Charge dismissed against Washington lawmaker who had gun in carry-on
"I reached into my briefcase for gum and felt my gun instead. My heart sank," Washington state Sen. Jeff Wilson said in a statement. He called the incident an "honest mistake."
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Sailor missing for 2 weeks found alive in life raft off Washington coast
The man was found two days after the search for him and another sailor was suspended.
Kaiser nurse explains why she's on strike
More than 75,000 Kaiser Permanente health care workers across California, Colorado, Oregon and Washington are on strike for better pay and increased staffing. Eldina Hodzic, a licensed practical nurse at Kaiser Mt. Talbert Urgent Care in the Portland metro area, joins CBS News to discuss the conditions she says she's dealing with.
National Cathedral gets new stained glass windows
The Washington National Cathedral has unveiled new stained glass windows focused on racial justice. They are replacing windows that featured tributes to Confederate generals. Adriana Diaz has the story.
Rep. Henry Cuellar carjacked at gunpoint
Congressman Henry Cuellar of Texas says three young men wearing ski masks carjacked him at gunpoint outside his home in Washington, D.C., Monday night. His car was recovered by police a short time later. Cuellar spoke to reporters on Capitol Hill about what happened.
Marty Baron on the role of journalists
Are journalists ready for what's ahead in the 2024 election? Former Washington Post editor Marty Baron is not sure they are. He talks with CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa about the responsibility of the media, and about his relationships with both a former president and a billionaire owner of a newspaper, as recounted in his new book, "Collision of Power: Trump, Bezos, and The Washington Post."
New art in National Cathedral
Six years ago, stained glass windows in Washington, D.C.'s National Cathedral included depictions of Confederate leaders. Those windows are now gone, and this week, new windows telling a different story were unveiled. Adriana Diaz had an early look at the new designs.
Feinstein remembered as icon in politics
Tal Kopan is the deputy Washington bureau chief for The Boston Globe and previously served as the Washington correspondent for the San Francisco Chronicle, covering Sen. Dianne Feinstein for years. She joined CBS News to discuss the senator's legacy.
Why violent crime is rising in D.C.
The House Administration Committee is being briefed by the House sergeant at arms and Capitol Police on a sharp rise in brazen crimes over the past year in Washington D.C. Daniel Webster, a distinguished research scholar at the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions, joined CBS News to discuss the rise in crime in the nation's capital.
Art on the Mall: American diversity on display
The first-ever curated exhibition on the National Mall, in Washington, D.C., presents works from a diverse range of artists telling stories previously untold amid our nation's historic monuments. Correspondent Faith Salie reports on the installation "Beyond Granite: Pulling Together," which presents a more inclusive representation of America.
CBS New York speaks to 3 women who attended the famed March on Washington
Judy Gough, Odehyah Gough-Israel and Carolyn Eisenberg offer varying viewpoints on that unforgettable day.
Chef Rob Rubba redefines sustainable dining
Oyster Oyster, a vegetarian restaurant in Washington, D.C., is setting an example for sustainability by creatively repurposing every part of its ingredients. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe shows us how chef Rob Rubba's commitment to reducing food waste and serving innovative dishes earned him the prestigious James Beard Award for Outstanding Chef, and a Michelin star for his restaurant.
Washington state wildfire leaves at least one dead, 185 structures destroyed
The Gray Fire broke out west of Spokane and had grown to at least 15 square miles by Saturday, with no containment.
Campfire bans implemented in Western states as wildfire fears grow
Nearly 85% of wildfires are started by people, including from campfires, negligently discarded cigarettes and intentional acts of arson, according to the National Park Service.
Trump boards plane for Washington arraignment
Former President Donald Trump flew out of Newark, New Jersey, Thursday, winging his way to the nation's capital to face his third arraignment on criminal charges in four months. Until this year, no former American president had ever faced criminal charges. "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell and CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett have more on Trump's trip to Washington.
Trump speaks after 3rd arraignment
Former President Donald Trump spoke to reporters after his arraignment in Washington, D.C., Thursday before boarding a plane to fly back to New Jersey. Following Trump's remarks, CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane and CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett reported on the day's events.
What Trump's latest indictment means
Former President Trump's legal challenges continue to grow following Tuesday's indictment on four charges from a federal grand jury in Washington, D.C. John Dickerson takes a look at what the latest development could mean for Trump and the 2024 election.
Cougar attacks 8-year-old camper at Olympic National Park
The child survived the attack with minor injuries and was taken to a hospital for evaluation, the National Park Service said.
Urban beekeeping project works to restore honey bee populations
The nation's capital has become a hospitable home to pollinators.
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Eye on America: Celebrating women in power
We sit down for an exclusive interview in Washington, D.C., with the head of the U.S. Secret Service, Kim Cheetle, to talk about the challenges that come with being in charge. Then, in New York City, we meet makeup mogul Bobbi Brown to learn about her success with her latest business venture. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.
Deadly music festival shooting victims identified as engaged couple
James M. Kelly, 26, of Joint Base Lewis-McChord was booked into the Grant County Jail on investigation of two counts of murder.
Kayaker presumed dead after fiancee tries in vain to save him
Travis Valenti was last seen in Olympic National Park's Lake Crescent about a quarter mile offshore in an area with a depth of about 400-500 feet, officials said.
1 person dead after shooting inside Washington state movie theater
One person was shot and killed during a showing of a "Transformers" movie at a theater in Kent, authorities said.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia could be deported to Uganda, official says
The Trump administration may try to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda days after he was released from pre-trial detention, according to a DHS official.
Israeli forces kill 4 aid seekers near Gaza City, hospital and witnesses say
A U.N.-backed initiative on Friday declared a famine in Gaza City.
Maps show Tropical Storm Fernand's path and forecast in Atlantic
Fernand is the sixth named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season.
Boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. to stand trial in Mexico over alleged cartel ties
Since 2019, Mexican prosecutors have been investigating Julio César Chávez Jr. following a complaint filed by U.S. authorities against the Sinaloa Cartel for organized crime, human trafficking, arms trafficking and drug trafficking.
Abbott says he will approve contentious GOP redistricting bill
The Texas Senate approved the measure after a heated debate, marking a major step in a mid-decade redistricting effort backed by President Trump.
Some international postal services suspend shipment of packages to U.S.
Multiple postal services, including in India and around Europe, say they are suspending the shipment of many packages to the United States amid a lack of clarity over new import duties.
North Korea test fires 2 new antiair missiles
The test coincided with new South Korean President Lee Jae Myung 's trip to Tokyo for a summit with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.
Ghislaine Maxwell's interview on Epstein case released by DOJ
The Justice Dept. released transcripts of Deputy AG Todd Blanche's two-day interview with convicted sex trafficker and Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell.
U.S. scientists work to preserve vulnerable species at a Smithsonian lab
Experts at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute care for endangered species on 32,000 sprawling acres in Northern Virginia.