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.
2021 Presidential Inauguration
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.
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.
Biden signs executive actions on first day as president
The 46th president is undoing some of his predecessor's executive actions.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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."
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.
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?
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.
Inauguration Day events after Biden is sworn in
Biden was sworn in as the 46th president on January 20.
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.
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.
Politics
Manchin backs Haaland for interior secretary, boosting nomination
Manchin's announcement that he will support Haaland comes after he opposed President Biden's pick for OMB chief.
Donald Trump Jr. deposed in lawsuit over inauguration funds
District of Columbia Attorney General Karl Racine revealed in a court filing Trump Jr. was deposed February 11.
Andrew Cuomo accused of sexual harassment by former top aide
The aide claimed "sexual harassment and bullying" were "not only condoned but expected" under Cuomo.
Military needs "honest reckoning" over racism in its ranks, says Black veteran
"Without Black veterans being front and center in the conversation about their service, their experiences, that history will be lost," co-founder Richard Brookshire said.
House to vote on $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill this week
The House Budget Committee advanced President Biden's $1.9 trillion relief bill on Monday, setting up a floor vote this week.
Women who lost jobs due to COVID turn to food delivery platforms
Women are making up increasing numbers of the delivery workforce for apps like Instacart, UberEats and DoorDash.
White House sending masks to disadvantaged communities
The Biden administration is distributing more than 25 million masks, targeting low-income communities.
Fewer Americans might get a $1,400 stimulus check
As lawmakers debate the next round of stimulus aid, some want to limit the number of people who would get a check.
Watch Live: Biden signs executive order on securing supply chains
The order calls for a review of supply chains for critical goods, including pharmaceuticals and large capacity batteries.
Judge indefinitely blocks 100-day pause on most deportations
Trump appointee went along with Texas' assertions that Biden administration's pause violated federal law and risked imposing additional costs on the state.
World
More World
Free-diver breaks world record for longest swim under ice
David Vencl said he felt "great" after emerging from a hole in the ice that covered the water of a disused quarry, which was chilled to a numbing 37 degrees.
Actor Gerard Depardieu charged with rape and sexual assault
French movie star was not arrested when handed the charges in December, and the Paris prosecutor stayed silent until the case was leaked to media.
NASA Mars rover's parachute contained a secret message
Eagle-eyed space enthusiasts spotted a hidden message in binary code within the pattern of the rover's parachute.
1st vaccine doses from U.N.-backed COVAX initiative arrive in Ghana
600,000 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine are part of 1st wave of shots from global effort to vaccinate poor and developing nations - now with U.S. support.
U.S. "humbly" asks for its seat back on U.N. Human Rights Council
3 years after Trump withdrew, Biden administration acknowledges rights body's "disproportionate focus on Israel," but "humbly" asks for readmission.
U.S.
More U.S.
Higher death toll at private equity-owned nursing homes, study finds
Cuts to nursing staff and higher use of antipsychotic medications may harm patient care, researchers find.
Manchin backs Haaland for interior secretary, boosting nomination
Manchin's announcement that he will support Haaland comes after he opposed President Biden's pick for OMB chief.
Donald Trump Jr. deposed in lawsuit over inauguration funds
District of Columbia Attorney General Karl Racine revealed in a court filing Trump Jr. was deposed February 11.
Andrew Cuomo accused of sexual harassment by former top aide
The aide claimed "sexual harassment and bullying" were "not only condoned but expected" under Cuomo.
Military needs "honest reckoning" over racism in its ranks, says Black veteran
"Without Black veterans being front and center in the conversation about their service, their experiences, that history will be lost," co-founder Richard Brookshire said.
Politics
More Politics
Manchin backs Haaland for interior secretary, boosting nomination
Manchin's announcement that he will support Haaland comes after he opposed President Biden's pick for OMB chief.
Donald Trump Jr. deposed in lawsuit over inauguration funds
District of Columbia Attorney General Karl Racine revealed in a court filing Trump Jr. was deposed February 11.
Andrew Cuomo accused of sexual harassment by former top aide
The aide claimed "sexual harassment and bullying" were "not only condoned but expected" under Cuomo.
Military needs "honest reckoning" over racism in its ranks, says Black veteran
"Without Black veterans being front and center in the conversation about their service, their experiences, that history will be lost," co-founder Richard Brookshire said.
