Goldman Sachs CEO: Fiscal cliff a test of trust for U.S. investors
Lloyd Blankfein says going over fiscal cliff would shake confidence in investing in the United States
America's debt battle
D.C.'s next battle: The debt ceiling
Partisan battle looming, Obama not willing to negotiate
Truce made in debt limit battle
The House passed a bill that buys the country another four months
Ryan floats short-term debt limit increase idea
Budget Committee chairman Paul Ryan says it would allow more time for Republicans to work on spending cuts with Democrats
Fitch warns of U.S. credit rating downgrade
Leading rating agency says battle over hiking debt ceiling lid jeopardizing triple-A rating
Pentagon preps hiring freeze, contract delays, just in case
Def. Sec. Leon Panetta warns: "Fiscal uncertainty has become a serious threat to our national security"
"Cliff" deal loaded with special interest tax breaks
Supporters claim breaks are not pork, rather job creating provisions
Senate quiet as leaders work on "cliff" deal
Senate leaders working behind the scenes on compromise to present to full Senate
Sen. McConnell "hopeful," "optimistic" on "cliff" deal
No deal yet, but progress evident in final days
Obama "modestly optimistic" on "fiscal cliff" deal
Democrat, GOP leaders agree to extend jobless benefits, but still deadlocked on tax increases
Going over the "estate cliff"
The "fiscal cliff" could have serious repercussions for the nation, including when it comes to property ownership
"Plan B" vote backfires on Boehner
Risky move intended to improve leverage with Obama, leaves Speaker weaker
No Christmas miracle on "fiscal cliff"
On deal Obama a "hopeless optimist," Boehner says "God only knows"
House votes on Boehner's "Plan B"
The White House slammed the plan calling it an "exercise in futility"
"Fiscal cliff" talks could be in trouble
Obama, Boehner trade ultimatums
Obama on GOP: It is very hard for them to say yes to me
President Obama answered questions about his negotiations with Congressional Republicans over solving the country's deficit
Boehner unveils "Plan B" to "fiscal cliff" negotiations
The "Plan B" is a sign that the speaker knows he is running out of time to push the president closer to the republican position
Boehner's "fiscal cliff" offer brings optimism to Capitol Hill
Negotiations on a debt deal are pushing forward at the highest levels
Poll: GOP to blame if "fiscal cliff" talks fail
A majority of Americans, including a third of Republicans, say the GOP would be to blame if Washington can't avert the "fiscal cliff"
Biden: Dems would compromise on "fiscal cliff"
Says real issue is what GOP willing to do to avert looming tax hikes, spending cuts
Election behind him, Obama to talk "fiscal cliff"
Many Dems hope president takes hard line in remarks, as GOP digs in heels against hiking taxes on big earners; Will he go down middle?
Dems: "Fiscal cliff" first, then tackle entitlements
Democrats say they're open to changes to Medicare, Social Security, but suggest it should be separate from "fiscal cliff" negotiations
Govs to Obama: Don't dump "fiscal cliff" costs on us
Six governors meet with the president today and plan to tell him that "fiscal cliff" fix should do more than shift cost to states
On "fiscal cliff", Obama appeals to former foes
Obama addresses the Business Roundtable today, a group that's had a contentious relationship with the president
Economist: Go over "fiscal cliff" if it means a better deal
Economist Mark Zandi tells Congress it has time to cut a deal, but they must get a good deal: "The uncertainty is killing us"
Politics
More than 100 corporate leaders meet to discuss state voting laws
Organizers also stressed that the meeting was being put together long before Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell denounced companies' reactions to Georgia's law.
Gottlieb urges federal government to surge vaccines to Michigan
"It's a request that's been made for weeks now, and I think we should have done it weeks ago," Dr. Scott Gottlieb, the former head of the Food and Drug Administration, said.
Whitmer pushes feds for more vaccines as COVID cases surge in Michigan
Whitmer attributed the surge in coronavirus cases to new variants.
Transcript: Tony Thurmond on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with California Public School Superintendent Tony Thurmond, that aired Sunday, April 11, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Scott Gottlieb on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb that aired April 11, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
Pelosi says "the door is open" for bipartisan infrastructure bill
Pelosi, however, batted down the suggestion that the $2 trillion plan be trimmed down to earn Republican support.
Transcript: Gretchen Whitmer on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer that aired Sunday, April 11, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Liz Cheney on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Wyoming Congresswoman Liz Cheney that aired Sunday, April 11, 2021, on "Face the Nation.
Transcript: Nancy Pelosi on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi that aired Sunday, April 11, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
John Boehner on how the rise of ideologues harms America
In a scorching new memoir, "On the House," the former House Speaker writes that "political terrorists" playing to the party base are hurting the country, and threaten the GOP's survival.
