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CBSNews.com Executive Washington Editor Steve Chaggaris talks with RealClearPolitics Political Reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns about Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell's reelection bid, and why his GOP primary opponent seems to be faltering.
CBSNews.com Executive Washington Editor Steve Chaggaris talks with RealClearPolitics Political Reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns about Nebraska Republican Ben Sasse's primary victory on Tuesday and what it says about the clout of the tea party within the GOP.
Gov. Chris Christie, R-N.J., says the scandal surrounding the George Washington Bridge won't have any bearing on his decision about a 2016 presidential bid.
"We’ll have to see who runs first," said Gov. Chris Christie, R-N.J., when he was asked who he doesn’t like among the crop of potential GOP presidential candidates. "I don’t want to tell someone I don’t like them and then they turn out not to run."
Nebraska Republican Ben Sasse, running for the U.S. Senate, reminds supporters after his primary victory that a win in November would bring the GOP closer to controlling the Senate
14 Republican lawmakers push bills they say would grow the economy and create jobs, calling on Senate Democrats and President Obama to support them.
Democrats are threatening to boycott the new committee that aims to investigate the deadly 2012 attacks in Benghazi. Republicans accuse the Obama administration of stonewalling the investigation. Nancy Cordes reports.
House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, explains his decision to convene a select House committee to probe the Benghazi attack.
Asked why Republicans are fundraising off the new Benghazi probe, House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, defends the committee as a genuine effort to get to the truth.
In Maine to help GOP Gov. Paul LePage with his reelection bid, Gov. Chris Christie, R-N.J., says he and LePage both "say what we think -- we're very direct."
New York National Guard member Vincent Scalise started a mission to bring Republicans and Democrats together, one picture at a time. His progress was tracked on social media as he used his downtime to snag selfies with senators on both sides of the aisle. Kris Van Cleave has the details.
At a Cinco de Mayo event, the vice president says it’s time for House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, to stand up to his caucus.
Bill Plante reports on the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner, celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.
Comedian Joel McHale zinged the president, Republicans, and the media during his routine at the 2014 White House Correspondents' Dinner.
President Obama addressed the 2,600 guests in attendance at the 2014 White House Correspondents' Association dinner on Saturday night. The president took shots at the rocky roll-out of Healthcare.gov, the cable news networks and Congress, and did his best Richard Sherman impression.
President Obama touts the executive action he's taken to boost the economy in 2014 and criticizes Republicans for obstructing more significant action.
House Republicans are pressing the Obama administration over the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya in 2012. House Speaker John Boehner is forming a select committee to investigate disclosures that he says show the administration misled the American people. Mark Albert reports.
CBSNews.com Executive Washington Editor Steve Chaggaris talks with RealClearPolitics National Political Reporter Scott Conroy about former Gov. Jeb Bush, R-Fla., Gov. Chris Christie, R-N.J., and the battle for the heart of the GOP establishment in 2016.
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., suggests Republicans are hyping Benghazi to avoid discussing the economy, immigration reform, or other issues.
President Obama slams congressional Republicans for blocking an increase in the minimum wage and other policies that he says would help working families get ahead.
New emails are renewing controversy over the Obama administration's response to Benghazi. Bill Plante reports.
House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, explains remarks he made recently teasing congressional Republicans for their qualms about passing immigration reform.
President Obama says raising the minimum wage would help the economy, criticizing congressional Republicans for standing in opposition.
House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, contrasts Republicans' record on jobs and the economy with that of President Obama and congressional Democrats.
Tennessee Republican senator says Republicans want to empower people to grow and innovate, while Democrats are more concerned with dictating behavior.
The United Arab Emirates' Abu Dhabi National Oil Company said one of its ships was targeted while transiting the strait on Saturday.
A 29-year-old expectant mother is in hiding, concerned that she will be deported at any moment after the Trump administration ended the Temporary Protected Status program for hundreds of thousands of Haitian migrants.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, there have been various cases of Ukrainian drones straying into NATO airspace.
