Lawmakers are renewing calls for D.C. statehood following last week's attack on the U.S. Capitol. Under federal law, U.S. presidents have control over the D.C. National Guard and D.C. police department. The district's congresswoman, Eleanor Holmes Norton, has now re-introduced a bill that could make Washington, D.C., the 51st state. She joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
Sean Urbanski, 25, apologized to the parents of 23-year-old Richard Collins III for the "horrible pain" he caused them in the 2017 slaying.
If he's convicted, will he still receive the salary, staff and other benefits reserved for former presidents?
President-elect Joe Biden addressed the nation on Thursday night to outline his coronavirus economic recovery plan — and pledged to ramp up vaccinations against COVID-19. He also urged that there should be a national minimum wage of $15 per hour. Watch his remarks.
The ride-sharing giants have contacted incoming Biden administration about a role in its vaccine distribution plans.
With the Trump administration winding down, the transition period is moving into high gear. CBSN political contributor and Associated Press White House reporter Zeke Miller and Politico congressional reporter Olivia Beavers joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss President Trump's final days in office.
President-elect Joe Biden is unveiling a coronavirus relief package proposal worth $1.9 trillion. The plan includes $1,400 direct payments for individuals on top of the $600 stimulus checks Congress passed last year, and funding for a national vaccination program. CBS News political reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the details.
"If I had a more concerning threats case come before me, I don't remember it," a federal judge said of Cleveland Meredith.
Dozens of arrests have been made after the deadly Capitol riots as the FBI investigates whether there was coordination among the extremists. Jeff Pegues has the latest.
There's added urgency in vaccinating Americans as the CDC projects nearly 100,000 will die in the U.S. from the coronavirus in the next three weeks. Carter Evans reports.
Dr. Amesh Adalja, an infectious disease expert and senior scholar at Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, joins CBSN to discuss another grim forecast from the CDC projecting more than 90,000 COVID-related deaths in the U.S. in the next three weeks. He also explains new information on lung damage and the rise in cases among children.
Girl Scout Allie Shroyer of Arizona found a new way to sell cookies after the pandemic made it unsafe to go door to door. Vladimir Duthiers shares her story.
In the wake of the attack on the U.S. Capitol by supporters of President Trump, Congressman Don Beyer, a Democrat from Virginia, is calling on Republican House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy to resign. McCarthy has said Mr. Trump bears some responsibility, but he opposed impeachment. Beyer joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Federal authorities are warning that armed militia groups and racist extremists could carry out more violence across the nation. This comes as Washington, D.C., is increasing security ahead of President-elect Biden's inauguration. Kris Van Cleave reports.
President-elect Joe Biden will detail how he plans to address the economic crisis through stimulus checks, unemployment benefits and improving the vaccine rollout. Weijia Jiang reports.
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell."
5G has been front and center at the annual CES, held virtually this year.
A number of Republicans have come to President Trump's defense as the Senate weighs when to conduct a trial after his supporters stormed the Capitol building. Nancy Cordes has more.
Urban Meyer agreed to become head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday, leaving the broadcast booth and returning to the sidelines after a two-year absence that followed another health scare.
The girl recorded a message to send to friends and family via a Ring doorbell.
This is the first of two bills Mr. Biden plans to address COVID-19. His transition team said he would introduce a second "recovery" bill in February.
Fear not, you can still get your Tagalongs and Thin Mints in a pandemic-safe way this year — through Grubhub.
Naomi Beckwith will start the position in June.
"Joanne was a brilliant and accomplished musician, a wonderful advocate for the arts and a dear friend to everyone in our organization," Fred Rogers Productions said.
West Virginia is leading the pack, while big states like California and Georgia are struggling, according to CDC data.