CBS News' Craig Boswell reports on a trapeze school in Washington, DC
CBS News' Craig Boswell reports on a trapeze school in Washington, DC, where students are learning how to fly through the air with the greatest of ease.
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Norah O'Donnell reports on her stint as the honorary grand marshall of the event
Thousands turned out in Washington, DC, for the National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade, which celebrates the peak of the cherry blossom season. Norah O'Donnell reports on her stint as the honorary grand marshall of the event.
"Face the Nation" hopes the blooms on the cherry blossom trees in D.C. signal the end of a long, brutal winter
"Face the Nation" hopes the blooms on the cherry blossom trees in D.C. signal the end of a long, brutal winter.
Program teaches kids film skills to keep them away from gangs
Don't Shoot Guns, Shoot Cameras teaches underserved youth how to make short films to express themselves in more positive ways.
Former Master Sgt. Jose Rodela says he’s not going to Washington, D.C. for the pomp and circumstance surrounding his Medal of Honor, but to see the names of his friends who served with him inscribed on the Vietnam Memorial wall
Former Master Sgt. Jose Rodela says he’s not going to Washington, D.C. for the pomp and circumstance surrounding his Medal of Honor, but to see the names of his friends who served with him inscribed on the Vietnam Memorial wall.
The suburbs north and west of Washington, D.C. got seven to 10 inches of snow with another one to two inches expected
The suburbs north and west of Washington, D.C. got seven to 10 inches of snow with another one to two inches expected. The weather conditions caused the federal government to close. CBS News' Wyatt Andrews reports.
Despite being days away from the official start of spring, the mid-Atlantic region will begin the work week with a late-season snowstorm. Chelsea Ingram of WJZ-TV reports.
Despite being days away from the official start of spring, the mid-Atlantic region will begin the work week with a late-season snowstorm. Chelsea Ingram of WJZ-TV reports.
Facing fallout from alleged dirty tricks in his 2010 campaign, the District of Columbia incumbent faces a serious threat from council member Muriel Bowser
Facing fallout from alleged dirty tricks in his 2010 campaign, the District of Columbia incumbent faces a serious threat from council member Muriel Bowser.
The National Zoo in Washington, D.C., is celebrating the arrival of four lion cubs
The National Zoo in Washington, D.C., is celebrating the arrival of four lion cubs after its 9-year-old African lion endured a seven-hour delivery. The cubs, which appear to be healthy, are being closely observed by zoo staff via a closed-circuit webcam.
A strong winter storm is expected to dump a foot of snow over parts of the mid-Atlantic, including the D.C. metro area. The storm is expected to track south enough to spare New England, and only drop a few inches of snow on New York City
A strong winter storm is expected to dump a foot of snow over parts of the mid-Atlantic, including the D.C. metro area. The storm is expected to track south enough to spare New England, and only drop a few inches of snow on New York City. Meteorologist Lauren Casey of WCCO-TV reports.
The nation's capital is preparing for up to a foot of snow as a powerful winter storm heads towards the East Coast. Washington, D.C., has declared a snow emergency in preparation for the storm
The nation's capital is preparing for up to a foot of snow as a powerful winter storm heads towards the East Coast. Washington, D.C., has declared a snow emergency in preparation for the storm. Jeff Pegues reports.
Biden doubles order of one-shot COVID vaccine
The Biden administration is buying 200 million doses of the one-shot vaccine from Johnson & Johnson, meaning the U.S. could have a vaccine surplus by the end of the year. Nancy Cordes has the latest.
Officials warn of new Capitol threat
Law enforcement officials are warning lawmakers about a new threat against the Capitol on March 4. The warning came on the same day that the head of the D.C. National Guard testified about why it took so long for Guard troops to be deployed to Capitol Hill on January 6. Jacqueline Alemany, a political reporter for the Washington post and author of the Power Up newsletter, discusses the precautions being taken against this new threat and how lawmakers responded to testimony about the January 6 attack.
Capitol tightens security over potential threats
The Capitol is locking down ahead of more threats from domestic extremists who believe the conspiracy theory that former President Trump will be inaugurated on March 4. Jeff Pegues shares the latest.
