Biden sets tone with call for unity
CBS News senior political analyst and "60 Minutes" correspondent John Dickerson discusses President Biden's inaugural speech and the challenges he faces in the White House.
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Moments to remember from Biden-Harris inauguration
The peaceful transfer of power went off without a hitch. Here are some of the extraordinary moments from the inauguration of President Biden and Vice President Harris.
Biden signs first executive actions as president
On his first day in office, President Biden signed several executive actions and orders — some of which reverse decisions made by his predecessor, former President Trump — on issues including the environment, immigration, the U.S. census and regulatory changes. Watch his remarks at the signing ceremony.
Howard University students celebrate as Kamala Harris makes history
"You have proven that we, as Black women, no longer have to wait in line for the right moment to be the change we want to see in this nation," one student said. "...because of you, Madam Vice President, we are all speaking."
Harris swears in 3 Democratic senators
Vice President Kamala Harris drew applause when she returned to the Senate hours after taking the oath of office. Harris presided over the chamber and administered the oath of office to her replacement in Senate, Alex Padilla, and the winners of Georgia's runoff races, Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock, whose victories flipped control of the chamber to the Democrats. Watch the ceremony.
Bishop T.D. Jakes on Biden's address
Bishop T.D. Jakes, senior pastor of The Potter's House, joins CBSN to discuss President Biden's inaugural address with Tanya Rivero. Jakes joined continuing coverage of Mr. Biden's inauguration with CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and Kenneth Davis, author of the New York Times bestselling book "Don't Know Much About History."
Senate historian on Biden's inauguration
President Joe Biden takes office with a trifecta for his party, with Democrats earning a majority in both the Senate and the House. He comes to the role after 36 years in the Senate and eight years as vice president. Don Ritchie, the historian emeritus of the Senate, joins CBSN to put in historical context the role Mr. Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris now fill.
Unpacking an unprecedented inauguration
President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris will be sworn in Wednesday in an inauguration unlike any before it. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the unusual ceremony, and President Trump's decision to skip it.
Trump's decision to skip Biden's inauguration
After four tumultuous years under President Trump, America will have a new commander in chief. Mr. Trump will not be attending the Inauguration ceremony for incoming President Joe Biden. Larry Sabato, director of the University of Virginia's Center for Politics, discusses this and more on CBSN AM.
Analysts look ahead to Biden's inauguration
Ahead of Joe Biden's swearing in as the nation's 46th president, CBS News political analyst Leslie Sanchez and Antjuan Seawright, a CBS News political contributor and a Democratic strategist, join CBSN to discuss the historic event.
Poll: Americans scared, hopeful for next year
New CBS News polls show Americans have concerns about the increase of political division and violence in the country. CBS News Director of Elections and Surveys Anthony Salvanto spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about what the data shows as we head into the first year of Joe Biden's presidency.
Amanda Gorman recites poem at inauguration
Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman delivered her original composition, "The Hill We Climb," at the U.S. Capitol during the inauguration ceremony for President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. Watch her performance in full.
Get to know Kamala Harris' family
Harris comes from a family of immigrants whose roots and political views shaped her.
Impact of Kamala Harris' historic inauguration
Kamala Harris is making history as being the first woman to become vice president of the United States. She's also the first person of color to hold the office. Christina Greer, an author and professor of political science at Fordham University, joins CBSN to discuss the historic day.
U.S. allies "greatly relieved," but also wary as Biden steps up
"After 4 long years, Europe has a friend in America," said one top EU leader. But will our oldest friends ever think of us as they did before?
Officer who held back rioters escorted Harris at inauguration
After he alone stood between a mob of Trump supporters and Congressional leaders, Goodman was promoted to acting deputy Senate Sergeant at Arms.
Kamala Harris sworn in as vice president
Supreme Court Justice Sonya Sotomayor administered the oath of office to Kamala Harris as she was sworn in as vice president on January 20, 2021. Watch how the historic moment unfolded.
Former Gov. Rendell on Biden's inauguration
Ed Rendell, former Democratic governor of Pennsylvania and a longtime friend of Joe Biden's, joined CBSN to discuss the significance of Inauguration Day and the upcoming Biden administration.
Alpha Kappa Alpha declares January 20 "Kamala D. Harris Day"
The sorority asked members to share photos of their celebrations with the hashtag #KamalaHarrisDay.
