Pope compares anti-gay politicians to Hitler
He denounced a resurgence of homophobia on Friday by comparing the rhetoric of anti-gay politicians to that of Hitler
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5 things to know about Pope Francis' trip to Mexico
History's first Latin American pope is headed to Mexico for a weeklong tour
Gay former student of Pope Francis' speaks out
Yayo Grassi and his boyfriend met with the pope during his U.S. visit, revelation came after news of pope's meeting with Ky. Clerk Kim Davis
In a question from CBS News' Major Garrett, President Obama was asked what he spoke about privately with the pope during the pontiff's recent visit to the U.S.
In a question from CBS News' Major Garrett, President Obama was asked what he spoke about privately with the pope during the pontiff's recent visit to the U.S.
Vatican confirms pope met with gay couple during U.S. visit
Revelation comes after news of pope's meeting with Kim Davis, Kentucky clerk who was jailed for refusing same-sex marriage licenses
Vatican: Pope's encounter with Kim Davis not a sign of support
However, Kentucky clerk's lawyer claims Vatican initiated meeting and told her to change her hairstyle so she wouldn't be recognized
Kim Davis speaks out on meeting Pope Francis
Defiant Kentucky county clerk says she met briefly with pope during his historic visit to U.S.
Vandals deface statue of newest saint in California
Controversial friar was recently canonized by Pope Francis; dubbed "Saint of Genocide" by one vandal
Pope makes unprecedented statement on sex abuse scandal
Francis also delivers a message to victims and relatives who cannot forgive abusive priests
Francis called sexual abuse by priests "a sacrilege" and for the first time held bishops to account as well
In a 47-minute exchange with reporters on his plane shortly after take-off from Philadelphia, Pope Francis called sexual abuse by priests "a sacrilege" and for the first time held bishops to account as well. He also discussed same-sex marriage and how Americans welcomed him during his tour. Allen Pizzey reports.
He told reporters on his plane he was impressed by Americans' warmth and piety
Pope Francis returns to the Vatican after his nine-day visit to the United States and Cuba. He told reporters on his plane he was impressed by Americans' warmth and piety. The pope left after celebrating Sunday Mass in Philadelphia, drawing a crowd of up to one million. Jericka Duncan reports.
Pope meets with family who drove from Argentina to see him
After traveling 13,000 miles in a VW bus named Francesca, the family got their wish Sunday when Pope Francis asked to meet them
Pope Francis is on his way back to Rome after his first visit to the United States
Pope Francis is on his way back to Rome after his first visit to the United States. CBS News correspondent Allen Pizzey has been with the pope throughout the trip.
On their journey to see Pope Francis, an Argentinian family traveled 13,000 miles just to lay eyes on the pontiff, but they ended up getting much more
On their journey to see Pope Francis, an Argentinian family traveled 13,000 miles just to lay eyes on the pontiff, but they ended up getting much more. Catire Walker and Noel Zemborian quit their jobs, used their savings and took their four children across the Americas. CBS Evening News weekend anchor Jeff Glor reports.
Pope Francis wraps up U.S. visit with huge open-air Mass
The Mass in Philadelphia was the last major public event on Pope Francis' itinerary before he took off on a flight home to Rome
On his last day in the U.S., Pope Francis visited inmates at the Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility, where he expressed his understanding of their pain and their families pain for being isolated from society
On his last day in the U.S., Pope Francis visited inmates at the Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility, where he expressed his understanding of their pain and their families pain for being isolated from society.
An emotional John Boehner recalls Pope Francis' visit
The pope's address to Congress last week was the first speech by the head of the Catholic Church
Amid ongoing controversy in U.S. over same-sex marriage, the pontiff outlines to U.S. bishops his belief on the institution of marriage
Amid ongoing controversy in U.S. over same-sex marriage, the pontiff outlines to U.S. bishops his belief on the institution of marriage.
Pope Francis meets with U.S. clergy sex abuse victims
The pontiff tells bishops on last day in Philadelphia "God weeps" for abuse victims, while promising to "zealously" protect young people
With more than 23 million followers on Twitter, Pope Francis is one of the most influential leaders on the Internet
With more than 23 million followers on Twitter, Pope Francis is one of the most influential leaders on the Internet. A social media campaign called Pope Is Hope is covering Francis' trip to the U.S. in an effort to connect millennials with the Catholic Church. Jim Axelrod reports.
