Biden promotes his economic plans
President Biden is touring the country to promote his economic recovery proposals. CBS News' Elise Preston reports for "CBSN AM."
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Pence speaks in South Carolina
Former Vice President Mike Pence on Thursday spoke in South Carolina, his first public remarks since leaving office. Speaking as President Biden marks his first 100 days in office, Pence slammed Mr. Biden's policies. Watch part of his remarks.
Madame Tussauds creates wax figure of Kamala Harris
Christopher John Rogers, who designed Harris' now-famous purple coat and dress worn at the inauguration, will also create a custom outfit for the museum.
Kamala Harris on unaccompanied minors at border
Vice President Kamala Harris joined "CBS This Morning" in an exclusive interview to discuss the influx of unaccompanied minors crossing into the U.S. and what the Biden administration is doing to curb migration at the border. Plus, her reaction to the recent spike in bias attacks against Asians, as the country's first Asia American vice president.
VP Kamala Harris on gun control legislation
Vice President Kamala Harris joined "CBS This Morning" for an exclusive interview to discuss the White House's push for stricter gun control regulations following the recent mass shootings in Georgia and Colorado.
It's Biden's speech, but Harris and Pelosi also made history
For the first time, two women flanked an American president on the dais of the House Chamber during his first address to a joint session of Congress.
Biden to face fight over rescue plans
President Biden will try and sell his massive recovery plan to Congress. Nancy Cordes takes a look at how tough of a sell it's going to be.
What to expect in Biden's address to Congress
President Biden is gearing up to address a joint session of Congress, where he's expected to tout his administration's accomplishments and promote his legislative agenda. Senator Tim Scott will then deliver the Republican Party's national response. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN to preview tonight's address.
Biden and Harris to go on the road to mark first 100 days
"The Getting America Back on Track Tour" will include roughly 10 days of travel that will take top members of the Biden administration to roughly a dozen states, officials said.
How Harris is engaging with community lenders to help small businesses
Harris has been a strong advocate for small businesses that have had trouble obtaining loans to keep them afloat during the long pandemic.
Biden calls Chauvin evidence "overwhelming"
President Biden and Vice President Harris spoke with George Floyd's family by phone after the verdict was announced. Mr. Biden called the evidence against Derek Chauvin "overwhelming." Nancy Cordes reports.
Biden speaks about Chauvin's conviction
President Biden addressed the nation hours after Derek Chauvin was found guilty in the death of George Floyd. "The guilty verdict does not bring back George. But, through the family's pain, they're finding purpose. So George's legacy will not just be about his death, but about what we do in his memory," he said. Watch his remarks and read more here.
Harris says she intends to visit Mexico and Guatemala soon
The timing and other details of the vice president's trip have not yet been announced.
Bipartisan meeting set on infrastructure plan
President Biden and Vice President Harris are expected to meet with a small group of bipartisan lawmakers Monday at the White House to discuss the $2.3 trillion infrastructure proposal. Republicans have raised concerns over the size and cost of the package, while some Democrats say it needs to be even bigger. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN AM with the latest.
White House pushes infrastructure plan
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are expected to meet with a bipartisan group of lawmakers Monday, as the White House tries to gain support for its $2.3 trillion infrastructure proposal. The plan would invest in roads, bridges, water pipes, airports, broadband and the electrical grid, and would pay for those investments by raising the corporate tax rate to 28%. Nancy Cordes reports.
Biden holds first Cabinet meeting
President Biden held his first full Cabinet meeting Thursday to work on promoting his $2 trillion "American Jobs Plan." CBSN Washington reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns, Politico White House reporter Meridith McGraw, and Vice News contributor Paul Blest join CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss the infrastructure plan, as well as the White House's opposition to Republican efforts to impose new voting restrictions.
Harris to move into vice president's residence after 2-month delay
Harris and Emhoff have been staying at Blair House, just across the street from the White House since the day after Biden was inaugurated.
White House responding to southern border
Vice President Harris will lead an effort to work with Mexico and Central American countries to stem the flow of migrants to the southern border. Meanwhile, journalists were offered limited access to a border facility housing migrant children Thursday. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian joins CBSN AM with the latest from El Paso.
Influx of migrants continutes at border
Thousands of migrants, many of them unaccompanied children, are continuing to cross over in to the U.S. Manuel Bojorquez spoke with some of the migrants making the journey, as well as a smuggler who guides them through.
Biden on decision to not expel unaccompanied minors
President Biden faced numerous questions about the migrant crisis at his first news conference on Thursday, insisting that he is not to blame for the surge at the border. Nancy Cordes reports.