In a narrow 50-49 vote, President Trump's former defense lawyer was confirmed as attorney general in a vote early Saturday.
Jorge Messi served as his son's agent and accompanied him to Europe when he signed with Barcelona as a teenager.
Federal officials issued a public health alert for meat products containing jalapeños that may be linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened hundreds of people across at least 27 states.
The total is also the eighth-largest Powerball jackpot in the game's history.
The former San Francisco 49ers star running back spoke in a prerecorded video message while he sat on stage wearing his gold jacket at Tom Benson Stadium on Saturday.
Federal officials issued a public health alert for meat products containing jalapeños that may be linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened hundreds of people across at least 27 states.
Joe Shymanski, a, well-known Washington D.C. photographer, was murdered and dismembered in 2023. His ex-wife's former boyfriend, Brandon Holbrook, was convicted in the case. Shymanski's family still wonders if anyone else was involved.
C.C. Opanowski says it's still difficult to process the fact that a person she once loved was convicted of murder. She hopes that others can learn from her story.
A 29-year-old expectant mother is in hiding, concerned that she will be deported at any moment after the Trump administration ended the Temporary Protected Status program for hundreds of thousands of Haitian migrants.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
A sudden slump in hiring has dramatically changed the outlook for the Federal Reserve's September interest rate decision.
At issue is who pays to expand energy infrastructure when a data center needs as much electricity as a midsize city.
The typical American's paycheck has grown faster since 2019 than in any stretch since the early 1980s. But prices climbed nearly as fast, swallowing about 80% of the wage increase.
Friday's jobs report showed employers shed jobs last month, rather than adding 95,000 new hires that had been forecast by economists.
Companies receiving billions in refunds for U.S. tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court should return money to consumers, Sen. Elizabeth Warren said.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Democratic incumbents in safe districts in New York and Colorado have been ousted so far this year by primary challengers.
In a narrow 50-49 vote, President Trump's former defense lawyer was confirmed as attorney general in a vote early Saturday.
The measure was approved in a 90 to 6 vote and now goes to the House.
The Pentagon alleged that former U.S. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall disclosed sensitive information about Air Force One's capabilities to the media.
Federal officials issued a public health alert for meat products containing jalapeños that may be linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened hundreds of people across at least 27 states.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Some older Americans find themselves at a loss when it comes to managing healthcare expenses after retirement starts. Jill Schlesinger has tips on how to stay healthy after retiring.
One year after a massive stroke nearly incapacitated him, Todd Meiklejohn is opening up about his experience.
Perinatal psychiatrist Dr. Uruj Kamal Haider and Kriti Lodha joined a special edition of "Healthful" to talk more about mental health conditions, including postpartum psychosis.
Since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, there have been various cases of Ukrainian drones straying into NATO airspace.
Measuring less than 4 centimeters and known as the "spring frog," the dark green-spotted amphibians were observed in San Lorenzo de Tarrazu.
Drone sightings over civilian and cargo airports have been reported more frequently.
Jorge Messi served as his son's agent and accompanied him to Europe when he signed with Barcelona as a teenager.
British Columbia declared a state of emergency Saturday after a fast-moving wildfire destroyed homes and forced more than 20,000 people to flee their communities.
A family-owned wallpaper company made luxury design their booming business. Meg Oliver takes a look inside Phillip Jeffries, the decor business turning walls into works of art.
Indiana rock band Houndmouth is acclaimed for their rich harmonies and electric live performances. Their latest record, "Lordy," is a stripped-back, raw return, five years after their last album. Here's Houndmouth with "Never Gonna Die."
Indiana rock band Houndmouth is acclaimed for their rich harmonies and electric live performances. Their latest record, "Lordy," is a stripped-back, raw return, five years after their last album. Here's Houndmouth with "Tiger Blood."
Indiana rock band Houndmouth is acclaimed for their rich harmonies and electric live performances. Their latest record, "Lordy," is a stripped-back, raw return, five years after their last album. Here's Houndmouth with "Heavy Eyes."
