
U.S. declares China's treatment of Muslims "genocide"
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made the determination just 24 hours before President-elect Joe Biden takes office.
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Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made the determination just 24 hours before President-elect Joe Biden takes office.
The 22 miners stuck 2,000 feet underground have been sent medicine and other basics, and now their requests are getting more specific as the rescue drags on.
Biden spokeswoman Jen Psaki tweeted Monday that the new administration does not intend to lift the travel conditions on January 26.
Burial shafts containing dozens of coffins, games to keep the dead busy and a giant papyrus scroll bearing chapter of the Book of the Dead have all been unearthed at Saqqara.
The former civil servant posted audio clips to Facebook and YouTube with comments deemed critical of the monarchy.
As the Trump presidency comes to a close, the Trump Baby balloon has found a place to land.
As the Taliban talks peace, Afghan and U.S. officials say it's using the targeted slaughter of Afghanistan's journalists for leverage.
Public health experts are urging ICE to implement a vaccination plan for its detention system, which is currently holding more than 15,000 immigrants.
"The virus doesn't treat you specially, so neither do we," said Daniel Andrews, Victoria's state premier.
Norway has reported 33 deaths among elderly people who have received their first dose, according to public health authorities.
Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that most vaccine makers have targeted locations where "profits are highest."
One human rights group says the Netanyahu government's approval of East Jerusalem construction puts it on a "collision course" with the Biden White House.
This is the first time he has returned to Moscow since he was poisoned by a Soviet-era nerve agent over the summer.
"We are in urgent need of medicine, painkillers, medical tape, external anti-inflammatory drugs," read the note scrawled on crumpled up paper.
A leading Israeli human rights groups, which calls the state's control of Palestinian territories an "apartheid" system, will no longer be allowed to lecture in schools.
Biden left his home state of Delaware after an emotional farewell to friends and supporters.
McConnell said that the rioters who overran the Capitol were "provoked by the president and other powerful people."
Just over a month has passed since America's death toll hit 300,000, and health experts expect COVID-19 to kill half a million people in the U.S. by sometime in February.
The president-elect delivered remarks before making the trip to Washington.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made the determination just 24 hours before President-elect Joe Biden takes office.
The president's neighbors recently sent a letter to town leaders, citing a 1993 agreement they say prohibits anyone from living permanently on the property because it is a social club.
Democrats will soon have a slim majority in the Senate, allowing them to bring forward their own legislation.
Nearly two-thirds of colleges and universities don't require the SAT as part of the admission process.
After an assault on the Capitol and a second impeachment, President Trump tried to remind Americans of his agenda.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made the determination just 24 hours before President-elect Joe Biden takes office.
The 22 miners stuck 2,000 feet underground have been sent medicine and other basics, and now their requests are getting more specific as the rescue drags on.
Biden spokeswoman Jen Psaki tweeted Monday that the new administration does not intend to lift the travel conditions on January 26.
Burial shafts containing dozens of coffins, games to keep the dead busy and a giant papyrus scroll bearing chapter of the Book of the Dead have all been unearthed at Saqqara.
The former civil servant posted audio clips to Facebook and YouTube with comments deemed critical of the monarchy.
Three people face conspiracy charges as prosecutors investigate evidence they planned to obstruct the Electoral College vote.
One shirt reads "Battle for Capitol Hill Veteran," while another makes false accusations against President-elect Joe Biden.
"The DNI must never shy away from speaking truth to power," she said in her confirmation hearing." "Even, especially, when doing so may be inconvenient or difficult."
Sharp employment cuts at the tax agency over the last decade have resulted in jammed phone lines and refund delays.
After an assault on the Capitol and a second impeachment, President Trump tried to remind Americans of his agenda.
One shirt reads "Battle for Capitol Hill Veteran," while another makes false accusations against President-elect Joe Biden.
"The DNI must never shy away from speaking truth to power," she said in her confirmation hearing." "Even, especially, when doing so may be inconvenient or difficult."
After an assault on the Capitol and a second impeachment, President Trump tried to remind Americans of his agenda.
Country star Garth Brooks was announced as a performer Monday, after what he called "a very sweet ask" from incoming first lady Dr. Jill Biden.
President-Elect Joe Biden's proposed $1.9 trillion relief bill could face some congressional hurdles, analysts said.
From the Marvel Cinematic Universe to the next "Fast and Furious" film, here's when to expect all the biggest flicks.
It's not the first time the fanbase has proven to be both generous and gracious.
Musicians, Olympic athletes, local heroes and viral TikTok stars are among those taking part in the mostly virtual parade.
The new musical tells a story set in 1863 New York, in the violent Five Points neighborhood, where Irish and Black cultures meet. Watch an excerpt.
The National Museum of African American Music has more than 1,600 artifacts and memorabilia to help tell the story of Black trailblazers and innovators.
Virgin Orbit asserts its method offers maximum flexibility since the launching Boeing 747s could take off from airports anywhere.
