Biden awards Medal of Freedom to Nancy Pelosi, Al Gore, Katie Ledecky and more
President Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, to 19 recipients.
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John Kerry: U.S. backs cutting fossil fuels
Special Climate Envoy John Kerry wrapped up the first week of the COP28 climate summit in Dubai by announcing the U.S. supports "largely" phasing out fossil fuels. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff joins to discuss.
Breaking down day one of COP28 in Dubai
The United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP28, kicked off Thursday in Dubai, and delegates already agreed to a major deal. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has more.
What to know about the COP28 climate summit
Diplomats from nearly 200 countries will gather in Dubai, U.A.E., starting Thursday for the U.N.'s annual climate talks. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy explains what's on the agenda.
Kerry wraps up China visit
U.S. Climate Envoy John Kerry finished his visit to China without any new agreements on issues discussed over three days in Beijing. The talks themselves are being looked at as progress in the relationship between the two nations though. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer has the latest.
John Kerry in China for climate diplomacy
U.S. Climate Envoy John Kerry is in Beijing where he met with Chinese leaders earlier Tuesday. Kerry's visit marks the third time a top U.S. official is visiting China in the past month. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer has more.
Yellen calls China trip "successful"
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is back in the U.S. after what she called a "successful" trip to Beijing. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Liz Palmer is in Tokyo with more on the visit.
Kerry assures allies the U.S. is committed to climate action
President Biden's special envoy for climate change was on a whistle-stop tour in Europe to reassure partners that the U.S. is back, and it means business.
COP26 in Glasgow concludes
The 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP26, came to a conclusion with participating countries promising to lower carbon emissions and fund poorer nations made vulnerable by climate change. The conference also acknowledged that the agreement, while a bold step forward, is a work in progress. Mark Philips has the details.
Can a U.S.-China climate change pact get COP26 off "life support"?
With the ambitions of the ongoing COP26 climate summit "on life support," can a bilateral agreement that's light on real action make the difference?
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House holds hearing on January 6 attack on U.S. Capitol; John Kerry urges action on climate change
Kerry "not confident" world will avoid worst damages of climate change
President Biden's special envoy for climate tells CBS News in an exclusive interview the extreme weather being seen around the world this summer is a "direct impact of the climate crisis."
John Kerry demands immediate climate action
John Kerry is in London pushing global efforts against climate change. This push comes as record weather events are appearing, triggered by climate change domestically and worldwide. Roxana Saberi sat down with the former Secretary of State in an interview you will only see on CBS News.
European Union proposes plan to tackle climate change
The European Union announced new proposals to tackle climate change over the next few decades. The "Fit for 55" plan aims to reduce carbon emissions throughout the EU by 55% by 2030. If achieved, this would make Europe the "world's first carbon-neutral continent" by 2050. New York Times international climate reporter Somini Sengupta joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
Foreign policy in Biden's first 100 days
As President Biden approaches his first 100 days in office this week, Ian Bremmer, the president of the Eurasia Group and GZero Media, joined CBSN to discuss his foreign policy actions so far, and what more needs to be done.
Biden to speak on the fight against pandemic
President Biden will deliver remarks Tuesday on the state of the coronavirus pandemic. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joined CBSN with the latest from the White House.
7 takeaways from the White House climate summit of world leaders
The U.S. wants to lead the fight against climate change.
U.S. and China agree to cooperate to "tackle the climate crisis"
But as Biden prepares to host a summit of world leaders, seeking pledges to carbon emissions, China warns more ambitious goals are "not very realistic."
Biden's climate duo puts U.S. back in global warming fight
John Kerry and Gina McCarthy worked together under former President Barack Obama.
Climate envoy John Kerry has talks in China
U.S. climate envoy John Kerry arrived in Shanghai Wednesday to discuss climate change with his Chinese counterpart. China is the world's leading emitter of carbon, followed by the U.S. CBSN contributor Isaac Stone Fish joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
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.
Biden's new COVID-19 vaccine plan
President Biden's COVID-19 response team is set to give its first briefing today, after the administration announced plans to secure 200 million more doses of the vaccine. Also on Wednesday, the president will be signing new executive orders aimed at tackling climate change. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN with the latest developments.
Analyzing Biden's first Cabinet picks
Michael O'Hanlon, a senior fellow and director of research for the foreign policy program at the Brookings Institution, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss how U.S. allies may be reacting to President-elect Joe Biden's first Cabinet picks.
