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The suburbs north and west of Washington, D.C. got seven to 10 inches of snow with another one to two inches expected. The weather conditions caused the federal government to close. CBS News' Wyatt Andrews reports.
Despite being days away from the official start of spring, the mid-Atlantic region will begin the work week with a late-season snowstorm. Chelsea Ingram of WJZ-TV reports.
Facing fallout from alleged dirty tricks in his 2010 campaign, the District of Columbia incumbent faces a serious threat from council member Muriel Bowser.
The National Zoo in Washington, D.C., is celebrating the arrival of four lion cubs after its 9-year-old African lion endured a seven-hour delivery. The cubs, which appear to be healthy, are being closely observed by zoo staff via a closed-circuit webcam.
A strong winter storm is expected to dump a foot of snow over parts of the mid-Atlantic, including the D.C. metro area. The storm is expected to track south enough to spare New England, and only drop a few inches of snow on New York City. Meteorologist Lauren Casey of WCCO-TV reports.
The nation's capital is preparing for up to a foot of snow as a powerful winter storm heads towards the East Coast. Washington, D.C., has declared a snow emergency in preparation for the storm. Jeff Pegues reports.
As many as 20,000 Russian soldiers have taken over Crimea. Many in the pro-Russian region welcomed the troops, but those who are opposed to the Russian invasion are deeply worried; and, Californians evacuated from areas with a high risk of mudslides have been allowed to return. Many of them spent the day cleaning up heaps of mud that have engulfed their homes.
Another storm hit the East Coast, leaving slippery roads and piles of snow blocking sidewalks in New York City and shutting down the nation's capital; and, Art Shay has been telling stories with his camera for 60 years, and while he has photographed celebrities and world leaders, his focus was often squarely on his wife, Florence.
Tech companies are among the groups heading to Washington, DC, to help create voluntary guidelines on facial recognition technology and privacy. "60 Minutes" correspondent Lesley Stahl reports on its impact. Then, Tim Stevens, editor at large for CNET, talks to the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts about the issue.
A Snowy Owl – common in Canada but rare in the United States – spent an especially frigid January day lounging on a ledge outside the Washington Post headquarters.
Activists protesting abortion rights took to the National Mall in Washington, D.C., for the annual March for Life.
The King Foundation honored Martin Luther King, Jr., with song during a visit to his monument in Washington, D.C.
At the National Zoo, in Washington, DC, Bao Bao, the giant panda cub is getting ready for her public debut
Washington, D.C., is running out of room to build - unless they go up
The first family attends the taping of TNT's "Christmas in Washington" at the National Building Museum.
A rare bipartisan budget deal was met with an avalanche of criticism from conservative groups, but House Speaker John Boehner says such inflexibility led to this fall's government shutdown
Backstage Washington: CBS News reporter Lindsey Boerma goes behind the scenes of the 2013 National Christmas Tree lighting to see just how much has changed since President Coolidge lit the first tree 91 years ago.
House Speaker John Boehner and 6-year-old Giovani Gaynor kicked off Washington, D.C.'s holiday season with the lighting of the Capitol Christmas tree. The tree is an 88-foot Engelmann spruce from Washington state.
Bao Bao, the giant panda cub born at Washington, DC's National Zoo has already starting preparing for her role as a symbol of cooperation between the U.S. and China. Margaret Brennan reports on the so-called 'panda diplomacy.'
Nicole Hockley, who lost her 6-year-old son, Dylan, in the Sandy Hook school shooting, talks about her disappointment with Congress for failing to pass gun legislation and what signal it sent to her
Commemorating Veterans Day at a wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, President Obama paid tribute to one of the country's oldest veterans, 107-year-old Richard Overton.
Representatives from the European Union will be meeting with officials in Washington on recent reports that the U.S has been spying on their leaders
Miriam Carey had a history of making delusional statements about President Obama and the White House but had never directly threatened the president; and as part of our continuing series, "On the Road," Steve Hartman met one man who is changing the face of debt collection. Bill Bartmann and his company CFS-2 believe that the best way to collect on someone's debt is to help them start earning again. The company provides a gamut of free services including resume help or free housing -- and they're trouncing their competition in the process.
