Here's why one judge who oversees Jan. 6 cases is afraid for American democracy
Judge Reggie Walton said it's "scary" moving forward, knowing Jan. 6, 2021, isn't just something in the past.
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House Republicans launch their version of Jan. 6 committee
Chairman Barry Loudermilk pledges to review "both sides" of Jan. 6 and will consider panel interview of Nancy Pelosi. Democrats call effort "obscene" and "political theater."
Princeton student charged with joining mob's Capitol attack
Larry Giberson was at the front line of the mob's fight against police in a tunnel when one of the officers was briefly crushed between rioters and tunnel doors, according to an affidavit.
Pence says "history will hold Donald Trump accountable" for his election denial
Speaking Saturday night, the former vice president also criticized right-wing politicians and media personalities who have sought to sanitize the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection.
Republicans push back on Tucker Carlson's claims about Jan. 6 assault
"It's bulls**t," Sen. Thom Tillis said.
Capitol Police chief: Fox News Jan. 6 broadcast "offensive and misleading"
"TV commentary will not record the truth for our history books. The justice system will. The truth and justice are on our side," Thomas Manger wrote.
Family of Brian Sicknick lambasts Fox News over Jan. 6 portrayal
Carlson was given exclusive access to a trove of 41,000 hours of Capitol and police surveillance footage from Jan. 6 as part of an agreement with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
New accusations surface in latest wave of Capitol riot prosecutions
A new wave of cases, many of which involve higher-level charges of assaults against police, continues to expand a prosecution that is already the largest in American history.
Trump can be sued over Jan. 6 insurrection, Justice Department says
The former president is facing lawsuits filed by members of Congress and U.S. Capitol Police officers.
Top McCarthy aide, House Oversight chair each met with Ashli Babbitt's mother
Babbitt was shot and killed by police as she breached a set of doors to the Speaker's Lobby in the House of Representatives on Jan. 6, 2021.
Report finds FBI, Capitol Police didn't share "credible threats" before Jan. 6
Critical information, like the fact that militia groups had armed themselves ahead of the rioting, could have helped safeguard the Capitol, government watchdog says.
FBI arrests man dressed in panda costume for allegedly attacking police during the Jan. 6 Capitol attack
Jesse James Rumson became anonymously referred to as "#SeditionPanda" by some online communities.
Jan. 6 rioter who threatened Ocasio-Cortez sentenced to 38 months in prison
Garret Miller also assaulted several police officers and, after leaving the Capitol grounds, replied to a tweet from Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez with, "Assassinate AOC."
House Democratic leaders to discuss Jan. 6 video released to Tucker Carlson
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy allegedly gave Fox News' Tucker Carlson access to 41,000 hours of Jan. 6 Capitol and police surveillance video, according to Axios.
Jan. 6 rioter who used stun gun on D.C. cop pleads guilty
A California man has pleaded guilty to using a stun gun to attack a D.C. police officer who was brutally injured while defending the Capitol.
Jan. 6 rioter who brought Confederate flag to Capitol gets 3 years in prison
A federal judge called his conduct "outrageous" and "especially shocking" in handing down the sentence.
Jan. 6 rioter who admitted spraying Officer Brian Sicknick sentenced
Sicknick died of what the medical examiner found to be natural causes a day after defending the Capitol during the Jan. 6 assault.
Man who put feet up on Pelosi's desk guilty in Jan. 6 case
Richard Barnett testified he was a "f***ing idiot" on Jan. 6, but argued his acts were not criminal.
3 active-duty Marines charged in Jan. 6 Capitol assault
Three active-duty Marines have been charged with participating in the riot at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
Far-right media personality "Baked Alaska" sentenced to 60 days in prison for live-streaming Capitol riot
A federal judge said Anthime Gionet's actions were "shocking" and part of a "very troubling vocation" of profiting off of petty crimes.
Biden grants Presidential Citizens Medals 2 years after Capitol attack
It's the first time President Biden has awarded the Presidential Citizens Medal.
Partner of Brian Sicknick, officer who died after Jan. 6 attack, sues Trump, 2 others
The lawsuit claims Sicknick's death was a "foreseeable consequence" of Trump's alleged incitement of mob attack.