Biden introduces his national security team
President-elect Joe Biden held a press event in Wilmington, Delaware, to introduce key members of his future administration: Antony Blinken, his nominee for Secretary of State; Alejandro Mayorkas for Secretary of Homeland Security; Avril Haines for Director of National Intelligence; Linda Thomas-Greenfield for U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations; Jake Sullivan as National Security Adviser; and John Kerry as Special Presidential Envoy for Climate. Watch their remarks in full.
Biden announces national security team
The president-elect named his secretary of state, national security adviser, homeland security secretary, ambassador to the UN and made other key appointments.
El Salvador's Bukele says he won't return Kilmar Abrego Garcia to U.S.
El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele said "of course I'm not going to do it" about returning Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man deported to an El Salvadoran prison.
Palestinian Columbia activist detained by DHS at citizenship interview
A Columbia protest leader was taken into custody at a citizenship interview, his lawyers say, as the Trump administration pushes to deport fellow Columbia activist Mahoud Khalil.
Why donated organs are left unused
One of every three donated kidneys never gets transplanted. CBS News explores why a growing number are being discarded.
Mark Zuckerberg called to testify in Meta's antitrust trial
The case could determine whether Mark Zuckerberg's company might have to divest WhatsApp and Instagram.
JD Vance drops Ohio State football trophy at White House
JD Vance nearly fumbled Ohio State's college football championship trophy in a White House celebration Monday.
5.2 -magnitude earthquake strikes near San Diego
A preliminary 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck near Julian according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Trump considers pause on auto tariffs, says carmakers need more time
President Trump is considering exempting U.S. automakers from paying steep tariffs that could cripple the industry.
Pennsylvania man admitted to starting fire at governor's residence
Cody Balmer, 38, turned himself in at Pennsylvania State Police headquarters after intentionally starting a fire at the Governor's Residence, court documents say.
Gayle King and Blue Origin crew return from space
"CBS Mornings" Gayle King and the rest of Blue Origin's historic all-women spaceflight crew blasted off on Monday.
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Palestinian Columbia activist detained by DHS at citizenship interview
A Columbia protest leader was taken into custody at a citizenship interview, his lawyers say, as the Trump administration pushes to deport fellow Columbia activist Mahoud Khalil.
Here's why your cup of coffee could soon cost even more
Coffee prices have already surged to record highs because of extreme weather. U.S. tariffs could push costs up even more.
Taxpayers in 13 states can file after April 15, IRS says. Here's where.
The IRS has given taxpayers in many states more time to file their taxes past the April 15 deadline due to natural disasters. Here's what to know.
Starbucks is changing its barista dress code. Here's the new look.
Starbucks is creating a new dress code for store employees in an effort to revamp its cafes. Here are the new guidelines.
Suspect arrested for attacks at Tesla facility and GOP HQ in New Mexico
A suspect has been arrested in connection to a February arson attack at a Tesla facility in New Mexico and last month's alleged attack at the Republican Party of New Mexico headquarters.
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Here's why your cup of coffee could soon cost even more
Coffee prices have already surged to record highs because of extreme weather. U.S. tariffs could push costs up even more.
Taxpayers in 13 states can file after April 15, IRS says. Here's where.
The IRS has given taxpayers in many states more time to file their taxes past the April 15 deadline due to natural disasters. Here's what to know.
Starbucks is changing its barista dress code. Here's the new look.
Starbucks is creating a new dress code for store employees in an effort to revamp its cafes. Here are the new guidelines.
Trump considers pause on auto tariffs, says carmakers need more time
President Trump is considering exempting U.S. automakers from paying steep tariffs that could damage the industry.
Mark Zuckerberg called to testify in Meta's antitrust trial
The case could determine whether Mark Zuckerberg's company might have to divest WhatsApp and Instagram.
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Palestinian Columbia activist detained by DHS at citizenship interview
A Columbia protest leader was taken into custody at a citizenship interview, his lawyers say, as the Trump administration pushes to deport fellow Columbia activist Mahoud Khalil.
JD Vance drops Ohio State football trophy at White House
JD Vance nearly fumbled Ohio State's college football championship trophy in a White House celebration Monday.
State Department wants staff to report alleged anti-Christian bias during Biden's term
President Trump's Secretary of State Marco Rubio is asking staff to report allegations of anti-Christian bias during the Biden era, including actions taken for opposition to vaccines or personal pronoun choice.
Official who oversaw shrinking of USAID departs State Department
Peter Marocco left his role as Director of the Office of Foreign Assistance, after overseeing cuts to USAID.
