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The next PS5 restock is soon: Where to buy a PS5 console this holiday season
Looking to buy a PS5? Here's a handy guide for tracking restocks at Target, Best Buy, Gamestop, Amazon and more.
What you need to know about LOL Surprise! dolls, the hot toy this holiday
Everything you need to know about the wildly popular unboxing experience dolls, including which ones to buy now
These are our favorite finds at Amazon's 'epic' early Black Friday sale, happening now
Take advantage of the hottest sale prices of the holiday season on Amazon now, months before Black Friday 2021
Early Black Friday sales at Wayfair to shop right now
Find discounts on furniture, appliances, rugs and more now at Wayfair
Early Black Friday sales at Macy's you can shop right now
This is a list of discounted home goods, men's clothing, women's clothing, kids' clothing -- and more
The coffee lovers gift guide: new Keurig, Nespresso machines, subscriptions and more
From curated coffee boxes to a custom coffee bean roaster, there's plenty of coffee lover gift ideas to get coffee lovers totally jazzed.
Christmas decorations just got more expensive, but we found some sales
From fun towel sets to stunning Christmas tree ornaments, here are the best deals on Christmas decor right now.
Super cute Disney Halloween costumes for kids
Pick up these ShopDisney costumes of Elsa, Spider-Man, Minnie Mouse and more characters in time for Halloween
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The next PS5 restock is soon: Where to buy a PS5 console this holiday season
Looking to buy a PS5? Here's a handy guide for tracking restocks at Target, Best Buy, Gamestop, Amazon and more.
What you need to know about LOL Surprise! dolls, the hot toy this holiday
Everything you need to know about the wildly popular unboxing experience dolls, including which ones to buy now
These are our favorite finds at Amazon's 'epic' early Black Friday sale, happening now
Take advantage of the hottest sale prices of the holiday season on Amazon now, months before Black Friday 2021
Early Black Friday sales at Wayfair to shop right now
Find discounts on furniture, appliances, rugs and more now at Wayfair
Early Black Friday sales at Macy's you can shop right now
This is a list of discounted home goods, men's clothing, women's clothing, kids' clothing -- and more
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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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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.
Great face masks and neck gaiters for cold weather
Protect others and stay warm in these winter face masks and gaiters from Amazon, Case-Mate, Cabela's and more
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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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This week on "Sunday Morning" (October 31)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the #1 Sunday morning news program
Oklahoma carries out first execution in six years
In a 5-3 vote, the Supreme Court ruled two Oklahoma executions could move forward.
Citigroup orders all U.S. employees to get COVID-19 vaccine
Mandate is the first by a major Wall Street bank and impacts bank's U.S. workforce of 65,000 employees.
Criminal complaint accuses Andrew Cuomo of forcible touching
The charges come after several sexual harassment allegations led Cuomo to resign in August.
TikTok star accused of killing wife was "extremely jealous," cousin says
A TikTok star accused of killing his newly estranged wife and her male friend in San Diego last week was "extremely jealous," the star's cousin told CBS affiliate KFMB-TV.
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Criminal complaint accuses Andrew Cuomo of forcible touching
The charges come after several sexual harassment allegations led Cuomo to resign in August.
Yellen says "transformative" framework will help drive inflation down
Yellen said President Biden's $1.75 trillion social policy and climate change package will help drive prices down.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene bought shares in Trump SPAC
Trump Media & Technology Group plans to launch social media platform and streaming service offering "non-woke" content.
Biden unveils details of $1.75 trillion social spending plan
"No one got everything they wanted, including me," the president told the nation Thursday.
DOJ and Texas clash over abortion ban ahead of Supreme Court showdown
The Supreme Court will hear arguments Monday in two cases involving a Texas law that bans most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy.
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Citigroup orders all U.S. employees to get COVID-19 vaccine
Mandate is the first by a major Wall Street bank and impacts bank's U.S. workforce of 65,000 employees.
You've been vaccinated. So do you need a vaccine card?
Millions of Americans are getting CDC-issued "vaccination record" cards. Here's what to do with them.
Study suggests cheap antidepressant could help treat COVID-19
Medical researchers have been hunting for existing drugs that could be repurposed to treat coronavirus.
CDC confirms deadly bacteria in home spray recalled by Walmart
Federal agency urges people to return product, saying it doesn't want dangerous bottles to end up in landfills.
Judge denies NYPD union's bid to halt COVID vaccine mandate
The COVID-19 vaccine mandate is set to take effect on November 1.
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How life could change with every uptick in the temperature
Every uptick in the global thermometer affects how we live. Here's what could happen if temperatures continue to climb.
Facebook to change corporate name to Meta
The flagship social network will keep its name.
The jobs Americans want — and don't want — right now
Workers are snubbing low-wage sectors that require in-person work, like child care and restaurant jobs.
U.S. economy slowed amid headwinds from COVID-19, supply chains
Growth weakened in the third quarter as Delta variant cases surged and global supply-chains bogged down.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene bought shares in Trump SPAC
Trump Media & Technology Group plans to launch social media platform and streaming service offering "non-woke" content.
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Rich nations failing poor countries in climate fight: report
The U.S. and other developed countries spend more on border security than addressing climate migration, group says.
Samsung heir Lee Jae-yong fined for drug use
Lee, called Korea's "princeling," was charged for illegally using the anesthetic propofol, popular with K-pop stars.
"Don't choose extinction": Dinosaur shares U.N. climate message
In a new short film, Frankie the dinosaur urges humans to change course before it's too late.
Climate change to force millions out of homes in Africa
By 2050, the number of climate migrants in West Africa and the Lake Victoria Basin could reach 86 million.
"Shocking": Woman living in high-rise cuts rope holding painters
She could face a prison term up to 20 years if found guilty on a charge of attempted murder.
