As Britain exits EU, Boris Johnson's father seeks French citizenship
Stanley Johnson says he's in the process of "reclaiming" his French identity.
Brexit: Britain Breaks With EU
U.K. and EU reach Brexit deal that should avert New Year chaos
With just over a week until the U.K.'s final split from the European Union, the British government said the "deal is done."
U.K. releases long-delayed report on Russian election meddling
No smoking gun to prove Moscow meddled, but the parliamentary committee does take the government to task for failing to address the problem earlier.
Greece may demand U.K. return Parthenon Marbles in Brexit deal
European countries could use Brexit as an opportunity to take back priceless antiquities claimed by Britain.
The U.K. finally leaves the EU — nearly 4 years after Brexit vote
Britain has left the European Union, becoming the first member state in the bloc's history to do so.
What actually changes, and when, with Brexit?
Tonight, the United Kingdom will officially leave the European Union. What comes next?
Emotions run high as U.K. finally heads for the Brexit
Nigel Farage, who had made it his life's work to get Britain out of the EU, teased the chamber on his last day there, but not everyone is so happy.
Pompeo assures U.K. on Brexit-eve that Huawei deal won't hurt relations
The "special relationship" between the U.S. and Britain "is deep. It is strong, it will remain," Pompeo said in London.
Lawmakers approve Brexit bill, pave way for U.K. to leave EU
British lawmakers approved in principle Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Brexit bill, clearing the way for the U.K. to leave the European Union next month.
Boris Johnson calls U.K. election win an "irrefutable" Brexit mandate
Prime Minister Johnson campaigned on a promise to "get Brexit done." His foe's bid to make the election about more than just EU membership failed in spectacular fashion.
Boris Johnson's Conservatives win majority in U.K. elections
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said he would step down as leader of the party in the next general election.
"Toxic politics is driving good women" out of Britain's Parliament
One female lawmaker tells CBS News that increasing violent, misogynistic abuse is aimed at silencing women in government.
Brits vote in an election that could end the Brexit battle. Or not.
Many British voters are simply fed up with the whole process, and Prime Minister Boris Johnson has campaigned on a vow to end it.
U.K. on course for December 12 election
Boris Johnson hopes the vote will give his party a mandate to execute its vision on Brexit, but it's not clear who will win
European Union agrees to delay Brexit
The U.K. will not leave the EU on Thursday after the bloc approves so-called "flextension" to the previous October 31 deadline
British government loses key vote on Brexit timetable
The vote likely makes it impossible for Boris Johnson to fulfill his vow to take Britain out of the EU on October 31
Parliament will not have "meaningful vote" on Johnson's Brexit deal
"The motion will not be debated today as it would be repetitive and disorderly to do so," the speaker of the House of Commons says
Brexit is "breaking down" the left-right divide in U.K. politics
"There's an appetite amongst all people for political reform, for completely getting rid of the current system we've got," Nigel Farage says
UK lawmakers to vote on whether to delay final decision on Brexit
Lawmakers gathered for their first Saturday sitting since the 1982 Falklands War
PM sends letter to EU seeking Brexit delay — without signature
"I will not negotiate a delay, nor does the law force me to," Boris Johnson said after the result of the vote was announced
U.K. and EU agree on new Brexit deal, but it isn't over yet
"We've got a great new deal that takes back control," British PM Boris Johnson tweets, but his Northern Irish partners could stand in the way
Brexit negotiations enter 11th hour
There's less than three weeks until Britain is set to leave the European Union and time is running out to negotiate a withdrawal agreement. Foreign Affairs columnist for McClatchy and a fellow at the Hoover Institute Markos Kounalakis joined CBSN to discuss the latest on negotiations.
U.K. government says Brexit deal is "essentially impossible"
Top EU official chides Boris Johnson for playing "stupid blame game" as British government says negotiations appear to have reached a standstill
U.K. sends "compromise" Brexit proposal to EU
Proposed plan addresses what has been a major sticking point in getting a Brexit deal approved
U.K. Parliament reconvenes
Lawmakers in the House of Commons are back at work today after a historic U.K. Supreme Court decision overturned the suspension of Parliament. Imtiaz Tyab joined CBSN AM to talk about the latest as the Brexit deadline approaches.
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COVID-19 variant first found in U.K. could be dominant in U.S. by March
Research shows it could experience "rapid growth" in the early part of this year.
How the U.S.-Canada border closure impacts small towns and businesses
The hardships of the border closure due to COVID-19 span the entire 5,500-mile border.
How much do people around the world trust the COVID vaccines?
CBS News foreign journalists give a glimpse of trust, and mistrust, in coronavirus vaccination plans in 9 countries, and what's behind them.
Coronavirus death toll tops 2 million worldwide
The United States, with about 4% of the world's population, has reported about one-fifth of all reported deaths globally.
Entire Dutch government resigns over child welfare scandal
Investigations into child welfare payments wrongly labeled thousands of parents as fraudsters.
Russia following U.S. to abandon Open Skies arms control treaty
For years, Moscow and Washington have blamed each other for letting arms control agreements fall by the wayside. There's only one left.
