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Republican candidates make final push ahead of New Hampshire primary; Robert Smigal on 40 years of comedy
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Britti performs "Nothing Compares To You"
New Orleans performer Britti dreamed of being discovered while working at a music store. After recording a video of herself singing, her dream came true and video producer Dan Auerbach agreed to produce her debut album. Now making her national television debut, here is Britti with "Nothing Compares To You" from her first album "Hello I'm Britti."
Britti performs "So Tired"
New Orleans performer Britti dreamed of being discovered while working at a music store. After recording a video of herself singing, her dream came true and video producer Dan Auerbach agreed to produce her debut album. Now making her national television debut, here is Britti with "So Tired" from her first album "Hello I'm Britti."
Britti performs "Keep Running"
New Orleans performer Britti dreamed of being discovered while working at a music store. After recording a video of herself singing, her dream came true and video producer Dan Auerbach agreed to produce her debut album. Now making her national television debut, here is Britti with "Keep Running" from her first album "Hello I'm Britti."
Robert Smigel on 40 years of comedy
For decades, comedian Robert Smigel has been making audiences laugh. He's worked as a performer, writer and puppet master and been involved in hit projects like the "Hotel Transylvania" series and the recent Netflix film "Leo." Jamie Wax reports on Smigel's life in the spotlight.
The Dish: Hambrusia
Baja, the peninsula between the Gulf of California and the Pacific Ocean, has long been celebrated for its fish tacos. At Hambrusia, a La Paz restaurant that blends Mexican and Japanese flavors, the tastes of the Baja Peninsula are brought to a new level. Jeff Glor has more.
A family-run TV station's unique focus
As powerhouse corporations dominate the global media landscape, one home-run TV station is bucking the trend and pulling in viewers nostalgic for another era. Haley Ott has more on the Talking Pictures family, whose network has grown to be the biggest independent channel in Britain.
History of New Hampshire primary
As the first in the nation, New Hampshire's primary has often weighed heavily on who becomes the presidential candidate for U.S. political parties. Ed O'Keefe has more on how the primary has impacted the race for the White House over the years.
The startup trying to revolutionize coffee
Atomo Coffee is taking a radical approach to your regular brew: The company is trying to replace standard coffee with a product made without coffee beans, helping protect forests worldwide. Jo Ling Kent has more.
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Volunteers work to bring pet care to rural areas with veterinary shortages
Across the Navajo Nation, there are just three veterinarians to treat an estimated 500,000 cats and dogs.
Inside some of the most unique collections at the Library of Congress
The Library of Congress is the largest library in the world, with millions of items filling 836 miles of shelves.
Meet the New York woman bringing Iranian-inspired beer to the U.S.
Zahra Tabatabai is trying to bring beer back to its roots and connect with her family's Iranian heritage at her New York brewery.
Man whose parents were killed on Oct. 7 calls for peace in Gaza
Maoz Inon said he can only hope for peace and understanding after his parents were killed by militants on Oct. 7.
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Britti performs "Nothing Compares To You"
New Orleans performer Britti dreamed of being discovered while working at a music store. After recording a video of herself singing, her dream came true and video producer Dan Auerbach agreed to produce her debut album. Now making her national television debut, here is Britti with "Nothing Compares To You" from her first album "Hello I'm Britti."
Britti performs "So Tired"
New Orleans performer Britti dreamed of being discovered while working at a music store. After recording a video of herself singing, her dream came true and video producer Dan Auerbach agreed to produce her debut album. Now making her national television debut, here is Britti with "So Tired" from her first album "Hello I'm Britti."
Britti performs "Keep Running"
New Orleans performer Britti dreamed of being discovered while working at a music store. After recording a video of herself singing, her dream came true and video producer Dan Auerbach agreed to produce her debut album. Now making her national television debut, here is Britti with "Keep Running" from her first album "Hello I'm Britti."
Vacations perform "Midwest"
Australian indie rock band Vacations became a global sensation after their music went viral on social media. That led to sold-out shows and two hit songs in the U.S. From their new album "No Place Like Home," Vacations make their national television debut with "Midwest."
Vacations perform "Close Quarters"
Australian indie rock band Vacations became a global sensation after their music went viral on social media. That led to sold-out shows and two hit songs in the U.S. From their new album "No Place Like Home," Vacations make their national television debut with "Close Quarters."
