Sequester threatens exhibits at National Zoo
Very little in Washington is safe from the potential budget cuts, including the animals
The Sequester
Economic impact of sequester cuts
Editor-at-large for CBS MoneyWatch on impact of blunt budget cuts on economic recovery, stock market
Job loss warnings ahead of sequester
FAA, defense department warn of furlough, loss of tens of thousands of jobs
What will happen if the sequester takes place?
If the government doesn't reach an agreement on looming massive spending cuts, how will that affect the country?
The sequester: A Q&A
What you need to know about the across-the-board federal spending cuts set to take effect March 1
Sequester cuts could hurt food inspections
USDA estimates across-the-board cuts would force them to furlough all food inspectors
Sequester cuts threaten Sandy relief
The mayor of Seaside Heights is overseeing a recovery that is challenging even by the standards of superstorm Sandy
Sequestration poses threat to government agency budgets
The FBI says the sequester would require all employees, including special agents, to be furloughed for up to 14 days
Sequester cuts would be a "catastrophe" for DOD civilians
DOD civilians, manage the flow of supplies to troops in Afghanistan, overhaul army tanks, and provide medical care wounded warriors
Why don't Americans trust government?
CBS News Elections Director Anthony Salvanto digs through the polls to explain American's skepticism about government
Poll: Obama's approval stands at 52%
In a new CBS News poll, 40% of Americans think the country is headed in the right direction, a 10-point increase since last summer
Poll: On deficit, immigration, guns, public in sync with Obama
As Obama readies his State of the Union address, a new CBS News poll shows he receives public support for many of his policies
Poll: 71% support ending Saturday postal delivery
The percentage of Americans who almost never use the post office has doubled since June, according to a new CBS News poll
Poll: 45% approve of Obama's handling of the economy
As the president readies his economic-focused State of the Union speech, more disapprove of how he's dealing with the economy
Poll: Most support women in combat
Americans overwhelmingly support a new Pentagon policy change regarding women in combat, according to a new CBS News poll
Poll: Most have a good image of New Orleans
As the city prepares to host another Super Bowl, a majority are optimistic about New Orleans' future
Poll: Most support letting working illegal immigrants stay
51 percent back allowing them to stay and apply for citizenship
Poll: Americans optimistic about Obama's next four years
In spite of the daunting fiscal challenges ahead, a new CBS/New York Times poll shows most Americans feel good about Obama's second term
Poll: Americans want compromise over debt ceiling
CBS/New York Times poll: Americans overwhelmingly want the debt ceiling raised, and most want it done with spending cuts
Obama enters second term with 51 percent approval
Forty-one percent disapprove of the job the president is doing in new CBS News/New York Times poll
Poll: Majority of Americans back stricter gun laws
A new CBS News/New York Times poll found that Americans back the central components of President Obama's new gun proposals
Michelle Obama: It's her birthday, and she's still popular
On the first lady's birthday, a new CBS News/NYT poll shows half of Americans still have positive views of her
9 in 10 back universal gun background checks
CBS News/NY Times survey finds wide support for Obama proposal; 3 in 4 back say armed guards in public places would help
Poll: Nearly half support legalization of marijuana
The shift in public opinion was reflected on Election Day in Colorado and Washington state
Most predict "major problems" if "cliff" isn't averted
CBS News poll: More than half of Americans say there will be "major" economic problems if Washington fails to reach a deal
Politics
Lawmakers say Trump presiding over "epidemic of death" at border
"Make no mistake. This is a pattern of death. This is an epidemic of death by the Trump administration," Rep. Joaquin Castro said
Workers find new bargaining power in strong jobs market
Ultra-low 3.6% unemployment allows workers to negotiate higher wages, while employers struggle to recruit employees
Some Democratic voters think impeachment could backfire politically
"I don't think it's going to go over well with middle America at all...I think it would hurt us in the 2020 election"
Parents push for safe gun storage law after son's death
Ethan's Law states unsafe storage of a firearm resulting in injury or death of a minor is a crime
State abortion bans spark protests at Supreme Court and nationwide
2020 Democratic candidates are among the demonstrators turning out in support of women's reproductive health
Brother of migrant teen who died in U.S. custody speaks out
"We never thought this would happen in a place where he's supposed to be in a better place," Carlos Hernandez's brother told CBS News
New bill calls for strategy to secure 5G tech from foreign threats
The bipartisan legislation would require the Trump administration to create a strategy for the rollout of 5G technology in the U.S.
