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
Harris to propose decriminalizing marijuana at the federal level
A former California prosecutor, Harris has objected to the legalization of marijuana in the past
GOP convention host city condemns Trump's "racist" tweets
Charlotte, N.C. city council passes resolution by 9-2 party line vote "strongly" condemning president's "racist and xenophobic tweets and comments"
Biden's criminal justice plan counteracts past anti-crime efforts
Eliminating elements of the 1994 Crime Bill and not legalizing marijuana are parts of his plan
Chelsea Clinton announces birth of 3rd child
"We are overflowing with love and gratitude and can't wait to introduce him to his big sister and brother," said Clinton in a tweet
Tulsi Gabbard reiterates call for Puerto Rico governor to step down
"You're going to continue to see these protests until the governor resigns," Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard said
Elizabeth Warren warns Trump may trigger economic meltdown
In a blog post published Monday, the Democratic presidential candidate warns that the economy is on shakier footing than it seems
GOP governors urge Sarah Sanders to run in Arkansas
Sanders received a "lot of support and encouragement" to run for the position from at least four current Republican governors at a dinner
Puerto Ricans ramp up pressure on governor to resign
Protesters on the island of 3.2 million held what might have been their largest demonstration Monday, demanding that Ricardo Rosselló step down amid government corruption
2020 Daily Trail Markers: The Democrats qualifying for the 3rd debate
Some candidates are already meeting the requirements to take part in the third set of debates in September
Trump and lawmakers reach 2-year deal on budget and debt ceiling
"This was a real compromise in order to give another big victory to our Great Military and Vets!" the president tweeted
Here are the Democrats who qualify for the September debates
The debate stage moves to Houston in September, for the third round of DNC presidential primary debates
CBS News Eye on Trends: The latest from the CBS News Election & Survey Unit
A recap of latest polls and data-driven studies from the CBS News Election & Survey Unit
Justice Department tells Mueller to limit scope of testimony
Former special counsel Robert Mueller's highly anticipated testimony kicks off Wednesday morning
Arkansas could go down to one abortion clinic
If the laws aren't blocked, women in Arkansas won't be able to access abortions after 10 weeks into pregnancy beginning this week
2 cops fired for Facebook threat to Ocasio-Cortez
"This vile idiot needs a round, and I don't mean the kind she used to serve," he wrote on Facebook
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Harris to propose decriminalizing marijuana at the federal level
A former California prosecutor, Harris has objected to the legalization of marijuana in the past
Biden's criminal justice plan counteracts past anti-crime efforts
Eliminating elements of the 1994 Crime Bill and not legalizing marijuana are parts of his plan
Mom of girl who died on cruise ship calls tragedy "unfathomable"
Kimberley Wiegand says that her family will sue Royal Caribbean Cruises for "not having a safer situation on the 11th floor of that cruise ship"
Chelsea Clinton announces birth of 3rd child
"We are overflowing with love and gratitude and can't wait to introduce him to his big sister and brother," said Clinton in a tweet
R. Kelly's crisis manager announces he's stepping down
"I step down as crisis manager for personal reasons," Darrell Johnson told CBS News hours after his appearance Monday on "CBS This Morning"
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Harris to propose decriminalizing marijuana at the federal level
A former California prosecutor, Harris has objected to the legalization of marijuana in the past
GOP convention host city condemns Trump's "racist" tweets
Charlotte, N.C. city council passes resolution by 9-2 party line vote "strongly" condemning president's "racist and xenophobic tweets and comments"
Biden's criminal justice plan counteracts past anti-crime efforts
Eliminating elements of the 1994 Crime Bill and not legalizing marijuana are parts of his plan
Chelsea Clinton announces birth of 3rd child
"We are overflowing with love and gratitude and can't wait to introduce him to his big sister and brother," said Clinton in a tweet
Tulsi Gabbard reiterates call for Puerto Rico governor to step down
"You're going to continue to see these protests until the governor resigns," Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard said
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Boris Johnson to become next prime minister of U.K.