Todd Blanche is confirmed as attorney general, fires blaze in Europe and the U.S., plus Houndmouth plays Saturday Sessions.
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Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and others, must pay nearly $1 billion after a court found the social media giant to have put children and teen users at risk. A New Mexico judge ruled that Meta must pay $567 million into a fund to pay for harm prevention and awareness, in addition to $375 million in civil penalties previously decided by a jury.
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.
At issue is who pays to expand energy infrastructure when a data center needs as much electricity as a midsize city.
Meta, the tech giant that operates Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and other platforms, faces another financial penalty for allegedly failing to keep kids safe. A New Mexico judge has ordered Meta to pay $567 million for its failure to warn the public about the dangers its products pose to children.
Matt Walker, a geneticist and the CEO of Kindred Companion Sciences, joins "CBS Mornings" with his gene-altered beagle, Bailey, to discuss creating future options for people with severe pet allergies.
Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos have announced a $200 million fund set to protect species on the brink of extinction. Carter Evans has the story.
Guatemalan officials on Monday began evacuating two villages near the Fuego volcano due to the ongoing eruption.
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.
Joe Shymanski, a, well-known Washington D.C. photographer, was murdered and dismembered in 2023. His ex-wife's former boyfriend, Brandon Holbrook, was convicted in the case. Shymanski's family still wonders if anyone else was involved.
C.C. Opanowski says it's still difficult to process the fact that a person she once loved was convicted of murder. She hopes that others can learn from her story.
Three people were killed during a shooting that began at an In-N-Out restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho. The gunman died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said. Investigators have now released security footage as they probe the motive for the shooting.
Driving like a "Grand Theft Auto" player in real life is both illegal and highly dangerous, police warn. Kris Van Cleave went on a ride-along to see what the California Highway Patrol is dealing with.
Police have released surveillance and body camera footage revealing new details about the shooting at an In-N-Out in Twin Falls, Idaho, that killed three people. Carter Evans has more.
Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
The impact wasn't visible to the naked eye, but photos are expected to come from a lunar satellite at a later time.
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
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.
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
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.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Following the discovery of Celeste Rivas Hernandez's remains in a vehicle registered to D4vd last fall, what were the key developments that led to charges this week? On this episode of "Case by Case," we examine all of the new details coming out of the case against singer-songwriter David Anthony Burke, who professionally goes by D4vd. "48 Hours" correspondent Natalie Morales and CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman break down what we know so far about Celeste's death and the alleged abusive relationship she had with the singer.
On Friday, June 5, Brendan Banfield was sentenced to life in prison without parole for orchestrating an elaborate plot to murder his wife, Christine Banfield, while carrying on an affair with the family's au pair, Juliana Peres Magalhães. The scheme involved luring an unsuspecting man, Joseph Ryan, to the Banfield home and attempting to frame him for the crime. "48 Hours" correspondent Anne-Marie Green and "48 Hours" producer Michelle Sigona share the most passionate moments from victim impact statements. You'll also hear from Brendan Banfield in court as he maintained his innocence.
A preliminary hearing offers the clearest look yet at the case against singer-songwriter D4vd, who is charged with the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. "48 Hours" correspondent Anne-Marie Green is joined by Los Angeles Times investigative crime writer Richard Winton to unpack the latest courtroom developments, the prosecution's strategy, the defense's response, and the evidence that could determine whether the case advances to trial.
On April 29, prosecutors released a brief outlining their case against singer-songwriter D4vd, who has been charged in the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. On this episode of "Case By Case," we examine the state's timeline of events, including the allegation that D4vd stabbed Celeste and went to great lengths to cover up the crime. Plus, an update on Nick Reiner who appeared in the same court just hours before D4vd. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty and Los Angeles Times crime writer Richard Winton dig into the new details on both stories.
A young woman mourns her uncle's murder … and questions whether the convicted killer was the only one involved. "48 Hours" contributor Nikki Battiste reports.