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New York school district bans "Squid Game" Halloween costumes
The school district's superintendent said students have been reenacting some of the games at recess.
J Balvin apologizes after music video sparks backlash: "That's not who I am"
"That's not who I am. I'm about tolerance, love and inclusivity," the Colombian singer said.
Man pleads guilty to distributing fentanyl that killed Mac Miller
Stephen Andrew Walter faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in jail.
Michael Lewis on COVID-19, processing grief
Bestselling author Michael Lewis joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss his book "The Premonition: A Pandemic Story," and what he's learned about living with and processing grief after the death of his 19-year-old daughter, Dixie Lewis, earlier this year.
Latinx community remains underrepresented in television, report finds
The report found audiences respond better to diverse casts, but there are still few roles for Latinx actors.
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Facebook rebrands as Meta
Facebook is changing its company name to Meta. CEO Mark Zuckerberg says the new name will reflect growing interests in virtual and augmented reality. CBSN technology reporter Dan Patterson joins Tanya Rivero with more.
Facebook to change corporate name to Meta
The flagship social network will keep its name.
Small SUVs only do so-so in side crash tests
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety says only one out of 20 got the highest “good” rating. The rest were only OK, marginal or poor in the group’s new, more rigorous side-impact test.
Ransomware gang says it hacked the National Rifle Association
Russia-linked cybercriminals claim to have published files belonging to the gun-rights group on the dark web.
Spanx boss gives workers $10,000 and first-class plane tickets
Founder of shapewear company marks $1.2 billion deal by giving dream vacations to her employees.
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Spainish city to name heat waves
Seville, Spain is hoping to become the first city in the world to name heat waves. Mauricio Rodas, former mayor of Quito, Ecuador and lead for the Arsht-Rockefeller Foundation's Extreme Heat Resilience Alliance, joins CBSN to discuss how the system would help other places.
"Don't choose extinction": Dinosaur shares U.N. climate message
In a new short film, Frankie the dinosaur urges humans to change course before it's too late.
How life could change with every uptick in the temperature
Every uptick in the global thermometer affects how we live. Here's what could happen if temperatures continue to climb.
Scientists believe they've spotted first planet outside the Milky Way
The planet hasn't been confirmed but the findings could help scientists identify other planets outside of our galaxy.
Man confirmed to be great-grandson of Sitting Bull with DNA match
It took scientists 14 years to extract enough DNA to link the man to Sitting Bull's bloodline.
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Oklahoma carries out first execution in six years
In a 5-3 vote, the Supreme Court ruled two Oklahoma executions could move forward.
Criminal complaint accuses Andrew Cuomo of forcible touching
The charges come after several sexual harassment allegations led Cuomo to resign in August.
TikTok star accused of killing wife was "extremely jealous," cousin says
A TikTok star accused of killing his newly estranged wife and her male friend in San Diego last week was "extremely jealous," the star's cousin told CBS affiliate KFMB-TV.
Court temporarily halts executions of two death row inmates
The two men filed a lawsuit with other inmates challenging Oklahoma's lethal injection protocols.
New York trooper charged with murder after ramming family's car, killing girl
Monica Goods, 11, died while traveling with her parents and sister for the holidays last year.
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Blue Origin unveils plans for commercial space station
The privately-funded outpost will provide a destination in orbit after the International Space Station is retired.
New infant planet discovered by researchers in Hawaii
The baby planet burns at the same temperature as the lava erupting from Kīlauea Volcano in Hawaii.
First lunar samples in over 45 years key to moon's history
The rock samples are the youngest ever collected, and indicate there was volcanic activity on the Moon much later than previously thought.
Boeing zeros in on cause of Starliner launch scrub
Boeing hopes to be ready for another Starliner launch try in the first half of 2022.
Film crew shot 30 hours of footage on trip to space station
If the project stays on track, the movie will beat a Hollywood production announced last year by NASA and Elon Musk's SpaceX, starring Tom Cruise, to the silver screen.
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The best holiday movies, ranked (and where you can stream them)
Ring in the holiday season by streaming these festive films.
Linda O'Keefe murder: Inside the investigation
Newport Beach Police give 11-year-old Linda O'Keefe a voice on Twitter hoping to solve her cold case 45 years later.
TV shows canceled or ended in 2021
This list contains everything from long-running favorites to short-lived Netflix sitcoms
Jasmine Hartin case: What happened on the pier?
A wealthy socialite and a senior police official end up on a moonlit pier in paradise. Then a single fatal shot rings out. Locals called it the crime of the young decade, but what happened?
Richest women in the world, ranked by net worth
Their fortunes start at $7 billion and go up — way up — from there
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Duncan pushes GOP to refocus its tone
Georgia Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss his new book, "GOP 2.0," the impact of former President Trump, and the future of the Republican Party.
An (Un)Civil War: The Evangelical Divide
A new episode of CBSN Originals' Reverb series reveals that as Christian nationalism attracts followers, traditional pastors fear for their faith and the country.
Biden looks to strengthen ties in Europe
President Biden is traveling to Europe for the annual G20 Summit. He has promised to restore the U.S. to what he called its rightful place in the post-Trump era. But now his public support is waning and there are questions about how it could impact his international agenda. "Face the Nation" moderator and CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan joins "Red and Blue" with more.
Andrew Cuomo charged with forcible touching
A misdemeanor complaint for forcible touching has been filed against former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. Cuomo resigned in August following an investigation into several women's complaints of sexual harassment. CBSN's "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano has more.
CBSN Originals: Deepfakes and the Fog of Truth
A new CBSN Originals documentary reveals the growing threat posed by technology that makes lies look true and the truth seem false.