Biden urges quick action on COVID relief package: "We have no time to waste"
The House narrowly approved President Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill early Saturday morning.
Biden's First 100 Days
Senate Democrats move immediately to "Plan B" on minimum wage
The move comes after Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough ruled Thursday night that a $15 minimum wage hike cannot be included in the Senate COVID relief package.
Biden touts bipartisanship on Texas visit
President Biden and first lady Jill Biden traveled to Houston to survey the damage from Texas' recent storm.
U.S. targets Iranian-backed militias in Syria with airstrikes
In President Biden's first military action, the U.S. picked targets to deliver a carefully calibrated message to Iran about putting American forces in danger.
White House to release new guidelines after Khashoggi intel report
President Biden spoke Thursday with Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz al-Saud, MBS' father.
Manchin backs Haaland for interior secretary, boosting nomination
Manchin's announcement that he will support Haaland comes after he opposed President Biden's pick for OMB chief.
Biden signs executive order on securing critical supply chains
The order calls for a review of supply chains for critical goods, including pharmaceuticals and large capacity batteries.
William Burns, Biden's CIA pick, vows "intensified focus" on China
Burns, who would be the first career diplomat to lead the spy agency, appeared before senators for his confirmation hearing on Wednesday.
Neera Tanden's nomination in jeopardy as Senate panels delay votes
Two Senate committees scheduled to vote on Tanden's nomination postponed their meetings.
McConnell backs Garland's nomination for attorney general
McConnell will support Merrick Garland's nomination for attorney general five years after blocking his Supreme Court nomination.
Biden administration won't cancel standardized testing
The Department of Education announced Monday it would give school districts flexibility in administering standardized tests, but wouldn't allow broad cancellation of those exams.
Iran takes a new, very cautious step away from nuclear deal
Iran's government says cooperation with international nuclear inspectors is being curbed, but it's a nuanced move, and everyone seems to want to talk.
Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meet virtually
Trudeau told President Biden U.S. leadership has been "sorely missed over the past years."
Biden commemorates 500,000 U.S. lives lost to COVID-19
No country has lost more lives to the pandemic than the U.S.
Merrick Garland vows independence as attorney general at Senate hearing
Garland's hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee comes five years after his nomination to the Supreme Court was blocked by Republicans.
2 key GOP senators oppose Neera Tanden, Biden's pick for budget chief
Senator Susan Collins said Neera Tanden has "neither the experience nor the temperament to lead" the Office of Management and Budget.
Sullivan says Biden ready for talks with Iran over nuclear program
Sullivan also said the Biden administration has begun to communicate with the Iranians about American hostages.
Biden visits Pfizer vaccine plant in Michigan
President Biden visited a Pfizer vaccine plant and delivered remarks in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Kerry says Earth has 9 years to avert worst consequences of climate crisis
As secretary of state in 2016, John Kerry signed the Paris climate accord. Now, after the Trump administration withdrew, the U.S. is recommitting.
"America is back," Biden tells Munich Security Conference
President Biden reiterated his intent to move away from some of the global engagement policies of the last four years.
Biden gets chance to leave mark on judiciary as judges step aside
There are 62 current vacancies on the U.S. district and circuit courts, and another 26 seats that will open up in the coming weeks and months.
ICE unveils new rules limiting arrests and deportations
The new guidance focuses on arresting immigrants determined to threaten national security and public safety, as well as migrants recently apprehended along U.S. borders.
Democrats unveil Biden-backed immigration overhaul bill
The plan would allow millions of immigrants living in the country without authorization to obtain legal status.
Biden says teachers should move up on vaccine priority list
The president made the remarks during a CNN town hall in Milwaukee.
British PM Boris Johnson welcomes "incredibly encouraging" Biden moves
Johnson said in recent weeks, there have been "important developments" on issues like climate change, NATO and Iran.
Politics
Another former aide accuses Cuomo of sexual harassment
Charlotte Bennett, a former health policy adviser, told The New York Times that Cuomo asked her inappropriate questions about her sex life.