Pope Francis is wrapping up his three-city tour of the United States in the cradle of American democracy, Philadelphia
Pope Francis is wrapping up his three-city tour of the United States in the cradle of American democracy, Philadelphia. He delivered a speech from Independence Hall addressing two issues that have been widely discussed in America in recent months, religious liberty and immigration. Allen Pizzey reports.
Pope extols America's founding ideals in Philadelphia
Pope urges followers of various religions to "join their voices in calling for peace, tolerance and respect for the dignity and rights of others"
Soon after the pontiff landed at Philadelphia's airport, Pope Francis stopped his car to bless a boy in a wheelchair on the tarmac
Soon after the pontiff landed at Philadelphia's airport, Pope Francis stopped his car to bless a boy in a wheelchair on the tarmac. He walked over to the young boy and kissed his head.
Pope stops car to kiss head of boy with cerebral palsy
Boy's mother calls encounter with Francis upon his arrival in Philadelphia "an unbelievable feeling"
Pope Francis said women make an "immense contribution" to the Catholic Church as he celebrated Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul in Philadelphia
Pope Francis said women make an "immense contribution" to the Catholic Church as he celebrated Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul in Philadelphia.
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Chiefs take down Bills in overtime in wild divisional round game
The lead changed hands three times in the final two minutes of regulation before Harrison Butker drilled a 49-yarder for Kansas City as time expired to force overtime.
Last-second field goal sends Rams to NFC Championship game
Brady rallied the Bucs from a 27-3 deficit with help from three LA turnovers, tying the game on Leonard Fournette's 9-yard run with 42 seconds remaining.
Barr has spoken to January 6 committee, chairman says
"We've had conversations with the former attorney general already. We have talked to Department of Defense individuals," Thompson said.
Blinken warns of "massive consequences" for Russia over Ukraine invasion
Blinken met Friday with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, with the hopes of deescalating the crisis between Russia and Ukraine
Journalist Terence Smith on his encounter with Sirhan Sirhan's father
The foreign correspondent and former "Sunday Morning" reporter, author of the new memoir, "Four Wars, Five Presidents," talks about discussing the murder of Senator Robert F. Kennedy with the assassin's father.
Was a missing Colorado mother murdered or abducted?
With no shortage of bizarre clues, "nothing is what it seems" in the investigation into Suzanne Morphew's untimely disappearance.
Florida manatees at risk of starvation eat lettuce in pilot program
The manatees ate romaine lettuce, and the program will add cabbage and a second type of lettuce — all common foods given to manatees at rehabilitation facilities.
Senator Kyrsten Sinema formally censured by Arizona Democratic Party
Sinema's censure came as "a result of her failure to do whatever it takes to ensure the health of our democracy," the party said.
Calls for more security funding intensify after synagogue hostage standoff
The Homeland Security secretary supports doubling funding for a grant program that can help nonprofits, including places of worship, increase their security.
All monkeys accounted for after truck crash in Pennsylvania
Three of the monkeys had to be euthanized.
Regina King's son Ian Alexander Jr. has died at 26: "Our family is devastated"
He was King's only child.
Baltic nations to send missiles to Ukraine with U.S. support
Washington says it fully endorses the move amid Kyiv's escalating tensions with Russia.
South Dakota governor unveils proposal to ban almost all abortions
It mimics a Texas law that leaves enforcement up to private citizens through lawsuits.
1 NYPD officer killed, another "fighting for his life" after shooting in Harlem
"I am struggling to find the words to express the tragedy we're enduring," New York City Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell said Friday.
School bus driver shortages affecting families across the country
Shortages have forced schools in at least nine states to request assistance from the National Guard.
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Chiefs take down Bills in overtime in wild divisional round game
The lead changed hands three times in the final two minutes of regulation before Harrison Butker drilled a 49-yarder for Kansas City as time expired to force overtime.
Last-second field goal sends Rams to NFC Championship game
Brady rallied the Bucs from a 27-3 deficit with help from three LA turnovers, tying the game on Leonard Fournette's 9-yard run with 42 seconds remaining.
Barr has spoken to January 6 committee, chairman says
"We've had conversations with the former attorney general already. We have talked to Department of Defense individuals," Thompson said.
Blinken warns of "massive consequences" for Russia over Ukraine invasion
Blinken met Friday with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, with the hopes of deescalating the crisis between Russia and Ukraine
Journalist Terence Smith on his encounter with Sirhan Sirhan's father
The foreign correspondent and former "Sunday Morning" reporter, author of the new memoir, "Four Wars, Five Presidents," talks about discussing the murder of Senator Robert F. Kennedy with the assassin's father.
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation" on January 23, 2022
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Congressman Bennie Thompson join Margaret Brennan.
