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Yuletide Carolers keeping tradition alive
A Pew Research Center poll finds nearly 80% of Americans put up Christmas trees, but only 16% go Christmas caroling as adults. Jericka Duncan met a group of singers sharing some favorites while spreading yuletide cheer.
Winter weather hampering travel plans for many
Travelers dealt with slowdowns at airports Sunday thanks to the arctic blast affecting parts of the country. Nicole Valdes reports.
Sticker shock hits Christmas shoppers
A new poll finds roughly half of Americans say they're finding it harder than usual to afford holiday gifts this year and 40% are having to dip into their savings. Ali Bauman reports.
Trump pays respects to shooting victims
President Trump spoke Sunday about the horrific attacks at Brown University and in Australia. Willie James Inman has more on what the president had to say and what's ahead this week on Capitol Hill.
Hanukkah begins in the Middle East
Haley Ott reports on a newly released video showing six Israeli hostages, months before their deaths in Gaza, marking Hanukkah in captivity.
At least 15 killed in Australian Hanukkah attack
Two men opened fire on the Jewish community gathered during a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney, Australia, on Sunday. At least 15 people were killed, and 40 others wounded. Leigh Kiniry has more.
Dick Van Dyke turns 100
The incomparable Dick Van Dyke celebrated his 100th birthday on Saturday. The Emmy, Grammy and Tony Award winner was born in West Plains, Missouri, and grew up in Danville, Illinois. Jericka Duncan looks back on his first century of life.
Controversial Chinese embassy in London delayed
China's plans for a massive new embassy in the British capital were delayed until January. Construction plans have proven controversial, with some raising espionage concerns. Ramy Inocencio has more from London.
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In early July, more than 130 people were killed in catastrophic flash flooding in the Texas Hill Country region, including 27 campers and counselors at Camp Mystic.
Tony Dokoupil named anchor of the "CBS Evening News"
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After mom's ICE arrest, 18-year-old now caring for his sister in fear
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Seniors face upheaval after retirement community goes bankrupt
Residents paid steep entrance fees to live in a continuing care retirement community, believing their families could one day recoup much of the money.
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At least 15 killed in attack on Hanukkah celebration in Australia; Trump pays respects to shooting victims.
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Factory closure ripples throughout California town
More than 1 million American workers have been laid off this year -- several hundred of them in Brawley, California. Mark Strassmann traveled there to examine the ripple effects of those layoffs on the local economy.
Seniors face retirement facility's closure
Residents paid steep entrance fees to live in a continuing care retirement community, believing their families could one day recoup much of the money. Kelly O'Grady reports on the impact after the facility went bankrupt.
Pearl Harbor survivor on the day he "can't forget"
There are only 13 American veterans of the Pearl Harbor attack who are still alive today. Jim Axelrod spoke to 103-year-old retired Army Capt. Ken Schubring.
Betting on anything is exploding in popularity
Prediction-market trading, where you can invest in the outcome of real-world events, is rapidly growing in popularity. Jo Ling Kent looks at the risks.
Cafés still struggling after coffee tariffs lifted
In Portland, Oregon, the lingering effects of coffee tariffs are impacting small businesses. Mark Strassmann reports.
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Chef saves man after he didn't come to restaurant
Charlie Hicks ate his lunch and dinner at the Shrimp Basket in Pensacola, Florida, every day for 10 years. When he suddenly stopped showing up, the chef went looking for him and ultimately saved his life. Steve Hartman has the story "On the Road."
Lowe's staff band together to find missing cat
For nearly a decade, Francine the cat was a constant presence in the garden department at a Lowe's in Richmond, Virginia. Then one day, a few months ago, she vanished. Steve Hartman tells the story of how staff members banded together to help find her and bring her home.
Retired cop offers free laundry for homeless
Wade Milyard of Frederick, Maryland, didn't want to stop helping people after he retired from police work. Now, he drives around doing laundry for homeless people. Steve Hartman has the story "On the Road."
19-year-old defeats former teacher in county race
A local election became a lesson in kindness when a teen challenged and then defeated his former teacher. Steve Hartman has the story "On the Road."
6-year-old steps up after axolotl lab lost funding
When a Harvard team lost its research funding into the axolotl, a 6-year-old girl came to their rescue, inspiring the researchers with her actions. Steve Hartman has the story "On the Road."
Officers get even after teens TP headquarters
High schoolers in Heflin, Alabama, unknowingly launched a friendly war with the local police department after making the mistake of toilet papering their headquarters. Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" for the story.
Students throw surprise wedding for principal
When a principal wished she could invite all her students to her wedding, they made it happen -- with a surprise ceremony at school. Steve Hartman has the story in "On the Road."
