One Inaugural tradition had its start more than 200 years ago in the city that was our young republic's first capital. St. Paul's Chapel, in Lower Manhattan, was where George Washington prayed while assuming office as our first president. Mo Rocca visits the church that has been a witness to history.
All eyes may be on the new president when he takes the oath of office this week, but if the past is prologue, come the inaugural partying Friday night, all eyes will be on the new first lady, and on her gown. Rita Braver visits the First Ladies Collection at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History in Washington.
Some may view them as tools of child's play, but the appeal of dollhouses is far-reaching. For 88-year-old sex therapist Dr. Ruth Westheimer, they're therapeutic. Correspondent Chip Reid joins Dr. Ruth at "Small Stories," an exhibit of dollhouses at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C.
What impact did first lady Michelle Obama have on America during her time in the White House? Robin Givhan, fashion critic of the Washington Post, offers her take.
President Obama is leaving behind a huge photo album of his time in the White House - about two million images - all thanks to the man our Bill Plante has been talking to: Chief White House Photographer Pete Souza.
The door was opened with "Don't ask, don't tell" during the Clinton administration. President Obama's subsequent policy on gays in the military blew the door off the hinges, giving way for Eric Fanning to become the first openly-gay leader of a military service. Faith Sallie profiles the outgoing Secretary of the Army.
On Friday, the curtain will come down on President Obama's tenure in the White House. Over the last eight years, the world has witnessed an historic, extraordinary story play out. Martha Teichner explores the rise of America's first African-American President.
Jane Pauley reports on some of the coming week's most notable events, including the World Series-winning Chicago Cubs' visit to the White House, and the inauguration of Donald J. Trump as the 45th President of the United States.
On January 15, 1919, a huge storage tank in Boston burst open, unleashing more than two million gallons of molasses, flattening entire blocks and killing 21 people. Jane Pauley reports.
He's been called a womanizer, but that didn't stop Anthony Armstrong-Jones from wooing a Royal. He was a dapper photographer, who caught the eye of Princess Margaret. Their romance led to marriage, and would lead to a new title for Armstrong-Jones: Lord Snowdon. He died last week at the age of 86.
At least three people have been killed on slippery roads in Missouri and Oklahoma; The Trump family is set to become the first family in decades to live in the White House without a pet
The Trump family is set to become the first family in decades to live in the White House without a pet. Many are wondering if that will change, including a presidential pet expert. Weijia Jiang reports.
President Obama has urged President-elect Donald Trump to protect so-called "dreamers" from deportation. They're undocumented immigrants who came to the U.S. as children and have assimilated into American culture and schools. Craig Boswell has more on their concerns.
Dr. Ashish Jha joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the new CBS poll that shows 22% of Americans say they will not get vaccinated. Plus, the COVID-19 crisis in India, and if the Biden administration is providing enough support.
Incoming first lady Melania Trump and 10-year-old Barron Trump are not moving into the White House right away. They're staying in New York until he finishes out the school year. Kenneth Craig looks at what's ahead for Barron.
SpaceX got a big boost in confidence with the successful launch of a Falcon 9 rocket. Back in September, one of its rockets went up in flames on a Florida launch pad. But it was a picture-perfect liftoff at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. Carter Evans is at SpaceX headquarters with the details.
A girl was kidnapped just hours after she was born. Eighteen years later, she's finally meeting her parents and learning the truth about the woman who allegedly stole her at birth and raised her. Kenneth Craig has this remarkable story.
The Department of Justice released a scathing report on the Chicago Police Department and reached an agreement to reform the Baltimore Police Department this week. Both investigations were overseen by civil rights chief Vanita Gupta, who sat down for an exclusive interview with Paula Reid.
A former British spy was hired to dig up dirt on Donald Trump. Everything within Christopher Steele's 36-page dossier that went public this week remains unsubstantiated, but those who know the private eye said he wouldn't make up stories to satisfy clients. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
The presidential inauguration is six days away. Broadway star Jennifer Holliday has backed out as a performer for President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration concert, saying she did not realize that her participation would be interpreted as a show of support for the president-elect. Errol Barnett says some in Congress will also sit out the ceremonies.
At least three people have been killed on slippery roads in Missouri and Oklahoma. The severe weather is moving east with nearly 50 million Americans under winter storm watches. Tony Dokoupil reports.
One of the most buzzed-about new programs today is "The OA" on Netflix. The eight-episode sci-fi thriller is about a blind woman who mysteriously disappears and returns seven years later with her sight restored. Co-creator, writer and star Brit Marling joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss the series.
President Obama delivered his farewell address to the nation Tuesday night in Chicago. We look at his speech and look back on those of his sometimes-prescient predecessors, who warned of risks that turned very real. Alex Wagner reports.
The Senate Intelligence Committee now says it will investigate possible links between Trump's campaign and Russia. Michael Flynn, Mr. Trump's choice for national security adviser, reportedly had five phone calls with Russia's ambassador to the U.S. in recent weeks -- one on the day the U.S. imposed sanctions on Russia for the alleged hacking of the presidential election. Errol Barnett reports.
Lady Liberty has always been depicted as a white woman -- but now, for the first time, she will be depicted as a black woman on a commemorative coin issued by the U.S. Treasury.