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The best sales and deals on Christmas presents at Walmart
Cyber Monday may be over, but Walmart still has deals available on robot vacuums, Chromebooks and more
The best Christmas gifts on sale at Best Buy right now
Smartwatches, TVs, Chromebooks, AirPods, air fryers and more are discounted at Best Buy, just in time for Christmas
Luxury Christmas gifts to splurge on
From budget luxuries to major splurges, here are great Christmas gift ideas to make them feel like a million
Gift Guide 2021
PS5 restock: Check the status at Walmart, Target, Best Buy, Gamestop, Amazon and more
Looking to buy a PS5? Here's a handy guide for tracking restocks at Target, Best Buy, Gamestop, Amazon and more.
Cyber Week headphone and earbud deals: Apple AirPods, Samsung Galaxy Buds, Bose, gaming headphones and more
Shopping for Apple AirPods, Samsung Galaxy Buds, JBL or Bose? We found the best Cyber Week headphone deals.
These Instant Pot models are still on sale for Cyber Week, but the Instant Pot deals probably won't last much longer
Which Instant Pot model is best for you? Plus, Cyber Week and Cyber Monday deals still at Amazon, Walmart and more
These Cyber Week deals on gift cards (and still-available Cyber Monday deals) are like getting money for free
Find out how to save money on an Amazon gift card, Starbucks gift card and more post-Cyber Monday
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The best sales and deals on Christmas presents at Walmart
Cyber Monday may be over, but Walmart still has deals available on robot vacuums, Chromebooks and more
The best Christmas gifts on sale at Best Buy right now
Smartwatches, TVs, Chromebooks, AirPods, air fryers and more are discounted at Best Buy, just in time for Christmas
Luxury Christmas gifts to splurge on
From budget luxuries to major splurges, here are great Christmas gift ideas to make them feel like a million
PS5 restock: Check the status at Walmart, Target, Best Buy, Gamestop, Amazon and more
Looking to buy a PS5? Here's a handy guide for tracking restocks at Target, Best Buy, Gamestop, Amazon and more.
Cyber Week headphone and earbud deals: Apple AirPods, Samsung Galaxy Buds, Bose, gaming headphones and more
Shopping for Apple AirPods, Samsung Galaxy Buds, JBL or Bose? We found the best Cyber Week headphone deals.
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Everything you need to know about CBS Essentials, your guide to online shopping
Turn to CBS Essentials for trusted recommendations on housewares, furniture, clothing, tech, travel gear and much more.
July luggage and travel gear deals for your well-deserved summer vacation
Save money on this season's most popular suitcases, carry-on bags, backpacks and more for your vacation.
High-tech camping gear to make the outdoors more comfortable
A light-minimizing tent, an all-season sleeping bag and a touchscreen GPS are just a few of the items that will make your next camping trip the most comfortable ever
10 summer road trip essentials under $25
Portable chargers, compact coolers and everything else you need for the best road trip ever
The best beach reads on audiobook for summer 2021
From 'The Last Thing He Told Me' to 'The Guncle,' don't miss these 10 beach read audiobooks on Amazon and Audible.
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Home COVID test kits: What you need to know and how to buy them
Stocking up on at-home COVID tests for the holidays -- or trying to? Check out our guide on where and what to buy
12 top-rated face masks for exercising that actually let you breathe
These workout face masks from Amazon, Asics, Athleta and more won't get in the way of your fitness goals at the gym
Everything you need to know about CBS Essentials, your guide to online shopping
Turn to CBS Essentials for trusted recommendations on housewares, furniture, clothing, tech, travel gear and much more.
Great smelling candles on Amazon to fill your home (and nose) with fall
Shop wooden-wick candles that crackle like a fireplace and scented candles to make your house smell like a bakery.
Our favorite puffer jackets for women this fall
From brands like ASOS, Summersalt, The North Face and more, shop puffer jackets on a budget.
