Democrat Adelita Grijalva sworn in 7 weeks after winning House election
Democrat Adelita Grijalva was sworn in as a member of Congress on Wednesday afternoon, seven weeks after she won a special election in Arizona.
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Epstein petition secures final signature to force House vote on releasing files
An effort to force a House vote on compelling the Justice Department to release materials related to Jeffrey Epstein secured the final signature it needed Wednesday.
Epstein said Trump "knew about the girls" in 2019 email, House Democrats say
The three emails appear to be exchanges between convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, as well as the author Michael Wolff and Epstein.
UPS plane crash victims include a man and his 3-year-old granddaughter
The full list of victims in the UPS plane crash has been identified. Mayor Craig Greenberg said the final death toll was 14.
Fetterman defends his voting record: "Maybe our party has a bigger problem"
Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman defended his voting record and addressed the criticism he's received from some in his own party for meeting and sometimes voting with President Trump.
Israeli president says he can't pardon Netanyahu on Trump's request alone
Israel's president says Trump sent him a letter asking him to pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who's on trial in three separate corruption cases.
County apologizes for raid on newspaper, agrees to pay $3 million
The Marion County Record editor's mother Joan, who co-owned the paper, died of a heart attack the day after the raid.
Jeffries says the "fight is not over" on health care as shutdown nears possible end
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries told CBS News that Democrats will still press to extend a slate of expiring health insurance subsidies as the shutdown nears a potential end.
What will companies do without pennies? We asked McDonald's, Kroger and more
The U.S. Mint in Philadelphia pressed its last circulating penny on Wednesday, after President Trump earlier this year directed the Treasury to stop minting new one-cent coins.
Northern lights spotted in skies across U.S. See the photos.
Northern lights were seen in states spanning from Minnesota and Massachusetts to Florida, Colorado and Texas.
Montana man convicted in campsite killing originally reported as bear attack
A jury has found Daren Christopher Abbey guilty of murder in the brutal killing of Dustin Kjersem at his campsite near Big Sky, Montana, in October 2024.
Texas woman who threatened judge in Trump criminal case is sentenced
Abigail Shry was sentenced in Houston on Wednesday after she pleaded guilty to leaving a threatening voicemail for the judge overseeing President Trump's 2020 election criminal case.
Fetterman's message on mental health: "Stay in this game"
Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman spoke to "CBS Mornings" about his 2022 stroke, mental health challenges and advice to others.
Diamond brooch Napoleon lost while fleeing Waterloo sells for $4.4 million
Sotheby's did not disclose the identity of the seller of the brooch, and said that the buyer was a "private collector."
What's driving the rise in U.S. death row executions in 2025?
This year is expected to see capital punishment carried out more often than any other year since 2009. Experts weigh in on the increase.
Windsurfer recalls moment shark "hit me like a freight train"
Windsurfer Andy McDonald was pulled under by a shark that took a massive bite out of his board, but he's already replaced it, and now he's got a story to tell.
SNAP benefits to resume quickly once government shutdown ends, experts say
A government funding package could soon reopen federal agencies, opening the door for food-stamp recipients to collect their full benefits.
House returns after nearly 2-month absence as shutdown nears end
The House returned Wednesday for the first time since the start of the government shutdown, bringing an end to the chamber's longest absence in recent memory.
Flight cancellations, air travel delays could persist after shutdown ends
Travelers may still have to deal with flight issues even when the government shutdown ends, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said.
These Wall Street titans are expected at Trump's White House dinner tonight
The president is hosting some of the nation's top financiers for a White House dinner Wednesday as part of his effort to bring manufacturing back home.
DOJ says it's investigating "violent riots" at UC Berkeley Turning Point USA event
The Justice Department is investigating protests outside of a Turning Point USA event on the University of California, Berkeley's campus, Attorney General Pam Bondi said, which she suggested was part of President Trump's crackdown on antifa.
Senior Trump officials roast Sergio Gor, the new U.S. ambassador to India
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other Trump officials told stories about Gor, the former White House presidential personnel director who is now ambassador to India.