Biden admin scrambles to expand housing for migrant children
Roughly 97% of the shelter beds the U.S. government has to house unaccompanied migrant children are currently full.
How soon might you receive a $1,400 stimulus check?
Congress could pass the $1.9 trillion relief bill by mid-March, experts say. Here's what you need to know.
Trump to target Biden and assert leadership over GOP at CPAC
"There's a 99.99% chance Liz Cheney gets brought up," a senior adviser said.
Biden urges quick action on COVID relief package: "We have no time to waste"
The House narrowly approved President Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill early Saturday morning.
At CPAC, rising GOP stars send message that Trump is here to stay
Trump, the marquee speaker this year, will make his first public remarks since leaving office at CPAC on Sunday.
Senate Democrats move immediately to "Plan B" on minimum wage
The move comes after Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough ruled Thursday night that a $15 minimum wage hike cannot be included in the Senate COVID relief package.
Biden's $1.9 trillion relief bill passes House, but faces Senate hurdle
The Senate parliamentarian ruled on Thursday the minimum wage hike cannot be included if Congress uses the budget reconciliation process.
U.S. to implement Ebola monitoring program at airports
Starting next week, the "very small number" of travelers arriving from Guinea and the Democratic Republic of the Congo will be funneled to six U.S. airports, the CDC said.
9/11 commission leaders say Capitol attack commission must be bipartisan, have subpoena power
A partisan battle is taking shape over an independent commission to investigate the January 6 Capitol attack.
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Britain says goodbye to Captain Tom Moore, WWII vet and pandemic hero
His fundraising efforts earned him fame, admiration and a knighthood by Queen Elizabeth in July.
UN chief calls new report a "red alert" for Earth
Global emissions must be reduced by roughly 45% by 2030 to limit devastating impacts of climate change, but nations are on track to reduce emissions by less than 1%, report says.
Climate change is putting monarch butterfly migration at risk
The director general of WWF-Mexico urged governments and scientists to work on addressing the issue.
U.S. targeted Iran-backed militias with seven 500-pound bombs
The airstrike was the first military action authorized by President Biden and was designed to send a message to Iran.
Oxford vaccine may be key weapon against new COVID variants
The Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine's "plug and play" platform means it's easy to modify, and scientists expect an update to fight new, troubling variants by the fall.
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Will discovery of suspect lead to answers in Madeleine McCann case?
The disappearance of the 3-year-old girl while vacationing with her family in 2007 captured the world's attention. Now, more than 13 years later, there is a suspect in Germany who may have answers.
Another former aide accuses Cuomo of sexual harassment
Charlotte Bennett, a former health policy adviser, told The New York Times that Cuomo asked her inappropriate questions about her sex life.
Biden restores key climate policy tool slashed by Trump
The important number helps form a wide range of policies regulating industry and energy production.
Chicago man runs charity to help carjacking victims
"It just floods your heart to be able to help someone else and it feels good," Jermaine Jordan said.
California healthcare workers confronting mental health crisis
A military psychologist says that "for our medical providers, you're seeing repeated loss of life each and every day. That's going to wear on you."
Politics
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Another former aide accuses Cuomo of sexual harassment
Charlotte Bennett, a former health policy adviser, told The New York Times that Cuomo asked her inappropriate questions about her sex life.
Biden admin scrambles to expand housing for migrant children
Roughly 97% of the shelter beds the U.S. government has to house unaccompanied migrant children are currently full.
How soon might you receive a $1,400 stimulus check?
Congress could pass the $1.9 trillion relief bill by mid-March, experts say. Here's what you need to know.
Trump to target Biden and assert leadership over GOP at CPAC
"There's a 99.99% chance Liz Cheney gets brought up," a senior adviser said.
Biden urges quick action on COVID relief package: "We have no time to waste"
The House narrowly approved President Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill early Saturday morning.
