Richmond says Biden willing to meet with GOP senators over COVID bill
A group of 10 Republican senators wrote Mr. Biden a letter Sunday requesting a meeting to discuss coronavirus relief framework, which they said has bipartisan support.
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Senate confirms Biden's first Cabinet nominee
The Senate confirmed Avril Haines to be director of national intelligence on Wednesday evening.
White House site allows users to choose their pronouns
The changes may seem minor, but advocates say they're meaningful.
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.
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?
Inauguration Day events after Biden is sworn in
Biden was sworn in as the 46th president on January 20.
Yellen calls for "big" action at Senate confirmation hearing
Incoming Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden said he hopes the full Senate can vote on Yellen's confirmation on Thursday.
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.
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."
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.
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.
Dr. Rachel Levine to make history with nomination
Dr. Levine is currently leading Pennsylvania's public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Biden bids emotional farewell to Delaware before leaving for inauguration
The president-elect delivered remarks before making the trip to Washington.
Austin vows to root out enemies "within our own ranks"
Since Austin retired from military service only four years ago, he will need a waiver from both the Senate and the House to serve in 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.
Biden's homeland security pick faces questions at Senate confirmation hearing
If confirmed by the Senate, Alejandro Mayorkas, the son of Cuban refugees, would lead a department facing a host of serious issues, both inside and outside the U.S.
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.
Biden taps Warren ally for key financial regulation role
Picks to lead the CFPB and SEC are seen as tough defenders of consumer and investor rights.
Biden plans executive action on immigration, but warns of delay on bill
The president-elect told Latino leaders that his immigration bill may not pass during his first 100 days in office, citing the pandemic and Senate impeachment trial.
These Trump supporters still don't believe Biden will be president
CBS News polling found that only 31% of Republican voters consider Joe Biden the legitimate winner of the election.
Schiff says Trump "can't be trusted" to keep getting intel briefings
Schiff said there were intelligence partners around the world who likely withheld information from the U.S. because they didn't trust the president.
Biden picks Jaime Harrison for DNC chair
Harrison raised a record $132 million in his failed bid to unseat South Carolina Republican Senator Lindsey Graham.
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.
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Democrats limit eligibility for stimulus checks in Senate COVID bill
President Biden agreed to a demand by moderate Democrats to begin phasing out stimulus checks at a faster rate.
Fewer Americans might get a $1,400 stimulus check
Millions of households may get cut out of the next round of stimulus checks amid deal to lower the income phaseout.
Top House leaders recommend Shalanda Young for OMB director
Biden's original nominee for the post, Neera Tanden, withdrew her nomination Tuesday after concluding there was "no path forward" to be confirmed.
Watch Live: Cuomo holds COVID briefing amid sexual harassment allegations
The governor has been keeping a low profile in recent days.
Alabama Senate votes to make hormone therapy for trans youth a felony
Health care professionals who attempt to provide gender-affirming care could face up to 10 years in prison.
D.C. National Guard chief says Pentagon took hours to send troops to Capitol
Major General William Walker, commanding general of the D.C. National Guard, testified before senators on the January 6 assault on the Capitol.
70 bipartisan mayors commit to conserving 30% of U.S. lands by 2030
"If we want to stave off a coming mass extinction, we're going to need to do more to conserve land and waters to protect species," says University of California, Berkeley's Arthur Middelton.
House to vote on sweeping government and elections reform bill
The House is expected to vote on H.R. 1, a Democratic legislative priority that has faced opposition from Republicans.
Lawmakers seek to curb illegal deforestation and to lower emissions
"We are financing horrific crime around the globe," said Alexander von Bismarck, executive director of the Environmental Investigation Agency.
House Democrats reissue subpoena for Trump financial records
The House Oversight and Reform Committee is seeking eight years of financial records from former President Trump and other entities affiliated with him.
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Asteroid the size of the Golden Gate Bridge to zoom by Earth
The largest and fastest asteroid to pass by Earth this year is nearly here.
U.S. trial to resume for woman who killed British teen in car crash
The family of Harry Dunn, who was hit in a head-on crash by Anne Sacoolas in England, says they're still suffering "beyond belief" as a Virginia court takes the case back up.
COVID "vaccine passports" could be "Pandora's box" for privacy
Some governments, including the U.S., are considering COVID-19 immunity certificates to inject the tourism industry back to life and revive businesses.
Deaths mount in ruthless response to Myanmar's anti-coup protests
At least 8 more people killed by security forces as medics, educators and journalists are targeted in a bid to quash demands for democracy.
With global births expected to decline, experts warn "crisis" looms
While the global population is still growing, a major study from 2020 predicts it will peak in 2064 and then fall by nearly a billion people by the end of the century.
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Democrats limit eligibility for stimulus checks in Senate COVID bill
President Biden agreed to a demand by moderate Democrats to begin phasing out stimulus checks at a faster rate.
