Partisan battle lines drawn over debt ceiling
Washington barely had time to catch its breath after reaching a deal on raising taxes; Now comes the next showdown
The "fiscal Cliff"
Poll: Republicans disapprove of Boehner "cliff" handling
Fifty-two percent of Republicans say they were unhappy with how House Speaker John Boehner handled "fiscal cliff" negotiations
Middle class the big loser in "fiscal cliff" deal?
Regular wage earners will pay more in taxes, while the wealthy and companies may use strategies to reduce rates
Tax deductions get thrown over "cliff"
Certain parts of the new law that avoided plunging U.S. off "fiscal cliff" could catch some taxpayers by surprise
What the "fiscal cliff" bill means to taxpayers
Whose taxes are affected and what tax credits would be extended in a bipartisan bill passed by both the Senate and the House
Will GOP unite before next fiscal fight?
Conservative senators give House members a pass for voting against "fiscal cliff" plan; say GOP will be more united in next debate
Obama signs "fiscal cliff" bill into law
President cements, via autopen, hard-won deal into law, dodging across-the-board spending cuts and raising taxes on the richest
"Fiscal cliff" averted -- now what?
Congress has set itself up for another high-pressure fiscal showdown in a matter of weeks
"Fiscal cliff" bill had some hidden pork
Racetrack owners getting speedier deductions, Puerto Rican rum subsidy, wind power credits among parts of "fiscal cliff" bill
Obama trumpets newly "progressive" tax code
Despite criticism from the left, the president counts "fiscal cliff" package as a victory
Stocks soar after Congress passes "fiscal cliff" bill
Dow Jones industrial average careened more than 300 points higher, its biggest gain since December 2011
Moody's, S&P weigh in on "fiscal cliff" deal
Ratings agency says Congress must take steps to shrink the budget deficit if it wants to keep the government's "Aaa" rating
Should GOP be grumbling over "cliff" deal?
Analysis: CBS' Major Garrett says GOP should be happy about the tax cuts; it's something the party has spent decades fighting for
"Fiscal cliff" deal gives Biden big boost
Vice president hailed with bipartisan praise after putting decades of experience to use ushering deal through Congress
GOP Rep: "We got whooped" on "fiscal cliff"
Retiring Rep. Steve LaTourette, R-Ohio believes the GOP was stiffed in the "fiscal cliff" deal - but voted for it anyway
4 surprise tax perks in the "fiscal cliff" deal
Hollywood, NASCAR are among the beneficiaries of tax credits in the "cliff" deal
"Fiscal cliff" deal: how it came to pass
Politico's congressional reporter Sueng Min Kim breaks down the backroom dealings that led to the bipartisan agreement
"Fiscal cliff" averted after deal clears House
House relents and passes "far from perfect" Senate bill, protecting most Americans from an income tax hike
Ohio GOP congressman speaks out on "fiscal cliff" deal
Congressman speaks out on "fiscal cliff" deal
Congress approves plan to avert "fiscal cliff"
"Fiscal cliff" averted
Obama seeks "less drama" in future talks with Congress
Obama will not debate debt ceiling
House to vote on "fiscal cliff" tonight
After a day of House Republicans voicing their anger over the lack of spending cuts, House GOP leaders will move forward with final vote
Boehner offers GOP two "cliff" choices
If he has the votes, they'll amend the Senate-passed bill; if not, the House will vote on the Senate bill as passed
Obama on "fiscal cliff" deal: good first step
President hands out praise for bipartisan effort in Congress and to his vice president Joe Biden
Fiscal cliff deal heads to House after Senate vote
GOP-dominated chamber may vote as early as afternoon of rare New Year's Day session after Senate's middle-of-the-night approval
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Commentary: The Great American Brain Drain is coming
"The global talent that America does still attract is increasingly looking to succeed elsewhere," writes Vikram J. Singh, a former State Department official
Texas Rep. says migrant girl's death was "covered up"
"They covered up her death for eight months, even though we were actively asking the question about whether any child had died," Democratic Rep. Joaquin Castro told CBS News
Investigation into Northam's racist yearbook photo inconclusive
The photo in question showed one person in blackface and another in KKK regalia
Schiff says top intel body sought to get WH "signoff" on transcripts
Schiff said the committee's Democratic majority was "deeply distressed" to learn that ODNI had attempted to give the transcripts to the White House
