Harris to lead administration's efforts to stem migration at border
The move comes amid a surge in migrants at the border.
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Vice President Kamala Harris makes history with U.N. speech
"The status of women is the status of democracy," she told diplomats.
Kamala Harris to move temporarily to Blair House
The vice president's residence at the Naval Observatory, where Harris will live, is undergoing repairs.
Kamala Harris won't be moving into vice president's residence immediately
Vice presidents since Vice President Walter Mondale have been living in the residence at the Naval Observatory in Washington, D.C.
Howard University students celebrate as Kamala Harris makes history
"You have proven that we, as Black women, no longer have to wait in line for the right moment to be the change we want to see in this nation," one student said. "...because of you, Madam Vice President, we are all speaking."
Kamala Harris wears Black designers at inauguration
Michelle Obama also wowed in a monochrome outfit by a Black designer.
Get to know Kamala Harris' family
Harris comes from a family of immigrants whose roots and political views shaped her.
Meet Kamala Harris' "secret weapon": Her sorority sisters
Members of the country's first Black sorority, which the vice president-elect joined while at Howard University, discuss what Harris' success means to them.
Kamala Harris and Douglas Emhoff on breaking new ground
Jane Pauley talks with the vice president-elect and her husband about their marriage and blended family, and his role as the first "second gentleman."
Kamala Harris is "clear-eyed" about the job ahead: "It is not gonna be easy"
The former prosecutor, California attorney general, U.S. senator and soon-to-be vice president talks with Jane Pauley about her role in this unique moment in history, and looks back at the many "firsts" of her career.
Kamala Harris, Douglas Emhoff in joint TV interview Jan. 17
Preview: The vice president-elect and her husband sit down with "CBS Sunday Morning" anchor Jane Pauley to discuss their relationship, priorities for the Biden administration; and reactions to the attack on Congress.
Controversy surrounds Kamala Harris' first Vogue cover
A source said Harris and her team were "blindsided" by the chosen cover.
Biden and Harris to be sworn in at Capitol, but public urged to stay home
The inaugural committee said in a statement that it urged the public not to travel to attend the inauguration in January.
Biden, Harris introduce team who will "deliver immediate relief"
Transition spokesperson Jen Psaki confirmed that about 14 of roughly two dozen Cabinet-level nominations have been announced.
Hillary Clinton "really happy and relieved" after Biden-Harris win
Clinton reflected on the progress women have made in the 25 years since she spoke at the United Nations' Fourth World Conference on Women.
Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, a woman of many firsts
The California senator continues to break down more barriers, as America's first female vice president, first Black vice president, and first Asian American vice president.
How to watch the vice presidential debate
The vice presidential debate is scheduled for Wednesday, October 7, in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Kamala Harris is on the cover of Elle magazine
Harris remembered the first civil rights march she ever attended — as a toddler in a stroller.
Harris slams Trump after debate: "A dog whistle through a bullhorn"
"Donald Trump is not pretending to be anything other than what he is," said vice presidential candidate Senator Kamala Harris.
Biden and Harris release 2019 tax returns ahead of first debate
The release of the returns comes after a report found that President Trump payed just $750 in federal income tax in 2017.
Kamala Harris meets with Jacob Blake's family in Wisconsin
"They're carrying the weight of a lot of voices on their shoulders," Harris said
Harris won't say if she would take a COVID-19 vaccine
In an interview, the Democratic vice presidential nominee did not say whether she would take an approved COVID-19 vaccine distributed before the election.
Biden accepts Democratic nomination, vowing to unite country
"Here and now, I give you my word: If you entrust me with the presidency, I will draw on the best of us, not the worst," Biden said.
These are the women who introduced Kamala Harris at the DNC
She was introduced by a trio of women important to her: Her sister Maya Harris, her niece Meena Harris and her stepdaughter, Ella Emhoff.
Battleground Tracker: Dems happy with Harris pick, Biden leads ahead of DNC
Sixty-six percent of Democratic registered voters are glad Biden selected Harris to be his running mate.
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Trump signals affinity with QAnon followers in social media post, at rallies
The former president reposted a video that integrated him into the conspiracy theory's images and symbols.