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How to watch the Golden Globes
Tina Fey and Amy Poehler will host a bicoastal Golden Globes that was postponed for nearly two months because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Aaron Frazer performs "Girl On The Phone”
Brooklyn-based and Baltimore-raised, Aaron Frazer made his mark as a multi-instrumentalist and singer with the soul revival band "Durand Jones & The Indications." He joined "Saturday Sessions" to share new songs out of his solo debut album appropriately titled "Introducing." From Brooklyn, New York, Frazer performs "Girl On The Phone.”
Aaron Frazer performs “Bad News"
Brooklyn-based and Baltimore-raised, Aaron Frazer made his mark as a multi-instrumentalist and singer with the soul revival band "Durand Jones & The Indications." He joined "Saturday Sessions" to share new songs out of his solo debut album appropriately titled "Introducing." From Brooklyn, New York, Frazer performs "Bad News."
Aaron Frazer performs “Over You”
Brooklyn-based and Baltimore-raised, Aaron Frazer made his mark as a multi-instrumentalist and singer with the soul revival band “Durand Jones & The Indications.” He joined “Saturday Sessions” to share new songs out of his solo debut album appropriately titled "Introducing.” From Brooklyn, New York, Frazer performs “Over You.”
Venice sees boost in film production
People from all over the world have traveled to Venice, Italy to see the famous city's incredible sites. It is one of the most photographed cities in the world. But as COVID-19 keeps tourists away, one industry is moving in and filling the void left behind. Chris Livesay has the details.
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She came to the U.S. with $300. Now she's part of NASA's Mars mission.
Much like the name of the rover, Diana Trujillo persevered.
Millions of households could get $50 monthly internet subsidy
The agency approved a $3.2 billion program to help low-income families and people who lost jobs in the last year.
Twitter to let users charge followers to see premium posts
The site is also working on other new products, including Communities that let users chat about favorite topics.
Texas customer sues over $9,000 power bill during blackout
Texas resident claims power provider Griddy broke price-gouging laws as winter storm knocked out power.
Moderna predicts $18.4 billion in COVID-19 vaccine sales in 2021
By comparison, the biotech company's total revenue last year was less than $1 billion. What a difference a pandemic makes.
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Biden restores key climate policy tool slashed by Trump
The important number helps form a wide range of policies regulating industry and energy production.
Atlantic Ocean circulation weakens, sparking climate worries
New study finds evidence of an unprecedented slowdown in North Atlantic Ocean circulation, likely to due to human-caused climate change.
Walmart expands COVID-19 vaccine access to 35 states
The nation's biggest retailer offering immunizations -- a booster shot to U.S. efforts with more than 20 pharmacy chains.
CBS News poll: Many would get vaccine, but hesitancy remains
Partisans differ on school reopening, according to latest CBS News polling.
Dr. Fauci answers COVID vaccine questions in CBSN special
Top officials including Dr. Anthony Fauci and FEMA Administrator Bob Fenton join the CBSN special, "A Shot of Hope: Vaccine Questions Answered."
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California healthcare workers confronting mental health crisis
A military psychologist says that "for our medical providers, you're seeing repeated loss of life each and every day. That's going to wear on you."
Johnson & Johnson's one-shot COVID vaccine approved by FDA
The vaccine is the third to be approved for use in the United States, and the first that requires only one shot.
"I am the proof that God exists:" Woman beat COVID after 150 days
The 55-year-old was on the verge of death, CBS Miami reports.
Oxford vaccine may be key weapon against new COVID variants
The Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine's "plug and play" platform means it's easy to modify, and scientists expect an update to fight new, troubling variants by the fall.
U.S. to implement Ebola monitoring program at airports
Starting next week, the "very small number" of travelers arriving from Guinea and the Democratic Republic of the Congo will be funneled to six U.S. airports, the CDC said.
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Millions of Americans unable to get 2nd COVID-19 vaccine shot
Hospital and public health officials say vaccine supply and scheduling snafus are a big reason for 2nd-dose delays.
How soon might you receive a $1,400 stimulus check?
Congress could pass the $1.9 trillion relief bill by mid-March, experts say. Here's what you need to know.
Texas customer sues over $9,000 power bill during blackout
Woman claims power provider is breaking Texas price-gouging law with sky-high charges during state's deep-freeze outages.