Less than 200k members of the Conservative Party have picked ex-London Mayor to replace Brexit-battered Theresa May
South Korea says it fired warning shots at intruding Russian jet
But Russia's Defense Ministry denies violating South Korean airspace and accuses the South's planes of "non-professional" maneuvers that put aircraft at risk
Natalie Portman to portray female Thor in upcoming film
The Oscar-winning actress will bring the hammer in the upcoming movie "Thor: Love and Thunder"
Tainted alcohol suspected of killing at least 19 in Costa Rica
The government has confiscated about 30,000 bottles of alcohol suspected to be poisoned with methanol
Iran says it arrested 17 alleged CIA spies, sentenced some to death
Tehran claims the Iranian nationals recruited by the CIA were working at sensitive nuclear and military sites; Trump calls the report "totally false"
Entertainment
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Chelsea Clinton announces birth of 3rd child
"We are overflowing with love and gratitude and can't wait to introduce him to his big sister and brother," said Clinton in a tweet
R. Kelly's crisis manager announces he's stepping down
"I step down as crisis manager for personal reasons," Darrell Johnson told CBS News hours after his appearance Monday on "CBS This Morning"
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Natalie Portman to portray female Thor in upcoming film
The Oscar-winning actress will bring the hammer in the upcoming movie "Thor: Love and Thunder"
Tom Brady faces backlash for cliff diving with daughter
Even The Rock weighed in on the controversy
Technology
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New satellite factory to focus on space-based internet
"OneWeb is doing for the satellite industry what Henry Ford did for cars," said FCC Chairman Ajit Pai
India launches spacecraft to far side of moon
It's designed to land on the lunar surface and send a rover around to explore water deposits
Extended transcript: SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on putting boots on the moon and Mars
The founder and CEO of SpaceX discusses the aerospace company's ambitions for flying humans to the moon and Mars, the importance of reusable in rockets, and the inspiration of Douglas Adams
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on the next giant leap for mankind
The aerospace entrepreneur says we are only a few years away from employing reusable rockets to bring people to the moon and Mars, making humans a "multi-planet species"
Mike Pence says U.S. will first go to the moon, then Mars
"That's the policy that the President's put into motion since reestablishing the national space council," Pence said
Science
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"Corn sweat" makes heat wave even more dangerous
Late last week, Wisconsin was even more humid than Miami — and experts say corn sweat is to blame
New species of glow-in-the-dark shark identified
The small shark was first captured nearly a decade ago, but researchers recently determined it is a brand new species
Pence says moon, not Mars, remains near-term goal for NASA
In an interview on "The Takeout," Vice President Mike Pence reassured the space community with the administration's strong support for a "moon-first" policy
Extended transcript: SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on putting boots on the moon and Mars
The founder and CEO of SpaceX discusses the aerospace company's ambitions for flying humans to the moon and Mars, the importance of reusable in rockets, and the inspiration of Douglas Adams
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on the next giant leap for mankind
The aerospace entrepreneur says we are only a few years away from employing reusable rockets to bring people to the moon and Mars, making humans a "multi-planet species"
Health
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Tainted alcohol suspected of killing at least 19 in Costa Rica
The government has confiscated about 30,000 bottles of alcohol suspected to be poisoned with methanol
Study finds colon cancer rates rising for patients under 50
Colon cancer is the third most common cancer in the U.S.
Arkansas could go down to one abortion clinic
If the laws aren't blocked, women in Arkansas won't be able to access abortions after 10 weeks into pregnancy beginning this week
Administration pauses enforcement of abortion restriction
HHS had formally notified taxpayer-funded family planning clinics last week that it would begin immediately enforcing a rule saying the clinics can't refer women for abortions
How to combat heat-related sickness
Chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook joined "CBS Weekend News" to discuss how to stay ahead of the symptoms that contributed to the deaths of at least six people
MoneyWatch
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Elizabeth Warren warns Trump may trigger economic meltdown
In a blog post published Monday, the Democratic presidential candidate warns that the economy is on shakier footing than it seems
Coming to grocery stores next month: Starbucks creamers
Hoping to get into your fridge, the coffee chain is introducing its first line of non-dairy creamers
FDA approves first generic copies of nerve pain drug Lyrica
The pricey pill is pharmaceutical giant Pfizer's no. 2 seller, with sales last year totaling $4.6 billion
More cruise ships bypass San Juan, hurting local businesses
Cruise ship diversions from San Juan are hurting local employers, though some owners still want Rosselló to go
Home prices around the U.S. surged to new high this year
House-hunters, already facing a dearth of affordable properties, also must contend with a jump in real estate prices
Crime
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Crime
The latest on Jeffrey Epstein and Michael Cohen
Already, it's been a big week for high-profile legal cases. Newly unsealed documents pertaining to Michael Cohen shows Trump's alleged involvement in a hush money scheme. Disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein recently had his bail request denied. Criminal defense attorney Vinoo Varghese breaks down the two major cases.
