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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.
2021 Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit dies
Medina Spirit, the first-place finisher at the 2021 Kentucky Derby, died after a workout at a California race track.
Longtime Senator Bob Dole to lie in state in Capitol
The body of former Senator Bob Dole will lie in state in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on Thursday. He died Sunday at the age of 98. Major Garrett looks back on his life.
Jussie Smollett testifies in own defense
Former "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett testified in his own trial, trying to convince jurors he did not stage an attack on himself. Charlie De Mar has more.
U.S. announces Beijing Olympics diplomatic boycott
U.S. athletes will attend the Winter Olympics in Beijing next year, but U.S. officials will not. The move is in response to China's human rights abuses, the Biden administration said. Nancy Cordes shares the details.
Haitian gang releases three more hostages
Three more Christian missionaries were released from captivity in Haiti, where they were being held hostage by a violent gang. Manuel Bojorquez has the latest.
Shooting suspect's parents jailed after manhunt
The parents of the alleged gunman in a Michigan school shooting were arrested inside a vacant art studio in Detroit early Saturday morning after a manhunt. Michigan's attorney general has offered to conduct an independent investigation into the school's actions before the shooting. Michael George reports.
NYC announces new vaccine mandate
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced one of the nation's strictest COVID-19 vaccination mandates, forcing all private businesses to require their workers to get their shots within the next three weeks. Nikki Battiste has more.
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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.
Cruise disembarks in New Orleans with at least 17 COVID cases
At least one of the infections on the Norwegian Breakaway was a crew member suspected of having the new Omicron variant.
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.
U.S. announces diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics
The White House cited China's "egregious" human rights abuses.
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.
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.
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.
Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit dies following workout
Trainer Bob Baffert said Medina Spirit died at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California.
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NYC announces new vaccine mandate
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced one of the nation's strictest COVID-19 vaccination mandates, forcing all private businesses to require their workers to get their shots within the next three weeks. Nikki Battiste has more.
Omicron variant found in at least 17 states
Scientists around the world are racing to understand the new mutant strain of coronavirus. Major airports nationwide are now enforcing rules which will apply to passengers regardless of COVID vaccine status or nationality. Lila Luciano reports.
More cases of Omicron variant detected in U.S.
The Omicron variant has been confirmed in at least nine states across the U.S. Scientists say it appears to be spreading twice as fast as the Delta variant. Elise Preston takes a look.
First U.S. Omicron case reported in California
The first reported case in the U.S. of the Omicron variant was detected in California. The person was fully vaccinated and had recently traveled to South Africa, where the variant has been reported. Anna Werner has the latest.
U.S. braces for arrival of Omicron variant
Researchers are racing to analyze the new Omicron variant and the strength of the arsenal to fight it as cases spread across the world. Errol Barnett has the details.
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Customers step in to save iconic general store from closing
"Sometimes it takes sort of a crisis, if you will, to appreciate what you have," said store owner Dan Fraser.
Siblings celebrate Thanksgiving together thanks to adoptive dad
CBS News checks back in with Lamont Thomas and the children he adopted.
9-year-old brother gives emotional speech at sister's wedding
A younger brother worried he would lose his sister when she got married. Instead, he learned a lesson about family.
Stranger who set out to return discarded Army uniforms also gave family hope
Donna Parker could have never guessed how much the Army uniforms she found at the bottom of a dumpster were wanted.
Meet the 82-year-old pole vaulter setting records
Don Isett is the nation's best pole vaulter in his age group, and pretty much the only pole vaulter in his age group.
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CBS Weekend News, December 5, 2021
WWII veteran and former presidential candidate Bob Dole dies at 98; Veterans reflect on Pearl Harbor, 80 years later
CBS Weekend News, December 4, 2021
Parents of suspected Michigan school shooter plead not guilty; Christmas tree prices rise due to drought
CBS Evening News, December 3, 2021
Parents of Michigan shooting suspect charged; Customers step up to save beloved general store
CBS Evening News, December 2, 2021
Biden launches plan to combat Omicron variant; Brené Brown on her new book, a deep-dive into our emotions
CBS Evening News, December 1, 2021
First reported U.S. Omicron case detected in California; Operation Warm gives coats to kids in need
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Military has failed to address domestic violence, survivors say
Roughly 100,000 incidents of domestic abuse have been reported to the military since 2015, a two-year investigation by CBS News found.
Air Force failed to address domestic violence, survivor says
Emily Brearley says the military didn't keep her safe — they promoted her partner instead.
Domestic abuse survivors say they couldn't get help despite Pentagon program
The lack of support for survivors is a story CBS News heard repeatedly during its two-year investigation into domestic violence in the military.
Military's domestic violence crisis compounded after 20 years of war
Captain Tony Hosein, a former Army attorney, said there was a cycle of deployment, post-traumatic stress disorder, alcohol abuse, then domestic abuse.
Fighter pilots recall mission to take down Flight 93 on 9/11
Two fighter pilots scrambled into their F-16s on 9/11, knowing that it might be their last mission.
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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.