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Harris to lead administration's efforts to stem migration at border
The move comes amid a surge in migrants at the border.
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The move comes amid a surge in migrants at the border.
"The status of women is the status of democracy," she told diplomats.
The vice president's residence at the Naval Observatory, where Harris will live, is undergoing repairs.
Vice presidents since Vice President Walter Mondale have been living in the residence at the Naval Observatory in Washington, D.C.
"You have proven that we, as Black women, no longer have to wait in line for the right moment to be the change we want to see in this nation," one student said. "...because of you, Madam Vice President, we are all speaking."
Michelle Obama also wowed in a monochrome outfit by a Black designer.
Harris comes from a family of immigrants whose roots and political views shaped her.
Members of the country's first Black sorority, which the vice president-elect joined while at Howard University, discuss what Harris' success means to them.
Jane Pauley talks with the vice president-elect and her husband about their marriage and blended family, and his role as the first "second gentleman."
The former prosecutor, California attorney general, U.S. senator and soon-to-be vice president talks with Jane Pauley about her role in this unique moment in history, and looks back at the many "firsts" of her career.
Preview: The vice president-elect and her husband sit down with "CBS Sunday Morning" anchor Jane Pauley to discuss their relationship, priorities for the Biden administration; and reactions to the attack on Congress.
A source said Harris and her team were "blindsided" by the chosen cover.
The inaugural committee said in a statement that it urged the public not to travel to attend the inauguration in January.
Transition spokesperson Jen Psaki confirmed that about 14 of roughly two dozen Cabinet-level nominations have been announced.
Clinton reflected on the progress women have made in the 25 years since she spoke at the United Nations' Fourth World Conference on Women.
The California senator continues to break down more barriers, as America's first female vice president, first Black vice president, and first Asian American vice president.
The vice presidential debate is scheduled for Wednesday, October 7, in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Harris remembered the first civil rights march she ever attended — as a toddler in a stroller.
"Donald Trump is not pretending to be anything other than what he is," said vice presidential candidate Senator Kamala Harris.
The release of the returns comes after a report found that President Trump payed just $750 in federal income tax in 2017.
"They're carrying the weight of a lot of voices on their shoulders," Harris said
In an interview, the Democratic vice presidential nominee did not say whether she would take an approved COVID-19 vaccine distributed before the election.
"Here and now, I give you my word: If you entrust me with the presidency, I will draw on the best of us, not the worst," Biden said.
She was introduced by a trio of women important to her: Her sister Maya Harris, her niece Meena Harris and her stepdaughter, Ella Emhoff.
Sixty-six percent of Democratic registered voters are glad Biden selected Harris to be his running mate.
Vice President Kamala Harris and her advisers have not responded to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. with an offer to meet or shown interest in the proposal, according to one source.
Gov. Tim Walz on Wednesday agreed to participate in a vice presidential debate hosted by CBS News on Oct. 1 in New York City.
Pro-Trump lawyer Stefanie Lambert has been disqualified from representing Overstock.
Republicans have zeroed in on Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz' military record since he became Kamala Harris' running mate, claiming he exaggerated his military service.
Former President Donald Trump's latest attempt to get the judge presiding over his New York criminal case to recuse himself has been denied.
Republican Royce White has defeated Joe Fraser in the Minnesota primary election and will face incumbent Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar on the November ballot.
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, in a surprise move, announced he won't run in the upcoming party leadership vote in September, paving the way for Japan to have a new prime minister.
The militant group claimed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was not acting in good faith and wants to prolong the war.
Friday's speech will mark the first time Kamala Harris has released a major policy initiative since President Biden dropped out of the race last month.
Edmund, Oklahoma has agreed to pay more than $7 million to a former death row inmate who was exonerated after nearly 50 years in prison, making him the longest-serving inmate to be declared innocent of a crime.
Vice President Kamala Harris and her advisers have not responded to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. with an offer to meet or shown interest in the proposal, according to one source.
