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"CBS Evening News" anchors John Dickerson and Maurice DuBois give their farewell thoughts after anchoring their last broadcast.
Dad of U.S. rabbi shot in Bondi attack speaks out
Among the dozens wounded in the shooting targeting a Hanukkah celebration on Australia's Bondi Beach was American Rabbi Leibel Lazaroff. Anna Coren spoke to his father.
Trump order classifies marijuana as Schedule III
President Trump signed an executive order to reschedule marijuana to a lower drug classification, one of the most significant changes to drug policy in decades. Nancy Cordes has details.
House Democrats release more Epstein photos
Under a law passed by Congress and signed by President Trump, the Justice Department has until Friday to release its files on the Jeffrey Epstein case. House Democrats released more photos from the estate of the convicted sex offender. Scott MacFarlane reports.
Winter storm brings destructive winds to West
A powerful winter storm is barreling across the country, as destructive and deadly winds rip through the western U.S. Rob Marciano has more.
NASCAR driver and family killed in plane crash
Seven people on a business jet that crashed at Statesville Regional Airport in North Carolina have died, the State Highway Patrol said. NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, 55, his wife Cristina and their two children were among those on the plane. Cristian Benavides reports.
Police seek suspect in Brown shooting, sources say
A suspect seen pacing near the site of the shooting near Brown University has been identified by authorities, sources told CBS News. His name hasn't been released, but an arrest warrant has been issued. Meanwhile, sources say investigators are now looking into a possible connection between the shooting and the targeted killing of an MIT professor two days later. Tom Hanson reports.
Trump touts policies in year-end address
President Trump delivered remarks Wednesday night looking back at his first year back in office. Nancy Cordes reports.
Hospital creates holiday market for young patients
It's not always possible to be home for the holidays, but a children's hospital found a way to bring the next best thing to its youngest patients. Karen Hua reports from Houston.
Shoppers stealing from self-checkout, survey finds
For many Americans, the weekly grocery run has become a financial stress test. Food prices have skyrocketed 25% in the last five years. Now, some shoppers are resorting to other means. Kelly O'Grady reports.
South Carolina measles outbreak worries doctors
Recent measles cases are mainly impacting unvaccinated children, with the most recent outbreak in South Carolina. Skyler Henry has the latest.
Funerals held for Bondi Beach shooting victims
Australians are honoring the 15 people killed in the mass shooting in Sydney, first remembering the rabbi who helped organize the gathering to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah. Anna Coren reports.
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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.
Over $1.7 million raised for 88-year-old Army vet working at grocery store
A former autoworker was given back his retirement through the kindness of strangers.
Coffee tariffs lifted, but some Portland cafés still waiting for relief
Relief will take time, because coffee roasters and cafés typically order beans months in advance.
U.K. expanding its sugar tax to include milk-based drinks
The U.K. this week extended its sugar tax to some coffee drinks and milkshakes in an ongoing effort to fight obesity.
Why tariffs might make real Christmas trees more attractive this holiday season
The price of imported plastic Christmas trees is up, the majority of which are made in Asia and subject to tariffs introduced by President Trump earlier this year.
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93-year-old matriarch pushes family to be active
Americans of all ages are becoming more active. Leading the way are young people between 14 and 24, and women over 65. Mark Strassmann met a family whose 94-year-old matriarch is leading the charge.
College football rivalry includes handling trash
When you're part of one of the greatest rivalries in sports, Michigan vs. Ohio State, you'll talk trash about anything, including actual game day trash -- and who cleans it up better. David Schechter reports.
Young adults helping teens with mental health
Elaine Quijano reports on a program called Generation S.O.S., which brings in young adults who have struggled with mental health and substance abuse to have conversations with high school students.
More families choosing open embryo donations
In July, Clare Kilcullen gave birth to her daughter, Marlowe, thanks to a frozen embryo donated by a couple from Canada. As Jo Ling Kent reports, it's part of a growing movement to maintain a connection between donors of frozen embryos and their recipients.
Virginia jail aims to break cycles of addiction
A jail in Virginia has found a way to break the cycle of recidivism, where people relapse into criminal behavior and end up back behind bars. As Mark Strassmann reports, for many inmates, escaping the confinement of jail often begins with breaking the chains of addiction.
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Pudge the cat becomes football game phenomenon
The football team at Bowling Green State University was down on its luck and in bad need of change, when along came a kitty catalyst. Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" for the story.
9-year-old gives up foul ball to 80-year-old fan
Jameson Pennings, 9, was ecstatic to get a foul ball at a recent Phillies game. Then he saw someone who he felt needed it much more than he did. Steve Hartman has the story for "On the Road."
Though 7-foot-3, he chose policing over basketball
For years, 24-year-old Jordan Wilmore focused on basketball due to his towering height. But his true dream was to become a police officer. Steve Hartman has the story "On the Road."
Why a bride's landlord walked her down the aisle
Shacole Fox never knew her father. She thought she didn't care and wouldn't miss something she never felt she had. But as her wedding day approached, she started to feel a void. Steve Hartman has her story in "On the Road."