White House officials visit border facility
A delegation of senior White House officials and lawmakers visited a migrant housing facility in Texas on Wednesday, amid a surge in migrants crossing the southern U.S. border. President Biden has tapped Vice President Harris to lead efforts to manage migration at the border. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN's Lana Zak with more.
Harris to lead efforts to stem migration
Vice President Kamala Harris has been put in charge of the Biden administration's effort to stem the migrant surge at the southern border. Janet Shamlian reports.
Harris to lead administration's efforts to stem migration at border
The move comes amid a surge in migrants at the border.
VP Harris to lead efforts to stem migration
President Biden announced Wednesday that he has asked Vice President Kamala Harris to lead efforts to work with Mexico and Northern Triangle countries to stem migration at the southern border. During a White House meeting on immigration, the vice president called the border crisis a "challenging situation" and vowed to address its root causes. Watch their remarks.
Kamala Harris weighs in on border crisis, anti-Asian hate
Vice President Kamala Harris joined "CBS This Morning" for an exclusive interview from Washington, D.C.
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U.S., Israel preparing to bombard energy-related targets in Iran, sources say
The U.S. and Israel plan to hit Iran's energy infrastructure as soon as this weekend, although no final decision has been made, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
Trump will push for "anti-weaponization fund" if Blanche not confirmed, he says
Todd Blanche previously repeatedly told Congress the "anti-weaponization fund" was "dead."
DOJ to dismiss Reflecting Pool vandalism charges, citing "botched installation"
Federal prosecutors moved to dismiss an indictment charging U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn with ripping the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying the damage was caused by "botched installation and not vandalism."
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Iran accuses U.S. of escalating tensions as Washington plans more strikes
Iran accused the U.S. of escalating tensions in the region and said it's preparing its own response if Washington goes ahead with new strikes.
Savannah Guthrie asks for answers about mom Nancy after notes released
Savannah Guthrie said she and her family have been "in agony and despair ever since" her mother Nancy's disappearance in February.
Spain to put containment fence around Ceuta after migrants rush border
Most migrants who entered the tiny Spanish territory of Ceuta have been returned to Morocco, Spain's authorities said Saturday.
UEFA says it has lost confidence in FIFA leadership after investment plan
FIFA chief Gianni Infantino had proposed creating a $20 billion company to run the World Cup with private investors but drew backlash that grew every day since Tuesday's announcement.
Europe continues to celebrate Pride after attack on Berlin parade
Large Pride events in Hamburg and Amsterdam are underway after last week's deadly ramming attack in Berlin.
Body of missing girl found in New Jersey river after 2-day search, officials say
The body of a missing girl was found in the Passaic River in New Jersey after a two-day search, officials said.
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Savannah Guthrie asks for answers about mom Nancy after notes released
Savannah Guthrie said she and her family have been "in agony and despair ever since" her mother Nancy's disappearance in February.
A brief timeline of Iranian cyberattacks on the U.S.
Investigators are probing whether Iranian hackers are behind this week's malicious cyber activity against water systems in Minnesota. If they are found to be the culprits, it would not be the first time.
FIFA scraps its World Cup investment plan after backlash
FIFA is shelving a controversial plan that would have allowed for billions of dollars in private commercial investment in the World Cup after the proposal was met with fierce opposition from its member nations.
DOJ to dismiss Reflecting Pool vandalism charges, citing "botched installation"
Federal prosecutors moved to dismiss an indictment charging U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn with ripping the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying the damage was caused by "botched installation and not vandalism."
Nearly 1 in 4 Americans want CEOs to "stop being greedy," survey finds
New poll explores what people wish corporate leaders understood about economic life in the U.S. today.
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Nearly 1 in 4 Americans want CEOs to "stop being greedy," survey finds
New poll explores what people wish corporate leaders understood about economic life in the U.S. today.
Families sue Meta, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube over deaths of 4 teens
The families of four children who died by suicide allege that using social media led to depression, anxiety and other mental health problems.
New York sues Kalshi, alleging it enables illegal gambling
A growing number of U.S. states are seeking to crack down on prediction markets, but face pushback from federal regulators.
OCTROT heated blankets and throws recalled after fires and injuries
Chinese-made electric bedding poses "risk of serious injury or death," according to U.S. product safety regulators.
Anthropic reveals Claude "gained unauthorized access" to "real-world systems"
Anthropic's artificial intelligence model Claude "gained unauthorized access" to three outside organizations on three separate occasions during testing.