Inside the White House infrastructure meeting that quickly fell apart
A meeting with Democratic leaders quickly transformed into a confrontation over investigations into the president
Calif. lawmakers advance bill that would limit vaccine exemptions
The measure passed on a party-line 24-10 vote, with no Republican support
A 10-year-old migrant girl died last year in government care, officials acknowledge
Six children have died after being apprehended by Border Patrol in the past eight months
Bernie Sanders wades into Nevada's acrimonious charter school debate
The Vermont senator's stand against charter schools may not do him many favors in the early caucus state
DHS chief says more funding needed to avoid migrant deaths
Six migrant children have died after being apprehended by U.S. authorities near the border with Mexico in the last eight months
Lawmaker arrested after allegedly punching his wife
Rep. Doug McLeod was arrested after deputies said he punched his wife in the face and bloodied her nose
Longtime wrestling fan Trump to get a taste of sumo in Japan
During a weekend one expert says is aimed squarely at flattering the U.S. president, Trump will even get to present a sumo trophy
Americans say Trump should cooperate with congressional probes — CBS News poll
But most want congressional Democrats to move to other issues
Federal judge won't block subpoenas for Trump's bank records
Trump's legal team had sued to block Deutsche Bank and Capital One from complying with subpoenas from two House committees
Federal Reserve shows no sign of cutting interest rates
Despite the president's demands that rates should be lower, the central bank continues to stress "patience"
New York passes bill letting Congress access Trump tax returns
The bill now must be signed by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a frequent critic of President Trump
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Commentary: The Great American Brain Drain is coming
"The global talent that America does still attract is increasingly looking to succeed elsewhere," writes Vikram J. Singh, a former State Department official
"Violent tornado" pounds Missouri capital
Extensive damage reported; several die as suspected twister hits elsewhere in state; in Oklahoma, fears that runaway barges could hit dam
Natalie Portman denies Moby's claims they dated
The musician says the stars dated in the late '90's, but the actress refuted his claim, saying she remembers him as, "a much older man being creepy with me when I just had graduated high school"
Wreckage discovered of last known ship to bring slaves to America
The Clotilda sailed for less than half a year in 1860 but illegally transported 110 enslaved people from Benin, Africa to Mobile, Alabama
Texas Rep. says migrant girl's death was "covered up"
"They covered up her death for eight months, even though we were actively asking the question about whether any child had died," Democratic Rep. Joaquin Castro told CBS News
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Commentary: The Great American Brain Drain is coming
"The global talent that America does still attract is increasingly looking to succeed elsewhere," writes Vikram J. Singh, a former State Department official
Texas Rep. says migrant girl's death was "covered up"
"They covered up her death for eight months, even though we were actively asking the question about whether any child had died," Democratic Rep. Joaquin Castro told CBS News
Investigation into Northam's racist yearbook photo inconclusive
The photo in question showed one person in blackface and another in KKK regalia
Schiff says top intel body sought to get WH "signoff" on transcripts
Schiff said the committee's Democratic majority was "deeply distressed" to learn that ODNI had attempted to give the transcripts to the White House
Inside the White House infrastructure meeting that quickly fell apart
A meeting with Democratic leaders quickly transformed into a confrontation over investigations into the president
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Narendra Modi to return as Indian PM after massive election win
Modi campaigned as a strong leader amid heightened tension with nuclear-armed neighbor Pakistan, and it appears to have paid off big-time
50 kids saved, 9 arrests as alleged online pedophilia ring busted
Global police agency Interpol says it is still trying to ID 100 more children seen in images shared by suspects on a "dark web" site
Texas Rep. says migrant girl's death was "covered up"
