Rep. Ruben Gallego on Senate bid
Arizona Rep. Ruben Gallego has announced he will run for Senate in 2024, challenging Sen. Kyrsten Sinema for her seat. He joins CBS News' "Red & Blue" to discuss his candidacy.
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Cherry blossoms mark the beginning of spring
The cherry blossoms in Washington, D.C., are at peak bloom at the beginning of spring. "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell takes a look at the iconic flowering trees.
Biden signs bills reversing D.C. crime changes, declassifying COVID-19 info
Both measures received bipartisan support on Capitol Hill.
NTSB investigating close call between planes at Reagan National Airport
It is the latest in a string of similar such incidents on U.S. airport runways this year.
Mitch McConnell hospitalized with concussion
Senate Minority Leader remains hospitalized after he tripped and fell while attending a private dinner at a Washington, D.C., hotel Wednesday evening. He has been diagnosed with a concussion and is expected to remain hospitalized for a few days, his office said. Scott MacFarlane has more.
Following "significant" breach, DC Health Link user data is sold on dark web
DC Health Link is the health insurance marketplace for Washington, D.C., and is used by many White House staffers and their families.
Rep. Angie Craig on the D.C. crime bill
The U.S. Senate is expected to block a controversial D.C. crime bill, overruling the city government amid concerns about violent crime. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion spoke with Rep. Angie Craig, a Democrat from Minnesota, to discuss the vote and how she's doing after being attacked at her building last month.
D.C. officer charged with murder in shooting of man found asleep in his car
The indictment charges Sgt. Enis Jevric with murder and also a federal civil rights violation in the death of An'Twan Gilmore.
D.C.'s crime bill and the 2024 election
The head of D.C.'s city council wrote in a letter to the Senate that he's withdrawing the measure. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion and CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes join "Red and Blue" to discuss the politics behind the measure.
D.C. Council chair pulls plan to overhaul criminal code
A Senate leadership aide said a vote disapproving of the legislation approved by the D.C. Council is still expected to happen.
Here's when D.C.'s famous cherry blossom trees will reach peak bloom
Officials say peak bloom dates were harder to predict after an unseasonably warm winter.
Trump can be sued over Jan. 6 insurrection, Justice Department says
The former president is facing lawsuits filed by members of Congress and U.S. Capitol Police officers.
Report finds FBI, Capitol Police didn't share "credible threats" before Jan. 6
Critical information, like the fact that militia groups had armed themselves ahead of the rioting, could have helped safeguard the Capitol, government watchdog says.
Jan. 6 rioter who threatened Ocasio-Cortez sentenced to 38 months in prison
Garret Miller also assaulted several police officers and, after leaving the Capitol grounds, replied to a tweet from Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez with, "Assassinate AOC."
The Washington Monument: Honoring "an idea as much as a man"
In our nation's capital one monument stands above them all: a 555-foot-tall marble obelisk that ended up the perfect expression of what our first president was, and still is, in the minds of the American people.
Washington leaders on unidentified object shootdowns
Elected officials in Washington, D.C., this week addressed the situation surrounding the three recent unidentified objects which were shot down by U.S. military fighter jets over the U.S. and Canada. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes, and CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joined "Red and Blue" to discuss the latest.
Rep. Angie Craig describes fighting off criminal in her apartment complex
The Democrat from Minnesota is calling for changes to prevent known criminals from targeting new victims.
Man charged with attacking Minnesota congresswoman has history of arrests
The man who allegedly attacked Rep. Angie Craig has been accused of several menacing, sometimes violent, incidents since 2015.
Rep. Angie Craig threw hot coffee at assailant who struck her in elevator
She was attacked in her apartment building near the U.S. Capitol on Thursday morning.
Dramatic details emerge about how bystanders stopped gunman at D.C. subway stop
Multiple bystanders were integral in disarming the alleged attacker, Isaiah Trotman, 31, charging documents said.
Security tight ahead of State of the Union
Security is being tightened around the U.S. Capitol ahead of President Biden's State of the Union address tonight. Metal fencing around the complex was ordered by the U.S. Capitol Police board. CBS News chief national affairs and justice correspondent Jeff Pegues joins Anne-Marie Green and Seth Doane to discuss.