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Bombing in Colombia injures 11, days before presidential inauguration
President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella condemned the bombing and said "terrorism will not intimidate Colombia."
Trump will push for "anti-weaponization fund" if Blanche not confirmed, he says
Todd Blanche previously repeatedly told Congress the "anti-weaponization fund" was "dead."
A brief timeline of Iranian cyberattacks on the U.S.
Investigators are probing whether Iranian hackers are behind this week's malicious cyber activity against water systems in Minnesota. If they are found to be the culprits, it would not be the first time.
DOJ to dismiss Reflecting Pool vandalism charges, citing "botched installation"
Federal prosecutors moved to dismiss an indictment charging U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn with ripping the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying the damage was caused by "botched installation and not vandalism."
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U.S., Israel preparing to bombard energy-related targets in Iran, sources say
The U.S. and Israel plan to hit Iran's energy infrastructure as soon as this weekend, although no final decision has been made, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
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She went to "hell and back" for a diagnosis. Then her sister showed symptoms.
Megan Kaverman's weight gain, fatigue, high blood pressure and other symptoms were dismissed for years before she was diagnosed with a rare heart disease.
Peptide vendor sentenced for "trail of harm"
A federal judge sentenced the owner of a peptide company to nearly 6 years in prison for deceiving customers and selling products adulterated with steroids, citing a "trail of harm." Adam Yamaguchi reports.
People with disabilities fear service cuts as DOJ questions legal protections
The Department of Justice in June issued a legal opinion saying states aren't required to provide services that help people with disabilities remain in their homes.
Senate committee advances Dr. Erica Schwartz to be Trump's CDC director
If confirmed by the full Senate, Dr. Erica Schwartz would become the 22nd director of the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Millions of kids have caffeine in their diet. It's not all coming from soda.
On any given day, kids consume an average of 19.4 milligrams of caffeine, which is about two-thirds of what's in a can of Coke, according to a new report.
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Bombing in Colombia injures 11, days before presidential inauguration
President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella condemned the bombing and said "terrorism will not intimidate Colombia."
Europe continues to celebrate Pride after attack on Berlin parade
Large Pride events in Hamburg and Amsterdam are underway after last week's deadly ramming attack in Berlin.
UEFA says it has lost confidence in FIFA leadership after investment plan
FIFA chief Gianni Infantino had proposed creating a $20 billion company to run the World Cup with private investors but drew backlash that grew every day since Tuesday's announcement.
10 climbers, including famed mountaineer, dead in Pakistan avalanche
The 10-person expedition lost contact with its base camp after an avalanche struck Broad Peak as they attempted to scale the mountain.
Russian strikes on Kyiv kill 9, injure at least 27, officials say
Kyiv said the strikes had killed four people, and the city's mayor reported 15 people, including two boys aged 13 and 17, were wounded and transported to hospital.
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French wine region under fire threat, latest on migrants entering Spanish territory, plus all about sake.
GA-20, Charlie Musselwhite perform together
Grammy-winning harmonica virtuoso Charlie Musselwhite is a pioneer of the 60s Chicago blues scene. New England blues trio GA-20 is celebrated for their raucous sound and dynamic live performances. GA-20 and Charlie Musselwhite join forces for an electrifying blues collaboration, culminating in their new album "Blues Now!"
GA-20, Charlie Musselwhite perform together
Grammy-winning harmonica virtuoso Charlie Musselwhite is a pioneer of the 60s Chicago blues scene. New England blues trio GA-20 is celebrated for their raucous sound and dynamic live performances. GA-20 and Charlie Musselwhite join forces for an electrifying blues collaboration, culminating in their new album "Blues Now!"
GA-20 & Charlie Musselwhite play "Crazy Love"
Grammy-winning harmonica virtuoso Charlie Musselwhite is a pioneer of the 60s Chicago blues scene. New England blues trio GA-20 is celebrated for their raucous sound and dynamic live performances. GA-20 and Charlie Musselwhite join forces for an electrifying blues collaboration, culminating in their new album "Blues Now!"
Laysla de Oliveira, Jill Wagner on "Lioness"
Actors Laysla de Oliveira and Jill Wagner are here to discuss the ongoing third season of the hit Paramount+ spy thriller "Lioness."
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Anthropic claims its AI models went rogue
Anthropic claims its artificial intelligence models went rogue during testing and hacked into three other companies. Less than two weeks ago, OpenAI reported a similar incident for one of its models. Stephen Witt, author of "The Thinking Machine," joins to unpack the situation.
