In Surprise, Biden Bestowed With Presidential Medal Of Freedom
The commander-in-chief has awarded Vice President Joe Biden with the nation's highest civilian honor.
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The commander-in-chief has awarded Vice President Joe Biden with the nation's highest civilian honor.
"Four more years" chanted a packed house at McCormick Place in Chicago Tuesday night as President Barack Obama bid his farewell to the nation in an emotional speech.
President Barack Obama delivered an emotional farewell address Tuesday evening after nearly eight years in the White House.
As of now, U.S. intelligence agencies have been unable to verify the details
President Barack Obama will deliver his farewell address Tuesday evening - his last after nearly eight years in the White House.
Intelligence officials head to Capitol Hill on Thursday to brief Congress on foreign cyber threats, including Russia's interference in the 2016 Presidential election.
With just 15 days left in his presidency, President Barack Obama returned to his roots with Harvard Law Review penning an article about progress his administration made in reforming the criminal justice system and the challenges that remain for the next president.
President Barack Obama met with congressional Democrats Wednesday in an effort to save the Affordable Care Act also known as 'Obamacare.'
He entered the White House as a living symbol, breaking a color barrier that stood for 220 years.
With his last presidential vacation behind him, President Barack Obama is heading into the last stretch of his presidency and is looking to tie up loose ends before handing the reins to President-elect Donald Trump.
Fed up with the American political establishment? Can it. Disgusted by Europe's union across borders? Reject it.
Russian President Vladimir Putin says they will not be expelling any U.S. diplomats after the U.S. expelled Russian diplomats amid allegations of Russian meddling in the presidential election.
Two luxury retreats in New York and Maryland where Russian diplomats have gone for decades to play tennis, sail and swim were shut down.
President Obama has imposed sanctions on Russian officials in retaliation for Russia's interference in the U.S. presidential election.
President-elect Donald Trump is accusing President Barack Obama of throwing up "inflammatory" roadblocks during the transition of power and his administration of treating Israel with "total disdain," further straining the veneer of civility between the incoming and outgoing leaders.
President-elect Donald Trump remains on vacation in Palm Beach but continues to criticize President Obama's comments regarding the 2016 election.
Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and President Barack Obama will meet Tuesday at Pearl Harbor.
President-elect Donald Trump has mocked President Barack Obama for saying in an interview that he would have beaten the real estate billionaire if he could have run for a third term.
President Obama is facing strong reaction at home and abroad to last week's United Nations vote to condemn Israeli settlements.
President-elect Donald Trump may have found his man meant to possibly obliterate President Barack Obama's approach to Israel.
Following the presidential victory of Republican Donald Trump and the wave of upset voters who realized the difficulties in migrating to Canada, Democrats are looking ahead four years at the next batch of possible candidates to rally behind.
Ask anyone what the biggest story of the year was and they are likely to say it was the race for the White House.
In his year end press conference, President Barack Obama vowed to take action against Russia for allegedly interfering in the November election for the White House.
U.S. intelligence sources say Russian President Vladimir Putin must've known about his country's attempts to sway the U.S. election.
With less than hour to spare late Friday night, the Senate backed legislation averting a government shutdown as coal-state Democrats retreated on long-term health care benefits for retired miners but promised a renewed fight for the working class next year.
As standard practice, the military makes public identifications 24 hours after next of kin have been notified.
A new law in New York makes it the eighth state to provide a path for coerced debt relief for survivors of domestic violence.
Tropical Storm Arthur, the first named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, formed Wednesday off the Gulf Coast of Texas.
Jasper Frohock was believed to be biking several miles a day and then camping in a tent overnight, often staying in parks.
The feels-like temperatures on Wednesday could reach up to 108 degrees when you factor in the humidity.
Firefighters have been facing brutal conditions due to the extreme heat and air quality.
George Pino is facing manslaughter and vessel homicide charges after the boat crash near Boca Chita Key in Biscayne Bay in 2022.
As standard practice, the military makes public identifications 24 hours after next of kin have been notified.
A new law in New York makes it the eighth state to provide a path for coerced debt relief for survivors of domestic violence.
Tropical Storm Arthur, the first named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, formed Wednesday off the Gulf Coast of Texas.
In courtroom testimony, Shandelle Maycock recounted the harrowing night her daughter was abandoned in the Everglades, describing the horrors they endured.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
ICE has moved detainees out of a controversial soft-sided detention center in the Florida Everglades known as "Alligator Alcatraz," a spokesperson said, citing safety concerns around hurricane season.
The Senate narrowly rejected a war powers resolution on Iran as President Trump touts a framework agreement with Tehran to end the monthslong conflict.
The FBI said it disrupted an attempt to attack Sunday's UFC America 250 event at the White House, with court records detailing an alleged plot to use small drones carrying explosives.
Iran's World Cup team coach says it was ordered to leave the U.S. and return to its training base in Mexico only a few hours after opening its politically charged tournament with a draw.
A bipartisan group of Florida officials and Jewish community leaders is urging the Tampa Sports Authority to cancel Kanye West's upcoming Tampa concerts.
Democratic CFO candidate Annette Taddeo says she is running to strengthen oversight of Florida's insurance industry and better protect homeowners.
Miami-Dade Commissioner Oliver Gilbert says his record of delivering results sets him apart in the Democratic primary to replace retiring Rep. Frederica Wilson.
Florida House Speaker Danny Perez denied claims his nomination as U.S. ambassador to Brazil was tied to Florida's recent redistricting effort.
Moskowitz provided CBS News Miami with copies of virulent, antisemitic voicemails his office has received.
Critics argue his plan will decimate cities, counties, and local school districts.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
The FDA is moving ahead with a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, a step that could create a path for the Trump administration to restrict access to the medication.
U.S. government plans to open a quarantine center for Americans exposed to Ebola on an air base in Kenya have been temporarily halted by a court order.
The head of the World Health Organization says Ebola has killed at least 7 people in Congo, but the U.N. agency says it knows the epidemic "is much larger."
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says risks from the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda are "high at the national and regional levels, and low at the global level."
AARP is sounding the alarm because it is so easy to fall for these schemes, but there are simple things everyone can do to protect themselves.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Lionel Messi tied the Men's World Cup goals record with his first World Cup hat trick as Argentina topped Algeria.
A bipartisan group of Florida officials and Jewish community leaders is urging the Tampa Sports Authority to cancel Kanye West's upcoming Tampa concerts.
With matches being played in 11 cities across the U.S., Mexico and Canada, fans are getting three World Cup opening ceremonies.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
Anthony Head played librarian and mentor Rupert Giles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and recently appeared in "Ted Lasso."