World
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Iran calls blackout at atomic facility "nuclear terrorism"
While there was no immediate claim of responsibility, suspicion fell immediately on Israel.
Hideki Matsuyama becomes first male Japanese player to win Masters
Matsuyama is the sixth first-time green jacket winner in the last seven Masters Tournaments, with Tiger Woods' rousing victory in 2019 the lone outlier.
"Nomadland" wins 4 BAFTA awards, including best picture
Prince William, who had been due to attend and make a speech in his role as president of Britain's film academy, was absent following the death of his grandfather.
Who will be the next Duke of Edinburgh?
With the death of Prince Philip, the title will be passed to other members of the royal family.
Remembering Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
As consort to Queen Elizabeth II, he was Britain's "first gentleman"; "Sunday Morning" looks back on the life of Prince Phillip, who died this week at the age of 99.
U.S.
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Western U.S may be entering worst drought in modern history
The stage is set for an escalation of extreme dry conditions, with widespread water restrictions expected and yet another dangerous fire season ahead.
Hideki Matsuyama becomes first male Japanese player to win Masters
Matsuyama is the sixth first-time green jacket winner in the last seven Masters Tournaments, with Tiger Woods' rousing victory in 2019 the lone outlier.
Gottlieb urges federal government to surge vaccines to Michigan
"It's a request that's been made for weeks now, and I think we should have done it weeks ago," Dr. Scott Gottlieb, the former head of the Food and Drug Administration, said.
Whitmer pushes feds for more vaccines as COVID cases surge in Michigan
Whitmer attributed the surge in coronavirus cases to new variants.
Transcript: Tony Thurmond on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with California Public School Superintendent Tony Thurmond, that aired Sunday, April 11, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
Politics
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More than 100 corporate leaders meet to discuss state voting laws
Organizers also stressed that the meeting was being put together long before Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell denounced companies' reactions to Georgia's law.
Gottlieb urges federal government to surge vaccines to Michigan
"It's a request that's been made for weeks now, and I think we should have done it weeks ago," Dr. Scott Gottlieb, the former head of the Food and Drug Administration, said.
Whitmer pushes feds for more vaccines as COVID cases surge in Michigan
Whitmer attributed the surge in coronavirus cases to new variants.
Transcript: Tony Thurmond on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with California Public School Superintendent Tony Thurmond, that aired Sunday, April 11, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Scott Gottlieb on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb that aired April 11, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
Entertainment
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Hideki Matsuyama becomes first male Japanese player to win Masters
Matsuyama is the sixth first-time green jacket winner in the last seven Masters Tournaments, with Tiger Woods' rousing victory in 2019 the lone outlier.
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Venues across the country are carefully opening to audiences
Henry Timms, President of Lincoln Center in New York City, calls on communities to support local arts organizations as artists faced severe setbacks during the pandemic.
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"Nomadland" wins 4 BAFTA awards, including best picture
Prince William, who had been due to attend and make a speech in his role as president of Britain's film academy, was absent following the death of his grandfather.
Technology
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How a shocking environmental disaster was uncovered after 70 years
The lasting effects of DDT contamination are killing an alarming number of California sea lions.
Scammers are selling fake COVID-19 vaccination cards online
One seller, whose Shopify store is now defunct, was selling a pack of four bogus vaccination ID cards for $80.
Intel report warns of "more intense" global challenges before 2040
The more frequent and intense challenges are likely to put even more stress already brittle governments and international organizations, the report says.
Twitter will not archive tweets from Trump's suspended account
Twitter permanently suspended then-President Trump two days after the deadly riot at the Capitol.
How to find out if your Facebook info was offered to hackers
Personal details for half a billion Facebook users surfaced on a hacker forum. Here's how to protect yourself.
Science
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Western U.S may be entering worst drought in modern history
The stage is set for an escalation of extreme dry conditions, with widespread water restrictions expected and yet another dangerous fire season ahead.
Gottlieb urges federal government to surge vaccines to Michigan
"It's a request that's been made for weeks now, and I think we should have done it weeks ago," Dr. Scott Gottlieb, the former head of the Food and Drug Administration, said.
Pelosi says "the door is open" for bipartisan infrastructure bill
Pelosi, however, batted down the suggestion that the $2 trillion plan be trimmed down to earn Republican support.
How a shocking environmental disaster was uncovered after 70 years
The lasting effects of DDT contamination are killing an alarming number of California sea lions.