Trump blames Minnesota for water cyberattack
The U.S. government is investigating whether Iran is behind a cyberattack on water systems in seven states. In Minnesota alone, more than 30 community water systems were impacted. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga has the details.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Families sue Meta, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube over deaths of 4 teens
The families of four children who died by suicide allege that using social media led to depression, anxiety and other mental health problems.
Is Iran targeting the U.S. water supply?
Investigators are examining whether Iran was involved with a series of cyberattacks on water systems in Minnesota and other states. Nicole Sganga reports.
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Rare footage of humpback whale birth captured on drone video
The footage is believed to be only the fourth complete humpback whale birth ever recorded on film anywhere in the world and the first-ever captured by drone.
Rare video shows humpback whale birth
A photographer operating a drone off the coast of Australia captured a humpback whale giving birth. It's believed to be the first time such a birth has been recorded by a drone.
How plants feel
Science shows us that, even though plants don't have brains, they seem to have a nervous system that responds to touch in remarkable ways. Robert Krulwich and puppeteer Barnaby Dixon explore the science of thigmomorphogenesis (the phenomenon of plants reacting to outside stimulae), a discussion that plants the seeds for a song.
Nearly 30 beluga whales sent to the U.S.
Nearly 30 beluga whales were sent to aquariums across the U.S. in a multinational emergency operation after their home aquarium in Canada shuttered. Jared Ochacher reports.
SpaceX launches first rocket since IPO
Elon Musk's aerospace company, SpaceX, launched its massive Starship rocket in its first test flight since the company went public. Since achieving the largest IPO in history, SpaceX's stock has dropped drastically. Mark Strassmann takes a look.
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FTC says ticket reseller violated laws
Last year, "CBS Saturday Morning" spoke with ticket reselling company Elite Events and Tickets about its methodology and practices. Now, the Federal Trade Commission is fining the company, saying it violated the Better Online Ticket Sales Act. Elite Events and Tickets neither admitted to nor denied the FTC's allegations.
Police release Nancy Guthrie ransom notes
It has been six months since Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today Show" co-host Savannah Guthrie, vanished from her Arizona home. Investigators have now released two ransom notes with "distinctive linguistic characteristics" and are asking for the public's help in identifying their writer.
Savannah Guthrie asks for answers about mom Nancy after notes released
Savannah Guthrie said she and her family have been "in agony and despair ever since" her mother Nancy's disappearance in February.
Notes released in Nancy Guthrie case
For the first time, the Pima County Sheriff's Office released a pair of emails allegedly sent by Nancy Guthrie's kidnapper, who said she had died shortly after she had been abducted. Tom Hanson reports.
Nancy Guthrie ransom notes released
Possible ransom notes released by the Pima County Sheriff's Department in the hopes of identifying Nancy Guthrie's kidnapper or kidnappers include specific details about Guthrie's white Apple Watch and allege that she died unexpectedly of a medical condition and "is buried in nature." CBS News' Anna Schecter breaks it down.
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Russian Soyuz brings three home after 8 months at space station
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship blasts off on 13th test flight
An upgraded version of the world's most powerful rocket is key to landing NASA astronauts on the moon in the agency's Artemis program.
Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
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FTC says ticket reseller violated laws
Last year, "CBS Saturday Morning" spoke with ticket reselling company Elite Events and Tickets about its methodology and practices. Now, the Federal Trade Commission is fining the company, saying it violated the Better Online Ticket Sales Act. Elite Events and Tickets neither admitted to nor denied the FTC's allegations.
Police release Nancy Guthrie ransom notes
It has been six months since Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today Show" co-host Savannah Guthrie, vanished from her Arizona home. Investigators have now released two ransom notes with "distinctive linguistic characteristics" and are asking for the public's help in identifying their writer.
GA-20, Charlie Musselwhite perform together
Grammy-winning harmonica virtuoso Charlie Musselwhite is a pioneer of the 60s Chicago blues scene. New England blues trio GA-20 is celebrated for their raucous sound and dynamic live performances. GA-20 and Charlie Musselwhite join forces for an electrifying blues collaboration, culminating in their new album "Blues Now!"
GA-20, Charlie Musselwhite perform together
Grammy-winning harmonica virtuoso Charlie Musselwhite is a pioneer of the 60s Chicago blues scene. New England blues trio GA-20 is celebrated for their raucous sound and dynamic live performances. GA-20 and Charlie Musselwhite join forces for an electrifying blues collaboration, culminating in their new album "Blues Now!"