Obama acknowledges he can't shake partisan politics
In his final State of the Union address, the president urged Americans to rise above partisan divides but still took several digs at Republicans
State of the Union Address
State of the Union: Obama says "fix our politics"
The president's final State of the Union address highlights what he sees as accomplishments, but also portrays the future as a choice
What was the top moment during President Obama's State of the Union?
Facebook and Twitter released data about reaction to the speech after President Obama delivered his final address
Transcript: GOP response to the State of the Union
South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley delivered the official Republican response to President Obama
Transcript: State of the Union 2016
President Obama delivered his seventh and final State of the Union as president
Nikki Haley: Resist "siren call" of "angriest voices"
In the GOP response to the State of the Union, the South Carolina governor appeared to rebut not only the president, but also Donald Trump
First lady's guests highlight State of the Union themes
First lady Michelle Obama's guest list for the State of the Union honors individual achievements and highlights the president's key themes
How to watch President Obama's final State of the Union
The president will deliver his final State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday at 9 p.m. ET
Delaware boy is Michelle Obama's guest at State of the Union
Braeden Mannering, 12, has made it his mission to feed the hungry and homeless with his non-profit "Brae's Brown Bag"
Nikki Haley to rebut Obama, Trump in GOP response
The South Carolina governor will say Obama's record has fallen short and call on Americans to resist the temptation to turn away immigrants
Obama set to deliver final State of the Union address
The president is giving his seventh and final State of the Union address to Congress
Kentucky clerk Kim Davis to attend Obama's final State of Union
Every lawmaker gets one guest ticket to President Barack Obama's annual speech; but who invited Kim Davis was at first a mystery
What voters think about the State of the Union
CBS News spoke with people who have turned out to see the 2016 candidates to find out what they think of the president and those who are running to succeed him
GOP congressman to leave seat empty at State of the Union for "aborted babies"
The decision comes in response to the White House reserving an empty seat to represent victims of gun violence
Face the Nation 2016 diary, January 12: The State of the Union
John Dickerson discusses whether the president's annual address to Congress can break through the clamor of the 2016 election
State of the Union quiz: Which president said it?
Can you guess which president uttered which memorable line during an annual address to Congress?
Paul Ryan has low expectations for Obama's final State of the Union
The House Speaker said he's expecting a "glossy rendition of the last six or seven years"
Paul Ryan: Obama should hunt to understand Second Amendment better
House speaker says he won't be golfing with the president - and he doesn't think the president wants to go hunting with him
Behind the decision to tap Nikki Haley for State of the Union rebuttal
GOP strategist says it's no accident that the South Carolina governor is the third woman in a row to be tapped for the role
CBS/NYT Poll: Americans divided on Obama job performance in final year
New CBS News/New York Times poll surveys Americans on President Obama as he begins his final year in office
"There is no next thing": Obama readies his last SOTU address
This is the president's seventh State of the Union and his 10th joint address to Congress
State of the Union 2016: Will Obama define his style of governing?
For a president at the end of his second term, the State of the Union is a chance to make the case that the next president should build on his legacy
Obama's failed State of the Union proposals
A look back at some of the president's ideas that haven't come to fruition
Calendar: Week of January 11
A look at notable events of the week ahead, from President Obama's final State of the Union address, to the North American International Auto Show
Obama to make gesture for gun victims at State of the Union
President's gesture at final State of the Union address follows recent push by White House to expand gun background checks
DOJ can unseal Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking case records, judge says
The Justice Department can release investigative materials from a sex trafficking case against Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime confidant of Jeffrey Epstein, a federal judge said.
Trump to speak to voters on affordability as GOP faces tough midterm campaign
President Trump is speaking about affordability and his economic agenda in the Poconos, in northeastern Pennsylvania, Tuesday night.
Thune says Senate GOP will bring up alternative health care bill for a vote
Majority Leader John Thune announced that the Senate will vote on a Republican-led measure alongside a Democratic bill to extend expiring tax credits.
