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A look back at an incredible flyover by more than 50 World War II era planes in Washington, D.C. in honor of Victory in Europe day 70 years ago this week.
Lawmakers want to know why Doug Hughes was allowed to fly his small aircraft straight into the heart of the U.S. capital, over the heads of befuddled tourists, as security agencies watched on. Mark Albert reports from Washington.
Key areas of Washington, D.C., lost power on Tuesday, leaving many government buildings on backup power or in the dark. Homeland Security officials say there is no evidence of malicious activity. Julianna Goldman reports from Washingtion.
The federal government is about to hit its mandated debt ceiling. Hoping to avoid another fight over this with the Republicans, Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew wrote to House Speaker John Boehner calling him to "address this matter without controversy or brinkmanship." Yahoo Finance senior columnist Michael Santoli joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to tell us whether that's likely to happen.
Capitol Hill played host to a few dozen sledders during a Washington snowstorm, but only after tussling with Capitol Police.
Snow plows are out in Washington as the latest winter storm sweeps across the nation's capital. At least a half foot of snow is expected with federal offices and schools closed across the region. Chip Reid reports.
Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser warns congressmen to stop interfering, on the eve of marijuana legalization in the District of Columbia.
The FBI has offered a $30,000 reward to help capture a group of distinctive suspects believed to be responsible for a string of robberies in the Washington, D.C., area. "48 Hours" Crimesider reporter Michelle Sigona reports.
"Face the Nation" host Bob Schieffer explores the myriad ways Americans are getting creative with the snowy weather
We've said goodbye to 2014. And what's next for 2015? Correspondent Wyatt Andrews discusses with Washington Post columnist Dana Milbank the progress that Republicans will have to show now that they are in charge of a very unpopular Congress.
A Washington, D.C. woman is continuing her annual tradition of organizing a pajama drive for foster children. Kathy Jackson told CBS News she was inspired to start the drive after her battle with leukemia. Julianna Goldman reports.
President Obama speaks at a "Toys for Tots" gift drive in Washington, D.C. before helping volunteers sort the toys.
A private jet attempting to land at Montgomery County Airpark crashed into a neighborhood in Gaithersburg, Md., setting three homes afire. Three passengers in the plane were killed, as well as another 3 on the ground. Jeff Pegues has the story.
Volunteer organization Martha's Table is making sure 2,200 families have all the supplies they need for a nutritious Thanksgiving. CBS News' Kylie Atwood reports.
This year's Capitol Christmas tree came all the way from Minnesota's Chippewa National Forest.
Efforts by U.S. Vets and its partners are helping out the 50,000 veterans who find themselves on U.S. streets any given night. Lindsey Boerma reports.
President Obama says the midterm elections, which Democrats lost handily, show an electorate frustrated with gridlock in Washington.
Thousands of disabled veterans will gather in Washington, D.C. for the dedication of a new memorial honoring their sacrifice. Susan McGinnis visits the American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial for a preview.
What was once a 10,000 square-ft. mid-century warehouse in Washington, D.C. has been converted to a "Mess Hall" – a professionally equipped playground for budding chefs. Jacqueline Alemany reports.
Bob Schieffer says that, unlike the example set by the Roosevelts, today's Washington politicians shirk responsibility when there's no guarantee of success.
The Senate majority leader celebrated Nevada natives who helped the Washington Nationals clinch the MLB National League East title.
Furard Tate, chef and founder of Inspire BBQ, was forced out of his space in a gentrifying D.C. neighborhood, but his mission to help the community continues. CBS News' Jacqueline Alemany reports.
Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, who represents Washington, D.C. as a delegate in the House of Representatives, joins CBSN to discuss the Washington Admission Act and what's driving legislation to make D.C. the 51st state in the union.
The House passed a bill to make D.C. the nation's 51st state last year by a vote of 232-180.
A new national poll shows 54% of likely voters support D.C. statehood.