El Salvador's Bukele says he won't return Kilmar Abrego Garcia to U.S.
El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele said "of course I'm not going to do it" about returning Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man deported to an El Salvadoran prison.
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Analysis: 1 in 5 organ donations being tossed
More than 100,000 Americans need an organ transplant to stay alive, and each day, 17 die waiting. But a CBS News analysis finds one out of five donated organs is being tossed out. Tom Hanson has the story behind that troubling statistic in tonight's "Eye on America."
Why donated organs are left unused
One of every three donated kidneys never gets transplanted. CBS News explores why a growing number are being discarded.
Study projects how much cancer is caused by CT scans
A new study is projecting how radiation from computed tomography imaging, or CT scans, could lead to future cancers.
Ex-FDA official: RFK Jr.'s autism claims could give "people false hope"
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed Friday that new research will find the cause of the "autism epidemic" by September. Dr. Peter Marks, the former top vaccines official at the Food and Drug Administration, warns on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that "giving people false hope is something you should never do."
Former top health official criticizes RFK Jr. for downplaying measles deaths
Dr. Peter Marks said that the deaths of unvaccinated children is "just not acceptable."
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Protecting the polar bear capital of the world
CBS Minnesota station WCCO brings you to the polar bear capital of the world, where warming Arctic waters are putting the town on edge.
Kim Kardashian to testify in 2016 Paris jewelry theft trial, lawyer says
The trial stems from a jewelry heist in October 2016 during which Kim Kardashian was held at gunpoint in her luxury Paris apartment by masked men.
Couple arrested for selling exotic cats including white tigers and puma
The couple is suspected of raising desert lynxes and servals, a wild cat native to Africa, as well as hybrid species created by crossing these breeds with domestic cats, police said.
Antoni Gaudi, designer of the Sagrada Familia, put on path to sainthood
Antoni Gaudi was a devout Catholic and believed the construction of Barcelona's Sagrada Familia basilica was his way to make amends with God for the sins of the modern world.
Witchcraft accusations putting hundred at risk of attacks, death
Belief in witchcraft remains common in many rural communities along the west African coast, including Ghana.
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Kim Kardashian to testify in 2016 Paris jewelry theft trial, lawyer says
The trial stems from a jewelry heist in October 2016 during which Kim Kardashian was held at gunpoint in her luxury Paris apartment by masked men.
Katy Perry sings "What a Wonderful World" during historic spaceflight
Pop star Katy Perry, one of the six women aboard Blue Origin's spaceflight, explained why she chose not to sing one of her own songs during the historic journey.
David Oyelowo on "Government Cheese"
Award-winning actor David Oyelowo joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his latest role in "Government Cheese," where he plays a formerly incarcerated man trying to rebuild his life and reconnect with his family. The show marks his first major comedy role.
Aaron Carter faced "tremendous pressure" as a child star, sister says
Angel Carter, the twin sister of the late Aaron Carter, opened up about her brother's struggles growing up as a child star in a new Paramount+ documentary.
Aaron Carter doc gives raw look into family's journey with addiction, loss
"The Carters: Hurts to Love You," directed by Soleil Moon Frye, is an intimate look at a family thrust into the spotlight.
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Why the FTC says Meta is an illegal monopoly
Opening statements began Monday in one of the most highly-anticipated trials in the tech world, the Federal Trade Commission's antitrust suit against Meta. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent reports.
Mark Zuckerberg called to testify in Meta's antitrust trial
The case could determine whether Mark Zuckerberg's company might have to divest WhatsApp and Instagram.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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.
Blue Origin crew talks historic spaceflight
Blue Origin's all-female crew includes "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King, pop star Katy Perry, NASA rocket scientist Aisha Bowe, civil rights activist Amanda Nguyen, film producer Kerianne Flynn and award-winning journalist Lauren Sanchez. Ahead of their launch, they spoke about their nerves, excitement and the historic spaceflight.
Vanessa O'Brien reflects on historic journey
Explorer Vanessa O'Brien joins "CBS Mornings" to reflect on her record-breaking journey from Mount Everest to the bottom of the ocean to space aboard Blue Origin's sixth crewed mission, completing the "Explorers' Extreme Trifecta."
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Can climate change really create zombie fungi, like in "The Last of Us"?
As the HBO series "The Last of Us" returns, fans wonder: How much of the chilling storyline about a fungal zombie pandemic is rooted in reality?