Republican Congresswoman from Georgia condemned big tech companies for "silencing" conservative views.
Social media – hailed as an organizing tool for pro-democracy rallies – has also become a forum for conspiracy theories, racism and disinformation. What are the implications of tech companies "de-platforming" users (even a president) for speech that enflames?
It was not immediately clear what went wrong or what will be needed to fix it.
Your smartwatch may know you have the coronavirus before you do, according to a growing body of research.
Engineers are debating whether to carry out another test firing before pressing ahead toward launch
Burial shafts containing dozens of coffins, games to keep the dead busy and a giant papyrus scroll bearing chapter of the Book of the Dead have all been unearthed at Saqqara.
In speeches, interviews, and in at least 49 published plans released during his presidential campaign, Biden talked about the actions he'd take in the earliest days of his administration.
The new variant discovered in the United Kingdom is currently about 0.5% of all infections in the U.S.
Your smartwatch may know you have the coronavirus before you do, according to a growing body of research.
The locks on Heights Hospital were changed overnight. A notice from a lawyer cited more than $1 million in back rent.
"We need as many of our recovered COVID-19 patients as possible to roll up their sleeves," American Red Cross warns.
Just over a month has passed since America's death toll hit 300,000, and health experts expect COVID-19 to kill half a million people in the U.S. by sometime in February.
"We have a lot more work to do to get health care workers to take the vaccine," one expert said of worker resistance to shots.
Biden spokeswoman Jen Psaki tweeted Monday that the new administration does not intend to lift the travel conditions on January 26.
"We have a lot more work to do to get health care workers to take the vaccine," one expert said of worker resistance to shots.
Bed Bath & Beyond and Kohl's cite floundering sales of Mike Lindell's bedding brand in decision to discontinue product.
One shirt reads "Battle for Capitol Hill Veteran," while another makes false accusations against President-elect Joe Biden.
The locks on Heights Hospital were changed overnight. A notice from a lawyer cited more than $1 million in back rent.
Sharp employment cuts at the tax agency over the last decade have resulted in jammed phone lines and refund delays.
Three people face conspiracy charges as prosecutors investigate evidence they planned to obstruct the Electoral College vote.
A caller who identified themselves as the former partner of Riley Williams told authorities that she planned to give the device to a friend who would sell it to Russia's foreign intelligence service, a claim that authorities are investigating but have not yet confirmed.
"Insurrectionists planning attacks across the country this week and Florida is jailing scientists for the crimes of knowing and speaking," she tweeted.
The man was using an I.D. badge that an airport employee lost back in October.
Prosecutors are probing Capitol rioters who used military-style tactics and are examining questions of coordination.
Engineers are debating whether to carry out another test firing before pressing ahead toward launch
Virgin Orbit asserts its method offers maximum flexibility since the launching Boeing 747s could take off from airports anywhere.
It was not immediately clear what went wrong or what will be needed to fix it.
Blue Origin says "we're getting very, very close" to launching passengers to space.
The glorious new image captures the 96-mile-wide Gale Crater and part of Mount Sharp, its central mountain.
From the Marvel Cinematic Universe to the next "Fast and Furious" film, here's when to expect all the biggest flicks.
An inside look at the investigation into the murder of Jackie Vandagriff.
Have you heard of the Belgian Laekenois? The Cesky terrier? Sloughi? You have now.
How it started and how its going in America's highest office.
Christian Andreacchio's death was declared a suicide by police but his parents disagree - saying it's more than parental intuition that leads them to believe their son was murdered.
When a pandemic, a racial reckoning, and rampant misinformation converged, Americans were faced with an election unlike any other. This CBSN documentary follows voters around the country as they grapple with who they're voting for, how they're voting and the issues supercharging the stakes.
President-elect Joe Biden has nominated Pennsylvania Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine to be assistant secretary of health. If confirmed by the Senate, she'll be the highest-ranking openly transgender federal official in the U.S. CBS Philly has details.
President Trump on Tuesday released a videotaped farewell address touting his economic and foreign policy achievements. Referring to his followers, he said, "the movement we started is only just beginning." He did not mention President-elect Joe Biden by name, but he did say, "This week we inaugurate a new administration and pray for its success in keeping America safe and prosperous." Watch his full 19-minute speech here.
Five of president-elect Joe Biden's Cabinet picks began their confirmation hearings Tuesday as the Trump administration prepares to leave office. But there is some fear that a minority group of Republicans may try to slow the process down. CBS News political contributor Molly Hooper joins CBSN to talk about the morning sessions of the confirmation hearings and offer insight into what Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's shocking claims that President Trump provoked the Capitol attack could mean for the impeachment trial.
What started out as a fringe conspiracy theory in 2017 has recently spread into the mainstream. Dozens of people linked to the baseless QAnon conspiracy theory ran for federal office in 2020, and two were elected to Congress. This CBSN Originals documentary explores how QAnon has taken root amid challenging times and a growing distrust in American institutions, and what it means for the future of the country.