First TV and film productions leave Georgia over abortion law
Location scouts were in the state for an Amazon show and were promptly pulled out
Trump taps Barbara Barrett to be next Air Force secretary
Barrett would replace current Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson
Majority of Americans oppose overturning Roe v. Wade, CBS News poll finds
Republicans say abortion should be restricted, but they're divided on overturning Roe v. Wade
House Judiciary subpoenas Hope Hicks and former McGahn aide
The subpoenas come as former White House counsel Don McGahn failed to show for a scheduled hearing
DOJ offers Mueller docs to House Intel if Dems drop contempt threat
The agency asked the House Intelligence Committee not to hold the attorney general in contempt — a move one Democratic-led panel has already taken
Ben Carson confuses real estate term "REO" with "Oreo"
Asked about "REOs" during a House Financial Services hearing, Carson responded, "An Oreo?"
Guess who foots bill for Trump tariffs on sneakers and shoes
Footwear companies from Nike to Under Armour warn President Trump his proposed China tariffs would be "catastrophic"
California bill would provide free abortion pills on campus
The bill would require all 34 public university campuses in California to offer no-cost medical abortions to students
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Michael Avenatti expects to be indicted in Nike case
"I look forward to the trial where I can begin to clear my name," he wrote on Twitter
U.S. intercepts 4 Russian bombers and 2 fighter jets
They never entered American or Canadian airspace, according to NORAD
Lawmakers say Trump presiding over "epidemic of death" at border
"Make no mistake. This is a pattern of death. This is an epidemic of death by the Trump administration," Rep. Joaquin Castro said
WWII veteran finally gets his college degree
Lou Pioli was studying to become a dentist when he was drafted into the Army
Workers find new bargaining power in strong jobs market
Ultra-low 3.6% unemployment allows workers to negotiate higher wages, while employers struggle to recruit employees
Politics
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Lawmakers say Trump presiding over "epidemic of death" at border
"Make no mistake. This is a pattern of death. This is an epidemic of death by the Trump administration," Rep. Joaquin Castro said
Workers find new bargaining power in strong jobs market
Ultra-low 3.6% unemployment allows workers to negotiate higher wages, while employers struggle to recruit employees
Some Democratic voters think impeachment could backfire politically
"I don't think it's going to go over well with middle America at all...I think it would hurt us in the 2020 election"
Parents push for safe gun storage law after son's death
Ethan's Law states unsafe storage of a firearm resulting in injury or death of a minor is a crime
State abortion bans spark protests at Supreme Court and nationwide
2020 Democratic candidates are among the demonstrators turning out in support of women's reproductive health
World
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U.S. intercepts 4 Russian bombers and 2 fighter jets
They never entered American or Canadian airspace, according to NORAD
Brother of migrant teen who died in U.S. custody speaks out
"We never thought this would happen in a place where he's supposed to be in a better place," Carlos Hernandez's brother told CBS News
Throwing milkshakes as a political statement makes a splash in U.K.
British politician Nigel Farage was hit by a banana-and-salted-caramel milkshake this week
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"
Guess who foots bill for Trump tariffs on sneakers and shoes
Footwear companies from Nike to Under Armour warn President Trump his proposed China tariffs would be "catastrophic"
Entertainment
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First TV and film productions leave Georgia over abortion law
Location scouts were in the state for an Amazon show and were promptly pulled out
Highest-grossing movies of all time, ranked
What's the highest-grossing movie of all time? It might be one of your favorites
New Coke is back because of Netflix's "Stranger Things"
The formerly failed soft drink will be brought back to the market in conjunction with "Stranger Things" season three
Jamie Oliver's restaurant chain collapses, risking 1,300 jobs
The celebrity chef's company said its 23 restaurants have gone into administration, a form of bankruptcy protection
Alabama public TV refuses to air "Arthur" episode with gay wedding
The episode had people talking across the country – but kids in Alabama never saw it
Technology
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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
Tesla slices prices on Models S and X as stock plunges
After a big first-quarter loss, and signs of slowing demand for its cars, Tesla is under pressure to deliver profits
Lyft riders can soon dial 911 from the app
Lyft is joining Uber in adding more safety features following the death of a college student
Students build cars for kids with disabilities
The cars are built for families who may not be able to afford adaptive wheelchairs, as part of the Go Baby Go organization
Amazon shareholders to vote on company getting off fossil fuels
The retail giant has never disclosed its total carbon footprint -- and some shareholders want to change that
Science
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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"
Great white shark tracked in Long Island Sound for "first time ever"
Ocearch, a group that tracks ocean life, posted a picture of "Cabot," a nearly 10-foot-long fish swimming near Greenwich, Connecticut