Why Earth's most beloved creatures are headed toward extinction
Scientists have found that more than 90% of land-based endemic species and 95% of marine ones are facing the devastating consequences of greenhouse has emissions.
Health
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Gottlieb urges federal government to surge vaccines to Michigan
"It's a request that's been made for weeks now, and I think we should have done it weeks ago," Dr. Scott Gottlieb, the former head of the Food and Drug Administration, said.
You've been vaccinated. So do you need a vaccine card?
Millions of Americans are getting CDC-issued "vaccination record" cards. Here's what to do with them.
Pelosi says "the door is open" for bipartisan infrastructure bill
Pelosi, however, batted down the suggestion that the $2 trillion plan be trimmed down to earn Republican support.
Supreme Court says California cannot restrict religious household gatherings
"This is the fifth time the Court has summarily rejected the Ninth Circuit's analysis of California's COVID restrictions on religious exercise," the opinion states.
Children are in the spotlight in the coronavirus battle
Pfizer wants to extend its COVID-19 vaccine to those as young as 12 years old and has asked the FDA for authorization to do that.
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Half of S&P 500 report more money for foreign taxes than U.S. taxes
While Disney, Netflix and other big public companies made most of their money in the U.S. last year, their filings show more tax money flowing overseas than to Washington.
Scammers are selling fake COVID-19 vaccination cards online
One seller, whose Shopify store is now defunct, was selling a pack of four bogus vaccination ID cards for $80.
Amazon beats back union effort in Alabama
Two-thirds of votes in historic union election oppose joining, but legal challenges will prolong final decision.
Nike settles lawsuit against company that produced "Satan Shoes"
The company will issue a voluntary recall as a condition of the settlement, Nike said.
You've been vaccinated. So do you need a vaccine card?
Millions of Americans are getting CDC-issued "vaccination record" cards. Here's what to do with them.
Crime
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Army officer sues Virginia police over violent traffic stop
In body camera and cell phone video, Army Second Lieutenant Caron Nazario, still in his uniform, can be seen with his hands visible out of the window of his new car. "I've not committed any crime," Nazario said.
Did Kat West's online life play a role in her mysterious death?
An Alabama wife and mother made money posting adult content online on OnlyFans. Did she pay with her life?
Bad grammar may link gamer to dark web murder-for-hire plot
A teen learns she's the target of a hit ordered on the dark web — "48 Hours" goes on a global manhunt to find the shadowy figure behind murder-for-hire sites.
Brain of South Carolina gunman, ex-NFL player to be tested for trauma
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, has been found in former football players who have been subjected to repeated head trauma.
Medical examiner: Heart disease, drugs a factor but didn't cause Floyd's death
Hennepin County medical examiner Andrew Baker, who conducted the autopsy on George Floyd, took the stand Friday.
Space
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Space
Soyuz launches crew to space station
A Soyuz spacecraft lifted off from Kazakhstan carrying NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei and two cosmonauts to the International Space Station. Watch NASA's live coverage of the launch.
Soyuz launch kicks off space station crew rotation
A NASA astronaut joins two Russians for Friday's trip to the International Space Station.
Lyrids meteor shower marks return of shooting stars
After a months-long meteor drought, the Lyrids are back to illuminate Earth Day.
Does photo show a rainbow on Mars? NASA answers the mystery
Is it a "dustbow?" Is it an "icebow?"
SpaceX Crew Dragon makes way for next crew to space station
The short "taxi" flight clears the way for arrival of another Crew Dragon later this month.
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Prince Philip through the years
Prince Philip, who died at age 99, was the patriarch of the British royal family.
Inside the night that led to Kat West's mysterious death
Authorities who investigated the death of the 42-year-old stay-at-home mom retraced not only the night of her death, but also her online life.
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Does the Supreme Court Need Reform?
This CBSN Originals documentary in the "Speaking Frankly" series examines growing calls to overhaul the Supreme Court.
"Nomadland" wins 4 BAFTA awards
Gig-economy Western "Nomadland" won four prizes including best picture on Sunday at the British Academy Film Awards, which were handed out during a pandemic-curbed ceremony that recognized a diverse array of screen talent. CBS Los Angeles reports.
The Student Debt Dilemma
This CBSN Originals documentary in the "Speaking Frankly" series delves into the growing demands to cancel student debt.
Hideki Matsuyama reflects after Masters win
Hideki Matsuyama became the first male Japanese golfer to win the Masters on Sunday. He answered questions, via a translator, on topics including his inspiration for children in Japan and the upcoming Olympic games. Read more here.
Do We Still Need the Electoral College?
This documentary in the CBSN Originals "Speaking Frankly" series explores whether the Electoral College helps or hurts American democracy.