Vibrant, healthy and active panda born at National Zoo
Officials at Washington D.C.'s National Zoo are happy with the health of its newest resident - baby panda born - currently size of a stick of butter - born last week
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Renewing the dream: Thousands retrace March on Washington
Celebrations for the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington are under way
Shutdown threatens businesses dependent on national parks
Joshua Tree National Park in California is a world-class climbing destination, but it's closed due to the government shutdown
Chaos in D.C. after deadly car chase between White House and Capitol
The White House and U.S. Capitol were locked down after a woman hit a barricade at the White House complex, then led police on a car chase that ended when she was shot and killed
Police at Conn. home of woman involved in Capitol incident
Senior correspondent John Miller discusses why authorities may have opened fire at the end of the chase
Car chase suspect was not on Secret Service radar
Miriam Carey had a history of making delusional statements about President Obama and the White House prior to leading police and Secret Service on a wild car chase through the Capitol
Bao Bao, the panda cub, meets the media
At the National Zoo, in Washington, DC, Bao Bao, the giant panda cub is getting ready for her public debut
D.C. Police: Alleged robber tried to escape via Uber
Armed robbery suspect got into Lexus, allegedly trying to make his getaway with Uber driver
Gay former student of Pope Francis' speaks out
Yayo Grassi and his boyfriend met with the pope during his U.S. visit, revelation came after news of pope's meeting with Ky. Clerk Kim Davis
Snowy Owl basks in chilly D.C. weather
A Snowy Owl – common in Canada but rare in the United States – spent an especially frigid January day lounging on a ledge outside the Washington Post headquarters.
D.C. council opposes changes to the Height Act
Washington, D.C., is running out of room to build - unless they go up
GOP leadership fights back against budget deal criticism
A rare bipartisan budget deal was met with an avalanche of criticism from conservative groups, but House Speaker John Boehner says such inflexibility led to this fall's government shutdown
Lighting the National Christmas Tree: A 91-year evolution
Backstage Washington: CBS News reporter Lindsey Boerma goes behind the scenes of the 2013 National Christmas Tree lighting to see just how much has changed since President Coolidge lit the first tree 91 years ago.
"We can't wait for D.C. to pass laws"
Nicole Hockley, who lost her 6-year-old son, Dylan, in the Sandy Hook school shooting, talks about her disappointment with Congress for failing to pass gun legislation and what signal it sent to her
Standing ovation at Arlington National Cemetery for 107-year-old veteran
Commemorating Veterans Day at a wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, President Obama paid tribute to one of the country's oldest veterans, 107-year-old Richard Overton.
Independence Day Parade marches through Washington, D.C.
A look at the sights and sounds of the annual Independence Day Parade in Washington, D.C., on America's 237th birthday
EU reps in Washington over NSA leaks
Representatives from the European Union will be meeting with officials in Washington on recent reports that the U.S has been spying on their leaders
Witnesses describe chaos of D.C. car chase, shooting
Visitors and residents in the nation's capital describe the scene that unfolded on Thursday when a car chase ended with gunshots near the U.S. Capitol
Raw: Police respond to Capitol Hill incident
Raw video of police in Washington, D.C., responding to an incident that caused the Capitol and the White House to go into lockdown
Gov. Jindal: Governors must reclaim the Republican brand
Gov. Bobby Jindal, R-La., blasts dysfunction in Washington, D.C., says Republican governors need to put the party back on track
Security footage shows gunman Aaron Alexis at Navy Yard
Newly released footage shows Navy Yard shooter Aaron Alexis entering the facility and wielding a shotgun
How did Navy Yard shooter gain secret clearance despite known anger issues?
The investigation of Monday's rampage at the Washington Navy Yard is now focusing on the gunman, Aaron Alexis, and his state of mind
Reid: Willing to try "anything" to move gun control legislation
Following the shooting at Washington Navy Yard, Senate majority leader says he's willing to emphasize mental health issues if it brings the GOP on board with gun control
Navy Yard shooting victims honored in wreath-laying ceremony
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel lays a wreath at the U.S. Navy Memorial plaza to honor a dozen people who lost their lives in a shooting at the Washington Navy Yard
Obama: Washington Navy Yard shooting a "cowardly" act
President Obama laments "yet another mass shooting" hours after a gunman opened fire at the Naval Sea Systems Command Headquarters at the Washington Navy Yard
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U.S. to resume "neighborhood checks" for citizenship applications
The Trump administration is reinstating a long-dormant practice of conducting "neighborhood checks" to vet immigrants applying for U.S. citizenship.
Cracker Barrel to return to its old logo after backlash
Last week, Cracker Barrel announced that it was changing its logo to remove the image of a man sitting in a chair leaning against a barrel, and replacing it with a logo that only featured the chain's name.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announce engagement, share proposal photos
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced the news of their engagement with photos of the ring and proposal on Instagram.
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Texas man arrested for allegedly making bomb threats outside ICE facility
A Dallas man was arrested for allegedly approaching an ICE facility and claiming he had a bomb, a senior Homeland Security official tells CBS News.
Florida could be next big target for GOP redistricting before 2026 elections
Florida has plans to target three to five House seats held by Democrats.
Trump's move to fire Lisa Cook could give him leverage over Fed board, analysts say
Removing a top Fed official threatens to shake investor confidence in the central bank's long-standing independence, according to Wall Street observers.
Jack Smith lawyers say basis of ethics probe against him is "imaginary"
An ethics probe has been launched into Jack Smith's handling of two investigations of Donald Trump before the 2024 election.
Utah ordered to redraw congressional map, seat for Democrats possible
Although unrelated, the Utah ruling comes amid redistricting issues throughout the country, most notably in Texas and California.
Powerball estimated jackpot jumps to $815 million, game's 7th biggest
Wednesday night's Powerball jackpot will be an estimated $815 million, the game's seventh biggest, with an approximate cash value of $367.9 million, after no one won Monday's $750 million grand prize.