Kamala Harris' ancestral village in India revels on Inauguration Day
Candy, firecrackers and prayers as the tiny village of Thulasendrapuram finds inspiration and joy in the 1st U.S. Vice President from South Asia.
Americans see Kamala Harris' history-making moment as a good thing
Majorities of Democrats, ranging from very liberal to moderate, feel having Harris as the first woman and person of color as vice president is a positive development.
FBI monitoring potential threats ahead of inauguration
The Pentagon has deployed 25,000 National Guard members to secure the 59th presidential inauguration. Several have already been dismissed after "questionable behavior" was flagged during the FBI's vetting process. CBS News chief justice and homeland correspondent Jeff Pegues, and then Frank Figliuzzi, former assistant FBI director for counterintelligence, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the security situation in Washington.
Biden inauguration upended by COVID and security threats
Inauguration events have been scaled back and security has been ratcheted up with tens of thousands of National Guard troops on hand. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Biden and Harris honor COVID-19 victims
The Biden Inaugural Committee held a memorial service Tuesday at the Lincoln Memorial to honor the 400,000 Americans who have died of COVD-19. "To heal, we must remember. It's hard, sometimes, to remember. But that's how we heal. It's important to do that as a nation," Mr. Biden said. Watch the memorial.
Here are the celebrities joining Biden's star-studded inauguration
Country star Garth Brooks was announced as a performer Monday, after what he called "a very sweet ask" from incoming first lady Dr. Jill Biden.
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Iran's president in N.Y. as Trump weighs cutting deal or driving Iran "into hell"
President Trump told the U.N. he's deciding whether to make a deal or drive Iran "into hell." Iran's president is slated to address the world body today, Iranian state media say.
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U.S. to welcome up to 17,500 more White South Africans as refugees
The Trump administration is planning to welcome up to 17,500 additional White Afrikaners from South Africa as refugees over the next 12 months, according to a notice sent to Congress.
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Ukraine ready to sign landmark drone defense deal with U.S., sources say
Sources tell CBS News that Ukraine is ready to sign a landmark drone defense deal with the U.S., as new details of Ukrainian technology helping defend U.S. bases in the Middle East come to light.
In U.N. speech, Trump threatens to "annihilate" Iran and defends foreign policy
President Trump said he could "annihilate" Iran while predicting that Tehran would make a deal to end the war after the U.S. midterm elections.
Supreme Court stays out of custody dispute between California couple and surrogate
Justice Elena Kagan declined a request from a surrogate to intervene in a custody dispute with a California couple.
Hurricane Polo grows into powerful Category 5 storm off Mexico. See its path.
Hurricane Polo rapidly intensified in the Pacific off the southwestern Mexican coast, growing into a Category 5 storm. Here's the latest on its path.
Hayden Panettiere died from accidental overdose, autopsy finds
An autopsy by the Greenville County Coroner's Office determined Hayden Panettiere's death was accidental.
ICE officer who shot Venezuelan man wasn't wearing body camera, sources say
The ICE officer who shot a Venezuelan delivery driver was not wearing a body camera at the time of the shooting, sources familiar with the investigation told CBS News.
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5 moments from Patrick Clancy's 60 Minutes interview
Patrick Clancy sat down with 60 Minutes in New York City for a lengthy conversation about his ex-wife Lindsay Clancy's struggles with mental health, his grief and the social media frenzy surrounding him.
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Meta's Muse shopping agent is a hit, as AI commerce starts to take off
Meta's new AI tool now ranks at the top of the App Store. Some retail experts see a "natural evolution from search."
Andreessen Horowitz launches AI school as college alternative
One of Silicon Valley's most prominent venture investors is gearing its new tech academy toward aspiring entrepreneurs focused on building AI.
Supreme Court stays out of custody dispute between California couple and surrogate
Justice Elena Kagan declined a request from a surrogate to intervene in a custody dispute with a California couple.
What is the White House press pool and how does it work?
President Trump's move to ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House has highlighted the role of the press pool.
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U.S. to welcome up to 17,500 more White South Africans as refugees
The Trump administration is planning to welcome up to 17,500 additional White Afrikaners from South Africa as refugees over the next 12 months, according to a notice sent to Congress.
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Meta's Muse shopping agent is a hit, as AI commerce starts to take off
Meta's new AI tool now ranks at the top of the App Store. Some retail experts see a "natural evolution from search."
