Obama: House GOP blocking progress for homeowners
In his weekly address president celebrates an uptick in new homes, says Congress may "come to their senses" if voters "give them a push"
State of the Union 2012
Obama takes his SOTU message on the road
At manufacturing company in Iowa, Obama reiterates message from State of the Union speech, renews push for equal economic playing field
Obama's "good job" a public wink on SEAL secret
President's open-mic message to Defense chief before State of the Union revealed as congrats for rescue mission
State of the Union: 10 highlights
Top ten highlights and proposals from Obama's address to the nation
Eric Cantor: No one wants to pay higher taxes
House Republican leader shoots down president's renewed push for tax on millionaires inspired by Warren Buffett
Obama lays traps for GOP in State of the Union
John Dickerson: President's series of proposals are detached from reality, but serve a clear purpose
Obama's SOTU foreign policy bookends
Not a primary feature of his address, Obama instead uses successes abroad to frame his overall vision for America on the world stage
The State of the Union: "Getting stronger"
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Obama makes pitch for economic fairness
In State of the Union address, Obama says it's time to for everyone to play by the "same set of rules"
Cantor on SOTU: We see things very differently
Republican House Majority Leader Eric Cantor talks to Charlie Rose and Erica Hill about President Obama's State of the Union address and the possibility of finding some common ground with Democrats.
Mitch Daniels' GOP response: Full text
The Indiana governor delivered the Republican response to the State of the Union speech on Tuesday night
Analysis: Obama, GOP fight to frame 2012 election
Analysis: In State of the Union speech, Obama seeks to make election battle about income inequality - but GOP wants to make it all about him
A re-election speech in State of the Union clothing
Analysis: While skillfully crafted to avoid any overt re-election rhetoric, Obama's speech was also a game plan to help him win a second term
Obama's State of the Union address: Full text
President Obama's full remarks in his 2012 State of the Union address
Giffords a reality check in chamber of politics
Rep. Gabby Giffords' presence may be the only uniting element left in D.C. right now, and she's stepping down
WH aide: Obama wants "room for everybody"
Senior White House adviser Valerie Jarrett says Obama offering ideas Republicans have supported historically
Obama: Everyone deserves a "fair shot"
In State of the Union address, president will lay out his economic vision for America where "everyone plays by the same set of rules"
Giffords gets hug and kiss from Obama at speech
Before leaving Congress on Wednesday, Rep. Gabrielle Giffords gets standing ovations at State of the Union
Michelle Obama's SOTU guest list released
Guests include San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro, Mark Kelly, astronaut and husband of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords
Obama greets Giffords with big hug
Gabrielle Giffords was warmly welcomed with applause from her colleagues and a big hug from President Obama before his State of the Union address on Tuesday.
Obama: U.S. still most influential nation in world affairs
President Obama says that "America remains the one indispensable nation in world affairs" and that "anyone who tells you that America is in decline or that our influence has waned, doesn't know what they're talking about," during his 2012 State of the Union Address.
Sr. WH Advisor discusses SOTU priorities, compromise
Senior advisor to President Obama Valerie Jarrett speaks with Scott Pelley about what Mr. Obama wants to accomplish most from his 2012 State of the Union Address and what he is willing to give up to reach a compromise.
State of the Union address analysis
CBS News political correspondents joined Scott Pelley to analyze President Obama's State of the Union address.
State of the Union address - In Full
President Obama makes his State of the Union address from the House floor in Washington, DC on Tuesday Jan. 24, 2012.
Republican response to the State of the Union
Gov. Mitch Daniels (R-Ind.) represented the Republican party for their response to President Obama's State of the Union address.
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Live Updates: FBI tracking "concerning online chatter" before inauguration
"We're looking at individuals who may have an eye towards repeating that same kind of violence that we saw last week," said FBI Director Chris Wray.
This week on "Face the Nation," January 17, 2021
Incoming CDC Dir. Rochelle Walensky and FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb appear on Sunday's "Face the Nation"
Major airlines banning guns in checked bags to D.C. airports
FAA Administrator cites recent disturbances on planes, noting "a trend after the breach of the Capitol last week."
Biden's inauguration to feature ceremony honoring COVID-19 victims
Officials are asking cities around the country to participate by illuminating buildings and ringing church bells during the ceremony.
Biden speaks on plan to administer COVID-19 vaccines to U.S. population
The president-elect has unveiled his $1.9 trillion coronavirus economic relief package, which includes a drive to vaccinate 100 million people in his first 100 days in office.