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Good wireless earbuds for any budget: Apple AirPods Pro, Bose QuietComfort, Echo Buds and more
From active noise cancellation to wireless charging, here's how to choose the best wireless earbuds for you.
Everything you need to know about CBS Essentials, your guide to online shopping
Turn to CBS Essentials for trusted recommendations on housewares, furniture, clothing, tech, travel gear and much more.
How to pre-order the Apple iPhone 13, iPad 9 and Apple Watch Series 7 now
Here are the facts about the new Apple iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, Apple Watch Series 7, iPad 9 and iPad mini 6.
These 5 standing desks will level up any home office space… literally
Perfect for standing or sitting, an adjustable desk may help improve productivity and your overall health
Packed Party laptop sleeve
Prevent damage to your laptop with these strong and protective laptop sleeves, bags and backpacks
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Long Island man charged with mailing threats to LGBTQ+ organizations
The U.S Attorney's office says Robert Fehring has sent threats to LGBTQ+ organizations and individuals for the past eight years.
Democratic senators want student loan interest waived
The group of lawmakers also wants the Biden administration to give borrowers who defaulted a "fresh start" with automatic rehabilitation of their loans.
Third party to probe events before Michigan school shooting
"It's critically important to the victims, our staff and our entire community that a full and transparent accounting be made," the district superintendent said.
Bob Dole to lie in state in the Capitol on Thursday
Dole, who died Sunday, spent 30 years serving in the Capitol.
Devin Nunes to leave Congress to work for Trump media company
Trump Media & Technology Group made the announcement. Nunes is leaving before his term ends.
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Democratic senators want student loan interest waived
The group of lawmakers also wants the Biden administration to give borrowers who defaulted a "fresh start" with automatic rehabilitation of their loans.
Bob Dole to lie in state in the Capitol on Thursday
Dole, who died Sunday, spent 30 years serving in the Capitol.
Devin Nunes to leave Congress to work for Trump media company
Trump Media & Technology Group made the announcement. Nunes is leaving before his term ends.
Opposing sides of abortion fight prepare to navigate new landscape
A dozen states have so-called "trigger bans" on the books, in which most abortions would be outlawed if the Supreme Court reverses Roe v. Wade.
Experts say economy needs some pandemic retirees to "unretire"
Americans are already working more days, longer hours and later in life than people in other industrial countries, but the average age of retirement ticked down during the pandemic.
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CEOs, scientists on whether current vaccines can fight Omicron
Moderna president said current COVID-19 vaccines probably aren't effective against the new variant.
U.S.-bound travelers scramble as new COVID test rules take effect
The new testing rules come as coronavirus cases rise ahead of the holidays. In the U.S., officials are reporting more than 100,000 new infections a day for the first time since early October.
230,000 pounds of ham and pepperoni recalled for listeria
Perdue Premium Meat Co. unit says fully cooked pork products may be contaminated with infection-causing bacteria.
NYC first in U.S. to require vaccine for private sector employers
"We're going to do this so that every employer is on a level playing field," Mayor Bill de Blasio said.
Omicron COVID-19 variant found in 12 states
The biggest question is whether current, available vaccines will prevent severe cases spread by the Omicron variant.
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CEO fires 900 employees on pre-holiday Zoom call
The firings are sparking outrage, with some sources noting the company had received $750M in funding days before the layoffs.
Corporate profits are booming. Could this mean higher wages?
U.S. corporate profits have never been fatter — or accounted for a bigger portion of economic growth.
San Diego man sues for discrimination over natural hair style
Case against Encore Global is first to invoke California's CROWN Act prohibiting hairstyle discrimination.
230,000-plus of ham and pepperoni recalled for listeria
Perdue Premium Meat Co. unit says fully cooked pork products may be contaminated with infection-causing bacteria.
What Biden's new travel restrictions mean for you
International travel was a headache before the pandemic. New protocols make it even more complicated.