Andreessen Horowitz launches AI school as college alternative
One of Silicon Valley's most prominent venture investors is gearing its new tech academy toward aspiring entrepreneurs focused on building AI.
3 guys hacked OpenAI using a rival Anthropic model. Here's what to know.
Cybersecurity researchers from a small firm called Hacktron in India broke into OpenAI, showing how vulnerable frontier labs are.
Diesel prices just hit a new record. Would a U.S. export ban bring relief?
Some lawmakers want to halt U.S. diesel exports as prices top $6.50 a gallon. But such a ban could have unintended consequences, experts say.
Have an Apple iPhone 15 or 16? How to file a claim for up to $95.
The claims window is open until Dec. 21, 2026. To file a claim, iPhone users must enter basic personal info and their iPhone's serial number.
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DOJ charges Utah postal worker for allegedly dumping mail ballots in trash
The Justice Department says a U.S. Postal Service letter carrier in Utah threw out more than 300 mail ballots that were being sent to voters for the state's June primary.
Supreme Court stays out of custody dispute between California couple and surrogate
Justice Elena Kagan declined a request from a surrogate to intervene in a custody dispute with a California couple.
What is the White House press pool and how does it work?
President Trump's move to ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House has highlighted the role of the press pool.
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U.S. to welcome up to 17,500 more White South Africans as refugees
The Trump administration is planning to welcome up to 17,500 additional White Afrikaners from South Africa as refugees over the next 12 months, according to a notice sent to Congress.
ICE officer who shot Venezuelan man wasn't wearing body camera, sources say
The ICE officer who shot a Venezuelan delivery driver was not wearing a body camera at the time of the shooting, sources familiar with the investigation told CBS News.
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Even the smallest joys can help prevent suicide, researchers say
New research highlights common themes shared by people who found reasons to keep living through dark times.
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JB Pritzker reveals GLP-1 use, pressed on possible presidential run
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker revealed to "CBS Mornings" that for the last two years he has been using a GLP-1 medication to lose weight.
Her son was dying, but his rare cancer made it difficult to get the right drug
As knowledge about genetics advances, some doctors say cancers should be defined by their mutations, not the tissues where they manifest.
Her postpartum symptoms wouldn't go away. A brain tumor was to blame.
Lisa Fasone's first pregnancy went smoothly. Then a rare health condition put her dreams of a second child on hold.
RFK Jr. tells anti-vaccine activists they have a "friend in the White House"
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke at a conference hosted by an organization he once led that has promoted doubts about vaccines.
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Ukraine ready to sign landmark drone defense deal with U.S., sources say
Sources tell CBS News that Ukraine is ready to sign a landmark drone defense deal with the U.S., as new details of Ukrainian technology helping defend U.S. bases in the Middle East come to light.
Georgia couple who survived Nepal flood shares their story
Mita and Hemant Parikh decided to split from their group and take a side trip during their long-planned pilgrimage. They're now safely back home, but none of the families they were traveling with have been found.
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U.S. to welcome up to 17,500 more White South Africans as refugees
The Trump administration is planning to welcome up to 17,500 additional White Afrikaners from South Africa as refugees over the next 12 months, according to a notice sent to Congress.
Senators press Rubio to prioritize release of American held in Iran
Reza Valizadeh, a U.S.-Iranian dual citizen and former journalist for U.S.-funded broadcaster Radio Farda, has been imprisoned in Iran since September 2024.
U.S. fighter jet crashes at air base in Germany, injuring pilot
The U.S. Air Base Spangdahlem said that the pilot ejected and was receiving medical care.
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Hayden Panettiere cause of death revealed
Actress Hayden Panettiere died from an accidental overdose of fentanyl and several other drugs, according to a coroner in South Carolina. Lilia Luciano reports.
Hayden Panettiere died from accidental overdose
A South Carolina coroner revealed Tuesday that actor Hayden Panettiere died from an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl. CBS News national correspondent Lilia Luciano has more.
Judge Judy reflects on 30-year career
Judith Sheindlin, known on TV as Judge Judy, sits down with "CBS Mornings" to discuss her 30-year career as she passes the torch to her son, Adam.
Grandmaster Flash talks new book on hip-hop
Grandmaster Flash speaks with Nate Burleson about his new book, "Birth of a Culture," where he gives readers an intimate look at his role in the birth of hip-hop.
