers say
Work requirements will encourage people who are able to work to seek and maintain jobs, proponents say. But researchers haven't found that they lower the unemployment rate.
New CDC pick may face "threat to follow ideology over evidence," ex-official says
Former Trump Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams described Dr. Erica Schwartz as a "home run pick."
Trump signs executive order to research psychedelics for mental health
The order will open the door for more research into psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine, sources told CBS News earlier this week.
Mom's labor turns into fight for life after 1 symptom: "I think I'm about to die"
Casey Gould wanted to be a mom her whole life. Her long-awaited pregnancy went smoothly — until she saw something alarming.
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U.S. forces board Iran-linked vessel amid tit-for-tat ship interdictions
U.S. forces have intercepted and boarded another "stateless" vessel linked to Iran, the U.S. military says.
Prince Harry implores U.S. to do more for Ukraine during surprise Kyiv visit
Prince Harry made an unannounced visit to Ukraine on Thursday to show his support for the country.
Ecuador to extradite notorious drug gang leader to U.S.
Dario Penafiel, known as "Topo," allegedly worked closely with one of Ecuador's most powerful drug lords, Adolfo Macias, alias "Fito."
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Iran touts video of ship seizures as Trump keeps quiet on his next move
Iran releases video showing commandos seizing ships in the Strait of Hormuz as Trump remains largely silent on his next move in the war.
Hungary drops veto, clearing path for $106 billion EU loan to Ukraine
The move may signal a more constructive relationship between Ukraine and the European Union following the ouster of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán earlier this month.
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DiCaprio speaks at 2016 Paris Agreement signing
On April 22, 2016, the U.N. held a signing ceremony for the Paris Agreement, an international treaty aimed at curbing climate change, featuring several speakers from various nations, including actor and environmental activist Leonardo DiCaprio. Watch his full speech from the event.
Donnie Wahlberg talks "Boston Blue" success
Donnie Wahlberg talks about starring in the series "Boston Blue" and the emotional moments he shared with the cast members when he revealed the show was being renewed for a second season. He also discusses if his wife, Jenny McCarthy, could make an appearance on the show.
Vinyl record sales continue resurgence
New data shows interest in vinyl records is only getting stronger, with social media and and special releases from artists like Taylor Swift helping drive the trend. Jarred Hill has more.
Opening statements in Weinstein rape retrial
Opening statements have concluded in Harvey Weinstein's New York rape retrial. CBS News' Jericka Duncan has more.
D4vd charged with murder in14-year-old's death
Singer D4vd appeared in court Monday, hours after prosecutors announced he would be charged with first-degree murder in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Matt Gutman reports.
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Victim has "nothing left" as AI fuels a surge in crypto fraud schemes
One woman's entire life savings was stolen from her by sophisticated scammers who used artificial intelligence to perfectly manipulate her.
How to dispose of e-waste this Earth Day
Tuesday marks Earth Day, and if you have any unused devices at home, there are green ways to dispose of them. CNET senior technology reporter Abrar Al-Heeti joins CBS News to discuss.
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.
Meta to track workers' computer use to train AI
Business Insider got a look at an email Meta, the parent company of Facebook, sent to all employees, letting them know that it would start tracking their interactions with their computers to train the company's artificial intelligence. Business Insider tech correspondent Charles Rollet joins to discuss.
Trump Media replaces CEO Devin Nunes as its losses top $1 billion
The company behind Truth Social has lost more than $1 billion since going public two years ago, while its shares have tumbled 58% during the past 12 months.
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Mysterious "golden orb" found in deep sea in 2023 is finally identified
Scientists spent over two years identifying a mysterious object found off the coast of Alaska in 2023.
Salmon exposed to cocaine swim almost twice as far, study shows
Researchers studied how the drug affected the movements of wild fish in their natural habitats.
Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
Cementing a more sustainable alternative to concrete
The process of making 30 billion tons of concrete every year produces more carbon pollution than all the world's ships and planes put together. Now, the North Carolina and Denmark-based Biomason is using biotechnology, including naturally-occurring microbes, to create "biocement" that's just as sturdy but emits much less CO2. David Pogue reports.
Breeding a better bread
Over the past century, the cultivation and processing of wheat has led to strains of grain that are less nutritious, less flavorful, and more vulnerable to climate change. The researchers at Breadlab, at Washington State University, are trying to breed varieties of whole grains that are better for farmers, consumers – and taste buds. David Pogue reports.
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Scammers are using AI to fuel fraud schemes
The Internal Revenue Service is warning about scammers using AI tools to carry out crypto fraud schemes. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Police seek 17-year-old suspect in shooting near University of Iowa
Iowa City police are searching for a 17-year-old suspect charged in connection with a shooting that injured five near the University of Iowa over the weekend.
Ecuador to extradite notorious drug gang leader to U.S.
Dario Penafiel, known as "Topo," allegedly worked closely with one of Ecuador's most powerful drug lords, Adolfo Macias, alias "Fito."
Remains found of 3 Memphis children may have been there for years, police say
Memphis authorities say they are investigating the discovery of remains of three children, believed to be between 3 and 7 years of age, that could have been there for years.
Parents of slain Loyola freshman speak out
The parents of Sheridan Gorman, the Loyola University student who police say was gunned down last month by an undocumented immigrant, spoke out for the first time with CBS News' Matt Gutman.
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Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
Blue Origin New Glenn rocket puts satellite payload into wrong orbit
The launching appeared to go off without a hitch, but a problem prevented the rocket's upper stage from putting its payload into the correct orbit.
Artemis II crew on historic moon mission and what it means for Earth
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
Artemis II astronauts still awed by moonshot experience: "It was otherworldly"
The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.
"God of chaos" asteroid will pass close to Earth in 3 years, NASA says
People on the ground in the Eastern Hemisphere will be able to observe the asteroid with their own eyes, weather permitting, according to NASA.
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Latest news on destructive Georgia wildfires
Wildfires fueled by dry conditions are still raging in Southeast Georgia. CBS News' Skyler Henry and Rob Marciano report.
Iran targets ships in Strait of Hormuz
Iran released video that appears to show ship seizures in the Strait of Hormuz. This comes as a top Pentagon official suddenly steps down from his post. CBS News' Aaron Navarro and Aaron MacLean have more.
Spirit in bailout discussions, sources say
Spirit Airlines is in advanced bailout discussions with the Trump administration, sources familiar with the negotiations told CBS News. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Behind the rise of Big Brothers Big Sisters
In the series "USA to Z," "CBS Mornings" looks at how the nonprofit Big Brothers Big Sisters of America has provided opportunities and mentorship for more than a century. Steve Hartman reports.
How much does it cost to raise a child?
It now costs more than $300,000 to raise a child in the U.S. until the age of 18, according to LendingTree. Kelly O'Grady breaks down how to navigate the costs.