Violence erupted near the Caracas air base after opposition leader Juan Guaidó called for a military uprising against the Maduro regime. CBS News State Department reporter Christina Ruffini joins CBSN AM to discuss the latest out of Venezuela.
During a hearing on Capitol Hill, Attorney General William Barr testified that special counsel Robert Mueller felt the "press reporting" of Barr's letter summarizing the nearly two-year investigation into Russian interference had "been inaccurate" and the press had read "too much into it."
CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports from Tokyo as a new emperor takes the reins after the first imperial abdication in the country in 200 years.
Attorney General William Barr will testify today before the Senate about the Mueller report. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid, chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes, legal analyst Rikki Klieman, and CBSN legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe join CBSN to discuss.
The Alabama House passed a near-total abortion ban, refusing to allow an amendment for cases of rape and incest. The bill's author said the legislation is a "direct attack" on Roe v. Wade. CBS News digital reporter Kate Smith joins CBSN to discuss.
Attorney General William Barr told lawmakers that President Trump "fully cooperated" with Robert Mueller's Russia investigation, despite the White House's repeated attempts to avoid an interview with the special counsel's team of investigators.
Millions of Americans suffer from insomnia and take prescription sleep aids to get them through the night, but the possible side effects can be serious. Now the FDA has issued the strongest warning so far. CBS News' Meg Oliver reports.
Senator Mazie Hirono, D-Hawaii, spent the majority of her question time at a hearing on Capitol Hill lambasting Attorney General William Barr, saying he should "never have been involved in supervising the Mueller investigation." She accused Barr of lying to members of Congress to "protect" President Trump.
Sen. Kamala Harris, a Democratic presidential candidate, questioned Attorney General William Barr about whether anyone at the White House had ever suggested he open an investigation. She also asked about the propriety of Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein's involvement in deciding the president had not obstructed justice.
A California teacher captured video of one of her fourth-graders opening up to his classmates about having autism. The students listened quietly as he spoke, and when he was done, they had all had amazing reactions.
During an interview about his new Virginia Beach music festival, Something in the Water, Pharrell Williams talks to "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King how he maintains his youthful look.
Attorney General William Barr spent hours before the Senate Judiciary Committee as Democrats grilled him on the conclusions he drew from the Mueller report. Republicans demanded answers on how the investigation began. Nancy Cordes has the latest.
It's still unclear why a gunman opened fire Tuesday at the University of North Carolina-Charlotte. Two students died, including 21-year-old Riley Howell, who fought the gunman. Chip Reid has the latest.
Flash flooding is forcing evacuations from the central Plains to the Great Lakes. Rescue teams were busy in areas like Dearborne, Michigan. Jericka Duncan reports from Davenport, Iowa, where the Mississippi River is rising.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo reiterated that all options are on the table regarding Venezuela, including military action. There were more protests after the opposition leader called for a military uprising. Nick Bryant of BBC News reports.
America's college loan crisis comes to $1.5 trillion worth of debt. But it's not just a problem for millennials. More than 3 million people over 60 are still paying off college loans. Mark Strassmann reports.
Caster Semenya is one of the fastest women in the world. But a ruling by the sports world's highest court would bar her from competing unless she takes potentially harmful medication to reduce her testosterone levels. Debora Patta explains.
With 19 "Jeopardy!" wins, contestant James Holzhauer has won over $1.4 million. Even veteran host Alex Trebek is in awe. Don Dahler reports.
Forty-three million borrowers have about $1.5 trillion in federal student loan debt. The fastest-growing group of borrowers are seniors. CBS News national correspondent Mark Strassmann joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero as part of the series "Eye on America: Life & Debt," to disuss how seniors are still struggling to pay back student loan debt.
Barr defends handling of Mueller report; NYC unveils new 'street'.
Attorney General William Barr says he will not testify as scheduled before the House Judiciary Committee Thursday, heating up an already tense dispute with congressional Democrats. The Justice Department says committee chairman Jerry Nadler's plan to let staff lawyers question Barr is "inappropriate." Nancy Cordes reports.
Authorities said if it weren't for the heroic student who gave his life to save others during the deadly shooting at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, there may have been even more bloodshed. ROTC participant Riley Howell, 21, confronted Trystan Terrell and fought back when the suspect opened fire inside a classroom Tuesday, according to police. Chip Reid reports.
CBS News confirms the Department of Homeland Security will begin unprecedented DNA testing at the border with Mexico as soon as next week. The DHS says the program will target human traffickers who are smuggling and exploiting children. It also hopes to slow illegal crossings that have overwhelmed border agents. Mireya Villarreal reports from Hidalgo, Texas.
A high-profile couple implicated in the college admissions scandal is agreeing to cooperate with authorities – a move that some insiders believe could mean trouble for other parents who might still face charges. Bruce and Davina Isackson pleaded guilty Wednesday in a Boston federal court to paying $600,000 in bribes to guarantee that their two daughters would be admitted into USC and UCLA. Jamie Yuccas reports.
A quarter of the estimated 90 million dogs owned in the U.S. were bought from a breeder, according to the American Pet Products Association. Most Americans are likely to look on the internet for their new dog. But we are learning the overwhelming majority of sites advertising pure-bred puppies for sale are reportedly fake. Don Dahler reports.