Fewer Americans might get a $1,400 stimulus check
Millions of households may get cut out of the next round of stimulus checks amid deal to lower the income phaseout.
Gregg Popovich rips Texas governor for lifting mask mandate
"That's not the way to do it. This is really ridiculous," he said.
Reese's new peanut butter cup has no chocolate
This new candy is certainly for peanut butter lovers, and it was aptly named.
Top House leaders recommend Shalanda Young for OMB director
Biden's original nominee for the post, Neera Tanden, withdrew her nomination Tuesday after concluding there was "no path forward" to be confirmed.
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Democrats limit eligibility for stimulus checks in Senate COVID bill
President Biden agreed to a demand by moderate Democrats to begin phasing out stimulus checks at a faster rate.
Fewer Americans might get a $1,400 stimulus check
Millions of households may get cut out of the next round of stimulus checks amid deal to lower the income phaseout.
Top House leaders recommend Shalanda Young for OMB director
Biden's original nominee for the post, Neera Tanden, withdrew her nomination Tuesday after concluding there was "no path forward" to be confirmed.
Watch Live: Cuomo holds COVID briefing amid sexual harassment allegations
The governor has been keeping a low profile in recent days.
Alabama Senate votes to make hormone therapy for trans youth a felony
Health care professionals who attempt to provide gender-affirming care could face up to 10 years in prison.
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Jahmil French, "Degrassi" star, has died at 29
"Degrassi" and "Soundtrack" coworkers shared messages about French on social media.
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Author Emma Brown on raising a boy
Washington Post investigative reporter and author Emma Brown joins "CBS This Morning" with her new book, "To Raise a Boy: Classrooms, Locker Rooms, Bedrooms, and the Hidden Struggles of American Boyhood." In the wake of the #MeToo movement, Brown asked herself, "How will I raise my son to be different?" That question led to her traveling the country, speaking to hundreds of coaches, educators, parents and boys. She talks about her research, the challenges boys face, and what parents and educators can do to better raise and support them.
Correcting Black Panthers' legacy
Actor Daniel Kaluuya and director Shaka King joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss their new film, "Judas and the Black Messiah." Kaluuya, who took home his first Golden Globe Award for portraying Black Panther Party leader Fred Hampton, and King discuss Hampton's legacy and bringing his story to the screen.
Viet Thanh Nguyen talks about new novel
Best-selling author Viet Thanh Nguyen talks to Jan Crawford about his new novel, out this week. "The Committed," a sequel to his Pulitzer Prize-winning novel "The Sympathizer," continues the story of the refugee narrator from Nguyen's first book. The novels have earned him the description as "a conscience of American literature."
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Chinese hackers exploit Microsoft software bug to steal U.S. data
Targets include American universities, defense contractors, law firms and infectious-disease researchers.
Google to stop letting advertisers track users across the open internet
Search giant is phasing out third-party cookies in Chrome, but will still personalize ads using technologies it calls less invasive.
Volvo plans to phase out gas cars by 2030
"There is no long-term future for cars with an internal combustion engine," Volvo's chief technology officer said.
Twitter will label misleading COVID-19 vaccines posts
The social media company will also be introducing a 5-strike policy to "further reduce the spread of potentially harmful and misleading" information.
Warren Buffett has made $100 billion on his investment in Apple
The iPhone maker now makes up 40% of Buffett's $280 billion investment portfolio.
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Asteroid the size of the Golden Gate Bridge to zoom by Earth
The largest and fastest asteroid to pass by Earth this year is nearly here.
"A dose of her own medicine": Dolly Parton gets COVID vaccine
Just before getting her first dose of the Moderna vaccine, Parton sang a new rendition of "Jolene" to fit the occasion: "Vaccine, vaccine, vaccine, vaccine, I'm begging of you please don't hesitate."
CDC finalizing guidance on what's safe for those who are vaccinated
It's likely to be safe for those who have received the COVID-19 vaccine to have small gatherings with others who are vaccinated.
Johnson & Johnson CEO touts "ease" of single-shot vaccine distribution
Four million doses are being shipped out Monday of the newly-approved coronavirus vaccination, with 100 million promised by the end of June.
Iceberg larger than New York City breaks off in Antarctica
"Over coming weeks or months, the iceberg may move away; or it could run aground and remain close to Brunt Ice Shelf," Professor Dame Jane Francis, Director of British Antarctic Survey, said in a press release.
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COVID "vaccine passports" could be "Pandora's box" for privacy
Some governments, including the U.S., are considering COVID-19 immunity certificates to inject the tourism industry back to life and revive businesses.
Germans' rejection of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine hinders COVID fight
Early trial data and government refusal to approve the shot for over-65s, despite mounting evidence that it works well, have led to thousands of doses going unused.
Texas to lift statewide mask mandate
"Please hear me clearly: At this level of cases, with variants spreading, we stand to completely lose the hard-earned ground we have gained," CDC Director Rochelle Walensky told reporters on Monday.
