For 16 consecutive inaugurations, Earl Hargrove has created countless parade floats. This year he is building seven floats and decorating ten official balls. CBS News' Bill Plante interviews this legend.
During hard times, college students are cutting back on the cost of their spring break but not on the partying. Michelle Gielan reports.
New Secretary Of State Hillary Clinton got right to work after being sworn in. President Obama has directed her to focus largely on restoring America's image abroad.
Caught On Tape: Newly released surveillance camera video from the ConEd building on the Hudson shows the crash landing of U.S. Airways Flight 1549. Obtained by CBS News' Pat Milton.
"EXCLUSIVE:" In exclusive video obtained by CBS News, a security camera from the Intrepid Air Sea and Space Museum in the Hudson River captured the moment flight 1549 touched down
President Obama will receive daily economic briefings, White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs announced during his first press conference.
Braving the cold, as many as 1,000 campers roughed it at one D.C.-area campsite for the Obama inauguration, reports CBS Mobile's Cali Carlin.
CBS News' Jeff Greenfield analyzes elements of President Obama's inaugural speech.
The inaugural festivities got off to a rough start after a 68-year-old woman fell onto subway tracks. Trains were disrupted for about an hour as emergency crews treated the woman who is expected to live.
"In Full:" President Barack Obama addressed the massive crowds at Inauguration ceremonies in Washington after taking his oath of office.
CBS News political analyst Dan Bartlett tells Katie Couric what he believes is going through former President and Mrs. Bush's minds as they depart the Capitol.
Security in the nation's capital held up well during Inaugural ceremonies. Police are reporting no major incidents. Bob Orr reports.
u201CCBS News Rawu201D: President Barack Obama has swept the nation. With Obama merchandise like masks and dolls, people all over the world are saying u201CYes We Can!u201D
"Only On The Web": Women in Washington, D.C. talks about how far African-Americans have come in her lifetime and how wonderful she feels about having a president who can bring everyone together.
The National Mall is locked in gridlock with street closures and crowds. But parishioners at Friendship Baptist Church in Southwest D.C. got a head start on the festivities. CBS News' Arden Farhi joined the slumber party.
Katie Couric spoke with former Secretary Of State Colin Powell about Barack Obama's inauguration and the foreign policy and economic challenges he will face as president.
In the early hours of the morning, hordes of commuters began their crowded journey to the National Mall. As CBS News' Arden Farhi found out, spirits were high despite the cold weather and overburdened transit.
Writer Maya Angelou spoke about the significance of Barack Obama's inauguration and the ongoing belief of blacks in America that things will get better.
Katie Couric spoke with former NAACP director Vernon Jordan about his early assessment of Barack Obama's presidential campaign.
Obama advisor David Axelrod outlines some of the expected themes in Barack Obama's Inaugural speech.
The Obamas were warmly welcomed by the Bushes at the White House. The Bidens and Cheneys also attended the meeting before continuing with the day's inaugural duties.
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