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An exclusive CBS News interview with Ali Khalaf Salman, an eyewitness to a 2007 Baghdad shooting that left 14 Iraqis dead, allegedly perpetrated by Blackwater security contractors. The Blackwater contractors are now on trial for the shooting in Washington D.C.
At the Georgetown Waterfront Park in Washington, D.C., which looks out onto the Francis Scott Key Bridge, the president asked lawmakers to close a tax loophole for companies that send profits overseas in order to fill the coffers of the Highway Trust Fund.
CBS News senior national security analyst Juan Zarate discusses what intelligence U.S. authorities hope to get from Ahmed Abu Khatallah, who made his first appearance in federal court Saturday in Washington, D.C.
One community in Washington, D.C., is applauding a pair of high school graduates. Rickay and Mickay Thompson grew up in public housing, work 25 hours a week and do three to five hours of homework each night. Chip Reid reports.
President Obama on Monday patronized a coffee shop near the White House.
The iconic skyline symbol of our democracy, the dome of the Capitol in Washington D.C., has not been refurbished in over 50 years. Scott Pelley reports on an ambitious restoration project for the 150-year-old structure on Sunday, May 18 at 7 p.m. ET/PT.
After nearly three years and 15-million dollars in repairs, the Washington Monument is open to tourists again following a 2011 earthquake. Craig Boswell reports.
A sloth bear cub was let out – albeit privately – to explore her exhibit for the first time this week at Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington, D.C. When she does go public, she’ll likely be a draw: Four-month-old Remi has attracted worldwide attention for her unusual upbringing. Lindsey Boerma reports.
Students at Alice Deal Middle School in Washington D.C. got a surprise visit from a most unusual military veteran, former Marine Sgt. John Peck who served and was wounded in both Iraq and Afghanistan. The quadruple amputee told the sixth-graders that one day he simply decided to stop feeling sorry for himself and from then on he became a happy person.
Half a million people packed St. Peter's Square at the Vatican to watch Pope Francis canonize Pope John XXIII and Pope John Paul II. Cardinal Donald Wuerl, the Archbishop of Washington, DC, was there and talks to the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts about the event.
CBS News' Craig Boswell reports on a trapeze school in Washington, DC, where students are learning how to fly through the air with the greatest of ease.
Thousands turned out in Washington, DC, for the National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade, which celebrates the peak of the cherry blossom season. Norah O'Donnell reports on her stint as the honorary grand marshall of the event.
"Face the Nation" hopes the blooms on the cherry blossom trees in D.C. signal the end of a long, brutal winter.
Don't Shoot Guns, Shoot Cameras teaches underserved youth how to make short films to express themselves in more positive ways.
Former Master Sgt. Jose Rodela says he’s not going to Washington, D.C. for the pomp and circumstance surrounding his Medal of Honor, but to see the names of his friends who served with him inscribed on the Vietnam Memorial wall.
The suburbs north and west of Washington, D.C. got seven to 10 inches of snow with another one to two inches expected. The weather conditions caused the federal government to close. CBS News' Wyatt Andrews reports.
Despite being days away from the official start of spring, the mid-Atlantic region will begin the work week with a late-season snowstorm. Chelsea Ingram of WJZ-TV reports.
Facing fallout from alleged dirty tricks in his 2010 campaign, the District of Columbia incumbent faces a serious threat from council member Muriel Bowser.
The National Zoo in Washington, D.C., is celebrating the arrival of four lion cubs after its 9-year-old African lion endured a seven-hour delivery. The cubs, which appear to be healthy, are being closely observed by zoo staff via a closed-circuit webcam.
A strong winter storm is expected to dump a foot of snow over parts of the mid-Atlantic, including the D.C. metro area. The storm is expected to track south enough to spare New England, and only drop a few inches of snow on New York City. Meteorologist Lauren Casey of WCCO-TV reports.
The nation's capital is preparing for up to a foot of snow as a powerful winter storm heads towards the East Coast. Washington, D.C., has declared a snow emergency in preparation for the storm. Jeff Pegues reports.
The Biden administration is buying 200 million doses of the one-shot vaccine from Johnson & Johnson, meaning the U.S. could have a vaccine surplus by the end of the year. Nancy Cordes has the latest.
Law enforcement officials are warning lawmakers about a new threat against the Capitol on March 4. The warning came on the same day that the head of the D.C. National Guard testified about why it took so long for Guard troops to be deployed to Capitol Hill on January 6. Jacqueline Alemany, a political reporter for the Washington post and author of the Power Up newsletter, discusses the precautions being taken against this new threat and how lawmakers responded to testimony about the January 6 attack.
The Capitol is locking down ahead of more threats from domestic extremists who believe the conspiracy theory that former President Trump will be inaugurated on March 4. Jeff Pegues shares the latest.
The Architect of the Capitol predicted even more funds will be needed, especially if security posture remains high
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.
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.
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.
"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+.
The U.S. launched two waves of strikes against Iran on Wednesday, marking the fifth day of attacks against the country as the war ramps back up. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports.
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.