Trump asks Supreme Court to take his appeal of E. Jean Carroll sexual abuse case
President Trump is seeking to wipe away a $5 million verdict won by E. Jean Carroll after two years of failed efforts to win a retrial in the case.
50-year mortgage idea not fully vetted by top Trump officials, sources say
Over the weekend, top federal housing official Bill Pulte floated the idea of a 50-year mortgage with President Trump.
Israel receives remains of an Israeli soldier who was killed in Gaza in 2014
Hamas said it found the body of the soldier, Hadar Goldin, in a tunnel in the enclave's southernmost city of Rafah on Saturday. Goldin was killed on Aug. 1, 2014.
Kazakhstan will join Abraham Accords with Israel in symbolic move to boost Trump initiative
Kazakhstan will join the Abraham Accords between Israel and Muslim majority countries, a largely symbolic move that boosts the initiative that was a hallmark of President Donald Trump's first administration.
Pope Leo meets Palestinian president, calls for two-state solution
The Vatican recognized Palestine a decade ago, and Pope Leo has backed statehood, even if that looks increasingly unlikely.
Can seniors buy whole life insurance?
Whole life insurance offers attractive features, but is it available for purchase for seniors? Here's what to know.
How much does a $25,000 home equity loan cost monthly after the October Fed rate cut?
Home equity loan rates have been falling. Here's how much a $25,000 loan costs monthly now, post-October Fed rate cut.
Will a high-yield savings account be worth opening in 2026? Here's what experts say.
Even with rates likely to fall in 2026, a high-yield savings account can still be a smart move for many. Here's why.
Google sues China-based hackers over massive text-phishing scams
Google said the fake messages are part of a massive criminal network called "Lighthouse" that has stolen information through phishing and smishing scams.
Amazon sued over allegedly punitive workplace absence practices
A class action lawsuit filed in a New York federal court on Wednesday claims Amazon uses a "punitive absence control system" against its employees.
Toyota pledges to invest $10 billion in U.S. operations
Toyota also announced the opening of an electric vehicle battery plant in North Carolina, its first such facility outside Japan.
3 Bob Ross paintings fetch over $600,000 for public TV; 27 still on block
Three paintings from public television legend Bob Ross sold for more than $600,000 at auction. They were the first of 30 Ross works being sold to benefit public TV stations hurt by cuts in federal funding.
House committee releases more Epstein emails
Democratic lawmakers in the House Oversight Committee released a set of emails that appear to highlight what Jeffrey Epstein claimed that President Trump knew about his dealings. CBS News' Nikole Killion and Nancy Cordes report.
House will vote on Senate-passed funding bill
The House of Representatives will vote on Wednesday on a government funding bill that passed in the Senate. This comes 43 days after the longest government shutdown in U.S. history began. CBS News' Nikole Killion, Nancy Cordes and Kris Van Cleave report.
Stars of "Eternity" discuss romantic comedy
The new romantic comedy "Eternity" stars Da'Vine Joy Randolph and Miles Teller. Teller plays Larry, who dies unexpectedly and learns about a big decision from his afterlife coordinator, played by Randolph. The two talk about working together, the personal relationships that inspired them for this film and what they want the audience to take away.
Alicia Silverstone on "A Merry Little Ex-Mas"
Actor Alicia Silverstone stars in, and is the executive producer of, "A Merry Little Ex-Mas." She plays a recently divorced mom who is planning the perfect Christmas, until it's interrupted. She talks to "CBS Mornings" about the film, drawing on experiences in her own life for the role and discusses the 30th anniversary of the iconic movie "Clueless."
Did Democrats gain anything from shutdown?
Many in the Democratic base have criticized the bipartisan Senate deal to end the government shutdown, feeling that nothing was gained from the agreement. Daniella Diaz, Congress reporter for NOTUS, and Sabrina Rodriguez, national politics reporter for The Washington Post, join "The Takeout" with analysis.