"A dose of her own medicine": Dolly Parton gets COVID vaccine
Just before getting her first dose of the Moderna vaccine, Parton sang a new rendition of "Jolene" to fit the occasion: "Vaccine, vaccine, vaccine, vaccine, I'm begging of you please don't hesitate."
CDC finalizing guidance on what's safe for those who are vaccinated
It's likely to be safe for those who have received the COVID-19 vaccine to have small gatherings with others who are vaccinated.
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It could take Black workers 100 years to catch up as biz leaders
Black workers are dramatically underrepresented in leadership roles, according to McKinsey.
Fewer Americans might get a $1,400 stimulus check
Millions of households may get cut out of the next round of stimulus checks amid deal to lower the income phaseout.
Schumer says "we'll have the votes" to pass COVID relief bill
The Senate majority leader said that the Senate will take up President Biden's $1.9 trillion relief bill as early as Wednesday.
Goya under fire again after CEO spouts more false election claims
Calls for boycott of company's products reignited after Robert Unanue falsely insists Trump "still actual president" of U.S.
Americans need recurring stimulus payments, senators tell Biden
Most Americans say $1,400 payments included in rescue package will last them less than three months, lawmakers argue.
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New bid for hate crime laws in Wyoming, 1 of 3 states without them
Wyoming lawmakers on Tuesday introduced a bill aimed at combating hate crimes in the state where Matthew Shepard was killed in 1998.
Live pipe bomb found at Iowa polling place, police confirm
Authorities evacuated the Lakeside Center in the city of Ankeny after the device was spotted but later re-opened it for balloting.
Over 300 charged so far: What we know about the Capitol riot arrests
Prosecutors have charged more than 300 people for their alleged roles in the assault on the U.S. Capitol.
Student wounded in Arkansas high school shooting
The incident took place inside Watson Chapel Junior High School as students switched classes Monday morning. The suspect, a fellow classmate, is in custody.
Americans behind Nissan exec's brazen escape from Japan face justice
Ex-Green Beret Michael Taylor and his son don't deny masterminding Carlos Ghosn's cinema-worthy escape to Lebanon in a speaker box.
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Asteroid the size of the Golden Gate Bridge to zoom by Earth
The largest and fastest asteroid to pass by Earth this year is nearly here.
Japanese billionaire seeks 8 people for free trip to the moon
"I will pay for the entire journey. I have bought all the seats, so it will be a private ride," Yusaku Maezawa said.
Spacewalkers start power system upgrade
Multiple spacewalks planned to upgrade the space station's aging power system
She came to the U.S. with $300. Now she's part of NASA's Mars mission.
Much like the name of the rover, Diana Trujillo persevered.
Maiden flight of Blue Origin rocket slips to late 2022
The launch will come a year later than planned after Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin lost out on a major Space Force contract.
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Best looks from Golden Globes' nontraditional show
The Hollywood Foreign Press offered professionally shot photos while others posted on their social media accounts.
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Madeleine McCann disappearance: Was a monster hiding in plain sight at a vacation resort?
An inside look at the investigation into Christian Brueckner, the new suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann.
"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.
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Children's author on empowering Black girls
A children's book series is helping young Black girls explore and embrace their racial identity. Author Bettinita Harris joined CBSN to discuss her series, "Sister for Life, Best Friends Forever."
"Sunday Morning": Full Episode 2/28
Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, Serena Altschul talks with experts about the dangers of avalanches. Plus: Lee Cowan looks at the enduring popularity of the late TV painting instructor Bob Ross; Mo Rocca interviews actor LeVar Burton; Nancy Giles harmonizes with Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr., founding members of The 5th Dimension; Tracy Smith talks with actress Ellen Pompeo about the future of "Grey's Anatomy"; Erin Moriarty investigates allegations of sexual harassment by former female employees of McDonald’s and its franchisees; and Jim Gaffigan ponders the one-year anniversary of the coronavirus lockdown.
"60 Minutes": Full Episode 2/28
The efforts to ramp up COVID-19 vaccinations; Then, never-before-seen video of the attack on Al Asad Airbase; And, Colson Whitehead: The 60 Minutes interview
Israel rolls out "vaccine passport" system
Israel is implementing a program requiring people to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination before accessing facilities like gyms. CBS News correspondent Roxana Saberi joins "CBSN AM" to talk about these so-called "vaccine passports."
"A Shot of Hope: Vaccine Questions Answered"
Dr. Anthony Fauci and other top experts answer coronavirus vaccine questions as part of “A Shot of Hope,” a CBSN special about the rollout and distribution of coronavirus vaccines across the U.S. Anchored by Tanya Rivero, this CBSN special hour focuses on the latest medical updates, the status of vaccine distribution, the struggle to get back to work and school, and the trust and access issues among minority communities.