Rare eastern black rhinoceros born at Chicago zoo
After 15 months, a critically endangered black rhino gave birth to a calf Sunday
Amazon shareholders to vote on company getting off fossil fuels
The retail giant has never disclosed its total carbon footprint -- and some shareholders want to change that
3-million-year-old "Mighty Mouse" had red fur, scientists say
The same team was able to uncover black pigment in fossils during a previous study 10 years ago
Health
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Starbucks accused of using poisonous pesticide in NYC stores
Coffee chain dismisses claims in suits, saying accusers trying to "incite public fear for their own financial gain"
California bill would provide free abortion pills on campus
The bill would require all 34 public university campuses in California to offer no-cost medical abortions to students
Mississippi abortion ban "smacks of defiance," judge says
The same federal judge struck down the state's attempted 15-week abortion ban last year
For fashion industry, China's battle of the bulge could be huge
Rising rates of obesity in China represent a big business opportunity for the fashion industry
Paralyzed man kept alive hours after life support turned off
The ruling comes a day after Vincent Lambert's feeding tube had been pulled by his doctors
MoneyWatch
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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
Workers find new bargaining power in strong jobs market
Ultra-low 3.6% unemployment allows workers to negotiate higher wages, while employers struggle to recruit employees
U.S. tech exports support 858,000 jobs, trade group says
Mexico, Canada and China are the top destinations for U.S. technology exports, with revenue topping $300 billion
Tesla slices prices on Models S and X as stock plunges
After a big first-quarter loss, and signs of slowing demand for its cars, Tesla is under pressure to deliver profits
Starbucks accused of using poisonous pesticide in NYC stores
Coffee chain dismisses claims in suits, saying accusers trying to "incite public fear for their own financial gain"
Crime
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Crime
Possible link between attacks on trans women
A transgender woman was found shot to death in a Dallas neighborhood. Now, police believe her case may be linked to two other attacks on transgender victims. Mola Lenghi reports.
"Similarities" in crimes against 3 transgender women, Dallas police say
A murder and an assault on transgender women have "similarities" to the killing of Muhlaysia Booker, police say
Officer says he exaggerated charges against Eric Garner
Officer Justin D'Amico testified Tuesday during the disciplinary trial of his partner officer Daniel Pantaleo
Lightfoot: Gun violence "public health crisis"
Chicago's historic new mayor is taking on political corruption as her first official act. Lori Lightfoot signed an executive order Monday that curtails the power of Chicago's city council members. She's also the first African-American woman and first openly LGBTQ mayor of Chicago. Jericka Duncan spoke with Lightfoot in her first national interview as mayor.
Texas transgender woman's killing highlights disturbing trend
The Human Rights Campaign tracked at least 26 deaths of transgender people due to violence. The majority of victims were black transgender women.
Space
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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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Highest-grossing movies of all time, ranked
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Britain's royal great-grandchildren
Prince Harry's new baby Archie is the eighth great-grandchild for Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip
Met Gala 2019: Red carpet looks
See what all your favorite celebrities wore to fashion's biggest night
Dale Pike murder: Evidence photos in the case against Enrico Forti
In 1998, Dale Pike came to Miami to discuss a business deal with Enrico Forti -- the next day he was dead, and Forti was the prime suspect
Worst movie sequels since 2000, ranked
These are the lowest-rated sequels this century, according to Metacritic's rankings
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U.S. fighter jets intercept Russian bombers
Four Russian bombers and two fighter jets were intercepted near the coast of Alaska on Monday by North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), the organization said in a statement. The Russian planes were entering the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone when they were intercepted, but they remained in international airspace -- never entering American or Canadian airspace, according to NORAD.
WWII veteran gets his college degree
In 1942, Lou Pioli was studying to become a dentist when he was drafted into the Army. After serving during World War II, he never got his degree, until now. Major Garrett explains.
Taquan Air suspends flights after crash
For the second time in a week, a small airline in Alaska has suspended all flights after a deadly crash involving one of its planes. Two people were killed when a plane went down in Ketchikan. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Parents push for gun storage law
A new study finds thousands of young lives could be saved, if adults took proper care of their weapons. But right now, only three states and Washington, D.C. make unsafe gun storage a crime. Nikki Battiste explains why one family is pushing for change.
Teen from Guatemala dies in U.S. custody
A 16-year-old boy from Guatemala survived the journey to the border, but died in U.S. custody. Now some in Congress are demanding answers. Omar Villafranca reports.