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The order calls for a review of supply chains for critical goods, including pharmaceuticals and large capacity batteries.
Biden's First 100 Days
Biden's CIA pick vows to "get to the bottom" of microwave attacks
Burns, who would be the first career diplomat to lead the spy agency, appeared before senators for his confirmation hearing on Wednesday.
Neera Tanden's nomination in jeopardy as Senate panels delay votes
Two Senate committees scheduled to vote on Tanden's nomination postponed their meetings.
McConnell backs Garland's nomination for attorney general
McConnell will support Merrick Garland's nomination for attorney general five years after blocking his Supreme Court nomination.
Biden administration won't cancel standardized testing
The Department of Education announced Monday it would give school districts flexibility in administering standardized tests, but wouldn't allow broad cancellation of those exams.
Iran takes a new, very cautious step away from nuclear deal
Iran's government says cooperation with international nuclear inspectors is being curbed, but it's a nuanced move, and everyone seems to want to talk.
Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meet virtually
Trudeau told President Biden U.S. leadership has been "sorely missed over the past years."
Biden commemorates 500,000 U.S. lives lost to COVID-19
No country has lost more lives to the pandemic than the U.S.
Merrick Garland vows independence as attorney general at Senate hearing
Garland's hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee comes five years after his nomination to the Supreme Court was blocked by Republicans.
2 key GOP senators oppose Neera Tanden, Biden's pick for budget chief
Senator Susan Collins said Neera Tanden has "neither the experience nor the temperament to lead" the Office of Management and Budget.
Sullivan says Biden ready for talks with Iran over nuclear program
Sullivan also said the Biden administration has begun to communicate with the Iranians about American hostages.
Biden visits Pfizer vaccine plant in Michigan
President Biden visited a Pfizer vaccine plant and delivered remarks in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Kerry says Earth has 9 years to avert worst consequences of climate crisis
As secretary of state in 2016, John Kerry signed the Paris climate accord. Now, after the Trump administration withdrew, the U.S. is recommitting.
"America is back," Biden tells Munich Security Conference
President Biden reiterated his intent to move away from some of the global engagement policies of the last four years.
Biden gets chance to leave mark on judiciary as judges step aside
There are 62 current vacancies on the U.S. district and circuit courts, and another 26 seats that will open up in the coming weeks and months.
ICE unveils new rules limiting arrests and deportations
The new guidance focuses on arresting immigrants determined to threaten national security and public safety, as well as migrants recently apprehended along U.S. borders.
Democrats unveil Biden-backed immigration overhaul bill
The plan would allow millions of immigrants living in the country without authorization to obtain legal status.
Biden says teachers should move up on vaccine priority list
The president made the remarks during a CNN town hall in Milwaukee.
British PM Boris Johnson welcomes "incredibly encouraging" Biden moves
Johnson said in recent weeks, there have been "important developments" on issues like climate change, NATO and Iran.
CDC director says U.K. variant could be "dominant strain" in U.S. by March
There are more than 1,000 cases of the U.K. variant in 39 states, Walensky said.
Dr. Fauci predicts "open season" for vaccinations in April
Vaccination sites are running out of shots, but the Biden administration has promised millions of more doses are on the way.
Biden speaks with Chinese President Xi Jinping
Mr. Biden told CBS News last week he has spent more time with Xi than "any other world leader has."
Biden announces creation of Defense Department China task force
He made the announcement during his first visit to the Pentagon since becoming commander-in-chief.
Biden announces sanctions on Myanmar coup leaders
Demonstrations against the military takeover were held again Wednesday in Myanmar, defying a ban on protests.
Democrats charge ahead with COVID relief package as Senate trial begins
White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Monday that President Biden would not be watching the upcoming proceedings.
Politics
White House sending masks to disadvantaged communities
The Biden administration is distributing more than 25 million masks, targeting low-income communities.
Fewer Americans might get a $1,400 stimulus check
As lawmakers debate the next round of stimulus aid, some want to limit the number of people who would get a check.
Watch Live: Biden signs executive order on securing supply chains
The order calls for a review of supply chains for critical goods, including pharmaceuticals and large capacity batteries.
Judge indefinitely blocks 100-day pause on most deportations
Trump appointee went along with Texas' assertions that Biden administration's pause violated federal law and risked imposing additional costs on the state.
Biden's CIA pick vows to "get to the bottom" of microwave attacks
Burns, who would be the first career diplomat to lead the spy agency, appeared before senators for his confirmation hearing on Wednesday.
Neera Tanden's nomination in jeopardy as Senate panels delay votes
Two Senate committees scheduled to vote on Tanden's nomination postponed their meetings.
House to vote on $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill this week
The House Budget Committee advanced President Biden's $1.9 trillion relief bill on Monday, setting up a floor vote this week.
Justice Department withdraws support from transgender student-athlete case
Three high school students who compete in interscholastic girls' track and field in Connecticut mounted the legal battle against the state.
Videos show South Dakota AG grilled over deadly crash
As investigators described how his car swerved and struck Joseph Boever, Jason Ravnsborg appears distressed.