"They covered up her death for eight months, even though we were actively asking the question about whether any child had died," Democratic Rep. Joaquin Castro told CBS News
Russian warplanes intercepted off Alaska for second day
NORAD sent F-22s to ward off Russian bombers and fighter jets that entered the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone twice
Patients in Congo fear violence amid Ebola outbreak
Officials said hospitals are being targeted by armed militia groups
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Natalie Portman denies Moby's claims they dated
The musician says the stars dated in the late '90's, but the actress refuted his claim, saying she remembers him as, "a much older man being creepy with me when I just had graduated high school"
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Jim and Pam from "The Office" feud over Stanley Cup Final
Just because they're one of television's most iconic couples, doesn't mean they're both on the same side of the rink
Philadelphia district attorney wants new trial for Meek Mill
District Attorney Larry Krasner said the court "abused its discretion when it imposed" its sentence on the 32-year-old rapper
Leonardo DiCaprio narrates climate change doc trailer
DiCaprio narrates "Ice on Fire," which highlights never-before-seen solutions to our climate crisis
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Is it time for Alexa and Siri to have a "MeToo moment"?
United Nations report says AI technology powering popular personal voice assistants has gender bias baked into the programming code
5G tech could interfere with weather forecasting
NOAA's chief warns it could reduce accuracy by as much as 30%
A medical diagnosis leads to an innovative fashion design
Emily Levy launched Mighty Well after she discovered there was no practical medical product to protect her catheter
Amazon shareholders push retailer to cut back on fossil fuels
Online retail giant has never disclosed its total carbon footprint -- some investors had hoped to change that
Apple updates MacBook Pro laptops, including new keyboard design
Responding to customer complaints, Apple makes changes to the butterfly switch keyboard in its laptops — including new 2019 MacBook Pro models
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Leonardo DiCaprio narrates climate change doc trailer
DiCaprio narrates "Ice on Fire," which highlights never-before-seen solutions to our climate crisis
Giant asteroid with its own moon to pass by Earth this weekend
The asteroid will be visible until May 27
Rising sea levels could displace millions in 2 generations
A new study lays out a range of possible outcomes "that go from bad to worse"
Amazon shareholders push retailer to cut back on fossil fuels
Online retail giant has never disclosed its total carbon footprint -- some investors had hoped to change that
Costa Rican meteorite is rare "extraterrestrial mud ball"
"It formed in an environment free of life, then was preserved in the cold and vacuum of space for 4.56 billion years, and then dropped in Costa Rica"
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Texas facility resumes intake of migrants after flu outbreak
Thirty-two people tested positive for the flu, the U.S. Border Patrol said
Calif. lawmakers advance bill that would limit vaccine exemptions
The measure passed on a party-line 24-10 vote, with no Republican support
Social media influencers glamorize tobacco and e-cigarettes
Facebook, Instagram and other platforms let "influencers" glamorize tobacco and e-cirgarette usage, health advocates say
Patients in Congo fear violence amid Ebola outbreak
Officials said hospitals are being targeted by armed militia groups
A medical diagnosis leads to an innovative fashion design
Emily Levy launched Mighty Well after she discovered there was no practical medical product to protect her catheter
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Social media influencers glamorize tobacco and e-cigarettes
Facebook, Instagram and other platforms let "influencers" glamorize tobacco and e-cirgarette usage, health advocates say
Avon calling: Cosmetics brand sold to Brazilian beauty retailer
Avon to join a global beauty lineup that includes the Natura, Body Shop and Aesop brands
Federal judge won't block subpoenas for Trump's bank records
Trump's legal team had sued to block Deutsche Bank and Capital One from complying with subpoenas from two House committees
More retail stores already set to close than in all of 2018
Expert warns that shuttered storefronts and job losses amount to a "major social change" for the U.S.