Over $30 million needed for Capitol repairs and security, officials say
The Architect of the Capitol predicted even more funds will be needed, especially if security posture remains high
Biden commemorates lives lost to COVID-19
President Biden spoke at the White House to mark the tragic milestone of 500,000 American lives lost to the COVID-19 pandemic. "We have to fight this together, as one people," he said. "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell anchors this CBS News Special Report from Washington, D.C.
History behind the lost Columbian Harmony Cemetery
For about 100 years starting in the late 1850s, the Columbian Harmony Cemetery in Washington, D.C. was the resting place for 37,000 Black residents. When that cemetery was sold 60 years ago, the headstones were all sold or given away as scrap. Chip Reid spoke to Virginia State Senator Richard Stuart and his wife Lisa, who vowed to help restore the dignity of the cemetery's residents after 55 of those headstones – and potentially thousands more – ended up in the water near their new farm on the Potomac River.
The search for tombstones of the Columbian Harmony Cemetery
For about 100 years starting in the late 1850s, it was the final resting place for 37,000 Black residents of Washington — including many of its most prominent citizens.
Trump won't testify at impeachment trial
Just days before the U.S. Senate puts former President Trump on trial for inciting the mob assault on the U.S. Capitol, House managers asked him to testify. Mr. Trump's legal managers called it "a publicity stunt." Kris Van Cleave has the latest.
11/12/20: Red and Blue
Lawmakers unable to negotiate COVID relief bill; Trump supporters to descend on D.C. for march
FBI ups reward, releases new wanted poster in D.C. pipe bomb case
The new FBI wanted poster says the pipe bombs were planted the day before the deadly January 6 Capitol riot.
Biden speaks on racial equity agenda
President Joe Biden spoke at the White House about policies to advance racial equity and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic's disproportionate impact on minority communities, and signed a series of related executive orders. "We need to open the promise of America to every American," he said. He also called for action against white supremacy, and condemned bias against Asian Americans. Watch his remarks.
National Guard troops staying in D.C.
Approximately 25,000 National Guard troops were sent to Washington, D.C., to provide security for President Biden's inauguration after a violent mob assaulted the Capitol while Congress was counting electoral votes. Officials said Monday that about 13,000 troops remain in the district, a figure that will drop to 7,000 by the end of the week and then remain at 5,000 into March. Watch the officials brief reporters.
Officials gave update on National Guard in D.C.
One-fifth of the 25,000 troops sent to the capital in the wake of the violent riot at the Capitol will remain until March.
Thousands of Guard troops will remain in D.C. through mid-March
About 7,000 National Guard troops are currently stationed in the capital.
Some National Guard members in D.C. are now armed
Some National Guard members in Washington D.C., likely fewer than 50, will be armed starting Sunday night, a military official told CBS News.
Mississippi declares public health emergency over rising infant deaths
Mississippi's infant mortality rate nearly double the most recent national average of 5.6 deaths per 1,000, according to the state Department of Health.
Evidence in lawsuit raises new questions about 9/11 terror attacks
Important questions are being raised about 9/11 as evidence surfaces in a lawsuit against the Saudi government filed by families of the people killed in the 2001 terrorist attacks.
SpaceX resets Super Heavy-Starship test flight for tonight after ground systems issues
Taking no chances, SpaceX called off an attempt to launch its huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket after running into problems with ground equipment.
Trump responds to Maryland governor's invite to Baltimore
The president also threatened to rethink the federal funding set to aid in replacing the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Ukraine marks Independence Day as Vance says Russia has made "significant concessions"
Russia accused Ukraine of launching drone attacks that sparked a fire at a nuclear power plant in its western Kursk region overnight Sunday.
Powerball's 10th-largest jackpot is now $750 million for tonight's drawing
The Powerball jackpot is now an estimated $750 million for Monday night's drawing, making it the 10th-largest jackpot in Powerball game history.
Maps show Tropical Storm Fernand's path and forecast in Atlantic
Fernand is the sixth named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season.
Jerry Adler, "Sopranos" and "The Good Wife" actor, dies at 96
Jerry Adler's acting credits include "The Sopranos" and "The Good Wife." He also had 53 Broadway productions to his name, all behind the scenes.