Ukrainian ballet company uses stage as a refuge from horrors of war
The United Ukrainian Ballet company is making its U.S. debut at the Kennedy Center.
Transit worker killed in D.C. shooting
A transit worker was killed and three others were injured when a gunman opened fire Wednesday morning during the morning commute in Washington, D.C. Authorities said the incident began on a city bus and ended when the suspect was disarmed by bystanders in a Metro station. Scott MacFarlane has the details.
Gunman in Washington subway shooting kills 1, wounds 2 others, police say
"Heroic" transit riders helped subdue the suspect, a police official said.
Man charged in shooting death of 13-year-old Karon Blake in D.C.
Jason Lewis, 41, turned himself into police on Tuesday morning.
Experts doubt Russian claims of bird strike in Kazakhstan plane crash
Experts say evidence in the Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash in Kazakhstan points to a possible midair explosion, not an encounter with a flock of birds.
NASA spacecraft safe after historic closest-ever approach to sun
NASA's Parker Solar Probe hurtled through the sizzling solar atmosphere and passed within a record-breaking 3.8 million miles of the sun's surface.
Marc Fogel designated as "wrongfully detained" in Russia
Marc Fogel, a Pennsylvania man imprisoned in Russia, has been designated as "wrongfully detained," according to the U.S. Department of State.
Japan's "Black Widow" death row inmate dies at 78
Japanese death-row inmate Chisako Kakehi, dubbed the "Black Widow" after she used cyanide to kill her elderly lovers, has died in a detention center at age 78, officials say,
Man accused of fatally burning woman in NYC subway indicted
A grand jury has indicted the man accused of setting a woman on fire aboard a Brooklyn subway train, Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez announced Friday.
South Korea's acting president impeached after just 2 weeks in office
South Korea's opposition-controlled National Assembly voted to impeach acting President Han Duck-soo, further deepening the country's political crisis.
Israeli airstrikes hit Yemen airport where WHO chief was about to board plane
Israel says it's targeting Houthi military sites in Yemen's rebel-held capital city, Sanaa.
Passenger without ticket gets onto Delta flight from Seattle to Honolulu
A plane passenger taken into custody after boarding a Delta flight from Seattle to Hawaii without a boarding pass.
Italian government says journalist detained in Iran
Italy's Foreign Ministry says it's trying to "clarify the legal situation of Cecilia Sala" more than a week after she was detained while reporting in Iran.
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FDA wants new testing to detect asbestos in products with talc
The proposed rule is required under a law passed by Congress last year, and is intended to ensure the safety of makeup and baby powder.
Utah man accidentally causes avalanche, rescues trapped brother
The unidentified pair of brothers and their father were snowmobiling on Christmas Eve when the avalanche swept through.
NASA spacecraft safe after historic closest-ever approach to sun
NASA's Parker Solar Probe hurtled through the sizzling solar atmosphere and passed within a record-breaking 3.8 million miles of the sun's surface.
Richard Parsons, executive who led Time Warner and Citigroup, dies at age 76
Richard Parsons was known as a skilled negotiator, a diplomat and a crisis manager.
NFL doubleheader on Christmas Day sets streaming viewership records
Baltimore's victory over Houston averaged 24.3 million viewers, while Kansas City's win at Pittsburgh averaged 24.1 million, according to early viewer figures released by Nielsen.
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FDA wants new testing to detect asbestos in products with talc
The proposed rule is required under a law passed by Congress last year, and is intended to ensure the safety of makeup and baby powder.
What to know about returning unwanted holiday gifts
The National Retail Federation expects about 17% of sales to be returned this year.
Systane eye drops recalled due to potential fungal contamination
Fungal contamination of an eye product is known to potentially cause eye infections, which may be vision- or life-threatening, according to the FDA.
Former Suzuki Motors CEO Osamu Suzuki dies at 94
Osamu Suzuki, the charismatic former boss of Japanese mini-vehicle maker Suzuki Motor Corp., has died.
Richard Parsons, executive who led Time Warner and Citigroup, dies at age 76
Richard Parsons was known as a skilled negotiator, a diplomat and a crisis manager.