The U.S. announced two sets of strikes on Iran on Wednesday, as the war ramps back up over control of the Strait of Hormuz.
Military planners have examined options for possible action against Cuba, including an Army-led air assault involving the 101st Airborne Division.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche testified Wednesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee for his confirmation hearing to lead the Justice Department in a permanent capacity.
Lawmakers are one step closer to making daylight saving time permanent after the House passed a bill with overwhelming support.
Neither of the victims of the ICE shootings in Maine or Texas were the target of enforcement operations, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
Clayton, currently the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, is expected to succeed Bill Pulte, Trump's controversial acting director of national intelligence.
The World Cup semifinal between England and Argentina is a grudge match that will reopen decades-old wounds for both countries.
Ukraine's president is shaking up his government just as observers note positive changes in the trajectory of the war with Russia.
A man whose mother and stepfather are imprisoned in Iran tells CBS News "the hardest part is the uncertainty."
Cristian Yepes was on his first week with the NYPD's elite Emergency Service Unit when he helped rescue a woman on the Brooklyn Bridge.
New law aims to address how businesses and consumers should transact amid the phase-out of the penny.
"It is a moot issue, meaning there is no weaponization fund. The weaponization fund is dead," Blanche told lawmakers on the Senate Judiciary Committee.
A three-week-old male harbor seal is in critical but stable condition and undergoing treatment at a Washington state wildlife center.
Lawmakers are one step closer to making daylight saving time permanent after the House passed a bill with overwhelming support.
New law aims to address how businesses and consumers should transact amid the phase-out of the penny.
Erroneous labels on some Subaru Crosstrek, Forester and Ascent cars could increase the risk of a crash, NHTSA said.
It's the latest effort by President Trump to make his mark on Washington, D.C.
A group of 26 Meta employees has sued the company, claiming it used AI to choose people for layoffs, disproportionately targeting those on medical, parental or family leave.
The scheme begins with fake fraud alerts before shifting to a FaceTime call, where victims are tricked into exposing sensitive banking information.
Military planners have examined options for possible action against Cuba, including an Army-led air assault involving the 101st Airborne Division.
"It is a moot issue, meaning there is no weaponization fund. The weaponization fund is dead," Blanche told lawmakers on the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Lawmakers are one step closer to making daylight saving time permanent after the House passed a bill with overwhelming support.
It's the latest effort by President Trump to make his mark on Washington, D.C.
Clayton, currently the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, is expected to succeed Bill Pulte, Trump's controversial acting director of national intelligence.
"Healthful with Norah O'Donnell" launches July 22.
A blood test may predict if apparently healthy older adults are likely to develop Alzheimer's symptoms in the next five or 10 years, researchers say.
As of Tuesday, nearly 7,000 people in 34 states reported symptoms tied to a parasitic illness that, so far, has no official source. Carter Evans reports on what's suspected of being behind the cyclosporiasis outbreak.
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, who famously landed a passenger jet on the Hudson River in 2009, said he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
Military planners have examined options for possible action against Cuba, including an Army-led air assault involving the 101st Airborne Division.
A man whose mother and stepfather are imprisoned in Iran tells CBS News "the hardest part is the uncertainty."
Ukraine's president is shaking up his government just as observers note positive changes in the trajectory of the war with Russia.
The World Cup semifinal between England and Argentina is a grudge match that will reopen decades-old wounds for both countries.
The U.S. announced two sets of strikes on Iran on Wednesday, as the war ramps back up over control of the Strait of Hormuz.
Author and journalist Stephen Dubner, who rose to fame when he co-wrote The New York Times bestseller "Freakonomics," talks with "CBS Mornings" about launching his own weekly talk show on YouTube, "Better in Person." Dubner discusses how the show got its start, his wide range of guests and why he decided to self-finance it.
The Paramount+ documentary "The Real Wolf of Wall Street" gives an inside look at Jordan Belfort's scandal-ridden firm, Stratton Oakmont.