Federal Reserve shows no sign of cutting interest rates
Despite the president's demands that rates should be lower, the central bank continues to stress "patience"
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Judge overturns conviction of innocent man who served 33 years
"We believe Keith Bush did not commit this murder," said Suffolk County District Attorney Timothy Sini
Judge releases N.Y. man from parole
A Long Island judge on Wednesday overturned the conviction of a man who spent 33 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit. Keith Bush was 17 and at a house party when police arrested him in the killing of 14-year-old Sherese Watson, who was found strangled and stabbed near the house. Though he ultimately signed a confession, prosecutors believe it was coerced. Over the years, Bush and his lawyers made several attempts to get him exonerated. Bush was released in 2007 but was placed on lifetime parole. CBS New York reported that Bush had to register as a high-risk sex offender, but never felt free. On Wednesday, he was cleared. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
John Walker Lindh to be released from prison
A California native who admitted to providing support to the Taliban is expected to be released from a federal prison. He was with them in Afghanistan on 9/11. Jeff Pegues reports.
Feds charge Michael Avenatti
Michael Avenatti, the former attorney for adult film star Stormy Daniels, is accused of stealing $300,000 his client was owed for a book deal. According to court papers, Avenatti forged her signature and diverted her book advance. Paula Reid reports.
"American Taliban" John Walker Lindh to be released from prison
The U.S. man who fought with the Taliban in Afghanistan will be subject to stringent extra restrictions after his release from prison
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Costa Rican meteorite is rare "extraterrestrial mud ball"
"It formed in an environment free of life, then was preserved in the cold and vacuum of space for 4.56 billion years, and then dropped in Costa Rica"
High winds scrub SpaceX launch of internet relay satellites
While disappointing, SpaceX was taking no chances with launch of its heaviest payload to date
NASA wants to send first woman to the moon
NASA is gearing up to send American astronauts back to the moon by 2024, and it hopes to include a woman for the first time. The Trump administration has asked Congress to approve an additional $1.6 billion for NASA's budget. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joined CBSN to discuss the ambitious plans.
NASA vows to make ambitious plan to return to the moon "a reality"
The newly announced Artemis program, named after the Greek goddess of the moon, intends to land astronauts on the South Pole of the moon by 2024
Trump backs early moon landing with funding request
Trump administration asks Congress to kick-start NASA moon mission with $1.6 billion in additional 2020 funding
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Deadly tornadoes rip through Missouri
Missouri's capital, Jefferson City, took a direct hit from a powerful tornado Wednesday. The monster twister touched down just before midnight. Missouri is under a state of emergency, hit by at least 13 tornadoes in just the last 24 hours. Three people have died across the state. Justin Andrews of St. Louis affiliate KMOV reports.
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The growing influence in Supreme Court nominations
A new investigation from the Washington Post is taking a closer look at the role the non-profit Federalist Society and its executive vice president, Leonard Leo, play in influencing Supreme Court nominations. Lisa Graves, the former chief counsel for nominations for the ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss.
Dressbarn to shut down all stores
Dressbarn has announced that it will close all of its about 650 store nationwide, meaning thousands could be out of a job. More and more retailers are closing brick and mortar stores. So far this year, more than 7,000 locations are set to shutter, which has already exceeded 2018. However, unemployment in the country continues to fall, and hit a 50-year low in April. Mark Muro, Senior fellow and policy director, Metropolitan Policy Program at Brookings Institute, joined CBSN to discuss.
Harriet Tubman $20 bill facing delays
Don't bet on seeing a Harriet Tubman $20 bill anytime soon. The redesigned bill bearing Tubman's face, which was supposed to debut in 2020, will not be coming out for nearly a decade, Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin said. Tubman, who was born into slavery and became a noted abolitionist and political activist, would be the first black woman to have her face on U.S. currency.