Will pot legalization sway the vote in 2020?
65 percent of Americans think marijuana should be legal, but 56 percent said the issue wouldn't sway their vote for a candidate across party lines
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Treasury delays response to Democrats seeking Trump's tax returns
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin accused House Democrats of seeking to "expose the tax returns of a political opponent"
"We're not there yet": Pelosi reiterates caution on impeachment
"Impeachment is one of the most divisive paths that we could go down in our country," Pelosi said
Twitter's most famous user and critic meets with CEO Jack Dorsey
President Trump is among the Republicans calling for stricter regulation of the social media company
Democratic leaders urge caution on impeachment as party plots way forward
On a conference call, Pelosi and the chairs of several powerful committees discussed the path forward following the release of the Mueller report
Larry Kudlow on health care: "Basic parts of the system are OK"
The president's chief economic adviser defended the "efficiency" of U.S. health care, calling it a "pretty good system"
Alabama politicians compare abortions to the Holocaust
"Invoking the Holocaust to advance any policy position is totally out of bounds," said a spokesperson for the Anti-Defamation League
Trump administration tries to crack down on visa overstays
A new memo directs top officials to find ways to curb overstay rates
Cummings moves to hold former White House official in contempt
Democrats on the House Oversight and Reform Committee want to hear from former White House Personnel Security Director Carl Kline
Elizabeth Warren's student loan plan: Could it super-charge economy?
The senator says wiping out college debt could create an "enormous middle-class stimulus." Economists agree — with caveats
Medicare and Social Security on insolvency paths, report warns
The bedrock retirement programs for middle- and working-class Americans are in shaky financial shape, report shows
Biden set to launch presidential campaign on Thursday
Former Vice President Joe Biden, who has been publicly mulling a bid for months, is due to hold his first campaign event in Pittsburgh
Trump and first lady to head to UK to meet with queen
Trump will meet with the queen, Prime Minister Theresa May before departing to France to mark D-Day
Why Samantha Bee brought "Not The White House Correspondents' Dinner" back
The comedian hosted her first "Not The White House Correspondents' Dinner" back in 2017
Trump's Fed pick Stephen Moore faces scrutiny -- and not only for his economic ideas
Moore's economic theories are taking a backseat to his other views, such as women participating in some sports was a "travesty"
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"I can't bear this": Victims in Sri Lanka bombings laid to rest
Victims of the mass murder were laid to rest Tuesday, with one funeral procession following another all day
"We're not there yet": Pelosi reiterates caution on impeachment
"Impeachment is one of the most divisive paths that we could go down in our country," Pelosi said
Attorney says he's identified child sex abuse in Boy Scouts
New York attorney says the names stem from the Boy Scouts' so-called "Perversion Files"
Acting DHS chief says he regrets family separations
Kevin McAleenan says enforcing the policy that led to family separations at the southern border slowed the flow of migrant parents with children, but lost public trust in law enforcement
Police had body cameras off in shooting that injured woman
Two officers involved in a shooting had not turned on their body cameras before the gunfire, a state official said
Brothers involved in Jussie Smollett case sue for defamation
Ola and Abel Osundairo claim the actor's attorneys made false statements about them
Biden set to launch presidential campaign Thursday
Former Vice President Joe Biden, who has been publicly mulling a bid for months, is due to hold his first campaign event in Pittsburgh
These NYC homeless people reveal some items they value the most
"No matter what they went through, there's always this belief that things can be better," photo project co-creator Chris Bosler tells CBS News
NASA just detected the first "marsquake"
For the first time since its mission began, NASA's InSight lander has detected what scientists believe to be a marsquake
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These NYC homeless people reveal some items they value the most
"No matter what they went through, there's always this belief that things can be better," photo project co-creator Chris Bosler tells CBS News
Police had body cameras off in shooting that injured woman
Two officers involved in a shooting had not turned on their body cameras before the gunfire, a state official said
First reactions to "Avengers: Endgame" are in
"#AvengersEndgame is everything you want it to be and more," one critic said
Will pot legalization sway the vote in 2020?
65 percent of Americans think marijuana should be legal, but 56 percent said the issue wouldn't sway their vote for a candidate across party lines
Gas prices continue skyrocketing across U.S.
The average gas price in California is now above $4
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Will pot legalization sway the vote in 2020?
