Giant pandas to return to D.C.'s National Zoo
Two new giant pandas will arrive by the end of the year to the National Zoo as a result of a new loan agreement with China.
Two new giant pandas will arrive by the end of the year to the National Zoo as a result of a new loan agreement with China.
The House Administration Committee is being briefed by the House sergeant at arms and Capitol Police on a sharp rise in brazen crimes over the past year in Washington D.C. Daniel Webster, a distinguished research scholar at the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions, joined CBS News to discuss the rise in crime in the nation's capital.
CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the new federal indictment of former President Donald Trump.
Former President Donald Trump is set to appear in a Washington, D.C., federal court on Thursday to face charges for his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Trump is facing four felony counts, including conspiracy to defraud the United States, after being indicted Tuesday. He has denied any wrongdoing. Robert Costa reports from Washington.
A fugitive with a van full of weapons is in police custody after being arrested trying to run towards the Washington, D.C. home of former President Barack Obama. Taylor Taranto was wanted by the FBI for his role in the Jan. 6 insurrection. Jeff Pegues reports from Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C., had some of the worst air quality in the world on Thursday. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more on air he says "has the texture and smell of a barbecue pit."
The Biden-McCarthy deal to raise the debt ceiling will get its first test in the House Tuesday. As lawmakers return from recess, the pressure is on to pass legislation before next Monday's default deadline when the Treasury Department says the government will run out of money to pay its bills. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Nine injured in mass shooting in Hollywood, Florida; Miami Heat beat Boston Celtics in Game 7 and advance to NBA finals.
D.C. police chief Robert Contee on Wednesday was tapped to join the FBI. Earlier, he spoke with "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell about the specific challenges facing the department.
Actor James Brolin joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss Season 2 of the Netflix series "Sweet Tooth." The series is based on the DC comic book series by Jeff Lemire. Brolin discusses narrating the show and his nearly 25-year marriage to Barbra Streisand.
Senator Minority Leader Mitch McConnell was taken to a hospital in Washington, D.C., after he fell during a private dinner. Nikole Killion reports.
Officials say peak bloom dates were harder to predict after an unseasonably warm winter.
A transit worker was killed in a shooting at a Washington, D.C., Metro stop on Wednesday when he tried to protect a woman from a gunman. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports from Washington.
A lawsuit filed by Washington, D.C.’s attorney general alleges the Commanders, owner Dan Snyder, the NFL and commissioner Roger Goodell colluded to deceive the team’s fanbase about an investigation into allegations of sexual harassment and a hostile work environment.
Ginni Thomas, the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, voluntary testified before the House January 6 committee on Thursday. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
FBI headquarters in Washington, D.C., and field offices across the country are on high alert amid an uptick of threats online against the law enforcement agency after the search of former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence. Jeff Pegues reports.
U.S. Capitol Police said a man driving a car struck a barrier near the U.S. Capitol early Sunday morning and opened fire before fatally shooting himself. No one else was hurt. CBS News Scott MacFarlane reports.
Mayor Muriel Bowser of Washington, D.C., says she has "called on the federal government to work across state lines to prevent people from really being tricked into getting on buses" headed to the nation's capital from Texas and Arizona.
Rep. Adam Kinzinger, former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb and more appear on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" this Sunday.
Final days of President Trump's administration; President-elect Biden pressured to reform filibuster.
Robert Mueller stands behind his report; Missouri gov. speaks out on Planned Parenthood
The latest from around Capitol Hill; 2020 Census going digital
The star of CBS' action-adventure series on the five qualities every supergirl should have.
The pope has a packed schedule as he visits Washington D.C., New York City and Philadelphia from Tuesday through Sunday.
A police SUV was involved in a wreck at the filming of "Transformers 3" in Washington, D.C. While the movie was filming a car chase scene, the SUV collided with a yellow Chevy Camaro. The accident was not intended to be part of the film.
Almost 1.3 million customers in Florida were without power as the Helene moved inland over the Big Bend area of Florida's Gulf Coast.
The special counsel's filing is expected to provide the most comprehensive look at the evidence federal prosecutors have compiled in their case against former President Donald Trump.
Chocolates, flowers and gold mines: A CBS News investigation reveals the lengths scammers go to to romance and rob unsuspecting Americans.