Russian police arrest hundreds in protests over military mobilization order
The Defense Ministry said about 300,000 people would be summoned to active duty, but the order left a door open to many more getting called into service.
Raskin teases Jan. 6 committee to reveal new information about Roger Stone
Committee aides reportedly traveled to Denmark to review documentary footage related to Stone.
QAnon follower Doug Jensen convicted on all Jan. 6 charges
Jensen was at the front of the mob chasing the U.S. Capitol Police officer Eugene Goodman up the stairs of the Capitol.
Arizona can enforce near-total abortion ban, judge rules
The judge lifted a decades-old injunction that has long blocked enforcement of the law, on the books since before Arizona became a state, that bans nearly all abortions.
Former Pence aide calls Trump's declassification remarks "absurd"
Short, who was the former vice president's chief of staff, also commented on Pence's potential presidential ambitions.
Buckle up, America: The Fed plans to sharply boost unemployment
Fed Chief Jerome Powell says curbing inflation will cause pain. Critics say putting millions out of work is unnecessary.
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," September 25, 2022
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, Rep. Pete Aguilar and more will appear on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" this Sunday.
Arizona GOP secretary of state nominee interviewed by DOJ about Jan. 6
Mark Finchem, Republican nominee in race to be Arizona's top election official, said he's been interviewed as a witness by Justice Dept. and House Jan. 6 committee.
The facts behind GOP governors sending migrants to Democratic cities
The transport of migrants by Republican officials has raised questions about border policies, who the migrants are and whether the states' actions are legal.
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Disappearance of Ala. college grad tied to man who killed parents as a boy
In 1993, when he was 12 years old, Rick Ennis murdered his parents. But did he kill Lori Ann Slesinski?
Louise Fletcher, Oscar-winning "Cuckoo's Nest" actor, dies at 88
Fletcher's character in ""One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" was so memorable, she would become the basis for a Netflix series 45 years later.
Fentanyl crisis plagues L.A. schools; major busts reported in Arizona, Colorado
In the Los Angeles Unified School District, the second largest in the nation, at least seven students have overdosed on possible fentanyl-laced pills in just the past month.
China and Russia see the U.S. in their crosshairs at United Nations
In waning days of the U.N. General Assembly, Beijing focused on Taiwan, distancing itself from the Russian invasion of Ukraine, while Moscow decried "Russophobia" in the West.
Hilaria and Alec Baldwin announce birth of seventh child
The baby girl, named Ilaria Catalina Irena, was born Thursday.
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Mexico draws young American professionals working remotely
According to data from the U.S. Department of State, there are over 1.6 million U.S. citizens living in Mexico.
Recession fears mount as stocks fall sharply
"It is very likely that we are going to have a recession," said UC Berkeley economist James Wilcox.
Buckle up, America: The Fed plans to sharply boost unemployment
Fed Chief Jerome Powell says curbing inflation will cause pain. Critics say putting millions out of work is unnecessary.
Florida A&M students sue state, alleging racial bias in funding
Historically Black college accuses Florida officials of discriminating against the school based on race.
Interest rates are rising. Why are savings accounts lagging?
Brick-and-mortar banks are paying rates that are far below the Federal funds rate. Here's why — and how to find a better rate.
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Trump signals affinity with QAnon followers in social media post, at rallies
The former president reposted a video that integrated him into the conspiracy theory's images and symbols.
Russian police arrest hundreds in protests over military mobilization order
The Defense Ministry said about 300,000 people would be summoned to active duty, but the order left a door open to many more getting called into service.
Raskin teases Jan. 6 committee to reveal new information about Roger Stone
Committee aides reportedly traveled to Denmark to review documentary footage related to Stone.
QAnon follower Doug Jensen convicted on all Jan. 6 charges
Jensen was at the front of the mob chasing the U.S. Capitol Police officer Eugene Goodman up the stairs of the Capitol.
Arizona can enforce near-total abortion ban, judge rules
The judge lifted a decades-old injunction that has long blocked enforcement of the law, on the books since before Arizona became a state, that bans nearly all abortions.
