Police reform stalls in Washington a year after George Floyd's death
Police reform remains a fixture in the public's mind as the trial for George Floyd's killing proceeds. What is Washington doing?
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Jill Biden strives to keep roles as first lady and educator separate
New documents obtained by CBS News detail plans for her history-making work outside the White House
Many Americans who've met with Biden have something in common
The Biden White House at times relies on familiar faces and some secret shoppers to help decide who gets to meet with the president.
Teachers question new 3-foot social distancing guidelines
The American Federation of Teachers is responding to the CDC's new recommendations, cutting social distancing from 6 feet to 3 feet for most students.
Nationwide face mask standard for workers still under consideration
Deliberations continue on scope of face mask standards in workplaces. They were supposed to be issued by March 15.
Biden to reverse anti-abortion rights policies in new executive actions
President Biden is expected to rescind the Mexico City Policy, also known as the global gag rule, as part of a slew of executive actions on Thursday, according to two people familiar with the White House's plans.
Biden's school reopening goal is silent on high schools
Biden's COVID-19 "national strategy" and his statements to press only cite K-8 schools in his push to reopen "most" schools in his first 100 days.
Biden administration boosting weekly supply of COVID-19 vaccine doses
The new orders will enable the federal government to vaccinate 300 million Americans.
Biden expected to repeal Trump's transgender military ban
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said at his confirmation hearing last week that he supported repealing the ban.
Biden signs executive actions on first day as president
The 46th president is undoing some of his predecessor's executive actions.
Biden unveils $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill
This is the first of two bills Mr. Biden plans to address COVID-19. His transition team said he would introduce a second "recovery" bill in February.
Biden to nominate Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo to be labor secretary
He also plans to name Boston Mayor Marty Walsh to head the Labor Department.
Biden expected to announce Tony Blinken as secretary of state
Mr. Biden is expected to make the announcement on Tuesday.
Trump officials and Biden team have "marginal" communications
There is some backchannel communication between Biden's transition team and Trump administration officials.
Biden's top Cabinet contenders come into focus
Longtime Biden aides and former primary rivals Pete Buttigieg and Bernie Sanders are being considered.
Biden announces top White House staff
Longtime aides and his campaign's leadership will be filling top roles among Biden's White House staff.
Joe Biden's Scranton is filled with signs and anxious Democrats
"I don't care if he was from Timbuktu," said Mary Pat Burke, who lives near Biden's childhood home. "He seems very in tune with the needs of the middle class."
Biden's hometown campaign brings spotlight and economic boost to tiny Wilmington, Delaware
If elected, Biden would be the first president from Wilmington, Delaware, population 70,000.
Biden says he'll debate Trump next week if it's deemed safe
Trump 2020 communications director Tim Murtaugh said Monday that the president intends to debate on October 15.
How Trump and Biden are preparing for their first debate
The president and Joe Biden will participate in the first presidential debate on Tuesday in Cleveland.
Joe Biden's security breached while boarding campaign plane
No one was harmed, as the man turned out to be a rogue photographer.
Biden says he would take COVID-19 vaccine
Only about a fifth of voters nationwide say they'd get a vaccine as soon as possible if one were available at no cost.
Harris says she stands with protesters on racial equality
She also ripped into the president for his handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
Highlights from Biden's nearly 50 years at Democratic conventions
Since 1972, Biden has only missed one Democratic National Convention.
Biden and Harris call for 3-month nationwide mask mandate
Biden told reporters that "every governor should mandate" wearing a mask outside of the home for at least three months.
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7 highlights from Erika Kirk's CBS News town hall
Erika Kirk recalls the emotional fog of Charlie Kirk's assassination, addresses conspiracy theories and takes questions during a CBS News town hall hosted by Bari Weiss.
Erika Kirk talks faith and grief: Watch the CBS News town hall
The last person to ask Charlie Kirk a question attended the town hall. Watch the full show here.
U.S. removes Brazilian Supreme Court judge from its sanctions list
The move represents a thawing of sorts in the frosty relationship between the Trump administration and the Brazilian government.
House GOP unveils health care plan, with vote on track for next week
The Republican proposal does not include an extension to the expiring Affordable Care Act premium tax credits.