Trump to attend GOP's spring donor retreat
The retreat offers 2024 presidential hopefuls to make their pitch to big Republican donors
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Free-diver breaks world record for longest swim under ice
David Vencl said he felt "great" after emerging from a hole in the ice that covered the water of a disused quarry, which was chilled to a numbing 37 degrees.
Actor Gerard Depardieu charged with rape and sexual assault
French movie star was not arrested when handed the charges in December, and the Paris prosecutor stayed silent until the case was leaked to media.
NASA Mars rover's parachute contained a secret message
Eagle-eyed space enthusiasts spotted a hidden message in binary code within the pattern of the rover's parachute.
1st vaccine doses from U.N.-backed COVAX initiative arrive in Ghana
600,000 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine are part of 1st wave of shots from global effort to vaccinate poor and developing nations - now with U.S. support.
U.S. "humbly" asks for its seat back on U.N. Human Rights Council
3 years after Trump withdrew, Biden administration acknowledges rights body's "disproportionate focus on Israel," but "humbly" asks for readmission.
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CVS booking vaccination slots for 570,000 in 17 states
Chain expands locations offering immunization shots to Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Louisiana, Ohio and Pennsylvania.
White House sending masks to disadvantaged communities
The Biden administration is distributing more than 25 million masks, targeting low-income communities.
Fewer Americans might get a $1,400 stimulus check
As lawmakers debate the next round of stimulus aid, some want to limit the number of people who would get a check.
Watch Live: Biden signs executive order on securing supply chains
The order calls for a review of supply chains for critical goods, including pharmaceuticals and large capacity batteries.
Isolation, "screen burnout" taking toll on children's mental health
The CDC reported that emergency departments saw a more than 30% spike in visits from children 12 to 17 years old for mental health reasons between April and October.
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White House sending masks to disadvantaged communities
The Biden administration is distributing more than 25 million masks, targeting low-income communities.
Fewer Americans might get a $1,400 stimulus check
As lawmakers debate the next round of stimulus aid, some want to limit the number of people who would get a check.
Watch Live: Biden signs executive order on securing supply chains
The order calls for a review of supply chains for critical goods, including pharmaceuticals and large capacity batteries.
Judge indefinitely blocks 100-day pause on most deportations
Trump appointee went along with Texas' assertions that Biden administration's pause violated federal law and risked imposing additional costs on the state.
Biden's CIA pick vows to "get to the bottom" of microwave attacks
Burns, who would be the first career diplomat to lead the spy agency, appeared before senators for his confirmation hearing on Wednesday.
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Tiger Woods "awake" and "responsive" after surgery for injuries from crash
Woods, 45, underwent lengthy surgery for extensive injuries to his lower right leg, ankle and foot suffered in the crash, his organization said.
Actor Gerard Depardieu charged with rape and sexual assault
French movie star was not arrested when handed the charges in December, and the Paris prosecutor stayed silent until the case was leaked to media.
How "Bridgerton" hints at the "complete story" of Black Britain
Netfilx's hit period drama is breaking records, breaking boundaries and inflaming passions.
Matt James speaks out about "The Bachelor" controversy
"My greatest prayer is that this is an inflection point that results in real institutional change for the better," he said.
Aaron Rodgers and Shailene Woodley are engaged, she confirms
Actress says, "I don't know him as a football guy. I know him as like the nerd who wants to host 'Jeopardy!' That's the dude I know."
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Federal judge rules California can enforce net neutrality law
The law seeks to ban internet providers from slowing down customers' data streams.
Bitcoin millionaires top 100,000 for first time
The number is four times what it was just three months ago.
Metal fatigue apparent factor in United flight's engine explosion
NTSB chief Robert Sumwalt says investigators believe it played a role. The mid-air explosion sent debris down onto a Denver suburb.
Mars rover captures first sounds recorded on another planet
Percy has captured the whirring sounds of Martian wind on the surface of the red planet for the very first time.
Tesla has made $1 billion on bitcoin in less than a month
Electric car maker earned more from its bet on the digital currency than it made selling vehicles last year.
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NASA Mars rover's parachute contained a secret message
Eagle-eyed space enthusiasts spotted a hidden message in binary code within the pattern of the rover's parachute.
Johnson & Johnson to fall short of promised vaccine doses
The company expects to be able to ship under 4 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine later this month.
Dogs came to North America with earliest humans, study suggests
The history of dogs has been intertwined with that of man since ancient times, and studying canine DNA can provide a good timeline for human settlement.
Freshwater fish in "catastrophic" decline, one-third face extinction
80 freshwater species have already been declared extinct — 16 of them in 2020 alone.
Mars rover captures first sounds recorded on another planet
Percy has captured the whirring sounds of Martian wind on the surface of the red planet for the very first time.
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CVS booking vaccination slots for 570,000 in 17 states
Chain expands locations offering immunization shots to Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Louisiana, Ohio and Pennsylvania.
Isolation, "screen burnout" taking toll on children's mental health
The CDC reported that emergency departments saw a more than 30% spike in visits from children 12 to 17 years old for mental health reasons between April and October.
