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
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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.
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Through another proclamation, President Biden ordered officials to pause wall construction along the U.S.-Mexico border within seven days.
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Farm workers and undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. children would be placed on an expedited pathway to U.S. citizenship.
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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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