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Haitian gang releases 3 more hostages, U.S. religious group says
There are 12 adults and five children in the group of 16 U.S. citizens and one Canadian, including an 8-month-old.
"Silenced No More": One woman's allegations of abuse by Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell
In her book, Sarah Ransome describes trauma and rape during childhood that, she says, primed her to become a victim of sexual abuse and threats of violence by Epstein. She talks with "CBS Sunday Morning" about how she "survived hell."
Taliban declares women "free," not "property," but nobody celebrates
Activists protest as the U.S. says "much more is needed" than the extremist group's formal "decree" that a woman is "not a property" and can't be forced into marriage.
Myanmar junta sentences deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi to prison
Suu Kyi's decades-long push for democracy has made her a Nobel laureate, and a persistent thorn in the side of Myanmar's military overlords. Now she's facing decades in prison.
Biden and Putin to speak this week
The meeting comes as U.S. intelligence is warning of a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine as soon as January.
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Kennedy Center Honors returns to tradition
For the first time since 2016, a sitting president attended the Kennedy Center Honors. It was a return to tradition in celebrating a new class of legendary entertainers. Norah O'Donnell shares more details.
Jussie Smollett takes the stand at trial over allegedly staged attack
Smollett told jurors his side of the alleged attack that he's been accused of faking for attention.
Kennedy Center Honors return, in full swing
Singer and actress Bette Midler, Motown founder Berry Gordy, folk singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell, "Saturday Night Live" creator Lorne Michaels, and opera singer Justino Diaz are honored.
Woman trucker making waves on TikTok
Clarissa Rankin is a wife, mother of two and a truck driver who has 1.5 million followers on TikTok. Now she wants to use that fan base to encourage more women to pursue trucking as a career. CBS News' Errol Barnett took to the road with her.
The art of dubbing foreign shows into English
The art of carefully dubbing foreign TV shows, like "Squid Game," into English is creating huge hits with American audiences. Carter Evans learned first-hand how bad lip syncs are a thing of the past, as talented teams of directors and voice actors ignite a new era of worldwide entertainment.
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CEO fires 900 employees on pre-holiday Zoom call
The firings are sparking outrage, with some sources noting the company had received $750M in funding days before the layoffs.
Holiday gift ideas to support small businesses
Etsy's trend expert, Dayna Isom Johnson, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss shopping from small businesses this holiday season and how to shop with intention. She also shows some examples of unique gifts available from small businesses selling on Etsy.
2021 holiday gift ideas from Techno Claus
Techno Claus (who looks suspiciously like "Sunday Morning" contributor David Pogue) has made the trip from the North Pole to deliver gift suggestions for the gadget lovers on your holiday list.
Christmas tree prices rise due to drought
Even Christmas trees are not immune to supply chain problems. One Minnesota tree farm expects Christmas tree prices to increase after summer droughts caused them to lose 10% of their crop. CBS Minnesota's John Lauritsen has more.
Vintage office gear gets pandemic revival
From remote learning for kids, to Zoom calls for their parents, the pandemic has pushed technology into our lives in a way that few things have before. That has many yearning for a simpler time – for some, that means a revival of some old-time office gear. David Wade reports from CBS affiliate WBZ in Boston.
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CEOs, scientists on whether current vaccines can fight Omicron
Moderna president said current COVID-19 vaccines probably aren't effective against the new variant.
What a former CDC director says about Omicron
Former acting CDC Director Dr. Richard Besser, pediatrician and president of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, weighs in on the latest COVID-19 variant.
Scientists and students study volcanic eruption
The volcano on Spain's La Palma island has provided an opportunity for scientists and students to get up close with this destructive force of nature. Ian Lee reports on what they're hoping to learn.
Scientists studying Omicron's vaccine resistance
Scientists around the world are studying the COVID-19 Omicron variant to determine if it is more resistant to vaccines than previous strains of the virus. Debora Patta reports.