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The Dish: Hambrusia
Baja, the peninsula between the Gulf of California and the Pacific Ocean, has long been celebrated for its fish tacos. At Hambrusia, a La Paz restaurant that blends Mexican and Japanese flavors, the tastes of the Baja Peninsula are brought to a new level. Jeff Glor has more.
The Dish: Harney & Sons
If you've had a cup of tea in the United States, chances are, you've come across Harney & Sons, one of the best-known brands in the country. CBS News' Nancy Chen took a trip inside the factory with the family who has owned it for 40 years.
The Dish: Arethusa al tavolo
The two men behind Arethusa al tavolo spent years working with Manolo Blahnik, turning it into a global brand, before embarking on a mission to save open farmland and begin a dairy operation. That led them to eventually found Arethusa al tavalo, a Connecticut restaurant that has been ranked among the top 100 in the country. Jeff Glor has more.
The Dish: Historic restaurants
We explore restaurants that have truly stood the test of time. We head to Philadelphia to visit the beloved James Beard award-winning restaurant “Friday Saturday Sunday.” Then in Salem, Massachusetts, we visit America's oldest candy shop, “Ye Olde Pepper Company." Watch these stories and more on "The Dish."
The Dish: Chef Frank Brigtsen
Frank Brigsten has earned a James Beard award and other prestigious prizes, but the New Orleans chef thinks one of his greatest achievements is working with legendary Paul Prudhomme, who helped him break into the restaurant world and even open his own establishment. Michelle Miller reports on his journey and how he's paying it forward.
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Alabama executes Kenneth Eugene Smith by nitrogen hypoxia
Alabama went through with its planned execution on Thursday of Kenneth Eugene Smith, who was the first condemned inmate in the U.S. put to death using nitrogen gas.
Sofia Richie Grainge announces first pregnancy with husband Elliot
The 25-year-old shared the news in Vogue article published Thursday, revealing that the couple is expecting a girl.
NASA's Mars helicopter finally ends marathon mission
Living long past its design lifetime, the Ingenuity helicopter was finally done in by rotor damage during a presumed off-kilter landing.
Attorney says woman's death from mislabeled cookie "100% preventable"
The family attorney of a professional dance is calling out the dangers of mislabeled food items after the young woman died from an allergic reaction to a cookie containing peanuts.
Rents fall nationwide for third straight month as demand cools
Rent across the U.S. is dipping as vacancies rise and property managers struggle to fill homes, new data shows.
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Rents fall nationwide for third straight month as demand cools
Rent across the U.S. is dipping as vacancies rise and property managers struggle to fill homes, new data shows.
Here's why employees should think about their email signature
In the age of flexible work arrangements, the humble email signature is more important than ever in keeping coworkers and clients plugged in.
After Mulvaney controversy, Bud Light aims for a Super Bowl comeback
Bud Light said it will return to the Super Bowl in 2024 with a humorous ad featuring "fan-favorite characters."
WWE's Vince McMahon accused of abuse by ex-employee. Here are 5 details.
A lawsuit from a former employee alleges that McMahon pressured her to have sex with him, other WWE employees and wrestlers.
Resale boost brands' sustainability and profits. Consumers win, too.
Retailers are telling customers to bring back their old clothes for credit. Here's how to maximize your earnings as a consumer.
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Pentagon watchdog: "Uncoordinated" UAP strategy endangers national security
The Defense Department's inspector general said the Pentagon lacks a comprehensive strategy to address unidentified aerial phenomena.
CIA director to travel to Europe for fourth round of Gaza hostage talks
The CIA director will meet in France with the head of Israel's Mossad and the prime minister of Qatar.
U.S. warned Iran before attack that killed over 80 in Kerman, officials say
The U.S. warning about the Jan. 3 ISIS' terrorist strike was delivered over a week before dual suicide bombings took place.
Senate immigration talks continue as GOP divisions threaten to sink deal
Republican leaders are also trying to gauge how much GOP support for a border security agreement with Democrats has shifted after former President Donald Trump's victory in New Hampshire.
How much did candidates, PACs spend on the New Hampshire primary?
Much of the money poured into New Hampshire for the 2024 primary race came from super PACs supporting the candidates.