The FBI launched probes earlier this summer after both the Trump and then-Biden campaigns experienced attempted phishing schemes targeting people associated with the candidates, sources told CBS News in August.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted on federal charges, including bribery, conspiracy and campaign finance violations.
Former President Donald Trump announced he will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in New York City.
Alan Eugene Miller was convicted of killing three men in 1999 and the state had previously attempted to execute him by lethal injection in 2022.
President Biden and his French counterpart say an Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire is needed now to avoid a potentially "much broader conflict."
Maps show possible storm surge, rainfall levels and more as Hurricane Helene made landfall on Florida's Gulf Coast.
The FBI launched probes earlier this summer after both the Trump and then-Biden campaigns experienced attempted phishing schemes targeting people associated with the candidates, sources told CBS News in August.
Alan Eugene Miller was convicted of killing three men in 1999 and the state had previously attempted to execute him by lethal injection in 2022.
A government task force is ready to help minimize supply-chain disruptions in case of a prolonged East Coast port strike, Biden administration says
Former President Donald Trump announced he will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in New York City.
A top investor in Trump Media & Technology Group has shed most of its position in the Truth Social owner, according to a filing.
A government task force is ready to help minimize supply-chain disruptions in case of a prolonged East Coast port strike, Biden administration says
A top investor in Trump Media & Technology Group has shed most of its position in the Truth Social owner, according to a filing.
Former President Donald Trump announced the new watch line on Truth Social, describing the timepieces as "truly special."
Super Micro Computer's stock price fell sharply after the Wall Street Journal reported the company faces a federal investigation.
Thirteen states in Appalachia join others in placing free boxes of naloxine in metal dispensers once used for newspapers, as part of Save a Life Day.
The FBI launched probes earlier this summer after both the Trump and then-Biden campaigns experienced attempted phishing schemes targeting people associated with the candidates, sources told CBS News in August.
A government task force is ready to help minimize supply-chain disruptions in case of a prolonged East Coast port strike, Biden administration says
Former President Donald Trump announced he will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in New York City.
A top investor in Trump Media & Technology Group has shed most of its position in the Truth Social owner, according to a filing.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law prompted by a decade-long CBS News California investigation into California's newborn genetic biobank.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law prompted by a decade-long CBS News California investigation into California's newborn genetic biobank.
Ten deaths have been linked to now-recalled Boar's Head products.
The latest round of COVIDTests.gov will again rely on less sensitive "antigen" tests.
Thirteen states in Appalachia join others in placing free boxes of naloxine in metal dispensers once used for newspapers, as part of Save a Life Day.
Polls are showing renewed support from Black women voters for the Democratic ticket. Vice President Kamala Harris has backed key health priorities for Black women.
Republicans are claiming election interference after Zelenskyy visited Pennsylvania earlier this week.
President Biden and his French counterpart say an Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire is needed now to avoid a potentially "much broader conflict."
The ruling by Tokyo's Shizuoka District Court brought an end to Iwao Hamakada's status as the world's longest serving death row inmate.
The third AUKUS defense ministerial will see the allies look to expand their global ties as China-Russia cooperation deepens.
The Israeli commander in charge of operations against Hezbollah says his troops "must be fully prepared for maneuvers and action."
The Nevada Supreme Court left open a possibility for charges to be refiled.
Academy Award-winning actor Cate Blanchett joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her new psychological thriller, "Disclaimer."
Disney follows in the footsteps of Netflix in looking to convert Disney+ password-borrowers into paying customers.
Disney+ is the latest of the major platforms to crack down on sharing outside of the home. The company announced Wednesday that users will have to pay $6.99 a month for each additional user on the basic plan, which includes ads, or $9.99 for those with the ad-free option, and only one additional member is allowed per account.
Hoda Kotb has been the co-anchor of "Today" for more than five years.
Top U.S. artificial intelligence startup OpenAI took a hit Thursday after three of its top executives exited the company. The departures come as CEO Sam Altman is reportedly preparing to turn OpenAI into a traditional for-profit company. Connie Guglielmo, senior vice president focused on AI edit strategy for CNET, joins CBS News to examine the future of the startup.
Super Micro Computer's stock price fell sharply after the Wall Street Journal reported the company faces a federal investigation.
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.
Meta AI will talk to you in the voice of a handful of celebrities, Mark Zuckerberg announced today.