Johnson & Johnson's single-dose vaccine is effective, FDA says
FDA scientists confirmed that overall the vaccine is about 66% effective at preventing moderate to severe COVID-19, and even better at preventing hospitalizations and deaths.
Johnson & Johnson to fall short of promised vaccine doses
The company expects to be able to ship under 4 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine later this month.
Sports arenas begin reopening in New York City
Fans are allowed in sports arenas for the first time in nearly a year.
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Child care workers earn poverty-level wages in 40 states
Early childhood educators earn a national median wage of $11.65 an hour, said a report calling for government funding.
CVS booking vaccination slots for 570,000 in 17 states
Chain expands locations offering immunization shots to Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Louisiana, Ohio and Pennsylvania.
USPS says Oshkosh will build many as 165,000 new mail trucks
The new vehicles, part of USPS' goal to be more environmentally friendly, are getting mixed reviews for looks.
Fewer Americans might get a $1,400 stimulus check
As lawmakers debate the next round of stimulus aid, some want to limit the number of people who would get a check.
Fry's, the funky electronics chain, is closing its doors
The go-to chain for tech tinkerers looking for obscure parts and outlandish themes at some of its stores says the pandemic did it in. But it was already struggling.
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Oath Keepers member accused of "crime of terrorism" at Capitol
Prosecutors have now raised "crime of terrorism" allegations against three Capitol rioters, which could lead to longer sentences if they are found guilty.
No charges for officers in Daniel Prude's death
The death of the 41-year-old Black man restrained by police during a mental health crisis drew protests in Rochester and across the country.
Over 235 charged so far: What we know about the Capitol riot arrests
Prosecutors have charged around 275 people for their alleged roles in the riot.
Ahmaud Arbery's mother alleges "cover up" by police, prosecutors
"For nearly three months, Glynn County police officers, the chief of police, and two prosecutors conspired to hide the circumstances surrounding Ahmaud's death and to protect the men who murdered him," the complaint says.
Wife of drug kingpin "El Chapo" ordered to stay in U.S. jail
Emma Coronel Aispuro is accused of working "closely with the command-and-control structure" of the Sinaloa cartel.
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NASA Mars rover's parachute contained a secret message
Eagle-eyed space enthusiasts spotted a hidden message in binary code within the pattern of the rover's parachute.
NASA rover sends video and audio from Mars
NASA's Perseverance rover has sent back video of its descent and landing on Mars, as well as audio recorded on the red planet. CBSN's Tanya Rivero has details.
Mars rover captures first sounds recorded on another planet
Percy has captured the whirring sounds of Martian wind on the surface of the red planet for the very first time.
NASA releases extraordinary video of Mars landing
Engineers say the Perseverance rover is healthy and moving swiftly through initial checkout.
Watch: Perseverance rover's Mars landing
NASA has released new footage shot by its Perseverance rover as it landed on Mars last week. CBSN's Elaine Quijano reports.
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"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.
Evidence photos: Reuschel attempted murder case
Mike Reuschel told police he and his wife Sue had been stabbed by an intruder, but she later told police her husband was the real assailant.
Ranking every Super Bowl, from worst to first
There have been some super games since 1967, but which one is the best?
TV shows canceled or ended in 2020
It was the end of the road for "Supernatural," "Hawaii Five-0," "Modern Family" and more.
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"Sunday Morning": 2/21 full episode
Ted Koppel sits down with community leaders and healthcare workers to explore the roots of COVID-19 vaccine skepticism. Plus: Seth Doane speaks to Paolo Fazioli; Chip Reid reports on the Columbian Harmony Cemetery in Washington, D.C.; Nancy Giles interviews Academy Award-winning actress Ellen Burstyn; Nicholas Thompson of The Atlantic Magazine tells the tale of the man who went by the name "Mostly Harmless"; Steve Hartman tells the story of a Pizza Hut deliveryman who got a big tip; Lee Cowan sits down with Cindy McCain; and David Sedaris on his trip to the Apple Store.
Assad and his regime's war crimes
Assad and his regime may never be prosecuted for the acts of terror he perpetrated against his own people during Syria's civil war. Scott Pelley reports for "60 Minutes" on the effort to gather and maintain the evidence against Assad.
Judges ask for better protection
Judge Esther Salas was in her New Jersey home when a gunman targeting Salas opened fire on her family, killing her son and wounding her husband. Now she's fighting for better protection of judges. Bill Whitaker reports for "60 Minutes."
QAnon's corrosive impact on the U.S.
Tens of millions of Americans believe QAnon's core — and false — theory that an evil cabal of Satan-worshipping elites commits atrocities against children and controls much of the world. Where does this movement stand and who has it impacted? Lesley Stahl reports for "60 Minutes."
FDA: Johnson & Johnson vaccine works well
An FDA review released today confirmes the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine is both safe and effective against COVID-19, likely setting the stage for a third vaccine to be authorized for use in the U.S. Dr. Neeta Ogden joined CBSN with more.