Reunions stir memories of father's return from war
The images of bittersweet homecomings as the Gaza peace plan went into effect stirred the memory of a woman Steve Hartman met "On the Road."
Why a high school basketball team gave up title
After an exciting championship win for the girls' basketball team at Academy High School, a coach watched the tape, leading to an unthinkable act of sportsmanship. Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" to Oklahoma City for the story.
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Brown University shooting victims identified
The two people who were killed in a shooting at Brown University on Saturday have been identified as students Ella Cook and Mukhammad Aziz Umurzokov.
Nick Reiner, son of Rob Reiner and wife Michele, arrested
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested, according to online jail records from the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department.
Roomba maker iRobot files for bankruptcy, sells itself to Chinese company
iRobot, which introduced the Roomba vacuum cleaner in 2002, vows to continue supporting its products despite Chapter 11 filing.
Rob Reiner remembered for beloved films, iconic performances
Rob Reiner was the son of a comedy giant who became one himself with movies such as "The Princess Bride," "When Harry Met Sally…" and "This is Spinal Tap."
Man suspected of killing wife in California extradited to U.S. from Peru
Jossimar Cabrera, suspected of killing his wife and dumping her body in a Southern California forest has been extradited back to the U.S. from Peru to face a murder charge, L.A. officials say.
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Roomba maker iRobot files for bankruptcy, sells itself to Chinese company
iRobot, which introduced the Roomba vacuum cleaner in 2002, vows to continue supporting its products despite Chapter 11 filing.
A guide to "Made in America" holiday gifts, state by state
The Made in America Holiday Gift Guide, promoting products made in the U.S., includes more than 150 companies from all 50 states. For small business owners, being included in this year's gift guide feels close to a Christmas miracle.
What are the prospects for laid-off workers?
In 2025, more than 1.1 million Americans were laid off from their jobs, the most since the COVID pandemic, even as corporate profits remain high. Business experts discuss the reasons why companies resort to layoffs.
Law prof sues Boeing, alleging exposure to toxic fumes on Delta flight
A Temple University law professor alleges in a suit that he breathed in contaminated air on a Boeing craft, leaving him physically impaired.
Millions of Americans could see health plan costs double as ACA credits vanish
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
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Jan. 6 police hero becomes go-to witness for Democrats in Congress
Daniel Hodges, a D.C. metropolitan police officer, says he's trying to block the whitewashing of the history of the Jan. 6, 2021, riot.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 14, 2025
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado and Sen. Bill Cassidy join Margaret Brennan.
Transcript: Kevin Hassett on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 14, 2025
The following is the transcript of the interview with White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett tthat aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Dec. 14, 2025.
Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar says her son was pulled over by ICE
Democratic Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar said federal immigration agents pulled over her son on Saturday and asked him to prove his citizenship.
Transcript: Sen. Mark Warner on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 14, 2025
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Mark Warner, Democrat of Virginia, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Dec. 14, 2025.
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Kevin Murray was his family's health watchdog. His vigilance helped his brothers "avoid a real catastrophe."
Millions of Americans could see health plan costs double as ACA credits vanish
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
Vaccine vote signals turbulence for immunization policy, public trust
Clinicians and epidemiologists warn the decision could unravel decades of progress and expose newborns to a deadly, preventable disease.
Botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart products includes 51 babies in 19 states
Health officials say an infant botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart baby formula has been expanded to include all illnesses reported since the company began production in 2022.
Extended interview: Dr. Rochelle Walensky
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook speaks at length with former CDC director Dr. Rochelle Walensky about the hepatitis B vaccine and last week's vote by the CDC's vaccine advisory panel to change the recommendation for when children should get their first dose of the vaccine.
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Parents recall panic as they lost track of daughter during Bondi attack
Wayne and Vanessa Miller's little girls were "having an absolute ball" at a Jewish holiday event at Bondi Beach, before gunmen shattered the joy.
Leaders say Australia needs tougher gun laws after Bondi Beach shooting
For the second time in 3 decades, Australian leaders have vowed to respond quickly to a mass shooting with tighter gun ownership laws.
Gang using helicopters to smuggle drugs busted in Spain
Police seized one of the helicopters, 1,448 pounds of hashish, five firearms, cash and vehicles during raids.
Remains of ancient king's temple dedicated to sun god found in Egypt
An archaeological team has uncovered for the first time more than half of the temple, long buried under River Nile sediment.
Man suspected of killing wife in California extradited to U.S. from Peru
Jossimar Cabrera, suspected of killing his wife and dumping her body in a Southern California forest has been extradited back to the U.S. from Peru to face a murder charge, L.A. officials say.
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Nick Reiner, son of Rob Reiner and wife Michele, arrested
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested, according to online jail records from the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department.