Miriam Carey had a history of making delusional statements about President Obama and the White House prior to leading police and Secret Service on a wild car chase through the Capitol
The White House and U.S. Capitol were locked down after a woman hit a barricade at the White House complex, then led police on a car chase that ended when she was shot and killed. Investigators still don't know what triggered the incident; and, The increase in natural gas production has had a devastating impact on coal country, forcing many miners to seek employment elsewhere.
A ceasefire in Lebanon between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah appeared to be holding several hours after it began.
If confirmed as trade representative, Jamieson Greer would be responsible for negotiating directly with foreign governments on trade deals and disputes.
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, more than 2,000 landslides displaced families in western North Carolina. They are waiting to find out if rebuilding is even possible or safe.
Tom Homan and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott served meals to troops stationed in Eagle Pass and Edinburg as part of Operation Lone Star.
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, who has faced restrictions on social media platforms because of his views, was a critic of pandemic lockdowns and vaccine mandates.
Harvey Weinstein's lawyers filed a legal claim alleging that he is receiving substandard medical treatment in unhygienic conditions while in custody at Rikers Island.
More than 3,000 fake Gibson guitars were seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection in what authorities are calling the largest seizure of counterfeit musical instruments at the massive Los Angeles-Long Beach Seaport.
A professional treasure hunter has been charged in the theft of the 37 gold coins stlen from the wreckage of the 1715 Treasure Fleet.
Jean Rather, the wife of former longtime CBS News anchor Dan Rather, died Tuesday at the age of 89 following a battle with cancer.
A federal panel has been meeting for months to draft recommendations.
Jean Rather, the wife of former longtime CBS News anchor Dan Rather, died Tuesday at the age of 89 following a battle with cancer.
Harvey Weinstein's lawyers filed a legal claim alleging that he is receiving substandard medical treatment in unhygienic conditions while in custody at Rikers Island.
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, who has faced restrictions on social media platforms because of his views, was a critic of pandemic lockdowns and vaccine mandates.
If confirmed as trade representative, Jamieson Greer would be responsible for negotiating directly with foreign governments on trade deals and disputes.
President-elect Donald Trump is proposing sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China as soon as he takes office. Here's why.
Consumers could face higher prices for electronics if President-elect Donal Trump hits Canada, Mexico and China with new tariffs, Best Buy CEO said.
Americans paid an estimated $842 million in fees to cover advance loan refunds or refund anticipation checks last year.
In some parts of the U.S., parents pay more than $30,000 annually for infant care at a center, federal data shows.
John Furner, president and CEO of Walmart U.S., talks about the company's decision to scale back its DEI policies.
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, who has faced restrictions on social media platforms because of his views, was a critic of pandemic lockdowns and vaccine mandates.
If confirmed as trade representative, Jamieson Greer would be responsible for negotiating directly with foreign governments on trade deals and disputes.
Alexander Smirnov, an FBI informant, was accused of lying about President Biden and Hunter Biden and now faces new charges of tax evasion.
Americans are most thankful for family and friends, which may be why they'll try to steer away from politics at Thanksgiving.
Claudia Sheinbaum said Mexico suffered from an influx of weapons smuggled in from the United States, and that drugs were a U.S. problem.
A federal panel has been meeting for months to draft recommendations.
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, who has faced restrictions on social media platforms because of his views, was a critic of pandemic lockdowns and vaccine mandates.
A New White House proposal would make Medicare and Medicaid cover GLP-1 weight loss drugs for people who are obese. The move would expand affordable access to the drugs to some 7.4 million people. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
This may be the first Thanksgiving for millions of Americans who are on GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic, Zepbound or Wegovy.
In 2020, West Virginia launched a pilot program to subsidize GLP-1 drugs for public employees, but the program was shuttered in March.
The plan is to get close enough to tranquilize the animal with a hypodermic needle, airport officials said.
Claudia Sheinbaum said Mexico suffered from an influx of weapons smuggled in from the United States, and that drugs were a U.S. problem.
Daniel Andreas San Diego was indicted more than 20 years ago in connection with two 2003 bombings.
A ceasefire in Lebanon between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah appeared to be holding several hours after it began.
The U.S. Air Force says more unexplained drones have been sighted near major British military bases used by American forces.
Harvey Weinstein's lawyers filed a legal claim alleging that he is receiving substandard medical treatment in unhygienic conditions while in custody at Rikers Island.
Irish band The Script continues to inspire with hits like "Hall of Fame," while moving forward after the loss of guitarist Mark Sheehan. Danny O'Donoghue talks to Natalie Morales about the band's journey, and how boxing helps him cope.