Jan. 6 timeline: Key moments from the attack on the Capitol
It's been two years since the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol. On that day, it would be days and weeks before the scale and severity of the attack on the Capitol was known.
After two years, Garland says work on Jan. 6 probe is "far from over"
The Justice Department's second year of investigating the Capitol riot was marked by 40 convictions and the appointment of a special counsel.
FBI offers $500,000 reward in Capitol Hill pipe bomber case
Federal investigators have made little progress in solving the two-year-old mystery, quintupling the previous reward of $100,000.
Politics
D.A. saw case against Trump as potentially "charge ready" years ago
In a 2020 interview with CBS News, Alvin Bragg, then a Democratic candidate for Manhattan district attorney, shared some thoughts about the probe into then-President Trump and his former "fixer," Michael Cohen.
Biden signs bills reversing D.C. crime changes, declassifying COVID-19 info
Both measures received bipartisan support on Capitol Hill.
Judge in Trump case in Fulton County reflects on case: "It's different"
For roughly eight months, Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney oversaw the special purpose grand jury.
Biden to award first batch of arts and humanities medals
Bruce Springsteen, Mindy Kaling and Gladys Knight are among the artists being honored by President Biden with the National Medal of Arts on Tuesday.
"Significant increase" in threats online ahead of possible Trump indictment
Domestic violent extremists have warned that a possible Trump indictment would be met with violence.
"Ted Lasso" cast visits White House to promote mental health care
Actor Jason Sudeikis and cast members of the show "Ted Lasso" visited the White House visit to encourage people to check in with friends, family and colleagues to "ask how they're doing."
House GOP chairs demand info from Manhattan DA on Trump probe
The GOP chairs of three House committees accused Alvin Bragg of preparing to to "engage in an unprecedented abuse of prosecutorial authority."
Idaho poised to pass bill that allows firing squad execution
The bill is headed to the governor's desk after passing the legislature with a veto-proof majority.
4 found guilty of conspiracy in third Oath Keepers Jan. 6 trial
They were convicted of conspiracy and obstruction charges stemming from the attack on the U.S. Capitol in the latest trial involving members of the far-right group.
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What are the worst cities to live in if you have allergies?
A new Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America report identified the worst cities to live in if you have allergies.
D.A. saw case against Trump as potentially "charge ready" years ago
In a 2020 interview with CBS News, Alvin Bragg, then a Democratic candidate for Manhattan district attorney, shared some thoughts about the probe into then-President Trump and his former "fixer," Michael Cohen.
Mountain lion claws Colorado man soaking in hot tub, officials say
The victim said he and his wife were in the hot tub when he felt something grab his head.
Shaq sparks concern with hospital bed tweet
Shaq's fellow sportscaster Ernie Johnson has assured The Big Aristotle's fans that the icon was just "getting a new hip."
Biden signs bills reversing D.C. crime changes, declassifying COVID-19 info
Both measures received bipartisan support on Capitol Hill.
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First Republic Bank woes mount despite Wall Street rescue
Regional lender's stock prices plunges 47% even after a group of the nation's biggest banks injected $30 billion in deposits.
States say Hyundai and Kia have failed to stop car thefts
TikTok videos are contributing to a surge in thefts of vehicles made by the automakers, state legal officials say.
SVB and First Republic's problems aren't going away. Here's why.
About 190 banks could fail if even half of their uninsured depositors withdraw their money, a new study finds.
Banks are running scared. Is the Fed about to make things worse?
Inflation's still high, but analysts warn that further rate hikes from the Fed could lead more more banks to topple.
Biden issues first veto, rejecting GOP-led bill to reverse investing rule
The resolution would have nixed a Labor Department rule over how retirement plan managers pick investments.
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D.A. saw case against Trump as potentially "charge ready" years ago
In a 2020 interview with CBS News, Alvin Bragg, then a Democratic candidate for Manhattan district attorney, shared some thoughts about the probe into then-President Trump and his former "fixer," Michael Cohen.
Biden signs bills reversing D.C. crime changes, declassifying COVID-19 info
Both measures received bipartisan support on Capitol Hill.