700 kids crossed the U.S. border alone after being required to wait in Mexico
"We never expected to experience so much suffering on this border," said one migrant father.
Dozens killed as Indonesia quake topples homes, buildings
More than 600 people were injured during the magnitude 6.2 quake, which sent people fleeing their homes in the darkness.
Pigeon thought to have crossed Pacific escapes death in Australia
Authorities thought it had made its way all the way from Oregon and considered it a biosecurity risk. But a U.S. bird group said an identifying band on its leg was fake.
With new sub-launched missiles, North Korea aims to pressure Biden
After failed diplomacy with Trump, Kim Jong Un flouts new weaponry in huge military parade, but much of it remains unproven, and likely still needs work.
Past COVID infection provides at least 5 months of immunity, study shows
Researchers noted that someone who's been infected may still be able to carry the virus and pass it on to others.
2020 is "effectively tied" for warmest year on record
New data from NASA, NOAA and Berkeley Earth show Earth's fever continues to escalate
Tower of London raven goes missing, feared dead
According to folklore, if there are fewer than six ravens left to guard the tower, both the kingdom and country will collapse.
Australia to kill pigeon that crossed Pacific Ocean from Oregon
The pigeon has been named Joe, after the U.S. president-elect.
Year after Ukraine plane downed by Iran, civilian jets still at risk
A lead investigator says Iran hasn't answered many questions about the shootdown of the civilian jet, but it wasn't the 1st such disaster, and he fears it won't be the last.
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COVID-19 variant first found in U.K. could be dominant in U.S. by March
Research shows it could experience "rapid growth" in the early part of this year.
How the U.S.-Canada border closure impacts small towns and businesses
The hardships of the border closure due to COVID-19 span the entire 5,500-mile border.
How much do people around the world trust the COVID vaccines?
CBS News foreign journalists give a glimpse of trust, and mistrust, in coronavirus vaccination plans in 9 countries, and what's behind them.
Coronavirus death toll tops 2 million worldwide
The United States, with about 4% of the world's population, has reported about one-fifth of all reported deaths globally.
Entire Dutch government resigns over child welfare scandal
Investigations into child welfare payments wrongly labeled thousands of parents as fraudsters.
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Washington, D.C., locks down as inauguration events kick off
Vehicles checked. Roads blocked. The National Mall shut down.
He wanted me dead." Stalking victim on former relationship with killer
Did her stalker target a stranger to get revenge?
Moon rocket test firing aborted after engine shutdown
It was not immediately clear what went wrong or what will be needed to fix it.
Sotomayor slams "unprecedented rush" in federal executions
"The Federal Government will have executed more than three times as many people in the last six months than it had in the previous six decades," Sotomayor dissented. "...This is not justice."
State Capitols boarded up, fenced off and patrolled by troops
Governors have declared states of emergency, closed capitols to the public and called up troops ahead of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration.
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Washington, D.C., locks down as inauguration events kick off
Vehicles checked. Roads blocked. The National Mall shut down.
State Capitols boarded up, fenced off and patrolled by troops
Governors have declared states of emergency, closed capitols to the public and called up troops ahead of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration.
Biden introduces key members of his science team
The president-elect is elevating the post of science adviser to Cabinet level — a White House first.
Armed capitol rallies "will continue" as planned, Boogaloo group member says
An administrator for the website that originally announced the armed protests said the group intends to carry on as planned
U.S. races to catch up with other countries in COVID sequencing research
The U.S. is estimated to lag behind more than 30 nations in its sequencing effort.
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"Helps the soul": Chorus finds a way to perform from cars
Using their car radios and some tech savvy, the Luminous Voices chamber choir in Calgary found a way to sing together from a distance.
Canadian choir sings together in separate cars
The Luminous Voices Chamber Choir in Calgary, Canada, improvised a way to sing together while social distancing in their cars, thanks to the help of technology. The choir even pulled off a concert this way in December. Adriana Diaz has more.
Tim Minchin performs "Apart Together"
Musical satirist Tim Minchin ("Matilda: The Musical") joined "Saturday Sessions" to share music from his new studio album, "Apart Together." From Sydney, Australia, Minchin performs the song "Apart Together."
Tim Minchin performs "Airport Piano"
Musical satirist Tim Minchin ("Matilda: The Musical") joined "Saturday Sessions" to share music from his new studio album, "Apart Together." From Sydney, Australia, Minchin performs the song "Airport Piano."
Tim Minchin performs "The Absence of You"
Musical satirist Tim Minchin ("Matilda: The Musical") joined "Saturday Sessions" to share music from his new studio album, "Apart Together." From Sydney, Australia, Minchin performs the song "The Absence of You."
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Moon rocket test firing aborted after engine shutdown
It was not immediately clear what went wrong or what will be needed to fix it.
Smartwatches can help detect COVID-19 before symptoms show
Your smartwatch may know you have the coronavirus before you do, according to a growing body of research.
How manufacturers make it impossible to repair your gadgets
Americans are throwing away $40 billion a year unwillingly upgrading items we can't fix, a consumer group claims.
It could be years until full benefits of 5G are unlocked
5G has been front and center at the annual CES, held virtually this year.
