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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Gunman kills at least six people at DC navy yard
A gunman opened fire at the Washington Navy Yard killing at least six people and wounding several others
Obama marks 9/11 anniversary with community service
President Obama, noting the spirit of service that America demonstrated after 9/11, helps pack bag lunches for Food & Friends, a DC-based nonprofit
White House lobbying Congress for support on Syria strike
Obama lobbying Congress for support in plan to launch military strike on Syria
The rabbi who spoke out for civil rights in America
The lesser-known civil rights leader who spoke to the crowd in Washington D.C. on August 28, 1963
Healthy panda cub at the National Zoo
The Smithsonian's National Zoo panda Mei Xiang was seen nurturing her newborn cub
Mahalia Jackson wows crowd at March on Washington
The "Queen of Gospel" sings the spiritual "I've Been 'Buked and I've Been Scorned"
John Lewis at March on Washington: "We want to be free now"
John Lewis - a U.S. Representative for Georgia's 5th congressional district since 1987 - speaks at the March on Washington, August 28, 1963
MLK on March on Washington: "One of the great days of America"
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., talks to reporters about meeting with President Kennedy following the March on Washington and his "I Have a Dream" speech
Watch: CBS News original Special Report coverage of the March on Washington
Roger Mudd introduces the network's coverage of the March on Washington, August 28, 1963, shows the route, and explains the purpose of the march
Famous faces at the March on Washington
Singer Lena Horne, actor Burt Lancaster, and comedian Dick Gregory were among the stars who attended the March on Washington, August 28, 1963
Coach kept original MLK script for 50 years
Martin Luther King handed his copy of the "I have a dream" speech to George Raveling - a last-minute volunteer who had a coveted spot near the podium
MLK memorial: Will changes be ready for 50th anniversary?
The anniversary of the March on Washington is fast-approaching, but repair work on the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. memorial may not be finished in time
Pope Francis in D.C.
Pope Francis visits Washington, D.C. on the first leg of his American trip
Chinese President Xi Jinping heads to Washington, D.C.
Tough discussions on cybersecurity, intellectual property protections and human rights await the Chinese leader in the U.S. capital
Little girl passes barricade to share message with Pope Francis
When a bodyguard reacted, pope gestured to girl to come forward for papal kis and blessing
Vatican: Canonizing controversial friar doesn't mean he's "without sins"
Father Thomas Rosica says to focus on the "immense good" Junipero Serra did while introducing Christianity to much of California
Pope Francis in America
Pope Francis visits Washington, New York and Philadelphia
Eisenhower memorial backers say enough is enough
Memorial authorized to be built in Washington delayed because of funding tied up amid fight over design by world-renown architect
In U.S., pope to give 14 speeches in Spanish, 4 in English
Vatican says Francis intends to move about as he does normally, without an armored vehicle, during his three-city U.S. tour
Ben's Chili Bowl: Beloved D.C. restaurant celebrates 55 years
Ben's Chili Bowl has been a Washington, D.C. landmark for many years and has become a staple for celebrities and presidents
Panic at D.C. Union Station after man fatally shot
The station was briefly closed after a domestic violence incident that involved a stabbing and a shooting at the Union Station McDonald's Friday afternoon, Metropolitan police said
Slain newswoman's father pushes stricter gun control
The father of a news reporter who was shot during a live broadcast is taking his push for tighter gun controls to Capitol Hill
Abramoff's "perfect" tactic
Former lobbyist Jack Abramoff reveals a trick he used to help a casino client.
Culture of corruption
In 2002, then-Congressman Bob Ney and his chief of staff Neil Volz fell under the sway of powerful lobbyist Jack Abramoff and inserted language into a bill to benefit an Abramoff client. Ney pled guilty to corruption and served time in prison
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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.
SpaceX launches giant Super Heavy-Starship rocket on critical test flight
SpaceX on Tuesday night launched the 10th test flight of its giant Super Heavy-Starship rocket, a milestone mission to demonstrate fixes and upgrades in the wake of three catastrophic failures earlier this year.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
DOJ investigating whether ex-FBI officials mishandled Russia docs, source says
The Justice Department is investigating whether former FBI officials mishandled documents that were found in a burn bag, a source told CBS News.
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.