Judge in Trump case in Fulton County reflects on case: "It's different"
For roughly eight months, Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney oversaw the special purpose grand jury.
Biden to award first batch of arts and humanities medals
Bruce Springsteen, Mindy Kaling and Gladys Knight are among the artists being honored by President Biden with the National Medal of Arts on Tuesday.
"Significant increase" in threats online ahead of possible Trump indictment
Domestic violent extremists have warned that a possible Trump indictment would be met with violence.
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What are the worst cities to live in if you have allergies?
A new Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America report identified the worst cities to live in if you have allergies.
The challenges of in-vitro fertilization
Infertility affects millions of Americans who often suffer in silence. In the series "Facing Fertility," Nikki Battiste takes a look at the emotional and financial challenges of in-vitro fertilization.
What is xylazine, the veterinary sedative being found in the U.S. drug supply?
The drug has been found in an increasing number of overdoses and overdose deaths.
CDC warns of "alarming" rise of potentially deadly fungal threat
Reports of patients with the drug-resistant fungal infection Candida auris have accelerated in recent years.
Xylazine, fentanyl mixtures found in almost every state, DEA warns
Xylazine, a sedative approved for animals, is increasingly being found mixed with fentanyl, authorities said.
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Biden signs bills reversing D.C. crime changes, declassifying COVID-19 info
Both measures received bipartisan support on Capitol Hill.
Finland remains world's happiest country on International Day of Happiness
The World Happiness Report ranked the Nordic state first for the sixth consecutive year.
Credit Suisse shares slide after UBS buys it for $3.2 billion
"Only time will tell how this shotgun wedding is received," one analyst said of merger uniting the Swiss banks.
American held hostage since 2016 in West Africa released
Jeff Woodke, an American aid worker, was taken from his home in Abalak, Niger, in 2016.
Time to "defuse the climate time bomb" running out fast, U.N. warns
"Humanity is on thin ice, and that ice is melting fast," the U.N. chief said, calling a new report on the rate of climate change "a survival guide for humanity."
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The Weeknd is the world's most popular artist, Guinness World Records says
The Weeknd recently became the first artist to reach 100 million monthly listeners on the music streaming platform Spotify.
"Ted Lasso" cast visits White House to promote mental health care
Actor Jason Sudeikis and cast members of the show "Ted Lasso" visited the White House visit to encourage people to check in with friends, family and colleagues to "ask how they're doing."
Bruce Willis celebrates 68th birthday with family after dementia diagnosis
Demi Moore, Willis' ex-wife, shared a video of their family celebrating the actor.
Adam Sandler receives Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
Sandler was celebrated by fellow comics and actors, including Jennifer Aniston, Chris Rock and Conan O'Brien.
Al Franken returns to late-night comedy with stint as "Daily Show" host
The former senator and "SNL" writer says an abundance of news makes his return to late-night easier.
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Twitter's press email is automatically "pooping" on the media
Under Elon Musk, who has accused journalists of bias, Twitter no longer makes an effort to answer journalists' questions.
TikTok parent company under investigation
The Justice Department is investigating TikTok's parent company for possibly spying on American citizens, including journalists, CBS News has confirmed. The popular app is owned by China-based ByteDance. Forbes technology reporter Emily Baker-White said the company improperly accessed her data, and she joined "CBS News Mornings" to discuss.
Smart home security tips for personal and cyber protection
ZDNet Editor-in-Chief Jason Hiner explains best practices for setup and success of smart home security systems.
Meta launches paid verification subscription service in U.S.
The launch comes the same week that the company laid off about 10,000 workers.
DOJ investigating TikTok parent company for possible spying on U.S. citizens
News of the probe comes as U.S. lawmakers have ramped up calls for action against the widely popular social media app.
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Time to "defuse the climate time bomb" running out fast, U.N. warns
"Humanity is on thin ice, and that ice is melting fast," the U.N. chief said, calling a new report on the rate of climate change "a survival guide for humanity."
New genetic analysis finds clues to animal origin of COVID outbreak
Analysis presented to the WHO offers clues to whether animals, possibly raccoon dogs, were infected at the Huanan animal market in early 2020.