Actor Danielle Pinnock joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her role in the hit CBS comedy "Ghosts," where she plays a spirited 1920s jazz singer with plenty of sass.
From Emmy wins to Oscar nods, Colman Domingo reflects on his career and dives into his latest role in Netflix's "The Madness."
Brittney Griner and her wife Cherelle welcomed their son, Bash, in July. Now, they're sharing adorable family photos and looking ahead to their first Christmas together.
British phone company Virgin Media O2 has developed an AI-generated grandmother to talk to scammers all day and waste their time so you don't have to. CBS News Confirmed executive producer Melissa Mahtani has more on the "grandma" and how you can protect yourself from phone scams.
Starbucks managers forced to rely on manual systems to handle baristas' pay, but customers unaffected.
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.
More than one third of travelers says they've incorporated artificial intelligence into their travel planning, according to a recent survey. CBS News compared how efficient booking a trip with the help of AI is compared to doing the research yourself.
Microsoft said it's investigating an issue impacting access to Microsoft 365 and its Teams app.
At the Johnson Space Food Systems Laboratory in Houston, NASA scientists develop dishes – freeze-dried, heat-stabilized, or irradiated – to serve on the International Space Station. Correspondent David Pogue checks out what's on the menu in Earth orbit.
This winter, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted above-average temperatures throughout the U.S. because of a "slowly developing" La Niña pattern. CBS News Sacramento meteorologist Tracy Humphrey reports on the changing winter conditions.
The only emperor penguin known to have swum from Antarctica to Australia was released at sea 20 days after he waddled ashore on a popular tourist beach.
A volcano erupted in southern Iceland, near the town of Grindavík and the Blue Lagoon spa, marking the region's seventh eruption in a year.
Conservationists are teaming up with the U.S. Forest Service and logging companies to clear scorched land and make room for new reforestation projects.
More than 3,000 fake Gibson guitars were seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection in what authorities are calling the largest seizure of counterfeit musical instruments at the massive Los Angeles-Long Beach Seaport.
Daniel Andreas San Diego was indicted more than 20 years ago in connection with two 2003 bombings.
A hearing for Erik and Lyle Menendez, brothers convicted of killing their parents more than three decades ago, was postponed Monday after technical issues with the brothers' virtual appearance. The family of the brothers are asking a judge to reduce their sentences of life without parole.
An FBI agent who was acquitted of attempted murder for shooting a man on a train near Washington, D.C., has been accused of sexual assault.
A California judge on Monday delayed his decision on whether to resentence the Menendez brothers until January. In October, the outgoing Los Angeles district attorney requested a judge reconsider Lyle and Erik's sentences for the 1989 murders of their parents after new evidence was introduced. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston reports.
The Sombrero galaxy, named for its resemblance to the Mexican hat, is about 30 million light-years from Earth.
Marc and Sharon Hagle, both making their second space flight, were among the passengers for the NS-28 mission.
The ninth Blue Origin space tourism flight launched from West Texas Friday morning. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood and space expert Scott Heidler offered analysis of the flight.
President-elect Donald Trump attended SpaceX's sixth flight test of its Super Heavy-Starship on Tuesday with CEO Elon Musk. The burgeoning friendship between the two men played a key role in Trump's reelection, with Musk now set to run a government efficiency agency in the coming months. CBS News political reporter Jake Rosen and Politico aviation reporter Oriana Pawlyk join "America Decides" with more.
President-elect Donald Trump was on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
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.
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.
Two months after Hurricane Helene brought devastating flooding to North Carolina, some residents still can't get home. Landslides triggered by the flooding may have even made it too dangerous to rebuild in some areas. Dave Malkoff has the story.
A New White House proposal would make Medicare and Medicaid cover GLP-1 weight loss drugs for people who are obese. The move would expand affordable access to the drugs to some 7.4 million people. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
Anne Wojcicki, the embattled CEO of genetic testing company 23andMe sat down with "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King to discuss the massive data breach the company suffered and how it can rebuild trust.
Margaret Brennan explains how the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah came together, and what role the Biden administration played.
President-elect Donald Trump has announced plans to place additional tariffs on goods imported from China, Mexico and Canada, the United States' three biggest trading partners. Some small business owners worry the move could hurt them. Kelly O'Grady reports.