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Very little in Washington is safe from the potential budget cuts, including the animals
Editor-at-large for CBS MoneyWatch on impact of blunt budget cuts on economic recovery, stock market
FAA, defense department warn of furlough, loss of tens of thousands of jobs
If the government doesn't reach an agreement on looming massive spending cuts, how will that affect the country?
What you need to know about the across-the-board federal spending cuts set to take effect March 1
USDA estimates across-the-board cuts would force them to furlough all food inspectors
The mayor of Seaside Heights is overseeing a recovery that is challenging even by the standards of superstorm Sandy
The FBI says the sequester would require all employees, including special agents, to be furloughed for up to 14 days
DOD civilians, manage the flow of supplies to troops in Afghanistan, overhaul army tanks, and provide medical care wounded warriors
CBS News Elections Director Anthony Salvanto digs through the polls to explain American's skepticism about government
In a new CBS News poll, 40% of Americans think the country is headed in the right direction, a 10-point increase since last summer
As Obama readies his State of the Union address, a new CBS News poll shows he receives public support for many of his policies
The percentage of Americans who almost never use the post office has doubled since June, according to a new CBS News poll
As the president readies his economic-focused State of the Union speech, more disapprove of how he's dealing with the economy
Americans overwhelmingly support a new Pentagon policy change regarding women in combat, according to a new CBS News poll
As the city prepares to host another Super Bowl, a majority are optimistic about New Orleans' future
51 percent back allowing them to stay and apply for citizenship
In spite of the daunting fiscal challenges ahead, a new CBS/New York Times poll shows most Americans feel good about Obama's second term
CBS/New York Times poll: Americans overwhelmingly want the debt ceiling raised, and most want it done with spending cuts
Forty-one percent disapprove of the job the president is doing in new CBS News/New York Times poll
A new CBS News/New York Times poll found that Americans back the central components of President Obama's new gun proposals
On the first lady's birthday, a new CBS News/NYT poll shows half of Americans still have positive views of her
CBS News/NY Times survey finds wide support for Obama proposal; 3 in 4 back say armed guards in public places would help
The shift in public opinion was reflected on Election Day in Colorado and Washington state
CBS News poll: More than half of Americans say there will be "major" economic problems if Washington fails to reach a deal
To this day, advocates have been struggling to locate more than 600 migrant parents. President Biden has pledged to create a task force to help locate them.
Some Republican senators have raised concerns about passing another relief bill so soon after passing $1 trillion legislation.
Biden promised it will be "this spring" when any American who wants a COVID-19 vaccine will be able to get one.
The former president faces a Senate trial on a single article of impeachment: incitement of insurrection.
The new orders will enable the federal government to vaccinate 300 million Americans.
U.S. District Judge Drew Tipton agreed to pause the policy while he considered a lawsuit filed by Texas' Republican attorney general.
The White House said the president raised concerns about Navalny's arrest and Russia's treatment of protesters.
The Department of Education pick said he was "totally in support" of President Joe Biden's plan to back $10,000 of student loan forgiveness.
Acting Chief Yogananda Pittman revealed the U.S. Capitol Police Board denied a request to ask for additional National Guard support.
"You're making the choice of getting the vaccine, an even though it's 95%, 96% efficacy, what happens is you are reducing your chances of ending up in the ICU by 100%," Perry said.
U.S. District Judge Drew Tipton agreed to pause the policy while he considered a lawsuit filed by Texas' Republican attorney general.
The White House said the president raised concerns about Navalny's arrest and Russia's treatment of protesters.
Chief Angela Demit said White River First Nation was selected for vaccines given the "remoteness, elderly and high-risk population, as well as limited access to health care."
The Bombay High Court's verdict cleared a man accused of molesting a 12-year-old girl, but the controversial ruling could end up in the Supreme Court.
Judiciary official says the man had been free on bail but was re-arrested while trying to flee the country.
Brian Gundersen, 26, was arrested after multiple people recognized the jacket from photos of the January 6 riot and contacted the FBI, according to court documents filed Monday.
Information about George Floyd's prior arrests can't be used at the trials of four former Minneapolis police officers charged in his death, a judge ruled.
To this day, advocates have been struggling to locate more than 600 migrant parents. President Biden has pledged to create a task force to help locate them.
Kelly Klein is balancing virtual learning with her chemotherapy by doing both at once.
The tornado ripped roofs off homes, pulverized walls and scattered debris as far as the eye could see.
To this day, advocates have been struggling to locate more than 600 migrant parents. President Biden has pledged to create a task force to help locate them.
Some Republican senators have raised concerns about passing another relief bill so soon after passing $1 trillion legislation.
Biden promised it will be "this spring" when any American who wants a COVID-19 vaccine will be able to get one.