Rocket Lab launches imaging radar satellites for Capella Space
The Capella Space satellites use cloud-piercing radar to monitor Earth around the clock, regardless of weather.
Wet weather in West will bring drought relief
NOAA's U.S. spring outlook predicts more wet weather will help improve the severe drought across the Western United States. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy joins CBS News to discuss.
Notre Dame fire exposes long-hidden secret inside Paris landmark
It was not clear how the builders "dared — and succeeded — in putting up such thin walls to such a height," the author of a study about the cathedral said.
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Texas high school student shot and killed
One student is dead and another is in custody and facing a murder charge after a shooting outside a high school in Arlington, Texas.
2 fatal shootings in Miami Beach over spring break
The city of Miami Beach declared a state of emergency and enacted a curfew over the weekend following two fatal shootings. The city has for years had trouble dealing with the large crowds that come for spring break. CBS Miami's Gabby Arzola has the latest.
4 found guilty of conspiracy in third Oath Keepers Jan. 6 trial
They were convicted of conspiracy and obstruction charges stemming from the attack on the U.S. Capitol in the latest trial involving members of the far-right group.
Suspects wanted for painting swastikas on Nashville homes
At one of the targeted homes, one of the suspects spray-painted a Ring camera, which still recorded the suspect tearing down a flag the family had on their porch.
3 men found guilty in 2018 murder of rapper XXXTentacion
A jury in Broward County, Florida, returned guilty verdicts today for all three men on trial for robbing and killing the late artist.
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Mystery solved after strange streaks of light seen in California sky
The flaming bits of wreckage created a "spectacular light show" and were going thousands of miles per hour, an astronomer said.
Scientists discover volcanic activity on Venus
NASA's Magellan spacecraft collected images of the planet's surface between 1990 and 1992, and researchers recently searched that data to study the possible activity of the volcanoes in the terrain.
Rocket Lab launches imaging radar satellites for Capella Space
The Capella Space satellites use cloud-piercing radar to monitor Earth around the clock, regardless of weather.
SpaceX cargo ship docks with space station
The spacecraft delivered more than 3 tons of equipment and supplies, including fresh fruit for the space station crew.
NASA's new moonwalking spacesuit unveiled
NASA and Axiom Space are unveiling the design of the new spacesuit that will be worn by the next man and first woman to land on the moon as part of the Artemis III mission. Mark Strassmann traveled to Houston to get a sneak peek of the new suit.
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Rare photos from the 1976 Chowchilla bus kidnapping
A look inside the truck trailer where 26 abducted school children and their bus driver were buried alive -- and later escaped.
World News Roundup's 85th anniversary
America's longest-running news broadcast program celebrates three-quarters of a century on the air
Young witness found herself at the scene of a crime
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The crime scene evidence that convicted Alex Murdaugh
Inside South Carolina's "trial of the century" — how investigators built their case
Michelle Renee case evidence: Kidnapped and threatened with dynamite
A look into the evidence from the 2000 hostage situation and bank robbery that changed a mother and daughter's lives.
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Eye on America: Earthquake protection and more
In Los Angeles, we see how thousands of buildings are undergoing mandatory retrofitting to help withstand the next big earthquake. And in Washington, D.C., we investigate why some LGBTQ veterans are still fighting for honorable discharges. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.
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John Dickerson reports on Vladimir Putin's meeting with Xi Jinping, the war in Iraq 20 years later, and why a United Nations climate report says we're on "thin ice."
Cast of "Ted Lasso" visits White House
The cast of "Ted Lasso" visited the White House on Monday to discuss the importance of addressing mental health.
The challenges of in-vitro fertilization
Infertility affects millions of Americans who often suffer in silence. In the series "Facing Fertility," Nikki Battiste takes a look at the emotional and financial challenges of in-vitro fertilization.
Reflecting on 20 years since the invasion of Iraq
Monday marked 20 years since the beginning of the ground invasion of Iraq by U.S.-led forces, following an overnight bombing campaign. Charlie D'Agata is in Baghdad to reflect on the cost of the war.