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Marc Fogel designated as "wrongfully detained" in Russia
Marc Fogel, a Pennsylvania man imprisoned in Russia, has been designated as "wrongfully detained," according to the U.S. Department of State.
Trump picks Miami-Dade commissioner as ambassador to Panama
Cabrera is county commissioner of District 6, which represents parts of Coral Gables, Hialeah and the City of Miami.
Biden heads to St. Croix for final holiday as president
President Biden's final holiday in office will take place largely out of the public eye.
What to know about the Panama Canal's history amid Trump comments
Here's what to know about the United States' involvement with building and operating the Panama Canal.
Marianne Williamson launches bid for DNC chair
Marianne Williamson sought the Democratic presidential nomination in 2020 and 2024.
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FDA wants new testing to detect asbestos in products with talc
The proposed rule is required under a law passed by Congress last year, and is intended to ensure the safety of makeup and baby powder.
Systane eye drops recalled due to potential fungal contamination
Fungal contamination of an eye product is known to potentially cause eye infections, which may be vision- or life-threatening, according to the FDA.
Is multitasking a myth? Here's what research shows.
Busy lives have many of us juggling multiple tasks at once, but is that really multitasking? Here's what expert Linda Stone has learned about the myth of multitasking.
Why some children are turning to GLP-1 drugs
A growing number of young people are receiving prescriptions for GLP-1 weight loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy. Janet Shamlian examines why.
Pet food brand issues recall over bird flu contamination
A voluntary recall was issued for a line of raw and frozen pet food after a cat died of bird flu.
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Marc Fogel designated as "wrongfully detained" in Russia
Marc Fogel, a Pennsylvania man imprisoned in Russia, has been designated as "wrongfully detained," according to the U.S. Department of State.
Italian government says journalist detained in Iran
Italy's Foreign Ministry says it's trying to "clarify the legal situation of Cecilia Sala" more than a week after she was detained while reporting in Iran.
Former Suzuki Motors CEO Osamu Suzuki dies at 94
Osamu Suzuki, the charismatic former boss of Japanese mini-vehicle maker Suzuki Motor Corp., has died.
Scientists say people hit with 41 extra days of dangerous heat this year
Researchers say human-caused climate change dealt people an average of nearly six weeks of extra extreme heat in 2024, while also fueling more destructive storms.
Dozen skeletons found in hidden graves in Mexico near U.S. border
Authorities have found 12 skeletons buried in clandestine graves in Mexico's northern Chihuahua state near the U.S. border, officials say.
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Cheyenne Grace topping the charts
Cheyenne Grace, a rising star from North Texas who is a high school student, is topping the iTunes charts with her debut holiday album, "Home for Christmas."
NFL doubleheader on Christmas Day sets streaming viewership records
Baltimore's victory over Houston averaged 24.3 million viewers, while Kansas City's win at Pittsburgh averaged 24.1 million, according to early viewer figures released by Nielsen.
Judge rules that accuser in rape suit against Jay-Z, Diddy can remain anonymous
A judge ruled that a woman who says she was raped by Jay-Z and Sean "Diddy" Combs when she was 13 can proceed anonymously, for now, in her lawsuit against the rap moguls.
"Baby Driver" actor Hudson Meek, 16, dies after falling from a moving vehicle
Hudson Meek, the 16-year-old actor known for his performance in the 2017 film "Baby Driver," died Dec. 21 in Alabama, authorities said.
Beyoncé's halftime show the highlight of a lackluster NFL Christmas slate
Beyoncé surprised fans by bringing out Shaboozey to perform "Sweet Honey Buckiin," and Post Malone joined her for "Levii's Jeans."
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ChatGPT recovers after being hit by outages, OpenAI says
The OpenAI issue was caused by an "upstream provider," according to the artificial intelligence organization.
AI features dominating tech heading into 2025
New artificial intelligence features appeared across the tech landscape this year, from the latest iPhone to chatbots like Google's Gemini. Adam Auriemma, the editor-in-chief at CNET, joins CBS News 24/7 with more.
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.
Researchers develop robot to help people walk
A robotic exosuit may seem like science fiction, but a team of South Korean researchers is turning the concept into reality. CBS News' Leah Mishkin explains how the new tech is helping people with disabilities walk on their own.
