Driver dies after crashing car into White House gate
A male driver was pronounced dead at the scene of a car crash outside the White House on Saturday night, officials said.
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Halle Berry joins senators to announce menopause legislation
Actress Halle Berry joined with a group of bipartisan senators on Thursday to announce new legislation to promote menopause research, training and education.
White House Correspondents' Dinner overshadowed by protests
Mr. Biden, like most of his predecessors, used the glitzy annual White House Correspondents' Association banquet to jab at his rival, former President Donald Trump.
Close call at Reagan National Airport
The Federal Aviation Administration is probing a close call between two planes at Washington's Reagan National Airport Thursday. A JetBlue flight and a Southwest flight almost collided before an air traffic controller warned both pilots to stop immediately. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports.
Tip leads to arrest in cold case killing of off-duty D.C. cop
Sgt. Tony Anthony Mason Jr. was shot to death while sitting in a car with a woman he had been dating, according to police.
Robert MacNeil, longtime PBS news anchor, dies at 93
MacNeil created and co-anchored the no-frills PBS newscast "The MacNeil-Lehrer NewsHour" with his late partner, Jim Lehrer, for two decades.
Biden, Kishida meet, China in focus
President Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida held a joint press conference in the White House Rose Garden Wednesday to discuss new collaboration efforts between the two nations. The two leaders discussed an enhanced military and intelligence partnership and a focus on economic cooperation. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports.
Stumpy, the Washington, D.C. Tidal Basin's "celebri-tree"
A homely, hollowed-out husk of a cherry tree in Washington, D.C., is not the prettiest or the healthiest. Still, tourists and locals alike can't get enough of "Stumpy." Correspondent Faith Salie pays tribute to an underdog of a tree that one photographer calls "so ugly, it's beautiful."
"Grandmother of Juneteenth" Opal Lee reflects
The "Grandmother of Juneteenth" spent years walking from Texas to Washington, D.C., to call for Juneteenth's holiday status.
Disinformation reshaping political campaigns
The rampant growth of disinformation is creating an ever-evolving problem for politicians. A new book called "The Lie Detectives" seeks to understand the players fighting against the issue, and what they're trying to teach political campaigns. Author Sasha Issenberg joins CBS News to explain.
Girlfriend charged decades after man was killed in D.C.
Norman Rich, 34, was found shot inside his bedroom in his house on March 28, 1990.
Netanyahu agrees to send U.S. delegation
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Friday he plans to reschedule a delegation's visit to Washington, D.C., to discuss Israel's military action in Rafah, in southern Gaza. Netanyahu had canceled the trip after the U.S. abstained from a cease-fire vote at the U.N. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports.
Cherry blossoms reach peak bloom in D.C.
The iconic cherry blossoms of Washington, D.C., hit their peak bloom at the second earliest date on record. However, about 140 cherry trees are about to be cut down as part of a project to combat flooding.
D.C.'s cherry blossoms hit peak bloom at earliest date in 20 years
Making an annual trek to Washington, D.C., to see cherry blossoms in peak bloom? You may need to start packing your bags earlier.
2 dead, 5 wounded in mass shooting in Washington, D.C., police say
Police were still searching for a suspect in a mass shooting that left two people dead and five others wounded in northwest D.C. early Sunday morning.
The Dish: Chef Kevin Tien
For "The Dish," Chef Kevin Tien, the visionary behind Washington D.C.'s Moon Rabbit, is redefining the narrative of Vietnamese cuisine. With a menu that both honors his heritage and pushes boundaries, Tien's exploration of his family's history has led him to craft a dining experience that melds tradition with innovation.
Air Force member dies after setting himself on fire outside Israeli Embassy
An active-duty U.S. Air Force member died after he set himself on fire outside the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C.
SCOTUS to weigh taking up Trump immunity bid
Former President Donald Trump appealed his claim of absolute immunity to the Supreme Court on Monday. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins to examine how the high court could respond.
Trump asks SCOTUS to pause immunity ruling
Former President Donald Trump has requested a stay of the appeals court ruling that denied his request for immunity from federal prosecution. It's now up to the Supreme Court to take up his case. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson examines what could happen next.
Defiant Jan. 6 rioter tells judge "you could give me 100 years"
A Proud Boys member who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 was sentenced to six years in prison on Wednesday after he told the judge "you could give me 100 years."
How reproductive rights are swaying voters
Vice President Kamala Harris will tour the nation starting Monday to show support for reproductive rights as part of the Biden 2024 campaign's push to promote abortion rights. Jan. 22 marks the 51st anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision, which was overturned by the Supreme Court's June 2022 Dobbs decision. CBS News' Elizabeth Campbell and Shawna Mizelle report.
Breaking down Trump's ongoing legal cases
While Donald Trump awaits a decision from the jury in the E. Jean Carroll civil defamation case against him, the former president is also facing dozens of counts in several other cases. CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman is following the latest developments in Trump's legal matters.
Storm ends lengthy snow drought in Baltimore
Snow showers and freezing drizzle were expected to taper off in the Baltimore area on Tuesday as temperatures fall into the 20s. A snow drought affected the region and other parts of the East Coast, including Washington, D.C., and New York City, for almost two years. CBS News Baltimore's Paul Gessler reports on the snow's impact.
Texas accused of stymying help for migrants
CBS News has learned that Texas officials are being accused of purposely making it harder to coordinate its migrant busing operation to Democratic-led cities. National correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports.
The lives changed by Jan. 6 attacks
Three years to the day since the Jan. 6 attacks, many people who were in the U.S. Capitol that day are still working through traumatic experiences. Meanwhile, those who stormed the U.S. Capitol have faced various criminal charges. Some of their supporters remain in Washington, D.C., holding vigils and attending court hearings. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane has more.
North Carolina braces for rough conditions from Erin: "Batten down the hatches"
Meteorologists are closely tracking the projected path and forecast of Hurricane Erin, which is the first hurricane to develop over the Atlantic this year.
Judge declines to unseal grand jury material in Jeffrey Epstein case
A federal judge in New York on Wednesday declined the federal government's request to unseal grand jury material in the Jeffrey Epstein case.
Texas House poised to advance controversial Republican redistricting plan
House Bill 4, the redistricting legislation, is the only item on the lawmakers' agenda when they reconvene on Wednesday.
U.S. to probe "anti-American" views of those applying for immigration benefits
The Trump administration has directed officials to probe any "anti-American" views and activities of immigrants applying for immigration benefits like green cards and work permits.
Popular musician who glorified drug cartels shot dead in parking lot
Ernesto Barajas was gunned down in the city of Zapopan, police said. Another man died in the attack and a woman was injured.
4 reasons why the Trump tariffs haven't caused U.S. inflation to soar
For months, economists warned that the Trump administration's sweeping tariffs would sharply boost consumer prices. Here's why it hasn't happened.
Unidentified flying object crashes and explodes in Poland
Local police said they received reports of the crash around 2 a.m. and found burned metal and plastic debris at the scene.
Judge blocks Texas law requiring Ten Commandments displayed in classrooms
A federal judge temporarily blocked a Texas law requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments, ruling it likely violates the First Amendment.
DNA testing confirms Travis Decker is sole suspect in murders of daughters
Travis Decker is accused of killing his three young daughters, whose bodies were found near a campground in central Washington.