Transcript: Dr. Scott Gottlieb on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Dr. Scott Gottlieb that aired Sunday, January 23, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
Barr has spoken to January 6 committee, chairman says
"We've had conversations with the former attorney general already. We have talked to Department of Defense individuals," Thompson said.
Transcript: Representative Michael McCaul on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Representative Michael McCaul that aired Sunday, January 23, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Representative Bennie Thompson on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Representative Bennie Thompson that aired Sunday, January 23, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
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New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern cancels wedding amid new COVID-19 restrictions
"Such is life," she said when asked about the cancellation.
How are private insurers supplying free COVID-19 tests?
Roughly half of the nation's largest private insurers require Americans to seek reimbursement for home tests.
Study: Vaccine doesn't reduce fertility, but men's COVID infection might
Researchers from Boston University analyzed data from more than 2,000 couples trying to conceive.
How to avoid buying a fake home COVID-19 test
The FDA says criminals are posing as real sellers of home virus tests. Here's how to avoid getting ripped off.
Southwest ejected disabled passenger who pulled down her mask, lawsuit claims
The 68-year old Florida resident was yelled at, berated and ejected after pulling down her mask to drink water, suit claims.
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IRS will require people to sign up with ID.me to access their online accounts
Starting this summer, an ID.me account will be required to view a tax transcript or pull up payment history on IRS.gov.
Americans are quitting at record rates, led by these 5 states
Workers are quitting at the highest rates in states where unemployment is low and employers are desperate to hire.
Why one famed investor is fretting about "superbubbles"
Jeremy Grantham is famous for spotting stock market crashes before they occur. The next one will be a doozy, he predicts.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams converts first paycheck into crypto
"New York is the center of the world, and we want it to be the center of cryptocurrency," the city's new mayor said.
A record 9 million Americans are out sick amid COVID surge
The nation's worker shortage is intensifying as the Omicron variant spreads, impacting a range of industries.
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State Department orders families of U.S. embassy employees in Ukraine to leave
The department also authorized nonemergency personnel to depart. The moves are the result of Russia's continued military buildup at the border with Ukraine.
New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern cancels wedding amid new COVID-19 restrictions
"Such is life," she said when asked about the cancellation.
Cruise ship heads to Bahamas after U.S. issues arrest warrant
The Crystal Symphony was supposed to dock in Miami but sailed to the Bahamas after a U.S. judge granted an order to seize the vessel as part of a lawsuit over unpaid fuel.
Blinken warns of "massive consequences" for Russia over Ukraine invasion
Blinken met Friday with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, with the hopes of deescalating the crisis between Russia and Ukraine
Transcript: Secretary of State Antony Blinken on "Face the Nation," January 23, 2022
The following is a transcript of an interview with Secretary of State Antony Blinken that aired Sunday, January 23, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
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Chiefs take down Bills in overtime in wild divisional round game
The lead changed hands three times in the final two minutes of regulation before Harrison Butker drilled a 49-yarder for Kansas City as time expired to force overtime.
Last-second field goal sends Rams to NFC Championship game
Brady rallied the Bucs from a 27-3 deficit with help from three LA turnovers, tying the game on Leonard Fournette's 9-yard run with 42 seconds remaining.
Sundance Film Festival 2022 highlights: Part 2
For the second year in a row, the Utah-based festival is a virtual event, with world premiere documentaries and narrative films streaming online. Here are some of the early highlights.
The answered prayers of Christine Baranski
The two-time Tony Award-winner has played characters who are sophisticated, smart and savvy. She now stars in "The Good Fight," and a new series, "The Gilded Age," from the creator of "Downton Abbey."
The rich life for Christine Baranski
As a child she performed Broadway tunes to a statue of the Virgin Mary. And during her five-decade career in films, TV, and on stage, two-time Tony Award-winner Christine Baranski has played characters who are sophisticated, smart and savvy. Correspondent Mo Rocca sits down with Baranski, who stars in "The Good Fight" and the new HBO series, "The Gilded Age," about her rich life on- and off-screen.
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The Smithsonian looks toward the "Futures"
A new exhibit at the Smithsonian's Arts and Industries Building, in Washington, D.C., features technology, art, and interactive displays that delve into the many forms that the future may take. Correspondent David Pogue pays a visit.
The future of space commerce
In the early days, space exploration was purely a project of the government. But a push toward privatization is well underway. Barry Petersen takes a look at some of the groundwork being done here on Earth to turn space into a center of commercial activity.