NOAA could face 25% budget cut, slashing climate research, in draft proposal
An internal government document proposes significant changes for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, hitting its research functions hardest.
Ancient jawbone found in sea linked to mysterious human ancestors
Relatively little is known about Denisovans, an extinct group of human cousins that interacted with Neanderthals and Homo sapiens.
Scientists map part of a mouse's brain that's so complex it looks like a galaxy
Thanks to a mouse watching clips from "The Matrix," scientists have created the largest functional map of a brain to date.
Ancient altar found in jungle apparently used for child sacrifices
The discovery shows the cultural interaction between the Maya of Tikal and Teotihuacan's elite between 300 and 500 A.D., archaeologists said.
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Pennsylvania arson suspect's alleged plans
The suspect tied to a fire at Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's official residence could be in court as soon as Wednesday. State authorities say 38-year-old Cody Balmer is currently hospitalized for a medical event "not connected to Sunday's incident." Police say Balmer planned to beat Governor Shapiro with a hammer if he found him. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul has more.
Gravedigger arrested for reselling burial sites after removing corpses
Police also believe the ex-worker took valuables, such as gold jewelry, from the bodies of those to be buried.
Couple arrested for selling exotic cats including white tigers and puma
The couple is suspected of raising desert lynxes and servals, a wild cat native to Africa, as well as hybrid species created by crossing these breeds with domestic cats, police said.
Deacon killed in shooting at church Easter egg hunt in Mississippi
A deacon was shot and killed after an Easter egg hunt hosted by his church in Gulfport, Mississippi, on Saturday, according to the church and local police.
Suspect charged in fire at Shapiro residence
A Pennsylvania man has been arrested and charged with attempted murder, terrorism and other offenses in connection with a fire at Gov. Josh Shapiro's residence in Harrisburg, according to court documents. Police said it was arson. Shapiro and his family evacuated the home and were not harmed. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
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Blue Origin's latest space tourism step
"CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King was among the historic six-women crew for Monday's Blue Origin flight to the edge of space. Mark Strassmann reports on the launch and what it means for space tourism.
Highlights of Gayle King's Blue Origin flight
Watch highlights of "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King's historic Blue Origin spaceflight with an all-women crew, from the launch to when the capsule safely touched down in West Texas.
Katy Perry sings "What a Wonderful World" during historic spaceflight
Pop star Katy Perry, one of the six women aboard Blue Origin's spaceflight, explained why she chose not to sing one of her own songs during the historic journey.
Katy Perry reacts after Blue Origin flight
Pop star Katy Perry spoke about her experience on Blue Origin's rocket shortly after she, "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King, journalist and philanthropist Lauren Sánchez, former NASA rocket scientist Aisha Bowe, civil rights activist Amanda Nguyen and film producer Kerianne Flynn safely returned to Earth. She talked about bringing a daisy on the flight, singing Louis Armstrong's "What a Wonderful World" and the "collective energy" in the capsule.
Gayle King shares best part about space trip
After exiting the Blue Origin capsule, "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King spoke about what she experienced during her trip to space and revealed the song Katy Perry sang when they returned to their seats after experiencing weightlessness.
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"Hands Off!": Americans across country protest Trump, Musk
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets, in Washington, D.C. and other cities across the United States, in opposition to the policies of Donald Trump, in the largest protests since he returned to the presidency.
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The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
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Reporter's Notebook: Trump and Ukraine
President Trump on Monday again repeated the false claim that Ukraine started its war with Russia. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson takes a look at Mr. Trump's propaganda gift for Vladimir Putin.
U.S., Iran hold talks about nuclear program
For the first time in eight years, the U.S. and Iran held talks over the weekend centered on Iran's nuclear energy program. Will Todman, senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins "CBS Evening News Plus" to break down the discussions.
Canadians canceling plans to travel to U.S.
Canadians who had plans to vacation in or even move to the United States are now deciding not to come due to how President Trump has treated the Great White North. Cristian Benavides reports.
Details on alleged arson at governor's home
Early Sunday morning, Pennsylvania state troopers woke Gov. Josh Shapiro, his family and guests staying at the governor's mansion to alert them that the building was on fire. Now, a 38-year-old suspect has been arraigned on multiple charges, including attempted murder. Shanelle Kaul has more.
Latest on Trump and mistakenly deported man
The Trump administration has been ordered to return to the U.S. a Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador. Monday's comments from members of the administration and El Salvador's president make the man's return seem unlikely in the near future. Camilo Montoya-Galvez and Jessica Levinson have the latest on the case.