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Arizona can enforce near-total abortion ban, judge rules
The judge lifted a decades-old injunction that has long blocked enforcement of the law, on the books since before Arizona became a state, that bans nearly all abortions.
CDC says some nursing homes and hospitals no longer need to require universal masking
Masking is now urged only in communities seeing "high" transmission of the virus.
Suicide attempts among teen girls increased 50% during pandemic, CDC finds
It's "absolutely" OK to talk with your child about suicide, a family therapist said.
Teen girls' mental health worsened amid pandemic
The number of teenage girls who have been suicidal has increased 50% since 2019, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A family therapist says it's "absolutely" OK for parents to talk with their children about suicide and shares some warning signs. Meg Oliver has more.
Two companies fined for selling pesticides as COVID-19 killers
Zoono Microbe Shield was marketed as protecting against COVID-19 but is only effective against bacteria, fungi and mold, EPA said.
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China and Russia see the U.S. in their crosshairs at United Nations
In waning days of the U.N. General Assembly, Beijing focused on Taiwan, distancing itself from the Russian invasion of Ukraine, while Moscow decried "Russophobia" in the West.
Royal family shares photo of Queen Elizabeth II's final resting place
Queen Elizabeth II is interred in the King George VI Memorial Chapel, which is in St. George's Chapel in Windsor.
Mexico draws young American professionals working remotely
According to data from the U.S. Department of State, there are over 1.6 million U.S. citizens living in Mexico.
Russian police arrest hundreds in protests over military mobilization order
The Defense Ministry said about 300,000 people would be summoned to active duty, but the order left a door open to many more getting called into service.
Kremlin-staged voting continues in occupied regions of Ukraine
The White House has criticized the hastily organized elections as a sign of Putin's weakness.
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Louise Fletcher, Oscar-winning "Cuckoo's Nest" actor, dies at 88
Fletcher's character in ""One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" was so memorable, she would become the basis for a Netflix series 45 years later.
Hilaria and Alec Baldwin announce birth of seventh child
The baby girl, named Ilaria Catalina Irena, was born Thursday.
Elton John performs at White House for first time since 1998
At the end of the show, Mr. Biden surprised John with the National Humanities Medal, for his songbook and his long legacy of advocacy.
Apple Music becoming the sponsor of Super Bowl halftime shows
It replaces Pepsi, which sponsored the mega-TV attraction for the past ten years.
Olivia Wilde addresses drama surrounding "Don't Worry Darling"
Wilde said whether actor Shia LaBeouf was fired from or quit the movie was a "question of semantics" and also addressed the "spitgate" incident.
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TikTok to ban campaign fundraising, require verification for political accounts
TikTok, which already bans political advertising, will now also ban campaign fundraising.
NASA copes with hydrogen leak, fuels Artemis moon rocket in critical test
Engineers are reviewing test data to determine if NASA can press ahead toward a September 27 launch target.
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.
Data breaches raise cybersecurity concerns
Recent data breaches at American Airlines and Uber have raised concerns that consumer data is increasingly vulnerable to hacking attempts. Lindsay Gorman, a senior fellow for emerging technologies at the Alliance for Securing Democracy, discussed what customers should be concerned about if their data was compromised.
Uber blames Lapsus$ for recent hack
Uber said the group of hackers who targeted other tech companies earlier this year is behind a recent cyberattack. This comes after a teen claimed responsibility for the move. Lily Hay Newman, a senior reporter for Wired, joined "CBS News Mornings" to break down what allowed the Uber hack to happen and what this attack and other similar ones mean for consumers.
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"Once-in-a-lifetime" Tonga volcano blast could warm the Earth
The watery blast from the volcano was huge and unusual — and scientists are still trying to understand its impacts.
Hot gas bubble spinning at "mind blowing" speeds around black hole
The ALMA radio telescope in Chile's Andes mountains picked up something "really puzzling" in the Sagittarius A* data, scientists said.
U.K. lifts ban on fracking in England despite opposition
The Conservative Party, which is still in power under new leadership, had vowed never to re-allow the controversial gas extraction practice unless it was proven safe.
