Harris to lead administration's efforts to stem migration at border
The move comes amid a surge in migrants at the border.
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.
Jurors in former President Donald Trump's trial in New York heard testimony from a former media executive about his efforts to bury negative stories about Trump before the 2016 presidential election.
Regulators prohibit new noncompetes, which impede millions of U.S. workers from getting a better job.
Trump made 10 social media posts that were "threatening, inflammatory," prosecutors said, arguing he should pay a fine for each post.
The Senate advanced the foreign aid package, which includes a provision that could lead to a ban on TikTok, after months of disagreement in Congress.
As of the end of March, more than 187,000 Ukrainians have arrived in the U.S. under the Uniting for Ukraine program, resettling with resounding efficiency and relatively little controversy.
The NYPD made several arrests at a pro-Palestinian protest outside NYU's Stern School of Business in Gould Plaza.
Protesters have been arrested at Columbia and Yale as they've refused to move, calling for a break from Israel.
A bill that could ultimately ban TikTok in the U.S. will soon head for a vote in the Senate. Here's what experts say to expect next.
Those who prioritize climate change feel somewhat unsatisfied — more of them feel Biden has done too little.
Jurors in former President Donald Trump's trial in New York heard testimony from a former media executive about his efforts to bury negative stories about Trump before the 2016 presidential election.
Surprise guests, a broken foot and a history-making headliner.
Regulators prohibit new noncompetes, which impede millions of U.S. workers from getting a better job.
Footage shows wildlife authorities trying to rein in a large alligator that wandered onto MacDill Air Force Base.
Angel Carter Conrad talks about her brother Aaron Carter, his death and how she hopes his legacy and previously unheard music can help others.
Regulators prohibit new noncompetes, which impede millions of U.S. workers from getting a better job.
Customers who rely on government assistance programs can get same perks as Prime members, for less.
UnitedHealth said it paid the criminals behind attack that crippled hospitals and pharmacies to protect sensitive patient data.
Former President Donald Trump could receive a large windfall from his newly public media company, Trump Media & Technology Group.
Proposed deal "threatens to deprive consumers of the competition for affordable handbags," federal agency says.
Jurors in former President Donald Trump's trial in New York heard testimony from a former media executive about his efforts to bury negative stories about Trump before the 2016 presidential election.
Regulators prohibit new noncompetes, which impede millions of U.S. workers from getting a better job.
Trump made 10 social media posts that were "threatening, inflammatory," prosecutors said, arguing he should pay a fine for each post.
The Senate advanced the foreign aid package, which includes a provision that could lead to a ban on TikTok, after months of disagreement in Congress.
As of the end of March, more than 187,000 Ukrainians have arrived in the U.S. under the Uniting for Ukraine program, resettling with resounding efficiency and relatively little controversy.
UnitedHealth said it paid the criminals behind attack that crippled hospitals and pharmacies to protect sensitive patient data.
Warmer weather is prime time for ticks that can carry Lyme disease and other illnesses. Here's how to spot them and get rid of them.
Tires emit huge volumes of particles and chemicals as they roll along the highway, and researchers are only beginning to understand the threat. One byproduct of tire use, 6PPD-q, is in regulators' crosshairs after it was found to be killing fish.
Cancer, heart disease, respiratory illnesses and kidney dysfunction among the health consequences of a warming planet.
To reduce recidivism, some rural counties are hiring community health workers or peer support specialists to connect people leaving custody to mental health, substance use treatment, medical services and jobs.
The photo of Prince Louis is said to have been taken by his mother Catherine, Princess of Wales.
The wreck is "partly disintegrated," but some remnants have been "very well preserved."
A new U.K. law means asylum seekers arriving on British shores without prior permission can be deported to East Africa.
In his final letter before he vanished on Mount Everest, George Mallory said his chances of reaching the world's highest peak were "50 to 1 against us."
As of the end of March, more than 187,000 Ukrainians have arrived in the U.S. under the Uniting for Ukraine program, resettling with resounding efficiency and relatively little controversy.
Surprise guests, a broken foot and a history-making headliner.
Eric Church is revered as one of country music's most respected figures, often described as Nashville's renegade. But he admits that even after his success, he sometimes still sees himself as an outsider.
Angel Carter Conrad talks about her brother Aaron Carter, his death and how she hopes his legacy and previously unheard music can help others.