Holiday shoppers on the lookout for big TVs
TVs are some of the most popular items to fly off store shelves during the holidays. But this year, experts say shoppers are going bigger than ever. CBS News' Jeff Wagner explains.
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These space missions will take off in 2025
Space agencies worldwide are gearing up missions in 2025 to expand humanity's horizons, from the moon and Mars to asteroids and beyond.
Orca who carried her dead calf for 17 days has a new baby
Tahlequah has a newborn girl, years after she made headlines for carrying her dead calf for 17 days.
2,600-year-old shipwreck is raised from waters off Spain
An ancient shipwreck that dates back to the 7th century B.C.E. has been removed from waters off Spain, two decades after its discovery in 1994.
What to know about the winter solstice, 2024's shortest day
The 2024 winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, happens on Saturday, Dec. 21, and is marked with traditions and celebrations around the world.
Class-action lawsuit over plastic recycling
This week a group of plaintiffs in Missouri, Kansas, California and Florida filed a class-action lawsuit against dozens of companies and organizations, claiming they've falsely promoted how easy it is to recycle plastics. CBS News Los Angeles climatologist Marina Jurica has the details.
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Dozen skeletons found in hidden graves in Mexico near U.S. border
Authorities have found 12 skeletons buried in clandestine graves in Mexico's northern Chihuahua state near the U.S. border, officials say.
Man accused of burning woman on subway indicted on murder, arson charges
A grand jury has indicted the man accused of setting a woman on fire aboard a Brooklyn subway train, Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez announced Friday.
Japan's "Black Widow" death row inmate dies at 78
Japanese death-row inmate Chisako Kakehi, dubbed the "Black Widow" after she used cyanide to kill her elderly lovers, has died in a detention center at age 78, officials say,
Florida pizza delivery worker allegedly stabs pregnant customer after $2 tip
A pizza delivery worker, upset over a tip, allegedly repeatedly stabbed a pregnant woman at a Florida motel, a sheriff's office says.
Trump assassination attempt news
Ryan Routh, the man accused of trying to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump near his Florida golf course, could have his trial delayed as his lawyer mounts a legal defense. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more on the latest developments.
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NASA spacecraft safe after historic closest-ever approach to sun
NASA's Parker Solar Probe hurtled through the sizzling solar atmosphere and passed within a record-breaking 3.8 million miles of the sun's surface.
These space missions will take off in 2025
Space agencies worldwide are gearing up missions in 2025 to expand humanity's horizons, from the moon and Mars to asteroids and beyond.
Discovery of "tipped over" black hole surprises NASA scientists
New analysis techniques and decades-old research helped NASA scientists identify an unusual black hole in a distant galaxy.
Why are the Boeing Starliner astronauts stuck in space?
Here's why NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are stuck, but not stranded, at the International Space Station after launching into space in June.
NASA delayes return date for astronauts
NASA has delayed the return date for Boeing's Starliner astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports on the decision to keep the two in space.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
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Rising trend of financial literacy courses
Only 10 states require students to take a personal finance course to graduate from high school, but by 2031, it's expected to jump to 26. Studies show requiring financial education improves credit scores, lowers loan delinquency rates and reduces the likelihood of falling behind on credit card payments.
"This Dish": Inside Maple Tree Inn
In this week's "The Dish," Nancy Chen visits Cartwright's Maple Tree Inn in Western New York, a family-owned gem open just nine weeks a year. Known for its renowned buckwheat pancakes and made on-site maple syrup, the restaurant attracts diners from all over the world despite its remote location.
Lawmakers' health issues stir debate
As President Biden and former President Trump break age records, more people are asking how old is too old to serve in government. Health issues with lawmakers such as Texas Rep. Kay Granger, who hasn't voted due to health problems, are fueling the debate about age and term limits in politics.
Reviewing 2024's car trends
2024 saw a rise in U.S. sales of hybrid and electric cars, but more Americans are still buying gas-powered vehicles. Kevin Roberts, director of economic and market intelligence for CarGurus, joined CBS News to discuss the year's trends in cars.
Biden to decide on U.S. Steel deal
President Biden has just over a week to decide how he wants to move forward on Nippon Steel's proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel. CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has more on that and some of the other big news coming out of the Biden administration.