65 percent of Americans think marijuana should be legal, but 56 percent said the issue wouldn't sway their vote for a candidate across party lines
Treasury delays response to Democrats seeking Trump's tax returns
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin accused House Democrats of seeking to "expose the tax returns of a political opponent"
"We're not there yet": Pelosi reiterates caution on impeachment
"Impeachment is one of the most divisive paths that we could go down in our country," Pelosi said
Twitter's most famous user and critic meets with CEO Jack Dorsey
President Trump is among the Republicans calling for stricter regulation of the social media company
Democratic leaders urge caution on impeachment as party plots way forward
On a conference call, Pelosi and the chairs of several powerful committees discussed the path forward following the release of the Mueller report
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Victims in Sri Lanka bombings laid to rest
Victims of the mass murder were laid to rest Tuesday, with one funeral procession following another all day
Trump and first lady to head to UK to meet with queen
Trump will meet with the queen, Prime Minister Theresa May before departing to France to mark D-Day
54 miners missing after mudslide at Myanmar jade mine
Dozens feared dead, buried alive under 100 feet of mud as officials face daunting rescue effort
Member of IRA splinter group arrested over journalist's killing
Female member of New IRA arrested under Terrorism Act over shooting of Lyra McKee
What Kim Jong Un wants out of his summit with Vladimir Putin
With direct U.S. talks on denuclearization stalled, the North Korean leader has myriad reasons to try and bolster his ties with Moscow
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First reactions to "Avengers: Endgame" are in
"#AvengersEndgame is everything you want it to be and more," one critic said
Brie Larson and Scarlett Johansson stun fans at "Avengers" premiere
"Scarlett Johansson and Brie Larson will defeat Thanos," one person reacted about their red carpet look
"Avengers: Endgame" crossover heading to Fortnite
Epic Games and Marvel will once again bring the world of Fortnite and Avengers together
Why Samantha Bee brought "Not The White House Correspondents' Dinner" back
The comedian hosted her first "Not The White House Correspondents' Dinner" back in 2017
Brothers involved in Jussie Smollett case sue for defamation
Ola and Abel Osundairo claim the actor's attorneys made false statements about them
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2020 digital ad wars focus on hot-button issues
Axios reporter Sara Fisher said the biggest issues will be "emotionally driven" like gun control and abortion
"Avengers: Endgame" crossover heading to Fortnite
Epic Games and Marvel will once again bring the world of Fortnite and Avengers together
Elon Musk predicts Tesla will have "robotaxis" on the road next year
It's the Tesla CEO's latest big prediction with few details
Samsung delays release of Galaxy smartphone
Samsung is pushing back this week's planned public launch of its highly anticipated, $2,000 folding phone after reports that some reviewers' phones were breaking. The company had been planning to release the Galaxy Fold on Friday, but instead it will now run more tests and announce a new launch date in the "coming weeks."
Tesla stock-price woes cost company a third of its cash hoard
Shares of electric-car maker have dropped 21 percent since Jan. 1, a fall that has cost Elon Musk's company dearly
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NASA just detected the first "marsquake"
For the first time since its mission began, NASA's InSight lander has detected what scientists believe to be a marsquake
Household brands bringing zero waste to your doorstep
Procter & Gamble, Nestlé, PepsiCo. and other consumer giants are teaming up on a zero waste project called "Loop" to deliver, clean and refill your favorite products.
How a conservative Texas town became a leader in renewable energy
Mayor Dale Ross says Georgetown, Texas, is on the frontier of a second energy revolution
How to reduce your carbon footprint
Scientists worldwide have renewed their calls to fight climate change with greater urgency, beginning with reducing greenhouse gas emissions. For Earth Day this year, Irina Ivanova joins CBSN's Errol Barnett with a closer look at some of the myths about reducing your carbon footprint and their more eco-friendly alternatives.
"Marfa Martians" sending their science experiment to space
The team, made up of 10 and 11-year-olds, want to find a way to kill bacteria in space
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Will pot legalization sway the vote in 2020?
65 percent of Americans think marijuana should be legal, but 56 percent said the issue wouldn't sway their vote for a candidate across party lines
Larry Kudlow on health care: "Basic parts of the system are OK"
The president's chief economic adviser defended the "efficiency" of U.S. health care, calling it a "pretty good system"
Fake meat maker plans real IPO
Best known for its plant-based vegan burgers, Beyond Meat hopes to sell its stock on Nasdaq for around $20 a share
Officials investigate measles outbreak in Southern California
Some of the locations where people may have been exposed include two college campuses around L.A. and the international terminal at LAX Airport
FDA approves 1st generic nasal spray to treat opioid overdose
It will be the first generic nasal spray version of Narcan, a drug that reverses opioid overdoses
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Tesla stock-price woes cost company a third of its cash hoard
Shares of electric-car maker have dropped 21 percent since Jan. 1, a fall that has cost Elon Musk's company dearly
Trump's Fed pick Stephen Moore faces scrutiny -- and not only for his economic ideas
Moore's economic theories are taking a backseat to his other views, such as women participating in some sports was a "travesty"
Elizabeth Warren's student loan plan: Could it super-charge economy?