66-year-old achieves dream of LSU marching band
A lifelong dream led a 66-year-old tuba player to return to school and make it onto the LSU Tiger Marching Band. Steve Hartman has the story in "On the Road."
9-year-old boy opens a "compliment stand"
A 9-year-old boy swapped lemonade for kind words. His "compliment stand" is now attracting visitors from miles away. Steve Hartman has the story in "On the Road."
Library showcases late man's massive reading list
While many are getting to the bottom of their summer reading lists, a new study finds that daily reading for enjoyment has declined by 40% over the past 20 years. That disheartening statistic, however, does not apply to the book lover Steve Hartman profiled in "On the Road."
WWII veteran conducts band on 100th birthday
Decades ago, a WWII veteran signed a contract to conduct a band on his 100th birthday. Last month, he fulfilled it. Steve Hartman has the story "On the Road."
Why a young family moved to a tiny Maine island
One year ago, CBS News spoke to a young family who moved to Isle au Haut, an island community off the coast of Maine that has no businesses except for a general store and a gift shop. Steve Hartman caught up with the Waters, who survived the winter and say they continue to enjoy the island's simple pleasures.
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Tipster using Reddit was key in cracking Brown University shooting case, police say
Information from a tipster who posted on Reddit about a strange encounter with another man was key in cracking the Brown University and MIT shootings cases, police say.
Noem says Brown suspect got U.S. visa through diversity lottery, pauses program
Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem says the Trump administration will pause the diversity visa lottery program, which she said was used by Brown University shooting suspect Claudio Manuel Neves Valente.
What we know about the suspect in the Brown and MIT professor shootings
Officials say the same gunman who opened fire at Brown University also killed an MIT professor two days later. Here's what we know about the suspect, who was found dead Thursday night.
Kathy Bates says Rob Reiner "changed the course of my life" with "Misery" role
Kathy Bates rose to prominence with her Oscar-winning breakout role in Rob Reiner's adaptation of Stephen King's "Misery" in 1990.
Brown University shooting suspect found dead, also killed MIT professor, officials say
The Brown University shooting suspect was found dead in a storage unit in Salem, New Hampshire. Authorities believe he is also responsible for killing an MIT professor.
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TikTok signs deal for sale of U.S. operations to American investors
TikTok's China-based parent company ByteDance must sever ties with TikTok or lose access to U.S. app stores and web-hosting services
Instacart to pay $60M in refunds over allegations it deceived customers
Instacart's "unlawful tactics" hurt shoppers and raised the cost of groceries, according to the FTC.
Trump announces "warrior dividend" for military. Here's what to know.
The president announced the one-time payments during his White House address on Wednesday. Here's what to know about timing, taxes and more.
Small businesses face affordability crunch as tariff and other costs rise
Some small business owners say they're struggling to stay afloat because of higher tariff, health insurance and energy costs.
CPI report shows the inflation rate rose at a 2.7% pace in November
Economists had expected CPI to rise at an annual rate of 3% last month.
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New Coast Guard chief confirmed following flap over swastikas, nooses
The Senate confirmed Admiral Kevin Lunday as Coast Guard commandant after agency guidance on the display of hate symbols such as swastikas and nooses was clarified.
Inside the FDA's vaccine uproar
A recent memo from Dr. Vinay Prasad, the head of the FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, may signal an effort to to rewrite the rules governing the U.S. vaccine system.
Erika Kirk endorses JD Vance for president
Turning Point USA CEO Erika Kirk endorsed Vice President JD Vance for president in 2028 at the organization's annual conference.
Noem says Brown suspect got U.S. visa through diversity lottery, pauses program
Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem says the Trump administration will pause the diversity visa lottery program, which she said was used by Brown University shooting suspect Claudio Manuel Neves Valente.
U.S. strikes 2 more alleged drug boats, bringing total death count to over 100
The U.S. military says it struck two more alleged drug-carrying boats on Thursday, bringing the total death toll from the Trump administration's monthslong campaign to upwards of 100.
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Inside the FDA's vaccine uproar
A recent memo from Dr. Vinay Prasad, the head of the FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, may signal an effort to to rewrite the rules governing the U.S. vaccine system.
Trump administration unveils proposals to cut off transgender care for minors
The proposals run counter to the recommendations of most major U.S. medical organizations.
Measles outbreaks worsen in South Carolina, Arizona and Utah
Nationally, the measles case count is nearing 2,000 for a disease that has been considered eliminated in the U.S. since 2000, a result of routine childhood vaccinations.
He made his brothers see a cardiologist. Each had advanced heart disease.
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.
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Australia announces gun buyback plan just days after Bondi Beach attack
Australia will use a sweeping buyback scheme to "get guns off our streets," Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Friday.
TikTok signs deal for sale of U.S. operations to American investors
TikTok's China-based parent company ByteDance must sever ties with TikTok or lose access to U.S. app stores and web-hosting services
Witkoff to meet with Kremlin envoy in Miami on U.S. peace plan for Ukraine
A U.S. official says a Kremlin envoy will travel to Florida to discuss a U.S.-proposed plan to end the war in Ukraine.