When might you get Biden's $1,400 stimulus check?
President-Elect Joe Biden's proposed $1.9 trillion relief bill could face some hurdles, analysts say.
Russia following U.S. to abandon Open Skies arms control treaty
For years, Moscow and Washington have blamed each other for letting arms control agreements fall by the wayside. There's only one left.
700 kids crossed the U.S. border alone after being required to wait in Mexico
"We never expected to experience so much suffering on this border," said one migrant father.
Pelosi: Smaller inauguration is "not a concession to the terrorists"
"We have to have more security than the intelligence might warrant. I think in this case, redundancy might be necessary," she said.
Biden unveils $1.9 trillion economic relief as Trump's Senate trial looms
Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said the Senate would not reconvene before January 19, the day before Mr. Trump leaves office.
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How much do people around the world trust the COVID vaccines?
CBS News foreign journalists give a glimpse of trust, and mistrust, in coronavirus vaccination plans in 9 countries, and what's behind them.
Coronavirus death toll tops 2 million worldwide
The United States, with about 4% of the world's population, has reported about one-fifth of all reported deaths globally.
Entire Dutch government resigns over child welfare scandal
Investigations into child welfare payments wrongly labeled thousands of parents as fraudsters.
Russia following U.S. to abandon Open Skies arms control treaty
For years, Moscow and Washington have blamed each other for letting arms control agreements fall by the wayside. There's only one left.
700 kids crossed the U.S. border alone after being required to wait in Mexico
"We never expected to experience so much suffering on this border," said one migrant father.
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Will past outbreaks give a blueprint for vaccinating the homeless?
Distrust in the medical system, a lack of primary care and a two-dose regimen for those without permanent housing are high hurdles.
Funeral home staff overwhelmed by waves of COVID-19 deaths
As the U.S. death toll nears 400,000, many funeral homes are straining to keep up with demand for their services.
Live Updates: FBI tracking "concerning online chatter" before inauguration
"We're looking at individuals who may have an eye towards repeating that same kind of violence that we saw last week," said FBI Director Chris Wray.
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This week on "Face the Nation," January 17, 2021
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Live Updates: FBI tracking "concerning online chatter" before inauguration
"We're looking at individuals who may have an eye towards repeating that same kind of violence that we saw last week," said FBI Director Chris Wray.
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Incoming CDC Dir. Rochelle Walensky and FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb appear on Sunday's "Face the Nation"
Major airlines banning guns in checked bags to D.C. airports
FAA Administrator cites recent disturbances on planes, noting "a trend after the breach of the Capitol last week."
Biden's inauguration to feature ceremony honoring COVID-19 victims
Officials are asking cities around the country to participate by illuminating buildings and ringing church bells during the ceremony.
Biden speaks on plan to administer COVID-19 vaccines to U.S. population
The president-elect has unveiled his $1.9 trillion coronavirus economic relief package, which includes a drive to vaccinate 100 million people in his first 100 days in office.
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Kyrie Irving fined $50,000 by NBA for attending indoor party
Irving will be able to rejoin team activities after completing a five-day quarantine.
Post Malone gives free pairs of shoes to healthcare workers
Not only are they giving out free shoes, but the limited edition pairs are already sold out online.
Sarah Cooper: I'm moving on from lip-syncing Trump
Preview: The comedian talks with "Sunday Morning" about life after becoming a social media phenomenon lampooning the president.
"Bob Hearts Abishola" star talks show's heart
Actor Folake Olowofoyeku, who stars as Nigerian nurse Abishola in the popular CBS sitcom "Bob Hearts Abishola," joins "CBS This Morning" to talk about an upcoming dramatic twist in the show. Plus, she discusses her single that dropped this week, which she describes as an ode to melanin.
Rare Mickey Mantle card sells for record-breaking $5.2 million
Actor Rob Gough, who bought the 1952 card, called it the "Mona Lisa of sports cards."
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Smartwatches can help detect COVID-19 before symptoms show
Your smartwatch may know you have the coronavirus before you do, according to a growing body of research.
How manufacturers make it impossible to repair your gadgets
Americans are throwing away $40 billion a year unwillingly upgrading items we can't fix, a consumer group claims.
It could be years until full benefits of 5G are unlocked
5G has been front and center at the annual CES, held virtually this year.
Grubhub to deliver Girl Scout cookies during pandemic
Fear not, you can still get your Tagalongs and Thin Mints in a pandemic-safe way this year — through Grubhub.