"The Real Wolf of Wall Street," a new documentary from See It Now Studios on Paramount+, focuses on the real-life story of infamous stockbroker Jordan Belfort and his brokerage firm Stratton Oakmont. Howie Gelfand, a former partner at Stratton Oakmont, explains why he decided to be part of the documentary and how the 2013 film, "The Wolf of Wall Street," starring Leonardo DiCaprio, got the real story wrong.
Alan Ritchson talks about starring in "Motor City," which has nearly no dialogue, how his process was different and why he thinks it will resonate with audiences.
A coalition of a dozen states on Monday sued to block Paramount Skydance's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, posing a new challenge to the $110 billion deal that would unite two of the nation's largest media companies. Paramount Skydance is the parent company of CBS News. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports.
There's growing backlash nationwide against AI data centers and now New York is hitting pause. Gov. Kathy Hochul signed an executive order to delay the building boom. Kelly O'Grady has more.
A group of 26 Meta employees has sued the company, claiming it used AI to choose people for layoffs, disproportionately targeting those on medical, parental or family leave.
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.
Utility companies requested $9.2 billion worth of rate increases in the second quarter of 2026, potentially impacting over 56 million Americans, according to a new report from PowerLines. Former Michigan utility commissioner Tremaine Phillips joins CBS News to discuss.
The scheme begins with fake fraud alerts before shifting to a FaceTime call, where victims are tricked into exposing sensitive banking information.
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
The name "White-chested Fox" was found in drawings dating from 400 BC to 900 AD at the San Bartolo-Xultun archaeological site.
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of UFO files, spanning 19 videos and more. Jordan Flowers, executive director of the Disclosure Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss.
The Defense Department released a fourth batch of UFO files on Friday, nearly one month after its third drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
Archaeologists have discovered eight human skeletons, bronze and gold jewelry and other artifacts indicating a ceremonial burial of wealthy people.
President Trump's nominee for director of national intelligence, Jay Clayton, testified before a Senate panel as part of his confirmation process. Taurean Small shares key takeaways from the hearing.
New Jersey Democratic Sen. Corey Booker grilled Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche about his meeting with Jeffrey Epstein ally and convicted criminal Ghislaine Maxwell during a Senate panel hearing on Capitol Hill on Wednesday. Booker also pressed Blanche about attending a dinner hosted by David Ellison, the CEO of Paramount Skydance, as a Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger bid continues. CBS News is owned by Paramount Skydance.
Connecticut Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal pushed Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to meet with survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse during Blanche's Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing.
Lawmakers pressed Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on a slew of issues during the first part of his confirmation hearing to lead the Justice Department. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns breaks down the key moments, which included questions about the Epstein files and the proposed "anti-weaponization" fund.
New Mexico Democratic Sen. Martin Heinrich questioned President Trump's nominee to be director of national intelligence, Jay Clayton, during a Senate panel confirmation hearing about the release of Jeffrey Epstein victims' personal information when he worked as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York.
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
The orbital surgery on the International Space Station returned the Canadian-built robot arm to full health after its "wrist" joint failed last month.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
A young mother disappears. Investigators say her husband contacted spellcasters to put a hex on his wife so she wouldn’t leave him. "48 Hours" contributor Jonathan Vigliotti reports Saturday, July 22 at 10/9c on CBS and Paramount+.
Sen. Adam Schiff and acting Attorney General Todd Blanche argued over President Trump's IRS settlement during Blanche's Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday. See the exchange.
Jay Clayton faced intense criticism as he sought Senate confirmation to become director of national intelligence. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small reports.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche appeared before senators for five hours Wednesday as he made his case for confirmation to lead the Justice Department in a permanent capacity. He faced questioning over his handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case, President Trump's anti-weaponization fund and more during his Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday. CBS News' senior Justice Department reporter Sarah Lynch reports.
President Trump's nominee for director of national intelligence, Jay Clayton, testified before a Senate panel as part of his confirmation process. Taurean Small shares key takeaways from the hearing.