DOJ faces call for internal probe into legal opinion on Venezuelan boat strikes
A bipartisan group of former ethics officials is asking for an internal Justice Department investigation into the legal opinion justifying strikes against alleged drug boats.
Zelenskyy says Ukraine won't give up territory, is ready to present plan to U.S.
Zelenskyy's remarks suggest he will not bend to pressure from Russian President Vladimir Putin or President Trump.
Treasury Dept. informs Erika Kirk that Turning Point USA not under investigation
A producer for "The Charlie Kirk Show" podcast said there had been false claims about the finances of Turning Point USA.
Grammy-nominated musician killed by driver with over 100 arrests
Roderick Macleod, 70, was walking his dogs when he was allegedly struck by a driver with dozens of prior arrests.
Black hole spotted blasting winds at 130 million miles per hour
The European Space Agency said that the black hole inside the spiral galaxy NGC 3783 has the mass of 30 million suns.
Taliban detains 4 men for dressing up as "Peaky Blinders" characters
For the Taliban religious police, four young friends' passion for Thomas Shelby's flat cap fashion was a step too far in the "spread of harmful cultures."
U.S.
More U.S.
Thune says Senate GOP will bring up alternative health care bill for a vote
Majority Leader John Thune announced that the Senate will vote on a Republican-led measure alongside a Democratic bill to extend expiring tax credits.
Trump to speak to voters on affordability as GOP faces tough midterm campaign
President Trump is speaking about affordability and his economic agenda in the Poconos, in northeastern Pennsylvania, Tuesday night.
Instacart's AI-enabled pricing may be bumping up your grocery bill
Shoppers may be unaware they're paying as much as 23% more than others for the same grocery items on Instacart, a new analysis says.
Treasury Dept. informs Erika Kirk that Turning Point USA not under investigation
A producer for "The Charlie Kirk Show" podcast said there had been false claims about the finances of Turning Point USA.
New audio of off-duty pilot trying to cut plane's engines mid-flight
Joseph Emerson pleaded guilty to a federal charge of interfering with a flight crew and pleaded no contest to state charges of endangering an aircraft and 83 counts of endangering another person.
MoneyWatch
More MoneyWatch
Trump to speak to voters on affordability as GOP faces tough midterm campaign
President Trump is speaking about affordability and his economic agenda in the Poconos, in northeastern Pennsylvania, Tuesday night.
Instacart's AI-enabled pricing may be bumping up your grocery bill
Shoppers may be unaware they're paying as much as 23% more than others for the same grocery items on Instacart, a new analysis says.
Nursing home chain avoids settlement payouts after bankruptcy filing
Genesis HealthCare's bankruptcy case in Dallas will allow the nursing home chain to avoid paying millions of dollars it promised for residents who were injured or died while in its care.
Trump says he's letting Nvidia sell advanced chips to China
President Trump says the U.S. will take a 25% cut of sales of advanced Nvidia chips to China.
More than 75% of homes across the U.S. are unaffordable, study finds
Homeownership can feel like a luxury when only a sliver of the country's housing market is affordable for most Americans, Bankrate analyst says.
Politics
More Politics
Thune says Senate GOP will bring up alternative health care bill for a vote
Majority Leader John Thune announced that the Senate will vote on a Republican-led measure alongside a Democratic bill to extend expiring tax credits.
Trump to speak to voters on affordability as GOP faces tough midterm campaign
President Trump is speaking about affordability and his economic agenda in the Poconos, in northeastern Pennsylvania, Tuesday night.
Treasury Dept. informs Erika Kirk that Turning Point USA not under investigation
A producer for "The Charlie Kirk Show" podcast said there had been false claims about the finances of Turning Point USA.
Mace criticizes GOP leaders for "restrictive and ineffective" control of House
Rep. Nancy Mace, a South Carolina Republican, criticized House GOP leaders in an op-ed for what she called their "restrictive and ineffective" control of the chamber.