Venezuela's Machado appears open to U.S. military pressure against Maduro
María Corina Machado, asked by CBS News' Margaret Brennan about Trump's threat of land strikes, said she'd "welcome more and more pressure" on Maduro.
Machado says she'll return to Venezuela "as soon as possible" despite risks
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado spent hours in rough seas during a dangerous secret trip to Oslo to accept the Nobel Peace Prize.
Johnson's grip on the House slips as Republicans defy leadership
House Republicans have repeatedly defied Speaker Mike Johnson's leadership amid growing frustration over how he's led the fractious majority.
Trump says leaders of Thailand, Cambodia agree again to stop fighting
"Both Countries are ready for PEACE and continued Trade with the United States of America," President Trump said on Truth Social.
Commander overseeing U.S. military forces in Caribbean relinquishes command early
Adm. Alvin Holsey relinquished command Friday in a ceremony at U.S. Southern Command headquarters after announcing early retirement amid U.S. buildup off of Venezuela.
U.S. could owe businesses $168B if Supreme Court rejects Trump tariffs
A ruling striking down emergency levies could force the federal government to return most of the tariff revenue it has collected this year, according to Penn Wharton.
Historic preservation group sues Trump over White House ballroom project
"No president is legally allowed to tear down portions of the White House without any review whatsoever," said the National Trust for Historic Preservation in its lawsuit.
Trump, Clinton seen in new batch of Epstein photos released by Democrats
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee on Friday released 19 photos from a trove of images obtained from the estate of Jeffrey Epstein.
Trump honors "Miracle on Ice" U.S. Olympic men's hockey team
President Trump hosted members of the 1980 U.S. Olympic men's hockey team — famous for defeating the Soviet Union in the "Miracle on Ice" — at a bill signing.
Minnesota Gov. Walz unveils new fraud prevention program
Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Friday unveiled a new statewide fraud prevention program in the state's latest effort to crack down in the wake of the Feeding Our Future scandal — a scheme that siphoned away $250 million in taxpayer funds meant for hungry children.
Trump signs executive order to block "excessive" state AI regulations
President Trump has signed an executive order to block states from regulating artificial intelligence.
Trump pardons election official Tina Peters, but she was charged in state court
President Trump said he is granting a pardon to Tina Peters, a former Colorado county clerk who was convicted of allowing unauthorized access to voting machines — even though the pardon power is widely understood to only apply to federal crimes.
Johnson says boat strike hit "able-bodied" survivors who were "not injured"
House Speaker Mike Johnson told reporters he's satisfied with the intelligence and legality of the operation that killed two survivors of a U.S. strike on an alleged drug boat.
What one California candidate for governor says about how he'd try to repeal controversial laws
Just how much power will the next governor have to repeal controversial California laws?
Bessent calls for overhaul of regulator that protects U.S. financial system
Treasury Secretary's proposal to revamp the Financial Stability Oversight Council would expose Americans to risk, critics say.
Noem confronted by Democrats, including about allegedly removing veterans from U.S.
House Democrats pushed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem for answers on the Trump administration's immigration operations, with one lawmaker confronting her with a veteran who he said had been issued a removal order.
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A "Survivor" finalist's mission to prove his late sister was murdered
"Survivor" 48 contestant Joe Hunter believes his sister Joanna, whose death was ruled a suicide, was murdered. He and their mother are working to be Joanna's voice and advocate for others who have experienced domestic violence.
Man who attacked, then rescued, ex-wife hoped to be her hero
Morgan Metzer survived a violent attack in her Canton, Georgia, home by an assailant she described as dressed in black and sounding like Batman. The only thing more surprising than the attack itself — was the suspect.
Fernando Mendoza becomes first-ever Indiana Hoosier to win the Heisman
Fernando Mendoza claimed 2,362 first place votes to nab the prize.
7 highlights from Erika Kirk's CBS News town hall
Erika Kirk recalls the emotional fog of Charlie Kirk's assassination, addresses conspiracy theories and takes questions during a CBS News town hall hosted by Bari Weiss.
Washington state experiences devastating flooding, Midwest braces for arctic blast
Washington state residents are bracing for possible mudslides and levee failures from floodwaters that are expected to be slow to recede.
