"A moment of accountability": Lawmakers react to Chauvin verdict

Chauvin was found guilty on all three counts in the killing of George Floyd.

• Apr 20, 2021

Warren invites billionaire critic to hearing on raising his taxes

Massachusetts senator and former hedge fund manager Leon Cooperman have a history of public sparring.

• Apr 20, 2021

Most Americans want legal recreational use of marijuana in their state

Six in 10 think people convicted of nonviolent marijuana offenses where it's legal should have those convictions removed.

• Apr 20, 2021

23 candidates vie for Texas House seat in special election

The crowded May race, with 23 candidates, could give Republicans an early look at Trump's staying power in the GOP.

• Apr 20, 2021

Biden says he's praying for "the right verdict" in Chauvin trial

The president said that he is "praying the verdict is the right verdict, which is — I think it's overwhelming, in my view."

• Apr 20, 2021

U.S. ambassador to Russia returning to Washington for "consultations"

Sullivan's return to Washington comes after President Biden announced sweeping sanctions against Russia for election interference and the SolarWinds hack.

• Apr 20, 2021

Markey and Ocasio-Cortez reintroduce Green New Deal

The last iteration of the joint resolution was a climate protection wish list for progressives and became a prime point of attack for conservatives.

• Apr 20, 2021

Parler is relaunching on the App Store next week

Apple says the social networking site's updated content moderation policy is now compliant.

• Apr 20, 2021

All U.S. adults now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine

States easily met President Biden's April 19 deadline for expanding eligibility.

• Apr 20, 2021

CBS News Poll — Eye on Earth: What do Americans think can be done on climate?

Americans weigh in on climate change objectives and how achievable they seem.

• Apr 20, 2021

Walter Mondale, former vice president, has died at age 93

Mondale died of natural causes, his family said in a statement.

• Apr 20, 2021

Nevada killer seeks firing squad over lethal injection

Zane Michael Floyd says it would be more humane. His lawyers say it's not a delaying tactic. He shot four people to death in 1999.

• Apr 20, 2021

One senator's proposal to save forests and create jobs

Colorado Senator Michael Bennet introduces legislation that would put billions into restoring and maintaining forests, watersheds and rangelands in the West.

• Apr 20, 2021

CBS News poll — Eye on Earth: What drives views on electric cars?

Just a third of people say they'll consider one. Most would still consider a traditional gasoline-powered car.

• Apr 19, 2021

Immigration agencies drop use of "illegal alien," "assimilation"

U.S. immigration officers were instructed to use words like "noncitizen" or "migrant" as part of an effort to discard immigration terms viewed as dehumanizing.

• Apr 19, 2021

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