The former president faces a Senate trial on a single article of impeachment: incitement of insurrection.
The new orders will enable the federal government to vaccinate 300 million Americans.
The cancer was discovered after Levert was traded to the Indiana Pacers.
96-year-old stage and screen icon Cicely Tyson opens up to Gayle King about her impressive career and personal life, which she wrote about in her new memoir, "Just As I Am."
The old guard is taking on the new guard in Super Bowl LV in Tampa.
UCLA Gymnastics scored a major victory with a season-opening win against Arizona State that included a floor routine from Nia Dennis that went viral.
New funding keeps cinema chain open for now, but speed of COVID-19 vaccinations will ultimately decide its future.
Web users in the region say they're having trouble accessing Facebook, Google, Zoom and other services.
Twitter says Lindell kept violating its policy aimed at fighting disinformation. The ardent Trump backer insists Trump beat Biden.
It was the most satellites ever launched by a single rocket
Delivery company says it's cutting workers at the request of grocery stores. Stores say they weren't consulted.
Post shows image of Trump playing golf in the shadow of a drone and declares that "revenge is certain."
World's largest asset manager tells its portfolio companies to cut emissions to net zero in 30 years — and provide details.
The proposed historic mission is aiming for a January 2022 launch date aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon.
Minnesota officials say the person who has recently traveled to Brazil. It's not clear if the variant causes a more serious illness than the novel coronavirus.
Over 8 inches of heavy snowfall are being reported in some Midwestern cities, with more to come this week.
As long as yellow school bus and weighing as much as 20 cars, the eastern North Pacific gray whale is a gentle giant – and lately it has run into trouble.
Kelly Klein is balancing virtual learning with her chemotherapy by doing both at once.
The Department of Justice said Steven Brandenburg has agreed to plead guilty to removing vials of the Moderna vaccine from a hospital refrigerator.
Biden promised it will be "this spring" when any American who wants a COVID-19 vaccine will be able to get one.
The new orders will enable the federal government to vaccinate 300 million Americans.
News of the collaboration sent Beyond Meat's shares to their largest single-day gain since its IPO in 2019.
"People are absolutely dying right now who didn't have to," said the chief medical officer of one assisted living chain.
The fit of a mask is as important as its filtration ability, experts say. So is avoiding the many counterfeits.
Popular Disneyland and Disney World ride "needed a refresh," according to an executive with the entertainment giant.
World's largest asset manager tells its portfolio companies to cut emissions to net zero in 30 years — and provide details.
Advocates say most don't willingly enter the sex trade and shouldn't be criminalized for their own exploitation.
Brian Gundersen, 26, was arrested after multiple people recognized the jacket from photos of the January 6 riot and contacted the FBI, according to court documents filed Monday.
The Department of Justice said Steven Brandenburg has agreed to plead guilty to removing vials of the Moderna vaccine from a hospital refrigerator.
As of Tuesday, authorities had charged at least 158 people in federal court.
The Bombay High Court's verdict cleared a man accused of molesting a 12-year-old girl, but the controversial ruling could end up in the Supreme Court.
The two Rocky Mount officers seen in a photo inside the U.S. Capitol are already facing federal criminal charges.
The proposed historic mission is aiming for a January 2022 launch date aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon.
It was the most satellites ever launched by a single rocket
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket boosted a record 143 small satellites into a polar orbit on Sunday in the company's first dedicated "rideshare" mission. CBSN's Lana Zak reports.
SpaceX will make another attempt to launch its Transporter 1 "rideshare" mission Sunday.
SpaceX has now launched more than 1,000 Starlink internet relay satellites.
The most memorably good (and bad) of the entertainment spectaculars
Rihanna isn't alone; celebrities have been stepping out in wild outfits for years... some more often than others.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
For 30 years, investigators only had one suspect -- until a witness revealed the real killer.
From the Marvel Cinematic Universe to the next "Fast and Furious" film, here's when to expect all the biggest flicks.
Employees at one Minnesota company are busing turning out a slew of products ahead of Super Bowl LV, including posters, pennants, pins and other collectibles. CBS Los Angeles reports.
Former White House coronavirus response coordinator talks exclusively with "Face the Nation" in her first interview since leaving the Trump task force.
This week on "Face the Nation," President Biden takes office and is immediately faced with overwhelming challenges. His first priority: COVID-19.
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 Biden is ramping up efforts to get more Americans vaccinated as states sound the alarm on a vaccine shortage. The administration will be increasing weekly vaccine allocations, while also giving states advance notice of upcoming shipments. Dr. Amesh Adalja, an infectious disease expert and a senior scholar at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security, joined CBSN to discuss the latest.