Gena Rowlands, hailed as one of the greatest actors to ever practice the craft, died at 94 on Wednesday, her representatives confirmed.
Hannah Cvancara rock climbs, snowboards, surfs and hikes. But while her amputation hasn't stopped her at all, the military has, rejecting her from the U.S. Navy.
Prosecutors say articles that Jeff German wrote for the Las Vegas Review-Journal in early 2022 about Robert Telles and a county office in turmoil provided a motive for the killing.
Almost 68 million Americans will be impacted by the annual cost-of-living adjustment to their benefits.
Businesses now face hefty penalties for buying, selling or promoting phony user ratings of products and services.
Lawsuit alleges GM is signing up car owners for its OnStar system without notifying them that data is being sold to insurers.
Staring at an iPad screen too much may keep little kids from learning to control their emotions, a new study finds.
Neighbors say the driverless cars are honking at each other, waking residents at night when the vehicles are supposed to be idle.
Vice President Kamala Harris and her advisers have not responded to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. with an offer to meet or shown interest in the proposal, according to one source.
Gov. Tim Walz on Wednesday agreed to participate in a vice presidential debate hosted by CBS News on Oct. 1 in New York City.
Pro-Trump lawyer Stefanie Lambert has been disqualified from representing Overstock.
Republicans have zeroed in on Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz' military record since he became Kamala Harris' running mate, claiming he exaggerated his military service.
Former President Donald Trump's latest attempt to get the judge presiding over his New York criminal case to recuse himself has been denied.
The World Health Organization declared Wednesday that the mpox outbreaks in Africa are a global emergency, with cases confirmed among children and adults in more than a dozen countries.
Officials have been warning of a return to the pre-pandemic trends of pertussis, also known as whooping cough.
Are eye exams for your kids on your back-to-school to-do list? Here's why experts say they should be.
Staring at an iPad screen too much may keep little kids from learning to control their emotions, a new study finds.
Parents worry a lot about their teenagers, but a recent survey highlighted they often don't know how to talk to them. A psychologist shares advice.
The discovery of the 31-year-old doctor's brutalized body at a state-run hospital has sparked nationwide protests.
Russian-American Ksenia Karelina was sentenced by a Russian court to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to treason earlier this month.
Victor Montalvo of Florida is the first U.S. athlete to win a medal in Olympic breaking, which debuted at the Paris Games.
Stonehenge's Altar Stone, weighing roughly six tons, was brought to the site from Scotland and not Wales, as was previously thought, researchers said.
When a critically endangered orangutan was pregnant, the Dublin Zoo hatched a plan to teach her the maternal skills she'd need to care for her newborn.
Gena Rowlands, hailed as one of the greatest actors to ever practice the craft, died at 94 on Wednesday, her representatives confirmed.
The renowned street artist Banksy has unveiled nine new animal-themed murals over the past week and a half. They range from a goat teetering on a cliff to piranhas infesting a police box, to a gorilla outside the London Zoo. The images are also posted on the anonymous artist's Instagram account. Their meaning is unknown—much like the artist himself.
In this web extra, "CBS Mornings" featured host Vladimir Duthiers gets a tour of the Esquire archives, where he gets to see some of the magazine's iconic covers and hear stories from its 90-year history. Plus, Esquire reveals Zoë Kravitz as the cover star for its coveted September issue.
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour is scheduled to return to London in the star's first performances since authorities said they thwarted an attack on her shows in Vienna.
Andra Day reunites with director Lee Daniels in their latest film, "The Deliverance." This thriller is inspired by true events and looks at the many complexities of generational trauma, faith and resilience.
Iran has launched a sweeping, months-long cyberattack targeting both the Democratic and Republican presidential campaigns, according to a new report by Google. Nicole Sganga has details.
Staring at an iPad screen too much may keep little kids from learning to control their emotions, a new study finds.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Domain-name investor Jeremy Green Eche — who buys up unclaimed web addresses as a hobby — compared the sale to "hitting the jackpot."