Emmy and Tony Award-winning actress Bebe Neuwirth is back on Broadway, starring as Fraulein Schneider in the new revival of "Cabaret."
Chanel Miller, celebrated for her profound memoir "Know My Name," steps into a new creative realm with her children's book, "Magnolia Wu Unfolds It All." The story, both written and illustrated by Miller, follows two young friends on an adventurous quest through New York City to return misplaced socks from Magnolia's parents' laundromat.
Customers who rely on government assistance programs can get same perks as Prime members, for less.
Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo is at the center of a global competition for semiconductor dominance. It's a battle that also puts her at the center of two of the hottest global national security hotspots. Lesley Stahl of 60 Minutes spoke with Raimondo for the broadcast.
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.
A bill that could ultimately ban TikTok in the U.S. will soon head for a vote in the Senate. Here's what experts say to expect next.
More than 100 nations, including the United States, have agreed to protect 30% of the world's oceans by 2030.
A photo taken two days after the sinking of the RMS Titanic apparently shows the iceberg that doomed the so-called unsinkable ship in 1912. CBS News' John Dickerson has details.
Despite how terrifying sharks might seem, the creatures are critical to the survival of the world's oceans. Oceans generate 50% of the oxygen on the planet and absorb 90% of excess heat created by global warming. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy spoke with conservationists in the Bahamas.
A new CBS poll finds that most of the public favors the U.S. taking steps to address climate change. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto breaks down the numbers.
Climate change could cause a $38 trillion income loss per year globally by 2049, according to a new study by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research. CBS News' Lilia Luciano breaks down the numbers.
A recent report by the United Nations warned that 1 million species are at risk of extinction because of climate-related issues, and some scientists say the number could be even higher. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter has more.
The Justice Department announced a $138.7 million settlement with victims of former USA Gymnastics physician Larry Nassar. The civil settlement stems from allegations that the FBI failed to properly investigate sexual abuse claims against Nassar. CBS News Justice Department reporter Robert Legare has more.
Over 100 victims of Larry Nassar, who was convicted of sexual abuse and child pornography, will receive a settlement from the Justice Department.
Authorities in Washington state are searching for a former officer accused of killing two women and abducting a child.
A Minnesota state senator now faces charges in connection to a burglary at a Detroit Lakes home earlier this week.
Scammers have been increasingly successful in leveraging their romantic grip on victims by turning them into unwitting co-conspirators, or "money mules."
In November 2023, NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft stopped sending "readable science and engineering data."
In two weeks, Boeing's Starliner spacecraft is scheduled to launch its first piloted test flight, bringing two veteran NASA astronauts to the International Space Station. Astronaut Matt Dominick joined CBS News from the ISS to talk about the mission and life in space.
A process called cryopreservation allows cells to remain frozen but alive for hundreds of years. For some animal cells, the moon is the closest place that's cold enough.
The Lyrid meteor show is set to peak as the week begins.
April's full moon, known as the Pink Moon, will reach peak illumination on Tuesday, but it will appear full from Monday morning through Thursday morning.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
We look back at the life and career of the longtime host of "Sunday Morning," and "one of the most enduring and most endearing" people in broadcasting.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
More than 100 people were arrested Monday night after pro-Palestinian protests at New York University. CBS News correspondent Nancy Chen breaks down the increased tensions around New York City colleges.
The Justice Department announced a $138.7 million settlement with victims of former USA Gymnastics physician Larry Nassar. The civil settlement stems from allegations that the FBI failed to properly investigate sexual abuse claims against Nassar. CBS News Justice Department reporter Robert Legare has more.
A 10-foot-long alligator was wrangled and relocated after wandering onto the tarmac at MacDill Air Force Base near Tampa, Florida.
Donald Trump's Tuesday began with a contempt hearing over whether the former president violated a gag order in his ongoing "hush money" trial in New York. CBS News national correspondent Errol Barnett and CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson have more on the hearing and the rest of the case.
A Brazilian woman brought a 68-year-old man in a wheelchair into a bank branch and tried to get him to sign for a loan, police said. Bank staff became suspicious and called the police, who said he had been dead for hours. Local media reported that the family's lawyer disputed the account offered by police, saying "the facts did not happen as stated" and that the man had arrived at the bank alive.