DOJ faces call for internal probe into legal opinion on Venezuelan boat strikes
A bipartisan group of former ethics officials is asking for an internal Justice Department investigation into the legal opinion justifying strikes against alleged drug boats.
HealthWatch
More HealthWatch
Nursing home chain avoids settlement payouts after bankruptcy filing
Genesis HealthCare's bankruptcy case in Dallas will allow the nursing home chain to avoid paying millions of dollars it promised for residents who were injured or died while in its care.
Nuts sold at Wegmans stores in 9 states recalled over salmonella risk
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
Details on CDC Hepatitis B vaccine decision
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's vaccine advisory panel on Friday voted to not recommend the Hepatitis B vaccine for everyone at birth, alarming many in the medical community. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains what to know about the decision and its potential impact.
Controversial appointee rocks FDA like "an atom bomb," scientists there say
The Trump administration's elevation of Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg to lead a high-profile office within the Food and Drug Administration is raising alarm among multiple senior FDA officials.
California warns against foraging mushrooms after cluster of poisonings, 1 death
California's public health department said one person has died and several others have suffered severe liver damage due to eating toxic mushrooms that were foraged.
World
More World
Ukraine reportedly attacks Russia's shadow fleet in foreign waters
At least three oil tankers have been hit by explosions in what appears to be a stepped up unilateral effort by Ukraine to sink Russia's sanctions-dodging oil sales.
In Denmark, concern about Russia's threats and U.S. interest in Greenland
Some Danes say they are worried about security because of what they see as the growing threat from Russia and concerns over the reliability of the Trump White House as an ally.
Black hole spotted blasting winds at 130 million miles per hour
The European Space Agency said that the black hole inside the spiral galaxy NGC 3783 has the mass of 30 million suns.
Japan warns of possible megaquake, potential 98-foot tsunami
Officials said the megaquake advisory is not a prediction and the probability of a magnitude 8 or larger quake is only about 1%, but there's hope it will serve as a wake-up call.
Zelenskyy says Ukraine won't give up territory, is ready to present plan to U.S.
Zelenskyy's remarks suggest he will not bend to pressure from Russian President Vladimir Putin or President Trump.
Entertainment
More Entertainment
Entertainment
Lucas Bravo on new "Emily in Paris" season
Lucas Bravo, who stars as Gabriel in "Emily in Paris," talks about the new season of the show, what he loves about his character and working with Lily Collins. Plus, he discusses playing a villain role in the series, "The Seduction."
Golden Globe nomination surprises and snubs
Hollywood's awards season is underway with Golden Globe nominations announced on Monday. "One Battle After Another" was a financial flop at the box office, but it earned the most nominations. There were also a handful of first-time nominees and some surprising snubs.
Mark Hamill, Tom Kenny on SpongeBob movie
Tom Kenny, the voice of SpongeBob, and Mark Hamill, the voice of the Flying Dutchman, speak with "CBS Mornings" about their new film, "The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants" and marking 26 years since the first episode aired.
Details on Paramount bid for Warner Bros.
Paramount Skydance has announced a hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery after Netflix reached a deal last week to buy part of the company. The Paramount Skydance offer to purchase the entire company was presented directly to Warner Bros. shareholders. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady explains.
Paramount Skydance makes $108.4 billion bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
Paramount Skydance's $30 per share offer comes just days after Netflix agreed to buy parts of Warner Bros. in a deal valued at nearly $83 billion.
Technology
More Technology
Technology
At least 6 families sue Character.AI
At least six American families are suing Character.AI, its co-founders and Google over the role its chatbot allegedly played in encouraging their children to take their own lives. Ian Krietzberg, AI correspondent for Puck News, joined CBS News to discuss.
Waymo fallout amid school bus safety issues
Waymo, the ride-hailing service, says it is planning a voluntary software recall to fix a glitch after reports its self-driving cars don't stop for school buses. The company has already tried to fix the issue, but police in Texas said it didn't work. Kris Van Cleave reports.
