Washington launches effort to kill off invasive Japanese beetle
The highly invasive pest eats more than 300 different plants including roses, grapes and hops.
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White House correspondents' dinner returns
More than 2,000 journalists, politicians and celebrities gathered in Washington, D.C., for the first White House Correspondents' Association annual dinner in three years. President Biden and comedian Trevor Noah headlined the evening filled with roasts and COVID jokes. Ed O'Keefe has the story.
Trevor Reed returns home to Texas
Former Marine Trevor Reed is back in his home state of Texas today following his release from Russia detainment. The 30-year-old was released as part of a prisoner swap. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss the details.
Washington officials warn of "one of the worst invasive species on earth"
African clawed frogs — which are consuming native species — can survive in drought, freezing weather and even outer space.
Biden to address climate change
President Biden is expected to sign an executive order on Earth Day addressing concerns such as deforestation and greenhouse gas emissions. Nancy Cordes reports from Seattle.
Inside the Latter-day Saints' Washington D.C. Temple
For decades the towering marble edifice that is the Washington, D.C. Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has posed a mystery to those outside the faith. Now, after a major renovation, CBS News' Ed O'Keefe takes a tour inside the temple, before a public open house that will welcome all to visit a building dedicated to reverence and contemplation.
Several Jan. 6 defendants want trials moved
Several of the defendants charged in the January 6 assault on the Capitol are looking to have their cases heard outside of Washington despite traveling across the country to protest the 2020 election results there. CBS News has confirmed over a dozen people charged with participating in the insurrection are petitioning to stand trial outside of D.C. over fears of bias within the district's jury pool. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
Officials seek help solving cold case of 16-year-old who disappeared decades ago
Detectives identified Fly Creek Jane Doe as Sandra (Sandy) Renee Morden in 2019.
Anti-hazing "Sam's Law" enacted in Washington
Last November, 60 Minutes reported on the death of 19-year-old Sam Martinez, who suffered acute alcohol poisoning while pledging to a fraternity at Washington State University. On Wednesday, following a campaign by Martinez's parents to toughen Washington's hazing laws and to disclose fraternities' disciplinary records, "Sam's Law" was signed by Governor Jay Inslee.
Rep. Colin Allred on "The Takeout"
Texas Democratic Congressman and former NFL player Colin Allred talks with Major Garrett about his journey from the NFL to Capitol Hill, and the upcoming midterm elections, on this week's edition of "The Takeout."
Hearings begin for Ketanji Brown Jackson
The first day of confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson began Monday. Jackson and the 22 members of the Senate Judiciary Committee gave opening statements ahead of questioning later this week. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford reports. Then CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins Nikki Battiste to discuss the latest.
DNA leads to arrest of man two decades after rapes of women
Kenneth Downing was arrested at a construction site after police say his DNA matched evidence collected at multiple crime scenes.
New York and D.C. search for shooting suspect
Police in New York City and the District of Columbia released a joint statement Sunday saying they believe the same man is responsible for a string of deadly shootings targeting homeless people in both cities. Nancy Chen reports.
Deputy dead, 2nd wounded after shootout during SWAT arrest attempt
Dominique "Dom" Calata, 35, had been with the sheriff's department for more than six years and was in the National Guard.
Suspect in string of shootings arrested
Authorities have arrested a man suspected of shooting people experiencing homelessness across New York City and Washington, D.C. Over the last two weeks, two people were killed and three others were wounded. CBS News' Jim Axelrod and Meg Oliver chat with CBS News correspondent George Michael about what we know about this string of shootings and what we have yet to learn.
High-stakes diplomacy over Ukraine
A day of high-stakes diplomacy in Washington and Moscow failed to break the deadlock over Ukraine. President Biden warned a crucial natural gas pipeline from Russia to Germany would not be allowed to open, if Russian forces invade. Ed O’Keefe has the latest from the White House.
Police prepare for "Justice for J6" rally
Local and federal police are on high alert across Washington D.C. ahead of a planned rally Saturday in support of those charged with storming the Capitol on January 6th. Kris Van Cleave has the latest on a Department of Homeland Security memo warning of potential violence.
Bomb cyclone hits the Pacific Northwest
A storm system of historic proportions is slamming the Pacific Northwest. The phenomenon, known as a bomb cyclone because it brings a massive amount of rain and wind in a short period of time, is being blamed for flooding and rockslides in California and two deaths in Washington state. David Begnaud reports.
Women in STEM exhibit aims to inspire girls
A new exhibit in Washington, D.C., is celebrating women who have made an impact in STEM. It aims to inspire young girls to do the same. Jan Crawford shares more.
January 6 panel releases new evidence
The House committee investigating the January 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol say former president Donald Trump and some of his allies may have been part of criminal conspiracy to overturn the 2020 election. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa joined CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and VladImir Duthiers with more on this new court filing.
California, Oregon, Washington to end school mask mandates
The California Teachers Association said it expected a mixed reaction to the announcement at schools.
9-year-old describes hearing shots fired during Minneapolis school shooting
June Holine, 9, described hearing the gunshots as she sat in the back of Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis on Wednesday.
Fed board member Lisa Cook sues to block Trump's attempt to fire her
Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook is suing over President Trump's attempt to fire her.
Huge Russian attack on Kyiv kills 15, including 4 kids, Ukraine says
Zelenskyy says Russian missiles and drones targeted civilians in Kyiv, killing children and showing Putin is "not choosing to end the war" despite Trump's efforts.
School shooting victim's mom was working in ICU when injured daughter arrived
One of the young victims of Wednesday's deadly mass shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school remains in critical condition Thursday, at the same hospital where her mother works as a pediatric critical care nurse.
CDC Director Susan Monarez refuses to step down, arguing only Trump can fire her
Susan Monarez, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has been removed from her job, a source told CBS News — but her attorneys called her firing "legally deficient."
Mexico senators come to blows after debate over U.S. military intervention
Mexican senators came to blows after a heated debate over alleged opposition calls for the U.S. to intervene militarily against drug cartels.
Amish mom threw 4-year-old into Ohio lake to test her faith, police say
Ruth Miller told investigators she believed she was acting at the direction of God when she allegedly killed her son Vincen at Atwood Lake, authorities said.
Microsoft fires two employees after sit-in at company headquarters
Microsoft said the workers, who were protesting the company's links to the Israeli military, broke into the office of a top company executive.
Powerball jackpot nears $1 billion mark at estimated $950 million
Saturday's Powerball jackpot has an estimated cash value of $428.9 million.