Live Updates: Democrats lay plans for second Trump impeachment
Articles of impeachment allege the president engaged in "high crimes and misdemeanors by willfully inciting violence against the government" of the U.S.
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A person dies of COVID-19 every 8 minutes in Los Angeles County
"I'm asking for folks across America, if you can spare a doctor or a nurse, if you can spare anything, please send it here," said the Los Angeles mayor.
3 House Democrats to introduce article of impeachment against Trump
The articles will accuse Trump of incitement of insurrection after Wednesday's riots at the Capitol.
Twitter permanently bans Trump
The ban comes days after Twitter temporarily locking Mr. Trump's account.
8 million people to get prepaid cards with stimulus money
Cards will be mailed in envelopes with clearer identification than those in first round, which some people threw away.
Woman who falsely said Black teen stole her phone arrested
"SoHo Karen" accused him of taking her phone in a NYC hotel and was seen on video tackling him, was arrested in her home state of California.
Trump will not resign. Nor will he turn power over to Pence and ask for a pardon
He continues to inquire about his ability to pardon himself before he leaves office.
Alex Trebek's final "Jeopardy!" episode ends with sentimental tribute
A video tribute to the host closed Friday's episode of the quiz show, the final one that Trebek taped before pancreatic cancer claimed his life on November 8.
Judge blocks wide-ranging asylum limits
The limits would have generally disqualified victims of gang violence, gender-based persecution and domestic abuse from U.S. asylum.
James Clyburn says "somebody on the inside" of Capitol was "complicit"
"Somebody on the inside of those buildings were complicit in this," the top Democrat said.
Pelosi pushes for Trump's resignation; Twitter suspends Trump
The articles of impeachment allege Mr. Trump engaged in "high crimes and misdemeanors by willfully inciting violence against the government" of the U.S.
Google suspends Parler for not moderating violent posts
The suspension comes as numerous posts erupted on the app calling for more people to inflict violence in Washington, D.C.
Colorado grand jury will investigate death of Elijah McClain
McClain, a 23-year-old Black man, died after he was put in a chokehold by Aurora police in August 2019.
Twitter suspends Michael Flynn and Sidney Powell for QAnon activity
The company said it will "permanently suspend accounts that are solely dedicated to sharing QAnon content."
Biden says impeachment is a "decision for the Congress to make"
The president-elect is meeting with Democratic leadership this afternoon.
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Live Updates: Democrats lay plans for second Trump impeachment
Articles of impeachment allege the president engaged in "high crimes and misdemeanors by willfully inciting violence against the government" of the U.S.
Live Updates: Plane carrying 62 goes missing after takeoff from Jakarta
A search and rescue operation is underway, according to an official.
Twitter permanently suspends Trump's account
The ban comes days after Twitter temporarily locking Mr. Trump's account.
A person dies of COVID-19 every 8 minutes in Los Angeles County
"I'm asking for folks across America, if you can spare a doctor or a nurse, if you can spare anything, please send it here," said the Los Angeles mayor.
Trump will not resign. Nor will he turn power over to Pence.
The president continues to inquire about his ability to pardon himself before he leaves office.
Man shown with feet on Nancy Pelosi's desk arrested
Richard Barnett, 60, of Gravette, Arkansas, was arrested by the FBI and faces at least three counts.
West Virginia lawmaker faces federal charges in Capitol siege
West Virginia delegate Derrick Evans filmed himself entering the U.S. Capitol Wednesday with a mob of other Trump supporters.
Biden preparing to accelerate distribution of COVID-19 vaccine
He'll share more details on the plan next week, aides say.
Judge blocks wide-ranging asylum limits
The limits would have generally disqualified victims of gang violence, gender-based persecution and domestic abuse from U.S. asylum.
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Live Updates: Plane carrying 62 people goes missing after takeoff from Jakarta
A search and rescue operation is underway, according to an official.
Some countries using Capitol riots to undermine democracy at home
The U.S. has long been a global beacon of democracy, but the assault on Capitol Hill is helping some foreign officials to undermine its influence.
UAE joins Saudis in dropping Qatar blockade as Gulf crisis ends
For 3 years a feud between neighbors in the Persian Gulf complicated American policy, but with Trump set to leave, Saudi Arabia and its partners are pulling back.
Australia locks down entire city over 1 case of new COVID variant
Brisbane, like all of Australia, had returned to virtual normality amid the southern hemisphere's summer temperatures, so it's keen to nip this problem in the bud.
Iraq issues arrest warrant for Trump over drone strike assassination
The attack a year ago that took out a senior Iranian commander, and an allied Iraqi paramilitary commander, has infuriated many Iraqis.
