U.S. Capitol on lockdown
The U.S. Capitol was placed on lockdown Tuesday afternoon as police checked reports of a person with a weapon. CBS Radio News correspondent Steven Portnoy joins CBSN with more.
The U.S. Capitol was placed on lockdown Tuesday afternoon as police checked reports of a person with a weapon. CBS Radio News correspondent Steven Portnoy joins CBSN with more.
President Obama made a point of trying to mend the nation's divides while speaking at an interfaith memorial service for the Dallas police officers killed last week. See his full remarks.
Hillary Clinton's former rival for the Democratic nomination urges his supporters to help her beat Donald Trump in November.
Out with old S&P 500 record and in with new; Amazon now more valuable than Berkshire Hathaway; "Pokemon Go" breaks download records. These headlines and more from CBS MoneyWatch.
There is still plenty of time for travelers to pack their bags for a summer getaway. CBS News travel editor Peter Greenberg shares a few of America's less-traveled landmarks to help you plan a unique vacation.
Viggo Mortensen, best-known for his role as Aragorn in "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy, is out with a new movie, "Captain Fantastic." It may look like an action flick, but he's not your typical superhero. Mortensen joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss his latest project.
U.S. immigration officers were instructed to use words like "noncitizen" or "migrant" as part of an effort to discard immigration terms viewed as dehumanizing.
Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings joins "CBS This Morning" from the Meyerson Symphony Center where Tuesday's memorial for the five fallen officers will be held.
A recent survey shows American households will spend an average of nearly $1,800 on a summer vacation, up about 11 percent from last year. People have more options for getting around, including services like Uber and car sharing programs. But the traditional car rental industry is still growing and companies hope new technology will attract more drivers. Avis Budget Group CEO Larry De Shon joins "CBS This Morning" to reveal the Avis Now app for customers.
The campaign to legalize recreational marijuana is officially underway in California. A similar ballot initiative failed in 2010, but a recent poll shows nearly 60 percent of voters now support the measure. Experts say the Golden State's estimated $2.7 billion medical marijuana industry would reportedly more than double if recreational use is allowed. Mireya Villarreal reports.
Drugmaker called out for giving Alex Gorsky a 14% raise as it was paying billions for its role in the opioid epidemic.
Parkland Memorial Hospital is where seven wounded Dallas police officers were taken in last Thursday's ambush. Drs. Alexander Eastman and Brian Williams are trauma surgeons at the hospital who helped save lives. Eastman, who is also a lieutenant in the Dallas police department, and Williams join "CBS This Morning" from Dallas with an emotional reaction to the tragedy.
Britain is getting a new prime minister much earlier than expected. Theresa May will replace David Cameron Wednesday. May was confirmed as Britain's new leader after her last opponent dropped out of the race. Elizabeth Palmer reports from 10 Downing Street in London, where the transition is underway.
Donald Trump declared himself "the law-and-order candidate," claiming Monday that Hillary Clinton considers herself above the law. A new poll shows Clinton's lead has shrunk following FBI criticism over her handling of emails while secretary of state. Major Garrett reports from Indiana, where Trump campaigns with a possible vice presidential pick.
Family members offered memories of the fallen officers at an emotional vigil Monday night at Dallas city hall. Colleagues displayed portraits of the five officers who were killed in last Thursday's ambush. More than a thousand people gathered in candlelight to mourn. Omar Villafranca reports.
Just four days after the Dallas shooting, at least two more law enforcement officers were killed at the Berrien County Courthouse in southwest Michigan; The classic video game Pokemon is among the best-loved gaming franchises in history. Since the release last week of its newest iteration, "Pokemon GO" is now one of the most downloaded apps ever
The classic video game Pokemon is among the best-loved gaming franchises in history. Since the release last week of its newest iteration, "Pokemon GO" is now one of the most downloaded apps ever. Don Dahler reports.
The Dallas police chief has defended his decision to use a robot to kill the Dallas shooter. But the unprecedented action by a domestic police department has raised some concerns that such an action could become more common. As Kris Van Cleave reports, supporters say the devices are not "killer robots," but life savers.
Republicans began gathering in Cleveland on Monday to discuss the party platform before next week's convention. The delegates took up issues like same sex marriage, trade, abortion, and transgender bathroom use -- issues presumptive nominee Donald Trump has at times gone against the grain of GOP orthodoxy. Julianna Goldman has more.
The Dallas sniper used armor-piercing bullets to penetrate the officer's vests. Vice President Joe Biden spoke with Scott Pelley abouthis efforts to end the sale of those kinds of rounds, saying they have "zero" sporting purpose.
Sergeant Mike Smith was a 28-year veteran of the Dallas Police Department, and only two years away from retirement when he was killed. His 9-year-old daughter Caroline remembers the last time she saw her father. Omar Villafranca reports.
On Monday, Doctor Brian Williams, a trauma surgeon at Parkland Hospital in Dallas, spoke about trying to save the wounded -- and about tense race relations in America.
Just four days after the Dallas shooting, at least two more law enforcement officers were killed at the Berrien County Courthouse in southwest Michigan. A county official says the shooter was an inmate being taken to the county jail when he grabbed a bailiff's gun and started shooting.
Dallas Police Chief David Brown provided an update Monday on the shooting investigation. He also expressed concern that police are being asked "to do too much" and not receiving the support and funding they need.
Three people barred from possessing firearms under federal law because of nonviolent felony convictions said the ban violates the Second Amendment.