House to vote on $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill this week
The House Budget Committee advanced President Biden's $1.9 trillion relief bill on Monday, setting up a floor vote this week.
Entertainment
More Entertainment
Drunken driving charge against Bruce Springsteen dropped
"I had two small shots of tequila," Springsteen said in response to questions from an assistant U.S. attorney.
Tiger Woods recovering after surgery for injuries in rollover crash
Woods, 45, underwent lengthy surgery for extensive injuries to his lower right leg, ankle and foot suffered in the crash, his organization said.
Actor Gerard Depardieu charged with rape and sexual assault
French movie star was not arrested when handed the charges in December, and the Paris prosecutor stayed silent until the case was leaked to media.
Photographer Neil Leifer's legendary career
Only on "CBS This Morning," Anthony Mason interviews sports photojournalist Neil Leifer about his long career, including more than 200 covers, his iconic photographs, and his favorite subjects, including Muhammad Ali.
How "Bridgerton" hints at the "complete story" of Black Britain
Netfilx's hit period drama is breaking records, breaking boundaries and inflaming passions.
Technology
More Technology
Federal judge rules California can enforce net neutrality law
The law seeks to ban internet providers from slowing down customers' data streams.
Bitcoin millionaires top 100,000 for first time
The number is four times what it was just three months ago.
Metal fatigue apparent factor in United flight's engine explosion
NTSB chief Robert Sumwalt says investigators believe it played a role. The mid-air explosion sent debris down onto a Denver suburb.
Mars rover captures first sounds recorded on another planet
Percy has captured the whirring sounds of Martian wind on the surface of the red planet for the very first time.
Tesla has made $1 billion on bitcoin in less than a month
Electric car maker earned more from its bet on the digital currency than it made selling vehicles last year.
Science
More Science
NASA Mars rover's parachute contained a secret message
Eagle-eyed space enthusiasts spotted a hidden message in binary code within the pattern of the rover's parachute.
Johnson & Johnson to fall short of promised vaccine doses
The company expects to be able to ship under 4 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine later this month.
Dogs came to North America with earliest humans, study suggests
The history of dogs has been intertwined with that of man since ancient times, and studying canine DNA can provide a good timeline for human settlement.
Freshwater fish in "catastrophic" decline, one-third face extinction
80 freshwater species have already been declared extinct — 16 of them in 2020 alone.
Mars rover captures first sounds recorded on another planet
Percy has captured the whirring sounds of Martian wind on the surface of the red planet for the very first time.
Health
More Health
Higher death toll at private equity-owned nursing homes, study finds
Cuts to nursing staff and higher use of antipsychotic medications may harm patient care, researchers find.
CVS booking vaccination slots for 570,000 in 17 states
Chain expands locations offering immunization shots to Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Louisiana, Ohio and Pennsylvania.
Isolation, "screen burnout" taking toll on children's mental health
The CDC reported that emergency departments saw a more than 30% spike in visits from children 12 to 17 years old for mental health reasons between April and October.
Johnson & Johnson's single-dose vaccine is effective, FDA says
FDA scientists confirmed that overall the vaccine is about 66% effective at preventing moderate to severe COVID-19, and even better at preventing hospitalizations and deaths.
Johnson & Johnson to fall short of promised vaccine doses
The company expects to be able to ship under 4 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine later this month.
MoneyWatch
More MoneyWatch
Child care workers earn poverty-level wages in 40 states
Early childhood educators earn a national median wage of $11.65 an hour, said a report calling for government funding.
CVS booking vaccination slots for 570,000 in 17 states
Chain expands locations offering immunization shots to Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Louisiana, Ohio and Pennsylvania.
USPS says Oshkosh will build many as 165,000 new mail trucks
The new vehicles, part of USPS' goal to be more environmentally friendly, are getting mixed reviews for looks.
Higher death toll at private equity-owned nursing homes, study finds
Cuts to nursing staff and higher use of antipsychotic medications may harm patient care, researchers find.
Fry's, the funky electronics chain, is closing its doors
The go-to chain for tech tinkerers looking for obscure parts and outlandish themes at some of its stores says the pandemic did it in. But it was already struggling.