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Live Updates: Democrats lay plans for second Trump impeachment
Articles of impeachment allege the president engaged in "high crimes and misdemeanors by willfully inciting violence against the government" of the U.S.
A person dies of COVID-19 every 8 minutes in Los Angeles County
"I'm asking for folks across America, if you can spare a doctor or a nurse, if you can spare anything, please send it here," said the Los Angeles mayor.
3 House Democrats to introduce article of impeachment against Trump
The articles will accuse Trump of incitement of insurrection after Wednesday's riots at the Capitol.
Twitter permanently bans Trump
The ban comes days after Twitter temporarily locking Mr. Trump's account.
8 million people to get prepaid cards with stimulus money
Cards will be mailed in envelopes with clearer identification than those in first round, which some people threw away.
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Live Updates: Democrats lay plans for second Trump impeachment
Articles of impeachment allege the president engaged in "high crimes and misdemeanors by willfully inciting violence against the government" of the U.S.
3 House Democrats to introduce article of impeachment against Trump
The articles will accuse Trump of incitement of insurrection after Wednesday's riots at the Capitol.
Twitter permanently bans Trump
The ban comes days after Twitter temporarily locking Mr. Trump's account.
Trump will not resign. Nor will he turn power over to Pence and ask for a pardon
He continues to inquire about his ability to pardon himself before he leaves office.
Judge blocks wide-ranging asylum limits
The limits would have generally disqualified victims of gang violence, gender-based persecution and domestic abuse from U.S. asylum.
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Local Natives perform “Lost”
Southern California band Local Natives met at an Orange County high school before attending UCLA and then moving into a house in Silver Lake, where they created their first album — “Gorilla Manor.” Three albums later, they’ve toured the world, played festivals from Coachella to Glastonbury and hit the top 10 on the alternative charts. This fall they released their latest EP, “Sour Lemon.” The band now joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to perform “Lost.”
Local Natives perform “Statues in the Garden (Arras)”
Southern California band Local Natives met at an Orange County high school before attending UCLA and then moving into a house in Silver Lake, where they created their first album — “Gorilla Manor.” Three albums later, they’ve toured the world, played festivals from Coachella to Glastonbury and hit the top 10 on the alternative charts. This fall they released their latest EP, “Sour Lemon.” The band now joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to perform “Statues in the Garden (Arras).”
Local Natives perform “Future Lover”
Southern California band Local Natives met at an Orange County high school before attending UCLA and then moving into a house in Silver Lake, where they created their first album — “Gorilla Manor.” Three albums later, they’ve toured the world, played festivals from Coachella to Glastonbury and hit the top 10 on the alternative charts. This fall they released their latest EP, “Sour Lemon.” The band now joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to perform “Future Lover.”
Alex Trebek's final "Jeopardy!" episode ends with sentimental tribute
A video tribute to the host closed Friday's episode of the quiz show, the final one that Trebek taped before pancreatic cancer claimed his life on November 8.
"Jeopardy!" producer says Alex Trebek made "being smart cool"
"The man made being smart, cool, and what a great legacy that is," executive producer Mike Richards told CBSN.
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Twitter permanently bans Trump
The ban comes days after Twitter temporarily locking Mr. Trump's account.
Twitter suspends Michael Flynn and Sidney Powell for QAnon activity
The company said it will "permanently suspend accounts that are solely dedicated to sharing QAnon content."
Elon Musk tops Jeff Bezos as the world's richest person
A surge in Tesla's stock price has vaulted the entrepreneur to the top spot, with a fortune worth $188 billion.
Facebook bans Trump for the rest of his presidency
Mark Zuckerberg said Mr. Trump's account will be locked "for at least the next two weeks" but could remain locked indefinitely.
Twitter and Facebook lock Trump's accounts over video message
After supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol, Mr. Trump posted a video continuing to push false narratives about the election.
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Mercury, Jupiter and Saturn meet for rare "triple conjunction"
Eager skywatchers have a chance to glimpse a planetary triangle in the night sky this weekend.
Space object likely came from alien world, Harvard professor says
Harvard's Avi Loeb says object that whizzed by Earth in 2017 was probably debris from an advanced alien technology – space junk from many light years away.
Sudden stratospheric warming could mean winter storms ahead
A rapid 100-degree increase in the stratosphere signals a cold and possibly snowy weather pattern ahead for the eastern U.S.
FDA warns of "risk" in U.K. plan to delay 2nd Pfizer vaccine shots
Facing a surge in infections, U.K. officials said the 2nd dose of the Pfizer vaccine can wait up to 12 weeks. The FDA says that decision is "not rooted solidly in the available evidence."