Omicron variant spreads as holidays approach
The Omicron variant continues to spread, but the Delta variant remains the dominant strain in the U.S. for now. Cases and hospitalizations are surging in certain areas as the nationwide vaccination rate remains around 60%. Lilia Luciano reports.
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Long Island man charged with mailing threats to LGBTQ+ organizations
The U.S Attorney's office says Robert Fehring has sent threats to LGBTQ+ organizations and individuals for the past eight years.
Third party to probe events before Michigan school shooting
"It's critically important to the victims, our staff and our entire community that a full and transparent accounting be made," the district superintendent said.
Jussie Smollett takes the stand at trial over allegedly staged attack
Smollett told jurors his side of the alleged attack that he's been accused of faking for attention.
Jussie Smollett takes the stand
Former "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett took the stand Monday, defending himself from allegations that he staged an attack on himself in 2019. CBS Chicago's Charlie De Mar reports on what has happened so far. Then, political contributor Kimberley Egonmwan joins De Mar to discuss.
Charges against Michigan parents explained
CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins "CBS Mornings" to explain the charges that the parents of the accused Oxford High School shooter are facing. Plus, the possible liability school officials may have.
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NASA monitoring "potentially hazardous" asteroid
NASA scientists say the "4660 Nereus" asteroid is about 330 meters wide and will come within 2.5 million miles of Earth next week. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood joins CBSN's Lana Zak with details.
Space station's orbit adjusted to dodge debris from old U.S. rocket
The debris avoidance maneuver comes amid heightened concern about space debris following a controversial Russian weapons test.
SpaceX launches 48 Starlinks and two Earth-imaging satellites
It was the 27th Falcon 9 launch so far this year for SpaceX, a new record.
Spacewalkers replace space station antenna after debris scare caused delay
The astronauts originally planned to carry out the spacewalk Tuesday, but NASA ordered a delay to fully evaluate possibly threatening space debris.
NASA spacewalk delayed due to debris threat
A scheduled spacewalk outside the International Space Station to fix a bad antenna was postponed after NASA said the risk of astronauts being struck by debris was too high.
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Best shows to watch on Netflix right now – December 2021
One of these shows could be your next binge obsession.
What happened to the perfect child? One woman's incredible story
More than 20 years ago, a Russian girl was adopted by a young American couple who eventually brought her back to Moscow after her parents say she tried to kill her baby brother.
Evidence in the Amy Mullis corn rake murder case
A look inside the case against Todd Mullis, a Iowa farmer accused of killing his wife with a farm tool.
Patrick De La Cerda murder: Inside the case
In 2018, the Deltona, Florida, man was newly engaged and planning for his wedding until he was tragically gunned down at his home.
It's been 50 years since the infamous Attica prison riot
Inmates held some 36 hostages for five days. And that was just the beginning
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Being Different in the Delta
A new episode of CBSN Originals' Reverb series explores the history of anti-Asian racism in Mississippi's Delta region and a new generation that's demanding change.
Perdue enters Georgia governor's race
Former Georgia GOP Senator David Perdue announced he's running for governor against Republican incumbent Brian Kemp. Perdue has support from former President Donald Trump. Greg Bluestein, a political reporter at the Atlanta Journal Constitution, joins CBSN "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the details.
U.S. announces diplomatic boycott of Winter Olympics
The U.S. says it is staging a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympic games in Beijing. The decision is in response to alleged human rights abuses in China. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss that and more.
The Trials of Critical Race Theory
A new episode of CBSN Originals' Reverb series examines the backlash to so-called critical race theory in schools and the impact on students and teachers.
DOJ announces Texas redistricting lawsuit
The Department of Justice is suing Texas over GOP-approved redistricting maps that the department says discriminate against Black and Latino voters. Plus, the stock market bounces back as health experts find that the Omicron variant of COVID-19 may not be as deadly. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett and Politico national correspondent Meridith McGraw join CBSN "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the latest.