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Some 7,000 nurses at two of NYC's largest hospitals poised to go on strike

The potential walkout would follow deals reached at several other hospitals in the city. The union says chronic understaffing leaves nurses caring for too many patients.

Virginia teacher police say was shot by 6-year-old student identified

Abby Zwerner, 25, was listed in stable condition. She's described as dedicated and hard-working. Parents were speaking out, along with a grandmother who provided aid.

CBS News poll shows that 70% of Americans are currently "generally pessimistic" about U.S. politics

A new CBS News poll takes a look at Americans' outlook on the current state of U.S. politics, the economy, the Jan. 6 riots and more. Mark Strassmann reports.

Prince Harry's leaked memoir sparks new controversy and criticism

Prince Harry's new tell-all memoir, "Spare," has tabloids, Britons and even members of the U.K. Parliament all reading into the controversy. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak this weekend defended the royal family as an institution to be proud of, despite revelations in Prince Harry's bombshell memoir. Ramy Inocencio has more from London.

An embarrassment in the House | 60 Minutes

The historic chaos in the House of Representatives this past week embarrassed not only a party, but an entire nation. A small minority blocked the House from electing a leader, or even swearing in its own members.

Russia claims to have killed hundreds in latest Ukraine attack, while Ukraine denies any deaths

A war of information and disinformation rages over the Russian and Ukrainian airwaves as Russia claimed to have killed hundreds in its latest attack -- while Ukraine said no one died on the ground. Chris Lee reports from Kyiv, Ukraine.

Prince Harry: The 60 Minutes Interview

Prince Harry and Anderson Cooper speak in the royal’s first American television interview about his new memoir, “Spare.”

1/8/2023: Prince Harry, A Hans Zimmer Score

Prince Harry and Anderson Cooper speak in the royal’s first American televisioninterview about his new memoir, “Spare;” Hans Zimmer speaks with Lesley Stahl about scoring movies with a computer and piano keyboard.

Bernard Kalb, former CBS News journalist, dies at age 100

The veteran correspondent's career spanned more than six decades.

Ben Sasse resigns from Senate to become University of Florida president

Sasse was one of seven Republican senators to vote to convict former President Trump of incitement of insurrection in his second impeachment trial.