Boy, 11, killed in spate of D.C. violence
Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and Metropolitan Police Chief Peter Newsham on Monday called for residents to report illegal guns after a four-day spate of violence left seven dead in the nation's capital. Among the slain was 11-year-old Karon Brown, who was in the back seat of a car when a gunman opened fire on the vehicle Thursday.
11-year-old boy among 7 shot dead in 4 days in D.C.
Officials urge community members to come forward with information about illegal guns to help combat increase in violence
Couple was murdered near Canada's notorious "highway of tears"
Canada's "highway of tears" is a remote stretch of road where at least 18 women in the last 40 years have disappeared or been found murdered
Jeff Flake on First Step Act, Trump's tweets
More than 3,000 federal inmates were released Friday as part of the First Step Act. Former Arizona Republican senator and CBS News contributor Jeff Flake co-sponsored the bill, and he joins CBSN to talk about the legislation. He also shares his reaction to the president's recent remarks against four congresswomen of color.
Space
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Chris Kraft, legendary NASA flight director, has died at age 95
Kraft virtually invented the mission control concept behind NASA's greatest space triumphs
New satellite factory to focus on space-based internet
"OneWeb is doing for the satellite industry what Henry Ford did for cars," said FCC Chairman Ajit Pai
Pence says moon, not Mars, remains near-term goal for NASA
In an interview on "The Takeout," Vice President Mike Pence reassured the space community with the administration's strong support for a "moon-first" policy
Extended transcript: SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on putting boots on the moon and Mars
The founder and CEO of SpaceX discusses the aerospace company's ambitions for flying humans to the moon and Mars, the importance of reusable in rockets, and the inspiration of Douglas Adams
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on the next giant leap for mankind
The aerospace entrepreneur says we are only a few years away from employing reusable rockets to bring people to the moon and Mars, making humans a "multi-planet species"
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The Oddities & Curiosities Expo
A traveling exhibition of gothic and occult art, sideshow performers, and bizarre specimens stopped outside Chicago, where CBS News photographer Jake Barlow took in the odd sights
New York's Central Park
America's first major landscaped public park, the 840-acre park in Manhattan welcomes more than 37 million visitors every year
Manson Family murders: The terrifying story in pictures
A look at the cult slayings that shocked – and scared – America
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Evidence from the scene of Pace University student DJ Henry’s fatal encounter with Officer Aaron Hess in Mount Pleasant, N.Y.
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Body cam video captures murder-for-hire suspect's arrest
On July 23, 2015, detectives with the Montgomery County Texas Constable's Office arrive at the Houston gym owned by Ramon Sosa and his wife, Lulu, to arrest Lulu on suspicion of plotting her husband's death.
Cell phone video shows aftermath of DJ Henry shooting
Video from Robert Coulombe who attended Pace University with DJ Henry shows the scene at a Westchester, N.Y., strip mall minutes after DJ was shot in his car by Officer Aaron Hess in October 2010.
Sneak peek: Hollywood Horror Story
A wealthy Hollywood producer is accused of murdering his girlfriend. Was he following the plot of his frightening novel? Correspondent Maureen Maher investigates Saturday, July 13 at 10/9c on CBS.
A mother's desperate 911 call
When Olga Kasian did not hear from her daughter Iana after several days, she began repeatedly calling 911. Concerned about Iana's well-being and her recent C-section, Kasian desperately asks police -- through the help of an Russian interpreter -- to enter the home her daughter shared with boyfriend Blake Leibel.
#BlazeItForward: Murder victim remembered for his generosity and spirit
Close friends of the slain college sophomore share stories about the chef, writer and aspiring doctor who left their lives too soon.