Court blocks Trump bid to detain migrant families indefinitely
Like the Obama administration, President Trump sought to hold migrant families with children in detention indefinitely to deter border crossings.
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Hunter charged in death of teen shot while watching sunset
Police said Jason Kutt was shot and killed while watching the sunset with his girlfriend at a park on Oct. 24.
Bidens to appear on "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve"
Hosts and performers for the annual Times Square celebration, which will look different this year due to the pandemic, have also been announced.
New U.S. laws coming in 2021: Virus aid, minimum wage, legal weed
As Americans ring in 2021, an array of new laws will take effect from coast to coast.
Colorado governor gives update on COVID-19 variant case
Colorado identified the first case of the variant in the United States on Tuesday.
Vaccines still "on the road" as U.S. fails to meet year-end targets
Only about two million people — of the 20 million promised by the end of the year — have been vaccinated.
GOP Senator Josh Hawley to challenge certification of electoral votes
Hawley, of Missouri, is the first Republican senator to commit to objecting when Congress meets to tally the Electoral College votes January 6.
Pandemic boosts demand for backyard poultry flocks
CDC reports 2020 to be a record year for salmonella outbreaks linked to people raising their own chickens.
How "Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical" was born during the pandemic
The song went viral and reached millions of people around the world and created a movement online, bringing together theater professionals and TikTok users.
Harry and Meghan's son Archie speaks in podcast episode
The 19-month-old showed off some of the words he can say – as well as his adorable giggle.
New Year's Eve gatherings could accelerate COVID-19 spread
Law enforcement is already tamping down on large gatherings across the country.
Biden and Harris heading back to Georgia ahead of runoffs
Mr. Biden and Harris will be in Georgia to stump for Democrats Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff for the second time.
U.S. "stands ready" to try man convicted in Daniel Pearl murder
Pearl was South Asia bureau chief for The Wall Street Journal when he was abducted in Karachi in January 2002 and later decapitated.
Intelligence Matters: A CBS News original national security podcast
"Intelligence Matters" is a weekly podcast about national security and policy hosted by CBS News senior national security contributor Michael Morell.
Cop who witnessed Andre Hill shooting says she didn't see a threat
Officer Amy Detweiler said the officer who fatally shot Hill yelled that Hill had a gun moments before he fired.
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Newly obtained footage shows Iran attack on major U.S. post in Kuwait
Maduro expected to face new charges of torture of Americans in Venezuelan prisons
Christa Pike has pneumonia, unable to move arms after botched execution, lawyers say
Tropical Storm Isaias forms in Gulf, could reach U.S. as hurricane this weekend
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Vance appears to soften U.S. demands on Iranian nuclear enrichment
Investigation
Congress tried to stop surprise medical bills. It created another problem.
Trump pitches Trump International Golf Course for site of "presidential retreat"
FBI concerned alleged Chinese agent is serious flight risk, sources say