Financial services giant TIAA names first woman CEO
Banking executive will succeed Roger Ferguson Jr. and become the second Black woman to lead a Fortune 500 company.
Millions of households could get $50 monthly internet subsidy
The agency approved a $3.2 billion program to help low-income families and people who lost jobs in the last year.
Crime
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Will discovery of suspect lead to answers in Madeleine McCann case?
The disappearance of the 3-year-old girl while vacationing with her family in 2007 captured the world's attention. Now, more than 13 years later, there is a suspect in Germany who may have answers.
FBI focusing on one possible suspect in Capitol officer's death
The official said the unidentified assailant was using bear spray against multiple people during the January 6 assault.
Hate crime charges filed in stabbing of Asian American man in NYC
Charges come as activists are raising alarms about the recent spate of violence and racism against Asian Americans.
Do USB drives hold clues to what happened to Madeleine McCann?
The discovery was made at an abandoned factory deep in the woods of Germany, once owned by a convicted sex offender who is at the center of the missing child case.
Lady Gaga's dog walker shot as 2 of her dogs were stolen
The singer is offering a $500,000 reward for their safe return, a spokesperson for Lady Gaga confirmed to CBS News.
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She came to the U.S. with $300. Now she's part of NASA's Mars mission.
Much like the name of the rover, Diana Trujillo persevered.
Maiden flight of Blue Origin rocket slips to late 2022
The launch will come a year later than planned after Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin lost out on a major Space Force contract.
Mars rover beams back spectacular panorama
The rover's high-power Mastcam-Z dual camera instrument provides astonishingly detailed images of the red planet.
NASA Mars rover's parachute contained a secret message
Eagle-eyed space enthusiasts spotted a hidden message in binary code within the pattern of the rover's parachute.
NASA rover sends video and audio from Mars
NASA's Perseverance rover has sent back video of its descent and landing on Mars, as well as audio recorded on the red planet. CBSN's Tanya Rivero has details.
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Madeleine McCann disappearance: Was a monster hiding in plain sight at a vacation resort?
An inside look at the investigation into Christian Brueckner, the new suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann.
"The Deliveryman Murders": How investigators connected the cases
Two men are shot and killed at their homes 2,800 miles apart by a man delivering a package – how a car full of clues helped solve the murders.
Photos: Rare snowfall blankets the Mediterranean
An unusual winter weather pattern brought snow to places that rarely see it.
Evidence photos: Reuschel attempted murder case
Mike Reuschel told police he and his wife Sue had been stabbed by an intruder, but she later told police her husband was the real assailant.
Ranking every Super Bowl, from worst to first
There have been some super games since 1967, but which one is the best?
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The Puzzle: Solving the Madeleine McCann Case
Thirteen years after a child is abducted, investigators have a credible suspect. Is the puzzle of what happened to her complete? "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant investigates.
"A Shot of Hope: Vaccine Questions Answered"
Dr. Anthony Fauci and other top experts answer coronavirus vaccine questions as part of “A Shot of Hope,” a CBSN special about the rollout and distribution of coronavirus vaccines across the U.S. Anchored by Tanya Rivero, this CBSN special hour focuses on the latest medical updates, the status of vaccine distribution, the struggle to get back to work and school, and the trust and access issues among minority communities.
NASA's "Perseverance" led by women, minority scientists
NASA's Perseverance Mars Rover mission was led by a diverse group of scientists, many of them women and minorities. Adriana Diaz has more on their stories.
Chicago man donates cars to the carjacked
In Chicago, more than 1,400 people were carjacked in 2020-- a crime that is also spiking in cities across the U.S. One Chicago car dealer is trying to lessen the devastation by donating cars to carjacking victims. Charlie De Mar has more.
Frontline workers' mental health struggles
Although there is optimism among frontline healthcare workers as coronavirus infections decline, many of them report experiencing mental health problems. New studies show that nearly half may have mental health issues including anxiety, depression and PTSD. Lilia Luciano reports.