Fetuses apparently like carrots, but kale? Not so much, ultrasounds show
One researcher says the findings suggest "repeated exposure to flavors before birth could help to establish food preferences post-birth" and help shape healthy eating.
James Webb telescope captures new image of Neptune
The James Webb Space Telescope captured an image of Neptune and its thin rings in the sharpest view of the planet in decades.
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Disappearance of Ala. college grad tied to man who killed parents as a boy
In 1993, when he was 12 years old, Rick Ennis murdered his parents. But did he kill Lori Ann Slesinski?
Officials seize over 1 million fentanyl pills
Authorities in Arizona seized nearly 1 million fentanyl pills this week, while Colorado officials arrested a man after discovering 90,000 fentanyl pills in his car. Danya Bacchus has the latest on the nation's opioid crisis.
Evidence in the Lori Slesinski murder case
Inside the mysterious disappearance of Lori Slesinski and the trial of Rick Ennis, a man with a criminal past, accused of her murder.
Ex-Nevada deputy attorney general indicted on murder charge in cold case
A Hawaii grand jury has indicted a former deputy Nevada attorney general on charges of second-degree murder in connection with a 50-year-old cold case.
84-year-old man convicted of killing Kansas City attorney after losing lawsuit
Attorney Tom Pickert, 39, was shot and killed in front of his home after walking his children to school.
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Possible hurricane poses threat to NASA's Artemis moon launch plans
NASA aims for Tuesday launch of oft-delayed Space Launch System rocket, but forecasters are 80% no-go.
Asteroid-smashing spacecraft is just days away from hitting its target
Monday will be a monumental day for the "history of humankind" as a high-speed spacecraft smashes into an asteroid at nearly 15,000 mph.
Hot gas bubble spinning at "mind blowing" speeds around black hole
The ALMA radio telescope in Chile's Andes mountains picked up something "really puzzling" in the Sagittarius A* data, scientists said.
NASA copes with hydrogen leak, fuels Artemis moon rocket in critical test
Engineers are reviewing test data to determine if NASA can press ahead toward a September 27 launch target.
NASA astronaut takes off on Russian rocket
Frank Rubio's Soyuz launch is NASA's first under an agreement that also calls for cosmonaut launches on SpaceX ferry ships.
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Evidence in the Lori Slesinski murder case
Inside the mysterious disappearance of Lori Slesinski and the trial of Rick Ennis, a man with a criminal past, accused of her murder.
King Charles III through the years
In September 2022, at age 73, the eldest son of Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the British throne.
Britain lays Queen Elizabeth II to rest
Royals, heads of state and mourners gather to honor Britain's longest-reigning monarch.
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The royal family owns a lot more than you might think — and it's not just castles and property, either.
Evidence photos in the shooting of Lauren Kanarek
An inside look into the case of Lauren Kanarek who was shot by her horse trainer, the former Olympian Michael Barisone.
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Seal turns itself into Massachusetts police
A seal that wandered into a local pond in Beverly, Massachusetts, has finally been captured after evading a week-long rescue effort. “Shoebert,” affectionately named after the local Shoe Pond, waddled into a nearby police station and turned itself in on Friday. Adriana Diaz has the story.
Alaska's new congresswoman facing tough race
Mary Peltola made history as the first Alaska Native in Congress after winning a special election this August. But Peltola has a tough race in November — she will face Sarah Palin and Nick Begich for a full 2-year term. Nicole Killion has more.
Image of queen's final resting place released
Buckingham Palace released the first photo of Queen Elizabeth II's final resting place on Saturday. The carved stone includes her name, as well as her husband, Prince Philip, and her parents.
DOW plunges amid fears of a recession
As cars, food and electricity become more expensive, Americans are feeling the pressure of rising inflation. The DOW dropped 486 points, its lowest since late 2020, on Friday. Michael George has the details.
Officials seize over 1 million fentanyl pills
Authorities in Arizona seized nearly 1 million fentanyl pills this week, while Colorado officials arrested a man after discovering 90,000 fentanyl pills in his car. Danya Bacchus has the latest on the nation's opioid crisis.