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Experimental gene therapy helps kids with inherited hearing loss
"It's the first time hearing has been restored in a child — really in a human being — for a hereditary type of hearing loss," Dr. John Germiller of the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia told CBS News.
Robitussin cough syrup sold nationwide recalled due to contamination
Recalled cough syrup could result in severe or life-threatening fungal infection if used by immunocompromised people, Haleon said.
Factory failed to test applesauce for lead before poisonings, FDA says
FDA testing found "extremely high levels of lead contamination" in the cinnamon applesauce pouches, which have been recalled.
Can tart cherry juice, magnesium really help you sleep? Experts weigh in
The "sleepy girl mocktail," made mainly of tart cherry juice and magnesium powder, is gaining attention on social media for its supposed sleep benefits. Here's what doctors say about the ingredients.
How the fentanyl crisis has impacted New Hampshire voters
As voters head to the polls for the New Hampshire primary, the fentanyl crisis remains a major issue.
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Coco Gauff eliminated from Australian Open in loss to Aryna Sabalenka
Coco Gauff previously defeated Aryna Sabalenka in the U.S. Open final last September to claim her first Grand Slam title.
CIA director to travel to Europe for fourth round of Gaza hostage talks
The CIA director will meet in France with the head of Israel's Mossad and the prime minister of Qatar.
U.K. army chief says citizens should be ready to fight in possible land war
"Taking preparatory steps to enable placing our societies on a war footing when needed are now not merely desirable but essential," British Gen. Patrick Sanders said.
Salt in tea? Recipe sparks tension between U.S. and U.K.
The American embassy says the nation's relationship with the U.K. is in "hot water" after a U.S. chemist suggested British tea is missing salt – but elsewhere in the world, that ingredient isn't unusual.
France's Constitutional Council scraps parts of divisive immigration law
Among the measures rejected by France's constitutional authority were articles making it harder for immigrants to bring in their families and limiting access to welfare.
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Sofia Richie Grainge announces first pregnancy with husband Elliot
The 25-year-old shared the news in Vogue article published Thursday, revealing that the couple is expecting a girl.
Lily Gladstone talks historic Oscar nomination
In high school, Lily Gladstone was voted "Most Likely to Win an Oscar." That superlative may soon ring true.
Tom Hollander says he accidentally got Tom Holland's bonus
"White Lotus" star Tom Hollander, 56, said a small mix-up handed him a seven-figure bonus meant for Tom Holland, the 27-year-old star of "Spider-Man."
Lily Gladstone on historic Oscar nomination
Lily Gladstone joins "CBS Mornings" after her landmark Oscar nomination for Best Actress in "Killers of the Flower Moon," making history as the first Native American nominee in this category.
Jon Stewart to return to "The Daily Show"
In a significant shake-up in late-night TV, Jon Stewart is set to make a grand return in hosting “The Daily Show” weekly in its upcoming season. CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers has more.
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Tech companies are slashing thousands of jobs as they pivot toward AI
Technology companies are axing jobs as they pile deeper into artificial intelligence, with one expert calling it a "sobering signal."
FAA clears path for 737 Max 9 planes to fly
The FAA is halting Boeing from expanding production of its 737 Max planes but has cleared a path for Max 9 jets to return to service. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports.
NYC issues public health advisory about social media due to its impact on kids
Mayor Eric Adams said New York is the first major city in the country to make the declaration.
Man sues after facial recognition mistakenly identified him as robber
Houston police identified Harvey Eugene Murphy Jr. as robbery suspect – even though he was living in California at the time.
Apple's Macintosh computer turns 40 years old
Wednesday marks 40 years since the Apple Macintosh hit store selves, ushering in a new era in computers. CBS News' Anne-Marie Green has a look at the legacy of the iconic brand.
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Guns, coins found in wrecks of ships that vanished with 129 on board
In 1848, the HMS Erebus and HMS Terror were lost in the frigid waters off the coast of Canada. None of the 129 men on board survived.
Japan says lunar lander achieved major goals despite battery woes
Japan's SLIM lunar lander tipped over on touchdown, but still captured imagery of the moon while demonstrating high-precision landing technology.
Storm system flooding southern U.S.
Heavy rain is soaking the south as a system makes its way east from Texas, putting 11 million people under flood watches. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian has a look at the conditions from Houston.