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Law prof sues Boeing, alleging exposure to toxic fumes on Delta flight
A Temple University law professor alleges in a suit that he breathed in contaminated air on a Boeing craft, leaving him physically impaired.
Millions of Americans could see health plan costs double as ACA credits vanish
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
U.S. could owe businesses $168B if Supreme Court rejects Trump tariffs
A ruling striking down emergency levies could force the federal government to return most of the tariff revenue it has collected this year, according to Penn Wharton.
Trump signs executive order to block "excessive" state AI regulations
President Trump has signed an executive order to block states from regulating artificial intelligence.
Bessent calls for overhaul of regulator that protects U.S. financial system
Treasury Secretary's proposal to revamp the Financial Stability Oversight Council would expose Americans to risk, critics say.
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7 highlights from Erika Kirk's CBS News town hall
Erika Kirk recalls the emotional fog of Charlie Kirk's assassination, addresses conspiracy theories and takes questions during a CBS News town hall hosted by Bari Weiss.
Erika Kirk talks faith and grief: Watch the CBS News town hall
The last person to ask Charlie Kirk a question attended the town hall. Watch the full show here.
U.S. removes Brazilian Supreme Court judge from its sanctions list
The move represents a thawing of sorts in the frosty relationship between the Trump administration and the Brazilian government.
House GOP unveils health care plan, with vote on track for next week
The Republican proposal does not include an extension to the expiring Affordable Care Act premium tax credits.
Venezuela's Machado appears open to U.S. military pressure against Maduro
María Corina Machado, asked by CBS News' Margaret Brennan about Trump's threat of land strikes, said she'd "welcome more and more pressure" on Maduro.
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He made his brothers see a cardiologist. Each had advanced heart disease.
Kevin Murray was his family's health watchdog. His vigilance helped his brothers "avoid a real catastrophe."
Millions of Americans could see health plan costs double as ACA credits vanish
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
Vaccine vote signals turbulence for immunization policy, public trust
Clinicians and epidemiologists warn the decision could unravel decades of progress and expose newborns to a deadly, preventable disease.
Botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart products includes 51 babies in 19 states
Health officials say an infant botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart baby formula has been expanded to include all illnesses reported since the company began production in 2022.
Extended interview: Dr. Rochelle Walensky
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook speaks at length with former CDC director Dr. Rochelle Walensky about the hepatitis B vaccine and last week's vote by the CDC's vaccine advisory panel to change the recommendation for when children should get their first dose of the vaccine.
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U.N. chief says 6 international peacekeepers killed in drone strike in Sudan
All the victims are Bangladeshi nationals, serving in the U.N. Interim Security Force for Abyei, UNISFA.
Israel's military says it killed top Hamas commander in Gaza
The military said it killed Raed Saad, described as one of the architects of the Oct. 7 attack, after an explosive device detonated and wounded two soldiers.
Trump vows "we will retaliate" after fatal attack on U.S.-Syrian patrol in Syria
President Trump said in a Truth Social post that it was an "ISIS attack against the U.S." and Syria and that there will be "very serious retaliation."
Police find no evidence former prince asked guard to investigate Giuffre
British police say they have found no evidence that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor asked a bodyguard to investigate Virginia Giuffre.
Lindsey Vonn back on the podium after historic World Cup downhill win
One day after becoming the oldest winner of a World Cup downhill, Vonn, 41, finished second in a race on Saturday in St. Moritz.
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Dick Van Dyke turns 100
The incomparable Dick Van Dyke celebrated his 100th birthday on Saturday. The Emmy, Grammy and Tony Award winner was born in West Plains, Missouri, and grew up in Danville, Illinois. Jericka Duncan looks back on his first century of life.
A "Survivor" finalist's mission to prove his late sister was murdered
"Survivor" 48 contestant Joe Hunter believes his sister Joanna, whose death was ruled a suicide, was murdered. He and their mother are working to be Joanna's voice and advocate for others who have experienced domestic violence.
Comedy icon Dick van Dyke celebrates turning 100: "I still try to dance"
The famed star sang and danced his way into America's heart through his illustrious career that has spanned nearly eight decades.
Peter Greene, character actor known for iconic villains, dies at 60
Peter Greene, best known for his role in "Pulp Fiction," has died at his home in New York City at 60 years old.
