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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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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.
The Senate confirmed Avril Haines to be director of national intelligence on Wednesday evening.
The changes may seem minor, but advocates say they're meaningful.
"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."
Senate committees began to hold hearings on Tuesday for Mr. Biden's Cabinet nominees.
"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?
Biden was sworn in as the 46th president on January 20.
Incoming Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden said he hopes the full Senate can vote on Yellen's confirmation on Thursday.
President Trump and President Carter, who is 96, will not be attending President-elect Biden's inauguration.
President-elect Joe Biden arrived in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday ahead of his 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."
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.
Musicians, Olympic athletes, local heroes and viral TikTok stars are among those taking part in the mostly virtual parade.
Dr. Levine is currently leading Pennsylvania's public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The president-elect delivered remarks before making the trip to Washington.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Picks to lead the CFPB and SEC are seen as tough defenders of consumer and investor rights.
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.
CBS News polling found that only 31% of Republican voters consider Joe Biden the legitimate winner of the election.
Schiff said there were intelligence partners around the world who likely withheld information from the U.S. because they didn't trust the president.
Harrison raised a record $132 million in his failed bid to unseat South Carolina Republican Senator Lindsey Graham.
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.
Former President Donald Trump expects to attend at least the first day of the civil trial pitting him and the Trump Organization against New York Attorney General Letitia James.
IRS contractor Charles Littlejohn was charged with disclosing tax return information of a high-ranking government official and "thousands of the nation's wealthiest people."
The three argued they had acted as federal officials when they voted for Trump as electors for the Republican party in Georgia in December 2020 and were entitled to have their cases moved to federal court.
Most government shutdowns have ended quickly, but a few dragged on for weeks.
Scott Hall, a bail bondsman, was one of the 19 defendants in the Trump Fulton County 2020 election interference case.
Jeffrey Clark, who worked in the Justice Department under former President Donald Trump, was charged with two counts in the racketeering case brought in Fulton County.
Vivek Ramaswamy used to call Chinese-owned TikTok "digital fentanyl," but he later became the first Republican presidential candidate with an account on the app.
Born into affluence, late California Senator Dianne Feinstein was long one of the wealthiest U.S. lawmakers.
The Navy will begin randomly testing its special operations forces for steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs beginning in November.
Former President Donald Trump expects to attend at least the first day of the civil trial pitting him and the Trump Organization against New York Attorney General Letitia James.
Not since early explorers came to Florida in search of the fountain of youth has there been a crazier quest than that of 47-year-old Andrew Karr.
One of 12 siblings, Davis said he rose through the ranks to become a "shot caller" of the notorious South Side Compton Crips gang.
IRS contractor Charles Littlejohn was charged with disclosing tax return information of a high-ranking government official and "thousands of the nation's wealthiest people."
Some lawmakers and business owners say the city did not do enough to warn people about Friday's deluge.
Former President Donald Trump expects to attend at least the first day of the civil trial pitting him and the Trump Organization against New York Attorney General Letitia James.
The walkout by Kaiser Permanente nurses, orderlies and other workers would represent the biggest health care strike in U.S. history.
Americans with student loan debt will begin repaying their loans starting on Sunday after a hiatus of more than three years.
Travelers were urged to check with their carriers after intense rain and flooding disrupted flights at two of the nation's busiest airports.
Four Onewheel riders have died from head injuries after being thrown from the boards, according to safety regulators.
Former President Donald Trump expects to attend at least the first day of the civil trial pitting him and the Trump Organization against New York Attorney General Letitia James.
IRS contractor Charles Littlejohn was charged with disclosing tax return information of a high-ranking government official and "thousands of the nation's wealthiest people."
The three argued they had acted as federal officials when they voted for Trump as electors for the Republican party in Georgia in December 2020 and were entitled to have their cases moved to federal court.
Most government shutdowns have ended quickly, but a few dragged on for weeks.
Scott Hall, a bail bondsman, was one of the 19 defendants in the Trump Fulton County 2020 election interference case.
The walkout by Kaiser Permanente nurses, orderlies and other workers would represent the biggest health care strike in U.S. history.
5in1 Rocker Bassinets sold online at Walmart.com and other websites pose suffocation, strangulation and fall hazards, regulators warn.
They hope to change the number of Hispanics choosing a career in medicine by highlighting their community's achievements on October 1 for National Latino Physician Day.
CVS Health pharmacists are being run ragged by insufficient staff and corporate quotas that jeopardize patient safety, protest organizers claim.
The findings are just the latest to show benefits from COVID vaccination during pregnancy.
Research say the oldest collection of footwear in Europe has been discovered in a cave in southern Spain, dating back more than 6,000 years.
Pakistan's Interior Minister condemned the "heinous" suicide bombing that killed dozens of people gathered at a mosque to mark the Prophet Mohammed's birthday.
The Sycamore Gap tree, a local landmark famed for sharing a scene with Kevin Costner's "Robin Hood," was cut down and a 16-year-old boy has been arrested.
"This unsafe, unprofessional, and irresponsible behavior by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy risks U.S. and partner nation lives," the U.S. Navy said.
China "appears to have calculated that it can more aggressively pursue its interests via information manipulation," a new State Department report says.
This year's celebration of cinema offers films starring Emma Stone, Adam Driver, Michael Fassbender, Saoirse Ronan and Paul Mescal, as well as a showcase for invigorating new filmmakers. Here are some highlights.
Duane "Keffe D" Davis was indicted by a Nevada grand jury Friday on a murder charge in the 1996 drive-by shooting death of rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas. Davis has been linked to the case for years. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Fans don't yet know if Taylor Swift will watch Travis Kelce play the Jets on Oct. 1 – but they're apparently scooping up tickets, just in case.