Google is hosting its annual event Tuesday to unveil new products and projects using artificial technology. Abrar Al-Heeti, a CNET technology reporter, joins CBS News with more details.
Hurricane Ernesto is gaining strength in the Caribbean after drenching Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Now the storm is moving north into the Atlantic, where it's expected to continue strengthening as it heads toward Bermuda. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez and WCBS chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn have more.
On July 24, a burning car was pushed over an embankment in Chico, California. Within three days, it became one of the 10 largest wildfires in state history. Within nine days, it was among the top four. Still burning at over 429,000 acres, firefighters continue to tackle the historic blaze. Using data from Cal Fire, CBS News put together an animation to show just how quickly and far the flames have spread.
There are plenty of considerations for those interested in making the investment, according to industry experts.
Joro spiders have hearts that are able to withstand the loud and bustling noises of big cities, according to a study published on Monday.
The historic, privately financed space flight will carry humans above Earth's ice caps for the first time.
The discovery of the 31-year-old doctor's brutalized body at a state-run hospital has sparked nationwide protests.
Edmund, Oklahoma has agreed to pay more than $7 million to a former death row inmate who was exonerated after nearly 50 years in prison, making him the longest-serving inmate to be declared innocent of a crime.
For three months, a family in southern Georgia has been fighting for justice and accountability over the drowning of 8-year-old Noah Bush. Authorities initially ruled his death an accident. Nearly two months later, they filed charges against two boys ages 10 and 11. Demetrice Bush, Noah's mother, and Francys Johnson, the family's attorney, join to speak about the devastating loss.
Opening statements took place Wednesday in the murder trial of Robert Telles, who is charged in the 2022 killing of Las Vegas Review-Journal reporter Jeff German. Prior to his death, German had published a series of articles alleging Telles fostered a hostile work environment while serving as an elected public administrator. Elise Preston has details.
Prosecutors say articles that Jeff German wrote for the Las Vegas Review-Journal in early 2022 about Robert Telles and a county office in turmoil provided a motive for the killing.
Seventy-one days after launch, NASA finally nears a decision on whether Boeing's Starliner will return to Earth with, or without, a crew.
NASA held a press briefing Wednesday and announced a decision will be coming on how the Boeing Starlink capsule crew stuck at the International Space Station will proceed with their mission in space. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser has more.
The historic, privately financed space flight will carry humans above Earth's ice caps for the first time.
The Perseid meteor shower peaked in the night skies of Sunday into Monday, giving astronomy fans one of the best shows of 2024 as they looked to the skies.
It was the 187th launch of the company's Starlink internet relay satellites.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
The actor, recipient of a lifetime achievement Academy Award, was renowned for such films as "MASH," "Klute," "Don't Look Now," "Ordinary People," and "The Hunger Games."
CIA Director William Burns is headed to the Middle East for negotiations over a possible cease-fire and hostage deal in Gaza scheduled for Thursday. However, it comes as Hamas has said it won't take part in the talks. Ramy Inocencio has the latest from Tel Aviv.
Ninety-one-year-old Phyllis Blackwelder has seen and treated it all as a nurse, with more than a half-century of service. But while there have been plenty of changes in medicine over the years, her love of the job has never wavered.
For three months, a family in southern Georgia has been fighting for justice and accountability over the drowning of 8-year-old Noah Bush. Authorities initially ruled his death an accident. Nearly two months later, they filed charges against two boys ages 10 and 11. Demetrice Bush, Noah's mother, and Francys Johnson, the family's attorney, join to speak about the devastating loss.
After soaring to record levels in the past three years, migrant crossings along the U.S.-Mexico border have plummeted this summer. July saw the lowest level in illegal border crossings since September 2020. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez traveled to the Arizona border, as well as to Mexico, to try better understand this dramatic change.
New data from major American cities shows homicides are down 13% during the first six months of 2024 compared to the same time in 2020. CBS News vice president of Data Journalism John Kelly gives us insight into these numbers.