Biden addresses U.S. supply chain issues
President Biden announced a new semiconductor facility will be built in Ohio to help alleviate supply chain issues. Plus, the Biden administration is preparing for a potential Russian invasion of Ukraine. Reuters White House correspondent Jeff Mason joins CBSN's Lana Zak to break down the latest news.
Mom sues Meta and Snap after daughter's suicide
Tammy Rodriguez alleges her daughter's suicide stemmed from an "extreme addiction" to the social media apps.
Netflix tanks again as investors question growth prospects
Streaming giant's stock price has fallen sharply after management said they expect to add fewer subscribers.
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Al Gore is optimistic about future of our planet
U.S. greenhouse gas emissions fell during the height of the pandemic lockdown, but came roaring back in 2021. Former Vice President Al Gore has been a constant voice warning about climate change. He sits down with CBS News to discuss his current views on climate change.
The future of space commerce
In the early days, space exploration was purely a project of the government. But a push toward privatization is well underway. Barry Petersen takes a look at some of the groundwork being done here on Earth to turn space into a center of commercial activity.
Webb space telescope nearing destination a million miles away
If all goes well, Webb will be 100 times more powerful than Hubble — so sensitive to infrared light that it could detect the faint heat of a bumble bee as far away as the moon.
FDA works to approve vaccines for kids under 5
The White House is now working to provide Americans with free N95 masks and at-home COVID-19 test kits. Meanwhile, the Food and Drug Administration is reviewing the vaccines for kids under the age of 5. Emergency medicine physician Dr. Owais Durrani joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the latest efforts to combat the virus.
COVID cases floor Missouri Children's Hospital
Dr. Anthony Fauci said he "absolutely did not know when the FDA will authorize" a COVID vaccine for young children — walking back comments he made indicating that could happen within a month. It comes as infections among children are soaring across the country. Carter Evans has more.
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Was a missing Colorado mother murdered or abducted?
With no shortage of bizarre clues, "nothing is what it seems" in the investigation into Suzanne Morphew's untimely disappearance.
Illegal firearms and gun violence on the rise
Following the fatal shooting of a police officer on Friday, New York City Mayor Eric Adams is calling on the federal government to do more to get illegal firearms off the streets. Gun violence is rising across the U.S., with more than 1,000 people killed in homicides and accidental shootings just this year. Michael George has the details.
1 NYPD officer killed, another "fighting for his life" after shooting in Harlem
"I am struggling to find the words to express the tragedy we're enduring," New York City Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell said Friday.
NYPD officials give update on Harlem shooting
New York City officials spoke Friday after a 22-year-old officer was killed in a shooting while on duty. Watch the press conference here.
Two men face charges after separate incidents of unruly behavior on flights
The charges announced by the Department of Justice come after the Federal Aviation Administration and FBI said they were working on a new process for taking legal action in cases of egregious behavior.
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Webb space telescope nearing destination a million miles away
If all goes well, Webb will be 100 times more powerful than Hubble — so sensitive to infrared light that it could detect the faint heat of a bumble bee as far away as the moon.
Atlas 5 launches two Space Force satellites
The two satellites will monitor other spacecraft in the high altitudes favored by communications stations and spycraft.
SpaceX continues rapid-fire launch cadence
It was SpaceX's third orbital launch in just 12 days.
"Potentially hazardous" asteroid to have close encounter with Earth
January 18 will be the closest the asteroid has come to Earth since 1933.
Why do astronauts get "space anemia"? This study has an answer.
The world-first study found that more than 3 million red blood cells were killed a second in space, compared to just 2 million on Earth.
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Full video: "Listening to America" focus group
During the course of the pandemic, "Face the Nation" has been listening to Americans, through Zoom, to get their thoughts on COVID, the economy and how the government is handling it all. On Friday, we checked back in with six of them. This is the full version of a segment that aired Sunday, January 23, 2022.
Tax season kicks off Monday
The IRS will begin accepting and processing tax returns for the 2021 tax year on Monday. CBSN's Lana Zak sits down with Wendy Barlin, a CPA, tax strategist and professional speaker, to discuss how this tax season will be different from others -- particularly as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
Omicron surge adds complications to U.S. economy
The spread of the Omicron variant is causing an additional complication to the U.S. economy, which is already struggling with high inflation and a supply chain crisis. And data shows nearly 9 million Americans were out of work in January because they were caring for someone with COVID-19 or being ill with the virus themselves. Joshua Hausman, associate professor of public policy and economics at the University Of Michigan and research associate at the National Bureau Of Economic Research, joins CBSN's Lana Zak with more.