Trump permanently banned from using Snapchat
Social media app cites the president's "attempts to spread misinformation, hate speech and incite violence."
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Smartwatches can help detect COVID-19 before symptoms show
Your smartwatch may know you have the coronavirus before you do, according to a growing body of research.
These states are doing best (and worst) at vaccinating people
West Virginia is leading the pack, while big states like California and Georgia are struggling, according to CDC data.
Past COVID infection provides at least 5 months of immunity, study shows
Researchers noted that someone who's been infected may still be able to carry the virus and pass it on to others.
2020 is "effectively tied" for warmest year on record
New data from NASA, NOAA and Berkeley Earth show Earth's fever continues to escalate
NASA rover celebrates 3,000 days on Mars with epic panorama
The glorious new image captures the 96-mile-wide Gale Crater and part of Mount Sharp, its central mountain.
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Will past outbreaks give a blueprint for vaccinating the homeless?
Distrust in the medical system, a lack of primary care and a two-dose regimen for those without permanent housing are high hurdles.
Funeral home staff overwhelmed by waves of COVID-19 deaths
As the U.S. death toll nears 400,000, many funeral homes are straining to keep up with demand for their services.
How much do people around the world trust the COVID vaccines?
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Kyrie Irving fined $50,000 by NBA for attending indoor party
Irving will be able to rejoin team activities after completing a five-day quarantine.
Coronavirus death toll tops 2 million worldwide
The United States, with about 4% of the world's population, has reported about one-fifth of all reported deaths globally.
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These states are doing best (and worst) at vaccinating people
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When might you get Biden's $1,400 stimulus check?
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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.
How manufacturers make it impossible to repair your gadgets
Americans are throwing away $40 billion a year unwillingly upgrading items we can't fix, a consumer group claims.
Smartwatches can help detect COVID-19 before symptoms show
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Rioters aimed to "capture and assassinate" lawmakers, filing says
Prosecutors say rioter Jacob Chansley, known as the "QAnon Shaman," is a dangerous conspiracy leader who should be detained.
Texas cop shoots and kills Black man during mental health check
Patrick Warren Sr.'s family was expecting a mental health professional to respond when they called for help.
Was a woman targeted because she resembled her killer's ex?
Texas Ranger James Holland believes a young woman's stalker was a serial killer in the making
Restaurant manager uses concealed sign to help rescue abused boy
She noticed he was bruised and a man with him didn't let him order food. Then she sprang into action. One detective described the abuse the boy had suffered as torture.
Man sentenced to life over fatal stabbing of college student
Sean Urbanski, 25, apologized to the parents of 23-year-old Richard Collins III for the "horrible pain" he caused them in the 2017 slaying.
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Blue Origin launches New Shepard test flight
Blue Origin says "we're getting very, very close" to launching passengers to space.
NASA rover celebrates 3,000 days on Mars with epic panorama
The glorious new image captures the 96-mile-wide Gale Crater and part of Mount Sharp, its central mountain.
Astronomers observe death of a distant galaxy for the first time
Galaxy ID2299 is losing its ability to form new stars, causing it to die.
Astronomers discover oldest, most distant supermassive black hole
The supermassive black hole at the center of one of the universe's brightest objects is 1.6 billion times more massive than the sun.
Mercury, Jupiter and Saturn meet for rare "triple conjunction"
Eager skywatchers have a chance to glimpse a planetary triangle in the night sky this weekend.
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Protesters backing President Donald Trump breached the U.S. Capitol in violent clashes with police.
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Pelosi speaks to "60 Minutes" about Capitol riot
Two days after her own office was ransacked by Trump supporters, the speaker of the House talks to Lesley Stahl about what she experienced that day and more.
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Last weekend, President Trump called Georgia's secretary of state, Brad Raffensperger, imploring him with veiled threats and lies to change the outcome of the November election. Raffensperger talks to Scott Pelley of "60 Minutes" about why he didn't give in.
Angus King: The "60 Minutes" interview
Jon Wertheim talks with Maine Senator Angus King, one of two independents in the Senate, about not being hitched to a party in a time of extreme polarization.
The best gadgets you might have missed at CES
Tech companies rolled out new devices geared to pandemic living from monitoring your health to providing comfort.
COVID-19's impact on funeral homes
Funeral directors say they've been inundated with extra work, forcing their staff to work longer hours than usual. The rise in demand has been particularly tough on family-owned funeral homes in small or rural communities.