The art of the "fiscal cliff" deal
It wasn't easy; here's a look at how lawmakers came to an agreement to avert the "fiscal cliff"
It wasn't easy; here's a look at how lawmakers came to an agreement to avert the "fiscal cliff"
House vote expected as soon as today after White House and Senate Republicans reach deal to avoid impact of the "fiscal cliff" and the bill flies through the Senate
Treasury Secretary Geithner says the federal government will take accounting measures to avoid default as it hits $16.4T limit
Business owners need to plan to thrive, but the uncertainty of tax changes due to the "fiscal cliff" leaves them guessing
Senate voted 89-8 in favor of a deal to avert falling off the "fiscal cliff" in early morning session
In the latest twists of the "cliff" saga, the president applauds a deal before it's done, Republicans accuse him of moving the goalposts, and some are wondering what's up with the country's leaders
The House will miss deadline for averting the "cliff"; however, progress with talks signals time over the cliff should be brief
Negotiators have settled differences on taxes but the House has announced it is not likely to vote on any "fiscal cliff" deal tonight
As "fiscal cliff" talks broke down over the weekend, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell called his old negotiating partner Joe Biden to help work out a deal
The president blames GOP for holdup; Boehner says it's the Democrats who are at fault for no deal yet
In the 11th hour of "fiscal cliff" talks, the latest on negotiations
Sen. Majority Leader Reid says no votes - or announcements - before 11 a.m. Monday
A panel with Joe Klein, Dee Dee Myers, Peggy Noonan, and Michael Duffy
In final days before year's end deadline, Durbin, Coburn talk possible end-game scenarios for "fiscal cliff"
With just two days left, Senate leaders are still struggling to put together a deal ahead of Monday's midnight deadline for the fiscal cliff
President Obama and Congress are back in town to deal with the so-called "cliff"; what happens if they can't avert it by the Dec. 31 deadline?
In weekly addresses today, the president and Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., express hope that a deal can be reached
Estate taxes -- paid by those who inherit property -- will jump if there's no agreement on the fiscal cliff
After a "constructive and candid" 65-minute meeting, lawmakers left the White House with no update on "fiscal cliff" talks
It appears President Obama and congressional leaders are inching closer to a deal before Tuesday's "fiscal cliff" deadline
Tenn. GOP Sen. blames Obama, Congress for "lack of courage, lack of leadership" in "fiscal cliff" negotiations
With no deal imminent, last-ditch talks to take place on Friday; House will hold session on Sunday
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid did say there is one way to avoid the Jan. 1 tax hikes, and it's up to House Speaker John Boehner to act
President Obama cut short his Hawaiian vacation in order to negotiate with Republicans
Despite imminent deadline, negotiations remain stalled
A Texas grand jury indicted more than 140 migrants on misdemeanor rioting charges over an alleged mass attempt to breach the U.S.-Mexico border, a day after a judge threw out the cases.
Lawmakers argue the Chinese government can use the widely popular video-sharing app as a spy tool and to covertly influence the U.S. public.
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments in a case that pits Idaho's near-total abortion ban against a federal law that the Biden administration says requires hospitals to offer emergency abortion care in certain situations.
There are no cameras allowed in the court where Trump is being tried on 34 felony counts stemming from a "hush money" payment before the 2016 election.
Earlier this month, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled that the highly-restrictive 160-year-old law that bans nearly all abortions can be enforced.
It comes over a year after a shooting at a Nashville school killed three children and three adults.
Jurors in former President Donald Trump's trial in New York heard testimony from a former media executive about his efforts to bury negative stories about Trump before the 2016 presidential election.
"He's ultimately responsible," former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Former New York Rep. George Santos is no longer running for Congress, he announced Tuesday on X.
"Although to some, the noise is annoying, they pose no danger to humans or pets," the sheriff wrote. "Unfortunately, it is the sounds of nature."
Lawmakers argue the Chinese government can use the widely popular video-sharing app as a spy tool and to covertly influence the U.S. public.
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments in a case that pits Idaho's near-total abortion ban against a federal law that the Biden administration says requires hospitals to offer emergency abortion care in certain situations.
Columbia University has given students 48 hours to dismantle their pro-Palestinian encampment on the school's main lawn.
A person magnet fishing in Horse Creek found a .22-caliber rifle, a cellphone, driver's licenses and credit cards, authorities said.
Lawmakers argue the Chinese government can use the widely popular video-sharing app as a spy tool and to covertly influence the U.S. public.
Expanded federal overtime rule could result in employers paying workers an additional $1.5 billion, according to one estimate.
Travelers often spend more than they need to for airfare, experts say. Here's what to know about paying for add-ons like your seat assignment.
Tesla reports slide in earnings and revenue, but investors cheered by pledge to accelerate rollout of cheaper vehicles.
Regulators prohibit new noncompetes, which impede millions of U.S. workers from getting a better job.
A Texas grand jury indicted more than 140 migrants on misdemeanor rioting charges over an alleged mass attempt to breach the U.S.-Mexico border, a day after a judge threw out the cases.
Lawmakers argue the Chinese government can use the widely popular video-sharing app as a spy tool and to covertly influence the U.S. public.
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments in a case that pits Idaho's near-total abortion ban against a federal law that the Biden administration says requires hospitals to offer emergency abortion care in certain situations.
There are no cameras allowed in the court where Trump is being tried on 34 felony counts stemming from a "hush money" payment before the 2016 election.
Earlier this month, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled that the highly-restrictive 160-year-old law that bans nearly all abortions can be enforced.
UnitedHealth said it paid the criminals behind attack that crippled hospitals and pharmacies to protect sensitive patient data.