Members of rock band Kiss on road to fame
The legendary rock band Kiss, a Kennedy Center honoree this year, has sold more than 100 million records worldwide. Founding members Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley talk about their road to stardom.
Remembering Rob Reiner's life and legacy
Rob Reiner starred in "All in the Family" for eight seasons. He later went behind the camera and built a decades-long run as a director across multiple genres. Vlad Duthiers looks back at Reiner's legacy.
Rob Reiner remembered for beloved films, iconic performances
Rob Reiner was the son of a comedy giant who became one himself with movies such as "The Princess Bride," "When Harry Met Sally…" and "This is Spinal Tap."
Rob Reiner, wife found dead at home
Hollywood icon Rob Reiner, who starred in "All in the Family" and was the director of classic films like "The Princess Bride," was found dead, along with his wife Michele, inside their Los Angeles home on Sunday, sources say. Police have called it a death investigation into an apparent homicide. Officials have not released more information regarding the circumstances of the deaths.
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Roomba maker iRobot files for bankruptcy, sells itself to Chinese company
iRobot, which introduced the Roomba vacuum cleaner in 2002, vows to continue supporting its products despite Chapter 11 filing.
What's next after Trump's AI rule order?
President Trump signed an executive order restricting states from creating their own regulations for artificial intelligence. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has more.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
College grads struggling to launch careers
New York Times reporter Jodi Kantor's upcoming book "How to Start" looks at the difficulties of beginning your career. Kantor joins "The Takeout" to unpack some of the difficulties college students face, artificial intelligence and more.
Trump targets state regulations for AI
President Trump signed an executive order Thursday that aims to prevent states from enforcing their own regulations on artificial intelligence. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
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Fossil footprints in Bolivia reveal dinosaurs' awkward attempts to swim
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
CEO of genetics firm says parents have a right to choose unborn child's traits
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
Sick ants invite self-sacrifice to save colony: "Come and kill me"
Ant colonies act as one "super-organism" which works to ensure the survival of all, according to a team of scientists.
Mystery owner of ancient foot found in Africa identified, scientists say
The discovery could cast some doubt on the status of Lucy's species as the direct ancestor of Homo sapiens.
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Brown University shooting victims identified
The two people who were killed in a shooting at Brown University on Saturday have been identified as students Ella Cook and Mukhammad Aziz Umurzokov.
Nick Reiner, son of Rob Reiner and wife Michele, arrested
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested, according to online jail records from the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department.
Brown Student survives second school shooting
Police are still searching for the shooter who killed two people and injured at least nine others at Brown University's campus on Saturday, officials said. Mia Tretta, a Brown University student who was shot in a 2019 school shooting, spoke with CBS News' Tom Hanson about surviving another attack.
Search continues for Brown University shooter
Police are continuing their search for the shooter who killed two people and injured nine others in an engineering building on Brown University's campus on Saturday, authorities said. A person of interest who had been detained was released Sunday night, police said. CBS News correspondent Jarred Hill has the latest. Former Suffolk County Police Commissioner Rodney Harrison also joins to discuss.
Person of interest released in Brown shooting
Police have released a person of interest who was detained in a shooting at Brown University. Two students were killed and at least nine others were injured in the Saturday attack. Tom Hanson spoke with students about the shooting.
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"Wet lava ball" exoplanet may have an atmosphere, evidence shows
Super-Earth TOI-561b is about 40 times closer to its host star than Mercury is to the sun.
NASA says Maven spacecraft that was orbiting Mars has gone silent
NASA has lost contact with a spacecraft that's been orbiting Mars for more than a decade.
Black hole spotted blasting winds at 130 million miles per hour
The European Space Agency said that the black hole inside the spiral galaxy NGC 3783 has the mass of 30 million suns.
3-man crew undocks from space station, wrapping up 8-month stay
Russian Soyuz crews are now spending eight months aboard the space station instead of six to stretch supplies and lower costs.
"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
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Brown University student recounts shooting
Two people were killed when a shooter opened fire at Brown University on Saturday, police said. CBS News'Jarred Hill has the latest on the investigation. Sofia Holman, a sophomore at Brown University and one of the early 911 callers, joins "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" and recounts the shooting.
Brown Student survives second school shooting
Police are still searching for the shooter who killed two people and injured at least nine others at Brown University's campus on Saturday, officials said. Mia Tretta, a Brown University student who was shot in a 2019 school shooting, spoke with CBS News' Tom Hanson about surviving another attack.
Mint chocolate cookie bark holiday recipe
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Members of rock band Kiss on road to fame
The legendary rock band Kiss, a Kennedy Center honoree this year, has sold more than 100 million records worldwide. Founding members Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley talk about their road to stardom.