Texas rabbi shot trying to help faces long recovery after Australia attack
As the youngest Bondi Beach shooting victim is mourned, a Texas couple tell CBS News about their "quick thinking" son's bid to intervene, and his road to recovery.
Teen inmate captured weeks after escaping prison with bedsheets
The inmate and another detainee fled an overcrowded jail after sawing through their cell bars with blades that investigators suspect were delivered by drone.
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Kiefer Sutherland recalls "extraordinary" day on set with Rob Reiner
Kiefer Sutherland recalls Rob Reiner's reaction to filming Jack Nicholson's famous scene in "A Few Good Men."
Albert Brooks remembers his "oldest friend" Rob Reiner
Albert Brooks said he's still in shock over the death of his friend Rob Reiner, whom he met at 14 years old.
Kathy Bates says Rob Reiner "changed the course of my life" with "Misery" role
Kathy Bates rose to prominence with her Oscar-winning breakout role in Rob Reiner's adaptation of Stephen King's "Misery" in 1990.
Jelly Roll pardoned by Tennessee governor for robbery, drug convictions
Jelly Roll had said a pardon would make it easier for him to travel internationally for concert tours and to perform Christian missionary work without requiring burdensome paperwork.
Gloria Gaynor on how "I Will Survive" empowered her through a dark time
Gloria Gaynor told "CBS Mornings" her hit 1978 song gave her hope during one of the most difficult periods of her life.
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Instacart to pay $60M in refunds over allegations it deceived customers
Instacart's "unlawful tactics" hurt shoppers and raised the cost of groceries, according to the FTC.
Helping teens develop healthy phone habits
Helping teens develop healthy habits around social media use and screen time is important when they first receive a smartphone. Pediatric psychologist Ann-Louise Lockhart, an Instagram brand spokesperson and author of the new book "Love the Teen You Have," joins "CBS Mornings" to share some advice and tools, such as Instagram Teen Accounts, that parents can use to help their teens. For more information on Instagram Teen Accounts, visit familycenter.meta.com. (Sponsored by Instagram)
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.
How artificial intelligence grew in 2025
In 2025, the integration of artificial intelligence into the U.S. economy and people's everyday lives grew to historic levels. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent joins to recap how the transformative technology expanded over the past year, and what we can expect in 2026.
OpenAI, Amazon in talks over $10B investment
OpenAI, the developer for ChatGPT, and Amazon are in talks over a possible $10 billion investment. Mark DeCambre, editor-in-chief for MarketWatch, joins with more.
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Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Dinosaur tracks showing "herds moving in synchrony" found in Italy
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
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.
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Brooks, Sutherland on Rob Reiner's legacy
Hollywood is honoring Rob Reiner's immense legacy in the one-hour special "CBS News: Rob Reiner - Scenes from a Life," which will be broadcast Sunday at 8:30 p.m. ET/8 p.m. PT on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
Cartel leader accused of faking his death gets 11 years in U.S. prison
Gutierrez-Ochoa is the son-in-law of El Mencho, the leader of the notorious Jalisco New Generation cartel,
Serial killer gets death sentence for string of murders in Phoenix
Cleophus Cooksey Jr., 43, was found guilty in late September of murder in eight killings.
Tipster using Reddit was key in cracking Brown University shooting case, police say
Information from a tipster who posted on Reddit about a strange encounter with another man was key in cracking the Brown University and MIT shootings cases, police say.
Podcast clips shed light on Nick Reiner's struggles with addiction
Nick Reiner said he destroyed his parents' guesthouse and had a "cocaine heart attack" in a 2018 episode of the "Dopey Podcast."
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Jared Isaacman, billionaire who's flown with SpaceX, confirmed to lead NASA
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
"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.
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"Son of Sam": A serial killer's reign of terror
Calling himself the "Son of Sam" in a letter left at one of the crime scenes, David Berkowitz claimed voices were ordering him to kill -- starting in the summer of 1976, he went on a 13-month spree of impulse killings in New York City that left six dead and seven injured
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The Uplift: Made with love
Visit a Uyghur restaurant in Southern California, where culture is shared and the food is made with love. Plus, a man who wanted to save his friends life by donating a kidney ends up saving his own life.
Brooks, Sutherland on Rob Reiner's legacy
Hollywood is honoring Rob Reiner's immense legacy in the one-hour special "CBS News: Rob Reiner - Scenes from a Life," which will be broadcast Sunday at 8:30 p.m. ET/8 p.m. PT on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
Officials: Brown shooter killed MIT professor
The gunman behind the shooting at Brown University also killed an MIT professor on Monday, according to Leah Foley, U.S. attorney for the District of Massachusetts. See Foley's full remarks from Thursday night.
Brown University shooting suspect found dead
The suspect in the Dec. 13 mass shooting on the campus of Brown University was found dead in a storage unit in Salem, New Hampshire, Thursday night. Jessi Mitchell anchored CBS News' special report.
Breaking down the November CPI report
Geoeconomics correspondent Erin Delmore joins CBS News to discuss the latest numbers on inflation.