Producer Abraham Quintanilla, father of Tejano icon Selena, dies at 84
Quintanilla is survived by his son, his daughter Suzette and his wife Marcella, who he wed in 1963.
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What's next after Trump's AI rule order?
President Trump signed an executive order restricting states from creating their own regulations for artificial intelligence. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has more.
College grads struggling to launch careers
New York Times reporter Jodi Kantor's upcoming book "How to Start" looks at the difficulties of beginning your career. Kantor joins "The Takeout" to unpack some of the difficulties college students face, artificial intelligence and more.
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.
Trump targets state regulations for AI
President Trump signed an executive order Thursday that aims to prevent states from enforcing their own regulations on artificial intelligence. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
Trump signs order to block state AI rules
Stocks dipped lower on Friday as tech and AI companies came under pressure from President Trump. He signed an executive order on Thursday to stop state regulation of artificial intelligence, arguing that a patchwork set of rules could hold the U.S. back from dominating the competition. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more.
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Fossil footprints in Bolivia reveal dinosaurs' awkward attempts to swim
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
CEO of genetics firm says parents have a right to choose unborn child's traits
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
Sick ants invite self-sacrifice to save colony: "Come and kill me"
Ant colonies act as one "super-organism" which works to ensure the survival of all, according to a team of scientists.
Mystery owner of ancient foot found in Africa identified, scientists say
The discovery could cast some doubt on the status of Lucy's species as the direct ancestor of Homo sapiens.
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A "Survivor" finalist's mission to prove his late sister was murdered
"Survivor" 48 contestant Joe Hunter believes his sister Joanna, whose death was ruled a suicide, was murdered. He and their mother are working to be Joanna's voice and advocate for others who have experienced domestic violence.
Man who attacked, then rescued, ex-wife hoped to be her hero
Morgan Metzer survived a violent attack in her Canton, Georgia, home by an assailant she described as dressed in black and sounding like Batman. The only thing more surprising than the attack itself — was the suspect.
Gunman at large after Brown University shooting
At least two people have been killed, and eight others were critically wounded in a shooting at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, on Saturday. The gunman remains at large. Logan Hall reports.
2 dead, 8 injured in Brown University shooting
At least two people have been shot and killed at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, according to the city's mayor, Brett Smiley. He also said eight people are in critical, but stable condition. Jericka Duncan anchors this Special Report.
At least 2 killed, several wounded in Brown University shooting; manhunt on for suspect
The shooting occurred in a first-floor classroom of a school engineering building during final exams, authorities said. The gunman remains at large.
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"Wet lava ball" exoplanet may have an atmosphere, evidence shows
Super-Earth TOI-561b is about 40 times closer to its host star than Mercury is to the sun.
NASA says Maven spacecraft that was orbiting Mars has gone silent
NASA has lost contact with a spacecraft that's been orbiting Mars for more than a decade.
Black hole spotted blasting winds at 130 million miles per hour
The European Space Agency said that the black hole inside the spiral galaxy NGC 3783 has the mass of 30 million suns.
3-man crew undocks from space station, wrapping up 8-month stay
Russian Soyuz crews are now spending eight months aboard the space station instead of six to stretch supplies and lower costs.
"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
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Dick Van Dyke turns 100
The incomparable Dick Van Dyke celebrated his 100th birthday on Saturday. The Emmy, Grammy and Tony Award winner was born in West Plains, Missouri, and grew up in Danville, Illinois. Jericka Duncan looks back on his first century of life.
Joe Hunter's Mission
A "Survivor" contestant believes his sister was murdered and is determined to be her voice. "48 Hours" contributor Natalie Morales reports.
Controversial Chinese embassy in London delayed
China's plans for a massive new embassy in the British capital were delayed until January. Construction plans have proven controversial, with some raising espionage concerns. Ramy Inocencio has more from London.
Washington state gets break from rain - for now
Washington was still under a state of emergency on Saturday after torrential rains swamped communities. Plus, snow and dangerous cold are falling on some in the Midwest and on the East Coast. Nicole Valdes has more from Washington state.
United Airlines flight loses engine during liftoff
A United Airlines jetliner lost one of its engines during liftoff from Washington's Dulles Airport bound for Tokyo. Ali Bauman reports.