CBS News found the song has been used in more than 4,500 TikTok videos alone, with some users believing it's a song released by Bieber.
Nine years after it was negotiated, the Paris Climate Agreement continues to serve as a blueprint for global environmental goals. Todd Stern, the top U.S. negotiator for the deal, outlines the years-long process it took to reach the landmark agreement in his new book, "Landing the Paris Climate Agreement: How It Happened, Why It Matters and What Comes Next." Stern joins CBS News to look back at the talks.
Florida is bracing for the wrath of Hurricane Helene. A common question that scientists face during natural disasters like this is: Has climate change impacted their severity? CBS News Miami investigative reporter Jim Defede and CBS News Texas investigative reporter Brian New break down how lawmakers and residents in their states view climate change amid natural disasters.
Three houses have collapsed into the ocean in Rodanthe, North Carolina, in less than a week — and they're likely not the last. Here's why.
President Biden touted his administration's climate progress at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday. But in California, lawmakers have often been ahead of the federal government's climate policy, although they are not always aligned. CBS News California investigative correspondent Julie Watts has more.
Some of California's Democratic state politicians say they are voting against clean energy measures and climate legislation for economic reasons connected to their constituents. CBS News Sacramento's Julie Watts reports.
Men and women in the U.S. looking for love online are being tricked by young men trained to scam them. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta followed the money all the way to Ghana.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is facing decades in prison if convicted on federal charges unsealed Thursday. Adams denies any wrongdoing. CBS News crime and public safety senior coordinating producer Anna Schecter reports.
A defiant Eric Adams denied allegations made in a federal indictment that was unsealed Thursday. Adams is now the first sitting mayor in New York City's history to be indicted on federal charges. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports following Adams' remarks.
Federal prosecutors presented the alleged crimes New York City Mayor Eric Adams carried out during his campaign and while he has been in office. Prosecutors outlined apparent dealings with foreign entities and alleged paid travel expenses that were not disclosed, among other crimes. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more on the charges, and contributor Caroline Polisi has more insight on the allegations.
An indictment alleges New York City Mayor Eric Adams sought and accepted benefits from foreign nationals. CBS News' Anna Schecter breaks down the charges in the indictment and legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe looks at the legal implications.
The Soyuz landing in Kazakhstan sets the stage for launch of a SpaceX Crew Dragon flight to the space station Thursday.
For the next two months, Earth will have a "mini-moon" when a small asteroid temporarily orbits the planet. Scientists say the asteroid, which is only 33 feet long, will enter Earth's gravity in a horseshoe orbit September 29 before leaving on November 25. Most people won't get a glimpse of this mini-moon though, it's too small to see without professional equipment.
The asteroid was discovered in August and is set to become a mini-moon, spinning around Earth in a horseshoe shape for about two months.
NASA's "Hidden Figures," whose work helped put men on the moon, were honored Wednesday in a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony.
The September Harvest Moon will see a partial lunar eclipse, peaking the night of Tuesday, Sept. 17.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
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?
Hurricane Helene has made landfall in Florida, about 10 miles away from Perry. The Category 4 storm is now expected to head north through Georgia, where it will carry dangerous winds and flooding that could lead to landslides in southern Appalachia.
The National Hurricane Center is raising the alarm about a life-threatening storm surge from Helene after it makes landfall in Florida on Thursday night. Some parts of Florida's Gulf Coast could see water levels above 15 feet. CBS News meteorologist and hurricane expert David Yeomans looks at the storm's path and the dangerous storm surge threatening the region.
Top U.S. artificial intelligence startup OpenAI took a hit Thursday after three of its top executives exited the company. The departures come as CEO Sam Altman is reportedly preparing to turn OpenAI into a traditional for-profit company. Connie Guglielmo, senior vice president focused on AI edit strategy for CNET, joins CBS News to examine the future of the startup.
Men and women in the U.S. looking for love online are being tricked by young men trained to scam them. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta followed the money all the way to Ghana.
Operating out of underground boiler rooms across Ghana, online criminal syndicates prey on older Americans, running sophisticated scams that break hearts and empty bank accounts. Ghanaian scammers told CBS News they prefer targeting men as they are easier to trap and less likely to report the scam because of their deep shame. Debora Patta reports.