A federal judge put a temporary hold on President Obama's executive action that is meant to protect millions of undocumented immigrants from deportation. It was in response to a lawsuit filed by 26 states that say the president had no authority to impose the costly programs. Jan Crawford reports from Washington.
The Texas jury in the "American Sniper" murder trial saw the recorded confession of Eddie Ray Routh in the killing of Navy SEAL Chris Kyle and his friend Chad Littlefield. What they heard may have a big impact on whether the jury believes Routh's insanity defense. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Denmark's counter-terror agency has reportedly said suspected gunman Omar Abdel Hamid El-Hussein was on their radar and that he may have been inspired by last month's attacks in Paris on satirical magazine "Charlie Hebdo." On Monday night, some 30,000 people paid respects to the two victims in a candlelight vigil. Clarissa Ward reports from London.
Rail safety is again called into question as investigators are trying to figure out how a train carrying crude oil derailed and exploded in West Virginia on Monday. Two towns are being evacuated. Kristin Ketchell of CBS affiliate WOWK reports from Fayette County, West Virginia.
It was snowing Monday night in Maryland, as Air Force One brought President Obama home from a holiday weekend. Much of the federal government and schools are closed Tuesday because of a snow emergency in Washington, D.C. Chip Reid reports from the National Mall.
A large stretch of the South and mid-Atlantic is struggling under a heavy coat of snow and ice, while Washington, D.C., is under a winter storm warning. Virginia and the Carolinas are hard hit, and hundreds are waking up with no electricity. Vicente Arenas reports from Charlotte, North Carolina.
Boston may not be directly in the path of the latest snow storm, but several more inches of snow are expected Tuesday. The city, along with much of the Northeast, is struggling to deal with obstacles the bitter cold and storms have left behind. Jericka Duncan reports from Boston.
The International Coffee Organization predicts demand for coffee beans could increase by 25 percent worldwide in the next five years due to growing middle classes in India and China. Also, gas prices went up seven cents per gallon last week, but AAA says prices are still one dollar cheaper than one year ago. Jill Wagner reports on the day's top MoneyWatch headlines.
Roughly three dozen tribes, known collectively as the Mardi Gras Indians, perform in their neighborhoods on New Orleans during the big festival. Their origins date back to the 18th century, when slaves would gather to play traditional African music. Megan Alexander reports.
Music star Lady Gaga got engaged on Valentine's Day to actor Taylor Kinney, who stars in "Chicago Fire." Also, "Fifty Shades of Grey" set the opening weekend box office record for a female director. Suzanne Marques reports on the day's top entertainment headlines.
5 million Americans are hit hard by alternative minimum tax. CBS contributor Ray Martin explains what you can do now to reduce the AMT on your 2014 tax return.
A recent study has found that HIV-infected people in Cuba developed AIDS within three years, much faster than the most common strains of the virus
A new study by JAMA Internal Medicine reveals women going through menopause may have symptoms that last over a decade. Dr. Jon LaPook discusses the report's findings.
At the Westminster Kennel Club dog show, the canines always come first; some owners even let their dog sleep on the bed while they sleep on a cot, reports Naomi Choy Smith
A West Virginia town has been evacuated after a CSX train carrying 100 tankers of crude oil derailed, sparking a fire involving a dozen cars. CBS News Correspondent Jeff Pegues reports.
Company is playing damage control on Twitter after customers took to the social network to complain their Valentine’s Day gifts were in less than perfect shape
Check out a sneak peak of Tuesday's CBS This Morning, featuring a look at a hi-tech toy fair, and an interview with former "Friends" star Matthew Perry about the CBS reboot of "The Odd Couple."
Two towns were evacuated in West Virginia Monday, after a train carrying crude oil derailed and burst into flame. Bryan Hughes of WOWK reports; A son is trying to surface more than a million items of classic presidential history that his late father stored away in New York City. Bill Plante reports on the collection that includes everything from JFK ice cream wrappers to buttons from the 1700s.
It's being called the "Great Bank Robbery" of our era. Hackers used viruses and ATM fraud to steal $1 billion from some 100 banks. CBS News correspondent Anna Werner met with Kapersky Labs, the cybersecurity firm that uncovered the crime.
A new study says that menopause-related hot flashes can last for a significant amount of time. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook explains how the findings will impact treatment options.
A son is trying to surface more than a million items of classic presidential history that his late father stored away in New York City. Bill Plante reports on the collection that includes everything from JFK ice cream wrappers to buttons from the 1700s.
In a moment that's as hard to watch as it is inspiring, Hyvon Ngetich crawls to the finish line at the 2015 Austin Marathon. Manuel Bojorquez has the story of what's being called one of the bravest moments in marathon history.
Last night, "60 Minutes" aired veteran reporter Bob Simon's final report. In it, Simon looked at ZMapp, a promising new drug to treat Ebola. Simon's investigation took him from Canadian laboratories to greenhouses in Kentucky.
Egypt bombed ISIS targets in Libya Monday in retaliation for the mass beheadings of Egyptian Christians. CBS News' Alex Ortiz reports from Cairo.
A new round of cold is expected to impact much of the country later this week. Eric Fisher, chief meteorologist at CBS station WBZ-TV, has the forecast.