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.
2025 holiday gift ideas from Techno Claus
Who dresses as St. Nick and speaks an odd brogue? Why, it's Techno Claus, a.k.a. David Pogue! He offers "Sunday Morning" viewers his valuable tips for the gadget lovers on your gift-giving list.
There's a new face in Hollywood, generated by AI
Tilly Norwood is unlike any other aspiring TV or movie star: Tilly is entirely generated by artificial intelligence. What might that mean for the media industry?
Science
More Science
Fossil footprints in Bolivia reveal dinosaurs' awkward attempts to swim
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
CEO of genetics firm says parents have a right to choose unborn child's traits
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
Sick ants invite self-sacrifice to save colony: "Come and kill me"
Ant colonies act as one "super-organism" which works to ensure the survival of all, according to a team of scientists.
Mystery owner of ancient foot found in Africa identified, scientists say
The discovery could cast some doubt on the status of Lucy's species as the direct ancestor of Homo sapiens.
Crime
More Crime
Crime
Ghislaine Maxwell documents could be released
A federal judge said that the Justice Department can release grand jury documents related to Ghislaine Maxwell's 2021 sex trafficking case. CBS News justice reporter Jake Rosen has more on what to expect.
Parents speak out about domestic violence
The parents of a woman who was fatally shot in a domestic violence incident spoke with CBS News senior coordinating producer Anna Schecter to raise awareness about the pervasive crime plaguing the U.S.
Funds raised after drunk raccoon is rescued
A Virginia animal shelter that rescued a raccoon that broke into a liquor store and got drunk has raised more than $150,000 with merchandise on the incident. CBS News' Errol Barnett reports.
Judge on Ghislaine Maxwell case records
A federal judge said Tuesday that the Department of Justice can unseal the Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking case records. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane has more details.
Audio in probe of pilot apparently on drugs
New audio has been released depicting the moments before an off-duty pilot, who was apparently on drugs, allegedly tried to turn off a jet's engines while it was in the air. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports.
Space
More Space
Black hole spotted blasting winds at 130 million miles per hour
The European Space Agency said that the black hole inside the spiral galaxy NGC 3783 has the mass of 30 million suns.
3-man crew undocks from space station, wrapping up 8-month stay
Russian Soyuz crews are now spending eight months aboard the space station instead of six to stretch supplies and lower costs.
"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
Air Force approves SpaceX launch pad expansion
The U.S. Air Force has approved SpaceX's plan to redevelop a historic launch pad at Cape Canaveral. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann reports.
Geomagnetic storm watch issued after powerful solar flare
Solar flares and other activity can disrupt radio communications, power grids and navigation signals, according to NASA.
Latest Galleries
More Latest Galleries
Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Robert Redford 1936-2025
A retrospective look at the actor, director, producer, and founder of the Sundance Institute.
Latest CBS News Videos
More Latest CBS News Videos
Latest CBS News Videos
Campaign finance limits before Supreme Court
The Supreme Court is weighing whether to overturn a decision that limits the amount of money political parties can spend on candidates. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the case.
Hegseth to brief "Gang of Eight" lawmakers
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is briefing the group of top lawmakers known as the "Gang of Eight" about the U.S. strikes against alleged drug boats in the Caribbean. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has more.
GoFundMe crowdfunding spike for essentials
Crowdfunding website GoFundMe released its 2025 "Year In Help" report Tuesday. It showed a spike in people asking for donations to buy essentials like food. CBS News investigative correspondent Tom Hanson has more.
Ghislaine Maxwell documents could be released
A federal judge said that the Justice Department can release grand jury documents related to Ghislaine Maxwell's 2021 sex trafficking case. CBS News justice reporter Jake Rosen has more on what to expect.
Bill would tie Pentagon funds to boat footage
Congress is working to withhold part of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's travel budget until the Pentagon releases footage of the strikes on alleged drug-smuggling boats near Venezuela. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.