Pharmacist allegedly had false belief vaccine would change DNA
Steven Brandenburg is accused of spoiling more than 500 doses of the Moderna vaccine by leaving vials out of the refrigerator overnight.
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A person dies of COVID-19 every 8 minutes in Los Angeles County
"I'm asking for folks across America, if you can spare a doctor or a nurse, if you can spare anything, please send it here," said the Los Angeles mayor.
New York to start scheduling next phase of COVID vaccinations
First responders, people 75 and older, and public safety workers will also be eligible to start making appointments.
U.S. tops 4,000 COVID deaths in one day for the first time
"The hospital system is bent as far as it can bend and the next sound may be a snap," said one California hospital official.
Australia locks down entire city over 1 case of new COVID variant
Brisbane, like all of Australia, had returned to virtual normality amid the southern hemisphere's summer temperatures, so it's keen to nip this problem in the bud.
And then there were three: U.K. approves Moderna's COVID vaccine
But while it's authorized for use, the United Kingdom didn't place any early orders of this American coronavirus vaccine, so it won't be available to Brits until the spring.
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Twitter permanently bans Trump
The ban comes days after Twitter temporarily locking Mr. Trump's account.
Job growth crashed in December as COVID-19 surged
Hiring fell for the first time in seven months as restaurants, bars and other businesses closed their doors.
8 million people to get prepaid cards with stimulus money
Cards will be mailed in envelopes with clearer identification than those in first round, which some people threw away.
Albertsons supermarkets outsource drivers' jobs to gig workers
Deliveries at Acme, Carr, Safeway, Vons and other stores will be handled by contractors on platforms such as DoorDash.
Business leaders tell Congress enough is enough with Trump's tactics
From Apple and Chase to the National Association of Manufacturers, strong words urging for a calmer transition to President-elect Biden.
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Colorado grand jury will investigate death of Elijah McClain
McClain, a 23-year-old Black man, died after he was put in a chokehold by Aurora police in August 2019.
West Virginia lawmaker faces federal charges in Capitol siege
West Virginia delegate Derrick Evans filmed himself entering the U.S. Capitol Wednesday with a mob of other Trump supporters.
Man shown with feet on Nancy Pelosi's desk arrested
Richard Barnett, of Gravette, Arkansas, was arrested by the FBI and faces at least three counts.
FBI agents search home of former Tennessee House speaker
Former GOP House Speaker Glen Casada greeted FBI agents in his bathrobe, CBS affiliate WTVF-TV reports.
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Mercury, Jupiter and Saturn meet for rare "triple conjunction"
Eager skywatchers have a chance to glimpse a planetary triangle in the night sky this weekend.
SpaceX launches Turkish satellite
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First meteor shower of 2021 will illuminate night sky this weekend
NASA calls the Quadrantids one of the best meteor showers of the year.
Earth reaches perihelion, closer to the sun than any other day
The sun is about 3% larger in the sky on Saturday — but it won't be any warmer in the Northern Hemisphere.
Astronauts beam Christmas message of hope to Earth from space station
"As we prepare to observe the holidays far away from our loved ones, we look down at our precious planet, and it becomes clear how connected we really are," said NASA astronaut Shannon Walker.
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"60 Minutes" full episode: January 3
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Local Natives perform “Lost”
Southern California band Local Natives met at an Orange County high school before attending UCLA and then moving into a house in Silver Lake, where they created their first album — “Gorilla Manor.” Three albums later, they’ve toured the world, played festivals from Coachella to Glastonbury and hit the top 10 on the alternative charts. This fall they released their latest EP, “Sour Lemon.” The band now joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to perform “Lost.”
Local Natives perform “Statues in the Garden (Arras)”
Southern California band Local Natives met at an Orange County high school before attending UCLA and then moving into a house in Silver Lake, where they created their first album — “Gorilla Manor.” Three albums later, they’ve toured the world, played festivals from Coachella to Glastonbury and hit the top 10 on the alternative charts. This fall they released their latest EP, “Sour Lemon.” The band now joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to perform “Statues in the Garden (Arras).”
Local Natives perform “Future Lover”
Southern California band Local Natives met at an Orange County high school before attending UCLA and then moving into a house in Silver Lake, where they created their first album — “Gorilla Manor.” Three albums later, they’ve toured the world, played festivals from Coachella to Glastonbury and hit the top 10 on the alternative charts. This fall they released their latest EP, “Sour Lemon.” The band now joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to perform “Future Lover.”
Author Richard Cohen on new book
Author Richard Cohen has written about pirates, gangsters, The Rolling Stones, faith and his beloved Chicago sports teams. His range of books has made him one of the most prolific authors in the country. Jeff Glor sits down with Cohen to talk about his new book which may be his most personal yet.