Warmer weather is prime time for ticks that can carry Lyme disease and other illnesses. Here's how to spot them and get rid of them.
Tires emit huge volumes of particles and chemicals as they roll along the highway, and researchers are only beginning to understand the threat. One byproduct of tire use, 6PPD-q, is in regulators' crosshairs after it was found to be killing fish.
Cancer, heart disease, respiratory illnesses and kidney dysfunction among the health consequences of a warming planet.
To reduce recidivism, some rural counties are hiring community health workers or peer support specialists to connect people leaving custody to mental health, substance use treatment, medical services and jobs.
Two runaway military horses bolted through central London, leaving at least 4 people and the animals injured, officials said.
The hippo took a DNA test and it turns out he's 100% a female.
U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich will remain "wrongfully detained" by Russia - with no sign yet of a trial on espionage charges – until at least June.
Ryan Watson could face at least 12 years in prison in Turks and Caicos after airport security allegedly found four rounds of hunting ammo in his carry-on.
This will be the first General Conference since more than 7,600 mostly conservative congregations left the United Methodist Church between 2019 and 2023.
Surprise guests, a broken foot and a history-making headliner.
Eric Church is revered as one of country music's most respected figures, often described as Nashville's renegade. But he admits that even after his success, he sometimes still sees himself as an outsider.
Angel Carter Conrad talks about her brother Aaron Carter, his death and how she hopes his legacy and previously unheard music can help others.
Emmy and Tony Award-winning actress Bebe Neuwirth is back on Broadway, starring as Fraulein Schneider in the new revival of "Cabaret."
Chanel Miller, celebrated for her profound memoir "Know My Name," steps into a new creative realm with her children's book "Magnolia Wu Unfolds It All." The story, both written and illustrated by Miller, follows two young friends on an adventurous quest through New York City to return misplaced socks from Magnolia's parents' laundromat.
Lawmakers argue the Chinese government can use the widely popular video-sharing app as a spy tool and to covertly influence the U.S. public.
NASA's Voyager 1, the first spacecraft to travel beyond our solar system, has started sending information back to Earth again after scientists managed to fix the probe from 15 billion miles away.
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.
Customers who rely on government assistance programs can get same perks as Prime members, for less.
Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo is at the center of a global competition for semiconductor dominance. It's a battle that also puts her at the center of two of the hottest global national security hotspots. Lesley Stahl of 60 Minutes spoke with Raimondo for the broadcast.
The White House is considering declaring a national climate emergency to unlock federal powers and stifle oil development, according to a Bloomberg report. Meanwhile, the Biden administration is announcing several projects this Earth Week. Columbia University Climate School professor Dr. Melissa Lott joins with analysis.
NASA's Voyager 1, the first spacecraft to travel beyond our solar system, has started sending information back to Earth again after scientists managed to fix the probe from 15 billion miles away.
Relatively few Americans say they know a lot about President Biden's initiatives to combat climate change, according to a CBS News poll. Carolyn Kissane, a New York University global affairs associate dean and professor, joins CBS News with more on Biden's climate policies.
A photo taken two days after the sinking of the RMS Titanic apparently shows the iceberg that doomed the so-called unsinkable ship in 1912. CBS News' John Dickerson has details.
Despite how terrifying sharks might seem, the creatures are critical to the survival of the world's oceans. Oceans generate 50% of the oxygen on the planet and absorb 90% of excess heat created by global warming. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy spoke with conservationists in the Bahamas.
A person magnet fishing in Horse Creek found a .22-caliber rifle, a cellphone, driver's licenses and credit cards, authorities said.
CBS News is investigating a growing number of fraud cases known as romance scams. Chief investigative correspondent Jim Axelrod explains how victims can unknowingly become perpetrators in the very scams they fall prey to.
Jim Axelrod dives into the world of romance scams, showing how sometimes the victims can also become unwitting accomplices in the scammers' financial crimes.
Don Steven McDougal, a family friend, was indicted by a Polk County grand jury in connection with the death of an 11-year-old girl.
Six men have been arrested on suspicion of involvement in the drug's transport, a Swedish customs official said.
In November 2023, NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft stopped sending "readable science and engineering data."
In two weeks, Boeing's Starliner spacecraft is scheduled to launch its first piloted test flight, bringing two veteran NASA astronauts to the International Space Station. Astronaut Matt Dominick joined CBS News from the ISS to talk about the mission and life in space.
A process called cryopreservation allows cells to remain frozen but alive for hundreds of years. For some animal cells, the moon is the closest place that's cold enough.
The Lyrid meteor show is set to peak as the week begins.
April's full moon, known as the Pink Moon, will reach peak illumination on Tuesday, but it will appear full from Monday morning through Thursday morning.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
We look back at the life and career of the longtime host of "Sunday Morning," and "one of the most enduring and most endearing" people in broadcasting.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Seventeen-year-old Gukesh Dommaraju of India is the youngest challenger for the world chess title later this year. CBS News' John Dickerson has the details.
CBS News is investigating a growing number of fraud cases known as romance scams. Chief investigative correspondent Jim Axelrod explains how victims can unknowingly become perpetrators in the very scams they fall prey to.
The White House is considering declaring a national climate emergency to unlock federal powers and stifle oil development, according to a Bloomberg report. Meanwhile, the Biden administration is announcing several projects this Earth Week. Columbia University Climate School professor Dr. Melissa Lott joins with analysis.
Teachers are in short supply in the U.S., and researchers say there's declining job satisfaction among those who remain. CBS News reporter Bo Erickson examines what's behind the problems.
The U.S. is close to delivering a $61 billion aid package to the Ukrainian military, and Russia's defense minister said Tuesday that Moscow would ramp up its own weapons production in response. William Taylor, former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, joins CBS News to discuss.