Hayden Panettiere died from accidental overdose, autopsy finds
An autopsy by the Greenville County Coroner's Office determined Hayden Panettiere's death was due to an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl.
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How a "swarm" of AI agents hacked a company
Experts are worried about the dangers of "swarms" of AI models coming together to accomplish a complex task for nefarious reasons. CBS News' Megan Cerullo breaks down what this means.
Downloads surge for Meta's new AI agent Muse
Meta's new AI personal assistant, Muse, has reached the top of the U.S. App Store charts, surpassing competitor ChatGPT. CBS News digital reporter Lauren Fichten details how the app's popularity is helping Meta play catch-up in the AI race.
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.
Trump rejects calls to rein in AI
At the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday, President Trump told world leaders that the U.S. rejects efforts to rein in artificial intelligence. Stephen Witt, a journalist focused on AI, joins "The Takeout" with analysis.
Meta's Muse shopping agent is a hit, as AI commerce starts to take off
Meta's new AI tool now ranks at the top of the App Store. Some retail experts see a "natural evolution from search."
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Neuroscientists grow human brain tissue in mice
Neuroscientists at Stanford University successfully grew human brain tissue inside mice in the hopes of further enabling the development of treatments for brain disorders. Stanford Medicine professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences Dr. Sergiu Pasca, who led the study, joins CBS News to break down the findings.
New species of wild cat discovered for first time in more than a century
Scientists have discovered a new species of wild cat for the first time in more than a century, a Bolivian researcher says.
Humpback whale seen grieving dead calf in rare footage
The footage shows a female humpback whale staying close to the dead calf as it lies motionless on the seafloor, touching it with its head and fin.
Remains of ancient warhorse given honorific burial discovered in Egypt
Archaeologists say they've discovered the remains of a likely ancient Egyptian warhorse given an honorific burial more than 3,000 years ago.
Anthropic CEO says "exponential" growth of AI is a "warning sign"
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
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Concerns over kids' safety getting off the bus
When a school bus stops to pick up kids, the other cars on the road are supposed to stop with it. But thousands of times a day, they do not. As Mark Strassmann reports, some areas have found a way to crack down.
Hayden Panettiere cause of death revealed
Actress Hayden Panettiere died from an accidental overdose of fentanyl and several other drugs, according to a coroner in South Carolina. Lilia Luciano reports.
Political donations form family tied to suspected Chinese spy
A family tied to a suspected Chinese spy made $4.4 million in donations to California politicians, including Gov. Newsom, a CBS News investigation found. CBS News' Josh Boswell breaks it down.
Man shot by ICE: "I'm not doing well"
Wilber Rafael Garces Perez was shot in the back by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in Austin, Texas. Garces Perez's lawyer says he had a work permit and was seeking asylum but had missed a deportation order sent to an old address. CBS News' Jason Allen reports.
"Looksmaxxing" influencer Clavicular charged with rape in Massachusetts
Online personality "Clavicular," whose real name is Braden Peters, faces two felony charges and one misdemeanor charge. He denies the allegations.
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NASA spacecraft discovers moon crater bigger than Roman Colosseum
Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum, the result of a powerful impact two years ago.
NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
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Dolly Parton: An extraordinary life in pictures
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
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Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
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Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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Extended interview: Patrick Clancy
Patrick Clancy wrestles with grief and shares memories of his children in his first interview since his ex-wife Lindsay Clancy's murder trial ended without a verdict.
Trump hosting Rodríguez at world leader dinner
President Trump is hosting acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez at a dinner for world leaders while they are both in New York for the U.N. General Assembly. CBS News national correspondent Lilia Luciano has more.
U.S. accepting White South Africans as refugees
The Trump administration is planning to welcome up to 17,500 more White South Africans as refugees over the next 12 months. CBS News immigration correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
New book shares stories from Afghan refugees
Diana Kapp is co-author of "The Last Free Women," which details the bravery of women who escaped the Taliban regime to build new lives in America. She and Mursal Rahim, one of the Afghan refugees featured in the book, join "The Daily Report" to discuss their stories.
Police release new video of man shot by ICE
The Austin Police Department on Tuesday released new video of the man shot by ICE in Texas over the weekend. CBS News' Jason Allen has more.