Revamped series marks a departure from networks aiming programming chiefly at younger viewers, TV analysts said.
A Nevada grand jury indicted Duane "Keffe D" Davis in the long-unsolved killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, prosecutors announced in court Friday.
ChatGPT has become even more advanced in its ability to inform and interact with users. OpenAI confirmed Wednesday the artificial intelligence-powered system can now browse the internet to provide users with the most up-to-date information when previously it only used data up to September 2021. OpenAI also announced this week that ChatGPT can now "see, hear, and speak" with users through newly rolled-out features. Kyle Wiggers, senior enterprise reporter at TechCrunch, joined CBS News to talk about the updates.
The government's antitrust case against Google is now entering its third week, but efforts by the tech giant to close off testimony to the public are raising questions about transparency in the Justice Department's biggest monopoly trial in more than 20 years. Nico Grant, a technology reporter at the New York Times, joined CBS News to discuss the case.
The government's antitrust case against Google is now entering its third week, but efforts by the tech giant to close off testimony to the public are raising questions about transparency in the Justice Department's biggest monopoly trial in more than 20 years. Nico Grant, a technology reporter at the New York Times, joined CBS News to discuss the case.
The billionaire will not receive compensation for serving as the company's president, CEO and chairman, GameStop said.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg kicked off the tech giant's developer conference Wednesday, saying the company is focused on virtual and augmented reality as well as artificial intelligence technologies. Notable new additions include an AI personal assistant people can interact with using any of Meta's messaging apps. Will Knight, senior writer at Wired, joined CBS News to discuss the conference and what happened to Threads.
Research say the oldest collection of footwear in Europe has been discovered in a cave in southern Spain, dating back more than 6,000 years.
The family was looking for a lost gold earring in their garden, but instead they found artifacts dating back more than 1,000 years, officials said.
"People didn't think it could really be done," Marc Friedländer, an associate professor in molecular biology at Stockholm University, told CBS News.
For the first time, scientists in Sweden have analyzed an extinct animal's RNA. They're studying the Tasmanian tiger which has been extinct since the 1930s. Marc Friedländer, associate professor in molecular biology at Stockholm University, joins CBS News to discuss what the breakthrough means for science.
What could soon be Tropical Storm Ophelia is moving closer to the U.S. East Coast, the National Hurricane Center said, and a tropical storm warning is in effect from Cape Fear, North Carolina, to Fenwick Island, Delaware. CBS News Baltimore's Janay Reece has an update on how locals there are preparing for the storm. And Lynette Charles, meteorologist for The Weather Channel, has a forecast for where the storms could be most severe.
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
Duane "Keffe D" Davis was indicted by a Nevada grand jury Friday on a murder charge in the 1996 drive-by shooting death of rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas. Davis has been linked to the case for years. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
One of 12 siblings, Davis said he rose through the ranks to become a "shot caller" of the notorious South Side Compton Crips gang.
Las Vegas police have arrested a man in connection with the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur. A grand jury indicted Duane Davis on one count of murder with a deadly weapon. Journalist Lena Nozizwe, who has followed the investigation on her podcast "Tupac's Murder Was His Case," joins CBS News to unpack Davis' relationship with Shakur.
Scott Hall became the first of former President Donald Trump's 18 co-defendants in the Georgia election interference case to plead guilty. Hall, a bail bondsman, pleaded guilty to five misdemeanor counts of conspiracy and was sentenced to probation.
As new space tour companies change the way we can see our world, a moratorium on spaceflight regulation and participant safety has come to the forefront. In the latest CBS Reports documentary, Mark Strassmann takes a close look at the next great leap for humankind -- and whether regulators and industry stakeholders are striking the right balance between encouraging innovation and ensuring safety.
Descent from the International Space Station closed out an unexpected 371-day stay, the longest flight in U.S. space history.
September's full moon, also known as the harvest moon, will be the last of four consecutive supermoons.
NASA astronaut Frank Rubio is finishing up the longest single flight in U.S. space history at 371 days.
NASA is celebrating the successful end of a 7-year, $1 billion mission to collect and return a sample from the asteroid Bennu. CBS News' Mark Strassmann has more on the mission. And Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss the significance of the samples.
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
Inside South Carolina's "trial of the century" — how investigators built their case
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
What Angelina Fernandes saw the night her mother was accused of murder.
How prosecutors made the case that the Wisconsin man killed his parents Bart and Krista Halderson in July 2021.
In the aftermath of the Titan submersible tragedy, extreme travel has come under fresh scrutiny. But one industry stands out for both its allure and the lack of regulation protecting participants' safety: space tourism. CBS Reports explores the next great leap for humankind and whether regulators and industry stakeholders are striking the right balance between encouraging innovation and ensuring safety.
Not since early explorers came to Florida in search of the fountain of youth has there been a crazier quest than that of 47-year-old Andrew Karr. Steve Hartman has his story in "On the Road."
This weekend, $24 billion in pandemic-era emergency funding for the child care industry is set to expire — money that went to boost salaries and add benefits in a field where workers make an average of only $14 per hour. Nancy Cordes examines the devastating impact this could have on the child care industry.
Duane "Keffe D" Davis was indicted by a Nevada grand jury Friday on a murder charge in the 1996 drive-by shooting death of rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas. Davis has been linked to the case for years. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, whose extraordinary political career was forged by triumph and tragedy, has died at the age of 90. Feinstein served as San Francisco's first female mayor and California's first female U.S. senator. Norah O'Donnell has more.