Grubhub to deliver Girl Scout cookies during pandemic
Fear not, you can still get your Tagalongs and Thin Mints in a pandemic-safe way this year — through Grubhub.
Science
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Smartwatches can help detect COVID-19 before symptoms show
Your smartwatch may know you have the coronavirus before you do, according to a growing body of research.
These states are doing best (and worst) at vaccinating people
West Virginia is leading the pack, while big states like California and Georgia are struggling, according to CDC data.
Past COVID infection provides at least 5 months of immunity, study shows
Researchers noted that someone who's been infected may still be able to carry the virus and pass it on to others.
2020 is "effectively tied" for warmest year on record
New data from NASA, NOAA and Berkeley Earth show Earth's fever continues to escalate
NASA rover celebrates 3,000 days on Mars with epic panorama
The glorious new image captures the 96-mile-wide Gale Crater and part of Mount Sharp, its central mountain.
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COVID-19 variant first found in U.K. could be dominant in U.S. by March
Research shows it could experience "rapid growth" in the early part of this year.
U.S. races to catch up with other countries in COVID sequencing research
The U.S. is estimated to lag behind more than 30 nations in its sequencing effort.
How much do people around the world trust the COVID vaccines?
CBS News foreign journalists give a glimpse of trust, and mistrust, in coronavirus vaccination plans in 9 countries, and what's behind them.
The hurdles of vaccinating the homeless community
Distrust in the medical system, a lack of primary care and a two-dose regimen for those without permanent housing are high hurdles.
Funeral home staff overwhelmed by waves of COVID-19 deaths
As the U.S. death toll nears 400,000, many funeral homes are straining to keep up with demand for their services.
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When might you get Biden's $1,400 stimulus check?
President-Elect Joe Biden's proposed $1.9 trillion relief bill could face some hurdles, analysts say.
Funeral home staff overwhelmed by waves of COVID-19 deaths
As the U.S. death toll nears 400,000, many funeral homes are straining to keep up with demand for their services.
Biden pay push could lift over 1 million workers out of poverty
Federal minimum wage has been frozen at $7.25 for more than a decade, the longest period without a raise since 1938.
NRA files for bankruptcy
The NRA said it is moving to Texas from New York, where the state's attorney general has filed a lawsuit alleging financial crimes.
These states are doing best (and worst) at vaccinating people
West Virginia is leading the pack, while big states like California and Georgia are struggling, according to CDC data.
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He wanted me dead." Stalking victim on former relationship with killer
Did her stalker target a stranger to get revenge?
Capitol rioter known as "QAnon Shaman" will be jailed until trial
Prosecutors say rioter Jacob Chansley, known as the "QAnon Shaman," is a dangerous conspiracy leader who should be detained.
Texas cop shoots and kills Black man during mental health check
Patrick Warren Sr.'s family was expecting a mental health professional to respond when they called for help.
Was a woman targeted because she resembled her killer's ex?
Texas Ranger James Holland believes a young woman's stalker was a serial killer in the making
Restaurant manager uses concealed sign to help rescue abused boy
She noticed he was bruised and a man with him didn't let him order food. Then she sprang into action. One detective described the abuse the boy had suffered as torture.
Space
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Moon rocket test firing aborted after engine shutdown
It was not immediately clear what went wrong or what will be needed to fix it.
Blue Origin launches New Shepard test flight
Blue Origin says "we're getting very, very close" to launching passengers to space.
NASA rover celebrates 3,000 days on Mars with epic panorama
The glorious new image captures the 96-mile-wide Gale Crater and part of Mount Sharp, its central mountain.
Astronomers observe death of a distant galaxy for the first time
Galaxy ID2299 is losing its ability to form new stars, causing it to die.
Astronomers discover oldest, most distant supermassive black hole
The supermassive black hole at the center of one of the universe's brightest objects is 1.6 billion times more massive than the sun.
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The evidence that convicted Charles Bryant
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How U.S. presidents aged in office
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Troubling clues fuel a family's quest for justice
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.
The most anticipated TV shows of 2021 (and when they might be coming back)
Will "The Crown" return in 2021? Will "Survivor"? Here's how COVID-19 is affecting the production and return of your favorite streaming and TV shows.
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Hindsight is 2020: An Unprecedented Election
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.
Pelosi speaks to "60 Minutes" about Capitol riot
Two days after her own office was ransacked by Trump supporters, the speaker of the House talks to Lesley Stahl about what she experienced that day and more.
Trump's phone call with Brad Raffensperger
Last weekend, President Trump called Georgia's secretary of state, Brad Raffensperger, imploring him with veiled threats and lies to change the outcome of the November election. Raffensperger talks to Scott Pelley of "60 Minutes" about why he didn't give in.
Angus King: The "60 Minutes" interview
Jon Wertheim talks with Maine Senator Angus King, one of two independents in the Senate, about not being hitched to a party in a time of extreme polarization.
Canadian choir sings together in separate cars
The Luminous Voices Chamber Choir in Calgary, Canada, improvised a way to sing together while social distancing in their cars, thanks to the help of technology. The choir even pulled off a concert this way in December. Adriana Diaz has more.