The senator says wiping out college debt could create an "enormous middle-class stimulus." Economists agree -- with caveats
Gas prices continue skyrocketing across U.S.
The average gas price in California is now above $4
Medicare and Social Security on insolvency paths, report warns
The bedrock retirement programs for middle- and working-class Americans are in shaky financial shape, report shows
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Luke Walton sued for alleged assault
New Sacramento Kings coach Luke Walton is accused of sexual assault in a lawsuit. Former sports reporter Kelli Tennant claims he assaulted her while he was an assistant coach for the Golden State Warriors. Carter Evans reports.
Osundairo brothers sue Jussie Smollett's attorney
The brothers involved in an alleged attack on actor Jussie Smollett are suing the "Empire" actor's attorneys for defamation. According to CBS Chicago, Ola and Abel Osundairo are accusing Mark Geragos and Tina Glandian of falsely accusing them of an actual hate crime.
Police had body cameras off in shooting that injured woman
Two officers involved in a shooting had not turned on their body cameras before the gunfire, a state official said
Search for missing boy
Police in Illinois continue their search for 5-year-old Andrew "AJ" Freund. Investigators have released the 911 call his father made after he discovered his son was missing. Dean Reynolds has the latest.
Body camera footage shows New Haven shooting
There have been nearly a week of protests in New Haven after a police shooting turned out to be a case of mistaken identity. Police body camera video captures the second an officer opens fire on a car, hitting a woman in the face. Mola Lenghi reports.
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NASA just detected the first "marsquake"
For the first time since its mission began, NASA's InSight lander has detected what scientists believe to be a marsquake
"Marfa Martians" sending their science experiment to space
The team, made up of 10 and 11-year-olds, want to find a way to kill bacteria in space
SpaceX suffers Crew Dragon engine test anomaly
SpaceX suffers engine "anomaly" in Crew Dragon test vehicle during Cape Canaveral engine test
Evidence found for first molecule in the universe
"This molecule was lurking out there, but we needed the right instruments," a top NASA scientist said
Watch: Rocket launches cargo to space station
An Antares rocket blasted off from the Wallops Island Flight Facility in Virginia carrying a Cygnus cargo ship loaded with supplies for the International Space Station.
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Jason Corbett murder: A look at the evidence
In August 2015, former FBI agent Tom Martens and his daughter Molly Corbett admitted killing her Irish-born husband Jason Corbett, insisting they beat him in self-defense with a brick paver and a baseball bat because Jason was choking Molly and threatening to kill her
Photos: Fire burns Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris
On April 15, 2019 flames erupted at the landmark cathedral, the most-visited landmark in the French capital
Star Wars Celebration 2019
The four-day convention for fans of the Star Wars saga, held in Chicago, included cosplayers, panels with the filmmakers, and the debut of the trailer for Episode IX of the series
Awkward Easter Bunny photos
Children love the Easter Bunny – until they meet him
The folk art of Bill Traylor
Born into slavery, the self-taught painter who began his artistic life in his 80s is the focus of a retrospective at the Smithsonian American Art Museum
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White House refuses to cooperate with Congress
The White House is refusing to cooperate with a number of requests from Congress, ranging from documents to testimony from former officials. Niall Stanage, a White House columnist for "The Hill," joins CBSN to discuss the day's top political headlines.
Luke Walton sued for alleged assault
New Sacramento Kings coach Luke Walton is accused of sexual assault in a lawsuit. Former sports reporter Kelli Tennant claims he assaulted her while he was an assistant coach for the Golden State Warriors. Carter Evans reports.
Citizenship question to be potentially added to census
The Supreme Court is listening to arguments for and against adding a question of citizenship in time for the 2020 census. Critics argue it will prevent people from participating, while supporters of the change think it is the most efficient way to track citizenship. Tom Wolf, counsel of the Democracy Program, joined CBSN to discuss ramifications of the possible change.
Swole & buzzy earn spot in the dictionary
The latest additions include mostly new words, or phrases, but also some old words with new meanings or applications. Take snowflake, for example; It's still a beautiful ice crystal that floats from the sky during winter, but it now also has a usually disparaging meaning of "someone who is overly sensitive," according to Merriam-Webster's definition.
Officials investigate measles outbreak in SoCal
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating a measles outbreak after five measles cases were confirmed so far this year among county residents. The outbreak includes four confirmed cases linked to one another after international travel and an additional single case of measles after international travel, according to officials. CBS Los Angeles' Chris Holstrom reports.