Prehistoric "chewing gum" reveals what was on the menu for Stone Age teens
Paleontologists were able to determine that the teenagers' diet included deer, trout, hazelnuts, apple, duck and fox.
Denmark's oldest writing found etched onto a small iron knife blade
Archaeologists say a single word inscribed on a 2,000-year-old knife blade is the earliest example of writing ever found in Denmark.
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3 dead in shooting at Arlington apartment complex, police say
Arlington Police responded to the 3500 block of Chatham Green Lane to investigate reports of a shooting in the area.
Trial begins for mother of Oxford school gunman
Opening statements got underway Thursday in the trial of Jennifer Crumbley, the mother of the teen gunman who opened fire at Michigan's Oxford High School in 2021, killing four students. Crumbley and her husband are both charged with involuntary manslaughter, accused by prosecutors of purchasing for their son the gun used in the shooting, as well as ignoring warning signs of mental health issues. Elaine Quijano has more.
One escaped Arkansas inmate apprehended, second remains at large
Noah Roush was captured in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, authorities said, but fellow escaped inmate Jatonia Bryant is still on the loose.
Alabama's nitrogen hypoxia execution plan
Kenneth Eugene Smith is scheduled to be the first person in the United States to be put to death with nitrogen gas after the Supreme Court refused to stop the procedure. Experts have repeatedly warned that nitrogen toxicity may cause the condemned person to suffer unnecessarily. Kim Bellware, a reporter with The Washington Post, joins CBS News with more.
Jennifer Crumbley's trial for school shooting
Jennifer Crumbley, the mother of the Oxford High School shooter, is in court Wednesday facing involuntary manslaughter charges related to her son's shooting rampage on Nov. 30, 2021, where four people died and seven were injured. CBS News correspondent Elaine Quijano is following the trial.
Space
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NASA's Mars helicopter finally ends marathon mission
Living long past its design lifetime, the Ingenuity helicopter was finally done in by rotor damage during a presumed off-kilter landing.
Japan says lunar lander achieved major goals despite battery woes
Japan's SLIM lunar lander tipped over on touchdown, but still captured imagery of the moon while demonstrating high-precision landing technology.
When and where to see the Wolf Moon, first full moon of 2024
January's first full moon, known as the Wolf Moon, will appear full for around three days, according to NASA.
Video shows asteroid burning up as it zooms through skies over Germany
The "fireball" — or shooting star — disintegrated while hurdling toward the ground about 30 miles west of Berlin early Sunday morning, experts said.
SpaceX capsule carries four-man crew to International Space Station
A record eight nations are currently represented aboard the International Space Station.
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CBS newsman Charles Osgood (1933-2024)
We look back at the life and career of the longtime host of "Sunday Morning," and "one of the most enduring and most endearing" people in broadcasting.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Notable Deaths in 2023
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Kassanndra Cantrell disappearance: Inside the investigation
Days after a young woman vanishes, a man in a distinctive hat is seen walking away from her car. Who is the man in the hat?
Timeline: The search for Christie Wilson
Christie Wilson disappeared in 2005, and her killer refused to say where he put her body.
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Boeing 737 MAX 9 jets to return to skies soon
Alaska Airlines has checked the bolts on its Boeing 737 MAX 9 jets and those cleared could begin returning to service as soon as Friday. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has the latest.
First execution by nitrogen gas set for Thursday
Kenneth Eugene Smith, a death row inmate in Alabama, is expected to become the first person in the U.S. executed with nitrogen gas. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Why are Americans driving more dangerously?
Motor vehicle fatalities are above pre-pandemic levels. Matthew Shaer, who wrote about the issue for the New York Times Magazine, joins CBS News to take a look at why that is and what can be done about it.
Texas to keep adding razor wire along border
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says the state will keep adding razor wire along the Rio Grande, despite the Supreme Court allowing the Biden administration to remove it. As this plays out, a border policy deal on Capitol Hill could be in jeopardy. Camilo Montoya-Galvez and Scott MacFarlane have more.
Report: U.S. economy saw strong end to 2023
The U.S. economy had a robust end to 2023, with the gross domestic product exceeding expectations, according to a new Commerce Department report. Axios chief economic correspondent Neil Irwin joins CBS News to discuss the 2024 economic outlook.