Crime
More Crime
No charges for officers in Daniel Prude's death
The death of the 41-year-old Black man restrained by police during a mental health crisis drew protests in Rochester and across the country.
Oath Keepers member accused of "crime of terrorism" at Capitol
Prosecutors have now raised "crime of terrorism" allegations against three Capitol rioters, which could lead to longer sentences if they are found guilty.
275 charged so far: What we know about the Capitol riot arrests
Prosecutors have charged around 275 people for their alleged roles in the riot.
Ahmaud Arbery's mother alleges "cover up" by police, prosecutors
"For nearly three months, Glynn County police officers, the chief of police, and two prosecutors conspired to hide the circumstances surrounding Ahmaud's death and to protect the men who murdered him," the complaint says.
Wife of drug kingpin "El Chapo" ordered to stay in U.S. jail
Emma Coronel Aispuro is accused of working "closely with the command-and-control structure" of the Sinaloa cartel.
Space
More Space
NASA Mars rover's parachute contained a secret message
Eagle-eyed space enthusiasts spotted a hidden message in binary code within the pattern of the rover's parachute.
NASA rover sends video and audio from Mars
NASA's Perseverance rover has sent back video of its descent and landing on Mars, as well as audio recorded on the red planet. CBSN's Tanya Rivero has details.
Mars rover captures first sounds recorded on another planet
Percy has captured the whirring sounds of Martian wind on the surface of the red planet for the very first time.
NASA releases extraordinary video of Mars landing
Engineers say the Perseverance rover is healthy and moving swiftly through initial checkout.
Watch: Perseverance rover's Mars landing
NASA has released new footage shot by its Perseverance rover as it landed on Mars last week. CBSN's Elaine Quijano reports.
Latest Galleries
More Latest Galleries
"The Deliveryman Murders": How investigators connected the cases
Two men are shot and killed at their homes 2,800 miles apart by a man delivering a package – how a car full of clues helped solve the murders.
Photos: Rare snowfall blankets the Mediterranean
An unusual winter weather pattern brought snow to places that rarely see it.
Evidence photos: Reuschel attempted murder case
Mike Reuschel told police he and his wife Sue had been stabbed by an intruder, but she later told police her husband was the real assailant.
Ranking every Super Bowl, from worst to first
There have been some super games since 1967, but which one is the best?
TV shows canceled or ended in 2020
It was the end of the road for "Supernatural," "Hawaii Five-0," "Modern Family" and more.
Latest Videos
More Latest Videos
Latest Videos
"Sunday Morning": 2/21 full episode
Ted Koppel sits down with community leaders and healthcare workers to explore the roots of COVID-19 vaccine skepticism. Plus: Seth Doane speaks to Paolo Fazioli; Chip Reid reports on the Columbian Harmony Cemetery in Washington, D.C.; Nancy Giles interviews Academy Award-winning actress Ellen Burstyn; Nicholas Thompson of The Atlantic Magazine tells the tale of the man who went by the name "Mostly Harmless"; Steve Hartman tells the story of a Pizza Hut deliveryman who got a big tip; Lee Cowan sits down with Cindy McCain; and David Sedaris on his trip to the Apple Store.
Assad and his regime's war crimes
Assad and his regime may never be prosecuted for the acts of terror he perpetrated against his own people during Syria's civil war. Scott Pelley reports for "60 Minutes" on the effort to gather and maintain the evidence against Assad.
Judges ask for better protection
Judge Esther Salas was in her New Jersey home when a gunman targeting Salas opened fire on her family, killing her son and wounding her husband. Now she's fighting for better protection of judges. Bill Whitaker reports for "60 Minutes."
QAnon's corrosive impact on the U.S.
Tens of millions of Americans believe QAnon's core — and false — theory that an evil cabal of Satan-worshipping elites commits atrocities against children and controls much of the world. Where does this movement stand and who has it impacted? Lesley Stahl reports for "60 Minutes."
How Rhode Island kept schools open during COVID
Rhode Island became one of the only Democratic-led states to keep school doors open before the Centers for Disease Control approved the return of in-person learning. Governor Gina Raimondo fought to keep students in school and limit the spread of COVID-19. New York Times magazine staff writer Susan Dominus joins CBSN to discuss the results of the governor's decision and how teachers responded to the decision to return to school.